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Volume 27 No. 19 Serving the West Hollywood, Hancock Park, Beverly Hills and Wilshire Communities May 11, 2017 90 years of Lights, Camera, Action! n Bosse gets B.O.L.D. for TCL Chinese Theatre celebrates 90 years on n Hollywood Boulevard BeverlyMayor wants to Hillsimprove nightlife business culture          Beverly Hills Chamber of Ninety years is an impressive Commerce. She said she has heard feat by any standard. But 90 years Beverly Hills Mayor Lili Bosse “again and again” that “we need to as a landmark venue in the heart is developing a B.O.L.D. initiative be fresh and competitive.” of Tinseltown and the most to energize the business community Bosse was mayor in 2014 when famous movie palace in the world and improve the nightlife culture of the city celebrated its 100th birth- is call for celebration. On May 18, the TCL Chinese the 100-plus-year-old community. day. She said she remembers that Theatre will celebrate its 90th “B.O.L.D.” stands for Businesses they celebrated the past but also Open Later Days. It is aimed at anniversary on Hollywood recognized that the city needs to organizing with business owners to Boulevard. In 1927, the theater find ways to remain healthy for the keep their stores open later in the opened and became a major desti- courtesy of the TCL Chinese Theatre next 100 years. She said to do that, evening to generate economic nation by playing host to more Burt Reynolds makes his mark at the Chinese Theatre in 1981. More they know that people want to go blockbuster movie premieres than activity. Beverly Hills stores tradi- than 300 stars have stylized a slab of concrete in the forecourt. tionally close earlier than in nearby out and have an “experience.” any other location in the world as neighborhoods, such as on the “Beverly Hills has always been a film became the preeminent form Sunset Strip or in Santa Monica. world-famous city, and we never of entertainment in the country . Since Bosse was elected to the want to rest on our laurels,” she Hollywood and the entertain- city council in 2011, she has been said. “We want to be a forward- ment industry have seen tremen- the liaison for the Beverly Hills thinking destination.” dous change since 1927, and the Rodeo Drive Committee and the See B.O.L.D. page 25 Chinese Theatre continues to thrive as a tourist attraction by preserving its historic allure and its storied hand prints in the fore- court. But many Angelenos, natu- rally dissuaded by tourist magnets and commercialization, might not know how the theater maintains its hold as an industry leader, and that the biggest IMAX theater in the world is in their backyard. courtesy of Bison Archives In the 1920s, Sid Grauman was Grauman’s Chinese Theatre opened in 1927. known as a master showman. He tures and vaudeville acts. After Angeles. He built the Million started his career in theatrical losing two theaters in the Great Dollar Theatre in Downtown Los exhibition in San Francisco and San Francisco Earthquake in managed theaters for motion pic- 1906, Grauman relocated to Los See Chinese Theatre page 26

photo by Edwin Folven To the dismay of local residents, the Hollywood Sign remains a top tourist destination and a magnet for traffic congestion. Our beloved1932-2017 Madeleine   
   musings and she had us hanging on her every word. Garcetti broaches gondola When we took over the reins of Our readers anxiously awaited the Park Labrea News in 1990, we every Thursday for their copy of inherited an old typewriter, the Park Labrea News and to the Hollywood Sign archives, some used furniture and Beverly Press to arrive on their    own driveways. a gem – Madeleine Shaner, our doorsteps to see what Mad had to “Could we come up from theatre critic. She was well-known say. She mused about her upbring- ing in Bolton, England, where she Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti Universal Studios? Could we even in the drama circles and her hus- lived for a time with two aunts revived an old idea in the ongoing have a gondola that goes up there or band John is an award-winning who dressed her in fancy attire, struggle for the city to manage something that brought people playwright and screenwriter. each color-coordinated outfit tourist traffic around the there [that] would earn money that Madeleine graced the pages of the more elaborate than the last. Hollywood Sign: a gondola that can we could put back into traffic miti- newspapers with her deft prose, We learned what a fabulous transport tourists and residents gation and improving the park?” writing reviews of plays per- approached me about writing a hostess she was, putting on toward one of the city’s most The idea has yet to formally formed mostly at 99-seat theatres. column, I immediately said yes extravagant dinner parties and her famous landmarks. reach City Hall, but Garcetti press She created her own theatre and we settled on “Mad famous Passover Seders. I “I think we need to have access secretary George Kivork said the awards, the Maddy’s, which she Musings,” a fitting title for her remember how she would whet to the Hollywood sign, both for res- mayor “is open to exploring ideas bestowed on writers, actors, direc- weekly reflections. She wrote the appetites of party-goers by that ease congestion.” tors, even lighting and costume about her family, namely Other idents and people who come here,” putting an onion in the oven to fill “He encourages creative thinking personnel each year. Half (OH), Older Son (OS) and Garcetti told ABC 7 last weekend. the house with the splendid when looking at ways to give Madeleine’s insights on the the- Younger Son (YS) as she referred “We’ve got to figure out a better aroma, so that if her brisket was way that doesn’t just choke all of Angelenos and tourists better atre world were just one of her to John, son Michael and son many literary contributions to the Danny. We got a glimpse into the streets with a thousand tour access to the Hollywood Sign and See Mad page 25 buses. People can’t get out of their See Gondola page 25 arts community. When she Madeleine’s soul through her

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America: The Howie Monologues,” The Petersen Fefu and featuring stories by Marvin Chernoff, on Tuesday, May 16 at 6:30 p.m. at the Fairfax Branch Library. 161 S. AfterJoin guides Hours from the Petersen HerCircle XFriends Theatre Company presents Gardner St. (323)936-6191, Automotive Museum at the inaugural the production “Fefu and Her lapl.org/branches/fairfax. “Museum After Hours” event on Friends” running from Saturday, Friday, May 12 from 6 to 10 p.m. May 13 through Sunday, May 28 at Tours of the museum’s vault will be Hollyhock House in the Barnsdall Art held at 6:30 and 7:30 p.m. and will Park. The play is set in 1935 and fol- SeniorUCLA endocrinologist Health Dr. Masha focus on Italian design and innova- lows a group of women who gather to Livhits will discuss thyroid hormones tion. Guests will also enjoy music by plan a philanthropic fundraiser. It and regulating calcium levels on DJ Sam Kofa and complimentary explores how subtle pressures can Wednesday, May 17 from 1:30 to 3 cocktails. Admission is $12; $10 for force women to conform to ideals of p.m. at Belmont Village Westwood. museum members. 6060 Wilshire meekness and femininity. Showtimes 10475 Wilshire Blvd. Admission is Blvd. (323)930-2277, petersen.org. are 8 p.m., May 13-15, May 20-22 free. (800)516-5323, mednet.ucla.edu. and May 26-28. Tickets are $60. 4800 Hollywood Blvd. circlextheatre.org. Paul Simon Exhibit Skirball Cultural Center is holding a Dance at The Wallis free late-night Dance lovers will enjoy “Matthew event focusing on Beverly Hills Bourne’s Early Adventures” running the exhibit “Paul Blood Drive from Wednesday, May 17 through Simon: Words & Blood donors are sought for the Sunday, May 21 Music” on Friday, Beverly Hills Chamber of at the Wallis May 12 from 6 to Commerce’s blood drive on Monday, Annenberg Center 10 p.m. Museum May 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The for the Performing director Robert photo ©2016 Joan Marcus drive is being held in partnership with Arts. The show Kirschner will Mark Ballas stars as Frankie Valli in “Jersey Boys” running from Cedars-Sinai Medical Center. 9400 S. features three works – “Watch lead a guided tour of the exhibition at Thursday, May 18 through Saturday, June 24 at the Center Theatre Santa Monica Blvd., Second Floor. with Mother,” 7 p.m. A special screening of “Under Group/Ahmanson Theatre. “Jersey Boys” is the story of Frankie Valli and (310)423–5346 or (310)423-3530, members.beverlyhillschamber.com. “Town and African Skies” is at 8 p.m. Admission The Four Seasons. The cast also includes Matthew Dailey (Tommy to the screening is $5. Guests can also Country” and “The Infernal Gallop” – DeVito), Keith Hines (Nick Massi) and Cory Jeacoma (Bob Gaudio) as enjoy food trucks and a cash bar. 2701 from the beginning of the choreograph- N. Sepulveda Blvd. (310)440-4500, The Four Seasons, as well as Barry Anderson and Thomas Fiscella. The WeHo Bike er’s career. Tickets start at $39. 9390 N. skirball.org. production features hits such as “Sherry,” “Big Girls Don’t Cry,” “Oh What Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. A Night,” “Walk Like A Man,” “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” and “Working Light Giveaway (310)746-4000, thewallis.org. My Way Back To You.” Previews are on May 16 at 8 p.m. and May 17 at West Hollywood will hold a bike light giveaway on Tuesday, May 16 2 and 8 p.m. Regular showtimes are 8 p.m., Friday; 2 and 8 p.m., Classical music aficionados Concert are invit- at 4:30 p.m. as part of Bike to Work Saturday; and 1 and 6:30 p.m., Sunday. Tickets start at $25. 135 N. ed to Los Angeles Philharmonic per- Week. Members of the West Beverly Hills formances on Friday, May 12 and Grand Ave. (213)972-4400, centertheatregroup.org. Hollywood Bicycle Coalition, the Saturday, May 13 at 8 p.m. at the city’s Public Safety Commission, GardenThe Friends ofTour Robinson Gardens Walt Disney Concert Hall. Gustavo Transportation Commission and welcomes Ron Burkle as the grand Dudamel will lead the orchestra in tea service at Ray’s, where partici- Carey Jr. as horse traders who meet up Block by Block Security marshal of its annual Beverly Hills performances of works by Schubert pants will sample tea and enjoy pas- with a traveling Ambassadors will join city staff in Garden Tour on Saturday, May 20 and Mahler. Tickets start at $20. 111 tries and other treats. General admis- drama troupe. The promoting safe cycling. Free bike beginning at 10 a.m. Participants will S. Grand Ave. (323)85-2000, sion is $55; $50 for LACMA mem- screening is part lights will be given to riders who visit private home gardens rarely seen laphil.org. bers. 5905 Wilshire Blvd. (323)857- of the museum’s have bicycles with them. Corner of by the public and enjoy a catered 6000, lacma.org. “What Is a Santa Monica Boulevard and Vista lunch prepared by The Kitchen for Western?” series. Street. (323)848-6868, weho.org. Exploring Foods at the Virginia The Art of Tea General admis- Robinson Gardens. A fashion show, Learn about “The Art of Tea” during Senior Expo sion is $14. 4700 book signings and other events will “The World in a Cup” on Saturday, Seniors are invited to the “Golden Western Heritage Howie Learns be offered. The event raises funds for May 13 at 9 a.m. at the Los Angeles Future 50-Plus Senior Expo” on Way. (323)667-2000, theautry.org. the Virginia Robinson Gardens histor- Saturday, May 13 County Museum of Art (LACMA). from 10 a.m. to America ical estate. Tickets start at $225. Culinary historian Maite Gomez- 2:30 p.m. at the Pasadena Conference Actor and Hollywood resident Arnold (310)550-2068, robinsongardens.org. Rejón, of Art Bites, and Mary Center. The event includes speakers, Weiss presents “Howie Learns Lenihan, LACMA’s director of adult vendors, health screenings, bingo, Art of Alexander programs, will lead the exploration of prizes, giveaways and more. 300 E. tea from its first use in ancient China Green St. (424)772-6039, goldenfu- Yulish tureseniorexpo.com. Ace Gallery is holding “Out of through its sale along trade routes to Order,” the gallery’s second solo exhi- Europe. The event concludes with a bition by artist Alexander Yulish, run- ning Saturday, May 13 through Western film fans Film won’t want to miss Sunday, July 16. Yulish lives and a screening of “Wagon Master” works in New York and Los Angeles (1950) on Saturday, May 13 at 1:30 and is known for abstract paintings. STORE CLOSING p.m. at the Autry Museum of the An opening preview is from 6 to 9 Founded 1946 American West. The film by John p.m. on May 13. 5514 Wilshire Blvd. (323)935-4411, acegallery.art. 5150 WILSHIRE BLVD. Ford stars Ben Johnson and Harry SALE! 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  West Hollywood Councilman John Duran, who first met Mario Maglieri, owner of Maglieri as a high school student Sunset Strip mainstays including in the late 1970s, said he remem- the Rainbow Bar and Grill, the bers him as a “really refined Italian Roxy Theater and Whiskey a Go gentleman” amid the gaudy fash- Go, died on May 4 at 93. ion and oversized personalities of Mario Maglieri Maglieri, along with Elmer the Sunset Strip in the 1980s. 1924-2017 Valentine and Lou Adler, presided “He was always very kind and Koretz, 5th District, said during over a rock ‘n’ roll scene of the generous to everybody, no matter 1960s, 1970s and 1980s that pro- how many rings you had in your Tuesday’s council meeting that duced some of the genre’s most ear or your nostril,” said Duran, Maglieri was “a real sweetheart of iconic bands and personalities. adding that Maglieri’s death was a guy.” photo by Luke Harold The Rainbow Bar and Grill “sad in terms of the history of the “From the time West The marquee at the Whiskey honors Maglieri, “King of the Sunset Strip.” announced Maglieri’s death “with Strip.” Hollywood was founded, he had a great sadness” last week on social Maglieri was born in Sepino, huge impact on the music scene,” and family-owned tradition made over my dead body to ever close media. Italy in 1924 before immigrating Koretz said. “Groups like The it one of the city’s premier venues. the Rainbow.” “He passed this morning while to the United States when he was Doors never would have succeed- A columnist for Los Angeles “I just can’t imagine the Sunset surrounded by loved ones,” 4 years old. He operated multiple ed without him.” Magazine, Martino also recalled Strip without the Rainbow,” according to the restaurant’s restaurants and clubs in Chicago Alison Martino, founder of the interviewing Mikeal Maglieri, Martino said. Facebook page. “We will before moving to Los Angeles and Vintage Los Angeles Facebook Mario’s son, for a feature. Some of the musical artists who announce services shortly. We ask running the Rainbow, the Roxy page, said Maglieri “was every- “We aren’t going anywhere,” he performed on the Sunset Strip dur- that you please allow the family Theater and the Whiskey a Go one’s friend.” Under his direction, told her in the July 2014 inter- ing its heyday, many of whom time to grieve. Thank you for your Go. she added, the Rainbow’s rock ‘n’ view. “We own the property, so formed personal friendships with understanding.” Los Angeles Councilman Paul roll culture, nightclub ambience we are not moving. It would be See Mario page 6

photo by Edwin Folven Lucy Casado, owner of Lucy’s El Adobe Cafe on Melrose Avenue, was shown with a Lucille Ball impersonator at a ceremony in 2007 to dedicate “I Love Lucy Square.” The intersection of Melrose Avenue and Plymouth Boulevard was named after the two famous Lucys – Casado, who owned the restaurant, and Ball, who filmed her famous television show across the street at Desilu Studios. Lucy Casado dies at 91 n Lucy’s El Adobe became ued. “St. Peter said, ‘come on in, Lucy,’ and she’s in the arms of ‘one of the greatest places Frank Casado,” who died in 1990. in the neighborhood’ LaBonge added in a phone   
  interview that there was “nobody in the world like Lucy Casado.” Lucy Casado, who founded “She saw every child grow up Lucy’s El Adobe Cafe with her in this area in the last 45 years,” husband Frank in 1964, died on he said. May 2 at 91. Councilman David Ryu, 4th Her restaurant’s family-oriented District, said Casado was a “pillar atmosphere and authentic in the community in Larchmont Mexican cuisine have attracted Village as well as a pillar in poli- Angelenos from across the city for tics.” generations. The Melrose Avenue The wall of fame inside the eatery was also frequented by restaurant serves as a testament of politicians including city council- Lucy’s wide network of friends men, senators, governors, vice and patrons. In addition to the presidents and presidents. numerous politicians she’s served, “It just was one of the greatest the wall is adorned with photos of places in the neighborhood where musicians and other artists. families from the community, and Sometimes those two worlds also others, came to enjoy and merged at Lucy’s, such as when grow up in Lucy’s El Adobe,” for- Gov. Jerry Brown met singer mer Councilman Tom LaBonge, Linda Ronstadt, his former girl- 4th District, said during an friend, at the restaurant in the adjourning motion honoring 1970s. Casado at Tuesday’s city council Frank was one of the founders meeting. of the Mexican American Political “She went straight to heaven, no Association, and regularly held TSA check, right through [to] the meetings with Mexican American top of the line,” LaBonge contin- See Lucy page 7 4 May 11, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Police release sketch of sexual assault suspect n spoke at length with the victim and Incident occurred told her information that also could after victim left help police identify him. The suspect allegedly told the Hollywood nightclub victim that he lives in the Long
  Beach area, has an accounting busi- ness and that his brother works Investigators on Tuesday with him. The suspect also told the released a sketch of a suspect want- victim that he has another brother ed for sexually assaulting a female in law enforcement. photo courtesy of the LAPD victim after she left a Hollywood “If the person was telling the A security camera captured a photograph of the suspect who nightclub in January. truth to the victim, it may help find Det. G. Tavares, with the Los him,” Tavares said. “We are hoping allegedly assaulted a victim near Crescent Heights and Wilshire Angeles Police Department’s that if somebody sees this, they Boulevards. Operation West Bureau-Sexual may say, ‘this sounds like my Assault Section, said the victim left neighbor or co-worker.’” a nightclub in the 1300 block of The detective declined to identi- Cahuenga Boulevard at approxi- fy which nightclub the victim had photo courtesy of the LAPD mately 1:30 a.m. on Jan. 7 and got visited prior to the incident, and Investigators hope a police sketch Suspect arrested for assault near into a vehicle mistakenly thinking it added that the club “had nothing to will help identify a suspect who sex- was a ride sharing car she ordered. do” with the sexual assault. No ually assaulted a woman in The suspect drove the victim to a similar incidents have been report- January. secluded location and sexually ed. Wilshire
  and CrescentWilshire Division, Heights said the inci- assaulted her, Tavares said. The suspect was described as dent remains under investigation. Detectives tried to identify the Middle Eastern with dark hair. He Anyone with information is A male suspect accused of Police determined late last week suspect through investigative tech- was approximately 25 to 30 years asked to contact investigators at striking a victim in the back of that the suspect was already in niques and DNA evidence before old, 5 feet 9 inches tall and 165 (213)473-0447. During weekends the head on April 22 near the cor- custody on another charge. going public with the police sketch pounds. The vehicle was described and off-hours, call the LAPD’s hot- ner of Wilshire and Crescent Chapman said a witness has pro- on May 9. Tavares said the suspect as a late model, four-door car. line at (877)LAPD247. Heights Boulevard is in custody, vided information that helped and police are seeking people identify the suspect. He declined who may have witnessed the to provide further details because attack. the suspect has not formally been A civilian called police at charged by the Los Angeles Turn in firearms at the annual Anonymous Gun Buyback approximately 6:15 p.m. on April County District Attorney’s The Los Angeles Police cards. People turning in handguns, be unloaded and brought to events 22 to report that a man had been Office. Department is holding its annual shotguns and rifles will receive in vehicle trunks. injured near the intersection. Chapman said the victim “Anonymous Gun Buyback” on $100 gift cards and people surren- The Los Angeles Sports Arena is Officers found the victim suffer- remains hospitalized but is Saturday, May 13 from 8 a.m. to 6 dering assault weapons, as classi- located at 3939 S. Figueroa St., ing from a six-inch cut on the expected to recover. Investigators p.m. at the Los Angeles Sports fied by the state of California, will southwest of downtown Los back of his head, and paramedics have not determined a motive for Arena and the Facey Medical receive $200 gift cards. Angeles. The Facey Medical Group rushed him to a hospital. the attack. Group in Mission Hills. The number of available gift is located at 11165 Sepulveda In the following days, investi- A security camera image of the Residents can anonymously turn cards is limited and subject to avail- Blvd., in Mission Hills. For infor- gators located security camera suspect was released. He is in firearms in exchange for gift ability. Police request that firearms mation, visit lapd.online. video from the area that showed Caucasian, 40 to 50 years old, 6 an unidentified suspect riding a feet 1 inches tall with gray hair. bicycle near the intersection. The The suspect’s mountain bike had suspect got off the bicycle, a basket on the front. approached the victim from Anyone who witnessed the behind and allegedly struck him incident or has information is with an unknown object. The vic- asked to call Wilshire Division tim fled the scene on his bicycle. major assault detectives at Det. David Chapman, with the (213)922-8230 or (213)922- Los Angeles Police Department’s 8235.

