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April 2010
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Four Neighborhood Council Races Set for May 13 MID-CITY—On May 13th, four neighborhood councils in the Mid-City area will hold neighborhood council elections. All polls are open from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. A list of candidates for each—as well as individual statements for each candidate—are available at the Los Angeles City Clerk’s website, www.lacityorg. Click on Neighborhood Council elections and then “Election Information by Region” under the sub-head: “2010 Regional Election Information.” May’s local Mid-City elections are listed under “Region E.” All 21 seats of the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council are up for re-election. Their polling location is: Wilshire
Crest Elementary School, 5241 W. Olympic Blvd. Polls will be open from 2 p.m. to 8 p.m. The Mid City West has all of its 45 seats up election. Their polling location is the Westside Jewish Community Center, 5870 W. Olympic Blvd. All 19 of the Olympic Park Neighborhood Council’s seats are up for election. That polling location is the Queen Ann Recreation Center at 1240 West Boulevard. And P.I.C.O. Neighborhood Council is seeking election of 21 of its 24 seats. That election’s polling location is the Tom Bradley Family Center Conference Room, 5213 W. Pico Blvd. On June 26th, there will be an additional four local see ELECTIONS page 4
The Clergy Police: Preaching Street Level Compassion By Katherine Spiers, Mid-City Press Contributing Writer
Photo: Mason Bendewald
MID-CITY—Richard Littlejohn, a pastor at Cochran Avenue Baptist Church, believes he has a calling in dealing with gang members and drug dealers, people who are sometimes considered out at the fringes. “In this neighborhood, I’m dealing with gangs… local business owners might call me if they have a problem with gangs, and I’ll intercede,” he said. His presence in the community, coupled with his calling, has made Littlejohn an
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active member of the Wilshire Clergy Council, a consortium of neighborhood clergy and police officers from the Los Angeles Police Dept.’s Wilshire Station. The program has its roots in South L.A.’s civil unrest on the 1970s, a time when clergy members were often called in to diffuse tense situations involving residents and police. Though it started in response to a particular time and see CLERGY page 3
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Finally, A Connection to the East and West Expo Line Construction Moving Along Photo: Mason Bendewald
By Jessica Pauline Ogilvie Mid-City Contributing Writer MID-CITY—Exposition Boulevard these days is under construction, dug up and in some places downright unusable. Most by now know that soon a light rail line will run along Exposition Boulevard connecting—for the first time ever—Mid-City and Culver City residents to the city’s metro station hub downtown and
eventually helping transport local residents to the beach. “It provides another link in the mass transit network that our region desperately needs,” said Andrew Westall, a senior deputy with Los Angeles Councilmember Herb Wesson’s office, “and it will help to alleviate traffic, not only on residential streets but also on the 10 freeway.” Westall and other Wesson staffers have been intimately
involved in the project, since the new rail line is in Wesson’s council district and he chairs the Exposition Metro Line Construction Authority Board. The project has been in the works since 2001. By 2015, when the whole line is complete, the Expo Line, as it is called, will be “one of the highest used light rails in the country,” according to Samantha Bicker, chief operating officer of the Expo Construction Authority. The project, so far, has cost $862 million, mostly funded from the state coffers, according to Bicker. Phase two is expected to cost another $1.5 billion—funding which, in part, will come from Measure R, which imposed an increased sales tax on transportation.
Washington Boulevard: A Work in Progress By Jessica Pauline Ogilvie, Mid-City Press Contributing Writer MID-CITY—For years, the stretch of Washington Blvd between La Cienega and Crenshaw boulevards was run down and a mecca for drug dealers and prostitutes. It had been that way for as long as many residents could remember. But it didn’t match up with the spirit of the neighborhood. “The residential area is very nice,” said Allan DiCastro, President of the MidCity Neighborhood Council (MINC). “When people came to the neighborhood via Washington Boulevard, it made the neighborhood look bad.” DiCastro, who has lived in the area for 15 years and been active with MINC for six years, finally got fed up. Six years ago, he and MINC Vice President Joy Williams began looking into what needed to be done to clean up their neighborhood.
