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JUNE 2013

vol. 50, no. 6 • delivered to the 76,439 readers in hancock park • windsor square • fremont place • park labrea • larchmont village • Miracle Mile

Cycle Wilshire, downtown to Fairfax, on CicLAvia June 23 Car-free route to include food trucks, 'hubs'

GRAD SALUTE Pages 19 to 31

SECTION ONE LVNA semi-annual meeting. 4 SOLAR trash bins coming to Blvd. 6 AUTHORS discuss their books. 7 FREE BOOKS at houses.

ESCROW FIRM family affair. 10 PIZZA, BEEF On the Menu.

GRADUATES tell college choices. 19 CHRONICLE celebrates 50th!

CAMPS, summer programs. 39

Participants of CicLAvia will be riding down Wilshire Blvd. Sun., June 23 passing area landmarks and rest-stop "hubs" along the way. If a recent CicLAvia event with some 180,000 participants is any guide, many, many cyclists are expected to participate. The pedestrian-, skate- and bike-friendly route will run along Wilshire from downtown at Pershing Square to Fairfax Ave., from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hu bs—pedestr i an -o n l y zones featuring food trucks and rest stops—will be at Fairfax, Rimpau Blvd., MacArthur Park, Western Ave. and at the starting point, One Wilshire. No cars or parking Automobiles will lose their right of the road, and, there is no street parking on the route from 1 a.m. to 5 p.m. Automobiles can cross the route at designated spots, such as at Vermont, Western and La Brea avenues. A podcast by architectural researcher and commentator Edward Lifson and an architectural walking guide by

Catherine Gudis will be available. The event is part of Pacific Standard Time Presents: Modern Architecture in L.A., sponsored by the Getty Foundation.

Millennium two towers would be tallest in area PLUM to consider By Suzan Filipek The business community hails the economic activity the Millennium Hollywood mixed-use project will generate. Neighborhood groups oppose the development, and city officials have voiced concerns of the sheer size: two towers, each reaching more than 50 stories. “I hope they could be lowered… greatly,” Councilman Tom LaBonge said in a phone interview last month. “I do believe anything over 29 stories would overwhelm what we know and love of Hollywood.” The tallest building See MILLENNIUM, p 3

Neighborhood on tour SECTION TWO Real Estate Home & Garden

MAGIC connection in Brookside. 6 NEW MAYOR moving in?

LIBRARIES kick off reading clubs. 10

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

LANDMARKS on a tour organized by Greg Whitmann, center, included a Craftsman house used by a nursery school. Some 21 people joined Whitmann on the “Neighborhood Walk and Talk” May 19 between Third and Fifth streets, Gramercy Place and Western Ave. Whitmann represents the area on the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council board.

CULTURAL DAY featured games, food and more at Third Street Section 2, page 7 Elementary School.

Votes needed to light dark streets in Windsor Square Character of 1920s design will be maintained By Jane Gilman Ballots will be in the mail in early June for the final push to light up a portion of Windsor Square. Homeowners will be voting on a street lighting improvement district that includes adding lampposts on First and Second streets between Larchmont Blvd. and Norton Ave. The upgrade is needed to provide increased nighttime vehicle and pedestrian safety, said John Welborne, chairman of the Windsor Square Association street lighting committee. A straw poll taken last summer indicated property owners favor the new lights. That action allows formal voting by residents on these streets, said Welborne. Ballots must be returned before the City Council hearing set for Wed., July 24. Paul Newman, WSA board member who is directing the effort, said the new system will maintain the character of the existing 1920s design using ornamental concrete poles and traditional lamps, but will provide more light at less cost. The city will assess each affected property owner for his share of the cost of designing and installing the new system

based on linear frontage. The amount can be paid once or in annual installments over a 10-year period.

Spotlight on Seniors in July Our annual section will cover the young-at-heart and wiser set. Advertising deadline is Fri., June 14. To reserve space, call Pam Rudy, 323-462-2241 x 11.

On the Boulevard Glimpses by Jane Those ladies with svelte figures you see on the boulevard are exiting from Fly Wheel, our newest health enterprise. They join Curves and Yogaworks in helping locals adhere to their goal of keeping trim. Warning: We’ve just learned the Westside city parking lot will be closed June 3, 4 and 5 from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. for maintenance and repaving. *** We hear raising chickens is the newest fad among LarchSee BLVD., p 13

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June 2013

SECTION ONE

Community Platform

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By Jane Gilman

So many thanks The accolades are still coming in to acknowledge the Larchmont Chronicle’s 50-year anniversary. There aren’t enough thanks to bestow on The Ebell for the grandest party ever—our Golden Jubilee dinner in May—to the committee, the performers, the behind-the-scenes people and to those of you who attended, who were on the video, or whose good wishes were reflected in the program. As we go to press, we hadn’t received all the photos (see page 34). Look for other pictures to be posted on our webpage. A special thanks to Councilman Tom LaBonge whose auctioneering and donation raised even more funds for the Ebell restoration and preservation, and his debut as a balladeer. P.S. We will be celebrating during the rest of this year—stay tuned.

Sat., June 1 and Sun., June 2 – Christ the King International Festival, 617 N. Arden Blvd. cksla.org. Wed., June 12 – Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council meeting, The Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd., 7 p.m. greaterwilshirela.org. Sun., June 16 – Father’s Day. Fri., June 21 – First Day of Summer. Sun., June 23 – CicLAvia car-free day on Wilshire Blvd. from Pershing Square to Fairfax Ave., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Fri., June 29 – Delivery of the July issue of the Larchmont Chronicle.

Mayoral ‘to do’ list Our congratulations to Eric Garcetti for winning the mayoral election. He brings an excellent background in city politics, and we already have a “to-do” list for him. We aren’t sure if he will move into the Getty House. But whether he is an occupant or not, we hope he will be as generous with use of the home as Mayor Villaraigosa has been.

The Los Angeles Times article on LA’s deteriorating streets highlighted the state of our failing streets. It is no surprise to Hancock Park residents that Hancock Park’s streets are the worst in the City. The Association Board along with residents have been working with the Council Office, Public Works and the Bureau of Street Maintenance on ideas for a permanent solution for repairing and resurfacing our streets. You can find the Los Angeles Times article and map at: http://www.latimes. com/news/local/la-me-pavement-20130505,0,4119436.story The Association has paid to have 16 Elm trees on 4th Street professionally pruned. Drive by and take a look! Not only do the trees look great, but this pruning gives them an additional 5-10 years of life. Summer’s here so don’t forget to take care of your parkway trees by: 1. Stake young trees–They need help surviving winds and lawnmowers. 2. Watering, and be sure it’s slow, deep watering – 3. Mulching 5. Pruning – The city rarely does pruning, usually just cutting down trees, so consult an arborist for recommendations. Remember that crime is still a problem so if you observe suspicious activity call 1-877-ASK-LAPD and notify your private security service. Remember: Never confront a suspicious person, call 911. Report street light outages to the city at: http:// bsl.lacity.org/. Report potholes by submitting an online request at http://bss.lacity.org/request.htm. 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 . 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=411CDB4F0FC3-4EE1-89DE58DCCB435538 and by calling Hollywood Beautification, 323-463-5180 Questions regarding filming contact Filming Committee, Cami Taylor (323-692-1414-Home and 310-659-6220-Office). Adv.

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OLYMPIC DIVISION ROBBERIES: A woman was threatened with a gun and robbed of jewelry after she arrived home on the 100 block of N. Plymouth Blvd. on May 8 at 12:30 p.m. While in the dining room, the victim heard banging coming from a bathroom. She investigated and saw an intruder holding a robe over his face and wielding a handgun. He demanded the key to the safe; the victim told him

that she didn’t have the key. She stated she had jewelry and directed him to her bedroom. The suspect fled with a large amount of jewelry in a silver (Please turn to page 8)

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Letter to the editor Frances Blend School

As a local resident and retired teacher of the visually impaired for almost 40 years, I was dismayed to see the front page of the Larchmont Chronicle describe the Frances Blend School as a school for children with learning disabilities. The Frances Blend School is, and always has been, a school that educates blind and visually impaired children, some of whom have additional disabilities. Special curriculum that includes instruction in Braille, orientation and mobility, specialized technology, daily living skills, and listening skills are taught in conjunction with the core curriculum. When children are ready to move into regular classrooms, they have the skills they need to succeed. Miss Frances Blend established the first class for the visually impaired in 1915. She must be rolling over in her grave to see the powers that be in LAUSD, with no background in educating the blind, slowly dismantling the school. Fran Crystal

"I'm competing in a skateboarding contest. If I win, I get $20,000. I think I have a good chance." Elliot Smolin Rimpau Blvd.

"I'm taking a trip along the East Coast with my family... Marblehead, Washington, D.C., New York. I'm also going to a fishing camp in Massachusetts." Katie Higgins Wilton Dr. "We're going to France and Italy to see family, and I'm going to Cali Camp for a week." Chloe Trigano Orange Dr.

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June 2013

SECTION One

Millennium raises controversy

INSIDE

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Section one SQUEAKY WHEEL

ENTERTAINMENT Theater Review - 16 At the Movies - 18 GRADUATE SALUTE 19-31 AROUND TOWN

SCHOOL NEWS

SUMMER CAMPS

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SUMMER at Market.

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in the area is 22 stories. New York-developer Millennium Partners' Millennium is more than double that amount. Two sleek towers are proposed on each side of Vine St., with the Capitol Records Tower as a centerpiece on nearly five acres of what today is parking lots. The project includes more than one million square feet with 492 units, 200 hotel rooms and office, restaurant and retail space. “We are very excited about what the future holds for Hollywood, and have made a substantial investment to make that vision a reality,” Philip E. Aarons, founding partner of Millennium Partners said in a press release. Both Hollywood and Los Angeles Chambers of Commerce support the development they say will create jobs

and bring business to the area. The city Planning Commission unanimously approved the project, set near the Metro Red Line and transit corridor. Meeting June 4 But the opposition is fierce and includes StopthemilleniumHollywood.org, headed by the Beachwood Canyon Neighborhood Association. “We are fighting back. We have hired an attorney and a traffic consultant to represent the ‘community,’” the group’s website states. Hancock Park Homeowners Association and the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council are among several neighborhoods groups that also oppose the scope of the development. The city Planning and Land Use Management Committee will consider the appeal Tues., June 4 at 2:30 p.m. at City Hall, 200 N. Spring St.

Real People, Real Stories

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Here comes summer – are you ready? On the Boulevard we have your summer clothes, your sunglasses, your picnic needs, your party invitations, and your games and all else summer. Linger on Larchmont and enjoy the thought of the new season coming. On the Boulevard we have new members representing great new businesses just waiting to help you. I recommend logging on to www.larchmont.com and find our new businesses. I find personally the more you do locally the better the service and more time is saved. On the Boulevard we have many recognized city wide services and businesses and we at the Larchmont Boulevard Association are very proud of these establishments. Do stay involved in our community. The Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council is just one of many organizations that pay attention to the “operation” of the community and the City of Los Angeles and by using smaller groups within the big group they dig deeper into the issues that affect all of us. One such group is their Land Use Committee which does research on many issues that will ultimately affect everyone’s quality of life. Join in and participate in any of these organizations and have your voice heard. Our local organizations include the Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society, the Garden Club, the Rotary Club, many neighborhood associations, and many informal groups like book clubs. Contact us at www.larchmont.com and we will help you find an organization that you feel comfortable joining. Follow your passion and interest and we all benefit from your involvement. From all of us at the Larchmont Boulevard Association we thank you Adv. for your continued support.

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Nearly 40 residents met on the lawn of Van Ness Elementary School for the semi-annual meeting of the Larchmont Village Neighborhood Association. L.A.P.D. Wilshire Division senior lead officer Dave Cordova noted that burglaries from motor vehicles were an ongoing problem; many are the result of unlocked car doors. He encouraged residents to keep valuables out of view and lock cars. Windsor Square resident and L.A. City watchdog Jack Humphreville gave a brief talk and took questions on the current fiscal state of the city of L.A., the challenges involving revenue and existing commitments and impact, if any, of the upcoming election. Field Deputy Ben Seinfeld from Council District Four advised residents to alert him of pot holes, and informed them that only asphalt streets are being repaved. Seinfeld said representatives from his office plan to meet with engineers to discuss two new medians planned for the north end of Larchmont Blvd. which the LVNA has agreed to help maintain. He also discussed speed bumps, which the fire department wants to do away with, as well as his efforts along with Olympic Division senior lead officers to clean up bulky items. Neighbor and landscape designer Sarita Singh spoke on the various tree programs available to residents as well as her effort to form a “green team” in conjunction with TreePeople to focus on the east/west thoroughfares through the area.

The annual board election took place. Current members Charles D’Atri, Vince Cox, Sandy Fleck, Karen Gilman, Stu Melvin, Amy Klasky, Mike Gilman, Vita Cortese, Tom Carroll and Wally August were re-elected. Richard Park was elected for his first term, replacing previous board member Teddy Kapur.

Crime alert: be vigilant By Laura Eversz From potted plants swiped from front porches to cell phones snatched from owners’ hands, property crimes and thefts continue to plague the Wilshire area. “We’ve had an incredible increase,” said Capt. Lillian Carranza, commanding patrol officer at the L.A.P.D. Wilshire Division station. “It’s a good time to be more vigilant.” On the flip side, Carranza said that violent crime is down 20 percent from last year. She encourages residents to keep their cars locked and their iPods, computers and phones out of view. “Lock and secure bicycles,” she advises. Additionally, Carranza advices caution when using cell phones in public places. “There’s been an upsurge in instances where people just walk by and snatch them.” If that happens, “let go,” she urges. “Sometimes victims don’t want to. But do not fight for the property. It can be replaced.”

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Doctors Symphony concert June 9 at high school theater The historic Cocoanut Grove theater will be the setting of the Los Angeles Doctors Symphony Orchestra concert on Sun., June 9 at 3 p.m. The theater is located in the Robert F. Kennedy High School, 701 S. Catalina St. The orchestra, which is celebrating its 60th anniversary, will perform works by Sibelius, Tchaikovsky and Mussorgsky. The concert will benefit the scholarship fund of The Harmony Project that promotes music study for at-risk youth. To purchase tickets, at $25 each, call 323-364-4826 or go online at ladso.org/brownpapertickets.

