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So long to one of the area's favorites, heading east by the summer.

Real or fake? Only the homeowner... in Fremont Place... knows.

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THE AUTRY Art exhibit, sale and chuckwagon luncheon on January 31.

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SpaceX, artists to merge at new tech lab at LACMA Inspired by the Art and Technology program of the 1960s, LACMA has re-launched the program pairing artists with tech companies and supported by companies like Accenture, Google and SpaceX. The Art + Technology Lab is in the museum’s recently renovated Balch Research Li-

brary and can accommodate as many as 30 artists and techtypes beginning early next year. Providing grants, in-kind support and facilities to develop prototype projects, the museum is accepting proposals from artists interested in development projects in the

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spring. Applications are being accepted by Feb. 16 for proposals from artists. Extensive experience working with technology is not required. Instead museum officials seek meaningful ideas related to the intersection of science, technology and culture and for the public to witness works in progress, learn from experimentation ,and trial and error. Visit lacma.org/lab.

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ARCHITECTURE + DESIGN MUSEUM is moving east.

A+D to leave Museum Row to make way for Purple Line A+D Architecture and De- design by firms Gensler and sign Museum is moving once RTKL will be for an efficient again, this time from its home and flexible space for events since 2010 in Museum Row to and lectures, she added. Dunbar said she wants to the Downtown Arts District. preserve much The Purof the buildple Line’s METRO's subway portal ing at Fourth portal car- carrying passengers will and Colyton, rying pas- open where the museum including the sengers up is now... “beautiful from the graffiti eleFairfax Station subway will open where ments” on the walls. Inside the museum is now at 6032 they’ll maintain the wooden, Wilshire Blvd., said director bow-truss ceiling and exposed brick walls. The museum will Tibbie Dunbar. METRO will be taking Or- also have 25 parking spaces. ange Grove to Ogden through A+D opened downtown in eminent domain. The muse- the Bradbury Building in 2001 um is expected to move by the and has since called many addresses home. summer. Museum officials signed The architecture and design a two-year lease for an museum will find a perma8,000-square-foot space in a nent home at a new developone-story brick building at ment in the downtown area of the L.A. Chapter of the Ameri900 E. Fourth St. Most of the building will be can Institute of Architects and used for the museum, with the Center for Architecture about 2,000 square feet sub- and Urban Design L.A., CALA, let to retail, Dunbar said. The Dunbar said.

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Greenworks adds Kaliski to board John Kaliski has joined the board of directors of California Greenworks, Inc. Kaliski, Windsor Village, heads John Kaliski Architects & Associates and is a member of the Mayor’s Design Advisory Panel. An architect, urban designer and teacher, Kaliski has provided design guidelines for numerous projects. These include Hollywood Blvd., Jordan Downs, Mid-City Crenshaw and Ocean Park

Blvd. California Greenworks, a nonprofit agency, is dedicated to improve the quality of life in urban communities, to promote green space, eliminate urban blight and create green jobs.

City needs poll workers for election training. Applicants must be U.S. citizens who are at least 18 years old, registered to vote and can speak, read and write English. Bilingual poll workers are also needed. To apply, call 866-899VOTE, 213-978-0363 or email clerk.electionpw@lacity.org.

Poll workers play an integral part in meeting voters’ needs by ensuring their neighbors can vote. Residents can earn a stipend while doing their civic duty by serving as a poll worker for the 2015 municipal elections on Tuesdays, March 3 and May 19. The office of the City Clerk is in need of approximately 4,000 people to staff polling places. Inspectors receive a $100 stipend and are paid an additional $25 for attending a mandatory training class, plus another $50 for picking up and dropping off polling place supplies and voting equipment. Non-supervisory workers get $80 and $25 more for

Programs to cut costs The city Department of Water and Power has several programs for business customers who want to reduce their electricity usage and their monthly utility bills. For more information on programs and financial incentives, visit www.ladwp.com.

