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hancock park • windsor square • fremont place • larchmont village • wilshire center • park labrea • miracle mile
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Hancock Park. Harold Levitt, AIA – Harmonious setting provides a seamless flow of indoor/outdoor living.
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PRIME WINDSOR SQUARE $2,195,000
WONDERFUL MEDITERRANEAN $1,890,000
Hancock Park. Dramatic living room. Dining, kitchen & family rm open yard w/pool. 3 beds/3 baths.
Hancock Park. Wonderful Mediterranean. 3 Sizable Bedrooms Up W/ 2 Updated Baths. Maids & 1 Bath Down.
Lisa Hutchins (323) 460-7626
June Lee/James Song (323) 860-4262 x4255
CHICLY RESTORED CRAFTSMAN $1,699,000
SUPERLATIVE CRAFTSMAN $1,299,000
Hancock Park. Character 2-sty home with pool. 5 beds/3 baths. Updated open kitchen & new master bath.
Hancock Park. Tastefully restored. 4+2.5, garage/workshop & delightful solarium. www.891SouthBronson.com
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CLASSIC CALIFORNIA CRAFTSMAN $699,000
HANCOCK PARK TERRACE CONDO $460,000
Hancock Park. Adj. Orig details underscore home’s historic beauty. 3+1.25. Near Studios & Larchmont Village.
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Celebrate National Train Day at Union Station All aboard! Grab your kids and head downtown to Union Station to celebrate National Train Day, honoring the anniversary of the completion of the transcontinental railroad, which connected our country’s East and West coasts in
1869. To celebrate the 145th anniversary, Amtrak will welcome visitors to a free event on Sat., May 10, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the historic Union Station. Kids will find train-related activities, live entertainment,
culinary demonstrations, interactive exhibits, model train displays, tours of Amtrak freight and commuter trains and historic private railroad cars. For more information, go to www.nationaltrainday.com.
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Sandy Boeck: building bridges between sellers and buyers with Coldwell Banker’s industry-leading technology presenting your property to buyers worldwide Are you thinking of selling your home this year? If so, your property will be enhanced through an exclusive program on 8 of the most recognized and dominant high-traffic real estate websites: REALTOR.com®, Trulia, Yahoo! Homes, Zillow, AOL, MSN Real Estate, HotPads and Homes.com. In addition to our powerful network of hundreds of websites, these sites attract over one billion visits each year! • Your listing will be featured prominently on all of these websites. • Property views increase 62% when a listing has your agent’s branding. • Agent-branded listings receive at least 60% more leads than listings without branding • Leads are routed directly to my cell phone for immediate response. Our parent company, NRT LLC, is the only national real estate brokerage with the strength to offer this exclusive online marketing program through Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage. Proud member of Wilshire Rotary Club, an organization of neighbors, community leaders, and global citizens working together for the common good, which meets weekly at noon in the historic Ebell Club.
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DINNER WILL BE SERVED in the former ticket concourse. Photo by Annie Laskey
Union Station’s 75th gala on track with L.A. Conservancy When it opened in 1939, Union Station was the last grand railroad station to be built in the United States. The Art Deco-and-Spanish Colonial Revival style landmark, celebrating its 75th anniversary, will be the setting for the Los Angeles Conservancy’s benefit gala Sat., May 17 at 7 p.m. Purchased by Metro in 2011, Union Station, at 800 N. Alameda St., is undergoing a master plan aimed to transform the site to accommodate modern transportation needs. Maintaining the building’s historic character, designed by father-
and-son team John and Donald Parkinson, is a priority. Dinner will be served in the former ticket concourse, and hear live entertainment in the one-time Fred Harvey restaurant; the chain was immortalized in a 1946 movie starring Judy Garland. Reservations for the benefit begin at $500. Higher-priced tickets include a cocktail reception in a luxury railcar. Event co-chairs are Linda Bruckheimer, Maxine Greenspan, Diane Keaton and Tom Neary. Visit laconservancy.org.
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Culver City’s annual 1950’s car show More than 400 classic 1950’s cars, hot rods and muscle cars will be on display at the 11th annual Cruisin’ Back to Culver City Car Show May 10. The event, which takes place from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. near the intersection of Culver and
Washington Boulevards, between Duquesne Ave. and Ince Blvd., will feature cars from around California, as well as exhibits, vendors, music, food and a live auction. George Barris, creator of the Batmobile, the Munsters’
Koach, the Beverly Hillbillies’ jalopy and more is coming back to his roots in Culver City with some of his greatest creations on display. For more information, go to culvercitycarshow.com or call 310-499-4840.
John Winther Congratulates Naomi & Leah Top 100 in All of Southern California JOURNEY into the past at the Avalon Ball in the Art Deco Casino Ballroom built in 1929 on Catalina Island.
Dance the night away at Avalon Ball on May 17
Art Deco Society of Los Angeles members and guests will don their dancing shoes at the annual Avalon Ball at the historic Avalon Casino Ballroom on Catalina Island on Sat., May 17 from 6 to 10 p.m. Attendees will spend the night dancing and listening to music performed by Dean Mora and the Avalon Ball Dance Orchestra at the Art Deco Casino Ballroom, which was built in 1929 and was completely restored a few years ago. The ballroom’s original romantic style is exemplified by an arching, 50-foot ceiling with five Tiffany chandeliers, an elevated stage, raised seating areas around the dance floor and vintage, full-service bar. Online tickets for the event are $50 in advance for Society members; $60 for nonmembers. Boat passage can be booked at www.catalinaexpress.com. For more information, go to adsla.org.
