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vol. 50, no. 4 • delivered to the 76,439 readers in hancock park • windsor square • fremont place • park labrea • larchmont village • Miracle Mile

Lack of inventory reason for rise in home prices

SECTION ONE

Realtors question 85 percent figure

SUMMER CAMPS Pages 16 to 25 FIREFIGHTERS to flip pancakes. 4 GARDEN tour to benefit schools.

HOPE NET serving 25 years.

STREETCARS, heart of the Blvd. 11 HEARST reporter still at it. 15 FILM fundraiser on pointe. 24 PARTY takes on Spanish theme. 30 JAPANESE cuisine on menu. 33 MOVIES score good ratings.

The escalating prices of homes in Hancock Park and Windsor Square far outweigh what is happening in other city neighborhoods. A recent article in the Los Angeles Times said the Southern California median price for single-family resale homes has risen 34.5 percent since bottoming out at the beginning of 2009. In Hancock Park and Ko-

SECTION TWO Real Estate Home & Garden

Chronicle tribute benefits Ebell Gala is May 17 A tribute to community trailblazer Jane Gilman, publisher and editor of the Larchmont Chronicle, will be held on Fri., May 17 to benefit The Ebell of Los Angeles’ Preservation & Restoration Fund. Gilman co-founded the Chronicle 50 years ago. The Golden Jubilee celebration will be held at the historic Ebell, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd., a national landmark opened in 1927. It is among many nonprofits and neighborhood groups the Chronicle has contributed to the past five decades. Others are the Larchmont See JUBILEE, p 13

reatown, the prices are up 85 percent, according to the article. Coldwell Banker’s Lisa Hutchins doesn’t agree with the figures. “Many of the recent sales in the area are closer to 2007 figures in the upper price range. A house in Hancock Park that sold for $6 million in 2007 just went for almost $1 million more at the end of 2012. Homes that are selling either have a soughtafter location, are on the golf course, on a large lot or are a fantastic remodel.” Pete Buonocore of Keller Williams Larchmont, noted that every local neighborhood has sustained about a 20 percent drop from the height of the market. Given the shortage of inventory, multiple offers are driving prices back up very quickly. In some areas, Buonocore is seeing shortterm prices at only four perSee HOME PRICES, p 6

‘Design for Living’ in May Annual special section will feature homes, lifestyles and personalities, in the May Larchmont Chronicle. Advertising deadline is Mon., April 15. To reserve space, call Pam Rudy, 323-462-2241 x 11.

SOCIETY WOMEN fought fires in station's early days. 3 PRESERVATION ongoing at Ebell. 2 MIND READING on program. 7

For Information on Advertising Rates, Please Call Pam Rudy 323-462-2241, x 11

CHRONICLE'S Jane Gilman has sported many hard hats covering the community. Above, she joins a crew at The Ebell.

AT LAST YEAR'S BIG SUNDAY, Tobie Hess and Zoe Wasserman prep exterior walls at the LAUSD Leadership Academy for student murals. Photo by Pamela Springsteen

Volunteering can be life changing, just ask Charlie Sign ups for Big Sunday start April 3 By Suzan Filipek When then five-year-old Eloise Hess walked into a nursing home in West Adams many years ago, her family’s lives changed forever. They had signed up for the volunteer effort at the last minute. The place was dark and, well, creepy, Charlie Hess, Brookside, recalled. Then they entered a patient’s room, and “my very shy daughter came alive, and so did the man in the room. “It was such an extraordinary, moving experience… she brought so much joy to these elderly people’s lives. “To see this awakening in our daughter I was so moved, I offered to help David with Big Sunday.” David Levinson, of Hancock Park, is founder of the massive, statewide volunteer effort, Big Sunday, which is celebrating its 15th year. Sign ups start this month Now known as Big Sunday Weekend, it takes place Fri., May 3 through Sun., May 5. Sign ups for volunteer activities start Wed., April 3 at bigsunday.org.

About 500 projects from San Diego to San Francisco will be offered, such as cleaning up parks, cooking for the homeless and helping out at animal shelters. And, visiting See BIG SUNDAY, p 9

On the Boulevard Glimpses by Jane Diners have new choices— Chipotle and Lemonade. And there’s more: a coffee bar will open where Baskin Robbins was, and a taco place will take the La Bottega Marino space. *** Gertrude Fuji told us Altrusa is celebrating its 75th year at Tam O’Shanter on April 27. Speaker Amy Wilentz is author of “Farewell, Fred Voodoo: A Letter from Haiti.” *** Janet Rohman and Anne Loveland were at a recent DAR meeting to hear Eric Blehm, author of “Fearless” which covers Adam Brown, a member of the Seal Team Six that See BLVD., p 10

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April 2013

SECTION ONE

Community Platform

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By Jane Gilman

Future planning The city planning and transportation departments are undergoing a mobility study to improve traffic in our city. Their proposals are on a website called la/2b. The problem is, no one knows about it. They are going full steam ahead on ideas that may impact parking, bike lanes, pedestrian walkways, etc., with little input from the people who will be affected—us. We need the council offices to be doing the outreach. Any future planning ideas need to be shared with their constituency. We want to hear about the ideas that are being proposed. Our Council office needs to be sure we are included in any future planning. La/2b has started putting forth “ideas,” but the website gives viewers only the choice of approving or remaining neutral. We favor improved traffic flow in our city, but we need a wider audience to be in on the planning. Or one day we may wake up to find one-way streets and/or new bike lanes and are ready to be implemented without our knowledge.

Wed., April 3 – Wilshire Police Captains’ Roundtable Breakfast, Wilshire Courtyard, 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 110, 8 a.m. Wed., April 10 – Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council meeting, The Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd., 7 p.m. Sat., April 20 – Earth Day celebration at Park La Brea Activity Center, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sun., April 21 – Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society Garden Tour, starting at Getty House, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Wine yes, liquor no We welcome Chipotle to Larchmont Blvd. The eatery is a good addition to the street. But it would like to sell liquor in order to add Margaritas, etc., to its beverage list. We urge our Councilman and neighborhood groups to say no to the idea. Larchmont is limited to beer and wine. Let’s keep that limit in place.

We regret to report the passing of long-time Hancock Park resident and past Association Board member Ed Cazier. Ed was not only an active member of the Association and a good Hancock Park neighbor, he was an important and active member of many Los Angeles cultural and charitable organizations including the American Cancer Society, Los Angeles Music Center and the California Arts Council. A native Californian, he served in the Navy in World War II and the Korean War and had a successful career as a lawyer with a diverse practice. He and his wife Yvonne raised three children and were married for 55 years. We extend our deepest condolences to his friends and family for their loss; he will be greatly missed. Hancock Park is lucky in many ways; the most important are neighbors like Ed. They’ve lived in Hancock Park through good times and bad always contributing to the betterment of the neighborhood and the community; they keep Hancock Park a great neighborhood to live in. Don’t forget that crime is a still a problem so remember: Lock your car, set your alarm and put lights in your house on timers. To report a crime in progress or a medical emergency call 911. If you observe suspicious activity call Wilshire Police Desk 213-473-0476. You can also call our Senior Lead Officer (SLO) Dave Cordova- cell phone at 213-793-0650 and notify your private security patrol cars. If you Have Neighborhood Questions and Need Information. Please visit our website: http://www.HancockPark.org You will be able to find information on: • Security • Emergency Preparedness • Parkway Tree Replacement and Care • HPOZ/Preservation Plan Questions • Block Captain/Neighborhood Watch Information • Comprehensive Listing of Useful Contact Numbers: that include Pothole Repair,Streetlight outages, and Graffiti reporting. Adv.

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OLYMPIC DIVISION ROBBERY: A man walking on the 700 block of S. Wilton Pl. was robbed of his cell phone and money on March 11 at 1:30 a.m. A car pulled up alongside him and a suspect got out, threatening the victim with a semi-automatic handgun. BURGLARY: Money, jewelry and a safe were stolen from a home on the 100 block of N. Plymouth Blvd. on March 8 at 9 p.m. The suspect pried the

backdoor open to gain entry. Money, credit cards and a driver’s license were taken from an unlocked apartment on the 400 block of S. Norton Ave. on March 19 between 3:30 a.m. and noon. GRAND THEFT AUTO: A black 1995 Nissan Maxima was taken from the 300 block of N. Plymouth Blvd. on March 2 at 6 a.m. BURGLARY THEFT FROM VEHICLE: Property was stolen from an unlocked car parked on the 500 block of N. Windsor Blvd. on March 15 at 6 a.m. WILSHIRE DIVISION ROBBERY: A man was assaulted and his cell phone, jewelry and watch were robbed from him while he was walking near the corner of La Brea Ave. and Wilshire Blvd. on Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. The suspect asked where the victim was from and then punched him in the face several times before stealing his property. A man walking near the corner of Detroit St. and Beverly Blvd. was robbed of his wallet, money and credit cards, on March 9 at 7:10 p.m. The suspect brandished a small handgun, demanded the man’s property and told the victim to turn around and walk away. PREVENTION TIP: Pay attention to your surroundings and if possible don’t walk alone, especially at night. If approached, try to remember details that will help police (Please turn to page 11)

Larchmont Chronicle Founded in 1963 Publishers Jane and Irwin Gilman Editor Jane Gilman Associate Editor Suzan Filipek Assistant Editor Laura Eversz Advertising Director Pam Rudy Art Director Maria Bouniol Classified and Circulation Manager Rachel Olivier Production Assistant Nancy MacCoon Accounting Yvonne Auerbach

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"We recycle. We walk wherever we can. Oh, and I make my own baby food... I just bought little glass jars so I can reuse them." Lauren Bruns with Wyatt Hancock Park

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'Earth Day is coming up. What do you do to help preserve our planet?'

"I recycle and take my own bags to the store. I try not to use plastic. I also drive a hybrid car." Gay Ribisi Mid-Wilshire

"We try to use products that are eco-friendly. I was just at the toy store looking at toys like legos that aren't made of plastic. I had a natural childbirth, and I breastfeed. " Zoe McLellan with Sebastian Larchmont Village

"We have a 10-acre place in the woods. We take care of the trees by thinning them out and keeping the underbrush down." Bob Yazell Larchmont Village

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April 2013

SECTION One

ON EARTH DAY

INSIDE

Music, art and a recycling station at Park La Brea

Section one SQUEAKY WHEEL

SUMMER CAMPS 16 - 25 Mommy Beat - 20 SCHOOL NEWS

AROUND TOWN

ENTERTAINMENT Theater Review - 32 On the Menu - 33 At the Movies - 34

GARDEN TOUR CEOs.

YOUNG prodigies.

Section two REAL ESTATE 1 - 10 Real Estate sales - 6 Museum Row - 8 Libraries - 10 HOME & GARDEN

PROFESSOR KNOW-IT-ALL

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“Good Green Fun” is promised at the fourth annual Earth Day celebration at Park La Brea at the Activities Center on Sat., April 20 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A family event, the celebration offers entertainment, student exhibits and food samples. Activities include a craft workshop, members of the PLB Garden Club will share planting ideas and firefighters will talk on earthquake preparedness. A toxic-item recycling station will be on site. T. J. Doyle and his band will be performing in the theatre, and the JACK Theatre Group will provide outdoor entertainment. Hancock Park school stu-

dents’ artworks, and Cathedral Chapel School students’ science projects will be displayed. Refreshments are from Whole Foods Market and the Coolhaus Ice Cream truck. Open to the public, the free event is sponsored by the Park La Brea Residents Association. For more information, call 323-549-5458.

Cycle to LACMA Mother Earth will take center stage on Sun., April 21 beginning at 11 a.m. at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. Activities include artist-led workshops and making instruments from recycled materials. Bring a bike helmet for free admission; visit lacma. org.

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Change is constant but it’s not always welcome. The trees on Larchmont are a huge problem and it appears the solution is to replace them with a more urban compatible tree. Most of the cities that had similar trees have already done this. The city eyes are currently on the trash containers on the Boulevard. What we have now are concrete containers with lids and matching planters and the city would like to replace these with “Big Belly” solar trash containers. They are taller and squarer in shape and it appears electric powered by solar i.e. the sun. Many of the members of the Association feel these containers are not to scale with the Boulevard and this is my personal opinion as well.

