Lc real estate 07 13 100

CINEMA NIGHTS

BY THE GLASS

GARDENS

"King Kong" is among films screening outdoors this summer.

Sip artisanal wines in a historic setting at Barnsdall Park.

Elizabethan Festival, plays, music and more.

Page 2

Page 10

Real Estate Museums Home & Garden

Page 11

VIEW

Section 2

LARCHMONT CHRONICLE

JULY 2013

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

visit us online at

californiamoves.com

CALIF LIVING AT ITS FINEST $4,350,000

2 STORY ENGLISH TUDOR $3,489,999

COME SEE THE NEW ME! $3,375,000

STATELY AND STUNNING $3,149,000

Hancock Park. This grand apx 7144sf mediterranean is located on one of the best streets in Hancock Park.

Betsy malloy 323.806.0203

Hancock Park. 5+5. 3 bed up - one down, plus guest house w/new moroccan room for entertaining. Pool.

Bella Kay 323.972.3408

Hancock Park. new price. recently remodeled. Brand new kitchen. 6Br/6.5Ba, apx 6,036 sf. co-listed. cecille cohen 323.460.7629

Hancock Park. remodeled 5 bed + 4.5 bath in Windsor Square. www.623Southarden.com loveland carr Properties 323.460.7606

A MEDITERRANEAN RETREAT $2,875,000

GREAT NEW PRICE! $2,595,000

PRAIRIE STYLE ESTATE $2,450,000

CHARACTER SPANISH 4PLEX $1,599,000

Hancock Park. Gorgeous 5 + 4.5 mediterranean in Windsor Square. 304lorraineBlvd.com. loveland carr Properties 323.460.7606

Hancock Park. Prime location. Dramatic 2-sty entry hall.

5 beds/4.5 bas. Great details & huge yard. lisa Hutchins 323.460.7626

Hancock Park. Huge lot w/pool, spa, cabana & 2-story GH. 5 beds/3.5 baths + finished 3rd floor. lisa Hutchins 323.460.7626

West Hollywood. close to farmers market, The Grove, shopping and transportation. no Saturday showings! cecille cohen 213.810.9949

CLASSIC COUNTRY ENGLISH $1,486,168

3RD ST. SCHOOL CHARMER $1,249,000

GREAT NEW PRICE $1,225,000

CHARMING MONTEREY COLONIAL $1,175,000

Hancock Park. immaculately kept home w/ all modern amenities, 5beds+3.75bas. Plenty of natural light.

Jacqueline Valenzuela 323.460.7663

Hancock Park. Beautifully updated & carefully restored Spanish, loaded w/ period details. 3-bed, 2-bth.

James r Hutchison 323.460.7637

Hancock Park. Hancock Park proper. 3 beds/2 new baths. Gourmet kitchen w/stainless appls & new pool. lisa Hutchins 323.460.7626

Hancock Park. 5+3. Private walled garden w/fountain. repainted. 2nd floor covered porches. Great value Ginger lincoln/Belinda laViolette 213.435.1775

CHARMING 1920’S TUDOR $949,000

THE SUMMIT ON SIXTH $625,000

HANCOCK PARK TERRACE $375,000

OFFICE SPACE 7813 BEVERLY BL $2.10 /SQ FT PER MON

Hollywood Hills East. character filled 3+2 in prime Beachwood canyon. rick llanos 323.460.7617

mid Wilshire. luxurious living space with 1BD/2Ba plus den. city views!

Grace Kim 213.700.6833

Hancock Park. This condominium has the ambiance of a country cabin located in a city environment.

Peggy Bartenetti 323.860.4250

miracle mile. 4 offices w/reception area or conference room. covered parking for $50/month.

Barbara allen 323.610.1781

119 n. larchmont Blvd. 323.462.0867 | 251 n. larchmont Blvd. 323.462.9272

find our listings in

or online at cBVIEW.com

©2013 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned And Operated By a Subsidiary of NRT LLC. Broker does not guarantee the accuracy of square footage, lot size or other information concerning the condition or features of property provided by seller or obtained from public records or other sources, and the buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information through personal inspection and with appropriate professionals.

2

July 2013

SECTION two

Larchmont Chronicle

Wine, jazz concert series benefits Project Angel Food The Hollywood and Highland Center is the site of the 10th annual Wine & Jazz Summer Concert Series that takes place on Tuesday evenings from 7 to 9 p.m. through Aug. 6.

In addition to free music by top musicians, the weekly

event includes wine tasting with an assorted sampler of cheese, fruits and breads prepared by Wolfgang Puck Catering.

Jose Rizo’s Monograma takes the stage on July 2. GG NineNet entertains on July 9 and Brian Auger’s Oblivion

Sold Over the Asking Price with Multiple Offers!

Express plays on July 16. Sara Gazarek performs on July 23.

Proceeds of the $10 wine tasting benefit Project Angel Food, which provides meals to people struggling with AIDS, cancer and other life-threatening illnesses. For more information see angelfood.org.

754 S. Highand Ave. Listed at $1,195,000

“KING KONG” screens July 13 at the Academy of Motion Pictures "Oscars Outdoors" summer movie series. Above, movie goers from last year wait for sunset for the movie to start.

Remodeled and ready for a new owner!

Gleaming hardwood floors, recessed lighting, large living room with high ceiling, exposed wood beams, formal dining room with coved ceiling and breakfast room leading to kitchen and laundry area. Spacious backyard features an outdoor dining area with a stone fireplace, patio, and grassy area.

858-860 N. Las Palmas Ave. Listed at $875,000

Sit under the stars at these summer movie screenings

Sold Represented Buyer

Tastefully remodeled Spanish duplex in the center of town! Two, 2 bedroom, 1bath units with newer plumbing, electrical, central heat and air, roof, windows, hardwood floors, landscaping and seismic bolting circa 2007.

Remodeled kitchens with new cabinets, stainless steel appliances, butcher-block counter tops and designer backsplash tile.

Gorgeous baths with new tile fixtures.

323-860-4240 www.SandyBoeck.com sandy.boeck@camoves.com BRE #01005153 Hancock Park South •119 N. Larchmont Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90004 • 323.462.1225 Fax ©2012 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker® is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned And Operated By NRT LLC.

SO

LD

310-623-8722

Lic.#00981766

BruceWalker.com

©LC0713

Secluded behind gates, this two story home has 2 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, family room, hardwood floors, a swimming pool and a lushly landscaped backyard with artist’s studio.

Offered at $1,095,000

By Rachel Olivier What better way to take advantage of Los Angeles’ balmy nights than to enjoy movie screenings under the stars at cemeteries, amphitheaters, museums or other outdoor civic venues.

Hollywood Forever Cemetery Watch films flicker over mausoleum walls every Saturday night at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. Guests can bring blankets, picnic dinners, beer and wine, but no tall chairs.

“Point Break” and evening fireworks are on the schedule for Wed., July 3 in a special Independence Day screening.

Cinespia posts a movie schedule online at the end of every month. Doors open at 7:30 p.m.; movies begin at 9 p.m.

Tickets are $12. Go to cinespia. org or call 323-221-3343.

City of Beverly Hills Sunday movie nights return to the Beverly Canon Gardens, 241 N. Canon Dr. Films are shown on a giant, inflatable screen beginning at 8 p.m. every other Sunday. See “Moulin Rouge!” on July 14 and “Wreck-it Ralph” on July 28. For more information call 310-285-6830 or go to beverlyhills.org and click on the Sunday Movie Night link.

Exposition Park Exposition Park at 700 Exposition Park Dr. hosts movies

by Street Food Cinema on Saturday nights. The event features movies, food trucks and live music beginning at 5:30 p.m. Music starts at 6:30 p.m. and the movie screens at 8:30 p.m. “Jaws” is on July 6 and a double feature, “Shaun of the Dead” and “Hot Fuzz” are on July 13. Tickets are $10. For more information call 323254-5068 or go to streetfoodcinema.com.

Academy Hollywood The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’ “Oscars Outdoors” summer movie series takes place at its amphitheatre, Academy Hollywood, 1341 Vine St., on Friday and Saturday nights. Gate opens at 6:30 p.m., movies at sunset.

Food trucks will be on-site.

Movies this month include

“King Kong” on Sat., July 13, “Big” on Sat., July 20, and “Blazing Saddles” on Fri., July 26. Tickets are $5; $3 for students. For more information call 310-247-3000 or go to www.oscars.org.

Natural History Museum The Natural History Museum’s outdoor summer tradition “B Movies and Bad Science” series starts up on Sat., July 13 at 900 Exposition Blvd.

Doors open at 3 p.m. and movies end by 11 p.m. Movies are free with admission. For more information call 323-763-3466 or go to www.nhm.org.

Park La Brea The outdoor movie showings at Park La Brea continue in July at Alandele Circle.

