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A 1930's blocklong building is being revitalized.

Sharing the marquee with Valentino, "The Thin Man."

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

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SOPHISTICATED MEDITERRANEAN $6,500,000

EXPRESSIVE & MODERN MEDIT $4,399,000

GORGEOUSLY UPDATED ENGLISH $2,995,000

CHARMING COUNTRY ENGLISH $2,899,000

Hancock Park. 6Bd/6.5bas, 4bd suites, 10 fpls, LR, din rm. guest house. Pool. www.454southmuirfield.com Betsy Malloy 323.806.0203

Hancock Park. 5Bd / 6BAS, apprx 7,100 sq.ft. The master ste oﬀers 1575 sq.ft., fit for royalty. Betsy Malloy 323.806.0203

Hancock Park. 5 beds/3.5 baths + 3 rm gst hse. Grmt kitchen. Huge family rm. Pool/spa/BBQ. Lisa Hutchins 323.460.7626

Hancock Park. Country English w/ 6beds + 9baths, full basement, guest hse & pool. www.500southarden.com Loveland Carr Properties 323.460.7606

277 LORRAINE BLVD. $2,399,000

1920’S MEDITERRANEAN $1,695,000

TURNKEY HOME $1,425,000

216 S. LARCHMONT BLVD. $1,375,000

Hancock Park. English Country home in Windsor Sq. 5Bd/4.5 bas. LR, fm rm, cooks kit. Private bkyd w/pool Ben Shapiro 323.860.4277

Hancock Park. Charming 1920’s Mediterranean with colonial influence. 4 bedrooms, 3 baths. Loveland Carr Properties 323.460.7606

Hancock Park. Windsor Sq Traditional. 4Bd/2bas up, grmt kit, large grassy yard. Guest hse/oﬃce w/bath. Loveland Carr Properties 323.460.7606

Hancock Park. 3Bd / 3BA home updated with new bathroom and 2,661 sq.ft., pool & permitted guest house. Bob Day 323.860.4221

LARCHMONT VILLAGE CLOSE $1,299,000

2-STORY COUNTRY ENGLISH $1,239,000

DELIGHTFULLY UPDATED $1,165,000

306 S. MANSFIELD AVE. $1,119,000

Hancock Park. Enchanting cottage in true Hancock Pk. Amazing new master ste w/spa bath. 3+2+gst hse. Lisa Hutchins 323.460.7626

Hancock Park. Central hall plan,vaulted ceiling,fplc in liv rm,lrg din rm,4beds,3baths,sparkling pool. Linda Hadley/ James Hutchison 323.460.7637

Hancock Park. Just a stone’s throw from the village.3beds/2baths.New gourmet kitchen. Great vibe! Lisa Hutchins 323.460.7626

Hancock Park. Amazing 3Bd/1.75ba, inviting liv space, open kit, charming backyard. www.306SMansfield.com Ben Shapiro 323.860.4277

A LOT OF HOUSE ON A LARGE LOT $850,000

MID CENTURY SILVER LAKE RETREAT $775,000

CHARMING TOP FLOOR UNIT $495,000

THE WINDSOR ESTATE $15,000 A MONTH

Hancock Park. Dutch-Colonial/Traditional. 3 + 2.75. Charming country kitchen, beautifully remodeled. Loveland Carr Properties 323.460.7606

Silver Lake. 3 bedrooms/2.5 baths + large separate home oﬃce. Backyard with patio & fire pit. Loveland Carr Properties 323.460.7606

Hancock Park. Top flr 2BR in Hancock Pl Ter. B-I bkcases, pvt balc w/treetop vus. Lndry, 24hr sec, pool. Barbara MacDonald 323.791.0273

Hancock Park. Restored & updated. 6276 sq ft on over ½ acre w/pool. 5 beds/5.5 baths + GH. Grmt kitchen. Lisa Hutchins 323.460.7626

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Father Boyle to talk at LACHS Father Greg Boyle, S.J. will speak at the annual L.A. City Historical Society awards dinner on Tues., Dec. 13. The event is from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Doheny Memorial Library, USC University Park Campus. Father Boyle, the founder

of Homeboy Industries, will speak about his recently published book, “Tattoos on the Heart.” Awards will be given to Dace Taube, regional history collection librarian, USC Doheny Memorial Library; Angel City Press and the Southern California Library.