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Between the outdoor dining, the selling of merchandise on the street, signs, bicycle racks, trees and so forth there is not much room left for people. As much as I like European sidewalk dining and advertising it makes it very difficult to walk down the street – frankly our space is limited. It is suggested to replace our current containers with smaller bins that are more in appearance to the character of the street.

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Your comments are truly welcome at www.larchmont.com. The Boulevard continues to be busy on Sunday with the Farmers’ Market and we are appreciative that you patronize us during the week as well. There are many interesting and “fun” surprises – just come and take a look. If you go to www. larchmont.com our merchants and services are linked to their respective web sites. This saves you an enormous amount of time and it will give you current information on everyone. Adv.

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Visit seven sites on Garden Tour & Party fundraiser Spring is in the air, and preparations are in full bloom for the Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society Los Angeles Garden Tour & Party. The self-guided tour of seven area homes is on Sun., April 21, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. First stop is Getty House, the official residence of the mayor of Los Angeles, at 605 S. Irving Blvd. The eighth annual event benefits greening projects at two schools: Los Angeles High and Third Street

Elementary. This year’s honoree is Councilman Tom LaBonge, who most recently worked to keep Greater Wilshire communities in CD Four—when redistricting threatened to break up the area. He is also an avid supporter of greening efforts at area schools, landscaped medians on Larchmont Boulevard, improvements at Robert Burns Park, “green islands” at Wilton Pl. at 1st and 2nd streets and hosting Tour LaBonge cycle rides through city neigh-

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borhoods. LaBonge’s friend and longtime Hancock Park resident Huell Howser is also being honored, in memoriam. Co-chairs for this year’s event are Suz Landay, Fluff McLean and Mary E. Nichols. The event includes a light lunch in the Getty House garden from noon to 3 p.m. with a presentation to LaBonge at 12:30 p.m. A lecture on urban farming and a lecture and demonstration on wall gardens are from 1 to 2:30 p.m. A boutique will be open from 11 to 4 p.m. The beautification project underway at LA High is at the corner of Olympic and Rimpau boulevards; at 139 years, it is the city’s oldest public high school. Founded in 1924, Third Street, at Third and June streets, is prepping for its 90th next year with plans to beautify the front entry and interior courtyard. Past tours have funded a median on North Larchmont, which is in the works, fountains, vegetable beds and more at Frances Blend Elementary and extensive landscaping at John Burroughs Middle School. Fire Stations #52 and #61 have also benefited with greening efforts. Tickets are $65. Visit losangelesgardentour.org.

SCHOOL LANDSCAPING will benefit from tour. Chairmen are, from left, Mary Nichols, Suz Landay and Fluff McLean.

Fire Station 29 marks centennial with a pancake breakfast April 16 Pancakes will be served instead of birthday cake when station 29 of the Los Angeles Fire Department celebrates its 100th birthday on Tues., April 16 at an 8 a.m. breakfast at 4022 Wilshire Blvd. Station 29 Capt. Mark Curry and Lyn MacEwen Cohen, FirstIn Fire Foundation, are hosts along with Capt. Jim Finn of the LAFD Historical Society and Museum and Mike Genewick and Mary Rajswing, Windsor Square Association. Special guests will include Councilman Tom LaBonge and assistant LAFD chief Ralph Terrazas. Contact Capt. Curry at Mark.Curry@lacity.org if you plan to attend. For a history of the fire station, turn to page 3 of section two.

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Lack of inventory reason for rise in homes prices

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cent off of the highs. He noted that these price increases may not be sustainable and may settle down once inventory levels increase. He tells his clients to get in the market sooner rather than later. Who knows how long this will last, he adds. There is very little inventory, agrees June Ahn of Coldwell Banker Hancock Park. She is selling some highpriced homes for over listing price with cash offers. She has had multiple offers for homes under $1 million. These were houses that sold in the $700,000 price range a few years ago. One example of a significant increase is on a bankowned house that sold on N. Plymouth Blvd. for $650,000 in early 2012, said Andrew Woodward of Keller Williams Larchmont. It was re-sold at the end of 2012 for $850,000 to a developer who is currently rehabbing it. Overall, a combination of low interest rates and lack of inventory is creating a very brisk, fast-paced market. Lenders are being more cautious because they do not want to be responsible for a property in which they lent money, and the buyer could not afford, Woodward added.Â

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Trial proceedings in a criminal case of the Larchmont Bungalow vs. the city is set for Wed., April 3, said deputy city attorney Serena Christion. The pre-trial hearing will be held at Clara Shortridge Foltz Criminal Courts Building, Room 40 at 8:30 a.m. Defense attorney Alan Fenster argues a covenant requiring Bungalow owner Albert Mizrahi to not have tables and chairs was discriminatory since other take-outs on Larchmont Blvd. have seating. After opening in 2009 Mizrahi was cited and his certificate of occupancy was revoked. Civil case vs. city In a civil case, the judge signed a judgment March 4, siding with the city in its case against the Bungalow, said Kim Westoff, deputy city attorney. Before the judge acted, the defendant filed a motion for reconsideration. It is set to be heard on Wed., July 10.

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Bungalow set to Commemorating the Holocaust with start criminal ceremony April 7 pre-trial April 3 Speakers, performances, crafts and tours will be at Yom HaShoah Day of Commemoration (Holocaust Remembrance Day). It will take place on Sun., April 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust, 100 S. The Grove Dr. in Pan Pacific Park. A musical performance by Theodore Bikel is featured, and Ruth Klüger is keynote speaker at a Ceremony of Commemoration at 2 p.m. Klüger is professor emeritus of German at UC Irvine and author of “Still Alive: A Holocaust Girlhood Remembered.” Dignitaries include the Israeli Consul General, Jewish Federation president Jay Sanderson and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa. Intergenerational Walk An Intergenerational Walk with Holocaust survivors is at 11 a.m. Visit lamoth.org for more information. Free.

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Hope-Net marks 25 years of feeding the city’s hungry By Laura Eversz On a recent afternoon, the aroma of coffee and voices speaking in several languages filled the air in the cheery basement of Immanuel Presbyterian Church. There, children played and grown-ups chatted while they waited to receive boxes of food from Hope-Net, which is celebrating its 25th year of providing food to the hungry. It was 1988 when Windsor Square resident Bruce Friedman was asked to become a board member of Hope-Net.

“The clergy of St. James, First Baptist, First Congregational, Wilshire Blvd. Temple, First Christian and others wanted to have a hunger and homeless charity to serve the mid-Wilshire area,” said Friedman. Friedman served as board president for 11 years. During that period, Hope-Net created food pantries at many of the congregations with a goal of having food available to those in need every day of the week. “The Wilshire Blvd. Temple food pantry was open

on Sundays, while our Christian members’ congregations celebrated their Sabbath,” said Friedman. During the 90s, the board wanted to construct affordable housing for families. Funds were raised and a suitable property found, and Hope-Net built the Hope West Apartments on West Blvd. near L.A. High School. It was also around that time that the Larchmont Chronicle joined together with Hope-Net to plan the first Taste of Larchmont, which has continued annually ever since, and is a major fundraiser. Since its inception, HopeNet’s food pantries have served more than three million people. Most clients are not homeless, but face food insecurity on a regular basis and need supplemental food to keep from going hungry. Through the group’s Food Link program, organizations and schools adopt pantries and collect non-perishable food items or monetary donations

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the elderly. Eloise’s handprint, with a heart in its center, became the organization’s logo. It’s on T-shirts, posters and the website, says her dad Charlie, a magazine designer who was art director for many years for the group. These days he continues in another volunteer post at Big Sunday. As photo editor he sifts through thousands of images each year taken by a pool of photographers.

He also heads a project on Big Sunday with up to 400 volunteers, including wife Heidi Levitt and son Tobie, 12. Last year they helped plant an organic garden at the Leadership Academy, a K-12 school founded by neighbor Roger Lowenstein. “The reason I do it is so my kids, who live this nice, comfortable life in Brookside, experience what the rest of the city is like. “I think it’s one of the best things we’ve ever done for our children,” said Hess.

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(Continued from page 2) with making an arrest. BURGLARIES: Computer equipment was stolen from a home on the 300 block of S. Cloverdale Ave. on Feb. 19 between 6 and 9:30 p.m. Money, furniture and other property were stolen from a home on the 100 block of S. Detroit St. on Feb. 23 between 10:45 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. Tools were taken from a home on the 100 block of Muirfield Rd. between March 4 at noon and March 5 at 6:30 a.m. A gun was stolen from a home on the 100 block of N. Highland Ave. on March 5 between 11 a.m. and 10:30 p.m. Food and money were taken from a residence on the 200 block of S. Highland Ave. between March 9 at 7 p.m. and March 10 at 1:10 a.m.

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A laptop computer and iPad were stolen from a home on the 100 block of N. McCadden Pl. on March 12 between 6:30 and 9:30 p.m. GRAND THEFT AUTO: A beige 1986 Toyota truck was taken from the 200 block of S. Citrus Ave. on Feb. 20 at 9:30 a.m. A white 2008 Nissan VRS was stolen from the 400 block of S. Detroit St. between Feb. 21 at 5 p.m. and Feb. 22 at 3:40 a.m. A red 1996 Honda Accord was taken from near the corner of 8th St. and Mansfield Ave. on March first between 1 and 10 p.m. A grey 2012 Hyundai was stolen from the corner of Clinton St. and Wilcox Ave. between March 5 at noon and March 6 at 8:45 a.m. A white 1993 Chevrolet Suburban was taken from near the corner of Orange Dr.

other end, where it meets Melrose Ave. In the coming months, new medians will go in, beginning with a 50-foot median with a monument to match the one at the street’s southern end. These two markers will serve as a gateway, reminding all comers that they have stepped into another world. I believe the same positive benefits will be felt on the northern blocks of Larchmont Blvd. from the installation of these medians. The medians are part of that historical legacy, just as the original visitors walked—not drove—down the street. I am excited to be able to welcome my constituents to a future Larchmont Blvd., beautified from head to toe. I am so proud to represent this incredible street.

and Wilshire Blvd. on March 6 at 11 p.m. BURGLARY THEFT FROM VEHICLE: Luggage was stolen from a car parked near the corner of Beverly and Larchmont Blvd. on Feb. 28 between 1 and 2 p.m. Credit cards and a GPS were stolen from an unlocked car parked on the 100 block of S. Las Palmas Ave. between March 1 at 5 p.m. and March 2 at 7 p.m. Tools were stolen from an unlocked car parked on the 300 block of N. Las Palmas Ave. on March 5 between 9 a.m. and noon. Money was taken from a car parked near the corner of Arden Blvd. and Clinton St. on March 7 between 1 and 3 p.m. Tools were stolen from a car parked near the corner of Larchmont Blvd. and Third St. on March 8 between 6:30 a.m. and 4 p.m.

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By Suzan Filipek Old-fashioned service and cool wall art are in abundance at Canvas Shop, which opened last month at 500 N. Larchmont Blvd. Bring photos or download your favorites of puppies, wedding and travel shots, anything really, and watch proprietors Jon-Ryan (J.R.) Riggins and Weston Dixon work their magic… on site. Everything is done from start—consultation—to finish—gallery-quality varnished canvas—at the “boutiquestyle” shop. “We care about the product,” says J.R., co-owner. The best results come from an ordinary high-resolution photo, say something snapped with an iPhone. But the topnotch color quality is in the printing. Two 44”-long printers (in case one breaks down) show accurate colors, so the finished product is not a surprise to the customer, says Weston.