Three enter pleas after arrests for robbing cell phone stores Three homeless men were Criminal Justice Center. arraigned on May 8 after being The charges include the allega- ordered to stand trial for a dozen tions that Collins used a handgun mobile phone store robberies, the during the robberies and had been Los Angeles County District convicted of drug-related offenses Attorney’s Office announced. eight times from 1992 and 2015, as Renell Samuel Collins, 51, faces well as driving or taking a vehicle 14 counts of second-degree robbery without consent in 2000. The case and one count of attempted second- also alleges Powell was convicted degree robbery. Deputy District of drug-related crimes five times Attorney Casey Jarvis said Dexter from 1998 and 2010. Powell, 48, faces four counts of sec- The cell phone store robberies ond-degree robbery, and Stephen occurred in July and August 2016 in Wayne Rodgers, 45, is charged with and around downtown Los three counts of second-degree rob- Angeles, the prosecutor said. The bery. The three defendants were defendants stole hundreds of dollars held to answer for the charges on in cash and cell phones, Jarvis April 24 and pleaded not guilty on added. May 8. They are due back on June Bail was set at more than $3.7 13 for a pretrial conference in million for Collins, $410,000 for Department 113 in the Foltz Powell and $250,000 for Rodgers.

WeHo honors first responders First responders and others Contribution to Public Safety involved with public safety will be Awards in the categories of individ- recognized at West Hollywood’s uals and business or organization. 2017 Public Safety Awards on A reception with musical enter- Wednesday, May 17 from 6:30 to tainment follows the award presen- 8:30 p.m. in the West Hollywood tation. The event is free and open to City Council Chambers. the public. The West Hollywood The Firefighter of the Year City Council Chambers are located Award and Lt. James Farrell at 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. For e Deputy of the Year Award will be information, call (323)848-6831, or presented, as well as Outstanding visit weho.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 5 May 11, 2017 Beverly Hills school board looks to monetize potential surplus land   
  due in part to its relatively small value to this property that our 7- triangular shape, is “too small to 11 committee could vet out,” he The Beverly Hills Unified be developed profitably,” thus said. School District’s board of educa- mitigating the value of enlisting a La Tanya Kirk-Carter, the dis- tion voted 4-1 at its Tuesday 7-11 committee in the near future. trict’s chief administrative officer, meeting to form a committee that The Beverly Vista Parking Lot said the 7-11 committee would will advise the district about ways is typically filled with teachers’ give the district “flexibility” to to use possible surplus property it cars, he continued. find revenue-generating uses for owns for additional revenue. “Who came up with the idea the land if it declares any of the The committee, known as a 7- that that parcel could be surplus?” properties surplus, even if there 11 committee, is required by state Spitz said. “I don’t know where are no viable ideas in the short- law for a district to declare any of those people would park their term. photo by Gregory Cornfield its property as surplus and make it cars. Before we purchased that “Once it’s declared surplus, and available for sale or lease. property, our teachers were park- you can look at it at that point, it Board of education president ing on the streets and getting tick- may be 10 years from now that Mel Spitz, objecting to the prop- ets all the time, every single day.” somebody comes with the right Beverly Hills traffic detours ahead erties on the list that could poten- The oil well property, Spitz option, the right package that pen- n tially be considered surplus, was added, figures into the high cils it out,” she said. Santa Monica Blvd. ject’s western section – Wilshire to the lone dissenter. school master plan as a site for According to the state’s educa- Alpine – on track for completion The resolution mentions three athletic fields. tion code, the committee must reconstruction begins before the holiday shopping season. district-owned properties to be “I just feel that this process, if comprise seven to 11 members, Phase C Bus Stops evaluated: The district office at Buses will continue to travel we follow it, is going to involve a including parents of students, The Santa Monica Boulevard 255 S. Lasky Drive, nearly one westbound on North Santa Monica very significant amount of wasted landowners, renters, residents Reconstruction Project will move acre of property; the Beverly time, wasted energy and wasted who represent the demographic Boulevard with stops at Camden into its most aggressive construc- Vista Parking Lot at 265 S. Elm money,” he said. composition of the district and Drive and Wilshire Boulevard. tion phase in the beginning of June. Drive, approximately half an acre Board of education members other types of representatives. Buses traveling eastbound will Phase C involves removing the of property; and the oil well prop- Isabel Hacker, Noah Margo, Lisa The committee’s primary be diverted onto South Santa erty at 9865 W. Olympic Blvd., Korbatov and Howard Goldstein responsibilities include determin- roadway and replacing it with new Monica in Century City. approximately two and a half voted in favor of the committee, ing whether the properties have asphalt. It will take place between Buses will stop just before acres of property. arguing that it would allow the surplus space based on data such Wilshire Boulevard and Rodeo Charleville Boulevard and continue Spitz said the district should district to take a more meaningful as projected enrollment and prior- Drive, and last approximately three on South Santa Monica with a sec- first receive consultation from step toward using the land to gen- itizing how any surplus space weeks. ond stop at Camden Drive. local professionals in Beverly erate funds if the committee finds should be used based on the needs Traffic on Santa Monica The eastbound buses will return Hills, potentially at no cost, any feasible possibilities. of the community. Boulevard will be limited to only to North Santa Monica by way of before it forms a 7-11 committee, Goldstein said the district office, 7-11 committee members will two westbound lanes and east- Crescent Drive. which Spitz said would cost for example, could accommodate a be selected and approved by the bound traffic will be rerouted to Community Outreach approximately $35,000 per year. structure equal in size to one of the board of education at a future South Santa Monica and Wilshire City Hall staff conducted a busi- In years past, Spitz said archi- eight multifamily residences locat- meeting, and will spend approxi- Boulevards. ness-focused meeting with the tects have informed the district ed on adjacent Young Drive. mately six to nine months work- The work and road closures are Beverly Hills Chamber of that the district office property, “There has to be some market ing with the district. scheduled in order to keep the pro- See Santa Monica page 25 6 May 11, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

nRemembering theatervery popular. Shecritic had a lot ofMadeleine fans.” that aired from Shaner 1964-1968. John Shared her soul Madeleine was born on Oct. 13, later wrote screenplays for “Halls through ‘Mad Musings’ 1932 in Bolton, a city in greater of Anger,” Jeff Bridges’ first movie;
  Manchester in northwestern the 1970s adaptation of “The Island England. John said Madeleine of Dr. Moreau”; and “Goin’ South,” Many people in the community graduated college in England to starring Jack Nicholson, a close are mourning the death of become an English teacher. She Shaner family friend. Films at the Madeleine Shaner, a longtime the- soon followed her parents and sis- time were almost always followed ater critic and columnist for the ters to Los Angeles in 1956, to with books, and Madeleine novel- Park Labrea News and Beverly escape the cold and damp weather ized the material John wrote. Press who died on May 2 at the age in England, John said. The pair met As her children grew into adult- of 84. soon after at an audition at a theater hood and after her mother passed Funeral services for Shaner were on Beverly Boulevard, just west of away, Madeleine decided to return on May 8 at the Riverside National La Brea Avenue, that is now the to the working world and joined Cemetery. She suffered from New Beverly Cinema. Morgan Samuels, an executive Alzheimer’s disease and had been Madeleine auditioned for a part search firm. A lack of creativity living in an assisted living facility in a play in which John was also prompted her to seek a position prior to her death. She was buried at seeking a part. Although he cannot more suited to her talents, and she the veteran’s cemetery in Riverside remember the name of the play, sought outlets interested in theater photo courtesy of the Shaner family at the request of her husband John John vividly remembers the young reviews. Madeleine and John Shaner attended the Hollywood Walk of Fame star Shaner, a veteran of the Korean lady he met at the audition who She first started publishing ceremony in August 2006 for television pioneer and ABC president War. would later become his wife. John reviews in the B’nai B’rith Leonard H. Goldenson. The Shaners, longtime residents saw Madeleine across the room and Messenger. Her work caught the of the local community, lived on winked at her. The amorous feeling attention of former Park La Brea column, and “Mad Musings” was knew her and became enamored Orlando Avenue, just south of the was mutual, and they married a few News publisher Chuck Riley and born. Every week, Madeleine with the columns,” said her son West Hollywood border. Madeleine months later. his wife, Bunny. The Rileys hired shared her thoughts on subjects Daniel. “She was also an avid gar- was a well-known drama critic who “I liked her, I thought she was Madeleine in 1985 and she began both personal and public, including dener, voracious reader and avid attended plays every week for years sexy and loved her accent,” John writing theater reviews. When pub- everything from family, fashion swimmer. She played piano and was (sometimes up to five plays per said. “She had a natural charisma lishers Michael and Karen and holiday observances to politics, a great cook. She had many talents.” week) and also wrote the weekly for me. She was very charming.” Villalpando later purchased paper, women’s rights and senior issues. John said he and his sons greatly “Mad Musings” column in the John was as an actor and stunt Madeleine was part of the deal, and John said people would often stop miss Madeleine, with whom he newspapers. Reviewing plays was man at the time, and Madeleine was her reviews continued. Madeleine in public when they rec- shared the most memorable Madeleine’s dream job, her hus- a waitress and served in an admin- “The opportunity arose quite ognized her from a photograph that moments of his life. He also wanted band said, and her reviews and the istrative position for the telephone accidentally,” John said. “She ran with her newspaper columns. her readers to know that she cared “Mad Musings” columns garnered company. Their first son, Michael, always loved the theater and loved “I was the ‘star’ of the family, about them and the community in fans throughout the Los Angeles was born in 1958, followed by their going to the theater. The Park and I took second place,” John which she lived, and they were an area. second son, Daniel, in 1964. Labrea News had an office in the joked. “They really loved her.” important part of her life. “She loved the theater and she Madeleine raised the boys, and Farmers Market and they were Madeleine stopped writing for “She was a thoughtful, beautiful loved doing reviews. The theater when John began writing scripts for looking for somebody. She took a the newspapers approximately four woman,” John said. “And she loved and writing was her passion,” said television and later screenplays for stab at it and was really good at it. years ago, and John cared for her at writing almost as much as her fam- John, Madeleine’s husband of 59 movies, she did the typing. The Villalpandos came and they home until she entered the assisted ily and me.” years. “She wrote beautifully. First John first wrote scripts for “The carried it on.” living facility. Madeleine is survived by her she wrote reviews and later started Man From U.N.C.L.E.,” a televi- In 1998, she approached Karen “She loved to write about family, husband John, and sons Michael writing the column, which became sion series starring Robert Vaughn with the idea of writing a weekly and I think the readers felt like they and Daniel.

MarioFrom page 3 was King of the Strip

Maglieri, took to social media to offer their condolences. “Very sad to hear this,” former Skid Row front man Sebastian Bach posted on Facebook. “Thank you Mario Maglieri … for the best place in the world.” The official Facebook page of the late Janis Joplin posted on Facebook that Maglieri “will always be the king of the Sunset Strip.” Mötley Crüe bassist Nikki Sixx was one of the writers of the band’s 2008 song “Down at the Whiskey,” a tribute to the Sunset Strip of the 1980s. “We can never thank you enough,” Sixx wrote on Facebook. Matt Sorum, best-known as the drummer for Guns N’ Roses and Velvet Revolver, said on Facebook that Maglieri had been “like a father” to him, offering him counsel whenever he started drinking too much. “He told me to stay [focused] on my talent and that he saw something in me,” Sorum wrote. “That was huge coming from a man who rubbed elbows with [rock ‘n’ roll] greats from the Beatles to The Who and Led Zeppelin.” The Rainbow will host a memorial service for Maglieri on May 28 at 1 p.m. He is survived by his wife Scarlett, his son Mikeal and his grand- children Mikeal, Cheryl and Gina. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 7 May 11, 2017 SoCal reacts: Comey firing raises ‘profound questions’ Trial continues for former WeHo deputy Congressman Adam Schiff (D- same president who has called the The Congressman added that Hearings continued on Wednesday in a lawsuit filed against the city of CA), the Ranking Member of the investigation into the Russian under Comey’s leadership, the West Hollywood by former City Council deputy Michelle Rex. House Permanent Select hacking of our democracy and the FBI Counterintelligence Division West Hollywood City Attorney Mike Jenkins said the hearings will like- Committee on Intelligence, said potential complicity of his cam- is investigating associates of ly continue for another week, though he is not sure. Witnesses have started the decision by President Donald paign a ‘fake,’ cannot pretend to Trump and perhaps Trump him- testifying after jury selection last week. J. Trump – whose campaign asso- have made such a decision unin- self, as well as Attorney General The issues originally started with an investigation two years ago into ciates are under investigation by fluenced by his concerns over Jeff Sessions. alleged eavesdropping and the misconduct of two other former deputies, the FBI for collusion with Russia Comey’s continued involvement “The recommendation by and the city council dissolved the deputy system in 2015 as a result. But last year, Rex filed a lawsuit alleging she was fired from her posi- – to fire the man overseeing that in the investigation. It is more Attorney General Sessions to fire tion in retaliation for her cooperation in that investigation involving for- investigation upon the recom- imperative than ever that an inde- Comey and the president’s action mendation of an attorney general pendent prosecutor be appointed mer deputies Ian Owens and Fran Solomon. Owens alleged that Solomon of firing Comey suggest evidence solicited campaign donations for Councilman John Heilman while at City who recused himself from that to restore a modicum of public of a massive cover up,” Lieu said. Russia investigation, “raises pro- confidence – now completely Hall. However, to collect that information, Owens allegedly eavesdropped “In addition, Attorney General found questions” about whether lacking – that the criminal inves- on Solomon. After Owens was placed on paid administrative leave pend- Sessions violated his own recusal the White House is brazenly inter- tigation will continue without fur- ing an investigation into his claims, he alleged Councilman John Duran fering in a criminal matter. ther interference by the White terms by taking part in removing sexually harassed him, and made inappropriate advancements “well over” “While I had deep reservations House.” the head of the FBI who was lead- 100 times during his employment. The city paid $500,000 in settlements with the way Director Comey Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D- ing a counterintelligence investi- to Owens in that case, but never admitted any guilt. handled the investigation into the CA) said the firing was “deeply gation into possible collusion Solomon also filed a claim against the city in 2015, alleging defamation, Clinton emails, which I made shocking.” between the Trump campaign and intentional inflicting of emotional distress and a hostile work environ- clear at the time and since, to take “As a former prosecutor, I Russia.” ment, among other reports of mistreatment by Councilman John this action without addressing the believe his action suggests con- Lieu also called for a special D’Amico. The city of West Hollywood in July 2016 agreed to pay profound conflict of interest of sciousness of guilt and is similar prosecutor and for the House Solomon and her lawyers $25,000 after she agreed to drop all claims of the president and attorney general to what former President Richard Judiciary Committee to subpoena harassment. City Attorney Mike Jenkins said she dropped those claims in harkens back to a similarly taint- Nixon did when faced with inves- Sessions and Comey to testify in a “global resolution” in which neither party has made any admission of ed decision by President Nixon,” tigations against his own associ- an open hearing as soon as possi- liability to “make our peace.” Schiff said in a statement. “The ates,” Lieu said. ble. Additionally, according to a separate lawsuit filed by City Hall employ- ee Brendan Rome, city officials terminated his employment and continued to punish him after he was reinstated in the time since he testified in the Owens lawsuit in 2015. Earlier this year, Jenkins said the city denies Rome’s allegations that he was fired due to his involvement with prior lit- igation. LucyFrom page 3‘treated everybody exactly the same’ activists and politicians, according to a 1990 obituary “She treated everybody exactly the same.” in the Los Angeles Times. Lucy’s hosted a wide array In 2007, the city of Los Angeles honored Casado by of community events, from political rallies to Loyola naming the intersection of Melrose Avenue and Marymount University alumni association gather- Plymouth Boulevard “I Love Lucy Square.” The sign at ings. the intersection also honors Lucille Ball, who filmed Alison Martino, founder of the Vintage Los early episodes of “I Love Lucy” at Desilu Studios on the Angeles Facebook page, said Casado was “the north side of the intersection, next to Paramount Studios. sweetest, most down to earth” person, “always want- Casado, who was born in El Paso, Texas is survived by ing to know about her customers.” her two sons and daughter. “Being in business that long, she never forgot a Services will be held at St. Victor’s Church in West face, or a name or a favorite booth,” Martino said. Hollywood on May 19 and 20. 8 May 11, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

800 gather in Beverly Hills to remember Israel’s fallen Nearly 800 community mem- Western Region president, who bers gathered Sunday at the Steve presided as the event’s master of Tisch Cinema Center at the Saban ceremonies. “But despite their con- Theatre to commemorate Yom stant attempts to bring us down, Hazikaron, Israel’s Memorial Day we, the Jewish people, continue to for fallen soldiers and victims of thrive and prosper, just as we have terror. done for our entire history, thanks The event was hosted by Friends to our angels serving in the IDF.” of the Israel Defense Forces Rabbi David Baron, TOTA (FIDF), the Temple of the Arts and founder, led the community in the Consulate General of Israel. praying for the safety of those in “On this Yom Hazikaron, we Israel and the men and women of bow our heads and honor the mem- the IDF – and mourned the 23,544 ory of the fallen,” said Sam fallen soldiers and victims of terror photo by Justin Kenderes Grundwerg, Consul General of by reciting the Mourner’s Kaddish. Rabbi David Baron, TOTA Israel to the Southwest United “Remembering the fallen heroes founder, led the community in States. “We remember that their who defend us against state spon- personal sacrifices granted life to sors of terrorism – and memorializ- prayer at Sunday night’s event. photo courtesy of Metro an entire nation, and made possible ing the innocent victims of acts of the ultimate blessing: the blessing terrorism in Israel and around the honor to Mitchell Flint was Israeli of living as a free people in our world – is our moral duty,” Baron Air Force Capt. “I.” who flies heli- land.” said. copter rescue missions. Metro warns about Purple Line More than 55 local schools, syn- Distinguished guests included Other distinguished guests agogues and organizations part- former and active-duty American included Beverly Hills Mayor Lili nered for this Yom Hazikaron com- and Israeli soldiers, including veter- Bosse; TOTA president James subway construction munity event. an aviator Mitchell Flint, who Blatt; FIDF Western Region The Los Angeles County Motorists must mention “Metro” “For countless generations, the served as a U.S. Navy fighter pilot founder and chairman emeritus Metropolitan Transportation for validation. men and women of Israel have during World War II, and later as an Leo David; FIDF Western Region Authority (Metro) will continue Additional Purple Line Extension fought for survival against impossi- American volunteer pilot in Israel’s chairman Paul Guerin and his wife, advanced utility relocation work in project construction is also continu- ble odds,” said Tony Rubin, FIDF first fighter squadron during its War Vera; and FIDF Western Region Beverly Hills through Monday, May ing in the Miracle Mile and Wilshire National board member and of Independence. Paying special executive director Jenna Griffin. 15 as part of the Purple Line Center neighborhoods. There will be Extension subway project. intermittent changes to traffic control The work will primarily occur at and street lighting on Wilshire night during weekdays and during Boulevard from Orange Drive to La weekends along the north side of Brea Avenue from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. Wilshire Boulevard between San Excavation is also occurring Vicente Boulevard and Le Doux behind a closed area in the street at Road, and on Gale Drive north of Wilshire Boulevard and Sycamore Wilshire Boulevard. Avenue. One westbound lane of Wilshire Metro is also completing geotech- Boulevard will remain open between nical instrumentation and decking La Cienega Boulevard and Le Doux preparation near Wilshire Boulevard Road. There will also be intermittent and Fairfax Avenue. Southbound closures of north and south Gale Ogden Drive and Orange Grove Drive, and a partial sidewalk closure Avenue will be closed intermittently on the east sidewalk along North south of Wilshire Boulevard, Gale Drive. Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. Metro has launched a one-hour to 11 p.m., with some support activi- parking validation program at 8350 ties as needed from 11 p.m. to 7 a.m. Wilshire Blvd. and 8447 Wilshire For information, visit metro.net. Blvd. The parking replaces metered Members of the public with ques- spots removed along Wilshire tions or concerns about Purple Line Boulevard between San Vicente and Extension construction activity can La Cienega Boulevards in Beverly also call the 24-hour project hotline Hills. One-hour parking validation at (213)922-6934, and email the will be provided Monday through Metro project team at purpleline- Friday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. [email protected].