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The Honorary Life Member Award will be given to Dr. William Deverell, and special awards will be given to Daniel T. Munoz, former president of LACHS, and to the J. Paul Getty Museum Tickets are $50 per person and can be obtained at info@ lacityhistory.org or call Todd Gaydowski at 213-473-8449.

Happy Holidays to all my friends, neighbors, clients and colleagues. Wishing you all the best and a Fantastic New year

YESTERDAY, circa 1925, and, top photo today.

Jack Warner, ‘Cisco Kid’ part of Plymouth’s home past

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Judging from a 1925 photograph, only the landscape has changed at this two-story, Spanish-style home in Windsor Square. Otherwise, things look much the same at 208 S. Plymouth Blvd. judging from a Google Earth image Susan Bauernfeind found on the internet. “I was so amazed… it almost looks the same…” Bauernfeind writes in a letter she sent with the photograph of her family’s former home to its current owners Dan and Catherine Crahan Florek. A little girl, about seven, standing at the front of the house is her mother—Dorothy Ann Witte, Bauernfeind writes. Besides more shrubbery, the 1925 picture is in sepia, so the original house color is a mystery. Today it is pink with green trim. “I do know some things about the house told to me by my mother,” she goes on to write.

Hunt through old, new Hollywood, Pasadena secrets

Secrets of Old Pasadena will be revealed during this “Amazing Race”-inspired Race/LA urban escapade on Sun., Dec. 11 at 11 a.m. Explore secluded walkways, plazas and shopping areas in the city’s neighborhoods. Discover “Hollywood: Past, Present and Future” on Sat., Dec. 17 beginning at 10 a.m. Search for the city’s lost glamour and faded past as well as its rebirth in this hunt through the heart of this most famous neighborhood. Race against time and teams solving clues along the way in these adventure hunts. Cost is $35 per person. Visit racela.com

Her mother’s “backyard neighbor/playmate was Jack Warner (of Warner Bros.); several silent comedies with Ben Turpin, and maybe the Keystone Kops were filmed in front of the house.” One of her mother’s good friends was the daughter of Buck Jones, a cowboy star of the day. Some films were shot here with actor Warner Baxter, aka The Cisco Kid in “In Old Arizona” (1929), for which he won an Academy Award for best actor. Bauernfeind’s family “came to California from Texas… my grandfather… was an officer in the Army and that may have been part of the reason. “I never lived in the home. I believe they returned to San Antonio around 1930 or so,” she added.

Oil baron’s home on tour Dec. 17

Tours of the Doheny Mansion at Mount St. Mary’s College, former estate of early1900s oil baron Edward L. Doheny, are offered on Sat., Dec. 17 at 9:45, 10:30 and 11:15 a.m. Home to the Doheny family at Chester Place near the USC campus for nearly 60 years, the mansion was designed by Theodore Augustus Eisen and Sumner P. Hunt in 1898. Doheny and his wife, Carrie Estelle Doheny, frequently remodeled the mansion. The public tours cost $25 a person.

Fairfax building sold

Kennedy Wilson has completed the acquisition of 145 S. Fairfax, a 56,000 sq. ft. office building, for approximately $13.5 million. The property is directly across from the historic Farmers Market.

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Fairey mural adds to energy and revitalization on La Brea Artist Shepard Fairey has transformed an exterior wall of a parking structure on Second St. and La Brea Ave. into a 30-foot high mural. The bright orange, yellow and black artwork was commissioned by Madison Marquette, the firm that is redeveloping the former blocklong Continental Graphics building. The area has been named “District La Brea.” Madison Marquette is converting the 1930s-era buildings on the block into retail, restaurants and offices. The Long Beach-based architecture firm Studio III is renovating the facade, inte-

crosswalk in mid-block. Retail stores opening along La Brea Ave. between First and Second streets include What Goes Around Comes Around, which offers high-end women’s and men’s vintage and contemporary brands; Seal Mor, custom bikes and surfboards; General Quarters,

men’s fashions and Landon Cole home goods. Planning on opening is Hatfields restaurant and pop-up art galleries. Parking is available in a 125-space parking structure on Second St. and a 44-space lot on First St.