Enjoy music, salsa dance downtown at Grand Park
Celebrate springtime with classical music on Thursdays and learn some spicy salsa moves on Memorial Day at downtown’s Grand Park. The Los Angeles Flute Orchestra will cover styles from baroque and classical favorites, to jazz, pop, contemporary and world music on May 15. LA Opera’s associate chorus master Jeremy Frank will perform pieces written by composers that celebrate the world’s greatest parks on May 29; both events are from noon to 1:30 p.m. Grand Park’s Got Moves: The Salsa Session is on Mon., May 26 from 2 to 6 p.m. Audience members will be inspired to let loose and dance to performances by Ricardo Lemvo’s band, Makina Loca, that blends Afro-Cuban rhythms with pan-African styles, as well as the Grammy-winning Spanish Harlem Orchestra. Events take place on the Grand Park Performance Lawn at 200 N. Grand Ave. between Grand Ave. and Hill St. For more information, go to grandpark.la.com.
Conservancy Last Remaining Seats Pan for gold, have on, off Broadway brunch on Mother’s The L.A. Conservancy film series Last Remaining Seats kicks off with “Lady Eve” on Wed., June 8 at 8 p.m. at the Los Angeles Theatre, the last and most extravagant of the ornate movie palaces built on Broadway in the early 1900s. Six stories, the 2,000-seat theater features French Baroque-inspired décor. Barbara Stanwyck and Henry Fonda star in the 1941 film. “West Side Story” screens Sat., June 14 at 8 p.m. at The Music Center’s Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Designed by Welton Becket & Associates, The Music Center turns 50 this year. Tickets are $20. For a full schedule and more information visit laconservancy.org.
Day at the Autry
Treat mom to a special day at the Autry Museum starting with brunch on Sun., May 11. Crossroads West will offer a brunch menu featuring entrees such as chicken confit scramble, grilled arctic char, Cajun sirloin steak and eggs, and frittatas, plus sparkling mimosas and the café’s signature Cowboy Bloody Mary from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Afterwards, collect golden treasures, create gold-themed crafts, pan for gold and see a play by youth theatre group, Gold Coast Theatre Conservatory from noon to 4 p.m. Brunch reservations can be made at crossroadswest@ theautry.org or by calling 323495-4329.
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Gardens showcase a variety of styles on Open Days tour May 10 Six private and one public garden in Los Angeles can be viewed on the Garden Conservancy’s Open Days Program on Sat., May 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Visitors will begin the tour at Greystone Park & Mansion, 905 Loma Vista Drive, in Beverly Hills, where discounted tickets and maps with driving directions will be available.
Peek through windows of the mansion and take a selfguided tour of the Formal Garden, a lush and tranquil area with a variety of vegetation, slated walkways and a fountain. The Inner Courtyard is surrounded by Greystone Mansion and features a fountain, flowerbeds and slated grounds. The Terrace offers views of the city. Googie garden
GOTTLIEB GARDEN, started in 1990, is filled with California native, drought-tolerant plants.
Among private landscapes on the tour are a Googie garden surrounding a mid-century modern house on Loma Vista Drive. Old World Mediterranean, Australian and California native plants dot the one-acre site that has varied topography that allows for multiple garden areas and terraces. A gravel path leads through a long rectangular garden, featuring a granite fountain and grove of Meyer lemon and Valencia orange trees. The hillside above is dominated by California natives, eucalyptus and Mission olive trees. Ozeta house The landscaping style of the blue-and-white themed 1921 Ozeta house defines the term “urban oasis,” transporting visitors to the southern Mediterranean with influences of Morocco and the Greek Islands. A sumptuous entertaining pavilion overlooks a turquoise pool towards a tiled water feature surrounded by a nectar garden of citrus, fruit and flowers. A collection of vintage Bauer pots displays colorful succulents. Native garden In an effort to conserve water, preserve its California native plant heritage and attract
ONE-ACRE site has varied topography, allowing for multiple garden areas and terraces.
native birds and wildlife, the Gottlieb Native Garden was started in 1990. Designated a “Certified Wildlife Habitat” by the National Wildlife Federation, the garden is filled with California native, drought-tolerant plants. Berlin garden Owners Josh and Ronna Berlin collaborated with landscape designer Anthony Exter to create different garden areas: pool/ spa, motor court, a decorative gate and fence system and children’s lawn/play area for a traditional house designed by Bruce Tucker. Pennsylvania bluestone is used throughout the stairs, paths and decking; a variety of
roses organize a white entry garden. Anderson garden This garden has changed dramatically since its last appearance on an Open Day in 2003. Inspired by many of the Garden Conservancy Fellows garden study trips, the plant collector saw plants that had to find a way into the garden. Many of the beds formerly filled with roses now contain succulents and California and Australian natives. Many variegated tropicals and a rare 30foot hibiscus surround the pool. Admission is $7 to each garden. For more information, call 888-852-2442 or go toopendaysprogram.org.
