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Thank you, You never know what you may find at Woyotovich’s shop of rare collectibles. pictured are a turn of the century “Golden Glow” locomotive headlight mounted on a vintage stand, and a lighted locomotive number board. Photos by phillip Cooke.
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Pictured are vintage playground animal rides and electric train sets.
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George Woytovich, proprietor of A-delta Realty, an avid collector of antiques, turned his hobby into a store called ”It’s Showtime!” Photos by phillip Cooke.
O n e -O f -A - Kind Collector George Woytovich Opens His Doors for the Holidays By Andrea Serna, Arts and Culture Writer
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alk into “It’s Showtime!” in San Pedro and you may think you have wandered into a historic Hollywood movie theater, filled with colorful movie posters, a plush theater lobby with an antique snack bar and even an authentic 1920s Arclight tungsten rod movie projector. Each Friday, Saturday and Sunday night he shows silent RLn Holiday 2014
movies for anyone lucky enough to wander by the window. At my first visit, he was showing Nosferatu, the 1922 adaptation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula. For the first time this holiday season, George Woytovich and his partner Patti Kraakevik plan to open the downstairs of Continued on next page
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their massive building to sell a significant portion of their collection of antiques. Purchased 13 years ago, the 1930s building was previously the home of Montgomery Wards at the corner of S. Pacific Avenue and 8th Street. The couple run their real estate business from the building, house their extensive antiques collection and live upstairs in the spacious penthouse suite, authentically decorated with breathtaking art deco items. Woytovich showed us his first poster acquisition, a three– panel from the 1937 gangland movie Smashing the Vice Trust. Interestingly, he tells us that many of his acquisitions were purchased through his real estate dealings with family trusts. “I have been involved in transactions where I have
The size of the poster makes an interesting focal p o i n t a r o un d w h i c h t o d e c o r at e a room. sold buildings, antique cars and possessions that must be disposed of for the families” said Woytovich. “We always give the trust fair value for items we purchase.” “My background was in the advertising business,” Woytovich said. “I have a degree in fine arts from Cal State Northridge. I studied photography and I was in the advertising business for 26 years.“ The size of the poster makes an interesting focal point around which to decorate a room. Large 3–sheet or 6–sheet posters can set the theme for any room. If you are Continued on page 7
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The Sandwich Saloon serves up fresh made-to-order deli sandwiches, fresh salads and soups featuring a wide variety of fixings and top quality meats prepared fresh and a new burger menu. Generous portions, reasonable prices. Dine-in or takeout. Full breakfast menu coming in December. Catering and delivery available. Hours: Mon.-Fri. 6 a.m.-8 p.m., Sat. 7 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun. 7 a.m.-4 p.m.
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Many Unique curiousities and figurines Can be found at “It’s Showtime!” Photo by phillip Cooke. George Woyotovich’s cutting edge World War II radio equipment with a copy of the 1953 book, Flying Saucers from Outer Space . Photo by Taso Papadakis. Continued from page 5
a fan of John Wayne or Superman, you will find your heroes on the walls of “It’s Showtime!” Like the massive 6–sheet poster from the movie PT 109 that hangs on the wall. Early electronics are also a passion for the collector. Early World War ll radio equipment furnishes what Woytovich calls his “UFO” room, set up and ready to track unexpected alien invaders. A few of the items are inherited from family members and are not for sale, but most of the pieces can be bargained for.
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The penthouse is fully appointed with an antique birdcage elevator, bumper cars and turn of the century wood, brass, curved glass set of revolving doors. Nearly every inch of the residence is filled with rare art deco treasures. “It’s Showtime!” is located at 741 S. Pacific Avenue in San Pedro. For more information about sales contact George Woytovich at (310) 351-0070 or email servubiz@aol.com.