photo courtesy of the Council District 4 office

ThousandsIDENTITY LA, the attend city-spon- American‘IDENTITY artists at GrandLA’ Park. sored music festival celebrating Headliners DEAN, Us the Duo and Asian Pacific Heritage Month, Giraffage were joined by a mix of brought thousands of Angelenos to hip-hop, R&B and pop artists of Grand Park on Saturday, May 6. Korean, FIlipinio, Taiwanese, Presented by Los Angeles Japanese, South Asian and Pacific Councilman David Ryu, 4th Islander heritage. District, and International Secret “It’s truly inspiring to see so Agents, IDENTITY LA music fes- many thousands of Angelenos tival was free and open to the pub- come together this weekend in cel- lic with live performances by inter- ebration of our Asian Pacific nationally renowned Asian Pacific American communities,” Ryu said. American artists and entertainers, “Today’s celebration showcases food trucks and more. our city’s diverse tapestry and reaf- Festivalgoers enjoyed perfor- firms our commitment to the inclu- mances from Asian Pacific sion of all people.” Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 9 May 11, 2017

Beverly Hills artSHOW will feature Beastly Ball celebrates L.A. Zoo’s 50th Anniversary The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Beastly Ball proceeds in part sup- president and CEO Wallis Association’s (GLAZA) annual port the Zoo’s new Species Annenberg, a lifelong champion of 240 new and returning artists Beastly Ball is set for 6 p.m. on Conservation Action Network animal welfare, the foundation has The Beverly Hills artSHOW will Saturday, May 20, at the L.A. Zoo. (SCAN), including a dedicated provided support for wildlife, ser- hold its free spring event from 10 This year’s signature fundraiser Curator of Conservation, who will vice animals and pets. a.m. to 6 p.m. on May 20 and 21 in celebrates the L.A. Zoo’s 50th identify and respond to urgent ani- Later this year, the foundation Beverly Gardens Park, along Santa anniversary and features a perfor- mal conservation issues around the will open the Wallis Annenberg Monica Boulevard from Rodeo mance with legendary guitarist and world. PetSpace, an interactive communi- Drive to Rexford Drive. noted wildlife advocate Slash in an Beastly Ball guests, invited to ty center for people and pets, in The Beverly Hills artSHOW, now exclusive live concert backed by dress in “safari casual” attire, stroll Playa Vista. in its 45th year, brings art enthusiasts Jimmy Vivino and The Basic Cable through the Zoo during a rare after- The National Geographic together from all over Southern Band (“Conan O’Brien Show”), hours visit observing its inhabitants, Society will be the seventh recipient California and beyond. Artwork cov- who will perform a mix of blues watching animal feedings, chatting of the Tom Mankiewicz Leadership ers dozens of media, including and R&B, joined by special guests with keepers, viewing small ani- Award. The award was established ceramics, digital media, drawing and Jack Black, Grace Potter and mals up close, and enjoying enter- in memory of former GLAZA printmaking, glass, jewelry, two and Bernard Fowler. tainment and dining on bountiful Chairman Tom Mankiewicz. three-dimensional mixed-media, photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills The ball will honor Wallis fare provided by some of Los Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti painting, photography, sculpture and This David Palmer work will be Annenberg and The Annenberg Angeles’ most popular restaurants. is honorary chair. watercolor. among those on display. Foundation and present the Tom Also featured are a live auction Tickets are $1,500 per person, Featured artists include those Mankiewicz Leadership Award to and an online mobile-bidding silent with individual and corporate spon- whose work represents flight, and in the National Geographic Society, auction, open to the public. sorship opportunities at higher lev- some cases, “flights of fancy.” announced in a Sunday afternoon represented by Gary E. Knell, pres- “I’m honored and proud to be a els available. According to the show’s coordina- ceremony at the show’s center, in ident and CEO. part of the L.A. Zoo’s 50th The Los Angeles Zoo is located tor Karen McLean, more than 240 front of the Lily Pond. For those not able to attend in Anniversary Beastly Ball,” Slash at 5333 Zoo Drive in Los Angeles’ artists have been juried into the event In addition to great art, guests can person, Live Nation, NextVR and said. Griffith Park at the junction of the in various categories, with two- enjoy live entertainment, children Citi will broadcast the concert in The Annenberg Foundation, Ventura (134) and Golden State (5) dimensional being the largest. and family art projects, a diverse virtual reality. Fans can go to established in 1989, is a family freeways. Free parking is avail- Artists are available to discuss their array of food trucks, a wine and dine nextvr.com/livenation for additional foundation that supports the world- able. work during the weekend, and some garden, and a beer and brat garden at details on the concert and are wide community through grant- For tickets and information, call will host demonstrations. the event. Parking is located directly encouraged to make a donation at making, technical assistance and (323)644-4753, or visit Category awards and major show across from the show grounds. joinslash.lazoo.org direct charitable activities. Led by lazoo.org/beastlyball. awards, including the Mayor’s For information, visit beverly- Purchase Award, Best of Show and hills.org/artshow or call (310)285- Most Original Work, will be 6830.

photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills

Beverly Hills Unified to eliminate 6.6 full-time equivalent positions The Beverly Hills Unified March resolution. School District’s board of edu- The board of education had cation voted at its May 9 meet- been evaluating possible staff ing to terminate 6.6 full-time cuts to compensate for what was equivalent positions by June 30, an estimated $5 million budget resulting in seven layoffs. deficit. The board had initially Restructuring the district’s approved the elimination of 23.7 four K-8 schools has also been full-time equivalent positions discussed as a possible measure during a meeting in March. to consider that would help the District Superintendent district better manage its expen- Michael Bregy said the final ditures. layoffs were based on prevent- The board of education also ing overstaffing, and whether approved the hiring of Laura the positions could be justified Chism as the district’s assistant based on the number of students superintendent of student ser- requiring particular courses, vices. She will enter a two-year leading to the continuation of term beginning on July 1, and approximately 17 full-time ending on June 30, 2019. equivalent positions that were Her base salary will be listed for termination in the $180,000. 10 May 11, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

City Controller Ron Galperin Applicants Jewish advocacy group to speak at luncheon sought for recognizes Mitchell GWNC neighborhood

grantsThe Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council’s (GWNC) Neighborhood Purpose Grant Ad Hoc Committee is currently accepting applications for 2017 neighborhood purposes grants (NPG).

photo courtesy of the Greater Miracle Mile Chamber of Commerce Two grants of up to $1,000 each will be available. NPGs can be The Greater Miracle Mile Chamber of Commerce is holding its used by nonprofit organizations May luncheon today, May 11 from 11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m. at and public schools for community Maggiano’s at The Grove. improvement projects. The pro- The special guest speaker is Los Angeles City Controller Ron jects must provide lasting value to Galperin. The luncheon also offers networking opportunities. the GWNC community. Maggiano’s is located at 189 The Grove Drive. RSVP is required; Applications may be submitted parking in The Grove structure will be validated. Admission is $25 for through Friday, June 2 at 5 p.m. photo by Estevan Ginsberg chamber members; $35 for non-members. For information, call Interested organizations should (323)964-5454, or email [email protected]. The Jewish Public Affairs Committee of California (JPAC), a apply as soon as possible. statewide Jewish-advocacy group, recently presented Sen. Holly J. Finalists will be announced at Mitchell (D-Los Angeles) with its annual Jerry Sampson Memorial the June 14 GWNC board meet- Award. ing. Grant recipients will be Rabbi Noah Farkas (left), of Valley Beth Shalom, presented the announced at the July 12 GWNC award on Monday to Mitchell, and was joined by Nancy Volpert Free screenings offered at board meeting. Guidelines for (right), of Jewish Family Services of Los Angeles. They were also NPGs are available by visiting joined by JPAC member Barbara Yaroslavsky. greaterwilshire.org. The award represents JPAC’s legislator-of-the-year honors and Application forms and required WeHoWest Hollywood Senior is holding Health the can be Fair reserved by calling was presented at an event near the State Capitol in Sacramento. documents should be emailed prior JPAC is the largest single-state coalition of Jewish organizations in 16th annual Healthy Seniors Fair (323)848-6820. to the deadline to the NPG Ad Hoc on Wednesday, May 17 from 9 a.m. The city of West Hollywood, the nation, representing Jewish communities and nonprofit organiza- Committee at NPG@greater- tions throughout California. Membership is comprised of Jewish fed- to noon in the Community Center Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, wilshire.org. Potential applicants at Plummer Park. Jewish Family Services of Los erations, Jewish community relations councils, Jewish family service can also email questions to agencies and other Jewish community organizations. For informa- Free health screenings will be Angeles, the Saban Community [email protected]. offered for blood pressure, dental, Clinic and SCAN Health Plan are tion, visit jpac-cal.org and senate.ca.gov/mitchell. glaucoma, hearing, podiatry, pul- sponsoring the health fair. monary lung function, stroke, thy- Plummer Park is located at 7377 roid and cholesterol. Blood glucose Santa Monica Blvd. For informa- screenings for diabetes will also be tion, call (323)848-6510, or visit available. A complimentary lunch weho.org.

Child welfare nonprofit holds Beverly Hills gala

photo by Vince Bucci Extraordinary Families (EF), a nonprofit dedicated to improving the lives of children and families in child welfare, hosted its second annual Awards Gala on April 26 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Pictured are FOX Television Group chairman and CEO Gary Newman, Brooke Kaufman Halsband, EF CEO Sarah Boone and Visionary Award honoree Lee Daniels. The evening honored award-winning director, writer and producer Daniels with the Visionary Award; NBC’s hit show “This Is Us” executive producer Jess Rosenthal and creator and executive produc- er Dan Fogelman with the Luminary Award; the late legendary music manager and philanthropist Howard Kaufman with the Champion Award; and foster parents Kim Kopp and Lisa McFann with the Sylvia Fogelman Founder’s Award. The evening also featured special performances by India Carney and Haley Reinhart. Extraordinary Families was formed in 2015 following the merger of the nonprofits Southern California Foster Family and Adoption Agency and Child Welfare Initiative. For information, visit extraor- dinaryfamilies.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 11 May 11, 2017 Police reserve foundation LegislationThe California Senate helps on April statepart of that capturedefinition until astormwater court captured and used for for waterreuse supply 27 passed legislation by Sen. Bob decision cast doubt on the interpre- while the rest is dumped into the Hertzberg (D-Van Nuys) clarifying tation 15 years ago. The measure ocean, a loss of billions of gallons honors officers, supporters the definition of stormwater so that allows local governments to of water each year, Hertzberg said. projects designed to capture and finance and build projects that cap- Furthermore, rainfall produced clean stormwater can be more easi- ture and clean stormwater just as flooding in many parts of the state ly financed and built by local agen- easily as they can finance and build with no infrastructure in place to cies. needed sewer facilities. capture or redirect the water. SB 231 is part of Hertzberg’s “This is a matter of common “For too long, we have treated strategy to better manage water sense. This legislation clarifies that the rain that falls on our cities as a supplies. The bill was approved in local agencies should have the problem that fouls our streams and the state Senate by a 23-10 vote and same authority to capture and treat beaches with pollution and threat- goes next to the Assembly for con- all dirty water, no matter what its ens our homes with flooding,” said sideration. source,” Hertzberg said. Wade Crowfoot, CEO of the Water SB 231 provides legal clarity on “California needs to use more sus- Foundation, which supports the the interpretation of Proposition tainable practices and manage its legislation. “We must shift our 218 while maintaining the proposi- water more wisely, and that’s what thinking and treat this stormwater tion’s transparency and account- this bill helps local agencies do.” as a valuable asset. By upgrading ability guidelines. Voters approved Although the state experienced local infrastructure to capture, treat the proposition in 1996. heavy rainfall over the winter, and reuse this valuable water The legislation adds a missing much of the water flowed into the source, local governments will definition of “sewer service” to ocean. Only approximately 15 per- reduce pollution and flood vulnera- state law to include stormwater, cent of the stormwater flowing into bility and increase recharge of local which was long considered to be the Los Angeles River watershed is groundwater supplies.”

State Senate approves bill to move presidential primary The California State Senate on our primary earlier will give presidential primary to be held on the photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Police Reserve Foundation May 4 approved the Prime Time Californians a greater say in nomi- third Tuesday in March and autho- The Los Angeles Police Reserve Foundation (LAPRF) recognized Primary Act, which will shift the nating a president and will also rizes the governor to move it even 25 reserve officers and supporters at its annual gala on April 22 at the state’s presidential primary from increase voter engagement and earlier if other states reschedule their Skirball Cultural Center. LAPD Chief Charlie Beck, actress and pro- near last to one of the first in the turnout in down ballot races.” primary elections. In 2016, the pres- ducer Patricia Heaton and actress Marianne Mulluereilee hosted the nation. In 2008, California moved its idential primary was held in June. event celebrating the 70th anniversary of the LAPD Reserve Corps. The bill, which was authored by Presidential Primary from June to Senate Bill 568 also consolidates Pictured with Heaton (right) is LAPRF co-president Karla Senator Ricardo Lara (D-Bell February, resulting in the highest the state and presidential primary Ahmanson. Gardens) and sponsored by voter turnout since 1980. The goal of votes to boost voter engagement in Los Angeles City Councilman Mitchell Englander, 12th District; Secretary of State Alex Padilla, was Senate Bill 568 is to put California’s statewide and legislative races occur- Santa Clarita councilman and former LAPD officer Bob Kellar; and approved by a 32-6 vote. presidential primary election in the ring during a presidential election television personality Dr. Phil McGraw received the foundation’s “The largest and most diverse top tier of states, after Iowa and New year. Twice a Citizen Awards for their community contributions. For infor- state in the union should not be an Hampshire. Senate Bill 568 will next be con- mation, visit laprf.org. afterthought,” Padilla said. “Moving SB 568 calls for the California sidered in the Assembly. 12 May 11, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

EqualityU.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas Act (D-CA) aims to end LGBT federaldiscrimination jury service and public Get fit, don’t sit a member of the LGBT Equality “No one accommodations, and with the use Caucus, recently joined U.S. Rep. of federal funds. David N. Cicilline (D-RI) in intro- should face In some of these areas, federal law ducing the Equality Act of 2017 discrimination for prohibiting sex discrimination has along with more than 190 co-spon- being who they already been interpreted by federal sors in the U.S. House of courts and administrative agencies Representatives. are. But that’s the to include discrimination on the “No one should face discrimina- reality today for basis of sexual orientation or gender tion for being who they are. But millions of LGBT identity. The Equality Act makes the that’s the reality today for millions prohibition against discrimination of LGBT Americans,” Cárdenas Americans.” on the basis of sexual orientation or said. “I’m proud to join gender identity explicit. In areas Congressman Cicilline in introduc- -U.S. Rep. Tony Cárdenas where sex discrimination is not ing the Equality Act of 2017. I will already prohibited, the bill amends continue to fight for LGBT existing law to bar discrimination on Americans every single day until ple could legally marry one day and the basis of sex, as well as sexual they are guaranteed the rights that all risk being fired from their jobs, orientation and gender identity. Americans are promised.” evicted from their apartment or “Fairness and equality are core Despite significant advances, kicked out of a restaurant simply American values. But millions of LGBT individuals throughout the because of who they are. LGBT Americans are still viewed as

country remain vulnerable to dis- The Equality Act ensures that the less than equal in the eyes of the law photo courtesy of Councilman O’Farrell’s office crimination on a daily basis and too same protections already extended today,” Cicilline said. “I’m proud to Councilman Mitch O’Farrell, 13th District, and the American often have little recourse, Cárdenas to other protected classes are equally introduce the Equality Act of 2017. Diabetes Association kicked off National Get Fit, Don’t Sit Day in the said. With the advent of nationwide available to LGBT individuals. It This bill ensures that every LGBT city of Los Angeles. marriage equality, in many states, amends existing federal civil rights person can live their lives free from The councilman marked the occasion with a group dance, and same-sex couples have the right to laws to explicitly prohibit discrimi- the fear of discrimination. Above all, encouraged everyone to stand up and move around at least every 90 marry but have no explicit non-dis- nation on the basis of sexual orienta- it’s about honoring the values that minutes throughout the work day. crimination protections. In most tion and gender identity in educa- have guided our nation since its states, it means that a same-sex cou- tion, employment, housing, credit, founding.”

AffordableThe California State housingAssembly one of our legislation most important and effec- passessaid Chiu. floor “On-site inclusionary vote last week approved legislation tive tools.” housing increases economic diversi- aimed at restoring the long-standing According to Bloom’s office, ty within neighborhoods and meets a authority of local governments to inclusionary policies have been uti- greater range of a community’s require affordable rental units in lized in California for decades and housing needs.” their local housing development have proven to be “effective tools AB 1505 was introduced to focus ordinances, which was erroneously for producing affordable housing to on allowing local inclusionary poli- eliminated by a 2009 appellate court working families and creating cies to require the provision of decision. strong, diverse neighborhoods with affordable rental housing if so The bill, AB 1505, by a range of housing options.” desired locally, effectively restoring Assemblymen Richard Bloom (D- Approximately 170 cities and coun- the law as it stood prior to 2009. AB Santa Monica), David Chiu (D-San ties have some form of inclusionary 1505 does not give local govern- Francisco) and Todd Gloria (D-San housing requirement in place as a ments any new authority that they Diego) which needed 41 votes to complement to other local, state, and did not have prior to 2009, nor does pass the Assembly Floor, passed 47- federal programs to address it constrain or dictate in any way 23. California’s affordable housing what local inclusionary policies “Housing costs across the state shortage. should look like. have increased exponentially and “We have said repeatedly that we Under AB 1505, inclusionary absent corrective action there is no have to take action in Sacramento housing remains a local decision, end in sight,” Bloom said. “Given this year to address the state’s hous- with input from local stakeholders to our state’s severe housing crisis, it is ing affordability crisis, and [this] determine what mix of policies, if critical that we give local govern- Assembly vote is a crucial step any, make sense for their communi- ments every tool to address afford- toward building more affordable ty. AB 1505 now heads to the able housing needs. This bill returns rental housing around California,” Senate.