“In the very beginning, we realized that we didn’t know a lot of things and how to do them,” said DiCastro. “We had to start educating ourselves on how things worked and what
“When Herb came into office, the United Neighborhoods Neighborhood Council (UNNC) and MINC provided us with specific plans to adopt and implement along that en-
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Times Are Changing: For years, Washington Boulevard was a haven for drugs and prostitutes. But now the streets are lined with trees, curbs are freshly painted and businesses are moving in.
we had to do to trigger them to work.” The group began working with Los Angeles City Councilmember Herb Wesson, who represents Council District 10 (CD10).
tire boulevard,” said Andrew Westall, Senior Deputy for Councilmember Wesson. DiCastro, Williams and other community members got in touch with city agencies see WASHINGTON page 7
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Call us at (323) 667-1329 to have the dropped at your business In other divisions, clergy councils have organized candlelight vigils for homicide victims. “It’s not just what I think is important, but what the community thinks is important,” says said Hubbard. Still, sometimes it’s the private events where the clergy council can provide the most meaningful service. In Flor Medrano’s case, a Catholic priest was immediately called to be with the family. Even in non-criminal deaths, the council will be mobilized, such as when a Jewish family lost a child to sudden infant death syndrome, while the mother was in New York. “It turned out that we had a rabbi who had just gotten off a plane in a New York,” said Hubbard. “Imagine how soothing that would be for the mother to not be completely alone.”
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number of Protestant denominations, Catholic churches, a Jewish temple and an Islamic center. As Rev. Littlejohn explains, “any house of worship [can be represented], as long as you have a place where people can come and gather.” Though he does help the police in dealing one-on-one with suspected criminals, a larger part of the job revolves around events. “We reach out, with events that cover things you might not otherwise hear a lot about,” he said, “like, domestic violence.” The most recent Cochran Avenue Baptist Church event was in fact a response to a domestic violence crime that recently occurred in the neighborhood. In that incident, a woman, Flor Medrano, was killed by a man she was dating.
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place, the clergy council idea spread throughout the LAPD. Now each of the four bureau’s handful of districts have clergy representatives. “The idea was that the church was traditionally a place where information was disseminated,” says Detective De’Wana Hubbard, the Wilshire Clergy Council Coordinator. Since its early roots, the clergy council has evolved into something different since then. Today it exists less to soothe combative energy but instead, to be more support-oriented. “It’s another way to reach large groups of people,” says Hubbard. In her role as coordinator, Hubbard organizes community events and symposia that bring together people from all corners of Mid-City. “Wilshire is very unique, in that we have several different types of religions. We’re very international, we have several embassies. We’re delineated many times not just by culture and ethnicity but by religion as well. Some religions are very self-contained. And the goal is to make everyone feel involved,” she said. Indeed, currently represented on the council are a
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[IMPRESSIONS]
“Hail to the Chief� Exhibit Celebrates An Historic Moment
William Grant Still Arts Center Threatened by City Budget Cuts
By Los Angeles City Councilmember Herb Wesson
By Susan Brooks, Mid-City Press Arts Columnist
It was a special privilege to organize the recent “Hail to the Chief� exhibit on the Bridge Gallery at City Hall in commemoration of African American Heritage Month. The exhibit saluted President Barack Obama as the first African American elected President of the United States and Michelle Obama as the first African American First Lady. So, I am especially pleased to let everyone know that our office has arranged for the exhibit to be displayed at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center. “Hail to the Chief� features a remarkable series of photographs taken in Washington, DC, on the day of President Barack Obama’s inauguration, and includes photographs taken while he was running for President during his visit to Rancho Cienega Recreation Center located in Los Angeles’ 10th Council District. For me, President Barack Obama’s election symbolized the progress that African Americans and others have made in our nation. His in-
auguration was a special moment in our nation’s history and these photographs capture the excitement and promise of the Obama presidency. The photographers documenting the Presidential Inauguration are provided courtesy of the Perfect Exposure Gallery and include the work of gallery owner Armondo Arorizo, Adrian Sanchez-Gonzalez, Burt Harris, Heng Qi, Bill Auth and Paul Morse. Images from the Rancho Cienega event were captured by Doug Herman and Ian Foxx. The “Hail to the Chief� exhibit also offers an informative exposition of Air Force One, The US Marine Band— also known as “the President’s Own�—and the office of the First Lady. I appreciate the opportunity to bring this great exhibit to the 10th Council District and in a location that will enable more of our residents and their families in the community to enjoy the amazing images that these talented artists captured on that historic occasion.
