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MUSEUMS

Celebrate the world's largest plant at Art & Garden Faire.

Dolls on display at Japan Foundation through March.

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GARDEN Our state flower—the poppy— has its day at Theodore Payne.

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hancock park • windsor square • fremont place • larchmont village • wilshire center • park labrea • miracle mile

HANCOCK PARK NORTH 251 N. LARCHMONT BLVD LOS ANGELES, CA 90004 (323) 464-9272

1920’S MEDITERRANEAN $4,490,000

TRULY ONE OF A KIND! $2,979,000

Hancock Park. Exclusive Fremont Pl - A Private Guard-Gated Community. Great Floor Plan For Entertaining.

Hancock Park. Restored Italianate with 21st century amenities. 5beds+4.5baths. 100NorthPlymouth.com.

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Loveland Carr Properties (323) 460-7606

TRADITIONAL BEAUTY $2,850,000

CLASSIC MEDITERRANEAN $2,835,000

Hancock Park. 5 bedrooms + 4.5 bathrooms. Lush backyard w/ pool. 550SouthLucerne.com.

Hancock Park. 4 beds + 3.5 baths. Stunning backyard with pool and spa. 354southmccadden.com

Loveland Carr Properties (323) 460-7606

CLASSIC TRADITIONAL $2,595,000

FIRST TIME ON MARKET IN 48 YRS $2,350,000

Hancock Park. Former Clark Gable Estate. Classic traditional home on spacious lot. 4 beds/3.5 baths.

Hancock Park. 2-story 5BD 4BA with private backyard. 2 car gar with office/ playroom above garage.

Lisa Hutchins (323) 460-7626

Clyde Jenkins (323) 217-6844

TRADITIONAL STYLE DUPLEX $585,000

HANCOCK PARK TERRACE CONDO $460,000

Hancock Park. Centrally located, near transportation, shops & restaurants. 2+1/1+1. 2bds vacant at COE.

Hancock Park. Lovely 1+1.5. Hwd, shutters, computer rm, guard gated entry. Near LA Tennis,Larchmont Vil.

Maria C. Gomez Gri Crs Cips (323) 460-7614

Barbara MacDonald (323) 460-7633

CLOSE TO LARCHMONT VILLAGE $299,000

CHICLY UPDATED ESTATE $16,000 A MONTH

Hancock Park. Standard sale. Hancock Park condo. Spacious bedrm & bath, lrg living room, walk in closet.

Hancock Park. Furnished lease in prime Windsor Square. 6 beds/4.5 baths. Huge lot with yard & pool.

Maria C. Gomez Gri Crs Cips (323) 460-7614

Lisa Hutchins (323) 460-7626

HANCOCK PARK SOUTH 119 N. LARCHMONT BLVD LOS ANGELES, CA 90004 (323) 462-0867

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Dance marathon struts its stuff for cancer research Lights Camera Cure—the Hollywood Dance Marathon— announced its new partnership with Children’s Hospital Los Angeles. The mega-dance is the only citywide dance marathon in Los Angeles, raising money and awareness for pediatric

cancer research and support. The third annual charity benefit will take place on Sun., March 23 at the Avalon Hollywood. In previous years, the event has donated more than $100,000 to benefit Four Diamonds Fund at Penn State Hershey Children’s Hospital.

With the addition of Children’s Hospital Los Angeles, the event expects to greatly increase community support with the first bicoastal dance marathon fundraiser. Registration is open to all, including dance teams and individuals. LightsCameraCure.com.

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THE 120 YEAR-OLD plant weighs about 250 tons.

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View vine, visit garden and art faire at Wistaria Festival Dubbed “One of the Seven Horticultural Wonders of the World,” the Sierra Madre wistaria vine was named the largest plant in the world by the Guiness Book of World Records. Estimated to weigh at least 250 tons, the vine was purchased for 75 cents by William and Alice Burgman in 1894 from Wilson Nursery. Stroll beneath its fragrant blossoms during the annual

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Sewing classes among perks at Mood Fabrics

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Wistaria Festival on Sun., March 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. In addition, more than 150 crafters, live music venues, children’s activities and a food court will be featured at the Art & Garden Faire in downtown Sierra Madre from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tickets are $10; seniors and kids 6 to 16, $7, ages 5 and under are free. For tickets and more information, go to www. wistariafestival.com.

Contestants of the pressure cooker reality television show “Project Runway” are big fans of Mood Designer Fabrics, which recently opened a flagship store at 645 S. La Brea Ave. Last year, the store, known for its 20,000 bolts of fabric and abundance of sewing supplies, uprooted from their long-time Pico location and ld to a space twice the relocated so size at 645 S La Brea Ave. Its 22,000 square feet of space now houses 20,000 bolts of fabrics for projects ranging from household crafts to high-end endeavors. Fabrics, including everything from polyester to cotton to linen to silk, range from $2 per yard d ol s for basic lining to $300 per yard for “fancy lace.” Other items in stock include buttons, leather, sewing supplies and trimmings. If “learning to sew” is on your bucket list, Mood offers classes for all ages through its on-site sewing studio called the Mood School. Classes teach everything from how to use a sewing machine to readying a pattern, marking and cutting fabric, assembly, learning to make purses, dresses, and how to crochet or knit. And the best

part –– the classes are free! Currently, more than 600 students per week are taking advantage of the free classes. “We take people who have never sewn and start them from the ground up,” says Steve Edwards, director of operations. “Since it’s easier to go to a retail store and buy clothes, people have forgotten how to sew over the decades… but people are now interested because they want to learn a craft. We give them the skills to create, without being intimidating.” For more information, go to www.moodfabrics.com or call 323-653-6663.

