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ART TOURS

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First stop is the Metro at Union Station in these artist-led events.

Night of vintage gaming and cocktails at the Athletic Club.

Camellia Festival, fairies and Valentine's at Descanso.

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Filming in the neighborhood reels in both cash and complaints By Helene Seifer It’s a familiar sight. A row of vans and equipment trucks signaling a film shoot in progress. Recently such a lineup was stationed outside Tony Filosa’s Highland Ave. home. “It

was on my bucket list to one day be on a television show.” And now the retired superior court commissioner is an oncamera legal commentator for Comedy Central’s “Nathan For You.” Given the seeming ubiquity

of film crews, some may be surprised to learn that production in California has dropped 50 percent in the past two decades, according to FilmL.A. Inc., the nonprofit that facilitates film permitting, community relations and neighbor-

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hood notifications for much of rience with that anger. “People L.A. county and beyond. Bet- are accustomed to production, ter tax incentives from other but there are neighbors that states and countries lure pro- hate filming, no matter what ductiond away from Hollywood. I offer them. We get yelled l so love Hancock Park and “We at. ‘All movie companies are Windsor Square because there drunks and stay up all night!’” are beautiful mansions with She wants us to understand stately trees that don’t look that “Film companies are not like Southern California,” “The beauty of our architectural says Verodesign is we can be depicted as nique Vowell, anywhere in the world. That is location manager for ABC’s very attractive to film companies. Thursday night We’ve had over 100 film shoots series “Scan- last year." dal.” “During our first three seasons we’ve shot willful marauders coming into at 10 to 12 different homes communities to rape and pilthere.” Homes on Windsor, lage! We try to listen to peoLorraine and Plymouth have ple’s concerns. We are your stood in for the various com- neighbors. We all want to put munities surrounding Wash- our kids through school.” She ington, D.C., where the series points out that a single prois set. duction can support 150 jobs. Katie Jones, film liaison for “Real jobs, not just Tom the Windsor Square Associa- Cruise, but assistants, accountion, concurs. “The beauty of tants, editors.” our architectural design is we The fact is, everybody bencan be depicted as anywhere in efits financially from active the world. That is very attrac- neighborhood filming. Letive to film companies. We’ve gions are employed, property had over 100 film shoots last holders receive a location fee, year: TV series “Castle,” and production companies “Scandal,” “Rake;” commer- also donate to homeowners’ cials for Chevy, Motorola, associations. Vowell explains Samsung, Ford, Walgreen’s, the varying payments. “Depending on how much we’re Sony, Microsoft, Disney.” Hancock Park’s film liaison doing and how invasive we Cami Taylor has had personal are, we pay a location fee to experience with renting to the the homeowner of $6,000 to entertainment industry. Her $15,000 a day.” former home was used in the Renting a driveway for television series “Lie to Me.” their equipment or a backyard “Film companies try to be very for catering can range from respectful. They put us up in $250 to $1,000. “In 2013 we a hotel and put our dogs in a shot approximately 15 days in doggy hotel. They gave every- Hancock Park and Windsor one on the block $100.” One of Square and donated $15,000 the biggest productions in the to $20,000 to the homeownneighborhood is “True Blood.” ers’ associations.” Although Sokoloski states “The city is running out that “We get fewer than 10 of money,” Taylor points out, calls of complaint for every “Hancock Park uses film fees 100 days of production,” there to take care of stump removal are times when tempers flare. and trim trees that the city Vowell has had personal expe(Please turn to page 3)

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Metro hosts free after-work spring art tours downtown Metro Art Moves, a series of free spring art tours, kicks off on Thurs., Feb. 6. The 90-minute tours will depart Union Station at 5:30 p.m. on the first Thursday of February, March and April. Focused on three downtown stations, the guided, artist-led

tours are designed to attract new riders through arts-based transit experiences by highlighting Metro’s diverse collection of artworks. Tours meet at the Union Station information kiosk just inside the Alameda St. entrance, and end at the 7th

St./Metro Center station, near several dining destinations. Participants can save 15 percent on food at Casey’s Irish Pub, Cole’s French Dip and Ebanos Crossing by showing their valid TAP cards. Go to metro.net/art and click on Art Tours or call 213-922-4ART.

TOURS kick off at Union Station and end at the 7th St./Metro Center station, above.

Fiming in the neighborhood (Continued from page 2) used to take care of.” “Film donations are used to lend financial support to the HPOZ,” states Jones. “We planted more than 900 trees, did the Larchmont median, donated to the Historical Society, the annual Garden Tour, Larchmont Boulevard Association and to schools.” Schools, too, benefit from serving as a location. Dr. Steve Martinez, principal of John Burroughs Middle School, appreciates the extra income his school earned from their six to eight shoots in 2013. Las Palmas resident Sherry Marks has opened her home to productions on several occasions. She hosted a three-day shoot for “The Closer,” which contracted to film her living room, front door and backyard. “All in all it was a positive experience,” she states. “But it’s very disruptive. There’s a lot of people. They’re everywhere. It felt like there were 100 people in my house. Mary McDonnell was sitting in my kitchen on a folding chair. Kyra Sedgewick was on the phone in the breakfast room. They use every inch available. They’re respectful, but they’re much more concerned about their expensive camera, not my paneling.” She would do it again, and in fact has her property listed with a location agency. Read the fine print “The money was really good!” But she advises reading the contract carefully and negotiating changes. “It’s slanted toward the studio. Modify it if there are things you don’t like.” FilmL.A. Inc. is conducting neighborhood surveys about filming. Windsor Square is one of the next targeted areas. For more information, or to sign up for e-notifications about nearby shoots go to www.filmLA.com.