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Fickett built ‘palatial’ homes for everyone By Suzan Filipek Edward Fickett built “palatial” homes for the middle class, world-class resorts, a residence on Switzerland’s Lake Geneva for Charlie Chaplin and renovated an historic L.A. Fire Station, for which he won one of his many awards. A book about his 50-year career was recently published by Rizzoli, “California Moderne and the Mid-Century Dream: The Architecture of Edward H. Fickett.” The hardcover written by Richard Rapaport is divided into 11 parts, featuring “Hollywood garden apartments,” “houses in the hills,” “resort hotels,” “beach houses,” “Palm Springs” and more. The book sells for $65 at Chevalier’s and Amazon. He designed the original Sands Hotel in Las Vegas, passenger and cargo terminals at

EDWARD FICKETT with his wife Joyce.

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the Port of L.A. and the master plans for Edwards and Norton Air Force Bases. Fickett designed some 60,000 homes, says his widow, Joyce, who grew up on Irving Blvd. Married in 1980, the couple split their time on Irving and a home at the Fickett-designed

Trousdale Estates in Beverly Hills. After his death in 1999, Joyce continued to manage his office on Beverly Blvd. until 2012. Fickett built homes for Joan Crawford, Ava Gardner and Dick Clark to prefabricated ones for returning World War II vets. A lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy in charge of the Pacific Arena, he also built Marine bases. “He saw so much misery during the war, from friends that died… injuries and amputations… He vowed if he survived, he would design affordable housing for every serviceman that was in the war…. affordable yet palatial.” Stellar team He got that chance as architectural adviser to President Eisenhower and a consultant

to the federal government on housing. He soon realized there was a lack of manpower to do the job, so he formed a stellar team of Buckminster Fuller, A. Quincy Jones, Rudolph Schindler and Richard Neutra. Calling it the American Institute of Architects University Lecture Series, the esteemed group traveled to Stanford, Berkeley, MIT, University of Florida and other top-notch schools coast to coast to recruit students. When Fickett wanted to add Frank Lloyd Wright to the team, the group bet him $10 the cantankerous architect would never join. “He got Frank Lloyd Wright and he got $10,” Joyce said. He also got hundreds of students to sign up to help build his vision of affordable housing.

CALIFORNIA MODERNE and the Mid-Century Dream.

He built some 10,000 homes in the San Fernando Valley with open kitchens and wood, brick and glass throughout. Brought outside in “His theme was always to bring the outside in,” Joyce said. He was a forerunner in raising ceiling heights and floor-to-wall windows. He was the most sought after designer of his day, says Joyce, and had a TV show and celebrity clients who waited up to two years for a custom home. Among his private residences is a home at 131 Fremont Place. The fourth-generation Angeleno found inspiration from his youth. According to the American Institute of Architects, of which he was a fellow, he drew “on his childhood memories of being cut off from his mother as she pre(Please turn to page 5)

Can California’s water ever be sustainable? What does an ongoing drought, a growing population and increasing impact of climate change mean for the state’s future. Mark Gold, acting director, UCLA Institute of the Environment and Sustainability, will moderate a panel on Thurs., Feb. 5 at 7:30 p.m. asking “Can California’s Water Ever Be Sustainable?” Consequences of mismanagement leading to a degrading delta ecosystem, overdraft of groundwater basins statewide and numerous farms without water allocations are among concerns, he says. Joining him will be Jeffrey Kightlinger, general manager, Metropolitan Water District of Southern California; Felicia Marcus, chair, State Water Resources Control Board, and Ellen Hanak, senior fellow, Public Policy Institute of Calif. Co-presented with the Hammer Museum, the Next Wave event will be at the Hammer, 10899 Wilshire Blvd. Free, tickets are at the box office one hour before the program.

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RENOVATIONS of this Tudor in Fremont Pl. included an open kitchen and large windows to the outside.

Fickett built palatial homes for everyone (Continued from page 4) memories of being cut off from his mother as she prepared meals in the kitchen.” He would “rethink radically how space in the home could be rearranged to bring the family together.” Nicknamed the King of the Tennis Courts, having been the first architect to design cantilever tennis courts, upon his death the AIA named him “An American Hero.” Governor Davis praised him as “an exceptional architect who made many beautiful contributions to his community and to the people of this great state.” When he died in 1999 he was working on the restoration of the city’s historic City Hall. President Bill Clinton presented Joyce with a letter of condolence, along with an American flag.

