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Second South Park Hanover Apartment Project Opens

he housing revolution in South Park marches on, this time with the opening of developer Hanover Company’s seven-story apartment complex at the southeast corner of Grand Avenue and Olympic Boulevard. It is the second of three Downtown Los Angeles complexes from the Houston-based company, with its Hanover South Park (939 S. Hill St.) having debuted in March and a third structure, dubbed Hanover Olympic, rising next to it along Olive Street. The 274-apartment Hanover Grand Avenue (1000 S. Grand Ave.) began move-ins on Nov. 20, offering studios to two-bedroom apartments. Rents start at $2,409 for a studio and ramp up past $4,000 for select two-bedroom apartments and some large live/work units. Like the other complexes, Hanover Grand Avenue is designed by architecture firm TCA and features amenities including three rooftop decks, a 24-hour fitness center, a pool and courtyard with cabanas, and more than 250 bike racks. Hanover Olympic is expected to open in the second quarter of 2016.

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n Nov. 28, USC and UCLA squared off on the football field. The battle for bragging rights, however, is not over, as this week boxers

TWITTER: @ DOWNTOWNNEWS from the schools will face off as part of a special card at the Los Angeles Athletic Club. The Rivals in the Ring event takes place Friday, Dec. 4, and a boxing ring will be set up on the basketball court of the club at 431 W. Seventh St. There will be a total of 10 bouts. Altogether pugilists from eight colleges, including Cal State Northridge and UC Riverside, will step into the ring, with proceedings building up to some Trojan-Bruin fights. The event is open to the public and tickets start at $95. Proceeds from the evening will benefit the organization Rivals United for a Kure [sic] to Fight Cancer. For tickets, call (213) 625-2211.

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Holiday Movies at Million Dollar, Palace Theaters

he series Street Food Cinema is known for outdoor summer offerings with movies and food. This week, it comes indoors. The second “Yuletide Cinema” series is back in Downtown, with a pair of events highlighting holiday films. It begins Saturday, Dec. 5, with an 8 p.m. showing of the Will Ferrell movie Elf at the Million Dollar Theatre (307 S. Broadway). On Dec. 12, Christmas Vacation will screen at the Palace Theatre (630 S. Broadway). Food trucks will be on the street at both screenings, and various stalls in Grand Central Market will be open before the Elf showing. There will also be related activities. “We’ll have a stocking stuffer boutique with greeting cards, candles, all themed toward the movies,” said Megan Ryan, an events coordinator for Street Food Cinema. Ryan expects both events to sell out, so advance reservations are recommended. More information is at streetfoodcinema.com.

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he mammoth Hauser Wirth & Schimmel in the Arts District is one of the most anticipated Downtown cultural projects of 2016. Now, leaders of the mega-gallery have announced the debut exhibit at the transformed facility at 901 E. Third St. The show Revolution in the Making: Abstract Sculpture by Women, 1947-2016, will open March 13, and will feature nearly 100 works by 34 women, including Louise Bourgeois, Claire Falken-

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stein, Eva Hesse and Yayoi Kusama. The show is being curated by Paul Schimmel, the former MOCA chief curator who left the institution after clashing with then-director Jeffrey Deitch, and art historian and critic Jenni Sorkin. The exhibit, which runs through Sept. 4, will examine how women changed the course of art over 70 years through sculptural forms. It will mark the debut of a major project that is revitalizing the Globe Mills complex, a collection of late 19th and early 20th century buildings. The project will include a garden, bar and restaurant. Additional information is at hauserwirth.com.

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lected officials in Los Angeles are working hard to address the homelessness crisis. The situation has spread to so many neighborhoods and impacts so EDITOR & PUBLISHER: Sue Laris many people — more than 26,000 individuals in the city GENERAL MANAGER: Dawn Eastin are homeless, and the county count has surpassed 44,000, EXECUTIVE EDITOR: Jon Regardie according to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority SENIOR WRITER: Eddie Kim — that almost every week one hears a high-powered repSTAFF WRITER: Nicholas Slayton resentative discuss the importance of a swift and strong CONTRIBUTING EDITOR: Kathryn Maese S I N C E 19 7 2 response. CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Jeff Favre, Greg Fischer Los Angeles Downtown News The hard work by local leaders is long overdue. It begs a 1264 W. First Street, Los Angeles, CA 90026 question, however: Are they also working smart? 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Will STAFF WRITER: Nicholas Slayton CONTRIBUTING Kathryn It has reached aEDITOR: point that cityMaese leaders need to take a Some in the city family have a better understanding of the comhe or she even be in play before the El Niño storms arrive? CONTRIBUTING EDITOR: Kathryn Maese CONTRIBUTING WRITERS:Mayor Jeff Favre, Fischer dramatic step. In essence, EricGreg Garcetti and the City plexities of homelessness than others,Sand Here is how such an individual could already have made a difI N Ccould E 19help 7 2 in quickly CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Jeff Favre, Greg Fischer Council acknowledge that they are neither qualified hiring a czar and establishing the parameters of the job. 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The Readers Speak Out Letters and Website Comments on Gentrification, Football, Geoff Palmer and More Regarding the column “Trust, Tricks and the NFL,” by Jon Regardie, published Nov. 2

think you summed up in a very thorough way just how much we think of what the National Football League has done to the L.A. market. You’re right that in a great many ways the NFL cannot, at least not yet, be trusted by us that they really want to be back in a market that they themselves abandoned, and that this is not another “Charlie Brown gets the ball yanked out from under him by Lucy” routine. To me, if the NFL is actually sincere about coming back to L.A., and that of course is a big “if,” then the big boys of the league, including team owners Jerry Jones, Robert Kraft and John Mara, and even Commissioner Roger Goodell himself, will need to come out here and be completely straightforward with L.A. sports fans. Building a stadium, whether in Inglewood or Carson, and placing either one or two teams there, isn’t going to be the hard part, even if it costs upwards of $2 billion. Building trust is the hard part. If they can’t do that, then they shouldn’t even bother, and we as a sports market should tell them no less than that. —Erik North, Nov. 3

Regarding the editorial “The Myth of Downtown Gentrification,” published Nov. 16

hile your positive spin on the evolving Downtown is wellintentioned and puts a positive spin on what’s happening here, it is wrong. In our apartment building, a massive renovation is taking place so that the landlord may compete with the enormous stock of new buildings coming online. These are the last affordable units in Downtown. Longtime residents, some

who have been here since the complex opened in the late ’60s, many of whom endured the desert years before the upgraded Grand Central Market you describe, are being “invited” to move into remodeled apartments that are a thousand dollars a month or more in rent. Ultimately, those who choose not to move into a pricier upgraded unit will be displaced. When we’re gone, gone too will be the last vestiges of the middle class. If that’s not gentrification, I don’t know what is. —Lisa Napoli, Nov. 16, 5:45 p.m.

ood article. There are too many whiners out there. It is easier to complain rather than provide solutions. These moaners should try building affordable housing themselves or, if they don’t have the money, try and convince some investors to do it. —Richard D., Nov. 17, 3:29 p.m. Regarding the article “As Sidewalk Vending Moves Forward, Debate Continues,” by Eddie Kim, published online Oct. 30

live Downtown. I walk my dogs several times a day in South Park. I can’t even explain how bothered I am by street vendors. I’ve seen food cart operators dump their food on the sidewalk when they are done. I’ve seen them scrape off their metal skillets into the bushes, and then after they leave I’ve seen rats come up out of the gutters and eat the food they dump. I’m so upset over how the city handles it. I’m so mad as well that we have businesses in Downtown that pay tens of thousands of dollars in taxes to be here and street vendors steal revenues from them. Keep our streets clean and stop the illegal behavior. —Rosie Smith, Oct. 30, 4:50 p.m.