Larchmont Bungalow's motion for a new trial in a civil case vs. the city was struck down May 3 in L.A. Superior Court. The court did, however, grant the eatery's owner an opportunity to amend the complaint's two outstanding causes of action: violation of equal protection and violation of civil rights. Defense attorney Alan Fenster argues the Bungalow is being discriminated against, because other take-outs on the street have seating. But deputy city attorney Kim Westoff said, "They could have accepted the final judgment and filed an appeal, but they choose to file the motion for new trial instead. "The Bungalow's attorneys are doing everything they can to keep this case in the civil courts." In early 2012, a superior court judge signed Westoff's 12-page statement which argued owner Albert Mizrahi violated a covenant promising he would not have dining ta-

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WOMAN DISCOVERS INTRUDER (Continued from page 2) SUV driven by a second suspect. The suspects appear to have broken in through the French doors. A woman was robbed at gunpoint while near the corner of Beverly Blvd. and Van Ness Ave. on April 30 at 5:15 a.m. The 40-ish-year-old man with long hair drove up in a silver SUV, threatened the victim with a gun and took her purse. A man was robbed of his cell phone while walking on the 300 block of S. St. Andrews

Pl. on May 1 at 1 a.m. A man pushed the victim and then grabbed the phone and ran off with another suspect. A woman waiting for a bus at 3rd St. and S. St. Andrews Pl. was robbed of her purse at gunpoint on May 7 at 4:30 a.m. The suspect fled in a truck with second suspect. BURGLARIES: A lap top computer and purse were taken from an unlocked residence on the 400 block of N. Norton Ave. on April 28 between midnight and 9 a.m. Electrical tools were stolen

from a home on the 200 block of S. Wilton Pl. on May 6 at 2:30 a.m. The suspect entered through an open window. Jewelry was taken from a residence on the 700 block of S. Norton Ave. on May 10. The suspect broke in through a rear window. GRAND THEFT AUTO: A black 1990 Porsche 911 was taken from the 200 block of N. Van Ness Ave. between April 26 at 10 p.m. and April 27 at 9 a.m. THEFTS BURGLARY FROM VEHICLE: Property was taken from an unlocked car parked on the 200 block of

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N. Windsor Blvd. between May 14 and May 15. A lap top computer was stolen from an unlocked car parked on the 100 block of S. Gramercy Pl. May 17 at 5 p.m. WILSHIRE DIVISION BURGLARIES: A bicycle and tools were taken from the garage of a home on the 500 block of N. Arden Blvd. between May 1 at 9 p.m. and May 2 at 7 a.m. The suspect entered through an unlocked back door. Property was stolen from a car in a garage on the 300 block of S. Detroit St. between May 2 at 6:30 a.m. and May 3 at 6:45 p.m. The suspect forced open the garage door and pried open the sunroof of the car to steal the property. Clothing, electronic equipment and technical instruments were taken from a unlocked car parked in the garage of a home on the 100 block of N. Sycamore Ave. between May 2 at 9 p.m. and May 3 at 11:30 a.m. GRAND THEFT AUTO: A silver 2000 Audi TT was taken from near the corner of 4th St. and Rimpau Blvd. on May 4 between 2:30 and 10 a.m. BURGLARY THEFTS FROM VEHICLE: Money, lug-

gage and an iPod were taken from a car parked on the 300 block of N. Plymouth Blvd. between May 5 at 10 p.m. and May 6 at 6 a.m. Auto parts and accessories were stolen from a car parked in the garage of a home on the 300 block of N. Sycamore Ave. between May 7 at 6 p.m. and May 8 at 5 p.m. Technical instruments were taken from an unlocked car parked in the open garage of a home located on the 200 block of S. McCadden Pl. between May 9 at 5:30 p.m. and May 10 at 8:15 a.m. A GPS, phone and other equipment were stolen from a car parked on the 300 block of S. McCadden Pl. between May 9 at 11 p.m. and May 10 at 7 a.m. 911 is for emergencies only. To report non-emergencies, call 877-275-5273.

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By Laura Eversz Looking for a new book? Or maybe you have a stack of them on your nightstand you've already read, but can't bear to discard. Thanks to the popularity of a grassroots movement that has book lovers erecting small structures outside their homes and businesses—where people can take books and leave some behind—you don't have to go far to do either. The first Little Free Library appeared on a lawn in Wisconsin in 2009. Word travelled fast, and using tips from the website littlefreelibrary.com, people all over the country have taken part in the feelgood effort to share their love of reading. Henrietta Cosentino recently hosted an impromptu ceremony to dedicate the Little Library she set up at the front of her yard at 107 S. Gramercy Pl. "Since then many books have come and gone, and we mostly have no idea by whom," she said. "Sometimes it's bursting with books, and other times it looks as if it will go completely empty, but it never does. And just when we think we may have to intervene, some mystery contributors come and fill it up." Wendy Hopkins got the idea for her Windsor Square library from a story she read in the newspaper. She checked out the Little Free Library website, and "after seeing some of the amazing creations, I knew I had to build one." It became a family affair, with her mom helping to dig the post hole, her husband and son choosing paint colors PHOTO PAGE 3: Wendy Hopkins, pictured with husband Boyd Hale and son, Hop, built the little library in front of the family's home on N. Gower.

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and her dad helping to put the finishing touches on the box in front of their home at 141 N. Gower. "I think the best thing about the libraries is that they inspire people to give. From the man at Anawalt Lumber who gave me the roof tin for free, to people who have contributed handmade bookmarks... it seems to be a magnet for acts of kindness," said Hopkins. Dentist Dr. Arthur Kezian thought his location at the corner of Rosewood Ave. and Larchmont Blvd. would be the perfect spot for a Little Library. He enlisted the help of his gardener, who built it, and members of his staff, who decorated it. A nearby bench provides browsers a place to sit. "It's such a positive thing," he said. "And it offers a real sense of community, which is what Larchmont is all about."

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By Sondi Sepenuk Can you imagine working for your father at a company where your father worked for his father, and his father worked for his father? Well, that’s the story of one of the pillars of our local business community, the Wilshire Escrow Company. Co-founded by Roy Shewfelt and Dorothy Green back in 1944, Wilshire Escrow has never left the hands of the Shewfelt family. The original business opened at 3900 Wilshire Blvd., then moved to Wilshire and Norton in the 1950s, and finally landed at its current spot at 4270 Wilshire Blvd. on Jan. 1, 1983. “I thought this place was a nuthouse!” jokes Don Shewfelt, the now-retired son of cofounder Roy. “After I finished college and returned from the service, I thought I was going to be a baseball player. I wanted to have nothing to do with escrows!” Thankfully for the community, Don and his brothers Richard and Larry ended up planting their flags at their father’s company. As the years passed, Don’s own sons Eric and Craig came on board, and eventually Eric’s sons Matthew and Brian joined the company as well. “Craig and I are just placeholders for Matthew and Brian,” Eric likes to joke with his family.

“I originally didn’t want to do this,” he explains. “Back when I started in the 1960s, it was a summer job and it involved filing and making about $1.25 per hour. My sisters would work the switchboard, and we would make good summer money. I broke my leg when I was about 20 years old and spent a lot of time here while dad showed me the business. I joined the Peace Corps for a few years, but then came back when I was 26 and started working here full-time.” Eric points out that the world of escrow is a very consuming business. “It’s a wonderful living,” he says, “and I enjoy meeting lots of interesting people and solving their problems.” Wilshire Escrow Company (Please turn to page 14)

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Dad, daughter each earn awards Bill Fain’s daughter Elizabeth Fain LaBombard is in Rome on a design fellowship, the same award her father received in 2001. Only 30 fellowships are given out each year from the American Academy in Rome. Fain, Windsor Square, is a partner in the Johnson Fain architectural firm. His daughter is a landscape architect at James Corner Field Operations in New York. She is studying ways to reuse under-utilized areas such as landfills or abandoned rail yards.

‘Extreme Weather’ is topic of Summit “Ready or Not!—Resilience” an Cummings; James Featheris the theme of the Miracle stone, general manager city Mile Safety Summit 2013 to Dept. of Emergency Managetake place this month at LAC- ment, and Col. Halliburton MA. Sellers, commanding officer “Before the Storm: Extreme of security and emergency Weather Events” will be mod- services battalion, U.S. Marine Larchmont erated by Erroll Southers, USC chronicLe Corps. may 29, 2013 Sponsors include the Miraadjunct professor of Homeland Security. Also on the panel is cle Mile Civic Coalition, Firstattorney Andre Birotte, Jr., in-Fire Foundation, LACMA, Central District of Calif., U.S. Olympia Medical Center and Dept. of Justice; Fire Chief Bri- Park La Brea Apartments.

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Brother Corr turned 99 at Care Center he helped build be transferred to a place he’d never heard of—Los Angeles. As recently as December 2009, in an article in the Chronicle, he was still president of the Hospitaller Foundation, still working hard and caring for the elderly, most of whom were younger than he.

in 1942 w i t h 12 beds for men w i t h longterm illnesses Brother Corr and incurable diseases. Under his tutelage it has grown to a seven-acre continuum care facility at Adams Blvd. and Western Ave.

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Jarvee Hutcherson, president of the Multicultural Motion Picture Association, received a special achievement award at the Magic Image Hollywood Award Night Gala in May. Hutcherson, Hancock Park, is the exHutcherson ecutive producer of the annual Diversity Awards, national president of the American Society of Young Musicians and president of Tri-Elite Entertainment, Ltd.

About seventeen percent of Windsor Square property owners soon will receive an official City mailing concerning the much-discussed issue of local STREET LIGHTING. This early-June mailing will include an Official Ballot, and we hope you will return a favorable vote if you receive this mailing. As most residents know so very well, inadequate lighting in a number of places has sometimes attracted unsavory activities to the neighborhood and certainly makes evening walks to and from Larchmont less enjoyable. Through the leadership of Councilmember Tom LaBonge and his staff, the City of Los Angeles Bureau of Street Lighting (BSL) worked with the Windsor Square Association (WSA) to see if there is a method by which we residents can solve this nagging problem. The WSA Board, our WSA street lighting committee of neighborhood volunteers, and BSL officials believe that we now have a means to allow us residents to elect to share the modest cost of making some of these valuable improvements. The WSA strongly supports making these improvements, as did more than 60% of affected residents when the City’s “Straw Poll” was conducted last summer.

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As a result, the BSL has worked on final designs and obtained construction bids. Now is the time for affected residents to officially vote to proceed or not. Those who wish to assist in this effort, or who have questions about it, are encouraged to contact our WSA Street Lighting Chairman, John Welborne, at 323-935-1914. The original proposed lighting map is online at windsorsquare.org in the “Safety & Security” section. (Click on the link “new streetlight map” near the end of the article.)

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What the ballots being mailed in June concern is street light improvements in about eight blocks within Windsor Square, in an area not too different from Project “C” in the original proposal that was discussed within the community at length. If YOU get a ballot in the mail, please vote “YES.” 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.

Born the youngest of 11 children on a farm in Ireland, at 28 he took vows of poverty, chastity, obedience and hospitality, and was a postulant with the Hospitaller Brothers of St. John of God in Dublin. In 1945 he earned a diploma in psychiatric nursing and continued to assist the order founded by 16th century Saint João Cidade in Granada, Spain. The L.A. Care Center opened

An all-day event at Santa Monica Pier Sat., June 1 will celebrate Nick Gabaldón, the first Southern California surfer known to be of African-American and Mexican descent. Allison Jefferson, Wilshire Blvd., is one of the historians and surf enthusiasts organizing the event. Gabaldón grew up in Santa Monica and surfed on a stretch of shore known as “The Inkwell” because it was one of the few beaches during the Jim Crow era on which black beachgoers were welcomed. He went on to surf in Malibu with some of the biggest names of the sport’s formative decades. He died in a 1951 surfing accident at age 24.

We still have openings for the following Board Alternates: Area 2 (Citrus Square) Area 9 (Oakwood-Maplewood-St. Andrews) Area 12 (We-Wil) Other Non-Profit Religion If you qualify (or would like to find out if you qualify) for one of these seats, please contact us at info@greaterwilshire.org Becoming a board alternate is a great way to learn more about your neighborhood...and your Neighborhood Council! The next GWNC Land Use Committee meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 25 at 6:30 p.m. in the Assembly Room of the Wilshire United Methodist Church. For additional information and map, go to www.greaterwilshire.org

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Q: I think I’m careful about sun protection, but is there anything I should be on the look out for that could be skin cancer? A: Here’s a crazy fact: with all that we know about sun protection and all the warnings from me and other doctors, the magazines, newspapers and online articles, etc. etc., would you believe that half of American adults still experienced a sunburn in the past twelve months? Your well-being is worth another read and I promise to keep it clear and concise! There are three types of skin cancer. Basal Cell Carcinoma makes up the majority of skin cancers and is the most easily treated. It may appear as a smooth fleshcolored bump, as a pimple or sore, or as nude or brown scarlike tissue. Squamous Cell Carcinoma is second most common and is riskier than Basal Cell Carcinoma if not treated quickly. It may appear as firm red bumps, or as a flat scaly lesion - like a dried pimple. Also be on the lookout for any changes to scar tissue that you already have. Melanoma is what you hear about most in the news because, while rarer, it is the most deadly. Melanoma may seemingly appear out of nowhere, and reveal itself as a new mole or other dark spot. Also look for any changes to existing moles including size, symmetry, color, and border shape. Check for sores that don’t heal, are itchy or tender, any new bumps that bleed or ooze, as well as dark spots underneath your nails. As always, I recommend a yearly all over body check at our office or by another physician; every six months if you have a history of skin cancer. By doing your own monthly skin exams at home (hand mirror included to check everywhere), you may just prevent harmful, or at the very least, disfiguring growth of skin cancer. And by all means, when in doubt, give us a call! Dr. Rebecca Fitzgerald is a Board Certified Dermatologist Located in Larchmont Village with a special focus on anti-aging technology. She is a member of the Botox Cosmetic National Education Faculty and is an international Training Physician for Dermik, the makers of the injectable Sculptra. She is also among a select group of physicians chosen to teach proper injection techniques for Radiesse, the volumizing filler, around the world. Dr. Fitzgerald is an assistant clinical professor at UCLA. Visit online at www.RebeccaFitzgeraldMD. com or call (323) 464-8046 to schedule an appointment. Adv.

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the voters approving this plan are slim, especially given the complete lack of trust and confidence in City Hall as evidenced by 55 percent of the voters rejecting Proposition A, the permanent half cent increase in our sales tax. Rather than holding our streets hostage, the City needs to develop a comprehensive and transparent plan for the repair and maintenance of ALL of our streets financed by the projected growth in existing sources of revenues rather than a new tax on our homes. Jack Humphreville is on the board of the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council, chair of the DWP Advocacy Committee and a budget advocate.