Last CicLAvia on Wilshire Blvd. until subway completed It’s an encore performance for Wilshire Blvd. when CicLAvia frees people from their cars to experience the city’s neighborhoods. The car-free event allows people to explore Los Angeles by foot, bike, skates or any other non-motorized means of transportation and connect with businesses, the environment, healthy activity, diverse

WILSHIRE BOULEVARD is the site of Ciclavia on April 6.

communities and each other in a way that isn't possible by car. The Iconic Wilshire Boulevard Route—a repeat of the 2013 route, from downtown to Museum Row, ending at Fairfax Ave.—returns on Sun., April 6 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Two pedestrian zones will anchor the route—the Active Zone in downtown and the Miracle Mile zone with activities, refreshments, rest stops. This will be the last Wilshire Blvd. route until the completion of major street level construction of the Metro Purple Line subway extension through the Miracle Mile. The date also coincides with and concludes the national Open Streets Summit, April 4-6, which CicLAvia is cohosting along with the Open Streets Project. The summit will bring together leaders working on open streets programs from cities around the country, including experts in urban planning, alternative transportation and bike and pedestrian advocacy to examine best practices and consider new opportunities.

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Following HPOZ rules helps maintain value of your home The first Historic Preservation Overlay Zone was Angelino Heights in 1983. There are now 28 including Hancock Park and Windsor Square, and 11 new areas are under consideration. According to L.A.’s Office of Historic Preservation, house prices tend to rise faster in historic zones because these neighborhoods tend to be architecturally stable, well-maintained and attractive investments. Historic houses in HPOZs can also qualify for property tax reductions under the Mills Act, which can help defray the cost of maintaining a period house. Under the ordinance, rules depend on whether a house is a “contributing” or “noncontributing” member. Noncontributors are any houses that were not built during the same period or in the same

style as the houses that contribute to the historic character of the neighborhood, or that have been altered beyond recognition. “Non-contributing” homes are exempt from HPOZ jurisdiction, but any homeowner who wants to change the exterior of a “contributing” house in an HPOZ needs to get permission and have the project reviewed by the HPOZ board. The board is a five-person group appointed by the City that must include an architect, a construction professional and a real estate agent as members. Updates to the interiors and minor repairs including “inkind” replacement of the roof, windows, stucco or other existing details of HPOZ homes do not require board review and you can usually obtain a city Department of Building

and Safety permit over-thecounter. Minor repairs on a contributing house can be approved in about three weeks, along with almost anything on the property of a non-contributing house short of demolition or construction of a new building. An alteration to the street visible facade of a contributing property, however, requires a formal application, which can take up to 75 days for the board to review and the city to process the approval or denial of the proposed project (the decision can be appealed). Updates to the interiors of HPOZ houses do not require any special permission. The Planning Department also publishes a guide to maintaining historic properties with tips on how to clean stucco or repair the sash cord

HOME ON S. June St. is among period houses in the Hancock Park historic zone.

in an old window, and (even though most HPOZ boards do not review paint color) a reminder not to paint your lovely old house hot pink. The guide provides a whirlwind tour through the city’s many historic styles, and is

worth a look if you’re curious to know what distinguishes Victorian doors from Craftsman doors. For more information, go to www.preservation.lacity. org/files/HPOZrehabilitationguidepdf.

Da Camera to take a musical journey at West LA temple

Take a visit back to the old city of Jerusalem during a music program by the Da Camera Players II on Sun., Feb. 16 at 3 p.m. at Wilshire Boulevard Temple, Audrey and Sydney Irmas Campus, Barrington Ave. and Olympic Blvd., in West L.A. The contemporary temple features architectural references to the past, including housing the ark and bimah of the city’s original 1890 synagogue. Works by Jewish emigre composers who settled here will be featured. Korngold’s Sextet for strings, Toch’s duo for violin and cello and Gruenberg’s “Four Indiscretions” are on the bill. A light reception with the artists follows. Visit dacamera.org.

City agency asks residents to curb water usage

The city Department of Water and Power is asking residents to look for more ways to reduce their water use and encourages customers to take advantage of money-saving rebates. The measures include rebates for water-efficient appliances and devices, and the “Cash for Grass” program, which has increased participation 10-fold since LADWP raised the rebate amount to $2 a square foot, up from $1.50, for customers who replace water-thirsty lawns with California friendly landscape.