ary fund to cover staffing for community son also praised it as a force for the center through June 30th. arts censocial cohesion and stated that He stated at the Town Hall ters of Los he recognizes the importance meeting that his office is makAngeles are of fostering youth. ing every effort to find a “crejewels of the The center is named for ative solution� to keep the cencity’s culDr. William Grant Still, a ter open beyond that date. tural scene, highly regarded African AmerCurrently being explored offering ican composer and conductor are possibilities of tapping high-qualwho lived for many years in the 1% reserve for public art ity public West Adams, and has served funding required on construcart education and events. the neighborhood since its estion projects; sourcing federal The centers are currently tablishment in 1977. monies; and partnering with under a funding siege due to Town Hall panelist Dr. a private non-profit in a costthe city budget crisis, which has Cecil Ferguson, the artist and sharing arrangement similar hit the arts especially hard. The curator who started the center’s William Grant Still Arts annual Black Doll Show, The meeting room was overflowing Center in West Adams is at said that the center had with loyal supporters, including neighbors been threatened with risk of possible closure. who called the center “a pillar of the An urgent Town Hall closure before but that it community� and a “safe haven� for meeting was held at the had been saved when the center on April 19th. local children. community rallied on its Olga Garay, executive behalf. to that of the Nate Holden director of the Dept. of CulThere will be a fundraiser Performing Arts Center and tural Affairs—which manages for the center, Sat. May 8th, 7 the Ebony Repertory Theater. the art centers—stressed at the p.m. at Wilshire United MethWesson said that the hope meeting her agency’s commitodist Church, 4350 Wilshire is to come up with city funding ment to exploring every means Blvd. at Lucerne. The Program to keep the center open through to keep the center open. will be a performance of the July 2011 to buy time to find a Her department recently music of Thelonius Monk by the suitable partner. However, sevshrank by 30 positions due to students of The William Grant eral attendees at the Town Hall city mandated budget cuts. Still Arts Center. Suggested Domeeting responded that it may Two of those positions were nation $20 per person. be against the center’s founding held by Joyce Maddox, director The William Grant Still charter to do so. Wesson promof the center, and Ami MoteArts Center, 2520 South West ised to review the charter and valli, its education coordinaView St. (323) 734-1165. report back. tor. (Both have subsequently The meeting room was been re-hired in a part-time Facebook Page for the overflowing with loyal supcapacity through June 30th.) Friends of the William porters, including neighbors Los Angeles City CounGrant Still Arts Cenwho called the center “a pillar cilman Herb Wesson (Council ter: www.facebook.com/ of the community� and a “safe District 10) provided money people/William-Grant-Stillhaven� for local children. Wesfrom his district’s discretionArtsCenter/1211918846
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ceived as part of the city’s new charter in 1999. The goal of the councils is to provide access to local government for residents of all neighborhoods. Each council currently has an annual operating budget of $45,000 for such things as neighborhood beautification and community related events.
neighborhood council races for: Empowerment Congress West Area, Mid City, United Neighborhoods Neighborhood Council and West Adams. Information on those upcoming races can also be found at the city clerk’s website. There are currently 89 neighborhood councils citywide. The councils were con-
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New Fine Arts Center Opens at Pilgrim School LOS ANGELES—Pilgrim School has opened its Brown Family Fine Arts Center, the first new building on the campus since 1964. “Where other schools are cutting art, dance, music, and physical education I think those are essentials for a good education,” said head of school, Mark A. Brooks who conceived of the 5th story addition for an arts education space. “I wanted to make a statement that art is really important in the world.” The 3,000 sq. ft. modern design met the unique challenges of building a new top
floor on an existing structure from conception through completion in just 1 ½ years. Designed by George Kelly, it was built by David Ikegami’s DTI Corp. Both men are Pilgrim parents, and Ikegami is an alumnus and a former board member. The two functional studios with high ceilings, plenty of natural light and kid-level sinks were tailor-made for the 350 pre-kindergarten through 12th grade students who take mandatory art classes at the school. There’s even a door that’s only four feet high to welcome the smaller Pilgrim students.