Wilshire rotary of los angeles www.WilshireRotary.org A group of Wilshire Rotarians couple, we were the last chance, met last week at Los Angeles but all will step into their future High School to interview six stu- with a sense of pride and accomdents vying for the three scholar- plishment that was so easy for us ships we donate there every year. to give. Most members refer to a “Rotary Moment” as that time when the Wilshire Rotary enables us service we provide really works to really make a difference. It can do the same for and you get a “rush” you. We continue to from the feeling of engage in local and great accomplishment. international projects I think all of us presdealing with education ent that afternoon got and health - we would our moment. These Schuldenfrei be more effective with six kids were worthy Ray President your help. Join us for of all the support we could provide. After conclud- lunch at the Ebell Wednesdays ing the interviews we decided at noon to hear how easy making to make awards to all six. For changes can be. some it will make a huge difference, a few had already received Ray Schuldenfrei awards from other sources, for a Cell: (323) 646-0350

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mayor and City Council to adequately fund the Street Services Dept. Over the last seven years they have diverted resources from our streets to fund the $1.4 billion increase in salaries, benefits and pension contributions for our city employees that have been extracted from our elected The elite by the campaign fundSqueaky ing leadership Wheel of our city’s by unions. Jack To help Humphreville fix our mean streets, Councilmen Englander and Buscaino have proposed issuing $3 billion of General Obligation bonds over the next 10 years to finance the repair of the third of our streets that require extensive resurfacing. But this Street Repair Plan is not ready to be placed on the ballot. Any plan to repair and maintain our streets must address not only our failed roads, but all of our 6,500 miles of streets and 800 miles of alleys. This new plan must also include financing arrangements so that our roads are properly maintained over the long term. The proposed bond offering would be financed by raising our real estate taxes by up to $250 million a year, an increase of 6 percent. This would be in addition to the 30 percent that is already added to our taxes to pay for voted indebtedness (principally LAUSD) and direct assessments. If the city proceeds with this proposed plan and tax increase, they will use our failed streets to demand a king’s ransom from homeowners. But the odds of two-thirds of

Residents of Hancock Park were shocked to read in the “Los Angeles Times” that their streets are some of the worst in the city. And that is saying something as L.A.’s streets are the worst in the country. Underlying the sorry condition of our lunar–cratered streets is the failure of the

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This year, the Larchmont Chronicle celebrates 50 years of service to Larchmont Village and beyond. I could not be prouder of all the people who have put in the time and energy to make the Larchmont Chornicle what Councilman it is. Report Newspaby pers are in Tom LaBonge my blood. My father was a n e w s p a p e rman, working at the “Los Angeles Times” from 1937 until 1947 and then working at “The Tidings” until his death in 1971. In high school, I worked for a print shop and helped to put out John Marshall High School’s paper. At Los Angeles City College, I worked for the “Collegian.” I have always had affection for newspapers. Community newspapers are even more special; they serve to bring people together and make connections in a way that a major daily paper cannot. When people learn about their news locally, they respond. Larchmont Village, and its surrounding neigh-

borhoods, are strong communities, and the Larchmont Chronicle is an incredible newspaper. Information is knowledge is power, and the Larchmont Chronicle gives power to its community. A special congratulations must go to Jane Gilman, who has given her leadership for five decades. May you continue to guide us for many, many years to come. Opposes height The Larchmont Chronicle is a treasured piece of Los Angeles history, and I also want to discuss another Los Angeles treasure this month: the Capitol Records building. Recent plans to build around this Hollywood landmark, called the Millennium Hollywood Project, have been making their way through the public process. I want to make clear that I oppose the project as currently designed. While Hollywood is an appropriate location for den-

sity, I think that a height of 55 stories is too tall for this neighborhood. The current tallest building in Hollywood is the Sunset Vine Tower at 22 stories; I don’t support a building that is two-and-a-half times its height. I will continue to work with my colleagues to revise the project. I have proposed, for example,

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Hollywood Chorale Hear baroque to to sing finale in its 21st century music 'Voices of LA’ at 'Now and Then' Hollywood Master Chorale’s final work in a program inspired by poet William Blake will be performed on Sun., June 9 at 7:30 p.m. at Hollywood Lutheran Church, 1733 N. New Hampshire Ave. The “Voices of LA” project includes eight pieces in all by area composers based on Blake’s “Songs of Experience.” The two-year program concludes with a repeat performance at the West Hollywood Library Auditorium Sat., June 22 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $20/$15 seniors and students. Visit hollywoodmasterchorale. org, or call 323-960-4349.

Metropolitan Chorale will sing its last program of the season, "Now and Then" on Sun., June 9 at 5 p.m. at the Hollywood Unitied Methodist Church, 6817 Franklin Ave. Hear works from the baroque, classical and romantic periods as well as the 20th and 21st centuries. Artistic director Glenn Carlos will give a talk begining at 4:30 p.m. Valet parking at the church is $5; $2 at Hollywood and Highland with validation. Tickets are $25/$20 seniors and $5 children 12 and under. Visit metrosings.org.

Persons in mid-stage dementia and caregivers are invited to “Memory Mornings” at the California Southland Chapter of the Alzheimer’s Association office, 4221 Wilshire Blvd., from 10 a.m. to noon on the second and fourth Friday of each month. The free program is headed by staff member Nicole Feingold, and includes yoga, music presentations and other activities led by professionals and trained volunteers. Feingold, director of clinical outreach for the Association, said “there is still a great deal of stigma associated with this disease, which can mean social isolation for the person living with a diagnosis, their family and their caregivers.” Reservations are necessary. Contact 323-930-6256 or e-mail nfeingold@alz.org.

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(Continued from page 16) Boy mischievousness. Wendy is played by Liza Burns with childlike wonder tempered with maternal posturing. They all execute director Matthew’s clever “flying scenes,” Tinkerbell’s appearances and the exploration of Neverland with skill and wonder. Mary Hamrick’s set design is the cleverest use of the small 2nd Stage theater space that I’ve seen to date. Other production credits worth noting are Kellsy MacKilligan’s imaginative costume design and an effective sound design by Rebecca Kessin. This Peter Pan is skewed toward a more mature audience, but worth seeing for many reasons. Through Sun., June 16, The Blank’s 2nd Stage Theatre, 6500 Santa Monica Blvd., 323- 661-9827. 3 Stars

daily. *** When cheesy goodness isn’t what the beast within demands and nothing short of a meat feast will do, what better place to indulge than M Grill, our neighborhood Brazilian Churrascaria (steakhouse)? Recently expanded and renovated, the interior On the is sleek and warm, featurMenu ing a glowby ing transluHelene cent marble Seifer bar, walls of roughhewn stacked stone, built-in glass wine displays, and large windows overlooking busy Wilshire Blvd. We started with a caipirinha, a Brazilian

mojito, and a complimentary basket of delicious cheese bread. There are two dinner options: the extensive salad and hot buffet bar alone, or combined with an endless supply of barbecued meats. It’s easy enough to be satisfied with the kale salad, roasted vegetables, smoked salmon, seafood stew and the rest of the 35 or so items offered at the buffet bar, but that would be missing the point—the 16 simply grilled meats that are offered in rotation throughout the evening. We were given cards to signal when we were ready

for more or needed to slow down, but we totally ignored them and soon our plates were heaped with filet mignon, ribeye, pork ribs, rack of lamb, smoked sausage, and my two favorites —the seasoned specialty cut, picanha, and the garlic chicken. Some of the offerings erred on the salty side,

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The Great Gatsby (9/10): This is a phantasmagorical telling of the F. Scott Fitzgerald story, highlighted by fine acting, incredible sets, and brilliant colors so vivid and bright that they resemble three strip Technicolor from the late 30s through the mid50s. Catherine Martin, director Baz Luhrmann’s wife, produces Oscar-quality production design and costume design with incredible sets and dazzling clothes by Prada and Miu Miu. Adding to the fun is the 3-D which is among the best I’ve seen so far. This shows life as it never was and never could be, but it is captivating. For a movie well over two hours in length Luhrmann keeps the pace moving Star Trek Into Darkness (8/10): Benedict Cumberpatch gives a sterling performance as an ambiguous villain in this second of the new iteration of Kirk and Spock’s adventures in space, maybe the best Star Trek ever. Directed with wonderful pace and amazing special effects by J. J. Abrams, Chris Pine (Kirk) and Zachary Quinto (Spock) have grown into their roles and seem much more assured than four years ago. Quinto is markedly improved, giving a performance rivaling Leonard Nimoy. The Iceman (8/10): The only thing off-putting about this film about brutal serial killer Richard Kuklinski (a.k.a. The Iceman), superlatively played by Michael Shannon, is the graphic violence. But the story is so well told that even if you have to avert your eyes a couple of times, it’s an entertaining film. Diverging somewhat from the facts, it is an oddly sensitive portrayal of a cold-blooded monster. It downplays the fact that while he never mistreated his daughters, he often beat his wife. On the downside, I deplore the delicate treatment of this despicable beast. Watching Vroman’s take, one almost feels sympathy for him. Before Midnight (7/10): This is the third in a series of films directed by writer Richard Linklater. The first hour is burdened by a labored 20 minute two shot of Julie Del-

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Cassidy Gyetvan has had her heart set on New York University since she was a little girl. “New York City is one of my favorite places,” said the daughter of Angela Gyetvan, Hancock Park and Michael Gyetvan of Napa.

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including The New School, Location, small Marymount Manhattan College, Sarah Lawrence, Emer- campus, weather son College, Columbia Colmakes for good fit lege as well as UCLA and UC Windward School graduBerkeley. ate Dylan Kelley applied to a It was no surprise that she number of schools including HER HEART was set on NYU. loved the NYU campus. “I also Columbia, University of Chireally liked Marymount Man- cago, Northwestern, Wesleyan hattan and Eugene Lang, but and UC Santa Cruz. Cassidy recently graduated NYU is right in the city and Undecided about a major, from Immaculate Heart High there are so many opportuni- Dylan, who has worked as an School where she participated ties there.” intern in Councilman Tom in many extracurricular ac That, and its great theatre LaBonge’s office, is leaning tivities. “I was in four school program—she plans to study towards something in the plays and was on the board of acting—made NYU an easy humanities or social sciences. the drama club. I took pho“I applied to choice for Castography, dance and acting and visited a sidy, who is exclasses, and was part of a prolot of liberal cited and ready gram called Youth and Govarts schools. to head east. ernment.” I knew I advice Her She also participated in w a n t e d to future colservice projects during sumto be on a lege applicants: mer trips to Fiji, Thailand and small cam“Start your apLaos. pus, and I plications and Along with NYU, she applied WESLEYAN has a small, beauti- a c t u a l l y tours early.” to a number of other schools, wanted to ful campus.

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get out of California,” said the son of Amy Semmel and Paul Kelley, Windsor Square. “I was really just looking for something fundamentally different than what I’m used to with a different culture.” He found that at Wesleyan in Middletown, Conn. “The campus is really beautiful, I have some friends who go there and really love it, plus I actually kind of like the cold,” he said. (Please turn to page 20)

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GRADUATES OF 2013 applied to and was accepted to are Yale, Columbia, GeorgeChronicle for the past two town and Duke. years. A look at her resume “Luckily I’ll be attending leaves one wondering how she Yale next fall,” said Yasmeen, found the time. who plans to study political Yasmeen, who lives in science and public relations. Brookside with her parents, “I feel that is a university that Mercedes and Serge and two will challenge me academicalsiblings, participated exten- ly and socially.” She also loved sively in Model United Na- the sense of community she tions, and is an elected Deputy felt while on the Yale campus. Secretary-General. Having lived in L.A. since She also wrote for Mary- her freshmen year—she was mount’s paper, “The Anchor,” born here, but moved to her ran track and served as a father’s country of Cameroon member of the Honor Coun- for seven years—she feels bitcil. tersweet about leaving home. She applied to 15 colleges, “Having heard about the and visited many of them last weather in New Haven, I am summer on a college trip with not looking forward to leaving her dad. Her favorites that she behind my sunny weather.” Nevertheless, “I’m excited for what is to come in college. I’m definitely looking forward to all of the opportunities for growth that I will encounter and all of the interesting, diverse people I SHE PLANS to study political scence and will meet.” public relations at Yale in the fall.

High school grads tell choices (Continued from page 19) While he admits to being a little nervous, “I’m very excited.” As for his parents, Dylan is the youngest, “so I think there’s a little of the empty nest syndrome going on. But we have family out there, so they know I’ll be okay.”

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Challenge, sense of community lured her to Yale

Recent graduate Yasmeen Akounou has been Marymount High School’s student columnist for the Larchmont

Future nurse is excited about living in Seattle In the midst of the college application process, Hannah Rhodes already knew she wanted to go to Seattle University. She has family there, and had grown to love the city. But the Immaculate Heart senior, and daughter of Catherine Rhodes of Larchmont Village and Richard Rhodes, HANNAH RHODES St. Andrew’s Square, really fell in love with the campus and campus, but it was almost too nursing program on a visit big for me.” there. Hannah, who ran cross Nevertheless, she applied country for four years in to 10 different schools, and high school, climbed Mount visited sevWhitney as a jueral of them. nior and ran the “I loved the L.A. Marathon USC campus, last March, also but the peolikes the Seattle ple and aura weather. “Surwere not for prising, right?” me,” she reshe says. calls. “UCSB When the adwas absolutemissions letter ly stunning SEATTLE campus is to Han- finally arrived, and very en- nah Rhode's liking. “I knew this is vironmenwhere I was going to go.” tally friendly, but didn’t have Hannah says she’s super my major. The University of excited to leave home and Washington was a gorgeous (Please turn to page 22)

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GRADUATES OF 2013 atmosphere was what she was looking for in a school. “The moment I walked in, I realized that I could totally see myself there. It had a small liberal-artsy feel with a very diverse student body, which reminded me of the SHE COULD picture herself at Skidmore. ‘real high school’ experience I neveventually narrowed her list er had going to a small high to Oberlin, Skidmore, Sarah school.” She was also drawn to Lawrence and Bard. the intimate atmosphere and “I loved Sarah Lawrence and its course offerings, but it felt open learning environment like it was a little too close fostered between students and to where I grew up,” said the teachers that is similar to Pilnative New Yorker whose par- grim’s. ents are Justin and Keisha Isabella, who plays bass guiLeon, Hancock Park. Bard was tar and cello, captained the nice, too, “but when I walked Pom Squad and participated in into the library, I felt like I was USA Nationals in high school. in a coffee shop in Silverlake.” She plans to continue dancing At Oberlin and Skidmore, at Skidmore, which has “a reIsabella participated in pro- ally awesome dance program grams that allowed her to stay open to students who aren’t on campus for a few days— majoring in dance.” something she recommends In the meantime, she’s feelfor all students looking into ing a little bittersweet about colleges. leaving home. “My parents Skidmore’s “New Yorkish are excited for me. My siblings yet laid back vibe” mixed with won’t admit it, but they will the intellectually stimulating miss me immensely.”

which led to an interest in industrial design. With that in mind, he applied to University of Vermont, the UCs, University of Oregon, Lewis and Clark and Cal Poly Pomona. In the end, he chose Cal Poly. “It had the design program that fit with my interests,” said the son of Carla Fantozzi and Tony Palermo, Windsor Village. “I also liked the campus very much,” he added. “The landscape and environment are very appealing, and I can see myself there.” Super excited to be leaving, he says he’s looking forward to living independently.