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Guide tells how to explore L.A. without a car train or bus station—into town by plugging into the transit network. Included are listings of hundreds of attractions, restaurants and hotels with detailed directions on how to reach them by train, bus, ferry, bicycle and on foot. Contrary to old stereotypes, said Landau, a city planner for 26 years, Southern California is a great place to travel carfree. “Public transportation networks cross SoCal. You can

go to big destinations—Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Disneyland, San Diego and Santa Barbara.” Also included is information on bike routes, tips on where to stay to get around easily, hints on how to make the most of transit lines, and more than 30 maps of Southern California neighborhoods and transit options. The book is available at Wildernesspress.com or as an ebook from Amazon.com.

Hollywoodland Realty Welcomes You Celebrate the holidays and the new look of our Hollywoodland Office, 2700 Beachwood Drive with Food, Music and Libations on Saturday, December 3 from 3 p.m. to 10 p.m. Hollywood Master Chorale to perform at 5 p.m.

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Looking for a holiday gift for out-of-towners? “Car-Free Los Angeles and Southern California,” by author and transit planner Nathan Landau, tells how to vacation (or staycation) without the hassle and expense of driving. The 423-page book, published by Wilderness Press, is a complete guide to a car-free vacation, from the time travelers arrive until the time they leave. Landau reveals how to get from the airport—or the

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224 S. Highland, Hancock Pk, $2,049,000 5BD/4BA English Tudor Extensively remodeled Landscaped yard, pool/spa 3rd St. School district.

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2309 Apollo Dr. Hollywd Hills, $1,550,000 3 BD/3.5 BA Contemporary 3 level floor plan, dramatic living room, family rm., pool co-listed w/Vadim Baum

3438 Larissa Ave., Silverlake, $799,000 2BD/2BA Private hilltop oasis, Open flr plan w/ vaulted beamed ceiling + skylight.Lushly landscaped grounds.

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

4507 Finley avenue #9, Los Feliz, $249,000 top Floor one-bedroom condo in close proximity to Los Feliz Village.

Stunning Blvd. Ibizian 2 bed/3 bath home 417 N. Windsor 1534 Sierra Bonita Ave. den/media room. Chef’s kitchen Larchmont,plus$3250/mo Hollywood Hills, $899,000 with Viking stove and carrera marble 3BD/2BA California 2 BD/1.5 BA counter tops. Sound system throughout bungalow LR w/Fpl., fdr, Craftsman style home for entertaining and relaxing. Lushly hwd flrs.Garage converted All systems upgraded landscaped backyard with a pool/spa to office w/Satillo and recreationtiles. room/cabana, bonus!Huge deck with hot tub

2502 Saint George Los Feliz, $845,000 2BD/1.75 Traditional Large family rm. Separate guest house Listed by Greg Scott

1420 N. Laurel Ave., #101 West Hollywood, $530,000 Upscale 2BD/2BA condo Kit. w/stainless steel appliances, Hwd. Flrs. Full interior laundry.

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.

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Former home of Pico’s widow named Historic-Cultural Monument The Cultural Heritage Commission and City Council have designated a home in the Wilton-Ridgewood district as an Historic-Cultural Monument.

The designation reads: Built in 1912, the house at 220 S. Wilton Place is an excellent example of a Craftsman style residence with Tudor, Swiss Chalet

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and Japanese design inspirations. Located in the the National Register Wilton Historic District along with several other exemplary bungalows, the square plan residence has a cross gabled roof with mission-inspired decorative verge boards and wood clapboard and shingle siding. Rough stone pillars, double-hung windows with diamond pane upper sashes and grouped wood porch supports add to the ornamental features. Significant interior elements include a large, recessed rough stone fireplace, Tudor arches, box-beam ceilings with pendant lighting, built-in cabinets and barrel-shaped glass doors in the dining room. The house was built for Catalina Brent Pico and her husband, Romulo Pico, son of General Don Andres Pico and member of one of the most influential California families at the time. Pico lived in the bungalow until 1918, several years after her husband’s death. The city’s Office of Historic Research evaluates recommendations for designation as an Historic-Cultural Monument. The designation makes it mandatory that any permits for demolition or substantial alteration receive approval.