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Dating to 1922 and 1888, the Ruskin Art Club is on the market History, history, history and location too. The Ruskin Art Club has it all. Two Batchelder fireplaces, a sprawling living room that wraps around a courtyard and exposed wood beam ceilings. The corner lot has development potential and a Windsor Village address too. The 2,890-square-foot home that dates back to the city’s beginnings and boasts ties to Victorian England is for sale. Built in 1922, the Mission Revival-style home at 800 S. Plymouth Blvd. has served as a clubhouse since 1926; it is named after art and social critic John Ruskin. Born in London the master draftsman was torn by the poverty he saw in England in the 1800s. Ruskin questioned the benefits of industrialization and proposed reform; he inspired unionists and labor leaders, members of the Arts and Crafts movement, modernist designers as well as Leo Tolstoy, George Bernard Shaw and Mahatma Gandhi. Ruskin societies advanced his vision of the unity of life and art, and in that vein the Ruskin Art Club was founded in Los Angeles in 1888 by some of L.A.’s most prominent women, according to windsor-

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village.org. Originally limited to a membership of 100 women to maintain its exclusivity, club members held annual study programs, were “lovingly and earnestly dedicated to the study and democratic availability of art,” and raised money for museums, exhibitions, study programs and public art. Oldest institution The city’s oldest cultural institution was designed by architect Frank Meline and declared an L.A. Historic Cultural Monument (#639) in 1997; the club has hosted jazz and classical concerts, lectures, poetry readings and book signings.

“Interest has been really strong… there are a lot of people who want to own a rare piece of L.A. history,” said Realtor Chase Campen of Keller Williams Larchmont who has the listing. The two-bedroom, two-bath property is on the market for $1.25 million. “I know the Club’s owners desire is to sell to someone who appreciates the historical significance and will maintain the property.” It will be a “labor of love” and suited for someone “in it for the long haul,” Campen added. “We love the house” Deciding to sell the home was a difficult one.

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HISTORIC building on Plymouth Blvd. was designed by architect Frank Meline in 1922.

Ruskin Art Club. Located in the Windsor Village Historic Preservation Overlay Zone, it is a tony piece of property. “Windsor Village is working with the city to ensure that nothing untoward happens to this little gem of a property. Our residents are keeping a watchful eye,” said R.J. Strotz, a member of the Windsor Village Association board of directors. “Besides being a noteworthy structure, the sale of this building could potentially bring into conflict competing interests and competing ordi(Please turn to page 7)

“It took a number of years to bring ourselves to it. We love the house,” said Gabriel Myer, president of the Ruskin board of directors. However, the mission of the non-profit club—to promote the arts and award scholarships—has been hindered by property management. “It’s an exciting time for us,” said Myer. Among goals is increasing membership, offering an array of programs at diverse venues and supporting artistic talents. Watchful eye kept on “rare property” Neighbors are closely watching the impending sale of the

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Silent film stars, photographers remembered Hear stories of photographers and the stars who sat for them by the author of “Still: American Silent Motion Picture Photography” at an event on Wed., Feb. 12 at 7:30 p.m. at The Barn at the Hollywood Heritage Museum, 2100 N. Highland Ave. David S. Shields will chronicle the evolution of the American silent movie, which is largely lost to us except through publicity photos. The 416-page book chronicles more than 60 photographers between 1908 and 1928 who shot stars with sultry stares and dangerous glances that came to be synonymous with the silent film genre. The book was published in 2013 by the University of Chicago. Shields is a professor at the University of Southern Carolina. For tickets and more information visit Hollywoodheritage.org.

FILM STILL shows Rudolph Valentino and Gloria Swanson in "Beyond the Rocks," 1922. Lost for 75 years, the film was discovered in 2003 and restored.

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Spend a night of vintage gaming and cocktails with the Art Deco Society Sip prohibition-era cocktails and kiss this century goodbye at a night of vintage gaming Sat., Feb. 8 from 7 to 11 p.m. at the L.A. Athletic Club, 431 W. 7th St. Set in the Roaring 20s, Casino Moderne at the city’s oldest private club will feature hors d’oeuvres, a pasta bar and poker to roulette at this Art Deco Society event, inspired by the TV series “Boardwalk Empire.” Dress in 1920’s style to impress, and opt to stay the night in the Charlie Chaplin or Rudy Valentino room. For tickets and more informa- PLAY in the city's oldest private tion visit adsla.org. club at the event. Prohibition-era cocktail treau, ¾ oz. fresh-squeezed The Sidecar, a French creation, was allegedly the defin- lemon juice.  Strain into chilled, sugaring drink of the era. rimmed cocktail glass. Shake well with cracked ice: 1 ¼ oz cognac,  ½ oz. Coin- Enjoy.

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(Continued from page 6) nances.” Situated in an R-3 multiple-dwelling zone on 15,000 square-feet of property makes it interesting to developers, Strotz added. “However, the fact that it is a historic monument in an historic preservation zone should be enough to deter hungry developers who have tried for years to buy up Windsor Village single-family homes for the purpose of developing three-story condos,” he also noted. As the Chronicle went to press, several offers were already in the works.

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Beautification Team honored ‘For the Love of Hollywood’ Friends of the Hollywood Central Park honored “the real stars” of the community—including Sharyn Romano, founder and president of Hollywood/L.A. Beautification Team—at the For the Love of Hollywood gala last month. Dedicated to creating a 44acre street-level park over the Hollywood Freeway between Santa Monica and Hollywood boulevards, FHCP honored leaders whose works are helping to transform the park into a reality. Romano’s Beautification Team was noted for enhancing the quality of life in the area by teaching and empowering people to change their environment through community improvements and job creation. Its projects include installation of medians, brick sidewalks and planting trees in Miracle Mile, Hancock Park and Wilshire Center. A draft EIR for the proposed park is expected to be circulated to the community by the end of this year. The park is targeted to reunite communities separated for 60 years by the freeway,

create jobs, and provide open green space, officials said.