High school grads tell choices (Continued from page 20) venture into the world. “Although I may miss my family from time to time, I know that it will be good to have a fresh start in a new environment with new people.” Her mom’s a little nervous about her leaving since she’s the last of three, “but she’s very excited for me as well. She knows I will return and she is very happy to see me go to a school I want to be at.”

Skidmore’s laid back, liberal-artsy feel beckoned Of the seven colleges Pilgrim School senior Isabella Leon was accepted to, she

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Solange Etessami Gracen Evall Lexi Fadel Nicolena Farias-Eisner Jake Feiler Will Feldman Sean Fisher Alex Fleischman Robert Flom Brenda Flores Natalie Florescu Lucas Foster Tamara Fox Gabrielle Franchina Maddie Friendly Samantha Frischling Ben Gail Brendan Gallagher Samantha Gasmer Ben Gaylord Alyse Gellis Rhett Gentile Zachary Getelman Ty Gilhuly Katie Golden Eli Goldman Treven Goldsmith Luis Gomez Maria Gonzalez Hagerman Nicole Gould Dory Graham Nicole Green Emily Grey Kenny Grodin Michael Gromis Adam Gross Greg Ha Morgan Hallock Hans Hansen Molly Harrower Mike Hart Nick Healy Brent Herrera Ally Hirsch David Hoffman Luke Holthouse Joel Homan Clinton Hooks Alex Horowitz

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GRADUATES OF 2013 High school grads (Continued from page 22) nest. "But I don't think they realize that I’ll be coming home some weekends to get my laundry done and get some home cooked meals!”

Colleges with real campuses got points from Loyola grad Michael Sapunor applied to 14 schools—most of them Jesuit, but some secular. After visiting Georgetown, Fordham, Santa Clara, NYU and Chicago’s Loyola University, the Loyola High School graduate said he has liked everything he saw and was happy to have options with where he wanted to

MICHAEL liked the 'college' feeling the Fordham campus provided.

go. “Colleges with campuses got more points from me because they provide that ‘college’ feeling, rather than a place like NYU where students MICHAEL SAPUNOR live in apartments and you can walk on and off campus without knowing it,” he said. Fordham University provides that college experience in a close community, “and also because of its proximity to New York, allows for any number of off-campus activities,” Michael pointed out. Like any senior, he says he’s “anxious about leaving for college because of the usual worries about balancing a social life and more rigorous academic standards.” But he’s excited for the new freedoms he’ll get. His parents are sentimental, since he’s the last of their three children to leave. “But my two brothers are excited because they live in Washington D.C., and now they have an excuse to visit New York on the weekends.”

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Lawrence University Lewis & Clark College Loyola Marymount University (2) Middlebury College New York University Occidental College Pierce College Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Rhode Island School of Design Saint Mary’s College of California Santa Clara University (6) Santa Monica College Sarah Lawrence College Skidmore College (2) Sonoma State University Southern Methodist University Stanford University (2) Syracuse University Texas Christian University (3) The American University of Paris

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Congratulations to the Class of 2013! Who received multiple acceptances from these fine schools: Archer, Brentwood, Campbell Hall, Crossroads, Harvard-Westlake, Marlborough, Milken, Oakwood, Pilgrim, The Rectory, Turning Point, Westmark, Wildwood, and Windward Schools.

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is proud of its Class of 2013 University Acceptances* Northern Arizona University Occidental College Pace University (2) Pepperdine University (4) Queens University (Canada) Reed College Rice University San Diego State University Santa Clara University Sarah Lawrence University (2) Southwestern University School of Visual Arts (NY) St. John’s University (NY) Syracuse University (2) Tufts University University of Arizona University College London-School of Slavonic and East European Studies (Conditional Offer) (UK) Université de Montreal (2) University of British Columbia University of California, Berkeley (8) University of California, Davis (6) University of California, Irvine (9) University of California, Los Angeles (8) University of California, Merced

University of California, Riverside (4) University of California, San Diego (15) University of California, Santa Barbara (12) University of California, Santa Cruz (8) University of Edinburgh (Conditional Offer) (UK) University of Glasgow (UK) University of Hawaii-Manoa University of Illinois at Chicago University of Maine University of Maryland, Baltimore County University of Miami (3) University of New Mexico University of Oregon University of Pennsylvania University of Rhode Island University of Saint Andrews (UK) (2) University of San Diego (2) University of San Francisco (3) University of Southern California (7) Wagner College

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Marlborough Class of 2013! Kasey Cristina Marenco Katherine Emilee Ewell Rita Lee Akincilar Meghan Elizabeth McMonigle Lauren Alexandra Field Caroline Ambros Ashley Catherine Mikyska Isabella D. FitzGerald Harewood Roxanna Ameri Alexandra Booth Murray Olivia FitzGerald Harewood Paulina Marie Assaf Lauren Ann Newby Angela Akane Funk Rachel Courtney Rhoda Baker Eva Marlise Nofri Margaret Alexandra Gettings Elizabeth Baker-Wacks Clare Johnston Olivares Mikaela Wynne Gilbert-Lurie Emma Elizabeth Balouzian Bailey Allyn Putman Greer Rose Glassman Jillian Banner Erica Michelle Rawles Raphaela Goldman Shannon Young Barry Jesse Lazear Reed Catherine Emma Green Janette Nazeli Bedoyan Marlyse Helena Reeves Rachel Heajin Hahn Anna Belikova Lovinia Summer Ford Reynolds Jade Adia Harvey Daniella Claire Bernstein Mary Elizabeth Rielly Clare Marie Hawley Sophie Elizabeth Binenfeld Susan Bair Riley Ariel D. Hayat Grace Buchanan Birrell Maya Becker Robbins Demi Henriquez Niki L. Black Isabella Michelle Rosner Isabella Rosine Hutchinson Kai Tei-Yi Rosner Blatt Sophia Lena Salmore Cassidy Lu Jones Alexa Joyce Boghosian Taylor Alexandra Sassa Miina Weiner Juvonen Lauren Meredith Brahn Jamie Megan Semel Allison Rich Kaminsky Molly Mackenzie Bremner Anika Sethy Ellen M. Kim Elizabeth Budenholzer Monica Lynn Sheldon Hanna Kim Sara Cristina Cárdenas Alexandra Eve Simon Alice Kuhns Liliana Cristina Casso Kimberly Nicole Smith Zoe Callahan La Soya April Yon Soo Cho Sarit Rose Snyder Lynette Audrey Laddaran Gina (Hyo Yoon) Lee Cho Alice Kyungmi Song Siena Sofia Landay Isabelle Cochran Ariela Liat Subar Bianca Landfield Kerry Susan Cook Elaine Farrin Tobin Lucy Elizabeth LaViolette Sophia Thompson Crisafulli Gulnar Sara Tuli Alexandra Lazic Cecelia Frances Dancy Haley Caroline Van Petten Sol Ah Lee Zoe Rose Dinerstein Emily Nicole Waxman Genevieve Grace Liebes Kyle Connolly Dubin Evan Rose Lynyak Emily Rose Edelman Ellie Stark Manos Yasmeen Kaitlyn Emamian

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Los Angeles; They Disperse to all Corners of the Country: Congratulations to Our Impressive Class of 2013! American University The University of Arizona Art Center College of Design Bard College Bates College Bennington College Bishop’s University Boston University Brandeis University Brooks Institute of Photography Bryant University University of California at Berkeley, Davis, Irvine, Los Angeles, Riverside, San Diego, Santa Barbara, Santa Cruz California College of the Arts (San Francisco) California Institute of Technology California Institute of the Arts California Lutheran University California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California State University, Channel Islands, Chico, Dominguez Hills, East Bay, Fullerton, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Northridge, Sacramento Champlain College Chapman University Clark University Colby-Sawyer College University of Colorado at Boulder

Columbia College Chicago University of Connecticut DePaul University Drew University Eckerd College Emerson College Eugene Lang College The Evergreen State College Fordham University The George Washington University Georgetown University Gonzaga University Goucher College Hampshire College Harvey Mudd College University of Hawaii at Manoa Hobart and William Smith Colleges Hofstra University Howard University Humboldt State University Ithaca College John Carroll University Johns Hopkins University Juniata College Kalamazoo College Kenyon College University of La Verne Lewis & Clark College Loyola Marymount University Loyola University Chicago Loyola University New Orleans

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Lynn University Macalester College Maryland Institute College of Art Marymount College University of Massachusetts, Amherst University of Massachusetts, Lowell McDaniel College Menlo College University of Miami Middlebury College Morehouse College Muhlenberg College New York University Notre Dame de Namur University Oberlin College Occidental College University of Oregon Otis College of Art and Design Pace University, New York City Pepperdine University Pitzer College Pomona College University of Puget Sound Purchase College SUNY University of Redlands Reed College University of Rhode Island Rice University Roger Williams University Rutgers University Saint Mary’s College of California

Salve Regina University San Diego State University University of San Diego San Francisco Art Institute San Francisco State University University of San Francisco San Jose State University Santa Monica College Sarah Lawrence College Savannah College of Art and Design School of Visual Arts Scripps College Seattle University Skidmore College Sonoma State University Southern California Institute of Architecture University of Southern California Southern Oregon University Spelman College St. John’s University - Queens Campus Suffolk University Swarthmore College Syracuse University Tulane University The University of the Arts Vassar College University of Vermont Warren Wilson College Washington State University Whitman College

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Los Angeles High School Congratulates The Graduating Class of 2013.

Best wishes to our students as they embark on their college journey. LA High Romans are academically and culturally prepared for lifelong learning experiences, leadership opportunities, and careers in a changing multicultural world. Their journey will now begin at the following campuses: Harvard UCSD UC Berkeley CSULA San Jose State East Bay

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Mt. St. Mary’s Howard UC Irvine Fresno State CSU Northridge Pepperdine

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*among other private/state universities The College Office would like to thank the dedicated teachers and staff for motivating and inspiring our future leaders! Many of our students have been/are recipients of the Nordstrom scholarship, Gates Millennium Scholarship, and Foot Locker Scholarship among others in addition to the Cal Grants and FAFSA. Los Angeles High School offers 27 in house scholarships to our students.

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GRADUATES OF 2013 Students of all ages celebrate end-of-the-year milestones

STUDENTS 'SAY CHEESE' following their graduation ceremony at Pilgrim School.

IMMACULATE HEART graduates will take the stage again this year at the Hollywood Bowl.

SENIORS toss their caps to mark their final moments at Marlborough School last year.

AREA RESIDENTS Adeline Black, Areany Tolentino and Yasmeen Akounou preparing for Marymount commencement ceremony.

BUCKLEY Class of 2013 came to school sporting shirts from schools of choice on College T-shirt Day in May.

ST. BRENDAN kindergartners pose for family and friends at last year's big event.

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The graduating class of 2013 will be attending the following schools: Buckley (1) • Campbell Hall (7) • Episcopal School of Los Angeles (5) • Harvard Westlake (14) • Immaculate Heart (1) • Marlborough (7) • New Covenant Academy (1) • New Roads (1) • Trinity (1) • Walter Reed (1) • Windward (1)

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University of California at Davis

Arizona State University

New York University

University of California at Irvine

Bard College

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University of California at Los Angeles

Boston College

Northwestern University

University of California at Riverside

Boston University

Oberlin College

University of California at Santa Barbara

California Lutheran University

Parsons The New School for Design

University of California at Santa Cruz

California State University, Channel Islands

Pepperdine University

University of Chicago

Carnegie Mellon University

Pitzer College

University of Denver

Chapman University

Pomona College

University of Hawaii at Manoa

Clark University

Reed College

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Cornell University

Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute

University of Miami

Emerson College

Sarah Lawrence College

University of Michigan

Emory University

School of the Art Institute of Chicago

University of Oregon

Fashion Institute of Technology

Sewanee: The University of the South

University of Pennsylvania

Georgetown University

Skidmore College

University of Pittsburgh

Hampshire College

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Harvard College

Southern Methodist University

University of Rhode Island

Hobart and William Smith Colleges

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University of Richmond

Indiana University at Bloomington

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James Madison University

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University of Southern California

Johns Hopkins University

Texas Christian University

University of St. Andrews

Kenyon College

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University of the Pacific

Lewis & Clark College

The George Washington University

University of Virginia

Loyola Marymount University

The University of Arizona

Vanderbilt University

Maryland Institute College of Art

Tufts University

Washington University in St. Louis

McGill University

Tulane University

Wellesley College

Miami University, Oxford

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GRADUATES OF 2013 How to prepare your teen for challenges of the 21st century Parents today contend not only with yesterday’s worries—drug abuse, bullying, teenage sex and delinquency—but new challenges. The digital age has introduced adult predators and other online hazards, and body-altering decorating such as tattoos and piercings are popular temptations, says James G. Wellborn, a clinical psychologist with 18 years of experience working with parents and teens. “The teenage years are unlike any other in a person’s life—it’s a unique in-between period from childhood to adulthood, and it’s helpful to remember that problems during this time are actually normal,” says Wellborn, author of the new book “Raising Teens in the 21st Century: A Practical Guide to Effective Parenting.” “Teens require guidance, encouragement and good ideas to see them through to adulthood.” A universally admired trait, spanning all cultures, religion and philosophy, is compassion. A truly compassionate

COMPASSIONATE TEENS inevitably have a host of other positive qualities.

teen will inevitably have a host of other positive qualities, Wellborn says, including patience, understanding, sensitivity, tolerance, intuition and more. He says parents can encourage compassion in the following ways: Model it Compassion is largely learned, so be aware of how you act around your children. How did you respond to the request for money from that panhandler on the street?

What comment did you make behind his back, in the presence of your kid? What did you say about that “idiot” driver who just cut you off in traffic? Your teens are watching and listening. Notice it Point out examples of compassion that occur around you. It comes in many forms. Relevant to your daily lives are the people who quietly, and without recognition, help others in need, including volunteers of all types. Make s

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Luke Ebora St. Brendan Michael Sapunor Loyola Isabelle Bleimeister Marlborough Yasmeen Akounou Marymount Maia Mabrie Melrose Avenue

Sixth Grade Class St. James Sixth Grade Class Temple Israel of Hollywood Olivia Brancato Third Street Avery Plum Turning Point Talia Mahboubi Yavneh

CHRIST THE KING Graduating Class of 2013 8th Grade Graduates! David Gillette Julian Graham

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Jazlynn Chavez Ian Crawford Jacob Dalipe Dacotah Fierro

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Congratulations to our 8th grade students who will be attending the following Catholic High Schools! Bishop Conaty–Our Lady of Loretto, Cathedral High School, Holy Family High School, Immaculate Heart High School, Loyola High School, Marymount High School, Notre Dame Academy, Notre Dame High School, Providence High School, St. Francis High School, St. Genevieve High School, St. Monica High School.