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Free summer music series Upgrades at Hollywood Bowl include new seating No need to watch out for kicks off at Farmers Market splinters when attending a The Summer Music Series, offering two nights of free entertainment each week, kicks off this month at Farmers Market at Third St. and Fairfax Ave. The Thursday Night Jazz line-up begins with the Bobby Matos AfroCuban Jazz band on May 29. The inaugural 2014 Friday Night Music concert features Slim Jim Phantom performing rockabilly on May 30. A UNIQUE BLEND OF JAZZ by the The Friday Night Mu- Bobby Matos Afro-Cuban band kicks sic series, which began off the music series at the Farmers as a few summer con- Market. certs sponsored by the Gumbo Pot restaurant, has ‘Here, Kitty Kitty’ grown to include everything from rock and roll and reggae Feline-inspired art workshops take place on Andell to surf rock, American roots Family Sundays this month at and western swing. the Los Angeles County Muse Performances are on the um of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. West Patio from 7 to 9 p.m. Children roam the galleries Food and wine are available searching for cats across culfrom merchants and the Mar- tures and ages in the “Here, ket’s two bars. Parking is free Kitty Kitty” program May 4, for two hours with validation 11, 18 and 27 from 12:30 p.m. from a merchant. to 3:30 p.m. (Hint: visit the For updates or more infor- Egyptian gallery.) Children mation, go to www.farmers- must be accompanied by an marketla.com. adult.
Hollywood Bowl concert this summer. The current benches, installed in 1981, are being replaced. Underwritten by Prop A park improvement dollars and other funds made available by Los Angeles County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky, the $1.6 million project is expected to wrap up in time for opening night on June 21. Beyond putting to rest the occasional splinter complaint, the new seats—which, like the earlier benches, are made of golden-hued Alaskan yellow ceda—will weather in time to a silvery gray. The bench replacement project is part of a list of improvements that have gone into the county-owned facility in recent years, including replacement of the legendary shell itself. New restrooms and park furniture make it easier for more people to picnic at the site; “speed ramps” whisk patrons to the Bowl’s upper levels. Other improvements are LED screens, a wine bar and a state-of-theart sound system. In addition to the new benches, this summer season will also be illuminated
ALASKAN YELLOW CEDAR benches will be ready by June 21 opening night at the Bowl.
with new landscape lighting around the site, also funded by Yaroslavsky’s office. And the Los Angeles Philharmon-
ic, which operates the Bowl under a lease agreement with the county, is replacing the stage floor.
Board the Dodger Express at Union Station and ride free For the fifth year in a row, ticketholders can board the Dodger Stadium Express at Union Station and get a free ride to all home games. Funded by a grant from the Mobile Source Air Pollution Reduction Review Committee, the bus service will operate 90 minutes before the game and 45 minutes after. Service will be provided
every 10 minutes prior to the start of games and approximately every 30 minutes throughout the game. The Dodger Stadium Express will pick up fans at the Patsaouras Bus Plaza adjacent to the east portal of Union Station. Drop-off/pickup locations at Dodger Stadium are near Lot G and Lot P.
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SRO celebrates 30 years of housing the homeless “Living homeless is like a punishment. I never want to go back to that. My life matters to me today,” says Darrin Brown, a resident of Gateways Apartments, one of many apartment buildings run by SRO (Single Room Occupancy) Housing Corporation for the homeless in downtown Los Angeles. The community-based, non-profit organization, is celebrating 30 years of service to the homeless. Founded in 1984 by James Wood, chairman of City of Los Angeles Redevelopment Department during the 1970’s, the organization today provides affordable housing (emergency, transitional and permanent housing) in safe, clean, private units with on-site supportive services. SRO has developed and manages 29 residential properties for homeless and lowincome individuals in L.A.’s central city east neighborhood, more commonly known as “skid row.” The only two parks in skid row—Gladys Park and San Julian Park—were also created by SRO. Nearly 2,300 units of housing have been developed by SRO, renovating and developing residential properties in downtown L.A., such as the burned out shell of the former Yankee Cocktail Lounge (rebuilt as the Yankee Apartments) and the infamous “Hotel Hell,” which was resurrected as the new Ford Hotel at a
cost of $25 million. In 2010, SRO purchased the blighted 1923 beaux arts Rosslyn Hotel, its 30th residential project, to restore the 13-story historic landmark designed by architect John Parkinson, who also designed Bullock’s Wilshire, Union Station and City Hall. Once considered a skid row “flop house,” with rates as low as $8 a night, the restored Rosslyn Hotel Apartments will feature ground-level retail space, a marble and mahogany entry lobby, on-site supportive services and 264 rehabilitated studio apartments for homeless and low-income residents. The opening is slated for early 2015. To celebrate 30 years, SRO is throwing a 30th anniversary fundraising gala, “An Evening at the Historic Rosslyn Hotel,” to be held on Jan. 22, 2015 in the restored lobby and atrium of the building. For more information, go to www.srohousing.org/events.
Bike ride on May 4 begins at Academy Proceeds from City of Angels Fun Ride on Sun., May 4 benefit UCLA Health Systems and Blood & Platelet Donor Centers. More than 1,000 cyclists are expected to take part in the 17th annual event that begins at the L.A. Police Academy in Elysian Park and passes cultural landmarks. A festival, lunch and raffle is at the finish line. Visit coafunride.com.