WeHoThe 11th hosts annual annual West cacy women’s workshops and resources.leadershipCoalition conference Building for Hollywood Women’s Leadership Panels and workshops include Organizations, Community Groups Conference will be held on “Gender Equality and Economic and Individuals.” Saturday, May 13 from 8 a.m. to 5 Advancement in the Workplace,” Advance tickets are $45; $55 day p.m. at West Hollywood Park. “Technology As a Pathway to of the event; $15 for senior citizens The conference is dedicated to Women’s Equality,” “Taking on and full-time students. Admission empowering women who live, Legislation-Effectively Lobby and includes breakfast and lunch. work and visit West Hollywood. Advocate with Your Legislators,” West Hollywood Park is located This year’s conference theme is “Be the Grassroots Change-Learn at 647 N. San Vicente Blvd. For “advocate.” How to Get Appointed to Local information, call (323)848-6840, The conference will feature City Boards and Commissions” email [email protected], or visit speakers, panel discussions, advo- and “Stronger United-Effective wehowlc.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 13 May 11, 2017 Letters to the CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD Editor NOTICE OF PUBLIC NOTICE Movietown Square DRAFT EIR COMMENT PERIOD EXTENDED TO MAY 24, 2017 should have better NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF A DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT amenities for seniors To: All Interested Persons and Agencies From: City of West Hollywood Department of Re “Movietown Square project is Community Development ready for its close-up,” May 4 issue Project Title: Robertson Lane Hotel Project Date: March 23, 2017 “I went to this [ribbon cutting] Lead Agency: City of West Hollywood Project Applicant: Faring Capital, LLC event. Poorly organized. No signs Community Development Department 8899 Beverly Blvd. Ste 716 in the parking structure or in the 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard West Hollywood, CA 90048 plaza. Worse was seeing the West Hollywood, California 90069 “affordable” units. Bizarre layouts and bathrooms with no walk-in A Draft Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) has been prepared for the proposed Robertson Lane Hotel Project (pro- showers, just tubs with an entry posed project). The City of West Hollywood (City) is the local lead agency, pursuant to the California Environmental side high enough to challenge any- Quality Act (CEQA), responsible for preparation of this document. one, yet alone a senior citizen. I guess the powers that be Project Location: thought that anything they threw The 1.94-acre project site consists of six Assessor Parcels (4336-009-003, 4336-009-004, 4336-009-005, 4336-010- together would satisfy people des- 005, 4336-009-006, and 4336-009-007) located along North Robertson Boulevard and North La Peer Drive within the perate for housing, like one woman City of West Hollywood. The City’s zoning map assigns the following addresses to the site: 645, 647, 653, 655, 661, who said she had been on a West 665, and 681 North Robertson Boulevard and 648, 650, 652, and 654 North La Peer Drive. The site is bounded to the Hollywood waiting list for 13 west by North La Peer Drive, and to the east by North Robertson Boulevard. The project site has approximately 400 years. For shame! feet of street frontage along Robertson Boulevard and approximately 200 feet of street frontage along La Peer Drive. The proposed project footprint also would extend below grade, underneath Robertson Boulevard, and underneath a Dan Morin West Hollywood portion of West Hollywood Park to accommodate an underground parking garage. The portion of West Hollywood Park that would be affected by the proposed project is 1.2 acres in size and is referred to as the “park site.” As such, the Our city built [Movietown total project footprint is approximately 3 acres (project site plus the park site). Pursuant to Section 15087(c)(6) of the Square] for low income [seniors] CEQA Guidelines, the project footprint is not on any of the lists enumerated under Section 65962.5 of the Government and it would be preferable for them Code. to have a 704-line bus stop on Project History: Fuller Avenue instead of on Gardner Street. As a representative A Notice of Preparation (NOP) of a Draft EIR was issued for public review and comment on December 11, 2014. During of our older citizens, I was provided the scoping period, comments were received resgarding potential effects to historical resources, namely, the building with an email for customers of L.A. located at 661-665 Robertson Boulevard and 648-652 La Peer Drive (The Factory), which was originally proposed for Metro and for more than a month demolition. The proposed project has been redesigned so that the majority of the Factory building would be retained, worked with them, but in vain. rehabilitated, and incorporated into the project. This project revision resulted in minor changes in the number of guest Please, think about [relocating the rooms proposed and the square footage of the various uses contained within the proposed multi-use hotel. The design bus stop]. of the parking garage has also changed since NOP publication. Previously, the proposed parking garage consisted of a four-level subterranean garage beneath the project site, providing 1,048 parking spaces. The proposed garage has Sofia Gelman since been redesigned to consist of a three-level subterranean garage beneath the project site, connected via an West Hollywood underground tunnel to a two-level garage beneath a portion of West Hollywood Park. The currently proposed parking garage would provide 1,151 parking spaces. Natural History Museum Project Description: The proposed project involves construction of a multi-use hotel of approximately 262,315 square feet (sf) that would extreme mammals vary from 3 to 9 stories in height. The hotel would have 241 guestrooms as well as retail space, restaurant space, out- exhibit looks great door dining, hotel meeting spaces, a nightclub, a gym and spa, back-of-house areas, a lobby, circulation space, and design showroom space. The proposed multi-use hotel building would be bisected by a pedestrian walkway extending Re “‘Extreme Mammals’ exhibit across the site from North Robertson Boulevard to North La Peer Drive. Construction would involve retention and reha- opening May 14,” May 4 issue bilitation of a portion of one of the existing on-site structures (the Factory), demolition of two existing on-site structures, This will be a must-see exhibit and incorporation of two existing on-site structures into the project. for the Natural History Museum of Summary of Impacts: Los Angeles County. A Draft EIR has been prepared pursuant to the CEQA statutes (Cal. Pub. Res. Code, Section 21000 et. seq., as Having read his book, “Dogs: amended) and implementing guidelines (Cal. Code Regs., Title 14, Section 15000 et. seq.). No impacts to agricultural Their Fossil Relatives and and forestry resources or to mineral resources would occur as a result of the proposed project. Impacts related to aes- Evolutionary History,” and also lis- thetics, biological resources, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water qual- tened to several of Dr. Xiaoming Wang’s talks, I am very excited ity, land use and planning, population and housing, public services, recreation, utilities and service systems, and ener- about this new installation. gy consumption would be less than significant. Impacts to air quality, cultural resources, geology and soils, noise, and While always technically master- transportation and traffic would be less than significant with mitigation measures incorporated. ful, his work is also quite accessible Public Comment Period: and enlightening to even scientific The public comment period for this Draft EIR will begin on March 23, 2017, and end on Wednesday, May 24, neophytes. I can’t wait to visit the 2017 (comment letters must be received by 5:00 p.m. on May 24, 2017). The City requests that comments be lim- exhibit. ited to the material contained in the Draft EIR. Ed Chainey Copies of the Draft EIR are available for review at the Community Development Department (8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069) and at West Hollywood Library (625 North San Vicente Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA 90069). The document is also available on the City of West Hollywood website, www.weho.org. Please Thank you for the submit comments in writing to: article on Zachary City of West Hollywood Community Development Department Attn: Jennifer Alkire, AICP, Senior Planner Vocal Competition 8300 Santa Monica Boulevard Re “Singers compete in annual West Hollywood, California 90069 Loren L. Zachary Society vocal Fax: 323-848-6569 contest,” April 27 issue Email: [email protected]

Congratulations on your exten- Public Meeting: sive coverage of the performing A public meeting will be held during the Draft EIR public comment period to solicit comments from interested parties arts showing its importance in the on the content of the Draft EIR. The hearing will be a Historic Preservation Commission meeting and will be held at community. Your paper is meaning- the date, time, and location specified below. ful, informative and entertaining, and an important inclusion in our Date: Tuesday, May 23, 2017 [L.A. Times]. Thursday is a special Time: 7:00 p.m. day when your paper arrives. Location: Plummer Park Community Center, Rooms 5 & 6, 7737 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90046 Thank you for your patience, cooperation and nice article. If you require additional information, please contact Jennifer Alkire, AICP, Senior Planner in the City of West Hollywood Current and Historic Preservation Planning Division at (323) 848-6475; or via email at: [email protected] Nedra Zachary Loren L. Zachary Society Мы сообщаем вам об обсуждении проекта. Для дополнительной информации на русском языке звоните: 323-848-6826. Beverly Hills 14 May 11, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

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Biting into a slice of chef Kenny She also makes a tiramisu and Spost’s crunchy cornflake French deconstructed cheesecake. toast with macerated strawberries Since Mother’s Day is this week- on top was pure bliss, especially end, bring the family to experience with a flute of Kenwood’s sparkling many of these dishes I enjoyed. Cuvee Brut at Napa Valley Grille. Enjoy a Mother’s Day three-course This new chef has quite an inter- brunch menu for $45 per person esting background with years of from 11 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Other experience. He started at the age of menu items include soft shell crab, 13 working in a New York deli as steak frites and a vegetarian egg the egg guy. By Jill Weinlein white frittata. $$ 1100 Glendon “I became an expert on cracking Avenue #100, (310)824-3322. eggs,” Spost said. He perfected his knife skills at 15 before going to the “Happy Mother’s Day. Enjoy Passion fruit pot de creme with Culinary Institute of America in your special day at one of raspberries and a raspberry gelée Hyde Park. Soon he moved to these fine establishments.” is a delightful brunch dessert. South Beach in Miami working at Jill photo by Jill Weinlein the iconic Delano Hotel. When he ventured to Los Angeles he worked fixe dinner is $65 per person. A Pham’s corn beef hash is served as a sous chef at Napa Valley Grille, Mother’s Day at child-friendly menu features with crispy potatoes, piquillo pep- Cafe del Rey and Blackhawk Mother’s Day organic buckwheat waffles with pers, caramelized onion, arugula Grille, before returning to Napa RockSugar Pan Harry’s berries and crème fraiche and horseradish, and topped with Valley Grille as the head chef. Chantilly or jidori chicken with 62-degree eggs. For a sweet and Sitting at a long table in the pri- FromDining page 14 Asian Kitchen potato mousseline, carrots and herb savory dish, the French toast with vate dining room looking out to hef Mohan Ismail’s four- jus. The children’s menu is $35 for berries and vanilla Chantilly is Glendon Ave., general manager course menu incorporates exot- guests 12 and under. Additionally, served with optional seared foie Dave Meyers greeted us with a Mother’s Day at Cic flavors and dishes inspired by his an a la carte dinner will be served gras for an additional $15. The warm smile. Meyers has been here family’s traditions in Singapore. from 4 p.m. to closing. 141 S. three-course menu is $55 for adults, since the restaurant renovations Ray’s & Stark Bar Dine at RockSugar Pan Asian Grand Ave., (213)972-3331. $19 for children 12 and under. 700 debuted in July 2016. Our server, elebrate Mother’s Day at Ray’s Kitchen on Mother’s Day from W. Fifth St., (213)239-6500. Barnabas, delivered a chilled water- 11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and enjoy a melon gazpacho in a large white & Stark Bar on an outdoor patio next to the “Urban Light” selection of appetizers including Nick + Stef’s bowl, the first of many courses. C crispy samosas and lacquered bar- Dots of basil oil and chopped mint exhibit at the Los Angeles County Vegan Mother’s Day Museum of Art. Executive chef becue ribs. Entrees include Steakhouse adorned the soup, giving it a savory Vietnamese lobster with glass noo- at Gracias Madre tomato essence that was comple- Fernando Darin’s brunch menu ick + Stef’s Steakhouse’s exec- includes specials for mom starting dles and northern Thai curry short utive chef Megan Logan is a ring vegan moms to Gracias mented by grilled pineapple and rib with snap peas, sweet potatoes, fresh watermelon juice – very at 10 a.m. Smoked salmon Benedict Nnew mom, and she will share the joy Madre, which is offering with caviar and hollandaise pairs eggplant, cilantro and Thai basil. of motherhood with a Mother’s Day spring empanadas made with refreshing on a warm day. Mom will want seconds of the gin- B The next dish was artfully pre- nicely with Nature or Nurture cock- special and a la carte dinner menu English peas, new potato, aspara- tails made with rosemary-infused ger fried rice. Indulge with from 3 to 8 p.m. The special fea- gus, chives and tomatillo sauce sented on a long wood board with caramelized banana custard cake roasted red and yellow baby beets gin and blended house-made straw- tures a choice of dessert and a glass with cashew crème. Order fresh berry lemonade. Squash toast with for dessert. The four-course feast is of sparkling wine for $18. Desserts raspberry shortcake with Meyer and one larger, golden beet shaped $68 per person for parties of two or as a pear. The beets were arranged goat cheese, pomegranate and pick- include white chocolate lime lemon curd and a sugar biscuit, led pearl onions is another brunch more. 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., mousse cake or brownie chocolate topped with rosemary, cashew on top of creamy white burrata with (310)552-9988. sprigs of arugula, a sprinkling of favorite. 5905 Wilshire Blvd., passion with a marigold flower. 330 whipped cream and raspberry toasted pine nuts and tarragon (323)857-6180. S. Hope St., (213)680-0330. coulis. 8905 Melrose Ave., vinaigrette. (323)978-2170. I usually don’t order chicken Mom’s margarita liver pâté, however Spost spreads it Ocean Prime Kendall’s Brasserie on slices of delicious pecan-raisin at Craft LA Pool side dining bread with a touch of braised Mother’s Day ew chef de cuisine Dennis spring-inspired onion-thyme jam and dollops of Crutchfield of Craft LA will at TART he Beverly Hills restaurant Mother’s Day goat cheese and micro greens. It Ocean Prime will serve Sunday Noffer a prix-fixe brunch menu and ART, located next to the was delicious. Tbrunch in honor of mom on Sunday dinner menu in celebration he recently renovated Farmer’s Daughter Hotel For entrees we enjoyed three Sunday, May 14. Blood orange of Mother’s Day. Moms will Kendall’s Brasserie offers Tacross Fairfax Avenue from the dishes served family style with my mimosas are made with fresh blood receive a complimentary La Purista TFrench specialties by executive Original Farmers Market, is offer- favorite being the thick cornflake orange juice, simple syrup, margarita and assorted pastries by chef Jean Pierre Bosc. Mother’s ing a special Mother’s Day brunch crusted French toast that Spost Cointreau and champagne. Mom pastry chef Shannon Swindle. The Day fare will be served from 10:30 menu by chef Joshua Pebbles with sears before deep frying. It’s not will also enjoy signature bloody three-course brunch menu also a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes a farm- seating available in an outdoor greasy, and offers a delightful Marys made with a choice of includes family-style dishes such as ers’ market breakfast with poached cabana adjacent to the hotel pool. crunchy crust on the outside, yet vodka, housemade mix and a little gem salad with bacon lardons farm eggs, rosemary roasted Yukon Brunch favorites include shrimp soft and warm inside. He tops it jumbo shrimp as a garnish. Starters and avocado pickled shrimp with gold potatoes, Bloomsdale and grits, crab potato Benedict and with macerated strawberries, pow- include smoked salmon and bagels black pepper crackers. Main course spinach, grilled asparagus and punch bowls to share. 115 S dered sugar and serves the dish and blackened salmon salad topped options include croque madames, roasted tomato. Croque madames Fairfax Ave., (323)556-2608. with a small carafe of vanilla with strawberries, grapes, can- diver scallops and ramp risotto, and with jambon de Paris and duck fat anglaise sauce to pour on top. taloupe, goat cheese, field greens, pork belly hash. Mother’s Day garlic frites are also available. The steelhead trout is quite good basil poppy seed dressing and a brunch runs from 10:30 a.m. to 2 Kendall’s Brasserie’s club sand- on a bed of farrotto with a large sprinkling of candied walnuts. p.m.; dinner is served from 5 to wich is made with rotisserie chick- New Sunday brunch slice of roasted eggplant and drizzle Hearty dishes include crab and eggs 8:30 p.m. 10100 Constellation en, avocado, applewood smoked of lemon vinaigrette. What’s farrot- on an English muffin, and braised Blvd., (310)279-4180. bacon, butter lettuce, oven dried at Yamashiro to? If you like risotto, farrotto mim- short ribs surf and turf. 9595 tomato and herb aioli on a pretzel ollywood’s hilltop restaurant ics risotto’s cooking yet with farro Wilshire Blvd., (310)859-4818. croissant. The three-course menu is Yamashiro is launching a new instead of rice. It captures risotto’s $41 for adults, $19 for children 12 Sunday brunch buffet on Mother’s profound comfort, yet with a nuttier and under. 135 N. Grand Ave., H Elegant Patina on Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Moms essence. What a clever way to cook Viviane Restaurant (213)972-7322. this ancient grain to accompany Mother’s Day will receive a complimentary glass grilled fish. of Champagne. The iconic restau- It seems many restaurants offer at Avalon Hotel atina’s new executive chef rant, which previously only opened chilaquiles on their brunch menu, iviane Restaurant is offering a Andreas Roller offers an ele- Caring menu for for dinner, will continue brunch yet at some restaurants, it’s glori- special Mother’s Day poolside Pgant Mother’s Day dining experi- mom at Café Pinot service every Sunday from 11 a.m. fied nachos. Spost braises pork, Vbrunch with a starter, entree and ence with beautiful, ornate dishes to 3 p.m. Brunch buffet service fea- guajillo chilis and ancho peppers, dessert. Newly appointed execu- for mom at Patina, located at the elebrate Mother’s Day in a lush tures multiple themed stations with adds scrambled eggs, a little sour tive chef Jack Hotchkin’s menu Walt Disney Concert Hall. Brunch garden setting at Café Pinot in crab legs, shrimp cocktail, oysters, cream and pico de gallo, before features American and European- runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and Cdowntown Los Angeles. Executive prime rib, chicken and waffles, sprinkling it with queso fresco. inspired cuisine with a California includes Capitol oysters and pearls, chef Viet Pham offers an inventive, omelets and build-your-own sal- Pastry chef Anna Torres works flair. Brunch selections include jumbo green asparagus with California fresh menu on Sunday, ads. A bread and Danish table, and well with Spost and makes a few tomato carpaccio and lobster rolls. poached farm egg, and buttermilk May 14 from 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m., yogurt and fruit bar, are also avail- exquisite desserts including a beau- Finish with matcha green tea panna fried quail with grits, apricot and and a Mother’s Day dinner menu able. Mother’s Day hours are 10 tifully presented passion fruit pot cotta. The Mother’s Day brunch is sauce Albufera. Greek yogurt from 4 to 7 p.m. Enjoy smoked a.m. to 2 p.m. Brunch will be de creme with a raspberry gelée and $45 per person and includes coffee, panna cotta with a berry compote salmon with everything bagel gar- served from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. every a delicate cookie. A few raspberries tea and soft drinks. 9400 W. and granola, and mango boba are nish, crème fraiche, radish, candy Sunday after Mother’s Day. 1999 top this flavorful treat in a glass jar. Olympic Blvd., (310)407-7791. available. The three-course prix- striped beets, dill and caper berries. N. Sycamore Ave., (323)466-5125. 16 May 11, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