Mackey Apartments garage on exhibit Two free workshops are featured this month in a garage at the Mackey Apartments, 1137 S. Cochran Ave., on Sun., March 9 and Thurs., March 13, from 2 to 5 p.m. The exhibit is described as "a walkable globe with corners and edges, permeated by a network of paths, with Los Angeles as its center." The event is sponsored by Mak Center for Art and Architecture. Visit makcenter.org.

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Garden Tour will feature outdoor spaces Save the date. You won’t want to miss the Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society Los Angeles Garden Tour and Party on Sun., April 27, benefiting a greening project at L.A. High School. The ninth annual event will take place from 11 a.m. to 5

p.m., starting at 419 S. Lorraine Blvd. The tour will visit gardens both large and small that are designed for Southern California living and yearround outdoor entertaining. Five area gardens will be open for touring. A silent auction and boutique vendors will

also be on hand. Suz Landay, Mary Nichols, and Fluff McLean are committee chairs. Tickets are $65 and include complimentary wine and beverages and a light buffet supper. For more information, go to losangelesgardenparty.org.

Homes for an Era - Agents for a Lifetime Naomi & Leah FIREPLACE in home on Sycamore Ave. features Batchelder tiles. Photo by Andrew Burk

Batchelder fireplaces bring art, joy and beauty to homes “A fireplace is not a luxury; it is a necessity—because it adds to the joy and beauty of living,” said Ernest Batchelder. Batchelder began making tiles from a shack in his backyard in 1911. A year later, Pasadena architects, Charles and Henry Greene, were using his tiles in a house in 1912. In the teens, Batchelder drew upon Japanese, Scandinavian, Byzantine and other medieval sources for his designs. The color of his tiles was usually a dark brown with a background tinged in a blue-green that became his trademark. He did not like the high glazes that the other tile makers featured. His muted and often mottled colors and soft matte finishes fit well into the Arts and Crafts houses and bungalows of the time. Batchelder tiles became extremely popular, so much so that he moved his tileworks from his backyard to a larger shop on what was then called Broadway, now Arroyo Parkway, in Pasadena, where five kilns allowed greater production. By 1920, his business was doing so well that he bought an old barn on Artesian St. near the railroad marshalling yards in Los Angeles. Here production increased to the point that he needed to expand the barn significantly. In 1925 he employed 175 workers who kept his 11 kilns busy. He had become one of the major tile producers in the United States. His tiles appeared in the bathrooms, kitchens, breakfast rooms, swimming pools, fountains and especially on the fireplaces of Southern California houses. The architects of industrial and commercial buildings, such as the Fine Arts building in downtown Los Angeles, used Batchelder tile in designing their lobbies and other major spaces. Batchelder tiles

can be found from coast to coast. The care that Batchelder lavished on his fireplaces suggests that producing the tiles was not inexpensive, a factor that would prevent his works from surviving economic downturns. The Great Depression of the 1930s wiped out Batchelder’s tileworks as it did those of many of his competitors. He was forced to retire, but between 1912 and 1932 he had built up a body of work that continues to enhance American buildings constructed during that period.

Help green Los Angeles with free street trees Get native trees planted on your city-owned parkways for free through The City of Los Angeles – Bureau of Sanitation parkway project using native coast live oaks (Quercus agrifolia). Trees will be planted on the area between your sidewalk and the street if you have an eight foot or wider parkway as well as no overhead utility lines. The oaks come in 15-gallon containers. The city also offers onegallon oaks for $8 that you can plant on your property. Native oaks provide shade, habitat, are drought tolerant, and help to clean the air. All sites will be surveyed for eligibility. If you do not have a wide enough parkway, the city will help you find a different native or drought tolerant tree for the space. Permission-to-plant forms can be found at www. environmentLA.org. Note your interest in receiving an oak tree in the “comments” section, or call Amy Schulenberg at 213-4850527.

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Lovingly restored to its original grandeur, this Mediterranean estate presents an outstanding opportunity for those who appreciate impeccable attention to detail. Situated on a knoll, the residence reveals classic period architecture enhanced w/today’s preferred amenities. Enter through double center foyer leading to elegant formal LR & DR, enormous gourmet chef’s kitchen w/center island & adjoining family room, overlooking private garden. First floor also offers an intimate library w/French doors leading to charming front patio, powder room & butler’s pantry.

Majestic English Estate. Dramatic entry, elegant and spacious formal dining and living rooms. Gourmet kitchen with center island opens to large family room with French doors leading to an enchanting wrap-around veranda. This lovely home lends itself for perfect indoor/outdoor entertaining. There is a serene garden. Ascend to the 2nd floor and you are welcomed to a romantic master suite. with huge closets and private bath.

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Japanese foreign film entry to screen at Egyptian Theatre Japan's entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 86th Academy Awards will screen Wed., March 5 at 7:30 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd. (The Oscars are Sun., March 2.) "The Great Passage," a love story between a linguist and a chef, will screen in Japanese with English subtitles. The event is a collaboration between the Japan Foundation L.A. and the Japan Business Association (JBA) and American Cinemateque. Tickets are $11. Visit jflalc.org. Hina Doll display In celebration of Hinamatsuri (Girls' Day), Japanese dolls are on display at the Japan Foundation, 5700 Wilshire Blvd., in the library, through March. Celebrated each year on March 3, platforms covered with a red carpet displayornamental dolls representing the Emperor, Empress, attendants, and musicians. The tradition begain during the Heian period, 800-1200 DOLLS are in seasonal exhibit. A.D. to contain bad spirits.

