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Hollywood Bowl goth Anniversary Celebration

WHEREAS, in 1920 Los Angeles welcomed a new, dome-shaped, open air theater amidst the majestic hills. This now famous landmark reflects upon the growth of Hollywood as a result of the motion picture industry; from 1910 to 1920; and

WHEREAS, the Hollywood population expanded from 5,000 people to nearly 50,000 residents who greatly appreciated theater, music and art. The Bowl was designed to host these passions and unite the community in an aesthetic atmosphere; and

WHEREAS, the story of the Hollywood Bowl begins in 1916 in Beachwood Canyon, historically marked by the "Hollywoodland" sign, held an outdoor production of William Shakespeare's tragedy Julius Ceasar. Aficionados of the arts, politicians, civic boosters and real estate developers alike, were inspired by the positive response of the community and aligned to pursue a permanent art center and park; and

WHEREAS, Christine Weatherill Stevenson, President of the Theatre Arts Alliance acquired 59 acres in Bolton Canyon for the park and art center in 1919; 1920, Artie Mason Carter, secretary of the Community Park and Art Association took on this project from Ms. Stevenson; and

WHEREAS, the first Hollywood Bowl in Daisy Dell in Bolyton Canyon opened its doors to the community in May 1920. The Bowl hosted Easter Services, the Women's World Peace Concert and even school productions from Hollywood High, attracting tens of thousands of spectators of the arts; and

WHEREAS, in July 1922 marks the inaugural Hollywood Bowl season "Symphonies Under the Stars," featuring the . By 1924, LA County received the land deed for the Bowl and created the Hollywood Bowl Associated to oversee the arts center. One year later, the Philharmonic graced the airwaves live from the Hollywood Bowl, the first entire concert ever broadcasted live on the radio. The Hollywood Bowl's popularity grew, attendance records of26,00, as more theatrical plays, operas and pop icons, such as , graced the stage; and

WHEREAS, today's architecture of the Hollywood Bowl provides favorable acoustics, although many architects, including , struggled to find the perfect material and shape for perfect sound. It has a seating capacity of I 7,376 and continues to host the L.A. Philharmonic, plays, operas, pop concerts and films; and

WHEREAS, 2011 marks ninety years of performances at the Hollywood Bowl. To mark this occasion, the Hollywood Bowl has planned a star-studded evening featuring performances by 2011 Hall of Fame inductees Harry Connick, Jr. and , plus an exclusive live sneak preview of Cirque du Soleil's first Hollywood production, IRIS- A Journey Through the World ofCinema. Both inductees are set to perform with the , led by Principal Guest Conductor Thomas Wilkins. Dame Helen Mirren will host the evening and Hilary Swank will present Harry Connick, Jr. and Gloria Estefan their tributes as part of the Bowl's annual opening night celebration:

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that, by adoption of this resolution, the City Council of the City of Los Angeles does hereby recognize the HOLLYWOOD BOWL as one of the largest natural amphitheaters in the world and for the past ninety years it has been the summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic since its official opening in 1922. We recognize the Hollywood Bowl for its continued contributions to making music and culture accessible to all!

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Councilmember, 4th District

ADOPTED MAY 2 7. 2011 LOS ANGELES.CilY COUNCIL