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High school seniors around the neighborhood are finishing last minute tasks and breathing sighs of relief as graduation approaches. Among those scheduled to send off seniors into their new adult life is Nadia Allaudin, senior V.P. at Merrill Lynch and an instructor in the Women, Wealth and Wisdom UCLA program. She spoke at Marymount High School’s commencement May 24, where 92 seniors graduated. On the Marlborough campus Booth Field, 94 seniors graduated on May 30. Loyola High School’s 144th commencement will take place on Sat., June 1; 289 seniors will be graduating. There will be 141 seniors matriculating at Immaculate Heart High School’s commencement at the Hollywood Bowl on Tues., June 4. Dr. Claire Wilson, class of 1970, a pediatric gastroenterologist at Providence Medical Center in Anchorage, Alaska and former associ-

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Clippers’ wives in spotlight at Good Shepherd event LA Clippers team members will bestow awards to their wives for their dedication to Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women and Children at H.O.M.E. restaurant, 430 N. Camden Dr., Beverly Hills on Sat., June 22. Gloria Govan, Laura Govan and Janice Hollins are being recognized for organizing both a toy drive and luncheon for Center residents in December, and a “pampering day” in February offering haircuts, makeup, massages and inspirational talks. Presenting the awards at the annual Home Is Where the Heart Is gala will be Matt Barnes, Gilbert Arenas and Ryan Hollins.

WEDDING was held at the Ojai Valley Inn in April.

Childhood friends Russell, Newman exchange vows The herb garden of the Ojai Valley Inn was the setting of the marriage in April of Mary Russell and Thomas Newman. Mary and Tommy met in the third grade at St. James’ School, and began dating as juniors in high school. The bride is the daughter of Katherine Russell Enright, Fremont Place, and the late John Raymond Russell, III. She is a graduate of Marlborough School and Villanova University. Mary is employed at Healthcare Communications and is pursuing a masters of public health at UC Berkeley. The bridegroom is the son of Mary Pickhardt and Paul Newman of Windsor Square. A graduate of Loyola High School, he graduated from George Washington University and the University of San Francisco Law School. He is a deputy with Fourth District City Councilman Tom LaBonge. The ceremony was officiated by Joseph LeBrie. The bride’s nieces and nephews, ages six months to nine years old, were attendants. Peter Callaghan, a close friend, was a reader during the ceremony. The couple lives in Los Feliz.

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NGA award presenters Oona Kanner and Melanie Boettcher.

At “Eve” were Pavilna Moskalykova and Ruve McDonough.

“Bling It On” was the theme of the College Alumnae Auxiliary of the Assistance League of Los Angeles’s luncheon at the Sportsmen’s Lodge. Among those dining, bidding on auction items and enjoying the fashions of noted designer Lourdes Chaves were cochairs Barbara Hardesty and Mary Toolen Roskam, Nancy Baker, Audrey Fimpler, Joyce Skinner, Toni Yager, Vita Cortese, Agnes Sanzone and June Bilgore. *** Another fundraiser was the League’s Anne Banning Auxiliary luncheon, “A Spring Affaire,” to benefit Operation School Bell at the Four Seasons Hotel on April 27. The Auxiliary, which provides clothes to more than 5,000 needy children a year, bestowed its coveted ‘Bell’ Award on the Hancock Park NGA in appreciation of its members’ many hours of volunteer time and efforts on behalf of Operation School Bell over the past year. “Like peanut butter and chocolate, our connection is a natural,” quipped NGA

president Melanie Boettcher accepting the award and announcing that NGA will match up to $10,000 in donations made to Operation School Around Bell. She was the cheered on by fellow NGA Town members Mary with Jaworski, ShelPatty Hill agh Callahan, Beverly Brown, Oona Kanner, Maria Botham, Nicole Perkins, Amy Savagian, Jennifer Friese, Claudia Hamilton, Virginia

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Chronicle's 50th party It was Party Central at the Larchmont Chronicle’s Golden Jubilee celebration at The Ebell of Los Angeles in May. Some 300 guests were treated to entertainment featuring singers Jan Daley and Melissa Allen, comedienne Peggy Bartenetti and auctioneer/singer Councilman Tom LaBonge. Loyce Braun supplied the lyrics and video script while a “flash mob” waved newspapers at the event, produced by Patricia Rye. The party was a fundraiser for the restoration and preservation of the 86-year old Ebell building. See more photos on the website, larchmontchronicle.com.

Co-chairmen Laura Cohen and Jane Martin Honoree Jane Gilman and Ebell president Patty Hill

Around the Town (Continued from page 33) come true for its champion and chief supporter, Margo Leonetti O’Connell. She told the overflow crowd, “I wish to continue the legacy begun by my late mother, Caroline Leonetti Ahmanson who provided the leadership for the establishment of LACHSA in 1985.” Guests enjoyed the world premiere of a single act play, “Pacific Cinderella,” followed by an elegant dessert and champagne reception. *** More than 400 supporters gathered in the Crystal Ballroom of the Beverly Hills Hotel for the bi-yearly “Afternoon with Eve” luncheon on May 7. Yet another auxiliary of the Assistance League presented Kathleen Duncan and Carol Towne with the Eve Award for dedicated service. Fox, Channel 11’s Araksya Karapetyan presided as mistress of ceremonies. Mannequins members modeled fashions by acclaimed designer David Meister. Watching styles float by were Ruve McDonough, Pavilna Moskalykova, Angelique Campen and mom Dia Schuldenfrei, Amza Bossom, Robin Blake, Katie Osterloh, Trish Guarino, Marjorie Beradino and a very proud Jack Merrick cheering for his wife Margot who looked stunning on the runway. Other knock-out models were Jan Daley and the co-chairmen of the not-to-bemissed day: Donna Econn and Jacqueline Kruse. And that’s the chat.

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By Isabelle Bleimeister 11th Grade Capping off a successful year for Marlborough athletics, the varsity swim team was undefeated in Division III of the Sunshine League, winning their bracket and qualifying 10 of their 15 swimmers for the CIF-SS preliminaries. Despite the added pressure of having to compete out in Riverside during the first week of advanced placement testing, the girls performed well during their CIF-SS season taking 8th place and taking home several medals for individual swimmers. Additionally, while out in Riverside Emily Lambert ’15, daughter of head coach Peter Lambert, broke the previous school record for the 100-meter butterfly events with a time of 59.58 seconds. Varsity swim team captain Jaylan Adams ’14 commended her team for their commitment this season, noting how they endured up to two practices a day, starting as early as 6 a.m. and braved character building experiences at Challenge Weekend, a team sleepover at the beginning of the year meant to help the girls grow closer. “This is my favorite team I’ve been a part of in Marlborough swimming. I’m very proud of what we’ve accomplished this year and I hope we can go further with great success,” Adams said.

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By Joi Johnson 8th Grade Now that the big CSTs are done and as the end of our school year approaches, our student body is looking forward to summer vacation. Still, our 8th grade class is a little saddened to be leaving. Knowing that we have less than a month left, we’re trying to savor our last moments here, starting with the Village Nation assembly. This assembly was held for African American students. It encouraged us to always strive to do something bigger than ourselves. There was also the annual 8th grade night dance that was

Cathedral Chapel

By Samuel Novicki 8th Grade CCS rocked the Academic Junior High state championship in Fresno in May! Our team placed in many events, took first in Super Quiz, and overall we received 3rd place. Individual team members placed first in math, English and literature. Chapel pride is alive and well as a bus full of supporters arrived in Fresno to cheer the team on. CCS is also making tremendous progress on the construction of the science lab and art center. Construction is scheduled to be complete by June 30. More than $18,000 was raised from our Jogathon fundraiser, which will help outfit the center with art and science materials. Cathedral Chapel faculty and students are also preparing for Spirit Week, in which students get to participate in fun activities to bolster school spirit and win class prizes. A huge congratulations is due to the students in our second grade who received their First Holy Communion in May.

L.A. High students to perform Shakespeare

L.A. High School students will present Shakespeare’s comedy “Twelfth Night” on Fri., May 31 and Sat., June 1 at 7 p.m. The performance takes place in the school’s Corwin Theater, 4650 W. Olympic Blvd. The students are members of the Inner City Shakespeare Ensemble. The program unites students and acting mentors from the British theatre community and industry professionals to bring the Bard back to school stages. The play is directed by Gregory Linnington and L.A. High drama teacher Kevin Glynn. Tickets may be purchased at the door.

highly anticipated throughout the year. When it finally arrived, 8th graders were ecstatic. This year’s theme was Italian, and the DJ kept attendees dancing. Students said they had a wonderful time, and that they would never forget it. Lastly, there is the upcoming culmination ceremony for 8th grade students; this is the last step before moving on to high school. It shows just how much we have accomplished. Although we will no longer be at John Burroughs, it will always be in our hearts as a wonderful middle school.

Larchmont Charter By Samantha Hutchinson Joey Light-Rake 5th Grade

In May, we had teacher appreciation day with the theme “Teachers Are Gems.” We gave them a taco truck lunch, massages and lots of goodies made by

the parents. At the third annual art show, students chose a favorite piece from all the artwork they made over the year and it was hung in the halls. May is also CST month. We kept the campus quiet during testing. We’re glad that’s over! On June 14, school’s out for the summer! Construction on our new school building on 6th Street will be finished in time for our 6th through 10th grade students to call that their new home this Fall. We are saying “goodbye” to our campus at Immanuel Presbyterian.

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school news By Michael Sapunor 12th Grade The Loyola High School class of 2013 graduated following a halfmonth of Advanced Placement tests and final exams. Our valedictorian, Frederick Muth, will be attending Yale University where he will study Classics. The seniors’ final month saw prom, grad night at Disneyland, and Hannon Theater Company’s spring musical, a production of “Guys and Dolls.” One of our own, Ry Christiaansen, received an award for his scholarly

and athletic achievements, and was featured on a Fox Sports interview. Loyola staff member Father Michael Barber, SJ. has been elected to be the fifth Bishop of Oakland and began his tenure in May. Father Barber had worked at Loyola High School since 1978. Loyola also celebrated the local community in the past month by releasing a Spanish-language version of the monthly paper, “The Loyalist,” and distributing it to the school’s neighbors. The edition was translated by the AP Spanish III class. In other language news, Loyola’s Junior Classical League (which studies Latin) has taken first in the California JCL competition.

ST. JAMES’

By Emma Redford 6th Grade At our annual art show, the students got to show off their bright, colorful artwork, which they made in art class with pieces ranging from mixed media to landscapes. All of the art was fantastic. Students from kindergarten through sixth grade participated in the S.T.E.M. (science, technology, engineering, math) fair. There were projects on baking soda volcanoes, how to make speakers, and everything inbetween. Families and friends of the students came to see all of the experiments. They also had the option of purchasing dinner from Maccheroni Republic and eating their gourmet dinner at the school. This was a fundraiser for the 6th grade class gift. Each one of the students worked hard to do their best at the annual 6th Grade Speech Contest. They are also counting down their last days at St. James’. Then the graduation ceremonies begin. The Baccalaureate is on June 9; graduation is on June 12. I’ve learned so much at St. James’, it’s difficult to say goodbye, but I’ve had experiences here that will last a lifetime.

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Echo Horizon School’s 4th graders traveled back to the time of radio shows! They recorded an old-fashioned show titled “Off to California,” which is a story about the California Gold Rush. Students worked on character voices, and digital and hand-made sound effects. To record the radio show, they used an old-fashioned microphone, and the not-so-oldfashioned computer app: Garage Band.

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By Luke Ebora 8th Grade Students are getting ready to leave for the summer, but not without making a few more memories to end the year. Like all years, Sports Night was a huge success. Students got to enjoy one more evening with their fellow teammates and classmates while enjoying a meal as well. The mini carnival, hosted by my 8th grade class, was a huge hit once again. Students rejoiced at the sight of their favorite games and stands and had a wonderful experience provided by the Class of 2013. The May Crowning where we celebrate Mary, the Mother of Jesus, also took place during May. Our 8th grade class led the ceremony in song and praise. The month of May was filled with some of the most anticipated events of the school year and they didn’t disappoint.

The 6th graders loved their visit with Eugene Yelchin, author of “Breaking Stalin’s Nose.” He talked about his childhood in Communist Russia. Fifth graders performed in an Art Show Case, “Swing!” This was a mix of blues music and African drumming. The students also showcased silent movies they filmed using iPads. Every year, 4th and 5th grade students enjoy a fun activity, Field Day! On this day, we join students from Turning Point and play many fun games that work on team building. Students also meet new friends from other schools. Fifth and 6th graders rocked out in the annual lip sync! The theme this year was “The 80’s” in honor of Echo Horizon’s 30th anniversary.

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By Elizabeth Ignatius 8th Grade We started off the month of May with our annual May Procession in honor of our Blessed Mother. Our 8th grade class took an eye-opening field trip to the Museum of Tolerance where we learned about the history of the Holocaust. We had the opportunity to meet some Holocaust survivors and hear their personal stories. Students are now preparing for the end-of-year music recital. Students who take piano lessons at the school will be performing and all classes will be singing. Our Pueri Cantores school choir will be having their end-of–year performance, and dance students will be having their recital too. The track and field season is over, and students are now looking forward to Sports Night when they will receive medals and trophies for their accomplishments in sports throughout the school year.

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By Eliza Noxon 6th Grade Every year, all the students of TIOH gather together at a park for a day of fun. The students all take part in activities, such as running laps in a jogathon, singing songs and doing relay races. The money we raise goes to a specific cause, and the last few years it has been the Special Olympics. At this year’s jogathon, we proudly raised $7,500, and are already looking forward to the awards ceremony where students will be recognized for their hard work. The 6th graders are anxiously awaiting an important event. We will be putting on a Shakespeare show for the whole school and all our parents to enjoy. We have been rehearsing the play for months and now the date is creeping up on us. For the past 10 years the 6th grade class has performed “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” but the class this year is so passionate about Shakespeare that we asked the teacher if we could put on a different play. Our teacher decided on “Twelfth Night,” and so, after lots of learning and long rehearsals, we are ready and eager to perform.

Curtis By Jasper Gough 3rd Grade The 6th graders have service day. In the past, they have gone to homeless shelters. Fifth graders will have their off campus community service trips. The volunteers will spend their afternoon aiding people who need help. Curtis school teaches students the importance of community service. Curtis has an all day event called Math Day and Superstars Day. This exciting name is well deserved since the day is fun. For Superstars Day, the teachers assign students to red, white and blue teams made of students of different grades. The teams compete at events such as: hula hooping, magic cups and tugof-war. The team with the most points wins.

