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PARKS Harold Henry Park renovation goes native.

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Real Estate Museums, Libraries Home & Garden

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Chris Burden's legacy of 202 vintage city lights. Page 9

Musical summer evenings entertain at Descanso.

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Hancock Park $8,425,000 Trophy Tennis Court Estate. 6+6.5, pool. Lisa Hutchins (323) 460-7626

Hancock Park $5,295,000 Splendid golf course estate! 7bds/4.5bas Lisa Hutchins (323) 460-7626

Hancock Park $3,495,000 3-sty Cape Cod w/gst & pool house.6+6.5. Lisa Hutchins (323) 460-7626

Hancock Park $3,299,000 Traditional 5+3 hm w/ modern amenities. James R Hutchison (323) 460-7637

Hancock Park $3,290,000 CA living at its finest! 4+3.5.Gst.Pool. Loveland Carr Properties (323) 460-7606

Hancock Park $3,195,000 One-of-a-kind Spanish Revival estate. Erik Flexner (310) 941-3539

Hancock Park $2,399,999 Grand Mediterranean 5+3.5. Orig details. Jenny Chow (213) 810-8791

Hancock Park $1,960,000 Med w/patio kitch, rec area, zip-line! Sandy Boeck (323) 860-4240

Hancock Park $1,925,000 Gorgeous & Elegant 2 bdrm Penthouse . Rick Llanos (323) 460-7617

Hancock Park $1,895,000 English Tudor w/ lrg lot. 5+4.5+ office. Lisa Hutchins (323) 460-7626

Hancock Park $1,700,000 Palm Springs in Windsor Sq! 4+3 w/pool. Loveland Carr Properties (323) 460-7606

Hancock Park $1,499,000 3+2.5 & bonus rm on 2nd flr. Great yard. Loveland Carr Properties (323) 460-7606

Hancock Park $1,190,000 Absolutely gorgeous 5BD/4BA Spanish home Sunhee Kilmer (213) 273-6559

Hancock Park $18,000 a mon 6 Bds/5.5 bths. Gourmet kitchen & pool. Lisa Hutchins (323) 460-7626

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Backyard beekeeping is all the buzz at City Council Soon you can help save the planet and hopefully more than a few bees if the City Council passes the Backyard Beekeeping Ordinance. To help offset an alarming decrease in bees and their pollination of plants and flowers, and hence our food source, the proposed ordinance was considered May 14 by the City Planning Commission.

According to the 39-page report by senior city planner Tom Rothmann and staff, residents would be allowed one hive for every 2,500 square feet of property of non-aggressive honey bees. Six-foot barriers would be required to help send the bees in an upward trajectory and hives must be positioned away from neighbors and public

walkways. L.A. has the perfect climate to support bees year round in their travels several times a day about a mile around their hive foraging for food. While there are some 10 feral hives per square mile in our cityscape already, they relocate to find food and so are self-regulating, the report said.

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BEEKEEPING 101 classes are offered through losangelescountybeekeepersassociation.com. A 2012 U.S. Dept. of Agriculture study attributed bee colony collapse disorder to beekeeping practices, parasites, viruses and exposure to agricultural chemicals such as neonicotinoid pesticides. The motion to help turn the tide at least locally was introduced by Councilmen Bill Rosendahl and Tom LaBonge in 2012. Public hearings were held in March with most of the comments in support of the ordinance. It is expected to be at City Council in the near future.

953 Longwood Avenue

Living room with fireplace and view of the tile fountain in garden, formal dining room, library/office, sunroom, eat-in remodeled kitchen, and powder room. Four bedrooms and two updated baths upstairs. A patio perfect for entertaining complete with built-in outdoor kitchen, fireplace, play area, and zip-line! First showing on June 9th from 11-2.