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Author to discuss storybook style houses Photographer and author Douglas Keister will offer a peek into the history of the fairytale homes that dot the Southern California landscape at a lecture at the Neighborhood Church, 301 N. Orange Grove Blvd., Pasadena. Part of the Sidney D. Gamble Lecture Series “Storybook Style: Whimsy in L.A.,” the event takes place on Tues., March 25 at 7 p.m. Keister, a Chico-based photographer-writer, has authored 35 books, including 25 on architecture from Victorian homes to bungalows, cemetery art to courtyards and cottages. His lecture will outline the history, share stories and present images of the old-world turreted, pinnacled and halftimbered houses built in L.A. in the early 1920s that combine theatrical flair with fine

SPADENA HOME aka the Witches House in Beverly Hills.

craftsmanship. Tickets are $30; $25 for

Friends of the Gamble House members. Go to www.gamblehouse.org.

Wee bit of the Irish at Tam O’Shanter with Art Deco group Sip Cocktails in Historic Places and get a head start on St. Patrick’s Day when the Art Deco Society travels to Tam O’Shanter Inn, 2980 Los Feliz Blvd. in Atwater Village, on Fri., March 14. The group promises to do its best to celebrate the Irish holiday in the Scottish setting. Cocktails will be poured from 6 to 8 p.m. Visit adsla.org. Opened in 1922, “the Tam” was the favorite lunch spot of such luminaries of their day as Mary Pickford, Fatty Arbuckle and Walt Disney. It was established by Lawrence Frank and Walter Van de Kamp, founders of Van de Kamp’s Holland Dutch Bakeries who went on to found the Lawry’s restaurant chain. They commissioned Harry Oliver to design the building. He constructed the Storybook Style building aided by movie studio carpenters.

Race for the Cure is at Dodger Stadium March 1

Proceeds from the 18th annual Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, which kicks off at Dodger Stadium on Sat., March 1, will raise funds and awareness for the fight against breast cancer, celebrate survivorship, and honors those who have lost their battle. Opening ceremonies begin at 8 a.m. The event includes health expos, a survivor parade, 10K and 5K runs and a Kids Fun Run. For more information, go to komenlacounty.org.

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Stiles Clements was an important figure in Art Deco movement Stiles O. Clements, who designed the Pasadena Showcase House, was a prominent Southern California architect for 50 years. He studied architecture at the Drexel Institute in Philadelphia, and took further studies at L’Ecole des Beaux Arts in Paris. He came to Los Angeles in 1911 and joined the Los Angeles office of Morgan, Walls & Morgan as a designer in 1917. In 1923, he became a partner in the firm whose name was changed to Morgan, Walls & Clements. Clements opened up his own firm, Stiles O. Clements and Associates, in 1937. In 1955, he formed Clements & Clements, a partnership with his son Robert. Clements was a key figure in the 1920s Art Deco movement and in the 1930s Streamline Modern style. Among his notable buildings are: the Richfield Oil Building in downtown Los Angeles, the Hollywood Park clubhouse, Jefferson High School, and the Mayan Theatre. Clements also designed historic motifs and revivalism styles, such as the Spanish revival Adamson House in Malibu and the Mesopotamian re-

AMONG Stiles O. Clements' clients were Will Rogers.

vival Sampson Tire & Rubber Company (now the Citadel). Will Rogers and A.P. Giannini were among his clients.

Gene Kelly tribute at Playhouse

“Gene Kelly: The Legacy, An Evening with Patricia Ward Kelly” will be at the Pasadena Playhouse on Sat., March 1 at 8 p.m. and Sun., March 2 at 2 p.m. Kelly’s widow, local resident Ward Kelly, will give an intimate portrait of the legendary dancer, choreographer and director. Film clips and audio recordings will be included in the live program. Tickets start at $15. Call 626-356-7529 or visit pasadenaplayhouse.org.

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Manufacturer's English country estate is this year's Showcase House of Design An English country estate by architect Stiles O. Clements will be highlighted at the Pasadena Showcase House of Design when it opens its doors on Sun., Apr. 13. Designed for Robert Phillip Flint, a manufacturer of carbonic acid and oxygen gas, and his wife, Margaret, in 1915, the residence sits on a threeand-one-half acre wooded estate. It includes a carriage house, river-rock spring house, rose garden, pool, bath house, tennis and badminton courts, green house, gardener’s potting shed and pond. The 50th annual fundraiser will take place in Pasadena and feature work by designers who are renovating the estate and grounds. The event supports music and arts programs. The tour continues through Sun., May 11. Parking and complimentary shuttle service is at the Rose Bowl, Parking Lot I. The Restaurant at Showcase serves light breakfast, lunch and dinner from 9 a.m. until closing. Tickets are $35-$45. To purchase, or for information, go to pasadenashowcase.org.

THE HOME, built in 1915, was designed by Stiles O. Clements.

Be prepared in emergencies for family, community with CERT Sign up to learn basic medical aid and search and rescue techniques by Fire Department officials through the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program. Other skills learned include putting out small fires and collecting disaster intelligence to support first responder efforts. The seven-week CERT training starts on Fri., March 7 from 6 to 8:30 p.m. and runs through April 18. Upon completion of the classes, participants will receive a certificate from the L.A. Fire Department. Classes are at the Hollywood Community Room at 6501 Fountain Ave. To register, call 213-485-4316.

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1920’s two-story Mediterranean 4bdrm/3ba Character two-story 5bdrm/4 ba. Mediterrahome with pool and 3-car garage. nean in the Avenues/West Adams Terrace HPOZ. This home qualifies Under the Mills 3825 Sapphire Drive, Encino Hills Act. $1,149,000

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Stunning Ibizian 2 bed/3 bath home

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Ritz Carlton Residences Fantastic 18,000 sq.ft. 150 x 120 developcounterfor tops. Sound system throughout Spacious 1 bd/1.5ba home perfect enterment site on 3 flat contiguous lots on Westtaining. Floor to ceiling windows. service side of the street. Zoned LAR3. for Full entertaining and relaxing. Lushly amenities. landscaped backyard with a pool/spa

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Large lot with four units. One unit has 2 bedrooms, 1 bath including a front and back yard. Three other units are 1 bedroom, 1 bath each.