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Regarding the article “Geoff Palmer Speaks Out,” about the controversial developer of the Medici, Piero and Other Housing Projects, by Eddie Kim, published online Oct. 23

ats off to Mr. Palmer. He has brought people back to Downtown. No matter how many faux parks or murals are made in the area, it lacked the most basic ingredient of a true urban setting: people. When the great Eastern cities (New York, Boston, etc.) were growing, housing was created to fill a need, and social experimentation was not a factor. The idea that a building complex can be designed to solve all these perceived social crimes is a pipedream. All the naysayers are forgetting that without people living Downtown in the first place, these arguments would be academic. —Travis Deal, Oct. 23, 3:46 p.m.

ongratulations to Palmer for taking a risk where few others would — Downtown. His style of buildings don’t appeal to me, but if you have a complaint about it then go build your own and stop the whining. If the living conditions of his buildings are so bad, then don’t live there. Really simple. —Matt A., Oct. 24, 6:09 a.m.

honestly wish Geoff Palmer had picked another city to blight. Matt A, you’re right: If you don’t like it, don’t live there. The sad thing is this man isn’t about growing and building a community. He says it’s hard to get retail in his buildings. Of course it’s hard, because no one can see if a business is in one of his buildings due to the architecture. I hope this man runs out of spots to build on in Los Angeles and takes his hunger for more money somewhere in the middle of the Pacific. —Johnnie C53, Oct. 24, 1:21 p.m.

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High-Rises and Low-Slung Micro-Apartments Are Among the Projects in the Pipeline By Nicholas Slayton he development boom in Downtown Los Angeles continues, with construction cranes and traffic barriers spread across the community. Activity is occurring at a breakneck pace, and indicators are the investment will continue for some time. That was apparent at a recent meeting of the Downtown Los Angeles Neighborhood Councilâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Planning and Land Use Committee. During the Nov. 17 session, the panel heard about a panoply of projects that represent almost everything going on in Downtown. One development involved a pair of housing highrises, while another concerned a boutique hotel. Still another would turn vacant former hotels near Skid Row into tiny apartments, but at market rates. Developer Holland Partner Group, a veteran of Downtown projects, offered new details of two high-rises that would be built on Spring near Eighth Street. The buildings would both be 24 stories tall, with retail on the ground floor. The two sites, on opposite sides of Spring, are currently parking lots. New renderings for a building at 732 S. Spring St. show a structure with glass and steel on the upper floors, and a number of protruding balconies on about 12 levels over Spring Street. It would contain 308 units and a pool and terrace. Designs for a building at 755 S. Spring St. also mesh glassand-steel elements with other portions featuring balconies. It would have up to 320 apartments and 25,000 square feet of ground-floor retail. It would also include a pool deck. Holland has undertaken numerous Downtown projects, including a pair of under-construction developments, Sixth and Bixel, which will have 606 apartments, and the 237-unit Vibana Lofts. Tom Warren, chief operating officer for Holland Partner, said construction on the Spring Street towers would take about two years, with the goal to complete the buildings in 2018. One possible point of contention was raised at the DLANC meeting when Warren said the developer hopes to close off the sidewalks to pedestrians on Eighth Street and the eastern half of Spring Street while construction occurs. In recent years numerous sidewalks have been shuttered for projects in South Park and the Financial District, forcing pedestrians to repeatedly zigContinued on page 24

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Downtown Macy’s Gets a New Life Department Store Is Reinvented, Including Upcoming Addition of a Furniture Department By Nicholas Slayton hese days, pedestrian access on Seventh between Flower and Hope streets has been reduced to a sliver of sidewalk. Behind a plywood wall, construction crews are deep into work on a $180 million transformation of the development known as The Bloc. The construction masks a significant accomplishment: On Saturday, Nov. 21, executives at the department store Macy’s unveiled a major renovation and reconfiguration of the shopping institution. Additions in the 266,000-square-foot store include a furniture department that caters to the new residents of Downtown Los Angeles. Michael Ellmann, Macy’s district vice president for Los Angeles, said the roots of the plan were laid down six years ago, when company brass began to notice a rise in business at the Downtown store. In previous years, sales growth there had been slow or even stagnant. When the Ratkovich Company bought the complex two and a half years ago, the developer approached Macy’s with the idea of renovating and reinvigorating the shopping complex. The company quickly signed on. The most notable change for longtime shoppers is the creation of a plaza level (actually one floor below the Seventh Street entrance), which replaced part of the mall’s food court. It now holds a home goods section, with cooking equipment, luggage, bedding and more. Macy’s plans to start carrying furniture by the end of December.

“It’s the first time [furniture’s] been offered in this location in over 25 years, which only points to all of the residential growth, construction and people moving into Downtown Los Angeles,” Ellmann said. “You look at the Ralphs that opened around the corner, look at the new Whole Foods. We took all of that data and applied it to our business principle.” Macy’s management is keenly aware of the Downtown residential population that has surged past 50,000, and that is set to grow by thousands more in coming years as new apartments and condominiums come online. They have also noticed the increasing number of female customers coming in. Henry Aguirre, a store manager, said that represented a major shift, and has also spurred some changes. An expansion of the women’s section has brought in high-end brands such as Michael Kors, Chanel and Coach, Aguirre said. The jewelry department has also been reinvented, and there is an expanded section for handbags and women’s shoes. “The female customer is now dominant in Downtown,” Aguirre said. “Previously, the male customer was dominant.” Cornerstone to the Project The Bloc originally opened as Broadway Plaza, named for the former department store, in 1973. It became Macy’s Plaza in 1996. Ratkovich acquired the complex in 2013. The work at the complex is extensive, and includes ripping off the roof near the Seventh

Henry Aguirre, a manager at Macy’s in The Bloc, which just underwent a major renovation.

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Street entrance to create an al fresco look and feel. The tenant roster is also being upgraded, including the addition of an Alamo Drafthouse, a movie complex that will have nine screens and 800 seats. Still, Clare De Briere, chief operating officer of the Ratkovich Company, said transforming the department store is key to the entire project. “For us, Macy’s was a critical partner in creating The Bloc and making The Bloc what we want it to be,” said De Briere. “From day one they saw the opportunity that our vision for The Bloc would be for Macy’s. They’ve been fantastic partners.” In addition to the new home goods section,

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A Pathway to Success Evans Community Adult School Offers ESL, High School Equivalency and Career Training

he Evans Community Adult School traces its beginnings to 1937, when an adult precursor of a citizenship school was established on the Downtown L.A. campus of the

FROM OUR ADVERTISERS Cambria Elementary School. It was a site for both a school for the handicapped and a high school for girls. Over the years, programs were transferred in and out of that site. In 1960, as the need increased, the school was renamed Cambria Adult School and its reputation as a premier English as a Second Language school was established. The 1971 Sylmar earthquake severely damaged the Cambria buildings. In 1972, the adult operation moved its campus to the present Sunset and Figueroa location, and its name changed again to E. Manfred Evans Community Adult School. Through the years, the school has expanded its original vision to teach immigrants English and prepare them for citizenship with a new focus on career and technical education.

Responding to the growing needs of the community, Evans broadened its educational options and currently offers the following programs: English as a Second Language (from literacy to advanced levels), high school preparation courses (reading, writing and math), preparation and administration of high school equivalency exams, and high school diplomas. Students in the high school program may work at their own pace. This option is designed to support students who are working and/or have families to care for. In addition, Evans offers career training in three critical areas: computer applications such as Word and PowerPoint; pharmacy technician training for a career in a pharmacy; and health information technology so someone could, for example, work in a doctorâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s office. At Evans, teachers and adult students treat one another with mutual respect, and most beginning students realize that once they learn a second language, many of their dreams can come true. For more information call (213) 626-7151 or visit evansla.org.

