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The Hollywood Sign 94 Years of Controversy FNew east of Fantasy Melrose Eatery Gable and Lombard

Couple’s First Hollywood Home

Visual Arts • Theatre • Music • Film • Places of Interest • Calendar of Events

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The Hollywood Sign

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94 Years of fascination and controversy

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Clark and Carole’s Castle

The house where they once lived

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Summer Reading Editor’s picks for the Hollywoodphile

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Theatre in LA ...with a spotlight on The Fountain

Departments 6 From the Editor 8 Calendar 10 Places of Interest 57 Family Fun 58 More Museums 59 Worship

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Dining Map: Hollywood from A-Z Getting Around Event Venues Shopping Around TV Tickets Why I Love Hollywood Tours & Sightseeing Around Town

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A collective jump for joy on a hike to the famous Hollywood sign.

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SUMMER 2017 Publisher Oscar Arslanian

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ummertime and the livin’ is easy.

That may be true for the true South, but it’s also vacation time and there’s always an influx of visitors that our summer travel plans don’t match.

Rachel Flanagan’s article about the Hollywood Sign points out what began as an advertisement and ended up a world icon has caused for those who live in its shadow. In the past 20 years, there’s been a 100 percent increase in the number of visitors to Los Angeles—and most of them want to get up close and personal with our sign.

The sign is as historic as the many homes that are scattered throughout our hills.

Although they lived there only a short time, the home where Clark Gable and Carole Lombard lived in Hollywoodland is a delight to behold. Each of the homes built during the 20s and 30s were special, but this turreted castle is truly unique even without its celebrity provenance.

While we’re steeped in history, there’s always something new coming along and the Simonians, owners of the Historic Hollywood Hotel on Melrose, have recently added The Edmon Restaurant to the property. It’s a little off the beaten track, its décor a treat for the senses and the food is wonderful.

Speaking about what makes Hollywood special and unique, playwright Stephen Sachs, co-founder of the Fountain Theatre, shares his observations about Los Angeles’ vibrant live theatre scene. Sometimes lost in the glitz and glamour of this town’s industry, actors of every size, shape and description bring richness to our theatres large and small. There’s no doubt that LA is a theatre town.

Summer in Hollywood definitely isn’t “easy”—it’s happening.

Treat yourself to a live theatre performance at the Pantages, free Shakespeare in Griffith Park or at one of our many small theatres. Enjoy a warm summer evening at The Bowl or the Greek—our hills are alive with the sound of music of every genre.

However, we caution you, don’t try to get to the Hollywood Sign; the natives may not be friendly. There’s a great view of the sign at Griffith Observatory and you can avoid parking hassles with the convenient shuttle service.

So keep cool, take it easy and enjoy all this great town has to offer.

Nyla Arslanian

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Calendar

Mariachi USA at the Hollywood Bowl July 1.

Walk of Fame Ceremonies For current ceremony info call (323) 469-8311 or visit. www.walkoffame.com Hollywood Fringe Festival Thru Jun 25 at various venues. Celebrates freedom and collaboration in live theatre. www.hollywoodfringe.org

special events Shakespeare Festival 2017 Thru Sep 3 at Griffith Park. Measure for Measure Jun 24-Jul 3. The Two Gentlemen of Verona Jul 29Sep 3. Bring a blanket! Free. www.iscla.org

Ball Yards Jul 28-Aug 27 at Zephyr Theatre. A world premiere dark comedy about the religiosity of American sports. www.zephyrtheatre.com

El Teatro Campesino Jun 28-Aug 13 at Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE). Exhibit explores community-based labor that was developed to empower farmworkers of Delano. www.welcometolace.org

The Stolen Child Jul 29-Sep 3 world premiere at Skylight Theatre. An emotional thriller that follows an estranged couple into a cabin in the woods. www. skylighttheatre.org

Mariachi USA Festival Jul 1 at the Hollywood Bowl. The premier mariachi music festival in the world. www.mariachiusa.com

Inaugural Diversity Festival Jul 29-30 at The Groundlings School in West Hollywood from 10am-6pm. Celebrating and exploring diversity and inclusion. www.groundlings.com

The Cake Jul 1-Aug 6 World premiere play at Atwater Village. That ‘70s Show’s Debra Jo Rupp stars. www.echotheatercompany.com

Public Telescopes and Star Parties Jul 29 and Aug 26 at the Griffith Observatory from 2-9:45pm. www.griffithobservatory.org

Los Angeles Philharmonic – Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets Jul 6 at the Hollywood Bowl. John Williams’ music is performed live while the movie screens. www.hollywoodbowl.com Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival July 7-17 at various venues highlights the diversity of the LGBT community. www.outfest.org

The 25th Anniversary Young Playwrights Festival!

Thru Jun 25 at The Blank Theatre. www.theblank.com

Freedom Now Thru Jul 29 at Fahey/Klein Gallery. An exhibit of photographer Steve Schapiro’s American Civil Rights. www.faheykleingallery.com

Real to Reel: Portrayals and Perceptions of LGBTQ in Hollywood Thru Sep 10 at The Hollywood Museum celebrates LA Pride. www.thehollywoodmuseum.com Barnsdall Friday Night Wine Tasting Thru Sep 22 on Fridays from 5:30-8:30pm. Sunset, stunning view and wine for 21+. An unforgettable LA experience. www.barndsdall.org The Seven Deadly Sundays Thru Oct 29 on Sundays at 7:30pm. Sin is in with this new comedy special at the Groundling Theatre. www.groundlings.com Play!

