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By Kim Devore Entertainment Editor Outstanding Olympics MALIBU SEEN

Photo courtesy Michael Douglas presents the legendary with AFI’s Lifetime Achievement Award at the Dolby Theater in .

JANE’S SHINING STAR he biggest names in Hollywood came out to fete the iconic Tactress, producer, author and fitness guru Jane Fonda at this year’s AFI awards ceremony. Malibu’s Mel Brooks was in the black-tie crowd, along with , Cameron Diaz, , Morgan Freeman, Clive Davis, William H. Macy, , Catherine Zeta Jones, locals like Eva Longoria and many more. The tribute focused on Jane’s career as well as her roots in a Hollywood dynasty. Her father received the AFI Lifetime Achievement Award in 1978. Tonight it was her turn. Following welcoming remarks from previous winner Sir Howard Stringer, Mel Brooks offered some humorous advice and Jeff Daniels preformed his very own special version of “Abs, Buns and Thighs.” Speakers included Peter Fonda, and Lily Photo courtesy Pam Litz Tomlin. Even “Barbarella” took the stage. After an evening of Malibu resident Pam Litz co-chairs an Olympic Memorabilia Collectors Show July 25-27. laughs, surprise and sentiment, Michael Douglas presented the Life Achievement Award. am Litz, a Malibu resident sary of the 1984 Los Angeles Westside in Olympin, the largest Olympic The starry night will be broadcast on TCM August 1 as part Pwho collects Olympic pins, Olympic Games. Olympians Culver City July 25-27, to collectors’ organization in of an all-night Fonda tribute. is co-chairing an Olympic and Olympic enthusiasts will trade and sell various memo- the world, and collectors Memorabilia Collectors Show attend the show, which will rabilia. from Europe, Asia and North GETTING ARTSY to celebrate the 30th anniver- take place at the Courtyard The event is hosted by America will attend the event. uly is in full swing and that means the annual Malibu Arts JFestival is right around the corner. The beloved local event is celebrating its 43rd year, bringing an eye-popping array of crafts, photographs, paintings, sculpture and jewelry. More than 200 artists will be on display. It’s been called one of the best outdoor Art in Malibu festivals in the country. In addition to art, you can expect loads of locals, dogs, kids and strollers. The festival is good old-fash- aureen Haldeman, a ioned family fun and takes place July 26 and 27 at the Malibu Mlocal artist, hosted an Civic Center. Admission is free. opening night reception for an exhibit of her work that is now HOCKNEY’S LATEST on display through August peaking of art, if you are a fan of famed artist and former 17 at the D’Andrea/Bieck Sresident David Hockney, you won’t want to miss his latest Gallery. Her exhibit, “Liquid exhibit at the Louver in Venice. The solo exhibit, “The Arrival of Light,” is a series of 16 pho- Spring,” features 20 colorful prints capturing bucolic landscapes tographs printed on alumi- in East Yorkshire. num. Author Jennifer Jones The exhibit showcases Hockney’s fascination with new tech- and gallery owner Kathleen nology. Together with a painting program, the artist created his Bieck were among those who works on his iPad. “It’s all drawing,” says Hockney. “It’s a new attended the opening night medium for drawing. The iPad is like an endless sheet of paper.” party. With his newfound tool, he found all the effects and colors Haldeman designed right at his fingertips. There are 20 vibrant works in all; 16 are “Liquid Light” to explore the printed on single sheets of paper. The four larger ones are on transformational, spiritual and sheets of Dibond. physical qualities of the ocean. There are some critics who love Hockney’s work, but say the day of landscape is over. To that he replies simply, “Some people say landscape is a dead art form. I have a different opinion. Drawing is an ancient Malibu artist Maureen thing. It’s 30,000 years old. Why are they saying we’ll give it Haldeman hosts an up?” You don’t want to give it up when you have beauties like opening reception these to feast your eyes on. for an exhibit of her The Hockney exhibit runs through August 29. work, “Liquid Light.” Pictured: Kathleen Bieck (left) with Maureen Haldeman

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Call On Us To Handle Photo courtesy Yvonne Tang The Friends of the Malibu Library hosted “The Beat Buds” July 15. The event allowed children one through Whatever Comes Up! six years old to interact and learn about music by playing tambourines, maracas, shakers and bongos. Excellent Service to Malibu For Over 40 Years Do you have a people item? Send it to editorial by fax at 310.456.8986 or by e–mail to [email protected]. PLUMBING PUMPING You can also drop one off at The Malibu Times Building, Photo courtesy Mark Ball located at 3864 Las Flores Canyon Road. Photos must The Malibu Chamber of Commerce will work with the Malibu 456-2286 456-1173 either be e-mailed or dropped off; no faxes please. Optimist Club at this year’s Malibu Arts Festival and Pancake If you have any questions, call 310.456.5507, ext. 105. Breakfast. Pictured, from left: Frank Brady, Christine Hameline and Mark Persson CERTIFIED INSPECTORS CITY OF MALIBU O.W.T.S. AND N.A.W.T. ALL PROPERTIES

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