Valentine’s dance party at Grand Park Lovers of funk can show their moves on Valentine’s Day at a 60s/70s soul dance party on Fri., Feb. 14 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m. Presented by Grand Park and Spaceland Productions, Grand Parks Got Funky Sole will feature funky soul vinyl sounds spun by Funky Sole DJs along with live performances by hip-hop orchestra, Breakestra. Picnics for two will be available for purchase at the free event. For more information, go to grandparkla.org.

Tree trimming Trees that grow into power lines are trimmed by the city Department of Water and Power for safety and reliability. To report problems call 1-800-499-8840.

NEW TREES enhance Yavnah Hebrew Academy, 5353 W. Third St., following a ceremony Jan. 15. Attending were, from left, Rabbi Shlomo Einhorn, dean of school; Cindy Chvatal, president Hancock Park Homeowners Assoc.; Helena Kornwasser Usdan, parent; Carolyn Ramsay, Councilman Tom LaBonge’s office; Young-gi Kim Harabedian, Koreatown Youth and Community Center.

Yavneh Academy adds new trees to campus Small trees that will some day flourish and provide shaded green space have been planted on the campus of the Yavneh Hebrew Academy on 5353 W. Third St. The Koreatown Youth and Community Center (KYCC), in conjunction with the Million Trees LA (MTLA) initia-

tive, spearheaded the project as part of MTLA’s goal to plant one million trees throughout the city. Begun in 2007, the program gives out free trees that will reduce pollution, enhance energy savings and add property value to homes and businesses.

MTLA is a public-private partnership between the City of Los Angeles, local non-profit organizations, community groups, residents, and businesses. For more information on participating, go to www.milliontreesLA.org or www.kyccla.org.

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Built in 1920s, ‘Tunnels for tots’ created safety for pedestrians In the 1920s, as the growing city of Los Angeles made room for a network of streets and cars, safety for school children became a concern. In response to appeals to the city council by teachers and neighborhood parents, engineers and city planners installed an experimental pedestrian tunnel near Micheltorena School in Silver Lake in 1924. It measured 76-feet long, six-feet wide by seven-feet high and ran 12 feet under the street to clear gas mains and service lines.

Architecture in China at Mak Center for Art

“City in a City: a Decade of Urban Thinking by Steven Holl Architects” is at the MAK Center for Art and Architecture at the Schindler House, 835 N. Kings Road, through March 9. Six urban projects in China include concept watercolors of each building with project models and construction documents. Also featured are short videos of the built works. Holl’s designs cover infrastructure, urban density, and overpopulation. Visit makcenter.org.

1920s state-of-art design The $11,000 cost included electric lights and drains to prevent flooding. It eliminated accidents at the Sunset Blvd. school and influenced a 1925 bond issue for $350,000 to fund 40 more school tunnels. By 1940, 100 subterranean paths bored their way under the cityscape near schools. Located mid-block and away from intersections, the tunnels allowed kids to pass safely under busy streets. Police officers once assigned to student crossings above ground were reassigned to other duties resulting in a cost savings to the

Stars and art to collide at LACMA

E.C. Krupp, director of the Griffith Observatory, comes to the L.A. County Museum of Art on Tues., Feb. 18 to discuss the intersection of art and science and archaeoastronomy. The talk with LACMA CEO Michael Govan as part of the museum’s Director’s Series begins at 7:30 p.m. in the Bing Theater. Free but tickets are required. Call 323-857-6010, or visit lacma.org.

city. Concerns about crime were not significant. Havens in case of air raids During World War II nervous Angelenos viewed them as havens against potential air raids. A city engineer revived Engineering Bureau plans from the 1940s which estimated 208,700 citizens could be sheltered in the city’s storm drains and tunnels. Pedestrian and street railway tunnels would accommodate 11,000 of the total under the plan which never made it past the preliminary phase. But these good feelings did not last. The L.A. County Traffic committee found later that the tunnels were a magnet for crime, grime and vandals. By the 1960s, residents complained they were magnets for “sex deviates and drunks.” In one tunnel under the San Diego Freeway, motorcyclists roared through the graffititagged tube terrorizing pedestrians. A number of tunnels were equipped with convex metal mirrors to allow children to see entrances clearly, as many had 90-degree turns.

INSTALLATION of a safety mirror at Van Ness Avenue School tunnel in the 1960s drew Councilman John Ferraro, Chronicle copublisher Dawne Goodwin and principal Molly Ham.