CRAFTSMAN STYLE home at 220 S. Wilton Place has influences of Tudor, Swiss chalet and Japanese design.

Dedicate a tree for a long-lasting holiday gift, boost reforestation Holiday shoppers can give a gift that will last for generations and benefit the environment too through TreePeople’s “Tree Dedication” program. For each $25 donation, a tree will be planted in honor of those on holiday gift lists. A personalized card will be sent to the recipient announcing the gift. Multiple trees can be dedi-

cated, or for $100, TreePeople will plant a grove of five trees and send an inscribed certificate to the recipient. Certificates can be framed with a recycled wood frame for an additional $30. Proceeds provide funds for reforestation efforts including planting and caring for trees. For more information, call 818-753-8733 or go to treepeople.org.

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581 Wilcox Ave. 4 BED/4 BATH, 2,647 SQ/FT. $1,299,000 Ideal Hancock Park location, sited on the 12th fairway of the Wilshire CC golf course. Perfect family home with abundant outdoor space, large swimming pool and pool/guest house. Formal living room and dining rooms, long galley kitchen leads to utility room. Spacious master opens out to pool, and offers ample closet space. Gated driveway leads to 2-car garage. Short stroll to LA Tennis Club and Larchmont Village.

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LISA HUTCHINS

Lifelong resident of Hancock Park

CALL DIRECT AT (323) 460-7626

Daughter GRACE HUTCHINS Newest star on the tree Born June 10, 2005

Daughter KATE HUTCHINS Born April 7, 2002

Mom LUCY MCBAIN Lifelong resident of Hancock Park #1 realtor in Hancock Park 1973-1993 #1 realtor for Coldwell Banker in the USA for 13 years

Grandfather HOMER TOBERMAN Lifelong resident of L.A., Civic Leader Local real estate developer, home builder Hancock Park resident until he died at 86

Great-grandfather C.E. Toberman “Mr. Hollywood” Built the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, Chinese, Egyptian, El Capitan Theatres, to name a few Subdivided, sold lots in 53 tracts, including parts of Las Palmas McCadden, etc and Outpost Estates in Hollywood Owned Black-Foxe School @ Wilcox & Melrose Great great-uncle MAYOR JAMES TOBERMAN, Sent here by president Lincoln as a tax collector in 1863. Despite that, he was elected Mayor of L.A. three times: 1872, 1878 and 1880. During his term he paved Main St. and turned on the first electric lights in the city.

Call LISA HUTCHINS Direct at (323) 460-7626

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MUSEUM ROW

Swap meet, face painting at Petersen; festival of lights at Zimmer PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM— Find the car of your dreams, props, parts, and literature as well as cars and more from members' personal collections at the Garage Sale and Swap Meet Sat., Dec. 3 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the museum parking structure at 6060 Wilshire Blvd. (enter off Fairfax). • A family CARnival! featuring arts and crafts, face painting and games follows on Sat., Dec. 3, from 1 to 4 p.m. CARnival GOERS at the Petersen Automotive Museum last year. • Interactive exhibit of Pixar's "Cars" franchise LOS ANGELES COUN- ends Jan. 22. includes die cast models. Ends TY MUSEUM OF ART— • Al Weiwei: "Circle of AniApril 2012. "Contested Visions in the mals/Zodiac Heads" ends Feb. • Original illustrations of Pete Spanish Colonial World" fea- 2012. Millar of hot rod and drag rac- tures viceroyalties of Mexico 5905 Wilshire Blvd., 323ing comics of the 1950s and and Peru from the 15th to 857-6000; lacma.org. 1960s. PAGE MUSEUM AT THE 19th centuries. Ends Jan. 29. • Discovery Hour for children • "California Design, 1930- LA BREA TAR PITS—Giant under six and their families is 1965: Living in a Modern saber-tooth cat puppet visits on most Tuesdays 10 - 11 a.m. Way" features more than 300 during Ice Age encounters on • "Scooters: Size Doesn't objects. Ends June 3. Tues., Dec. 6 at 11 a.m., 12:30 Always Matter" features 90 • Edward Kienholz’s "Five Car p.m. and 1:45 p.m. of the two-wheeled vehicles. Stud" (1969–72) Ends Jan. 15. Ice Age plant and animal Ends May 28, 2012. • "Monet/Lichtenstein: Rouen fossils are on view inside the 6060 Wilshire Blvd., 323- Cathedrals" ends Jan. 1. museum. Outside excavation 903-2277; petersen.org • "Glenn Ligon: AMERICA," sites are on view as paleon-