May 4 petty theft near the corner of committed a petty theft in the 7700 Sunset and Orange at 5:30 p.m. block of Melrose. At 4:16 p.m., an unknown suspect OLICE LOTTER committed a petty theft in the 7100 At 6:45 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a P B block of Santa Monica. committed a burglary in the 300 petty theft in the 300 block of S. La block of N. Larchmont. Brea at 4:15 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a The following crimes occurred in West Hollywood, Beverly Hills and the vehicle parked in the 1000 block of An unknown suspect committed a At 5 p.m., an unknown suspect areas patrolled by the LAPD’s Wilshire and Hollywood divisions between La Brea at 8:10 p.m. burglary in the 7300 block of committed a theft in the 100 block April 21 and May 6. The information was compiled from www.crimemap- Clinton at 8:15 p.m. of The Grove. ping.com. To report a crime, call local law enforcement agencies: Los Angeles Police Department, Wilshire Division (213)473-0476, Los Angeles May 5 At 8:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a County Sheriff’s Department West Hollywood Station (310)855-8850, and At 10:34 a.m., an unknown sus- committed a petty theft in the 1000 vehicle parked in the 1000 block of the Beverly Hills Police Department, (310)550-4951. pect committed a petty theft in the block of La Brea. La Brea at 8:07 p.m. 7100 block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 8:10 p.m., an unknown suspect feet 11 inches tall and 180 pounds. Beverly Hills Police An unknown suspect committed a cle parked in the 1600 block of N. burglarized a vehicle parked near Curson at 10 p.m. the corner of Waring and Cole. Department A burglary was reported near the petty theft in the 8300 block of corner of Park Way and North Santa Monica at 1:50 p.m. At 10:40 p.m., an unknown sus- An unknown suspect burglarized a Beverly Drive. The loss was esti- April 21 pect committed a petty theft in the vehicle parked in the 1000 block of mated at $4,048. At 4 p.m., an unknown suspect 7600 block of Melrose. La Brea at 8:10 p.m. An unknown male suspect com- committed a grand theft in the A grand theft was reported in the 8800 block of Melrose. mitted a burglary 400 block of An unknown suspect committed a At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect 200 block of Moreno Drive. The Robert Lane. The loss was valued petty theft in the 1100 block of N. burglarized a vehicle parked near loss was estimated at $1,045. A An unknown suspect burglarized a at $47,685. La Brea at 11:15 p.m. the corner of Sunset and Vista. second grand theft was also vehicle parked in the 9000 block of A burglary was reported in the reported in the same block. The Sunset at 10 p.m. May 3 An unknown suspect committed a 1000 block of Hillcrest. The loss loss was estimated at $933. petty theft in the 600 block of S. was estimated at $5,730. May 6 Wilton Place at 11:30 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a At 12:01 a.m., an unknown sus- grand theft in the 100 block of N. At 2:40 a.m., an unknown suspect pect burglarized a vehicle parked April 22 Almont Drive. The loss was esti- assaulted a victim in the 8800 in the 1600 block of N. Cherokee. May 5 mated at $9,350. block of Santa Monica. An unknown male suspect com- An unknown suspect assaulted a At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect mitted a burglary in the 9400 block An unknown suspect committed a victim near the corner of Wilshire robbed a victim near the corner of of Charleville. The loss was valued April 29 and Western at 8:30 a.m. Laurel Canyon and Sunset. at $6,100. burglary in the 700 block of An unknown suspect committed a Doheny at 9:40 a.m. At 8:45 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a grand theft in the 9700 block of A grand theft was reported near committed a theft in the 500 block theft in the 7100 block of Santa Wilshire. The loss was estimated At 11:49 a.m., an unknown sus- Sunset and Whittier Drive. The of S. Western. Monica at 10:34 a.m. loss was estimated at $2,070. at $3,940. pect committed vehicle burglary in the 8800 block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect assaulted a At noon, an unknown suspect bur- April 23 West Hollywood An unknown suspect assaulted a victim near the corner of Hudson glarized a vehicle parked near the victim in the 1200 block of N. La and McCadden Place at 9 a.m. corner of Hawthorn and Orange. An unknown male suspect com- Sheriff’s Station Brea at 5 p.m. mitted a burglary 200 block of S. At 9:04 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a Beverly Drive. The loss was val- May 1 At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 5400 petty theft in the 100 block of N. ued at $200. burglarized a vehicle parked near block of Wilshire. Robertson at 12:10 p.m. At 1:15 a.m., an unknown suspect the corner of La Cienega and assaulted a victim in the 1300 April 24 Sunset. An unknown suspect committed a At 2 p.m., an unknown suspect bur- block of Fairfax. petty theft in the 1600 block of N. glarized a vehicle parked near the An unknown male suspect Martel at 11 a.m. corner of Selma and Las Palmas. assaulted a victim near the corner An unknown suspect assaulted a Los Angeles Police of North Beverly Drive and victim in the 7700 block of At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a Brighton Way. The suspect was Fountain at 9:30 a.m. Department committed a grand theft in the burglary in the 100 block of S. approximately 5 feet 9 inches tall 6800 block of Melrose. Hudson at 3 p.m. and 150 pounds. At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect April 30 committed a grand theft in the 600 An unknown suspect committed a At 4:15 p.m., an unknown suspect An identity theft was reported in block of N. San Vicente. At 7:45 a.m., an unknown suspect theft in the 100 block of The Grove committed a petty theft in the 6700 the 200 block of N. La Peer. burglarized a vehicle parked in the at 4:50 p.m. block of Hollywood. May 2 1600 block of Wilcox. Two unknown suspects, one male At 6:30 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a and the other female, assaulted a At 8:30 a.m., an unknown suspect May 1 burglarized a vehicle parked in the vehicle parked in the 100 block of victim near the corner of North stole a vehicle parked in the 1300 600 block of S. Wilton Place. The Grove at 4:53 p.m. Beverly Drive and Sunset block of Hayworth. At 1:20 a.m., an unknown suspect Boulevard. No further description burglarized a vehicle parked in the An unknown suspect stole a vehi- At 8 p.m., an unknown suspect was provided. An unknown suspect assaulted a 100 block of the Grove. cle parked in the 400 block of N. burglarized a vehicle parked in the victim in the 8200 block of Santa Mansfield at 7 p.m. 6300 block of Wilshire. An identity theft was reported in Monica at 10:35 a.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- the 8400 block of Wilshire. tim in the 300 block of S. La Brea At 7:15 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a At noon, an unknown suspect at 9:35 a.m. committed a petty theft near the vehicle parked in the 6900 block of An unknown male suspect committed a grand theft in the corner of Melrose and Sierra Hollywood at 9:25 p.m. assaulted a victim in the 9100 7100 block of Santa Monica. At 11 a.m., an unknown suspect Bonita. block of Wilshire. The suspect was burglarized a vehicle parked in the At 10 p.m., an unknown suspect approximately 31 years old, 6 feet An unknown suspect burglarized a 1200 block of Lodi Place. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- stole a vehicle parked near the 4 inches tall and 210 pounds. vehicle parked in the 900 block of tim near the corner of Colgate and corner of Melrose and Highland. N. Fairfax at 4:45 p.m. An unknown suspect burglarized a La Jolla at 10 p.m. April 25 vehicle parked in the 6200 block of May 6 At 6:40 p.m., an unknown suspect De Longpre at noon. At 11 p.m., an unknown suspect A grand theft was reported in the committed a petty theft in the 7800 committed a theft in the 6700 block At 1:30 a.m., an unknown suspect 700 block of Alpine. The loss was block of Santa Monica. At 3 p.m., an unknown suspect of Hollywood. robbed a victim near the corner of estimated at $1,500. committed a petty theft in the 1600 Whitley and Yucca. An unknown suspect committed a block of N. Ivar. May 4 An unknown suspect committed a petty theft in the 1000 block of La An attempted burglary was report- grand theft in the 600 block of Brea at 8:30 p.m. An unknown suspect robbed a vic- At 12:10 a.m., an unknown sus- ed in the 100 block of S. Foothill. The loss was estimated at tim near the corner of Western and pect burglarized a vehicle parked Robertson at 3:31 a.m. $6,400. At 9:15 p.m., an unknown suspect Marathon at 6:25 p.m. in the 600 block of Masselin. committed a burglary in the 8500 At 1 p.m., an unknown suspect block of Rosewood. At 7:05 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect burglarized a stole a vehicle parked in the 300 April 27 committed a petty theft in the 1200 vehicle parked in the 1500 block of block of N. Orange Grove. block of N. Highland. Schrader at 12:30 a.m. An unknown male suspect com- May 3 An unknown suspect committed a mitted a burglary in the 1200 block An unknown suspect stole a bicy- At 1:01 a.m., an unknown suspect At 1:50 a.m., an unknown suspect theft in the 100 block of The Grove of Beverly Green Drive. The sus- cle in the 1400 block of N. committed a theft in the 7100 block assaulted a victim in the 7200 at 3:35 p.m. pect was approximately 5 feet 4 Mansfield at 8:30 p.m. of Santa Monica. inches tall and 140 pounds. The block of Santa Monica. At 3:45 p.m., an unknown suspect loss was estimated at $10,000. A suspect assaulted a victim dur- May 2 robbed a victim in the 400 block of A suspect assaulted a victim dur- ing a domestic violence incident in S. Burnside. An identity theft was reported in ing a domestic violence incident in At noon, an unknown suspect the 800 block of Poinsettia Place the 100 block of N. Palm. the 1000 block of Hayworth at 7:30 committed a grand theft in the 600 at 1:15 a.m. a.m. block of S. Cloverdale. An unknown suspect committed a A grand theft was reported in the At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect burglary in the 7000 block of Santa 700 block of N. Sierra Drive. The At 9:30 a.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect committed a stole a vehicle parked near the Monica at 5 p.m. loss was estimated at $2,850. committed a grand theft in the 500 theft in the 7100 block of Santa corner of Rosewood and block of Kings. Monica at noon. Spaulding. At 5:40 p.m., an unknown suspect April 28 stole a vehicle parked in the 100 May 5 At 2:50 p.m., an unknown suspect An unknown suspect robbed a vic- block of S. Lucerne. An unknown male suspect stole a bicycle in the 8400 block of tim in the 7200 block of W. Sunset assaulted a victim in the 400 block At 1:01 a.m., an unknown suspect W. Fourth. at 1:10 p.m. An unknown suspect committed a of Roxbury Drive. The suspect committed a petty theft in the 7100 petty theft in the 300 block of was approximately 41 years old, 5 block of Santa Monica. An unknown suspect committed a At 2:30 p.m., an unknown suspect Hauser at 8:38 p.m. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 17 May 11, 2017

WeHo recognized by AARP for Aging in Place plan To kick-off Senior Month, the commitment as an age-friendly edge Aging in Place plan. city of West Hollywood hosted a community. In 2016, the city of West community reception with AARP The city of West Hollywood is a Hollywood launched its Aging in California on May 1 at the West member of the AARP Network of Place five-year strategic plan to Hollywood Library. At the recep- Age-Friendly Communities. improve the quality of life and well- tion, AARP California executive AARP California executive being of older adults in the city. leadership joined members of the director Nancy McPherson and The city provides services for West Hollywood City Council, sev- strategic business operations officer seniors, but the scale of needs is eral dozen community members, Michael Murray presented a plaque always growing. The Aging in City Hall staff members and local to the city council at its regular Place plan is designed with a com- leaders to engage in a dialogue meeting, which was conferred in munity-based approach to wellness about the importance of the city’s recognition of the city’s leading- that embraces a vision for older adults to remain in their homes as they age, supported by a continuum of services. photos by Joshua Barash/courtesy the city of West Hollywood For information, visit wehoag- Mayor Pro Tem John Heilman, director of Human Services Elizabeth ing.org, or contact Jeff Book at (323)848-6471 or at Savage, Mayor Lauren Meister, Michael Murray, AARP California [email protected]. Strategic Business Operations Officer, Nancy McPherson, AARP California Executive Director, and Councilwoman Lindsey Horvath.

Celebrate mom with a train ride lunch The Fillmore and Western photo by Jon SooHoo/LA Dodgers Railway invites people to “Throw Mama On The Train” for its annual Mother’s Day train ride and lun- cheon on Sunday, May 14. Enjoy Dodgers join Vision To Learn to lunch on a scenic ride through the Heritage Valley. Trains depart at 11 provide students with glasses a.m. and 3 p.m. from 364 Main St., Los Angeles Dodgers players Adrián González (left) and Justin Turner Fillmore. Adult tickets are $50; $29 recently joined students from Betty Plasencia Elementary School and rep- for children 4-12; $25 for children resentatives of Vision To Learn to celebrate five years of providing children 2-3. Reservations required. For with the glasses needed to succeed in school – and on the ball field. information, call (805)524-2546, or Vision To Learn provides free vision screenings, eye exams and eye visit fwry.com. glasses to students in low-income communities. Vision To Learn’s eye care photo courtesy of Fillmore and Western Railway professionals serve children from mobile vision clinics that travel to school sites and community events. The L.A. Dodgers Foundation has worked with Vision To Learn since it started in 2012. In addition to schools, Vision To Learn has provided vision screenings, eye exams and glasses to students at Dodgers Reviving Publishing in June 2017! Baseball in Inner Cities little-league events, Dodgers Day at Dodger Stadium, and Dodgers-supported community organizations including the An all-new edition of the Boys and Girls Clubs. “We are grateful for the support the Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation FOOD, DINING & has provided to Vision To Learn since we began our efforts five short years ago,” said Vision To Learn founder and chair Austin Beutner. “We look for- ward to continuing to work with the L.A. Dodgers Foundation to make ENTERTAINMENT sure every child has the glasses they need to succeed in school and in life.” Betty Plasencia Elementary School is located at 1321 Cortez St., south- MAGAZINE 2017 west of Dodger Stadium. For information, visit visiontolearn.org. The places that have made Los Angeles famous – from hot dogs to haute cuisine – as well as some of the most cutting edge eateries and innovative chefs in the city will be featured in this special issue. And with Los Angeles being the “Entertain- ment Capital of the World,” we will feature all of the great des- tinations to visit this summer! Take advantage of this full color, glossy magazine, which will be delivered with the Park Labrea News /Beverly Press and Los Angeles Times. Advertising Rates Premuim Positions Back Cover: $2,000 Inside Front Cover: $1,850 Inside Back Cover: $1,750 Modular Sizes Mechanical Measurements Full page: $1,500 Full page - full bleed: 8.25” w X 10.75” h 3/4 page: $1,250 Full page: 7.75” w X 10.25” h photo courtesy of KCCLA Half page: $850 3/4 page: 5.8”w X 8” h 1/4 page: $425 Half page: 3.8” w X 10.25” h (vert) or 7.75” w X 5” h (horiz.) 1/4 page: 3.8” w X 5” h Exhibit focuses on intricacies Full Color on every page email materials to: [email protected] Color Charge included of Korean alphabet Space Reservation & Ads Requiring Proof: Friday, June 9, 2017 • Camera Ready Material: Friday, June 16, 2017 The Korean Cultural Center of Los Angeles (KCCLA) presents a special exhibition “Sounds × Hangeul: Variation of the Korean Alphabet” running Reserve your ad space today! Call (323)933-5518 through Friday, June 2. The exhibit explores the phonetic alphabet of Korea and celebrates the 620th birthday of King Sejong the Great, the fourth king of the Joseon Dynasty (1392-1910). The king was responsible for many important achievements in Korean history, including the creation of Hangeul (Korean alphabet). He is also known for advancements in sci- ence, culture, art and politics. KCCLA is located at 5505 Wilshire Blvd. For information, call (323)936-7141, or visit kccla.org. 18 May 11, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press SUMMER SCHOOL & CAMPS

What’s Happening at Our Local Schools & Camps This Summer Registration • Dates • Activities Immaculate Heart athletes excel in track and field,Competing swimming for the first time in Stutenrothand diving clinched first place, behind to beat Marlborough School the Mission League, Immaculate sophomore Kaitlyn Park finished by .04 of a second. Heart’s Track and Field Team fin- third and sophomore Alane Park “It was an exciting day, and I’m ished the season in second place placed fifth. Alane Park also earned so proud of our swimmers,” after league finals last week at first place in discus throw, with Rodriguez said. “Not only were Occidental College. Stutenroth finishing in third place they well behaved, but they also Coached by Florence Edi, the and Kaitlyn Park pacing fourth. cheered for all of the schools.” team gave a stellar performance in Immaculate Heart has eight stu- Diving Team junior Brighida finals competition. Standouts were dents advancing to CIF-Southern Rosendahl also gave a medal-win- junior Leah Domantay, who won Section prelims on Saturday, May ning performance at the CIF- the 100-meter race for the second 13 in Carpinteria: Domantay, Southern Section Diving year in a row, becoming the first Gibson, Gilmore, Martinez, Alane Championships on Monday. Immaculate Heart student to win Park, Kaitlyn Park, Salinas and Competing on both the one-meter the event in the Mission League Stutenroth. and three-meter boards, Rosendahl this year, and the first to win it in The school’s Junior Varsity placed fourth overall out of 16 the Sunshine League last year. Swim Team crushed the competi- divers. “We are all so very proud of tion during finals last week at Her success in the CIF champi- Leah,” said Immaculate Heart ath- Pierce College to clinch the JV onships follows her third-place fin- letic director Maureen Rodriguez. Sunshine League title. Also impres- ish at the recent USA Junior Diving photo courtesy of Callie Webb/Immaculate Heart “It was an outstanding perfor- sive was the Immaculate Heart Regional Championship in Laguna Immaculate Heart junior Leah Domantay won the 100-meter race in mance, and Leah is currently Varsity Swim Team, which placed Niguel. At that event, Rosendahl Mission League finals last week. Domantay won the same event last ranked third in CIF-Southern second in the Sunshine League placed eighth out of 50 divers in the Section Division 4.” after winning key races. 16-18 age group on the one-meter year in the Sunshine League. Domantay also joined sopho- Overall, the Immaculate Heart board. On the three-meter board, more Zaza Martinez, and juniors Pandas delivered outstanding per- she placed third out of 42 divers. July 2 at the Rose Bowl Aquatic 12th grades on its campus at 5515 Nia Gilmore and Catherine Gibson, formances in the pool. Junior Mary She will next compete in USA Center. Franklin Ave. For information, call for a third place finish in the 4x100 Spearman won the 200-meter indi- Junior Diving’s Western Zones Immaculate Heart High School (323)461-3651, or visit immacu- relay race. Additionally, Gibson vidual medley and senior Alex competition running from June 28- educates young women in the 6th- lateheart.org. placed third in the 400-meter race Nichols won the 100-meter breast- and third in the triple jump. stroke. Especially exciting was Sophomore Lola Salinas finished Immaculate Heart’s 400-meter third in the high jump and junior relay team – consisting of senior Amber Creasey finished fourth in Oona Holahan, juniors Mia Speier the one-mile and two-mile races. and Olivia Shaw, and sophomore In shot put, senior Brenna Sydney Cahill, – which came from

photo courtesy of Callie Webb/Immaculate Heart Immaculate Heart Varsity swimmers sophomore Sydney Cahill (left), senior Oona Holahan, and juniors Mia Speier and Olivia Shaw, narrowly won the 400-meter relay in the Sunshine League finals last week.