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FROM OUR ADVERTISERS and Change program reflects those values. It starts with one’s personal experience and selfreflection, which allows students to build a leadership style that is at all times authentic, grounded and strengths-based. The innovative format of the program is designed to accommodate the schedule of a working student and directly advance their career goals. In addition to developing leadership and organizational competencies in seven online classes, students customize the depth of their learning to one of four specializations: non-profit organizations, education, business, or professional practice. In the specialization, students further customize their learning through research and application of their knowledge to a specific organizational change in their work environment. During this self-directed phase of the program, students work with two expert mentors — one faculty member and a professional in the field to develop their specific learning

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goals, learning plan, and documentation for the applied research project. For those interested in learning more about this program, Pacific Oaks will host an information session on Thursday, Dec. 3, from 6-7 p.m., at 45 Eureka St. in Pasadena. Pacific Oaks College is a nonprofit, accredited higher education institution offering bachelor’s-completion and master’s programs in human development, organizational leader-

ship, marriage and family therapy, education, early childhood education, and teacher credentialing. It offers classes at its main campus in Pasadena and at a number of instructional sites throughout California, as well as online. Since 1959, Pacific Oaks has been accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC). For more information, visit pacificoaks.edu or call (800) 201-2296.

brace of both art and technology in its traditionally focused academic program. The distinctive Reggio-Emilia approach in Early Education starting at age two places the emphasis on child-centered learning, which continues throughout the student’s academic career at Pilgrim. Small classes, dedicated faculty, and a truly nurturing environment, combined with a rigorous, college-prep curriculum in Grades K-12, are the hallmarks of a Pilgrim education. Located just four Metro stops west of Downtown at the corner of Sixth Street and Commonwealth Avenue, Pilgrim School was established in 1958. Pilgrim’s location makes it possible for students to experience the city of Los Angeles as an extension of their classroom, and the classically beautiful campus offers a city experience in a peaceful setting. With the addition of the

ICS is a non-profit PreK thru 8th grade school serving the Los Angeles community. 96% of ICS 8th graders go to College. ICS provides a quality education set in a foundation of God’s love. We empower students to be confident leaders who are college ready and committed to making a difference. All Are Welcome! Come For A Visit! (213) 382-5931 www.ics-la.org

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Right up the street Evans adult school photo by Gary Leonard

Pilgrim students with award-winning author Marla Frazee, part of the unique Visiting Writers Program.

Mayflower House dormitory for students in grades 9-12, Pilgrim is now both a day and a boarding school. A Pilgrim School education is built on a base of traditional academics, including a full slate of AP classes. Technology is integrated into and across the curriculum beginning in Early Education, and the Fab Lab is creating a more three-dimensional engineering experience for students, including use of cutting-edge technologies such as 3D printing and laser cutting. The beautiful Brown Family Fine Arts Center offers student artists the opportunity to imagine, explore and create. Pilgrim offers a unique opportunity for all students to interact with creative individuals through the Visiting Artists and Writers Program, in which working artists share their experience and creative process. Pilgrim is committed to the education of the whole student: traditional academics, state-of-the-art technology, a strong foundation in the arts, and a place in athletics for every student. Pilgrim’s Field of Dreams campaign will add a regulation sports field and underground parking in fall 2016, and will greatly expand Pilgrim’s unique “no-cut” athletic program. Future plans are in place to further expand the campus. A Pilgrim education gives students the skills to succeed and thrive in a changing world — facing forward while respecting the past. Small classes, dedicated and innovative faculty, and special programs incorporating hands-on learning in all disciplines create open-minded learners with a unique perspective and a strong grounding in the 21st century skills of problemsolving, innovation and collaboration. One hundred percent of Pilgrim graduates go on to the best colleges and universities equipped with the skills they need to create a unique, meaningful life. Recent graduates have been accepted at institutions such as Columbia, Bryn Mawr, UC Berkeley and Williams College, where they are thriving. To learn more about Pilgrim School or to tour the historic campus, please call (213) 355-5204. Pilgrim School is a division of First Congregational Church of Los Angeles.

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One of the Best-Kept Secrets In Downtown Immaculate Conception School Provides a Quality Catholic Education for grades PK-4, and every fourth grade student takes violin lessons. There is also a school choir. Proximity to Downtown Los Angeles allows many opportunities for field trips including local university campuses, the Grammy Museum and the California Science Center, to name a few. Additionally, the school enjoys partnerships with a variety of organizations including Catholic Big Brothers/Sisters and the St. Francis Center. Counseling is available to students and families four days a week through Outreach Concern. Homework help and tutoring are available after school for any student who wants to improve academically. ICS provides an overall quality education set in a foundation of God’s love.

The majority of the school’s graduates continue on to local Catholic high schools and subsequently gain admission to some of the finest universities on the West Coast, including the UC system, Cal State, LMU, USC, Mt. St. Mary’s and others. Incredibly, 96% of ICS eighth graders go to college. ICS empowers students to be confident leaders who are college ready and committed to making a difference. The current school faculty even includes two graduates of Immaculate Conception. If you are surprised to learn about this hidden jewel of Pico-Union, come take a tour and see for yourself. All are welcome. For more information visit ics-la.org or call (213) 382-5931.

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Making the Pocket Square Hip Young Company Hopes to Add a Dash of Masculine Style to Downtown By Heidi Kulicke he senior year of college usually brings thoughts of graduation, landing a job and some final parties before the real world beckons. While Andrew Cheung and Rodolfo Ramirez had some of those concerns, they were more focused on another issue: how to bring pocket squares and bowties to the masses. It’s a question they are now well on their way to answering, as Pocket Square Clothing, the company they founded during their final year at USC in 2011, has created gear worn by an array of celebrities. Jimmy Kimmel has been photographed in one of the company’s ties, and Clippers star Blake Griffin has donned a bowtie. Rappers Pitbull and T-Pain have both also been seen sporting PSC’s bowties. The slate continues to grow. Cheung and Ramirez recently signed a deal with Playboy to design exclusive prints for a set of ties, bowties and pocket squares. So how did two college kids start a company that would get the attention of Hugh Hefner? Cheung and Ramirez credit their success to a passion for men’s fashion, a shared GQ subscription and a refusal to give up. “In the beginning we didn’t get a lot of credit because of our age,” Ramirez said during a visit to their 550-square-foot headquarters in the ANJAC Building at Ninth and Main streets. “But we’ve been able to overcome that, which is great for us because we always knew we could do it.” Ramirez, a native of South L.A., began wearing a bowtie while in college. He met Cheung, who grew up in Arcadia, during their freshman year. They shared that GQ subscription and began by making bowties by hand. Cheung said the company name was inspired by the pocket square’s evolution from a hygiene necessity to a fashion statement. It’s something that is increasingly happening in clothing and accessories as well, he believes. For the holiday season, the plan is to offer a new sock line and sell custom-made suits in pop-up stores where customers can get their measurements taken. Suspenders, dress shirts and shoes will come later, Cheung said. Recognition of PSC’s work is growing. In addition to the celebrities, the company, which has four employees at its pop-up store at The Grove, notched a Best Pocket Squares designation in Los Angeles Magazine’s Best of L.A. issue. Beyond the cotton basics, PSC uses a variety of new and vintage fabrics and textures such as leather, denim, wool, lace, canvas, corduroy, rayon and silk. Pocket squares start at $26, bowties go from $40 and ties begin at $56. PSC also sells tie bars and lapel pins. Online sales account for about one-third of the business, Cheung said. The rest comes from stores that sell PSC products, as well as the pop-up at The Grove. Custom orders are a growing part of the endeavor. The company created 25 limited edition bowties emblazoned with the Los Angeles Athletic Club’s logo for the club’s 135th anniversary party in September. The bowties sold for $70 each.

Andrew Cheung (right) and Rodolfo Ramirez founded Pocket Square Clothing in 2011. In addition to pocket squares, they sell bowties, ties and other men’s accessories.

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PSC instantly caught the attention of LAAC staff, said Cory Hathaway, assistant general manager of the club. “Right off the bat we noticed the style that they bring to the table fits well with our style, which is contemporary yet classic,” Hathaway said. “Some companies felt too stodgy or overly modern, but PSC seems to blend both worlds well.” Both Cheung and Ramirez learned to sew from their mothers, who worked at garment factories as seamstresses when they first came to Los Angeles. After making those early bowties themselves, the pair realized they would need to ramp up their manufacturing, and found space in Downtown. Cheung and Ramirez get most of their fabric in the Fashion District. Products are manufactured in a factory specializing in men’s neckwear near Los Angeles Trade-Technical College. They said the local connection allows for more quality control and faster turnaround. “We’re able to source the fabric in the Fashion District, bring it to the factory and have the finished product two days later,” Cheung said.