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A Busy Spring at Loyola By Griffin O. Cohen, 9th Grade At Loyola, we celebrated Earth Week with activities like hearing the Loyola Jazz Band play; participating in an event called “Earth Walk” in Malloy Commons; and participating in a game called “The Earth: In Jeopardy.” Also, we had representatives on campus from the Wrigley Institute,
and Sierra Club, among others. We also celebrated with an all-school liturgy. Students are getting back into the daily routines after a nice Easter vacation. During Easter vacation I worked on my history project on Islam. Islam is extremely relevant in today’s world and it was a lot of fun to learn about its cul-
ture. I made a board game on the pilgrimage to Mecca, the Hajj, which is the fifth pillar of Islam. Also, students have recently applied for Honors and AP classes next year. For example, I took the Honors 2 English entrance exam which had 300 questions based on primarily grammar and literature. The exam was given in Xavier Center, our huge multi-purpose room. Spring sports continue to do well as we head toward the end of the school year.
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[ SELECT HOME SALES MAY 2010 ]
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By Nick Mercado, Mid-City Press Columnist For dec a d e s , M id- Cit y has offered incredible opportunities for h o m e buyers to not only purchase beautiful homes, but a part of Los Angeles history. The motion picture industry has strong roots in Mid-City and has been home to many celebrities including: Dorothy Dandridge; Norton Simon; Fatty Arbuckle; Alexander Pantages; Joe Lewis; The Pepperdine family; Marvin Gaye, and other notables. In addition to its rich history, Mid-City offers a grand diversity for those with discerning tastes in terms of home style, detail and character. Most homes are situated on large, expansive lots offering the full advantage of Los Angeles outdoor living coupled with the grace and charm of a gracious, elegant home reminiscent of the best of days gone by. But most of all, the MidCity is an incomparable value. There are few places in Los Angeles that can boast the kind of real estate opportunity Mid-City offers. Craftsman bungalows of 1,000 square feet are a steal from the low $300,000s. Estate homes with square footage up to and around 7,000 can be found in
the $1.5 million range. There is a budget for everyone here. Most residents are so smitten with our community that they make it home for a lifetime generally moving from a starter home to a larger one. The current real estate market is providing an even greater value here. Interest rates are very attractive and the federal and state homebuyer tax credits can amount to $18,000. First time buyers can receive up to $8,000 in tax credits while buyers who have lived in their home for at least 5 years and are seeking to purchase a larger home can receive up to $6,500 in federal tax credits. All purchase contracts, however, must be entered into by April 30th. Deals need to completed and closed by June 30th. The state of California is also offering tax credits of up to $10,000, from May 1st through the end of the year as long as funds are available. The state tax credit is only offered to first time home buyers who must live in their new home for at least two years. This credit is given out over three years and is paid in equal amounts. Your tax advisor can provide more information. Nick Mercado is a realtor who works for Keller Williams. He specializes in the Mid-City area.