Beverly Hills’ Theatre 40 to hold student auditions for upcoming show Theatre 40, a professional theatre located on the grounds of the Beverly Hills High School, is holding auditions for high school students and 7th and 8th graders from the Beverly Hills Unified School District on Friday, May 12 and Sunday, May 14 from 4 to 7 p.m. The auditions are for the show, “Sleeping Bertie,” an original, comedic children’s show directed by playwright and Theatre 40 member Melanie MacQueen. It is not a musical, although dance ability for some roles is a plus. No experience is required, but it is desirable. To schedule an audition appointment and for information, call MacQueen at (323)228-8272, or e-mail [email protected]. SUMMER SCHOOL & CAMPS

Call (323) 933-5518 to reserve space today or email [email protected] Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 19 May 11, 2017

Fairfax seniors to receive Irene Epstein Memorial Scholarships Explore young scientists’ work Saturday The Los Angeles Chapter of the Harvard University. Boychuk also International Society for the ranks in the top one percent of his atCarthay Carthay School Environmental School Fair and Expo Advancement of Material and class and plans to attend the Studies Magnet is holding its 4th Process Engineering (SAMPE) has University of California, San Diego annual “Science Fair and selected the 2017 recipients of the to study electrical engineering. Environmental Exposition” on Irene Epstein Memorial Suarez ranks among the top 5 Saturday, May 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 Scholarships. The awards will be percent of the graduating class and p.m. Visitors can view student sci- presented on Thursday, May 11 at 6 plans to attend the University of ence projects and enjoy more than p.m. at the Fortune House restau- California, Irvine to study engineer- 25 exhibitors, entertainment and rant at 6031 San Vicente Blvd. ing. Siddique ranks in the top 3 per- food. Dr. Howard Katzman, of The cent of the class and will also attend The school will welcome Yvette Aerospace Corporation and educa- UC Irvine, majoring in chemistry. d’Entremont, also known as tion chairman of the Los Angeles Chung ranks fourth in the senior “SciBabe,” as judge of the student Chapter of SAMPE, will present class and plans to attend the science projects. She is known for $2,500 scholarships to four Fairfax University of California, San Diego debunking pseudoscience and food High School seniors. Four addition- and major in mathematics. myths by explaining science in al Fairfax High School seniors will Hernandez ranks in the top 6 per- ways everyone can understand receive $1,000 college book cent of the class and will attend UC with humor. photo by Jonathan Armstrong awards. Irvine, with the goal of working in Jim Plunkett-Cole, a long-long- Scholarship recipients are Araceli business management in the med- distance runner from the United Carthay School invites the community to explore their Science Fair and Marcial, Michael Boychuk, ical field. Kingdom who is also known as Environmental Exposition Saturday, May 13 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Elizabeth Suarez and Jennifer Lopez Ortez is in the top 15 per- JimGump, will speak at 1 p.m. Siddique. College book award cent of his class and will attend Plunkett-Cole is on a mission to Tours of the Carthay School gar- recipients are Hye Chung, Yanely University of California, Davis. run 20,000 miles across the United den will inform visitors about how Hernandez, Eli Lopez Ortez and Truong ranks in the top 10 percent States over three years, talking to Jim Plunkett-Cole, a students use it for educational pur- Ashley Truong. of her class and plans to attend schools along the way to encourage long-long-distance runner poses. The school’s 300-gallon Marcial will graduate second out California State University, Los active healthy lifestyles. He is cur- from the United Kingdom, aquaponics system will also be fea- of approximately 400 students and Angeles, majoring in biological sci- rently running from San Diego to tured, as well as the school’s hens: plans to study civil engineering at ences. Los Angeles and is nearly 5,000 is on a mission Zelda, Christmas, NorthStar and miles toward his goal. to run 20,000 miles across Sheila. Over 80 individual, group and the United States over three Entertainment will feature par- classroom student projects will be ticipants in “Carthay’s Got Talent.” on display in the school auditori- years, talking to schools Young guests will enjoy inflatable um. The projects focus on basic along the way to encourage slides, face painting and balloons science, environmental studies and by Creative Faces. Food and engineering. Winners will be active healthy lifestyles. refreshments will be available from announced during the expo. Sky’s Gourmet Tacos, Burning Presentations by exhibitors coin- Buns, Rocco’s Neighborhood cide with the school’s designation History Museum, Theodore Payne Pizza, CVT Soft Serve and Coffee as an environmental studies mag- Foundation, California Native Bean and Tea Leaf. net. Exhibitors include JPL/NASA, Plant Society, Urban Farms L.A., The event is free open to the pub- UCLA Astronomy, the UCLA Citizens for L.A. Wildlife, L.A. lic. Carthay School Environmental Brain Research Institute, LADWP County Master Gardeners, and Studies Magnet is located at 6351 Energy Efficiency, California Fuel Heifer International. City Plants W. Olympic Blvd. Cell (which will display a hydro- will also offer more than 100 shade Visit carthay-lausd-ca.school- gen-powered car), STAR trees for adoption. Visitors will loop.com/ScienceFair or email Education for the Ballona Land need to show a driver’s license or organizer Jonathan Armstrong at Trust, Los Angeles County Natural LADWP bill to receive a free tree. [email protected].

photo by Danielle Klebanow Photography Students invited to The Autry’s ‘Homeschool Day’ The Autry Museum of the American West is holding “Homeschool Day” on Thursday, May 18 from 1 to 3 p.m. Families can learn about toys and games children and adults have played throughout history. The event is geared toward K-12th grade students. Participants can create a 19th century toy, pose in front of a Western landscape for photos, play with toys from different times and cultures, pan LACC College for Kids for gold and learn about the social and cultural value of toys. Admission is $2 with advance registration; email [email protected]. The Autry is locat- Summer 2017 ed at 4700 Western Heritage Way, in Griffith Park. For information, visit Starts Saturday, June 17 theautry.org. Let your child explore their world this summer at Los Angeles City College LAUSD honors staff during Including: • Cub Camp 2017: Day camps on LACC’s campus! Better Hearing and Speech Month 3 choices include: STEM-themed, STrEaM Academy, The Los Angeles Unified School Co-sponsored by board president District (LAUSD) is observing Steve Zimmer and vice president Swim Camp and classic Cub Camp Better Hearing and Speech Month Dr. George J. McKenna III, the res- • Dozens of classes for kids ages 2+, 7 days a week in May. The observance recognizes olution notes that communication • Free Lunch for kids, Monday-Thursday the contribution of the district’s 17 disorders cost billions of dollars audiologists and 505 speech-lan- annually in special education ser- • Swimming Lessons and classes for all ages! guage pathologists who work with vices, medical treatment and lost speech- and hearing-impaired stu- work productivity. Attend FREE Info Session dents. “I am proud of the professionals Saturday, May 20 “[It] encourages the support and who support the needs of our stu- recognition of the dedicated audiol- dents with hearing and speech 12-2 p.m. ogists and speech-language patholo- impairments,” McKenna said. Meet teachers, tour campus gists who improve the quality of life “These critical services enhance the for adults and children every- value of the education our students ask questions where,” said LAUSD board mem- receive.” Please register/RSVP for free. ber Scott Schmerelson, who spon- Better Hearing and Speech sored a measure designating Better Month is observed by school dis- Los Angeles City College Community Services of- Call: Hearing and Speech Month. “We tricts throughout the nation in con- fers a wide array of classes for all ages, ranging 323.953.4000 Ext. 2650 are particularly proud of the hard- junction with the California Speech- Email: in topics from Arts & Crafts to Career Training, [email protected] working professionals who provide Language-Hearing Association and Surf: services to over 30,000 L.A. the American Speech-Language- from the classroom to the swimming pool! We’re communityservices.lacitycollege.edu Visit: Unified students with communica- Hearing Association. For informa- student-supported and not-for-credit 840 N. Heliotrope Dr. L.A. 90029 tion disorders every year.” tion, visit lausd.net. 20 May 11, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

‘The Bodyguard’ debuts on stage at Hollywood Pantages Theatre The first U.S. National tour of the hit musical “The Bodyguard” runs through Sunday, May 21 at the Hollywood Pantages Theatre. Recording artist and actress Deborah Cox stars as Rachel Marron, and television star Judson Mills appears as body- guard Frank Farmer. After Farmer is hired to pro- photo courtesy of Debbie Hall/Harry’s Auto Collision Center tect superstar Marron from an unknown stalker, each expects to The event also attracted celebrities, including Jay Leno, who is pictured be in charge. What they don’t with Harry Barseghian, owner of Harry’s Auto Collision Center on La expect, however, is to fall in Brea Avenue. love. The musical is based on Lawrence Kasdan’s 1992 Oscar- nominated film, and was adapt- Concours d’Elegance honors best ed by Academy Award-winner Alexander Dinelaris. The stage production of “The Bodyguard” photo by Joan Marcus inThe vintage 8th annual automobiles Greystone Concours is unlike most other features classic songs such as Mansion Concours d’Elegance in automotive events because it offers “So Emotional,” “One Moment Love You.” Blvd. Beverly Hills broke attendance and something for everyone. Each in Time,” “Saving All My Tickets start at $35. The For information, call participation records on May 7 as year, the show highlights a variety Love,” “I Wanna Dance with Hollywood Pantages Theatre is (800)982-2787, or visit thousands of automobile enthusi- of remarkable cars that are rarely Somebody” and “I Will Always located at 6233 Hollywood HollywoodPantages.com. asts viewed 125 vintage automo- seen by the public and features a biles on display. completely new field of entries Best of Show Concours annually,” Concours director d’Elegance honors went to Stan Cindy Brynan said. “This is the Lucas for his 1929 Lincoln Aero- eighth year of the event, and [it] Phaeton. Best of Show Concours was easily our most successful de Sport recognition was awarded ever. We had the honor of receiv- to A&A Premier Classics for its ing the most applications we have 1954 Ferrari 500 Mondial. The ever had for potential exhibitors. Concours honored Ferrari’s 70th We ultimately showcased 125 anniversary and Lincoln’s 100th world class cars and 10 motorcy- anniversary. Beverly Hills Mayor cles.” Lili Bosse selected a 1935 Adler Greystone Mansion Concours Trumpf, Junior Sports Roadster for d’Elegance Signature Awards are the Mayor’s Choice honors. designed by local artist Richard “I was drawn to the classic style Pietruska. The awards were given yet sporty feel of the Adler,” Bosse in two Best of Show categories and said. “It felt chic and elegant and I 15 Best of Class categories. was thrilled to learn it is owned by Food and beverages were pro- a woman.” vided by Tito’s, Stella Artois and Thousands of auto aficionados Asombroso Fine Tequila, and The gathered at Greystone Mansion for Peninsula Hotel served dessert. the elegant event, which also fea- Guests also enjoyed lectures and tured unique motorcycles. Eugene tours of the Greystone Mansion. Garcin’s 1934 Cotton was named For information, call (310)285- Best Vintage Motorcycle. 6830, or visit “The Greystone Mansion greystoneconcours.org.

photo courtesy of the city of Beverly Hills A 1954 Ferrari was one of the automobiles on display.

LABrockus Dance Project Dance Festival and door performance continues by Pony Box Theater Raymond Kabbatz will Dance Theatre. Tickets cost $25. continue the fifth edition of the Los On Saturday, May 13, a techni- Angeles Dance Festival through cal contemporary night beginning May 14. at 8 p.m. will feature FUSE Dance On Thursday, May 11, a gala Company, Kybele Dance Theatre night with party will take place at and Backhausdance. Tickets cost 7:30 p.m. featuring acts such as $25. Blue13 Dance Company, HELIOS On Sunday, May 14, an avant- DANCE THEATER and an out- garde contemporary night will door performance by Heidi begin at 6 p.m. and feature The TL Duckler Dance Theatre. Tickets Collective, Palm Dance Collective cost $40. Los Angeles and WHYTEBERG, On Friday, May 12, an eclectic with an outdoor performance by urban contemporary night will CARLON+LOLLIE. Tickets cost begin at 8 p.m. featuring Akomi $25. Dance, Lula Washington Dance Theater Raymond Kabbatz is Theatre, CATASTROPHE! and located at 10361 W. Pico Blvd. For Entity Contemporary, with an out- information, visit ladancefest.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 21 May 11, 2017

our four-sibling family ever had then, our family Seder had escalated I predict that this year, My more than two children, and my old- into the event of the year. My Best Conservative Uncle (I forgot to est sister lives in England with her Friends’ lovers, lovers’ best friends, mention him) will suggest I make own extended family so, except for best friends’ out-of-town visitors, two Seders, one for the family, one the occasional waif or stray, it was a out of town visitors’ old school for the friends. He was going to manageable group and the problem chums, old school chums’ aged par- China and wasn’t planning to be Mad Musings
     was tabled, until it landed in my lap. ents, aged parents’ long term house- back for the Seder, but his plans Since my sons haven’t been fruit- keepers, and every Jew, Gentile, have changed and he’s arriving back ful and multiplied yet, I predict the Atheist and Agnostic who didn’t in L.A. on Wednesday. Count him usual last minute invites will be have any place to go on Passover in. By now, I would find it hard to This column by Madeleine Shaner was published in the extended to waifs and strays. At began to descend in droves. Oh, and distinguish friends from family. April 13, 2006 issue of the Park Labrea News and Beverly Press. first, my sons each had a special My Brother-in-Law moved out here Where do you draw the line? In an friend they wanted to invite, from New York. Not really a prob- idle moment, I hazarded a hastily because he or she didn’t have any- lem. drawn up list. The only ones I could where to go on Passover, or they I predict that, even with a chil- exclude from the “family” roster were interested in our traditions, or dren’s table set up in the hall for My were those who’d joined us since they were children of a mixed mar- Brother-in-Law’s children’s chil- 1975, the year I took over the matri- Passover predictions riage – a man and a woman – or dren, a result of his moving out to archy. I realized, just the other day, that would appear before Passover, and their families were back East, or California, and the Children of You This year, Easter and Passover Passover was upon us, and I hadn’t since the annual Seder feast is Remember My Friend Mark and almost coincide, which makes it a sent out my invitations, ordered always same-o, same-o, I am going His Wife, and the Stepson Of My double celebration for the Jews and folding chairs, picked out my to predict the details of this year’s I am predicting Father Who Is Visiting From the Christians. I predict all of my brisket, or made the matzoh balls event. You can be assured these are that I will have the Florida, who now brings his extended family will be here. Can I for my Seder. My sister is normally legitimate predictions, because I’m California Trophy Wife to our gath- expect hostess gifts of Panettone as part owner of these responsibilities, writing this column on Sunday, number of Seder erings, we will find ourselves well as Manichevitz wine? And I but this year, unfortunately, she’s April 9, 2006, three days before guests whittled packed to capacity. By dint of beg- hadn’t thought of it until just now, not going to be able to help. As I Elijah is scheduled to waft through down to 26 by ging, borrowing, or wandering the but please God, or Allah, it’s not began to make my shopping list, it my front door. My deadline for the neighborhood (fortunately it’s take- Ramadan too, is it? occurred to me that the list is exact- column is Monday a.m., so there Monday. out-the-trash night) for extra chairs, If it is, all predictions are off. ly the same every year, so it can absolutely be no tinkering table linens, glasses, cutlery, etc., would’ve made sense, maybe even before the paper arrives on your we’ll make it through another year. 30 years ago, when I inherited the doorstep on Thursday, April 13. they were just plain hungry. No I predict that the children will job from my beloved mother (uva I am predicting that I will have problem. refuse to sit at the children’s table – sholem: rest in peace), to have cod- the number of Seder guests whittled Since it’s a mitzvah, a blessing, to which is a given anyway – so I will ified the list and translated it to my down to 26 by Monday. My dining invite a stranger into your home for get to sit there alone, where I will A drive, which would have been table has eight chairs, only two of a meal, especially a holiday meal, get none of the soup, chicken, misplaced by now, even had I been which we can use for the leaders of we’ve always felt blessed by these brisket that makes its last stop here. computerized in 1975. So Do It the service, because of their Henry waifs at our table. You Remember I also predict I will forget to serve WHAT IS A Now being the better part of valor, VIII size. Between my basement, My Friend Mark, and You Know the gefilte fish which My Friend I’m planning to get everything on a my sons’ and my sons’ friends’ My Friend Shelley, by now are Lynda provides every year, so I will REVOCABLE floppy: shopping list, recipes, pots, basements, we will be able to rustle already included in the original be breakfasting on gefilte fish for TRUST? pans and dishes required; list of up the extra 24 chairs. If, however, count. A couple of years ago, You the next three months. secret ingredients; phone numbers my phone keeps ringing off the Remember My Friend Mark asked I predict one of the children will This week’s column will begin a and numbers of relatives, their off- hook as it has begun to, all predic- if he could bring My Girlfriend, and run screaming from the room when two-part series on the use of spring and their offsprings’ off- tions are off and I predict the usual You Know My Friend Shelley an errant breeze ripples the surface Revocable Trusts (Living Trusts). spring; a list of non-family mem- 35 people will eventually material- asked if he could invite My Father of Elijah’s cup of wine. When we bers who are on our perpetual list; ize come Wednesday – NASA, we Who Is Visiting From Florida. Also run out of wine, which we usually A revocable trust (sometimes telephone contact for chair and table may have a problem. included in my 26-count. No prob- do, because many of my guests referred to as a “living trust”) is a rental; and plans for my husky/co- My grandfather hosted the Seder lem. bring good cellar wines as hostess written agreement between the writer, Pushkin, who isn’t Jewish or for all his children until they had When My Father Who Is Visiting gifts to replace the traditional, sickly person creating the trust and the a legitimate guest, but needs a spot two children of their own, at which From Florida decided to move to sweet Kosher wine you’re supposed person creating the trust and the reserved under the head table. point they each had to make their L.A., he too became a regular at our to drink, I predict some thirsty rela- person named to manage the Since I also forgot that it was too own family Seder. My mother fol- table, along with You Remember tive will drink the sweet wine Elijah late to write a Passover column that lowed the same plan, only none of My Friend Mark’s Girlfriend. By spurned. assets of the trust (typically your- self during your lifetime). The revocable trust will also name the person and/or financial insti- tution who would handle your BHBA honors prominent Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services assets in the event of your dis- ability and their distribution in presents leadership awards the event of your death. entertainment lawyer Didi Hirsch Mental Health Leadership Award, and Akana was A revocable trust may be amend- Services held its annual “Erasing honored as Didi Hirsch’s Mental ed or revoked by you at any time the Stigma Leadership Awards” on Health Ambassador for using her Thursday, April 27 at the Beverly YouTube channel to promote during your life, as long as you Hilton Hotel. awareness about mental illness. are competent. The terms of The agency honored music icon Didi Hirsch Mental Health your trust become irrevocable Judy Collins; writer, director and Services is a nonprofit provider of (not subject to change) after your composer Paul Dalio; and actress, free community mental health and death. Because a revocable trust producer, filmmaker and author substance abuse services for chil- Anna Akan. dren and adults. The agency also contains provisions which direct Collins received the 2017 created the nation’s first Suicide the distribution of your assets on Beatrice Stern Media Award for Prevention Center and is a leader in or after your death, the trust acts raising awareness about suicide training, research and services. For as a “will substitute”. and mental illness. Dalio received a information, visit didihirsch.org. In so acting as a “will substi- tute”, the use of a revocable trust can, if implemented properly, eliminate the need for the pro- bate of your assets held in the name of your trust, thus avoiding photo by Lee Salem additional legal and probate fees More than 300 entertainment industry executives, lawyers and Hollywood luminaries recently honored Harold A. Brown, partner at and perhaps, unnecessary delays Gang, Tyre, Ramer & Brown Inc., as the Beverly Hills Bar in the administration and distri- Association’s (BHBA) 2017 Entertainment Lawyer of the Year. bution of your estate. The award was presented at the BHBA’s annual Awards Dinner on May 3 at Montage Beverly Hills. Brown (right) is pictured with Kramer Law BHBA president Howard Fisher. Group Brown’s entertainment clients include Steven Spielberg, Stephen King, Robert Zemeckis, Heidi Klum, Dwayne Johnson, Gwyneth Stephen W. Kramer Paltrow, George Miller and Michael Mann. Entertainer and comedian 5858 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 205 Craig Ferguson narrated a video tribute to Brown and also served as Los Angeles, CA 90036 master of ceremonies. (323)964-7100 The Entertainment Lawyer of the Year Award honors leaders in entertainment law. The Entertainment Lawyer of the Year Dinner ben- photo courtesy of Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services a participating member of efits the BHBA’s education and community outreach programs. For Master of ceremonies Melissa Rivers (left) is shown with former Didi AARP Union information, visit bhba.org. Hirsch Mental Health Services board member Nancy Rubin and hon- Courtesy Privilege oree Judy Collins at the Erasing the Stigma Leadership Awards. Extended Network 22 May 11, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Englander, Knabe & Allen names new LAMA announces May 21 lineup Los Angeles Modern Auctions hit the block. senior vice president (LAMA), the premier auction A selection of prints and multi- Englander, Knabe & Allen Technology for Economic and house of modern art and design ples by monumental Abstract (EKA) has announced that Kellie Clinical Health Act Regional on the West Coast, annouced a Expressionists such as Joan Hawkins, MPH, has joined the firm Extension Center program, a selection of fine art and design for Mitchell and Helen Frankenthaler as senior vice president and will national grant program in support the May 21 Modern Art & Design will also be offered. lead its health, education and social of health information technology auction. “LAMA’s strength continues to services practice. adoption and implementation. The top lot of the sale is an be presenting art and design pre- Hawkins has worked in the pub- Hawkins also previously served iconic work by Mike Kelley, viously unseen on the secondary lic and private sectors. Most as executive director of the “The Missing Leg,” from 1984. market,” said Peter Loughrey, recently, she was chief operating Commission on the Status of The triptych is made up of three director of modern design and officer for the National Health Women in the administration of black-and-white compositions fine art at LAMA. “For 25 years Foundation (NHF), where she former Los Angeles Mayor depicting a tin of lard on a fire, a LAMA has sourced fresh materi- oversaw operational and adminis- Antonio R. Villaraigosa. pig with a missing leg and a Los al, allowing us to remain ahead of trative operations. Prior to joining Additionally, she was formerly Angeles Police Department trends, and stay focused on what NHF, she managed the health and an epidemiologist for the Los badge. collectors want today, and in the human services practice for The Angeles County Department of The auction features a strong future.” Hawkins Company, an executive Health Sexually Transmitted representation by Abstract Los Angeles Modern Auctions recruitment firm based in Los Diseases Program. Expressionist artists. Paintings by is located at 16145 Hart St. in Van Angeles. “Kellie brings a robust set of Edward Dugmore, Paul Jenkins, Nuys. From 2010-2015, Hawkins skills to EKA and a unique under- Sam Francis, Alfonso Ossorio For information, visit lamod- worked for the U.S. Department of standing of the public policy Hawkins and Nejad Melih Devrim will all ern.com. Health and Human Services, advis- implications of health, education ing senior administration officials and social services decisions,” said public affairs, crisis communica- on fiscal priorities such as health EKA managing partner Matt tions and litigation support. information technology invest- Knabe. “Her experience adds “I am thrilled to join the team at by Myles Mellor ments, the national vaccine pro- immediate value to our existing EKA,” Hawkins said. “They are Crossword Puzzle gram for children and the World client base and additional depth results driven and operate the busi- Trade Center Health Benefits and reach to our new business ness with one thing in mind – the Program. development efforts.” interest of their clients.” She also served as program offi- EKA is a strategic communica- For information, visit cer for the Health Information tions firm specializing in lobbying, ekapr.com.

