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vol. 49, no. 5 • delivered to the 76,439 readers in hancock park • windsor square • fremont place • park labrea • larchmont village • miracle mile

Plans to move post office meet with opposition

Design for Living Larchmont chronicLe maY 2012

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ome tour in Venice on May 5 will feature 30 homes by architects such as Gregory Ain, Gabriella Frears and Santiago Ortiz. (Turn to page 20)

utdoor living space is designed around a spacious pool at this home on the Windsor Square -Hancock Park Historical Society tour. (Turn to page 21)

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SECTION ONE SUBWAY heading to Miracle Mile. 3 BUNGALOW set for jury selection. 7 COLD CASE re-opened.

PLB residents keep Association.

BENEFIT for St. James' student. 9 BOYS & GIRLS CLUB award. 10 FIREMEN flip pancakes, give tours. 14 "WITHOUT shoes" on Larchmont. 30

SECTION TWO Real Estate Home & Garden

GOING GREEN at Park La Brea.

MUIRFIELD home fire.

COL. GRIFFITH, park told in book. 5 DEMILLE BARN, studio turn 10. 7

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The U.S. Postal Service’s intention to relocate the Nat King Cole Station at 268 S. Manhattan Pl. is meeting with community opposition. Postal employees at the station were notified they would be picking up mail deliveries at the Los Felix station at 1825 N. Vermont Ave. starting May 15. St. Andrews Square resident Henrietta Cosentino echoed the feelings of her neighbors in protesting the closure. “It is hard to understand why the USPS would choose to close such a large, well used station, so centrally located in one of the most populous areas…” Richard Maher, corporate communications officer for the USPS, said plans were See Post Office, p 4

Big Sunday kicks off May 4; sign up online End of Month party Paint and plant at Larchmont Charter Middle or Wilshire Crest elementary schools. Or roll up your sleeves at the Craft and Folk Art Museum. Sign ups are still underway for Big Sunday—the all-out volunteer effort that involves thousands from all walks of life, faiths and groups. The annual event begins Fri., May 4 and continues through Sun., May 6. Sign up at www.bigsunday.org. Food drive underway The “End of the Month Club” makes its debut this month. Demand is up at food pantries around town, while supply is way down, says Big Sunday executive director David Levinson, Hancock Park. Bring canned and dried foods and peanut butter (it's Peanut Butter Month) to Big Sunday's headquarters, 6111 Melrose Ave., starting on the third Monday of the month, May 21. Items will be sorted, boxed See Big Sunday, p 14

Community celebrates City Hall victory Three areas mark success of move to Council district Four A celebratory mood permeated the art salon at The Ebell of Los Angeles when some 100 residents and civic officials marked the successful conclusion of the months-long city redistricting campaign. Hosting the April event were Lorna Hennington, representing Wilshire Park; Diane Dicksteen, Windsor Village and Patty Lom- aTTENdiNG THE reception were, from left, Owen Smith, Greater Wilshire bard, Fremont Place. Neighborhood Council president; Shar Penfold of Fremont Place, Diane These are the areas Dicksteen, Windsor Village; Councilman Herb Wesson, Lorna Hennington, that moved from Wilshire Park and Councilman Tom LaBonge. Councilman Herb Wesson’s District 10 to LaBonge’s District 4. Among other city officials attending were Councilman Tom LaBonge gave special cred- Councilman Herb Wesson of District 10; memit to John Welborne, Owen Smith and Robbie bers of LaBonge’s staff and his wife Brigid. Also O’Donnell for their efforts in promoting the sharing in the good news was A. F. Gilmore unification of Greater Wilshire Neighborhood president Hank Hilty whose Farmers Market Council neighborhoods. remains in District 4.

Grove marks 10 years with stores, five-star services New restaurant also set to open By Suzan Filipek The Grove opened a decade ago with touches of Disneyland, Las Vegas and Old World meets high-tech charm. The combination has been a hit at the “shopping resort,” which today welcomes 18 million visitors annually to high-end retail stores, restaurants and 14-screen movie theatres. Visitors can also take a break in the Town Square or rub elbows with the stars. Aerosmith recently debuted its world tour under the clock tower, J. Lo and Katy Perry have both launched songs here, MaiN STREET shops. Town clock is far See Grove, p 29 left.

Salute to graduates Advertising deadline for our annual graduation section is Mon., May 14. To reserve space, call Pam Rudy, 323-462-2241 x 11.

On the Boulevard Glimpses by Jane Spring showers delighted many Larchmontians as they strolled along the boulevard. This month’s calendars are filled with early graduations and vacations. We met Dick Hoffman at Peet’s Coffee and learned his son Tom had been visiting from Seattle with his daughter Natalee. It was her sixth grade spring break, and she and a classmate went to Disneyland. They spent 11 hours in the park and survived 19 rides. *** ` Our newsstand’s Henry Velasquez was one of the See BLVD., p 8

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Community Platform

Calendar

By Jane Gilman

Volunteers and e-mail

Our thanks to the many residents who helped in the redistricting effort to regain areas that were formerly in Council District 4. The successful campaign proves we can work together for a common goal. It took dedicated volunteer hours and e-mail accessibility to make it succeed.

The pothole promise

For the past few years we have been harping on the need to fix potholes on major streets. Beverly Blvd. did receive a repaving, but the potholes on Wilshire Blvd. and on La Brea Ave. are getting worse. That’s why we are pleased Councilman Tom LaBonge has found the funds to rehab the potholes. This project was to have happened when the Wilshire Rapid Bus construction was underway, but it is behind schedule. The pothole project is supposed to be done in one day soon. We can’t wait.

Support patrol firms

We need to be proactive when it comes to protecting our homes. We have two excellent private patrol companies safeguarding the area. The problem is that only a small percentage of owners support these firms. With the increase in burglaries throughout the area, residents need to be extra cautious. And they need to ante up.

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Tues., May 8 – Semi-annual meeting of Larchmont Village Neighborhood Association, 7 p.m., Van Ness Avenue School, 501 N. Van Ness Ave. (groups.yahoo.com/group/ LVNA90004/). Tues., May 8 – St. Brendan School Blood Drive, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., 238 N. Manhattan Place (redcrossblood.org). Wed., May 9 – Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council meeting, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd., 7 p.m. (greaterwilshire. org). Sat., May 12 – Fire Service Recognition Day. Pancake breakfast and tours at the old Fire Station 27 Museum, 1355 N. Cahuenga Blvd., 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. (lafdmuseum.org).

'How are you planning to celebrate Mother's Day?' That's the question inquiring photographer Laura Eversz asked people along Larchmont Blvd.

Fri., June 1 – Delivery of the June issue of the Larchmont Chronicle (larchmontchronicle.com).

"I'm going to play games with my mom. A lot of games.... like Pinkalicious." Archie Wegner Andrea Newman Larchmont Blvd.

Police Beat Wilshire neighborhood hit by home burglary spree

We’ve Planted More Trees!

Your Association has just completed its second series of tree plantings, planting trees in empty parkways throughout Hancock Park. Since summer is almost here now’s a good time to start summer care for all your trees, not just the ones in the parkways. Water deeply, once or twice a month, fertilize with the appropriate fertilizer and keep lawns cut back from the tree’s trunk, by at least a foot. If properly cared for and watered your trees will provide shade, water retention, homes for wildlife and beauty to your house and neighborhood. We’re now planning the next tree planting, so contact Tree Committee Chair, Susan Grossman, SEGrossman@sbcglobal. net , and we’ll get you in the next group. Security is on everyone’s minds these days because of the many recent home break-ins. Security Chair, Peter Gorelick has been working closely with the LAPD and the private security services to monitor the situation and has the following recommendations to help you avoid becoming the victim of a crime: • Keep your car locked and keep any valuables out of sight. • If your home has an alarm system, set the alarm; even if you’re only going to be out for a few minutes. • If you’re out of town have your papers stopped or picked up, have mail picked up, keep a car parked in the driveway and have timers on lights and electronics so that thieves will think someone is at home. • If anyone comes to your door ask that they identify themselves before opening the door. If you observe suspicious activity or witness a crime call 911 and your security service, if you are a subscriber. Try and get a description of the person and any identifying vehicle information such as make and model of a car a license plate numbers. Never confront a suspicious person yourself. If you’re planning changes to your house read the Preservation Plan which can be found at: http://www. hancockparkhomeownersassociation.org/ or http://preservation. lacity.org/hpoz/la/hancock-park ) and contact City Planner Vinita Huang (213-978-1216 or Vinita.Huang@lacity.org). Be sure and look at our website for news – http://www. HancockPark.org . Also, In the event of a crime contact the Wilshire Division LAPD station - 213-473-0476 or website: http:// www.lapdonline.org/wilshire_community_police_station as well as our Senior Lead Officer, Dave Cordova (213-793-0650; 31646@ lapd.lacity.org). Report graffiti sightings by calling 311 or at the City’s Anti-Graffiti Request System - http://anti-graffiti.lacity.org/ welcome.cfm?CFID=1007&CFTOKEN=411CDB4F-0FC3-4EE189DE58DCCB435538 and by calling Hollywood Beautification, 323463-5180 Questions regarding filming - contact Filming Committee, Cami Taylor (323-692-1414-Home and 310-659-6220-Office). Adv.

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WILSHIRE DIVISION BURGLARIES: Money and technical instruments were stolen from an apartment on the 500 block of N. Rossmore Ave. on April 14 between 12:30 and 2:50 a.m. The suspect entered through an unlocked window. Jewelry, money and furniture were taken from a home on the 600 block of N. McCad-

den Pl. between April 12 at 6 p.m. and April 14 at 9 p.m. The suspect gained entry by smashing the rear sliding door. A residence was broken into and ransacked on the 300 (Please turn to page 4)

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Letters to the editor I am writing you to let you know about the amazing response we’ve received after being mentioned in the Larchmont Chronicle (March issue). We are a small group of parents along with a lacrosse coach who are trying to establish a youth league in our area. After informing the Chronicle of our existence and mission, you were kind enough to include a picture and a small article in your paper. Shortly after, we received responses

"My sister and I will bake a cake for our mom... chocolate with purple frosting, because that's her favorite color." Matthew Herman Highland Ave. "I plan to wake up early and make my mom breakfast in bed. After that I'm going to wash her car and then do all the chores she usually does, like washing the dishes." Nick Luongo Plymouth Blvd.

"I will have lunch with my family at my house." Delores Recinos with Henry Malloy Bronson Ave.

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Correction Wrong councilman In a letter from George Epstein (Pensions vs. potholes, April) credit for cooperation should have mentioned Councilman Paul Koretz.

