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Dozen 'for lease' signs on Larchmont Blvd. New stores are also among the tenant mix
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By Brooke Stewart The tenant mix on Larchmont is ever changing. Despite new stores like Perverse Sunglasses moving onto the street, visitors are seeing more vacancies than usual along the blocks of Larchmont north of First St. For ground-floor spaces, nearly 16 percent of the storefronts are now vacant (12 spaces of approximately 75). Lette Macarons recently closed, leaving the space at #122 vacant. Across the street, Z Pizza at #123, in an Albert Mizrahi-owned building, closing July 3, leaves another empty space. The former Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf at #135 is under construction to be a poké sushi restaurant. The former Nicole Boutique at #137 has a “for lease” sign. The former Kicks LA at #141 is vacant as well. On the east side of the street, Pickett Fences has moved from its original spot to the west side. Next to Pickett Fences’ former spot, Crumbs Bakery has closed, and Hans Custom Optik has relocated north of Beverly to #419, leaving three vacant spaces at #s 212, 214 and 216 available for lease.
Jamba Juice is gone at #158. Landlord Tom Kneafsey indicated to the Chronicle that a new tenant may be in the space before the end of the summer. A few doors south and just south of the “Hardwear” clothing store (in the old Larchmont Hardware building, get it?), the original Sam’s Bagels space at #150 is available for lease. Sam’s is still in business AFTER WAITING DECADES, Hancock Park residents welcomed concrete street paving in June. Councilman David Ryu initiated projects for the historic area. More photos page 5.
Eli Broad talks about new exhibit Cindy Sherman inspired his collecting
LETTE sold its last macaroon on the boulevard last month.
in a small space to the north of Hardwear. That also is an Albert Mizrahi-owned building. Mizrahi is remodeling another of his properties — the building at #227, which is the See Larchmont leasing, p 3
Hancock Park leader asked us to embrace change
Single-family zoning is being drafted
Len Hill is dead at 68 By John Welborne The squire of the landmark La Casa de las Campanas (House of the Bells) on N. June St. and a leader in the national movement to protect the zoning of single-family neighborhoods, Leonard F. Hill, died peacefully at his home on June 7. A resident of Hancock Park since 1986, Leonard Hill long had a commitment to preserving residential neighborhoods and historic buildings. Born and raised in Los Angeles, Hill was a Lifetime Cornerstone Member of the Los Angeles Conservancy and served two terms on its board of direc-
By Bridget Conrad Photographer Cindy Sherman’s first exhibition of work in Los Angeles in nearly 20 years opened at The Broad museum in June. In an interview with the Larchmont Chronicle, Eli Broad said the new exhibit, “Cindy Sherman: Imitation of Life,” is tailored to a Los Angeles audience. He said Sherman’s work played a huge role in defining his and Edythe Broad’s passion for collecting art. Sherman was one of the first artists whose work they collected in depth. The Broad has the largest collection of Cindy Sherman’s photos in the world. Sherman’s art is thought provoking, and through her photo-
Areas are opting for inclusion in BMO
LEONARD F. HILL was a leader in many neighborhoods.
Photo by Leonard Auslender
tors. Conservancy president Linda Dishman said of him: “Len Hill was a passionate See Len Hill, p 11
By Suzan Filipek City planners met with residents from 15 neighborhoods including La Brea-Hancock and Larchmont Heights last month to determine zoning options to protect the areas from teardowns and McMansions. Planning Dept. staff outlined six zoning schemes from the less to the most restrictive at the city’s Neighborhood Conservation meetings. See Single-family zones, p 5
graphs viewers are forced to rethink stereotypes created by See Eli Broad, p 7
Metro report: weekend traffic challenges Prepare for detours, longer trips By Brooke Stewart As part of Metro's extension of the Purple Line, portions of Wilshire Blvd. are being closed for 22 weekends (not including Fourth of July and Labor Day weekends). The project of installing concrete decking over the subway station excavation site takes place in three phases: phase one with closures between Detroit St. and La Brea Ave., phase two with closures at Wilshire/La Brea, and phase three with closures between La Brea and Highland Ave. Firsthand account On the first weekend of the See Metro, p 16
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Embracing change This July issue of the Larchmont Chronicle includes our annual “Design for Living” section, and design is something about which our former Hancock Park neighbor, the late Leonard Hill, cared greatly. Design was an avocation in Len’s remodeling of his historic June St. home and in the art objects he collected. Design became a vocation when Len changed careers from TV producer to adaptive reuse real estate developer. The long version of our Page 1 story about Len Hill, available at larchmontchronicle.com, tells of screenwriter / playwright Wendy Kout’s description of herself and Len, both experiencing second careers, as “two repurposed people.” Len had warning of his death, and he got his affairs in order and used the time to reflect about family and life and his beloved city, among many other things. In our story about Len, his widow (and it’s hard to say that, of course), Dr. Patricia Gordon, recounts some of what Len said he had learned from his own varied experiences. She shares a lesson from Len that relates to “our ability to embrace change.” Len certainly did that, several times. I think we all should remember that the future always will be changing from the past. I thank Len for reminding us to “claim our future in such a way that it enriches other’s lives.”
Finally! The Repairs of Our Concrete Streets Are Beginning! After years of work and many promises from the City, Hancock Park is finally going to start having its concrete streets repaired. As part of our HPOZ Preservation Plan, the City included language that calls out our original, historic concrete streets as part of the important historical fabric that should be preserved. The City then turned around and claimed they meant no such thing and that asphalt was the way to go. This was greeted with astonishment by most Hancock Park residents and the Association’s Street Committee set to work. The dedicated efforts of the Committee, (David Cole, Tim Allyn, Joel Kozberg, Jon Vein, William Newby and Cindy Chvatal-Keane) and the election of our new Councilman, David Ryu, have resulted in a plan and funding to repair our streets. Councilman Ryu has earmarked $300,000 from his discretionary funds, and Mayor Eric Garcetti has dedicated another $750,000 from the city budget for these repairs. The first repairs will be completed by the first week in July at the intersection of Oakwood and Las Palmas. Not only will the concrete be repaired, but new sidewalk ramps will be installed. Unlike ornamental street lighting standards which Hancock Park residents paid for (much like the street light assessment in Windsor Square), street repair is the responsibility of the City. Now we’ll see our tax dollars at work! Thanks to the Street Committee and Councilman Ryu. Prevent Crime Don’t forget to keep you and your family safe by locking your house and car and activating your house alarm if you have one. If you are the victim of a crime, file a report with Officer Dave Cordova. Dave can take a crime report if you call his cell phone, 213-793-0650 or send him an email, 31646@ lapd.lacity.org with all the information, including your name and telephone number. Committees, HPOZ, Graffiti The Association’s committees are always looking for new members, so join a committee by visiting our website and be an active part of our community. The HPOZ Preservation Plan (http://www. preservation.lacity.org/hpoz/la/hancock-park) regulates our HPOZ. Contact our City Planner, Renata Dragland (renata.dragland@lacity. org), and use the online form (http://preservation.lacity.org/hpoz/ initial.screening.checklist) if you plan on making changes to the exterior of your house. Report graffiti sightings by calling 311 or at the City’s Anti-Graffiti Request System (http://anti-graffiti.lacity.org/ welcome.cfm?CFID=1007&CFTOKEN=411CDB4F-0FC3-4EE189DE58DCCB435538).