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Eclectic mix of art at show and sale Mid-Century Modern, tribal and vintage art are being featured in the L.A. Living Show & Sale on Sat., March 8 and Sun., March 9 at Glendale Civic Auditorium, 1401 N. Verdugo Road. The show focuses on works of art and other items from

historic to contemporary. It features room-setting displays by exhibitors in the western United States. Examples of ethnographic and tribal arts from around the world will be offered along with Mid-Century Modern pieces, folk art, American Indian, ar-

chitectural elements, pop culture items, fine art, vintage guitars, period arts and crafts, couture designer clothing, devotional items, Americana and Chicano art. Admission fee of $12 covers both days. For information, go to LALivingShow.com.

Congrats to all of our sellers! NEW LISTING | 163 S Larchmont

IN ESCROW | 438 N Plymouth SOLD: This home, located at 123 S. Norton Ave., was listed for $2,595,000.

Real Estate Sales* Stunning Larchmont Mediterranean Villa Listed at $2,399,000

Masterfully Renovated Larch. Bungalow Listed at $1,595,000

SOLD | 1747 Maltman Ave.

SOLD | 123 S. Norton

Amazingly Unique Silverlake Duplex Sold for $971,000

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Chic Windsor Square French Colonial Sold for $2,540,000

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The Butterfly Pavilion, a living habitat where hundreds of butterflies flutter among nectar plants, returns to the Natural History Museum for its 16th year on Sun., April 13. The Pavilion will feature 30 species of butterflies, 20 of which are native to California and 10 that will arrive from south Florida and Texas. Visitors can watch daily first flights, during which museum staff release butterflies that have just emerged from their chrysalises. Outside, a new Monarch Waystation shows visitors where the creature’s lifecycle can be seen on milkweed plants—eggs, caterpillars, chrysalis and adult butterflies. Gallery interpreters will carry iPads loaded with images and information about the butterflies. Pollinator Garden A new addition outside of the Pavilion is the Pollinator Garden in the Nature Gardens, opening Thurs., March 20. The 3½-acre Nature Gardens will attract species that won’t be inside the Pavilion because they breed better in unrestricted, outdoor spaces. Member preview days are Fri., April 11 and Sat., April 12, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Museum members and children 2 and under are free. General admission plus the Pavilion is $17 adults, $14 for students and seniors and $8 for children. Visit www.nhm.org.

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Change smoke alarm battery as daylight saving begins

MADAM SATAN will screen at the Egyptian Theatre.

Dance critic talks on bizarre ballet in DeMille 1930 movie Dance critic Debra Levine brings new insight to the Art Deco movie “Madam Satan” on Sat., March 15 at 2 p.m. at the Egyptian Theatre, 6712 Hollywood Blvd. The MGM film produced in, 1930, and directed by Cecil B. DeMille, zeros in on the early talkie’s bizarre and exceptional “ballet mecaniqué” that takes place in a zeppelin. Levine has researched the director’s 40-year friendship with Theodore Kosloff, a Ballets Russes dancer who acted in more than 30 silent movies, most directed by DeMille. Levine will share the back

story of the development of the inimitable movie-musical sequence following the screening. The event is in conjunction with Hollywood Heritage’s Centennial Celebration of the Lasky-DeMille partnership. The movie's plot tells of a disguised wife who flirts with her wandering husband to teach him a lesson. The suffering wife Angela is played by Kay Johnson, a Broadway actress of early talkies. The talk is co-presented by the American Cinematheque and the Art Deco Society of L.A. with support from the Cecil B. DeMille Foundation.

No one wants to believe a house fire could impact their family, but house fires occur more often than people think. According to the National Fire Protection Agency, home fires kill an average of seven people every day and cause billions of dollars in propery damage. One of the most important tools in keeping your family safe is a working fire alarm. Other essential home fire safety guidelines include: Test alarms monthly Test alarms regularly, including electric ones. Keep extra batteries in the right size on hand for fire alarms and carbon monoxide detectors. Participate in the “Change Your Clock Change Your Battery” campaign. Each year when you change your clocks for daylight saving time, change the batteries in your home’s smoke and carbon monoxide detectors. (The date is Sun., March 9.) Remind your friends, family and neighbors to do the same. Install fire extinguishers Install fire extinguishers in your kitchen and near fireplaces and wood-burning stoves. Flashlights Keep flashlights with fresh batteries at your bedside for

TEST smoke and carbon monoxide alarms regularly.

help in finding the way out and signaling for help in the event of a fire. In a recent survey by Omnibus, more than 50 percent of people reported removing the batteries from their home’s smoke alarms. A working smoke alarm can make all the difference in whether a family has the critical time to escape a home fire. On average, families have less than three minutes from the time the first alarm sounds to escape a fire. That’s why it’s so important to keep a working smoke detector on every level of your home and outside each sleeping area, and to have an escape plan in place for your family. Visit facebook. com/energizerbunny.