The Ford Thunderbird and over 100 American classic cars will be on display at the Gilmore Auto Show on Sat., June 6 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Farmers Market at 3rd and Fairfax. The 21st annual event will celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Ford Thunderbird—the

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3355 Descanso Dr

3 Units SOLD $955,000

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245 N Gower St

3+2.5 plus Fam Rom SOLD $1,435,000

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251 S. Windsor Blvd

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426 N Harper Ave

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1331 S Sycamore Ave

Spanish Duplex 3+2 & 1+1 SOLD $1,133,000

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most iconic American luxury sports vehicle of its time— with dozens of models on display. Also featured will be vehicles ranging from antiques, customs, hot rods and more. The event is free to the public. For more information visit farmersmarketla.com.

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Plant native milkweed in the garden this summer to provide food and habitat for Monarch butterflies. Get young seedlings from Hancock Park Garden Club member Liz Gabor, St. Andrews Square, who has nurtured over 100 seedlings in her backyard that are ready to take home and plant. Funds from the sale go to the Pollinator Project. E-mail lizgabor@hotmail.com.

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Trapeze lesson, Chinatown in 'To Do' book

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Take a trapeze lesson at the Santa Monica Pier or try dim sum at Hop Louie in Chinatown. These attractions are among the "100 Things To Do in Los Angeles Before You Die," a new book by Carrie Kim.

Among the other suggestions are a comedy show at the Mayan theatre, the butterfly pavilion at the Natural History Museum and the chandelier tree in Silver Lake. Kim indicates which attractions are kid-friendly and also

lists them by seasons and neighborhoods. Perhaps, in her next edition, strolling Larchmont Blvd. will be included. The book, which costs $16, is available by going to 100ThingsLA.com.

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SOLD: This home, located at 202 N. Plymouth, was listed for nearly $1.5 million.

349 S. Mansfield

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4BR + Office / 5.5BA Offered at $2,899,000

4BR / 4BA Offered at $1,895,000

4BR + Bonus / 3.5BA Offered at $1,599,000

2BR / 1BA Offered at $789,000

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134 Fremont Pl. 75 Fremont Pl. 260 S. Plymouth Blvd. 621 N. Cherokee Ave. 269 S. Lucerne Blvd. 631 N. June St. 317 N. Gower S. 163 S. Lucerne Blvd. 639 N. June St. 746 S. Citrus Ave. 202 N. Plymouth Blvd. 249 N. Windsor Blvd. 5011 Elmwood Ave. 608 N. Mansfield Ave. 5045 Beverly Blvd. 950 S. Highland Ave. 520 N. Citrus Ave. 408 N. Plymouth Blvd. 716 S. Citrus Ave. 4819 Beverly Blvd. 824 S. Citrus Ave. 107 S. Gramercy Pl. 853 S. Muirfield Rd. 864 3rd Ave. 5120 W. Melrose Ave. 722 S. Gramercy Pl.

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Condominiums 615 S. Wilton Pl., #D 412 S. Wilton Pl., #204 837 S. Crenshaw Blvd., #PH4 970 S. St. Andrews Pl., #205 871 Crenshaw Blvd., #405 5132 Maplweood Ave., #306 350 S. Norton Ave., #5 5037 Rosewood Ave., #307 616 S. Wilton Pl., #403 929 S. St. Andrews Pl., #306 4407 Frances Ave., #303 3810 Wilshire Blvd., #1908 860 S. Lucerne Blvd., #105 5051 Rosewood Ave., #206 750 S. Windsor Blvd., #2 525 N. Sycamore Ave., #221 620 S. Gramercy Pl., #224 *List prices for April 2015.

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Lots of legwork returns S. Irving home to original elegance By Sondi Toll Sepenuk You might have noticed that the façade of 153 S. Irving is changing. But if you were alive and living in Windsor Square 100 years ago, this “new” look would be a mirror version of the old. That’s because designer and builder Michael Tuohy of CleverTwist Design, Inc., has been slowly, painstakingly bringing the Irving house, owned by Dena Bloom and Robert Klyman, back to its original charm. “We’ve been concerned about the integrity of the home since groundbreaking, and we want to make sure we get it right,” says Tuohy. In this day and age, though, it can be difficult to find similar materials and the craftspeople required to replicate a look or style that no longer exists. On the original home, a pic-

