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Onward-navigating the japenese future 2016 @TheHive Gallery andONWARD-Navigating Studios the Japanese Future

2016 is the Hive Gallery’s newest exhibit of up and coming artists from Japan. The gallery known for its honeycomb sections of pop surrealism and overall mind bending exhibits will present a Holiday Group Show, ArtRates Japan with over 30 visiting artists, and “The White Tiger Project” with over 10 artists custom paint/sculpt on handmade white tiger dolls curated by Ivonne Escoto. Also featured in the gallery, Ryan Patterson, Ty Cummings, Walt Hall and a long list of resident artists. Show runs: Dec.3rd-31st. TheHive Gallery is located at 729 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90014.

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Storybook World of Brian Wonders Miguel Osuna @Please Do Not Enter Introducing the dazzling Storybook World Born in Mazatlan, Mexico, Miguel Osuna of Brian Wonders -- a magical world of shimmering swimming pools, birthday party princesses and dark glittering submarines -- The story unfolds with no words, empowering anyone to weave a unique story in their own voice, language and at any age. Created by Los Angeles-based artist, Victor Robert, the illustrations pull from his childhood memories spent as a swimmer, daydreaming during laps. The book combines richly illustrated renderings, 3D generated imagery and graphite line drawings into lavish full-page spreads. At the center of the storybook opens a gigantic double gate foldout with which you use a Magic Magnifying glass, included with the book, to peer deeper into the illustration. Simply put, it’s the type of storybook you wish existed when you were a kid. Please Do Not Enter presents the worldwide launch of Brian Wonders, which include an opportunity to meet the artist and shop the debut collection of limited edition gifts for the home, streetwear apparel and prints featuring art from the storybook. Victor Robert is an Art Center graduate living in Downtown Los Angeles and is an artist at DreamWorks Animation. Please Do Not Enter is located at 549 S Olive St, Los Angeles, CA 90013. (213) 263-0037.

brings his architecture training and proud heritage to Downtown Los Angeles, now working as an artist with different mediums, especially oil painting, producing some of the best results he’s developed so far. He’s particularly drawn to creating pieces inspired by the transportation-driven urban life we experience here in Southern California. Freeways, on and off-ramp scenes, things you would see or remember seeing while in a moving vehicle are just some of his recent influencers. For years, Miguel has shown his work in various galleries in Los Angeles, San Francisco, and other locations in California but takes residence in Downtown Los Angeles just east of 4th and Spring Street, in the perfect location to welcome thousands of art walkers each month. Inside his gallery, are remnants from his former series “Infinity Within”, which makes references to his interest on quantum theory, spinning particles of energy that, in theory, compose our perceived universe, and its membranes. His newest series, “The Bends” takes some of that in addition to the emotive properties of the calligraphic gestures that overtly show in the pieces. Meet and greet with the artist during Downtown Art Walk and join the large crowd of visitors eager to admire, purchase and share his works. 126 W 4th St, Los Angeles, CA 90013.

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TO BE OR NOT TO BE? BY DAVID MACDOWELL BLUE

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TO BE OR NOT TO BE? Los Angeles Theaters Battle for the Empire

any do not realize it, but Los Angeles can call itself home to one of the largest theatre communities in the world. Well over 400 different small playhouses, ensembles, repertories and the festivals create thousands of plays each year—including hundreds and hundreds of premieres. It lacks the fame and glamour of Broadway. Perhaps the reason lies in the massive movie-making industry next door. That may explain why the two year struggle between theatres and the stage actor’s union— Actors Equity Association— wages almost unnoticed.

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To Be or Not to Be? I heart 99

t remains no less bitter, however, and the most recent decision by Judge Terry Hatter dismissing the concerns of local theatres marks only one battle.

The war seems far from over.

At the heart of the issue lies two radically different viewpoints. AEA, headquartered in New York, claims to desire a standard to insure all stage actors working in the United States receive the same compensation and protection for their labor. Locals, using the motto/rallying cry I Heart 99 as the unofficial name of their movement, see the union as out of touch with the realities of the Los Angeles theatre scene. Former SAG (Screen Actors Guild) President Ed Asner as well as actors Ed Harris (Westworld), French Stewart (3rd Rock from the Sun), and Amy Madigan (Field of Dreams) were the plaintiffs in a recent lawsuit, dismissed by District Judge Terry Hatter “without prejudice.” This means the plaintiffs can sue again if they so choose. The so-called 99-Seat Plan, which the Plaintiffs seek to preserve and Equity wants to scrap, arose out of a lawsuit in the 1980s, a lawsuit stemming from a decision by local Equity officials back in 1972. The vast majority of LA theatres are small, less than 100 seats, which limits their income potential. Many are in fact run and operated by actors themselves. In 1972 a kind of waiver was approved for smaller theatres, allowing actors who belonged to Equity to waive the full payment to which they were legally entitled under certain specific conditions. Within a decade and a half, the national leadership sought to abolish this practice. That debated ended up in court, with local theatre producers/actors winning approval of a basic version of what they had already established. Such waivers and special circumstances are far from unique. For example, Equity contracts clearly do not call for the same pay scale in regards Broadway musicals as they do small showcases in relatively remote towns.

Los Angeles, of course, remains one of the major cities in the entire country. Under the 99-Seat Plan, a strong fistful of smaller theatres have gone on to win national acclaim—such as the Fountain, the City Garage in Santa Monica, Sacred Fools (who until recently had a home just north of Koreatown), plus the Odyssey Theatre Ensemble on Sepulveda. As of 2014 however, Equity openly acted to abolish the 99-Seat Plan in Los Angeles once and for all. Many officials of the Union began by asking local members about current con-

ditions. What many actors present at these meetings affirmed was one overwhelming complaint—namely some theatres ignoring the safety rules which are part of any production in which any Equity member takes part. Enforce the plan, was the message. Within months Equity announced its solution—end the plan altogether.

What followed was a furor. Amidst the furious complaints by local Equity members, the Union held a local referendum on the question. The vote came in over 75% in favor of keeping the Plan. Equity went ahead and announced the end of the Plan anyway, which did nothing at all to calm the local anger and hurt. December 2016 was the target date for the new plan to come into effect. Described as a way to manage the transition, many pointed out almost immediately its impact seemed to starve out any resistance. For example, Equity proposed new rules would not apply to socalled membership theatre companies—ones literally operated by (as the name suggests) actors who form a membership. However, Equity will not allow new

members to these companies, at least not at the old rates. Nor will it accept members who joined after a date that had already passed. Maybe ironically, given how Los Angeleno actors portray events, AEA President Kate Shindle described her response to the controversy. “One of the first things I did,” she said, “was go out there and sit with a number of people (and our Executive Director, Mary [McColl]), and just talk about what our members actually need. Because I think lost in the passion out in Los Angeles was the fact that our members are looking for certain things and people who produce these shows are looking for different things. And everybody united which is good and I’m sure was really exciting and it was nice to see their passion but, at a certain point, you have to say: Okay. What do our members really want? And how can we talk to them about how to make that work?” Of course lawyers for the Plaintiffs put it differently. Unlike New York, Los Angeles has very few medium sized or larger theatres but a plethora of smaller ones that barely survive. By adding to the cost of production, Equity’s changes simply mean fewer productions and actors working less, albeit when they do they will make more.

dtla-weekly.com Practically speaking, what does this mean? Consider a theatre company planning to put on a Shakespeare play. If done well, this would seem a relatively safe bet. Look at the number of such productions in Los Angeles each year! In 2016 alone close to a dozen such were made, from The Tempest to Othello and Macbeth to Richard III and A Midsummer Night’s Dream. Someone even put on Cymbeline! Works in public domain (i.e. no royalties to be paid, which can easily run $30 a performance) and tons of free publicity simply because everyone knows Shakespeare. But they still have to pay rent (and insurance, sometimes security) for a venue. You can count on playing a minimum of $900 a week for that, which in four weeks means at least three and a half thousand dollars. If you are very very lucky indeed, rent for rehearsal space will only be about half that. So already close to seven thousand dollars, not counting making postcards and programs, getting costumes and designers, or paying for somewhere to hold auditions as well as publicity even for holding auditions, much less the production! Are there companies that manage this? Yes! Beyond doubt. But most of those doing such receive grants (pointless to even apply without three, preferably five, solid years of production) or have patrons offering regular contributions. Again, this takes time.