tologists continue to search for new findings. 5801 Wilshire Blvd., 323934-PAGE; tarpits.org CRAFT AND FOLK ART MUSEUM—Tour the world at Holiday Global Bazaar Sat. Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Shop the CAFAM gift shop for handmade works by artists and designers. Visit cafamshop.com. • "Golden State of Craft: California 1960 – 1985" features more than 70 artists and their defining works into new uncharted directions. Ends Jan. 8 • "The Alchemy of June Schwarcz: Enamel Vessels from the Forrest L. Merrill Collection" ends Jan. 8. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., 323937-4230; cafam.org. Free the first Wednesday of every month. LOS ANGELES MUSEUM OF THE HOLO CAUST— "Let's Talk About It: New Conversations on the Holocaust," a free BYO brown bag lunchand-learn program noon to 1 p.m. Rabbi Stan Levy, cofounder of Bet Tzedek - The House of Justice, will speak. Pan Pacific Park, 100 S.

The Grove Dr., 323-651-3704; lamoth.org. Free. ZIMMER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM—Hanukkah Festival is on Sun., Dec. 11. Lightthemed activities include story time and crafts. Museum admission is free. Winter Wonderland Tues., Dec. 20 to Fri., Dec. 23 features snow! Make gifts for loved ones, and create yummy

HANDMADE goods are at the CAFAM Global Bazaar.

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Glenn Rudy named director of retail brokerage division

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(Continued from page 8) ing Spanish and French, with craft activities. Make Puppet Pals Dec. 18 with artist Sasha Karlova and pop-up cardboard theaters. 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100; 323-761-8984, www.zimmermuseum.org. KOREAN CULTURAL CENTER—"Sounds of Korea" by the Korean Classical Music Institute of America, is performed Fri., Dec. 16 at 8 p.m. "A Man Who Went to Mars," 2003, screens on Thurs., Dec. 22 at 7:30 p.m. Free. 5505 Wilshire Blvd., 323936-7141. www.kccla.org ARCHITECTURE+DESIGN MUSEUM—"Eames Designs: The Guest Host Relationship" ends Jan. 16. Hear the show's curators, "In Conversation: Deborah Sussman and Andrew Byron," Thurs., Dec. 8 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. 6032 Wilshire Blvd.; 323932-9393; www.aplusd.org.

Rudy has participated in the sale or financing of more than 100 properties valued in excess of $1 billion. Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield, he was the Glenn Rudy managing director of brokerage services at Capital Real Estate Advisors in West Los Angeles and sales associate at the Charles Dunn Co. Rudy is a member of the International Council of Shopping Centers, Urban Land Institute, Wilshire Rotary Club of Los Angeles, Children’s

Hospital Los Angeles Men’s Guild, and Loyola High School

Alumni Association. He and his wife Lisa Graeber live in Park La Brea. Cushman &

Wakefield is the world’s largest privately held commercial real estate services firm.

Oh! You better watch out, You better not cry, You better not pout, I’m telling you why: PartnersTrust is coming to town! Diana & Matthew Knox wish you Happy Holidays and a very Happy and Healthy New Year!!