Women architects to speak at AIA's 'Powerful' event In its first-ever symposium dedicated to women, the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Los Angeles is bringing women into the spotlight. Called “Powerful,” the symposium is on Fri., Feb. 27 starting at 9 a.m. at the Annenberg Space for Photography at 10050 Constellation Blvd., Century City. Speakers will share insight about their achievements in art and design as well as a greater understanding of the challenges they’ve overcome. Speakers include Francis Anderton (host, DnA: Design & Architecture) Donna Barry, (design principal, AC Martin), Isabelle Duvivier (Duvivier Architects) and Windsor Square resident Martha Welborne, (executive director, Countrywide Planning –METRO). Call 213-639-0768 or go to www.aialosangeles.org.

What would happen if science was our common language and part of our everyday vocabulary? Billed as “the hippest event in L.A.,” hear from those who are creating tomorrow’s scientific community today at the Natural History Museum’s First Fridays program. First Fridays kicks off on Feb. 6 from 5 to 10 p.m. at 900 Exposition Blvd. Lila Higgins, manager of the museum’s Citizen Science, will lead tours that explore hidden wildlife in L.A. at 5, 5:30 and 6 p.m. The topic of a discussion at 6:30 p.m. with Sam Droege and moderated by Dr. Michael Quick, department of biological sciences is “Taking Control of Your World-Citizen Science Activism.”

Following the discussion, continue the conversation with the Nerd Brigade at 7:30 p.m. The Brigade includes people with diverse backgrounds in science and community. KCRW’s DJ Raul Campos and special guest Mr. Pauer will spin music from 5:30 to 10 p.m. in the DJ Lounge. A pop-up performance in the Concert Hall features psychedelic tropical sounds by Quitapenas at 7:15 p.m. British musician Tom Vek brings electronic punk rock to the stage at 8 p.m.; Robert DeLong will showcase his background in jazz at 9:15 p.m. General admission tickets are $18 and provide access to all First Fridays events. To purchase, go to nhm.org.

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Luck, talent and a celebrity paved his way to USC Edward Fickett, a tall, youthful, gregarious man, whom passers-by often mistook for Jimmy Stewart, attended the architecture school at the University of Southern California. Hard times intervened and forced him to leave after his first year and go to work for his father, a building contractor. On one job, for actress Irene Dunne, he walked into the kitchen for a glass of water and found her crying at the table. She said the renowned architects she’d hired from New York and Italy couldn’t translate her vision. Fickett asked what she wanted, and began drawing plans on the back of her blueprints as she spoke. "Yes, my son! Keep going! This is what I want. They haven’t understood,’’ Dunne allegedly told Fickett, then still a teen-ager. Three days later, an anonymous donor paid Fickett’s way back to USC, completely covering his tuition, books, room and board. Years later, Dunne confirmed it was her.

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Cosmetic surgery on your lawn can pay off big time Artificial turf is like cosmetic surgery for your lawn. You get it hoping it will look great but if it goes wrong, it can look just awful. Whether under the knife or under the spade, you can spot a bad job a mile away. A stroll through the plastic faces and puffy lips of Beverly Hills or a drive past mini-golf turf posing as front lawn can each inspire double-takes. And not in admiration. But recent eco-friendly technology and aesthetic improvements in artificial turf are making it harder and harder to spot the fakes. More realistic Artificial turf began as shiny plastic strips of fake grass—all colored in one shade—too green to be true. But modern products offer numerous tones with realistic color blends and low-sheen finishes. Fremont Place resident Monica Rosenthal recently removed her water-guzzling fescue. After hosting many outdoor events where large trees meant perpetual shade and muddy areas, she decided to install synthetic grass. “We wanted to put in artificial grass when we moved in 10 years ago but the prod-

uct looked bad and had a fake green color. The new grass has brown underneath, some yellow and three shades of green.”