Anne Williams, executive vice president of California United Bank, received a commendation from the San Fernando Valley Financial Development Corp. for her continuous support of the organization. Williams, Gardner St., is also chief operating officer and chief credit officer of the bank. Roberto Barragan, the corporation’s president, said, “She has truly made a difference to our local economy with her unending devotion to assisting small businesses.” The award was presented recently at a Sherman Oaks

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Looking after the ‘Hood: How to Help The WSA does a number of things around the neighborhood to help keep Windsor Square looking its best, including maintaining medians on Larchmont Boulevard and Norton and 6th; managing the Windsor Square Parkway Tree Project, which is dedicated to restoring the neighborhood’s parkway forest; and participating in the management of filming activity on neighborhood streets. But as residents, there are things you can do to help … and it can be as simple as calling 311. 311 is the number to dial for non-emergency city services. Despite cutbacks in staffing, the City of Los Angeles remains dedicated to responding to resident requests. Please call 311 if you: a. See a pothole that needs to be filled. b. Need graffiti removed from structures or signs. c. Want to report vandalism of street lighting d. Find illegally dumped objects on the street.

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Earth to City Hall: time to implement budget reform On March 5, 55 percent of the city’s voters rejected Proposition A, the permanent half cent increase in our sales tax. This was in spite of $1.5 million spent on scare tactic television ads by the “Yes on A” slush fund that was financed by AEG of Farmers Field Fame, SEIU 721, one of the city’s largest unions, digital billboard companies, and numerous real estate developers. Of course, all of these “willing” contributors depend on special treatment from the Herb Wesson-led City Council. Adding to the sleaze surrounding this ballot measure that was rushed to the ballot without any public hearings

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Grove’s ‘stars’ to perform at piano concert April 20 By Suzan Filipek George Grove Jr. has some 60 piano students, a few are adults but mostly children and teens welcome him into their Hancock Park homes each week. These pianists, aged 5 to 17, will play works by Beethoven, Chopin and Mozart at his 14th annual Young Musicians’ recital on Sat., April 20 at the Assistance League Playhouse. Highlights include duets by a mother and son and a fiveyear-old and his even younger brother. Several will play their own compositions, including a seven-year-old girl inspired by leaves blowing in the wind. “’I

can hear them make a song,’” the young composer told Grove. Listening is an important component to music, says Grove, who is working on his magnum opus, a book detailing his method and finger exercises. He takes his young charges seriously. “They’re important to me. They’re important to the world,” he says. Self taught, as a child he walked three miles to his aunt’s house in Midwestern weather to practice on her piano. At 13, he startled his first teacher when he asked what he should play. He chose Beethoven’s “Moonlight So-

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students grow into their own both in music and life. He’s one of those special people where it is a privilege to know him and have him in our house every week.” The Young Musicians morning recital is from 9 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Afternoon recital is 1:30 to 5 p.m. at the Assistance League Playhouse, 1367 N. St. Andrews Pl. Free and plenty of parking. Page 3 photo: Sam Koule with sister Neve at the piano.

LEGENDARY teacher George Grove Jr. with students Talia, Zachary and Sophie Abramson.

nata.” He served as church organist at a monastery, and later trained at the American Conservatory of Music in Chicago. An avid rock climber—he has taken several students and their parents to Yosemite and other scenic vistas—the sport has similarities to playing music, he notes. It requires strong hands and fingers, razor-sharp focus and balance. And, they both bring you closer in contact with God’s creation, he adds. He will perform at a minimum at the upcoming concert, as an accompanist. “The kids are the stars,” he says. While he made much more money when he had three offices in private practice, he

didn’t like being a criminal defense attorney. At lunch time he’d steal away to a hotel near the criminal courts building to play Rachmaninoff and his own compositions. After 20 years and his third ulcer he quit the law profession. An area family asked him to teach their young son and daughter and soon news of his gifts at the keyboard spread. He’s been traveling to homes up and down neighborhood streets ever since. “George is a great piano teacher and a very special man,” says Laura Reider, mom to three of his students. “He is a selfless, extraordinary man who is talented in his own right but desires nothing more than to help his

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A donation of ball gowns in silk and satin will enable 55 high school girls from several public schools to attend Prom Night this spring. The dresses, as well as shoes, purses and jewelry, are gifts from the Assistance League of Los Angeles’s Operation School Bell. The program provides clothing and other necessities to low-income or homeless students attending schools in LAUSD. In addition, the girls were

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Ace Hearst reporter, she keeps on writing By Melanie Mulligan Contributing writer In the classic 1940s comedy “His Girl Friday,” Rosalind Russell plays Hildy Johnson, an ace female crime reporter who can out-scoop any male ink slinger within miles. There have been many reallife Hildys populating the annals of post WWII journalism, but odds are none have lived as colorful a life as Patte Barham, a diminutive dynamo with decades of experience in the news game. The longtime Fremont Place resident is a petite, perfectly-coiffed force of nature who strongly believes that a person’s age does not define them. “Don’t ever get locked into a number,” she advises. Patricia Ann (“Patte”) Barham is a native daughter of California. Her father, Frank Barham, was a newspaper magnate and L.A. booster who donated the land that later became Barham Boulevard. Because of the close friendship between Patte’s father and the publisher William Randolph Hearst, she grew up in the splendor of Hearst’s castle in San Simeon, rubbing elbows with Charlie Chaplin and actress Marion Davies, whom Patte called “Aunt Marion.” The precocious blonde knew she wanted to be a writer from an early age. Her first publication in 1945 was “Pin-up Poems,” a collection of verses and cartoons for soldiers overseas. Confident and fearless, Patte had what it took to be a reporter. She also knew that the newspaper business was a man’s world, but she wanted in. “All my life I’ve fought for women’s rights,” she says now. “That’s what I’m proudest of.” Hearst finally gave Patte a chance, along with this warning: “Get the story—you’re hired. If you don’t—you’re fired!” Those words became her mantra. Other early champions included reporter and columnist Bob Considine. He was my idol,” Patte says fondly. “He’d say things like ‘Keep it up, kid!’ or ‘You LOOK like a reporter, now go gettum!’” And so she did. To investigate a hospital lab conducting illegal experiments on animals, Patte and a female photographer got the scoop by posing as doctors’ wives, with cameras hidden in their floral bouquets. “Getting that first story was a baptism of fire.” Her reverence for animals is evident in how she speaks of her own menagerie, six champion Skye terriers and two adopted cats. When the rookie teen scribe helped break a high-profile murder case, and it was feared the gang responsible would go after her, Hearst hid her on his

PHOTOS of newsmakers she has known surround Patte Barham at her Fremont Place home.

estate near Mt. Shasta until “the heat cooled off.” In 1951, Hearst sent her to Korea to cover the war. As the only female reporter on the front lines, knocking out scoops from her rain-drenched tent, Patte was in the thick of it: covering the battle of Pork

Chop Hill, climbing Heartbreak Ridge, and even hitching a ride in a fighter plane. Back from Korea, she filed syndicated stories on some of L.A.’s most notorious crimes and trials, including the Thelma Todd murder. Her war experiences became fodder for her first book, “Operation Nightmare”—which was followed by Rasputin: The Man Behind the Myth” (co-authored with Rasputin’s daughter Maria, a close friend); and “Marilyn: The Last Take.” (a “red hot” bestseller on the last weeks of Marilyn Monroe). Patte shows no signs of slowing down. Currently, she is working on the manuscripts for three books with long-time collaborator Robert Wood, her friend of 40 years. A prestigious array of awards and honorary degrees fill the walls in the dining room of the home she shares with husband Jim Inman. Also on

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Summer CampS & programS Swimming, nature, science, robotics, movie-making to Pilgrim School 540 S. Commonwealth Ave. 213-385-7351 www.pilgrim-school.org Camp Patriot will be open for children in kindergarten to fifth grade from five to 12 years old and runs from Mon., June 10 to Fri., June 21, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sailor camp, for kids in kindergarten through second grade, helps children prepare for their upcoming academic year in the mornings and lets them play sports, learn about animals and arts and crafts in the afternoons. The two threeweek sessions are offered Mon., June 24 through Fri., Aug. 2, 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

FUTURE DOCTORS. Dr. Angelique Campenshares her medical knowledge with students at Marlborough Summer School in the “Young Doctor Class.”

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Hands-on science experiments, robotics, film-making and architecture are just some of the fun activities kids enter-

ing grades one through six can do at the Summer Institute this year. Three- and six-week classes run Mon., June 24 through Fri., Aug. 2. One-week programs run June 17 through July 19. Days begin at 9 a.m. and go until 3 p.m., with extended hours available. Echo Horizon 3430 McManus Ave. Culver City 310-838-2442 echohorizon.org/ summersession Echo Horizon School’s summer session gives kids a chance to enrich some of their academic skills such as math and technology, as well as do

arts and crafts, go swimming and much more. Camp is split into three age groups: grades one and two, grades three and four, and grades five through eight. Six one-week sessions are offered. Campers can sign up for any combination of one week to all six weeks. Camp runs from Mon., June 17 through Fri., July 26; hours are 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Episcopal School of Los Angeles 6325 Santa Monica Blvd. 310-720-7075 www.es-la.com The Summer STEM Institute integrates science, technology, engineering and math into learning experiences through classes, hands-on practice, field trips and more in two one-week sessions. App-tastic camp week, which is Mon., July 22 through Fri., July 26, covers learning about technology through Android for smart phones. The second week, Mon., July 29 through Fri., Aug. 2, is all about the physics of flight. For students entering 5th through 8th grades. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Immaculate Heart 5515 Franklin Ave. 323-461-3651 www.immaculateheart.org Students in grades six through eight can take academic prep courses, and learn creative writing, Mac movie– making, swimming and poetry. Students going into grades 10 through 12 can strengthen their English, math, economics or government knowledge as well as learn about art, film or other topics. Incoming ninth graders can take courses to help them adjust to high school. The middle school session runs Mon., June 17 through Fri., July 12, while the coed high school session runs Mon., June 17 through Fri., July 26. Hours are 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles 3621 Overland Ave. 310-836-3464, x 310 www.LyceeLA.org Swimming, tennis, cooking and archery are some of the classes offered at Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles summer day camp. Youngsters are separated into Chipmunks for grades kindergarten one and two and Barracudas for grades one through eight. Bilingual instructors in French and English lead the activities.

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Summer CampS & programS poetry, field trips and sports among fun camp activities Camp runs from Mon., June 17 through Thurs. July 25, with sleepover nights for kids in grades two and up available during weeks two, four and six. Hours are 8:30 a.m. through 4 p.m. with extended care available. Loyola High School 1901 Venice Blvd. 213-381-5121 ext. 245 www.loyolahs.edu This summer, Loyola is offering co-ed courses for students grades sixth through 12th. Classes for sixth through eighth graders include academic enrichment courses. Loyola students in grades nine through 12 can prepare for the S.A.T. and take advanced placement classes in math, English and debate. Hours are 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., and students may take one or several classes a day. Summer school runs from Mon., June 17 through Fri., July 19. Marlborough School 250 S. Rossmore Ave. 323-964-8401

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and a five-week session. Camp Mustang for boys and girls in grades kindergarten through first has rotating activities such as sports, drama, storytime and words and numbers. For kids in grades three on up, the program has a more traditional schedule and may include some after

school homework. The one-week day camp session is June 17 to Fri., June 21. Students may choose between morning, afternoon and sports camps. Activities include art, science and sports, and allows students a taste of the five-week program without committing to the full five weeks. Hours are 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Marymount High School 10643 W. Sunset Blvd. 310-472-1205 summer.mhs-la.org Academic preparatory classes in math, English, technology and science are available for girls entering grades six through nine. Also available are visual and performing arts, cooking, photography, music and fitness. The summer program runs Mon., June 24 through Fri., July 26. Hours are 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., but students may sign up for half-days or full-days. Page Private School 565 N. Larchmont Blvd.

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Summer CampS & programS Snapshots show how local youngsters spent their time last summer gold arrow camp at Lake Huntington is where Eli Mansour, left, and his sister Alice, right, spent two weeks last summer. The coed camp for children ages 6 to 14 offers wake boarding, horseback riding and rock climbing. It’s the same camp their mother and aunt attended in their youth.