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1430 Arapahoe St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $330,000 1649 S Hobart Blvd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 330,000 1034 S Mariposa Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280,000
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Dalton Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $410,000 W 30th St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 400,000 S Western Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375,000 W 30th St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315,000 S Western Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 275,000 S Norton Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 230,000 S La Salle Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 221,000
90019 Condominimus 962 S Gramercy Dr 306 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $320,000 1030 S Norton Ave 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 305,000
90019 Single Family Homes 1219 1835 1211 1342 1882 1008 5660 1759 1292 1524
S Gramercy Pl . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $970,000 Virginia Rd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 935,000 S Sierra Bonita Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 709,000 S Orange Grove Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 675,000 S Cochran Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 660,000 S Dunsmuir Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 655,000 Saturn St . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 599,000 S Bronson Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 575,000 S Ridgeley Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 560,000 Carmona Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530,000
90034 Condominimums 3,636 Jasmine Ave 206 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $458,000 3,636 Jasmine Ave 203 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 442,500 3568 Keystone Ave 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 420,000 10021 Tabor St 203 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 419,000
90034 Single Family Residences
3114 Greenfield Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,260,000 2131 S Beverly Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 994,500 3003 Oakhurst Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 920,000 3040 Castle Heights Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 895,000 2442 S Beverly Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 879,000 1900 S Sherbourne Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 685,000 9011 David Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 655,000 10812 Westminster Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 615,000
90035 Condominimums
1310 Roxbury Dr 201 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $626,000 1520 S Shenandoah St Ph3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 601,000 1520 S Shenandoah St 204 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 538,000 1112 S Bedford Dr 303 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 535,000
90035 Single Family Residences 1885 1739 1155 1704
S Crescent Heights Blvd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,250,000 S Holt Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 855,000 Stearns Dr . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 820,000 S Durango Ave . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 800,000
Sales are from the previous month. Source: Great American Real Estate Solutions
[family matters]
Mother’s Day— Everyday By Anita Saunders Mid-City Press Columnist
Last Mother’s Day, I was having some very trying days as a f u ll-time mother of two preschoolers. I told my husband that for Mother’s Day 2010 I wanted the day— the entire day—to myself. Before parenthood, I daydreamed about what motherhood would be like. I envisioned spending my days playing, reading stories aloud and going for leisurely walks. I faileded to factor that my children would fight over who would go first; which book should be read; whether or not we should even go for a walk; and why did brother get to hold the mixing spoon thirty seconds longer than did sister? That said, we mothers in the trenches must remember that nature is kind to us. What I mean is that as time ticks on, the details of the trying times become foggy. Already I’ve forgotten the sleepless nights of just a few years ago; but I do remember the first time (which, incidentally, was in the middle of the night) when my daughter smiled at me. It literally took my breath away. I’ve forgotten see MOTHER’S DAY page 7
[ MAY 2010 events calendar ] Edited By Oliver Gettell ART ‘American Stories’ Since the colonial period, American artists have been capturing scenes of daily experiences. American Stories: Paintings of Everyday Life, 1765-1915 comprises 75 such paintings from artists such as Winslow Homer and Mary Cassatt. Related discussions and walkthroughs will take place throughout the month. Museum admission is $12; students and seniors $8; children 17 & under free. LACMA, Mon., Tues., Thurs. noon to 8 p.m.; Fri. noon to 9 p.m.; Sat., Sun. 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; closed Wed. (through May 23rd). 5905 Wilshire Blvd., Miracle Mile. Information: (323) 857-6000; www.lacma.org. ‘Some Assembly Required’ & ‘Salvaged’ Reception Two new exhibitions will open with a reception this month. The first is Some Assembly Required: Race, Gender and Globalization, in which 17 featured artists address those themes with found and recycled materials. The second, Salvage, is a solo exhibition of Aaron Kramer’s unique woven sculptural pieces. The exhibitions will be on display through Sept. 12th. Museum admission is $5; students, teachers and seniors $3; under 12 free.
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Craft and Folk Art Museum, Sat., May 22nd, 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., Miracle Mile. Information: (323) 937-4230; www.cafam.org. ‘Watercolor Magic’ A series of paintings by the local artist Leroy Carter will be on display this month. Mr. Carter, who has exhibited his work around Los Angeles, did not become an artist until his retirement. Washington Irving Branch Library, Mon., Wed., Sat. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; Tues., Thurs. noon to 8 p.m.; Fri. 1:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.; closed Sun. (through May 30). 4117 W. Washington Blvd., Arlington Heights. Information: (323) 734-6303; www.lapl.org.
BOOKS Atwone Fisher The author, whose inspirational autobiography was made into an eponymous film, will discuss and sign his new book, A Boy Should Know How to Tie a Tie. Filled with life lessons, inspiring stories and practical know-how, the book teaches things every man should know. Topics include personal style, grooming, self-improvement and identity. Eso Won Bookstore, Thurs., May 13th, 7 p.m. 4331 Degnan Blvd., Leimert Park. Information: (323) 290-1048. www. esowonbookstore.com.
Used-book Sale The Friends of the Memorial Library hold their weekly used-book sale. Pick up some new titles, or donate some of your old ones. Memorial Branch Library, Sat., May 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 4625 W. Olympic Blvd., Mid-Wilshire. Information: (323) 938-2732; www. friendsofmemorial.org.