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Browns and yellows have been added to the color palette to imitate thatch—the layer of living and dead shoots, stems and roots that lie on top of the soil and beneath the visible grass blades. It’s a natural part of the life cycle… like wrinkles. Turf designers realized that when synthetic turf was missing this mature layer, it looked flat and phony. So they added the “character” that nature would have given it to create better looking turf. Less water and maintenance Two advantages of artificial turf over a living lawn is that it requires less water and maintenance. The L.A. Dept. of Water and Power estimates that the

average residential customer spends 60 percent of their water use on outdoor irrigation. Artificial grass, although expensive to install, will lower utility bills and might even qualify for a rebate from the LADWP. Plus, there’s no mowing and little if any maintenance. Designer Lisa Angel installed synthetic grass at her own home after noticing it at dog parks. “We have two large dogs and the artificial grass has been such a great thing with them. It’s made the yard much easier to maintain.” Safety concerns Richard Hayden, master gardener of the Los Angeles Natural History Museum, said newer artificial turf products are safer than they used to be. “They had many health concerns early on, but now you can find artificial turf manufacturers that are more ecofriendly. The technology is much better.” While some brands still contain high amounts of petroleum-based chemicals, others are made from soybeans and other renewable sources. Consumer research is recommended before selecting arti-

FREMONT PLACE resident Monica Rosenthal replaced her water-guzzling fescue with synthetic grass.

ficial turf for your home. Real or fake Like cosmetic surgery, artificial turf doesn’t always pass as the real thing. Maybe fake grass will be so common in the future, that we won’t even know what real grass (or a real 65 year-old) looks like. But for now, we can still gaze upon some originals, like Maggie Smith and her magnificent authenticity. For more information, go to So Cal Water Smart Turf Rebate Program at http://socalwatersmart.com/qualifyingproducts/turfremoval.

BROWNS AND YELLOWS have been added to imitate thatch.

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Harold Henry Park named for former area councilman Harold Henry Park, tucked away in the quiet Windsor Village neighborhood, is being renovated to the applause of a grateful community. But many people are unclear of just who Harold Henry was, and the many things he did for Los Angeles that directly affected its growth, beauty and livability. Henry was born in Virginia City, Nev., but moved to California after graduating from the University of Nevada. He served in Officers’ Training School in 1918, and later became executive secretary of the Western Avenue Business Association. He took a leading role in spearheading basic improvements to the Wilshire District. In 1937, Henry reorganized the Association into the Wilshire Chamber of Commerce. In 1938, he was appointed as a member of the City Playground and Recreation Commission by Mayor Fletcher Bowron. He served as councilman for the Fourth District beginning in 1945, where he created parks, amended building height limits on Wilshire

BUST of the park’s namesake. AT PARK DEDICATION in 1966 are bust sculptor Henry de la Vega and Henry’s secretary Vivian Van Ausdall.

Blvd., formed the Wilshire Police Division, established libraries, and founded one of L.A.’s longest standing newspapers, the Wilshire Press. As the councilman for the Fourth District, Henry focused on widening and improving principal traffic arteries such as Melrose Ave., Beverly Blvd., Wilshire Blvd. and Olympic Blvd. The widening of Wilshire Blvd. was another of his achievements. Henry also oversaw the installation of storm drains, sewers and the ornamental lighting of

COUNCILMAN Henry, right, congratulates Realtor Louis Rich on Rich’s 99th birthday.

Fire Department advises safety rules in case of fire The following are tips from the Los Angeles Fire Department’s emergency preparedness booklet. Close doors. Do not fight the fire unless it is to save a life. Closing the door confines the fire and slows its spread. If possible, close the doors to

other rooms on your way out to give added protection. Notify! Once outside, call the fire department. Dial 911 from a neighbor’s phone, a landline is best for zeroing in on your location. Be prepared to provide the address, nearest cross street and call back

phone number. Don’t hang up before the dispatcher tells you they have all the information. In an apartment building pull the alarm to alert the other tenants. For more information, visit cert-la.com/2007emergprep.

most major boulevards. He helped create several new parks and playgrounds, including Robert Burns Park

at Beverly and Van Ness and the West Wilshire playground and swimming pool. Henry instituted repaving and lighting Larchmont Blvd. and developed measures of safety for pedestrians by installing crosswalks on Larchmont Blvd., Fairfax Ave. and other major streets. One of Henry’s biggest achievements was enacting two new commercial zone classifications, which have been vital in protecting Wilshire Blvd. against encroachments by developers. Before his death on May 1, 1966, Henry was named “Mr. Wilshire Center” at a ceremony where many locals paid tribute to his achievements and legacy.