Now add the difficulty of Equity rules.

Equity actors now must receive over $10 per hour, nor can they do anything at all other than act. If they move props, sweep a floor, help move costumes—this violates Equity rules. At least in theory, this can shut the production down.

What happens? Equity actors don’t get hired, save for the really small (circa 50 seat) non-profit theatres (the 99-Seat Plan always applied to Non-Profits). The reality of getting work means actors have little incentive to seek to join the union, because it means they won’t be cast. Defenders of Equity state their belief medium-sized theatres (of which nearly none exist at present) will rise. No one seems to offer any reasoning to explain how that will happen, but it remains possible. Meanwhile, those defending the 99-Seat Plan vow to weigh their legal options. Actor and Producer Gary Grossman said “Our goals have not changed. While the Union may hope that the judge’s decision will spell the end of Los Angeles’ unique intimate theater experiment and force the closing of a majority of the city’s non-profit 99-seat theaters, we intend to continue our fight.”

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THURSDAY FRIDAY DECEMBER 15TH DECEMBER 16TH HOLIDAY ICE RINK Pershing Square Presented by Bai opening day will feature an Ice Breaker: Opening Celebration at 11am where an ice sculpture will be smashed to christen the season as well as skating performances by California Gold synchronized skating team and a first skate by San Pedro Elementary youths. Special Guest Djs and Holiday fun for all ages. Ticketed. 532 South Olive Street LA, CA 90013.

CERTIFIED FARMER’S MARKET FIG at 7TH Raw Inspiration’s mission is to educate children and adults on the importance of a healthy diet, especially on the importance of eating fresh fruits and vegetables daily. Raw Inspirations presents a farmer’s market with fresh fruits and vegetables and a distribution system set up to allow schools and grows to market their own produce.

LATINA CHRISTMAS SPECIAL Los Angeles Theater Center You thought your holidays with the family were dramatic? Try these three hilarious, touching and surprisingly personal Christmas stories of holidays past told by acclaimed Latina comedians, Sandra Valls, Diana Yanez, and Maria Russell, the daughter of an over-dedicated Mexican mother and compliant Lithuanian father. As they share their sassy tales of the season as first generation Americans, they’ll deck the halls with guacamole! Back by popular demand. Directed by Geoffry Rivas. Produced by the Latino Theater Company. Ticketed. 514 S. Spring Street, Los Angeles CA 90013.

GLOW BATTLE TOUR 2017 Pershing Square Call it what you want...Over 10,000 Star Wars fans are expected to participate in Glow Battles DTLA thanks to creators of Newmindspace. The force will be with us as we strike back this holiday season with fans of the popular event waving and dancing with glow swords in the park. Each glow sword changes colors, is about 3’ long, can be preordered and available for pick-up at the event. This year’s event adds food trucks, music and coincides with Star Wars: Rogue Force One’s opening night. 532 S Olive Street, LA, CA 90013.

SATURDAY SUNDAY DECEMBER 17TH NEW FILM MAKERS ANIMATED & FAMILY FILM FESTIVAL South Park Center Three fun-filled screening programs of well crafted family content that appeals to both children and adults giving life to dust bunnies and animals, shared life lessons about trust, hope and forgiveness, topped with an abundance of silly antics. Tickered. 1139 S. Hill Steet. LA, CA 90015. STEW & HEIDI Notes of the Native Song REDCAT Stew and Heidi, are a Tony-Award winning team with uniquely incisive lyrics wrapped in an irresistible mix of rock, R&B and jazz performed by an all-star band in a collage of songs, text and video that pays powerful homage to the inspiring writer James Baldwin, who famously confronted issues of gender, race, and class distinction with wisdom and fire. Notes of the Native Song premiered in June 2015 at Harlem Stage marking the 90th anniversary of Baldwin’s birth. Ticketed. 631 W 2nd Street, LA CA 90012.

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NICKEL MARKET 5TH & Main The Nickel Market features high quality selected local vendors including arts, crafts, fashion, vintage, home goods, handmade leather, jewelry and other great items. + Live Music! Pet Friendly + Family Friendly. The market is an expansion of the already popular Farmers Market that happens every Sunday. So bring all your friends as DTLA takes back our streets and helps create more community. SALVAGE SUNDAYS Salvage Bar Located in the heart of the Financial District in Downtown Los Angeles, the Salvage Bar & Lounge is on the ground floor of the 1926 landmark building now known as The Roosevelt Residences. The space has been built using salvaged materials, laden with valuable Cararra marble slabs, originally commissioned for the Roosevelt in the 1920’s, as well as old panels, doors, windows, and fixtures that provide an excellent setting for live entertainment and full bar libation. Outside courtyard is also an option for street viewing pleasure. Free. 21 Over with valid ID. 717 W 7th Street, LA, CA 90017.

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$8 BLOCKBUSTER MOVIES Regal LA LIVE One heck of a special for movie lovers each week, as long as you’re not into watching movies as part of a group, same-day releases, spending holidays at the cinema or 3D or 4DX titles; you can pick just about any movie you want. Tickets are available online at fandango. com, too! 1000 W Olympic Blvd, LA, CA 90015.

ART LA LA Biscuit Lofts Come with family, friends or solo. It’s the season of giving with classes on Monday followed by art sales all week. This gallery’s art isn’t just easy on the eyes, but when you purchase a piece all of the proceeds go to charity raising $1,702 dollars for Las Familias Del Pueblo already last week, ArtLALA is giving back to the Los Angeles community. 1850 Industrial Street, #110, Biscuit Lofts LA, CA 90021.

!LUNCHTIME! Grand Park Come into the sunshine and enjoy everyone’s favorite time of the workday – the mighty lunch. Food trucks meeting strict health permit requirements will be parked on Olive Court (between Grand and Hill) and the Marketplace (between Spring and Broadway in front of City Hall) with easy access for jurors, local employees, and all park users. 200 N Grand Ave, LA, CA 90012.

MON The Globe Theater It is the oldest functioning theatre in the district and has the title of the first legitimate Broadway Theatre. (Many do not know this but Broadway Theatre began here in LA before Manhattan New York!), The Globe Theater presents Prime Entertainment Venture’s MON, a new Monday night underground party in the Basement of The Globe Theatre, beginning tonight from 10pm to 3am, featuring ENDO. An ubiquitous figure in electronic dance music for going on two decades, ENDO is a musician, a DJ, a teacher, an inventor, and a visionary. Ticketed. 21 Over. 740 S. Broadway Ave, LA, CA 90014.

TACO-ROAKE TUESDAYS El Compadre Mexican Restaurant At El Compadre, individuals, couples and groups become instant family. Founders David Castro and Mario Jimenez, wouldn’t have it any other way. In fact, El Compadre means “head of the family” or Godfather, and its concept deliberately coincides with the fact that David and Mario are the Godfathers of each other’s children. Enjoy a delicious menu of Authentic Mexican Meals and sports, and fun week day activities. 1248 S Figueroa Street, #101, LA, CA 90015.

LIQUID INTELLIGENCE JW Marriott Guests and fans of JW Marriott, never miss this chance to participate in the ultimate cool school for aspiring mixologists, wine connoisseurs and beer aficionados. Each week our experts guide you through a signature tasting and hands-on experience. Get To Know Local Craft Breweries 3rd Wednesday of the month, 6pm gLAnce Lobby Bar at JW Marriott Los Angeles, L.A. LIVE. For more information or to reserve a spot, please email jwlarestaurants@marriott.com. 900 W Olympic Blvd, LA, CA 90015.