FARMERS MARKETS L.A. Adams/Vermont Farmers Market This neighborhood farmers market features a seasonal selection of fruits, vegetables, local specialties and organic food. St. Agnes Catholic Church, Wed., May 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, 2 p.m. to 5 p.m., 1432 W. Adams Blvd., Los Angeles. Information: (323) 7771755. www.farmernet.com. Wellington Square Farmers Market Opened in March, this new farmers market drew an estimated 300400 attendees on its first Sunday. In keeping with Seventh-day Adventist practices, the market’s offerings are all vegetarian. They include produce, baked goods, prepared food and flowers. Smyrna Seventh-day Adventist Church, Sun. May 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. 4394 W. Washington Blvd., West Adams. Information:
Antwone Fisher, author of A Boy Should Know How to Tie a Tie (323) 373-0961. www. wellingtonsquarefarmersmarket. com.
MUSIC Los Campesinos The members of this Welsh indiepop ensemble are touring behind their latest album, Romance is Boring , released in February. They’ll be joined by local rock trio Signals. Tickets are $22. The El Rey, Sat., May 8th, 8 p.m. 5515 Wilshire Blvd., Miracle Mile. Information: (323) 936-6400; www.theelrey.com.
Wiltern, Tues., May18th, Wed., May 19th, Thurs., May 20th, 8 p.m. 3790 Wilshire Blvd., Koreatown. Information: (213) 388-1400; www. wiltern.com.
THEATER
Massive Attack The legendary trip-hop duo Massive Attack will hold down a threenight stand at the Wiltern. British vocalist Martina Topley Bird will open. Tickets are $43.50-$48.50. The
‘Langston & Nicolás’ Towne Street Theatre’s latest production explores the friendship of the American poet Langston Hughes and the Cuban musician Nicolás Guillén. Via heartfelt letters and visits, they kept in touch over 30 years. Nancy Cheryll Davis directs. Tickets are $25 general admission, $15 for seniors and union members, $10 for students. Stella Adler Theatre, Sat., May 1st, 8 p.m., Sun., May 2nd, 3 p.m. 6773 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Information: (323) 465-4446; www.tinyurl.com/townestreet
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including the Dept. of Water and Power, the Los Angeles Police Dept. and the Dept. of Transportation. In their mission to make the neighborhood first safe and then beautiful, they began by relentlessly calling the city each week to have them remove graffiti. They went out themselves and weeded the curbs. Then, they addressed the issue of payphones. “One of the things we found out from that is that a lot of times payphones are used to deal drugs,” said DiCastro. “Or if we reported prostitution, they’d say they are not loitering, they’re going to use the phone.” Over time, and with help from sometimes slow but generally agreeable city officials, the neighborhood starting changing. Now, although Washington Boulevard is still dotted with liquor stores and motels, the group’s efforts are evident. The curbs are freshly painted, and newly planted trees anchors street corners and stretches of city blocks. And of course, there’s the Atomic Café, the unofficial evidence that revitalization is afoot. A soul food restaurant, the Atomic Café opened in 2008 and is cited by residents and city officials alike as the new face of the neighborhood. Tony Shibata, the restaurant’s owner, opened the res-
taurant amidst the changes. “I moved to the neighborhood five years ago and in that five years, it’s changed dramatically,” he said. “I’m next to the liquor store, and there were people lingering outside, selling drugs, urinating and loitering.” Most of that is gone now, he said. Yet he’s hesitant to consider the issue of revitalization a done deal simply because of his business’ existence. “There are a lot of buildings that are for lease and for sale along Washington Boulevard,” said Shibata. “But every developer that would potentially come to the neighborhood has put everything on hold, banks aren’t lending money, developers are doing a wait and see, and people aren’t spending money like they used to.” CD10 hasn’t given up hope, though, and has optimistic plans. They’ve purchased several plots of land, including an abandoned tow yard at Washington Boulevard and Gramercy Avenue, and two empty lots – one at Washington and La Brea boulevards; and another on Washington Boulevard and 10th Street. Plans for the lots are unclear, but Westall said that CD10 hopes to work with developers to build them up. “Unfortunately,” he said, “the recession has delayed us somewhat.” In the meantime, city officials are trying to find more
funding for the area. “We try to go after MTA money,” he said, “and we’ve asked California Congresswoman [Diane] Watson for $10 million for streetscaping on Washington.” According to Westall, the district has already spent $750,000 on infrastructure improvement and has earmarked another $1 million for similar improvements. For DiCastro and residents—who hope that the next step in the revitalization process will be new restaurants, businesses and economic growth—all they can do now is wait. “We’ve kind of hit a [slow] spot now,” said DiCastro. “We will always maintain our goals of safety and security and beautification, but it depends on CD10 to help us find businesses.”