Bring blankets and picnic baskets; there will also be barbecued food for sale. Music starts at 6 p.m.; film begins at 8 p.m. For more information call 323-549-5400 and press 5 for the activities center.

Music, comedy, animals at zoo nighttime series The Los Angeles Zoo welcomes a new kind of wildlife with its Roaring Nights after-hours series on Thursdays, July 11, 18 and 25 from 7 to 10 p.m.

In addition to live animal encounters and pop-up zookeeper talks, visitors can hear local bands such as So Many Wizards and CHIEF, attend a dance party with DJ Morning Star at the carousel, and hear standup comedians holding court at the petting zoo.

Live animal encounters and pop-up zookeeper talks

Food trucks, including Coolhaus, Komodo, Crepe-n Around and Grilled Cheese will be on hand, along with full bar service.

All events are for ages 18 and up. Admission for members is $15; $18 for non-members. Tickets can be purchased at the gate, or online at www. lazoo.org.

For more information, call 323-644-6042.

Larchmont Chronicle

July 2013

He wrote a $2 million gift to LACMA in 1958 and joined its board in 1960. He was elected to the USC Board of Trustees, and when neighbor and fundraising powerhouse Dorothy Chandler called, he got on board the Music Center’s Building Fund Committee. The Ahmanson Theatre opened in 1967.

SECTION TWO

Ahamanson died in 1968 before his Ahamanson Center office building broke ground at 3700 Wilshire Blvd.

His widow, Caroline Leonetti, would continue to work for art and school pursuits until her death in 1996. Her dream to start the Los Angeles County High School for the Arts was realized when it opened

in 1985 on the campus of Cal State Los Angeles. Her daughter, Margo O’Connell, Hancock Park, and granddaughter, Cara Esposito, Larchmont Village, are on the school Foundation Board.

The book is published by University of California Press and available at www.buildinghome.com.

WEDDING of Howard Ahmanson and Caroline Leonetti at Robert Ahmanson’s home in 1965.

New biography tells of financier Howard Ahmanson

By Suzan Filipek Southern California’s population exploded in the 1950s, demand for homes and mortgages surged and the savings and loans industry flourished. At the heart of this financial boom was Howard F. Ahmanson.

The cigar smoking, Omaha native helped millions of regular folks own their own home, and he would spend his riches expanding the city’s cultural institutions.

His story is told in a new book, “Building Home: Howard F. Ahmanson and The Politics of the American Dream.”

The 357-page biography by economic historian Eric John Abrahamson chronicles the life of the post-World War II California businessman and Hancock Park resident. He lived on June St., and later S. Hudson Ave. in a Tudor-style mansion.

Founder of Home Savings— the largest savings and loan in the country in the 1950s—he was one of the country’s richest men.

The book sheds insight into the politics of home ownership which rose sharply by the end of the 1950s, when 42 percent of the populace owned a home.

NEW BIOGRAPHY of founder of Home Savings.

3

The pursuit of the American Dream set the stage for the housing bubble in 2007, and entrepreneurs like Ahmanson helped shape public policy and build their empires, states the author, Abrahamson, who has a Ph.D. in American history from John Hopkins University.

Early years Howard’s father William H. was an Omaha insurance executive who would discuss business with his son after dinner “as if I had the maturity and judgment of a man of 50,” Howard would recall.

His father’s death in 1925 would spark the younger Ahamnson’s drive to realize his father’s ambitions.

Howard started an insurTop 100 Team ance agency in 1926 when he Members ~ Society of Excellence was 20 and a student at USC. He made his first $1 million ED y pT 1 DA E C during the Depression and N ACEr I f would continue to become f o one of the most successful entrepreneurs of the last century. He married Dorothy NEW LISTING IN ESCroW IN ESCroW “Dottie” Johnston Grannis, a 455 N. JuNe St 370 N. JuNe St 8712 gregory way #403 Offered at $3,375,000 Offered at $3,500,000 Offered at $879,000 secretary for Paramount producer David O. Selznick and a USC student.

His second wife, Caroline Leonetti, was a regular on Art Linkletter’s radio program giving fashion and style tips SoLD SoLD SoLD and opened a talent agency 300 N. JuNe St 338 N. VISta St 355 S. CItruS aVe Accepted offer in 1 Day with clients including Jane Offered at $2,295,000 Offered at $1,489,000 Offered at $1,298,000 Russell and Kim Novak.

Ahmanson was drawn to her beauty and her entrepreneurial spirit.

He did not set out to be a philanthropist, but that would SoLD SoLD SoLD change, noted the author.

542 N. CItruS aVe 902 S. ogDeN Dr 832 N. MaNSFIeLD aVe Los Angeles was the “quintOffered at $1,175,000 Offered at $1,049,000 Offered at $999,000 essential” postmodern city after World War II, and Ahmanson was at the helm.

Ahmanson Foundation Leah Brenner Naomi Hartman In 1952 he created the Ah323.860.4245 323.860.4259 www.naomiandleah.com Bre# 00917665 Bre# 00769979 info@naomiandleah.com manson Foundation; his two nephews Bill and Bob and his ©2013 Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT LLC. Coldwell Banker does not guarantee the accuracy of square footage, lot size or other information concerning the condition or features of property provided by the seller or obtained from public records or other sources, and the buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information through personal inspection and with appropriate professionals. first wife were on the board.

Congratulations Naomi & Leah

4

SECTION two

July 2013

Larchmont Chronicle

Southwestern Law marks 100 years

By Toby Horn It’s been 100 years since Southwestern University School of Law became a university.

The school’s original intention as a non-profit institution, was to make a law degree accessible to minorities and women.

The second oldest law school in Los Angeles, Southwestern offers two- and three- year law programs as well as combination law THE SCHOOL acquired the historic and masters degrees Bullocks Wilshire property in 1994. to 1,000 students an1974. nually.

The school originally held In 1994, the school acquired classes in the Union Oil Build- the historic Bullocks Wilshire ing in downtown Los Angeles, property which houses the law and was then relocated to Hill library, a courtroom, classSt. for many years. The school rooms and community meetmoved to its current home in ing spaces.

Every level of the Bullocks building has been renovated to its original 1929 style. Many of the original lighting fixtures and decorative elements were reclaimed and reinstalled in the landmark building.

The results are said to make Southwestern one of the most architecturally significant and technologically advanced law school environments in the nation.

Opposite Bullocks Wilshire is the six-story Westmoreland Ave. building, which houses additional classrooms, seminar rooms and administrative offices.

The school's first graduate Betty Trier Berry became the first woman lawyer to work for a public defender's office in the U.S. Hon. Tom Bradley, the first African American mayor of Los Angeles—he served five terms—is also among alumni.

GOOD SHEPHERD schoolhouse gets a new look from Keller Williams volunteers, from left, Traci Bates, Lorna Hennington, Joey Sacavitch and Tim Meinelschmidt.

Keller Williams paint Day RED Some 40 Keller Williams Realty agents in the Larchmont office “saw red” in May when they participated in the

firm’s nationwide RED Day of community service.

Jeff Mindell, KW agent services, said the participants painted the schoolhouse at Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women and Children.

Orchard Supply Hardware provided the paint and brushes for the event.

RED is an acronym for Renew, Energize and Donate, and agents in both the U.S. and Canada get involved in projects to improve their local communities.

Ukule-Along this summer at Center Play the ukulele a little bit? Get to know the humble instrument better and have fun with Strummers in the Summer mixed-level group instruction.

Fingerpicking patterns and techniques, licks and tricks and more will be taught.

Register for the UkuleAlong 2013! at the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave., for one or all dates: Saturdays July 13, Aug. 10 and Sept. 28.

The program is for amateur musicians, 18 years and older only, beginning to intermediate levels. Bring your ukulele.

Visit musiccenter.org/ukulealong.

Sundays are fun for families at Market Hoping for rain? Then join Kids for Peace at the Farmers Market on Sun., July 14 noon to 3 p.m. to learn how to make African rain sticks.

Also featured will be face painting and music and dance shows.

The Radio Disney Road Crew returns on Sun., July 28 and the Petersen Automotive Museum will show recycled race cars. Lucky Diaz and The Family Jam Band will perform.

Larchmont Chronicle

JULY 2013

J A D

SECTION TWO

JAD ART

N I C O L A

& DESIGN 323.377.3467 jadnicolapro@icloud.com

ART / ARCHITECTURE / REAL ESTATE SHOW JUNE 22 - JULY 25, 2013 ART + NEW HOME FOR SALE 4452 CAMELLIA AVENUE STUDIO CITY, CA 91602

A recently completed stunning renovation of a three bedroom, 3.5 bath Traditional home in ideal Studio City location, close to shops, restaurants, and schools offering high gifted magnet middle school, and high school education.