HealHeal the the Bay has Bay named Dr. nameshealthy watersheds, new she will leadership imple- solve problems that are increasing- Shelley Luce as its new president ment strategies to better engage ly national and global in scope.” and CEO. Southern California on battling the Luce began her advocacy career at Luce joins the Santa Monica- broader, intertwined environmental Heal the Bay, serving as a staff scien- based nonprofit from the risks facing the region. tist from 2001-2005 and spearhead- Environment Now Foundation, Formed three decades ago as a ing the successful effort to imple- where she served as executive direc- grassroots all-volunteer organiza- ment the state’s first zero-trash poli- tor and helped fund innovative clean- tion, Heal the Bay successfully led cy in the Los Angeles River. water and forest protection programs the fight to keep Hyperion from “Heal the Bay is at the heart of throughout California. During her dumping sewage into Santa Monica clean-water advocacy in Southern tenure, Luce was considered an Bay. But the region now faces much California. I’m so proud of its legacy expert on how nonprofits must bigger threats, from global warming of science-based activism and I am reshape themselves to meet the envi- to an uncertain water supply, accord- honored to lead Heal the Bay in its ronmental challenges of the 21st cen- ing to the organization’s board. next phase of growth,” Luce said. tury. “The environmental landscape in “Protecting our water and our larger An extensive nationwide search greater L.A. is changing dramatical- environment is more important – and culminated in the hiring of Luce, ly, and so Heal the Bay must trans- challenging – than ever. And I’m Across 3. Hazards who has been tasked with re-envi- form,” said Craig Perkins, chairman confident we’ll find innovative ways 1. Kitchen meas. 4. Pend sioning the scope of Heal the Bay’s of the organization’s board of direc- to get the job done, bringing in new 4. Overflowing with water 5. The ___ Bunch advocacy and education programs. tors. “As a trusted partner in the com- practices and new partners.” 9. Chewed stimulant 6. Chlorophyll-containing While focused on the organization’s munity, people are counting on us to For information, visit 13. “___ Cried” (1962 hit) microorganism core mission of clean water and provide leadership locally to help healthebay.org. 14. Roger___ ! 7. Gob 15. St. ___ Girl (German beer) 8. Cultivate 16. Always, in verse 9. Head 17. Pond buildup 10. Cause for a reprimand from a 18. More inclined teacher Children’s Hospital raised $1.7 million in March 19. West Indies cricketing island 11. Trash removals Children’s Hospital Los Angeles dent and CEO of the hospital. “These nings, and life. 21. Its capital is Oranjestad 12. It may be fresh (CHLA) announced that its annual partners inspired their patrons to help “The Make March Matter cam- 22. Impact sound 15. Auditioner’s aim Make March Matter campaign raised us fulfill our mission of creating hope paign was designed to unite our 23. Adjust 20. Inherent character $1.7 million. and building healthier futures for our community’s businesses and their 25. N.C.A.A. tournament divi 21. Word to a doctor For the second consecutive year, patients and their families. I want to supporters to bring awareness to the sion 24. “M’s” the month-long initiative exceeded thank the people of Los Angeles and health care needs of children, and to 26. Train 26. Sigma’s follower its $1 million fundraising goal thanks the Coachella Valley for supporting raise funds to maintain the more 30. Molasses liquor 27. Provide with a quality to partnerships with more than 100 the campaign to benefit the health of than 350 specialty programs and 31. Land on Lake Victoria 28. Comply businesses in Los Angeles and the children in our community.” services that CHLA offers,” said 33. Fairyflies and yellowjackets 29. Social class Coachella Valley that rallied commu- Make March Matter was created Dawn Wilcox, vice president of cor- 35. Island wear purchased in the 32. Time in London nity participation to give in support by CHLA as a way to identify a time porate partnerships at CHLA. “This Atlantic? 33. Oriental fryer of critical, lifesaving care for chil- of year devoted specifically to chil- year we were proud to work with 38. Soft cloth cap 34. Anatomical ring dren in Los Angeles. dren’s hospitals and children’s businesses across Southern 39. Mental grasp 35. Sire “We are grateful for the incredible health. The month of March was California, including the Coachella 40. Turkish title of rank 36. Deletions level of support we received from selected as it signifies the start of Valley and hope to expand next 41. Allots, with “out” 37. Takes in local and regional businesses to give spring. And with the new season year’s campaign even further 42. “That hurt!” 38. Exclude back,” said Paul S. Viviano, presi- comes a feeling of hope, new begin- throughout the region.” 46. Wise old Greek 41. ____ Robinson 49. Series opener 43. Modernize 50. ___ and Caicos 44. Alicia Keyes’ favourite clas 51. Caribbean island sical composer 54. Heart chambers 45. Hurried, to Shakespeare MAK Center artists holding May 11 opening reception 55. Not chocolate 47. Astrological triple planet set Former MAK Center artists-in- ing back to the 1980s. Bitter and Since 2004, they have been 56. To the point up residence Sabine Bitter and Helmut Weber live and work in Vancouver members of the cultural collective 57. Minuscule 48. “Fine by me” Weber are working with Los and Vienna, and have collaborated Urban Subjects. 58. Choice 49. Monastery head Angeles artist Edgar Arceneaux since 1994 on projects addressing With Arceneaux, they braid 59. Goes with a shirt 51. Farm building will for an exhibit that will be on cities, architecture and the politics together their long-term practices 60. Scotch-Irish 52. Tune display through July 30, with an of representation and space. Their of repurposing the traces, images 61. Not fitting 53. Jump around playfully opening reception scheduled for research-oriented practice engages and material residuals of particular 62. Upshot 54. Dug in May 11 from 7 tp 9 p.m. at the cen- with specific moments and logics urban sites. 55. PC element ter’s Mackey Garage Top. of global-urban change as they take The Mackey Garage Top is locat- Down The exhibit will include pho- shape in neighborhoods, architec- ed at 1137 S. Cochran Ave. For 1. Blood sucker See Answers page 25 tographs from Bitter’s archive dat- ture and everyday life. information, visit makcenter.org. 2. Elite Asian mountaineer Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 23 May 11, 2017

More laughs and action, ‘Guardians’ still can match original Marvel Studios has a problem. Out ger storyline. An inter-dimensional of five sequels in the entire cinematic monster, even more weaponry, an universe, only one improves on the entire species of golden people and first, and no, “Guardians of the Kurt Russell starring as a planet. You Galaxy Vol. 2” isn’t the exception. heard me. And then there’s the insane That doesn’t mean fun and ensuing number of cameos (Sylvester hilarity are beyond grasp, only that it Stallone shows up for less than three doesn’t expand on the originality of a minutes) and nods to more comics Greedy Rocket (voiced by Bradley quirky space adventure that made us history than the average viewer Cooper), the cyber-enhanced raccoon enjoy the antics of a sarcastic raccoon knows how to handle. who knows his way around anything photo courtesy of Disney and cry when a tree said, “We are The Guardians of the Galaxy have mechanical, steals something from Chris Pratt plays the role of Peter Quill/Star-Lord. Groot.” developed quite a reputation, but their alien species the Sovereign, and they In “Vol. 2,” we’ve got an even big- latest mission results in bad blood. are all about vengeance. That seems like problem number family and learning how to be inti- scenes teasing the next film and the one until the gang encounters Ego mate once more, in the most Drax film after that. (Kurt Russell), who quickly identifies kind of way. The action sequences are mostly himself as leading man Peter Quill’s If ever a film attempted to be a near great fun. The humor is on point all (Chris Pratt) long-lost father. From completely satisfying experience, the way through and the acting is there, the plotline begins to meander. “Vol. 2” is a top competitor. sensational. But the plot is a hot “Vol. 2” is all about family. Peter Remember that adorable moment at mess. It all views like an enormous must learn more about his father. the end of the first “Guardians” when setup for future installments. At Gamora (Zoe Saldana) once again newborn Groot dances around in his some point, these films need to care confronts her sister Nebula (Karen little plant bot? Now we witness more about the present moment, Gillan), both still scarred by their Baby Groot for an entire film. telling a truly effective story rather shared childhood under the sadistic Remember when an entire planet was than relying on the one-eye-forward care of the Mad Titan Thanos. threatened last time? Now the whole structure. Meanwhile, Yondu (Micheal galaxy is in trouble, helping our titu- Criticisms aside, Baby Groot (still Rooker) must face his past and exam- lar heroes live up to their team name. voiced by Vin Diesel, though it’s ine his responsibility to Peter, the boy And all those characters from the modulate … a lot) is hard not to love, he once kidnapped from Earth. Even previous film fighting each other – though he plays a much smaller photo courtesy of Disney Drax’s (Dave Bautista) exchanges they start to get along here too, giving (yeah, I went there) role in the overall Baby Groot is voiced by Vin Diesel. with newcomer Mantis (Pom us all exactly what we want. And if story. Drax’s inability to filter lan- Klementieff) focus on the loss of his you had any questions after the first guage or understand figurative lan- film, they’re all answered, save that guage is always a hoot. Pratt’s one unfound Easter egg writer-direc- Peter/Star-Lord remains good fun, tor James Gunn continues to hold with crass jokes aplenty, though most over fans’ heads. This is fan service, laughs don’t involve him. the kind of filmmaking that goes big- Perhaps these words are too harsh. ‘Music Center on Location’ prepares ger on every level, but perhaps an Worse films exist, and this is hardly entirely enjoyable film doesn’t work. the bottom of the Marvel barrel for summer launch The first sequel in this entire either. But 2014’s “Guardians of the The Music Center announced Marvel experiment, “Iron Man 2,” Galaxy” was unexpected, a sleeper the summer launch of “The should’ve served as a warning. Don’t hit that made us fall in love with the Music Center On Location,” a bite off more storyline than a single most nerdy of comic book elements. new initiative that takes the per- film can chew, lest we’re all forced to The sequel does the same, fearing forming arts center’s artistic hold down narrative vomit. “Vol. 2” nothing uncanny, but it’s drunk on its vision beyond the places and is even more bloated, from head own power. Perhaps a little fear is a spaces of its downtown Los nods to the first film to the five credit good thing. Angeles home and into diverse venues and locales throughout greater Los Angeles. With “The Music Center On Location,” The Music Center will curate and present distinc- tive artistic content in locations outside its 22-acre campus and bring its innovative, creative approach to the arts to a wider audience. This program will expand the performing arts cen- ter’s focus beyond the presenta- tion of the world-class artistic programming it currently offers on the stages of its iconic the- atres and outdoor plaza to events and performances outside of its physical footprint. photo courtesy of Grand Park “The Music Center On Location” launches this summer with programming at The Ford part of the performing arts orga- Center series. Theatres and Grand Park, fol- nization’s internationally The Music Center is located at lowed by an engagement in the acclaimed Glorya Kaufman 135 N. Grand Ave. For informa- fall at The Culver Studios as Presents Dance at The Music tion, visit musiccenter.org.

New theater company holding auditions The newly formed Ensemble, Padua Playwrights face sanctions for volunteering Independent Theatres of Los and Whitefire Theatre. their services in our produc- Angeles will hold auditions on “These auditions are a way tions.” May 13 and 17 for union and for us to become familiar with Participating actors should non-union actors. the vast and as yet untapped prepare either one two- to three- The organization comprises pool of talent in Los Angeles, minute monologue or two one- theaters that have been denied and they with us,” said Ron to two-minute monologues. membership status by Actors Sossi, Odyssey Theatre Auditions on May 13 will be Equity Association, or are finan- Ensemble artistic director. “The held at the Victory Theatre cially unable to sign the associa- auditions are open to both union Center, 3326 W. Victory Blvd in tion’s new Los Angeles 99-Seat and non-union actors. However, Burbank, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Theater Agreement. They actors who are members of Auditions on May 17 will be include Crown City Theatre Actors’ Equity and have not held at the Skylight Theatre, Company, Matrix Theatre declared financial core status 1816 1/2 N. Vermont Ave. Company, Odyssey Theatre should be aware that they could 24 May 11, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

Central Library opens ‘City Zoo welcomes Peninsular pronghorn fawns Six extremely endangered penin- of Angels’ exhibit sular pronghorn fawns – three males and three females, born between Feb. 27 and March 25 from three different mothers – are among the Los Angeles Zoo’s spring additions. “With this species’ numbers rapidly dwindling, we felt the need to have a back-up population in the United States in case a disease out- break affected the population in Mexico,” said Josh Sisk, Curator of Mammals at the Los Angeles Zoo. “It is our hope to successfully return and release pronghorn back into the wild someday, but for now we are focusing on raising the num- bers. The births of these six prong- horn fawns is definitely a positive photos by Tad Motoyama step in the right direction.” Once numbering in the thou- sands, today there are fewer than 25 established a breeding herd at the same size eyes as an African ele- Peninsular pronghorn surviving in Zoo as part of a species survival phant, proportionally quite large, the wild due to hunting, habitat plan for peninsular pronghorn. and can see for miles. photo courtesy of the Los Angeles Public Library destruction and cattle ranching. This unique species of prong- All of the Zoo’s new hoofstock Artist Colette Miller, photographer Gary Leonard and Los Angeles Public There are currently between 200 to horn, once on the brink of extinc- babies can now be observed in their Library City Librarian John Szabo attended the opening of the exhibit. 300 in human care in zoos through- tion, is the world’s fastest living habitats with the rest of their herds out North America. Since 2002, the hoofed mammal with speeds reach- daily, weather permitting. Los Angeles Zoo has participated ing nearly 60 miles per hour. The The Los Angeles Zoo is located Central Library opened a photo leries so visitors can create their in the Peninsular Pronghorn fawns are usually up and walking at the northeast corner of Griffith exhibit entitled “City of Angels: own angelic portraits and share the Recovery Project in the Vizcaino within an hour of being born and Park at the junction of the I-5 and Portraits” earlier this month in its results on social media with Desert Biosphere Reserve of Baja running after a few days. The the 134 freeways. For information, first floor galleries. #ShowUsYourWings. California Sur, Mexico and in 2007 sandy-colored antelopes have the visit lazoo.org. A collaboration between photog- “Leonard and Miller see the rapher Gary Leonard and artist wings as a way to communicate Colette Miller, the exhibit features how each of us wants to do right in 32 portraits selected from hundreds our lives, with every portrait cap- ‘Provocateur’ open at Leica Gallery through June 12 Leonard took of Angelenos from all turing a single instant as a reminder “Provocateur” by Tyler Shields signature blend of spontaneity and to be hanging above their faux- walks of life posed before angel of that intention,” according to a will be on display at the Leica intention, taking viewers on a com- Spanish fireplaces, now all they wings painted by Miller on a rollup statement by the library. Gallery from May 11 to June 12. pelling voyage through his uncon- want is one of Shields’ gloiously storefront door. Central Library is located at 630 Shields, born in Jacksonville, ventional dreamland.” twisted photographs.” Miller has painted a new set of W. Fifth St. For information, visit Fla., is a contemporary artist and His photographs have included His Leica exhibition will feature wings in the library’s first floor gal- lapl.org. filmmaker. exploding Rolls Royces, alligators some of his most compelling work. According to the gallery, Shields clamping their jaws on Birkin bags The gallery’s hours are Monday “pushes the limits of his subjects, and starlets flying through the air in to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., the audience and oftentimes him- impossibly beautiful arcs. GQ and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. self to create images that inspire, Magazine said, “while big-shot The Leica Gallery is located at question and provoke. Shields Hollywood producers once 8783 Beverly Blvd. For informa- Paley Center hosts infuses every image with his own demanded a trophy Banksy canvas tion, visit leicagalleryla.com. ‘Handmaid’s Tale’ exhibit