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Pony car drives to 50th at Petersen The iconic muscle car is turning 50, and to celebrate, the Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., is holding Mustang Madness weekend, Fri., May 3 and Sat., May 4. Henry Ford III will be on hand to give the Ford Heritage Award, $1,000 in cash prizes will be given away, and there will be live music and children’s events. World champion in the motorsport known as “drifting,” Vaughn Gitten Jr., will sign autographs. Each generation of the Mustang will be showcased including a preview of the 2015 model. For a full schedule visit Petersen.org.
Revlon Run/Walk takes off May 10 Walk, run or volunteer in the fight against cancer at the EIF Revlon Run/Walk Sat., May 10 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Halle Berry and Christina Applegate host the Entertainment Industry Foundation event which has raised $70 million to date to support women’s cancer research, counseling and outreach programs. The 21st annual event kicks off with an opening ceremony at 8 a.m. T-shirt pick up and on-site registration starts at 7 a.m. The run begins at 8:45 a.m., and the walk at 9 a.m. Finish line festivities are from 9:15 a.m. to noon. Online registration ends Fri., May 9. Registration fee is $35, on site it is $45. Visit eifoundation.org.
BLESSING OF THE BIKES event at Good Samaritan Hospital is part of Bike Week festivities.
Bicycle blessings, guided rides during Bike Week Discounts, guided rides, bike blessings and repair workshops will be offered as incentives for commuters to peddle during Bike Week L.A. Get your bike ready by learning to tune it up yourself at Fix-Your-Bike workshops on Sat., May 10. A Bicycling for Everyone event will celebrate Mother’s Day on Sun., May 11. A kick-off event featuring transportation agencies and bicycle advocacy groups is at Union Station on Mon., May 12. Receive a blessing at an interfaith Blessing of the Bicycles at Good Samaritan Hospital on Tues. May 13 from 8 to 9:30 a.m. The event will also feature a lap around the hospital grounds in remembrance of those injured in biking accidents. Bike lanes are sprouting up throughout the city. Check
them out on a tour on Guided Ride Day, Wed., May 14. With more than 100 pit stops offering refreshments across L.A. County, there is no reason not to participate in Bike to Work Day on Thurs., May 15. Metro will provide fun giveaways throughout the day. In addition, special discounts will be offered to bicyclists at local businesses throughout the week. For updated information, go to metro-net/bikes/bikeweek/or goodsam.org.
Latin beat in Park
Latin Sounds kick off on Sat., May 24 at 5 p.m. with Johnny Polanco y Su Conjunto Amistad playing hot salsa in Hancock Park at LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. The free series continues on Saturdays through August 30. Visit the full schedule at lacma.org/ event.
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Stunning Spanish in Windsor Square 4 Bedrooms • 4 Bathrooms • 4,802 sq.ft. 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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3 bedrooms • 2 bathrooms • 1,550 sq. ft. Private courtyard entry opens to expansive living room with beamed ceiling, hardwood floors and fireplace. Living room flows into an all new kitchen with high-end stainless appliances and open dining area. Quiet rear master suite includes a bathroom with elegant contemporary touches, his and her sinks and frameless glass enclosures. The second bedroom opens to a patio while a large window in the third bedroom looks onto the courtyard. Just steps to museum row, great restaurants and all that Miracle Mile has to offer.
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Say goodbye to those big water bills, use native groundcover grass replaced with low-water By Renee Ridgeley Thirsty grass. Waterless substitutes through the Turf months. What’s a homeowner Removal Rebate Program if they apply by a June 30 deadto do? Crank open the lawn sprin- line. klers and let the water flow This doesn’t mean being while six percent of California bound to 50 shades of brown farmland goes idle due to the in your yard. Using DWP’s online “California Friendly Gardrought? Keep your regular water- den Guide,” you can choose ing schedule and watch green from more than 1,500 trees, shrubs, grass turn succulents, chartreuse… Homeowners can grou n d then yellow… receive $2 for every covers and then ocre? square foot of green more. The How about a grass replaced with website oflawn remodel low-water substitutes... fers options with the city of Los Angeles if they apply by June 30. for specific needs, e.g. picking up part select anof the tab? nual + shade + 1-3 inches tall The Department of Water and Power is encouraging res- and a photo of the evergreen idents to go native by trans- candytuft appears with the forming lawns into California- note that there’s a good example growing at the corner friendly landscape. Homeowners can receive $2 of State and Main streets! for every square foot of green You can also substitute water-guzzling turf with mulch or permeable pathways like flagstone and decomposed Home Buying … Say goodbye to masWish You Had Known? granite. sive water bills and hello to By Belinda LaViolette pomegranates and kangaroo and paws. Ginger Lincoln Terrie Owen recently comDo you wish you had known pleted her renovation, which some of these things when you included the front yard, parkbought your first house? Even way and side yard. if you know them now, please “I had no idea what I was dopass these tips on to the next ing, but I kept looking everygeneration of homebuyers. They will thank you for it! thing up online,” said Owen who spent about $3,000 on It isn’t always the best plan to borrow the full amount the the project and is expecting a bank tells you that you can rebate check for $1,100. “My afford. Resist a little and take last water bill was already 20% off what you are being oflower, and I don’t need weekly fered, just to give you a commow and blow either.” She esfortable cushion going into your big purchase. timates she’ll be saving $200 per month. Avoid “creative” financing and just stick