No expense has been spared with this open layout incorporating uniquely stained custom cabinetry, beautiful marble countertops and vanities, Walker Zanger tile, commercial grade Thermidor stainless steel appliances, fireplaces in living, dining, and kitchen. Gourmet open chef’s kitchen features marble countertops, large pantry, and built in buffet that opens to informal dining room. Wide hallway leads to two family bedrooms with baths, and spacious master bedroom with double French doors leading to large, private yard with 36’ pool, spa, two stone patios, newly landscaped, and complete privacy. Master also features large closet, double sink custom vanity in bath, oversize steam shower with marble and tile accents.

Home has great flow for indoor outdoor entertaining, two car attached garage, all new systems, HVAC, new plumbing, roof, doors, windows, pool, sound system with speakers thru out. Offered at $1,499,000.

COMING SOON! JAD’S NEW LISTING ON 306 SOUTH CITRUS AVENUE JULY 2013

tish rackley realtOr

®

310.729.5185 cell 310.882.4532 office tishrackley@johnaaroegroup.com

5

jad nicOla najjar realtOr® 323.377.3467 cell jdnicola25@gmail.com jadartanddesign.com

john aaroe Group 150 South Rodeo Drive, Suite 100 Beverly Hills, CA 90212

John Aaroe Group does not guarantee the accuracy of square footage, lot size, or other information concerning the condition or features of the property provided by the seller or obtained from public records and other sources and the buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information. DRE 01227860/01011274.

6

July 2013

SECTION two

Larchmont Chronicle

Celebrate the Fourth at Grand Park’s block party Lights, projections and pyrotechnics will illuminate downtown L.A. at the firstever Grand Park 4th of July block party.

The free, family-friendly event, hosted by DJ Anthony Valadez of KCRW, will feature world music performances by

artists including Ethio Cali and Jungle Fire. Visitors can choose from Greasy Weiner, All American Gourmet Grill, Game On Gourmet, S’cream Balls and Rollin Rib BBQ Joint food trucks. Music for the allday event begins at 3 p.m.; the light show starts at 9 p.m.

Parking is $10 at Lot 10 under the park, 200 N. Grand Ave., in The Music Center and Walk Disney Concert Hall garages. Ride the Metro to Civic Center/Grand Park Station.

For more information, visit grandparkla.org or call 213972-8080.

2400 WEID PLACE, LOS ANGELES, CA

NEW INFORMATION will be revealed during tour of the home built by the founders of Proctor and Gamble Co.

Docents to tell ‘Upstairs, Downstairs’ history of house Learn the personal history of the residents of the Gamble House in Pasadena when the doors to its servants’ hall and rooms will be open for the first time in its history.

During the “Upstairs, Downstairs” tour starting Thurs., Aug. 1 through Sun., Aug., 18, guests will see and experience the national historic landmark from a new perspective—that of the people who lived and worked “in service” for the heirs of the founders of the Proctor and Gamble Co.

New information has recently come to light about the family and its servants, allowing The Gamble House to share more of the personal history of the house with visitors. On the one-hour guided tour visitors will see never-

JUST LISTED Listed At 999,000

Chase Campen

The Family Realtor

Operating Partner Edward Krifcher and Team Leader Joey Sacavitch of Keller Williams Larchmont proudly welcomes Ken Church.

    

CONSISTENT MULTI-MILLION DOLLAR PRODUCER FOR OVER 35 YEARS LOS ANGELES NATIVE USC ALUMNI & HARVARD SCHOOL ALUMNI LICENSED SINCE 1976 FORMER PRESIDENT WILSHIRE ROTARY CLUB OF LOS ANGELES "I am excited to become part of the Keller Williams team. The enthusiastic, high-energy atmosphere in the office creates a great working environment which reflects the support of management and staff. I believe Keller Williams is the firm for the present and for the future."

Ken Church / 323.762.2519

Visit Us at www.kwlarchmont.com

-Ken Church

323.762.2600

before opened rooms and view furniture pieces designed by the home’s architects Greene & Greene that are usually too far behind the velvet ropes to see in detail.

The tour includes the basement, all of the second floor and the third floor. A maximum tour size of 10 people will be allowed. Gamble House is located at 4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena.

Admission is $20 per person; free for children 12 and under. Advance purchase is not required but recommended. Tickets may be purchased either online or by phone with a credit card. Walk-ins also welcome when space is available.

Call 626-793-3334; or visit http://gamblehouse.org/tours.

City, mayor win awards for innovations in planning The Dept. of City Planning and Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa were honored recently with awards for cutting-edge design taking root in L.A. “We are very gratified that the City of Los Angeles is being recognized more widely as an innovative leader in urban planning,” said Michael LoGrande, the city’s director of Planning.

“Los Angeles can take great pride in its cutting-edge initiatives to reshape the city.”

The American Planning Association’s Los Angeles Chapter awards were presented at its annual gala June 13 at the historic San Gabriel Mission Playhouse in San Gabriel.

The Hollywood Community Plan received the Award of Merit for Comprehensive Planning.

The Convention and Event Center Environmental Impact Report (EIR) received the Award of Excellence in Environmental Planning.

Planning Commission president Bill Roschen was selected for the Award of Excellence

for Distinguished Leadership as a “Citizen Planner.”

Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa received the Award of Excellence for Distinguished Leadership by an Elected Official for strong leadership on urban planning issues during his eight-year tenure.

Data mapping The Dept. of City Planning also received a “Special Achievement in GIS (Geographic Information Systems) Award” from ESRI, the world’s largest data mapping company, for its Los Angeles Historic Resources Survey project (see www.myhistoricla.org).

The web site and mapping tool allow residents to provide input into the citywide survey, identifying potential historic resources in their neighborhood and sharing this information with others in an online “virtual town hall” format.

This award will be presented at the ESRI International User Conference, held in San Diego July 8-12.

Larchmont Chronicle

July 2013

SECTION TWO

ten worked with other designers, including architect Paul R. Williams.

He also designed churches, restaurants, libraries and university and commercial build-

7

ings. At the Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., through Sept. 8

Senigram, Davenport … & Singer !

Bringing You Home ...

Keller Williams Los Feliz 323.300.1092 TRENDSETTING. Schneidman House, 1940s.

Photo: Jason Schmidt

Modernist comes to light at Hammer in first major exhibit “A. Quincy Jones: Building for Better Living,” on view at the Hammer Museum, is the first major exhibit of the Los Angeles-based architect.

Archibald Quincy Jones practiced from 1913 until his death in 1979. A modernist and professor at USC, Jones is credited with more than 5,000 projects. His homes and buildings are celebrated for expansive interior spaces, efficient building layouts and a reverence for the outdoors.

The exhibition is presented as part of the larger Gettysponsored initiative Pacific Standard Time Presents: Modern Architecture in L.A. Hammer director Ann Phil-

FO

bin says, “A. Quincy Jones is among the city’s most underrecognized native sons and his designs in many ways encapsulate the complexity of the urban landscape here.

"His work is on one hand glamorous and trendsetting, however the real thrust and strength can be seen in everyday work environments and domestic spaces.”

The exhibition includes original architectural drawings, a rare Case Study House model and vintage photographs by Julius Shulman, Ernest Braun and others.

Jones designed for actor Gary Cooper and modest housing developments and of-

R

Keller Williams Larchmont 323.842.1539

Larchmont Village

LE SA

FO

133 S. Lucerne Blvd

R

Los Feliz

4326 Ambrose

3 Bed/ 2.5 Bath

Culver City

LD

LE SA

Duplex 2+2 each + studio

Silverlake

LD

SO

SO

3332 Helms Ave

1527 N. Hoover

Four Plex 2+1 each

5 Bed/ 3 Bath

“And we can sell yours” Mary Anne Singer

213.910.5937

www.singersells.com

www.CoreGroupLA.Com NeW LisTiNg

PeNdiNg

PeNdiNg

MUL TiPL

e oF

362 N. Norton $795,000 Larchmont Village 2 Bd/1.5 ba. Craftsman screaming with original character on one of the largest lots in the Village. LR w/Batchelder fpl.

FDR. Park-like grounds.

FeRs

PeNdiNg

MUL TiPL

e oF

FeRs

230 s. irving Blvd. $2,300,000 Windsor square Beautiful 1920s, 4 bd/2 ½ ba. Country English. Original character with modern upgrades. Formal liv. rm w/fpl. FDR. Lrg 3825 Sapphire Drive, Encino Hills gourmet kitchen. Outdoor patio, pool.

4106 Longridge Ave. $2,399,000 sherman oaks Grand 2-story, 5bd/4 ba. Traditional on coveted Longridge Estates. Elegant liv. rm w/stone fpl. FDR. Den, pool Expansive grassy yard.

4500 greenbush $899,000 sherman oaks Traditional style 3 bd/2 ba home on corner lot. Large formal living rm. Family rm overlooking the backyard with pool.

soLd

soLd

soLd

$1,149,000

PeNdiNg

Immaculate remodeled 4 bed/3 bath 1-story home set on private half acre knoll

M

ULTiwith in prime Encino. Granite kitchen P

Le o

stainless steel appliances and breakfast

MUL TiPL

FFeR

MUL TiPL

e oF

s

e oF

FeRs

FeRs

bar opening to the family room. Expansive professionally-landscaped yard with pool. Coveted Lanai School District.