"We always go to the farmers market on Larchmont and get flowers and jewelry, and food to make dinner." Francesca Kang Norton Ave.

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ENTERTAINMENT Theater Review - 31 At the Movies - 32 AROUND THE TOWN 33 SUMMER CAMPS

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All aboard for Miracle Mile. The area will have two subway entrances, both near the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, after museum officials pledged to pay for the second station—under a plan not welcome by neighborhood groups. The LACMA locations are further from major bus routes than the original station Metro had planned to build west of Fairfax Blvd. next to Johnie’s Coffee Shop, said Miracle Mile Residential Assoc. president Jim O’Sullvan. The homeowner group has joined forces with the Disability Legal Rights Center at Loyola Law School. Metro certified the Westside Subway Extension’s final environmental impact study April 26 after five years of review. The board also approved stations at La Brea Ave. and La

Cienega Blvd. as part of the Purple Line’s 3.9 mile extension. It is the initial construction phase of the $5.66 billion Measure R, Subway to the Sea. The subway will be tunneled under Wilshire Blvd. from the existing station at Western Ave. It is expected to be completed in 2020. The Mile is the only station to have two entrances; one will be built on the south side of Wilshire at the corner of Orange Grove Ave. The second station will also be on Wilshire within footsteps of the museum’s entrance. The remainder of the project—four stations in Beverly Hills, Century City, Westwood/ UCLA and the VA Hospital, is pending hearings with the city of Beverly Hills, which opposes tunneling under Beverly Hills High School.

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What have you been doing with yourself? Have we seen you lately? Have you taken the time to enjoy your own life? I am aware that life is taking a greater amount of effort and time to keep up – your TV has streaming video, your social media takes enormous time to keep current, your upgraded computers/ video systems/alarms/smartphones/ ipads have you in classes or training every week. Take comfort – your children will never be smarter than you. A solution – come see us on the Boulevard. Larchmont has all the feel and comfort of time from the past. Let us embrace your feelings in our stores, services and restaurants and remind you of what you may find so wonderful. The Hancock Park Windsor Square Historical Society Garden Party was absolutely awesome and a gigantic success. We applaud and give our deepest appreciation to all the volunteers for a job very well done. Hancock Park/Windsor Square is so blessed to have such dedicated volunteers that affect all our surrounding neighborhoods. I must also mention the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council which encompasses a much larger area but it too keeps Larchmont in their hearts and minds. The focal point of this community has always been Larchmont Boulevard. As a true testament, all this effort keeps making our neighborhood better and better. Send us your suggestions – we love hearing from you. Visit us at www.larchmont.com and if you send us your email, we will put you on our monthly newsletter. We love seeing you on the Boulevard. Adv.

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block of S. June St. on April 13 between 8:30 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. The suspect smashed a side window. Money was stolen from an apartment on the 500 block of N. Sycamore Ave. on April 13 between noon and 1 p.m. The suspect forced his way through the front door. Jewelry, a computer and a camera were taken and other property was vandalized at a residence on the 200 block of S. Rimpau Blvd. on April 13 between noon and 5 p.m.

The suspect entered through a back bathroom window. Jewelry was stolen from a home near the corner of Cherokee Ave. and Melrose Ave. on April 13 at 3:45 p.m. The suspects smashed a side window to gain entry. Jewelry was taken from a residence on the 400 block of S. Orange Dr. on April 9 between 9 a.m. and 3:45 p.m. Money and other property were stolen from a home on the 100 block of N. Highland Ave. on April 9 between 11 a.m. and 12:15 p.m. Computer equipment and other property were taken

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Attempted rape on Gramercy Pl. An attempted rape occurred April 27 at about 8:30 p.m. in the area of First St. and Gramercy Pl. The victim fought off her attacker, according to Senior Lead Officer Joseph Pelayo. She was treated for non-life threatening injuries from defending herself. The suspect is described as African, 25 to 35 years old, wearing a dark shirt and dark pants. from a residence on the 600 block of Highland Ave. between March 26 at 3 p.m. and March 27 at 11 a.m. The suspect entered using a back door that may have been left unlocked. A home on the 600 block of S. Mansfield Ave. was broken into and ransacked between March 21 at 7:30 p.m. and March 22 at 2:30 p.m. PREVENTION TIP: Do not let strangers into your home or give out security codes to your building. Lock all doors, gates, garage and windows and keep areas well lit. If you are leaving town, put lights and a radio on a timer, and ask friends to collect all newspapers and mail. Install an alarm. OLYMPIC DIVISION ROBBERY: A woman walking near the corner of Wilshire Blvd. and St. Andrews Pl. was accosted by a man on April 2 at 6:30 a.m. The suspect asked her for money and when she

CLOSING THE Nat King Cole Station at 268 S. Manhattan Pl. is meeting with community opposition.

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(Continued from page 1) to relocate the station to a smaller site within the 90004 refused, he strong-armed her, grabbed her shoulder bag containing her computer and cell phone, and fled on foot. 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 with making an arrest. BURGLARY: A computer and stereo were stolen from a home on the 100 block of S. St. Andrews Pl. between April 6 at 8 p.m. and April 7 at 10 a.m. The suspect entered through an unlocked side window. GRAND THEFT AUTO: A car was taken from the 300 block of S. St. Andrews Pl. on April 21 at 8:15 a.m. A vehicle was stolen from the 4700 block of Elmwood Ave. on April 8 between 2 and 3 a.m. Graffiti Removal Operation Clean Sweep .............................. 311 Hollywood Beautification ............. 323-463-5180 anti-grafitti.lacity.org

area. He indicated plans will be discussed at a public meeting (date and place to be announced on twitter/Larch montchron). The Postal Service is in a financial crisis and is consolidating nationwide, said Maher.

Police tell of rise in daytime burglaries Residents in Windsor Village, Wilshire Park and Sycamore Square recently were alerted to an increase in daytime burglaries occurring in their neighborhoods. L.A.P.D. Wilshire Division has sent out a bulletin asking for the community’s help in apprehending the suspects that have been spotted in the area.. Often a single suspect first checks out a home by ringing the doorbell while the companions wait in a car. The suspects jump walls and fences, and break windows or doors to access the homes. They have been seen in a silver Jeep Patriot. If you have any information or see suspicious activity, contact the Wilshire Burglary Detectives at 213-473-0557. After hours, notify the Wilshire Watch Commander at 213473-0476.

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Youngster inspires record collection for Red Cross • St. Brendan’s drive is May 8 St. Brendan School and Church were recently presented awards from the American Red Cross for a blood drive last fall named in honor of student Gus Deppe. At the time, the fourth grader was undergoing chemotherapy and receiving platelet transfusions. Thankfully, his disease is now in remission, report his parents, Paul Deppe and Cecilia Uribe. “But the need for donations continues,” added Cecilia. The event was spearheaded by American Red Cross Ambassador Jackie Kruse. “I started organizing blood drives for the Red Cross after recognizing a need in the neighborhood for convenient drives at regular intervals,” said Kruse, Windsor Square.

FOURTH GRADER Gus Deppe, with principal Sr. Maureen O’Connor, presented an award to St. Brendan School from the American Red Cross.

A registered nurse, Kruse said she enjoys educating peo-

ple on how easy it is to donate and how much their effort can help save lives. Along with Gus, Kruse presented the awards to principal Sr. Maureen O’Connor at an assembly in April at St. Brendan’s. The school received the Clara Barton Award for the greatest number of units collected for an elementary school during 2011, as well as the Give Award for the greatest percentage increase from the previous year. “In 2010 we collected 31 pints, and in October, 2011 we increased collection by 113 percent and collected 35 more pints for a total of 66, said Kruse. “Each unit of blood has the potential to save up to three lives, so we may have helped 198 people!” she added. The awards were the most prestigious for the L.A. area, said Kruse. “We owe a big thanks to Gus Deppe and his

family” including his grandparents Oscar and Maria Elena Uribe of Wilshire Park. Kruse is busy getting the word out about the next blood drive, which is on Tues., May 8 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the St. Brendan Parish Center at the campus at 238 S. Manhattan Place. To schedule an appointment, go to www.redcrossblood.org and enter sponsor code StBrendanLA or call Kruse at 323-788-7199.

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Crime, election on LVNA meeting agenda May 8 Crime and an anti-prostitution campaign will be on the agenda when the Larchmont Village Neighborhood Association meets on Tues., May 8 at 7 p.m. The semi-annual meeting will be held in the auditorium of Van Ness Elementary School, 501 N. Van Ness Ave. Representatives from the L.A.P.D.’s Olympic and Hollywood divisions will address crime, said Charlie D’Atri, LVNA president. L.A.P.D. and Councilman Tom LaBonge and/or his field deputy will discuss the campaign against prostitution in the neighboring area. There will also be a presentation by the American Cancer Society. In addition, LVNA officers and directors will be elected at the meeting.

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Health Fair at Freda Mohr A representative from U.S. congressman Henry Waxman’s office will speak on health care at the Health Fair on Tues., May 22 at Freda Mohr Multipurpose Center, 330 N. Fairfax Ave. from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. To register, call 323-9375900. Deadline is Tues., May 15.

A suspect arrested for attempted burglary from a motor vehicle is alleged to be partially responsible for a recent rash of crime in the area. Officers from L.A.P.D.’s Olympic Division station took the man into custody after being alerted by SSA Security Group officer Abel Montes DeOca. DeOca had just completed a check on a construction site on the 100 block of S. Beachwood Ave. on March 31 at 1:30 a.m. As he drove away, DeOca saw the suspect in the middle of the intersection of 1st St. and Plymouth Blvd. Because DeOca knew of recent burglaries and thefts from motor vehicles in Windsor Square and Hancock Park, he questioned the man. After driving out of sight, the officer saw the suspect attempt to open the doors of several cars parked on the street. He approached the suspect and detained him until

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Bungalow vs. city case set to head to jury selection, trial As the Chronicle went to press, a superior court judge was scheduled to set a date and courtroom for the criminal trial of the Larchmont Bungalow vs. the city. To find out the results of the pre-trial held April 27 at Criminal Central Court downtown, visit larchmontchronicle.com. A jury will be sworn in by a May 27 deadline for the upcoming trial, said deputy city attorney Serena Christion. The defendants pleaded not guilty in March to three criminal charges against the Bungalow, 107 N. Larchmont Blvd. The charges stem from allegedly operating without a certificate of occupancy, failing to comply with the city Dept. of Building and Safety and providing false information on the application for the certificate of occupancy. The Bungalow continues to remain open after its permit was revoked, and after the city won a civil case against the restaurant in December, said

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The Park La Brea Residents Association voted not to disband. The vote to dissolve did not go through, said Bernie Clink, PLBRA president. “We are planning to rebrand the organization,” said Clink, a 30-year resident of the apartment complex.

