Los Feliz Ledger Vol 6. No. 3
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September 2010
Graffiti In Atwater Declines 75%
Suspected Arsonist In Custody
By Caitlin M. Foyt Ledger Contributing Writer
By Caitlin M. Foyt Ledger Contributing Writer
ATWATER VILLAGE—When the economy tanks, statistics show an increase in crime rates. But the Uniting Neighborhoods To Abolish Graffiti (UNTAG) program seems to have created a situation in which Atwater Village is bucking a trend. Presence of graffiti in Atwater Village has been reduced by 75 percent during the last year and 95 percent since Council District 13 began the program in 2004, said Yusef Robbe, a spokesman for Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti. “Atwater Village has seen an incredible turnaround over the last couple of years,” Robbe said. “We’ve worked hard to improve the neighborhood, which in turn makes pride in the neighborhood. A few years ago, people might have walked by a tag and not given it a second thought. Now that tag sticks out. The norm is no longer that tagging is something that just blends into the background.” UNTAG is a people-based effort that empowers residents to monitor graffiti in their neighborhoods and to access city resources in order to eliminate it. Using the logic that no one knows a neighborhood better than those who live there, “block captains” are recruited and trained by the city to take the responsibility to promptly report any vandalism to 311, the citywide ser-
they couldn’t intimidate me, they fired me.” The case against the owners made its way to the city attorney, and was filed with the city on Feb. 9, 2009. According to deputy city attorney Andrew Wong, who prosecuted the case with Julia FigueiraMcDonough and Akili Nickson, the city attorney’s office had been investigating the situation for at least six months prior. In total, the Pirians were charged with 233 specific complaints. The court found that employees were paid $35$40 per day— well below minimum wage— and were not paid for overtime. They were not given breaks during the day, and some worked for
LOS FELIZ— As many as 12 suspicious fires have been set near local businesses in July and August, usually in alley ways and out-of-the-way places. A man, believed to be associated with at least one of the fires, was apprehended by police at approximately 7 a.m. Aug. 20th near Vermont and Prospect, according to Capt. Paul Proni of the Arson Investigation unit of the Los Angeles Fire Department. “He was observed lighting a fire and they (the surveillance team) picked him up,” Proni said. “He was observed setting a fire, but beyond that, we don’t really want to comment. We’re still in the process of an active investigation, but we do have a suspect in custody.” All the fires were reported to be fairly small and were quickly extinguished by the Los Angeles Fire Dept. Damages were, for the most part, minimal, but business owners were worried that at any moment, a fire could cost someone their business or their life. “We were all living in fear, waiting for him to strike. It was only a matter of time before he would set another fire,” said Richard Brewer, owner of New High (M)art, located at 1720 N. Vermont Ave. “We were on top of buildings,
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SUNSET JUNCTION celebrated its 30th year in August with another weekend of fun for all ages and stripes. Here, Tyler Madsen of ‘Love Nail Tree’ represents the laid back style of the street fair vendors. For contributing writer Oliver Gettell’s take on the event, see page 10. Photo: Marie Chao
Vermont Carwash Owners Sentenced to Jail By Jessica Pauline Ogilvie Ledger Contributing Writer LOS FELIZ— A group of over 50 carwash workers, supporters and organizers gathered for a rally at Vermont and Hollywood Blvd. on August 17th, following the sentencing of Vermont Carwash owners Benny and Nissan Pirian to one year in jail and four years probation. The sentencing came after the Pirian brothers pled no contest to six counts of criminal activity, including conspiracy, grand theft and labor code violations. Complaints against the Pirians, who own four carwashes in Los Angeles, have built up for several years. In response to unfair labor prac-
tices, including poor treatment of workers and low pay, employees of Vermont Carwash began picketing in early 2008. By November of that year, the workers, along with an advocacy organization called the CLEAN Carwash Campaign, had filed charges against the Pirians with the National Labor Relations Board. The charges alleged that carwash workers were fired for participating in organizing activities, and were intimidated and harassed by the Pirians and managers. Luz Elena Osequera, who spoke at the August 17th rally, was one of those employees. “They tried to intimidate me to stop me from joining the union,” she said. “When
Los Feliz Activist and Friend Margaret Goldsmith Dies By Kathy A. McDonald, Ledger Contributing Writer
[ What’s Inside ] People In My Neighborhood: Activist Stephen Box . . . . . . . . . 9 Restaurant Review: Forage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 Community News: Autry’s New President . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 Real Estate: Market Nuts and Bolts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Politics: DWP Reform . . . . . . . 24 Editorial: Living in the Shadows of Los Feliz Towers . . . . . . . . . . 33 Star Gazing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
LOS FELIZ—Longtime Los Feliz resident and Sotheby’s International Realty agent Margaret Goldsmith died of ovarian cancer at her home in Los Feliz August 11th. A board member of the Los Feliz Improvement Association, Goldsmith was a spirited neighborhood activist who formerly served as President of Friends of Franklin Elementary School. She was 55. Goldsmith specialized in historic and architectural properties at Sotheby’s and embarked on a career as a real
estate agent after working for more than a decade in film and music video production. Born in Los Angeles, Goldsmith grew up in Hancock Park and attended Third St. Elementary School and graduated from Los Angeles High School. She pursued Cinema Studies at San Francisco State and then Los Angeles Community College. Her activist bent was evident even in high
Holiday Lights Festival Cancelled By Jessica Pauline Ogilvie Ledger Contributing Writer GRIFFITH PARK—The annual Holiday Light Festival, held in Griffith Park during the December holiday season, has been cancelled for this year, according to a statement from the office of Councilmember Tom LaBonge. The festival, which is held along a mile stretch of Crystal Springs Drive inside the park, would interfere with the cur-
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Los Feliz Ledger [letter from the publisher] Since the Los Feliz Ledger first published, there have been two people that had an association with the paper die. The first was Chris Rubin, who wrote a wine and spirits column for us until his passing Aug. 15, 2008 and now Margaret Goldsmith, who died of ovarian cancer Aug. 11th. Margaret was dearly loved in our community and active in helping shape it into a better place. She was one of our first advertisers and supporters. Margaret you are beautiful and you will be missed. Thank you for the light and happiness you emanated during your too
short life. Nearing the 9th anniversary of the Sept. 11th attacks, Los Angeles City Councilmember Tom LaBonge and ground zero worker Chief Rueda are urging congress to pass “The James Zadroga 9/11 Health and Compensation Act” which would provide first responders and those affected by the attack with long term health care benefits for those exposed to toxins resulting from the collapse of the World Trade Center towers and compensation for economic losses due to illness or injuries caused by the attacks. The Los Angeles City Council also passed a citywide resolution urging such on Aug. 13th.
On this upcoming 9th anniversary of the attacks, consider also urging our local, state and national representatives to pass this important legislation. We had a busy September as evidenced by the thickness of this edition. Thank you to our advertisers who make this newspaper possible. In October we will be back with our annual “School Guide” edition, helping parents navigate the often-confusing maze of school choices these days. As we head into fall, thank you for your continued readership and support. Please let us know how we can better serve you and if you have story ideas. Until October!
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Haunted Hayrides at Griffith Park GRIFFITH PARK—This Halloween, a “haunted hayride” will be available at the Old Zoo. The event will open on Thurs., Oct. 8th at 7:00 p.m. and will end on Halloween— Sunday, October 31. Ticket prices have yet to be determined.
Free Dental Care thru Sept. 24th Free dental care for children middle school age and younger, will be available in Los Feliz through September 24th, through the “Mobile Dental Program,” offered by the Hollywood/Los Feliz Kiwanis Club, QueensCare and the University of Southern California School of Dentistry. To date, the program has served 103 children in Los Feliz and surrounding areas since the beginning of summer. Appointments: Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Applications can be downloaded in English or Spanish at hollywoodlosfelizkiwanis.org.
SL Electrical Boxes Get Artistic Makeovers By Frank Elaridi Ledger Contributing Writer SILVER LAKE—The plain, solid-colored city electrical boxes scattered across the sidewalks of Silver Lake will soon undergo an artistic makeover, as part of a project spearheaded by the Silver Lake Neighborhood Council’s Arts and Culture Committee. The project is the committee’s effort to beautify the streets by transforming the seemingly dull boxes into works of art. “I think it’s always important for artists to interact with the community,” said Timothy Smith, a local artist who is organizing the project with the committee. “I was always inspired by murals and sculptures I saw around the city. There is an incredible energy surrounding art in public spaces.” The Arts and Culture Committee is currently reviewing approximately one dozen submissions, and will give their favorite applicants the opportunity to paint select electrical boxes. Artists who would like to submit their work for review, may do so by sending an email to tumblevision@yahoo.com.