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Mon., July 4 — Independence Day. Wed., July 13 — Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council meeting, Ebell Club, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd., 7 p.m. greaterwilshire.org. Thurs., July 14 — Baseline Mansionization Ordinance draft consideration with Planning Commission, City Hall, Room 350, 8:30 a.m. Tues., July 19 — Taste of Farmers Market, 6333 W. Third St., 5 to 9 p.m. farmersmarketla.com. Thurs., July 21 — Metro update on Purple Line extension, Petersen Automotive Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd., 6 to 8 p.m. Thurs., July 28 — Delivery of the August issue of the Larchmont Chronicle. Tues., Aug. 2 — National
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Night Out Against Crime. Mon., Aug. 29 — Taste of Larchmont fundraiser for Hope-Net, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m., hope-net.info.
“I’m patient.” Ludlow and Greg Factor Hancock Park
Letters to the Editor The Larchmont Chronicle welcomes Letters to the Editor. Mail them or e-mail to: letters@larchmontchronicle.com. We also receive reader feedback through our website and our Facebook page. Here are some recent comments: ••• Comments on the Los Angeles Conservancy guest writers’ “Los Angeles: growing up with character, density?” article on the front page in May: From Facebook: “Fix and upgrade the infrastructure FIRST. Update current basic services — water, power, roads (to accommodate MORE cars, not LESS), sewage, etc. We have a 100-year-old infrastructure built for a population one-third of the current size and these greedy idiots want
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more tax revenue for their pet projects.” Thomas U. Fenady “Or community character might involve more than just old buildings, but involve building housing at a rate that keeps it affordable for the average person.” Jeff Jacobberger ••• Comment on “Metro to start jet grouting on Wilshire Blvd.” in the May issue: From Facebook: “I’m disappointed we haven’t seen more pictures and videos of the construction. I’d really like to see jet grouting in action [and am] looking forward to more pictures of the construction so people are really aware of how it really is in these areas. In some cases, traffic isn’t as bad as you’d think and some cool stuff will happen (like jet grouting) that might be of interest, even to kids! And of course in other cases, not so much.” Christina Johnson ••• Comments on “Paramount final EIR completed; May 16 public hearing” in May: From Facebook: “All I saw in the proposal was #lightpollution.” Jim Kehl “Let me guess. They argued we need billboard revenue or we may have to relocate outside the city. Can we build anything without garish flashing billboards? The digital billboard on the Ritz Carlton building actually reflects off our refrigerator, three blocks away!” Phillip Estes ••• Comment on “Paramount Studios 25-year master plan is moving forward” from June: (Please turn to page 9)
“I spoil her and feed her most of my food.” Lucille (Lucy) and Bryanna Sun Hancock Park
“The fact that we bring him to work with us on Larchmont.” Carmelo with Amy and Chad Wootton Larchmont
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GRAND CENTRAL MARKET set the stage for Mayor Garcetti and Chinese pianist Zhao Yinyin. Both played on a piano transported from the Kasimoff Piano store on Larchmont to accomodate Yinyin on his seven-day tour. During his trip he dined with the Kasimoffs at Vernetti on Larchmont, said Helga Kasimoff.
(Continued from page 1) former Larch-Mart Grocery, then Jon Douglas, and most recently Prudential Realty. A sign attached to construction screening says there soon will be two 1,000 sq. foot spaces for lease, and sources say there already may be a tenant for one of the spaces. A local resident and senior partner in the local office of one of the worldwide “Big Four” accounting firms commented when leaving Starbucks on a recent morning, “Well, it should be obvious why there are so many vacancies — the rents are too high.” Rhodes School of Music There is good news for one landlord, however. A longvacant upstairs space on the boulevard soon will be filled. In the fall of 2016, Rhodes School of Music will move south from the building it now shares with the Larchmont Chronicle and other tenants in the 600 North block. The school will move to #215, above Burger Lounge (in the space that, controversially, almost became a marijuana dispensary several years ago). The new school will have more practice rooms, better soundproofing, and other beneficial features, says owner David Rhodes. Even with these dozen vacancies, Larchmont Blvd. maintains its neighborhood charm with classic stores like Larchmont Wine & Cheese Shop and Chevalier’s Books. The boulevard also has ushered in a new era of boutique stores like Diptyque and Malin & Goetz. With all the vacancies on the boulevard, neighbors and patrons will have to wait to see how the beloved street continues to evolve.
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Metro decking, speed humps underway The long-awaited installation of temporary street decking for the Metro Purple Council Line Extension subway staReport tion at Wilshire by and La Brea David E. Ryu started June 10. Portions of Wilshire Blvd. will be closed for 22 — now 20 — consecutive weekends to install decking above the new subway station site. Decking work will not be conducted during the regular workweek or during Fourth of
July and Labor Day weekends. The subway extension will be a great addition to our City and will offer more accessible transportation options. Learn more about the project and view the full schedule at: metro.net/projects/notices/la-brea-avenuedecking. Speed humps Due to permanent city budget cuts in 2009, the then-15year-old city “Speed Hump
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SPEAKER of the California Assembly Anthony Rendon and Councilman Ryu share a laugh in the Tom Bradley Room at the top of City Hall. After the reception, the councilman introduced his longtime friend in the City Council Chambers.
Steve Zimmer as we introduced concurrent legislation instructing City departments and LAUSD staff to report back on the creation of a Children’s Savings Account (CSA) program for students in Los Angeles. A number of cities throughout the United States have already developed and
successfully executed similar programs, including San Francisco and St. Louis. Opening CSAs for kindergarteners can dramatically boost high school graduation, college attendance, and college completion rates. If passed, Los Angeles will become the largest city in the country to introduce such a program — potentially impacting the lives of millions of children. Orlando tragedy The terrible terrorist tragedy in Orlando last month shook the nation. This is a time to come together, show strength in solidarity and to remain vigilant as a community. I marched at the Los Angeles LGBT Pride Parade with my colleagues on the City Council, and, on June 13, I joined thousands on the steps of City Hall to honor the fallen victims. Please consider providing much-needed support to the victims of the Pulse tragedy and their families. To learn more, visit OneOrlando.org.
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Single-family zones (Continued from page 1) and the city is on track to “These outreach meetings have both the amended BMO have been exceptionally helpful and the new zones in place by both in fine-tuning these new then, said Weber. single-family zones, which are An additional ICO still in draft form, and in iden- There is a proposal to City tifying which neighborhoods Council to adopt a second are interested in seeing a new ICO for five additional neighzone applied to their neigh- borhoods (Brookside, Sycaborhood, and which neighbor- more Square, Sherman Oaks, hoods prefer Wilshire Vista, to adhere to and Picfair Vilthe regula- The mayor is expected lage) to serve as tions that to sign ordinances a temporary set are being that would temporarily of regulations p r o p o s e d protect Brookside and for a maximum under the Sycamore Square. of two years. revised BaseOn June 28, the line Mansionization Ordinance Planning and Land Use Man(BMO),” said Craig Weber, agement Committee held a principal city planner. public hearing on the five new “One of the benefits of these ICOs after the Chronicle went new zones is that they allow to press. If approved by PLUM, us to address issues that are they were expected to go the locally important, but that next day to the full City Counmay not resonate with home- cil to be adopted. After City owners across the city.” Council adopts the ordinance, Local support the mayor has 10 days to sign, Stakeholders in both Larch- and it becomes effective immemont Heights and La BreaHancock neighborhoods have expressed support for the draft zone that would essentially push building mass toward the rear of a house, maintaining a prevailing single-story mass at the front, Weber said. “Not only can this help preserve the existing neighborhood character, but it can help incentivize thoughtful additions at the rear of a house verses complete tear-downs.” Additionally, he said, these same neighborhoods support mandating garages be located at the rear of the lot — “again in keeping with existing neighborhood character, and facilitating greater separation between houses,” Weber said. “La Brea-Hancock will definitely opt for a single-family zone since it seems that it can be fine-tuned to fit the needs of our neighborhood,” said Bob Eisele, vice-president of the La Brea-Hancock Homeowners Association. About 20 homeowners from La Brea-Hancock listened to options for their neighborhood at the June meeting. “The next step is for the city planners to draw up the singlefamily zone in response to our input and present it to us and the public at large,” said Eisle. BMO a concern The city BMO, passed in 2008 and which is being amended, is a concern also to La Brea-Hancock residents. “The BMO is still very important to us, both because it can save parts of the city that won’t have new singlefamily zones for a while (or ever), and because the BMO’s exemptions will also apply to the new zones,” said Eisele. The 15 neighborhoods that are involved in these discussions are protected by Interim Control Ordinances (ICOs) that expire in March of 2017,
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PRESIDENT of the Hancock Park Homeowners Assoc., est. 1948, Cindy Chvatal-Keane, with Bureau of Street Services director Nazario Sauceda, Public Works Commission president Kevin James (speaking) and Councilman David Ryu at the Las Palmas and Oakwood avenues pavementbreaking ceremony. The photo at right shows work on sidewalks and ramps.