The Association has started printing the newsletter after a several-month hiatus, and has gained a number of new members as a result. It is also improving the website (www. plbra.org), Clink said. PLBRA serves as an advocate for residents, whether it’s an

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issue with management or an individual problem, said the president. “We have resumed our monthly meetings with the administration,” he added. The mission is to protect residents’ rights, to provide a viable liaison with Park La Brea management, and to contribute to enhancing the quality of life in the community. Clink, a board member for the past 12 years, is in charge of new media production for Cal State Dominguez College.

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the shooting of Ann Yao, 31, during a robbery. If convicted he could face the death penalty, an L.A. district attorney spokesman said. Detectives from the LAPD’s Cold Case Homicide Special Section reopened the case after reviewing statements the suspect had made. Tharrington Jr., 41, pleaded not guilty to the murder and

second-degree robbery charges. Yao was shot in the head while seated in her car parked on Lucerne Blvd., south of Wilshire Blvd. He also is charged with attempted murder and seconddegree robbery involving a male passenger in the car who was injured. The suspect allegedly stole the male passenger’s car which was parked nearby.

Neighborhood Spring Cleaning 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 after its renovation, the median on 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. e. And much more …

A full directory of non-emergency city services is also available online at http://publiccsd.lacity.org/CSD. And, if you still want to do more, don’t forget that Big Sunday Weekend is May 4th-6th this year, and is full of volunteer opportunities to help improve your neighborhood and your city. Big Sunday is not just a weekend, however – they offer volunteer activities that need participants all year long. www.BigSunday.org. The Windsor Square Association, an all-volunteer group of residents from 1100 households between Beverly and Wilshire and Van Ness and Arden, works to preserve and enhance our beautiful neighborhood. Join with us! Drop us a line at 157 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004, or visit our website at windsorsquare.org. ADV.

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Bake sale, jump roping raise funds for St. James’ student St. James’ Episcopal School first grade students Julianna Savagian, Stella Kazanjian and Cassidy Seitz raised $2,500 for fellow student and cancer patient James Lee April 14 at a bake sale at the Savagian front yard in Hancock Park.

“Everyone knows we have a sixth grader in the hospital. We are trying to raise as much money as we can to give to his family,” said Stella. James was diagnosed with a brain tumor and has been receiving chemotherapy treat-

ments at Children’s Hospital. His mother died from cancer in 2009. His father returned to Korea to get employment; James is staying with family members. Students also jumproped in a school-wide “Jump for James” fundraiser.

Rita Davidson T&Y Bakery Stall #2 2 2 THE FRONT YARD of the Savagian home in Hancock Park was the site of a recent bake sale.

Free bus rides on Bike Week Prizes, rides and free public transportation will be offered as incentives for commuters to peddle during Bike Week LA. A kick off event at Expo Park/USC Station on Mon., May 14 begins at 10 a.m. Receive a blessing at an interfaith Blessing of the Bicycles at Good Samaritan Hospital on Tues., May 15 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The event will also feature a lap around the hospital grounds in remembrance of those injured in biking accidents and the L.A.P.D.’s bicycle training unit will be in attendance. A mid-city ride starts at Expo Park/USC Station at 8 a.m. on Wed., May 16. On Bike to Work Day, Thurs., May 17, Bike Weeek sponsor Metro will offer free rides to cyclists on both buses and trains. Participants will have a chance to win prizes; bike pit stops will offer refreshments and giveaways from 6 to 9 a.m. Bike Week wraps up on Fri., May 18 with Bike to School Day. Go to

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OBITUARY Mickey McCullough, Blvd. store owner Francis “Mickey” McCullough, who formerly owned Poinsettia Cleaners and Larchmont Camera Store, died at his home in Fallbrook April 21. He was 78. A graduate of Belmont High School and Los Angeles City College, he served in the U.S. Army. He first worked on Larchmont Blvd. as a teenager, later running his inlaws’ cleaning business. He served as a president of the Larchmont Boulevard Assoc. and Larchmont Optimist Club. He is survived by his wife, Dawne Goodwin McCullough (former Larchmont Chronicle co-publisher), son Mickey Jr., grandson Sean and stepdaughters Robin Zitko and Wendy Placek.

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‘Charlie: A Love Story’ at Chevalier's Barbara Lampert will sign her new book, “Charlie: A Love Story,” on Sat., May 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. at Chevalier’s Books, 126 N. Larchmont Blvd. The book is based on a garden journal which evolved into being about her Golden Retriever when he began hav-

ing health problems at 11 years old. “It’s about devotion, joy, loss, and renewal, about never giving up or giving in. It is an intimate look at an extraordinary dog and an extraordinary relationship,” says Lamper. A psychotherapist based in

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Best-selling author Erik Larson to discuss new book at Pilgrim School New York Times and Los Angles Times best-selling author Erik Larson will appear at a free public event hosted by Pilgrim School, Mon., May 14 at 7 p.m. The event is in the main sanctuary of First Congregational Church, adjacent to the Pilgrim School campus at 540 S. Commonwealth Ave. A book-signing follows. Larson will discuss his most recent work, “In the Garden of Beasts,” which offers a portrait of Berlin during the first years of Hitler’s reign. The book is brought to life through the stories of two people: William E. Dodd, who in 1933 became America’s first ambassador to Hitler’s regime, and his carefree daughter, Martha. Larson also wrote “Devil in the White City”—which was on the New York Times bestseller list for more than three years—as well as “Thunder-

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Volunteers lend a hand on annual Viacommunity Day

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More than 700 volunteers from Paramount Pictures fanned out across the area in a recent day of community service. The 17th annual Viacommunity Day, named after Paramount's parent company, Viacom, brought together more than 1,400 Paramount Pictures employees volunteering worldwide with public schools and other community nonprofits in a day of community outreach and service. In L.A., volunteers participated in a variety of activities at the L.A. Zoo, Project Angel Food, Project New Hope and Heal the Bay as well as Santa Monica Boulevard Commu-

nity Charter School, Helen Bernstein High School and Le Conte Middle School. They also donated blood on the Paramount lot on Melrose Ave. Locally, volunteers assembled outdoor furniture and painted a chess board on the

blacktop at Melrose Avenue Elementary School. At Frances Blend Special Education Centery, they painted furniture and set up and manned a petting zoo. Next door at Van Ness Elementary School, employees read to students in the library,

painted faces in the clasrooms and took part in arts and crafts activities. "Paramount is proud to participate in Viacommunity Day every year," said Brad Grey, chairman and chief executive officer of Paramount Pictures. "We are committed to giving back to the communities where we live and work."

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Share the road with cyclists, pedestrians; avoid accidents A pair of recent fatal accidents involving cars and pedestrians reminds us to be aware when out on the streets. A young woman crossing Rowena Ave. in Silver Lake was struck and killed by a car on March 30; and an elderly man was killed crossing Echo Park Ave. on April 11. In the latter case, police determined the driver was at fault.

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These tragic incidents could have been avoided. The Los Angeles Department of Transportation says the most common fatal accident involves pedestrians. It’s so important to be aware when crossing our busy urban streets on foot, when riding a bicycle or when driving. We have to remember to share the road and concentrate on what we’re doing. If you’re walking, make sure to cross at the light, where there’s a traffic control signal.

It’s the safest way. I’ve always believed—and police officers concur—that non-signalized crosswalks give pedestrians a false sense of security, leading them to insist on the right-of-way, with sometimes fatal consequences. As we head into the warmer months of the year, with school nearly out for the summer, we’ll see more and more young people out on the streets … on foot or on bikes. I urge you to remember when you’re behind the wheel of an automobile or truck, you’re operating a potentially deadly weapon. Texting or dialing your phone, eating or doing anything that takes your eyes off the road for even a moment is irresponsible at best, and even illegal. Safety is the top-priority. Slow it down, stay focused and get there in one piece.

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Turrill named Pro Bono Attorney of the Year His work as a pro bono lawyer for the Alliance for Children’s Rights has earned Michael Turrill, a litigation partner at Arent Fox LLP, the title of Pro Bono Attorney of the Year. The award, from USC’s Public Interest Law Foundation, recognizes Turrill’s many years of working with the Alliance’s the adoption project After the Windsor Square resident joined Arent Fox in 2008, he introduced the firm

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Gardens showcase a variety of styles on Open Days tour Seven gardens in Santa Monica and Brentwood, representing styles from traditional to modern, native to exotic and quirky to chic can be viewed on the Garden Conversancy’s Open Days Program tour on Sun., May 6 from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Visitors will begin the tour at the Grow Native Nursery Westwood at the VA Greater Los Angeles Health Care System at Davis and Constitution avenues, where discounted admission tickets and maps with driving directions will be available. Among landscapes on the tour are the grounds of a remodeled mid-century ranch house in Brentwood. Realizing that the outdoor spaces needed to be updated as well, the owners hired the landscape design team of Ryan Gates and Joel Lichtenwalter of Grow Outdoor Design to create a setting that reflects the clean lines of the modern architecture as well as paying tribute to the woodland feeling of the site. The house is approached through a series of large concrete pavers that are set within a Japanese-inspired garden

IRON AND CERAMIC sculptures and recycled materials were used to shape Ellen Hoff’s backyard garden.

of red maples, ferns, giant liriope, anemones and a sculptural specimen of the East redbud “Forest Pansy.” A large fabricated metal panel acts as both a privacy screen for one of the children’s bedrooms as well as a garden sculpture. The backyard garden features a winding decomposed granite path around the perimeter of the property passing a fire pit area, vegetable garden with espaliered apple and fig trees and lush planting beds.