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By Krista Gelev 11th Grade The shortest month at Immaculate Heart is far from the least eventful one. Students sigh a breath of relief on the first day of June as it marks the end of final exam week. Afterwards, though, much excitement lies ahead, particularly for seniors. Class Day offers an opportunity for the whole community to acknowledge the achievements of and bid farewell to the members of the class of 2013. This year, our seniors were accepted to and won scholarships from some of the nation’s most prestigious institutions. One of the most memorable events for any Immaculate Heart alum— graduation at the Hollywood Bowl—awaits these seniors, who will receive their diplomas while dressed in white and carrying red roses. Students who will be returning to Immaculate Heart in the fall, as well as those who will be entering the school for the first time, should note that this year’s used book sale is on Sat., June 15 on campus. The event offers an excellent opportunity to purchase old textbooks for discounted prices. Finally, high school summer school classes start June 17 and last until July 26.

By Maeve Johnson 8th Grade Before we get out for the summer, Pilgrim is gearing up for the annual film festival, art show, and end of the year ceremonies. The film festival is one of my favorite events of the year. All the digital media made at Pilgrim is judged,

Turning Point

By Avery Plum 7th Grade We have had a fantastic spring here at Turning Point, with the spring concert, PBL playoffs, and the 25th anniversary of our head of school, Ms. Richman. Around 350 people turned out to celebrate Ms. Richman’s anniversary at the California Club in downtown L.A. Levels 3 through 6 and the middle school jazz band performed at the spring Concert on the Field, setting a “picnic mood” for everybody who attended. It was an amazing show. We also had our annual Community Service Day, in partnership with Big Sunday. This year, we helped beautify Culver City Middle School. The baseball team made the semifinals, and the volleyball team made the quarterfinal playoffs. We also had many students medal in track and field at the finals in May.

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Art Center. Several seniors got accepted to some of the best art schools in the country, and their portfolios will also be on display. The yearbook is put together by our yearbook class that is taught by our digital media teacher. All year these students work really hard to make it creative and amazing. We have a special dedication ceremony, when we find out which special teacher the yearbook is dedicated to.

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By Hays Johnson, 7th Grade Our final month is just as busy as the rest of the year. Amidst the last homework assignments, we have several events and projects. The Follies, a play starring all the students, was a great time for the entire community to come together, laugh, and enjoy a superb performance. The 7th grade is working especially hard on a large project due

this month. For our ethics class, every 7th grader chose an ethical issue, like bullying, child abuse or neglect, or our public school system. They wrote a project proposal and then proceeded to carry out that project. Now, all the students are presenting their topics. Everyone worked hard and did an outstanding job. The last week of school Baccalaureate and Convocation will celebrate the students, and although they may not be graduating, they are certainly moving forward in life. All in all, this last month will be fun, rewarding, and fulfilling.

Blessed Sacrament

By Gaby Zakher 8th Grade Blessed Sacrament celebrated May Day, when we celebrate Mary, the mother of Jesus. Middle school students went to St. Mary’s Cantwell-Sacred Heart for a rosary rally. We heard many inspirational speeches and prayed the rosary. At our school, the Student Council drew a huge rosary around the playground field. Some students from grades k7th stood on each of the beads, while selected students read the prayers. After that we proceeded to the grotto and placed flowers around Mary to honor her. As Catholics it was a meaningful experience that touched everyone’s heart.

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Blessed Sacrament School, founded in 1915, celebrated its nearly 100 years of educating children at the annual Star Awards Night in May. Fr. Gregory Goethals, president of Loyola High School, was named a distinguished board member, and Fabio Conti of Fabiolous Restaurant was awarded as a distinguished community leader. Proceeds will benefit multimedia arts school center and scholarships.

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L.A. High teacher chosen for summer humanities program Kevin Glynn, Miracle Mile, has been chosen from among 300 applicants nationwide to attend a summer workshop supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Glynn teaches social studies, English and drama at Los Angeles High School. The workshop, entitled “The Most Southern Place on Earth: the Music, Culture and History in the Mississippi Del-

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Epstein scholarships awarded to four Fairfax High School seniors Four Fairfax High Schools students were awarded scholarships at the Irene Epstein Memorial Scholarship Awards dinner held in May. The recipients were Undariya Boldbaater, Zoya Chhabra, Kenneth Han and Stephanie Reyes. Boldbaatar, who was born in Mongolia and started school at Fairfax as a sophomore, graduated in the top two percent of her class. She will attend UC Davis, majoring in biochemistry. Her goal is to become an oncological surgeon. Born and raised in Panchkula, India, Chhabra immigrated in 2010. Graduating in the top five percent of her class, she plans to attend UCLA and major in astrophysics. Han, who also graduated in the top five percent of the class, will attend UC Berkeley with a major in chemistry. Reyes is enrolled at UC Davis, and plans to become a veternarian, specializing in

the treatment of exotic small animals. In addition, five students received grants of up to $500 to purchase textbooks their freshman year of college. The Irene Epstein Memorial Scholarship program, established in 1996, assists financially needy, academically deserving students.

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Summer CampS & programS Family series back at Farmers Market with Radio Disney Grab the kids and join in the fun at the Farmers Market at Third St. and Fairfax Ave. for events designed to make family summer vacations a lot more fun. The Summer Family Fun series takes place on alternating Sunday afternoons from June through August, and all of the activities—from arts &

ummer Day Camp Weho City council honors Pacific Hills state champs The city of West Hollywood presented the Pacific Hills Bruins basketball team with a proclamation as well as individual letters of recognition for each player at a City Council meeting in May. The team won the Division IV State title at a tournament in Sacramento in March. The celebration continued on campus, where the state championship banner was unveiled. Among the teams five starters are seniors Jahmel Taylor, who is headed to the University of Washington, Marcus Jackson, who will attend Rice University, and junior Namon Wright who is weighing multiple offers including UCLA and USC. The Bruins are led by Pa-

cific Hills alum Ivan Barahona, now in his eighth year as coach.

Marlborough senior ‘most-talented teen’

Shannon Barry was chosen as one of Southern California’s most talented teens in the finale performance at the Music Center’s 25th annual Spotlight Awards. A senior at Marlborough School, Shannon is the daughter of Cynthia and Russ Barry of Sherman Oaks. She competed with more than 2,200 participants in the arts education program and competition. She was runner-up in the Classical Voice category, and won a $4,000 scholarship provided by The Music Center.

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Summer CampS & programS Community service improves college chances Community service programs have risen in popularity, chiefly in response to high school requirements for community service hours. No one activity will help get a student into college—by participating in a sport, taking an AP course or doing community service. The admissions officer is looking for students who have diverse talents. No summer program is guaranteed to impress admissions officers. They know that many students simply cannot afford these kinds of trips and

it would be unfair to reject a candidate based on economic criteria. Students who participate in cross-cultural expeditions bring a rich understanding of different societies, differences that cannot be comprehended if they never leave their neighborhoods. Most importantly, students should participate in these programs to find out more about themselves—to explore new or existing interests and challenge themselves to move outside their comfort zone.

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These experiences offer opportunities that allow a student to begin to question opinions and values in ways that just can’t happen at home. If parents are looking for a return on their “investment” from a teen’s summer experience, a well-organized community service program may just be the best investment you could make. Service may not be an admission ticket to college, but it certainly will help develop the importance of community participation.

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Enterprise Farms 3919 Rigali Ave. 323-665-8977 www.enterprisefarms.com Children ages six and up can take beginning to advanced horseback riding lessons in small groups, as well as participate in fun arts and crafts at summer riding camps offered at Enterprise Farms. The week-long sessions are offered in the spring and summer. Hancock Park Swim Club 323-379-8999 HancockParkSwimClub.com Swim lessons are available for children as young as two

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Summer CampS & programS to arts and crafts, music and more offer day camp fun Explorers Summer Camp Huntington Library 1151 Oxford Rd. 626-405-2100 huntington.org Children ages 5 to 12 can explore gardens, investigate galleries and take other educational classes with hands on activities at the Huntington Library. Camp sessions begin Mon., July 15 and run through Fri., Aug. 2. Kids can sign up for PLAYING CHESS is on the board at morning sessions from 9:30 a.m. to noon, afGot Game Summer Camp. ternoon sessions from Kids entering kindergarten 1 to 3:30 p.m. Full day enrollto fifth grade can learn arts, ment is also available. crafts, photography, dance, Descanso Discovery Camp swimming and more at the 1418 Descanso Dr. WJCC’s J Camp. Camp Katan 818-354-3418 is for children entering kinwww.ceconline.org dergarten through second Children entering grades grades. 1 through 6 can learn cook Camp Gadol is for chil- ing, gardening and other dren from third through fifth skills while having fun at the grades. Sessions run from Descanso Gardens. Descanso Mon., June 17 through Fri., partners with the Child EduAug. 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Ex- cational Center for three sestended hours are available. sions that begin Mon., June 24 Zimmer Children’s Museum and run through Fri., July 26. 6505 Wilshire Blvd., #100 The day camp is from 8:30 323-761-8984 a.m. to 3 p.m., but free extendwww.zimmermuseum.org ed care is available before and Children ages 3 to 6 years after camp at the CEC location old can do arts, crafts, music at 140 Foothill Blvd. and movement while learning Got Game Summer Camp about different cultures and 408 S. Fairfax Ave. the environment at Zimmer 610-772-3424 Museum’s day camp. www.gotgamecamp.com There will be five one-week Kids entering grades kindersessions, each with a differ- garten through 6 can spend ent theme. The dates for the up to nine weeks playing flag sessions are: Mon., July 8 football, dodgeball, baseball, through Fri., July 12; Mon., basketball, soccer and hockey July 22 through Fri., July 26; at the Got Game Summer Mon., Aug. 5 through Fri., Camp located at Hancock Park Aug. 9; Mon., Aug. 19 through Elementary School. Fri., Aug. 23; and Mon., Sept. Also available are musical 9 through Fri., Sept. 13. theatre, arts and crafts, chess, Hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. water activities and fieldtrips. LET YOUR little one's inner artist emerge at Messy Masterpieces at the Zimmer Children's Museum. Tots ages 1-1/2 to 4-1/2 will explore different artistic media and processes for hands-on fun. Ages 1-1/2 to 3-1/2 meet on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning June 11 from 10:15 to 11 a.m.; ages 1-1/2 to 4-12 on Thursdays from 3:15 to 4 p.m.

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You know the best leagues for your kids. Do you know the best hospital? When it comes to providing world - class health care to kids, L.A. has a home team that can’t be beat—the doctors and nurses of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. In fact, Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has been ranked “Best”on the prestigious U.S. News & World Report Honor Roll for the last four years in a row. And, we’re the only children’s hospital in California to earn this recognition. To learn more about our winning record for kids, visit CHL A.org or call 888- 631- 2452.

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Cowboys recalled at Hollywood Heritage salute to Republic Pics.

Barbie is part of the "Jews in L.A. Mosaic" exhibit.

Summer music series kicks off at Farmers Market.

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Old, new mayor at city block party at Grand Park Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa is holding a final farewell event and Heritage Celebration Finale on Fri., June 7 starting at 5 p.m. on the steps of City Hall at Grand Park. In addition to celebrating the diverse heritage of the city of Los Angeles, the block party will welcome the mayor-elect Eric Garcetti. Performers expected to attend include Grammy-award winning artists, and there will be

concerts and surprise guests. Special appearances by President Bill Clinton and radio and television host Ryan Seacrest will also be featured. Celebrity chefs will be on site and refreshments will be available. The event continues until 10 p.m. Visit CelebrateLA2013.com or call 213-3650605 for more information.

Congratulations! THE HOUSE in Windsor Square was the gift of the J. Paul Getty family to the city to honor Getty’s late son.

Will the new mayor decide to live in the Getty House?

Syd Leibovitch, owner of Rodeo Realty, the largest independently owned company in Los Angeles, proudly welcomes Bruce Walker to his flagship Beverly Hills office. Bruce brings his experience and knowledge gained over 25 years to become the “Historical Properties Director”. Bruce Walker Can be reached at… 310-623-8722 or Bruce@BruceWalker.com

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Ever since Mayor Tom Brad- In making the donation, ley moved into Getty House in the oil company requested 1977, the estate has been the that the home officially be city’s official residence. known as the George G. Getty Even though Richard II House in honor of J. Paul Riordan chose to remain in Getty’s late elder son. his own home while he was The 14-room home is three mayor, he encouraged its use stories and has 6,334 square for LA Best’s after-school en- feet of living space. richment programs, Consular The first floor includes the receptions and welcoming entry, living room, library, events for visiting dignitaries. On the third floor is a playroom If the new with a stage and child-sized furmayor doesn’t niture and décor. It was used as a opt to live in the speakeasy during Prohibition. mansion, Getty House will still continue to host civic and so- kitchen, breakfast room, butcial events. ler’s pantry, formal dining Built in 1921 for Paul Paul- room, library and main powson, owner of B & M Cafete- der room. rias, for $83,000, the home The wood paneled library was briefly occupied by actor has a fireplace with a curved John Barrymore. The base- relief over the windows feament game room features car- turing a quote from Shakeicatures of the late actor sail- speare’s “Henry VIII.” ing, playing tennis and acting. The second floor includes In later years, director and two master bedrooms, each acting coach Lee Strasberg with dressing room and bathwas a resident at the house. room, and two offices with at Getty Oil Co. and 36 do- tached bathrooms. nors who formed the “Com- On the third floor is a large mittee to Secure a Mayor’s playroom with a stage and Residence” worked 11 years to child-sized furniture and déacquire a house that the City cor. It was originally used as a could use for its top official. speakeasy during Prohibition. The house had been part of the The one-acre lot includes block-long commercial and a tennis court, gardens and residential property that Getty barbecue area. There is also Oil owned between Wilshire a four-car garage with tworoom apartment above. Blvd. and Sixth St.

‘Singing cowboy,’ stars recalled at Heritage's Republic tribute Cowboys, early film stories and more will be at a tribute to Republic Pictures, 1935 to 1959, on Wed., June 12 at 7:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Heritage Museum, 2100 N. Highland Ave. The Evening @ The Barn program will include appearances (pending availability) of stars from the era, such as Ben Cooper, Mary Carlisle and Fay McKenzie. Karla Buhlman from the Gene Autry Foundation will

discuss the “singing cowboy’s” relationship with studio head Herbert J. Yates. Autry Museum curator Jeffrey Richardson will talk about legendary western stars John Wayne, Roy Rogers and others. Rare film clips, vintage memorabilia, food and music by Will Ryan and the Cactus Country Cowboys will be featured. Tickets are $7; members free. Visit Hollywoodheritage. org.