2 FOR 1 ROSE WINES Crepes Sans Frontieres Smack dab in the middle of the Spring Arcade Building, an historic tunnel which spans from Spring Street to Broadway is just enough space to fit this one-of-a-kind French cafe known for its delicious crêpes. Voted Downtown’s favorite crepery 3 years in a row, on Thursday nights you’ll be delighted to discover a selection of imported French wines, on special with 2 for 1 glasses of Rose being offered to compliment their wide variety of buckwheat, gluten free, vegan, sweet or savory crepes. 541 S Spring Street, LA, CA 90013.

MOIST MONDAYS La Cita Bar Color Me Bad and pour some special Brandi. When Dj Moist spins it’s a never-ending mix of audible sexiness. Moist conducts an electronic symphony of insatiable rhythms and get to know you better dance music by Old School legends Bobby Brown, Boyz II Men D’angelo, En Vogue and just about everything 90s, HipHop, and R&B. 9:30pm. Free. 21+. 336 S Hill Street, LA, CA 90013.

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othing can compare to the grandeur of Downtown’s most memorial theatrical performances, encased within Historical landmarks, brought to the stage by some of the world’s most renown performers. From classical productions of Shakespeare to modern day musicals, DTLA has it all.

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scenic shop near downtown Los Angeles into a family entertainment institution in 1953 purchasing the property for use as a live puppet theater and permanent showcase for hand-crafted marionettes, making The Bob Baker Marionette Theater one of the longest-running puppet theaters in the United States. Baker died 2014 but he left behind a lifetime worth of smiles and memories, 1,000’s of enchanting, hand-crafted puppets, the beautiful Cultural-Historical landmark. On stage now: Bob Baker’s beloved marionette adaptation of the classic ballet the NUTCRACKER allowing us to take you on an adventure through the wizardry of strings and into the enchanted world of the fantastic. 1345 W 1st St, Los Angeles, CA 90026. (213) 250-9995.

LA Opera Throughout its history, LA Opera has maintained a talent-

ed roster of resident artists, young singers who perform regularly in mainstage productions as well as the company’s community programs under the personal supervision of Peter Hemmings, Plácido Domingo, Kent Nagano, and current Music Director James Conlon. Tracing its roots back to 1948, the Company, under the directorship of Francesco Pace, LA Opera staged productions through the 1950s, and in 1964 and presented the first opera performed in the Music Center’s brand-new Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. On stage now: well, in January, James Conlon conducts, THE ABDUCTION FROM THE SERAGLIO marrying the brilliance of Mozart’s comic gem with the flair of a classic Hollywood comedy. En route from Istanbul to Paris, two beautiful damsels in distress are held captive aboard the luxurious Orient Express by a notorious Ottoman royal. It’s up to their faithful lovers to rescue them before it’s too late! Show opens January 28th and runs through February 19th. 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 972-8001.

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www.dtla-weekly.com their 2016 season, returning for more incredible stage performances in mid-February. 120 Judge John Aiso latino american theater St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 625-7000. @Los Angeles Theatre Center The Latino Theater Company (LTC) celebrates over 29 years of commitment to the creation of exciting, Ahmanson theater thought-provoking theater in Los Angeles under ArtisAs one of the nation’s most influential nonprofit theatre tic Director José Luis Valenzuela also co-founded the Latino Theater Lab at the LATC in 1985. Since LATC has provided a world-class arts center for those pursuing artistic excellence; a laboratory where both tradition and innovation are honored and honed; a place where the convergence of people, cultures, and ideas contribute to the future. On stage now: The Latina Christmas Special, Back by popular demand, The Latina Christmas Special returns to the LATC this holiday season! Starring critically acclaimed Latina comedians, Sandra Valls, a Mexican America from Laredo, Texas (Showtime’s “Latin Divas of Comedy”), Diana Yanez, a Cuban-American from Miami (“Margaret Cho Sensuous Woman Show”), and Maria Russell, the daughter of an over-dedicated Mexican mother and compliant Lithuanian father (FX’s It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia) sharing sassy tales of the season as first generation Americans. The show runs through December 18th. 514 S Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90013. (213) 4890994.

Cornerstone Theater Company For over 29 years, Cornerstone has brought together

an ensemble of professional artists of the highest caliber with people who would never think of themselves as artists to produce works of excellence based on the stories, concerns and issues of a given community. Their plays celebrate many voices and are staged in theaters and in parking lots, in factories, schools and subway stations. They’ve taken up residence in small towns and urban neighborhoods, collaborating with locals from start to finish to tell their unique stories through theater with headquarters in Downtown’s Arts District. On stage now: well, coming in January, the eighth play in Cornerstone’s Hunger Cycle, Fellowship is a performance that immerses you in the role of volunteer, giving you the opportunity to do something useful for hungry people in Los Angeles. The show runs January 19th through February 12th. 708 Traction Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90013. (213) 613-1700.

RedCat Through performances, exhibitions, screenings, and

literary events, REDCAT introduces diverse audiences, students, and artists to the most influential developments in the arts from around the world, and gives artists in this region the creative support they need to achieve national and international stature. On stage now: Stew and Heidi featuring Tony and Obie Award-winning writer and composer Stew who delves into the rich legacy of activist writer James Baldwin in his new music and theater event Notes of a Native Song, created with long-time collaborator and co-composer Heidi Rodewald and an all-star band. The show runs from December 14th through the 17th. 631 W 2nd St, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 237-2800.

East West Players East West Players was founded by nine Asian-American artists (Mako, Rae Creevey, Beulah Quo, Soon-Tek Oh, James Hong, Pat Li, June Kim, Guy Lee, and Yet Lock) seeking opportunities to take on roles beyond the stereotypical parts they were being offered in Hollywood. Established in 1965, East West Players has been hailed as the nation’s leading Asian American theater troupe for our award-winning productions that blend Eastern and Western movement, costumes, language, and music. EWP has premiered more than 100 plays and musicals about the Asian Pacific American experience and has held more than 1,000 readings and workshops. On stage now: The East West Players just wrapped up

companies, the Ahmanson proudly continues their 50-year tradition of using the art of theatre to broaden horizons and illuminate new perspectives. On stage now: Amélie the five-time Oscar-nominated film now a pre-Broadway musical. Embark on a mesmerizing journey with inquisitive and charmingly shy Amélie (played by “Hamilton’s” Phillipa Soo) as she turns the streets of Montmartre into a world of her own imagining, while secretly orchestrating moments of joy for those around her. Previews begin December 4, 2016. The show opens December 16th and runs through January 15th, 2017. 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 6282772.

Los Angeles Theater The Los Angeles Theatre was the last and most extrav-

agant of the ornate movie palaces built on Broadway in downtown Los Angeles between 1911 and 1931. Designed by architect S. Charles Lee with a French Baroque-inspired décor, its majestic six-story main lobby and 2,200-seat auditorium of carved plaster ornamentation, mirrors, and cove-lit murals recall the glamorous days of 1930s Hollywood. On stage now: The multi-Tony winning The King and I dancing its way out of New York based on a true story, of the blossoming romance between an English governess and the King of 19th Century Siam. Part love story and part culture clash comedy, the show contains some of musical theatre’s greatest numbers, from Shall We Dance to Getting to Know You, to I Whistle A Happy Tune. The show runs through January 22nd. 615 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90014. (213) 629-2939.