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the smelly messes but laugh out loud at photos of faces smeared with birthday cake. So, contrary to my previously stated intentions, I will spend all of this upcoming Mother’s Day with my children. I will bask in their sweetness, their naughtiness, in all of their unbridled childishness, for it will all evolve so quickly into the next phase of their lives. Anita Saunders is a full-time mother who lives in Country Club Park with her husband and two children, ages 5 and 3.
[restaurant review]
Island Fresh Fish Market Restaurant By Anna Eriksson, Mid-City Press Restaurant Critic PICO BLVD.—In the mood for shrimp or fish? Check out this neighborhood spot for everything from gumbo to curried shrimp bowls to salmon steak. And their eclectic menu offers more than just fish: locals crowd in for offerings like jerk chicken wings, steak kebabs and veggie burgers. Recently, we received a hearty welcome from the restaurant’s owner, who was happy to recommend his favorites in his soft Jamaican accent. He took great care in his preparation of our lemon pepper snapper on the griddle so it was still juicy on the inside, and lightly crisp on the outside. The fried fish was equally delicious, and while both dinner specials were served with tartar sauce, he beamed with pride as he presented us with his secret Island Fresh Sauce. That sauce is a real winner! Sweet with a light spice that lends a warmth to anything you could put it on. I closed my eyes and savored it on every part of my meal, fish, shrimp, greens, hush puppies and even as a salad dressing. The side dishes were great compliments to the meals: smoky stewed greens, rice, beans, sweet potato fries, cole-
slaw and a delightful fluffier version of a hush puppy called “Festival.” Two fellow diners told me that the restaurant’s locally baked bread is so delicious that they’ve seen people “freak out after tasting a sandwich, and ask for their orders to be put on bread too please”. Soon, I’m going back for a fried oyster sandwich with their outrageously large oysters, plus a side of “Festivals” and as much of that secret sauce as they’ll give me. On a side note, I was happy to see silverware and real dishes instead of the usual landfill-destined plastic and Styrofoam. 5101 W. Pico Blvd. (323) 936-9778 www.IslandFresh05@yahoo.com 11:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. Credit cards accepted – except American Express. Prices range from $3.69 for burgers, to huge family combo specials for $30.99. Street parking and outdoor seating.
[religion and spirituality]
Church of Religious Science
By Katherine Spiers Mid-City Press Religion and Spirituality Columnist Religion is often a history of institutiona l brea k-ups, where followers of one faith realize they simply don’t believe in the same tenets anymore. But how often do we hear about divided sects reuniting as one? Right now, that’s exactly what’s going on with the Church of Religious Science, a philosophy perhaps most famous right now for its association with The Secret, a bestselling book that touts, the power of positive thinking. The founder of the church, Ernest Holmes, started to make a splash with his teachings when he moved to Los Angeles. Our city was host to a number of New Thought speakers and churches in the early 1900s, and Holmes has one of the strongest legacies from that era. May 2010
Right now there about 20 such churches in Los Angeles County, including Mid-City’s own Triangular Church of Religious Science. The Church of Religious Science split in two in 1954. However, this year the two factions are reuniting. The new organization, which will be made official in 2012, will be called the Centers for Spiritual Living; the name change is partly inspired by members not wanting outsiders confused that they are affiliated with Christian Science or Scientology. Which is not to say followers of those faith systems—or any others—couldn’t join this church. Religious Science actually welcomes people of all religions, no conversion required. That’s a distinctly West Coast mindset, and one which appeals to many Angelenos. Triangular Church of Religious Science, 1938 S. Western Ave. (323) 731-1194
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1683 Wellington Rd, Mid Los Angeles $1,300,000 Rhonda Payne 310.855.0100 Gorgeous 2-story Italian Renaissance revival home in La Fayette Square. 6 bedrooms, 3 baths, a grand entry, music room, and library, enclosed viewing balcony, updated kitchen, spacious public areas, lush grounds and more. HPOZ.