Thru Jan 7 at The Autry in Griffith Park. More than 200 historic objects on display in this exhibit featuring dolls, board games and more. www.theautry.org

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Hollyshorts Film Festival Aug 10-19 at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres. Showcases the best and brightest short films from around the globe. www.hollyshorts.com

Deep Purple & Alice Cooper Aug 13 at the Greek Theatre. www.greektheatrela.com Gipsy Kings Aug 25 at the Hollywood Bowl. www.hollywoodbowl.com

HisPanic Attack Thru Aug 18 at Second City Studio Theatre. Politically-charged comedy show. www.secondcity.com

Summer Music at The Original Farmers Market Thru Sep 1 on Fri nights, 7-9pm. Celebrates summer with food and live performances through Labor Day. www.farmersmarketla.com

7th Annual Brew at the LA Zoo Aug 4 with 50 micro breweries, music, food and Zoo talks; 21 and over. www.lazoo.org

Hamilton Aug 11-Dec 30 at the Hollywood Pantages blends history, hip hop, jazz, blues, rap, R&B and Broadway. www.hollywoodpantages.com

The Book of Mormon Thru July 9 at the Hollywood Pantages. www.hollywoodpantages.com

Artists of Mexico Thru Aug 19 at Jack Rutberg Fine Arts. An exhibition of significant 20th century artists. www.jackrutbergfinearts.com

Lionel Richie with Mariah Carey Jul 31 at the Hollywood Bowl. www.hollywoodbowl.com

Brew at the Zoo August 4.

Dennis Hopper: The Lost Album Jul 9-Sep 3 at Kohn Gallery. An exhibit that re-envisions Hopper’s first photo show in 1970. www.kohngallery.com Summer Jazz Nights Jul 11-Aug 8 at Hollywood & Highland. Free nightly jazz concerts. www.hollywoodandhighland.com Tony Bennett and Dudamel Jul 14-15 at the Hollywood Bowl. www.hollywoodbowl.com Ford Amphitheatre Season Opens Jul 15 Another wonderful summer of music and dance under the stars at beautifully restored historic venue. www.fordtheatre.org Short+Sweet Hollywood Jul 19-Aug 27 at Stella Adler Theatre. The largest 10-minute theatre festival. www.shortandsweet.org Mamma Mia! Jul 28-30 at the Hollywood Bowl with star-studded cast. www.hollywoodbowl.com

Cinecon Classic Film Festival Aug 31-Sep 4 at the Egyptian Theater. Rare and unjustly forgotten movies from the silent and early sound era; celebrity guests and memorabilia. www.cinecon.org The 5th Annual Coaster Show Sep 1-Oct 1 at La Luz de Jesus Gallery. Transforms coaster doodles into larger works of art. www.laluzdejesus.com The Muppets Take the Bowl Sep 8-10 at the Hollywood Bowl. www.hollywoodbowl.com Frida - Stroke of Passion Sep 9-Oct 1 at MACHA Theatre. A world premiere play that explores who or what killed Frida Kahlo. www.machatheatre.org Los Angeles Lift Off Film Festival Sept 11-15 at Raleigh Studios. A homage to today’s grassroots filmmakers. www.lift-off-festivals.com Roaring Nights Sep 15 at the LA Zoo. Live bands, DJs, pop-up zookeeper talks.special animal encounters, www.lazoo.org

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Places

of interest Cahuenga Pass US 101 is the ancient way through the hills originally used by the Tongva tribe of Native Americans. Called “Cahuenga” or “Little Hills,” it was traversed by Spanish explorer Don Gaspar de Portola in the 18th century and later by the American frontiersman Kit Carson. In 1886, Kansas prohibitionist Harvey Wilcox and his wife, Daeida, bought 120 acres of the Cahuenga Valley and named their home “Hollywood.”

Capitol Records 1750 N. Vine St. World’s first circular office building and one of Hollywood’s landmarks. Built in 1956, the light on its rooftop spire flashes “H-O-L-LY-W-O-O-D” in Morse code. Gold albums of its many artists displayed in lobby. John Lennon and other Capitol artists’ stars on sidewalk. Artist Richard Wyatt’s LA Jazz mural in tile depicts jazz greats. www.capitolstudios.com

Friday Night Wine Tasting at Barnsdall Art Park.

4800 Hollywood Blvd. www.barnsdall.org

Crossroads of the World 6671 Sunset Blvd. (323) 463-5611. Historical landmark built in 1936 as “the world’s first modern shopping center.” An architectural potpourri with Streamline Moderne, Tudor, Moorish, French Provincal and pseudo Spanish styles. Used for locations for films L.A. Confidential, Indecent Proposal and Argo. Now an office building and Discover Hollywood’s home! www.crossroadshollywood.com

American Film Institute 2021 N. Western Ave. (323) 856-7600. Historic Immaculate Heart College’s 1906 campus buildings now house famed institute and one of the best film and video libraries in the world. www.afi.com (See FILM)

Avalon Hollywood (formerly The Palace) 1735 N. Vine St. (323) 462-8900. Opened in 1927 as the Hollywood Playhouse, it became the El Capitan in the 40s and hosted the famed Ken Murray’s Blackouts and Hollywood Palace TV show in the 50s. www.avalonhollywood.com (See MUSIC).

Bronson Caves Brush Canyon (at the top of Canyon Drive). Used as backdrops for countless movies and TV shows such as Gunsmoke and Bonanza, the jungle island in the original King Kong, Gene Autry’s first serial, The Phantom Empire, a distant planet in Star Trek: The Movie, and the entrance to Batman’s bat-cave in TV’s Batman and the first Batman movie.

Church of Scientology Los Angeles Information Center 6724 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 953-3485.

Located in the historic former Christie Hotel. www.scientology-losangeles.org

Columbia Square 6121 Sunset Blvd. Originally a CBS broadcasting center for many early radio and TV shows, the newly renovated development features a 20-story residential tower, new office buildings and underground parking. www.columbiasquare.com

Alto Nido Apartments 1851 N. Ivar Ave. William Holden’s apartment in the ‘50s film noir classic Sunset Boulevard in which he costarred with Gloria Swanson.

Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way. (323) 667-2000.