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Summer CampS & programS Teen tops competition in swimming meets Joshua such as the USA Kim, who s w i m s Swimming J u n i o r with the Hancock Olympic Park Swim Championships and Club, has been creatwinning the 100, ing quite a name for 200 free, himself 100 fly, 200 in the nafly and 200 individual tional swim communimedley. He ty. is the top 14-year-old Since swimmer last sumin Southmer, Josh, JOSHUA KIM has won several events a freshman at national meets. ern Califorat Loyola nia. H i g h At his School, has been shredding last meet in February, Josh his competition in large meets hit a National top 8 ranking

Walk for Kids to benefit Ronald McDonald House Walk for Kids, a non-competitive 5k event for individuals of all fitness levels, is on Sun., April 7 at Exposition Park, 700 Exposition Park Dr., beginning at 8 a.m. Last year, more than 22,000 individuals and teams representing businesses, community groups, family and friends collected donations for Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California. The group provides support to children with cancer and their families through Ronald McDonald Houses, Ronald McDonald Family Rooms and

Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times. For more information, go to www.walkforkids.org.

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Summer CampS & programS Summer camp themes range from art to sports to science ible schedule are great. We enjoy our summers with a balance between free time to take spontaneous trips to the beach or museum and scheduled activities. My girls have gone to some great day camps including Children’s Arts Institute and Rainbow Camp. Here is a list Mommy of some local day camp favorBeat PRE-K – 12 GRADE SAT, ACT & ISEE TEST PREP HOMEWORK HELP SUMMER PROGRAMS ites compiled by by myself and some Danielle local moms (you Avaziancan search them Reyes out online for more information.) Aloha Beach Camp: classic beach camp in Malibu; California Science Center: flexible Summer-Only memberships are available! the museum near downtown June 17 – august 16, 2013 has a wonderful program; mathnasium “Summer Workouts” Children’s Arts Institute in Prevent summer learning loss & help students prepare for what lies ahead. West L.A. and Studio City: terPresents both a solid review of previous material and upcoming concepts. rific art program; Campbell Hall Sports master Series Power math Workouts Master lifetime math concepts & skills. Readiness – Pre-Algebra (6th grade & up) Camp, Studio City: wide range Master – Times Tables (3rd grade & up) Readiness – Algebra 1 (7th grade & up) of sports activities; Master – Percent Basic (5th grade & up) Readiness – High School Geometry Fitness By The Sea, Santa Percent Advanced (7th grade & up) Review – Algebra 1 or prep for Algebra 2 Monica: beach camp filled Master Decimal Concepts & Skills – (4th Review – High School Geometry WE ARE EXPERIENCED with adventures and activities grade & up) SAT 1 Math Prep – Preparation for SAT for MATH SPECIALISTS FREE CONSULTATION Super Duper Art Camp: suMaster – Fraction Concepts & Skills (3rd next school year per creative art camp; grade & up) An in-depth look at how the WE TEACH ALL LEVELS LACMA: popular summer Mathnasium Method works CallOF byMATH may 1ABILITY fOr 10% DiSCOunt and how we ccan meet your classes that fill up quickly; On Summer enrOllment family’s needs. Los Angeles Zoo Camp: PROVEN RESULTS wonderful day programs for 323-643-9100 animal lovers; 5164 Wilshire Blvd. mathnasium.com/your web address Rainbow Camp, Brentwood: Your Location www.mathnasium.com/hancockpark 123 Any Street Rd. 800-123-4567 Any Town, ST 90000 hancockpark@mathnasium.com

“Summer afternoon, summer afternoon: to me those have always been the two most beautiful words in the English language.” Those are the sentiments of author Henry James. Have you come up with any ideas yet about what you and, more importantly, your kids will do with the approximately

70 summer afternoons that are around the corner? Fear not parents! The two words that will save you: summer camp! Growing up, my summers were spent swimming, doing gymnastics at the Y, taking tennis lessons, academic enrichment/summer school classes and traveling with the family. I began going

to Armenian church sleepover camp when I was around 12, and made some of my best childhood memories there. Today, there is an amazing array of day camp choices available here in Los Angeles. For example, since I work part-time I don’t need an allday, every-day camp for my kids so day camps with a flex-

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is loaded with fun activities; Smart Space, Culver West Alexander Park: fun park program; Natural History Museum: classic science camp Here’s what some moms suggest: Terrell says: “I don’t want to be locked down with any major commitments in summer. But I don’t want my kids bored and playing video games all day either. My son has done the Campbell Hall sports camp and loved it. All my kids have done Fitness by the Sea in Santa Monica and really enjoyed it— the people were so all so nice.” Rachel says: “My girls love Girl Scout Camp, El Ranchito Camp in Long Beach and their favorite, Grandparents Camp!” Julia: “Every summer my kids have done the program at the California Science Center, and they say it’s awesome!” Megan: “My 8-year-old has done Tocaloma the past three summers and she doesn’t want to try anything else—she loves it!” Enjoy the summer with your young ones, it will be here and gone before we know it.

Summer camp round-up (Continued from page 17) Week, Wind and Sea, Fun and Fitness and We are Family. Each Friday will include a

field trip and activities with crafts, sports and swimming, as well as working on academic skills. The weekly sessions are from Mon., June 17 through Fri., July 26. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with extended hours available. St. James’ Episcopal School 625 S. St. Andrews Pl. 310-351-1377 www.superduperartscamp.com

Super Duper Arts Camp for kids ages four to 18 is available at St. James’ Episcopal School this summer. Besides swimming, sports and art, there will also be crazy hair days, circus arts, pajama days, costume days and more. Programs are two-week sessions split into kindergarten through second, third through fifth, sixth through eighth, and the CIT program is for ninth through 12th graders. Camp runs from Mon., June 17 through Fri., Aug. 23, hours are 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with extended care offered.

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Summer CampS & programS their parents. The sweetest, most satisfying moments of childhood (think back to your own life) are almost always when you are away from your parents. Children are suddenly free to face challenges and accomplishments that are theirs alone—experiences that don’t have to be run through the parental cognitive-ruminativemetabolic-judicial machinery. Secondly, the relationship YOUNGER CAMPERS love and admire the counselors, and that respect brings out the best in the young adults.

Reasons why sleep-away camp is magical for children By Michael Thompson, Ph.D. Why are people so loyal to their sleep away camps? What exactly happens at camp that makes people rhapsodize about the experience 30 or 40 years later? Whenever I tell people that I am curious about the camp experience, the stories start to pour out. “I loved my camp,” they say in a dreamy voice. What is it about the summer camp experience—just a few weeks away for perhaps two

or three seasons—that goes so deep under their skin? What’s the magic ingredient? After a whole summer of sitting in on campfires, cabin chats, and dining hall singalongs; after laughing through a lot of silly campfire skits; after watching kids compete in color wars and canoeing contests and stage first-rate productions of Broadway musicals—I’m closer to an answer. First, it is absolutely magical for kids to be away from

ate a private world with its own rules and rituals and magic. Deep down, all children want to have their own adventures with no (apparent) safety net. Suburban life and school don’t provide children with much of an arena for adventure or their imaginations. Camps have the ability to create that world that belongs only to a child and his or her friends. Now that is magic.

between campers and counselors is pure gold. The younger kids love and admire the counselors, and that respect brings out the best in young adults. They are at their most responsible, compassionate, and loving when they are put in charge of younger children, and the younger children knock themselves out trying to impress them. Finally, if camps are successful, they cre-

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away camp experience. Plan ahead Remember your happy camper will be living out of a duffel bag, trunk or suitcase for the duration of his stay. Packing light helps campers keep track of items, and guarantees that they can handle their own luggage at camp. Review camp packing lists Individual camps should provide a recommended camp packing list, complete with any required equipment, preferred footwear, etc. Be sure to carefully review what is needed, with special attention to those items that may not be permitted at camp. Before packing your camper’s favorite Nintendo DS, be sure that the camp permits electronic items. If you have questions, be sure to speak with the camp director. Label everything Laundry pens, iron-ons, and press and stick labels will distinguish your camper’s belongings from those of other cabin or tent mates. Most

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Echo Horizon School offers a fun and enriching summer camp program for 1st through 8th graders, including:  arts & crafts  science, math & technology  outdoor sports & games  plus, weekly swimming!

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camps ask that you label each item, including clothing, personal items, and toiletries. Make sure that your child can identify the label used. Break in shoes Make sure that your child’s clothing and footwear are comfortable and appropriate. Sending a camper in brandnew hiking boots can result in sore feet and time spent sitting out of exciting activities. Prepare together Decisions about camp, like what to pack, should be made together. The more ownership your camper has in these decisions, the easier the adjustment and transition to camp will be. For individual and special questions, contact your camp director. Camp directors welcome the opportunity to assist you and your camper as you prepare for this exciting and lifechanging experience. For more information on preparing and packing for camp, families can also visit ACA’s family resource site at www.CampParents.org.

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If your child is experienc- If your child’s camp has a noing homesickness during his phone-calls policy, honor it. first summer at an away camp, • Acknowledge, in a positive there are solutions to enact way, that you will miss your before the camp begins. child. For example, you can Phillips Exeter Academy say “I am going to miss you, psychologist Dr. Christopher but I know that you will have a Thurber studied homesick- good time at camp.” ness in 329 • Pack a perboys between sonal item the ages of 8 from home, and 16. Acsuch as a cording to stuffed anihis results, mal. missing home Trust your is the norm instincts rather than • When a the exception. “rescue call” Thurber comes from and the Amerthe child, ofican Camp fer calm reasAssociation surance and suggest the put the time following tips frame into for parents perspective. to help their MOST INCIDENTS of homesick- Avoid the child deal ness during a child’s first summer temptation to with being at sleep-away camp will pass in a take the child away at camp: day or two. home early. • Encour • Talk age your child’s independence candidly with the camp directhroughout the year. Practice tor to obtain his/her perspecseparations, such as sleepovers tive on your child’s adjustat a friend’s house, can simu- ment. Don’t feel guilty about late the camp environment. encouraging your child to stay • Involve your child in the at camp. For many children, process of choosing a camp. camp is a first step toward inThe more the child owns the dependence and plays an imdecision, the more comfort- portant role in their growth able the child will feel being at and development. camp. • Trust your instincts. While • Discuss what camp will be most incidents of homesicklike before your child leaves. ness will pass in a day or two, Consider role-playing antici- Thurber’s research shows that pated situations, such as using approximately seven percent a flashlight to find the bath- of the cases are severe. If your room. child is not eating or sleeping • Reach an agreement ahead because of anxiety or depresof time on calling each other. sion, it is time to go home.

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SCENE FROM last season’s production are in the film.

Film of ‘Getting to (Marat’s) Nutcracker’ is on pointe Years of rehearsals, car pools and ballet slippers are often endured before a young dancer lands a role in the famed Nutcracker. A behindthe-scenes look at MiracleMile based Marat Daukayev School of Ballet is captured in “Getting to The Nutcracker.” The documentary is in its early stages with hours of film footage showing local boys and girls ages 3 to 18 and their families from auditions to last season’s final performace. A fundraiser is underway to raise $150,000 (deadline is Tues., April 30) to pay to edit, score, mix, finish and secure distribution for the film produced and directed by Se-

Hollywood YMCA to host Healthy Kids Day April 27 St. James’ is proud to host Super Duper Arts Camp for the summer. Come experience art, music, science, cooking, dance, magic, soccer, yoga, field trips and so

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A full city block will be transformed into a free community-wide event during Healthy Kids Day on Sat., April 27 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Youngsters can play games and win prizes, have their faces painted and more at the event held at the YMCA at 1553 N. Schrader Blvd. in Hollywood. Included are information booths, health and nutrition activities and free health screenings. Hosted by the Hollywood Wilshire YMCA, the annual festival is aimed at providing information on good health and nutrition to children and their families. For more information, call 323-467-4161.

rene Meshel-Dilman. She was inspired by a book that followed students at the School of American Ballet. A former dancer at SAB, she is a commercial TV producer. Casting, rehearsals and staging of the local troupe, led by former Kirov dancer Marat, are captured by cinematographer Arseni Khachaturan. In all, 150 area children are featured in a performance last December that was shot in the documentary. Photo stills, T-shirts and posters are available. To make a pledge and for more information visit gettingtothenutcracker.com and click Kickstarter project/film trailer.