with the traditional For those who just can’t get 30–15 year fixed loan, don’t the grass monkey off their be tempted with balloon payback, UC Davis developed a ments and teasers, consistent drought-tolerant turf for our mortgage payments make life dry summers. more predictable. The eponymously named UC Don’t use all your cash to buy Verde is a buffalograss that reyour house…it’s easy to forget quires about 12 inches of wathe “ongoing costs,” such as property taxes, homeowners ter per year. insurance, Home Owner Asso That’s 75 percent less than ciation (HOA) fees and moving the 48 inches required by expenses. Having no cash in Southern California’s most the bank isn’t a fun way to start popular grass, Fescue. Considhome ownership! ering that LA water rates went Talking of HOAs, make sure from $3.96 per hundred cubic when you are buying a condominium, you find out how feet to $4.68 this year, it takes financially secure the Assoa lot of greenbacks to keep ciation is. You don’t want to be your green on. stuck with a huge assessment Larchmont resident Sarah because no one thought to Bynum was inspired to create mention it. a drought-tolerant landscape Most people in the home buyafter touring the Water Coning spectrum can relate to this. servation Garden at CuyamaTalk to the neighbors before you buy your new home. It ca College. She installed UC is better to find out early that Verde grass last year. the dogs next door howl all “When it’s mowed short, it night, which is probably why looks like a standard lawn,” your seller is selling, just to get Bynum says of her verdant away from them. What’s the one thing you wish you knew before you bought your last home? Would love to hear about it! Please call Belinda LaViolette, 213435-1775, BRE#01843220 or Ginger Lincoln, 323-2526612, BRE#01884677. ADV.
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Music, art, crafts and jazz festival The theme of last month’s Los Angeles Jazz & Arts Festival was “Back Porch Blues.” The three-day event, held at the Dysonna City Art Gallery in Miracle Mile and founded by its owner, Donna Dyson, featured live music, jazz and blues artwork and vendors
selling handmade crafts. The festival also included a group art exhibition. Dyson said she plans to make the festival an annual event, and will donate a portion of ticket sales to keep art and music alive in the community.
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L.A. River cleanup Friends of the Los Angeles River is scheduling two cleanups in May. The support group, which is celebrating its 25th year, will be at the Narrows on Sat., May 3 and the Estuary on Sat., May 10. The cleanups begin at 9 a.m. Visit folar.org.
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Rainforest of Americas opens at zoo The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens new Rainforest of the Americas, a collection of mammals, reptiles, fish and plants, opened April 29. Housed within a newly-built 2.2-acre exhibit space, it replicates a tropical rainforest experience where visitors can see and learn about exotic animals. Among them are cottontop tamarins, a Goliath birdeating spider and mata mata turtles, as well as endangered species including the Central American tapir, giant river
otters and a blue billed curassow. Called “Everything Has a Home,” the exhibit leads visitors on a tour through areas that showcase various reptile, bird, mammal and fish species that can be found in the rainforest areas of Mexico, Central and South America. Rainforest of the Americas is free with paid admission of $18 for adults, $13 for children two to 12 years old and $15 for seniors 62 years old and up. For more information, visit www.lazoo.org.
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History, legacy of care continue for 124 years at Hollenbeck Palms CEO and president William G. Heideman is celebrating his 42nd year at the helm of Hollenbeck Palms, 573 S. Boyle Ave. He follows in the steps of his father William A. Heideman, and his grandfather Clarence W. Hensel, who served tenures of 46 and 31 years respectively. During his tenure Heideman has overseen the continuous refurbishment of the Hollenbeck eight-acre campus, construction of three residential buildings and two skilled nursing wings. In 2008, Hollenbeck opened a 32-apartment residential building. “Successfully managing a retirement community over many years has been immensely challenging and rewarding,” says Heideman. Condo-style apartments He oversaw the complex transformation from single rooms to condo-style apartments. He also headed development of an array of programs to support the interests of each new generation, including medical care on site, a gym and bus transport to activities. Today Hollenbeck Palms, a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), provides
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Museum Row
Celebrate mom, honor veterans; World War II odyssey told CRAFT AND FOLK ART MUSEUM—Yarn Bombing L.A. Knit Graffiti Collective meets Sat., May 10, 2 to 5 p.m. Free. • "Something for Mom," a paper flower bouquet crafts workshop, is Sun., May 11, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Moms enter free. • Opening reception for three exhibits is Sat., May 17 at 7 p.m.: "A Sense of Balance: The Sculpture of Stoney Lamar," gallery talk 6:30 p.m.; "Dario Escobra: Broken Circle," gallery talk is at 6 p.m. "Empire of Love Shack." Exhibits end Aug. 24. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., 323937-4230; cafam.org. LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART—"The
Painted City: Art from Teotihuacan" includes 14 tripod vessels from the ancient city. Ends December. • "Helen Pasgian: Light Invisible" sculptural installation. Ends June 29. • "Miracle Mile," a work of 66 fluorescent tubes, incorporates Wilshire Blvd. and the outdoor installation "Palm Garden," by Robert Irwin. Ends Sept. 7, 2015. • "Visions of the South" features 20 works that explore the artistic vision of the geographic reality and exotic fantasy. Ends July 13. • "Futbol: The Beautiful Game" celebrates the World Cup in Brazil with works from around the word. Ends July 20. • "Four Abstract Classicists,"
FOLKLORICO comes to the Zimmer May 4.