Founded by Gene Autry, The Singing Cowboy, outstanding state-of-the-art museum is a tribute to the spirit that settled the American West. Closed Mon; second Tues of every month Free. www.theautry.org (See VISUAL ARTS, FAMILY, MUSIC)

Chateau Marmont 8221 Sunset Blvd. (323) 656-1010. Since 1929, this castle-like hotel has been popular with stars for its privacy. From secret romances to untimely deaths, guests include Errol Flynn, Bob Dylan, Paul Newman, John Lennon & Yoko Ono, Jim Morrison, Marilyn Monroe, Mick Jagger, and John Belushi who died there. www.chateaumarmont.com

Cinerama Dome 6360 Sunset Blvd. (323) 464-4226. Restored as part of the Arclight Hollywood movie-going experience, the unique geodesic-shaped theatre designed

by Buckminster Fuller was built in 1963. www.arclightcinemas.com (See FILM)

Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences Mary Pickford Center 1313 N. Vine St. (310) 247-3000. Built in 1949, first Hollywood studio designed for television show production. Early TV shows and sitcoms including Queen for A Day and I Love Lucy were broadcast from here. Renovated facility includes 286-seat Linwood Dunn Theater, Academy offices and collections of the Academy Film Archive. www.oscars.org

American Society of Cinematographers 1782 N. Orange Dr. (800) 448-0145. Built in 1903, this classic Mission Revival residence has been lovingly cared for by the Society since 1936. www.theasc.com

Chase Bank/Millard Sheets 1500 N. Vine St. (323) 466-1121. Unusual mosaics, murals and stained glass created by noted California artist Millard Sheets depict Hollywood personalities.

Capitol Records Building Château Élysée/Church of Scientology Celebrity Centre International 5930 Franklin Ave. (323) 960-3201. Built in the late 1920s, Hollywood’s first residential hotel, Chateau Elysee guests included Clark Gable, Bette Davis, Carole Lombard, Cary Grant, Katherine Hepburn, Humphrey Bogart, and Ginger Rogers. Now owned by Church of Scientology; periodic tours available. www.manor-scientology.org

De Longpre Park 1350 Cherokee Ave. A lovely old “pocket” park one block south of Sunset Blvd. Jerry Fuller is said to have penned the Rick Nelson hit “Travelin’ Man” here.

Features sculptures honoring Rudolph Valentino.

Charlie Chaplin Studios/The Jim Henson Company

Charlie Chaplin Studios/The Jim Henson Company 1416 N. La Brea Ave. Built in 1918 to resemble a row of English country homes, Chaplin made many of his films here including Modern Times and City Lights. Formerly A&M Records, the studio was purchased by Jim Henson Productions, who honored Chaplin with a statue of Kermit the Frog dressed like the Little Tramp.

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he Hollywood Sign, one of the world’s iconic symbols, identifies the Entertainment Capital of the World and serves as a metaphor of hope and dreams of success.

Hundreds of thousands of people flock to every vantage point possible to get the best photos causing traffic jams and creating havoc on narrow hillside streets.

For years, this area enjoyed its hillside location and proximity to Hollywood. Today, however, with the advent of GPS, smart phones and a 100 percent increase in tourism to Los Angeles, the area has become besieged by visitors seeking a close view of the world-famous sign. rough the years, the Hollywood sign has always been met with opposition stemming from cost and maintenance to vandalism. With the advances in technology giving everyone the opportunity to hike and plot their own trip to see the sign, every effort to rectify the situation seems to create more problems--the most recent a rift in the Beachwood Canyon neighborhood. Beachwood Canyon is located directly under the Hollywood sign. A decision to close access to a popular hiking trail used by many hikers, tourists and residents who enjoyed having their own access and angering many who consider the decision hasty. e Hollywood Sign is a staple to California’s tourism industry, but with access to one of the most popular trails blocked and hillside residents in an uproar, is peaceful co-existence possible for hikers, tourists, and dreamers alike? e actual history of the sign is shrouded with mystery.

Much like the embellished stories that the movie industry tells, the stories shared about the history of the Hollywood sign were often untrue, inaccurate or exaggerated. e sign was erected in 1923 by the Hollywoodland Real Estate Development

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ABOVE: Construction of the HOLLYWOODLAND sign began in October, 1923. Note the size of the two workers beneath mammoth letters.

RIGHT:The completed sign with the residential community being developed.

Company to advertise the venture. Construction began in October of 1923. Beginning on December 8, 1923, the sign was illuminated by 3,700 10-watt bulbs. First “Holly” would light up, then “Wood,” then “Land” successively, then all the lights

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Today, the sign is the site of both tourist pilgrimage and community controversy. went out and the process would be repeated. Albert Kothe, a German immigrant, was hired by the real estate development company to replace burned-out light bulbs and make minor repairs to the sign. No one knows exactly when the maintenance on the lights ceased, but records indicate that there was no maintenance any later than 1933 when the unsold land and sign became property of the M.H. Sherman Company.

Maintenance for the mammoth hillside sign that wasn’t built to last decades was expensive. e “H” blew down in 1944 and remained down for nearly six years. With the maintenance expense and 425 acres of the land still not yet developed, the M.H. Sherman Company donated the land to the City of Los Angeles for $1. On January 30, 1945, the land was officially added to the 3,801 Griffith Park Acreage of which the Park Commission would maintain control. By 1947, the Los Angeles Recreation and Parks Commission was ready to rid themselves of the sign but the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce and residents in the area protested. is protest went on for two years and in 1949, the Commission granted the Chamber of Commerce permis-

sion to rebuild the sign. e “H” was resurrected while the “LAND” was removed.