111Stunning N. gower Ibizian st.

2 bed/3 bath home $1,150,000 Windsor square plus den/media room. Chef’s kitchen Charming Spanish with Viking3BD/2BA stove and carrera marble home In the counter hearttops. of Windsor Square, around the Sound system throughout corner from Larchmont Village. Living rm for entertaining and relaxing. Lushly w/coved ceilings & fpl., Lrg. kit. w/eat-in landscaped backyard with a pool/spa area. Garage converted to studio. Large and recreation room/cabana, bonus! redwood deck.

363 N. Bronson Ave. $895,000 Larchmont Village 2BD/2BA Spanish bungalow. Private courtyard entry w/fountain Living rm w/ wood beamed ceilings Renovated gallery kitchen. Separate bonus studio off single car garage.

Information contained herein deemed reliable although not guaranteed. Keller Williams does not guarantee the accuracy of provided by the seller or obtained from public records or other sources.

PETE BUONOCORE 323.762.2561 www.coregroupLA.com

pete@coregroupLA.com

531 N. Rossmore Ave., #103 $449,000 Hancock Park Renovated condo in the Majorca, premier Hancock Park condo on historic Rossmore Avenue. First floor unit w/lg. outdoor patio.

Larchmont ViLLage

©LC0713

726 N. Las Palmas $808,000 Hollywood Redone 2 bd/2ba Spanish. Livinvg rm w/woodburning fireplace. Sun room overlooking large deck and landscaped yard. Perfect for entertaining.

414 N. Kilkea Drive, Miracle Mile $1,699,000

8

July 2013

SECTION two

Larchmont Chronicle

‘Dream Home Center’ at Hammer Museum America’s love affair with homeownership and the endof-the honeymoon stage are told in “Dream Home Resource Center” at the Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., through Aug. 18.

Artist Olga Koumoundouros takes another look at real

estate transactions in the exhibit, while housing specialists, activists and others set up temporary offices in the gallery. They offer practical insight on managing bankruptcy and foreclosure as well as telling firsthand experiences of losing homes.

A timeline in the history of Los Angeles real estate the last 70 years lines the walls, telling fluctuations in interest rates, analysis of subprime mortgages, foreclosure percentages by neighborhood and sales trends.

Visit hammer.ucla.edu.

SOLD: This home, located at 222 N. Lucerne Blvd., was listed for $1,895,000.

World Class Living and First Rate Entertainment

Real Estate Sales* Single family homes

Shows and Events presented at Park La Brea Theater 475 S. Curson Avenue Los Angeles CA 90036

by Wintershaw Enterprises Visit www.wintershaw.com or call 323.549.5470 Hilarious Stand-up Comedy Every 1st Saturday Literary Events every 3rd Wednesday

PLB Activities Center Inquiries

323-549-5458 For Leasing Inquiries

877-652-3292

JUST LISTED! 1740 S. Victoria Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90019 Offered at $1,449,000 Circa 1916 West Coast Prairie Style JR estate in Historic La Fayette Square. Rare 13,000 sq. ft. plus, extra wide lot. Peaceful Park like backyard. Rumored to be home of one of the founders of The Gas Co. 5+2 up, 1+1 down. Separate lanai/ pavilion type structure w/kit, FPL & BBQ. Philippine mahogany woodwork and lots of original fine craftsman detailing throughout. You must see this home!

Keller Williams Realty Larchmont 118 N. Larchmont Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90004

John Dickey

For the Crème de la Crème DRE# 00882872

Direct 323-298-SOLD (7653) Office 323-762-2528 johndickeyfinehomes@gmail.com

355 S. Muirfield Rd. 454 S. Muirfield Rd. 264 S. Muirfield Rd. 333 S. Las Palmas Ave. 200 S. Muirfield Rd. 222 N. Lucerne Blvd.

937 S. Longwood Ave. 301 S. Mansfield Ave. 644 N. Cherokee Ave. 736 S. Citrus Ave. 338 S. Orange Dr. 526 S. Bronson Ave. 215 S. Larchmont Blvd.

507 N. Irving Blvd.

542 N. Citrus Ave. 955 Keniston Ave. 439 S. Orange Dr. 342 N. Irving Blvd.

637 N. Cahuenga Blvd.

842 S. Orange Dr. 354 N. Ridgewood Pl. 414 N. Arden Blvd.

642 S. Sycamore Ave. 379 N. Bronson Ave. 527 N. Lucerne Blvd.

625 N. Highland Ave. 336 N. Bronson Ave.

$8,295,000 5,300,000 3,700,000 2,675,000 2,200,000 1,895,000 1,849,000 1,495,000 1,399,000 1,395,000 1,250,000 1,250,000 1,199,000 1,198,000 1,175,000 1,150,000 1,099,950 1,099,000 1,099,000 975,000 899,000 899,000 899,000 869,000 850,000 749,000 600,000

Condominiums 316 N. Rossmore Ave., #302 517 S. Wilton Pl., #E 412 S. Wilton Pl., #401 517 S. Wilton Pl., #B 517 S. Wilton Pl., #D 350 S. Norton Ave., #H 4407 Frances Ave., #307 929 S. St. Andrews Pl., #101 845 S. Plymouth Blvd., #E 4407 Frances Ave., #207 585 N. Rossmore Ave., #506 4733 W. Elmwood Ave., #103 109 N. Sycamore Ave., #104 861 S. Windsor Blvd., #303 620 S. Gramercy Pl., #308 525 N. Sycamore Ave., #202 525 N. Sycamore Ave., #319 5025 Maplewood Ave., #3 620 S. Gramercy Pl., #412 620 S. Gramercy Pl., #327 *List prices for May.

$1,199,000 758,000 685,000 638,000 638,000 630,000 574,888 559,000 514,000 505,000 465,000 429,000 419,000 399,900 364,995 329,000 305,000 279,000 215,000 200,000

Larchmont Chronicle

July 2013

SECTION TWO

9

Museum Row

Stroll to CAFAM, Japan Foundation; Never Built on horizon at A+D CRAFT AND FOLK ART MUSEUM—Opening reception for "Handcrafted Form: Traditions and Techniques" is Thurs., July 11 from 6 to 9 p.m. The exhibit is in collaboration with the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles and features 90 pieces by master artists.

Free at both locations, which are within walking distance.

Ends Aug. 21.

• Etsy Meet & Make: Sakiori —Japanese Weaving is Thurs., July 11, 7 to 9 p.m. Free.

RSVP at cafametsyjuly2013. eventbrite.com • The Art of Poetry is Sat., July 13 from 7 to 9 p.m. features new works and a reception, $7/free for members.

Rsvp@cafam.org.

• Carve & Chisel drop-in family workshop is Sun., July 14 between 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., $7/$5 children/members free.

• Japanese Cultural Market is Sat., July 27, noon to 6 p.m. featuring culture, art and handmade crafts.

• Mixology: Craft Soda Cocktails is Sun., July 28 from 3 to 6 p.m. with micro-brewer Greg Nylon.

• "This is Not a Silent Movie: Four Contemporary Alaska Native Artists" exhibit ends

HANDMADE paper lamps at CAFAM, JFLA co-exhibit.

Sept. 8.

• "Sonya Clark: Material Reflex." Fiber artist works with African, African/American hair. Exhibit ends Sept. 8.

5814 Wilshire Blvd., 323937-4230; cafam.org, workshops@cafam.org.

JAPAN FOUNDATION— "Handcrafted Form: Traditions and Techniques opens July 11. Ends Aug. 21. Free.

See CAFAM above.

Make sushi with mom and dad with professional chefs on Sat., July 27 at 11 a.m. for kids 8 and up. Call to register.

Language classes, film screenings and exhibits are

featured.

5700 Wilshire Blvd., 323-761-7510. www.jflalc. org.

PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM—"Awesome Architects" make streetscapes Sat., July 6 during Discovery Day drop-in arts and crafts workshop from 1 to 4 p.m.

BookPALS is at 2 p.m.

• The future of automotive journalism is discussed by two panels Thurs., July 11, 3 to 6 p.m.

• Celebrate Arlen Ness' benefit birthday dinner and preview of the exhibit on Fri., July 12 beginning at 6 p.m.

"Arlen Ness: Art on Two Wheels" opens Sat., July 13 with a V-Twin Cruise-in from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.; authograph signing is at 11 a.m. Three generations of Ness' custom motorcycles will be on display.

Ends Sept. 8.

• "Braving Baja: 1000 Miles to Glory" exhibit features buggies, motorcycles and more from the legendary off-road race. Ends Sept. 2.

• "Fins: Form without Function" revisits a design built to resemble a jet fighter space rocket's tailfin. A 1959 Cadillac to the 1937 Delage Aerosport are among those featured. Ends February 2014.