“It’s Showtime!” is also open to the public each month during the First Thursday Art Walk. The basement houses Gallery 741 and Cabaret´, which is available as a live performance venue. Woytovich and Kraakevik graciously open their lush 7,000 square foot penthouse for fundraisers to benefit the many nonprofits they support. RLn Holiday 2014
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Photos by Lori Lynn Hirsch Stokoe
W inter CanapE with Sweet Potato, Kale, Cranberry Gastrique
By Lori Lynn Hirsch Stokoe, Recipe Developer & Photographer
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ere’s a hearty, yet elegant hors d’oeuvre to serve at your holiday gala. It pairs perfectly with everything sparkling—sparkling smiles, sparkling wine, sparkling lights. With holiday colors and cold-weather flavors, this canapé is sure to be a hit. winter canapé recipe Ingredients: • 1 large sweet potato • salt, pepper, nutmeg, brown sugar (to taste) RLn Holiday 2014
• olive oil • 1 bunch tuscan kale • 1 french baguette • 1/2 cup bleu cheese, crumbled • 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped • cranberry gastrique (recipe below) Method: Pierce holes in a sweet potato. Roast in a 400° oven for about an hour until soft. Let cool, then peel off the skin. Cut into large Continued on next page
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dice, place in a bowl. Season to taste with salt, pepper, nutmeg, and brown sugar. Using a potato masher, mash the potato and add enough olive oil to get a “mashed potato” consistency. Remove the center rib from tuscan kale leaves. Roll the long strips of kale into a cigar-shape and slice into ribbons. Saute ribbons of kale in olive oil until softened, about five minutes. Season with salt and pepper. Brush sliced baguette rounds with olive oil and toast until golden brown. Spread a thin layer of warm sweet potato on the toasts. Top with bleu cheese and walnuts. Then place a small mound of the kale over the sweet potato, then top with 3 or 4 cranberries and their syrup.
Cranberry Gastrique: • 1 cup fresh cranberries • 3/4 cup sugar • 3/4 cup red wine vinegar • 1/4 cup red wine
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In a medium sauce pan over medium-high heat, cook cranberries with sugar, vinegar and wine for about a half hour, stirring occasionally until the cranberries have burst and the sauce is syrupy. Happy holiday entertaining! Visit Lori’s food blog at www.tastewiththeeyes.com
Plated dinners to include choice of the following:
Soup— Butternut Squash or Onion Soup Gratin Salads— Fresh Spinach Salad with candied pecans, roe, onions, strawberries, gruyere and raspberry black pepper vinaigrette. Caesar Salad with baby romaine, house croutons, cotija and creamy Caesar dressing. Cobb Salad with market greens, blue cheese, smoked bacon, avocado, eggs and tomatoes.
Chef to Carve— Roast Tom turkey with wild rice chorizo stuffing, giblet gravy and cranberry sauce, five peppercorn rosemary mustard crust prime rib of beef marchand de vin, duck port roast with molasses bourbon glaze Vegetables— Loaded garlic mashed potatoes, sweet potato pudding, creamed corn, haricot vert brussels sprout and glazed carrots.
Desserts— Peanut butter pie, pumpkin pie, Mississippi meringue pie and raspberry creme brulee. Enjoy endless sparkling wine or cider, coffee, tea, juices and soft drinks included.
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December 3, 6pm BGCLAH ARTS ACADEMY WINTER RECITAL
December 6, 8pm MIKE MURATORE “The Serial Killer of Comedy”
December 13 & 14 THE NUTCRACKER
December 20, 8pm GSPO’S HOLIDAY POPS SPECTACULAR
Young musicians from the Boys & Girls Clubs of the LA Harbor kick off the holiday season. Donations at the door are appreciated; proceeds will benefit the work and programs of the clubs. Info at 310.833.1322.
Start your holidays with this family favorite from the San Pedro City Ballet. This enchanting production of Tchaikovsky’s classic brings holiday magic to the Harbor every year. (Sat at 2p & 7p; Sun at 2p) Tickets $36/$26/$18 at sanpedrocityballet. org or 310.732.1861.