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The pair taught themselves how to handle an array of business tasks, from web design to packaging, shipping and marketing. Ramirez said the hands-on approach keeps overhead low and allows for brand consistency. Cheung and Ramirez are big on networking and attend numerous trade shows and industry events around the country. PSC’s products are sold in more than 115 stores worldwide, Cheung said, including Downtown boutiques Seven Points, at Ninth and Los Angeles streets, and Kapsoul and Six Hundred, both at Sixth and Spring streets. Through their collaborations and marketing efforts, Cheung and Ramirez have learned that menswear is more than just pieces of fabric sewn together. “We like to say we’re not selling a product, but rather an idea that people want to be a part of,” Ramirez said. “Our designs are meant to allow our customers to have fun with their style and utilize our product as an avenue for self-expression.” So don’t be surprised if bowties and pocket squares suddenly start looking a lot more fashionable.

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The Condo Gamble Arden Hearing of Trumark Urban Discusses the Developer’s South Park Housing High-Rise By Eddie Kim rden Hearing can see Downtown Los Angeles’ growth through the rising numbers: the cost of land, the average price for a condominium, the residential population, and the units of new housing. But it’s the firsthand observations he’s made on foot that put the changes in context. “Every week I visit, it seems like there’s a new restaurant or bar for me to stop in at. It’s hard to keep up,” said Hearing, the managing director for San Francisco-based developer Trumark Urban. Trumark is building the 25-story Ten50 condominium building at 1050 S. Grand Ave. The development, which will feature 151 one- and two-bedroom residences, was first broached before the recession. It stalled, then was revived when Trumark Urban acquired it in June 2014. The $100 million tower, the company’s first Los Angeles project, is slated to open next October. Pricing has not been revealed. Hearing sat down with Los Angeles Downtown News to discuss the project, the community and the market.

Arden Hearing, managing director of developer Trumark Urban, says that Downtown L.A.’s starved condo market was one of the biggest upsides for the company. Its Ten50 tower will have 151 for-sale units.

Los Angeles Downtown News: Why choose Downtown for Trumark’s first L.A. play? Arden Hearing: There’s vibrancy and energy that’s been infused into Downtown with smart urban planning, new restaurants, new retail and new residents. But if you don’t want to pay $4,000 or $5,000 [a month] to a landlord and you’d rather buy your own condo, and you like new buildings, you cannot move into a place like that Downtown. We see demand there. Q: Why haven’t more condos been built here? A: I’d say condos are a more difficult product from a financing perspective. It’s not a popular thing to do for financial partners,

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whereas apartments certainly are. Institutional capital — pension funds, insurance companies and the like — have flooded into apartments. It’s lower risk, and it provides consistent yields. With condos, you get one chance. You finish your building and you’re extremely exposed to the economy at that moment. You have to fight to finance condos. But because of that, we see less condo supply, and we take comfort where there’s less supply. Q: How will Ten50 stand out from condos at South Park mega-projects such as Metropolis, Circa and Oceanwide Plaza? A: The vision for Ten50 is a boutique, intimate high-rise experience. We think it’s an approachable size, where the concierge will know you when you come home at night and you can engage with your neighbors and hang out at your local sandwich shop down below. Some of the large, glassy condo tower complexes being built in the L.A. Live area have a much different vibe. Also, our units are tilted to the smaller end, so they will probably be more affordable by design. Q: All these luxury projects have sparked debates about Downtown’s diversity and affordability. Is this something a developer

should think about? A: I do feel it’s a responsibility of the development and planning community to think about how to catalyze diversity, because it’s a critical component of the neighborhood. People talk about inclusionary housing requirements. As long as we know in advance and the playing field is level, we can plan for it. If a policy for affordable units existed, it could be better for the neighborhood. Over time, if you look at other markets that have embraced inclusionary housing, from New York City to San Francisco to San Jose and elsewhere, you can see it has not stymied development. Q: What does L.A. need to keep working on in terms of its development climate? A: In San Francisco we have parking maximums, not parking minimums, and we believe that’s the right way of thinking. We would love to do less parking, which is so expensive. In a 25-story tower, we have six levels of parking. It’s a super inefficient building on a gross square footage basis. We have about one stall per bedroom. With the same building with the same available services and transit in New York or San Francisco, we would probably build a quarter of the parking. eddie@downtownnews.com

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By Tom Fassbender ne of the first things visitors see at Sinatra: An American Icon, the Grammy Museum’s recently opened exhibit on the late performer, is Frank Sinatra’s favorite pair of blue pajamas. They’re just past the replica 1945-era living room, hanging alongside his favorite plaid fedora and favorite vanity set in a display case titled, appropriately enough, “Sinatra’s Closet.” This is the first indication that Sinatra, which runs at the L.A. Live museum until Feb. 15, 2016, is more than just an overview of the Chairman of the Board’s music. The exhibit, tied to the centennial of Sinatra’s birth, examines the enduring legacy of one of the greatest vocalists of the 20th century. Sinatra died in 1998 at the age of 82. “If Sinatra were still alive, he would be turning 100 on December 12,” said Bob Santelli, executive director of the Grammy Museum and curator of the exhibit. “So the centennial of his birth seemed like the perfect time to celebrate Sinatra by presenting his music, his legacy and his genius to both his fans and a whole new generation.” Sinatra, on the Grammy Museum’s second floor, takes visitors on a roughly chronological trip through the luminary’s life and career. It starts in Sinatra’s hometown of Hoboken, New Jersey, with tributes to Marty O’Brien’s, the saloon owned by Sinatra’s father where Frank started singing, and the Rustic Cabin, the New Jersey roadhouse where Sinatra worked as a waiter and was discovered by bandleader Harry James. There’s even a replica of a Hoboken train car similar to one Sinatra took to see his idol, crooner Bing Crosby, perform. After Hoboken, the exhibit digs into Sinatra’s early career as a teen idol fronting big bands. The show then winds through his time singing on the Columbia and Capitol record labels, and recounts the founding of his own label, Reprise Records. Woven through Sinatra’s music is the overlapping story of his acting career, covering such films as From Here to Eternity, The Man with the Golden Arm and The Manchurian Candidate. The exhibit also touches on his role as a philanthropist preaching racial and religious tolerance in the 1945 short film The House I Live In. Sinatra won nine Grammy Awards, and the exhibit is jammed with his music. Numerous period-specific listening stations play Sinatra’s hits. There is also a jukebox loaded with 81 songs — 80 of Sinatra’s best-known tunes plus Nancy Sinatra’s “These Boots Are Made for Walking” — as well as two interactive features: There’s a station where listeners can remix “L.A. Is My Lady,” the title track from his last solo album in 1984, and a sound booth where they can sing along with Sinatra to “New York, New York.” “Although the exhibit covers many aspects of Sinatra’s life and career, music is the main artery

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that flows through it,” said Chad Sawyer, the exhibit’s designer. New York to Los Angeles Sinatra debuted at the New York Public Library for the Performing Arts in March. It opened at the Grammy Museum in October. The hardest part of bringing the show to Los Angeles, Sawyer said, was making everything fit. By necessity, some parts of the original exhibition had to be cut. “Telling the lifelong story of a man who’s done so much and fitting it all in was challenging,” said Sawyer. “The space here at the Grammy Museum is smaller than what we had in New York, so some of the elements are smaller, like the Hoboken train car and the Marty O’Brien’s display.” As it turns out, the leader of the Rat Pack was quite the pack rat, and many of his personal effects are on display. These range from his gold and platinum records to telegrams he sent friends to his favorite tuxedo and bow tie. “Frank Sinatra brought a sense of style to everything he did, from his music to how he dressed,” said Santelli. “He was very careful about how he looked, right down to the tilt of his fedora.” The exhibit features plenty of photos, many by jazz photographer Herman Leonard, as well as a lot of artwork, including a number

Frank Sinatra’s music and life get the spotlight in the Grammy Museum. Sinatra: An American Icon runs through Feb. 15, 2016, and includes personal possessions, including his favorite pair of blue pajamas.

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of illustrations by noted New York artist Al Hirschfeld. There is also a re-creation of the paint studio Sinatra kept in his Rancho Mirage home, complete with some of his original paintings. Additionally, there is a 30-minute movie with footage of Sinatra performing from three different 1980s concerts. It plays continually throughout the day in the museum’s Clive Davis Theater.