LA Central Library In addition to its existance as Downtown’s main infor-

mation hub, providing access to countless volumns, ideas, books and technology, the Los Angeles Central Library remains the cities most intriguing lighthouse beacon, a historical monument illuminating the development of our great city. The LA Central Library host tours, classes, and various exhibits year round. This season, they are shedding new light on the world’s most reveared playwright, Sir William Shakespear. On stage now: Well, on exhibit, the complete works of “America’s Shakespeare,” giving insight into the playwright’s absorption into California’s history and culture, the centerpiece of the exhibit is a First Folio (1623) from the Folger’s Shakespeare collection – the largest of its kind in the world. Exhibition runs from November 17th through February 26th, 2017. 630 W 5th St, Los Angeles, CA 90071. (213) 228-7000.

mark taper form The Mark Taper Forum sheds a light on society. Under the Center Theater Groups alongside, the Ahmanson and Kirk Douglas Theaters, the Taper serves diverse audiences presenting theatre of the highest caliber, transforming the lives of individuals and society at large. On stage now: THE BEAUTY QUEEN OF LEENANE, a dark comic tale of Maureen Folan, a plain and lonely woman in her early 40s, and Mag, her manipulative, aging mother, whose interference in Maureen’s first and potentially last loving relationship sets in motion a chain of events that are as tragically funny as they are horrific. Garry Hynes, who won a Tony Award® for her direction of The Beauty Queen of Leenane on Broadway, revisits this black comedy by Martin McDonagh (The Lieutenant of Inishmore) with the renowned Druid theatre company. The show runs through December 18th. 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012. (213) 628.2772.

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EAT HEALTHY STAY WEALTHY Beans, beans, the magical fruit the more you eat the more wealthy you become! Well, it’s not quite the simple, but sort of. Imagine eating as much as you want of whole foods while preventing and reversing the most common illnesses that are plaguing Americans like diabetes, heart disease, and cancer. Now, what if eating the very foods that made us healthier also made us wealthier? The very illnesses that are positioning Americans to have to be medicated, end up with enormous hospital bills, are also preventing them from having the savings, family protection, and retirement wealth they should have. I know you probably haven’t made the connection between wealth accumulation and plant based eating, but allow me to show you what you may not be taking advantage of. Life insurance rates are determined based on health and age and many people are either denied or are hit with a higher premium because of their poor health. Let me backtrack. Life insurance serves many purposes. When you walk out of life, life insurance walks in. That’s the kind most are familiar with, but some kinds of life insurance provide a savings aspect that can supplement your retirement, pay for college, provide income to fund your business or other life needs. Living benefits can also provide income in case of illness or disability. If you didn’t know life insurance does all of this, it’s okay. Most people don’t, which is why they’re missing out on one of the most versatile tools out there. Three areas of life everyone need to be prepared for: walking out of life too soon, outliving your money, or become disabled or ill. The younger you are and the healthier you are the more likely you will be able to get the coverage you need for the affordability you need. I’ve seen many clients get denied coverage because of heart disease, out of control diabetes, and cancer. Yet, many of those illnesses could have been prevented and reversed meaning they missed out on coverage they could have received had they been eating a cholesterol free diet – a plant based one. A difference between a healthier person and an unhealthier person can be a savings of over $1,000 a month or more. Or you can look at it the other way and eating unhealthy can not only cost you your health, but cost you an extra $1,000 a month. Remember your grandpa telling you the price of a movie at the drive in? Now we’re looking at $12 a ticket. Money won’t hold the same buying power 20-30 years from now, which means it’s necessary to get more coverage now so you’ll be covered in the future when you need it the most, but a lot of people make the mistake of waiting until they’re older to apply for the coverage. If you prefer to save money apply for the coverage now. Set up your child’s future by getting them coverage as babies so they can use the income for college when it’s time for that. Some insurance carriers give scholarships as well. If you’re like most people you want to feel healthy, energized, have a strong savings and be making the income you’re worth, right? Eat those plants, minimize or eliminate animal foods, and start saving with life insurance now!

live. work. play DTLA : return of glow battle by michael porter

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dtla has the force: return of glow battle

tâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s 10:30 am on a Wednesday. The founder and CEO of the wildly successful GLOW BATTLE TOUR sits in McCarran International Airport awaiting his connecting flight towards San Francisco. He is also anxiously awaiting the next GLOW BATTLE event scheduled for December 16th in Pershing Square, and just so happens to coincide with the release of a small, art house sci-fi flick thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s currently drenched in hype and fan-boy drool. His phone rings. The interview with Kevin Bracken, creator of Glow Battle Tour begins.

Kevin bracken creator of glow battle tour - photos by rush varela photography

live. work. play DTLA: return of glow battle what is this Glow Battle thing all about anyway? KEVIN BRACKEN: First and foremost, Glow Battle Tour is about fun. The message of our events has always been: “We are reclaiming public space”. At our very first lightsaber event we gave out fifteen hundred cardboard tubes. The event was a disaster. Over four thousand people showed up! We didn’t have close to enough materials, and we felt that we let our fans down. You can’t have a glow battle without the Glow Sword! It occurred to us that we needed to get people to reserve swords online in advance. Despite that hiccup, there was an overwhelmingly positive response through social media, and our fans really showed they not only wanted more of this, but wanted more of it in their towns and cities all across America. People loved it and said, “HEY WHEN IS THE NEXT EVENT”? I mean, we really “caught the bug”. We had completely underestimated the public’s demand for this kind of thing!

“reclaiming public space” Can you talk some more about that? KEVIN BRACKEN: I saw The Gates in Central Park and knew I had to make massive art project somehow. I knew I wanted to use outdoor space to make something. I am a huge fan of Christo and JeanneClaude and I think I just had to find a way to make the idea my own. Glow Battle really sprung up from that. Creating something that takes place in a public space, that is accessible to a large amount of people, that is free, and that encourages group participation was the goal. I thought to myself: “How can I put on these shows with no money”? I had a very intense sort of “ lightbulb” moment, this very real epiphany, and it was my mind saying: “Get thousands of people to be your art”. We started with “Capture the flag” in a financial district in Toronto. Then it was International Pillow Fight Day. That was really popular.

So, you were talking nostalgia? selling the experience of being a child to adults? KEVIN BRACKEN: YES. You take a favorite childhood activity, remove it from its suburban setting, and place it in an urban setting. I mean really big urban squares or city centers. The Pershing Square people have been amazing. They’ve been so helpful with coordinating, planning. They have really gone above and beyond when setting up the events. All the folks over at Washington Square in Greenwich Village, New York, have been some of the most accommodating, and resourceful humans I’ve

encountered on my journey with Glow Battle up to this point. They’ve been instrumental in my quest to turn public parks into “big urban living rooms”.

HOW DID THE OFFICIAL STAR WARS franchise FEEL ABOUT YOUR IDEA? KEVIN BRACKEN: I started Glow Battle Tour originally as “Lightsaber Battles” way, way back in 2007. I was one hundred percent inspired by what kids do for fun. So, what do kids do? Kids play in fields of grass and seem to be getting the most of life while investing very little financially because, well, children just don’t generally have money. Kids fight with cardboard tubes. Tubes become swords, then to lightsabexrs. STAR WARS’ official twitter was very active in promoting the events whenever they popped up. Well, they were in support back in 2011, anyway. Earlier this year, we got a “cease and desist” letter from LUCASFILM LTD. They had an issue with the name, and so, we changed name from ‘Lightsaber Battle LA’ to ‘LIGHT BATTLE TOUR’, and that wasn’t good enough so we had to negotiate with LUCASFILM LTD in order to find a solution, and we came up with Glow Battle Tour.