However, the weather continued to contribute to the deterioration of the sign and by the early 1970’s, the Hollywood sign was again in severe disrepair and many were hoping it would finally be torn down. However, in 1973, it was designated as Historic-Cultural Monument #111 by the Cultural Heritage Board of the City of Los Angeles and again the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce came to the sign’s rescue. e Chamber created two individual committees to bring awareness to the deteriorating condition and raise funds for its restoration.

It didn’t last long and, by 1978, the sign had sustained more damage and the Chamber of Commerce determined it needed to be completely replaced. is time, the Chamber created the “Save e Sign” committee to raise $250,000 needed to build a more permanent Hollywood sign. Many popular names in the entertainment industry like Hugh Hefner, Alice Cooper, Warner Bros.

Records, Gene Autry, and KTLA among others came together and dedicated money for the new Hollywood sign. On November 11, 1978, with an estimated cost of $153, 030.86, the new Hollywood sign was unveiled with a party hosted at the Griffith Obcontinues SUMMER 2017 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 13

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The Hollywood sign remains one of the most recognizable, iconic images on earth, and is the subject of endless professional photo shoots as well as countless selfies.

servatory. e same year, a Hollywood Sign Trust was established to oversee and raise any necessary funds to repair, maintain and refurbish the Hollywood sign.

The weather has played a constant role in damaging the sign and as tourism continued to grow and the number of hikers to the sign increased, vandalism, unauthorized alterations, and neighborhood issues require constant vigilance. The Hollywood Sign Trust continues to maintain the sign and the security system to alert authorities of possible trespassers.

Visitors and locals alike hike the surrounding Griffith Park trails on a regular basis and this year their access became an issue. e Sunset Ranch Hollywood Stables, a privately-owned horseback-riding facility in Griffith Park and the city’s Recreation and Parks Department entered a dispute regarding an easement to allow the stable’s customers access. On March 14, 2017, the decision was made to close pedestrian access to the Beachwood Canyon trailhead. With the most popular access closing, locals and tourists began a public outcry, unhappy with the decision claiming it is a basic right of Angelenos to have access to its public parks and with the gate at Beachwood Canyon closing, the rights of public access are now threatened.

Since the closure of the gate, residents of Bronson Canyon have seen traffic increase and complain that it’s because misleading

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information has been published stated that this is a way to get to the sign. However, most visitors leave once they realize they cannot see the sign without taking a long strenuous hike up the hill.

Far from resolved, the councilmember for the area, David Ryu, has allocated $100,000 in funding to complete a comprehensive study for improving park access, safety and mobility in and around Griffith Park and the Hollywood Sign. e goal is to find smarter solutions for visitors, residents and park users alike. No matter what, the Hollywood Sign still beckons and is easily viewed from many locations throughout the Hollywood area. It’s hoped that soon the city of Los Angeles will help provide better public access to the parks and trails without interfering with the homeowners and businesses and find a way for hikers, residents and dreamers get their special photo of the world-famous sign. DH

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The Original Farmers Market 6333 W. 3rd St. (323) 933-9211. World-famous market, a Los Angeles tradition for more than 80 years. The Grove shopping and entertainment complex was added adjacent to the market in 2002, making this a first-rate attraction and shopping destination. www.farmersmarketla.com (See DINING & FAMILY) Ferndell Trail and Nature Museum Ferndell Dr. & Los Feliz Blvd. Populated by Gabrielino Indians over 10,000 years ago, now a quarter-mile walking trail set along a stream banked by tropical plants imported from all over the world. Used often as a film and TV set, most recently in La La Land.

Ford Theatres 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. A historic gem originally built in 1920 and known as the Pilgrimage Theatre. Every year until 1964, The Pilgrimage Play was performed by notable Hollywood actors. A facility of the LA County Arts Commission, the Ford reopened this year after extensive renovation of the 1,200-seat outdoor amphitheatre. www.fordtheatres.org (See MUSIC & DANCE)

Lobby of El Capitan Theatre Dolby Theatre 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 308-6300. Inside the Hollywood & Highland complex. Home of the Academy Awards. Guided tours daily from 10:30am-4pm. www.dolbytheatre.com (see THEATRE & DANCE) Larry Edmunds Bookshop 6644 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 463-3273. Believed to have the largest collection of theatre and film related books in Los Angeles, offers photographs, posters and other memorabilia from the movies. www.larryedmunds.com Egyptian Theatre 6712 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 461-2020. Built in 1922 by impresario Sid Grauman. Egyptian décor inspired by 1920’s King Tut craze complete with hieroglyphic murals. Site of Hollywood’s first movie premiere, Robin Hood with Douglas Fairbanks. Cecil B. DeMille premiered The Ten Commandments here in 1923. Home of American Cinematheque. Tours available once a month. www.egyptiantheatre.com (See FILM)

Freeman House 1962 Glencoe Way. Built in 1924 by Frank Lloyd Wright, the textile-block house has a unique history as a salon of the avant-garde and a haven for artists. Fundraising for restoration of this Hollywood landmark is currently underway.

Donate at https://arch.usc.edu/freeman-house Frances Howard Goldwyn Public Library 1623 N. Ivar Ave. (323) 856-8260. Designed by world-renowned contemporary architect Frank Gehry. www.lapl.org/branches/hollywood (See FAMILY) Gower Gulch Sunset Blvd. at Gower adjacent to Sunset Gower Studio (formerly Columbia Pictures). Many early Westerns were filmed here. Studio cowboys would practice tricks and “spinning yarns” on the corner between scenes. Now a western style shopping center.