El Royale residents donate to food drive El Royale residents sponsored a Thanksgiving Food Drive for Hope-Net pantries. Several boxes of food were delivered by Cindy Ocean, night manager, at the apartment complex, 450 N. Rossmore Ave. Ocean said the residents said they were pleased to give back to the community and help those in need.

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‘Miracle’ holiday matinee at historic Theatre District

VIEW ‘Miracle on 34th Street’ Sun., Dec. 4 at historic theater.

Herald the holidays with a screening of the classic “Miracle on 34th Street” at the historic Million Dollar Theatre on Sun., Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. The 1947 film stars Edmund Gwenn, Maureen O’Hara, John Payne and nine-year-old Natalie Wood. Set in the Broadway Historic Theatre district, the theatre, 307 S. Broadway, was one of the first movie palaces constructed in the U.S. It was built in 1918 for entrepreneuer and theatre impresario

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Sid Grauman, who was later responsible for the Egyptian Theater. The ornate Spanish Baroque interior was designed by William Woollett, and originally seated 2,300 people. The building housing the theater was designed by Albert C. Martin, with ornate terra-cotta sculptures by Jo Mora. Tickets are $10 for adults; $5 for children 12 and under. To purchase, go to www.laconservancy.org

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Three hours of live entertainment, including choirs, music ensembles and dance companies, will celebrate the holiday season at the Music Center. The free event is on Sat., Dec. 24 from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave. Groups representing L.A. neighborhoods and cultures will perform; audiences will hear songs in Spanish, Korean, Tagalog and Yiddish. Among them are the Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company, The Shpil performing a medley of classic Hanukkah songs, the Gay Men’s Chorus of L.A., Korean fan dance by the Kwan Gyu Lim Dance Company, the all-male Filipino choir Prime Note Ensemble, the Salvation Army Tabernacle Children’s Chorus, and Voices of Destiny, a 45-member gospel chorus. The event can also be viewed live on KCET-TV. Reservations are not necessary; guests may come and go throughout the performance. Parking is free beneath the Music Center. Visit lacountyarts.org/holiday.

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Myrna Loy’s career told in new book A program featuring “Myrna Loy—The Only Good Girl In Hollywood” is on Wed., Dec. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Emily Leider will discuss her new biography, show rare photographs and preview trailers of the actress’ feature films at the event at the Hollywood Heritage Museum, 2100 N. Highland Ave. Best known for her role as Nora Charles, wife to dapper detective William Powell in “The Thin Man,” her career spanned six decades. Following Loy’s rough-and-tumble upbringing in Montana, she came to Los Angeles in the 1920s. She caught the eye of Valentino and worked in silent and early sound era films. Her friends included Cary Grant, Clark Gable, and Joan Crawford and collaborations were with John Barrymore, David O. Selznick, Sam Goldwyn and William Wyler, among others. She often portrayed Asian characters in films because of her sultry, exotic look. Her appearance in the 1934 film, “The Thin Man,” changed her style to one of witty repartee and chemistry with William Powell. During World War II she devoted herself to the Red Cross. She served as co-chairman of the Advisory Council of the National Committee against Discrimination in Housing. Visit hollywoodheritage.org, call 323-871-2276.

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Hancock Park stars in travel magazine The October issue of Travel & Leisure magazine listed Hancock Park as one of the country’s 12 best neighborhoods. The article said: “Tourists are shooed away from the opulence of Beverly Hills by tall hedges and locked gates, but the 1,200 homes of Hancock Park form a rare L.A. enclave that invites exploration. The SOLD: This home, located at 647 N. Lucerne Blvd., was listed at $699,000.

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King Cole, Kathy Bates, and Patricia Heaton have helped the community keep its luster despite a westward march of real estate trendiness. Other neighborhoods mentioned in the article included Oak Park, Ill., Paseo in Oklahoma City, South of Broad in Charleston, Garden District in New Orleans and Charles Village in Baltimore.