Marat finalists to perform at Music Center

Nine children from the Marat Daukayev School will dance at the Salon of Los Angeles Philanthropic Committee for the Arts at the Music Center on Mon., April 15. The guest of honor is dance patron Glorya Kaufman. Students who will perform are recent finalists in the Youth America Grand Prix competition. They are: Adam Bernstein, Olivia Brothers, Emma Daukayev, Elizabeth Del Rosario, Eli Gruska, Matisse Love, Callahan Porter, Judith No and Stella Zuniga. The event is open to nonmembers. The ticket price is $95.

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Summer CampS & programS By Luke Ebora 8th Grade March, the start of spring, St. Patrick’s Day, and at St. Brendan School, a time of great learning and many fun events. We as Catholics recognize the holy practice of the Stations of the Cross. Every year, the 8th grade hosts the Stations of the Cross presentation at Church with many student readers. This is a great opportunity for students to connect with Jesus and understand what he went through. The 8th grade class has received many of their acceptance letters from high schools. Thankfully every student in 8th grade got into a high school. Congratulations! Sports Dessert Night happened during March as well. This event is held to acknowledge the athletes from our school. Students now look forward to spring break and a chance to rest.

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By Samuel Novicki 8th Grade The biggest news at Chapel is that for the fourth time in 11 years, our academic decathlon team has qualified for the state championship. The team finished 2nd of 113 schools at the L.A. Sports Arena. They placed in seven of the eight individual events, and when they won Super Quiz by 320 points, they received a standing ovation. CCS is also very proud of Alumni Stephanie Gutierrez, who took top honors in her division to be-

By Samantha Hutchinson Joey Light-Rake 5th Grade

eryone is looking forward to the CCS annual Golf Tournament and Hall of Fame Dinner at Brookside Country Club on April 17. Spring also brings “bees,” and

students are busy preparing for the class challenges and individual geography competition. CCS is springing forward and shining like the sun.

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By Charlotte Slovin 6th Grade As part of the temple-wide focus on attacking the problem of hunger in Los Angeles, the 6th graders helping out at Alexandria House, a long-term transitional residence for single women and children. In addition to housing about 24 families, they engage the residents and neighbors in community organizing activities, and have transformed the neighborhood through afterschool programs for kids and other programs. The students volunteered in the preschool and took a tour of the house and learn about what they do to make a difference. They later returned with their families to make dinner for residents and hang out with the kids. Any questions that might have remained about the people who live there were answered at dinner. Every night, right before dinner, one person says a blessing from their culture or childhood. This night the families from T.I.O.H. said the Hamotzi blessing over the food.

Believe it or not, our annual Jog-A-Thon fundraiser was postponed because of rain! We are running laps as this column goes to press. In civics, our 5th graders are working on a play about balance and initiative; we will perform it in June. Fourth graders just finished learning about the Spanish explorers and are now on to missions and mission life. The 2/3 classes had a field trip to the Arboretum to learn about the California’s native plants. The K/1 students did a Soles4Souls shoe drive and donated more than 1,000 pairs to families who don’t have any. On the secondary campus, our 6th grade mathematicians are summarizing their understanding of ratios, multiplication of fractions, and equivalence. Seventh graders are wrapping up reading “Monster” with a debate; in science they’re discussing controversial issues in modern genetics. Eighth grade historians are channeling Jimmy Fallon— working on either “slow jamming” the War of 1812, or re-purposing a pop song to highlight their favorite part of that war. Ninth grade mathematicians are hard at work at Algebra 1 and 2.

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On field trips this month, Ms. Bejarano’s English classes went to the Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust. Students walked around several rooms with artifacts, and even got to listen to a survivor from that time discuss her experiences.  Some 8th graders are going to Finance Park. Math teachers Mr. Mitchell and Ms. Segal will take their students so they can experience what it is like to be an adult and determine their budgets.

By Joi Johnson 8th Grade Eligible 8th graders attended the annual Pin and Ribbon Ceremony, which meant that they were on their way to culmination. The students received their official “Class of 2013” pin and ribbon. There was also a special performance of the “Harlem Shake” by the 8th grade house of representatives and school mascot.

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By Krista Gelev 11th Grade It’s April at Immaculate Heart, and inevitably, thoughts of “the end”—AP exams, finals, and for some, graduation—swarm the campus. After a short Easter

break, students and faculty begin the month-long preparatory process for the Immaculate Heart tradition of Mary’s Day. Aided by faculty, students write skits, prepare recitations, learn dances and elaborately decorate the campus according to a particular theme.

The occasion culminates with a special Mass, picnic, and musicfilled celebration. For many students, the coming of April instills a sudden awareness about exams; impromptu study groups around the once again lush campus will be a common

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By Gaby Zakher 8th grade In the month of March, my school decided to celebrate Dr. Seuss Day! For the whole day, we devoted our time to reading, which was a very pleasant way to start the week off. That meant grades 6th through 8th didn’t have to switch classes or get any homework. There were even some surprise guest readers who came into each class to read a Dr. Seuss book. The entire school decided to watch the movie “The Lorax.” At the end of the day, everyone got goody bags containing a Dr. Seuss themed pencil, bookmark, and eraser. We can thank Mrs. Boyett, our librarian, who planned everything.

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By Rachel Carlson, 6th grade Talia Abrahamson, 5th grade

The 6th graders at Echo Horizon School had so much fun on Pi Day! In math class, they learned about Pi, circumference, diameter, radius and area of circles. Students worked on related projects, then celebrated with pie! Students created movies, songs, poems, and stories about Pi, and shared them with the grade. A visit to Riley’s Farm is a field trip that 5th graders look forward to. Students trekked to the farm and enjoyed a day learning about colonial times. They played colonial games, visited a blacksmith, practiced weaving and learned how to use a musket. At the very end of the day, everyone reunited and took part in a mock battle. Astrocamp is the highlight of the 4th grade year. It’s the first overnight trip that students take at Echo Horizon School. Students spent three days learning about astronomy. They braved a spooky nighttime maze and a rope course. There was even something called “The Sky-coaster!” where students were put in harnesses, hoisted up about 50 ft. and suddenly released in a freefall.

Van Ness open house April 18 Van Ness Elementary School is hosting an open house on Thurs., April 18 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on its campus at 501 N. Van Ness Ave. Other upcoming events include a Paramount Pictures community project on Fri.,

April 19, multi-cultural dance and garden dedication on Fri., May 24 and a volunteer breakfast on Fri., May 31. Volunteers are needed to help in the office for one week beginning Tues., April 2. Call 323-469-0992.

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By Olivia Brancato 4th Grade At Third Street School in April we have CST (California Standards Test) testing. Grades 2-5 are being tested in mathematics and English-language arts, and the 5th graders will be tested in science. The kids have been taking practice tests to get ready. Dr. Oh always tells us to eat a healthy breakfast and get a good night’s rest. Last year, everyone did very well and our API (Academic Performance Index) went up to 948! The Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society is having their annual Garden Tour on Sun., April 21. They will be sharing some of their profits with Third Street School and Los Angeles High School to make the outside of our schools nicer. For more information. go to www.losangelesgardenparty.org. The 5th graders are going to Astro Camp for three days to learn about science. They will have a lot of fun!

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By Karthik Jayaraman 5th Grade Hello, and welcome to spring! Page Private School students just got back from spring break and we are excited for the many events planned in April. Elementary students will be going on an educational field trip to the Cabrillo Marine Aquarium followed by a week of taking the S.A.T’s (Stanford Achievement Tests). The preschool and junior kindergarten students will be participating in a Trik-A-Thon to raise money for children who have cancer at St. Jude’s Hospital. Our Parent Support Group will also be having a yard sale on Sat., April 20. All are welcome to attend! Lastly, we will be having our annual Scholastic Book Fair to promote literacy.

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By Hays Johnson 7th Grade ESLA is a small new school, with only 26 founding students. Because of our size, we have a very closeknit community. Everybody is friendly, kind, and helpful. We have all had great experiences, from our bonding trip to Big Bear to our after school study hall sessions. Everyday the students come to school with enthusiasm to learn. When classes commence, everyone heads to check-in, where we discuss current events around the globe. After that, our students branch off into class, where our small student to teacher ratio allows everyone’s voice to be heard. At lunch we sit together and have delicious, home-cooked, family style lunches. After school gym entertains our minds, strengthens our body, and weaves our community even tighter. Finally we have study hall, where our great teachers are always ready to help us complete our homework.

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By Jasper Gough 3rd Grade April is an exciting month for Curtis students. Fourth graders will travel to Sacramento and stay overnight in the capital. At the end of the month, 4th graders have another field trip. However, they are not the only class to travel. Curtis 6th graders will leave for their southwest trip. I am sure that everyone will have a great time. Students will participate in Read Across America. For this program, kids have to read books from different cultures. Teachers will provide students with a list of books they can read. Students are required to read five books, but many read more. Check out the treats for sale at the Curtis Spring Boutique on Sun., April 28. For those who want fun after March’s Family Science Night and 5th grade movie carnival, this event is a great choice.

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THE CATHEDRAL CHAPEL Academic Decathlon Team placed second overall among 113 elementary schools in the Archdiocesan Academic Junior High Decathlon held in March. The team, which also took first place in the super quiz category, will travel to Fresno in May to represent the Archdiocese of Los Angeles in the state competition.

Pacific Hills, the 2013 CIF Southern Section Division 4A boys and Division 4 Southern California Regional State basketball champions, will meet Cardinal Newman of Santa Rosa for the Division IV State title on Sat., March 23, as the Larchmont Chronicle goes to press. The Pacific Hills Bruins (30-4) and the Cardinals (323) will compete at the Sleep Train Arena in Sacramento. This is the first time the Bruins boys’ basketball team

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By Maia Mabrie 5th Grade For our jogathon for grades K-5, students were asked to get sponsors to raise money for our school. Each grade level took turns running, walking or jogging around our track to see how many laps they could do in 20 minutes. We had a chance to win special prizes

like lunch with our principal, extra recess and homework passes. We had lots of parents and teachers who joined in on the walking and running. Other parents helped by passing out water, counting our laps, taking pictures and cheering us on. A big thanks to everyone who helped out. At our yearly Star Party night, we had telescopes on the yard, a star lab with a planetarium and galaxy art activities. We also hosted Career Day. Parents and friends shared information about their jobs with us.

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By Michael Sapunor 12th Grade While more and more seniors are hearing back from colleges with both affirmation of dreams and letters of disappointment, the students trudge through their coursework. However, for parents of students, the Loyola Interchange auction was March 23rd. The auction takes place with not only live bidding, but also a silent auction as well as an online one. In other news, in addition to Loyola alumnus Emmett Malloy’s Grammy award for his film “Big Easy Express,” another alumnus, Paul Hoen (class of 1980) has won a Director’s Guild of America award for Outstanding Directorial Achievements in Children’s Programming with his film, “Let it Shine.” Spring sports are coming back to Loyola. Baseball has begun its season, already defeating rivals Harvard Westlake 6 to 3 for a record of 4-3. Loyola golf has also started, with a record so far of 6-2. Lacrosse has a record of 2-3, soccer maintained a record of 27-3-2, tennis 2-5, track 2-0, and volleyball 13-1. Loyola basketball has entered the playoffs, playing in the CIF Southern California finals.

ST. BRENDAN kindergarteners recently celebrated the wedding of “Q” and “U.” Teacher Stacy Herman said the event reminds her students that the letters are always together. Members of the wedding party, from left, were Riley Houlihan, Catherine McDonough, Annie Wells, Jean Kwak, Henry Kaufman, Gabriel Hurley, Michael Hanna and Will Gilmore. Monsignor Terry Fleming officiated.

