Melrose Heights Magazine Issue 14

MELROSE HEIGHTS MAGAZINE

NORM NIXON Humanitarian

PHILIP PRINCE THE SILK DESIGNER

JOHN KALAMARAS:

The Legend

MELROSE HEIGHTS TELEVISION

TESS PANZER A Rising Star

ISSUE 14

MELROSE HEIGHTS COVER GIRL CONTEST

MELROSE HEIGHTS MAGAZINE

IN OUR NEXT ISSUE FASHION, FASHION AND MORE FASHION Photography by Curtis Williams 2

presents the MELROSE HEIGHTS TELEVISION SHOW Bringing You The Very Best That Life Has To Offer!

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Norm Nixon, Athelete and Humanitarian

by SARAH EMERSON edited by CARMEN CHAFFIN

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orn to a small rural town in Georgia, Macon to be exact, Norm Nixon began his life filled with the same curiosity, leadership and tenacity he carries with him to this day. Long before he became the Two Time NBA champion receiving great accolades, notoriety and forever making him a written part of basketball history, he was a small town kid, growing up in the South, with all the Southern ways that came with it in the 1960’s. He was his mom’s sweetest, an usher at their church, played the trumpet and was class president, and of course a star athlete. Excelling in football, basketball and track, Norm was heavily recruited out of high school. Torn as to which sport to pursue, at only 6’2”, he decided to follow his dream to college and accepted his basketball scholarship. This moved him out of the South, and up North to Pennsylvania, to Duquesne University, the program best known for breaking racial boundaries and for spending more time in the AP Top 10 then any other Atlantic 10 school.

In 1977, after capturing the conference title and receiving player of the year honors, Norm was drafted to the NBA. Norm graduated with a degree in Science with a focus on mathematics. His accomplishments haunt the university. He still holds the Duquesne Men’s Basketball records for: field goals made in a career, assists in a season, assists per game in a season, assists in a career and assists per game in a career, 30 years later and retired jersey #10, hanging from the gym rafters.

Norm was drafted 22nd in the 1st round by the Los Angeles Lakers. His acquisition coincided with the beginning of the Jerry Buss era, as Jerry purchased the team in 1979. These were the foundation years for the Lakers Dynasty. Norm was named to the NBA Rookie team and by his third season in the league (1980) had earned his first championship ring. Along with the NBA title Norm also led the league in minutes played and steals. He received his second ring and All-Star selection in 1982 and followed that with a second All-Star appearance in 1985. A statistic which bears relevance on a person’s talent, tenacity, strength and mental fortitude is the minutes played and games played. Norm holds down both statistics. In his first nine seasons Norm played 715 of 725 games.

These types of numbers mean your program relies on you, you play through injury and illness and even through adversarial situations, the coach knows this is the player who is imperative to being on the court at all times.

Photography by Curtis Williams

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by CARMEN CHAFFIN

Robata Jinya restaurant located at 8050 W. 3rd street has created recipes for success.

Owner Tomo Takahashi is committed to making your dining experience an authentic Robata style, translated as “around the fireplace,� which is a form of grilling in Japan.

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This authentic Japanese cuisine is prepared by chefs that were brought over from Japan, the food is prepared on grills imported from England, and you are warmly welcomed by greeters in kimonos. The ambiance takes you into a setting of high ceilings, artful wood carvings, colorful fabrics and you feel like you are in Japan.

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ESTHER ROBLES GALLERY | 665 N. LA CIENGA BLVD., LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA 10

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“Stassis” 5’X4’ Acrylic on Canvas 1974

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Road to Bolenas 1993 Acrylic on Canvas 30”X30”

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Phillip Prince

Photography by Curtis Williams

All Silk Trench (water proof and wind proof Silk Suit | Silk Shirt

Silk Velvet Shirt Silk Cargo Pant

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The Prince of Silk

TONY DORSETT ALL STAR JERSEY

by CARMEN CHAFFIN

Photography by Curtis Williams

Making a strong re-emergence in the apparel industry, Phillip Prince has once again become an innovator of technology creating a new category for the high end fashion industry. Using a revolutionary form of silk that stretches and uses Insultex, a thermal technique that protects from harsh elements, yet is light weight. Instead of heading down the ski slopes looking like the “Michelin� man, picture contoured and sexy, yet warm in temperatures down to 40 degrees below zero.

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Phillip Prince has several other ambitions in the works and promises to change the way the world views art and fashion.

With the endorsement of mega celebrity and NFL Hall of Famer Tony Dorsett, Silktex Fashion has started manufacturing and the distribution of a silk jersey which is predicted to have a strong consumer appeal.

In conjunction with world renowned artist Ava Avione, the silk jersey will depict a series of over 400 art designs to choose from such as Universal Power, Wild Pony, and Wonderment, just to name a few. Ava’s high profile clientele is enjoyed by, Queen Elizabeth, Madonna, Patti Labelle and many others.