In recent times many of the tunnels have been filled in or closed off with locked gates, a forlorn reminder of the often dangerous relationship between pedestrians and cars in

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Critiquing open houses: confessions of a serial lookie loo

By Renee Ridgeley Guest columnist I have a confession to make: every Sunday between 1 and 4 p.m., I sneak away from my cozy family life and roam the streets of Hancock Park, where I covet, fantasize and flirt with other people’s homes. I’m an open-house junkie and “Guest Search” on themls.com will lead me to my fix. When it comes to real estate, 90004, 90005 and 90020 are the sweetest digits in all of Los Angeles, and every weekend there’s a bevy of beauties cleared of clutter, waxed and fluffed, with doors wide open. I shop for interior designs, home furnishings, and landscape inspirations—without a pocketbook. I register my name in chicken scratch because, let’s face it, I’m not a buyer, just a lookie loo. I saunter through gorgeous homes: Craftsman, Mediterranean, Tudor, and my favorite, Spanish. That’s why my first stop is the white house, a character Spanish on Las Palmas whose interiors are white, head to toe kick. The freshly painted walls with dark wood floors offer a perfect canvas for buyers, as every Home & Garden TV

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Mixed feelings about value of holding open houses Some home sellers and Realtors think open houses are effective; others don’t. In 1995, 41 percent of buyers surveyed relied on open houses to sell their homes, according to data from the National Association of Realtors. By 2000, the figure had dropped to 28 percent. Beginning in 2003, however, as the market started to heat up again, that number began rising. By 2005, 51 per-

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Mansion, gardens were popular tourist attraction in Hollywood pre’s—the opening of the Hill Street tunnel which reduced the travel time on the Los Angeles-Pacific Railway from downtown to Hollywood by 12 minutes. De Longpre also opened his house and gardens to benefits for charity. The Ladies Relief Committee of Los Angeles held a fundraiser for the victims of the San Francisco earthquake among other causes. “When Paul de Longpre died in 1911, it marked the end of an era in Los Angeles…the debonair and exotic Frenchman of Hollywood was gone and his garden and mansion would soon follow,” wrote Nancy C. Hall in her book, “The Life & Art of Paul de Longpre” (The Irvine Museum, 2001).

In 1912, a longtime admirer from New York, Mrs. Jesse Williamson Carr, announced her intention to buy the house for $100,000 and maintain it in the manner of de Longpre. However, she was unable to complete the purchase. For a time the mansion was an apartment house. It changed hands many times before finally being demolished in 1927. While his mansion and gardens are long gone, there is an avenue and a park named after him. And de Longpre’s watercolor flower paintings are still popular and can sell for as much as $45,000 at auction.

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By Peggy Park Bernal Before the hand and footprints of movie stars drew visitors to Grauman’s Chinese Theater, there was French artist Paul de Longpre’s Moorish mansion, art gallery and gardens, considered by some to be Hollywood’s first tourist attraction. Thousands of visitors a month took the day-long tour on the electric interurban streetcar from Los Angeles to the beach and back, stopping off to wander through de Longpre’s estate, marveling at the profusion of blooming roses and the artist’s flower paintings on display in his studio and art gallery. The flowers in his garden were the models for his watercolors that appeared on many magazine covers, like Woman’s Home Companion, in the early 20th century. De Longpre purchased his first piece of property on Cahuenga Blvd. in 1900 and built an impressive Moorish-style mansion. Two years later he purchased more property including a corner lot at Prospect Ave. and Cahuenga Blvd., and two adjoining lots fronting on Prospect for $3,000. He paid the owners in paintings rather than cash. Then he enlarged the gardens, creating his breathtaking showplace, a frequent location for gala events, starting with a housewarming in 1903. According to the “Los Angeles Herald” in September 1909, one of the grandest affairs that ever took place in Hollywood was celebrated at de Long-

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FAIRFAX LIBRARY 161 S. Gardner St. 323-936-6191 Children Toddler and Preschool Storytimes: Children ages 18 mos. to 3 years can hear stories, sing songs and say rhymes on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m.; preschoolers ages 3 to 5 meet at 11 a.m. Teens Student Smart: Get college essay writing hints and tips on Sat., Feb. 8 at 11 a.m. Teen Council: Meet to plan teen programs and make suggestions for purchases on Thurs., Feb. 20 at 4 p.m. Adults L.A. Quiltmakers Guild: Hands-on demonstrations. Beginners welcome. Meets Sat., Feb. 1, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Art of Speaking: Taught by Molly Brandenberg on Sat., Feb. 1 and 15 from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. RSVP to mbrandenberg54@gmail.com. Book Club: Meets Tues., Feb. 4 at 10:30 a.m. Current selection available for check out. Healthier Living: Class is open to adults 50 years of age and older on Tuesdays, Feb. 4 and 11 at 2:30 p.m. Sponsored by Jewish Family Services and Dept. of Aging. Call Rebecca at 323-937-5900, ext. 1500. First Thursday Films: Come see a free film on Thurs., Feb. 6 at 2:30 p.m. Call branch for title. TV Writers Group: Discuss and critique your scripts on Sat., Feb. 8 and 22 at 3:30 p.m. New members must submit a script to join. Contact Barbara Gallen at joyfulwun@ earthlink.net. Friends of the Library: Dis-

STAR VOLUNTEER Ashley Davis, a preschool teacher, reads to children once a week at the John C. Fremont Library.