works of Southern California painters ends June 29. • "Hassan Hajjaj: My Rock Stars Experimental" video installation ends July 20. • "Agnes Varda in Californialand" featuring photographs
and sculpture by the filmmaker. Ends BOWLING Architecture exhibit is at the A+D. June 22. • "Calder and Abstraction: Families enter free on MothFrom Avant-Garde to Iconic," er's Day, Sun., May 11. exhibit installation designed Open Art Studio workshop by architect Frank Gehry, is Sun., May 18, 2 to 4 p.m. Honor our heroes with arts ends July 27. and crafts in memory of those • "Metropolis II" sculpture by who served for our freedom Chris Burden has 1,100 minon Sun., May 25 from 2 to 4 iature cars. See the exhibit in p.m. action Fridays and weekends. 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 5905 Wilshire Blvd., 323100; 323-761-8984, www.zim857-6000; lacma.org. mermuseum.org. PETERSEN AUTOMOARCHITECTURE+DESIGN TIVE MUSEUM—"World's MUSEUM—"Bowlarama: CalGreatest Sports Coupes" features 12 celebrity curators, ifornia Bowling Architecture including Patrick Dempsey 1954-1964" features photos, and Francis Ford Coppola and drawings and artifacts curated by Chris Nichols. Ends May their cars. Ends Oct. 18. • Mustang Madness, Fri., May 11. 2 to Sun., May 4, celebrates 50 • Urban Hike: Forgotten L.A., a cultural and architectural years of the Ford icon. • "Town Cars: Arriving in walking tour with Mike the Style" includes Fred Astaire's Poet, explores Boyle Heights 1927 Rolls Royce. Ends Feb. on Sun., May 25 at 11 a.m. • "2X8 Evolve" showcasing 2015. 6060 Wilshire Blvd., 323- student work. Ends May 11. 6032 Wilshire Blvd.; 323903-2277; petersen.org. 932-9393; www.aplusd.org. ZIMMER CHILDREN'S PAGE MUSEUM AT THE MUSEUM—Mexico defeated LA BREA TAR PITS—Meet the French at the Battle of Puebla May 5, 1862. Celebrate a life-sized saber-toothed cat Sun., May 4 at 3 p.m. with (puppet) and her two-monthold baby Nibbles at Ice Age Grupo Folklorico de UCLA . Encounters. Showtimes are Saturdays and Sundays 11:30 a.m., 1:30 and 2:30 p.m. Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m., 11:15 a.m. and noon. Watch paleontologists search for Ice Age fossils and st plants at Pit 91 viewing station, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and see their finds in the Fish Bowl Lab. 5801 Wilshire Blvd., 323934-PAGE; tarpits.org. JAPAN FOUNDATION— Free Japanese films the second and fourth Wednesday of every month. Exhibits, classes and films featured. 5700 Wilshire Blvd., We are offering a free 323-761-7510. www.jflalc. 30-day trial period for org. prospective new customers KOREAN CULTURAL CENwho sign up for ADT Patrol. TER—Korean music concert is Fri., May 16 at 7:30 p.m. For more details, Free. contact Amy Glass at Exhibits, classes, films and 310-619-2259 events are featured. (Please turn to page 15)
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LIBRARY CALENDAR
Honor Mother's Day, Asian heritage; buy books, read to therapy dogs
FAIRFAX LIBRARY 161 S. Gardner St. 323-936-6191 Children Family Storytime: Sponsored by Friends of Fairfax Library. Hear stories and make a craft on Thurs., May 15 at 4 p.m. Toddler Storytime: Children ages 18 mos. to 3 years can hear stories, sing songs and say rhymes on Wednesday, May 21 and 28 at 10:30 a.m. STAR: Trained library volunteers read children's stories. Kathy reads on Mondays at 3 p.m. Linda reads on Wednesdays at 3 p.m. Preschool Storytime: Children ages 3 to 5 years can hear stories, sing songs and say rhymes on Wednesdays at 1 p.m. Teens Teen Council: Meet to plan teen programs and make suggestions for purchases on Thurs., May 15 at 4 p.m. SAT Practice Test: Practice taking the SAT on Sat., May 24 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Sponsored by the Princeton Review. Adults L.A. Quiltmakers Guild: Hands-on demonstrations. Beginners welcome. Meets Sat., May 3, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Art of Speaking: Taught by Molly Brandenberg on Sat., May 3 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. RSVP to mbrandenberg54@ gmail.com. Book Club: Meets Tues., May 6 at 10:30 a.m. "Coffee Trader" by David Liss, check library for copy of title. Friends of the Library: Meeting to discuss ways to help the library on Tues., May 13 at 11 a.m. MS Support Group: For those living with multiple sclerosis, friends and family. Meets Thurs., May 15 at 6 p.m. MOMS Club of MidWilshire: Support group for Moms meets on Fri., May 16 at 3 p.m. Longterm Care: Presentation and Q & A on Thurs., May 22 at 3 p.m. Friends of the Library Book Sale: Deals on books, dvds and cds on Sat., May 24 from noon to 4 p.m. Social Security: Presentation and Q & A on Thurs., May 29 from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Computer Comfort: Handson training on the computer on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m.