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landmarked Hollywood sign is visible from many streets, where the range of styles and fine construction evoke the boom days of the 1920s. Case in point: the Queen Anne–style Higgins-VerbeckHirsch House, at 637 S. Lucerne Blvd., was trucked here in June 1924—while 100 high-society guests partied inside. Stars such as Nat

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Get a jump on holiday shopping at a trunk show and craft boutique, and dine with Santa at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., La Canada Flintridge. Celebrity stylist and TV host Mark-Alan Harmon will offer tips on gift-giving and accessorizing for holiday parties at Botanic Bling on Sat., Dec. 3 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. A trunk show of jewelry and accessories, many handmade or oneof-a-kind by independent vendors and craftspeople will be featured. Costumed carolers will perform in the courtyard and the Boddy House from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Meet Santa himself and enjoy a gourmet breakfast created by the chefs at Patina Catering on Sat., Dec. 10 and Sun., Dec. 11 at 9:30 and 11 a.m. Children will decorate cookies and have their picture taken with the man in red.

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A variety of holiday-inspired gift items handcrafted by Descanso volunteers as well as botanical décor and greenery will be available both days from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Create a wreath from natural materials with native plant horticulturist Rachel Young on Sat., Dec. 10 at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. For costs, reservations or more information, call 818790-3663.

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Create greeting cards and winter floral arrangements at Huntington by David Melville of The Independent Shakespeare Co., will read an adaptation of “A Christmas Carol” on Sat. Dec. 10 from 7 to 9 p.m. The performance, full of the wry humor Dickens was famous for, is suitable for ages 10 to adult. Tickets are $20. Call 800-838-3006. Discover how sparkling wines have become more accessible for everyday enjoyment at a lecture and tasting with wine expert Brad Owen on Wed., Dec. 14 from 5 to

7:30 p.m. Create an elegant winter white floral arrangement with touches of silver from unusual sources in a workshop presented by Flower Duet on Sat., Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Discover why “viewing stones” have been prized by collectors for centuries at the 22nd annual show presented by California Aiseki Kai. Nearly 150 examples will be on display from Tues., Dec. 27 through Sun., Jan. 1 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. For children Kids can learn about space exploration and create their own model rockets in a handson workshop led by aerospace education specialist Sandra Kaszynski of the Jet Propulsion Laboratory. The class, for ages 7 to 12, meets on Sat., Dec. 17 from 9:30 a.m. to Linoleum City.4.7_Layout 1 3/31/11 3:59 PM noon. From 1 to 3 p.m. young floral designers ages 7 to 12 will create winter bouquets accented with marshmallows in a workshop by Flower Duet. Youngsters must be accom-

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Workshops with topics from organic gardening to holiday creations, a tour of the Santa Anita Depot and a class for families are among activities at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 301 N. Baldwin Ave. in Arcadia. Just in time for the holidays, create old-fashioned wreaths using greens from the Arboretum grounds on Tues., Dec. 6 from 10 a.m. to noon. Bring gardening gloves, clippers and wire cutters, plus any decorations you may wish to add. Over the years, the Queen Anne Cottage has been a favorite holiday stop for visitors. Closed this year for preservation, the Santa Anita Depot will be the site of the Holiday Open House on Sun., Dec. 11 from 1 to 4 p.m. The abandoned train station was moved from its original location a quarter mile north of the Arboretum in 1970 and restored to look as it was first constructed by the Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad n 1890. Additional activities Among other December activities is a class on growing winter crops organically led by horticultural curator Jill Morganelli on Sat., Dec. 3 from noon to 4 p.m. The topic at a free storytelling program for children ages 3 to 6 is “Vegetables Taste Better Cold.” Kids will hear plant and nature stories and create a takehome craft on Wednesdays, Dec 7 and 21 from 10 to 11 a.m. Discover what plants and animals do to prepare for winter at a Family Fun class on Sat., Dec. 17 from 10 a.m. to noon. Parents and kids will make their own dens, much like a bear does in the wilderness. For more information, call 626-821-4623 or go to www. arboretum.org.