On the escalator ride out of the exhibit, visitors pass by a few final photos just before seeing a parting Sinatra quote: “Orange is the happiest color.” Unless, of course, you’re talking about pajamas. Sinatra: An American Icon runs through Feb. 16, 2016 at the Grammy Museum, 800 W. Olympic at L.A. Live, (213) 763-7923 or grammymuseum.org/franksinatra.

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The Simbal Truth How Shawn Pham Opened a Hidden Asian Fusion Gem By Eddie Kim avid Myers, chef-owner of the esteemed West Hollywood restaurant Sona, used to give his cooks a big task: brainstorming dishes for the multi-course tasting menu, a responsibility most chefs keep for themselves. The exacting Myers would more often than not take dish ideas and remold them. One young cook, however, noticed the chef never touched his recipes. “The other guys would struggle with the menu, and I didn’t really understand,” Shawn Pham says. “They could do other things better than me, like knife skills. But the menu came naturally to me.” One day, Pham offered a take on a comfort food of his native Vietnam: congee, or rice porridge, topped with a piece of meat cooked slowly in a savory-sweet caramel sauce. Pham’s refined version utilized salmon. It went on the tasting menu, where it won praise from critics and casual diners. That was nearly a decade ago. Today, Pham is the chef-owner of Simbal, a sleek restaurant that opened five months ago at the foot of a parking structure in Little Tokyo. That Sona dish lives on here, as caramel-braised shrimp. It’s still great: The roasted-sugar sweetness of the sauce warps with the brine and snap of perfect shellfish, all anchored by a puddle of rich congee and a silken poached egg. Anyone familiar with the restaurant trends of the past few years would feel at home in Simbal, with its concrete floors and bare wood tables, an open kitchen and a moody bar in the corner. The dishes are all small plates, and Pham has taken on an increasingly frequent no-tipping policy — a 20% wage charge is added to each bill. And yet Simbal can feel like the antithesis of trends. Pham prefers more subtle preparations to brassy flavorings and com-

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Shawn Pham opened Simbal in Little Tokyo about five months ago. The sleek restaurant offers modern Vietnamese and Asian dishes with bright flavors and unfussy preparations.

and drowned in an addictive bath of juices laced with chili jam and herbs, with a fat Chinese donut to soak it all up. Most dishes are priced in the teens. Simbal serves only dinner from 6-10 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday. Simbal remains a work in progress. Pham initially offered a dim-sum style appetizer service, but has shelved it, and the restaurant only just started full bar service. Regardless, Simbal is a new-school flag-bearer for Asian fusion cuisine in the city. Pham is finally fighting on his own terrain, and he’s winning the war, one day, and one dish, at a time. Simbal is at 120 S. San Pedro St., (213) 626-0244 or simbalrestaurant.com eddie@downtownnews.com

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Arts Brookfield FIGat7th, 735 S. Figueroa St. or artsbrookfield.com Downtowners can enjoy free weekly concerts this month featuring contemporary Los Angeles musicians performing original music and a few surprise holiday covers during Holiday Sessions at FIGat7th. Showtime is 7:30 p.m.-9 p.m. Friday, Dec. 4, brings the soulful sounds of international jazz musician Mark de Clive-Lowe & Friends. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30 L.A. County Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony Music Center Plaza, 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 972-0777 or musiccenter.org. 5:15 p.m.: Chamber music and a choir are but the musical garnish on this seasonal favorite. Hot chocolate will be served. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2 Michael Cunningham at Aloud Central Library, Mark Taper Auditorium, 630 W. Fifth St., (213) 228-7500 or lfla.org. 7:15 p.m.: With a Pulitzer Prize to his name, Cunningham chats about his latest transmutation of popular children’s stories, A Wild Swan and Other Tales. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 Holiday Sessions at FIGat7th 735 S. Figueroa St. or atsbrookfield.com. 7:30 p.m.: Get into the holiday spirit at the mall’s Taste food court with a free outdoor performance by Mark de Clive-Lowe and Friends SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 UC Irvine MFA Reading Series Last Bookstore, 453 S. Spring St., (213) 488-0599 or lastbookstorela.com. 7 p.m.: Seeking culture and kindred spirits, a crew of writers have escaped from beyond the Orange Curtain to share their thoughts, hopes and aspirations. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 Kids in the City-A Multimedia Story Hour Last Bookstore, 453 S. Spring St., (213) 488-0599 or lastbookstorela.com. 11 a.m.: Take a break from the farmers market outside and fill your children’s heads with the nourishment of knowledge. MOCA Sunday Studio MOCA, 250 S. Grand Ave., (213) 625-4390 or moca.org. 1 p.m.: The onus of creation is on you, the visitor, as the worlds of film, visual art and multimedia promise to envelop your attention.

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Blue Whale 123 Astronaut E. S. Onizuka St., (213) 620-0908 or bluewhalemusic.com. Nov. 30: Steve Coleman. Dec. 1: Thelonious Monk Institute Jam Session. That’s jam as in music, and not as in jelly. Dec. 2-6: Steve Coleman, yet again. Bootleg Bar 2220 Beverly Blvd., (213) 389-3856 or bootlegtheater.org. Nov. 30: No Win cap off their residency with Criminal Hygiene. Dec. 1: Not only is Corb Lund a singer/songwriter with a new album, but so too is his name an acronym for “lord bunc.” Dec. 2: Wildling utilizes noodling guitars, floor toms, heavendone-hipster backing vocals and repetition of the lyric “hummingbird.” Dec. 3: When the rash sets in a few days after you attend Maya Folick’s EP release party, be sure to jokingly tell your doctor it’s “Folick-ulitis” so as to break the ice. Dec. 4: Early punk icons The Avengers need a couple bones to help their counsel stave off the lawyers from Marvel. Club Nokia 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 765-7000 or clubnokia.com. Dec. 1, 8 p.m.: Phat Tuesday brings Gary Owen, a stand-up named after George Custer’s favorite song. Continued on next page

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Andy Warhol famously opined that, “In the future everyone will have their 15 minutes of fame.” If that’s the case, then the Joe the Plumbers of the world have got a lot of envy for the Dandy Warhols. These gifted lads from Portland have parlayed a thick indie sound and a play on dear Andy’s name into a 21-year career in the limelight. On Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 3-5, the Dandy Warhols take to the Teragram Ballroom for three nights of fun from frontman Courtney Taylor-Taylor and the rest of the gang. The openers all three nights are Joel Gion and Miranda Lee Richards. At 1234 W. Seventh St., (213) 689-9100 or teragramballroom.com.

From the 1910s through the 1970s, millions of African Americans left the rural south for northern and western centers of industry. Many found jobs, and brought with them a culture of literature, music and dance. Enter Camille A. Brown, whose Black Girls: Linguistic Play employs a lucid fusion of style and influences to illuminate the urban African-American female experience. Brown and company have four shows at REDCAT this week, and the experience will meld elements of tap, theater, social dancing, double dutch, storytelling and more. Performances are Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 3-5, at 8:30 p.m., and Sunday at 3 p.m. At (213) 237-2800 or redcat.org.

The one-man play ’57 Chevy merges a fetish for a fondly remembered car with a family’s tale of border crossing, adaptation and national transmutation. Now in its final week at the Los Angeles Theatre Center, the show by Cris Franco features Culture Clash’s Ric Salinas. In the story, the iconic vehicle transports a family from Mexico City to South Central before initiating a “double immigration” from the heart of the city’s barrios to the relative prosperity of the San Fernando Valley. You can catch the show Thursday-Saturday, Dec. 3-5, at 8 p.m. and one final time at 3 p.m. on Sunday. At 514 S. Spring St., (866) 811-4111 or thelatc.org.

Felice Romani’s opera Norma finds the eponymous warrior matron caught between her native Druids and the Romans, with whom she had a couple of kids. Bloodlines, love and conquest intertwine in this James Conlonconducted spectacular that will make your Thanksgiving in Torrance look downright dull. The L.A. Opera production has two performances this week, at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion on Wednesday, Dec. 2, and Saturday, Dec. 5 — both shows start at 7:30 p.m. With only two performances after that, time is running short for you to check out this tragedy featuring Angela Meade in the title role. At 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 972-7219 or laopera.org.