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Lawyers concert on docket Feb. 28 The Los Angeles Lawyers Philharmonic and its chorus, Legal Voices, under the baton of founder-conductor Gary S. Greene performs its winter concert Sat., Feb. 28 at 7:30 p.m., at Wilshire Methodist Church, 4350 Wilshire Blvd. The “legal” musicians will

perform the second movement of Beethoven’s “7th Symphony,” Leonard Bernstein’s “Chichester Psalms,” Borodin’s Polovetsian Dances and the Jupiter from Holst’s “The Planets.” Legal Voices is composed of lawyers, judges, law students

and staff. The program will also feature a tribute to the late jazz great, Louis Armstrong. Jim Raycroft is the choral director. Tickets are $20 for adults; $15 for students and seniors (65+) at LALawyersPhil6. eventbrite.com. or at the door. Visit www.LALawyersPhil.org.

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CicLAvia goes on a spring bike tour through the Valley CicLAvia will make the San Fernando Valley its home on Sun., March 22 when Metro presents CicLAvia—The Valley. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The route runs 5.5 miles along Lankershim Blvd. between the North Hollywood Metro Red Line stop at Chandler Blvd. and the Universal Studio Red Line stop, and along Ventura Blvd. between Campo de Cahuenga and Coldwater Canyon. CicLAvia co-founder and executive director Aaron Paley said, “This is our first time in the Valley, and it is by no means our last. We plan on making our spring slot an an-

nual exploration of different parts of the great San Fernando Valley.”

Help green L.A.; adopt parkway tree Interested in a free street tree? Help green L.A. and beautify your street by adopting a tree for your parkway. Residents can get a list of approved trees, as well as an online “permission to plant’ form at EnvironmentalLA.org. All sites will be surveyed for eligibility and appropriate tree species selection; palm trees are ineligible. For information, visit the website or call 213-485-0527.

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Several museums free for all on Jan. 31 Visit LACMA, Craft & Folk and Page as part of SoCAL Museums Free-for-all on Sat., Jan. 31.

Board meeting set The Board of Public Works will meet on Feb. 9 at 6 p.m. in the Wallis Annenberg Building, Muses Room, at the California Science Center, 700 Exposition Park. “Residents are encouraged to participate…” said Board president Kevin James. The agenda includes the Clean Street Program and the Broadway Neighborhood Stormwater Greenway Project. Call 213-978-0262.

Exhibit features Hollywood’s Cool “Hollywood Cool: The John Hamilton Archives” photo exhibit is from Fri., Feb. 13 to Sat., Feb. 21 at the Morrison Hotel Gallery, located inside the Sunset Marquis Hotel, 1200 Alta Loma Rd. in West Hollywood. Images include photographs of John Wayne, Jayne Mansfield, Steve McQueen, Brigitte Bardot, and Paul Newman, among many others.

Los Angeles County Museum of Art. The Skirball Cultural Center will be open for free on Sun., Feb. 1 as it is closed Saturdays. Special ticketed exhibits and regular parking fees will not apply. For a full listing of all participating museums and for more information visit socalmuseums.org.

Retail Store for Lease on Fashionable West 3rd St.

Homestead Museum talks on prohibition, oil tycoon Doheny Books covering U.S. history from 1830 to 1930 will be discussed at three sessions at the Workman & Temple Homestead Museum in the City of Industry. The first session on Fri., Feb. 6 features Bill Bryson speaking on “One Summer: America, 1927.” On Fri., March 6, Daniel Okrent will discuss “Last Call: The Rise and Fall of Prohibition” and on Fri., April 3, Margaret Leslie Davis speaks

on “Dark Side of Fortune: Triumph and Scandal in the Life of Oil Tycoon Edward L. Doheny.” Attendees are asked to read the assigned book in time for each meeting. Books are available at a bookstore, online or at a local library. The talks begin at 10 a.m.; cost is $15 for three meetings. Space is limited; advance registration is recommended. Call 626-968-8492 for information.