Suicide Determined As Cause of Death for “Walking Man” By Caitlyn Foyt Ledger Contributing Writer SILVER LAKE— Mark Abrams, the doctor known to locals as the “walking man” for his brisk, shirtless walks around Silver Lake, drowned himself in his hot tub, a Los Angeles County Coroner official confirmed last month. Marc R. Abrams’ wife found the 58-year-old in their hot tub with the lid pulled over it, Lt. Fred Corral of the coroner’s office told the Los Angeles Times. There was no suicide note found. “He had a history of depression and suicide attempts,’’ Corral told the Times. “He was recently released from a 72-hour hold.’’ The coroner’s office had reported since Abrams’ death, July 21st, that they suspected Abram’s death was a suicide. Since the 1980s, Abrams was well-known for his daily walks through Silver Lake, Los Feliz and Echo Park. He was immortalized in a mural at the Silver Lake restaurant Local, at 2943 W. Sunset Blvd. At his time of death, Abrams was under investigation for prescribing drugs to a 25-year-old patient who died of an overdose, according to law enforcement authorities and a lawyer for the patient’s family. No charges were ever filed against the physician. In the days following his death, the Los Angeles Times reported that Abrams had been investigated by anonymous undercover officers who posed as patients to obtain powerful prescription drugs. The prescriptions had by signed with names such as “Dr. Kevorkian,’’ “Dr. Pepper’’ and “Dr. Dre.’’ Michael A. Zuk, a lawyer representing Abrams, told The Times that Abrams was “a fine physician with an impeccable record” who had done nothing wrong. Abrams “was a very popular figure— not some sleazy, shady doctor who was giving away scrips on the corner,’’ Zuk told the Times. “He was a beloved figure in the community.’’ Last month, as many as 1,000 people attended a memorial walk to celebrate Abrams’ life. Attendees included Los Angeles City Council President Eric Garcetti and Los Angeles City Councilmember Tom LaBonge. This story was complied from reports by various local news outlets. COMMUNITY NEWS
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Los Feliz Resident Travis Preston Is New Dean of CalArts School of Theater
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By Michael Locke, Ledger Contributing Writer CalArts President Steven Lavine announced recently that Travis Preston, as of Aug. 1st, has assumed duties as the new Dean of the School of Theater at California Institute of the Arts (CalArts). Selected from a strong and diverse applicant pool, Preston’s appointment recognizes his remarkable breadth of experience, personal artistic abilities and achievements of the highest distinction. He began his tenure at the Institute in 1999 as Head of the Directing Program in the School of Theater. In 2003, he went on to become Director of Performance Programs and Artistic Director of the Center for New Performance (CNP). “Over the past decade at CalArts, Travis Preston enunciated and helped enact a vision of the School of Theater as actively engaged with the broadest range of collaborations, on and off campus,� said President Lavine. “His efforts enhanced the stature of the School nationally and internationally--attracting an outstanding and growing applicant pool and preparing students for the breadth
of opportunities presented by careers in theater today, and, even more importantly, in the future.� Prior to joining CalArts, Preston served as Associated
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Artist/Resident Director at the Yale Repertory Theater, as an Associate Artist at the Center Stage in Baltimore, and as a National Endowment for the Arts Directing Fellow at the American Repertory Theater. He has taught at many universities and theater training programs including The Yale School of Drama, Columbia School of the Arts, New York University, the National The-
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Since the brothers run the business together, the court will allow them to serve their jail time consecutively. One will surrender in October of this year, and the other in May of 2011. of their businesses. During the probationary period, the Pirians will be required to keep certain records open for inspection at any time by the United States Department of Labor, the City Attorney’s Bureau of Investigation, the California Division of Labor Standards Enforcement and the California Occupational Safety and Health Administration, including payroll and health and safety related records. Since the brothers run the business together, the court will allow them to serve their jail time consecutively. One
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school, where she led student protests in the mid-1970s. After working as an au pair in Paris post-college, her first production job was as a grip (in the electrical department) on the Chuck Norris film Breaker! Breaker! She worked on numerous music videos including serving as production
manager for Janet Jacksonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s â&#x20AC;&#x153;Nasty.â&#x20AC;? In the mid-1980s, she moved on to the art department of feature film productions, first as a set dresser Less than Zero and then as a set decorator. She helped style independent films like After Dark, My Sweet and Drugstore Cowboy as well as Stephen
Gyllenhaalâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s A Dangerous Woman. Married in 1987 to cinematographer Mark Plummer, she had two sons Hugo, now 20 and Leo, 16. Once her children were in school, she studied to become a real estate agent and worked at Progressive Properties until the firm merged with Sothebyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s International Realty. As a Los Feliz Improvement Association board member, she volunteered on the schools, beautification and hospitality committees. An early supporter of Barack Obamaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s candidacy, she was also very involved with the
at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre on August 22nd where her brother-in-law Steve Zaillian lauded her â&#x20AC;&#x153;positive, easy going manner. Margaret never
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had to try to be nice,â&#x20AC;? he recalled. A lthough diagnosed with ovarian cancer two years ago, nothing weakened her spirit, and she maintained her optimism, said her sister Elizabeth
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Zaillian. Other friends remembered her empathy as well as her chic style and her ability to enlist friendsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; help in her volunteer causes. An avid walker, Goldsmith was a frequent hiker on Griffith Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s paths along with her dog, Jude. In addition to her sister Elizabeth Zaillian, Goldsmith is survived by her husband of 23 years, her sister Laura, a TV costume designer; sister Jane, a TV and film script supervisor; her mother Muriel; and her two sons. Donations may be made to Stand Up 2 Cancer or Doctors Without Borders.
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Alternative Education: Out of the Barrio and into Academia By Diane Kanner, Ledger Columnist President Obama observed last month that the United States had fallen to 12th among developed nations in its production of college graduates. A striking exception to this trend is the 2010 graduating class at the Los Angeles Leadership Academy (LALA). Established as a charter school a decade ago by Los Feliz resident Roger Lowenstein, all of the academy’s 36 graduates this year are headed for higher education. “They were accepted at over 100 colleges and earned almost $1,000,000 in financial aid,” Lowenstein said. “Top students Margarita Lopez and Geovanni Cuervas will attend Dartmouth and Vassar Colleges on full four-year scholarships. What a remarkable record!” LALA took a geographic leap from the education wing of Immanuel Presbyterian Church on Wilshire Boulevard recently, and moved to two facilities in Lincoln Heights in East Los Angeles, a one-time Salvation Army hospital and school and the former Florence Crittenton Center. The two campuses will accommodate 640 students, providing space Lowenstein dreamed of to include educating elementary age students. “The advantages of a per-
manent K-12 facility cannot pensive of LAUSD’s new be overstated,” he said. “Beschools, the former Ambassayond the educational quality dor Hotel site. we maintain as our standard, Lowenstein also seeks we will open our doors to a mentors for 9th and 10th range of community activgraders. ity for residential Lincoln “Some of our students may Heights, offering schoolnever have been to a museum linked services such as health, or a play,” he said. “They do mental health, literacy and not know about the myriad of parenting classes.” careers they could pursue.” LALA’s capital campaign To learn about mentoring, received a half-million dollar contact Eileen Peterson at epegrant this summer from the terson@laleadership.org. late Tonight Show host JohnTo help Lowenstein close ny Carson’s Foundation. There were six figure gifts from the William C. Bannerman, Saban Family, We i n g a r t and Silicon Valley CommuLALA’s was founded by Los Feliz resident Roger Lowenstein. nity Foundations. Private individuals, the achievement gap, contact many who knew Lowenstein the Los Angeles Leadership when he was writing for televiAcademy Capital Campaign sion, added to the coffers, but Fund, 234 E. Avenue 33, Los $1.6 million still remains to be Angeles, CA, 90031. raised. “Please join in this exciting Cost “per seat” to improve endeavor,” he said, “to give kids the Lincoln Heights facilities who live in one of our most will be $10,625, “dramatiimpoverished and dangerous cally less than the LAUSD’s neighborhoods the opportuni$76,478,” Lowenstein said. ty to succeed in school, achieve LALA’s former campus was their potential and become tolocated next to the most exmorrow’s leaders.”
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vices directory. This summer, 70 UNTAG captains were recruited in Council District 13, said Angela Motta, Field Deputy, during last month’s Atwater Village Neighborhood Council meeting. “If someone is responsible and feels an ownership of ‘I’m the person who needs to call this in,’ it will get taken care of a lot more quickly than if someone’s driving around, saying, ‘Oh, someone should get rid of that,’” she said. Anyone can call 311 to report graffiti. Callers are asked to provide the location and description of the tag. It’s also helpful to know the color of the paint so it can be fully covered up by the city, Robbe said. Also, the Garcetti 311 iPhone Application also is an effective way to report and combat community blight. “You don’t even need to have the address,” Robb said.
“Take a picture of the tag and it gets sent to us with the location using the phone’s GPS technology.” The application can also be used to report community such eye sores as mysterious couches, mattresses and shopping carts. The app is available for free on iTunes and will soon also be available for Android and Blackberry users. Last month, Garcetti held an UNTAG Summit, where he invited the community to become more involved in identifying foreclosed properties that have fallen into a state of disrepair by calling 311. Also, in July, the Los Angeles City Council passed an ordinance that targets banks that don’t maintain their foreclosed homes. Under the ordinance, the city of Los Angeles can fine banks $1,000 per day for each violation of building and safety regulations, up to $100,000 per year.
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Stephen Box By Colleen Paeff, Ledger Contributing Writer
HOLLYWOOD—Hollywood resident and community activist Stephen Box produced television commercials and music videos for a living until he was “sidelined by civic engagement,” as he put it, in 2005. His progression from producer to full-time activist was gradual, Box said, but the day an intruder climbed into his backyard clearly marked the beginning of the journey. Born in Australia, Box moved to the United States as a child. His parents were ordained ministers, so the family moved frequently from state to state, including a stint in Southern California . Box made Los Angeles his permanent home 13 years ago and became a naturalized U.S. citizen last July. “I love everything about this city,” Box said. “…but there’s an opportunity to do better.” Box plans to take his passion for creating a better community to the City Council next year in a run for the City Council Representative for District 4, the position currently held by Tom LaBonge. “[Community activists] have always fought for change from the outside,” he said, “I’m go-
ing to do it from the inside.” What began as the simple act of keeping his home safe has led Box to participate in his community like never before. In the last few years, he has provided support for neighborhood council elections citywide, been active in the Great Streets Campaign to make streets safe for cyclists, and provided volunteer assistance for residents who evacuated their homes during the Griffith Park fire. Box blogs for CityWatch LA and is currently involved in planning the 4th annual “Park[ing] Day LA,” a grassroots movement in which participants will “step up to the curb, put in a quarter, and make the most valuable real estate in our city into a park.” Box hopes the event— happening Sept. 17th— will bring the community together for some fun and lead to a dialog about open space in our city. “There’s nothing more powerful for creating connections,” Box said, “than people coming together to improve their community.” Follow Stephen Box on his blog at soapboxla.blogspot. com.