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Sandberg Design

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Designer Sandberg Design 626 818-6872 www.sandbergdesign.com

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Tess Panzer

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A Rising Star

by CARMEN CHAFFIN

have early memories of being eight years old and in a production of Peter Pan as a lost boy. What I remember most vividly are the moments after the big battle, where in a rather violent rendition of this childhood classic, I was lying slain at the back of the stage amongst a number of other casualties. Older cast members filed onto stage to pick up and remove their assigned child in a mournful procession, though it seemed that my ride was out back smoking a cigarette and completely oblivious to me lying on stage through the next several scenes. Dead and unmoving, refusing to break the illusion that, even at eight years old, I knew was so important. I wanted the audience to believe, and I still do.�

Tess began performing in the plays put on by the local community theater group where she grew up in Svendborg, Denmark, and continued to do so after arriving at the age of 10 at the Atlanta International School in Atlanta, GA. Although starting out in minor supporting roles in musicals such as Guys and Dolls and Oliver!, she soon began to take on the bigger leading roles through middle and high school. As the end of her senior year rolled around, the growing question was - do I pursue this?

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Lead Hairstylist: Carlo Novoa Hairstylist: Alma Lamas Makeup: Michelle Gamboa www.novoasalon.com

Photography by Curtis Williams

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MELROSE HEIGHTS Hair and beauty

by CARMEN CHAFFIN

Natural Beauty California is known for its’ infinite natural beauty, including the people who live here.

The Beach Boys said it best with their hit song California Girls that declared, “I wish they all could be California Girls.”

Melrose Heights is happy to present one of the many beauties that live in the Melrose Heights area. Californian grown Blanca Sanchez, shared with us a glimpse of who she is and how she enjoys the Californian lifestyle.

No need to dwell upon all of the stress that a top notch busy assistant manager can accumulate during the course of a busy day at the ever popular El Carmen Restaurant in Los Angeles.

Blanca makes sure your experience is a great one.

So how does she shake off a week’s worth of managing? She expressed her affinity for hiking in the hills of Silver Lake and spending quality time with her friends and family. Simply, going to a movie, or just spending time hanging out with her favorite peeps is enjoyment enough. Waking up and looking out a window at all of the opportunities that California has to offer, she gives thanks for what she sees’ in front of her…another day. Her genuine and candid approach to life and the appreciation for it has strengthened her to face adversities. With a degree in Psychology, Blanca expressed her desire to reach a personal goal of giving back to society, by giving her time to an organization that she feels passionate about.

Blanca has a depth to her that exudes confidence and assuredness. Her enjoyments are simple.

What makes Blanca a Melrose Heights Beauty?

Her inner Self.

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Lead Hairstylist: Carlo Novoa Hairstylist: Alma Lamas Makeup: Michelle Gamboa www.novoasalon.com

Photography by Curtis Williams

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MELROSE HEIGHTS FASHION FINE LIVING BEAUTY & LIFESTYLE ART & CULTURE PEOPLE

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CULTURE & LIFESTYLE ENTERTAINMENT FOOD & WINES HEALTH FLOWERS EDUCATION TRAVEL

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Spiro Chair series Designer: Alexander Purcell Dimensions: 19 x 28 x 29

The Spiro chair design utilizes the controlled precision of modern technology and materials without being defined by them. The main form of the chair is constructed in Corian – a material that can be milled flat and heat formed, whilst ensuring minimal loss of detail from complex patterns or waste of material through the manufacturing process.

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Stingray Dimensions: 4+ person: 82” x 82”x 31” & 2 person : 73” x 73” x 27” Material Content: Nickel plated steel & upholstery

This daybed distills this graceful flowing cartilaginous fish into a simple geometric shape. By pushing one corner to touch the ground and lifting the diagonally opposite corner this chaise takes on the beauty of the stingray.

APRRO DESIGN | ALEXANDER PURCELL | LOS ANGELES, CA | 1 310 699 8333 | INFO@APRRO.COM

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Cravings Restaurant

Napoleon of ahi Tuna Tartar

View now on The New Melrose Heights TV SHow: www.melroseheightstv.com

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Ancho Chili Crusted Filet Mignon

8653 W Sunset Boulevard., West Hollywood, CA 90069-2313 29

CURTIS WILLIAMS FOTOGRAF

Summer Cakifornia Souffle: Williams Collection 2006 30

A Summer Soup, Los Angeles: Williams Collection 2006 31

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A Painted Lady, 1975 New york: Williams Collection

Baverian Man/ Barcelona, Spain 1992: Williams Collection

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A Painted Lady, 1975 New york: Williams Collection

Baverian Man/ Barcelona, Spain 1992: Williams Collection

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Next

we sampled the “Rendang Chicken”. This is a dish slowly cooked

in coconut milk with spices such as ginger and chili. OMG.... Loved this one, and the Mee Goreng, an Indian panfried noodle served fresh and hot from the kitchen, was the perfect dish to bring it all together. Michael said we must try the “Chendol” a dessert made from palm sugar, coconut, crushed ice and chendol bean. I loved this little court side restaurant with everything served on a banana leaf, giving off smells of far away places and exotic spices, but most of all I loved when Michael said “food like art is an expression of the person who makes it” When someone says something like that you know the food is going to be good!!!!

SATAY CHICKEN

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323.933.4627, Located at the FARMERS MARKET, Fairfax & 3rd Street #122, Los Angeles, CA 90036

LAKSA SOUP

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MELROSE HEIGHTS FASHION

by Daima Design

www.melroseheightsmagazine.com

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Kaitlyn, Model / Actress up coming Cover Girl

Photography by Curtis Williams

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MELROSE HEIGHTS MAGAZINE

NORM NIXON Humanitarian

PHILIP PRINCE THE SILK DESIGNER

JOHN KALAMARAS:

The Legend

MELROSE HEIGHTS TELEVISION

TESS PANZER A Rising Star

MELROSE HEIGHTS ISSUE 14

COVER GIRL CONTEST