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LAWineFest offers wine, food truck fare at Raleigh Sample award-winning wines from more than a dozen countries at the LAWineFest on Sat., June 8 from 2 to 6 p.m. and Sun., June 9, noon to 5 p.m. The eighth annual event takes place at Raleigh Studios, 5300 Melrose Ave. Terry and Wally August of Fancifull Fine Food & Baskets will host “Wine & Cheese-A Good Combo?” A panel discussion will feature California winemakers and winery owners. In addition to wines, craft brews and artisanal cocktails, there will be interactive cooking demos with celebrity chefs, tasting seminars, live music and boutiques. Among food trucks selling plates starting at $2 are Lobsta Truck, Heirloom, Green Truck, The Surfer Taco, Slammin’ Sliders and Sweet Arleen’s Cupcakes & Bread Puddings. Proceeds benefit Food Forward, which distributes locally grown produce from private homes, public spaces and famers markets to agencies serving the community’s needy. Tickets are $85; $150 for a couple and $20 for designat-

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Santa Monica Crafts Market opens June 7 More than 240 jury-selected artists will sell their creations when the Contemporary Crafts Market comes to the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St. The event, on Fri., June 7 to Sun., June 9, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., will showcase jewelry, glassware, ceramics and handpainted textiles, as well as custom furniture, mixed-media creations and more. “Each year, the Contemporary Crafts Market provides shoppers and collectors with some of the finest craft pieces from across the United States," said Roy Helms, market founder. “This year will be no exception, as these artists have provided visitors with a truly extraordinary array of pieces that are perfect gifts for friends and family.” Admission is $8; children 12 and under free. Call 310-2853655 or go to craftsource.org.

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Jewish history in early L.A. highlighted in Autry exhibit Key players in the transformation of a frontier era into a diverse, dynamic metropolis are featured in the new exhibit, “Jews in the Los Angeles Mosaic,” at the Autry National Center. Tales of pioneers, entrepreneurs, artists, moguls, and regular folks include Sandy Koufax, Max Factor, Herb Alpert and Billy Wilder. One of the region’s earliest merchants ran a thriving record shop in mid-20th-century Boyle Heights, another was a 1981 escapee of the Iranian Revolution. Whatever the social climate, “it was through confidence in the collective that the Jewish community thrived in Los Angeles,” says exhibition curator Karen S. Wilson. “They were committed to the place and to each other.” The exhibition traces 160

EARLY banker Isaias Hellman

years and includes historical artifacts, vintage photography, video and music. Jewish peoples first came here after the 1848 discovery of gold in the north. Isaias W. Hellman established the region’s first successful bank; the city had a Jewish chief of police in the 1870s. In 1854 the commu-

nity founded what is now Jewish Family Service, the oldest charitable organization in Los Angeles County. Wilshire Boulevard Temple was built by the city’s first Jewish congregation, organized in 1862. On display will be the original movie camera from 1913’s “The Squaw Man” and a program for the 1923 premiere of “The Ten Commandments” at Grauman’s Egyptian Theatre. Other exhibits include Billy Wilder’s Oscars and an employment recommendation letter from Otto Klemperer for fellow refugee Arnold Schoenberg. Hugo Ballin’s sketches for the Warner murals at Wilshire Boulevard Temple are also on view. Jewish creators brought Barbie and Bonanza to the world and started companies such as A&M Records. Photographer Julius Shul-

BARBIE, circa 1960, was invented by Ruth Handler.

Courtesy of Wendy Esensten in memory of Ruth and Lou Stein.

man and Modernist designs of architect Richard Neutra were joined by artists, dealers, and collectors who created a local art scene. Jewish activism was ac-

Larchmont Chronicle knowledged by Martin Luther King Jr., who spoke at Temple Israel of Hollywood in 1965. His sermon is available at a listening station.. “Whether seeking economic mobility, religious freedom, or simply a chance to survive, Jewish engagement with the possibilities of Los Angeles has epitomized the particularly Western ethos of unfettered reinvention,” says the show’s curator Wison. The exhibit ends Jan. 5, 2014. The Autry National Center, 4700 Western Heritage Way, 323-667-2000; TheAutry.org

LA Conservancy

Film series to kick off at Orpheum

The Dorothy Chandler Pavilion will be among hosts of L.A. Conservancy’s film series, “Last Remaining Seats” June 1 to 29. “My Fair Lady” with Rex Harrison and Audrey Hepburn will screen Wed., June 12 at 8 p.m. at the Chandler Pavilion at the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave. The 27th film series will kick off Sat., June 1 at 8 p.m. with “To Catch a Thief” with Cary Grant and Grace Kelly at the Orpheum Theatre, 842 S. Broadway. “La Bamba,” screens at the Palace Theatre, on Wed., June 5. Opened in 1911, the Palace, 630 S. Broadway, hosted Houdini, Fred Astaire and Rita Hayworth in its early history. “All About Eve” screens Wed., June 19 at the Los Angeles Theatre, 615 S. Broadway. Built in 1931 at a cost of $1 million, the French Baroque style theater’s façade stands five stories and its lobby features mirrors, chandeliers and a sunburst motif after France’s Sun King, Louis XIV. “Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ” screens at the Orpheum Theatre Wed., June 26. The 1925 silent film will be accompanied with live organ music. The series concludes with “Casablanca” on Sat., June 29 at 2 and 8 p.m. at the 1930’s Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills. For tickets and information visit laconservancy.org.

Sugar Rush mentors Sugar Rush, a dessert and wine tasting with silent auction, is Fri., June 14 at 6 p.m. at Aesthesia Studios in Culver City. The event benefits Spark LA, an architecture mentor program for low-income 7th and 8th grade students. Visit sugarrushla.org.

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West Patio from 7 to 9 p.m. Food and wine are available from merchants and the Mar-

ket’s two bars. Parking is free for two hours with validation from a merchant.

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Summertime means free live music at Farmers Market by the Gumbo Pot restaurant, has grown to include everything from rock and roll and reggae to surf rock, American roots and western swing. Merle Jagger brings country and bluegrass to the west patio on May 31. Celtic and world beat music is the genre when Bad Haggis with Eric Rigler takes the stage on June 7. The Hollywood Combo plays rhythm and blues on June 14; Upstream Reggae performs on June 21. Tap your toes to western swing with The Lucky Stars on June 28. Performances are on the

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The Summer Music Series, offering two nights of free entertainment each week, kicks off at the Farmers Market at Third St. and Fairfax Ave. The Thursday Night Jazz line-up begins with the CJS Quintet on June 6. Wes Quave plays traditional jazz on June 13 and the Aquabella Latin Jazz Band performs on June 20. Sydney Weisman & The Wayne Peet Trio will present selections from the American songbook on June 27. The Friday Night Music series, which began as a few summer concerts sponsored

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Refresher course on staying safe while on your bicycle You may be a veteran bicycle rider, but it never hurts to remind you of these safety tips. • When you ride in the street, stay on the right side and go single file. • Never ride at dusk or after dark with young children. • Wear neon, fluorescent, or brightly colored clothing so drivers will notice you. Take special care at intersections: look both ways twice, and always signal before turning or changing lanes. This is an important communication tool so motorists know your in-

tended actions. • Teach children the proper hand signals before they ride in the street. Bike helmet how-tos • Parents and children should wear a helmet on every single trip, no matter how experienced the rider or how short the trip. According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, a majority of bike accidents occur close to home, such as on driveways and neighborhood sidewalks. • Make sure your child wears a helmet that fits now, not one that he or she needs to

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grow into. A helmet should fit snugly and not slide from side to side, from front to back or around the head. • A child’s bike helmet should sit straight atop the head, not slant backward. It should cover the top of the forehead. The chinstrap should be adjusted to keep the helmet from wobbling. If any part of the buckle breaks, replace the chinstrap. • Put off riding with a little one in a bike seat until after the baby’s first birthday. Younger babies’ neck muscles cannot support the weight of a helmet. VICTORIAN style mansion on Franklin Ave. in Hollywood became a home for magicians in the 1960s.

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The Magic Castle’s story is Historical Castle told in a new book by its co- The Magic Castle, first founder Milt Larsen, “My Mag- known as Holly Chateau, is ical Journey: The First 30,000 closer to 104 years old. The Days.” house was built in 1909 by real The octogenarian tells of estate investor Rollin B. Lane, his father, a criminal attorney who moved from Wisconsin to who had a fascination with California in the late 1800s. magic, as did his mother and In 1909 work began on the older broththe mansion. er. The enThe Holly ChaIt remained in limbo tire family until the Larsen brothteau was dewould take ers took it over and signed by Dentheir show turned it into the club nis and Farwell on the road, for magicians (a dream and “adapted Larsen refrom a resiof their father’s). calls in the dence in Redbook recentlands known as ly published by Brookledge “Kimberly Crest,” which has Corp. The 295-page paperback been preserved as a house muincludes color and black-and- seum. It remained in limbo white photos. until the Larsen brothers took His father would leave a it over and turned it into the lucrative career defending club for magicians (a dream of in the post-prohibition era, their father’s). and mom Geraldine was “The The mansion has several Magic Lady” on KTLA-TV. new features since Lane’s day: Sons Bill Jr. and Milt produced secret doors and panels, street “It’s Magic” in 1956, which is lamps along the driveway that still an all-star revue today. once ran along Venice’s Victo Bill Jr.’s widow, Irene, re- ria Pier, cast iron frieze work sides in Brookside in a house from the Masonic temple on with an adjacent theater. Wilshire, dining room panel The Larsen Brothers founding from Sunset’s demolished ed the private club for magi- Norma Talmadge Building, cians in Hollywood in 1963. It and chandeliers from the first celebrates its 50th year. Bullock’s department store. Membership today is 5,000 with five shows a night in three showrooms at the Victorian- Otto Frank letters style building on Franklin. Cary Grant was one of the early in new book members; Seinfeld’s Jason Al- When still a teenager, Cara exander, Hancock Park, per- Weiss Wilson began a correspondence with Otto Frank forms here today. Milt also wrote “Truth or after being moved by his Consequences” starring Bob daughter’s “The Diary of Anne Barker for 18 years, and cred- Frank” in the late 1950s. its “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang" The correspondence conand “Mary Poppins” to his tinued two decades, and is writing/producing career. His chronicled in her book “Letbrother would become an as- ters from Otto Frank.” The author will read from sistant producer at CBS. passages of her book and par Milt owned Mayfair Music Hall in Santa Monica and Va- ticipate in a discussion at the riety Arts Theater downtown, Los Angeles Museum of the and his national weekend ra- Holocaust in Pan Pacific Park, dio shows are still recorded at 100 S. The Grove Dr., on Sun., June 9 from 2 to 4 p.m. the Magic Castle.

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Cultural Day a global hit at Third Street "Welcome to Our World" was the theme for Third Street Elementary School's 7th annual Cultural Day, held in May. More than 800 students, family and friends attended the all-day affair which featured more than 30 booths inspired by cultures from all over the globe. Highlights included a visit by Councilman Tom LaBonge as well as a visit by representatives from the Turkish and Chinese consulates. Among performances were Third Street's traditional Korean drummers and dancers, as well as a martial arts demonstration. Kelly Breaux of Hoop It Up taught kids and parents how to hula hoop, and "Yoga Bob" demonstrated the downward dog pose. A silent auction featured original artwork created by the students. Proceeds benefit Friends of Third, which supports the school with curricular enrichment and classroom programs.

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County art museum buildings will be razed for new look The preliminary design for the $650 million reconfigured Los Angeles County Museum of Art building will be unveiled at an exhibition in June. The core of the museum’s 1965 campus will be demolished to make way for architect

Peter Zumthor’s vision for the Wilshire Boulevard museum. Museum director Michael Govan says a new generation of donors has been groomed since 2006 to help fund the renovation. About $450 million is dedi-

cated to construction, with the remaining funds earmarked for contingencies and operations. The museum will remain open during construction by using 100,000 square feet of space in its other, newer buildings on the campus.

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Children’s Hospital opens Play Zone at Dodger Stadium, sponsors camp A ribbon-cutting ceremony at Dodger Stadium last month marked the opening of the new Play Zone by Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The play area on the reserve level is one of the many enhancements made to Dodger Stadium during the offseason. It offers fans an in-stadium

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Museum Row

Fiber art, classical to jazz, Superman party, Ice Age encounters CRAFT AND FOLK ART MUSEUM—Make memento boxes with Etsy Meet & Make: Craft Night Thurs., June 6, 6 to 9 p.m. $7/free for members. • Threads of Meaning, a crafts family workshop inspired by works by Sonya Clark, is Sun., June 9. Drop in between 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. $7 adults; members free. • "This is Not a Silent Movie: Four Contemporary Alaska Native Artists." Ends Sept. 8 • "Sonya Clark: Material Reflex." Fiber artist works with African, African/American hair. Ends Sept. 8. • Artist’s talk for Sonya Clark: Material Reﬂex is Sun., June 23 at 3 p.m. RSVP. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., 323937-4230; cafam.org, workshops@cafam.org. LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART—"The Presence of the Past: Peter Zumthor Reconsiders LACMA" opens Sun., June 9. The Swiss architect's preliminary plans for a new building features models and key projects of his career. Ends Sept. 15. • Jazz is heard Friday nights at 6 p.m. in the BP Grand Entrance. John Mayer Trio is June 7. Free.

by Chris Burden has 1,100 miniature cars. See the exhibit in action Fridays and weekends. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., 323-8576000; lacma.org. J A P A N F O U N D A TION—"Art, Protest, Revolution: AvantGarde Madness EMBROIDERED thread on a $5 bill, "Afro Abe II," by Sonya Clark. in 1960s Japan," a lecture by UCLA • Latin Sounds play Satur- opens May 5. Ends Sept. 2. professor William Marotti is days at 5 p.m. in Hancock • Japanese Prints: Hokusai at Wed., June 5 at 7 p.m. Free. Park. Bobby Matos & His Afro LACMA" ends July 28. RSVP. Cuban Latin Jazz Band per- • "Henri Matisse: La Gerbe" Language classes, film ends Sept. 8. form June 22. Free. screenings and exhibits are • Sundays Live features classi- • "Ends and Exits: Contempo- featured. cal music at 6 p.m. in the Bing rary Art from the Collections 5700 Wilshire Blvd., Theater. Pianist Inna Faliks of LACMA and The Broad Art 323-761-7510. www.jflalc. Foundation" ends Aug. 4. performs June 9. Free. org. • "Pictorial Relationships in • "Jack Stauffacher: Typo- PETERSEN AUTOMOTibetan Thangka Painting and graphic Experiments"—exper- TIVE MUSEUM—Make Furniture, Park II: Animals." imental prints and editions of Father's Day Pop-up CARds classical literature—ends July on Sat., June 1 during DisEnds May 2014. • "James Turrell: A Retrospec- 21. covery Day, from 1 to 4 p.m. tive" features early geomet- • "Stanley Kubrick" ticketed BookPALS is at 2 p.m. ric light projections to recent exhibit, ends June 30. • "Volkswagen Cruise-In" is work with holograms and at • "Levitated Mass" 340-ton Sat., June 8 from 8 a.m. to Roden Crater in Arizona. Tick- boulder suspended above a noon. eted exhibit. Ends April 2014. walkway, ongoing. • "Pickups: The Art of Utility" • "Hans Richter: Encounters" • "Metropolis II" sculpture open Sat., June 15.