El Sueno The gardens and hardscape at El Sueno were designed by architect Kevin A. Clark and inspired by the period gardens of 1920s California. While all fountains and pools are new and designed with care in complementing the Spanish Colonial Revival-style house, most materials used are vintage. Challenging soil Ellen Hoff’s garden is on a third of an acre of challenging clay soil. Established Australian and native plants in

the front garden are survivors, watered only once a month and never fertilized. The backyard is a grass and foliage garden. Working with designer/contractor Chuck Stopherd of Hidden Garden Inc., the owner used iron and ceramic sculpture, recycled materials and unusual plants to shape the personal garden. A path made of a conveyer belt winds through a meadow. In the “ruins garden,” ceramic pillars emerge from purple, green and brown foliage, and sun filters through an allée onto mosaic tiles. Native plants The Zinner Garden, created by landscape designer Stephanie Blanc, was developed as part of the major renovation of a 1936 Spanish Colonial Revival-style house to create a beautiful and functional garden relying on native and drought-tolerant plants. The major elements include a screened front yard dining area, dry creek bed inspired by the storm water pit beneath, and an intimate side yard with a built-in bench. The multilevel backyard features a play

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Venice garden, home tour benefits children’s center Visitors will get a close look at gardens and architectural gems hidden behind gates and hedges on the self-guided Venice Garden & Home Tour on Sat., May 5 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The 19th annual tour, featuring 30 gardens and homes from contemporary to historic, will raise funds for the Neighborhood Youth Association’s Las Doradas Children’s

Center. Tour-goers can walk, ride or bike through Venice neighborhoods east of Lincoln Blvd. featuring homes by architects and designers Gregory Ain, Tom Cakrson, Gabriella Frears, Dennis Gibbens, Daniel Monti, Santiago Ortiz, Ron Radziner, Molly Reid and Renzo Zecchetto. A highlight is the Gregory Ain tract in Mar Vista—an

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Society Tour benefits fire stations, median The Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society hosted the Los Angeles Garden Tour & Party on Sun., April 22. The annual tour featured private gardens as well as the grounds of the Getty House— the official residence of the Mayor. It was the tour’s starting point and site of a dinner reception afterwards. Proceeds will fund the greening of Fire Stations 61 and 52 and the planting and irrigation of the median on 6th St. and Norton Ave.

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Following a year-long closure and a $6.8 million renovation, the historic Japanese Garden at The Huntington recently reopened. Completed in 1912, the nine-acre site with views of koi-filled ponds, moon bridge and Japanese House, has attracted more than 20 million visitors since The Huntington opened to the public in 1928. “The Japanese Garden is arguably the most popular spot at The Huntington,” says James Folsom, the director of the Botanical Gardens. “It is a garden that functions on multiple levels at once. It’s a magical place, intimate and inspiring, yet at the same time, it teaches us about Japan’s unique landscape traditions, craftsmanship, horticulture and rituals.” Among new features visitors will see is a ceremonial teahouse situated on a ridge above the existing Japanese House and set within a traditionally landscaped tea garden. A newly created waterfall cascades down the slope, visually connecting the tea garden to the ponds below. A team of architects with backgrounds in historic renovation plus horticulturists, landscape architects, engineers and Japanese craftsmen undertook the year-long project led by Folsom and horticultural curator David Mac Laren. Restoration of 1904 house Restoration of the Japanese House, built in Japan around 1904, was led by preservation architect Kelly Sutherlin McLeod. Her research revealed a number of original architectural features that had been covered over or removed during the course of the past century. Elements such as the distinctive curves of the roof

line, an elaborately carved ornament atop one of the gables, and original plaster and wood finishes have been restored, giving the house a dramatically different appearance, but one more authentic to the building’s past. Repairs to the central pond system and water infrastructure were another key aspect of the project, along with renovation of the original faux bois (false wood) ornamental trellises that are covered with blooming wisteria in spring. Improvements to pathways were also made.

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Grove marks 10 years with new stores (Continued from page 1) and â&#x20AC;&#x153;Extra TVâ&#x20AC;? films its weekday program on the grounds. Did we mention the shopping... ? U.K.â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s fashion titan TopShop is set to open its West Coast flagship this fall, joining American Girl, Banana Republic and Abercrombie & Fitch, Anthropologie, an Apple store and other heavy hitters among its 24 stores. Umami Burger, the â&#x20AC;&#x153;uber burger in L.A.,â&#x20AC;? is targeted to open this month, and celebrity chef Gordon Ramsey will turn on the heat at his Fat Cow in September. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This is the place to be,â&#x20AC;? said Paul Kurzawa, chief operating officer for Caruso Affiliated Holdings. â&#x20AC;&#x153;One of the great objectives

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Carrying visitors and tour- cent of an earlier L.A. A tree-lined promenade ists from around the world from historic Farmers Market leads to the Town Square, at the west end to Nordstrom which features a grassy park at the east, the trolley passes and a bridge leading over a pond with a â&#x20AC;&#x153;dancingâ&#x20AC;? founturn-of-the lastLARCHMONT century lamp CHRONICLE posts and Italian Renaissance, tain modeled after one at BelThursday, May 03, 2012 Art Deco and adobe mission lagio on the Vegas strip. Visit thegrovela.com. style architecture, reminis-

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(Continued from page 2) from a large number of parents interested in getting their children into our lacrosse program.Â Not only were we able to double the size of our existing team, several parents contacted us about their willingness to help coach. Lacrosse is a growing sport but it remains largely unknown in the area.Â It is a testament to the responsiveness of your readership that we were contacted by so many people.Â Â Mary Huth Hollywood Bears Youth Lacrosse League

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with the tenure isâ&#x20AC;Ś we have an opportunity to bring in the next generation of new customers,â&#x20AC;? he added. Rick Caruso, founder and developer of the Grove, threw a party for its 250 employees on its 10th birthday in March. â&#x20AC;&#x153;As we mark the end of our first decade, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re still innovating and refreshing The Grove with dynamic new stores, res-

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Angeles to allow them to have tables and chairs.Â What was Albert Mizrahi thinking?Â I have been a patron of this restaurant since its opening and have quite enjoyed the cuisine and coffee.Â But I guess the city has to draw the line somewhere.Â I look at all of those other restaurants on Larchmont that have tables and chairs and think that the city must have an ulterior motive, and they are probably next.Â I imagine that the Bungalow must impact at least 60 to 70 jobs. I can therefore understand why this troubles the city.Â With all of the municipal worker layoffs, it must be difficult to regulate businesses like the Bungalow.Â Having to collect all of those payroll, sales, income and property

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ty at a minimum. Her plot lines are a bit naive which is understandable considering Ms. Mamet is in high school. As an actress her instrument is yet to be developed—she’s pretty much playing herself in both these pieces. But, she is undeniably a talent and it will be fun to be able to say “you saw her when she started her career.” Through Sat., May 19, Ruskin Group Theatre, 3000 Airport Rd., Santa Monica, 310-397-3244. 3 Stars *** ivanov (pronounce EEvanov) by Anton Chekov was his first full-length play written in 1887 and revised in 1889, translation by Paul Schmidt. The protagonist Nikolai Ivanov (Barry Del Sherman) is restless. Anna, his wife (Dorie Barton), is dying, he owes money to his neighbors and his neighbors’ young daughter Sasha (Brit-

tany Slattery) has a crush on him, which he’s tempted to take advantage of. The play does not have a comic premise, yet director Bart DeLorenzo has his talented cast play many of the scenes and characterizations for broad laughs bordering on farce, including the manic full cast choreographed scene changes. His designers have dismissed the turn of the last century’s Russian sensibilities replacing them with a more modern look. Whatever Chekov’s original intentions for his play were, this production is very entertaining and accessible to modern audiences. Through Sun., June 3, Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., 310-4772055. 4 Stars

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Puccini’s romantic tragedy “La Boheme” will close L.A. Opera’s 2012 season at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave. The production by film director Herbert Ross opens Sat., May 12 at 7:30 p.m. and continues with five performances through Sat., June 2 at 2 p.m. Conductor Patrick Summers will lead the orchestra in a story set in 19th-century Paris of young bohemians.

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Headhunters (9/10): Novelist Jo Nesbø’s Norwegian thriller is brought to the screen with superb acting by Aksel Hennie, one of Norway’s most popular actors. At times

male nudity. But it also contains some laugh out loud scenes. Elles (5/10): Straight-laced Juliet Binoche finds herself corrupted by the two prostitutes about whom she is writing an article in this NC-17 rated film highlighted by an enchanting performance by Anaïs Demoustier as one of the prostitutes. It examines why some beautiful young women become prostitutes and shatters feminist images about who is exploiting whom. Although this is not hard core, it does contain female nudity and fairly specific scenes of sexual activity. In French and Polish. Darling Companion (3/10): Ostensibly a comedy, albeit one with few laughs, this is not a dog movie in the mold of Marley and Me (2008). Instead, it’s about relationships. In fact, for almost half the movie, the dog is lost and off screen. The only highlight is the performance of Ayelet Zurer, who is entrancing as a weird psychic in her short times onscreen. Although well-intended, this is mostly a bore. Read full reviews at www. tonymedley.com.

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Parties welcome new Larchmont shop, newlyweds and pink ladies Behind the bold, white letters in the 200 north block of Larchmont Blvd., a new and fresh space opened with revelers enjoying gourmet cheeses and martinis to welcome New York-based owners Andrew Goetz and Mathew Malin. Guests admired the spare and chic architecture not to mention Malin and Goetz’s famed “cures” for all that ails—dry hair, wrinkled skin and razor burn. Eating, drinking and enjoying a bite of the Big Apple on Larchmont were: Architecture/Interiors Magazine’s Mike Powers and Anthony Iannacci, Merle Ginsberg, Dr. Peter Kopelson, Brooke Bryant, Laura Medina, Brenna Egan, and Malin and Goetz general manager Mathew Agu-

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*** Este and Around Lars Roos the celebrated an addition Town of a different with sort at their Patty Hill Irving Blvd. home when 70 neighbors and friends lined up to greet the Roos’s daughter Eliza and meet her new husband Mitch Estella. Drinking champagne and eating a fabulous fusion of Swedish and Asian dishes dubbed “Swedenamese” by the host and hostess were: Andy Truong, Tony Tiet, Margareta Svensson, Seth Riggs, Jane Sandler, Katya and Gil Seaton, Carmena Glicklich, Wilhelmi-

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Wilshire Ebell Theater to gain from parking lot sale Vintage furniture, paintings, clothing, home accessories and children’s articles are some of the items available at the Ebell of Los Angeles park-

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ward, Cathryne Macievic, Marion Plato and Hollygrove’s development director Cathy Kort. *** The magnificent Italianate Gardens of Clara and Larry Yust’s Rossmore Ave. home was the setting for an afternoon party to raise funds for Pilgrim School’s Library and Visiting Writers Program. Pilgrim’s head of school Mark Brooks and librarian Kristine Williams greeted literary loving guests as they look forward to best-selling author Erik Larson’s appearance on campus next month. and that’s the chat.

American Youth Symphony to perform Elfman's ‘Batman’ May 6 Film scores by Danny Elfman, Fremont Place, will be performed by the American Youth Symphony on Sun., May 6 at UCLA’s Royce Hall. The program launches the three-year Elfman Project, says AYS executive director Janneke Straub, Larchmont Village. A symposium is set for 4

p.m. followed by the concert at 7 p.m. which features pieces by Stravinksy and Bartok followed by Elfman’s works, written for Tim Burton’s “Batman” and “Edward Scissorhands.” Films will be shown on the big screen while the 130-piece orchestra and a 32-piece women’s chorus perform. Visit www.asymphony.org.