Griffith Observatory 2800 Observatory Rd. (213) 473-0800. Art deco landmark located in the popular Griffith Park featuring a state-of-the-art planetarium, sweeping city views, and various exhibits. Film buffs will recognize the location for final scenes from Rebel Without a Cause. Closed Mon. Free. www.griffithobs.org (See FAMILY)

El Capitan Theatre 6838 Hollywood Blvd. (818) 845-3110. Built in 1925 as a stage and movie theater, Orson Welles‘ Citizen Kane premiered here in 1941. Renovations in 1942 concealed its lavish interior restored in the 1980s. Serves as the venue for most Disney film premieres. elcapitantheatre.com (See FILM & FAMILY) Emerson College Los Angeles 5960 Sunset Blvd. (323)952-6411 West Coast branch of Boston institution; futuristic design by noted architect Thom Mayne. www.emerson.edu/ela Ennis House 2655 Glendower Ave. Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright and built in 1924. For years in a serious state of decay, it is privately owned and being restored. www.ennishouse.com

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Frank Lloyd Wright’s Ennis House

Griffith Observatory, a great place to view the stars and the Hollywood sign.

Griffith Park 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. This is not only Los Angeles’ historic park but also the largest city park in the U.S. Provides hiking and riding trails, golf, tennis, playgrounds, pony rides, travel museum, zoo and majestic hilltop observatory. (See FAMILY) Guinness World Records Museum 6764 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 463-6433. Located in the former The Hollywood movie theatre built in 1938.

Open daily. www.guinnessmuseumhollywood.com Hard Rock Café 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 464-7625. Rockstar memorabilia on display at this popular chain. www.hardrock.com Hudson Apartments (formerly Hillview Apartments) 6533 Hollywood Blvd. Built by movie moguls Jesse Lasky and Samuel Goldwyn in 1917. Broadway actors who left New York for Hollywood had a difficult time finding housing. Most boarding houses had signs “No Actors and No Dogs Allowed.”

Historic Hollywood The serious explorer can read John Pashdag’s Hollywoodland U.S.A., Charles Lockwood’s Guide to Hollywood, Rosemary Lord’s Hollywood: Then & Now, Ken Schessler’s This is Hollywood, The Movie Lover’s Guide to Hollywood, The Ultimate Hollywood Tour Book by William A. Gordon, Hollywood: The First 100 Years pictorial history by Bruce Torrance and Early Hollywood

by Marc Wanamaker and Robert W. Nudelman.

(See HOLLYWOOD BOULEVARD & TOURS)

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The 2017 Summer Season opens July 15 with some of the most compelling world-renowned performers in a new series called IGNITE @ the FORD! For one-of-a-kind performances in an intimate setting, the place to be is the Ford.

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he house was a jaw-dropping, turreted mini-medieval castle, rising majestically on a street near the center of Hollywoodland aka Beachwood canyon, its fairytale exterior a joy to behold.

I’d done my homework, intrigued by its early Hollywood provenance and connection to Clark Gable and Carole Lombard.

Like many homes in the Hollywood Hills, this house had seen much better days when first encountered by Albert Heintzler and 18 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / SUMMER 2017

Woodhaven, as it was called, under construction in the new Hollywoodland residential development.

Hollywood royalty Clark Gable and Carole Lombard at a press conference announcing their marriage.

Editor’s Note: This historic Hollywoodland property is listed at $2,425,000.

Special thanks to Albert Heintzler and Realtor Oscar Varela of Keller Williams for his assistance. Oscar.varela@kw.com (310)980-1047.

LEFT: Detail of the whimsical portico entrance.

BELOW: The music room and library exude the old-world charm.

Joel Schiller in 1986. Its glory days were long gone. It had been revamped a couple of times since 1926 when it was originally built by Alexander Pantages and given to his daughter and son-inlaw as a wedding gift. The next owner somehow equated the turreted design as art deco and did his best to make it so, filling in windows with glass brick. It was during this incarnation that the home was leased to Mrs. Price, mother of Carole Lombard. Carole had a home in Whitley Heights and following her marriage to Clark Gable in Arizona, a more respectable ceremony and reception was held in this house to celebrate the nuptials. Hollywood celebrated because—at long last—the couple could wed after Gable’s long hoped-for divorce was final.

Mrs. Price, a follower of the B’hai faith, held gatherings in the house to enlighten and inform attendees who came to hear about the tenets of the faith. It’s said that she hosted the wedding event in her home as according to her faith, no alcohol could be served. Since Lombard had sold her home, the couple lived in her mother’s home for several months before they bought their ranch in Encino.

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rom that time, there was a succession of owners including a family of eccentrics that turned the house into a menagerie with dogs and cats everywhere, and a penchant for feeding local wildlife. For several months after Al and Joel bought the property, a succession of deer, possum, skunks and raccoons regularly visited looking for a handout. e house was in such bad shape that everyone was surprised when the restoration began. Even the realtor commented, “I thought you realized that this was a tear down.” ankfully they saw the potential and went right to work. Al had a successful business as a refinisher of fine antiques and Joel was a set designer. Gradually the rooms began to transform. ey saw beyond the dilapidated condition and began making a home truly fit for a king—or two.

On a film project, Joel stayed at the Hotel DeVille in Rome

near the Spanish Steps. Nearby, a building used as the Spanish Embassy had similar-shaped windows with an exterior motif he thought would work on the house exterior. He made a sketch of the façade and put some set builders to work recreating the design

in fiberglass before affixing it to the exterior around the window.

Other “finds” include kitchen countertops made from a repurposed bowling alley and a fireplace made from Moravian tile shipped in pieces from the Tyler Art School in Pennsylvania, which Al and Joel had to spend hours assembling. e house as it exists today is whimsical and charming, an expression of the lives of Joel and Al and their 31 years enjoying and maintaining a property that was destined for the wrecking ball. e house has many levels rising to a small tower room at top that leads to one of three outdoor decks.

It’s just one of many properties throughout the area that has a story to tell. Lives, loves, joys and sorrows make them what we call “home.” But, the truth is that we are merely caretakers for a time as each successive owner makes a house uniquely theirs before passing it along. DH SUMMER 2017 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 19

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Continued from page 16 Hollywood Bowl Museum 2301 N. Highland Ave. (323) 850-2058. Located on the grounds of the Hollywood Bowl. Features photos, footage, programs and artifacts on the history of the Bowl. Open Tues thru Sat until Showtime.