LARCHMONT CHRONICLE the revised BMO.” It was diately, said Tom Rothmann, for also originally envisioned that principal city planner. July 2015 Planners originally envi- the five newer ICO areas would sioned that each of the origi- only get the revised BMO. nal 15 neighborhoods would “However, as the prospect of choose one of the single-family re-zoning all 15 of those original zones, said Weber. “However, neighborhoods to a new zone many are stating a preference is becoming lighter (i.e. fewer
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By Brooke Stewart Perverse, a chic sunglasses boutique, is the newest addition to Larchmont Blvd. Founded by Fremont Place resident and NYX Cosmetics creator and CEO, Toni Ko, Perverse follows a business model of providing a quality product at an affordable price. The store itself exudes luxury with a sleek, all-white interior. However, the sunglasses are only priced at $40-$70. The brand’s ethos is playful, chic and accessible. The store encourages customers to try on as many pairs as they like — to experiment with their fashion choices. Their philosophy is to have a pair of sunglasses for every outfit; just as with pairs of shoes. Larchmont is Perverse’s first of five stores to open in Los Angeles (their downtown flagship store opened June 30). “We couldn’t have picked a better place,” says shop assistant Ashley of Larchmont Village. The neighborhood has been “really receptive” to the new store with welcoming neighbors and many local customers, says Ashley. With this inviting attitude, it’s no wonder that Ko is currently deepening her neighborhood roots by remodeling her house in Fremont Place.
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(Continued from page 1) the mass media. In response to a question from the Chronicle, Broad said he particularly appreciates the way in which Sherman always is moving forward with her art and always is doing the unexpected. He said he likes the way she not only represents images of today but also goes back in time and questions the representation of images from hundreds of years ago. In the press preview for the exhibit, Founding Director of The Broad, Joanne Heyler, explained that the museum has been operating at capacity during the nine months since its opening. She said of The Broad’s standby ticket line that it has become such a Los Angeles phenomenon that “it has its own Twitter account,” twitter.com/thebroadstandby. This exhibit is a wonderful collection of Sherman’s work and is well worth the short
CINDY SHERMAN Imitation of Life — entry to the exhibit. Photo by Ben Gibbs, courtesy of The Broad
drive from Larchmont to Bunker Hill, or you can take Metro. In his interview with the Chronicle, Broad commented on how Grand Ave. has so much to discover, including other great museums, Walt Disney Concert Hall, the rest of the Music Center, plus Colburn Hall and dining at some of the best restaurants in the city. The new exhibit features 120 works by Sherman. It
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ET-94, Disney Silly Symphonies, Beastly Ball drew locals marched behind a second line into the dinner tent. Jungle met Carnival with a spectacular Panamanian-style feast under a lush tropical forest canopy. The rhythm of Carnival and dancers laden with feathers and sequins brought partygoers to the dance floor. The climax of the event was the midnight send-off of ET-94. Guests followed the tank through the streets of Marina del Rey on its way to Exposition Park and the California Science Center in Los Angeles. Among the generous and sparkling were Margo and
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Mary and Kevin O’Connell, Melanie and Steve Guise and Melba and Aubrey Provost. Event proceeds added dollars to the $250 million “EndeavourLA Campaign” to advance STEM learning opportunities and to build an iconic destination to house the Space Shuttle at the Science Center. ••• Guffaws, chortles and giggles erupted from some 1,200 guests at “LACO @ the Movies: An Evening of Disney Silly Symphonies” held at the historic Orpheum Theatre in downtown Los Angeles on June 4. Seven classic animated Walt Disney Studios Silly Symphony shorts featured orchestral scores performed live by the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra. Funds raised from the magical event, which included a post-performance supper for donors, benefit LACO’s education and concert programs. Among the minions were: “House Of Cards” composer Jeff Beal and his wife, Soprano Joan Beal, six-time Emmy Awardwinning composer Mark Watters, who served as conductor for the evening, and LACO Executive Director Scott Harrison. ••• More than 700 attendees partied under the stars at the Los Angeles Zoo on June 11 when the Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association (GLAZA) 46th annual Beastly Ball celebrated the Zoo’s essential work and honored wildlife supporters and GLAZA donors Patricia and Stanley Silver. The Tom Mankiewicz Leadership Award was bestowed upon actor / environmentalist Ed Begley, Jr. Guests attired in “safari casual” style strolled through the Zoo after hours, watching feedings, chatting with keepers, and viewing small Zoo residents up close. (Please turn to page 22)
ET-94 DWARFS Margo and Michael O’Connell at California Science Center Discovery Ball. Photo by Mike Garakian
FAMILY PHOTO: Mark Kerr, Karen James, Jade James, Delores and Ben Oliver Kerr at Discovery Ball. Photo by Mike Garakian
BEASTLY VIPS: Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association co-chair Rich Lichtenstein and GLAZA president Connie Morgan pose with Mayor Eric Garcetti and former District Attorney Gil Garcetti. Photo by Jamie Pham
GLAZA trustee Jay Sonbolian and his wife Jenny with their children, Eva and Noah, at the Zoo for the Beastly Ball. Photo by Jamie Pham
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Local judge wins reelection to Superior Court Incumbent Judge James A. Kaddo won reelection to the Superior Court last month, taking more than 76 percent of the vote. A Larchmont resident for five decades, Kaddo has been on the bench for the past 25 years. He went to U.C. Berkeley as an undergraduate and studied law at USC. CHEVALIER'S BOOKS co-owner Bert Deixler, right, “I am grateful to all of my supportintroduces interviewer (law professor and former "Los ers and my campaign team at Cerrell Angeles Times" writer) Henry Weinstein, center, and Associates,” Judge Kaddo told the guest speaker, Geoffrey Cowan, to discuss Cowan's Chronicle. He also wanted to specifinew book, "Let the People Rule; Theodore Roosevelt cally thank his family, which includand the Birth of the Presidential Primary." ed his children and grandchildren, for “pitching in,” as well as his friends and col- across America. leagues on and off the bench who helped his The group purchased the building at 4800 Wilshire Blvd. to create “the first Lebanese campaign glide to victory. American cultural center in Los Angeles,” House of Lebanon Born in Lebanon, Kaddo is an active leader in called the House of Lebanon. the local Lebanese-American community. He is When asked about progress being made a founding member and chairman of the board to the Brookside facility, Kaddo says work is of the Lebanese American Foundation, an orga- underway with city permits granted and connization dedicated to advancing the country’s struction bids coming in: “We hope to have the culture and tradition in both Los Angeles and work done by December,” he said.
