San Fernando Valley_March 2018

area newsletter MARCH 2018 • SAN FERNANDO VALLEY

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Community News New condos coming to Valley Glen

donation to the hospital. In making the donation, Allison Clago indicated that her family had long received care at Providence Tarzana, and she, in particular, had been treated for breast cancer there. The hospital is currently engaged in a fundraising campaign, with the hopes of completing a $540 million expansion that would expand the emergency department and other diagnostic and treatment areas, as well as add a new patient wing and parking structure.

Twenty story tower planned for Glendale

A condo complex will soon be built near the intersection of Woodman Ave. and Oxnard St., according to plans currently being considered by city officials. Located at 13717 Oxnard St., the building would contain 16 units and provide parking for 22 vehicles and 18 bicycles. Plans call for a four story structure with a design that cascades downwards as it approaches Oxnard, creating a terraced balcony effect. Once approved, construction would first require the demolition of a pre-existing commercial structure, which previously was inhabited by the Oxwood Inn, a lesbian bar that closed last year after 45 years of operation.

Providence Tarzana receives $4 million donation

A member of the Board of Directors for Providence Tarzana Medical Center has made a record $4 million

Developers have filed plans with the City of Glendale to build a 20 story tower at 610 N. Brand Blvd. near the 134 freeway. The building would replace an existing parking garage that is situated on the back of the lot, adjacent to the parallel street, Maryland Ave. The new building would be designated for mixed use, with plans for 240 residential units and six levels of parking.

Although Glendale has seen several construction projects in recent years, few have been to this scale, with only the 11-story Hyatt Place coming close.

Community News Apartments to replace Tarzana carwash

Developers have announced plans to build an apartment complex where a car wash currently stands. The project would be built at the corner of Ventura Blvd. and Aura Ave., and would include 59 apartments. The developers are seeking a density bonus, an allowance by city officials to exceed size restrictions, buy making a portion of the units available to very low-income residents. The project would also include approximately 10,000 square feet of retail space on the ground floor. No timeframe has been established for the project.

Retro arcade comes to Northridge

An old school video game arcade has opened a location in Northridge. Neon Retro Arcade, which features games such as Pac-Man, Donkey Kong, Frogger, and Centipede, has opened its doors on

8943 Reseda Blvd., near the CSUN campus. The arcade has about 50 video games and pinball machines and charges customers $10 for an hour of play, or $25 for a full day, allowing patrons to play freely without worrying about adding money to their machines. By paying upfront parents can also be assured that they won’t have to continually dole out more money once their kids start playing.

Neon Retro is open from 12 noon to 10 pm on most days, with extended hours on Friday and Saturday.

Rehab center expands in Sherman Oaks

Cliffside Malibu, a drug addiction treatment center, has opened a new outpatient facility in Sherman Oaks. Located at 152350 Ventura Blvd., the center will offer daytime and evening programs, detox services, and specialized treatments for opioid addition. Cliffside Malibu was founded in 2005 and is known for its luxurious accommodations and its high costs, charging patients as much as $80,000 a month for treatment. Past patients have included Chaka Khan, Oscar De La Hoya and Lindsay Lohan.

Restaurant

Spotlight

Blue Dog Beer Tavern

Sadaf

Bamboo Cuisine

4524 Saugus Avenue, Sherman Oaks

16851 Victory Boulevard, Van Nuys

14010 Ventura Boulevard, Sherman Oaks

“A Big Party in a Little House” sums up the vibe at Blue Dog Beer Tavern. The restaurant considers itself a place where easy dining and laughter come together and where families, friends, and groups can feel welcomed. The 1940s-era California bungalow offers an indoor and an intimate outdoors dining experience. Not only does this gastropub have one of the best burgers in town, they also have a huge beer list! They currently have 12 taps, seven that are permanent and five that rotate out weekly.

The menu here includes signature fries, nachos, mac & cheese, wings, hummus, and a variety of freshground burgers. Blue Dog Beer Tavern is typically open from 11 a.m. - 11 p.m.Staying open until midnight on Fridays and Saturdays.

Experience modern Persian cuisine at its finest at Sadaf Restaurant.

Here you will find healthy, yet tasty, wholesome fresh food. All the food at this restaurant is made with 100% olive and vegetable oils. The Middle Eastern spot is perhaps as far west as you’re likely to go, but it’s worth heading under the 405 for it. Their menu includes melt-inyour-mouth skewers of chicken and beef, rice boiled with sour chicken and cherries, and juicy, thick savory stews of eggplant and veal. Some of the popular plates on the menu: the White Fish, the Koobideh Sandwich, and the Juicy Chicken. Sadaf is open Sunday - Thursday from 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m., and Friday - Saturday from 11:30 a.m. - 10 p.m.

This restaurant is a Zagat-rated fa¬vorite with reliably delicious takes on classic dishes like sizzling hot beef & scallops and wonton soup. The family-friendly restaurant is always busy because of the great food. The menu here includes Mandarin and Szechuan dishes from mushu chicken to a black bean sauce. You can dine in, takeout, or get delivery to a location in Sherman Oaks. Bamboo Cuisine is open Monday - Thursday from 11:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m., Friday - Saturday from 11:30 a.m. - 11 p.m., and Sundays from 12 - 10 p.m.

SIGHTS & SOUNDS in LOS ANGELES

LACMA

900 Exposition Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90007

5905 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles, CA 90036

MOCA Grand Avenue 152 North Central Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90012

CURRENT EXHIBITION:

CURRENT EXHIBITION:

CURRENT EXHIBITION:

Tattoo November 19, 2017 – April 15, 2018

Painted in Mexico, 1700–1790: Pinxit Mexici November 19, 2017–March 18, 2018

Jackson Pollock’s Number 1, 1949: A Conservation Treatment March 4 - September 7, 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.

In collaboration with the Getty Conservation Institute, MOCA is undertaking an extensive restoration of a Jackson Pollock painting in a gallery that will be open to the public. Three other Pollocks from the MOCA collection will also be displayed.

Natural History Museum

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.

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