6060 Wilshire Blvd., 323903-2277; petersen.org.

ZIMMER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM—Sunday drop-in family programs are Summer Sand Art July 7 , 2 to 4 p.m. Meet nature’s most unique animals… some with fur, some with scales at Critter Squad July 14, 3 to 4 p.m.

Big Ideas B-I-N-G-O is July 21 from 3 to 4 p.m.; learn about global citizenship, community responsibility and win prizes!

Free to Be Me Drum Circle is July 28 with Sabina Sando-

MASK, Democratic Republic of Congo, is due at LACMA.

val from 3 to 4 p.m 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100; 323-761-8984, www.zimmermuseum.org.

ARCHITECTURE+DESIGN MUSEUM—"Never Built: Los Angeles" opening reception is Sat., July 27, 6 to 9 p.m.

Visionary designs, drawings, master plans and transportation proposals by Frank Lloyd Wright, Rudolph Schindler and other noted architects, designers and planners.

• "Windshield Perspective," shows Beverly Blvd. from Normandie to Virgil on this choreographed drive. Ends July 9.

(Please turn to page 10)

une

Featured Listing for the Month of July by

hn

g iN

w

Ne

t Lis

335 S. Muirfield Rd.

$4,900,000

Charming Spanish Mediterranean style home located in prime Hancock Park. 6,822 S.F. home on 24,007 S.F. lot. Features upstairs master suite with sitting room and master bathroom; all three other bedrooms have a sitting room and there is an office with skylight. Features downstairs center hall entry, hardwood floors throughout, living room w/fireplace, library w/ fireplace, dining room, gourmet center-island kitchen, breakfast room, family room overlooking pool & lushly landscaped lawns with patio deck, entertainer’s patios, pool, pool house with fireplace, 4 car garage/with ample space for u-turns, studio over the garage. Central H&A Sunday Open House from 2-5 pm

June Ahn

International President’s Elite

cell: 323.855.5558 juneahn@aol.com

BRE: 01188513 Hancock Park South Office | 119 N. Larchmont Blvd. | Los Angeles, CA 90004 ©2012. Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. Coldwell Banker is a registered trademark licensed to Coldwell Banker Real Estate LLC. An Equal Opportunity Company. Equal Housing Opportunity. Owned and Operated by NRT, LLC. Coldwell Banker does not guarantee the accuracy of square footage, lot size or other information concerning the condition or features of property provided by the seller or obtained from public records or other sources, and the buyer is advised to independently verify the accuracy of that information through personal inspection and with appropriate professionals.

10

July 2013

SECTION two

Larchmont Chronicle

Bands play on at free series at Market Visitors can check out an array of local entertainers on the West Patio at the Farmers Market, Third St. and Fairfax Ave., during the summer music series.

The Thursday Night Jazz series features the Bobby Matos Afro-Cuban Band on July 11. The Paul MacDonald Octet plays hard bop on July 18.

Straight-ahead jazz is on the playlist of Bill Watrous with

Rob Stoneback on July 25 and Doug MacDonald’s Reorganized Quartet is Aug. 1.

The Friday Night Series includes American Roots music

by Patrolled By Radar on July 5.

Katia Morales & Samba Society bring Brazilian jazz and samba to the stage on July 12. R & B and blues will be performed by Tony Galla & Janelle Sadler on July 19.

The Susie Hansen Latin Band plays salsa and Latin jazz on July 26, and Big Sandy & His Fly-Rite Boys entertain with rockabilly and 50s rock on Aug. 2.

Performances take place from 7 to 9 p.m.

For more information, call 323-933-9211 or go to farmersmarketla.com.

Barnsdall Park hosts wine tastings Watch the sun set while sipping wine at Friday Wine Tastings at Barnsdall Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd., from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. throughout the summer.

Photo on Page 1 Section 2

Each week, Silverlake Wine will present four selections of boutique, small production, artisanal wines from around the globe. Guests can bring picnics, or purchase food from a rotation of food trucks.

The event takes place on the west lawn of the historic Hollyhock House designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright.

Because of extensive renovations only a small portion of the house will be open for viewing with docents on hand.

Proceeds benefit the Barnsdall Art Park Foundation.

Adult tickets are $25 and include a limited edition wine glass; $5 for children three and over. Designated driver (non-drinker) tickets cost $10.

For tickets or more information, go to barnsdall.org.

MOTORCYCLE legend will be celebrated at the Petersen Museum.

MUSEUM ROW EVENTS, EXHIBITS (Continued from page 9) "Los Angeles Boulevards" are discussed by authors Doug Suisman and David Kipen is Tues., July 2 from 6 to 8 p.m. $15/$7 students.

6032 Wilshire Blvd.; 323932-9393; www.aplusd.org.

LOS ANGELES MUSEUM OF THE HOLO­ CAUST— "Where Was God During the Holocaust?," a multi-denomination panel discussion, will be held at Paramount Studios, 5555 Melrose Ave., Mon., July 22, 6:30 to 9 p.m. Call 323456-5077.

Tours by Survivors of the Holocaust, interactive exhibits on display.

Pan Pacific Park, 100 S. The Grove Dr., 323-651-3704; lamoth.org. Free.

KOREAN CULTURAL CENTER—“Heartbeat,” 2010, screens Thurs., July 25 at 7 p.m. The director of an English Language Institute enters the organ black market after her daughter develops a heart condition.

5505 Wilshire Blvd., 323936-7141. www.kccla.org.

LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART— "Shaping Power: Luba Masterworks from the Royal Museum for Central Africa" opens Sun., July 7 in a new permanent gallery for the arts of Africa.

Ends Jan. 5 • "The Presence of the Past: Peter Zumthor Reconsiders LACMA" features the Swiss architect's preliminary plans for a new building. Ends Sept.

15.

• Jazz is heard Friday nights at 6 p.m. in the BP Grand Entrance. Free.

• Latin Sounds play Saturdays at 5 p.m. in Hancock Park.

Free.

• Sundays Live features classical music at 6 p.m. in the Bing Theater. Free.

• "James Turrell: A Retrospective" features early geometric light projections to recent work with holograms and at Roden Crater in Arizona. Ticketed exhibit. Ends April 2014.

• "Hans Richter: Encounters" ends Sept. 2.

• Japanese Prints: Hokusai at LACMA" ends July 28.

• "Henri Matisse: La Gerbe" ends Sept. 8.

• "Ends and Exits: Contemporary Art from the Collections of LACMA and The Broad Art Foundation" ends Aug. 4.

• "Levitated Mass" 340-ton boulder suspended above a walkway, ongoing.

• "Metropolis II" sculpture by Chris Burden has 1,100 miniature cars. See the exhibit in action Fridays and weekends.

5905 Wilshire Blvd., 323857-6000; lacma.org.

PAGE MUSEUM AT THE LA BREA TAR PITS—Meet a life-sized saber-toothed cat (puppet) and her two-monthold baby, Nibbles at Ice Age Encounters. Showtimes are Wednesdays 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. and Saturdays 11 a.m., 12:30 and 1:45 p.m.

Watch paleontologists search for Ice Age fossils and 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

Nights sizzle with salsa, outdoor party The Autry National Center’s Sizzling Summer Nights features new bands and legends of the salsa music scene on Thursday evenings from 6 to 9 p.m.

The outdoor dance party for all ages also features hot-off-the-grill food, icecold drinks and spirits, open museum galleries, a separate children’s dance floor, dance lessons and more.

Salsa instructor Enlo Cordoba will teach guests basic dance moves to get them out of their seats and onto the floor.

The line-up includes Chino Esponiza y Los Dueños del Son on July 11. Columbian Latin Soul entertains on July 18. Orquest Son Mayor takes the stage on July 25; Conjunto Oye! brings the heat on Aug. 1.

The taco and drink bar opens at 6 p.m.; the museum and Autry Store are open until 8 p.m.

Free for members; $10 for adults, $5 for student and seniors and $4 for children three to 12.

Visit theautry.org.

Larchmont Chronicle

July 2013

SECTION TWO

Home & Garden

Bee-keeping to Shakespeare are among July offerings at Descanso Gardens

themes with music on July 30.

Will Geer’s Theatricum Botanicum returns on July 30 for an evening of interactive music, dancing and games at the Elizabethan Festival.

Bring a loaf of bread and a

Soften Your Look Your Neighborhood Choice with new flooring Family-Run

Over 50 years

Custom Area Rugs to Custom Installations

Staff Experts Provide Personal Service The best part? This purchase will be one that lasts and lasts. flooring is recognized lasting durability and quality. toShawSelect the forIdeal Flooring And, we have warranties in place for your peace of mind. So come in today and soften the look of your home with sumptuous colors, textures and patterns that won’t bust your budget. for Your Home

Value, Durability & Style?

Yes, it’s possible AND affordable. Going on now is Shaw’s “Soften Your Look” promotion featuring the newest styling and technology in both carpets and hard surfaces.