Book Sale: Lots of deals on used books and more on Wednesdays from 12 to 4 p.m. FREMONT LIBRARY 6121 Melrose Ave. 323-962-3521 Children BARK!: Kids practice reading aloud to certified therapy dogs on Sat., May 17 at 2 p.m. Dogs are trained to work with children and the owner is present at all times. Asian-American Heritage: Listen to stories celebrating Asian heritage and make a craft on Thurs., May 22 at 4 p.m. STAR: Library volunteers Jane and Ashley read children's stories aloud on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 2 p.m. Call branch to confirm times.
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Baby and Toddler Storytime: Children ages infant to 2 years old can enjoy stories, songs and rhymes on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime: Kids ages 2 years old and up can hear stories, sing songs, and say rhymes on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. Teens Teen Council: Recommend new books, movies and music for the young adult library on Tues., May 20 at 3 p.m. Adults Friends of the Library Book Sale: Book and cd deals on Fri., May 2 and Sat., May 3 from 1 to 5 p.m. Book Club: Meets Tues., May 13 at 6:30 p.m. Call branch for this month's selection. MEMORIAL LIBRARY 4625 W. Olympic Blvd.
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VOLUNTEER reader at Fremont Library Jane Boyd has been visiting the branch on Tuesday afternoons for some 14 years. Joining her is another regular Eddie Cruz, 10. Actually “Eddie reads to me,” says Boyd, who drives from her Inglewood home to the June St. branch.
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Garden tours, butterflies, music, yoga celebrate spring at Arboretum from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Highlights include featured speakers, guided garden tours, a walk through the Wildflowering LA exhibit, music, kids activities, food and more. Among speakers are author Carol Bornstein, director of the Nature Gardens at the
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YOUNGSTERS can become junior entomologists and Butterfly Brigade and take home their own caterpillars.
phytic plants. The Santa Anita Bonsai Society will display trees trained to look like miniature forest giants on Sat., May 24, Sun., May 25 and Mon., May 26 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Plants and trees will be for sale and there will be daily demonstrations on bonsai culture. Cooking, drawing, writing The menu for Fresh: Cooking with Lalo Sanchez includes a grilled peach and burratta salad, grilled Pacific swordfish and crème brulée on Wed., May 14 from 3 to 5 p.m. “Seeing the Seed,” a writing workshop about the deep connection between storytelling and landscape, is on Sun., May 18 from 10 a.m. to noon. A botanical art and illustration class with Cristina Baltayian meets on Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Students will
explore different ways to use color pencils to make botanical paintings. For the youngsters Springtime is here and the butterflies are near. Kids ages three to six can become junior entomologists at Butterfly Brigade and take home their own caterpillars on Sat., May 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Youngsters can develop self-confidence as well as fundamental skills at KidsArt on Saturdays from 11:15 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. “Sssssnakes in the Trees” is the topic of the Bookworms storytelling program on Wednesdays, May 7 and 21 and Sat., May 24 at 10:30 a.m. Youngsters will enjoy plant and nature stores and a takehome craft. For more information, go to arboretum.org or call 626821-3222.
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Get tips on roses, celebrate Mother’s Day Unusual plants Garden Club topic Matt and Rebecca Tufenkian will talk about new and unusual plants at the L.A. Garden Club’s monthly meeting on Mon., May 12 at the Griffith Park Visitors Center Auditorium, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. The couple own Dominus Plantarum, a nursery and plant brokering service that focuses on locally grown plants. Matt has a degree in
landscape architecture; his work has been featured in the Pasadena Showcase House of Design and the L.A. Garden Show at the Arboretum. The meeting begins at 9:15 a.m. with coffee and refreshments. Horticulture exhibits and arrangements will be on display. The presentation starts at 11 a.m. Non-members are welcome.
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Celebrate Mother’s Day, tour Rose Garden A garden talk and plant sale, Mother’s Day brunch and a rose garden tour herald spring at Huntington Library and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road in San Marino. Explore the art and cuisine of Renaissance Italy as reflected in The Huntington’s collection of paintings, sculptures and decoratives, then prepare a meal inspired by period cookbooks in a program led by Maite Gomez-Rejon of ArtBites on Sun., May 4 from
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9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Succulent expert Attala Kapitany will discuss Australian boabs and bottle trees including information on cultivation and their use in landscape design on Thurs., May 8 at 2:30 p.m. A plant sale follows. Treat mom to brunch on the Brown Garden Lawn accompanied by a five-piece classical music group on Sun., May 11. Seatings are at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Or if she’d prefer, a Traditional English Tea is offered in the Rose Garden Tea Room. Mother’s Day reservations are required at 626-405-2249. Join Tom Carruth, the E. L. and Ruth B. Shannon curator of the Rose Collections, for a private tour of the Rose Garden on Thurs., May 15. Tickets are $15, and can be reserved online at huntington.org or by calling 800-838-3006.
VISITORS can picnic on the grounds of Theodore Payne.