Earlier this year, playwright David Henry Hwang’s probing look at Sino-American business relationships made its way to Little Tokyo’s East West Players. Chinglish was so well-received by critics and ticket-buying audiences that EWP is taking the rare step of bringing it back, complete with the original cast, for a limited run. The story about an American businessman who travels to China, and stumbles over the language while dealing with a translator and government officials, is full of humor and smarts. A Downtown News review said Chinglish gives EWP “the type of smiles and laughs that it hasn’t enjoyed in years.” The show returns Thursday, Dec. 3, with performances Thursday-Friday at 8 p.m., Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. It closes, for good, on Dec. 13. Send information and possible Don’t Miss List submissions to calendar@downtownnews.com.

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9995 or bobbakermarionettes.com. Dec. 5-6, 2:30 p.m.: The dance of the Sugarplum Fairy will never be seen in quite the same way by those who bear witness to this advanced study in puppetry. Camille A. Brown & Dancers: Black Girl REDCAT, 631 W. Second St., (213) 237-2800 or redcat.org. Dec. 3-5, 8:30 p.m. and Dec. 6, 3 p.m.: A renowned choreographer expresses the urban African-American experience via dance. Chinglish East West Players, 120 Judge John Aiso St., (213) 625-7000 or eastwestplayers.org. Dec. 3-4, 8 p.m., Dec. 5, 2 and 8 p.m. and Dec. 6, 2 p.m.: David Henry Hwang’s intimate take on Trans-Pacific business relations returns for a brief run in Little Tokyo. Norma Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 972-8001 or laopera.org. Dec. 2 and 5, 7:30 p.m.: James Conlon conducts Vincenzo Bellini’s tale of a love triangle gone a little bit envious. Sleepaway Camp Downtown Independent, 251 S. Main St., (213) 617-1033 or downtownindependent.com. Dec. 1, 9 p.m.: Feast on this irreverent stand-up comedy cavalcade takes up residence at the Downtown Independent.

eiko Matsui’s career spans more than two decades and dozens of albums, and the Los Angeles resident has toured the world thanks to her prodigious jazz piano skills. This week, she’s coming to Little Tokyo. Matsui will take the stage at the Aratani Theatre on Friday, Dec. 4, when the Japanese American Cultural and Community Center hosts the first show in its “Acoustic at the Aratani” series. She won’t be alone — Cuban jazz masters Carlitos del Puerto and Jimmy Branly will accompany her on bass and drums, respectively, and guest cellist Cameron Stone is also slated to drop in. Showtime is 8 p.m. At 244 S. San Pedro St. or jaccc.org/keikomatsui.

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Continued from previous page Escondite 410 Boyd St., (213) 626-1800 or theescondite.com. Nov. 30, 10 p.m.: With Christmas just around the corner, RT N the 44s help you to enjoy the world-class decor. Exchange LA 618 S. Spring St., (213) 627-8070 or exchangela.com. Dec. 7: Pan-Pot, a musical tribute to the Greek god of the wild and the Cambodian dictator. Grammy Museum 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 765-6800 or grammymuseum.org. Dec. 5, 11 a.m.: We’re going to be super weirded out if the kid-oriented concert from Greg Blum and the Greg Blum All-Stars is performed by just one dude named Gregory. Pershing Square 532 S. Olive St., (213) 847-4970 or laparks.org/pershingsquare. Dec. 5, 3 p.m.: Flashback Heart Attack plays cover songs from bands you would probably associate with a hospital waiting room or a supermarket bathroom. The Regent 448 S. Main St. or theregenttheater.com. Dec. 3, 8 p.m.: Even if we don’t care to ever listen to this South Korean rapper’s music again, we have to give Keith Ape credit — we’ve never heard of a musician named Keith Ape before. Dec. 4, 7 p.m.: The memory of Elizabeth Short lives on as Michigan death metal outfit The Black Dahlia Murder motors their tour bus to Main Street. Dec. 6, 8 p.m.: Borrowing a script from a pyramid scheme orientation seminar, metal band Kamelot promise, “Kamelot are a band you can rely on!” Seven Grand 515 W. Seventh St., (213) 614-0737 or sevengrand.la. Nov. 30: Eric Patterson, or EP as his friends and accountant know him. Dec. 1: The Makers are making a list and checking it twice. They’re going to find out who is talking over their improvised jazz sets and knee them in the groin with a high hat stand. Staples Center 1111 S. Figueroa St., (213) 742-7326 or staplescenter.com. Dec. 4, 7:30 p.m.: Why crack a book other than The Secret when you can enjoy acts like Selena Gomez, One Direction, Zedd and The Weeknd at the KIIS Jingle Ball?? The Smell 247 S. Main St. in the alley between Spring and Main or thesmell.org. Dec. 3: Band Aparte, ParallaxScroll and Ghost Noise. Dec. 4: Sacred Destinies, Emily Lacy, Michael Vidal and Angelo De Augustine. Dec. 5: WASI, Ramonda Hammer, Iris, Statues of Cats. Dec. 6: SadGirl, Wild Wing, Sugarcube and Greaser.

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Teragram Ballroom 1234 W. Seventh St. or teragramballroom.com. Dec. 1, 7 p.m.: Dragon Smoke aren’t a “Game of Thrones” themed band, but if it gets you in the door, whatever. Dec. 3-5, 8 p.m.: The only thing that will make three nights of ’90s nostalgia with the Dandy Warhols even more poignant would be huffing the packages of newly opened cassette tapes, just like mother always told us not to do.

TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1 Chamber Music Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., (213) 972-0777 or musiccenter.org. 8 p.m.: Members of the L.A. Phil dig into pieces from Bach, Beethoven, Golijov and Bartok. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3 Dudamel & Shaham Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., (213) 972-0777 or musiccenter.org. Dec. 3-5, 8 p.m. and Dec. 6, 8 p.m.: Guest violinist Gil Shaham joins Gustavo Dudamel and the L.A. Phil in two pieces each from the brains of none other than Bach and Mendelssohn.

FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4 Jumpstart Concert Zipper Hall, 200 S. Grand Ave., (213) 621-2200 or colburnschool.edu. 6 p.m.: Bless their buttons, these youthful proto-prodigies plan prominent careers with this cumulative concert figuring as Step 1. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5 Festival of Carols Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., (213) 972-0777 or musiccenter.org. 2 p.m.: The Los Angeles Master Chorale does one of its annual holiday shows, an event with familiar numbers such as “Silent Night,” “Hark the Herald Angels Sing” and “White Christmas.” BTW: The Chorale also has new CD of many of these songs. Holla! Korean American Youth Symphony Zipper Hall, 200 S. Grand Ave., (213) 621-2200 or colburnschool.edu. 7 p.m.: These kids kick off a decade of peninsular performances with Beethoven’s 6th and selections from Carmen and West Side Story. Toyota Symphonies For Youth Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., (213) 972-0777 or musiccenter.org. 11 a.m.: Benjamin Britten, not to be confused with Benjamin Button, is the prescription for youth acclimation to the classical arts. SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 Handel’s Messiah Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., (213) 972-0777 or musiccenter.org. 7 p.m.: The Los Angeles Master Chorale does another of its annual holiday shows, this time with 48 members of the chorus.

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Downtown Independent 251 S. Main St., (213) 617-1033 or downtownindependent.com. Nov. 30-Dec. 2: The Barkley Marathons is a screwball take on an absurd Tennessee race that encourages participants to measure up to failed escapee and disgusting assassin James Earl Ray. IMAX California Science Center, 700 State Drive, (213) 744-2019 or californiasciencecenter.org. Journey to Space 3D brings audience members along on an E-ticket ride of exploration to the red planet. Ewan McGregor is the voice of Humpback Whales 3D. Not that the whales aren’t significant enough in their own right, but Obi-Wan narrating means we’re dealing with serious power brokers here. Power brokers who know a good whale story when they see it. REDCAT 631 W. Second St., (213) 237-2800 or redcat.org. Nov. 30, 8:30 p.m.: Female, national, human identities collide in Argentinian filmmaker Nicola Costantino’s La Artefacta. Regal Cinemas LA Live 1000 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 763-6070 or lalive.com/movies. The full schedule was not available at press time, but expect some combination and numerous screenings of The Hunger Games: Mockingjay-Part 2, Creed, The Good Dinosaur, Spectre, The Peanuts Movie and much more.