A Family Flooring Business Built on 3 Generations of Experience ©LC0512

dens at Discovery day camp.

Activities include cooking and gardening.

Week-long sessions begin Mondays, July 8 and 22. Camp is held at the Child Educational Center's Oak Grove location at 40 Foothill Blvd. Cost is $433 per week.

For more information, or to register, call 818-354-3418 or go to ceconline.org

ELIZABETHAN FESTIVAL returns on July 30 for an evening of interactive music, dancing and games.

Carpet • Linoleum • Hardwood • Vinyl Call: 323•934•7282 7815 Beverly Blvd. • Lestercarpet.com

jug of wine, a picnic and lawn chairs for Music on the Main on Thursdays at 6 p.m. Guitarist, composer and arranger Graham Dechter entertains on July 4. Enjoy Latin soul performed by saxophone player Scott Martin on July 11.

Aubrey Logan, winner of the Jazz Voice Competition at the Montreaux Jazz Festival in Switzerland, performs on July 18. Bossa Zuzu plays Brazilian jazz lead by Dan Reckard on July 25. Studio musician Nolan Shaheed, who has worked with Marvin Gaye, Natalie Cole and Stevie Wonder, takes the stage on Aug. 1.

In the garden Vertical gardens offer endless possibilities. Learn to make the best sustainable choices for your home vertical garden at a presentation on Tues., July 16 at 2 p.m.

Admission to Descanso Gardens and the “Get Dirty: A Garden Series” lecture is free as part of "Free First Thursdays."

Beekeeping Learn the ins and outs of understanding bees from Roberta Kato of the Backwards Beekeepers Association. The

Plumbing & Heating Company Serving the area since 1931 License #955742

SPECIALISTS IN: Water Heaters repiping Furnaces Leak Detection trencHLess seWer repair

(323) 935-1255 ©LC0811

Activities and performances to entertain kids of all ages and their families can be found at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., La Canada Flintridge.

Performances Bring the family on a picnic to enjoy music and theater and garden events every Tuesday evening at 6 p.m.

Grab your drum and play along with the Rhythm Child Family Band on July 2. The Will Geer Theater Botanicum presents “The Taming of the Shrew” on July 9.

Groove to Lucky Diaz and the Family Jam Band—named best new kids artist of 2011 by USA Today— on July 16; hear the Squeegees mesh positive

lecture and guided walk will teach beekeeping at home, as well as hive relocation and understanding local wild bee populations. Free with admission.

For more information, call 818-949-4290 or go to descansogardens.org.

Kids' camp Youngsters entering grades one to six can explore the gar-

11

24-Hour Emergency Service 1355 South LaBrea Ave. • Los Angeles, CA 90019

Carpet | Area Rugs | Tile & Stone | Hardwood | Laminate | shawfloors.com

Designer Kitchens for Less

Odds & Ends Close-Out Sale!

June 28-29 • Refreshments 11 am – 2 pm

Prices starting at $25 No Reasonable Offer Refused.

ItEMS INCLUDE: • Cabinets • Butcher Blocks • Countertops • Shelving Units • Mouldings • Home Décor & Kitchen Accessories

3716 W. Washington Blvd., LA 90018 • wwwthekitchenwarehouseLA.com

©LC0713

Green.

It’s something we never forget®.

12

July 2013

SECTION two

Larchmont Chronicle

Home & Garden

Draw botanicals, pack a picnic and enjoy musical performances, hear tales

Get into the

COMFORT ZONE!

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING Service & Installations

10% unt

disco

on menti with d a of

©LC0712

COMFORT ZONE (323) 461-0871 or (818) 951-7828 www.comfortzonehtg-ac.com

Hancock Park Homes Are Our Specialty!

Lic # 855899

Dr. Door & Window “I’ll doctor your doors and remove your panes.”

Since 1988

Call Steve Byroads, D.D.W. 323-664-6248 www.DoctorDoorAndWindow.com Check me out on “YELP”

we got

plumbing, inc.

L to R Donny, Mark, Mundo, Zeb, Simon, Pete, Bob and Bronco

“Your Neighborhood Plumbers” Celebrating 36 Years on Larchmont

323-469-2395 148 N. Larchmont Blvd. • lipsonplumbing@yahoo.com LIC.# 481793

INSURED

B Gaddy ElEctric since 1978.

Residential • CommeRCial

• Upgrades • Landscape • Pool Lights • Phone & Computer Lines • Security & Emergency Lighting Service & Repairs

Call Bill 323-462-1023 Licensed & Insured

Local References

LIC #700914

Let us be your 1st Responder.

“Our advertising in the Larchmont Chronicle brought us some great customers.

• Response • Patrol • Alarm • Monitoring

©LC0713

We are offering a free 30-day trial period for prospective new customers who sign up for ADT Patrol.

©LC0312

Aris Gharzarian Jacob Brothers Painting

Lipson

Bel-Air Patrol

Results.

We were pleased to serve the high end clients in Hancock Park.”

Lic. # 637016

©LC0313

• Specializing in “Function Restorations” of Vintage Doors & Windows • All Installation & Repairs

10 and 17 and Sat., July 20 at 10:30 a.m. Water In the Garden is the theme.

©LC1212

Can’t Take the Heat?

and their families meet for the Bookworms storytelling program on Wednesdays, July

For more details, contact Amy Glass at 310-619-2259

©LC1010

CONDUCTOR Michael Feinstein will lead the Pasadena Pops for an evening of music at the Arboretum.

Classes at the L.A. County Arboretum & Botanic Gardens, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, include arts workshops and drawing instruction. After class, return for a night of music performed under the stars.

Classes Pursue artistic endeavors in watercolor, graphite and pastels at a self-directed workshop that offers a supportive environment for both beginning and experienced artists on Mondays, July 1 through Aug. 19, 9:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Explore using water-soluble pencils, solvents, color pencil sticks and pen-and-ink combined with color pencils to make paintings at botanical art and illustration classes that meet on Tuesdays in July from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. All levels of experience are welcome.

Music Bring lawn chairs, blankets and a picnic-style dinner to enjoy at Arboretum Summer Nights on Fridays. Doors open at 4:30 p.m. for picnicking, and local bands play from 6 to 8 p.m.

Country, rhythm and blues trio Spyder Blue entertain on July 5. RT N’ the 44s use instruments crafted from tin, 2x4s and salvaged parts on July 26. The Pasadena POPS concert features MGM Movie Classics with Michael Feinstein on Sat., July 13. Gates open at 5:30 p.m. for picnicking; concert starts at 7:30 pm.

Youngsters Kids ages three to eight

Larchmont Chronicle

July 2013

SECTION TWO

13

Home & Garden

Conservation methods combat water shortage

More than 80 percent of the city’s water is imported.

In response to diminishing supplies due to environmental issues in the Sacramento– San Joaquin Delta and local droughts, the Dept. of Water and Power has adopted several water conserving ordinances: 1. Outdoor watering is lim-

CHOOSE FROM a variety of classes on native plants and garden design at Theordore Payne in July.

Volunteer at Payne; learn native gardening basics Help maintain the gardens or learn about native plants at Theodore Payne Foundation, 10459 Tuxford St., Sun Valley.

Spend the first Saturday of every month sprucing up the gardens. Volunteers should being hats, gloves and kneepads. Tools and refreshments will be provided on Sat., July 6 from 9 a.m. to noon.

A class on native land management techniques covers ideas for creating a Tongva garden, caring for native plants, recipes and more— with an eye toward showing respect and gathering/sharing in a community. Kat High, of Hupa descent, leads the class on Sat., July 6 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

The first of a three-part course on native garden de-

sign, which meets on July 13 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., offers a foundation in design styles and process. Landscape architects Ann Armstrong and Richard Walker will lead the course that explains the definition of “native plant,” why natives are valuable, about plant communities, plus planning techniques, establishment, irrigation, pruning and maintenance.

Award-winning horticulturist and garden writer Lili Singer will show how your native plant garden can be a seasonal showcase of flowers, seed, fruit and foliage on Sat., July 20 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

The program highlights trees, shrubs, vines, perennials and grasses that will ensure yearround color and includes a

Z

ZAVALA ELECTRIC Call 818.500.7778 For immediate installation

Guaranteed Excellence

of rebates are encouraged to get cash back for high efficiency appliances and toilets.

3. LADWP is giving away free items like low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators at regional customer service bill pay centers. The nearest center is at 6547-B Sunset Blvd.

For more information call 1-800-342-5397 or go to www. ladwp.com and click on the “Rebates” link.

The Arbor Day Foundation booklet helps people identify trees in a step-by-step process.

“What Tree is That?” is available for a $5 donation to the nonprofit tree-planting organization.

The guide features handdrawn botanical illustrations highlighting the distinct characteristics of many tree species. Full-color illustrations detail natural colors, shapes and textures, so nature lovers and arborists can make a positive species identification.