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Natural History Museum 900 Exposition Blvd. 213-763-3348 www.nhm.org Five weeks of nature day camps for children pre-K through 8th grade include discovering treasures in the tar pits, fossil finding, learning about the great outdoors, dinosaurs and birds. Four sessions will be at the Natural History Museum; one session is at the La Brea Tar Pits. Camps run July 9 through Aug. 10, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits 5801 Wilshire Blvd. 323-934-7243

www.tarpits.org Part of the shared program, Adventures in Nature summer camp with the Natural History Museum, the Page Museum will host the first week of summer camp for children in first through sixth grades. The focus is on discovering treasures in the tar pits. Camp runs from Mon., July 9 to Fri., July 13, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. A+ Math Club 5028 Wilshire Blvd. 323-939-3378 For children entering first through eighth grades, A+ Math Club offers tutoring in math and English. There are

also three-on-one and twoon-one intensive tutoring sessions in math and science, including biology, chemistry and physics. Summer programs focus on studying for the SAT and ISEE. Sophie Dance 310 S. La Brea Ave. 323-395-3050 www.sophiedance.com

Week-long summer dance camp for youngsters ages four to 10 begins Mon., June 11 and continues until Fri., Aug. 31; hours are 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Camp also includes a teacher assistant program for dancers over the age of 10. Themes this year include Mama Mia, Hairspray, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory and Happy Feet. Art Works

Studio & Classroom 660 N. Larchmont Blvd. 323-463-2562 artworksstudio.com Green art workshops, drawing, painting, sculpture and other artistic activities are the focus of the summer program at Art Works Studio. Summer art camp, for children ages six to 13, begins Mon., June 18 and runs to Fri., Aug. 31, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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By Corrie Phillips 6th Grade April was a busy and fun-filled month for St. James’ Episcopal School! The first exciting event was “Jump for James.” Students came together as a community to help James Lee, a 6th grade student who has been suffering from a cancerous brain tumor. Fam-

ily and friends sponsored students to help raise money for the Lee family. Students jumped rope and hula-hooped and more. It was a truly inspirational event. Fifth grade students visited Catalina Island Marine In-

stitute. Preschoolers started off “The Week of the Young Child” with Mad Science. On Tuesday, they were joined by Bob Baker Marionettes. On Wednesday they had an exciting petting zoo and pony rides. And to end the week, they had a great time with Bubble Mania. April was a lively month at St. James’ School!

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By Audrey Dalton 12th Grade Pilgrim students have just returned from Spring Break prepared to work even harder in the last months of school. Seniors are making final decisions about which colleges they wish to attend. Sixth graders will journey to Catalina Island, while 2nd graders will explore the Apple store at the Grove right here in Los Angeles! Fifth graders will stay at Astrocamp, near Idyllwild, and learn about science and working together. Elementary students will spend a weekend at Cedar Lake Camp in Big Bear. Pilgrim will also be holding several cultural events. Awardwinning poet and USC graduate school creative writing professor, Mark Irwin, will be visiting to discuss “Tall If,” his latest work. Students will perform our school musical for this year, which is based on the School House Rock cartoons.

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The month of May brings California State Testing to most grades. The K-1 classes are reading non-fiction stories and gathering facts about plants and animals. The 2-3 classrooms are publishing narratives in hardback book format and starting study on U.S economic systems. Fourth graders are learning about how different racial and ethnic groups experienced the California gold rush and contributed to its growth. In 5th grade math we have started our geometry unit with angles and polygons. The 6th graders at our middle school campus are finishing their Greek masks and studying Greek architectural elements. The 7th graders are working on their persuasive essays about social justice in our community. The 8th grade students are using their knowledge of algebra to study the consumption of oil and fuel.

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Marlborough School senior Kathleen Maguire, Windsor Square, will spend two weeks working with top scientists learning field research on environmental issues as one of four winners of the Earthwatch Award at the 62nd annual L.A. County Science Fair. She also received a first place medal in the microbiology category. Gwendolyn Lee, 12th grade, scored a second place medal and junior Anika Sethy won an honorable mention in biochemistry & molecular biology.

By Merryn Forbes 5th Grade The entire 5th grade took its annual trip to Astro Camp, which is a three-day sleep-away science camp two hours east of L.A. in the mountains. We did many fun science activities like blowing up balloons filled with mystery gases and trying to determine what the gases were. We built rockets out of soda bottles, paper and clay, and then launched them with pressurized water high into the atmosphere! We also spent time simulating micro gravity and during stargazing at the galaxy on a cold, cloudless night, we actually saw the International Space Station orbit by. My personal favorites were zip- lining the length of a football field during a snowfall, and learning about lights, lasers and the amazing things they can do.

By Krista Gelev 10th Grade May! As academic pressure peaks this month, students also have the opportunity to enjoy some of the most anticipated events of the school year. The month begins with the spectacular festivities Mary’s Day, a celebration created by Immaculate Heart students decades ago to honor Mary as the patron (or rather, matron) of our school. For the last month the entire campus has been donating their time and talents in preparation

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MORE THAN 85 youngsters signed up for the popular new track and field team at St. Brendan School. Students compete in relays, springs, mid-distance races, long jump and shot put against teams from schools including Christ the King and Blessed Sacrament. Makende Stewart and Lucia Botham, above, recently took part in a relay race.

PAGE SCHOOL By Ye bin Lee 8th grade April was full of activities at Page Private School. Everyone finished the SAT’s while participating in Spirit Week. From pajama day to crazy

hair day, students had a blast expressing themselves in creative ways. We also had a great Open House with help from our parents and all the Student Council members. In May, we are having Teacher Appreciation week and a luncheon to show how grateful we are for our wonderful teachers. We are having an entire school picnic at the Pan Pacific Recreation Park during the day and a sleepover at night

Many people may have recently seen a segment on 60 Minutes about Saul Khan’s educational website: Khan Academy. EHS has integrated Mr. Khan’s math videos into the 5th grade curriculum. For homework, the students watch videos by Mr. Khan and their teacher, Ms. Alexander, and then review the concepts the following day in class. EHS’s favorite poet, Hope Anita Smith, recently visited our at school for 1st through 8th graders. It will be so much fun for everyone! We also have two field trips planned for this month. Kindergarten through 8th grade students are going to Golf N’ Stuff, and 1st through 8th graders have a mandatory educational trip to the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. May is definitely a month to look forward to as we wind down towards the end of the school year!

2nd grade classes to work on a special project called “The Best Part of Me.” Students were instructed to pick their favorite body parts. They then created poems about them. Ms. Smith photographed the kids and “their parts,” and fashioned triptychs using the poems and photographs.

Students in pre-K and 1st grade were invited by “Toontastic,” a company that makes an animation app for the iPad, to create real working characters in their program. A creature contest challenged students to develop their own animation character designs, which were posted on the “Toontastic” website.

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SchOOL newS TURNING POINT By Olivia Lopes 6th Grade Now that Spring break is over, we are all back at school, ready to learn! The past month has been super exciting and packed with

new adventures, including trips, science fairs, and fundraisers. The first big event was the middle school Science Fair. Each student selected a topic to present to fellow students, teachers and parents. The 6th graders had partners to do their experiments. We

all learned a lot, and it was such a fun process to work with friends! We also had our annual fundraiser called the Hoop-a-Thon that raises money for our school by having the students and parents shoot basketball hoops. Last month, Level 6 went to

Boston and New York. For me, this trip was all about bonding with my friends and learning things along the way. In my opinion, the best part was the Broadway show. Not only because I love the theatre, and the arts, but because of the way all of us connected that night.

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By Yasmeen Akounou 11th Grade The month of April meant exciting events around the Marymount campus! After a relaxing spring break, we returned to school just in time to celebrate Earth Day. Students supported the Environmental Club’s efforts by wearing jeans and green clothes for a $5 donation and sampling delectables at a bake sale. Proceeds from these fundraising efforts will support the purchase of two new ecologically friendly water fountains for our campus and the adoption of a polar bear by the AP Environmental Science class. To aid in the festivities, students enjoyed “Tunes at Noon,” a performance by a campus ensemble comprised of students and teachers who perform at lunch time for the community to enjoy. In the performing arts, the DTASC members gave students a

MaRlbOROUGh By Sophie Salmore 11th Grade Award-winning photojournalist Lynsey Addario presented her work from Darfur, Afghanistan, and Libya to Marlborough faculty and students in Seaver Gallery. She began her presentation by sharing her audio slideshow, “Maternal Mortality in Sierra Leone,” which portrayed a woman who dies in childbirth due to poor health-care conditions. Next, Addario showed “Veiled Rebellion,” a series of photographs documenting the lives of women in Afghanistan. Addario said that in order to enter the Taliban’s territory as a woman and take photographs for “Talibanistan,” another series, she had to veil herself and conceal her identity. With that in mind, photography student Bailey said that she admires Addario’s fearlessness. “She’s incredibly brave for being able to go into war zones and then take photos,” Bailey said. “ sneak peek of their performance for the 2012 Shakespeare Festival.. Finally in athletics, spring sports softball, swimming and track all sail through their seasons with many victories.

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stella Bushkin,Tamar Faggen 5th Grade Spring break was amazing! Some LCW families headed to Big Bear to go tubing. We just

finished our parent/teacher conferences, which were student-led so that the kids can tell their parents what they’ve been doing in their perspective. We also celebrated Alice Waters’ Day, and had our first annual

Science Fair. The projects were stupendous and very creative. We had a spring showcase, which was hosted by our music teacher, Mat. Everyone was astounding and had lots of fun. Finally, there was the Scholastic Book Fair

Get a sitter and be among the first to visit our brand new St. James’ Preschool Campus!

The Bells and Whistles Celebration Event

HUNDREDS OF PICTURES covered the walls and a variety of science projects were on display at the recent Arts and Science Fair at Temple Emanuel Academy Day School. Among young artists were, from left, Fifi Berman, Raquel Trope, Anna Berman, Danna Rosman and Elias Schablowski.

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Van Ness Ave. Elementary named Distinguished School Van Ness Elementary School, whose Academic Performance Index jumped 36 points last year under the leadership of principal Katty Iriarte, has been named a 2012 California Distinguished School by the California Dept. of Education. The award program identifies and honors schools that have demonstrated educational excellence and progress in narrowing the achievement gap. Van Ness, 501 N. Van Ness

The New St. James’ Preschool Campus 625 S. Gramercy Place Los Angeles, CA 90005

Ave., is among 387 elementary schools statewide that received the award this year. “The schools we are recognizing demonstrate the incredible commitment of California’s teachers, administrators and school employees to provide a world-class education to every student, in spite of the financial hardships facing our state and our schools,” said state superintendent of public instruction Tom Torlakson.