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Posing with the (Wax) Stars By Rona Edwards, Ledger Columnist At long last, Madame Tussaud’s has opened in Hollywood with—you guessed it—a full blown tinsel town theme. What makes this visit memorable is that you can walk right up to the wax figures, use props and backdrops to elevate your experience. It’s a photographer’s dream. I found myself having
Breakfast at Tiffany’s with Audrey Hepburn, sitting on a camel with Peter O’Toole as Lawrence of Arabia scanning the horizon and having my picture taken with my idol, a young Judy Garland, as Vivien Leigh and Clark Gable rested between takes of Gone with the Wind. Even Norma Desmond – also known as Gloria
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Each August it returns, don’t because of the disrupThis year crowds congrebringing a unique mix of extion. I think it means different gated around five stages, incitement and anxiety. things to different people.” cluding the new “locals only” Now in its 30th year, the Sunset Junction is no lonEdgecliffe Stage highlighting Sunset Junction Street Fair, ger the undisputed cool fesup-and-coming Los Angelesheld August 21st and 22nd, tival in the area: the smaller, based bands. On Saturday, has grown from a electro-pop group neighborhood block Pollyn set a gaggle of party to a two-day audience members festival attracting bouncing with “Shake thousands of visiIt Off”; the next day, tors, boasting five psych-rockers Crystal stages of live music Antlers sent a wall of and closing off a noise crashing down half-mile stretch of the street. Sunset Blvd. New-school soul But the event’s crooner Mayer Hawincreasingly high thorne was feeling the profile has also love on the Hoover caused its share of Stage. Decked out in tension in the coma trim silver suit and munity. black-framed glasses In past years, and backlit by a lateattendees have comsummer sun, Hawplained about risthorne serenaded the ing entrance prices crowd with smooth (once free, then a vocals and his slicksuggested donation, backing band, the now $15 to $20 County. In between general admission), songs, he handed a nearby businesses heart-shaped record to have expressed conan audience member. cern about the fesThe Sanborn tival footprint, and Stage was a bit of a area residents have Silverlake icon “the $5 Guy” shows the true spirit of the Sunset time warp, with FishJunction Street Fair. questioned whether bone, Bad Brains, Big the event still belongs to the cheaper Silver Lake Jubilee Daddy Kane and Lee “Scratch” locals. debuted in May, and the buzzPerry all performing. All told, Sunset Junction organizer band-filled FYF Fest returns the stages covered a wide specMichael McKinley acknowlto Los Angeles State Historic trum of genres, including edged that the street fair can Park Sept. 4th. rock, funk, hip-hop, dance, be polarizing. But despite the annual soul, electro and Latin. “Like the circus coming grumblings and the competi“We tried to represent as to town, I think people look tion, Sunset Junction remains much music which represents forward to it,” he said, adding, a destination event that dwarfs the diversity of the communi“I think probably some people its younger siblings in scale. see JUNCTION page 30 www.losfelizledger.com
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[theater review]
“A Good Negro” at Stella Adler Theatre: A Gripping Story of the Civil Rights Movement By Marilyn Tower Oliver, Ledger Theater Critic The Civil Rights Movement of the mid-twentieth century was a history changing event. Some 50 years later we can look back at this pivotal time in American history with a sense of perspective. “The Good Negro” by American playwright Tracey Scott Wilson takes us into the center of the movement with a fictionalized look at its key figures. The drama is focused on a small group of leaders who have to overcome their personal demons to work for a greater cause. Currently play-
hearted at best. These three provide a bit of comic relief in an otherwise gripping drama. The play’s main focus is human frailty and the tensions that exist within the movement. Rev. Lawrence faces his personal demons which include a desire to philander. His long suffering wife Corinne bears a striking resemblance to Coretta Scott King. Her pain at discovering Lawrence’s affairs is palpable. The two lieutenants, Henry and Rutherford, are often at odds as to what course to take. Henry is the fire-brand who urges more action while the more sophisticated Rutherford urges restraint. When Rutherford’s house is fire bombed the danger of their actions strikes home. The drama takes place against a set which encompasses three locations—the movement’s headquarters and Law‘The Good Negro’ at Stella Adler Theatre. Left to rence home; the shabby right: Damon Christopher, Frederick Semaj and Aus- home of Pelzie and ten Jaye. Photo: Ian Foxx. Claudette and the FBI ing at the Stella Adler Theatre agents’ rooms. in Hollywood, this is the westA fine cast makes the accoast premiere of a play which tion believable. Phrederic received critical acclaim in Semaj captures Lawrence’s New York City and Chicago. contradictions as a man with The action takes place in an inflated ego and sense of Birmingham, Alabama in the mission whose personal deearly 1960s. The pivotal charmons threaten to make him acter, the charismatic minisfalter in his goal. Austen Jay ter Rev. James Lawrence, is as Rutherford and Damon an obvious reference to Dr. Christopher as Henry Evans Martin Luther King, Jr. He create their characters with the is surrounded by two younger right blend of sensitivity and leaders, the activist Rev. Henpassion. Numa Perrier’s interry Evans who urges action and pretation of Lawrence’s wife, the younger Bill Rutherford Corinne, combines stoicism who has left his corporate job and pain. Somewhat less conin Europe to help organize the vincing is Theresa Deveaux’s movement. interpretation of the young Their desire to find a “good mother Claudette. She is a bit Negro” to serve as a focus for an too stylish in appearance and upcoming march and boycott too well-spoken in contrast of downtown businesses that to her seemingly uneducated discriminate against Africanhusband Pelzie. Americans is realized when a The 2 ½ hour drama is mother and her young daughter ably directed by Sam Nickare arrested for using a whiteens, founderof Upward Bound only bathroom at a downtown Productions, which he created store. Claudette, the young to celebrate the Black experimother, is willing to help despite ence in America. the reservations and fears of her husband Pelzie who knows “The Good Negro,” through first-hand the dangers faced by Sept. 19th, Thursday-Saturday African-Americans who dare to at 8 p.m., Sunday at 3 p.m., challenge the status quo. Stella Adler Theatre, Gilbert The challenges faced by Stage, 6773 Hollywood Blvd., the civil rights leaders comes in 2nd. Floor. Parking, at the the form of a pair of FBI agents Kodak Center. $3 for 4 hours who wiretap the civil rights with validation. Tickets $20 leaders providing a sub-plot. Thursday-Sat., $18 Sunday. They recruit a bumbling racReservations (323) 960-1054 ist, Tom Rowe, to infiltrate the or www.Plays411/com/goodKlan, but his efforts are halfnegro September 2010
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Best Protection: Alarm System or Dog? Thinking About Getting A Dog for Protection? Think again. By Jennifer Clark, Ledger Contributing Writer Dogs have long been associated with warding off unwanted visitors. Especially big dogs, ones with intimidating barks and aggressive breeds. One alarm company even offers the “Robo-Dog” which lets out 95 decibels of electronic barking made to mimic the scariest breed’s bark. But are real dogs better at protecting your home than an alarm system? And if dogs are brought home for the sole purpose of protection, what does the dog have to lose? Let’s break it down: Cost: If it’s protection you
want, the alarm system wins. The one-time installation fee is much cheaper than a dog’s lifetime of food supplies and unanticipated medical bills. Efficacy: The alarm system is connected to your alarm company and, in some cases, a police station that will be able to immediately response to your needs. A dog will…. well…bark, which may alert you to any trouble, but if your dog is anything like my Reba, she will most likely bark until a burglar leans down to pet her and then maybe she will lick the intruder to death or just roll over on her back and let them rub her tummy. Some protection.
Social Implication: Dogs are social animals and they thrive on the interactions they have with their owners. Many owners who use dogs for protection choose to keep their pets as outdoor animals, which can be both psychologically damaging and physically trying on the dog, leading to aggression. You don’t have to spend time with your alarm system. Dogs are wonderful companions that can bring so much into their owner’s life. They deserve better than to be relegated to protection duty. If the main reason for purchasing a dog is protection, it’s time to cal the local alarm company.
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Los Feliz Ledger [ SEPTEMBER 2010 events calendar ] By Oliver Gettell ART Back-to-School Art Sale This one-night event at LACE will offer work by such artists as Julian Hoeber, Nayland Blake, William O’Brien, Olga Koumoundouros and more. L.A. Contemporary Exhibitions, Thurs., Sept. 16th, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. 6522 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Information: (323) 957-1777; www.welcometolace.org.
— it’s a showcase of improv ensembles. Each group will perform a Harold: a 30-minute improv structure developed by comedian Del Close. Admission is $5. Upright Citizens Brigade Theatre, Mon., Sept. 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. 5919 Franklin Ave., Franklin Village. Information: (323) 908-8702; www. ucbtheatre.com. ‘Tomorrow!’ Ron Lynch hosts this oddball variety show full of music, comedy and mayhem every Saturday at midnight. You never know quite what to expect. Tickets are $8. Steve Allen Theater, Sat., Sept. 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th, midnight. 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Los Feliz. Information: (323) 666-4268; www. steveallentheater. com.
CULTURE George Takei Best known for his role on the TV series Happy presents the group art show Paper Trail this Star Trek , actor month. and activist George Takei is an ‘Paper Trail’ Opening inspiration to sci-fi fans, the Asian This new group show features American community and the gay small works on paper created by community. A native Angeleno, artists from the Los Angeles area Takei will discuss his personal and beyond. Pieces will be available life journey against the backdrop for immediate purchase, giving of California history. Free with viewers a chance to buy compelling museum admission (adults $9, art at reasonable prices. Artists students and seniors $5, children include Sophia Allison, Michael 3-12 $3, children under 3 free). Blasi, Autumn Harrison, Amy Autry Museum of the Maloof, Sandy Rodriguez, Penny American West, Young and others. Sun., Sept. 19th, 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Happy, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Fri., Sept. 3rd, 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Park. Information: (323) 667-2000; 4675 Hollywood Blvd., Los Feliz. www.theautry.org. Information: (323) 661-2200; happyonlinestore.blogspot.com
BOOKS Book Club This month’s selection is Power of Babel, a history of language by UC Berkeley linguistics professor John McWhorter. New members are welcome. Los Feliz Branch Library, Sat., Sept. 4th, 11 a.m. 1874 Hillhurst Ave., Los Feliz. Information: (323) 913-4710; www.lapl.org. Joshua Mohr and Grace Krilanovich Two rising authors will read from and sign their new novels. Joshua Mohr, whose debut novel was a San Francisco Chronicle best-seller, will present his latest work, Termite Parade. Grace Krilanovich, who has been a finalist for the Starcherone Prize for Innovative Fiction, will present her first book, The Orange Eats Creeps. Skylight Books, Thurs., Sept. 9th, 7:30 p.m. 1818 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz. Information: (323) 660-1175; www.skylightbooks.com. Used Book Sale The Atwater Village library holds its monthly book sale. Come early for the best bargains. Atwater Village Branch Library, Sat., Sept. 28th, 10 a.m. 3379 Glendale Blvd., Atwater Village. Information: (323) 664-1353; www.lapl.org.
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participants can pick up a bag of fresh, local, sustainable, organic fruits and vegetables cultivated by local farmers. Four-week trials are also available. Pickup is at Mooi Restaurant in the Jensen Rec Center. Mooi Restaurant, Tues., Sept. 7th, 14th, 21st, 28th, 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. 1700 W. Sunset Blvd., Echo Park. Info: www.csacalifornia.org. Hollywood Farmers Market Hollywood boasts one of the best, largest farmers markets in Los Angeles, filling blocks with fresh produce, honey, meat, fish, poultry, cheese, jams and jellies, prepared foods, flowers, clothing, jewelry, gifts and more. Sun., Sept. 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Ivar Ave. and Selma Ave., Hollywood. Information: (323) 463-3171; www. hollywoodfarmersmarket.net. Los Feliz Farmers Market This neighborhood market isn’t the biggest around, but it has all the essentials: fresh fruits and veggies, baked goods, prepared foods, coffee and artisanal products. Post Office parking lot, Sun., Sept. 5th, 12th, 19th, 26th, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. 1825 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz. Silver Lake Farmers Market A place to buy fresh produce directly from local growers. Most items are organic and non-sprayed. There are also booths for arts, crafts, clothing, accessories and other goods. Sat., Sept. 4th, 1tth, 18th, 25th, 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. W. Sunset Blvd. between Edgecliffe Drive and Maltman Ave., Silver Lake. Information: (323) 661-7771; www.sunsetjunction.org.