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The Paley Center for Media by Margaret Atwood and starring will host a pop-up exhibit of cos- Emmy-winner Elisabeth Moss tumes from the Hulu original and Joseph Fiennes, “The series “The Handmaid’s Tale.” Handmaid’s Tale” is the story of Visitors will experience an up- life in the dystopia of Gilead, a close look at designer Ane totalitarian, modern-day society Crabtree’s dramatic creations and in what was formerly the United bold color palette for the ten-part States. series. The pop-up exhibit is open The Paley Center for Media is to the public and admission is located at 465 N. Beverly Drive free. in Beverly Hills. For information, Adapted from the classic novel visit paleycenter.org. Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 25 May 11, 2017 Celebrate 90 years with the TCL Chinese Theatre The TCL Chinese Theatre will celebrate its 90th birthday on May 18. To commemorate the milestone, the landmark theatre has launched a series of screenings of major motion pictures over the years that have fea- tured the theatre. The fourth film in the special series will be “The Aviator,” set to screen at 9 a.m. on May 14, for $5. The biopic directed by Martin Scorsese stars Leonardo DiCaprio as Howard Hughes and Cate Blanchett as Katharine Hepburn. “The Aviator” won five Academy Awards. Grauman’s Chinese Theatre gets ready for the premiere of “Seven Year Itch” Other upcoming titles at the TCL in 1955. Chinese Theatre that feature the photos courtesy of the TCL Chinese Theatre iconic theatre are “A Star is Born” Job” in November and “Day of the Three Oscar ceremonies, in 1944, (1937 version) in June, “Escape Locust” in December. 1945 and 1946, were held at the John Travolta celebrates his handprint ceremony in 1980. from L.A.” in July, “Rush Hour” in “The TCL Chinese has starred in TCL Chinese Theatre and more than August, Mel Brooks’ “Blazing more movies than most actors,” said 300 movie and television stars have year, more than 40 movie premieres availability and information on cele- Saddles” in September, “Hollywood theatre president, Alwyn High been honored in the iconic hand- are held at the world-famous theatre. brations for the 90th birthday, visit Homicide” in October, “The Italian Kushner. print-footprint ceremonies. Every For screening times and ticket tclchinesetheatres.com.

columnist to staff writer when she and she admonished them, rightly make the trip the last few years, but also became our copy editor in the so. The notes were on time every her name was bantered about fond- mid-2000s. We would enjoy Mad year thereafter. ly among the staff. MadFrom page 1for Madeleine for an entire afternoon, rather than Speaking of the holiday party, Madeleine Shaner was the just the 15 minutes of chit-chat Madeleine and John would make smartest, most well-read person when she dropped off her column. the drive from West Hollywood to too dry, they’d be too hungry to nosy – and noisy – neighbors, the I’ve ever known. She was charm- notice. (Of course it was never dry Dept. of Public Works tearing up She loved coming every our home in the foothills, which we ing, witty, elegant, strong-willed, - her cooking was impeccable.) She her street, or the DWP failing to Wednesday to be part of the team – appreciated. The party wouldn’t be opinionated, kind and an old soul. would sweep into the room with a adjust her bill. We would receive and we loved having her. She was a the same without them. As the years We have missed having her around, flourish, grandly announcing that supportive Letters to the Editor grammarian par excellence, and the ticked by, we started sending a car but her legacy lives on. We have a dinner was served, while sipping a joining her cause, whatever it might job suited her to a T. for them, so they wouldn’t get lost dry martini. She once wrote that a be. She loved swimming in her pool, on the way home – as she said they type style we use for some of our martini wasn’t a drink, it was a state Madeleine had a nom de plume reading volumes of books, and did every time in one of her headlines called “Mad Headline.” wearing the color purple. When our columns. This was before anything of mind. as well – Pushkin – her faithful New staff members look at me girls were on summer break from like Uber or Lyft was born, so a quizzically as to why and I tell them Each year, she wrote a Passover husky, who sometimes took over elementary school, she would often black stretch limo was usually the column, talking about the 30-plus her column to complain about his Madeleine was such a fine word- have them over to swim and enjoy mode of transport. That was fine smith, she deserves her own style. guests who would be attending, her owner (her!) The column would a proper English tea while mom with the Shaners – and the girls – In her honor, we are publishing enormous dining room chairs and then be titled “Pushkin’s was working. Emily and Rebecca they took it for a little joy ride dur- how would she ever fit everyone in Ponderings,” yet another clever lit- have such fond memories of Mad. ing the party. “Mad Musings” from April 13, the house! But she pulled it off, erary creation of the irrepressible She brought them gifts to our annu- Madeleine’s penchant for marti- 2006 on page 21. Also, see page 6 year after year. Mad. al holiday party. One year, they nis turned to merlot as she aged like for more about Madeleine Shaner’s Other “Mad Musings” were Madeleine’s role at the paper neglected to send a thank you note a fine wine, still entering the room life. about local community issues, like evolved from theatre critic, to within the appropriate time frame, with a flourish. She wasn’t able to We love you madly, Madeleine.

City Hall Municipal Gallery. Facebook.com/CityofBeverlyhills Once completed, improvements dardized street-lighting system The website and Twitter.com/CityofBevHills. to North Santa Monica Boulevard along the north side; ADA compli- beverlyhills.org/smblvd will be In addition, the city can be will include rebuilt roadway with a ant access upgrades; new side- SantaFrom page 1 Monica updated continuously, and residents reached via email at smblvd@bev- rubberized asphalt surface; upgrad- walks; low-impact drainage land- and businesses can sign up to erlyhills.org, the project helpline ed drainage system; new curbs and scaping that comply with the urban Commerce on Tuesday, and will receive email notifications through (424)339-9033 or the public works gutters; widening of the road on the water quality regulations; and land- host a resident-focused meeting at 7 Ask Bev, beverlyhills.org/AskBev, customer service line (310)285- south side between Cañon Drive scaping on the south side of the p.m. on Thursday, May 11 in the or stay in touch via 2467. and Wilshire Boulevard; a stan- boulevard.

ward on the park access and mobil- borhood council, called the gon- Parks, said the study would help Park visitors inhibiting its cus- ity study he initiated and funded, dola idea “far-reaching,” but said “manage the ever-growing popu- tomers’ ability to reach the ranch, which will provide the city with the the city needs to continue the dia- larity of the Greek Theatre, and because city employees were GondolaFrom page 1 data necessary to make future deci- logue. Griffith Observatory and Griffith turning away customers trying to sions around the Hollywood Sign,” “It’s a discussion that needs to be Park hiking trails.” enter the ranch. Last week, local other iconic landmarks and destina- Montemayor said. “He is eager to had with the community,” she said. Garcetti’s suggestion for a gon- organizations Friends of Griffith tions,” Kivork said. hear from the experts we’ve hired The city council unanimously dola came in the middle of a lawsuit Park, Griffith J. Griffith Charitable Estevan Montemayor, a commu- on how to best provide mitigations approved the study, funded by over the closure of a popular Trust and Los Feliz Oaks nications director for Councilman to impacted residential neighbor- $100,000 of Council District 4 Griffith Park access point near Homeowners Association filed a David Ryu, 4th District, said the hoods and increase access for hik- discretionary funds, during a Beachwood Drive. The city agreed motion to intervene in the case to councilman is “open to” the idea of ers and park users alike.” meeting in March. Michael Shull, to close the access point after restore access to the Beachwood a gondola. Anastasia Mann, president of general manager of the city’s Sunset Ranch Hollywood Stables entrance. A hearing is scheduled for “His first priority is to move for- the Hollywood Hills West neigh- Department of Recreation and filed a suit over too many Griffith June 13.

that Beverly Hills can be a leader in Bosse is working with the busi- might not want to take the risk of vidual retailer will have their own the future and create a similar vibe ness community to develop paying for labor to keep stores open reasons for staying open, but he or energy, and send a message to specifics and she anticipates that later if it isn’t certain they will said the business community is B.O.L.D.From page 1 tourists and residents that Beverly the B.O.L.D. events will kick off in make enough profit. receptive to new initiatives, such as Hills is open for business in the the summer, likely August, and “Over time, it’s likely that will B.O.L.D., and certainly receptive to Bosse explained the problem is evening. continue into the holiday season happen (as the program develops). those that will increase sales. most apparent in feedback from “Shopping culture has changed with the ultimate goal of changing At the beginning maybe not so hoteliers who said it breaks their for everyone,” she said. “We can’t the culture in Beverly Hills. She much. So it takes a leap of faith,” he Answers From Page 22 heart, but they send patrons out of have all our stores close anymore at envisions the first events will fea- said. “We’re trying to establish that Beverly Hills for activities in the 6. We need to be fresh and engag- ture live music, or the city will trust. It’s just up to the merchants evening. ing. People are looking for reasons close a street to give pedestrians and it’s a matter of critical mass.” She said the community recog- to go out and shop and dine.” more room and restaurants can hold Mark Tronstein, president of the nizes that the retail industry is Vice Mayor Julian Gold said he outdoor dining. Rodeo Drive Committee, said they evolving with services like Amazon fully supports the B.O.L.D. initia- Bosse said she has received pos- support the vision behind the available on demand, and the tive and pointed out that Canon itive feedback from residents and B.O.L.D. initiative to restore the Beverly Center and the Westfield Drive in Beverly Hills is filled with the business community, and has vitality and change the evening cul- Culver City mall renovating as patrons every day at the restaurants full support from the city council, ture of Beverly Hills. “Specifically, well. that populate the area. which unanimously agreed to make on Rodeo Drive, we look forward She said the businesses also com- “But when they’re done eating, it a priority this year. to creating a lively vibe on the pete with “experience”-driven des- they’re done,” he said. “It would be Gold said they need to coordinate street through ongoing, exciting tinations like Downtown Los great if, before or after, they could with all the businesses to make it programs,” he said via email. Angeles and West Hollywood, but wander through the stores.” successful. Some bigger shops Tronstein added that every indi- 26 May 11, 2017 Park Labrea News/Beverly Press

the Chinese Theatre acted as a por- tal to transform patrons into the film. ChineseFrom page 1 Theatre “To this day, it’s kind of talked about as being the biggest, most Angeles and the Egyptian Theatre elaborate premiere that’s ever hap- on Hollywood Boulevard, where pened,” Brown said. “It was a the first “red carpet” premiere was World War I aerial combat movie, hosted. and they had biplanes from World For his third L.A. venture, War I flying up and down Grauman partnered with Mary Hollywood Boulevard and para- Pickford, Douglas Fairbanks and chutists coming down and klieg Charlie Chaplin as co-investors to lights all in the air.” build the Chinese Theatre. Tinker said people were lined up According to Levi Tinker, direc- “all the way down past Hollywood tor of tours, construction on the the- and Vine, almost even to Western ater started in January, 1926, and Avenue.” took nearly a year and a half to Showmanship became part of the complete. The official opening was theater’s legacy. For the 1974 pre- on May 18, 1927 with the world miere of “Earthquake” – a film premiere of Cecil B. Demill’s about surviving a seismic disaster “King of Kings.” in Los Angeles – producers put a Grauman always wanted to trans- courtesy of the TCL Chinese Theatre large cargo net across the ceiling in port visitors to a different time and After the theater installed IMAX, it gave new meaning to being on the “big screen.” place, and he was particularly the Chinese Theatre, and when the movie started, they told audiences impressed by Chinese art. finger created and he put it on just to have digital projection in the tion “you could ever imagine.” During some of the first pre- the net was there in case anything fell during dramatic earthquake for this,” Tinker said. “He said, one 1990s.” The theater is currently installing mieres at the theater, Grauman set day, 100 years from now, people But in 2011, the theater wasn’t different technologies in other up stands that emitted perfume to sequences in the film. The little hooks that suspended the net are are going to come out here and see doing well. That’s when Alwyn rooms for more immersive experi- give visitors on Hollywood his hand print and say, ‘Oh my Hight Kushner took over as presi- ences, and the venue has hosted Boulevard the outdoor aroma and still in place today. “Nothing was ever in danger of God, Mel Brooks had 11 fingers!’” dent and CEO, and she faced the high-profile events that Grauman fragrance of a Chinese garden. Marilyn Monroe’s handprints are challenge of preserving a landmark “You didn’t just see the visuals falling,” Tinker said. “It was a great never could have imagined, such marketing stunt or PR stunt. A bit of the most popular, proven by how while bringing the business side the AFI Film Festival, the TCM and outdoor setting, you also much darker and dirtier they are into the future. smelled the fragrances of a lush showmanship.” Classic Film Festival, and other due to the unknown number of “Anytime you want to imple- outdoor garden setting as well,” The pageantry continued for promotional events. people who have sized up with the ment change, not just with a his- Tinker said. “Star Wars,” “Titanic,” “Mary Kushner said the theater is mak- imprints. Tinker said during the toric landmark, but something that The mission to transport Poppins,” “West Side Story,” ing a foray into the e-sports gam- ceremony, she wanted to put a dia- holds a special place in people’s customers into new worlds as well “Wizard of Oz,” and many other ing world, and will host tourna- mond in the cement to dot the “i” in hearts, it becomes delicate,” as much of the unique architecture blockbuster films throughout the ments for people from all over the her name, but they said no because Kushner said. “Everyone remem- remains as it was today. The exteri- eras. world in hopes of establishing it would be stolen. To compromise, bers the first time they came here or can’t be missed, with its giant, The premieres hosted today con- itself as a premiere venue for the they put one of her earrings there as a kid with their parents, or iconic red Chinese pagoda and lion sculp- tinue the practice of transforming blossoming industry. instead. film stars remember the first time tures outside the main entrance that the courtyard to match the setting of She said the theater has turned Three days after the ceremony, they came here before they were are from the Ming Dynasty. When a movie. In 2009, when “Avatar” around since 2011 and become someone came by and tried to pry famous and before they were premiered, it was a Blue Carpet one of the top grossing IMAX the- it out. Most of the earring broke accomplished artists. Everyone has event, and reporters dressed up as aters in the world. some of the characters. When off, but the back of it is still there a really special connection to this “This opened in with the knife mark that was made. place. So when you start talking Before its 90th birthday, the “Happy Feet” premiered, there was TCL Chinese Theatre will May of ’27. ... This ice, snow and a giant sled. Brown and Tinker assured that the about change people get really theater’s crew steam cleans the scared.” announce a new feature or attrac- was a glimpse into “More movie premieres have courtyard every week. In 2013, she wanted to install an tion that officials are keeping happened in this movie theater right what the other On May 17, director Ridley IMAX screen, but they could not secret for now. But Brown here since 1927 than in any other half of the world Scott will be the 304th person to remove the starburst medallion promised it will be a game chang- movie theater in the world,” Brown make his mark. chandelier in the center of the main er for Hollywood Boulevard and looked like, that said. “And more premieres happen “Every actor, every actress from room that depicts dragons and the Walk of Fame. nobody had ever here every year in this theater than Chinese philosophers, and they “I think it’s going to be seen anywhere in the world.” 1927 going forward through today seen.” could not lift the ceiling to fit the around the world,” he said. While Grauman is remembered has been inside here at one point or new 97-foot-wide, 47-foot-tall They are also deep into plans for his marketing tactics, the theater another,” Tinker said. “This is real- screen. for the next “Star Wars” premiere, itself will be remembered for the ly kind of the only place you can -Jerry Brown say that you’ve had every major Instead, crews dug into the which Kushner said will easily spokesman, cement handprints and footprints eclipse the celebrations for the that immortalize the stars who vis- star, every actor, every actress, orchestra pit and the basement. TCL Chinese Theatre premiere last year. ited the theater – a Hollywood every director and producer walk Kushner worked closely with the The premieres and the famous honor older than the Academy through these doors.” Los Angeles Historic Theatre handprints and footprints do their patrons walk inside, they see what Awards. Brown said any patron who Foundation, the Hollywood part to attract tourists, so Grauman originally imagined. A The theater’s lore explains the comes to see a movie could be sit- Heritage Foundation and L.A. mural created by Chinese actor tradition began when Grauman ting in a seat “that Angelina Jolie Conservancy to ensure that the Kushner’s main goal is to get peo- Keye Luke depicts a Chinese gar- was escorting stars Douglas sat in or Brad Pitt sat in or Johnny changes didn’t impact the historic ple to come through the front den, and it has never been touched Fairbanks, Mary Pickford and Depp sat in, or Quentin Tarantino and “majestic” nature of the the- doors. up since the theater opened. Other Norma Talmadge from the sat in, or George Lucas sat in.” ater. Brown said at its heart, the artworks have been repainted over Roosevelt Hotel across the street to Before Christopher Nolan’s “She bent over backwards to Chinese Theatre is a local movie the years, but they are set up the view the progress of the Chinese “Interstellar” premiered at the the- work with the historic foundations theater. way Grauman wanted in 1927. The Theatre’s construction when ater, the director sat in every sec- here to make sure that, while “It still shows first-run films, lobby doors were created by Talmadge accidentally stepped in a tion of the theater and watched the putting stadium seating in, every- seven days a week when there Chinese artists. Inside the main the- slab of wet cement. Grauman rec- film every day leading up to the body who is worried about history isn’t a premiere. It’s a local movie ater room, the artwork has never ognized an opportunity for publici- opening “to make sure whether you was very happy with how she han- theater that anybody in L.A. can been touched up and depicts a ty and seized the moment. He sat front, back or middle, that you dled it and did it,” Brown said. come and see and anybody can young boy growing up and eventu- asked Fairbanks and Pickford to get the experience that he was A replica of the original curtain take a tour. It’s a jewel that I think ally fighting a dragon. Large pillars make their marks as well, and a tra- wanting audiences to get,” Tinker that was installed in 1927 was a lot of people don’t understand,” at the edges of the room were dition was born. said. enlarged to fit the bigger screen, Brown said. “I think a big fear is, imported from China. Today, more than 5 million But the theater relies on more and the TCL Chinese Theatre is the oh, Hollywood Boulevard, and oh, “Imagine this. This opened in tourists visit the TCL Chinese than premieres to be successful. only IMAX theater in the world tourists. I’ve been at the front door May of ’27. That was 90 years Theatre’s forecourt alone. Stars Today, movies are available to with a curtain. when someone has come up said ago,” said Jerry Brown, a from the silent era to today have download or stream on demand on “We wanted to make sure we what is this? A Chinese restau- spokesman for the theater. “There made their mark, and not just with smart phones, laptops, computers still had that big, grand showman- rant? And people have come up was no Internet. There was no tele- their hands and feet. There are John and smart televisions. But the the- ship aspect to the theater,” Tinker and said, do you still show movies vision. There was no jumping on Wayne’s fists, Harold Lloyd’s ater has found ways to weather said. here or is it only for red-carpet your cell phone and looking at a glasses, Jackie Chan’s bare feet, economic downturns and changes In 2015, they advanced further to premieres? Well it’s not.” YouTube video or Googling what Mel Brooks’ six-finger hand, and in the industry, and continued a IMAX laser, which Brown and China looked like. You didn’t jump Jane Fonda’s peace sign. In 1995, legacy as a leader in those industry Kushner said was a game changer. on a plane and fly to China. There Whoopi Goldberg cut off some of changes. “These days, whether it’s Netflix were very few people in California her dreadlocks and used them to “Whenever there’s been a new or Amazon or on your cellphone or For info on the TCL and Hollywood and America who make a print. Jeff Bridges drew a technology, the theater has been on on a really great nice television at had actually been to China. … This caricature of The Dude, and three the cutting edge of it,” Tinker said. home, there’s so many great ways Chinese Theatre’s was a glimpse into what the other horses have made hoof prints. “Going back to 1927, we were the to consume entertainment that we celebrations, see half of the world looked like, that There’s a tobacco pipe, droid prints first theater to sort of have a tryout really have to go the extra mile to page 25, or visit nobody had ever seen. And that was from R2-D2, lion paw prints from with some of the early widescreen offer you something special and tclchinesetheatres Sid Grauman who had that idea.” Leo the Lion and pistols. formats. We were the first in 1930 make your experience worth- Grauman wasn’t the only show- Hollywood stars continue to sur- to have a movie in 70 millimeter. while,” Kushner said. .com man of the time to utilize the the- prise fans with different ways to We were the first to have She said the TCL Chinese ater. When Howard Hughes’ make their slab unique. Cinemascope in the 1950s, the first Theatre will always strive to deliv- “Hell’s Angels” premiered in 1930, “[Mel Brooks] had a prosthetic to have Cinemiracle, and the first er the best audio-visual presenta- Park Labrea News/Beverly Press 27 May 11, 2017

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