ture shows the decorative exterior façade was made of solid concrete. Today’s building codes do not allow for that, so Tuohy had to think outside the box. “We visited lots of places that made BEFORE photo shows the home before its “makeover.” faux looks,” says Tuohy, “but we just weren’t happy. Tuohy enlisted a woodcarv- real talent Everything had that ‘Calaba- er, fabricators and even a cou- was putsas’ look to it.” the ple of Hollywood movie set ting To avoid looking like Cala- plasterers to come up with right people basas, Tuohy decided to take a the idea of reverse engineer- together to CONCRETE SPRAY, foam and acid wash for different approach. ing the façade, using foam, a accomplish aging make up the Irving home’s “new” façade. “We spoke with different specific mix of concrete spray the goal. We fabricators and craftspeople, and an acid wash for aging. used the same method here— people with the right ideas.” trying to come up with the “My dad used to invent with a gentle touch and lots Using a bit of ingenuity and perfect aggregate.” things,” says Tuohy, “but his of faith, we found the right a lot of talent, this Windsor Square home will soon look like it did a century ago. And for those who know and love this historic neighborhood, that’s as good as it gets.

WINDSOR SQUARE home 100 years ago shows concrete decorative exterior.

Shoemaker opens vintage workshop Harken back to the 19th century at the Craft and Folk Art Museum, 5814 Wilshire Blvd., where shoe designer Chris Francis will create shoes using hand tools and vintage machinery during the course of his exhibition. The exhibit displays 40 pairs of his custom-made shoes from global styles to street art and high fashion through Sept. 6. Francis has relocated his workshop to the museum’s ground floor. Bring in a pair of old shoes to a family drop-in workshop, “Shoes into Sculptures,” on Sun., June 14 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Adults pay $7; children $5; members free.

Monroe memorabilia

Film star Marilyn Monroe’s costumes, jewelry and makeup are among the items on display at the Hollywood Museum, 1660 N. Highland Ave., continuing through Sun., Sept. 6.

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Miracle Mile-west towers set to begin construction Construction is expected to begin on two high-rise apartment buildings later this year on Wilshire Blvd., west of Fairfax Ave. Both buildings are projects of UDR, a Coloradobased development firm. Permit applications were filed with the city for mixeduse Miracle Mile-west developments at 6245 and 6401 Wilshire Blvd. The first of the two projects, 6245 Wilshire, is an L-shaped site on Crescent Heights Blvd. between Wilshire and Orange St., site of a former Wells Fargo branch. The proposed tower would rise 18 stories, featuring a “hip design” and smaller dwelling units. The second development, 6401 Wilshire, would be located one block west on an eighth of an acre property at the intersection of Wilshire and La Jolla Ave. Plans call for a 15-story

TOWER AT 6245 Wilshire Blvd. will be 18 stories.

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Film series to screen at historic sites Hitchcock’s thriller “Psycho” will kick off the L.A. Conservancy’s film series Last Remaining Seats on Wed., June 10 at the Million Dollar Theatre. The series continues with “City Lights” Sat., June 13 at the Los Angeles Theatre, the same place where the Charlie Chaplin film had its 1931 premiere.

The Argentinian “Dios se lo pague/God Bless You,” (1948), screens Wed., June 17 at the Palace Theater. Marilyn Monroe, Lauren Bacall and Betty Grable sparkle in “How to Marry a Millionaire,” Sat., June 20 at The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory,” is Wed., June

24 at the Orpheum Theatre. “Raiders of the Lost Ark” has two screenings on Sat., June 27 at The Theatre at Ace Hotel Tickets are available for members at $16 and $20 for the general public. All films screen at 8 p.m.; “Raiders” also has a 2 p.m. showing. For more information visit laconservancy.org.

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building featuring 90 large units with condo-like amenities and 6,000 square feet of retail space, served by an abovegrade parking structure. Both projects represent a continued partnership between developer UDR and Steinberg Architects, who are in the midst of construction on a similar 18-story apartment tower in Koreatown at 3303 Wilshire Blvd.