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Barnsdall Saturday Outdoor Movie Night Every Saturday in September, Barnsdall Art Park will screen movies in the park. Each film will have architectural and geographic significance, illuminating some aspect of the Los Angeles landscape. The first film will be Chinatown, the neo-noir classic directed by Roman Polanski and starring Jack Nicholson. Grace Krilanovich signs her debut novel at Skylight this Silverlake Wine month. will present a beer garden from 4 p.m. to 7 Painting Nature p.m., and the Coolhaus and Let’s Artist Jay R. Ewing leads this series Be Frank food trucks will also be of watercolor painting classes present. Suggested donation is $10. taking advantage of Descanso’s Barnsdall Art Park, Sat., Sept. 4th, vibrant surroundings. Registration 11th, 18th, 25th, 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 is $120. p.m. Descanso Gardens, 4800 Hollywood Blvd., East Sat., Sept. 11th to Oct. 16th, Hollywood. Information: info@ 10 a.m. to noon. barnsdall.org; www. barnsdall.org. 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. Information: (818) 790Cinecon 3663; www.descansogardens.org. The 46th annual Cinecon classicfilm festival returns to Hollywood with five days of rare films, special FARMERS MARKETS celebrity guests and a memorabilia show. Most films are screened Echo Park CSA on 35 mm film, and silent films Community-supported agriculture include live piano accompaniment. has come to Echo Park. For $25 Highlights from this year’s festival each week (or every other week),
The Airborne Toxic Event play a special show with the Calder Quartet at the Ford this month. include A Thief Catcher (1914), Flaming Youth (1923) and Thrill Hunter (1933). Egyptian Theatre, Thurs., Sept. 2nd, to Mon., Sept. 6th. 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Information: (323) 461-2020; www.cinecon.org.
MUSIC The Airborne Toxic Event & the Calder Quartet This unique collaboration teams Los Feliz-based rock band the Airborne Toxic Event with the Calder Quartet (also based in Los Angeles) for an evening of innovative acoustic music. Tickets are $30. Doors open at 8 p.m. Ford Amphitheatre, Wed., Sept. 22nd, 9 p.m. 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood Hills. Info: (323) 461-3673; www. fordamphitheater.org. Earth, Wind & Fire The legendary R&B group Earth, Wind & Fire celebrate 40 years by performing with a full orchestra for the first time. Thomas Wilkins will conduct the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, and the evening will include a fireworks display. Tickets are $14.75 to $166. Hollywood Bowl, Fri., Sept. 3rd, and Sat., Sept. 4th, 8:30 p.m. 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood Hills. Information: (323) 850-2000; www.hollywoodbowl.com. Eastern Conference Champions Don’t let their name or their Bucks County, Pa., origins dissuade you: Eastern Conference Champions now call Los Angeles home, and this month they’ll hold down Spaceland’s free Monday night residency with their folk-tinged rock. Attendees must be 21 or older. Spaceland, Mon., Sept. 6th, 13th, 20th, 27th, 8:30 p.m. 1717 Silver Lake Blvd., Silver Lake. Information: (323) 661-4380; www.clubspaceland.com. FYF Fest Last year saw the F Yeah Fest rename itself and move out of the Echo and Echoplex and into L.A. State Historic Park. FYF Fest
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returns with its updated name and location intact for a full day of music on three stages. Featured performers include the Rapture, Panda Bear, !!!, Ariel Pink’s Haunted Graffiti, Warpaint and more. Further attractions include two beer gardens, a silk-screening station, art installations, stand-up comedy, a games, vendors and food trucks. Tickets are $30. Los Angeles State Historic Park, Sat., Sept. 4th, noon. 1245 N. Spring St., Los Angeles. Information: www.fyffest.com. Sheryl Crow Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow takes the stage at the Greek, where she’ll perform fan favorites and songs from her latest album, the soul-inspired 100 Miles From Memphis. Colbie Caillat will open. Tickets are $35 to $80. Greek Theatre, Fri., Sept. 10th, 7:30 p.m. 2700 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz. Information: (323) 665-5857; www.greektheatrela.com.
THEATER ‘Candida’ Carolee Shoemaker directs this production of George Bernard Shaw’s Candida , the story of a woman who must choose between two men. It’s a tale of love, devotion, foolishness and humanity. Tickets are $20 general admission, $18 for students and seniors. Knightsbridge Theatre, Fri. to Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 6 p.m., Sept. 10th to 26th. 1944 Riverside Drive, Silver Lake. Information: (323) 667-0955; www.knightsbridgetheatre.com. Becoming Norman Written and directed by Los Feliz resident Norman Dixon, an inspirational journey with music about a gay man who grew up in a conservative Mormon home in Utah. The play centers on his struggle to accept himself even as he yearns for the love and approval of those around him. Through Sept. 12th, Fri. and Sat. at 8 p.m.; Sundays at 3 p.m. The NoHo Arts Center, 11136 Magnolia Blvd. North Hollywood. Tickets: (800) 595-4849 or becomingnorman.com.
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Los Feliz Ledger [the good life]
Gin Is In By Tara de Lis Ledger Wine and Spirits Columnist What’s the first thing that comes to mind when you think of gin? Bathtubs? Prohibition? Mad Men? Your grandmother’s liquor cabinet? After several generations of taking a backseat to vodka, gin is suddenly back in fashion. It’s not yet fully mainstream, but more and more martinis are being mixed with it. Head bartender David Kupchinsky at Hollywood’s Tar Pit lounge expresses a widespread sentiment among his profession, “We [like to feature] cocktails that accentuate the base spirit.” By comparison, vodka is like the tofu of the drinking world. Its flavor is so neutral it virtually disappears in a drink.
For those who remain skeptical of making the switch, keep in mind that vodka and gin aren’t all that different either. Granted, this is a simplified definition, but the main difference between the two is simply botanicals: gin is
brands. Classic English dry OXLEY sets itself apart by being “the first spirit ever created without the use of heat.” Instead, it utilizes a cold-distillation process, as well as 14 botanicals such as meadowsweet. Silky smooth Bulldog Gin, strung with a Union Jack dog tag around sleek but masculine packaging, leaves no doubt as to its nationality,
While there are plenty of good, recognizable gins on the market—Plymouth, Bombay, Tanqueray—there’s also a “new wave” of super-premium brands. distilled with juniper berries, vodka is not. While there are plenty of good, recognizable gins on the market—Plymouth, Bombay, Tanqueray—there’s also a “new wave” of super-premium
but is comprised of very nonAnglo exotic botanicals like dragon eye and lotus leaves. Scottish cousin Hendricks, also noteworthy for its bottling-style, in this case retro-apothecary, is a small-batch gin, which is widely acclaimed for its signature cucumber and rose petal infusion. Van Gough gin is produced in Holland and is comprised 10 botanicals from all over the world, including native angelica and juniper, Indian cassia bark and Spanish almonds. Aviation is the passion project of famed mixologist Ryan Magarian. Based in the Pacific Northwest, the flavors here include anise and sarsaparilla. Another American gin, this one located on Pier 50 in San Francisco—No. 209— is distilled five times using a single-shot method and water from the Sierra Nevadas. Its bergamot orange peel predominates. Coming out of Philadelphia, Blue Coat gin, a nod to the city’s Revolutionary War history, is created from a mix of rye, wheat, barley and corn from the U.S.; both its juniper and citrus peels are organic. Tara de Lis is a freelance writer who lives in Hollywood.
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Forage Freshens Up Sunset Junction By Pat Saperstein Ledger Restaurant Critic In its opening days last winter, Silver Lake cafe Forage drew attention for accepting produce from local gardeners in exchange for meals. The city’s health department quickly moved in to decree that produce suppliers must be certified, but that didn’t stop Forage. Owner Jason Kim, a former Lucques sous-chef, soon set up a program to help urban gardeners become certified purveyors. The hyper-local Los Feliz kale or Highland Park nectarines are only part of the wide appeal of Forage, which has quickly become a beloved neighborhood stop for pastries and luscious desserts, lunches and dinners showcasing vibrantly-hued produce, as well as an easy takeout stop. It’s not always easy to find a selection of interesting vegetable dishes at restaurants, but at Forage it’s hard to choose between bright-tasting salads combining citrus or watermelon with arugula; earthy sautes of corn, green beans and zucchini; and creative takes on fattoush salad or quinoa. Macaroni and cheese combines several tangy cheeses in an irresistible casserole, and though a pot o’ beans may sound prosaic, the deep flavors of the Rancho Gordo heirloom beans with herbed crumbs are anything but plain. Though Forage spotlights vegetables, meat-eaters won’t be disappointed. The menu always includes roasted Jidori chicken, grilled sliced steak and a pork belly sandwich. More elaborate main dishes are mostly available on weekends, but it’s worth seeking out choices like Niman Ranch pork chop with anchovy butter or stuffed squid. Forage occupies a narrow
Sunset Junction space a few doors from Pazzo Gelato and the compact restaurant dictates that diners order at the counter, with nearly all dishes are prepared beforehand and served at room temperature. The system mostly works, though the tables can be cramped and some dishes would benefit from being served colder or hotter. But the counter-top display is unfailingly attractive, with multicolored heirloom tomatoes glistening with viniagrette and mounds of fluffy potato salad. Even more tempting is the dessert area, overflowing with seasonal fruit lovingly employed in a fluffy nectarine ricotta cheesecake, Pavlovas heaped with plums or peaches, or brown butter hazelnut cake with milk chocolate ganache for those who need their chocolate. Unusual cookies (pink peppercorn meringue!) and scones make a perfect late breakfast with Blue Bottle coffee, one of the few places in L.A. to find the heady brew brought in from San Francisco. Prices are on the higher side, but it’s well worth it for the careful sourcing and the chef’s and pastry chef’s deft touch. A good-sized plate with one protein and two sides is $13.50, while a selection of three side dishes is $10.50. The pork belly sandwich is $9.50, and main courses are in the $15-$20 range. With its imaginative menu and community focus, Forage suits the neighborhood perfectly— if only it were even bigger. Forage 3823 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 663-6885
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Autry Names Finley as New President GRIFFITH PARK—Daniel M. Finley has been appointed as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of the Autry National Center, the center’s board of trustees has announced. Finley will succeed John Gray, who served in the same position for more than decade before announcing his retirement earlier this year. According to an announcement released by the Autry, Finley previously served as the President and Chief Executive Officer of the Milwaukee Public Museum with a collection of more than 4.6 million objects. “We are delighted to welcome Daniel Finley to Los Angeles to lead the Autry in its continuing commitment to exploring the experiences and perceptions of the diverse peoples of the American West,” stated Tom Lee, Chairman of the Board of Trustees. “He has the skills, the experience and the vision we need to guide the Autry through
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an ambitious new phase of growth. In addition to further raising the Center’s profile and strengthening its collections, programs, and infrastructure, he will take command of the renovation of our Griffith Park facility and the creation of the new Autry Resource Center in Burbank.” Finley was responsible for the turnaround of the Milwaukee Public Museum, an institution that had been facing the worst financial crisis in its 125-year history. During his tenure he spearheaded initiatives and fundraising activities critical to rebuilding the museum’s financial structure and governance, which resulted in repaying short-term debts five years ahead of schedule
and obtaining a $5 million challenge grant, which the museum matched in only six months. Prior to his work at the Milwaukee Public Museum, Finley was the Waukesha County Executive from 1991–2005. As the first County Executive he oversaw a government with 1,300 employees and an annual budget of $250 million. He was elected to four 4-year terms. Finley served as the Chairman of the Waukesha County Board of Supervisors from 1988-1991 and was the Director of Development at Carroll College in Wisconsin from 1983-1988. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Wisconsin.