Women landscape designers seminar topic at the Ebell Save the date for a seminar at the Ebell of Los Angeles that explores the achievements and continuing progress of women in the field of landscape design. The event is on Fri., April 4 at the women’s club at 743 S. Lucerne Blvd. Talks will include a presentation on prominent Southern California landscape architect Florence Yoch, who designed the original garden at the Ebell. The event is sponsored by The Garden Conservancy. For schedule and updates, go to gardenconservancy.org. telesproperties.com

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LOCAL EXPERTISE YOU CAN TRUST Los Angeles based architect/ artist Jad Nickola Najjar creates all of his work from a pure sense of his own spiritual awakening. Drawing inspiration from a rich tapestry of Lebanese and Cuban cultures, his art speaks to a triumph of the imagination. Due to his diverse background in architecture, photography, and fashion, he has courted and excited patrons and interior designers, who have placed his work internationally. Jad has a B.A. in Architecture from the University of Texas, which helped him create a very successful real estate career with the knowledge and ability to help buyers and sellers with remodeling, presentation, staging and placing his art in listings as an extra push for that “wow factor,” which helps listings sell quickly even in the toughest market. He has represented many celebrities, and some of them have bought his custom-designed homes. His real estate, art, and home design can be seen on the website jadnickolahomes.com

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Lillian way $1,525,000 South Citrus $1,775,000 North Beachwood $1,472,500 South Keniston $1,500,00 N June st $1,800,000 S Rimpau $1,210,000 N Ridgewood $1,360,000 South Citrus $1,675,000

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Share ideas for healthy L.A. at planning forums The Los Angeles Department of Planning is seeking public input on its draft plan for a “Healthy Los Angeles.” The draft is out for public review and needs Angelenos feedback on the city’s new public health initiative. The city is in the midst of a transformation, and the department is planning to ensure it has the vision needed to tackle the urban challenges of

the 21st century. That future includes re-envisioning our transportation network to give all Angelenos efficient and sustainable options, as well as revamping the zoning code to create more livable communities. The plan for a Healthy Los Angeles is partnering with Mobility Plan 2035 and re:code LA to offer community workshops that will give people the opportunity to share feedback

on issues that will shape our city for decades to come. The plan is on Facebook and Twitter, and organizers want to hear creative ideas for improving health in L.A.’s communities. People can also give feedback via email or in writing. The Plan elevates the city’s commitment to achieving health and social equity through programs, policies, plans and budgeting.

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Food drive, nursery sale to benefit Los Angeles Food Bank Bring canned or packaged food items to Two Dog Organic Nursery, 914 S. Cloverdale Ave., on Sat., March 15 and Sun., March 16 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., and receive 10 percent off seedlings, soil, trees, berries, products and books. At the end of the event, which also kicks off heirloom tomato season, five percent of total sales will be donated

220 N Van Ness Ave 4 Beds, 4 Baths, 4,802 sq/ft, 12,000 lot size Listed at $2,550,000 Resplendent 1920s Spanish with unspoiled beauty and amazing architectural features. Formal entry positions you between a turreted staircase and voluminous two-story living room. Downstairs includes formal dining room, den, kitchen, breakfast room, versatile utility room and bedroom, with many of the rooms opening to a generous backyard. Upstairs are three en suite bedrooms. Among the many striking details of this home is an abundance of spacious, grand scale rooms, particularly the master suite. Backyard is highlighted by a patio, sprawling grass lawn and Japanese garden. Ample front yard as well, plus a two-car garage. Amazing opportunity to own a true Windsor Square classic.

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to the Los Angeles Food Bank along with the collected food. Nursery owner Jo Anne Trigo also encourages donations of bags of fruit from citrus and other trees. The L.A. Food Bank distributes the equivalent of 800,000 meals every week throughout L.A. County. For more information, go to www.twodognursery.com.

Carol Henning and Delphine Trowbridge will be hosting a walk through the historical streets of downtown Los Angeles on Sat., March 8. The five-mile walk will take local explorers from El Pueblo de la Reina de Los Angeles, founded in 1781 by 44 settlers, to Grand Park, designated as one of the nation’s great public

spaces for 2013 by the American Planning Association. The group will meet at 9:30 a.m. at the tearoom at the downtown Biltmore Hotel. Bring water, comfortable shoes and money for optional lunch at Philippe the Original. For more information, contact Carol Henning at carolhen@sbcglobal.net.

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Drive in style, women's month at Petersen; workshops at CAFAM LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART—"Visions of the South" opens Sun., March 2. Some 20 works explore the artistic vision of the geographic reality and exotic fantasy. Ends July 13. • "The Color of Life: Japanese Paintings from the Price Collection" runs through March 9. Part II is March 15 to April 20. • "The Painted City: Art from Teotihuacan" opens March 29. Ends Dec. 7. • Helen Pashgian: Light Invisible: opens March 30, ends June 29. • "Journey of a Dress" features the 40th anniversary of designer Diane von Furstenberg's wrap dress in the May Co. building. • "Futbol: The Beautiful Game" celebrates the World Cup in Brazil with works from around the word. Ends July 20. • "Four Abstract Classicists," works of Southern California painters ends June 29. • "Hassan Hajjaj: My Rock Stars Experimental" video installation ends July 20. • "David Hockney: The Jugglers" ends April 20.