Free entrance, free parking. www.hollywoodbowl.com/museum (See FAMILY) Hollywood Center Studios 1040 N. Las Palmas Ave. (323) 860-0000. Located in the Industry District, home of early Harold Lloyd movies and later Francis Ford Coppola’s Zoetrope. Jean Harlow began her career here in Howard Hughes’ 1927 production of Hell’s Angels. www.hollywoodcenter.com Hollywood Farmers’ Market Ivar & Selma Ave. between Hollywood & Sunset.

(323) 463-3171. Sundays rain or shine 8am1pm. Farmers, artisans, food vendors & entertainment. www.seela.org (See FAMILY)

Gilmore’s Gas Station at Farmer’s Market Hollyhock House (Barnsdall Art Park) 4800 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 913-4031. Designed by architect Frank Lloyd Wright for oil heiress Aline Barnsdall and built between 1919 and 1921. Wright’s abstract geometric motif based on the hollyhock flower. Nominated to the UNESCO World Heritage List. Open Thu-Sun 11am-3pm. Admission $7. www.barnsdall.org/visit/hollyhock-house Hollywood American Legion Post #43 2035 N. Highland Ave. (323) 851-3030. Glittering example of Egyptian Revival/ Moroccan art deco was built in 1929 and perhaps one of the most spectacular Veterans’ facilities in the U.S. Still active, Post’s past luminaries include Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart, Gene Autry, Ronald Reagan, Ernest Borgnine and Adolph Menjou. www.hollywoodpost43.org Hollywood Athletic Club 6525 Sunset Blvd. (323) 460-6360. Built in 1924 as an ultra-exclusive club, it was the site of the first Emmy Awards in 1949. Members included Valentino, Charlie Chaplin, Douglas Fairbanks, Buster Crabbe, John Wayne, Walt Disney, Abbott and Costello, and Bela Lugosi. www.thehollywoodathleticclub.com Hollywood Boulevard The famed Boulevard is a designated National Historic Register Entertainment and Commercial District. Many Hollywood hopefuls have walked “The Boulevard of Broken Dreams” and imagined their names embedded in the sidewalk stars.

Hollywood Bowl 2301 Highland Ave. (323) 850-2000. An important piece of Los Angeles performing arts history and world-class cultural attraction, the 60-acre site, famous for its acoustics, opened in 1921. Note the Art Deco fountain at the Highland Ave. entrance with the figure of a harpist sculpted in granite by George Stanley (who also sculpted the original Oscar statuette as designed by Cedric Gibbons). www.hollywoodbowl.com (See MUSIC)

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Hollywood Forever Cemetery 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 469-1181.

The final resting place of many Hollywood legends including Rudolph Valentino, Douglas Fairbanks, Sr., Cecil B. De Mille, Marion Davies, Tyrone Power, Peter Lorre, Peter Finch, “Bugsy” Siegel, John Huston, Johnny Ramone and others. Noteworthy are the Mausoleum’s stained glass windows, possibly by Tiffany. www.hollywoodforever.com (See MUSIC) Hollywood Gateway/The Four Silver Ladies La Brea Ave. at Hollywood Blvd. Gazebo depicts Dolores Del Rio, Anna Mae Wong, Mae West, and Dorothy Dandridge. Designed by Catherine Harwicke and sculpted by Harl West.

Hollywood High School 1521 N. Highland Ave. (323) 993-1700. Famous alumni include James Garner, John Ritter, Jason Robards, Jr., Stefanie Powers, Jean Peters, Rick and David Nelson, Sally Kellerman, Charlene Tilton and Carol Burnett. Alumni Museum exhibits memorabilia donated by former students. WPA-built Art Deco science and liberal arts buildings. (See listing, “Murals in Hollywood”) www.hollywoodhighschool.net Hollywood Hills From Los Feliz to Beverly Hills, developed in the 20s, intriguing secluded neighborhoods offer historical perspective above the city that hums and shimmers below.

The Hollywood Museum in Max Factor Bldg. 1660 N. Highland Ave. (323) 464-7776. Make-up studio on ground floor restored to its art deco splendor plus four floors of elaborate displays of movie memorabilia. Admission: $15 General, $12 Seniors and Students, $5 for children under 6. Contact info@thehollywoodmuseum.com for Group Tours. Wed-Sun 10am-5pm. www.thehollywoodmuseum.com Hollywood Palladium 6215 Sunset Blvd. (323) 962-7600. Opened October 30, 1940 with the Tommy Dorsey Orchestra and his vocalists, including Frank Sinatra. Hollywood's dance and music venue for over 70 years. www.thehollywoodpalladium.com (See MUSIC) Hollywood Post Office 1615 Wilcox Ave. (323) 464-2355. Built in 1936 and on the National Register of Historic Places. Wood relief The Horseman, carved by Works Progress Administration artist Gordon Newell in 1937.

Hollywood Heritage Museum 2100 N. Highland Ave. (323) 874-4005. This barn served as the studio for Cecil B. DeMille & Jesse B. Lasky’s The Squaw Man, the first feature length motion picture. Declared a California Historic Monument, it is operated by Hollywood Heritage, Inc. as a museum of early Hollywood and silent pictures. www.hollywoodheritage.org (See FILM)

Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel 7000 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 856-1970. Built in 1927, Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks were among the original owners. The first Academy Awards banquet was held in the hotel’s Blossom Room in 1929. Recently renovated to reflect 21st century taste and honor its illustrious history, the Roosevelt is Hollywood’s favorite hotel. www.HollywoodRoosevelt.com

Hollywood & Highland 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 817-0200. Features the re-created ¾ scale set of D.W. Griffith’s 1916 classic film Intolerance. Its Dolby Theatre is the home of the Academy Awards. Note artist Erika Rothenberg’s Road to Hollywood in Babylon Court. www.hollywoodandhighland.com

Hollywood Sign Built on Mt. Lee in 1923 for $21,000 as a temporary sign to promote Hollywoodland real estate development, the 50-foot-high letters were made of wood and with 20-watt bulbs around each letter. In the 70’s the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce spearheaded the campaign to rebuild the sign with support from a di-

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A rts & Entertainment Film

Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler in Warner Bros’ The House, opening June 30.