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there was a problem with an employee or he wanted to put an employee in their place.” One such employee claims that Reyes opened the door to his car and showed him a machete. Another states that Reyes showed him a shotgun in the same manner. He is also charged with groping a female employee. At the August 17th rally, carwash workers and their supporters chanted slogans and cheered in the scorching midday sun. Pedro Guzman, a current employee of Vermont Carwash, expressed happiness with the court’s decision. “This day is a tremendous victory for the carwash workers, who decided to unite our voices,” he said to the crowd. “We say to the owners, enough, no more exploitations.” Bosbely Reina, who
worked at Vermont Carwash for two years and was fired after asking to be paid the minimum wage of $8 an hour, added that the decision sent a clear message. “It’s and example to the owners of the carwash – they can’t continue to operate unjustly, they need to pay their employees,” he said. Yet many carwasheros believe that there is more to be done. Custodio Camacho, who works at a carwash at the intersection of Sunset Blvd. and Alvarado, was at the rally to show his support. But Camacho says that the employees at his carwash are treated with the same disrespect that was shown to those employed by the Pirians. “This is a partial victory,” he said. “This is only a step along the way – [we want] complete justice for everyone. We are humble workers, but we’re human beings.”
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rent construction of the River Supply Conduit, a new water pipe that is being installed in the area. According to the same statement, the existing pipe had to be replaced to comply with federal standards. Construction began on the pipe in March of 2009, and is expected to be completed in November of 2011. The festival, had it been staged, may have caused the completion date to be pushed back. Councilmember LaBonge stated in an e-mail that he was disappointed that the decision had to be made after 14 years of holding the festival, which drew crowds of up to 500,000, but he felt it was in the city’s best interest. “The Holiday Light Festival in Griffith Park is so important to me and my family just like I know it’s important to the people of Los Angeles who look forward to it every year,”
he said. “If we continue the 2010 show… the nearly half a million visitors will be confronted with blocked construction zones instead of the beautiful vistas of Griffith Park.” While many regular at-
and added that the spending would have been particularly wasteful “when the city is talking about not having enough money to pay park rangers.” Howe and other members of the PROS committee have
While many regular attendees may be disappointed, some Los Feliz residents believe that the fair was too costly for the city to undertake in the midst of an economic downturn. tendees may be disappointed, some Los Feliz residents believe that the fair was too costly for the city to undertake in the midst of an economic downturn. Laura Howe, who sits on the Parks, Recreation and Open Space (PROS) committee of the Greater Griffith Park Neighborhood Council, said that she felt the cost associated with the festival wasn’t appropriate considering the city’s current financial crisis,
additionally expressed concern, over the years, that the festival is bad for the environment. “The traffic it causes and cars idling for hours, especially in a park, exponentially affected exhaust levels,” said Howe. According to Stephanie Joy Mar, a press deputy for LaBonge, despite the conflicting opinions of residents, the festival will be held next year as scheduled.
Los Feliz Ledger Online August 2010 Look for these stories at losfelizledger.com...
• Diane Kanner, our own “City Sleuth”—Diane writes this month about the 2010 graduating class at the Los Angeles Leadership Academy (LALA), founded by Los Feliz resident Roger Lowenstein.
• Rona Edwards, in her “In My Neighborhood” column features everyone’s favorite pizza man, Tony of Palermo’s on Vermont. Last month’s online poll question and results: We asked: Do you think hiding a cell phone tower, the way Our Mother of Good Counsel church has—in its bell tower—is a good idea? • 46.6% of respondents said they believed that cell towers are unsightly and the waves emitted from them are believed safe. • 53.3% of respondents said that they believe there is not enough medical evidence to support that cell towers are safe and that the church’s idea to put one in its bell tower was not a good idea.
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where they then traveled by car working alongside Earthwatch and boat to reach the Tamboscientist Dr. Don Brightsmith pata Research Center on the on his ongoing study about Tambopata River. macaws of the Peruvian AmaThey observed macaws zon was a trip of a lifetime. and parrots and they collected The students were chosen among GLAZA Zoo volunteers and Zoo Magnet students to journey to the Tambopata region, touted as the “biodiversity capital of the world.” The area holds the record for the most species of birds, frogs, and butterflies on the planet. Many of the students, who said they had never traveled far from home without their parents, say the experience stretched them to Sydney Macapagal (front) Patrick Sysiong (left) and the limits. Dianne Quiroz (right) slogging through the mud in Peru, “I didn’t July 2010. Photo: Neal Ward expect myself data measuring the effects of to really grow as much as I ecotourism on the welfare of did. I don’t use tools at home macaws. but I helped build a wooden “Working in the Peru was nest,” said Sydney Macapagal amazing and knowing you did who will soon begin studysomething good it makes you ing Biology at UC Berkeappreciate nature more,” said ley. “We’d wake up at 4:00 Edgar Hernandez, a starting a.m. and each day was packed freshman at Humboldt Uniwith work and activities.” versity. “It took it to whole new The Duttenhaver Animal level for a lifetime. The staff Conservation Field Study and the people were great. We program, which this year left as strangers and became was in Peru, is part of a series family.” funded for the last three years Page 16
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Pros Prefer Market Nuts and Bolts Over Election Year Polemics By Erik Derr, Ledger Real Estate Reporter Heading into the last few weeks of California’s lengthy and often volatile election season, Luis Pezzini says he isn’t nearly as interested in the latest political headlines as he is in the financial debates staged nightly over area dinner tables. Families everywhere, he says, are working through ways to make ends meet in the still-lagging economy, let alone manage the resources needed to domestically move up in the world. “We have, in the U.S., lost social mobility,” Pezzini said. “We need to have people live the American Dream.” Pezzini, founder of Sunset Strip Realty— which mostly caters to the high-end properties of the Hollywood Hills—
notes that the lack of adequate income as well as accessible financing continue to hamper growth in the Los Feliz, Hollywood Hills and Silver Lake/ Echo Park housing markets, and therefore trump the importance of pretty much every other hot potato issue. “Slow and steady is the rule of the day,” said Keller Williams agent Jenny Durling, who said her belief that the local markets’ tempered growth—with generally lower price points than those seen in the early 2000s and greater caution by lenders— represents the industry’s new standard. She said keeping interest rates low and making loans more accessible currently hold the biggest
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The median sales price for homes in the Silver Lake/ Echo Park region through July was $515,000— a 10 percent drop from the same period last year. However, total sales in the area jumped an estimated 9 percent over the same period in 2009. Lightfoot, who has sold real estate in the Silver Lake area alongside his wife, Joann, since the early 1980s, contends the truest way to evaluate the outcome of an election is to wait and see if the policies that come from the winning officials “are conducive to real estate…. It all gets back to how the market performs,” he said. According to Lightfoot there is currently “modest, moderate supplies of inventory” and “moderate to strong demand.” The average homebuyer today, Pezzini added, “is very savvy. Many have been waiting patiently for years for this corsee REAL ESTATE page 20
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1831 Redesdale Ave, Silver Lake $1,049,000 Michael Slater/Tracy Do 323.671.1239 Enchanting 3BR/2BA remodeled home on a street to street lot. Wood flrs, vaulted ceilings, & a master ste that occupies entire 2nd flr. Landscaped grnds w/ slate-lined decking, pond.
1716 Griffith Park Bl, Silver Lake $995,000 Michael Slater/Tracy Do 323.671.1239 Unique 1930s artist’s compound featuring a house + detached duplex. The home is 1BR/1BA. The duplex features 1 studio & 1 bath for each unit. Great Silver Lake location.
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and photographers Slyviane Rebaud and John Masterson Hoffman. The show will run through Nov. 29th. Proceeds will benefit breast cancer research. On hand will be raffle prizes, music, wine and refreshments.Valet parking available.
[ SELECT HOME SALES SEPTEMBER 2010 ] 90026 Condominimums 850
LUCILE AVE 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $420,000
90026 Single Family Homes 3107 1036 1310 847
BERKELEY AVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3,145,909 CORONADO TER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 630,000 SILVER LAKE BLVD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 530,000 TULAROSA DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 515,000
90027 Condominimums 4437 4411 4315 5125
AVOCADO ST 103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $479,000 LOS FELIZ BLVD 705 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 350,000 LOS FELIZ BLVD 11 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331,500 HAROLD WAY 108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 320,000
90027 Single Family Homes 2520 3811 2218 3818 1871 1852
CHISLEHURST PL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $1,930,000 CARNAVON WAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,175,000 WAYNE AVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 960,000 CARNAVON WAY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 940,000 TALMADGE ST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 780,500 N NORMANDIE AVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 499,000
90039 Condominimums 2330 DUANE ST 103 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $618,000
90039 Single Family Homes 3870 4045 2448 2586
BRUNSWICK AVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $712,500 EDENHURST AVE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 590,000 RIVERSIDE PL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 587,000 CORRALITAS DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 570,000
90068 Condominimums 1957 N BRONSON AVE 107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $479,000 2020 HOLLY DR 5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 455,000 2700 CAHUENGA BLVD E 4203 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 309,000
90068 Sinfle Family Residences 2463 3203 3014 3783 3253 2744
CANYON OAK DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $2,000,000 TARECO DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,400,000 N BEACHWOOD DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,122,500 FREDONIA DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 975,000 BENDA ST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 783,000 WESTSHIRE DR . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 775,000
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rection in the market… The climate is perfect with interest rates at an all time low.” Yet, frustration remains for so many “first time home buyers that can’t qualify, or worst yet can’t find a home because they are competing with an investor that pay all cash,” he said. Perhaps, said Pezzini, the greatest take-away for market observers during this election cycle is that “whatever goes up comes down and whatever is down goes up…We undoubtedly will have great years ahead of us, it’s just a matter of when.” He said that most likely 2010 will “continue at the same pace and I predict we should start to see some growth in 2011.” As a parting shot, Pezzini advises one and all to hold on to their money clips. “I think people should stay focused on is taxation, for example capital gains, property tax,” he said. “They need to understand what is going on in their community. Let’s not forget that the state is not doing well and our legislators are looking for ways to close the deficit gap. “Taxation,” Pezzini said, “is an easy way out.”