Celebrity carrier We always knew he was special as we waited for him to bring our packages, bills and checks. In June, “LA Weekly” published “How Carl the Mailman Became Larchmont Village’s Biggest Celebrity.” The writer, Christina McDowell, a resident of upper Larchmont, reminded us how special Carl Mitchell, mail carrier extraordinaire, really is. As McDowell pointed out, Carl has trod the 500 and 600 blocks of Larchmont, Lucerne, Gower and Beachwood for the past 40 years. That’s four decades of pounding the sidewalks. When he was out for knee surgery, he was sorely missed. — Rachel Olivier
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(Continued from page 2) From Facebook: “Thank you for covering the process. Many steps, many concerns.” Karen Joseph Gilman ••• Comment on “Hancock Park leader Leonard Hill dead at 68” online story June/July 2016: From larchmontchronicle. com: “A true gentleman, class act and passionate supporter not just of Hancock Park but the City of Los Angeles! He will be missed.” Erik Storey From Facebook: “This captures the essence of Len Hill.” Jack Humphreville
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Drought Reminders As the summer heats up, it’s essential to remember that the drought is not over. Parts of Northern California may have had some rain, but here in Southern California, we are still extremely dry. Let’s all keep doing our part by following city water restrictions. Here are some important reminders: Never on Sunday? If your address is an even number, you are allowed to water only on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. If your address is an odd number, your days are Monday, Wednesday and Friday. You may not water between 9 AM and 5 PM. Watering in the heat of the day causes at least half of the water to simply evaporate. You’re wasting our precious water and your money! Don’t let water run off into the gutters. It’s another huge waste of water, and it also pollutes the ocean. Check for Leaks Check for leaks and broken sprinkler heads regularly. Don’t assume someone else, such as a gardener, will take care of this. It’s the homeowner’s responsibility. If you have an old sprinkler system, modernize it! An up-to-date timer clock and new sprinkler heads (or drip systems) will save you time, money and a lot of water. Protect the Trees Trees need extra care during this dry period. Our incredibly valuable mature trees create the signature, shady look of our Windsor Square neighborhood. But notice how many of our parkway trees are struggling. Remember, they have not had their usual thirst-quenching rains for the past five winters. And these days many people are either re-landscaping their parkways with low-water plants or simply not irrigating that strip of land. Thoughtful, drought-tolerant gardens are great, but don’t forget the trees! Give your parkway trees additional long, slow drinks from a soaker hose monthly. Water those trees even if your house is under construction and the sprinklers are not functioning—and demand that any nearby developers water the parkway trees on their sites too! The developers will be long gone when the trees die in a year or two, but our neighborhood will be the worse for it. Be Coyote-Alert Finally, watch out for coyotes. The drought has been increasing their numbers in the neighborhood, as they seek food, water and cool retreats. Don’t make your yard attractive to them: keep small pets—and their food bowls—under supervision.
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OLYMPIC DIVISION ROBBERY: Two women who were sitting in their parked car at the corner of S. Norton Ave. and W. 5th St. were approached by three suspects (two of whom were armed with handguns) demanding they get out of the car at 4:10 a.m. on June 7. The passenger got out and threw her purse to the ground, but the driver quickly sped away leaving her friend behind. The suspects grabbed the purse and fled. BURGLARY: At the same time and date as the above crime (June 7 at 4:10 a.m.), a suspect entered a residence in an attempted burglary on the 100 block of S. Windsor Blvd. The suspect used an unlocked door to access a detached garage and then entered a recreational room before fleeing the location. GRAND THEFT AUTO: A 2009 silver Infinity FX3 was stolen while parked on the 400 block of Westminster Ave. between May 30 at 9 p.m. and May 31 at 7 a.m.
A hearing in Los Angeles Superior Court is set for the Larchmont Bungalow on Wed., Aug. 3 to review owner Albert Mizrahi’s progress in complying with the terms of his guilty plea, including accounting for payments he owes the city. “The Larchmont Bungalow plead to three counts and is sentenced to diversion; the [business] needs to show proof of progress toward compliance and payment of investigative costs,” said Rob Wilcox, director community outreach, City Attorney’s office. Mizrahi agreed to the plea in exchange for probation and the court suspended his sentencing for 18 months. Besides bringing the restaurant into compliance with city zoning codes — removing tables and chairs — Mizrahi agreed to pay costs incurred to investigate and prosecute the case.
SHOPPERS at The Grove can now interact with the Los Angeles Police Department at a small community station located inside the mall. The building, known as a "koban" (a Japanese word for small police stations), is shown here behind Rick Caruso, assistant chief Beatrice Germala and City Councilman David Ryu at the June 13 unveiling.
Greetings to all Stakeholders of the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council! Greater Wilshire is bounded (approximately) by La Brea Avenue on the west, Olympic Boulevard on the south, Western Avenue and Manhattan Place on the east, and Melrose Avenue to Wilcox Avenue to Willoughby Avenue on the north. For the exact GWNC exterior boundaries, plus the boundaries of the 15 Geographic Areas that comprise GWNC, plus all the most current GWNC information, visit our website at greaterwilshire.org. All GWNC meetings are open to the public, and the meeting times and locations are published on the website under Meeting Schedules. If you have an item you would like placed on a meeting agenda, please contact info@ greaterwilshire.org or (424) 901-1409, at least two weeks before the meeting. Meeting agendas are posted on the GWNC website and elsewhere in the Greater Wilshire community at least 72 business hours before our meetings. Board of Directors meetings: Second Wednesdays, 7:00 p.m. Ebell of Los Angeles; Dining Room 743 S. Lucerne Blvd., 90005 Land Use Committee meetings: Fourth Tuesdays, 6:30 p.m. Wilshire United Methodist Church; Assembly Room 4350 Wilshire Blvd., 90005 Outreach Committee meetings: Last Saturdays, 9:00 a.m. Bricks & Scones Cafe 403 N. Larchmont Blvd., 90004 Sustainability Committee meetings: Quarterly (see website for next meeting) Wilshire United Methodist Church; Youth Chapel 4350 Wilshire Blvd., 90005 Transportation Committee meetings: First Mondays of even-numbered months, 7:00 p.m. Wilshire United Methodist Church; Parsonage 4350 Wilshire Blvd., 90005
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(Continued from page 1) preservationist. He believed in the value and power of historic places and was an incredibly articulate spokesperson for the cause. On a personal level, Len took great joy in his historic home in Hancock Park — the fabulous Casa de las Campanas — and worked with neighbors to get Hancock Park designated a Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ).” Hill’s home received the Windsor Square-Hancock Park Historical Society’s Landmark Award #3 in 1978, the first year such awards were bestowed. In 1981, La Casa de las Campanas became City of Los Angeles Historic-Cultural Monument #239. It is a large house with 37 rooms on a double lot overlooking the Wilshire Country Club. The original owner’s daughter, Lucille Mead Lamb, guided architect Lester G. Scherer in creating the multi-level house with its three-story bell tower