bor" ends April 27. • Artist talk with Timothy Washington is Sun., March 16 at 3 p.m. • "Displacements: The Craft Practices of Golnar Adili and Samira Yamin" photographs from Iran provide material for multi-media works. Ends April 27. • "Shirley Familian: 19,275 Stamps," wall piece in the lobby. Ends April 27. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., 323937-4230; cafam.org. JAPAN FOUNDATION— "World Heritage Sites in Japan" features 60 photos of DANCER, 1913, by Emil Nolde, is in LACMA's exhibit that 17 natural and cultural sites registered with UNESCO by explores "Visions of the South." photographer Kazuyoshi Miy• "Agnes Varda in California 5905 Wilshire Blvd., 323- oshi. Ends Sat., March 22. Exhibits, classes and films land" featuring photographs 857-6000; lacma.org. and sculpture by the filmmakCRAFT AND FOLK ART featured. Wilshire Blvd., er. Ends June 22. MUSEUM—Weave newspa- 5700 • "Calder and Abstraction: pers into small baskets with 323-761-7510. www.jflalc. From Avant-Garde to Iconic," Pretty Pink Ponies Etsy Team org. PAGE MUSEUM AT THE exhibit installation designed Thurs., March 6 from 7 to 9 LA BREA TAR PITS— M e e t by architect Frank Gehry, p.m. $8; free for members. life-sized saber-toothed cat a ends July 27. • Make stamp-covered manda• "James Turrell: A Retrospec- las in a CraftLab family work- (puppet) and her two-monthtive" ends April 2014. shop Sun., March 9 from 1:30 old baby Nibbles at Ice Age • "Metropolis II" sculpture by to 3:30 p.m. $7 adults/$5 chil- Encounters. Showtimes are Saturdays and Sundays 11:30 Chris Burden has 1,100 min- dren; members free. a.m., 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. iature cars. See the exhibit in • Assemblage artist "Timothy Watch paleontologists action Fridays and weekends. Washington: Love Thy Neigh-

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Poetry readings, women's history, health, long-term care on calendar FAIRFAX LIBRARY 161 S. Gardner St. 323-936-6191 Children Storytime: Children can hear stories, sing songs and say rhymes on Wed., March 5 and 12. Toddlers ages 18 mos. to 3 years meet at 10:30 a.m. Preschoolers ages 3 to 5 years begin at 11 a.m. Teens Teen Council: Meet to plan teen programs and make suggestions for purchases on Thurs., March 20 at 4 p.m. Adults L.A. Quiltmakers Guild: Hands-on practice. Beginners welcome. Meets Sat., March 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Book Club: Meets Tues., March 4 at 10:30 a.m. Art of Speaking: Taught by Molly Brandenberg on Sat.,

March 1, 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. Contact mbrandenberg54@ gmail.com. First Thursday Films: Come see a free film on Thurs., March 6 at 2:30 p.m. Friends of the Library: Meeting to discuss ways to help the library on Tues., March 11 at 11 a.m. Poetry Reading: Gail Moore and other published poets read and discuss their poetry on Sat., March 15 at 1 p.m. MS Support Group: For those living with multiple sclerosis, or caring for those living with MS. Meets Thursday, March 20 at 6 p.m. MOMS Club of MidWilshire: Support group for Moms meets on Fri., March 21 at 3 p.m. Medicare 101: Learn about applying for Medicare on

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Thurs., March 27 at 2 p.m. Long Term Care: Discussion on facts and benefits of long term care with Solomon S. Moore, M.B.A. on Thurs., March 27 at 3 p.m. Computer Comfort: Get comfortable using the computer on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Book Sale: Lots of deals on used books and more on Wednesdays from 12 to 4 p.m. FREMONT LIBRARY 6121 Melrose Ave. 323-962-3521 Children Puppet Show: Luce Puppet Company presents a show for kids ages preschool and up on Thurs., March 13 at 4 p.m. BARK: Kids can read books to certified therapy dogs and work on their reading skills on Sat., March 22 at 11 a.m. STAR: Library volunteers Jane and Ashley read children's stories aloud on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays, noon to 2 p.m. Storytime: Children can hear stories, sing songs and say rhymes on Wednesdays. Toddlers up to 2 years old can sing at 10:30 a.m. Preschoolers ages 2 years old and up hear stories at 11 a.m. Teens Teen Council Meeting: Help decide on books, movies and music on Tues., March 18 at 3 p.m. Adults Book Club: Meets Tues., March 11 at 6:30 p.m. Call branch for title selection. Friends of the Library Used Book Sale: Book, cd and dvd deals. Fri., March 7 and Sat., March 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. Long Term Care: Facts and benefits of long term care with Solomon S. Moore, M.B.A. on Mon., March 27 at 1 p.m. MEMORIAL LIBRARY 4625 W. Olympic Blvd. 323-938-2732 Children Storytime: Children can

hear stories, sing songs and say rhymes on Wed., March 5 and 19. Toddlers ages 2 to 5 start at 10 a.m. Babies from infant to 1 year, 11 a.m. Springtime Arts and Crafts: Kids up to 6th grade can do arts and crafts for spring on Mon., March 10, 4 to 5 p.m. Game Day for Kids: Kids up to 6th grade can play games on Mon., March 24 from 4 to 5 p.m. Teens Henna Tattoos: Russell Chan shows how to do henna tattooing on Thurs., March 13 from 4 to 5 p.m. Fun & Games: Play Chinese mah jong, Scrabble, Battleship, checkers, other games on Wednesdays at noon. Chess Club: All skill levels welcome to play chess on Thursdays, 6 to 7 p.m. Adults Women's History Musical Program: Hear music in honor of Women's History Month on Mon., March 3 from 4 to 5 p.m. Call branch for program. First Friday Book Club: Fri., March 7, 1 to 2 p.m. Long Term Care: Facts and benefits of long term care with Solomon S. Moore, M.B.A. on Mon., March 24 at 6 p.m. Friends of the Library Book Sale: Used books, cds, dvds. Tuesdays, 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesday Night @ the Movies: See a classic or new movie. Free popcorn. Tuesdays at 5 p.m. Call branch for title. 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 online: w w w. l a p l c o m p u t e r c l a s s . blogspot.com. Knitting Circle: All skill levels welcome to come spin a yarn. Saturdays, 10 to 11 a.m. Hatha Yoga: Wear comfortable clothing, bring yoga mat or heavy towel. Meets Satur-