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Assistance League offers pre-school, summer camp The Assistance League of Southern has openings for programs that run Mon., July 2 through Fri., Aug. 17. Arts and crafts, field trips, sports and a swimming program for children ages five to 13 takes place at the Summer Camp at Children’s Club, 5620 DeLongpre Ave. Call 323-4644063. The Learning Center for Young Children, 1375 N. St.

Andrews Pl., offers early care and education for children two years old, with continuing services until entrance into kindergarten. Call 323-4668164. The same program, designed to teach young children fundamental academic and social skills, is offered at the Child Development Center, 5454 Hollywood Blvd. Call 323-4655281.

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Hollywood Hills. 3+3 home, LR w/fpl, kit w/island & granite cntr tops,mst bd w/fpl & htub, 2balcs,cnyn vus. Jacqueline Valenzuela 323.460.7663

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‘Spotlight on Ancestors’ at ‘Jamboree’ “Lights, Camera, Ancestors! Spotlight on Family History” is Fri., June 8 to Sun., June 10 at Los Angeles Marriott Burbank Airport Hotel, 2500 Hollywood Way. The Southern California Genealogical Society’s 43rd

annual Jamboree includes some 1,700 genealogists and family historians as well as classes and speakers. Genealogists and award-winning author Steve Luxenberg, an associate editor at The Washington Post, and Megan Smo-

lenyak, a consultant on NBC’s “Who Do You Think You Are?” are among speakers. A writer’s conference is on Thurs., June 7. A free beginner session is also offered. Visit www.genealogyjamboree. com or call 818-843-7247.

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A fire at a home at 644 S. Muirfield Rd. caused extensive damage to the first and second floor. Fifty-eight firefighters fought the blaze on March 28 at 7:30 p.m. shortly after it started. They confined the flames to one room on the first floor, the space immediately above as well as a portion of the attic, and were able to extinguish the fire in 75 minutes. L.A. Fire Dept. assistant chief Ralph Terrazas said monetary loss from the flames is being tabulated. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation. The house was not occupied at the time. The Italian-style estate served as the Southern California home of Gov. Edmund

Archives on view at MAK Center The MAK Center for Art and Architecture is exhibiting material from architectural archives in a presentation titled “Out Spoken: Lectures from the SCI-Arc Media Archive,” hosted by the Southern California Institute of Architecture. Out Spoken will open at the Schindler House, 835 N. Kings Road, on Tues., May 15 with a curatorial walkthrough at 6 p.m. and a free public reception from 7 to 9 p.m. The exhibition remains on view through Aug. 12. The exhibition is curated by architects Roger Sherman and Marcelyn Gow and architectural historians Paulette Singley and Anthony Fontenot.

Free concert at St. Thomas Church Members of the Los Angeles Philharmonic will perform a free neighborhood chamber music concert at St. Thomas the Apostle Church at 2727 W. Pico Blvd. on Mon., May 14 at 8 p.m.

G. “Pat” Brown during his two terms of office from 1959 through 1966. The residence was built in 1924 by P. L. Wilson, Sr. and designed by John De Lario. The landscape architect for the grounds was Nebile Stephens. In 1976, the home was featured on a Windsor SquareHancock Park Historical Society tour. At that time, the 27-room house featured a library paneled in hardwood. The living room in the south wing was connected to a solarium originally designed with tile floors. The 65-foot swimming pool, the first in Hancock Park, featured a pool house with living quarters and facilities for guests. The curved, sweeping, columnar arbor adjacent to the pool was an original design concept when the house was built. Later, “Law and Order” television series creator Dick Wolf lived in the house.

Concerts at Park Plaza ballroom, St. Sophia Church Park Plaza ballroom and St. Sophia Greek Orthodox Cathedral will host Da Camera Society concerts in May. The debut of Da Camera Players—chamber musicians led by violinist Ida Levin—will be on Tues., May 8 at 8 p.m. at the Park Plaza hotel, 607 S. Park View St. The group also includes Los Angeles Philharmonic members Margaret Batjer, Nathan Cole, Tien Hsin Wu, Carrie Dennis, Nokuthula Ngwenyama, Ronald Leonard and Peter Stumpf. St. Sophia Cathedral, 1324 S. Normandie Ave., will be the setting for the vocal ensemble Cappella Romana. The ensemble will perform Byzantine music on Sat., May 26 at 4 p.m. To purchase tickets go to www.dacamera.org.

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Linde + Robinson Laboratory at Caltech, Pasadena A historic astrophysics laboratory was transformed into a highly advanced and sustainable scientific facility—the first-ever LEED Platinum renovation of a historic lab building. Village Green Historic Structures Report, Baldwin Hills

foot tower stood strong for more than 60 years, until the earthquake struck in 1994. Lincoln Park Gateway, Lincoln Heights Built during the Great Depression to create work for the unemployed, this community landmark was rehabilitated as a testament to civic pride and stewardship.

CHURCH TOWER had been damaged in an earthquake. Photo by Jose Reyes

Church tower, Casino among Preservation Award winners Catalina Casino in Avalon and First Congregational Church of Los Angeles are among the seven winners in Los Angeles Conservancy’s 31st annual Preservation Awards. A century-old residence transformed into transitional housing and the first LEED Platinum renovation of a historic laboratory building are also among the best in historic preservation. “Each project has a compelling story that conveys the power of preservation in strengthening and revitalizing communities,” said Linda Dishman, Conservancy executive director. The Conservancy will present the awards at a luncheon on Thurs., May 10, at the Millennium Biltmore Hotel, sponsored by City National Bank. The PRESIDENT’S AWARD went to the City of Los Angeles Cultural Heritage Ordinance and Commission in honor of its 50th anniversary. In 1962, Los Angeles adopted the ordinance protecting historic resources. It created what is now the Cultural Heritage Commission and launched a preservation program that has designated— and helped to preserve—more than a thousand historic landmarks. PROJECT AWARDS went to the 36th Street Apartments, South Los Angeles.

The community-based effort transformed a 19th-century residence into a center for youth transitioning out of foster care—and used the project as hands-on training and work experience for local youth. Catalina Casino, Avalon The owner of this public icon commissioned its first full-scale exterior restoration, repairing and conserving the 1929 building’s historic features of its Mediterranean Revival and Art Deco style— the culmination of a 10-year building program by William Wrigley, Jr. at a construction cost of $2 million. Restoration work encompassed ornamental concrete, wood windows and doors, 26 historic flagpoles encircling the balcony, ornamental chimney tops, a marble-andglass ticket booth, spire and finials, light fixtures, decorative painting, and hardware. First Congregational Church of Los Angeles Tower, 540 S. Commonwealth Ave. After a decade of lingering damage from the Northridge earthquake, the dominant feature of this landmark church was repaired and strengthened, and its long-removed, signature pinnacles replaced. The English Gothic Revivalstyle church was built in 1932 and designed by architects Allison & Allison. The structure was reinforced with more than 500 tons of steel. Its 176-

HISTORIC flagpoles circling Catalina Casino’s balcony are among its features. Courtesy Spectra Company

Dedicated homeowners yielded a roadmap for preserving one of the nation’s cultural treasures, paving the way for financial benefits for residents and providing a model for L.A.’s historic garden apartment communities. For more information, visit www.laconservancy.org or call 213-623-2489.

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Saban, Broadway star in Conservancy’s film series “Paper Moon” kicks off Los Angeles Conservancy’s Last Remaining Seats, the Wednesday evening series of classic films and live entertainment in historic movie palaces. The 1973 film screens May 30 at the Los Angeles Theatre, 615 S. Broadway. Directed by Peter Bogdanovich, the 1973 film stars father and daughter duo Ryan and Tatum O’Neal as a Depressionera con man and the streetsmart girl who may or may not be his daughter. But in this series, the 26th annual, it’s the theaters that steal the show. The French Baroque style Los Angeles Theater is the most lavish of the Broadway district movie palaces, built in 1931 for $1 million. Built in 1926, the Beaux Arts Orpheum Theatre, at 842 S. Broadway, is the setting for “Tootsie,” screening June 6.

ART DECO styled Saban Theatre makes its debut in the series with “The Wizard of Oz." Photo by Robert Paetz

Sydney Pollack directed and joins the cast led by Dustin Hoffman and Jessica Lange. The final home for the Orpheum vaudeville circuit, the theater hosted burlesque queens, Judy Garland and the Marx Brothers. “The Big Sleep,” shot in 1946 with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall and direct-

ed by Howard Hawks, is at the Los Angeles Theatre June 13. The screenplay, co-written by William Faulkner, tells of private detective Philip Marlowe and his entanglement with a beautiful blonde. “Los Tres Mosqueteros” (Mexico, 1942) comes to the Million Dollar Theatre, 307 S. Broadway, on June 20. When

this movie palace premiered in 1918, it was Sid Grauman’s first Los Angeles venue and the largest in the country with 2,345 seats. Co-presented with the Latin American Cinemateca of Los Angeles, Mexican icon Cantinflas stars in this parody of Alexander Dumas’ “The Three Musketeers.” In Spanish with English subtitles. “Robin Hood” (1922) comes to the Orpheum Theatre June 27. This silent version stars Douglas MOST LAVISH of the venues is the Fairbanks with live Los Angeles Theatre. Photo by Annie Laskey accompaniment on the Orpheum’s original 1928 Mighty Wurlitzer organ. at the Saban Theatre, 8440 The 1939 classic “The Wiz- Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. ard of Oz” has matinee and Newest to the series, the evening screenings on Sat., renovated black-and-silver Art June 30 at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. Deco building opened as the Fox Wilshire in 1930. For more information about the 2012 Last Remaining Seats series visit laconservancy.org Advance tickets cost $20 ($16 for Conservancy members). Visit laconservancy.org or call event hotline at 213430-4219.

Conference on HPOZ process, walking tours Learn all about the historical process at the 10th annual HPOZ Conference sponsored by the city Planning Dept. and the L.A. Conservancy on Sat., May 19 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The event takes place in the Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre International, 5930 Franklin Ave., which purchased the former Chateau Elysee, Historic-Cultural Monument #329, in 1973. The conference features a walking tour through one of three area historic districts: Hollywood Grove, Melrose Hill or Whitley Heights. Conference sessions include a design roundtable, HPOZ 101—covering the basics from city surveys to ordinances, tips to ensure success in the Historic Preservation Ordinance Zone process, restoration principles and decoding architectural styles. Former Chateau Elysee The site’s location, the former Chateau, was a residential hotel catering to Hollywood elite, including Humphrey Bogart, Clark Gable and Elizabeth Taylor. In the 1950s it was converted into a senior citzens home by First Congregational Church of Los Angeles. A $20 early registration fee is through May 13; $25 afterwards. Fee includes lunch; visit www.laconservancy.org.