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4200-4202 CUMBERLAND AVE: Los Feliz.Great starter duplex w/ large yd & many fruit trees. Two 1bd/1ba units. Priced well & conveniently located. Well maintained. $535,000 WEB: 0283964 Judy Dionzon 323.671.2336
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Creating a Natural Kitchen By Meher McArthur, Ledger Columnist I try to eat and cook healthy food for my family â&#x20AC;&#x201C; fruits and veggies from the farmersâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; market, whole grains, nuts and seeds, and so on. Often, though, I find myself too tired, stressed or busy to prepare a healthy meal or snack, and I turn to quick, convenient, pre-made foods. I know that the processed ingredients arenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t as healthy and the packaging is wasteful, but itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s hard trying to be healthy and green every day. A new book offers muchneeded help. The Natural Kitchen: Your Guide to the Sustainable Food Revolution by Deborah Eden Tull explains where our food comes from, teaches us how to grow our own, how to shop for the most sustainable foods, set up a natural kitchen, cook to conserve energy, plan green menus, and even pack a wastefree lunch for kids. Tull runs a local sustainability consultancy (www. creativegreen.net), and her guidebook reflects many years
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surveying him and videoing him.” Lance Alspaugh, the owner of Los Feliz 3 Cinemas, at 1822 N. Vermont Ave., said he’s grateful the arson that took place at his business on Aug. 11th happened during business hours and in broad daylight. The blaze, which was lit in a storage room outside of theater, is estimated to have caused $10,000 in smoke damage. “There was smoke that got into the building,” Alspaugh said. “I had to have the insurance company come out and make an assessment. The smoke was not bad enough where we had to close, but the next day a couple of people could smell it and didn’t want to stay.” Several witnesses noticed that a man was laughing maniacally near a smoking fire at about the time that the fire department was arriving to put out the flames at Los Feliz 3. The suspected arsonist, whose name has not been released, was taken into custody by police, but was released days later by the District Attorney’s office because of insufficient evidence to charge him. James Ferraro, owner of The Dresden Restaurant, at 1760 N. Vermont Ave., considered hiring a security guard after two fires were set near his business, in the alleyways
adjacent to North Vermont. The tenants in the building were scared, he said, and many weren’t sure if they should take their inventory home with them at the end of the day. “It’s been pretty scary because he walks the neighborhood just out in the open because they really can’t catch him unless he gets caught lighting a match,” Ferraro said. A few people had noticed a man who always seemed to be nearby after a fire was set. Sometimes he would return to the scene of the crime after the flames had been extinguished and dirty his hands with the soot. Several other business owners said they had spoken with the man they believed to be responsible, and all said he was incoherent and very difficult to understand. “One of our friends who was helping with our investigation coined him the ‘Acid Bum,’ because it seemed like he was always on a bad trip,” Brewer said. “His eyes are all crazy and he seems almost like an acid casualty.” A picture one owner took of the man was attached to warning fliers printed with the words “potential arsonist” across the top and distributed to shopkeepers throughout Los Feliz. Brewer said he had spent some time observing the man and warned his associates
to be alert, but to not engage with the suspect. “He’s dangerous,” Brewer said. “He would just stand there, flick a lighter and look at you weird. If a woman walked by him, he would kind of snarl and then do a posture like he was going to hit you and make the girl kind of freak. And he would get off on it. He was a fear-monger.” According to police, a hearing for the suspected arsonist will be scheduled in the coming weeks.
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Another Tool for Seniorsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;Accessibility By Stephanie Vendig, Ledger Columnist When I was on a tour of China a few years ago, we were all marveling at the amount of new construction that was going onâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;tall buildings everywhere. Much of it was used for needed housing. However, as the guide was explaining, the consequence of all this construction was that the elderly who live in the buildings were not out and about as much. Apparently, elevators were put in only for very tall buildings, and the older people found it too hard to use the stairs. As a result, according to the guide, the elderly are isolated from everyday life. In the United States, the older person, or the disabled, or the parent with a child in a stroller, or anybody else does not have to worry about getting up and down in multistory buildings because of a Federal Law that came into being twenty years agoâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;the Americans with Disabilities Act, enacted under the administration of George H.W. Bush. Thanks to this law all new construction of multistory buildings must include eleva-
tors, and other amenities, such as doors, windows, bathroom facilities so that there is equal access for all Americans, not just for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;able-bodied.â&#x20AC;? These amenities including ramps to buildings, side-
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commonplace across America giving an opportunity for all to live independent lives of their choosing. The law has five sectionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; employment discrimination (Title I), accommodations in public services (Title II), accommodations in public facilities (Title III), accommodations in telecommunications
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Classes and Events: Call GPACC at (323) 6445579 or stop by at 3203 Riverside Dr., in the parking lot of Friendship Auditorium, south of Los Feliz Blvd. for a schedule. Silver Lake Rec. Ctr., 1850 W. Silver Lake Dr. (323) 644-3946 also has classes. Lunch Program: Mon.-Fri., GPACC, 11:30 AM sign in, Noon lunch, $1.75 donation, age over 60. Club Info and Newsletter: Stephanie Vendig, (323) 667-3043 or vendig@sbcglobal.net.
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Fire Season Is Upon Us By Los Angeles City Councilmember Tom LaBonge I hope you have all had a relaxing summer and are ready to embrace fall. There’s nothing like the fresh air and breezes to give us a break from the scorching temperatures of August—traditionally the hottest month of the year.
Griffith Park on May 8, 2007 to the Station Fire, which consumed over 160,000 acres in 2009. We’ve seen evacuations, tragedy and the heroic efforts of our firefighters. Thankfully, an August 9th Griffith Park fire was quickly contained by our brave men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Dept. (LAFD) after only five of the vast 4,200 acres
Thankfully, an August 9th Griffith Park fire was quickly contained by our brave men and women of the Los Angeles Fire Dept. (LAFD) after only five of the vast 4,200 acres were burned. While September is the beginning of school for our kids, and we all look forward to the respite from our hectic lives Labor Day brings, we are also entering fire season for the Southland. We have a history of raging blazes sweeping through Southern California—from the fire that scorched 800 acres of land in
were burned. Environmental factors were crucial to the LAFD’s ability to combat that fire. This September is sure to be ripe with low humidity and winds—the perfect combination for a firestorm. While I hope Los Angeles is fortunate to escape a severe fire season, we must prepare for any situation. If fires flare
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• Find out where children will be sent if schools are evacuated. • Make sure your smoke alarms work. • Be certain you always have a car with half a tank of gas. • Pick a location outside your area where your family can meet. • Consider purchasing a battery-powered or hand crank radio to stay informed if a fire is being monitored in your area. • Pack all necessary documents and keepsakes in a box that can be easily transported. • Always heed the advice of the authorities and evacuate when they see fit. Often, neighbors are first responders before emergency crews can reach affected areas. A Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) would be a huge advantage to Los Feliz. The CERT program provides free, all-hazard training so CERT members can respond safely and effectively to the emergency needs of their neighbors. For more information, visit www.cert-la.com or call (818) 756-9674. When communities prepare, everyone benefits. I hope you have a safe and happy September. Let’s continue to enjoy and love Los Angeles!
[ERIC GARCETTI]
DWP: We Need Less “Chinatown” and More Transparency By Eric Garcetti Los Angeles City Council President The Oscar-winning film, starring Jack Nicholson, Faye Dunaway and John Huston, was inspired by the sometimes unsavory methods through which the Los Angeles Dept. of Water and Power (DWP) operated in its early days. Back then, if you believe the film or the legends that it drew from, the DWP always got its way—any way it could. This year, after the City
Clearly, we must reform DWP so that its customers – the people of Los Angeles – are its top priority. Council balked at a DWP demand for a rate increase of up to 28 percent, the department threatened to withhold $73 million it owed to the city budget, a move that many considered as “blackmail” and one that caused Wall Street to lower the city’s credit rating, putting taxpayers at risk for millions of dollars in extra interest charges. Furthermore, a subsequent city audit revealed that much of the information DWP used to support its demand for a rate increase was false. Clearly, we must reform DWP so that its customers – the people of Los Angeles – are its top priority. To achieve this,
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Los Feliz Ledger [family matters]
“Value Added” Analysis: Keeping My Subscription to the Times By Kristen Taylor, Ledger Columnist It’s the start of a new school year, and the Los Angeles Times has thrown down a gauntlet for the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and the teacher’s union, UTLA Using LAUSD data that was publicly available but never examined by the district, the Times hired an independent researcher to run some numbers. What they wanted to know specifically was how the district’s individual teachers compared to one another in the effect they had on student standardized test performance during a given school year (for this analysis specifically, grades 3 through 5). Their analysis, called “value-added,” looked at whether a given teacher— on average— contributed to or took away from student performance on the California Standards Test in English and math after a year of instruction. This type of analysis, while somewhat new, is cited
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by the Obama administration and others as an effective way to look at teacher performance, though most agree that it should only be part of any one teacher’s performance evaluation. Not only did the Times run these analyses, they are publishing the results with the individual teacher’s names attached. Talk about teacher accountability: You can now look up (over your morning coffee) a statistical prediction of whether your child will do better or worse on his CSTs this year than he did last year. The Times article detailing the analysis was somewhat heavy-handed in its use of indi-
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vidual teachers as illustrations of what they seemed to think are the four types of teachers: 1) effective and knows it; 2) effective and unaware of it; 3) ineffective and knows it; 4) ineffective and unaware why. The small snippets of classroom observation by the reporters smacked of finding examples to fit the data. To illustrate “bad” teachers, they cited one who had poor classroom control and another who used rote-teaching methods that didn’t challenge the students. The “good” teachers engendered respect from the students or made them think of problems in new ways. They wrote as if each teacher
had faults or gifts that would be obvious to anyone, and one couldn’t help but feel bad for the teachers who had been part of a kind of sting operation. On the other hand, as a parent I have to welcome this objective look at individual teacher’s performance, even if it is regards only a small part of
student achievement (two subjects on a standardized test). The UTLA president has called for a boycott of the Times by its members. I will continue my Times subscription, in support The Times’ efforts to shed light on the black hole of teacher job performance and how it directly effects our students.