You’re obviously a huge Star Wars fan, did it hurt when they turned to...the dark side? KEVIN BRACKEN: YES! And honestly, I thought they (LUCASFILM LTD) were going to crush my baby that I had worked so hard to build. I’m still super excited for ‘Rogue One’ next month! All the court proceedings have made me and our team sort of feel like the rebels to Disney’s empire. I hope that this summer will be more ‘Return of The Jedi’.

you live in canada. What’s different about Canada then the us? KEVIN BRACKEN: I’m actually originally from New York. I ended up moving to Canada right around the time Iraq war started. AFTER 9/11, there were military police all over Manhattan. I felt like I was living in an occupied territory. I think America responded very poorly to terrorism, whereas in a place like England, they took an approach that said; well, we aren’t going to change our whole fundamental way of life, but we are going to be smarter. America didn’t exactly follow their model. The timing of my move simply couldn’t have been better. Toronto is roughly forty-nine percent foreign born, meaning nearly half of all residents are people born in different countries. Toronto is larger than Chicago with one sixth the homicide rate. People try to explain away the differences in crime rates with things that shift the blame towards the victims of the crime itself. The hard truth is that is that only investing in the community will cause crime to go down.

dtla-weekly.com What does the future of Glow Battle look like? KEVIN BRACKEN: Over time with glow battle and pillow fights, we are shifting towards a more charitable end. We partnered with ‘Sleepy’s’ earlier this year (mattress company) in order to raise money for basic supplies for homeless kids in NYC transitional housing facilities. We have a message, and we are still making art, but we are geared towards charity in 2017. We’ve also recently partnered with the Make-a-Wish-foundation as well as Dare2B, which is a youth homelessness relief organization. Proceeds from this battle will benefit the families of the Oakland warehouse fire victims.

If you weren’t building real life adult playgrounds, what would you be doing? KEVIN BRACKEN: I can’t imagine doing anything else, and now that I have transcended the “why”, I’m on to the “how”. Just like everyone else, I am trying to fulfill my purpose. This is why I moved to California. If I’m here on earth for a reason, it is to do event planning.

Glow Battle Tour is headed to DTLA’s Pershing Square...Reserve your Glow Battle Sword on www.glowbattletour.com

MOVIE BUFF: star wars rogue one by: frederick mintchell

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MOVIE BUFF: star wars Rogue One set to take over the universe

hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a little movie opening on Friday called Rogue One. This little movie is the latest in a little film franchise known as the Star Wars Universe which is the fourth highest grossing film franchise in history. With Rogue One generating the usual mammoth fan excitement as per usual with a Star Wars film, the Star Wars franchise could be set to pass the James Bond franchise as the third highest after the Marvel and Harry Potter universes.

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MOVIE BUFF: star wars rogue one

irected by Gareth Edwards (Godzilla) and produced by Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy, the film was written by Chris Weitz (American Pie, Twilight: New Moon) and Tony Gilroy (the Bourne series, Michael Clayton) based on a story by John Knoll and Gary Whitta. The film’s score is composed by Michael Giacchino, marking the first live-action film in the official Star Wars canon to not be scored by John Williams. Rogue One stars Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Riz Ahmed, Donnie Yen, Jiang Wen, Forest Whitaker, Mads Mikkelsen and Alan Tudyk. Genevieve O’Reilly reprises her role as Mon Mothma, the leader of the Rebel Alliance. O’Reilly portrayed the character in Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith, but her scenes were cut. The film also features the return of Darth Vader. Rogue One is set between Revenge of the Sith and Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope (am I the only one who can’t get used to the new name?). It is set closer to the latter film and focuses on the formation of the Rebel Alliance and their efforts to steal the plans to the Death Star, an event that was referenced in the opening crawl of A New Hope. Jyn Erso, played by Jones, and a group of other characters band together to steal the plans from the Galactic Empire. Edwards has described the film as a grounded, war-based movie, one in which normal people have to come together to fight the Empire as opposed to relying on the Jedi or the Force. President of Lucasfilm since 2012, Kathleen Kennedy is no stranger to blockbuster films. In 1981, she co-founded Amblin Entertainment with Steven Spielberg and Frank Marshall. They went on make a few little successful movies including E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial and the Jurassic Park franchise. Rogue One is the first film of the Star Wars Anthology series. Kennedy explained that the Lucasfilm team takes the process of creating a new film very seriously. “We’re not trying to do this in a particularly arbitrary way. We’ve actually put a story group together that has very carefully looked at all sorts of things we’re doing whether or not it’s a saga film, a stand alone film, a game, even in the publishing that we do. We talk about all of that as kind of a connective piece so we have a very clear idea of what these stories are – not to set them up as sequels, but to inform those other stories in a sense of place or politics or where it falls into the mythological structure that George has created. We take it seriously and we think the fans do too. They want to feel as though there’s a thoughtful process in connecting these stories.” As with last year’s The Force Awakens, Rogue One features a woman who is arguably the film’s lead. In this outing, Felicity Jones takes the baton from Daisy Ridley to portray Jin. Kennedy explains Jin’s character. “She’s sort of distanced herself from people. She’s a survivor. She’s not particularly happy. She’s clearly been fighting her way through things and struggling. When we first meet her, she really defines a rebel character. The interesting thing is that the other characters we meet along the way that she comes in contact with, they all have their own stories. They’re all disconnected in some way. It’s interesting to watch how this band of rebels actually comes together and unites in solidarity around something really important that they need to accomplish.” When Felicity Jones was nominated for an Oscar for 2014’s The Theory of Everything, her life changed. Jones’ life is about to change in a different way and Kennedy was thrilled to add Jones to the Star Wars family. “The more we look into creating these fantastic female stars in the Star Wars universe, which is carried on from when George Lucas put the feisty Princess Leia in New Hope, I think she’s a real touchstone. She was then and continues to be with the casting of Daisy Ridley as Ray in The Force Awakens. Now with Felicity coming into Rogue One is just fantastic. She’s such a brilliant actress and she brings a sense of gravitas and importance to anything she does yet there’s a real whimsy to her too.”

Though he’s had a successful live action career, Alan Tudyk is becoming one of the industry’s most in-demand voice actors. This year alone, he’s lent his voice to Zootopia, Moana and now, Rogue One, where he provides the voice of the droid, K-2SO. Kennedy discussed how K-2SO, aka Tudyk, provided much of the film’s comic relief. “There’s also a lot of humor in the fact that K-2SO is a reprogrammed Empire droid. All the rebels that interact with him are nervous that this is an enemy droid. They’re just being told by someone they don’t know very well, Cassian (Diego Luna), ‘oh don’t worry. He’s fine. There’s nothing to worry about. He used to work for the enemy, but he doesn’t anymore.’ You can imagine as all these different, disparate soldiers come together and feel that they need to trust and rely on K-2SO, they’re a little hesitant. But it turns out that he’s a great rebel droid.” Though K-2SO might be the film’s biggest scene stealer, Chirrut Imwe (Donnie Yen) and Baze Malbus (Jiang Wen) provide additional comic relief. Kennedy explains their relationship. “Chirrut is essentially like a monk. He’s someone who has deep respect for the Force and he cares about it very much. He recognizes that it’s sort of gone with the Jedi. It’s still very, very important to him. Baze is someone he’s known since they were kids. Baze is a trained assassin and they couldn’t be more opposite. But they deeply care about one another and they make this commitment to each other that they’re going to take care of these pilgrims who still exist on this planet of Jedha. They want to protect the planet so the pilgrims can continue to pray. Jedha is essentially the Jedi holy city and they are the two self-appointed guardians of the city. They have an interesting dichotomy together and they provide some fun humor as well.” Though director Gareth Edwards is no stranger to blockbusters, Kennedy was more impressed with his vision for Rogue One than his resume. “Not only did he love the story and was a huge Star Wars fan, but he immediately saw the opportunity to stylistically approach the story in a way we haven’t really seen with Star Wars movies. We’re looking for directors and other talent who grew up on Star Wars and can come into the fold and explore opportunities in a very different way to tell these stories and yet still have them be Star Wars movies.” And Edwards wasn’t the only fan who worked on Rogue One. Many of the cast and crew grew up as fans of Star Wars and are now living out their childhood dreams of creating Star Wars films for the next generation. “There’s no question that the people who come and work with us have a great understanding and they care about it deeply and want to share it with their families. That’s part of the power of the power of Star Wars is that you have the ability to take something that meant so much to you growing up, that’s still around, and share it with your friends. It really brings back that great feeling of going to the cinema and watching a movie where there’s such a cross-section of people of are having such a fantastic time. I think Star Wars represents that feeling.”

Rogue One opens in theaters December 16th.