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December 21, 5PM A CHRISTMAS MARIACHI CONCERT
Come be part of a whirlwind holiday “espectaculo” featuring Mariachi Juvenil Herencia Mexicano and special guest artists Lupita Infante, Christian Felix and Emilio Ortega, Jr., a musical celebration you won’t want to miss! Tickets $40/$30/$20 in advance at 310.702.4451. Tickets at the door will be $50/$35/$25, cash only.
San Pedro Art Assn presents “The Am Ham Show” with five hilarious stand up comics, featuring headliner Mike Muratore. Appropriate ONLY for adults 18 yrs and over due to strong language and adult material. $10 tickets at Tix.com (enter discount code SPAA at checkout), $15 cash only at the door.
Golden State Pops Orchestra and the GSPO Chorale open the 2015 season with joyous music and high spirits. Come enjoy unforgettable melodies from “Miracle on 34th St.,” “It’s A Wonderful Life,” and “Elf,” and let your voice be heard in the traditional “Hallelujah Chorus” sing-a-long! Tickets $28.50 - $60 at GSPO.com, or 424.703.4776.
JANUARY 2015 PREVIEWS January 9–11 & 16–19 (Fri – Sun) THE WIZARD OF OZ Encore Entertainers brings L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale of Dorothy and Toto to life “somewhere over the rainbow.” Tickets $27 & $22 and showtimes at encoreentertainers.org or 310.896.6459. January 24 & February 1 “THÉRÈSE RAQUIN” Love surrenders to lust in Tobias Picker’s operatic tale of primal appetites embraced by a lavish, sensual score that mirrors a turbulent affair. Produced by Long Beach Opera, sung in English with supertitles. Tickets $29 - $160 and showtimes at longbeachopera.org or 562.432.5934.
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At “It’s Showtime!” you’ll find old film reels and crates filled with rare vinyl albums. Pictured above is a film reel costarring Frank Lovejoy, who became famous for his role in The Hitch-Hiker and the radio drama NIght Beat . Photos by phillip Cooke and matt highland. RLn Holiday 2014
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St i c ks t o F a m ily F u n By Tami Jackson, Contributing Community Reporter
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wenty-nine years ago, business owners on the 1400 block of W. 8th Street in San Pedro put their mental bricks together and constructed a brand new community adventure called Candy Cane Lane. Years ago, Matt Lincir, owner of Alva’s Music Store, created the large candy cane decorations that now line the street. Each year, his staff hangs them up and plugs them in so the candy canes also light up. Candy Cane Lane is a familyfriendly festival that has grown larger every year, filling children’s eyes with hypnotic glitter. This year’s celebration takes place from 5 to 9 p.m. Dec. 5, at Weymouth Corners. Each season free holiday music, street
dancing, carnival games and live entertainment compete for festival-goers’ attention. Then there are free snacks galore to make every heart soar, just like the Christmas reindeer.
accessories, oversees the vendors and games for this annual celebration. Among them, Crestwood Street Elementary School will teach youngsters how to make Christmas ornaments. The Parent and Teacher Organization for the Seventh Street Elementary School plans to sell candied apples and hot apple cider. Rosalie Robles, from Catholic Arts, will be selling religious gifts.
As usual, the local Boy Scouts will host a recruitment booth and distribute glow-in-the-dark wands, while the Girl Scouts will sell hot chocolate and chocolate covered pretzels or marshmallows from a separate booth. Firefighters will also be onsite to boost small children up into the fire truck so they may see and feel what it’s like to sit inside the cab.
For youngsters there’s face painting, holiday craft-making lessons and the opportunity to gawk at Santa’s merry dimples. In the early days of Candy Cane Lane, wondering eyes could scarcely believe that Santa, with his beard so white, had truly materialized from a store’s roof top in a flurry of artificial snow. Mona Khalbourji, owner of Mandyz Boutique, a store that sells women’s apparel and 13
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