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containing four large bells. Hill’s interest in preserving residential neighborhoods led him to become a founding member of a nonprofit organization of concerned citizens devoted to the protection of those portions of our cities dedicated to single-family homes. Margo Leonetti O’Connell of Hancock Park said of Hill: “Len was co-founder and president of LRNA (League of Residential Neighborhood Advocates) for more than 10 years until he was first diagnosed with cancer. He was one of the most articulate men I know. He could explain an issue and his point of view succinctly and clearly so you could understand. He was a man of principle and thought everyone, no matter your creed, should abide by the rules.” Leonard Franklin Hill was born on October 11, 1947, at Cedars of Lebanon Hospital, the son of Herbert and Edith Hill. A 1965 graduate of University High School, Hill received a bachelor of arts degree (summa cum laude and Phi Beta Kappa) from Yale University in 1969, followed by a masters in education and history from Stanford. Television producer Hill already had enjoyed a varied and successful 16-year career in television when, in 1988, he saw changes in the business and founded and chaired the independent television distribution company Allied Communications Inc. (ACI). Hancock Park and Ojai resident Jamie Bennett said of Hill in those years: “Len created the company/consortium, ACI, from his TV producer peers ... an amazing feat to bring together eight alpha male competitors into a common cause. They struggled with Len, the first among equals and the smartest guy in the room ... lovingly referring to him as the company’s George Washington ... its founder. As chair, he was my boss for five years, a demanding boss ... but very loyal and generous. We traveled internationally and had great fun together on those trips. I will miss him ... he was a great teacher.” Hill’s television production offices for many years were on Larchmont Blvd. and, later, in a building he purchased on Wilshire Blvd. next to the entrance to Fremont Place. Real estate developer In 2001, Hill made a career change. He and Yuval BarZemer joined with Arts District pioneer Paul Solomon, who had formed Linear City, a real estate redevelopment company. Focused on the adaptive repurposing of underutilized commercial buildings into architecturally distinctive mixed-use lofts, Linear City (Please turn to page 12)
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Kip’s Toyland matriarch dies after husband Gertrude “Gerta” Kipper passed away in June at the age of 97 — six weeks after her husband, Irvin “Kip” Kipper — of a “broken heart,” her family said. The husband and wife duo founded Kip’s Toyland at the Original Farmers Market; it is the oldest toy store in Los Angeles. They were married for 77 years. Gertrude was born in Ohio in 1919, but moved to Los Angeles with her family in 1929, where she graduated from Los Angeles High School. Irvin and Gertrude were married as teenagers in 1939, before Irvin left to serve as a
ing meals out of a World War II B-17 can,” adding, “He bomber pilot. On had always been his 26th combat fascinated by the mission, Irvin was mechanical holishot down over day displays in Italy and spent the department eight months in a store windows, so POW camp. he got the idea to After he open a toy store.” returned to Los Gertrude Angeles, the couand Irvin spent ple focused on a more playful MARRIED for 77 years, the next seven future by opening Gertrude and Irvin Kipper. decades working side-by-side in the shop. Even Kip’s Toyland. In an interview with the in their twilight years, the two Chronicle last year, Irvin’s made weekly visits to the store son, Don Kipper, said of his until Irvin died in April at 99 father: “My dad was done eat- years old.
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(Continued from page 11) won numerous awards for projects such as the Biscuit Company Lofts, The Toy Factory Lofts, Seventh + Bridge, the Traction Lofts and The Elysian. A final project Hill’s final Linear City project with Bar-Zemer was the re-purposing of the former Metropolitan Water District headquarters on Sunset Blvd, designed in 1960 by former Hancock Park resident and architect, William L. Pereira, FAIA. The building was renamed The Elysian and is now full of apartment tenants. Hill said of that and his other projects and of his city in a “Planning Report” interview in 2014: “We’ve created a legacy that is manifest in the transformation of blight into beauty, of neglect into neighborhood.”
Board member, philanthropist Perhaps it is the word “neighborhood” for which Len Hill will be most remembered. Hill’s “neighborhood” is not just Hancock Park and environs, but the Downtown Arts District and the city as a whole. Reported in March of 2016 was his donation of $1.9 million for the creation of a 1.4-acre “Arts Park” under the new Sixth St. Bridge, complete with a stage and three years of funding for programming. At the time of the donation, Hill told the “Downtown News:” “I hope to give back to the city that gave me so much.” Before he died, in addition to funding what will become the Leonard Hill Arts Park, Hill established the Leonard Hill Foundation that will provide grants to benefit less fortunate people in Los Angeles.
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LA CASA DE LAS CAMPANAS in Hancock Park, restored by Len Hill, received many accolades.
These grants are expected to equal about $40 million in coming years. Hill is survived by his wife, Dr. Patricia Gordon, and her three children, Lindsey, Allie and Ben, as well as Lindsey’s husband Rick and Allie’s husband Jeremy, and grand-
change. I think he would want all of us to take this moment in our lives to claim our future in such a way that it enriches other’s lives. This is the charge he has given to me and to so many of you.” The full story is available at: larchmontchroncle.com.
daughters Tessa and Annie. Hill also is survived by his brothers, Andrew and Richard and their families. Dr. Gordon said of her husband the morning that he died: “What I believe Len would like to leave behind for us is a lesson in our ability to embrace
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THERAPY DOG Bruno makes his rounds at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles.
Tale of an abandoned dog turned into a therapy pet By Rachel Olivier Bruno, a seven-year-old American Staffordshire-mix, sat patiently as the young girl practiced bending and reaching for him. A therapy pet through the Amerman Family Foundation Dog Therapy Program at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA), Bruno was helping the physical therapist motivate the 13-year-old patient through her poststroke rehabilitation exercises. One of several therapy dogs at CHLA, he helps children cope with pain, encourage them in their rehab and distract them during long and uncomfortable procedures. Bruno’s journey started as a photograph of a strange, disheveled, then four-yearold, who had been abandoned and was awaiting adoption at North Central Animal Shelter. When Mikka Johnson saw his picture, however, she thought she saw something more. She clicked on the YouTube link for Bruno, and soon he was coming home to Car-
thay Circle to live with her and her husband Tim. “After bonding and taking great obedience classes at The Urban Pet, he was accepted into the Pet Partners Association,” Johnson said. She and Tim also had to take a handler’s course and an exam through Pet Partners. Two to three times a month the Johnson family visits patients at CHLA, where parents have told them their child has smiled for the first time in months after interacting with Bruno. “He has a knack for making people happy,” Mikka said. Abandoned for whatever reason, Bruno has since found a niche comforting others at CHLA, as well as a forever home in Carthay Circle. For information on dog training classes at The Urban Pet, visit theurbanpet.net or call 323-933-2100. For information on the Amerman Dog Therapy Program, go to chla.org or call 323-3617853.
Our pets are parts of our families, and sometimes are our favorite members! Artist Martin Bruinsma knows this well and translates that unconditional love and affection of the owner-companion into portraits that reflect the personality of the pet. Bruinsma is an Art Center College of Design graduate. Art Center, before moving to Pasadena, was in Hancock Park, in the buildings on Third Street where Yavneh Hebrew Academy is now. Bruinsma works mostly in oils and charcoal in a variety of sizes to suit the customer. He employs photographs supplied to him, or he can photograph anyone’s best friend in whatever setting is requested, including at his Inglewood
ARTIST Martin Bruinsma in his La Brea Ave. studio with his portraits of Marlowe, in charcoal, and Charlie, in oil.
studio on La Brea Ave. that doubles as a photo workshop when need be. Portraits are not limited to canines — any pet makes a great subject, according to the artist.
Bruinsma also is a graphic designer whose ads have appeared in the Larchmont Chronicle. To reach him, call 323-898-8892 or go to martinbruinsma.com.
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Walk and feed your dog before dusk when fireworks begin family enjoy the holiday: Do keep a collar and ID tag on your dog. Make sure your dog is microchipped and contact details are up-to-date;
this ensures you are reunited more quickly if your dog goes missing. More pets go missing on the 4th of July than any other time of the year.