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By Maeve Johnson 8th Grade The theme of our annual middle school dance was “red carpet.” I gave it 7 out of 10 potted plants. Speaking of plants, secondary is designing the sound elements for our elementary sensory garden. The sensory garden was designed by the 3rd grade, but every elementary grade has had a part in the making of this garden. Our art class is currently making props and the backdrop for

our all school musical, “Suessical.” We have spent countless hours making everything that’s going into the play (physically not emotionally, we leave that for the actors). “Suessical” opens on Thurs., April 24 at 6 p.m. There is another show on Fri., April 25 at 6 p.m. The people who have worked all during the last two trimesters put their hearts into this and it’s going to be spectacular! We had our annual Jog-A-Thon on Friday, March 15th! Our annual Jog-A-Thon in March raised money for our athletic department and sports teams! Now it’s the last trimester and we’re all looking forward to spring break at the end of the month!

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school news By Isabelle Bleimeister 11th Grade Upper school students of Drama Ensemble performed “The Farnsworth Invention,” written by Academy Award-winner Aaron Sorkin. Fifteen girls played the roles of more than 80 different characters throughout the play, which tells the story of the legal battle between the inventor of the television, Philo T. Farnsworth, and the president of the Radio Corporation of America, David Sarnoff, who took credit for his ideas. Though the cast stuck to Sorkin’s original script, they went a more simplistic route when it came to set design in the Stark Family Intimate Theater, using arrangements of boxes, both stacked on top of each other and lying passively on the ground, to convey the differences between 42 scenes.

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By Talia Mahboubi 8th Grade With a deep love of Israel instilled in all our hearts, Yavneh students and teachers are engrossed in preparation for Israeli Independence Day and Holocaust Memorial Day. In commemoration of Holocaust Memorial Day, 4th through 8th grade students will be experiencing different tours at the Museum of Tolerance. In celebration of Israeli Independence Day, the 8th grade girls are preparing a surprise flag dance. Additionally, a few 4th-8th graders are preparing for an Isra-

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By Elizabeth Ignatius 8th Grade A team of our junior high students competed against 116 Catholic schools in the Academic Decathlon and we placed 6th overall. In addition, the team placed 6th in logic and 8th in the super quiz. Individual awards were given to Carson Valdez (4th in social studies), Elle Raine Lavin (5th in English),

St. James’

By Joshua Lee 6th Grade Author John Stephens presented his books. His current books in the trilogy are “The Emerald Atlas,” “The Fire Chronicle,” and his last book is a secret. All the children loved his anecdotes and the scenarios with his sister Claire, his neighbor Old George, and Rocco, the bully. St. James’ School is like a rainbow, representing different races and cultures. Students honored this by celebrating Around the World. We ate exotic foods at our international buffet. We also had various traditional dances performed by the different classes including the Irish Jig by the kindergarteners, the Japanese dance by both the kindergarten and the 3rd grade, the Scottish dance by 6th grade and the Mexican Hat Dance to name a few.

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Patty Hill Wolf, Sondi and Peter Sepenuk, Cassie and Joe Nelson. More were Jenny and Milan Ratkovich, Cara Saffro and Harold Rosenberg, Susan Downey and David Franklin, Donna and Greg Econn, Mary and Bernie Jaworski, Heather and Brumby Boylston, Rebecca and Charles Hutchinson, Richard Battaglia, Mary Woodward, Jan Daly and Stephen Sauer, Chase Campen, David Erikson, Olivia and Steve Kazanjian, Amy and Kent Savagian, Lindsay and Joe Gallagher, Carol and Luis Fondevilla, Margot and Jack Merrick, Bebe Flynn, Dina and George Phillips, Beatriz and Alex Calfo, Penny Bentley, Amanda and Anthony Mansour, June and Paul Bilgore, Joane and Wiley Pickett, Shar and Rob Penfold, Kelley and Bill Nelson, Jenny and Mark Kim, Clare Kavanagh and Brian Hastings. NGA helps provide selfesteem and warmth to those in need by contributing new clothing, linens and personal care items to neighborhood charities. *** (Please turn to page 31)

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(Continued from page 30) A mile up Wilshire Blvd. on the same evening, Jane Martin marked “a very special birthday” in the grand lounge of the Ebell of Los Angeles. Chef Louis Pechan created a gourmet dinner for guests followed by a video of tributes where neighbors, long-time friends, along with family members, who flew in from Boston for the occasion, offered their words of affection. The entertainment was the truly one-of-a-kind songstress, Janet Klein accompanied by her Parlor Boys crooning songs from the 1920s and 1930s. Enjoying the celebration feast, song and dance were George Haynes, Martin family members Jackie Gutierrez, Michael Martin, William Martin, David Martin, Jennifer Leclerc, more Martins, Violet, Rosie, and Clara. Also Suz and Peter Landay, Caroline Moser, Loyce and Joe Braun, Fluff and Sandy McLean, Laura Cohen, Dennee Frey and Ubaldo Marson, Anne Combs, Judy Bardugo, Marlene Zweig, Mary Thompson, Marian Randall, Dia and Ray Schuldenfrei, and Patricia Rye. *** The California Science Center’s annual gala has been recognized as a virtual who’s who of the Los Angeles business community and ranked at the top of California’s benefit events. So it was no surprise that tickets for the Discovery Ball on March 9, were nearly sold out before the invitations were in the mail. Who wouldn’t want to dine beneath the newly acquired Space Shuttle Endeavour? Arriving guests experienced the ambiance circa 1961 when fascination with space travel began, greeted by costumed stewardesses issuing boarding passes for entry and galactic garbed “aliens’” offering mini bottles of vodka and pretzels “for the long flight.” The blastto-the-past cocktail reception

gave guests a first look at 80 photographs, including scenes during the Endeavour’s flight over California. During dinner, KTLA 5’s Chris Schauble pulled in banner bids on a private dinner party under the Endeavour (he sold three $20,000 each) and Science Center Camp Scholarships ($25,000). Guests moved on to “Tron,” the “Aria 51 Night Club” for dancing and some headed to Imax for a private screening of “Hubble 3D.” Bidding, dancing and viewing were fellow Science Center trustees Cindy Chvatal–Keane and husband John Keane, Gale and Ed Roski, and Margo Leonetti O’Connell, Mark Kerr and Karen Kerr James with daughter Jade James, Dale Myers Cochran, Melba and Aubrey Provost, Glynis and Dion Morrow. And that’s the chat!

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Themes include deafness, acting and molestation language and lip reading in preparation. Billy falls in love and brings her home to meet the family. Their reaction to her is awkward to say the least. Billy’s family has tried to convince him he’s not any different than anyone else so he doesn’t need either skill practiced by the deaf. This is an excellent cast. Ms Pourfars performance is pitchperfect and her description, in the second act, of what it’s like to go slowly deaf is particularly moving. Through April 14, Mark Taper Forum, 135 Grand Ave., 213-628-2772 4 Stars *** Tomorrow by Donald Freed takes place in December of

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forming a national theater. A task that won’t be easy in the new political climate. However on this day-thatis-different, a young actress Laura Keating (Jenn Robbins) has arrived at Abigail’s house to ask if she will coach the actress for her upcoming role as Lady MacBeth. There to greet her is James (Jamie) Booth (Geoffrey Forward), the last of the mad Booths, or is he? What follows is an old-fashioned acting lesson on how to project and interpret the famous Shakespearian role. There are also some intriguing insights into the motivations behind the character by Mr. Freed, as spoken by Abigail. I suggest you peruse the Bards’ text before you go to get the

most from the evening. Ms. Robbins is wonderful as she absorbs and molds her performance of the infamous Lady. Through April 21, The Skylight Theater, 1816 ½ N. Vermont Ave., 702-582-8587 WWW.ktcla.com. 3 Stars *** Alabama Baggage by Buddy Farmer takes place in a graveyard. A leading citizen Hal (John Combs) has been laid to rest and is mourned by his wife, Miss Helen (Jody Fasanella). The next visitors Lucas (Ashley McGee) and a sheriff, Ben (a wonderfully real Will Blagrove) are not so sorrowful or forgiving. It turns out they were molested by Hal as children, and are enraged by his untimely death

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before he could atone for his immorality. The next visitors to the graveyard include Hal himself, on his way out of town. He has faked his death with the help of Judge Bailey (William Jones) who has his own devious reasons for wanting Hal out of the picture. Helen has returned to the gravesite and overhears the litany of sins perpetrated by her husband. Her indictment of him is heartbreaking. What follows is a back and forth between Lucas and Ben as to what the fate of Hal should be with Hal trying to offer explanations and defense of his actions. The play descends into a melodramatic, predictable ending. Through April 14, Asylum Theatre, 6320 Santa Monica Blvd., 323-960-7711. 3 Stars

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Taco choices span the world at Mondo Sam Spector’s imagination has gone full bore with his Mondo Taco at 1292 S. La Brea Ave. in a mini-mall. The menu offers Greek (lamb, tzatziki, tomato), Hawaiian (pineapple, peppers, onion, mushrooms, provolone), Thai (grilled chicken, chipotle peanut sauce, cilantro, onions) plus flavors of Morocco, India, New York and the South, to name some of the more than 50 varieties. Mondo Taco also serves wraps and bowls and corn and flour tortillas made in-house. Staff report

Avenue. 310-836-6252. Dinner served Tuesday–Saturday. *** Closer to home, promises of barbeque beckon on every block in Koreatown. I love tabletop grilling, so when friends suggested we go out for Korean food recently, we decided to visit a classic K-town joint that none of us had been to before: Park’s Barbeque. From the outside Park’s is a typical strip mall dive. Inside, however, chef/owner Jenee Kim’s décor is simple and attractive. Butter yellow walls are cheery. Circular aluminum ventilation drums add

a modern decorative accent. Wait staff answered questions patiently, and refreshingly, did not suggest over-ordering. We did anyway. Who could resist? Marinated short ribs were of excellent quality and loaded with flavor. Large butterflied shrimp were chewy and tasty. They supervised the grilling, and we sat back and enjoyed our Oyster Bay Chardonnay until things were perfectly cooked. Korean barbeque is served with multiple side dishes called banchan, and Park’s were superb. They included bean paste, mashed pumpkin, kimchee, tiny crab legs, and squares of stretchy rice paper. We also tried a kimchi pancake, which I found bland and greasy. A tofu stew was

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out and Fuqua keeps the pace rolling. There’s nothing much to the acting, but gorgeous Radha Mitchell finally gets a chance and gives a good supporting performance. This is unbelievable, but grandly entertaining. Jack the Giant Slayer (7/10): I’m not a fan of fantasies, but this is a delightful movie, an entertainment, something we don’t get a lot of these days, with exceptionally good 3-D. The Incredible Burt Wonderstone (1/10): The only magic in this movie is that it actually got made and distributed. 21 & Over (0/10): This is yet another movie showing young adults to be immoral, profane, irresponsible dolts. There were a couple of these last year, “Fun Size” and “Project X,” which were equally atrocious. Actually, I want to rethink that. This could be the most agonizing movie I’ve ever had to endure.

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Sara Rue and Elliott Gould are starring in “Dorfman in Love,” producer Leonard Hill’s first feature film. Hill’s Hancock Park home is also featured in the movie, which opened in Laemmle Theatres in late March. The story focuses on a young single suburbanite unknowingly trapped in her role as caretaker of her unappreciative family, who desperately needs to get her own life. Hill has served on the board of Common Cause, the California Film Commission, Los Angeles Conservancy, Los Angeles Leadership Academy and the Caucus of Producers, Writers and Directors. For more information go to www.dorfmaninlove.com.

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Ebell research and restoration keep historians, volunteers busy By Jane Gilman Every nook and cranny of the 84-year-old Ebell of Los Angeles building at 4400 Wilshire Blvd. is being documented. “We have found original photographs and drawings,

and closets that could be considered rooms,” said Caroline Moser, the club’s third vice president who is overseeing the report. “There are even original bills for the lighting fixtures.” Also working on the study

are Portia Lee, an architectural historian, and John Heller, an historical architect. The information will be included in an Historic Structures Report. “The report will be the ‘bible’ of the building,” she added.