Cinecon Classic Film Festival Aug 31-Sep 4 at the Egyptian Theater. Features rare, unusual and unjustly forgotten movies from the silent and early sound era with celebrity guests and film, book and movie memorabilia shows. Silent films include a live piano to accompany the movie. www.cinecon.org Burbank International Film Festival Sept 6-10 at various venues. Over 100 films from 31 countries, 25 world premieres, 22 award categories and opening and closing night screenings. www.burbankfilmfest.org Los Angeles Lift Off Film Festival Sept 11-15 at Raleigh Studios. Screening days packed with film and multiple lengths, genres, nationalities and style–a pure homage to the excellence of today’s grassroots filmmakers. www.lift-off-festivals.com Keep up with Film Festivals on the Discover Hollywood Website: www.discoverhollywood.com/Arts-and-Entertainment/Film-Festivals

Regina Hall, Tiffany Haddish, Jada Pinkett Smith and Queen Latifah in Universal’s Girls Trip, opening July 21.

Los Angeles Film Festival June 14-22 at ArcLight Hollywood. Showcases independent TV and film from emerging storytellers. www.filmindependent.org/la-film-festival 2nd Annual Haiti Film Festival June 17 at Barnsdall Gallery Theatre. Showcases Haitian art and films. www.bgttix.com Outfest Los Angeles LGBT Film Festival July 7-17 at various venues. The leading organization that promotes equality through film. Festival includes short and feature films, panels, workshops and parties that highlight and celebrate the diversity of the LGBT community. www.outfest.org 2nd Annual Los Angeles Dog Film Festival Aug 5 at Writers Guild Theater. Although there are no dogs allowed at this theater, there will be a Pooch Party on Aug 4 at Only in Beverly Hills, a dog-loving boutique.

Hollyshorts Film Festival Aug 10-19 at TCL Chinese 6 Theatres. Showcases the best and brightest short films from around the globe. Devoted to the advancement filmmakers through screenings, Q&A sessions and networking events. www.hollyshorts.com Long Beach Indie Film Festival Aug 30-Sept 3 at Cinemark at the Pike Theaters. The festival will feature a five-day international entertainment experience and a career fair for young artists looking for careers in entertainment, arts and digital media. www.longbeachindie.com 22 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / SUMMER 2017

AMC Universal Cinema at CityWalk Hilltop at Universal City. (818) 508-0711. After a multi-million-dollar renovation, catch the latest seasonal blockbusters with Christie RBG Laser projection and Dolby Atmos immersive surround sound. Includes the all new Director’s Lounge Cocktail Bar. $5 parking.

American Cinematheque (Egyptian Theatre) 6712 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 461-2020. Presenting films and programs spanning the classics and world cinema. Tours of historic Egyptian Theatre and screenings of Forever Hollywood documentary, on select Saturdays at 10:30am. www.americancinematheque.com ArcLight Hollywood 6360 Sunset Blvd. (323) 464-1478. Innovative cinema concept includes cafe/bar, retail, exhibit areas, Cinerama Dome and 14 theatres. www.arclightcinemas.com Arena Cinelounge 1625 N. Las Palmas Ave. (323) 306-0676. Hollywood’s home for independent films on the campus of Theatre of Arts. www.arenascreen.com Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way. (323) 667‐2000. What is a Western?

Film Series. www.theautry.org (See MUSIC, PLACES & VISUAL ARTS)

Dave Franco and Aubrey Plaza in Gun Powder & Sky’s The Little Hours, opening June 30

Linwood Dunn Theater at the Mary Pickford Center for Motion Pictures 1313 Vine St. (310) 247-3000. In addition to the 286-seat Dunn Theater, the building houses several Academy departments, including the Academy Film Archive. www.oscars.org Egyptian Theatre (see American Cinematheque)

Idris Elba and Tom Taylor in Columbia Pictures’ The Dark Tower, opening August 4.

El Capitan Theatre 6838 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 467‐7674. A classic movie palace, built in 1925 and restored thanks to Disney and Pacific Theatres. The beautiful interior offers modern comfort and features state‐of‐the‐art sound. Cars 3 thru July 30. www.elcapitantheatre.com. (See PLACES & FAMILY) Silent Movie Theatre 611 N. Fairfax, (323) 655-2510. Cinefamily presents an eclectic assortment of films and nightly screenings. www.cinefamily.org Sundance Cinemas West Hollywood 8000 Sunset Blvd. West Hollywood. (323) 654-2217. Features Independent films, with reserved seating, 21+ only. Wine and beer served, and parking validated. $6 Tuesdays. www.sundancecinemas.com

Channing Tatum, Riley Keough and Adam Driver in Bleecker Street’s Logan Lucky, opening August 18.

TCL Chinese 6 Theatres 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 461-3331. Six state-of-the-art theatres, VIP lounge and seating, part of the Hollywood & Highland complex. www.tclchinesetheatres.com

Menashe Lustig and Ruben Niborski in A24’s Sundance Film Festival movie Menashe, opening July 28.