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’57 Chevy LATC, 514 S. Spring ST., (866) 811-4111 or thelatc.org. Dec. 1, 4-5, 8 p.m. and Dec. 6, 3 p.m.: Named after the car in which playwright Cris Franco’s father picked the family up in Mexico to drive them to South Central Los Angeles, this play tells the story of the Los Angeles immigrant experience circa 1964. Bonus: That one man is Ric Salinas from Culture Clash. It’s the last week, as the show closes Dec. 6. Bob Baker’s Nutcracker Bob Baker Marionette Theater, 1345 W. First St., (213) 250-

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ith Thanksgiving over, the holiday season is in full swing. That means holiday music. The Los Angeles Master Chorale will be staging its annual seasonal shows this month at Walt Disney Concert Hall, starting with two performances this week. On Saturday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m., the 110-voice chorus will unleash its annual “Festival of Carols,” with new arrangements and classic renditions of familiar numbers such as “Hark The Herald Angels Sing,” “Silent Night” and “Deck the Halls.” There’s a repeat performance on Dec. 12. Bonus: The Master Chorale has a new holiday CD out, appropriately titled Festival of Carols. On Sunday, Dec. 6, at 7 p.m., the Chorale takes a more solemn tone with its fifth annual presentation of Handel’s “Messiah.” Get ready for 48 members of the chorus and four soloists. The show repeats Dec. 20. Master Chorale Artistic Director Grant Gershon will conduct all of the performances. At 111 S. Grand Ave. or lamc.com/performances.

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Continued from previous page ing a 1940 Pirsch ladder truck, an 1890 hose wagon, uniforms from New York, L.A. County and City of L.A. firefighters, badges, helmets, photographs and other artifacts. Broad Museum 221 S. Grand Ave., (213) 232-6200 or thebroad.org. Ongoing: The inaugural installation at the $140 million Grand Avenue institution features about 250 works from Eli and Edythe Broad’s 2,000-piece contemporary art collection. It’s big-time blue chip, with work from Rauschenberg, Warhol, Basquiat, Koons, Kruger and every other big name. Not to be missed is Yayoi Kusama’s eminently selfie-ready Infinity Mirrored Room. FIDM Museum FIDM, second floor, 919 S. Grand Ave., (213) 624-1200 or fidmmuseum.org. Through Dec. 19: Inspired Eye chronicles the contributions that Donald and Joan Damask have made to the collection at the FIDM museum. Through Dec. 19: Fleurs: Botanicals in Dress from the Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection is, as advertised, an exhibit highlighting floral aspects in fashion. Ongoing: Artfully Adorned is a collection of fragrance, cosmetics and ephemera from the house of Lucien Lelong. This group of objects was donated by Monique Fink, wife of artist Peter Fink, who worked for Lelong as package designer and interior decorator. Ongoing: Accessories from The Helen Larson Historic Fashion Collection surveys footwear, fans, gloves, purses and hats. California African American Museum 600 State Drive, (213) 744-7432 or caamuseum.org. Through Feb. 28, 2016: Coloring Independently: 1940s African American Film Stills is like one of those film trailers your pops is always complaining about. “Heck, the name itself practically

November 30, 2015 gives away the whole plot!” Through April 24, 2016: If you like shapes and textures, you’ll probably dig Hard Edged: Geometrical Abstraction and Beyond. Ongoing: The multi-functional Gallery of Discovery offers visitors the opportunity to connect with the lineage of their own family, engage in artistic workshops, educational tours and other programs of historical discoveries. Hear recordings of actual living slaves from the Library of Congress archives and discover stories from the past. California Science Center 700 State Drive, (323) 724-3623 or californiasciencecenter.org. Ongoing: Mission 26: The Big Endeavour presents Los Angeles’

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November 30, 2015 very own Space Shuttle in all its splendor. Ongoing: Science in Toyland presents physics through favorite kids’ toys. This handson exhibit engages museum visitors with Dominos, Sails and Roller Coasters in a fun, but informational primer on friction, momentum and chain reactions. Ongoing: The Science Center’s permanent exhibits are usually interactive and focus on human innovations and inventions as well as the life processes of living things. The lobby Science Court stays busy with the High Wire Bicycle, a Motion-Based Simulator, the Ecology Cliff Climb and Forty Years of Space Photography. The human body is another big focus: The Life Tunnel aims to show the connections between all life forms, from the single-celled amoeba to the 100-trillion-celled human being. The Ecosystems exhibit explores how life on our planet is shaped by geophysical and biological processes. Chinese American Museum 425 N. Los Angeles St., (213) 485-8567 or camla.org. Permanent: Origins presents the story of the Chinese-American community in Los Angeles. Permanent: Re-creation of the Sun Wing Wo, a Chinese general store and herbal shop, and Journeys: Stories of Chinese Immigration, an exhibit exploring Chinese immigration to the United States with an emphasis on community settlement in Los Angeles. Outlined into four distinct time periods, each is defined by an important immigration law and/or event, accompanied by a description and a personal story about a local Chinese American and their experiences in that particular historical period. El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument 124 Paseo de la Plaza, (213) 485-8372 or elpueblo.lacity.org. Ongoing: The whole of El Pueblo is called a “monument,” and of this monument’s 27 historic buildings, four function as museums: the Avila Adobe, the city’s oldest house; the Sepulveda House, home to exhibits and the Visitors Center; the Fire House Museum, which houses late 19th-century fire-fighting equipment; and the Masonic Hall, which boasts Masonic memorabilia. Check its website for a full slate of fiestas, including Cinco de Mayo, Dia De Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) in November and December’s beautiful candlelight procession, Las Posadas. Open daily, though hours at shops and halls vary. Grammy Museum L.A. Live, 800 W. Olympic Blvd., (213) 765-6800 or grammymuseum.org. Through January 10, 2016: Lyric journals, long forgotten interview footage, handwritten prison complaints, personalized Death Row Records memorabilia and a righteous video of an ancient Notorious B.I.G./Pac freestyle are all part of All Eyez On Me: The Writings of Tupac Shakur. Through March 2016: George Carlin: A Place For My Stuff is a groundbreaking exhibit highlighting the life and impact of stand up comedian/”Thomas the Tank Engine” regular George Carlin. Through Spring 2016: Gowns, memorabilia and personal photography form the backbone of Legends of Motown: Celebrating the Supremes. Ongoing: 360 Sound: The Columbia Records Story provides an in-depth look at all aspects of Columbia Records’ history and offers a virtual history of the music industry from its infancy, tracing Columbia’s pivotal technological as well as business innovations, including its invention of the LP. Ongoing: Featuring copious memorabilia including drum kits and a cape, Ringo: Peace & Love is the first major exhibit to be dedicated to a drummer at the museum. Ongoing: White sequined gloves and other wardrobe pieces are the focal point of the new exhibit case paying tribute to the life and legacy of Michael Jackson. This special display serves as a follow-up to the Museum’s past exhibitions, Michael Jackson: HIStyle and Michael Jackson: A Musical Legacy. Housed on the Museum’s third floor, the launch of the new exhibit coincided with the second anniversary of Jackson’s death. Ongoing: Roland Live is a permanent installation courtesy of the electronic musical instrument maker, Roland Corporation. The exhibit gives visitors a chance to participate in the music-making process by playing a wide variety of Roland products, from V-Drums and BOSS pedals to VIMA keyboards and the MV-8800 Production Studio. Japanese American National Museum 369 E. First St., (213) 625-0414 or janm.org. Ongoing: Common Ground: The Heart of Community chronicles 130 years of Japanese American history, from the early days of the Issei pioneers to the present.

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One at this price. $159 plus tax per month for 36 months on approved above average credit. MSRP $19,495. $2,399 down plus tax, license and fees. $0 security deposit. 12k miles per year, 0.15 per mile in excess. VIN# FL633625. Offer expires 12/6/15.