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tourism: the most in dtla how’s thedoing weather?

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The Absolute Most:

Music Center Think: Walt Disney Concert Hall, LA Philharmonic, Dorothy Chandler Pavillion, Ticket Booth.

The Most:

Grand Park Think: Lunch Time Food Trucks, Dia Los Muertos, We Are Los Angeles, Family Reunion, Light Up the Holidays.

The Almost:

Music Center’s Grand MakeOver Think: $30 million in renovations over the next two years.

The utmost:

MOCA Contemporary Think: Art of Our Time, Exhibits, Collections, Programs, Free Every Thursday.

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entertainment in dtla with tours & expos, national sporting events, award ceremonies, comedy shows, restaurants, and a discotheque, almost completely surrounded by world class hotels.

Sure, the Financial District sounds like it’s ALL WORK and no play, but with historic landmarks, sky tops with full bars, thrill rides, & award winning happy hours, prepare yourself for the pressures of excitement.

The Absolute Most:

Staples Center/LA LIVE Think: Sports Area, Live Concerts, Movie Theater, Bowling Alley, XGames, 4 Star Hotels, Rooftop Spas.

The Most:

Los Angeles Convention Center Expos, Network, AirPort, Media Pass.

The Almost:

Metropolis Think: Panoramic Views, New Skyline, Sky Pools, Dogparks, Exquisite Dining, Boutique Hotel, Cabanas.

The utmost:

Downtown Dance and Movement Think:Dance Recitals, Star Studded Dance Rehearsals, Musical Performance Showcases.

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fleming’s steak house el compadre MEXICAN RESTAURANT original pantry

order in the courts, dine in or take out...NOt just for law making anymore, the courts district of dtla offers a gambit of public art, a 360 degree observation deck, legendary eateries and historical landmarks.

The Absolute Most:

Chinatown Central Plaza Jazz Club, Dim Sum, Hanfu, Peking Duck, Culture Festivals.

The Most:

Gin Lin Way Think: Red Lanterns, Neon, Vintage Chinese Architecture, 1938.

The Almost:

110/105/10/5 FWY Intersection Think: Car Radio, Traffic, MapQuest, Windshield, Congestion, Bumpers, CHP, Road rage.

courts district

within its independence, Chinatown has strengthened its romantic and familiar relationship with Downtown, demonstrating it is as gentle as it is honest with its gifts for dtla

SkySpace Think: Full bar, 70 stories up, Breathtaking Views, Magic Carpet Ride, Glass Slide. Los Angeles Public Library Think: Volumes, Free Masonry, Slow Escalators, Interactive Exhibits, Computer Rentals, Librarians.

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The Most:

The Almost:

Year of the Rooster Think: Good Health. Careful Observation. Plenty of new restaurants, art shows, and a new year of cultural festivities.

The utmost:

Union Station Think: Subway, Maps, Train Station.

The Most:

City Hall Think: Observation Deck, Farmer’s Market, Outdoor Concerts, Local Government.

The Almost:

Polyphonoptic Tower Think: Kinetic Sculpture, Music, Lights, Synchronization, Water, Flood, Faulty.

The Upmost:

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Chung King Road Think: Art Openings, Art Galleries, Antiques, Curio Shops, Live Performances.

Olvera Street Think: Birth Place of Los Angeles, Mexican Marketplace, Authentic food, Aztec Dancers, Mariachis, Catholic Church.

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TheBlocc Think: International Brands, Shopping Mecca, Outdoor Terrace, Art Installations and Live Performances.

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golden dragon LASA Sea Fresh Restaurant

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TOURISM: DOING THE MOST IN DTLA

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Little Tokyo is the heart of the larg- Arts District is DTLA’s perfect mix The Historic Core is revitalized with est Japanese-American population in of fine art galleries, creative loft new bike lanes, parklettes, commuAmerica. With over 3500 welcoming style living, organic eating, and BEER, nity gardens, outdoor concerts, residents, and hundreds of shops hosting the most eclectic mix of indie artisan pop-ups, and 2 of the most Little Tokyo sees its fair share of artisan showcases and micro-brewing highly anticipated self-guided art tourism in dtla. tours in the country. companies in all of los Angeles.

The Absolute Most:

Old Japanese Union Church Think: 1922, East Coast Players, LAArtCore, World Class Theater, 30+ Years.

The Most:

The Absolute Most:

Hauser Wirth & Schimmel Think: Globe Mills Complex, Art World, Manuela Restaurant, Art Exhibits, Installations.

The Most:

Japanese American National Museum Think: Tradition, Exhibits, WW2, Sculpture, History, Extraordinary Origami.

Angel City Brewery Think: IPA, Beer Tasting, Local Entertainment, Karaoke, Comedy Night, Mini- Festivals, Indie Art Shows.

The Almost:

Institute of Contemporary Art Think: Museum, 12,700-Sqft., Industrial Building, 32-Year-Old Art Institution. Architecture by wHY, Public Programming, Retail Stores.

The Metro Regional Connector Think: All of Downtown’s Districts Connected allowing passengers to transfer to Blue, Expo, Red and Purple Lines, bypassing Union Station.

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The uPmost:

The Absolute Most:

Night On Broadway Think: Outdoor concert, 12 Historic Theaters, Live Performances, Food Trucks, Crepes, Huge Crowds.

The Most:

Downtown Art Walk Think: Creativity, Nighttime Celebration, Gallery, Artists, Crepes, Local Entertainment, Food Trucks, Street Vendors, Interactive Exhibits, Bar Crawl.

The Almost:

Renovation of the Old Cecil Hotel Think: Nightstalker, Shining, American Horror Story, Hospice, Haunted.

The UPmost

fashion district

where skid row meets the industrial The Fashion District is a stitched warehouse district, with community oasis where fashion designers, leaders and entrepreneurs willing to wholesalers, market weeks, retailed solve the problems of an area known fashion wares, accessories, textiles, for having the 2nd largest homeless and shoppers collide. population in the country.

The Absolute Most:

Smorgasburg Think: Alameda Marketplace, 10,000 Visitors, Indie Artisan, Sunday, Food, Music, Vintage, Wellness, Donuts.

The Most:

LAMP/Union Rescue Mission/ SkidRow Housing Trust Think: Non Profit, Giving, Public Service, Fundraising, Art Events.

The Almost:

Think: 1.3 million Sqft,. Multi-Use Complex, Residents, Shopping, Restaurants, Local Entertainment, Creative Office Spaces.

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The Absolute Most:

California Martket Place Think: Designers, ShowCase, Market Week, Fashion, Accessories, Textiles, Fashion Run Way.

The Most:

Santee Alley Think: Bargains, SwapMeet, Bizarre, Street Dogs, Wigs, Wholesale Purses, Immitation Perfume.

The Almost:

BIGGER! BETTER! Wall Florist Market Think: Coral Forest, Farmer’s Market, Grilled Food, Aqua Frescas, Wholesale Flowers, Saturdays.

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The uPmost:

JZenshuji a Sōtō Zen Temple Think: Shakyamuni Buddha, Community Garden, Meditation.

Artists and Fleas Think: Unique, Fashion, Art and Craft Show, Vintage, Food Trucks, Saturdays.

ShopWalk Think: Spring Arcade Building, Crepes, Bottomless Mimosas, Discounts, Acoustic Sets, Fashion, Design.

Glady’s Park Think: Concerts, Town Hall Meetings, Sports Court, Soup Lines, Community.

The Cooper Design Center Think: Historic Landmark, Huge Shopping Bags, Full Fashion, Designers, Showcase, Sample Sale, Men’s Suits.