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BRUCE WALKER was recently congratulated at the Prudential Real Estate convention in Las Vegas by the President of Prudential Real Estate, CEO Mr. Earl Lee and Stephen Phillips COO of HSF Affiliates for achieving the 15 year LEGEND AWARD. This prestigious award is given only to those who have achieved CHAIRMAN’S CIRCLE GOLD consistently for 15 years straight. Bruce is ranked in the TOP 100 of ALL Prudential agents in Los Angeles.

The 70,000 square foot building recently underwent an exterior restoration. The work involved repairing fallen pieces of concrete where cracks allowed water to seep in. The work was done by Spectra Company, a women-owned firm that also has conducted preservation and conservation work on the El Capitan and Pantages theaters. The roof also underwent repairs. The club is named for Adrian Ebell, a professor and a promoter of women’s education, who formed study groups throughout California. The earliest club location was in the parlor of Emmie and Alice Parsons in 1894. The goals of the club were “to interest women in the study of all branches of literature, art and science and the advancement of women in every branch of culture.” The present building was designed by architect Sumner Hunt and opened in 1927. It received the city’s Cultural Monument status in 1980 and was recognized in the National Register of Historic Places in 1994.

Buffet, conversation follows Musiques concert April 14 Le Salon de Musiques’ concert will be held on the fifth floor of the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Sun., April 14 at 4 p.m. Guests will listen to an ensemble of chamber music performers introduced by musicologist Julius Reder Carlson. Le Salon de Musiques' goal is to bring together an audience of disparate background. Following the concert, audience members will enjoy French champagne and a buffet prepared by Patina while they exchange ideas and meet with the musicians. For tickets, go to www.lesalondemusiques.com or call 310-498-0257.

ENTRY GATES facing Wilshire Blvd. were designed by William Chard and incorporate masks of comedy and tragedy.

Destroy personal papers at free shredding event

A giant paper shredder truck with bonded specialists from Shred Confidential will allow community members to clean out files and help prevent identify theft on Sat., April 13 from 10 a.m. to noon. The free event, hosted by Bates/Hennington Real Estate and Keller Williams Larchmont, will be held at the Wilshire United Methodist Church, 4350 Wilshire Blvd. Documents, including papers containing sensitive information, social security and account numbers and birthdates, will be shredded at a rate of 8,000 pounds per hour. Donations will be accepted and will benefit City School West Adams.

Disney Hall to draw Society members Join the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles for an evening with Max Raabe and the Palast Orchestra at the Walt Disney Concert Hall on Wed., April 10 at 8 p.m. Before the concert, Society members and guests will meet at the First & Hope Supper Club. Beginning at 5 p.m., ticket holders will be able to purchase vintage-style cocktails at Prohibition prices. Visit www.adsla.org

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1960 adopted the present schedule, whereby firefighters and paramedics work a 24hour schedule, three of every nine days equaling a 56 hour work week. Old Fire Station 29 served the citizens of Los Angeles for almost 78 years, closing on Jan. 22, 1991. That same day,

new Fire Station 29 opened at 4029 Wilshire Blvd. at Van Ness Ave. New Fire Station 29 The “new” Fire Station 29, a 9,000 square foot tri-level structure, was built at a cost of $1.9 million. It houses Task Force 29 consisting of a truck company (hook and ladder)

and a two-piece engine company. It also houses a rescue ambulance and is the headquarters for the Battalion 11 chief. The area covered by Fire Station 29 includes Wilshire Center, Koreatown, Hancock Park, Windsor Square and Fremont Place.

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Original Fire Station 29 had room for horses, hay Join members of Fire Station 29 when they celebrate its 100th year at a pancake breakfast on Tues., April 16 at 8 a.m. at 4029 Wilshire Blvd. The station originally was located on Western Ave. between 1st and 2nd streets. The main building was a two-story, brick, Italian Renaissance style structure housing equipment on the first floor and living and office areas upstairs. Since the building was initially designed for horse-drawn carriage, the kitchen and hay storage areas were built separately at the back of the lot. Female volunteer fire fighters Prior to Fire Station 29 opening, the protection of the area was provided by local women, since their husbands were downtown at work. In August of 1912, then Fire Chief Archibald Eley formed a second female volunteer fire company among socially prominent women residing in the 1st St. and Manhattan Pl. area, which was the western outskirts of the city. Their district was so large that they modified their hose cart to enable it to be towed behind one of their automobiles. Natural springs water supply For a water supply, they used the natural springs in the area such as the one still located at Beverly Blvd. and Oxford Ave. Officially known as the Manhattan Place Volunteer Fire Brigade of the LAFD, Capt.

J.A. Caldwell and the matrons renamed their company “The Society Fire Department.” One day off a month In the early days, few of the firefighters were married. This was due, in part, to the work schedule. They worked 24 hours per day, seven days per week with one day off a month. In 1915, the Los Angeles Fire Department went to the two- platoon system, and in

Cycle, walk beach path for Meals on Wheels Walk along the beachfront or ride the bike path during the 18th annual Beach Walk/ Bike-a-Thon on Sun., April 21 in Santa Monica. Registrants will receive an event shirt, a chance to win prizes in a raffle and silent auction, and lunch from Pink’s Hot Dogs. Proceeds will help feed the homebound in St. Vincent Meals on Wheels program. Check in and on-site registration begins at 8:30 a.m. The walk/ride starts at 9 a.m. The 3.7-mile walk and 10-mile bike route along the Santa Monica Beach bike patch begins and ends at Ocean Park Blvd. For more information and to also register in advance go to www.st.vincentmow.com.

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SHOWCASE HOUSE OF DESIGN

Home to furniture maker to come in many shades

Earth tones in a rainbow of 27 shades were chosen for this year’s Pasadena Showcase House of Design, a Monterey Colonial estate by architect Roland E. Coate, Sr. A palette of grays and blues, greens, taupes and a bit of amethyst will greet guests when doors open Sun., April 21. The 49th annual fundraiser will take place in Arcadia and supports music and arts programs. The color scheme was chosen to transition smoothly from room to room and with 19 designers, who are working to update the home built in 1941 for furniture executive C. Lawrence Barker. The two-story, 10,433 square foot home features gar-

dens, swimming pool with spa and a pool house set on 1.79 acres. Barker Brothers showplace The Barkers often entertained and held charity events for up to 500 guests. They supposedly planned for their home to be a showplace of furniture from Barker Brothers. The company grew to 22 branches throughout Los Angeles. After 100 years, the chain went out of business in 1991. The tour continues through Sun., May 19. Parking and complimentary shuttle service will be at Santa Anita Racetrack. Tickets are $35-$45. Visit pasadenashowcase.org or call 714-442-3872.

ACE MARKET, 1989, by Steven Ehrlich Architects.

Photos by Annie Laskey/L.A. Conservancy

Eclectic Venice buildings on tour for ‘Curating’ L.A “Venice Eclectic: Modern Architecture from the 1970s and 80s” will feature various structures on a tour which takes place Sat., April 20. Works by architects Steven Ehrlich, Frank Gehry and others will be featured as part of

a collection of whimsical and innovative design. The event is part of the L.A. Conservancy’s “Curating the City: Modern Architecture in L.A.” showcasing 50 years of architecture. “What happened here in

terms of architectural experimentation, technical innovation, suburban development, and master planning had an immeasurable impact not only in Southern California, but also across the nation and the globe,” said Linda Dishman, the Conservancy’s executive director. Tickets for the Venice Eclectic tour are $35/$30 members. $15 students, $10 children 12 and under. Next on the Curating the City agenda are Modern Skyline Walking Tours which take place on Saturdays in May and June beginning at 2 p.m. Skyscapers, plazas and public art in Bunker Hill will be explored. Meet in Pershing Square downtown. Tickets are $10/$5 members and children 12 and under. Also coming up in May and in June are moonlight walking tours, a film screening and a new website. Curating the City is part of the Getty’s Pacific Standard Time Presents: Modern Architecture in L.A. For more information visit laconservancy.org/modern.

Vintage cars in annual Concours at Greystone Mansion Vintage and classic cars will adorn the motor court at Greystone Mansion when the Concours d’Elegance returns to the landmark estate on Sun, May 5, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. In anticipation of Beverly Hills’ 100th birthday, the event will feature a special Centennial class of cars built in 1914 or earlier. Proceeds will go to the restoration and preservation of Greystone, the onetime home of the Doheny family. Tickets include the admission to the Concours and speaker series, plus food, beverages, a poster, fashion show and vendor marketplace. Shuttle service will be available from the Petersen Automotive Museum. For tickets call 310285-2530 or go online to greystoneconcours.og.

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Night of Victorian magic comes to Heritage Square

Modernism Show, sale benefits arts programs for kids

Nineteenth century clairvoyant Victor Ian Élan will take participants on a journey back in time at Soirees Mystique-An Evening of Victorian Enchantment, at the Heritage Square Museum on Sat., April 27. The performances, at 6 and 8 p.m., harken back to the time when wealthy patrons would invite magicians, mindreaders and mediums into their Victorian drawing rooms to amuse and amaze intimate gatherings of friends. Heritage Square audiences will witness demonstrations in 19th century conjuring, observe experiments in Victorian mind-reading and participate in an authentic antebellum spirit séance show. Tickets are $60 for adults and children 13 and older, and can be purchased at victorianmagick.ticketleap.com/perrymansion/. Call 323-225-2700. Vintage Fashion Show, Tea Fashions from the 14th century to the 1950s will be featured during an annual Vintage Fashion Show and Tea on Sat., April 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors may sample teas

The Los Angeles Modernism Show and Sale will open on Thurs., April 25 with a celebrity-studded preview party from 6 to 10 p.m. Proceeds benefit P.S. ARTS, an organization that promotes arts education for public school students in low-income neighborhoods. The show, at Barker Hangar at Santa Monica Air Center, 3021 Airport Ave., continues on Fri., April 26 and Sat., April 27 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Sun., April 28, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. It features 50 exhibitors presenting decorative and fine arts from the 20th century including furniture, lighting, sculpture, paintings, jewelry, silver, glass, ceramics, photography, textiles, prints, rugs, posters, vintage clothing and accessories. Show tickets are $15 at the door. Visit www. lamodernism.com.

MEET 19th CENTURY mind reader Victor Ian Élan.

and refreshments while also see the exhibit “Fashion is Historical” featuring pieces from the “Downtown Abbey” era. To RSVP call 323-2252700, ext., 223.

Mixer at Café Stella

Join staff and friends of the L.A. Conservancy for a casual mixer at Café Stella, 3932 W. Sunset Blvd., on Wed., April 10 from 6 to 8 p.m.   Appetizers and one cocktail are included with your $10 donation. All proceeds will benefit the Conservancy. RSVP at laconservancy.org.

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ON THE FRENCH RIVIERA, Cary Grant and Grace Kelly star in a classic Hitchcock romantic thriller.

Chandler Pavilion debuts in Last Remaining Seats “To Catch a Thief” kicks off the Last Remaining Seats film series held at historic Broadway District movie palaces and around town. The 1955 Hitchcock film with Cary Grant and Grace Kelly is at the Orpheum Theatre, 842 S. Broadway, Sat., June 1 at 8 p.m. Built in 1926, the Orpheum was the final home of the vaudeville circuit in L.A. It

College Night at LACMA College students have their night at LACMA on Thurs., April 25 beginning at 8 p.m. An art workshop borrows techniques developed by Stanley Kubrick in “2001: A Space Odyssey.” BYOD (bring your own device) for tabletop moviemaking, on a miniature scale. Free; tickets and college ID required. Free parking after 7 p.m. Call 323-857-6010 or reserve online, lacma.org.

boasts a Beaux Arts exterior, French interior with golf-leaf and silk wall panels. “My Fair Lady” with Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn screens Wed., June 12 at the film series’ newest venue: the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave. Designed by Welton Becket and Associates, it opened in 1964, the same year the eight Academy award-winning film was released. The 27th film series concludes with “Casablanca” on Sat., June 29 at 2 and 8 p.m. at the 1930’s Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. Tickets go on sale to the public Wed., April 10. Visit laconservancy.org.