Do acclimatize your dog to noises prior to the big night. There are many CDs on the market that introduce your dog to potentially disturbing noises in a controlled manner. Do make a safe den for your pet to retreat to if he feels scared. Alternatively, let him hide under furniture and include an old, unwashed piece of clothing, so he can be comforted by your scent. Do distract your dog by having a TV or radio switched on. Do keep to routines and behave normally, as your dog picks up on odd behavior. Being calm, happy and cheerful sends positive signals to your dog. Reward calm behavior with treats or toys. Do check where and when fireworks are being held. One usually can count on hearing fireworks around 9 p.m. at the Wilshire Country Club on July 4. Do feed your dog before you expect any disturbances. Once the fireworks start, your dog may be too anxious to eat. Do walk your dog before dusk. It may be some time before it’s safe to go outside. Shut all doors and windows, and draw the curtains. This will block out scary flashes and reduce the noise level of fireworks. Block off cat flaps
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Take two — they’re small Kitten season is in full swing at all six of the City of Los Angeles Animal Services shelters, where kittens of all kinds are waiting to find a forever home. Adoption fees cover vaccinations, microchipping and spaying or neutering. To learn more, visit laanimalservices.com or call 888452-7381.
to stop pets escaping. Shut your dog safely in a room before opening the front door. Don’t take your dog to a fireworks display. Even if your dog does not bark or whimper, he or she may not be happy. Excessive yawning and panting can indicate stress. Don’t forget to top up the water bowl. Anxious dogs pant more and get thirsty. Don’t tie your dog up outside, or assume your garden is escape proof, while fireworks are being set off. If your dog needs to go out, keep him on a leash just in case. Don’t try to force your dog to face his fears — he’ll just become more frightened. Don’t yell at your dog! This only distresses your pet. There are other things to try, says Dr. White. Thundershirts apply pressure and are akin to swaddling an infant, phermone therapy and antianxiety medication may help.
‘Wine, Whiskers’ for Animal Rescue Baseball legend Tony La Russa’s Animal Rescue Foundation (ARF) will host vintners and restaurants at The Beverly Hills Hotel, 9641 Sunset Blvd., on Sun., July 31 from 5 to 8 p.m. ARF saves dogs and cats who have run out of time at public shelters. According to its website, “ARF strives to create a world where every loving dog and cat has a home, where every lonely person has a companion animal, and where children learn to care.” Co-founded by Elaine and Tony La Russa in 1991, the nonprofit is rated four stars with Charity Navigator. The cost is $100 per person. Visit arflife.org.
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Proudly we give you Pets of Larchmont Each year we reach out to readers to send a photo of their favorite pet to grace our special Pets of Larchmont section. We are always impressed with the range of submissions, from the comic to the regal. This month’s entries were no exception.
LUCKY and Sandy Bruno live on S. Cloverdale Ave.
HENRI lives on N. Cahuenga Blvd. with Marc Jackson and dog brother George Berkeley.
SEAMUS P. HENRY, a 15year old yellow-naped Amazon lives with Peg and Patrick Henry on Mullen Ave. BEAU lives on Beachwood Dr. with Adrienne Cole.
HEIDI & JOSIE live on Lucerne with Robin Jameson, who couldn’t pick a favorite.
FELIX came home with Pam Rudy and Pierre Debbaudt of S. Gramercy Pl. for the holidays.
SOPHIE, a six-year-old red dapple long-haired Dachshund, and Suzie Tepper-Goodman live on S. Plymouth.
CODY lives with Adrian on Gower.
GABRIEL, in a King Tut-inspired headdress, lives with Marc Cohen on Rossmore Ave.
MISSY lives with Damian and David Calmett on S. Van Ness Ave.
THAI is a handful says Susan Einstein, N. Gower St.
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Trials and tribulations of trying to buy a discounted TAP Card By Brooke Stewart Buying a Metro TAP Card is simple. All you have to do is visit a Metro station and follow the instructions at an automated ticket machine. But buying a TAP Card with a discounted rate requires dealing with some bureaucracy. When buying the card, (which has a built-in electronic chip) at a machine, you purchase one with a stored value amount ($20, $40, etc.) or one for a set amount of time (7 days or 30 days). A 30-day pass can be quite expensive, up to a total of $100. For the everyday commuter this adds up. Luckily for Los Angeles residents, there are discounted TAP Cards available for seniors, college and vocational students, and students K-12. Each of these
only be paying $43. Because there is no way to verify my student status at the Metro station, getting a discounted TAP Card requires mailing in an application. After further research, I learned that I am not able to get a college TAP Card because I do not go to a college in Los Angeles County. I ended up purchasing a reg-
ular TAP Card because I like taking the bus to work. It saves me money that I would have to pay at a parking meter, and it is better for the environment. Also, with the Purple Line subway construction on Wilshire, taking the bus is an attractive alternative to sitting in traffic. What I’ve learned from this endeavor is that getting a
TAP Card for a short period of time is easy for everyone, but for regular commuters, discounts are essential. After dealing with the bureaucracy that discount card applications require, finally getting a year-long TAP Card would be well worth it. For more information about metro fares visit metro.net/riding/fares
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(Continued from page 1) closures, June 10-13, this reporter took the Metro Local 20 bus to see how the closures would affect the route and traffic. The Metro Local 20 and the Rapid 720 buses traditionally go east and west on Wilshire. However, for the first weekend of work, the buses were rerouted from Wilshire to Fairfax, to Third St., and then to La Brea because of the construction. The detours clearly make the trip longer than usual, yet as I was riding the bus, I noticed that it was the congested traffic in non-bus lanes below me that seemed much worse than the bus reroute. Car traffic has been rerouted along La Brea, Sixth and Fairfax for the first phase of construction, and those streets have been extremely congested. I have seen it from the bus and
Wilshire Blvd. excavation and street decking work between La Brea Ave. and Detroit St. on the first of 22 weekends.
experienced it as a driver. What normally is a five-minute drive from Curson Ave. to La Brea Ave. on Sixth St. took me twenty minutes the first Sunday. The Purple Line extension is not expected to be operational until 2023. For now, the area around Sixth and La Brea will be congested during summer weekends. This commuter’s sugges-
tion – avoid Sixth if you can. For more information about the closures, visit metro.net/ projects/westside. Maps of all the closures are on the home page (upper right corner) of larchmontchronicle.com. Brooke Stewart, Park La Brea, will be a junior in the fall at the University of St. Andrews, Scotland.
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Enlightening look on Muslims in America; update of a classic Disgraced by Ayad Akhtar won the 2013 Pulitzer Prize for Drama and is a fascinating look at Muslims in America. Amir (Hari Dhillon) is identified as a Muslim-raised apostate. A successful lawyer, he and his artist wife Emily (Emily Swallow), who focuses her art on Islamic influences, live in an upscale New York apartment. Emily and family friend Abe (Behzad Debu) urge Amir to participate in the trial of an arrested Imam, which leads to disastrous circumstances for Amir. At a dinner party with Emily’s Jewish art dealer Isaac (J Anthony Crane) and his wife Jory (Karen Pittman) (who is a lawyer in Amir’s firm), tension builds as discussion becomes intense and visceral. Director Kimberly Senior helms this excellent cast with pace and style. This is not only great theater, but an enlightening look at a different point of view of current events today. Through Sun., July 17, Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., 213-628-2772, marktaperforum.com. 4 Stars • • •
Although this production of Hedda Gabler by Henrik Ibsen, in a version by Andrew Upton, is set in the 1920’s, the play was originally written in 1890 when the New Woman was emerging in Norway. Note: there are alternating casts in all the roles; scheduling is available on the internet. Hedda (Jaimi Paige) is restless and yearns to be free of her marriage to academic Jorgen Tesman (Adrian LaTourelle). Being a mother and obedient wife is anathema to her. But it doesn’t stop her from controlling those around her which eventually leads to tragedy. Ms Paige gives a layered, insightful performance as Hedda, which makes the ending of the play surprising and heartbreaking. Director Steven Robman has found new prescience for this revered play: “What keeps a person from being able to shape or control his or her life? A good question — and the reason why I want to direct this play,” says Robman. He has succeeded in bringing us a fresh contemporary version of a classic work. Through Sun., July 17. The
Giveaways, fireworks among Dodgers' family-friendly summer events By Bridget Conrad For its 2016 baseball season, Dodger Stadium created numerous new reasons to visit the ballpark (if a Dodger Dog is not reason enough). July and August feature events for kids and families, giveaways and concerts. Every Friday night after the end of the game, the stadium has a nice fireworks display which is fun for all. Additionally, if you head to the stadium for your July 4 celebrations, there will be an Independence Day fireworks display. The stadium also has events such as a movie nights featuring “Top Gun” and “Ferris Buel-
ler’s Day Off” as well as Kids Run the Bases for ages 14 and younger after Sunday games. Fans also won’t want to miss the promotional giveaways such as bobble heads, retired numbers pins, locker nameplates for kids, reusable totes and more. Then, in late August and mid-September, the stadium will feature artists like Guns N’ Roses and Beyonce. There is never a shortage of events at the stadium and always a reason to sport your Dodger blue! For more information, visit losangeles.dodgers.mlb.com.