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Griffith Park’s controversial start described in new book

COL. GRIFFITH donated the acreage that bears his name.

THE COVER shows the Griffith Park Observatory in 1941.

was killed shortly after filming here. A statue of the actor is outside the Griffith Observatory. Col. Griffith offered the city $100,000 to build an observatory in 1912. He was turned down for attempting to murder his wife, but it was eventually built with funds he left in his will. The 27,000-square foot building was made of reinforced concrete walls to withstand earthquakes and features bronze-and-glasspaneled front doors. Funds for the 5,900-seat Greek Theatre were also bequeathed by the colonel but this time they were accepted. It cost $200,000 and opened in 1930. Travel Town has grown to an array of steam locomotives and other trains dating from the 1880s. The L.A. Zoo and the Autry National Center share land that was once an aviation center. Walt Disney liked to frequent the merry-go-round— which was delivered to the site in 1937—and he would find a similar one for Disneyland. Much of the construction of the park was during the Great Depression by thousands of workers, creating trails and infrastructure still visible today. The park is still the most

popular place to film in L.A. County, a practice dating to silent films with stars such as Rudolph Valentino and later The Three Stooges. Early westerns to science-fiction were shot here. Marlon Brando dressed as Marc Antony for the 1953 film “Julius Caesar.” The film “Wild Bill Hickok”

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You can thank controversial philanthropist Col. Griffith J. Griffith for the 4,300 acres of rugged wilderness in the heart of Los Angeles. There’s no place quite like it, say authors E. J. Stephens and Marc Wanamaker in their new paperback, “Griffith Park,” released by Arcadia Publishing. It has been compared to New York’s Central Park, Balboa Park in San Diego and Golden Gate Park in San Francisco. Much more mountainous and untamed than its Manhattan counterpart, it is nearly twice the size of the other two, according to the 127page book. A haven for hikers and cyclists, horseback riders and picnickers, it also features a mini-train and merry-goround, zoo, 225-foot pool, museums, amphitheater and an observatory. Carved from former Spanish land grant Rancho Los Feliz, the area, which at the time was at the outskirts, was donated to the city in 1896 by Col. Griffith, who foresaw a great metropolis in the city’s future. Griffith paid $50,000 for 4,071 acres, and in 1896 he gave the city 3,015 acres of his ranch to be used as a city park. A Welshman from a poor family, he hopped a boat to America at age 16 and studied journalism in New York. He worked as a mining correspondent for a San Francisco newspaper and would use his knowledge to net his fortune in silver mines in Mexico. But his luck would later turn as he was arrested for shooting his wife during a drunken rage. She lost her eye in the incident, and he was sent to San Quentin for two years, after which he tried in vain to restore his reputation. A curse allegedly linked to the park dates to 1863 and also links James Dean, who

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Park La Brea showcases ‘green’ items

CLEAN AND GREEN COMMITTEE members manning the booth were, from left, Betsy Hunter, Kendra Barnham and Migene Kim. WHOLE FOODS donated 50 bags for Hancock Park Elementary School first graders to decorate. Angela Kim and her mother Mia, left; Jennifer Decker, teacher and project director, and Alena Martinez.

Eco-friendly exhibitors lined the Park La Brea Activities Center walkway and Curson Ave. on April 21 to mark Earth Day. Habitat for Humanity, the L.A. Fire Department, Backyard Beekeepers, bicycles, Zip Car and Toyota hybrids were represented at the event. Also on hand were the Sierra Club, Whole Foods, Cathedral Chapel and Debi Doodles Kids’ Arts & Crafts. Sponsor was the Park La Brea Residents Assoc.

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Hollywood’s first film studio gets a new look Paramount Pictures provided both the paint and the labor to give the building where their company was born—the Lasky-DeMille barn—a new, old look for the California State Landmark. The National Trust for Historic Preservation’s Los Angeles County Preservation Fund also helped pay to prepare the building for the new coat of paint. In fact, numerous researchers and historians were involved in discovering the 100-year old building’s construction date and paint color. Detailed paint studies conducted by Historic Resources Group of Pasadena were confirmed by descriptions in newspaper accounts of the building as “The Gray Lady” (with a bit of dark green and white trim). The Cecil B. DeMille Foundation donated funds to refurbish the second story of the building with climate controlled storage and archival facilities. “We are so gratified that Paramount Pictures has joined this restoration project, helping us to commemorate the building and the company’s history. As the sole link between early agrarian Hollywood and the entertain-

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ment capital it is today, this is an important landmark” said Hollywood Heritage president, Richard Adkins. The 1901 Hollywood stable was built by Col. Robert Northam, and later sold to Jacob Stern. It became a film studio in 1912 and was later rented to the Lasky Company, which purchased the property. The company produced the 1914 silent western “The Squaw Man,” which was the first full-length motion picture filmed in Hollywood, at the barn and directed by DeMille. Lasky merged with Adolph Zukor’s Famous Players Film Company and the Paramount

Distributing Company to become Paramount Pictures Corporation. In 1979, Paramount donated the barn to the non-profit, all volunteer Hollywood Heritage which operates a museum on the site. Currently on display are photographs and artifacts from 100 years of Paramount films. Hollywood Heritage Museum, at 2100 N. Highland Ave., is open Wednesday through Sunday noon to 4 p.m. Admission is $7; children under 12 are admitted free. For more information call 323-874-2276 or go to www. hollywoodheritage.org.

‘Famous to forgotten’ movie star homes viewed at Barn Authors Judy Artunian and Mike Oldham will discuss their book, “Movie Star Homes: The Famous to the Forgotten,” published by Santa Monica Press. Artunian and Oldham will be sharing slides from their collection as well as of vintage postcards of the homes of the famous and not-so-famous Wed., May 9 at An Evening @ the Barn in the Hollywood Heritage Museum, in the Lasky-DeMille Barn, 2100 N. Highland Ave. Free parking in “Lot D.” Doors open 7 p.m.; program starts at 7:30 p.m. Admission: $5 members; $10 non-members.

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Ancient kingdoms, teens only at LACMA; Page dig with paleontologists LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART— "Children of the Plumed Serpent: The Legacy of Quetzalcoatl in Ancient Mexico" features southern kingdoms who resisted subjugation by the Spanish and the Aztecs largely through a sophisticated pictorial language. Ends July 1, 2012. • Friday night Jazz series features Grammy-award winning pianist and composer Rus-

lan Siroate May 11 at 6 p.m. outdoors in the BP Grand Entrance. Free. • It's teens only Sat., May 12, from 7 to 10 p.m. See exhibits and dance under the stars to DJ Knockstucky. Free with tickets and middle or high school ID. Drop offs are at the exhibit "Urban Light" on Wilshire Blvd. Call 856-6010 for tickets. • "Levitated Mass," an exhibit featuring a 340-pound boul-

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ARCHITECTURE+DESIGN MUSEUM—"AIA/LA Presents 2X8 Taut" and AIGA/LA "Emerge" showcases student and faculty work. Opening reception is Sat., May 12, 6 to 9 p.m. Ends June 10. "Drylands Design" shows works by architects, engineers and urban designers responding to challenges of water scarcity in the face of climate change. Ends May 15. 6032 Wilshire Blvd.; 323932-9393; www.aplusd.org. PAGE MUSEUM AT THE LA BREA TAR PITS—Junior Scientist: Ice Age Wonders teams 6 to 9-year olds with paleontologists unearthing fossils on site. Free with paid admission or membership and includes a personal Field Notebook to take home. First come, first served Sat., May 12, 10:30 a.m. and at 1:30 p.m. Behind the Scene Tours: Sat., May 12 at 11:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. led by lab supervisor Shelley Cox (max. 10 people each first-come, first-served). Meet chief curator John Harris, Ph.D., and other notable Ice Age experts on May 12 10:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. 5801 Wilshire Blvd., 323934-PAGE; tarpits.org LOS ANGELES MUSEUM OF THE HOLOCAUST— Let's Talk About It: New Conversations on the Holocaust Fri., May 4, noon to 1 p.m. features Dr. Todd Presner, professor of Germanic languages, comparative literature and Jewish studies at UCLA. • Maya Angelou narrates the documentary "As Seen Through Those Eyes" on Sun., May 20 from 2 to 4 p.m. Pan Pacific Park, 100 S. The Grove Dr., 323-651-3704;

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Celebrate Mother’s Day, tour mart, share wonders of nature Treat mom to brunch, read and explore the grounds with the kids at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada Flintridge. Learn the ins and outs of the L.A. Flower Mart as well as tips to create beautiful arrangements on a tour that meets downtown and is led by floral designer Ray Tucker on Sat., May 5 from 7 a.m. to 2 p.m. Treat your nearest and dearest to a Patina-prepared brunch in the Rose Pavilion on Mother’s Day weekend. Seatings on Sat., May 12 are at 10 a.m. and noon and 9:30, 11 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. on Sun., May 13. Reservations will be taken until May 8 at 818-7903663. Families and kids Cuddle up to hear tales in a

natural setting at Little Owls Reading Nest on Saturdays and Tuesdays at 10:30 a.m. Afterwards, explore the gardens and get tips on how to keep the story alive. For ages two and up. Pack your bags and take a magical journey at Into the Enchanted Forest on Saturdays at 11:30 a.m. where you’ll hear family-friendly tales from forest inhabitants live on stage. Toddler Treks with Acorn Bear introduces youngsters ages two to four to the wonders of nature in an interactive workshop that meets on Fridays at 9:30 and 10:30 a.m. in the Rose Pavilion. Advance registration required. Call 818-949-4200 or go to descansosgardens.org.

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Join the Theodore Payne Foundation family of volunteers on Sat., May 5 from 9 a.m. to noon to improve and care for the gardens at 10459 Tuxford St. in Sun Valley. Helpers will clear, clean, plant, mulch, prune and whatever else is needed to spruce up the grounds and show how beautiful native plant gardens can be. Bring a hat, gloves and knee pads; Payne will provide shovels, trowels, rakes, hoes and pruners, as well as refreshments. Visit Theodore Payne on Sunday, May 6 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Hollywood Farmers’ Market at Ivar and Selma. Choose from a wide selection of native plants, plus get advice from horticulturist and native plant expert Lili Singer.