To obtain a tree identification guide in full color, send your name and address and a check for $4 for each guide to What Tree Is That?, Arbor Day Foundation, Nebraska City, NE 68410, or online at arborday.org. short walk on the nursery grounds.

Payne’s seed program manager Genevieve Arnold will guide you through the experience of gathering, cleaning and saving seed from your own native plant garden on Sat., July 27 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Examples of fruit, seed and seed-processing tools will be shown, and you’ll leave with seed to start at home.

For more information, call 828-768-1802 or visit theodorepayne.org.

State Lic. #C-10 556059

Serving All Larchmont Hancock Park & Wilshire Communities

LC0509

• Complete Electrical • Service and Repair • Residential • Commercial • Bonded Insured

Guide identifies tree species

ited to three days a week. Watering is also prohibited from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Residential customers can take advantage of a $2 per square foot rebate to replace healthy grass with “California Friendly” landscaping; commercial customers can receive $1 per square foot.

2. To improve indoor water efficiency, customers who have not yet taken advantage

Sun’s Out....

Now’s the Time to Repair Your Gutters and Downspouts!

0706

Local Hancock Park resident for over 25 years, specializes in gutter cleaning and repair.

Brian Brady © LC 0505

© LC 0208

3121 West temple st l.A., CA 90026

(213) 910-0980

14

July 2013

SECTION two

Larchmont Chronicle

Home & Garden

Tips for growing farm-fresh herbs and veggies in the city Improvements in container herbs and vegetables not only gardening equipment and taste so much better than sutechniques have cleared the permarket produce, they’re way for even the most “brown convenient, and you know thumb” city dwellers, and any- exactly where they came from  one without a yard, to grow and what was used, or not used, on them.” their own groceries.

“There’s nothing to stop While hydroponic and ver anyone who wants a garden tical gardening systems have from having one,” says Roy been developed to maximize Joulus, CEO of Greenbo, www. the yield in small spaces, Jougreenbo.co, a company that lus adds starting a balcony designs products for urban garden needn’t cost much. gardening including the XL Start with the right materials and choose plants that are flowerbox.

“Plants add a great deal right for your conditions, and to our quality of life—from you’ll soon be eating from the cleaning the air we breathe pots on your porch. to keeping us in touch with He offers these tips especialnature. Fresh, home-grown ly for balcony gardeners:

Sunlight Most herbs and vegetables require six to eight hours of direct sunlight a day. So what do you do if you have just one balcony and it doesn’t get that much sun? Choose edibles that can take partial sun/shade (three to six hours of sun in the morning or early afternoon) or light shade (two to three hours of direct sun or lightly shaded all day.)

Some partial shade herbs: cilantro and parsley; dill, bee balm, spearmint chamomile.

Some light shade herbs: garlic chives, peppermint, rosemary.

Some partial or light shade veggies: lettuce, broccoli,

CELEBRATE TH THIS 4

green onion, collards, cabbage, peas, carrots, strawberries, beans, sweet potatoes.

Choose the right pots Bigger pots require less water and are less likely to blow over on high-rise balconies where the winds can be fierce.

Terra cotta allows moisture to escape quickly, which is helpful for people who like to water a lot. Non-porous plastic or glazed pots hold water longer and are better for windy balconies, where soil dries out quickly.

Most vegetable plants require even watering—don’t let them dry out completely and don’t keep them soggy.

Use the right dirt It’s important to use dirt that allows for good drainage.

Most edible plants don’t like to sit in wet dirt, and soil without good drainage tends to become compacted.

You can buy a sterile soilless potting mix, a soil-based potting mix, or mix up your own batch using one part compost, one part perlite and one part potting soil.

Joulus offers one more tip for high-rise dwellers: Rely on self-pollinating plants, or plants that don’t need pollination by insects, unless you’re willing to hand-pollinate.

“You likely won’t see many bees buzzing around the 40th story,” he says.

Koontz

“The hardware STore” formerly “Larchmont Hardware”

It’s a perfect tIme to buy a great bar-b-Que ….

WITH A BANG UP NEW FLOOR

And Larchmont Customers get FREE DELIVERY when you mention this ad.

sodastream is a do-it yourself home soda machine that carbonates regular tap water and then flavors it with over 30 choices of popular drink mixes.

and we sell the kits, the flavors, and exchange the co2 canisters in a variety of sizes. It is an inexpensive way to make fresh soda at home. come check out our new cabinet knobs and pulls.

We have 72 linear feet of displays and benjamin moore paints are always in stock.

We will be open Thursday, July 4, 10 am to 4 pm. Have a Happy 4th of July!

Visit LinoLeum City for the Largest seLeCtion

between San Vicente and Robertson in West Hollywood Weekdays: 8am–7pm, Sat 8am–5:30pm, Sun 10am–5pm

LINOLEUM CITY 4849 Santa Monica Blvd.

LINOLEUM CITY (323)469-0063

LC608

310-652-0123 • 8914 Santa Monica Boulevard

Visit LinoLeum City for the Largest seLeCtion

PAID

STANDARD MAIL U.S. POSTAGE

Larchmont Chronicle

4849 Santa Monica Blvd.

Serving the Community for over 60 Years. We understand your needs and deliver promptly.

(323)469-0063

SOUTH GATE CA. PERMIT NO. 294

©LC0713

OCTOBER 2005

VOL. 45, NO. 10 • DELIVERED TO THE 76,239 READERS IN HANCOCK PARK • WINDSOR SQUARE • FREMONT PLACE • PARK LABREA • LARCHMONT VILLAGE • MIRACLE MILE

Carpet • Vinyl • Hardwood Floors • Linoleum • Tile • Laminate Floors • Cork • Carpet Runners Serving the Community forProfessionally over 60 Years.

We understand your needs and deliver promptly.

Installed or Do-It-Yourself Carpet • Vinyl • Hardwood Floors • Linoleum • Tile • Laminate Floors • Cork • Carpet Runners Professionally Installed or Do-It-Yourself

�INING �

Larchmont goes to the Fair

�NTERTAINMENT

����������������������������������

“Best Fabric Store”

DINING & ENTERTAINMENT

Section Two

-LA Magazine

SECTION ONE GREATER WILSHIRE gets certified.

Page 3

• ECO Friendly Fabrics

MEDIAN underway on Larchmont.

Page 4

• Largest Selection of EXCLUSIVE Outdoor Patterns

MAYOR moves into the neighborhood.

Page 6 FAIRFAX LIBRARY reopens.

Page 6

A NICHE

NEWSPAPER HAS

POWER A COSTUME CONTEST will draw youngsters to the Larchmont Family Fair on Sun., Oct. 23. Already in costume are, from left, front row, Sofia Vaughan, Jack Harlow, Abigail Simpson. Second row, from left, Earle Vaughan, Peggy Bartenetti with Nicholas Harlow, Jessica Cobb with son McKenna and John Winther.

Story page 12.

Preservation Plan approved for Windsor Square Five-member HPOZ review board to be appointed

By Suzan Filipek The final step in making Windsor Square a historic zone was reached last month, when the city Planning Commission unanimously approved an architectural guide for the area—the Preservation Plan.

In a 5-0 vote, the plan was approved Sept. 8.

“There is overwhelming support and therefore, the plan is appropriate,” Commissioner Thomas Schiff said.

Commissioner Joy Atkinson added she was familiar with the picturesque area and the efforts involved in the preservation campaign.

“There was good work done among citizens of the city,” she said.

Several residents also spoke in favor of the document, designed to protect the original facades of the area’s historic Tudor, Mediterranean and other 1920s homes.

“We really did this for the benefit of people years from now. It’s a lovely area,” said Margaret Hudson, of GO HPOZ, a grass roots campaign which lead the effort.

Under the plan “original building materials within the facade and visible area should be preserved whenever possible.” The color of paint and landscape are excluded.

It was the first document among See WINDSOR SQUARE, p. 15

In Hancock Park:Reaches zoning, filming The Larchmont Chronicle more than 77,000 issues on homeowners' agenda affluentMeeting andsetloyal readers every month. for Tues., Nov. 1 at Third Street School Value Realized For Your Advertising $$$$.

HAUNTED HOUSE in Brookside.

Page 14

• On site Custom Cushions and UPHOLSTERY

AUCTION held at Ambassador. Page 18 PLATO SOCIETY. Seniors Page 33

611 S. LA BREA AVE. LOS ANGELES, 90036 (323) 931-8148 1/2 BLOCK NORTH OF WILSHIRE ON 6TH AND LA BREA AVE

5498706

SECTION THREE

Representatives from the City Attorney’s office, the city Planning Department, Wilshire police and Bel Air Patrol will speak at the annual meeting of the Hancock Park Homeowners Association. The meeting is on Tues., Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. at Third Street School, 201 S. June St. Councilman Tom LaBonge will also address the group.