Owners named for 22-story office building on Wilshire Blvd. ing’s position as a premier westside office location. The CBRE leasing team of Joel Frank and Alex Bergeson will be retained to handle leasing on behalf of the new owners. Matthew Flotta, regional director of asset management for Intercontinental, will oversee the property on behalf of Intercontinental. Swig’s regional management team in Southern California is led by senior vice president Cory Kristoff.

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A joint venture between The Swig Company of San Francisco and Boston-based Intercontinental Real Estate Corporation has acquired the 6300 Wilshire office building The 22-story office tower contains approximately 408,000 square feet of space and parking for 950 cars in a six-level garage and nearby surface lot. The new owners are planning significant additional investment into the property to elevate the build-

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Lesson in lighting choices to take you out of lightbulb limbo In retrospect, God had it easy when he proclaimed “Let there be light.” Creating the sun was a simple decision compared to staring at a giant wall of light bulbs at the hardware store. Watts, volts, kelvins, lumens, mercury vapor, filaments, diodes!?! Our worst fears might be realized if we make the wrong lighting choice and are sent to eco-hell. Perhaps, a lesson in illumination might save us from the darkness. Genesis. In the beginning there were incandescent bulbs, the first commercially successful electrical lights. These bulbs work by passing electricity through a filament which heats and glows. Unfortunately, most of that electricity goes into heating and not lighting. Great if you’re making cupcakes in Easy Bake Ovens which use incandescent bulbs to cook ingredients. Bad if you want to efficiently convert electricity to light instead of wasting 95% of it creating heat. Exodus. The wastefulness of incandescent bulbs is so great that numerous countries banned them long ago. The

U.S. has been phasing them out since 2007. The Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 forced manufacturers to create bulbs that have a 25 percent greater efficiency by 2014 and 200 percent greater efficiency by 2020.

California Greenin' by

Renee Ridgeley As technology to replace incandescent bulbs becomes more advanced, the hot, wasteful and quite lovely light of these bulb seems out of time. Tasting fruit from the tree of knowledge, has made it harder to look at an old bulb without seeing its nakedness. Revelations. Behold the Energy Star certified bulbs: compact fluorescent lights (CFL) and light-emitting diode lamps (LED). CFL bulbs work by passing electricity through mercury vapor which then bounces off phosphor and glows. LEDs work by passing electricity into a two-lead semi-

VARIETY of choices suggest a lesson in illumination is in order.

conductor where the current flowing over the components of the diode causes electrons to release photons. Warning: an actual engineering degree is required for LED compre-

hension beyond this point. Both CFL and LED bulbs come in a variety of brightness and hues while saving energy, maintenance and money. If you’re trying to stay out of

darkness and get your name in the Book of Light, here are some quick comparisons to consider when buying light bulbs: Amount of electrical energy converted to light: Incandescent - 5% CFL - 75% LED - 80% Lifespan: Incandescent - up to 2,000 hours CFL - up to 15,000 hours LED - up to 30,000 hours Lumens (brightness) per watt: Incandescent - 10 to 17 CFL - 40 to 70 LED - 40 to 100 Price per bulb: Incandescent - inexpensive CFL - moderate LED - Expensive (note: prices are dropping as manufacturing becomes competitive) A smart choice in the lighting section might take you out of light bulb limbo and put you on the path to some heavenly light. Energy Star Certified Bulbs: energystar.gov/products/certified-products/detail/lightbulbs Clean Energy Resource Teams Right Light Guide: cleanenergyresourceteams. org/sites/default/files/CERTs_ RightLightGuide_2014.pdf