Learn how to kill your lawn and propagate natives Lend a hand, or learn everything you need to remove unwanted turf and grow native plants at a variety of classes at the Theodore Payne Foundation, 10459 Tuxford St. in Sun Valley. Join the Payne family of volunteers to improve and care for the grounds on Sat., May 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. Helpers will clean, plant, mulch and prune. Bring hat, gloves and knee pads. The basics on gardening with California flora: the definition of “native plant,” why natives are valuable, plus planting techniques, establishment, irrigation, pruning and maintenance will be taught at a three-part Garden Design course beginning Sat., May 17 from 8:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Award-winning landscaper
Steve Gerischer will show how to remove unwanted turf and replace it with fragrant, flowering, drought-tolerant, lowmaintenance native plants on Sat., May 24 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Learn basic skills of vegetable propagation at a class with Madena Asbell and Tim Becker on Sat., May 31 from 9 a.m. to noon. Participants will leave the hands-on session with a flat of cuttings. Artist, landscape designer and contractor Andreas Hessing will explore standard and alternative building techniques and materials for walls, walks, fences and seats on Sat., May 31 from 1 to 3 p.m. A tour of his garden will show many examples of hardscape. For more information, go to theodorepayne.org or call 818-768-1802.
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1963 Chevy Corvette Sting Ray is a "World's Greatest Sport Coupe" at the Petersen Museum.
CONCERT features Korean music at the Korean Cultural Center.
Celebrate mom, honor veterans (Continued from page 10 )
5505 Wilshire Blvd., 323-936-7141. www. kccla.org. LOS ANGELES MUSEUM OF THE HOLOCAUST—Author Miriam Tasini, a psychoanalyst and professor at UCLA, will talk about her book, "Where Are We going," which chronicles her family's three-year odyssey through Poland, Russia, Uzbekistan and Iran during World War II on Sun., May 4 at 2 p.m. Tours by survivors, NORTH CAROLINA artist wood interactive display, sculptures to come to Craft & Folk. architecture tours, exhibits featured. Pan Pacific Park, 100 S. The Grove Dr., 323-651-3704; lamoth. org. Always free.
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Why are innocent, bygone days often referred to as “halcyon?” queries Ed Saperstein. They’re not just innocent and bygone but days of happiness and prosperity. Halcyon is the Greek word for kingfisher—a small European sea bird with a long beak and brilliant blue and orange plumage that feeds on fish and aquatic animals which it captures by diving under the water. Ancient mariners believed the kingfisher to be a good luck omen and that the bird laid its eggs and incubated for a fortnight on the surface of the sea, during which period, the two weeks before the winter solstice, the waves were always calm and ships safe from harm. As the poet Hugh Orchard, wrote: “Most of us are silly fools in these times of stir and push, We trade away the bird we’ve got for two that’s in the
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bush. And those two birds, like childhood joys—those halcyon days of youth, As like as not will fly away before you learn the truth.” *** How come an added dividend is called a “perk?” wonders Sophia Josephson. “Perk” was originally spelled “preq,” a contraction of perquisite, or any casual fee in addition to normal compensation. *** Why is booze sometimes called “John Barleycorn?” asks Joe Hinton.
There are many alcoholic beverages made with barley and/or corn. “John Barleycorn” is the 18th century personification of booze. It was made very popular by Robert Burns in his poem “Tam O’Shanter.” *** Why are common people sometimes called “the rank and file?” wonders Toby March. This military term was/is used to differentiate between officers and enlisted men and was soon incorporated into general usage. You see, in a military formation, “rank” refers to men in line abreast or side by side, “file” to men standing one behind another. 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.
AT LIBRARIES Honor Mother's Day, Asian Heritage (Continued from page 11) Toddler Storytime: For children ages 18 mos. to 3 years to share stories, songs and rhymes on Wed., May 7 at 10 a.m. Babies and Books: Stories, songs and rhymes on Wed., May 7 at 11 a.m. Special Storytime: Children can share stories and songs with Luau Dave on Wed., May 21 at 10:30 a.m. Teens Teen Craft: Make keychains for Mother's Day on Thurs., May 8 at 4 p.m. Game Day for Teens: Play board games on Thurs., May 22 at 4 p.m. Adults First Friday Book Club: Meets Fri., May 2 from 1 to 2 p.m. Call branch for title. Friends of the Library Used Book Sale: Deals on books, cds and dvds. Tuesdays from 12:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday Night @ the Movies: View a classic or new movie. Free popcorn. Tuesdays at 5:30 p.m. Call branch for title. Fun & Games: Play Chinese mahjong, Scrabble, Battleship, checkers, other games on Wednesdays at noon. 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: www.laplcomputerclass.blogspot.com. Chess Club: All skill levels welcome to come play chess. Meets Thursdays from 6 to 7 p.m. Knitting Circle: All skill levels welcome to come spin a yarn. Saturdays from 10 to 11 a.m. Hatha Yoga: Wear comfortable clothing, bring yoga mat or heavy towel. Meets Saturdays at 12:15 p.m. WILSHIRE LIBRARY
149 N. St. Andrews Place 323-957-4550 Children 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 and then back home to sleep on Mon., May 5, 12 and 19 from 6 to 6:15 p.m. LACMA Family Art Class: Arts and crafts with art educator Jennifer Reid on Wed., May 7 at 4:30 p.m. Preschool Storytime: Kids ages 3 to 5 years can hear stories and sing songs on Thursdays from 1 to 2 p.m. Adults Citizenship Classes: Free classes taught by an instructor from the Catholic Charities of Los Angeles. Enrollment is limited. For information and to register call 213-251-3542. Computer Class: Computer and internet basics workshop on research and social media. Call branch for dates and times.
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