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Hellos and Goodbyes Madeleine Planeix-Crocker 12th grade (French Baccalauréat) As we begin a new school year, it is time to say some goodbyes. At the end of school last year, family, students, teachers, and friends joined together at the Friendship Auditorium in Los Feliz to bid Adieu to a most beloved LILA 12th grade class. 8th and 12th graders performed beautiful songs. Speeches were made by M. Martinon, French Consul Général; Mme. Chaponot, Head of School, and Class Valedictorians: Emily Siegler (International Baccalaureate), Marie Biscarrat (French Baccalauréat) and Salutatorian Chloé Grison (French Baccalauréat and International Baccalaureate English). Each student gave testimony of their educational experience at LILA, underlining the importance of the different relationships that supported them: teachers, administration, parents, and friends. The 8th graders - now officially freshmen and the class
of 2014 - listened wide-eyed as their peers spoke so eloquently of their chosen paths. “Life is not a dress rehearsal” our school founder, Mme. Mickus often said. The class of 2010 proved just that as they head off to top universities all over the world. Congratulations!
teachers, both old and new, were there to enjoy the picnic and welcome new students. New families had a chance to get a family photo taken by Josh Manly, a talented photographer. Summer was great. But this picnic gets me jazzed about the upcoming school year with new teachers, new students and new friends.
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Back to School! By Lily Kachikis, Grade 5 I just attended Pilgrim’s New Family Picnic and it was great. If you stayed the whole three hours there would still be things to do. You could enjoy a delicious hotdog or ‘notdog’ (veggie dog) from ‘Let’s Be Frank’. While you’re devouring your hotdog you could listen to the music of Pilgrim parent, Duke Moosekian and his band, Duke’s Dudes. The band gave an amazing performance and found some new fans among the Pilgrim student body. A lot of returning Pilgrim students like myself had a chance to meet some of our new classmates who will be joining us this year. Many
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Atwater “Newbie” Blogs On By Caitlin M. Foyt Ledger Contributing Writer ATWATER VILLAGE—When popular local blogger Atwater Village “Newbie” made mention of a recent move out of the neighborhood, rumors about the fate of the blog began to circulate through the community. “On the Facebook post, Mr. Newbie does not mention where he has moved to, nor does he mention his recent relocation on his blog,” reads a July 4th entry on another local blog, Atwater Village News. “The rumor mill is abuzz with curiosity about where Mr. Newbie has moved
In an e-mail to the Los Feliz Ledger, nameless Newbie said while the blog’s entries are not always consistent, there are no plans to throw in the towel just yet. to and if he will be changing his blog’s name and focus anytime soon.” One rumor, discussed during an Atwater Village Council Meeting last month, suggested that Newbie had stopped blogging all together. But, in an e-mail to the Los Feliz Ledger, nameless Newbie said while the blog’s entries are not always consistent, there are no plans to throw in the towel just yet. “I’ve been blogging as Atwater Village Newbie since 2006. Some months more than others. Sometimes a few posts a day, sometimes none for a few weeks. It’s an entirely volunteer effort, with no funding, and no guidance or direction from anyone except my lovely and loyal readers and commenters,” the blogger said. Creators of the Echo Park community blog Echo Park Now has created a similar web site for the residents of Atwater Village. Called Atwater Village Now, the blog will provide Atwater Village residents with news, crime reports, dining, shopping, art and music. The site is expected to launch by September. Residents are invited to participate by submitting story ideas, articles and photos to editor@ atwatervillagenow.com. September 2010
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What Lies Ahead This Year? By Sharon Morales, 8th Grade Starting a new school year and moving on to 8th grade at Holy Trinity School is exciting and full of anticipation. I’m looking forward to seeing all my friends again and telling them what I did this summer. But I’m also very excited to see what the new school year will bring. What will my classes be like? What will my new teachers expect of me? Holy Trinity School offers lots of great extra-curricular activities and clubs that I am definitely going to be a part of this year. The school student council is in charge of the fun events and activities. Student Council is where I can be the voice of my class and helps me to become a leader. Being a part of the Fine
Arts club is always a blast, especially because you can express yourself and share your artwork and creativity with your peers. Being in Choir has inspired me to learn a new instrument and so I’m looking forward to a new Instrumental Music Club. All the fund-raising that we accomplished helped the school to buy some SmartBoards so I’m looking forward to the new technology in the classrooms. I know that this year will be a great year thanks to the great teachers and staff at Holy Trinity School! [loyola high school]
Community Service at GPACC By Griffin O. Cohen, 10th grade Each year, at Loyola High School, students are required
to complete community service. As an incoming sophomore, you have to do 25 hours, so I decided to do my service at our local Griffith Park Adult Community Center in Los Feliz. Since I’ve never had a job, it was a new experience for me, but one I liked. For my service at the center, I helped with the daily lunch and assisted in the great computer lab, which is open daily in the afternoon. The people there were great and were always helping me. For seniors, the center is a great, happening place. The daily lunches are very nice, offering a great time to interact with others. The computer lab is excellent, and there are always people there to assist even the most basic level computer users. The center
even took a day trip to San Diego. Agavni, who runs the lunches, was really helpful and great to me as well as Victor and Cliff from the computer lab. Monty Sutherlin, the director, helped me organize a good schedule at the center, checking in on me every now and then. All of the staff and the seniors were great to me, and I look forward to visiting when I can.
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T E M PLE KNE S S E T I S R AE L Serving the Hollywood/Los Feliz Area for Over 80 Years We invite you to celebrate the High Holy Days with us. We are a Conservative Congregation and our prayer book is in Hebrew and English. Our rabbi and cantor have each lead our congregation for over 20 years. We pride ourselves in being a very friendly and welcoming congregation. We welcome your membership and have special new member and student discounts. High Holy Days tickets may also be purchased separately. Everyone is welcome and no one will be turned away for inability to pay. Please call our office for additional information. Schedule of Services Wednesday Sept. 8
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Last Gasp of Summer Labor Day 2010 Looking to get out and enjoy this LA Labor Day weekend? Here are some great last minute ideas: Taste of Beverly Hills 9900 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills September 2nd-5th Headlined by Wolfgang Puck, â&#x20AC;&#x153;Top Chef!â&#x20AC;? Michael Voltaggio, Ludo Lefebvre, Ted Allen, Art Smith, Walter Manzke, and many more, the first annual event offers plenty of food and wine as well as cooking demos, competitions, live music, and beer and cocktail tasting. Tickets range from $125-150. In formation:thetasteofbeverlyh ills.com
Earth, Wind & Fire at the Hollywood Bowl 2301 N Highland Ave, Los Angeles September 3rd Catch Grammy-winning R&B legends Earth, Wind & Fire perform hits like â&#x20AC;&#x153;Boogie Wonderlandâ&#x20AC;? with an orchestra for the first time ever. Information: hollywoodbowl.com
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Conquer the Bridge Labor Day Run San Pedro, CA September 6th Offering a great way to get some exercise and enjoy the sun, participants will run a five-mile course through San Pedro. The run will go over the beautiful Vincent Thomas Bridge, celebrating the first time a race has been allowed on the bridge in a decade.
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Descanso Gardens. Information: descansogardens.org Free Holidays at LACMA 5905 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles September 6th All visitors are welcomed for a free day at the Los Angeles County Museum of Art. Exhibits include the John Baldessari exhibit â&#x20AC;&#x153;Pure Beautyâ&#x20AC;? and the â&#x20AC;&#x153;Fallen Fruit Presents the Fruit of LACMA.â&#x20AC;? Open from noon to 8 p.m. Information: lacma.org
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Los Feliz Ledger [religion and spirituality]
Northland Village Church–Small But Mighty By Katherine Spiers, Ledger Religion Writer A T W A TE R VILLAGE— Northland Village Church held its first official services on Easter of this year, congregating in a room in Atwater’s Glenfeliz Elementary School. In the few months since then, it hasn’t experienced a lot of growth: as it happens,
urban areas. “It has been a common theme for new church plants to move away from the city and into the suburbs. We wanted to press against this trend,” said Warnes. Their parent church is located in Glendale, making Atwater an easy choice for Northland’s location.
Viewed from the outside, Northland’s plans seem to be a statement against the “mega-churches” cropping up in suburban areas. growth isn’t necessarily a goal for Northland’s founder, Nick Warnes. This vaguely Presbyterian church (Northland is affiliated with Presbyterian Church USA, but doesn’t lend too much importance to denominations) currently counts about 75 people on its rolls. And it’s happy staying small and within a shared space, choosing to “give away our extra money rather than spend it on maintaining buildings,” according to Warnes. Viewed from the outside, Northland’s plans seem to be a statement against the “megachurches” cropping up in sub-
Headquartering at an elementary school has also created an obvious source of community service for the church, with parishioners tutoring students. That isn’t their main ministry, though: Northland Village focuses on what they call “reconciliation.” “On a practical level, this has meant that we have provided space for people who have been severely wounded by the church to heal with God and with their neighbors,” said Warnes. Northland is indeed positioning itself as a refuge for everyone who wants the spiritual in their lives. And Warnes isn’t
afraid of calling out religion for creating damage in individuals. “We feel that the church has often done a better job of creating ‘others,’ than coming alongside others,” he said. It sounds like Warnes is making a serious effort toward fitting a church into the culture of the Silver Lake area, trying to include “people of radically different backgrounds” into his community-in-progress. It’s a new experiment, and it could go any number of ways. But it sounds promising. “We hope to be a part of a movement that brings down walls across L.A.,” he said.