days at 12:15 p.m. WILSHIRE LIBRARY 149 N. St. Andrews Place 323-957-4550 Children Music from Around the World: Musician Dave Winstone from Australia plays music from around the world. Meets Tues., March 4 at 4 p.m. LACMA Art Class: All ages can create a work of art inspired by LACMA's collection on Wed., March 5 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. Baby's Sleepy Story Time: Bring your infant or baby up to 2 years old in their pajamas for 15 minutes of a quick story and a lullaby, then back home to sleep on Mondays from 6 to 6:15 p.m. Preschool Storytime: Kids ages 3 to 5 years can hear stories and sing songs on Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m. Teens Asian New Year Arts and Crafts: Teens will learn about the Year of the Horse and make a craft on Thurs., March 27 from 4 to 5 p.m. Adults Zapotec and Spanish Poetry Reading: Natalia Toledo will read poetry in Zapotec and Spanish, English translation provided, on Thurs., March 6 from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Covered California Clinic: Health care enrollment clinic presented with translators in English and some Southeast Asian languages on Sat., March 8 from 1 to 5 p.m. Nailed It: Taking your vision and making it happen: Presentation and nail decal party by Ana Guajardo, founder of Cha Cha Covers, on Sat., March 22, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

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Four little-known recyclables deserve a second chance egg cartons and take-out containers. Recycling foam keeps green manufacturers in business. Foam is being recycled into beautiful picture frames, crown molding, MANY DISCARDED bags become detri- baseboards, nurspackaging, mental to wildlife when they are not recycled. ery and school supbol, often found at the bottom plies like pens and rulers. For more information visit, http:// of the material. It has a wide variety of uses, california.gofoam.org/. from the large molded blocks Batteries: Thousands of used to package electron- municipalities and retailers, ics to food service packaging, such as OSH (Orchard Supincluding foam cups, bowls, ply Hardware), Home Depot, RadioShack, Lowe’s, Staples and Best Buy, make responsible collection and recycling of batteries convenient, free and easy. In 2012, residents’ recycling efforts made California the first state to collect more than one million pounds Specializing in: of batteries. • Optimizing your existing irrigation system to creatively Hangers: Currently, eight conserve water • Providing customized garden maintenance to make billion hangers go into landyour plants more drought tolerant while keeping them fills every year, enough to healthy and beautiful fill nearly five Empire State • Practicing environmentally sensitive garden care Buildings! In the U.S. more than 15 million hangers are Sabine Höppner landfilled every day! Hangers Certified Arborist & Horticulturist are not accepted in all recyCertification # 213-713-7157 cell watersedge@sbcglobal.net WE-7950A cling systems due to tangling

Now that Larchmont has new recycling bins, it’s a good time to review what can be tossed in them. Many items get thrown in the trash that should be tossed into the recyclable bin, or taken to drop-off sites, according to Keep California Beautiful. The more we recycle, the more waste is reduced in the landfill, helping create a more sustainable community. Foam cups, food containers, and packaging (commonly mistaken as Styrofoam): One common item that many folks do not know is recyclable is polystyrene foam, which can be identified by a #6 – PS sym-

in recycling machinery and breaking apart into small pieces. So, check with your local collection agency to see if your plastic and metal hangers are allowed in your recycling bin. If they aren’t accepted, instead of throwing them away, take them back to the dry cleaners or donate them to your favor-

ite thrift store. Plastic bags: Plastic bags are generally #2 and #4 plastic, both of which are recyclable. Most plastic bags are recycled into composite lumber, but can become a wide variety of products after they’re recycled. Drop-off locations and curbside pick-up programs are available at your local grocery store.

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Cherry Blossom Festival, Tomatomania at Descanso Celebrate the season at the Cherry Blossom Festival, learn to identify birds or how to grow tomatoes at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge. Camellias The Pacific Camellia Society hosts a show on Sat., March 8 and Sun., March 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn to identify different kinds and how to keep them in peak condition on a guided tour of the Camellia Collection on Sat., March 8, 11 a.m. Wild birds Explore how to find and identify the many wild birds that populate Descanso, especially during the spring

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Spring walk, tailgate Welcome spring and explore the beauty of the California Natives Garden on a guided walk on Sat., March 15. Meets at Center Circle at 11 a.m. Patina chefs will cook barbecue favorites, including burgers and savory salad at Spring Tailgates on Saturdays and Sundays beginning March 22 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Continues through Sun., Apr. 27. Cherry Blossom Festival Get a taste of Japanese culture and view the flowering trees during the Cherry Blossom Festival Sat., March 22 and Sun., March 23. Minyo Station fuses Japanese traditional music with Western pop at a concert on

Saturday from 1 to 3 p.m. On both days, a cherry tree sale takes place 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Take a walking tour of the many cherry trees at 11 a.m., noon, 2 and 3 p.m. Learn the traditional art of paper folding from origami master Yami Yamauchi at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. Purchase selections from Patina’s Japanese-inspired menu, including yakitori and sake cocktails, in the Camellia Lounge from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tomatomania! Back by popular demand, Tomatomania, billed as the world’s largest tomato seed-

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Discover the diversity of birds, explore native plants and take some home, or celebrate the state flower at the Theodore Payne Foundation, 10450 Tuxford St., Sun Valley. Birds and bees Explore the many birds that visit local gardens and learn how to attract and support them with feeders, water features and native plants at Backyard Birding with Bob Shanman and Lili Singer on Sat., March 1 from 9 a.m. to noon. Birdwatcher and avian artist Ken Gilliland will lead a morning ramble through the Foundation’s canyon land on Thurs., March 6, 8 to 10 a.m. Naturalist guide and photographer Hartmut Wisch leads an illustrated program that includes all six bee families on Sat., March 8 from 9 to 11 a.m. Class includes a bee walk on the grounds. All about natives Learn basic skills of vegetative propagation on Sat., March 8 from 9 a.m. to noon. Various species will be dis-