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Patricia Foster Rye Antaeus Theatre Company, 5112 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood, 818-506-1983, Antaeus.org. 4 Stars • • • Big Sky by Alexandra GerstenVassilaros takes place in deep
the mix is family friend Jonathan (Arnie Burton), grieving over the death of his partner from cancer. Jonathan has the insights into this family’s struggles and also the snappy dialogue. As the play progresses, family secrets are revealed, while resolutions are sought via symbolic rituals. There are laughs, although the play veers from exposition, to farce, to tragedy with the speed of an avalanche. Through Sun., July 17. Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., 310-208-5454, geffenplayhouse.org. 3 Stars
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Thriller harkens back to spy novels; despair in 'Shiraz' Our Kind of Traitor (10/10): This is the type of thriller that Eric Ambler used to write, where an ordinary man suddenly finds himself involved with all kinds of international intrigue. I loved Ambler’s books and I loved this movie just as much. High tension is enhanced by terrific performances by Ewan McGregor, Damian Lewis, and Naomie Harris. But they are overshadowed by an over the top tour de force by Stellan Skarsgärd as a flamboyant Russian who lures Ewan and Naomie into his problems, and who should get an Oscar nomination. So should Marcello Zarvos for some of the best background music I’ve heard and Anthony Dod Mantle for wonderful cinematography. Septembers of Shiraz (9/10): While everybody knows what happened when the Islamic radicals took over Iran and held a bunch
of Americans hostage, knowing that the weak and feckless President Carter would be helpless, nobody thinks what happened to the millions of Iranians who were not Islamic, and especially the Jews in Iran. This is that story. It captures what it must be like to have your life suddenly turned around into total chaos, the hopelessness, the helplessness, and the despair that descends when thrown into a dungeon where people all around you are being executed on a daily basis. Fine performances by Adrian Brody and Selma Hayek highlight this film of high tension. Diary of a Chambermaid (8/10): Octave Mirbeau’s 1900 novel has already been made into two classic films, one by Jean Renoir in 1946 starring Paulette Goddard as Céléstine, and another by Luis Buñuel in 1964 starring Jeanne Moreau playing the same character.
All are different, but this one, starring Léa Seydoux in the titular role, is probably the best. Directed by Benoit Jacquot, this captures the difficult world and cast of distasteful characters in which the
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lovely Céléstine finds herself trapped. In French. Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping (7/10): Despite its hackneyed Hollywood Ending, the story is secondary to what make this film diverting which are, in order, the production values, the music, the satire, and the acting. Even better, it’s mercifully short.
Eat That Question: Frank Zappa in His Own Words (7/10): Like Hemingway in the world of literature, Zappa’s life and personality are a lot more entertaining than his music. Although he died in 1993, he tells his story himself in innumerable archival interviews. De Palma (7/10): If you ever wonder why movies are too long, listen to a director talk about himself for almost two hours, which is what you do in this documentary about filmmaker Brian De Palma. His is the only voice you hear and it is a one shot of him talking about himself for almost half the movie. Oh, there are clips of his films, but nobody is interviewed; nobody tells what it was like to be directed by him; nobody tells what it was like to collaborate with him. This is Brian De Palma on Brian De Palma. His 20 best-known films average just under two hours, like this film. Cut it by a half hour and you’d have enough. The Duel (2/10): As if westerns didn’t have enough trouble getting an audience, along comes this brutal bunch of nonsense that does nothing
more than defame the Texas Rangers. It pictures Ranger Liam Hemsworth as a coldblooded killer and goofy preacher Woody Harrelson as a guy who deserves killing. Ho hum. The Neon Demon (0/10): Intended as a scathing indictment of the fashion world, it’s basically a horror film that includes graphic scenes of perversions like necrophilia and cannibalism. It’s mindnumbingly slow (made slower by slow motion) and stomachturning disgusting. Why it’s not rated NC-17 is puzzling.
Art in the news Hard Rock Café co-founder Peter Morton has been elected to the board of the Museum of Contemporary Art, MOCA, announced Board CoChair Maurice Marciano, of the Maurice and Paul Marciano Art Foundation that will open in the former Scottish Rite Masonic Temple, 4357 Wilshire Blvd. “Peter’s continued support of MOCA is a great vote of confidence... and signals MOCA is moving and growing in a sustainable and exciting direction.”
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New Larchmont restaurant delivers on food and service Does the recently opened Kali restaurant have the best service on the planet? After being seated at a particularly deep table in the noisy main dining room, the hostess immediately noticed our discomfort and ushered us to a lovely corner table in the front room, which was far quieter and more romantic. Later in the meal when we mentioned one dish was bland, Sommelier/co-owner Drew Langley came by, genuinely interested in our comments, then whisked the bass away and replaced it with another dish of our choosing, later bringing two complimentary glasses of champagne. Even if the rest of the food weren’t as fantastic as it was, we would return for the warm hospitality. Fresh off his own highly regarded pop-up, Kali chef and co-owner Kevin Meehan’s culinary pedigree includes stints at L’Orangerie, Bastide and Patina. The man knows how to
Dine, shop, hear music at Grove Hear music while dining and shopping Wednesday evenings beginning at 7:30 p.m. at The Grove this month. The summer series, sponsored by Citi, kicks off with the pop punk band Plain White T’s July 6. A surprise performer is scheduled for July 13. SoCal native band Smash Mouth plays July 20. British artist Cher Lloyd performs July 27. Go to thegrovela.com.
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Firefighters bring the heat to Taste of Farmers Market Get a taste of the Los Angeles Fire Dept.’s Firehouse Chili and other summertime fare at the Taste of Farmers Market at the Original Farmers Market Tues., July 19 from 5 to 9 p.m. More than 50 food and beverage samples will be offered from grocery, restaurant and specialty Market vendors, along with chili prepared by firefighters from Stations 61 and 68. This year, Farmers Market is
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to with candied yolk shavings. Housemade meringue was pulverized and turned into gelato. Tableside, an egg yolk that had been cured for two weeks in a sugar and salt mixture was grated over the gelato. The yellow “snow” looked beautiful and tasted spectacular. Starters are mainly $10-$12; entrees in the low $30s; desserts $10. Full bar. Try the new pad thai cocktail – coconut ice flavors the drink. Kali, 5722 Melrose Ave. 323-871-4160. ••• How many times a week do I drive on La Brea? Four? Five? Ten? Yet it wasn’t until last month that I noticed a Vietnamese restaurant — that had been there for over a year! Of course, I had to try it, so I grabbed a friend and popped over to Nong Lá for lunch. It’s a pretty simple menu, served
in pleasant surroundings. We loved the tofu and fried egg banh mi baguette sandwich, but pho may be the dish to judge. In a town smitten with Japanese ramen, the less robust, sweetly-scented Vietnamese rice noodle soup can be surprising at first slurp, but done right, it’s a powerhouse of layered delicate flavors. At Nong Lá, the particularly light broth needs some tweaking, but that’s part of the fun. Try ordering it with filet mignon and beef balls; liberally add fresh Thai basil, sliced chilies and bean sprouts; drizzle fish sauce or soy — and voila! A satisfying bowl of hominess. Appetizers $6-$9, soups $10$11; rice and noodle dishes are about $10; sandwiches come in two sizes for $6.50 and $7.95. Nong Lá Café, 145 N. La Brea Ave. #B. 323-938-1188.