cuss ways to help the library on Tues., Feb. 11 at 11 a.m. Third Saturday Book Sale: Sponsored by the Friends of the Library on Sat., Feb. 15 from noon to 5 p.m. Fall Prevention: For adults ages 50 years and up on Tues., Feb. 18 and 25 from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. Sponsored by Jewish Family Services and Dept. of Aging. Call Rebecca at 323937-5900, ext. 1500. MOMS Club of MidWilshire: Support group for Moms meets on Fri., Feb. 21 at 3 p.m. Medicare 101: Learn about applying for Medicare on Thurs., Feb. 27 at 2 p.m. Computer Comfort: Handson training on the computer on Tuesdays at 1:30 p.m. Book Sale: Lots of deals on used books and more on Wednesdays from 12 to 4 p.m. FREMONT LIBRARY 6121 Melrose Ave. 323-962-3521 Children Valentines Arts and Crafts: Kids can come make a craft for Valentine's Day on Thurs., Feb. 13 at 4 p.m. BARK: Children can

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increase their reading skills and self-confidence by reading aloud to certified therapy dogs. All dogs are trained to work with children; the owner is present at all times. Meets Sat., Feb. 22 at 11 a.m. STAR: Library volunteers Jane and Ashley read children's stories aloud on Tuesdays from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 2 p.m. Learn how to earn a free book. Call branch to confirm times. Baby and Toddler Storytime: Children ages infant to 2 years old can enjoy stories, songs and rhymes on Wednesdays at 10:30 a.m. Preschool Storytime: Kids ages 2 years old and up can hear stories, sing songs and say rhymes on Wednesdays at 11:30 a.m. Teens Chinese Calligraphy Workshop: Learn to write Chinese characters, and learn their meaning with Emmy Lam on Tues., Feb. 18 from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Light snacks will be served. Adults Book Club: Meets Tues., Feb. 11 at 6:30 p.m. Call branch for this month's selection. MEMORIAL LIBRARY 4625 W. Olympic Blvd. 323-938-2732 Children Babies and Books: For babies to 1 year to share stories, songs and rhymes on Wed., Feb. 5 and 19 at 11 a.m. Teens Fun & Games: All ages. Play Chinese mah jong, Scrabble, Battleship, checkers and other games. Call branch for dates and times. Chess Club: All skill levels welcome to come play chess. Call branch for dates and times. Adults Tuesday Night @ the Movies: View a classic or new movie. Free popcorn. Call branch for title and to confirm dates and times. First Friday Book Club: Call branch for title and to confirm (Please turn to page 13)

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History, Valentine's Day on calendar (Continued from page 12) dates and times. First Friday Book Club: Call branch for title and to confirm date and time Computer Comfort Class: Computer basics online: www. laplcomputerclass.blogspot. com or call branch for onsite dates and times.

WILSHIRE LIBRARY 149 N. St. Andrews Place 323-957-4550 Children LACMA Art Class: Families and people of all ages can work with an art educator to create a work of art inspired by LACMA's collection on Wed., Feb. 5 from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.

SOLD: This home in the foreground, located at 408 N. Arden Blvd., was listed for $1,348,000.

Real Estate Sales* Single family homes 553 S. Windsor Blvd. 128 N. June St. 368 S. Rimpau Blvd. 435 S. Rossmore Ave. 276 S. Windsor Blvd. 225 N. Norton Ave. 140 S. Larchmont Blvd. 112 N. Lucerne Blvd. 130 S. Citrus Ave. 408 N. Arden Blvd. 5016 Rosewood Ave. 949 S. Highland Ave. 815 S. Highland Ave. 403 N. Arden Blvd. 358 N. Norton Ave. 585 N. Beachwood Dr. 4806 Elmwood Ave. 341 S. Wilton Pl. 984 4th Ave.

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Futbol opens eve of World Cup, homage to the 'dress,' new exhibits KOREAN CULTURAL CENTER— "Park Jae Kon: The Journeys of His Life" opens Fri., Feb. 7. Exhibit features 30 works from his travels in South America. Ends Feb. 20. • "Very Ordinary Couple," 2013, screens Thurs., Feb. 27 at 7 p.m. Free with English subtitles. Classes, films and PELE by Warhol is part of "Futbol." events are featured. 5505 Wilshire Blvd., 323- family workshop Sat., Feb. 1 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. L.A. 936-7141. www.kccla.org. LOS ANGELES COUNTY BookPALS read stories at 2 MUSEUM OF ART—"Journey p.m. of a Dress" features the 40th • Interview and book signing anniversary of designer Diane with Pete Brock, designer of von Furstenberg's wrap dress. the Chevy Corvett and Shelby A retrospective of vintage and Cobra, is Sat., Feb. 1 at 11 contemporary designs, por- a.m. RSVP required. traits of the designer, and • Enzo Ferrari Birthday works by Andy Warhol, Chuck Cruise-In is Sun., Feb. 9 from Close, Helmut Newton and 9 a.m. to noon. Annie Leibovitz, among oth- • Movies & $1 Milkshakes: "Where They Raced, Speed ers. In the May Co. building. • "Futbol: The Beautiful Demons in the City of Angels" Game" opening Sun., Feb. screens Wed., Feb. 26 at 7 2, celebrates the eve of the p.m. Free but RSVP required. World Cup in Brazil and fea- • "Artwall: License Plates: tures works by 30 artists from Unlocking the Code" celearound the world are featured. brates 100 years of history. Ends March 20. Ends July 20. • "Four Abstract Classicists," • "Pickups: The Art of Utility" works of Southern California includes a 1909 International Harvester and 2002 Isuzu Axipainters ends June 29. • "Hassan Hajjaj: My Rock om XSR. Ends April 6. Stars Experimental" video 6060 Wilshire Blvd., 323903-2277; petersen.org. installation ends July 20. • "David Hockney: Seven JAPAN FOUNDATION— Yorkshire Landscape Videos, Exhibits, classes and films are 2011" features 18 cameras featured. 5700 Wilshire Blvd., fixed to the artist's car record- ing Yorkshire’s landscape. 323-761-7510. www.jflalc. org. Ends Jan. 20. CRAFT AND FOLK ART • "Agnes Varda in Californialand" featuring photographs MUSEUM—Meet & Make and sculpture by the film- Craft Night is Thurs., Feb. 6 from 6 to 9 p.m. maker. Ends June 22. • "Calder and Abstraction: • Sculptures & Assemblages From Avant-Garde to Iconic," exhibit installation designed by architect Frank Gehry, ends July 27. • "See the Light—Photography, Perception, Cognition: Marjorie and Leonard Vernon Collection" through March 23. • "James Turrell: A Retrospective" ends April 2014. • "Metropolis II" sculpture by Chris Burden has 1,100 miniature cars. See the exhibit in action Fridays and weekends. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., 323-857-6000; lacma. org. PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM— Charming "car" Valentines will be made at a monthly children's WRAP dress modeled by designer drop-in arts and crafts von Furstenberg 40 years ago.