627 Lorraine Blvd

Grand Country English Home in Windsor Square

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www.627lorraine.com Grand 5 bedroom/7 bath Country English home in Windsor Square, replete with charming details while also well-suited for modern living. Downstairs public spaces include spacious formal living room with fireplace, dining room with built-ins, large family room as well as library with fireplace. Gourmet kitchen is a cook's delight with center island, top of the line appliances, dual farm sinks and abundant counter and cabinet space. Beyond kitchen are laundry room plus butler's pantry/maid's quarter. Upstairs are four spacious en-suite bedrooms, including a master suite with fireplace and beautifully remodeled bath. Secluded backyard includes outdoor kitchen, grass lawn, pool and spa, and full guest house. Long gated drive with two car garage, topped by a semi-finished storage/ playroom space. Original and authentic elements include crown moldings, elegantly coved bedroom ceilings, leaded front windows, and more. 4,452 sq ft, 14,400 sq ft lot Offered at $3,349,000

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www.1526sanvicente.com SOLD Santa Monica 3/3 $3.295m

www.1926northmariposaave.com SOLD Los Feliz Duplex $1.295m

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Natives adorn landscape at Harold Henry Park renovation trend in landscape deBy Julie Stromberg sign and could be a Guest writer model for future proj Senecio, ceanoects. thus, picture sage, The park renovation Mexican snowballs, is a result of a successbladderpods and ful public and municipal yerba buena are collaboration, which is just some of the reflected in the design. drought-tolerant The inspiration for the and California napark’s landscaping detive plants that will sign came from the arbe calling the renochitecture and characvated Harold Henry BRICK PATHWAY is lined with native plants. ter of the surrounding Park home and graneighborhood, Windsor ciously adorning its specific attributes and condifreshly manicured grounds. tions, registers them via sat- Village. The park designers Although the overall concept ellite, and adjusts the system knew early on in the renovaof the park, including its site to only water what the plants tion that they did not want configuration and spaces, re- need. Although the park fea- to change “the bones” of the main the same, the biggest tures some native grasses, in- park, and instead focused on change to the park is in the cluding deer grass and Pacific elevating its design. The park’s plant materials. reed grass, they are mainly or- original landscape design was New trees, such as corals, namental, particularly in the based on standards from the jacarandas and cercis have park’s reflective mid-section 1960s, which did not focus on sustainability. The new design also been planted. The park and pergola areas. will feature a Smart Irriga- According to Craig Raines, focuses on sustainability. tion System, which takes site- the city’s Dept. of Recreation One striking feature of the and Parks landscape architect park’s landscaping is the domresponsible for the park’s new inant presence of new agave design, the changes at the plants and their contrast park are “representative of a to more delicate, flowering paradigm shift in the Depart- plants, such as Douglas irises ment where they are moving and angelita daisies. Accordaway from traditional, Euro- ing to Raines, the preference pean pastoral park designs to for agaves stems from the fact drought-tolerant landscaping that “from a design standthat is more reflective of the point, agaves work well with landscapes in the Southwest.” many architectural styles and ANGELITA DAISIES radiate Therefore, the renovated are native to Southern Caliwarmth in new design. park is representative of a fornia.” Overall, agaves have

a very strong presence not shared by other plants. The intentional juxtaposition of the masterful agaves with the more delicate, colorful plants allows the plants to play off one another. Raines hopes that park patrons will be inspired by the new design and compelled to plant drought-tolerant and

California natives. “People often associate California natives as ‘weedy,’ but with this park design, you can see that California natives provide subtle color and textural variations that is actually quite beautiful,” he added. A grand re-opening ceremony at Harold Henry Park, 890 S. Lucerne Blvd., was June 3.

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IN ESCROW - MULTIPLE OFFERS 848 N. LAS PALMAS AVE. HANCOCK PARK ADJACENT $1,450,000