The plans for the Historical Preservation Overlay Zone and Yavneh Hebrew Academy’s request for changes in its conditional use permit are also on the agenda.

“We are looking forward to continuing to communicate with our residents and provide them with access to city and security officials,” said Ben Thompson, president.

Committee representatives will report on zoning, traffic, street light-

Glasser, Sheldon Goodkind; Also, Susan Grossman, Paula Lenarsky, Scott Pryde and James Wolf.

SPECIAL ISSUES

On the Boulevard

Glimpses by Jane Miracle Mile • Women of Larchmont Back to School • Dining and Entertainment

Real Estate Home & Garden

From Larchmont to New Orleans, Texas

It’s been heartening to see the support our neighborhood has been giving the hurricane victims. The boulevard was dotted with lemonade stands and bake sales raising funds for the recovery efforts. *** B. J. Blakely told us at La Bodega Marino about her son Bruce who lives in Marin County. He was a captain of a four-man team which won a national contract bridge event in Atlanta. He heads the Northern California Duplicate Bridge League.

323.462.2241 Ext 11 www.larchmontchronicle.com

SHARING a garden? Duplex

Larchmont Chronicle

July 2013

SECTION TWO

15

Multi-million dollar win did Don’t forget the pets when moving Moving to a new town or a break Monte Carlo bank new home can be eased with At the turn of the century gation, the South exercised there was a popular song enti- unwritten laws called “Jim tled “The Man Who Broke the Crow” regulations. What’s Bank at Monte Carlo.” Was the origin? asks John Penthere really such a person? dennis. wonders Jody Bernolfo.

“Jim Crow” laws were any Yes. In 1886, Joseph Jag- regulations that prohibited ger won more African than two million Americans francs in eight from asdays. Jagger, an Professorsociating engineering exwith or Knowpert on spindles enjoying It-All (the slender, tathe same pering rods used privileges as an axis on as white which anything people. revolves or turns), The name comes from a suspected one of the roulette popular negro minstrel song wheels at the Monte Carlo ca- of the early 1800’s about a sino of having a faulty one. Af- renegade slave named “Jim ter having the wheel watched Crow.” for a week, Jagger staked his *** bets on the numbers that were Once, when I was sailing on turning up with much more an old four-master, the chief than mathematical probabil- boatswain’s mate shouted ity and won his fortune. His to me to “splice the main exploit became the subject of brace!” What did he mean? the famous Victorian music wonders Bill Neilson. hall ballad, composed by Fred This command, which Gilbert: sounds technical and impor “As I walk along the Bois tant to the running of the Boolong, with an independent ship, is actually an old Britair, ish Navy custom to reward the You can hear the girls declare crew after a great success. It – ‘He must be a millionaire;’ means that every man in the You can hear them sigh and ship below the rank of warrant wish to die, officer will receive a double tot You can see them wink the of rum. other eye *** At the man who broke the Why is anyone who’s new to bank at Monte Carlo.” something called a “rookie”? *** asks Tom Jameson.

During the years of segre- Originally, “rookie” was

336 n. larchmont (323) 464-3031 hours: monday-saturday 9-6 closed sunday

Complete SeleCtion •

of

Pet Food & SuPPlieS

pet tags made while you wait

LOW COST VACCINATIONS NEXT CLINIC, TUESDAY 7/2/13 from 2P.M.-6 P.M.

©LC0713

free parking in rear

All vaccinations administered by Larchmont Animal Clinic Veterinarians.

tips from TripsWithPets “Pets on-the-Move: A Moving Guide for Pets.”

The free, online moving guide offers the following information and resources: Pet relocation service: If the move is international or crosscountry, or if flying or driving with your pet just isn’t an option, a pet relocation service may be a wise choice. Helpful tips to narrow down which one to choose are included.

Airline pet policies: This section displays a list of airlines and directly links to that specific airline’s policies.

Search by route: Enter the departure and destination cities and a list of pet friendly hotels (and other pet friendly properties) within a 3 or 5 mile radius of the route are returned.

Tips, tips, and more tips: The guide covers everything from what to prepare for before the move to advice on making sure furry family members are comfortable in their new surroundings.

Pet moving essentials: pet travel crates and kennels, pet seat belts, vehicle pet barriers, and pet car seats; the moving guide includes all the pet travel supplies you’ll need.

“Pets On-the-Move is our

PET-FRIENDLY hotels in Colorado, and all the states, are included in the on-line guide.

answer to all of the inquiries we receive on a regular basis from people moving with their pets. More than 89 million U.S. and Canadian households have pets but there wasn’t a well-defined resource out there that we could send people to, so we made our own,” said Kim Salerno, president of TripsWithPets.

“This guide is perfect not only for the families who are moving, but for real estate agents, moving companies, local chambers of commerce— any organization that’s involved in the moving process and wants to better serve their clients!”

To learn more visit, www. tripswithpets.com/petmove.

Gracious Apartment Living in Historic Hancock Park

1,1 2and and2 Bedroom 3 Bedroom Residences Residences Now Available Available Now

army slang for a new recruit, but was soon adopted by professional baseball where it is mostly used today.

It is derived from rook (which is a member of the crow family known for its thieving ways) and implies that any raw beginner is easily rooked, swindled, or taken advantage of.

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.

24 hour Concierge, Valet Parking & Courtesy Patrol Opposite the exclusive Wilshire Country Club, overlooking its fairways and greens

450 N. Rossmore Ave. Los Angeles, Ca. 90004 (323) 469-1131 An Address of Distinction

Larchmont Chronicle's

Classified ads

DEADLINE FOR THE AUGUST ISSUE IS FRIDAY JULY 19, 2013

TELL OUR ADVERTISERS YOU "SAW IT IN THE LARCHMONT CHRONICLE !"

To place a classified ad email lcclassifieds@puttputtproductions.com

REAL ESTATE FOR RENT Wilshire Vista Apt.

NE of Pico & Fairfax 1300 Block of S. Ogden Dr. LA, CA 90019 1 BD 1 BA $1,300 Moly.

Newly Deco., Part City/Mntn.

Vw., Hdwd & Linoleum Flrs., Car Port/Off Street Pkg., Ldry. Faclty.

Application Needed Security Deposit Required Telephone Interview

Contact (323) 394-0606 Ask for Carolyn

REAL ESTATE HOME IMPROVEMENT HOME IMPROVEMENT FOR SALE

42 ACRE RANCH

Ventura County ranch adjacent to Los Padres National Forest on Sespe River.

Private, spectacularly beautiful.

Just 30 minutes from Ventura and Thousand Oaks, and about an hour from most of LA. (805) 746-2445

HANDYMAN

CONCRETE

Trev's Handywork

A-1 BEST CHOICE CONCRETE

"fix those little things & more"

Big & Small Jobs All Concrete Work FREE ESTIMATES

323-841-5999

Lic. 803044

Check out the webpage at www.puttputtproductions. com/larchmontchronicleclassifiieds

323.660.7463

Want to pay with your credit card?

We use PayPal for your convenience.

EMPLOYMENT

SERVICES

SERVICES

HELP WANTED

TAX SERVICES

PROOFREADING

Part Time CAREGIVER

Accounting & Advisory Services

Experienced • Bonded Local References

Income Taxes, Bookkeeping, Financial Stmnts, Estate Planning Michael Parto CPA, APC

PROOFREADING COPY EDITING RESUMES

Driver - Companion

Reply to: PPP - CareGiver 564 N. Larchmont Blvd. #304 LA, CA 90004

Happy Fourth of July!

www.partocpa.com 323-574-4818 Stay in touch!

"Like" us on Facebook!

For more inFormation on placing a classiFied ad, call 323-462-2241, ext. 16

Books, magazines, scripts, proposals, dissertations, resumes, online bios, cover letters and more.

10+ years experience

323-856-9501

puttputtproductions.com

16

July 2013

SECTION two

Larchmont Chronicle

Estate of the Month

300 North Gower Street

$995,000

Â

An exceptional Spanish in Larchmont Village One of the largest lots in the neighborhood. 3 bedrooms - each with ensuite bathroom

A

uthenitic Spanish in Larchmont Village.

The floor plan, large scale rooms and gorgeous light make this home an oasis.

The sunroom has french doors that lead to a huge lot with an outdoor fireplace and plenty yard room to dine and entertain.

Hardwood and Tiles, moldings, arches and arched windows create character. Large living and dining room, family room and office.

Also, 3 large bedrooms each have their own bathroom. High ceilings with some recessed lighting.The master bath has a huge soaking tub with jets. Separate Large laundry room.

House has central heat and air. VERY close to Larchmont Village.

This beautiful home abounds in warmth and character and scale.

Don’t miss this. Call for a private showing.

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

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

323 762 2571

kw| KELLER WILLIAMS R E A L T Y

email: TheWoodwardTeam@gmail.com 118 North Larchmont Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90004

439 N. Canon Dr. | Penthouse Beverly Hills, CA 90210