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Ways drivers can make the road safer for bicycle riders Each year in California, more than 100 people are killed and hundreds of thousands more are injured in bicycle collisions. Some bicycle related crashes are connected to the bicyclist’s behavior, while others are due to the motorist’s lack of attention. Following are tips to make sharing the road safer. Cyclists’ rights A charge often asserted by drivers is that cyclists do not have as much right to the road as do cars. This is wrong. Cyclists are entitled to use one entire lane of a multi-lane road in the event there is not enough room on the shoulder to safely ride, there is no bike lane, or riding in the right hand side of the lane places the cyclist too close to the door zone. (The door zone is when you’re riding within the radius of a car door opening into traffic—a potentially deadly accident.) In addition to being legally entitled to claim a lane, cyclists are also allowed to move over to the left hand side of a road for left turns. If you see a cyclist signaling for a left, slow a bit and let them over. It just takes you a second and makes our lives less anxiety ridden. Don’t honk Car horns are loud and can be startling. For some perspective, think about how a startling a horn can be from inside your own car with windows up. Now imagine that you’re outside, in the wind, and a horn suddenly blasts not 10 feet from your ears. If you absolutely must honk, lightly tap the horn a couple times; it’ll be more than enough to get cyclists’ attention. Pass responsibly Responsible passing boils down to essentially just leaving enough room between your car and the bicycle on your right. Recently, the California State senate passed a

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Camille Van Ast will be the guest speaker at the Los Angeles Garden Club’s monthly meeting on Mon., Feb. 10 at the Griffith Park Visitor’s Center auditorium, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. Van Ast, a trained chemist from Holland, became a master flower show judge in 1976. She studied at the Sogetsu School of Ikebana and currently teaches the Japanese art of flower arranging at Conejo Valley Botanical Gardens in Thousand Oaks. She also teaches at Santa Monica College. She will share her favorite flower designs, based on clean lines and simplicity with an emphasis on plant material and forms. The meeting begins at 9:15 a.m. with coffee and refreshments. Presentation starts at 11 a.m. For more information, call Anne Haque at 323-663-5450.

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Explore native plants, learn to attract birds

Bid on roses, learn about mushrooms or take a tram tour with your sweetie at the L.A. County Arboretum and Botanic Garden, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., in Arcadia. Rose auction, mushroom fair The Pacific Rose Society hosts its annual Rose Auction of hard-to-find, new and unusual plants on Sat., Feb. 1 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. More than 100—some regional and national prize-winners—will be available to the highest bidders in a no-reserve, fastpaced, old-fashioned auction. Garden talks Thursday Garden Talks with Lili Singer kicks off with a program by Paul Comstock, land-

scape architect and former director of landscape design for Walt Disney Imagineering, on Feb. 6. Steve Gerischer of Larkspur Garden Design will present “The Birder’s Garden” on Feb. 13. A field trip to the Audubon Center at Debs Park in northeast L.A. is on Feb. 20. Arboretum CEO Richard Schulhof, Mitchell Hearns Bishop, curator of historical collections, and James Henrich, curator of living collections, will host a presentation on Feb. 27. All events are from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Preregistration preferred. Mushroom fair (Please turn to page 18)

Using basket rush (Juncus textilis), one of the four predominant plants used for basket weaving by Southern California Indians, adults and youngsters 12 and up will create a small twined gathering basket on Sat., Feb. 8 from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Class is taught by master basket weaver Abe Sanchez. Visit theodorepayne.org or call 818-768-1802.

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Camellias to irises, roses to bonsai and a tropical tour Using the Huntington Ranch as an outdoor classroom, garden designer and food forager Nance Klehm explores the role of edible wild plants in sustainable urban agriculture in a workshop on Sun., Feb. 2 from 9 a.m. to noon. Event includes a light snack prepared with foraged foods. Register at brownpapertickets.com or 800-838-3006. Hundreds of blooms will compete for top honors at The Huntington’s 42nd annual Camellia Show on Sat., Feb. 8 from 1 to 4:30 p.m. and Sun., Feb. 9 from 10:30 a.m.