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President's Day, art family programs; Ancient Colombia exhibit ZIMMER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM—Discover our Presidents, past and future… and step in their shoes for a day in "If I were president..." Pass laws, be the face of a new coin and share with others what you would do if you were president on Sun., Feb. 15, 2 to 4 p.m. More family programs with music, arts and crafts this month include: Feb 8 – Concert: Miss Melodee is at 3 p.m. Feb 22 – L.A. Puppet Theater Tree of Wonders is at 3 p.m. The museum Free-For-All is

Sun., Feb. 1, 12:30 to 5 p.m. 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100; 323-761-8984, www.zimmermuseum.org. CRAFT AND FOLK ART MUSEUM—"Man-Made: Contemporary Male Quilters," ends May 3. • "Focus Iran: Contemporary Photography and Video," ends May 3. • "Jonas Becker: The Pile" features multi-media installation of handcrafted sculptures, photography and video representing desire. Ends May 3. • "Iranian Photography: Past & Present" Sun., Feb. 8 at 2 p.m. includes a tea ceremony

and traditional music. Free. RSVP. • "Building Blocks," family workshop is Sun., Feb. 15, drop in between 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. $7 adults/$5 children. Members free. • "Exploring the Male Aesthetic in Quilting" panel discussion with the artists is Sun., March 1 at 3 p.m. Free. Sundays are "pay what you want." 5814 Wilshire Blvd., 323937-4230; cafam.org; free on Sundays. LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART—"Ancient Colombia: A Journey Through

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Red Cross Preparedness Kids Puppet Show: Thurs., Feb. 26 at 4 p.m. Teens Student Smart: SAT prep class, Sat., Feb. 7, 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Teen Meeting: Thurs., Feb. 12 at 4 p.m. Call for activity. Adults First Friday Book Club: Meets Fri., Feb. 6, 1 to 2 p.m. Call branch for title. Computer Comfort Class: Computer basics Mondays through Thursdays from 3 to 5 p.m. Friends of the Library Used Book Sale: Deals on books, CDs and DVDs on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 5 p.m., Saturdays, Feb. 7, 21 and 28 from 4 to 5:30 p.m. and Feb. 14 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tuesday Night @ the Movies: See a free film on Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Call branch for

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to sample a variety of teas at a Chado Tea Tasting from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Youngsters can enjoy hands-on creative art activities on the Magnolia Lawn from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Enjoy dance and live music by Invertigo Dance Theatre followed A BRIGADOON CAMELLIA can be seen on by an interactive a tour. workshop at 10:30 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. a.m. and 1 p.m. Purchase tick- A Saturday talk at 1:30 p.m. ets for a traditional Japanese focuses on pruning. On Suntea ceremony at 11 a.m. and day, a discussion at 1:30 p.m. 2 p.m. at brownpapertickets. covers using camellias in flocom. ral arrangements. Brand King Special selections prepared of the Southern California Caby Patina, including grilled mellia Society talks about the sweet corn and citrus chicken plant’s care at 3 p.m. will be available for purchase Call 818-949-7980 or go to in the Camellia Lounge from www.descansogardens.org.

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Fete your honey, explore ikebana and bead-making Learn about Japanese culture, take a tram ride with your sweetie or create jewelry from recycled materials this month at the L.A. County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., in Arcadia. Valentine’s Day The garden is a great place to bring your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, Sat., Feb. 14. Frank McDonough, the Arboretum’s botanical information consultant, will talk about love potions from the gardens during tram tours. Reservations are required for tours at 10 a.m. and noon. The Peacock Café will be open for lunch. Ikebana Learn about Japanese cultural traditions while practicing the techniques of moribana, heika and landscape arrangements at ikebana workshops on Fridays from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Individual instruction is given to beginning through advanced students. For families Kids ages 3 to 8 will meet at the main entrance for Bookworms, a free storytelling program. Youngsters will "If you have a garden and a library, you have everything you need." - Marcus Tulleus Cicero

enjoy plant and nature stories and create a take-home craft on Wednesdays, Feb. 4 and 18 and Sat., Feb. 14 at 10:30 a.m. Children can turn everyday items like old T-shirts or magazines into beautiful jewelry at “Jewelry/Bead Making with Recycled Materials” on Sat., Feb. 21. Must be accompanied by an adult. To register or for more information, call 626-821-4623 or go to arboretum.org.

focus at a class led by Antonio Sanchez on Sat., Feb. 28 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Bird watching Join local birder and avian artist Ken Gilliland on Thurs., Feb. 5 from 8 to 10 a.m. for an easy morning ramble on the Foundation’s scenic canyon land, where more than 50 different species of birds have been seen. Bring your own binoculars and water. Griffith Park An armchair tour of Griffith Park, our nation’s largest urban park, is on Sat., Feb. 14 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Jorge Ochoa, a professor of horticulture at Long Beach City College, will showcase native plants that were rediscovered after a major fire in 2007. Visit theodorepayne.org or call 828-878-1802.