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Pavilions, grotto to open in Chinese Garden Visitors who thought the Chinese Garden at The Huntington was beautiful already are in for another visual feast with the unveiling of two new pavilions and a rock garden on Sat., March 8. A group of 23 artisans from Suzhou, China, worked from September through January on the three new features on

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Boat pavilion provides a scenic view of the pavilions and bridges in all directions across the lake. The Clear and Transcendent pavilion, with its elegant tiled roof structure, is located on the north bank of the Lake of Reflected Fragrance. Its open sides are designed as a stage for music and other performances. Music in the Garden Enjoy the sounds of traditional Chinese music every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m. through March 26 in the Garden of Flowing Fragance. A different solo musician performs each week, playing unamplified melodies on classical instruments including the dizi, sheng, pipa, erhu and zheng. For more information, call 626-405-2100 or go to www. huntington.org.

Garden Club meeting topic is Los Angeles River A representative from Friends of the Los Angeles River (FoLAR) will speak at the Los Angeles Garden Club’s monthly meeting on Mon., March 10. The presentation will provide an update on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s feasibility study that focuses on an 11-mile stretch of the L.A. River between Union Station and Griffith Park. The study suggests three plans aimed at restoring the river’s natural ecosystem and improving public access to its banks. The meeting takes place in the Griffith Park Visitors Center Auditorium, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr., at 9:15 a.m. with coffee and refreshments. Nonmembers are welcome.

Explore ikebana, gardening and the western landscape Learn about Japanese cul- eight will explore the library tural traditions, explore the while enjoying plant and nature stories and Arboretum with a take-home your little ones craft. The theme or discuss books on Wednesdays, at the Los AngeMarch 5 and 19, les County Arboand Sat., March retum and Bo15 at 10:30 a.m. tanic Garden at is “What Hap301 N. Baldwin pened to the Cat Ave. in Arcadia. in the Hat in the Practice the Garden?” techniques of The ArboreMoribana, Heika tum Library’s and landscape INSTRUCTORS Yumiko book group exarrangements in Kikkawa, above, and Reiko plores the porIkebana classes Kawamura will lead ikebana classes at the Arbo- trayal of western taught by Reiko retum. North American Kawamura and landscape in ficYumiko Kikkawa. Individual tion, non-fiction and poetry instruction is given to begin- on the first Monday of the ning students from 9:30 to month at 7 p.m. in the library 11:30 a.m. and advanced stu- or out on the grounds. dents from 11 a.m. to 12:30 For a list of current books, p.m. on Fridays, March 14 visit the website or call librarthrough May 9. ian Susan Eubank at 626-821 A self-directed class for gar- 3213. deners meets on eight Fridays For more information about beginning March 14. Arboretum events, go to www. arboretum.org or call 626Storytelling, book group Youngsters ages three to 821-4623.

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even face a wall with stucco. There are face cards, face lifts, face-offs, face plates, face values and face flies. We can face up to something or face out, we can even be facetious if we want; although I promise that is not my intention here. *** How did the term “crack” come about, not the drug, but as in “crack” commando? wonders Charles Johansen. I could go on for a very long time about the many usages and meaning of this multipurpose word, but in the interest of time and space, I’ll demur. “Crack” commando or regiment or shot are all derived from “crack” of the whip. From ancient times, the whip or lash was the surefire instrument of motivation to get the

most out of soldiers and sailors. Once they became good enough that they didn’t need the crack of the whip to insure peak performance, they were given the name as a reward. 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.

6505 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100; 323-761-8984, www.zimmermuseum.org. AUTOMO PETERSEN TIVE MUSEUM—Make toy gas pumps at a monthly family drop-in arts and crafts workshop Sat., March 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. L.A. BookPALS read stories at 2 p.m. • Learn hands-on, basic car knowledge at Women's Day Sat., March 8, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. • "Town Cars: Arriving in Style" includes Fred Astaire's 1927 Rolls Royce. Ends Feb. 2015. • "Artwall: License Plates: Unlocking the Code" celebrates 100 years of history. Ends March 30. • "Pickups: The Art of Utility" includes a 1909 International Harvester and 2002 Isuzu Axiom XSR. Ends April 6. 6060 Wilshire Blvd., 323903-2277; petersen.org. ARCHITECTURE+DESIGN MUSEUM—Exhibits and pro-

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Why is the “olive branch” a symbol of peace? queries Adrian Seeburg. In ancient Greece, the olive tree was sacred to the goddess ProfessorPalas, in alKnowlusion to the It-All story that at the naming of Athens, she presented the city with an olive branch. Subsequently, it became the symbol of peace and fruitfulness. Brides carried olive garlands. A crown of olive was also the greatest distinction a Greek citizen could attain, and was the highest prize in the Olympic Games. In the Old Testament, God’s forgiveness —the stopping of the great rain and flood—was demonstrated to Noah by the return of a dove bearing an olive leaf in her beak. *** If someone has a “face to stop a clock,” they’re ugly. Why? wonders David Arnott. Expressions like this abound in our language. I’ve even heard of someone who was so ugly “they’d make a train go down a dirt road” or someone who was so tall “they could hunt ducks with a rake.” The key word in the clock analogy is “face.” Rarely do we find a word with such wide and varied uses. Of course, it’s the front of our head; but we also make a face, we put our best face forward, and wipe people off the face of the earth. Printing type has a face; so does a clock, coal and rock. We fly in the face of the enemy, we lose face, and judge people on the face of evidence. We make a long face, face our pasts, face the music, and get in someone’s face. Buildings face a certain way, and we can

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