Plus tax and license. Security deposit waived. Model 2546. $0.15 per mile for all mileage over 12k miles/yr., $24,890 MSRP. $1,999 Drive Off, Credit available through Toyota Financial Services to qualified Tier 1+ credit customers. 3 at this price: T150482/875717, T150555/877542, T150757/881692. Offer ends 12/6/15.

$6,999 2007 Toyota Highlander .......................... $8,999 Gold/Beige, Auto, FWD, 1 Owner. N151453-1/70157531 2013 Ford Focus ...................................... $10,499 Wht/Blk, 4 dr, Auto, FWD, 1 Owner. N152817-1/DL263953

2014 Toyota Camry SE ..........................

2001 Toyota Sequoia ................................. Silv/Char, V8, Auto, Run Boards, LOADED! N150916-1/1S050957

Certified, Gray/Black, Auto, 4 door. TU1254R/379237

2015 Scion Fr-S ...................................... Certified, Yellow/Black, Auto, 2 door. T152357D-1/704752

2013 BMW 3 Series 328i ....................... Pre-Owned, Black/Black, Auto, 2 door. T152021-1/106796

$18,788 $28,988 $28,788

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VW JETTA S 1.4T Signthen NEW ’16LEASE FOR ONLY DriveEvent per month $

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*Lease for $159 + tax per month for 36 months. Based on MSRP of $19,870. Residual Value $11,325.90 $5,565 total of payments. Security Deposit Waived. $0 due at signing, $0 down, $0 first month payment, $0 security deposit + $1,000 Conquest Bonus due from customer (To be eligible, a customer must have his/her name on the proof of ownership documentation of a non-Volkswagen vehicle. Acceptable proof of ownership documentation includes: Unexpired official state vehicle registration, Current lease agreement, Unexpired vehicle insurance documentation) excludes: $625 Acquisition Fee, $80 Documentation Fee, Sales Tax, Title, and License Fee. 30,000 total miles, with $0.20 per excess mile. Closed-end lease offered on approved above average credit with VCI, excludes TDI and Hybrid Models. Five (5) at this offer. Offer Expires 12/6/15

Plus tax, 36 Month closed end lease on approved credit through Mercedes-Benz Financial Services. $2,499 CAP reduction, $795 acquisition fee. Excludes title, taxes, registration, license fees, insurance, dealer prep and additional options No security deposit required. 25¢ per mile in excess of 30,000 miles. Offer good on all with MSRP $33,925.

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$ DOWN PAYMENT*

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$10,986 2011 Ford Escape XLT ......................... $12,449 Gray, 4 Dr, Auto, MPG 23 City / 28 Hwy. V151225D-2/B46670 2007 Honda Pilot EX-L ........................ $14,856 Black, 4 Dr, V6, Auto, MPG 18 City/24 Hwy. V151225D-2/024448 CARSON NISSAN 2008 Volkswagen GLI Turbo ............... Wht/Blk, 6 Spd Man., MPG 21 City/28 Hwy. V150775-2/188030

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per month for 36 mos

Close end lease for 2015 Nissan Altima 2.5S for $139 per mo. + tax for 36 months O.A.A.C. Payment net of $2100 Nissan Lease Cash Rebate and $500 Nissan Customer Bonus Cash Rebate. $2999 cash or trade equity, + tax, license and registration fees due at lease signing. No sec. dep. 12,000 miles per year. 36k total miles with $0.15 per mile thereafter. Sub. to avail. and charges for excess wear and tear. Not all lessees may qualify, higher lease rates apply for lessees with lower credit ratings. 2 avail. Model #131C152494/497356, C152528/498499. Offer expires 12/6/15.

$13,888 2009 GMC Acadia SLE1 ...................... $14,888 5 Star Safe, RV Monitor, OBC Syst. CU1949R/174616 2009 Audi A4 ..................................... $17,888 Prestige Pkg., Nav Pkg, Superb Condition! CU1954P/045971 FELIX CHEVROLET 2012 Nissan Altima ........................... CARFAX 1-Owner, Certified, Exc. Cond. CU1842R/518083

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NEW ’16 CHEVY CRUISE

per month for 27 mos

1 at this lease/price (F17170) per month plus tax for 27 mos, Lease O.A.C through GM Financial, zero down plus $4,275 in qualifying rebates $0 security deposit, $0.25/ mile over 22,500 miles. Based on MSRP of $20,390. *Program subject to change. See dealer for details.

$9,988 $13,888 $15,888

2013 Dodge Dart ...................................... 4 Dr Sdn, Pwr Windows and Locks. F16904-1/D319960

2010 Nissan Sentra .............................. 4 Dr Sdn, Auto, Pwr windows and locks. F16792-1/L612799

2014 Chevy Impala ............................. Gray/Blk, Auto, Sdn, 3.6L, Beautiful Vehicle. UC2083R/1149790

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for 36 mos

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$26,989 2011 Mercedes Benz GL450 .................. $41,781 Certified, Prem Pkg 1, Only 19k Miles. 8483C/BA719290 2014 Mercedes Benz S550 ..................... $77,981 Certified, Prem Pkg 1, Keyless Go. 150345D-1/EA021048 AUDI OF DOWNTOWN L.A. 2013 Mercedes Benz C250 .................... Certified, Nav System, Must See! 8517C/DF971091

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LEASE FOR ONLY

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per month for 36 mos

Plus Tax, 36 month closed end lease on approved credit. $1800.00 cash down plus first month payment, tax, title, license, fees, and $695.00 acquisition fee. $0 Security deposit.Must qualify for the Audi Loyalty of $750.00. $0.25 per miles over 7,500 miles/year. One at this offer #G1003596

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New York City-based Lizard Capital has created designs for the 28-story hotel the Lizard In. The project at 633 S. Spring St. would have 176 rooms.

zag across the street to find an open walkway, or sometimes walk in the street. The city has recently taken steps to require developers to keep sidewalks open during construction. The DLANC committee, which like all neighborhood councils is advisory and lacks the power to approve or deny a project, expressed its support of Holland’s proposal to close the sidewalks, but made it contingent on the developer agreeing to work with the Department of Transportation and City Councilman José Huizar’s office to find a solution that doesn’t eliminate pedestrian access, and doesn’t close the Spring Street bike lane. Living La Vida Lizard The DLANC session also marked one of the first opportunities for Downtowners to hear more about the proposed Lizard In. The 28-story hotel, from New York City-based Lizard Capital, would rise at 633 S. Spring St. The narrow lot is between the Premiere Towers and the Spring Towers Lofts. A small restaurant on the lot would need to be torn down. Project representative Matt Dzurec, from the firm Armbruster Goldsmith & Delvac, said the hotel would have 176 rooms. The 105,841-square-foot building would hold restaurant space on the third and fourth floors, a screening room and a bar on the 25th and 26th floors. Lower portions of the structure would have exterior concrete columns in the effort to fit with the historic buildings on Spring Street. On upper levels the design would change, with a more modern glass exterior. The idea, said Dzurec, is to give the skyline a unique element while being congruent with the neighborhood. Due to the limited size of the lot, the hotel would not have on-site parking, and instead would rely on valet service. Lizard representatives are seeking alcohol permits for the eateries and bars, as well as in-room mini-bars. DLANC backed Lizard’s pursuit of the permit. Micro Focused DLANC also heard details of one of the more unique projects proposed in Downtown, an adaptive reuse rental complex at 813 E. Fifth St., near Skid Row. The developer is Daryoush Dayan. Plans call for turning four low-slung buildings on Fifth Street into a total of 160 residential units. Project representative Greg Fischer said 132 of them would be set at an entry-level market rate of roughly $900 per month, though he cautioned that could change. Twenty-eight units at 719 E. Fifth St. would be set aside for veterans. The residences would fill former hotels that are now vacant. A unique aspect is the size: The plan is to have the units start at just 214 square feet. Fischer said the idea is to provide options for people visiting and trying out Downtown, or for workers to use as an alternative to commuting from outside the area. Fischer said the project could stimulate further interest in the neighborhood and help revitalize part of Central City East. nicholas@downtownnews.com