area newsletter JANUARY 2019 • CONEJO VALLEY
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Community News Celebrity-backed fundraisers held for victims of the Woolsey fire
Entertainers of various stripes have volunteered their services to raise money for victims of the Woolsey fire and the Borderline shooting. Musicians Gwen Stefani and Katy Perry recently headlined a benefit concert in Calabasas that was staged by the Malibu Foundation, an organization that was created by Miley Cyrus, Liam Hemsworth and others in response to the destructive fire. Meanwhile, comedians Howie Mandel and Jeff Dunham have teamed up for a fundraiser at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza to benefit those affected by the fire as well as the recent shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill. The show was organized by Entertainment Industry Foundation, a Westwoodbased charity that was originally co-founded in 1942 by Humphrey Bogart and James Cagney.
Drone manufacturer moves to Simi Valley
AeroVironment Inc., an aerospace company that specializes in the design and manufacture of unmanned aircraft,s has moved its headquarters to Simi Valley, where it previously developed and tested various projects. The company was previously based in Monrovia, but recently sold off the facets of the company that were based there, and have now consolidated its corporate operation in SV. AeroVironment was founded in 1971 by Paul MacCready, Jr., an inventor who won the first Kremer Prize for designing the first successful human-power aircraft.
Community News Westlake Village’s craft beer scene is booming
LA ranks highest in housing cost nationwide
Though the Conejo Valley is known for having its share of wine drinkers, the craft beer movement of recent years has found a foothold in Westlake Village. A handful of local brewers have earned a following among beer patrons, especially those who appreciate their close proximity to each other. Three such brewers, nicknamed by some as the “Beermuda Triangle,” even occupy the same industrial park. Five Threads Brewing was the first to join the scene, opening at the Lindero Oaks complex at in 2015. They were soon joined by Westlake Brewing Company and 14 Cannons. Each brewer is unique: Five Threads stands out for its beer variety, WLBC for its expansive venue, and 14 Cannons for stylish presentation. The fourth leg of the WLV brew scene is Figueroa Mountain Brewing Co., the Buellton-based brewery that opened a taproom on Russell Ranch Road, less than a mile from the Triangle.
A recent study by Zillow.com reveals that residents of Los Angeles and Orange counties spend a higher percentage of their income on housing than in any other metro area in the country. According to the study, Angelenos earning close to the area’s median income level would be required to spend
approximately 47% of their salary in order to afford a median-priced rental. By means of comparison, data from 1985 to 2000 show that the average resident would spend about 36% of their income on housing.
Restaurant
Spotlight
Pedalers Fork
Q Sushi
Brandywine
23504 Calabasas Rd Calabasas, CA 91302
30770 Russell Ranch Rd, Ste. A Westlake Village, CA 91362
22757 Ventura Blvd. Woodland Hills, CA 91364
Offering local organic bites in the heart of Calabasas, Pedalers Fork is a delightful one stop shop that also serves as a full bar, cafĂŠ, and bike boutique all-in-one. With brunch, lunch, and dinner, there are many menu options and seating times to choose from. Stop by midday day for the Rock Shrimp Ceviche tossed in cucumber, radish, grapefruit, chili and sesame. Or venture over for an evening reprieve like their Truffle Pizza or Watkins Ranch Grass Fed Petite Filet with pomme aligot, cabernet sauce, truffle butter, and crispy shallots. Yum!
Q Sushi provides a delectable seasonally influenced Japanese menu in an upscale and unparalleled setting. The Chefs showcase the true artisan of Izakaya sushi using the highest quality selections. Their precise attention to each minute detail is reflected in the bold flavoring and harmonious appearance from the freshly prepared Sushi to the Robata items and Kobe beef. The menu offerings are further completed with Q Sushi’s wide array of fine sakes, craft beers and wines from Kieu Hoang Winery in Napa Valley.
A mix of Classic French technique and continental flair, Brandywine is a staple of impeccable quality and service nestled in its Woodland Hills community. Start off with their rich in flavor Lobster Medallions topped with cognac and decadent caviar or the Escargot cooked in homemade garlic butter and Pernod. Finish with their take on a French classicthe Brandywine Bouillabaisse a Provencal seafood specialty famed in France. End on a sweet note with any of their in-house made desserts. Bon Appetit!!
SIGHTS & SOUNDS in LOS ANGELES
MOCA Grand Avenue
Petersen Automotive Museum
LACMA
221South Grand Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012
6060 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90036
5905 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90036
CURRENT EXHIBITION:
CURRENT EXHIBITION:
CURRENT EXHIBITION:
One Day at a Time: Manny Farber and Termite Art October 14, 2018 - March 11, 2019
Auto-Didactic: The Juxtapoz School September 29, 2018 - June 2019
3D: Double Vision July 15, 2018 - March 31, 2019
Juxtapoz Magazine, known for featuring “lowbrow” and pop surrealist artists that would otherwise be considered as outside of the mainstream art world, has teamed with the Petersen Auto Museum to create a group show of artists whose work is often inspired by hot rod culture. The exhibit features many car-centric paintings and sculptures, as well as a number of vehicles that converted into moving works of work. The exhibit includes work by Robert Crumb, Ed “Big Daddy” Roth and Robert Williams.
This exhibition explores the art of stereoscopy, the technique that allows a two-dimensional image to create the illusion that it occupies three dimensions of space. Following the history of the technology from the experimental photographs of the 1830’s to the sophisticated digital films of modern day, the exhibit creates a hands-on experience, allowing viewers to use various devices to view 3-D art from artists such as Marcel Duchamp and Ed Ruscha, and features over 60 photographs, videos, and holographic sculptures.
Manny Farber was an artist and writer who penned a famous essay “White Elephant Art vs. Termite Art,” which celebrated artists who were influenced by their day-to-day lives rather than an ambition to create a singular masterpiece. This exhibition features 23 paintings by Farber as well as pieces by other artists who had similar approaches to their work. Featured artists include blown-glass artist Josiah McElheny, sculptor/florist Maurice Harris, and painter Patricia Patterson, who is Farber’s widow.
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