3261 Greenfield Ave, Mar Vista $1,299,000 Robin Greenberg 310.207.7080 1995 custom built 2-story Westside Village home. 5 bedrooms, 3 baths, with wood windows, skylights, French doors, contemporary clean lines, open floor plan.
1108 Alvira St, Beverly Center $1,225,000 William Bell 310.855.0100 Rare two-story Spanish Colonial revival style home in South Carthay. The architectural integrity of this home has been preserved, yet tastefully updated. 3 bedrooms, 1¾ baths.
827 Hauser Bl, Miracle Mile $839,000 Bruce Walker 310.777.7800 Well maintained Country English home with great character! Beautiful living room with original moldings and fireplace. 2 bedrooms, 2½ baths plus family room. Redone kitchen with wood floors. Good square footage. Bonus in back with bath.
1862 Buckingham Rd, Mid Los Angeles $783,000 Rhonda Payne 310.855.0100 La Fayette Square 4 bedroom, 2 bath Cape Cod. Living room with wood burning fireplace, formal dining room overlooks the patio area and grounds, large family room and spacious detached two-car garage and lovely grounds.
836 S Bedford St #400, Miracle Mile $769,000 Leah Steuer 310.777.7800 Amazing light and bright 4 bedroom, 3 bath penthouse. Elevator goes directly to the unit, no hallways! Great kitchen with top-of-the-line appliances. Large master bedroom with custom crafted tile in the spacious master bath. Wood floors and fantastic floor plan.
5995 Saturn St, Beverlywood $749,000 Nancy Singular 310.855.0100 Private, secluded 2 bedroom, 1 bath Spanish home on a corner lot. Contemporary style with Italian Pedini kitchen cabinets, Bosch stainless appliances. Bath with Gessi fixtures. Wood floors, pool, spa, deck, 3-car garage.
1272 S Sycamore Ave, Miracle Mile $699,000 Jamie Austin 310.777.7800 Now a short sale! Come see this very charming Spanish duplex. 1 bedroom, 1 bath each side. Original attention to detail, wood floors, and huge backyard. Can be used as a single family if desired. Finally a real value!
1223 Roxbury Dr #301, Beverlywood Adj $695,000 Nancy Sanborn 310.777.7800 Gracious and sophisticated top floor corner unit with views. Spacious, bright 2 bedroom, 2½ bath + den (or third bedroom) with over 1,900 sf per assessor. Parquet floors, eat-in kitchen, formal dining room, and fireplace in living room.
3718 Glendon Ave #A, Palms $550,000 Slater/Do 323.671.1200 Stylish, contemporary, private and green friendly, 3-level, west-facing condominium with only one shared wall. 2 bedrooms, 2½ bathrooms, bountiful natural light, an open floor plan, fireplace, granite counters and high ceilings.
3663 Keystone Ave #5, Palms $549,900 Janie Mahon 310.207.7080 Bright and open townhome with 2 bedrooms, 2½ baths + loft and inside laundry. Beautiful newer wood flooring, stainless appliances and tile in kitchen. Fireplace in living room. Private large rooftop patio with west facing views. Security parking. Great central location.
L.A. Art District, Beverlywood $499,000 David Booth 626.440.5100 L.A. Art gallery area. Adjacent to Culver City, freeways, public transportation, Kaiser Hospital and shopping area. Four units: three have 1 bedroom, 1 bath, plus one studio apartment with private patio area.
1515 S Beverly Dr #302, Beverlywood $399,000 Nancy Sanborn 310.777.7800 Light and bright 2 bedroom, 2 bath front unit. Living room has a fireplace and balcony with mountain views. Master with full bath and loads of closet space. Fabulous location, close to shops and restaurants. Probate sale, court confirmation required.
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