IN ESCROW - MULTIPLE OFFERS 3169 DONA MARTA DR. STUDIO CITY $1,495,000

IN ESCROW - MULTIPLE OFFERS 2625 CANYON DR. HOLLYWOOD HILLS $1,475,000

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Los Angeles in the 1880s

Take advantage of Los Angeles’ summer nights with an outdoor movie screening at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. Guests can bring blankets and picnics while enjoying one of these four cinematic classics, sponsored by Cinespia. Harold and Maude Love knows no bounds in this dark, romantic comedy. Harold is an oddball teenager fascinated with death, but 70-year-old Maude teaches him how to live. Screens Sat., June 6. Do the Right Thing Moving from comedy to social commentary, Spike Lee explores all sides of a day in the life of a Brooklyn neighborhood. Sat., June 13. The Wizard of Oz Dorothy and Toto will transport you to a weird and wonderful kingdom in this wellknown American musical. To screen Sat., June 20. Showgirls From camp to classic, this movie reigns supreme in overthe-top dialogue, stage sets and catfights set in glitzy Las Vegas. Sat., June 27. Doors open at 7:15 p.m.; movies begin at 9 p.m. Tickets are $15. Visit cinespia.org.

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DUE TO CHANGES in thinking, studies in coyote behavior and new laws, euthanizing was halted in 1994.

Suggestions told on how to deal with coyote sightings Coyote sightings in the community appear to be on the rise. Coyote attacks tend to be on pets that are less than 20 pounds and more often on pets less than 10 pounds. Prior to 1994, the Department of Animal Services did routinely trap and euthanize coyotes. The focus at that time was simply to remove problem animals. Due to changes in thinking within and outside the department, studies in coyote behavior and new laws pertaining to trapping, the practice was stopped. The city’s Wildlife Department suggests the following: Walk your dog on a leash at all times and stay close to high pedestrian traffic areas. Try not to establish a regular routine and route to avoid setting up a pattern for the coyote to detect. Avoid bushy areas or paths near abandoned properties. If you notice a coyote when walking your dog, keep your

dog as close to you as possible and move towards an active area. Never let that coyote go by without scaring it. Carry something to scare wildlife away such as an air horn, umbrella and something to throw such as baseballs or golf balls. Remove food sources Never encourage or allow your pet to interact or “play” with coyotes. If you are seeing these animals around your home, make sure that your fence is in good condition. Do not leave pets unattended outdoors if possible. If your cat or dog must be outside, consider constructing an outdoor sixsided enclosure that is made of heavy gauge wire or chainlink with an enclosed access way to the house. Remove food sources such as fallen fruit and food refuse, and remove pet food when your pet is not outside. For more information, visit LAanimalservices.com.

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FOR SALE

100 N. La Jolla Ave. Unbelievable Transformation. 4 Bed + 4 Bath + Den & Pool. Asking $ TBD

SOLD

277 Lorraine Blvd. 5 Bed + 4.5 Bath, Family Room, Pool, Over 5,000 sq ft. Offered at $2,799,000

823 N. Detroit St. Triplex 3+1, 2+1,2+1, Offered at $1,409,000

SOLD

126 S. Arden Blvd. 3rd Listing Agent, 2 Bed + 1.75 Bath, $1,350,000

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646 Wilcox Ave. Townhome 3 Bed + 2.5 Bath, Offered at $825,000

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Burden’s last work in museum exhibit Los Angeles County Museum of Art has initiated a special exhibition to show Chris Burden’s final sculpture, an homage to Alberto SantosDumont, the Brazilian aviator who flew the first dirigible around the Eiffel Tower in 1901. Burden, who died in May at age 69, is responsible for the museum’s “Urban Lights” display of 202 streetlamps at LACMA’s entrance. The lights have become an iconic L.A. landmark. Burden’s work is also what architectural critic Christopher Knight calls a meditation on the power, machinery, and architecture of urban life. The museum began working on the installation last

month and the artist had finished his plans for the exhibi-

Wanamaker to tell history of Republic The Studio City Neighborhood Council and the Studio City branch of the Los Angeles Public Library present historian Marc Wanamaker in an “80th Anniversary Celebration of Republic Pictures” Sat., June 13, 3 p.m. at Studio City Library, 12511 Moorpark St. The free event celebrates the anniversary of the studio, its production of westerns and serials, and for introducing cowboy legends Gene Autry and Roy Rogers. Visit www. studiocitync.org.