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ty as possible,” McKinley said, adding that the stages were programmed to be eclectic to encourage moving around. People-watching proved an equal incentive for wandering. Mohawked punks strolled alongside girls in sundresses, shirtless dudes, parents pushing strollers, dolled-up drag queens, wide-eyed tourists, packs of police officers and, yes, a fair share of hipsters. The streets were lined with a jumble of carnival attractions, food vendors, activists, pitchmen and street performers. A Ferris wheels rose here, a de rigueur food truck parked there, a circus performer twirled in a giant suspended ring down the way. The smell of funnel cake hung in the air. There were questions, solicitations: “Are you a homeowner?” “Have you had your hepatitis shots?” There were roller-derby girls zipping through crowds handing out fliers. There was even a booth giving out free high-fives (1,159 as of Saturday afternoon). By the time the neo-folk
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ensemble Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros finally took the stage Sunday night under a full moon to close down the Bates Stage, it seemed as though half the city had crammed Sunset to catch a glimpse. With songs like “40 Day Dream,” lead singer Alex Ebert, a ball of shirtless, bearded, wiry energy, led the crowd in a sing-along, clap-
along freakout. And then it was over. The stages went quiet, the vendors closed up shop, the lights went dark, and the streets began to empty. There was nothing left to do but go home and, perhaps, to wonder what next year might bring. For more photos from this year’s Sunset Junction, visit www.losfelizledger.com
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Living in the Shadows of the Los Feliz Towers In an effort to complain about the noise my father makes while sawing wood in the backyard, and despite the fact that my father never violates Los Angelesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Excessive Noise ordinance while woodworking, one of our neighbors threw eggs, as well as glass jars of horseradish and mustard, into our backyard. Â We also received a shattering bottle of soy sauce because another neighborâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s dog wouldnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t stop barking. De-
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spite the efforts of this person to create a more peaceful environment (or demand we use more condiments in our cooking), the fact remains that being assaulted with broken glass is extremely dangerous for my family and our pets. Â We, however, are powerless to take legal action because this elusive individual throws things from one of many identical balconies that loom over us from one of the Los Feliz Towers, two monstrous beige buildings, which are prided to be the only high-rise buildings in the neighborhood. Â My family has lived in a home in the shadow of one of these massive buildings since 1973. Â Whoever decided that building the Towers would be a good idea had money, not
the community, in mind. Â The fault rests not so much with the residents, but with the architecture itself. Â We actually cannot get to know each other. Â In 20 years, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve met five Towers residents, maybe. Â The rest are strangers to me and I to them The residents of the Towers are well-protected from neighbors. I even needed a security escort to retrieve a frisbee that accidentally landed in the courtyard of the fortress. Â This kind of security means a loss of community. Â Towers residents may know one another, but there is another community outside of the colossal buildings. Â There is a community of homeowners, some of whom have lived in the neighborhood for generations, who live right behind the Towers, often in its shadow, often under its gaze, and often feeling powerless to foster any kind of closeness with buildings so austere, sometimes hostile, and always inaccessible. If we could truly be neighbors, Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d like Towers residents to know that my father discovered a hidden talent and passion for woodworking after being laid off from his job after 9/11; that all our family pets are rescues, and that around Thanksgiving, my mom and sisters make an amazing cranberry bread that I would love to hand-deliver to themâ&#x20AC;&#x201D; if only we could truly be neighbors. Katherine Pakradouni is a resident of Gainsborough Avenue in Los Feliz.
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Updating the Natural History Museum A Classic Exhibition Re-imagined By Kathy A. McDonald, Ledger Contributing Writer 1913 never looked so good. The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) is in the midst of a major overhaul: a 108,000 square foot, $100 million plus re-do. Recently re-opened is the museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s original building, built in 1913 (named the 1913 Building) which was essentially re-built from the inside out with seismic upgrades, new skylights, carbon fiber reinforcement of the roof and a sandblasted, now lighter brick and terra cotta exterior. Among the highlights of the restoration is the return of a picturesque terra cotta eagle sculpture, with 7-foot wingspan, that is dramatically perched above the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s oft-photographed facade. Guided by 24 pages of original drawings, the architecture and engineering team brought back architectural details, such as the 30 arched windows and glass roof in the wing that holds the Age of Mammals. The restored windows remarkably brighten the space, giving it a very contemporary feel. Newly opened within the historic structure, the perennially popular Age of Mam-
mals was re-designed, with up-close displays behind glass panels that give visitors a way to connect with the deep past. More then 65 million years of history are encompassed in the room that has numerous interactive touch screens, 38 mammal skeletons and digital shorts that illustrate concepts like planetary geology and human evolution, all designed to make science accessible. More than 130 specimens came from the La Brea Tar pits; the suspended whale skeleton above helps put human size in perspective. While the revamped Age of Dinosaurs is still to come, the buildingâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s historic Haaga Family rotunda is now a vibrant gallery space with paintings by Charles Knight on the 2nd floor and kiosks filled with natural science displays on the first. Look up to see the original, stunning art glass ceiling, now brilliant and luminescent once again. Created by Highland Parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Judson Studios, the restoration of the rotundaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s domed opalescent art glass ceiling was overseen by David Judson, great-grandson of the initial artist. â&#x20AC;&#x153;It was pretty common at the time to do these colorful skylights, which fit with the architecture of the dome and museum,â&#x20AC;? said David Judson.
[Eastside Eye Pick for September] La Luz de Jesus Gallery The fall art season gets a grand kickoff from several shows, events and book signings at the expanded galleries at La Luz de Jesus. Opening Sept. 3rd are paintings from Nathan Ota â&#x20AC;&#x153;An Unforeseen Homecomingâ&#x20AC;? and Yumiko Kayukawa â&#x20AC;&#x153;49 Days.â&#x20AC;? â&#x20AC;&#x153;The Art of Dee Dee Ramone - A Birthday Memorial Showâ&#x20AC;? opens Sept. 18th. 4633 Hollywood Blvd. www.laluzdejesus.com/
Judson Studios is known for creating the art glass windows found at Frank Lloyd Wrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hollyhock House in Barnsdall Park as well as restoring them in the mid-1990s. More recently, the studio restored art glass designs at Wrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ennis Brown house in Los Feliz. This month, the firm will undertake the restoration of the landmark Hollywood Presbyterian Churchâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s south choir window, a process that hopefully will be completed by Christmas, advises Judson. On your next visit to the Natural History Museum, donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t forget to look up to see Judson Studiosâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; remarkable craftsmanship spanning 100 years before delving into the exploration of 65 million years of our kindâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history. For information: nhm.org/ site or judsonstudios.com
[open mike] Just read letters that said Richard Stanleyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s real estate article has been discontinued. Not clear exactly why but all I can say, his column was one of the only reasons to read The Ledger. He provided intelligent insight into the real estate market both as an agent and from a consumer point of view and represented the best of his profession. While The Ledger is a nice little community paper, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s too bad that it seems to have been pushed around by outside forces. It would be truly refreshing to have a local paper with an independent backbone. I hope Richard starts a blog with his insight and information and continues his valuable community service. Judi Laing Lowry Road, Los Feliz
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September 2010 By Anthony Cook, Griffith Observattory Summer ends and autumn begins at 8:09 p.m., P.D.T. on September 22ndâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;the autumnal equinox. The autumnal equinox is the moment when the sun crosses the celestial equator from north to south. Autumn ends with the start of winter on December 21st. The brightest planet, Venus, appears low in the westsouthwest during the early evening. The planet appears at its greatest brilliancyÂâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;producing enough light to cast shadows in rural conditionsâ&#x20AC;&#x201C;on the 22nd. Through a telescope, Venus shows a crescent phase. Binoculars will also reveal the faint planet Mars about 5 degrees north of Venus all month. Jupiter, in Pisces the Fishes, is opposite the sun on the 21st and appears as a brilliant yellow light, visible all night as it crosses the entire sky from east to west, appearing high in the south at 1:00 a.m. The planet Uranus, five times farther from us than Jupiter, is also opposite the sun on the
21st, and is visible through binoculars less than a degree north of Jupiter. The moon reaches last quarter phase on the morning of the 1st, new on the morning of the 8th, full on the morning of the 23rd, and last quarter on the night of the 30th. It appears in waxing crescent phase near Venus on the 10th, and is full next to Jupiter on the night of the 22nd.
Special Star Gazing Event: Meet John Dobson, the influential leader of the modern amateur telescope making movement at his 95th birthday, which will be celebrated during the free public star party on the front lawn of Griffith Observatory on Saturday, Sept.18th. Check the Observatory website, www.grifffithobservatory. org for complete details in the week before the event.
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in Northridge was certainly clear about their displeasure with the DWP. More importantly, it was clear that the people of Los Angeles have thought deeply about the agency behind their water and power bills. Dozens of people provided detailed input ranging from what jurisdiction an independent watchdog should have to where it should fit within the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s administration. Some even presented fully-drafted ballot initiatives. At the same time, the DWP is working to come up with its own â&#x20AC;&#x153;ratepayer advocateâ&#x20AC;? plan. While I certainly believe that it is a good sign for the DWP to recognize the disconnect between the agency and its customers, I do not believe it is in the best interests of our city for an agency under fire to be entrusted with overseeing itself. I also feel that increasing transparency at DWP requires a transparent process, which is why I believe so strongly in using this citywide series of hearings to openly and officially allow any Los Angeles resident to be heard. The next hearing will be Sept. 7th in Mar Vista. We will update www.cd13.com with details on that meeting and future ones. And look out for the â&#x20AC;&#x153;DWP Reformâ&#x20AC;? button on our website through which anyone can comment electronically on how they think the DWP can improve.
Food Trucks at OMGC LOS FELIZâ&#x20AC;&#x201D;Our Mother of Good Counsel Church has opened its parking lot to the increasingly popular fusion food trucks, and the neighborhood. Each Friday evening through September youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll find the likes of Patty Wagon, Smokinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Willieâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s, The Gastro Bus, Manila Machine, Vizzi and even Rickyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Fish Tacos. Plenty of parking and tables. According to Mary Hickey, parish administrator, consider checking out the food trucks â&#x20AC;&#x153;before the Greek, or just to eat.â&#x20AC;?
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Lovely 3 + 2 Spanish home with great views + wonderful studio with additional bath and kitchenette. Gorgeous living room, remodeled kitchen and bathooms, beautiful hardwood floors, central air conditioning. Lovely yard. Ivanhoe School.
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Stunning Circa 1931 4 + 2 Spanish Residence in the Glendale Foothills. Classic 1940’s 4+3.5 Traditional w/gorgeous wood paneled family rm that Beautifully restored bathrooms. Fabulous kitchen w/every top appliance leads to pool, spa, patio & yard. Gorgeous moldings & wood flrs. 2 fireplaces. imaginable for the gourmet cook. Walk to Brand Park & Kenneth Village. Gorgeous! Central AC & heat. Large basement. Over 2800 sq ft. Great character home.
Leased
Silver Lake
Charming 1920’s 2+1 Spanish home in Ivanhoe School District. Living rm w/ fireplace. Hardwood floors. Newer Central AC & heat.Formal dining rm. Sunny kitchen w/breakfast area. Garage converted to office.Terraced yard & storage area.
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1424 El Miradero Ave
2485 Lanterman Terrace
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Los Feliz
$2,850
Great opportunity to lease a charming 3+2 Traditional home on cul-de-sac in the hills. Living Room with fireplace & dining area that opens to patio. Master with vaulted ceiling, bath & walk-in closet. Cent AC. 2 car garage.
2448 Riverside Place
Silver Lake
$586,000
Stunning renovation of this 3+ 1.75 1950’s Mid-Century home w/huge family rm on cul-de-sac that leads to spacious yard & patio. Gorgeous remodeled kitchen w/new cabinetry, appl & Ceasarstone tops. Bamboo floors in LR.