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beginning and intermediate students. For youngsters Tots ages 3 to 5 can celebrate President’s Day all month long with art projects, stories and fun facts about George Washington and Abraham Lincoln on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. Kids 5 to 12 can get creative by designing old-fashioned valentines at a workshop on Sat., Feb. 14 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Join Jim Folsom, director of the botanical gardens, for a hands-on workshop that explores the botany of sugar and the chemistry of confections on Wed., Feb. 18 from 4 to 6 p.m. The Sweet Science of Candy Making is for youngsters ages 7 to 12. For more information, go to Huntington.org or call 626405-2128.

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Learn to shape bonsais, celebrate the lunar new year and view camellias at Huntington Gardens, 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino. Flowers and more Landscape designer Andrew Pfeiffer will discuss his garden projects around the world and the work of others who have influenced him at “An Australian View of Native Plant Design” on Thurs., Feb. 12 at 2:30 p.m. A plant sale follows. Hundreds of winter blooms will compete for top honors at the Huntington’s 43rd annual Camellia Show on Sat., Feb. 14 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and Sun., Feb. 15 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Make a day of it by exploring acres of blooming camellias in the gardens. Music, art, food, wine Enjoy traditional Chinese music every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Garden of

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Western art sale, exhibit, cocktails at Autry Center The “Masters of the American West Fine Art Exhibition and Sale” opens Sat., Jan. 31 at the Autry National Center of the American West in Griffith Park. The juried exhibition and sale features works by 79 new and established artists. The program, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., will feature a pre-

sentation by sculptor Walter T. Matia, a panel discussion with art collectors, a chuckwagon luncheon and awards presentation. The event continues into the evening with a cocktail reception at 5:30 p.m. and a fine art sale. Patrons and artists will join the festivities and approxi-

Why, if we are extremely happy, are we in “seventh heaven”? ponders Lucy Amanson. The Seven Heavens concept comes from both Islam and the Cabbalists of the Hebrews, who maintained that there are seven heavens, each rising above the other, the seventh and last being the abode of God and the highest class of angels and therefore the level of highest bliss. *** In the military, civilian clothes are called “mufti.” What’s the origin? asks Conor Bentley. Mufti is the ancient Arabic word for an official expert and expounder of the Koran and Mohammedan law; thus the Mufti of Jerusalem is the chief religious official of the Moslems of that city. The word made the leap to denote civil costume in the early 19th cen-

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mately 275 works will be sold. The artwork in the show will remain on exhibit through Sun., March 8. Proceeds support the Autry’s education programs, ongoing collections, conservation, and more. For more information, visit TheAutry.org/masters.

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WOODWARD REAL ESTATE

“We’d recommend them with complete confidence and trust” 5 Generations meets 5 Generations in Windsor Square. That’s community.

D L SO

601 South Windsor

“THE WOODWARDS were the consummate real estate agents and conducted our transaction with the highest degree of professionalism. Outstanding marketing strategies, negotiation skills and knowledge of the neighborhood made the sale of our family home the successful transaction it was. We’d recommend them with complete confidence and and trust. Mr. O’Malley Miller, Trustee, The Miller Family ~ Five Generations in Windsor Square

NEW LISTINGS

130 South June Street

For LEASE

$12,500 / month.

Gorgeous Country English on tree-lined street. 5 bedrooms. 5 bathrooms. Paneled library. 2 story entrance. Sweeping staircase. Extra large cook’s kitchen.

118 South Clark Drive $1,050,000 Exclusive and Rare Penthouse. Stone finishes. Hardwood floors. 3 large bedrooms and 3 baths. Deck with Hollywood Hills views. 2 fireplaces.

Get Sold With The Woodwards Nobody Knows It Better th 5 Generation in Hancock Park

323 762 2570

www.TheWoodwardTeam.com

We do ONE thing - We get you SOLD Celebrating 80+ Years Serving You!

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