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Kagaya Sushi Gen oystars

bestia urth cafe PIE HOLE

perch tabachines mexican cuisine crepes sans frontieres

the escondite granny’s kitchen The Nickel diner

Localita & The Badasserie papi’s pizzeria The alley dog

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This Week in Sports

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HEAT (A) 5PM

WIZARDS (A) 12:30PM

NUGGETS (H) 7:30pm

RED WINGS (A) 4:30PM

PENGUINS (A) 4PM

BRUINS (A) 10AM

BLUE JACKS (A) 4PM

SEAHAWKS (A) 5:25pm

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JEFF FISHER GETS THE AXE

ow, DTLA Weekly isn’t taking any credit or satisfaction with the news that Los Angeles Rams Head Coach Jeff Fisher was fired on Monday after the team’s embarrassing loss on Sunday to the Atlanta Falcons, 42-14, but we can’t say we didn’t see this coming.

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ast issue’s “This Week In Sports” insisted the organization fire the lame duck coach, and lambasted the organization for giving him a two-year extension this past week, and we took a bit of slack…never the less, DTLA Weekly called it. Take that! ESPN and Sports Illustrated. The Coliseum was filled with thousands of vacant seats, as Matt Ryan and the Falcons led 42- at one point. The Rams fell to 4-9, and a change was necessary.

former rams coach jeff fisher photo courtesy espn In five-plus seasons, Fisher never posted a winning record. Sunday’s loss was record setting- Fisher lost his 165th game- the most in NFL history, but at least his players had his back, right?

their last 9 games, even that 7-9 Bull$$%&, a now legendary quote by FORMER Rams head coach, sounds good by comparison. “Making a decision such as this is one of the most difficult in Sports. I have great support for Jeff as a coach, person, father, and friend,” said Rams owner Stan Kroenke. In five-plus seasons, his record was 31-451. The final straw perhaps was his public feud with Eric Dickerson. Fisher called the legendary Rams Running Back to revoke his sideline access during home games. The move was not a wise choice; it was a petty knee-jerk reaction which didn’t cost him any sympathy. Taking over head coaching responsibilities is Special Teams Coach, John Fassel.

Dodgers Re-sign Jensen

A key component to the Dodgers World Series hopes has been re-signed and locked up for another five years. Dodger fans rejoice over Closer Kenley Jansen inking a 5-year deal worth $80-milion. Jensen heroically pitched an astounding 54 pitches in relief in Game 5 of the NLDS, his clutch performance led the Dodgers past the -Running Back Todd Gurley Washington Nationals in a classic, dramatic series. The Miami Marlins made the initial offer, and now the Boys in Blue matched the offer. The Dodgers also re-signed pitcher Rich Hill for $48-million. It is the second largest deal for a relief Fisher infuriated die-hard Rams fans by pitcher in MLB history. He is worth every leaving No. 1 pick, Quarterback Jared Goff on penny, considering there aren’t a surplus of the bench for far too long. Also, he wasn’t hap- quality closers. Supply in demand. py returning to Los Angeles, because he knew The last two off-seasons, the Dodgers lost from his collegiate days at USC, Los Angeles Zack Greinke, Hanley Ramirez and Matt doesn’t tolerate losing. Kemp. The front office was determined to keep The season has become a disaster, and those valuable pieces in place, which had us skeptics of a Rams return are gloating. We knocking at the door of a World Series berth. waited 20 plus years for this? The Rams gave Word is we are this close to keeping Third the fans hope early by defeating the Seattle Baseman Justin Turner. In MLB, it’s about Seahawks in their home opener and started keeping up with the Cubs! 3-1. Unfortunately, they have dropped 8 of

“We are running a middle school offense,”

Ouch!

The Rams have scored the fewest points in the NFL, 194 to be exact.

eat. drink. dance. sleep. dtla EAT. Chu’s Kitchen 111 W 9th Street LA, CA 90015 Langer’s Delicatessen 704 S Alvarado Street LA, CA 90057 Eastside Market & Italian Deli 1013 Alpine Street LA, CA 90012 El Paseo Inn 11 Olvera Street LA, CA 900121 Farmer Boys 726 S Alameda Street LA, CA 90021 HMS Bounty 3357 Wilshire Blvd LA, CA 90010 Mitsuru Cafe 117 Japanese Village LA, CA 90012 La Golondrina Cafe 17 Olvera Street LA, CA 90012 La Luz del Dia 1 Olvera Street LA, CA 90012 La Golondrina Cafe 17 Olvera Street LA, CA 90012 Nickel Diner 524 S Main Street LA, CA 90013 TheSultan 311 W 6th Street LA, CA 90014 Omasa 100 Japanese Village Plaza Mall LA, CA 90012 Otomisan 2506 1/2 E 1st Street LA, CA 90033 Original Pantry Cafe 877 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90017 Original Tommy’s 2575 Beverly Blvd LA, CA 90057 Pacific Dining Car 1310 W 6th Street LA, CA 90017 Philippe The Original 1001 N Alameda Street LA, CA 90012 Suehiro Cafe 337 E 1st Street LA, CA 90012 Taylor’s Steak House 3361 West 8th Street LA, CA 90005 Yang Chow 819 N Broadway LA, CA 90012

DRINK

Arts District Brewing Co 828 Traction Ave, (213) 817-5321 Association 110 E 6th Street LA, CA 90014 Back Door Pub 813 S Flower Street LA, CA 90017 Bona Vista Lounge 404 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90071 BoomTown Brewery 700 Jackson Street LA, CA 90012 Bottle Rock 1050 S Flower Street LA, CA 90015

Cana Rum Bar 714 W Olympic Blvd LA, CA 90015 Club Soho 333 S Boylston Street LA, CA 90017 Courage & Craft 317 S Broadway LA, CA 90013 Eat Drink Americano 923 E 3rd Street LA, CA 90013 Eighty Two 707 E 4th Place LA, CA 90013 El Desperado 416 S Spring Street Los Angeles, CA 90013 General Lee’s 475 Gin Ling Way LA, CA 90012 Golden Gopher 417 W 8th Street LA, CA 90014 Hank’s Bar 838 S Grand Ave LA, CA 90017 Iron Triangle Brewery 1581 Industrial Street (310) 424-1370 King Eddy Saloon 131 E 5th Street LA, CA 90013 Le Pour Haus Wine Bar 1820 Industrial Street LA, CA 90021 Mumford Brewery 416 Boyd Street LA, CA 90013 Pattern Bar 100 W 9th Street LA, CA 90015 Pour House Wine Bar 1820 Industrial Street LA, CA 90021 Tony’s Saloon 2017 E 7th Street LA, CA 90021 Wendalls 656 S Main Street LA, CA 90014

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10E 811 W 7th Street LA, CA 90017 3rd Generation Saki Bar 808 W 7th Street (213) 627-8166 71 Above 633 W 5th Street (213) 712-2683 Artisan House 614 S Main Street LA, CA 90013 Arts District Brewery 828 Traction Ave LA, CA 90012 Balderia 243 S. San Pedro Street (213) 947–3329 Barcito 403 W 12th Street (213) 415-1821 Barrel Down 525 W 7th Street LA, CA 90014 Big Wangs 801 South Grand Ave LA, CA 90017 Bottega Loiuie 700 S Grand Ave (213) 802-1470 Bonaventure Brewing Co 404 S Figueroa Street LA, CA, 90071