Owner Michael Baer and horticulturist Rodney Wilkinson of Green Tree Landscaping in Hollywood, a supporting member of the L.A. Garden Club, will speak at the Club’s monthly meeting on Mon., May 14. The pair will give a slide show on how to create a sustainable organic garden including watering tips and techniques. The meeting takes place at the Griffith Park Visitors Center Auditorium, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. Non-members are welcome. The meeting begins at 9:15 a.m. with coffee and refreshments. Horticulture exhibits and arrangements will be on display. The presentation begins at 11 a.m. For more information, contact Club president Raymond Coty at 323-664-4677.

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Aboretum site of garden, plant shows and sales, tours A three-day garden festival, Mother’s Day geranium show and an open house at the Queen Anne Cottage celebrate spring at the L.A. County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens at 301 N. Baldwin Rd. in Arcadia. GROW! A Garden Festival, kicks off on Fri., May 4 with live music featuring selections from the swing era, plus first choice of plants and merchandise and the sale of beer and wine by the glass from 5 to 8 p.m. The garden show continues on Sat., May 5 and Sun., May 6 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Fruit trees, herbs, vegetables, succulents, California natives and ornamental favorites from more than 25 growers and plant societies will be for sale. Fifty vendors will showcase garden tools, books, accessories and container plants. In addition, experts will present lectures and demonstrations, and visitors can

Gardening and healthy activities for kids and families is the theme of “Lets Move,” featuring Sparky the Dragon Pizza Oven from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Mother’s Day Celebrate Mother’s Day at a show by the International Geranium Society. Members of Las Artistas de Flores will display BRING A CART OR WAGON to carry your nature-inspired purchases at GROW!, a three-day garden arrangements show and festival. and miniatures view a newly designed small- using flowers, rocks, boxes scale, sustainable garden. Live and other recycled items on entertainment, walking tours Sat., May 12 and Sun., May 13 and artists painting in the gar- from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Treat mom to a tour of the den are featured; food trucks Queen Anne Cottage featuring will offer snacks. a marble terrace and Victorian furnishings at an open house from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Plant shows Pictures, flower arrangements and plants will be featured at the 53rd annual EpiFor immediate installation phyllum Show and Sale on Sat., May 19 and Sun., May 20

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Preservation Plan approved for Windsor Square Five-member HPOZ review board to be appointed By Suzan Filipek The final step in making Windsor Square a historic zone was reached last month, when the city Planning Commission unanimously approved an architectural guide for the area—the Preservation Plan. In a 5-0 vote, the plan was approved Sept. 8. “There is overwhelming support and therefore, the plan is appropriate,” Commissioner Thomas Schiff said. Commissioner Joy Atkinson added she was familiar with the picturesque area and the efforts involved in the preservation campaign. “There was good work done among citizens of the city,” she said. Several residents also spoke in favor of the document, designed to protect the original facades of the area’s historic Tudor, Mediterranean and other 1920s homes. “We really did this for the benefit of people years from now. It’s a lovely area,” said Margaret Hudson, of GO HPOZ, a grass roots campaign which lead the effort. Under the plan “original building materials within the facade and visible area should be preserved whenever possible.” The color of paint and landscape are excluded. It was the first document among See WINDSOR SQUARE, p. 15

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Representatives from the City Attorney’s office, the city Planning Department, Wilshire police and Bel Air Patrol will speak at the annual meeting of the Hancock Park Homeowners Association. The meeting is on Tues., Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. at Third Street School, 201 S. June St. Councilman Tom LaBonge will also address the group. The plans for the Historical Preservation Overlay Zone and Yavneh Hebrew Academy’s request for changes in its conditional use permit are also on the agenda. “We are looking forward to continuing to communicate with our residents and provide them with access to city and security officials,” said Ben Thompson, president. Committee representatives will

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family, was off-limits to women because it was considered an aphrodisiac and thought to enhance sexual power. Ladies, steam trimmed artichokes for 30 to 45 minutes over boiling water, cool and dip in whatever turns you on. While purists prefer melted butter and lemon, I love this mayo-based dip: 1/2 cup mayonnaise 1/3 cup chopped chives, parsley or dill 2 tablespons chopped capers 1 tablespoon olive oil 1/2 teaspoon Dijon mustard salt and pepper to taste

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Make bracelets, craft quilts, hear stories, watch movies, discuss books FAIRFAX LIBRARY 161 S. Gardner St. 323-936-6191 L.A. Quiltmakers Guild: Hands-on demonstrations. Beginners welcome. Meets Sat., May 5, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Miracle Mile Writers Club: networking and support for writers on Sat., May 5, 3 to 5 p.m. Friends of the Library: Meet to discuss ways to support the library on Tues., May 8 at 11 a.m. Teen Council: Meets Thurs., May 10 at 4 p.m. M.S. Support Group: For those who have or care for people with multiple sclerosis on Thurs., May 10, 6 to 7:30 p.m. Author Talk: Authors from "Child Survivors of the Holocaust" speak about their experiences on Thurs., May 17 at 2 p.m.

MOMS Club of MidWilshire: Support group for Moms meets on Fri., May 18 at 3 p.m. Historical Novel Society: Suzy Witten, author of "The Afflicted Girls," and David Wisehart, author of "Devil's Lair," discuss social media, promotion and digital publishing on Sat., May 19, 2 to 5 p.m. All are welcome. Ongoing Computer Comfort: Handson training on the computer on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Baby and Toddler Storytime: Songs and stories for kids 6 mos. to 2 years on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Pre-school Storytime: Songs and stories for kids ages 2 to 4 years old on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. Book Sale: Used books and more on Wednesdays from noon to 4 p.m. and Saturdays,

Farmers market in ‘Los Otros’ tells Griffith Park at California stories Autry on Saturdays “Los Otros,” a chamber muA weekly farmers market kicked off recently at the Autry Museum’s Griffith Park campus. The market—on Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon—offers organic and conventional produce from 16 local farmers, specialty foods, fresh-cut flowers and baked goods. Autry museum members will receive a 10 percent discount when they show their membership card at any of the vendor booths. The museum will open at 10 a.m. on Saturdays. The Autry Café, featuring a mimosa bar, live music and family games opens at 8 a.m. Visit theautry.org.

sical that tells Californian stories that span several decades, premieres this month at the Mark Taper Forum at the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave. The first act depicts three defining moments in the life of a Southern California woman involving Mexican immigrants. The second follows a Mexican American man’s life, while the final duet accents the gifts that have shaped their lives. Previews begin Wed., May 23; regular performances open Thurs., June 3. For tickets go to www.CenterTheatreGroup.org or call 213-628-2772.

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. LACMA Art Classes for Kids: Best for ages five to 12; meets Wednesdays at 3 p.m. and 4 p.m. Grandparents and Books (GAB): Library volunteers read children's stories aloud. Call branch for days and times. FREMONT LIBRARY 6121 Melrose Ave. 323-962-3521 Friends of the Library Book Sale: Book and cd deals on Fri., May 4, from 1:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Sat., May 5, noon to 5 p.m. Book Club: Meets Tues., May 8 at 6:30 p.m. Please call the library for this month's selection. Teen Council: A chance for teens to discuss books, cds and dvds and have a say about what materials and programs the library offers. Meets on Tues., May 22 at 3:30 p.m. Ongoing Baby and Toddler Storytime: Meet for songs and stories for kids 6 mos. to 2 years on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Pre-school Storytime: Meet for songs and stories for kids 2 to 4 years old on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. Computer Tutorials: Appointments are available for individualized instruction. Call the library for details. MEMORIAL LIBRARY 4625 W. Olympic Blvd. 323-938-2732 Book Club: Meets Fri., May 4

at 1 p.m. to discuss "The Confessor" by Daniel Silva. Books and discussion questions are available at the library. All are welcome. Teen Volunteer Orientation: Training for volunteering at the library on Wed., May 23 at 4 p.m. Teen Council: A chance for teens to discuss books, cds and dvds and have a say about what materials and programs the library offers. Meets on Wed., May 23 at 5 p.m. Ongoing Friends of the Library Book Sale: Tuesdays, 12:30 to 5:30 p.m and Saturdays, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday Nights @ the Movies: Come see a free movie with popcorn on Tuesdays at 6 p.m. Call library for selection. Grandparents and Books (GAB): Ms. Haley reads on Mondays, 2 to 4 p.m. Ms. Sylvia reads on Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Ms. Casey reads on Wednesdays, 3 to 5 p.m. Ms. Claire reads on Saturdays, 10 a.m. to noon. Toddler Story Time: Share stores, songs and rhymes on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Computer Comfort Class: Learn computer basics on Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to noon or go online at: www. laplcomputerclass.blogspot. com. Se habla espanol. Fun & Games: meet Wednesdays at noon to play Chinese Mah Jong, Scrab-

ble, Battleship, Checkers and other games. Tea and light refreshments are served. Chess club: All ages and levels are welcome on Thursday evenings at 6 p.m. Knitting Circle: meets Saturdays at 10 a.m. All skill levels welcome to come spin a yarn. Hatha Yoga Class: meets Saturdays at 12:15 p.m. Relaxed pace for all ages. Bring a mat or heavy towel. Wear comfortable clothing. WILSHIRE LIBRARY 149 N. St. Andrews Place 323-957-4550 Bracelet Craftmaking: Make a bead and button bracelet on Tues., May 29, 4 to 5 p.m. Supplies provided. All ages welcome. Must sign up ahead of time as space is limited. Teen Council: Meet to discuss dvds, cds, graphic novels and other books on Thurs., May 31 from 4 to 5 p.m. Ongoing Storytime with Sybil: Kids ages 3 to 5 can bring their parents and grandparents to listen to stories and sing songs on Wednesdays, 10:30 to 11 a.m.

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‘Pagan’ referred to those with less popular religious beliefs Why were non-Christians called “pagans?” asks Toby March. Actually, this word refers to all persons holding religious beliefs other than those of any of the main religions of the world or any persons holding views not consonant with a prevailing system of belief. The word Professorcomes from the KnowLatin paganus, It-All a resident of the country, a rustic. Its present meaning is derived from the fact that heathen practices lingered in the rural areas long after the Christian church was established in the towns. “Pagan” was also a Roman military contemptuous name for a civilian. But when the early Christians called themselves milites Christi (Soldiers of Christ), they reversed the name

“pagan” to describe their zealous tormentors—the soldiers of Rome who were definitely not “Soldiers of Christ.” *** Why is a charlatan also called a “mountebank?” wonders Jamie Lake. From the Italian montambanco, this word describes a vendor of quack medicines or suspect wares, who attracts the crowd at fairs and other gatherings with his tricks and antics after “mounting” a “bank” or bench in order to better harangue the public. *** Why is illegal whiskey called “moonshine?” queries Tom Hallerbach. This illicit liquor is also called “corn,” “shine” or

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