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'Read to the Rhythm' includes music, dance in summer reading club MEMORIAL LIBRARY 4625 W. Olympic Blvd. 323-938-2732 Children March, sing and dance to the rhythm: Sign up for the summer reading club and listen to Los Angeles High School's award-winning marching band, followed by the "Frozen" live musical with princesses Anna and Elsa with a special appearance by Cinderella's Fairy Godmother. For kids all ages. Start the reading fun Mon., June 8 at 3:30 p.m. Frozen sing-along: Calling all "Frozen" fans for a movie sing-along Tues., June 9 at 5

p.m. Music L.A.: Kids of all ages can sing, drum and write songs Mon., June 15 at 3:30 p.m. Wizard of Oz: Watch Dorothy Gale being swept away to the magical land of Oz in the movie musical Tues., June 16 at 5 p.m. Rhythm names and games: Young Musicians Foundation's orchestra will teach reading rhythms and perform music Mon., June 22 at 3:30 p.m. Annie: See the 2014 film production of a foster kid who gets taken in by a mayoral candidate Tues., June 23 at 5

p.m. Sonorous Saxaphone Quartet: Learn about saxaphones and hear classical, jazz and showtunes Thurs., June 25 at 3:30 p.m. Rhythms of the World: Play music on homemade instruments with David Winstone Mon., June 29 at MASTER DIDGERIDOO performer and 3:30 p.m. crafter Will Thoren kicked off Memorial's Mary Poppins: summer reading club in May. A magical nanny in the Disney movie musical comes to take care of two kids Tues., June 30 at 5 p.m. Teens Percussion with Chazz: Kick off the summer reading program learning and practicing on different percussion instruments Thurs., June 11 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Pride Month Celebration: Make a rainbow on a loom Thurs., June 18 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Materials provided or bring your own. Adults First Friday Book Club: Meets Fri., June 5 from 1 to 2 p.m. Call branch for selection. Friends of the Library Book Sale: Deals on used books, cds and dvds on Tuesdays from 12:30 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays 4 to 5 p.m. Fun & Games for Adults: Play Chinese mah jong, Scrabble, Battleship, other games Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m. Knitting Circle: All skill levels welcome to come spin a yarn. Saturdays, 10 to 11 a.m. FREMONT LIBRARY 6121 Melrose Ave. 323-962-3521 Children Opera-Kadabra: Music and magic come together Mon., June 15 at 6:30 p.m. Karaoke and talent show: Perform a song and show of

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Wild beer, soil science, cactus and succulent show Help Sherlock Holmes solve a mystery in a staged reading of a mash-up of stories by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle Fri., June 26 from 7 to 9 p.m. Children paint, cook Artists ages seven to 12 can learn Chinese brush painting with artist Peifang Liang Sat., June 6 from 9:30 a.m. to noon.

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Noah Purifoy: Junk Dada, Superman at Zimmer, Ice Age in Three-D LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART—"Noah Purifoy: Junk Dada" opens Sun., June 7. A founding director of Watts Towers, he later worked on 10-acres of sculpture in Joshua Tree. Ends Sept. 27. • "Chris Burden: Ode to Santos Dumont" after the father of aviation in France, achieves indoor flight several times a day. Ends June 21.

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Friends of the Library: Meet to discuss ways to support the branch Tues., June 9, 11 a.m. Hollywood Schmooze: Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators meets Thurs., June 11 at 6:30 p.m. Computer Comfort: Learn computer basics Mondays from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Friends of the Library Book Sale: Deals on used books, cds and dvds on Wednesdays from noon to 4 p.m. WILSHIRE LIBRARY 149 N. St. Andrews Place 323-957-4550 Children Reading club signup and craft: Signup for "Read to the Rhythm" summer reading club and make a craft Tues., June 9 at 4 p.m. Sing with Jeff Iftekaruddin: Children's singer/songwriter shares music and fun Tues., June 16 at 4 p.m. Zumba with Megan: Learn zumba dancing with Megan Iver Tues., June 23 at 4 p.m. Baby Sleepy Storytime: Infants up to age 2 play with

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