Spruce up grounds, learn native plant basics at Payne Join volunteers to help care for the gardens, or learn the basics of gardening with California flora at the Theodore Payne Foundation, 10459 Tuxford St., Sun Valley. Volunteers will clean, plant, mulch, prune and whatever else is needed to spruce up the grounds on Sat., Dec. 3 from 9 a.m. to noon. Bring a hat, gloves and kneepads. Shovels, trowels, rakes, hoes and pruners as well as refreshments will be provided at the monthly “First Saturday” event. Also on Saturday, discover the basics of vegetative propagation with nursery staff from 9 a.m. to noon. From 1:30 to 3:30 p.m., get tips on creating a parkway garden from horticulturist Barbara Eisenstein. Horticulturist Lili Winger will talk about what a native plant is, why they are valu-

able and share her knowledge on planting techniques, establishment, irrigation, pruning and ongoing maintenance at a class on Sat., Dec. 10 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. A class on gardening in the shade reveals native plants that are tailor-made for the shadows from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. The workshop is led by Carol Bornstein, author of the award-winning “California Native Plans for the Garden, and “Reimagining the California Lawn: Water-Conserving Plants, Practices and Designs.” Learn to cultivate a wildlife garden populated with birds, butterflies, lizards and spiders at “Invited Wildlife Into Your Garden” with Barbara Eisenstein on Sat., Dec. 17 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, go to theodorepayne.org or call 818-768-1802.

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Pinch used in geology, physics, horse racing and baseball Where was I? Oh, yes…you may also be in trouble – a very tight spot. If this occurs in baseball, with the game on the line, so to speak, you might want to substitute a hitter (or runner) who usually comes through in a pinch. *** Who exactly is “The Old Man of the Mountain?” asks Conor Bentley. This romantic and somewhat nostalgic epithet actually refers to one of the greatest villains of all time—Hassan ben Sabbah, the founding father of the Assassins from

the Arabic hashishin (meaning hash-eaters), who ruled over his cult of murderers from an impregnable mountain castle in Persia. These fanatical Moslems were founded by ben Sabbah in 1090, and by the late 13th century were a powerful political force who had killed thousands of people. I guess you could say they were the original Murder Inc. *** Another name for a hairnet is a “snood.” What’s the origin? queries Lisa Seeman. The snood is literally a ribbon with which a Scottish

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lassie braided her hair, and was the emblem of her maidenhood. When she married, she changed the snood for the matronly curch or coif (close fitting kerchief or cap). If, however, the maiden lost her virginity before marriage, it was said that she had “lost her silken snood” and then was not privileged to wear the coif. *** Is it true that poetry is called “The Gay Science?” wonders Joseph Abatemarco. Yes, but not in the modern

context of the word “gay.” This descriptive term is taken from gai saber, which is the old Provencal (an ancient dialect of French) name for the art of poetry. Professor Know-It-All is the nom de plume of Bill Bentley, who invites readers to try and stump him. Send your questions to him at willbent@ prodigy.net.

Downtown crime scenes on tour A bus tour, “Horrors & Main Street Vice Crime,” will begin at Cafe Metropol, 923 E. 3rd. St., on Sat., Dec. 12 at noon. Kim Cooper, Joan Renner and Richard Schave will lead the tour, which is deigned to bring alive the old ghosts and memories that cling to the streets of the historic core.

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What’s the origin of “pinchhitter?” wonders Jeanette Edwards. Few words in English have more meaning or usage than pinch. You can pinch a person’s flesh, a penny, a purse, or a thief. You can pinch in a skirt, a waist, or some heavy object, by use of a pinch – a beaked iron lever. You can also (in geology or mining) pinch point a vein of ore and (in electronics) pinch a valve or pinch off voltage. In physics there’s the pinch effect, in horse racing you might pinch a horse into exhaustion.

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317 North Van Ness s $1,275,000 Priced to sell! Exquisite traditional home offers an oasis of calm and beauty with 4 bedrooms, 2-1/2 baths, gourmet kitchen, cozy family room, outdoor spa, and large guesthouse. Luxurious finishes including atmospheric mood lighting, travertine floors, and rich woods. Completely gated for privacy. Close to Larchmont Village. May also be available for lease.

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