Border Grill DTLA 445 South Figueroa Street LA, CA 90071 Brack Shop Tavern 525 W 7th Street (213) 232-8657 Briks 1111 S Hope St #110 (213) 746-7766 Broken Spanish 1050 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90017 BS Taqueria 514 W 7th Street LA, CA 90014 Café Pinot 700 W 5th Street LA, CA 90071 Casa Nostra Ristorante 825 W 9th Street LA, CA 90017 Casey’s Bar & Grill 613 S Grand Ave. LA, CA 90017 Cerveteca DTLA 923 E 3rd St Ste 109 LA, 90013 Chaya 525 S. Flower Street LA, CA 90071 Church & State 1850 Industrial Street LA, CA 90021 City Tavern DTLA 735 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90017 Cole’s 118 E 6th Street Los Angeles, CA 90014 Courtyard Los Angeles @ L.A. Live 901 W Olympic Blvd. LA, CA 90015 Crepes Sans Frontieres 541 S. Spring Street LA, CA 90013 Eat Drink Americano 923 E 3rd Street LA, CA 90012 El Compadre 1248 S Figueroa Street #101, LA, CA 90015 Escondite 410 Boyd Street LA, CA 90013 Everson Royce Bar 1936 E 7th Street LA, CA 90021 Flemings 800 West Olympic Blvd LA, CA 90015 Far Bar 347 E 1st Street LA, CA 90012 Ford’s Filling Station @L.A. LIVE 900 W Olympic Blvd. LA, CA 90015 garcons de cafe 541 S Spring Street LA, CA 90013 Ham and Eggs Tavern 433 W 8th Street LA, CA 90014 Hooters 1248 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90015 Hop Louie 950 Mei Ling Way Rd. LA, CA 90012 Hyde Lounge 1111 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90015 Karl Strauss Brewery 600 Wilshire Blvd #100, (213) 228-2739 Katsuya 800 W Olympic Blvd. LA, CA 90015

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Takami Sushi Lounge 811 Wilshire Blvd. LA, CA 90017 Tapachines 517 S Spring Street LA, CA 90013 Tom George 707 S Grand Ave (424) 362-6263 Tom’s Urban 1011 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90015 Traxx@Union Station 800 N Alameda St LA, CA 90012 Triple 8 800 W. Olympic Blvd. LA, CA 90015 Vespaio 225 S. Grand Ave. LA, CA 90012 Villains Tavern 1356 Palmetto Street LA, CA 90013 Yard House 800 W Olympic Blvd. LA, CA 90015 Yxta Cocina Mexicana 601 S. Central Ave. LA, CA 90021 The Springs 608 Mateo Street LA CA 90021 Uname Burgers 738 E 3rd Street LA, CA 90013 Wokano 800 W 7th Street LA, CA 90017 Wurstküche 800 E 3rd Street LA, CA 90013 Zinc Market Place 580 Mateo Street LA, CA 90013

DRINK.DANCE. Belasco Theater 1050 S Hill Street LA, CA 90015 Blue Whale 123 Astronaut ES Onizuka LA, CA 90012 Continental Club 116 W 4th Street LA, CA 90013 Elevate Lounge 811 Wilshire Blvd LA, CA 90017 Exchange LA 618 S Spring Street LA, CA 90014 GrandStar Jazz Club 943 N Broadway LA, CA 90012 La Cita Bar 336 S Hill Street LA, CA 90013 The Lash 117 Winston Street LA, CA 90013 The Mayan 1038 S Hill Street LA, CA 90015 Precinct DTLA 357 S Broadway LA, CA 90013 Redwood Bar & Grill 316 W 2nd Street LA, CA 90012 The Reserve 650 S Spring Street LA, CA 90014 Resident DTLA 428 S Hewitt Street LA, CA 90013

Boca @Conga Room 800 West Olympic Blvd. LA, CA 90015 Clifton’s Cafeteria 648 S Broadway Street LA, CA 90014 The Edison 108 W 2nd Street LA, CA 90012 The Falls 626 S Spring Street LA, CA 90014 Five Star Bar 267 S Main Street LA, CA 90012 Love Song @TheRegent 446 S Main Street (323) 284-5661 Monty Bar 1222 W 7th Street LA, CA 90017 Mrs. Fish 448 S Hill Street LA, CA 90013 The Regent Theater 448 S Main Street LA, CA 90013 Salvage Bar & Lounge 717 W 7th Street LA, CA 90017 UrbanX Tavern 1248 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90015 The Vault Night Club & Lounge 801 S Hill Street LA, CA 90014 Wolf & Crane 366 E 2nd Street LA, CA 90012

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Bar and Kitchen @O Hotel 819 S. Flower Street LA, CA 90017 Bugis Street @ Millennium Biltmore 506 S Grand Ave. LA, CA 90071 Brasserie @ The Sheraton Hotel 711 S Hope St, LA, CA 90017 Invention Bar @LA Athletic Club 431 W 7th Street LA, CA 90014 Kawada Hotel 200 S Hill Street LA, CA 90012 Luxe City Center Hotel 1020 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90015 gLAnce Lobby Bar @JW Marriott 900 W Olympic Blvd. LA, CA 90015 NOE Restaurant @Omni Hotel 251 S. Olive Street LA, CA 90012 The Standard Hotel 550 S Flower Street LA, CA 90071 Suede Bar & Lounge @ Bonoaventure Hotel 404 S Figueroa Street LA, CA 90071 The Ritz-Carlton Spa 900 W Olympic Blvd. LA, CA 90015

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Japanese American National Museum (JANM) The Japanese American National Museum is the first and largest museum in the Unit-

ed States dedicated to sharing the experience of Japanese American ancestry. The JANM showcases the amazing works of famed and contemporary Japanese artists, historical exhibitions, and host cultural events. 100 N Central Avenue, LA, CA 90012.

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African American History Museum Designed by African American architects, Jack Haywood and the late Vince Proby, the

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Chinese American Museum (CAM) Symbolically housed in the oldest and last surviving structure of Los Angeles, the Gar-

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California African History Museum was opened to the public during the Olympic Games of July 1984. Today, CAMM houses artifacts that “allow us to trace the African American experience from the western shores of Africa to the rural fields of the southern United States,” and later migrations. 600 State Drive, Exposition Park. LA, CA 90037.

nier Building, once known as the unofficial “city hall” built in 1890, CAM holds the last missing pieces of Downtown’s original Chinatown. After restoration of the dilapidated Garnier Building, on December 18, 2003, the 7,200 square foot CAM opened linking the past to a future for Chinese Americans that began over 150 years ago. 425 N Los Angeles Street, LA, CA 90012.

Korean American Museum

“Koreatown” is located just a few miles west of the epicenter of Downtown. The first Koreans began coming to the Americas in the 1880s. The Korean American Museum interprets and preserves their history, culture, and achievements; examining and discussing current issues, exploring innovative ways to communicate the Korean American experience fostering and hoping to advance Korean American culture. 3727 W 6th St #519, LA, CA 90020.

National History Museum (NHM) You want to go back? You can go all the way back to Prehistoric Pangaea at the Na-

tional History Museum. With over 300 real fossils, 20 complete dinosaurs and ancient sea creatures that may or may not still exist beneath the deep, the Age of the Dinosaur is brought back into existence as well as the extraordinary journey of prehistoric man into what he has become today. 900 Exposition Blvd, LA, CA 90007.

Southwest Museum of the American Indian

Located in the Mt. Washington area of Los Angeles, just a few miles north of Downtown, this collection deals mainly with Native Americans, including exhibits dedicated to the American Indians of the Great Plains, California, and the Northwest Coast. 234 Museum Drive, LA, CA 90065.

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African American Firefighter museum Fire Station #30 Opened on December 13, 1997, AAFM is Downtown saying “thanks” for the first 100

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ElIn the Pueblo de Los Angeles case of El Pueblo de Los Ángeles Historical Monument, one is surrounded by

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Sports Museum The Sports Museum features rare items and exhibits from every sport but focuses

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years of service by African American Firefighters from 1897 to 1997. Valued testimony from actual Firefighters of yesteryear, like Sam Haskins, who was listed as the first Los Angeles Fireman of African decent in 1892, was also killed while responding to a fire in 1895. 1401 S Central Ave, LA, CA 90021.

history with every step. El Pueblo is the oldest section of Los Angeles, founded by 11 families, accompanied by the Spanish military and the Catholic Church to establish a settlement in what was then Alta California, now home to the oldest standing buildings in Los Angeles, and Downtown’s favorite Mexican Marketplace, Olvera Street.

mainly on baseball, beginning with its humble origins over 145 years ago. It includes old bats, gloves, uniform, balls and equipment and is home to the most complete collection of baseball technology in the world. 1900 S Main Street, LA CA 90015.

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