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Museum Row

Earth Day celebrations, child safety at Petersen, Japanese 'culture in a box' LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART—Artistled workshops, tours of the collections, nature-inspired poetry workshops and sketching from nature are at the Earth Day celebration Sun., April 21 starting at 11 a.m. • Japanese Prints: Hokusai at LACMA" opens Sat., April 13. Ends July 28. • "Henri Matisse: La Gerbe" opens April 21. Ends Sept. 8. • "Between Art and Politics: Hans Richter's Germany." Ends Aug. 13. • "Ming Masterpieces from the Shanghai Museum" features 10 works from the Forbidden City, era 15th, 16th century, are featured. Ends June 2. • "Ends and Exits: Contemporary Art from the Collections of LACMA and The Broad Art Foundation" ends Aug. 4. • "Jack Stauffacher: Typographic Experiments"—experimental prints and editions of classical literature—ends July 21. • "Stanley Kubrick" ticketed exhibit includes a selection of annotated scripts, production photography, lenses and cameras, set models and costumes. Ends June 30. • "Levitated Mass" 340-ton

boulder suspended above a walkway, ongoing. • "Metropolis II" sculpture by Chris Burden has 1,100 miniature cars. See the exhibit in action Fridays and weekends. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., 323857-6000; lacma.org. JAPAN FOUNDATION— Cookbook author Debra Samuels discusses "Bento—Japanese Culture in a Box" Mon., April 8 at 7 p.m. • Learn classical dance and traditional theater make up Wed., April 10 at 7 p.m. RSVP. 5700 Wilshire Blvd., 323761-7510. www.jflalc.org. PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM—"Fins: Form without Function" revisits a design built to resemble a jet fighter and space rocket's tailfin. A 1959 Cadillac to the 1937 Delage Aerosport are among those featured. Ends February 2014. Curator's tour with Leslie Kendall is Tues., April 2 at 7:30 p.m. • Check your child safety seats with SafetyBeltSafe U.S.A. on Sat., April 6, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. RSVP 310-222-6860. • Decorate Earth Day planters on Discovery Day drop-in arts and crafts program for

families on Sat., April 6 from 1 to 4 p.m. Book readings with actors from LA BookPALS are at 2 p.m. • Alternative Fuels Symposium: Why Alt Fuels Now? is Thurs., April 18 from 1 to 5 p.m. • Art Wall features works by Theodore W. Pietsch II, who worked for Chrysler, Ford, Studebaker and American Motors. Ends April 28. • "Aerodynamics: From Art to Science" showcases cars by forward thinking innovators. Ends May 27. 6060 Wilshire Blvd., 323903-2277; petersen.org. ZIMMER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM—Marionette Magic with Patty Polar Bear and other puppets on April 7 is among Sunday programs from 3 to 4 p.m. Andrew and Polly musical duo are April 14, Tutor Doctor is April 21 and the Beat Buds are April 28. 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100; 323-761-8984, www.zimmermuseum.org. CRAFT AND FOLK ART MUSEUM—Etsy Meet & Make, book making with Jeannine Stein is Thurs., April 4, 7 to 9 p.m. RSVP. • "Explorations in Wood,"

CULTURES converge in Silk Road at Korean Cultural Center. Above, Anatolia Turkish Folk Dance Group.

Sun., April 14, drop-in family crafts workshop, is Sun., April 14, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. • Artist's Talk for Scratching the Surface: Contemporary Wood Sculpture, is Sun., April 21 at 3 p.m. RSVP. • "Vintage Marketplace: Hidden treasures from private col-

lections" is Sat., April 27 from noon to 4 p.m. • Make reproductions of WW I cloth gas masks in "Needle Workshop" Sun., April 28 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. RSVP. • Film screening: "Duty, Honor, Country, Betrayal" is Sun., (Please turn to page 9)

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choreographed drive on exhibit Thurs., April 25 to June 23. 6032 Wilshire Blvd.; 323932-9393; www.aplusd.org. PAGE MUSEUM AT THE LA BREA TAR PITS—Meet a life-sized saber-toothed cat (puppet) and her two-monthold baby, Nibbles, Showtimes are Wednesdays 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m., 12:30 and 1:45 p.m.

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Watch paleontologists search for Ice Age fossils and plants on site, and see their finds in the Fish Bowl Lab. 5801 Wilshire Blvd., 323934-PAGE; tarpits.org LOS ANGELES MUSEUM OF THE HOLO CAUST— Speakers, performances, crafts and tours will be at Holocaust Remembrance Day on Sun., April 7 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pan Pacific Park, 100 S.

The Grove Dr., 323-651-3704; lamoth.org. Free. KOREAN CULTURAL CENTER—Korean, Mongolian and Turkish performers share the stage in "Silk Road," featuring the Jung Im Lee Korean Dance Academy, Asian Arts Talent Foundation and Anatolia Turkish Folk Dance Group, Fri., April 19 at 7:30 p.m. 5505 Wilshire Blvd., 323936-7141. www.kccla.org

FILLER' UP. Electric cars will be on display.

‘Alt Fuels’ on road map at Petersen Learn the driving forces behind the alternative fuel industries and what’s ahead at a symposium at the Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd. “Why Alt Fuels Now?” is on Thurs., April 18 from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Reception to follow. Industry leaders in alternative fuel research, technology, policy, and implementation will speak. Vehicles will be on display. Fee is $80/$70 for members and members of alt fuel professional and advocacy organizations, $40 students. Free parking and admission to museum galleries. To register call 323-964-6347 or email to cdrescher@petersen.org.

Museum Row (Continued from page 8) April 28 at 3 p.m. A panel discussion follows on an ACLU lawsuit vs. the US Dept. of Veteran Affairs. • "Social Fabric" exhibit features contemporary artists who confront mass production and consumption through fiber-based art. Ends May 5. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., 323937-4230; cafam.org, workshops@cafam.org. ARCHITECTURE+DESIGN MUSEUM—"Airport of the Future Now Boarding: Fentress Airports + The Architecture of Flight" highlights student competition entries and winners. Ends Sun., April 7. • "Windshield Persepctive" focuses on Beverly Blvd., from Normandie to Virgil, in this

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Poetry reading, origami, college essay writing at libraries in April FAIRFAX LIBRARY 161 S. Gardner St. 323-936-6191 Book Group: Call library for selection. Meets Tues., April 2 at 10:30 a.m. L.A. Quiltmakers Guild: Hands-on demonstrations. Beginners welcome. Meets Sat., April 6, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friends of the Library: Discuss ways to support the library on Tues., April 9 at 11 a.m. M.S. Support Group: Meets

for support for those who have or care for people with multiple sclerosis on Thurs., April 11 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Harry & Eddie: Play on the birth of the state of Israel and the friendship between Harry Truman and Eddie Jacobsen on Thurs., April 11, 6:30 p.m. MOMS Club of MidWilshire: Support group for Moms meets on Fri., April 19 at 3 p.m. Student Smart: SAT practice exam by Princeton Review

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Tomato sale, garden talks to cooking class, nature camp at Arboretum ing the internet to help make identities. Tomatoes, cooking classes Tomato guru Steve Goto will share his top tomato picks for 2013 plus tips on successful planting and harvesting on Wed., April 10 from 10 a.m. to noon. An heirloom tomato sale follows.

Alexandra Poer Sheridan, chef/owner of Alexandra’s Table, will prepare seasonal selections from two of her favorite cookbooks at a cooking class on Wed., April 10, from 3 to 5 p.m. Tastes will include turkey and zucchini burgers with green onion and cumin, (Please turn to page 14)

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Spring garden talks, a 5K race, cooking classes and a tomato talk and sale are among offerings this month at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden at 301 N. Baldwin in Arcadia. Thursday garden talks The spring series of garden talks begins with “Hollywood at the Arboretum” on April 4. It includes a chronological history of filming on the grounds from 1936 to the present, as well as insider stories about mishaps, near horrors and friendly actors. A slide-based lecture by landscape architect Billy Goodnick on April 11 explores the basic process that a professional designer employs to create beautiful, useful, sustainable gardens. Lorene Edwards Fornker, editor of Pacific Horticulture magazine, will discuss and sign her best-selling book, “Handmade Garden Projects:

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Tomatomania, Earth Day celebration at Descanso Select from hundreds of tomato seedlings and celebrate Earth Day this month at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada, Flintridge. Buy heirloom varieties and some old favorites at Tomatomania on the Magnolia Lawn on Sat., April 6 and Sun., April 7 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tomatomania’s Scott Daigre will teach you everything you need to know to grow flavorful tomatoes at a class on Saturday at 10 a.m. and Sunday at 1 p.m. Earth Day Descanso’s Earth Day celebration begins on Sat., April

20 with a workshop by author Debra Prinzing at 10:30 a.m. The “make it and take it” design workshop will introduce the basics of floral design using locally sourced ingredients and an array of ecocouture techniques. Cost of $75 includes supplies, lunch and signed copy of Prinzing’s book “Slow Flowers.” The author will share tips and recipes for beautifying your world using fresh blossoms, ornamental twigs, foliage, dried pods and more at a lecture beginning at 1:30 p.m. Children can explore nature

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through hands-on activities and discover the tastiness of locally grown, organic foods with their families at Patina’s eco-friendly farm stand from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Mobile Homeboys will entertain with countryflavored rock and roll from noon to 2 p.m. The California Shakespeare Ensemble will perform memorable love scenes at 3 p.m. Yoga, tai chi A 10-week yoga series begins on Mon., April 1. Classes include a 25-minute fitness walk and 60-minute yoga practice. Morning classes meet on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:30 a.m.; evening classes are on Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays at 5:30 p.m. A 10-week tai chi course launches on Tues., April 2 for beginners and on Wed., April 3 for experienced practitioners. Class meets at 8:30 a.m. Container gardening No space? No problem! Find out how to grow everything from crops to ornamentals in containers that fit in nooks and crannies and provide welcome pops of color at “Container Gardening 101” on Tues., April 16 at 2 p.m. Spring Bling Just in time for Mother’s Day, shop for unique jewelry

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The L.A. Garden Club will host a Small Standard Flower Show this month as well as a talk by Jill Morganelli, horticultural supervisor at the L.A. County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, at its monthly meeting. The public is invited to the show on Sat., April 6 from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at Friendship Auditorium Patio, 3201 Riverside Dr. “Growing Fruit Trees Using Organic Methods” is the topic when Morganelli speaks at the meeting on Mon., April 8. Topics will include pruning, dwarf versus full-size trees, pollinators, soil and ideas for growing in small spaces. The meeting takes place at the Griffith Park Visitors Center Auditorium, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. Non-members are welcome.

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Tour a dozen private gardens in Pasadena, Los Feliz and Hollywood through The Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Program on Sundays April 28 and May 5. Visitors can purchase discounted tickets and maps at the Pasadena Open Day at the Arlington Garden, 295 Arlington Dr., on April 28. Among the gardens is a 1930 landmarked Japanesestyle with a recently restored teahouse, small garden with repurposed barn and a classic Mediterranean garden. In addition is a San Marino property featuring a collection of 170 roses, an 1890 Victorian farmhouse and garden in Sierra Madre and a parklike garden in Arcadia. The Sun., May 5 tour begins at Ferndell Nature Museum in Griffith Park, 2333 Ferndell Dr. Maps will be provided to locations featuring a new gar-

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Crusaders’ Golden banner Dogs don’t hug and other myths debunked Don’t show fear Dog behaviorist and author be a given that people do not blinded some opponents Melissa Berryman says pre- hug dogs. Yet the message for Myth: When a dog charges, the heavy mist cleared away from the French, leaving their enemies in foggy darkness. The banner’s magical pow-

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