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Tours, open houses Take a peek inside the Japanese Garden’s ceremonial teahouse and learn the traditions behind its use on Mon., Feb. 10 from 12:30 to 4 p.m. Go behind the scenes with Dylan Hannon, curator of tropical collections, for a tour of the botanical nurseries where rare orchids and other plants are grown on Sun., Feb. 23 from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Music, art Iceland poppies, camellias and other winter blooms provide the floral subject matter for a botanical illustration class on Saturdays, Feb. 1, 8 and 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Botanical artist Lisa Pompelli will focus on techniques for washes, watercolor missing, rendering and shading. Prior drawing skill recommended. Enjoy the sounds of traditional Chinese music every Wednesday from 1 to 3 p.m.

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Frank McDonough, botanical information consultant, who will talk about love potions from the garden. Reservations are required for tours at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. The Peacock Café will be open for lunch. For youngsters Kids ages 3 to 8 will meet at the main entrance for Book-

worms, a free storytelling program. Youngsters will enjoy plant and nature stories and create a take-home craft on Wednesdays, Feb. 5 and 19 and Sun., Feb. 9 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. and Thurs., Feb. 6 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. To register or for more information, call 626-821-4623 or go to arboretum.org.

(Continued from page 17) The L.A. Mycological Society holds its annual Wild Mushroom Fair on Sun., Feb. 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Ayres Hall. Activities include growing and cooking demonstrations, a guest speaker as well as wild mushroom displays. mycologists Professional will be available for consultation; bring your found mushrooms for identification. Mushroom-related books and posters, kits, T-shirts and art objects will be available for purchase at the fair. Art, writing workshops Self-directed workshops that provide a supportive, encouraging environment for beginning and experienced artists are held on Mondays throughout the month, as well as on Tues., Feb. 25, Wed., Feb. 26 and Thurs., Feb. 27 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Participants will develop at their own speeds in media including watercolor, graphite, pastels and more. Food and garden writer Paul Panich will lead a writing workshop that focuses on the connection between storytelling and landscape. “Seeing is the Seed,” on Sun., Feb. 9 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., promises to be an enriching and fun activity, said Panich. Valentine’s Day The garden is a great place to bring your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day, Fri., Feb. 14. Take a special tram tour with

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Learn to shape bonsais, care for irises, paint with watercolors and more at Huntington Gardens, 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino. Flowers and more Great Rosarian honoree Danielle Hahn of Rose Story Farm discusses her family’s boutique rose nursery in a lecture on Sat., Feb. 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. The program also includes a talk and book signing by Michael Shoup, author of “Empress of the Garden,” at 1 p.m. and presentation of the Rose Garden Hall of Fame awards at 2 p.m.

in the Garden of Flowing Fragrance. For youngsters Children ages 3 and 4 will enter the realm of kings, queens, princes and princesses who inhabit The Huntington’s collections on Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to noon. The preschool series culminates with a royal tea party. Youngsters age 7 to 12 will learn the art of Chinese brush painting in a workshop led by artist Peifang Liang on Sat., Feb. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to noon. Tai chi in the garden Discover the health and fitness benefits of tai chi in a seven part series on Saturdays beginning Feb. 1 from 8:45 to 10:15 a.m. Sessions are held in the gardens and are suitable for beginning and intermediate students. For more information, go to Huntington.org or call 626405-2128.

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English historian claims real identity of Dumas hero We all know the Alexandre Dumas story of “The Man in the Iron Mask.” Was there really such a person? asks Conor Bentley. Yes, although his mask was of black velvet, not iron. In the reign of King Louis XIV a mysterious state prisoner was held for more than 40 years in various dungeons until he finally died in the Bastille on Nov. 19, 1703. When traveling from prison to prison he wore the velvet mask and his identity was never revealed, but he was buried under the name of “de

Marchiel.” Many conjectures have been made about his identity, one being that he was the Duc de Ve r m a n d o i s , an illegitimate son of the ProfessorKing. Dumas, Knowin his romantic novel, adopted It-All Voltaire’s suggestion that he was the illegitimate older brother of Louis XIV who had been fathered by Cardinal Mazarin. The most plausible solu-

tion, however, is that of the English historian Lord Acton, who claims the prisoner was one Count Mattiolo, a highranking minister of the Duke of Mantua, who in his negotiations with the French king, was found to be treacherous and unfaithful. *** Why, when we are unsure of something, are we caught on the “horns of a dilemma?” wonders Connie Peterson.

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The original word to describe a difficult choice in which the alternatives appear equally undesirable is actually “lemma” from the Greek lambanein meaning to take or pick. “Di-lemma” is a double lemma, a doubly tough choice to make. Ancient scholars used the metaphor of the two horns of a bull to illustrate the difficulty of a situation. No matter which horn you grabbed, you were likely to be gored by the other. *** What’s the origin of “thorn in the side?” ponders Guy Randolph. This expression describes any source of constant irritation or affliction and comes from the Old Testament. There was an extremist, orthodox sect of the Hebrews called Pharisees (from the Hebrew perash, for “those who have been set apart”), which to call attention to their

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