area newsletter JANUARY 2018 • LOS ANGELES
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Community News LGBT Center awarded grant for affordable housing The Los Angeles LGBT was recently awarded a $4.9 million grant from the City of Los Angeles to aid in the construction of their Anita May Rosenstein Campus in Hollywood. The funds are earmarked for affordable housing at the complex, including 100 units for seniors, 35 supportive housing units for younger people, and 100 beds for homeless young people. The campus will include administrative space as well as a commercial kitchen for providing meals for residents. Although the mission of the LGBT Center is to support the LGBT community of Los Angeles, the housing resources will be available to all Angelenos. The LGBT Center will be located at 1116 North McCadden Place, near Santa Monica Blvd. and Highland Ave. Construction is expected to be completed by early 2019.
Los Angeles Conservancy targets Television City Responding to reports that CBS has placed their Television City property on the market, the Los Angeles Conservancy recently submitted an application to have the studio lot designated as a historic cultural monument. Located at Fairfax Ave. and Beverly Blvd. in Hollywood, Television City originally opened in 1952 as has been the production home of iconic TV personalities like Ed Sullivan, Jack Benny, Carol Burnett, and Merv Griffin. Architecturally, the studio is an
example of the International Style and is considered a master work of midcentury modern architects Pereira and Luckman. Experts believe that the property could be sold for $500- 900 million. Conservancy advocates claim that any buyer would then want to expand the studio buildings by 200% to make the purchase a viable investment, therefore jeopardizing the historic value of the structures.
Michelin star pedigree coming to Beverly Center
Josh Skenes, the chef behind Saison, a three Michelin star restaurant in San Francisco, has announced plans to open a restaurant in the Beverly Center. Called Angler, the new venture will first open at a space in the Bay Area, before moving to L.A in the fall of 2018. As suggested by its name, Angler will focus on seafood, prepared in the same live fire style that Skenes used make Saison one of the world’s fifty best restaurants. Angler will feature live tanks of shellfish and fish and will have seats for 100 patrons, as well as fireplaces, a wine cellar, and a lounge with a full bar.
Community News Initiative would speed up Metro projects
companies to do a better job in reducing fire hazards near power lines. The new rules would require utilities to maintain clearances between power lines and vegetation in high-risk areas, which accounts for approximately 44% of California. The change in regulations follows allegations that the October fires in wine country, which killed 44 people, were caused by powerlines toppled by high winds. Over the years, several other fires have been attributed to the negligence of utility companies, leading to millions in civil fines and verdicts.
On the heels of Los Angeles being selected as the host for the 2028 Summer Olympics, the Board of Directors for the Los Angeles Metropolitan Transit Authority has announced a proposal to ramp up construction of several projects throughout the city. Dubbed “ Twenty- Eight by ’28,” the initiative would speed up the timelines for projects, such as expansion of Metro lines and redevelopment of the Washington/ Flower junction, to help prepare the city for hosting thousands of athletes and spectators from around the world.
Uber to bring flying taxis to Los Angeles
State passes new rules to prevent wildfires
With wildfires still raging in various parts of the state, California’s Public Utilities Commission recently adopted regulations requiring utility
Ride sharing pioneer Uber recently announced plans to bring a fly-ondemand rideshare service to the Los Angeles area by 2020. Named UberAir, the service would utilize electrical vertical takeoff and landing aircraft (eVTOL’s) that would allow passengers to beat ground traffic by flying above it, travelling in four passenger vehicles that will take off and land at 20 rooftop bases around the city. With their proposed vehicles capable of flying 200 mph, the company estimates that a 1½ hour commute could be reduced to 30 minutes, for a cost similar to what would be charged by an UberX car for the same distance. Proponents of the project claim that short-distance aircraft will reduce congestion and greenhouse gas emissions, as well as offer customers a transportation option that will reduce time spent on the road.
Restaurant
Spotlight
Le Petit Paris
Kettle Black
B.S. Taqueria
418 S. Spring Street Los Angeles
3705 W. Sunset Boulevard Silver Lake
514 W. 7th Street Los Angeles
Le Petit Paris is a French brasserie set up shop in the historic El Dorado Hotel in DTLA. It is a the vision of Cannes-based restaurateurs David and Fanny Rolland. The elegant bilevel restaurant has a large outdoor patio, two bars, an upstairs area with a DJ at night, and a gift shop featuring French artisanal goodies. For food they are serving French classics like steak tartare, escargot and duck foie gras, in addition to trendier options like beat carpaccio. Le Petit Paris is typically open from 11 a.m. – 10 p.m.
This rustic Italian restaurant in Silver Lake is serving up delicious pasta and pizza. The stylish spot was once a bank, but now exists as a 105-seat restaurant with a patio. The menu here includes an eggplant dish that features thick hunks of eggplant in olive oil, garlic, chili flakes, parmesan and saba vin cotto, and a cauliflower dish with pine nuts and pickled raisins roasted in the oven. Kettle Black has five different pizzas, ranging in price from $13 - $18. The menu is not overwhelming, and there are plenty of choices for vegetarians. Kettle Black is open Sunday - Wednesday from 5 p.m. – 12 a.m., and Thursday – Saturday from 5 p.m. – 2 a.m.
Fusion food is as popular as ever, especially in cities with diverse cultures, such as Los Angeles. B.S. Taqueria is Head Chef Ray Garcia’s trendy-take on a taqueria, which he decided to dive into headfirst after creating the menu for popular Fig in Santa Monica. Garcia wanted a shift in order to challenge himself with an inventive new menu featuring some exciting pairings. The most talked about item on the menu is the Tuscan-style cured pork and clam taco drizzled with melted fat. Other popular items include Garcia’s take on rice and bean, as well as an extensive cocktail menu he curated. The restaurant is open for lunch Monday- Friday 11:30 a.m. – 10 p.m., Saturday from 5 – 10 p.m., and Sunday 5 – 10 p.m. Happy Hour is from 5:30 – 7 p.m.
SIGHTS & SOUNDS in LOS ANGELES
Natural History Museum
LACMA
Annenberg Space for Photography
900 Exposition Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90007
5905 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90036
CURRENT EXHIBITION:
CURRENT EXHIBITION:
Tattoo November 19, 2017 – April 15, 2018
Painted in Mexico, 1700–1790: Pinxit Mexici November 19, 2017–March 18, 2018
Cuba Is September 9, 2017 – March 4, 2018
This exhibition focuses on Mexican paintings of the 18th century, a time that featured major stylistic advances as Mexican artists often sought to distinguish themselves from the European counterparts. LACMA has gathered over 100 works to display, including paintings that were previously unpublished, or were restored for the exhibition.
Cuba has long held the fascination of many Americans, and even as travel restrictions have decreased in recent years, few have seen what life is actually like on the island. This exhibit features over 120 photos depicting a wide range of Cuban subjects, as well as an original film documenting how the photographers captured the images.
Demonstrating 5,000 years of history, the Natural History Museum’s exhibition displays the cross-cultural impact of body art through the years and around the world. Featuring historic samples of tattoo art and the equipment used to create it, the museum also brings the experience into the present with a series of tattoo artists offering their services on-site during the exhibition.
2000 Avenue of the Stars #10, Los Angeles, CA 90067 CURRENT EXHIBITION:
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