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LIBRARY CALENDAR

Reading clubs kick off this month; classes on Medicare, food, chess FAIRFAX LIBRARY 161 S. Gardner St. 323-936-6191 L.A. Quiltmakers Guild: Hands-on demonstrations. Beginners welcome. Meets Sat., June 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Book Group: Call library for selection. Meets Tues., June 4 at 10:30 a.m. First Thursday Films: Call the library for film title. Screening is Thurs., June 6 at 2:30 p.m. Bubblemania: Children's

summer reading program kicks off on Mon., June 10 at 3 p.m. Friends of the Library: Discuss ways to support the library on Tues., June 11 at 11 a.m. Teen Summer Reading: Program begins Thurs., June 13 at 3:30 p.m.. Continues on Thurs., June 20 and 27. Women, Food and God: Discussion on book by Geneen Roth on food and a healthy lifestyle on Thurs., June 13 at

6:30 p.m. and Sat., June 29 at 11 a.m. Senior Strength Training: Class on strengthening exercises for seniors meets Tues., June 18 at 1 p.m. MOMS Club of MidWilshire: Support group for Moms meets on Fri., June 21 at 3 p.m. Medicare 101: Local medicare expert will give answers to questions about medicare on Thurs., June 27 at 6:30 p.m.

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Ongoing Fairfax Writers Group: Open to writers of all skill levels for discussion, critique and writing exercises on Mondays at 10:30 a.m. Computer Comfort: Handson training on the computer on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Book Sale: Lots of deals on used books and more on Wednesdays and Saturdays from noon to 4 p.m. LACMA Art Classes for Kids: Best for ages five to 12; meets Wednesdays at 4 p.m. FREMONT LIBRARY 6121 Melrose Ave. 323-962-3521 Friends of the Library Book Sale: Book and CD deals on Sat., June 1 and Fri., June 7 from noon to 4 p.m. Book Club: Meets Tues., June 11 at 6:30 p.m. Call library for this month's selection. Magician Tony Daniels: Magic show for the family on Mon., June 17 at 6:30 p.m. Ongoing STAR: Library volunteers read children's stories aloud. Meets Mondays and Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Baby and Toddler Storytime: Stories, songs and rhymes for children ages 6 months to 2 years on Mondays from 10:30 to 11 a.m. and 11:30 a.m. to noon. MEMORIAL LIBRARY 4625 W. Olympic Blvd. 323-938-2732 First Friday Book Club: Call library for book title. Meets on Fri., June 7 at 1 p.m. Ongoing Friends of the Library Book Sale: Deals on books, CDs and DVDs on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 5 p.m and Saturdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Babies and Books: For children ages infant to 1 year to share stories, songs and rhymes on Wednesdays at 11 a.m. Fun & Games: Meet Wednesdays from noon to 5 p.m. to play Chinese mah jong, Scrabble, Battleship, Checkers and other games. Sahaja Meditation: Learn meditation on Wednesdays at 6:30 p.m. Computer Comfort Class: Computer basics on Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m. or go

online: www.laplcomputerclass.blogspot.com. Chess Club: All skill levels welcome to come play chess on Thursdays, 6 p.m. Knitting Circle: Meets Saturdays at 10 a.m. All skill levels welcome to come spin a yarn. Hatha Yoga: Meets Saturdays at 12:30 p.m. Wear comfortable clothing, bring yoga mat or heavy towel. WILSHIRE LIBRARY 149 N. St. Andrews Place 323-957-4550 Baby's Sleepy Storytime: For ages infant to 2 years. Arrive in your pajamas for 15 minutes of lullabies and stories, check out some board books and then home to bed. Mon., June 3, 10 and 17 from 6 to 6:15 p.m. Children's Summer Reading Club: Make a book, learn what Shakespeare ate and about pie on Tues., June 11, 18 and 25 from 4 to 5 p.m. Sign up begins Mon., June 3. Family Fun Activities: Play games, draw, create, for all ages on Wed., June 12, 19 and 26 from 4 to 5 p.m. Teen Summer Reading Club: Combine creativity with reading on Thurs., June 27 at 4 p.m. Sign up starts Mon., June 17. Ongoing Storytime with Sybil: Kids ages 3 to 5 years can share stores, songs and rhymes on Wednesdays at 10 a.m. Citizenship classes: Saturdays, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. No charge for class or materials. Currently this class is full, but a new class is starting in July. For more information call 213-251-3411. Adult Computer Class: Schedule your own class to learn basic computer skills, Internet research, e-mail, Facebook, Tumblr, Twitter and more. Call 323-957-4551 for more information. Chess Class: New chess class taught by a South American chess champion. Call 323-957-4551 to sign up.

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Cactus show, garden talks, fiber arts

fruiting plants such as blackberries, strawberries and blueberries. A plant sale follows. The Cactus and Succulent Society of America presents its 48th annual show and sale on Sat., June 29 and Sun., June 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hundreds of awardwinning plants will be on view. Families and kids Youngsters ages 7 to 12 and an accompanying adult will learn about Mary Cassatt’s famous Impressionist painting “Breakfast in Bed” and then cook up a morning meal on Sat., June 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Tour the ranch Enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour of the Ranch, The Huntington’s urban agriculture site, and take home fresh ideas for sustainable gardening on Sat., June 22 from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, call 626-405-2128 or go to www. Huntington.org.

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Flowers and more Bonsai master Ted Matson will lead a four-session class on the art of bonsai for beginners on Saturdays, June 8 and 15 and Sundays, June 9 and 16 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Workshops include history, basic tree botany, design concepts, horticultural techniques, training methods and display. All supplies and tools are provided. Explore the recently completed ceremonial tea garden and participate in an outdoor tea ceremony on Sun., June 9 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Onehour tours will be given every half-hour and include a look inside the Japanese teahouse. The theme of the Second Thursday Garden Talk and Sale on June 13 at 2:30 p.m. is small fruit for the backyard gardener. Dan Robinson, owner of Calscape Growers, will discuss how to create microclimates to better sustain

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Get tips on growing fruit and view award-winning cacti at the Huntington, 1151 Oxford Road in San Marino. The arts Learn how to paint an array of seasonal fruit at Botanical Watercolor: Summer’s Bounty on Saturdays, June 8, 15 and 22 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Botanical artist Lisa Pompelli will provide instruction appropriate to all skill levels. The centuries-old crafts of spinning, weaving and dying with natural plant pigments are showcased in a day-long presentation in and around the Herb Garden on Sat., June 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30

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Go grass-free, study native plants at Payne

Learn about ferns, daylilies and other exotic plants and how to grow organic and sustainable gardens at the Arboretum of Los Angles County, 301 N. Baldwin Ave. in Arcadia. Shows and sales The Southern California Hemerocallis and Amaryllis Society sponsor a daylily show and sale on Sat., June 1 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. View 60 varieties of ferns plus more than 70 varieties of orchids, bromeliads, cacti, cycads and begonias at the Fern and Exotic Plant Show and Sale on Sat., June 8 and Sun., June 9 from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Yoga Improve your flexibility while enjoying the outdoors

with yoga in the garden. Candyce Columbus takes students on a 10-15 minute warm-up walk through the Arboretum before the hatha yoga class on Tuesdays from 6 to 7:15 p.m. and Thursday mornings from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. A Saturday yoga workshop will celebrate the summer solstice on Sat., June 15 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. Gardening Save money and contribute to the healthy lifestyle of your family by learning how to grow fruits and vegetables organically in your home garden on Sat., June 8 from noon to 4 p.m. Class focuses on summer crops, herbal companion planting, disease treatment and prevention, weeds, recipes and small space gardening.

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Ground broken on new Visitor Center ing a lecture, from longtime members to those here for the first time, we know it’s important to have a way to properly welcome and host them,” said Steven Koblik, president of The Huntington. The new Education and Visitor Center will include a 400-seat lecture hall and four classrooms as well as meeting

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Treat dad to a barbecue, take a yoga class and enjoy extended summer hours at Descanso Gardens. 1418 Descanso Drive, La Canada Flintridge. For 10 weeks beginning June 20, Descanso will keep its doors open late for guests to enjoy the Gardens in the cool of the evening. Summer hours are 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Father’s Day Share a special afternoon with dear ol’ dad at a Father’s Day concert and barbecue on Sun., June 16 from 11:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. The Dadbeats will rock the Under the Oaks Theater; Patina will cook up barbecue selections. Bring a folding chair or blanket; no outside picnics allowed. Yoga, tai chi Yoga classes include a 25-minute fitness walk and hour-long yoga practice on Mondays beginning June 10. Morning classes meet at 8:30 a.m.; evenings at 5:30 p.m. Beginning classes in the martial art of tai chi meet on Tuesdays beginning June 4 at 8:30 a.m. Advanced classes meet on Wednesdays starting June 5 at 8:30 a.m. Flowers and bugs Not all bugs are bad. Learn the beneficial role they play in a healthy garden and how to make them work for you on Tues., June 18 at 2 p.m. The Descanso Bonsai Society presents a two-day show and plant sale on Sat., June 15 and Sun., June 16. Music, libations The Camellia Lounge returns to the Full Moon Tea House during extended summer hours. Purchase cocktails, appetizer plates, snacks and beverages from 3 to 7:45 p.m. Enjoy 10 evenings of live music presented by Southland

SHARE a special afternoon with dear ‘ol dad at Descanso Gardens on Father’s Day, June 16.

jazz artists beginning Thurs., June 20 from 6 to 7:30 pm. Bring a picnic, lawn chairs and some friends for an evening under the Descanso oaks. Pianist Josh Nelson entertains on June 20; The Robert Kyle Brazilian Band crosses musical borders on June 27.

Salute the cuisine of Spain on the Boddy House terrace at a wine tasting by Patina on Fri, June 21 from 6 to 8 p.m. Sample regional specialties like gazpacho, saffron rice and a creamy dessert accented by Spanish wines. Reservations required: patinagroup.com.

Rebates offered on grass removal The city Department of Water and Power will pay $2 per square foot for removal of residential turf grass. The Department suggests that the lawn be replaced with native plants, mulch and permeable pathways. The Landscape Incentive Program was introduced in 2009 to reduce water usage. Commercial property owners can earn $1 per square foot

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ARCHITECTURE+DESIGN MUSEUM—"Windshield Perspective" shows Beverly Blvd. from Normandie to Virgil on this choreographed drive exhibit. Ends July 9. 6032 Wilshire Blvd.; 323932-9393; www.aplusd.org. PAGE MUSEUM AT THE LA BREA TAR PITS—Meet a life-sized saber-toothed cat (puppet) and her two-monthold baby, Nibbles at Ice Age Encounters. Showtimes are Wednesdays 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m., 12:30 and 1:45 p.m. More live performances with puppets feature California mantis and a ladybird beetle in Enounters Jr. Wed., June 5 at 10 a.m. Watch paleontologists search for Ice Age fossils and plants on site, and see their finds in the Fish Bowl Lab. 5801 Wilshire Blvd., 323934-PAGE; tarpits.org LOS ANGELES MUSEUM OF THE HOLO CAUST— Book reading of "Letters from Otto Frank" by Cara Weiss Wilson from 2 to 4 p.m. The author's correspondence since her teens with Anne Frank's father is chronicled. • Batya Casper will discuss her new book on Sun., June 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. "Israela" tells how ordinary people live among violence and fear amid the long-term conflict between Israel and its Arab neighbors. Tours by Survivors of the Holocaust, interactive exhibits are on display.

Pan Pacific Park, 100 S. The Grove Dr., 323-651-3704; lamoth.org. Free. KOREAN CULTURAL CENTER—Screening of “My Father” is Thurs., June 27 at 7 p.m. Film tells of an adoptee into an American family seeking his birth parents on national TV. 5505 Wilshire Blvd., 323936-7141. www.kccla.org

Buy a brick for 'Kitty Bungalow' A fundraiser is underway for a new facility for Kitty Bungalow Charm School for Wayward Cats, a West Adams rescue site for feral and abandoned felines. Engraved bricks for a pathway are being sold to pay to equip the new adoption facility, which will include a nurse's office and ICU units. Celebrity fundraisers the past two years have garnered enough money to build the new Bungalow, expected to open later this summer. It includes an outdoor play and training area to help socialize the cats. Bricks begin at $125. For more information visit kittybungalow.org.

Play ball at the eighth annual k9 connection softball fundraiser on Sat., June 29 from noon to 3 p.m. at Cheviot Hills Park, 2551 Motor Ave. (Field #4, adjacent to the Motor Ave.

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Cat lovers in league with Evil One; Boar’s Head real place When we tell a secret, we “let the cat out of the bag.” Why? queries Gene Ballachey. During the Dark and Middle Ages, cats were thought to be minions of the devil, Professorand they Knowwere merciIt-All lessly hunted almost to extinction throughout Europe. This dearth of felines also caused a tremendous proliferation of rats, which was the major contributor to the great plagues that ravaged the era. Anyway, a person harboring a cat was also thought to be in league with the Evil One and likely to be tortured and burned at the stake. Thusly, cat lovers were forced to surreptitiously transport their pets in boxes or bags to avoid detection. *** I just went to a production of Shakespeare’s “Henry IV, Part 1” and am curious whether the “Boar’s Head Tavern” is a real place? wonders Cynthia Feldman. Yes, it was. This distinctive public house, which thrived

in Shakespeare’s time and was made immortal as the carousing headquarters of Falstaff and Prince Hal, used to stand in Eastcheap (the working class area of London just north of the River Thames between London Bridge and the Tower). The tavern was destroyed in the Great Fire of 1666, but it was rebuilt, and annual Shakespeare Dinners were held there until 1784. It was subsequently demolished in 1831 by that scourge of the quaint and historical urban renewal. *** I know a “Zombie” is a risen dead person, but what’s the origin? queries Todd Harris.

Zombie is the python god of certain West African tribes. The worship of the snake deity was carried to the West Indies with the slave trade, and still covertly survives in voodoo ceremonies in Haiti, Jamaica, and some of the Southern States. The word is also applied to an alleged dead body brought to life in a more or less cataleptic or automaton state by voodoo magic. *** In gangster slang, a gun is also a “gat.” What’s the origin? queries Ed McPherson. This American slang term actually refers not just to any gun, but to an automatic pistol. It is a contraction of Gatling, from the handcranked machine gun invented in 1861, by Richard Jordan Gatling. Professor Know-It-All is the nom de plume of Bill Bentley, who invites readers to try and stump him. Send your questions to willbent@prodigy.net.

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