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Well, this is it. Graduation was last month, and my 10-year journey at the Hollywood Schoolhouse has come to a close. HSH has been my second home, and it has taught me almost everything I know, from mathematics, to morality, to science, to history. I have had so many good times and memories shared with friends that began in preschool, and now it’s time to move on. When you walk into to the Hollywood Schoolhouse, the first thing you’ll notice is that diversity is key, and the overall common feeling is acceptance. This makes HSH incredibly welcoming, to everyone. These kids that I have become friends with, and these teachers I have become friends with … each and every person here has taught me something of value. They have taught me something I can carry on into my next journey.
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By Christopher Woods 6th Grade Happy summer everyone! This past school year went by so fast, even with the challenges due to the construction of our field of dreams. All of our sports teams did pretty well this year including our volleyball, basketball, football, and cheer teams. I can’t wait to meet my new teachers, I am looking forward to taking the computer engineering class in the next school year, and it will be fun to see my friends as well. We will definitely miss Dr. Brooks, but we are glad to welcome our new head of school, and yearbook dedicatee, Ms. Kong. She is one awesome lady! It has been a pleasure being the Pilgrim Larchmont Chronicle student correspondent for the last couple of years! I hope everyone has a great time at whatever camp they go to or travels you may take. I know I’ll have fun being a junior camp counselor at Pilgrim’s Camp Patriot, and don’t forget: Go Patriots!
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time playing different sports and doing other activities. Coach Donahoe, our P.E. Coach, will be leading the camp. I am really excited to go. We had a special ceremony for Mrs. Breuer who is the Head of School. She is retiring after this year. Some of the kids wrote beautiful letters and read them to her. The choir sang a thank you song, and a lot of parents came to say good-bye. We will miss her.
By Walter Bulman, Naomi Love and Joshua Nasseri 3rd Grade This year our after school drama program presented the play “The Wizard of Oz.” The story is about Dorothy, her dog, a scarecrow, a tin man, and a lion who go to the Wizard to ask for what they need. The play is a musical. There were twenty actors from grades k-4. We had dances and so
many great songs that I am still singing them. The costumes and scenery were beautiful. We had a large audience, and they clapped a lot. The actors did a great job. This summer we will have our first ever Brawerman East summer camp. We will have a great
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Enjoy animal encounters, music at Zoo Family Jam on Sat., July 9 at 6 p.m. gives kids the opportunity to have up-close encounters with some of the L.A. Zoo's smaller animals. There will also be live music, dancing, food trucks, and kids karaoke. Tickets are $25 for adults and $20 for children ages 2-12. The 18-year-old and older crowd can enjoy Roaring Nights on Fridays beginning July 29 (an evening of country music). Each evening features
Around the Town (Continued from page 8) “Want to see the Wallabies?” asked Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti as he lifted his daughter, Maya. He was accompanied by First Lady Amy Wakeland and Hiz Honor’s mom and dad, Sukey and Gil Garcetti. Throughout the Zoo were cocktail and restaurant stations whose owners donated their services, including our
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American Youth Symphony moves to Wilshire Blvd. The appointment of Maestro Carlos Izcaray as music director and Maestro Juan Felipe Molano as resident conductor marks a new era for the American Youth Symphony (AYS) for the 2016/17 season. A new location also marks this era of change. The symphony has moved to 3424 Wilshire Blvd. from West Los Angeles. Originally from Venezuela, Maestro Izcaray has most actress Sharon Lawrence, U.S. Congressman Adam Schiff, GLAZA member Juanita Kempe, GLAZA president Connie Morgan, Zoo Director John Lewis, GLAZA co-chairs Betty White and Rich Lichtenstein and GLAZA trustee (and Larchmont Village neighbor) Jay Sonbolian with his wife Jenny, and their children Eva and Noah. And that’s the chat!
recently held the position of music director of the Alabama Symphony Orchestra. Maestro Molano most recently held the conductor position at the Youth Orchestra Los Angeles as well as in his native Colombia with the Colombian Youth Philharmonic. The American Youth Symphony was founded in 1964 by Maestro Mehli Mehta, with a mission to inspire the future of classical music. The orchestra provides paid fellowships to 100 musicians from all over the world, ages 15-27, with extraordinary talent. The orchestra gives free concerts to the public. The first concert of the 2016/17 Season will be held on Sun., Oct. 16 at Royce Hall. For more information, visit aysymphony.org.
Children’s named great hospital Children’s Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) has earned a place on the Becker’s Hospital Review 2016 list of “100 Great Hospitals in America.” The 115-year-old CHLA was the only freestanding children’s hospital in California named to the list, and one of just 10 hospitals named in the state. According to Becker’s, this list of hospitals (not a ranking) represent health care leaders in their region, state or nation. Becker’s Hospital Review editorial team says the hospitals on the list are known for having a strong history of medical innovation, providing top-notch care to patients, leading clinical advancement with forward-thinking research or holding an irreplaceable spot in their communities.
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Googly eyes and glitter at George Takei receives Mile Toys & Games classes honorary doctorate Free arts and crafts classes are being offered for children ages 3 to 10 this summer at Miracle Mile Toys & Games, 5363 Wilshire Blvd. The two-hour, drop-in sessions are being offered on eight Mondays from 10 a.m. to noon beginning July 11. Danielle Lovell, who has taught fiber arts in an afterschool program at Larchmont Charter School, will guide participants to find their inner artists. Projects will include making pompom caterpillars and necklaces, dough sculpture and yarn monsters with lots of glitter, googly eyes and other works using craft materials on hand. Creativity and fun will be key, says store owner Christine Johnson. Parents can also connect at the weekly gatherings. “Even though there are some amazing camps out there, we
know that some kids are home over the summer, and quite honestly, some of those camps even at great prices are out of reach for some families, so here’s an opportunity for a free, high quality experience for all ages. And a great chance for parents to connect, too,” says Johnson. Visit, miraclemiletoys.com.
Wright graduates from Sewanee
William Lloyd Fitzhugh Wright, of Windsor Square and formerly a student at Campbell Hall, was awarded a bachelor of science degree in chemistry from Sewanee, University of the South. Wright, who also was a running back for the Sewanee Tigers football team, is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Wright of S. Irving Blvd.
Longtime Hancock Park resident, actor and activist George Takei received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree during commencement ceremonies this year at California State University, Los Angeles. Takei also gave the keynote address at the College of Natural and Social Sciences. He spoke of everyone’s responsibility to be engaged in the political process in order to make our country a better place. He added that both his and the students’ generations “have a challenge to boldly go where we have never gone before.” Takei is best known for his role as Mr. Sulu on the acclaimed, original Star Trek television series. He holds a bachelor of arts and a masters in theater from UCLA. Takei recently spent several months performing on Broadway.
GEORGE TAKEI gives a commencement address to Cal State Los Angeles undergraduates.
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