Short Film Night at El Cid 4212 Sunset Blvd. (323) 668-0318. Celebrating local filmmaking featuring the latest work from L.A.’s best and brightest. Every first Wed. www.elcidsunset.com (See DINING, MUSIC) Hollywood Heritage Museum 2100 N. Highland Ave. (323) 874-2276. Non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of and education about the early film industry and the role its pioneers played in shaping Hollywood’s history. Sat-Sun 12-4pm. Monthly Wed night classic film screenings. www.hollywoodheritage.org (See PLACES) IMAX Theatre Universal Cinema at CityWalk 100 Universal City Pl. (818) 508-0711. Ultra-spacious, stadium style, rocker seats. 7-story screen. Now features next-generation 4K laser projection and 12-channel sound systems after a multi-million-dollar renovation. Featuring 3D films. www.citywalkhollywood.com Los Feliz 3 1822 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 664-2169. Neighborhood theatre converted to 3 screens. First-run movies. www.vintagecinemas.com/losfeliz New Beverly Cinema 7165 Beverly Blvd. (323) 938-4038. The premier revival theater in LA. All films 35 or 16mm. $8 double feature. www.thenewbev.com NewFilmmakers Los Angeles (NFMLA) 1438 N. Gower St. Suite 103 (323) 521-7385. Non-profit organization designed to showcase innovative works by emerging filmmakers from around the world. www.newfilmmakersla.com Pacific Theatres at The Grove 189 The Grove Dr. (323) 692-0103. 14 theatres with a beautifully designed Neo-Deco lobby. www.pacifictheatres.com/grove

TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX 6925 Hollywood Blvd.

(323) 4613331. First-run movies in the world’s most famous movie theatre formerly known as “Grauman’s Chinese.” 30 minute tours daily. www.tclchinesetheatres.com/imax (See PLACES and article on pg 12.)

Vista Theatre 4473 Sunset Blvd. (323) 660-6639. Small, 90-year-old neighborhood theater offers first run features. This beautiful theater reflects the Egyptian influence popular in the late 1920s. www.vintagecinemas.com/vista

Andy Serkis in 20th Century Fox’s War for the Planet of the Apes, opening July 14.

Rooftop Cinema Club at the Ricardo Montalban Theatre 1615 Vine St. (323) 871-2420. Outdoor cinema featuring iconic movies, comfortable chairs, food and drinks. www.rooftopcinemaclub.com/la

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Thelma Houston at The Ford Theatre on August 27.

Dresden Restaurant 1760 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 665-4294. American-style food with the Number One piano bar in L.A. featuring Marty & Elayne at 9:00pm. Tues– Sat nights. Live bands Sun & Mon nights. www.thedresden.com (See DINING) El Cid 4212 Sunset Blvd. (323) 668-0318. From comedy to rock ‘n roll to burlesque, El Cid features the most eclectic calendar in LA, showcasing top-notch entertainment. www.elcidla.com (See DANCE & DINING)

Deep Purple & Alice Cooper at The Greek Theatre on August 13.

El Floridita Cuban Restaurant 1253 N. Vine St. (323) 871-8612. Live Salsa bands Mon, Fri and Sat nights. www.elfloridita.com (See DANCE)

Amoeba Music 6400 Sunset Blvd. (323) 245-6400. Features live in-store musical performances weekly. www.amoeba.com

The Fonda Theatre 6126 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 464-6269. A favored venue because of its historic details. See schedule and shows details on www.fondatheatre.com

Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Heritage Way. (323) 667-2000. Western Music Association Showcase every 3rd Sun 12-3pm. www.theautry.org (See FAMILY, FILM, PLACES, & VISUAL ARTS)

Ford Theatres 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, (323) 461-3673. Summer schedule info available online. www.fordamphitheatre.org

Avalon Hollywood 1735 Vine St. (323) 462-8900. Opened in 1927 as LA’s first and most lavish legitimate theatre, now a multi-media concert venue and nightclub. www.avalonhollywood.com (See PLACES) Bootleg Theater 2220 Beverly Blvd. (213) 389-3856. Live Indie music most nights. www.bootlegtheater.org Canter’s Kibitz Room 419 N. Fairfax Ave. (323) 651-2030. Rock, blues, jazz and cabaret/pop seven nights a week. www.cantersdeli.com/kibitz-room Carlitos Gardel Restaurant 7963 Melrose Ave. (323) 655-0891. Live pianist plays the America Songbook Fri and Sat nights at 8pm. www.carlitosgardel.com Catalina Jazz Club 6725 Sunset Blvd. (323) 466-2210. Hollywood’s premiere jazz club features international musicians. www.catalinajazzclub.com (See DINING) Dolby Theatre (formerly Kodak Theatre) 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 308-6300. Dolby enhanced its 3,400 seat theatre by installing Dolby 3D and Dolby Atmos—a breakthrough audio technology that delivers the most natural, life-like sensory experience. The Dolby Theatre is a top venue for world-class productions, premieres and launch events. www.dolbytheatre.com (See DANCE, THEATRE) 24 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / SUMMER 2017

Gardenia Restaurant & Lounge 7066 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 467-7444. The Association of Cabaret Performers, Presenters & Patrons. www.cabaretwest.org Genghis Cohen Restaurant, Bar & Live Music 740 N. Fairfax Ave. (323) 653-0640. Live music most nights Mon-Sat. Times vary. www.genghiscohen.com

The Juliana Theory at The Fonda on September 8.

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Rockwell: Table & Stage 1714 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 669-1550. Intimate live performance venue established as a creative refuge for both artists and audiences.

Features eclectic programming of music, film and theatre in Los Feliz Village. www.rockwell-la.com The Roxy Theatre 9009 Sunset Blvd. Showcase music club features established and “breaking” rock acts nightly. 21 and over. www.theroxy.com Sassafras Saloon 1233 N. Vine St. (323) 467-2800. Features southern home root inspired libations and live music. 5pm-2am nightly. www.sassafrashollywood.com

Lionel Richie with Mariah Carey at the Hollywood Bowl on July 31.

The Greek Theatre 2700 N. Vermont Ave. (844) 524-7335. Full calendar online. www.lagreektheatre.com Hollywood Bowl 2301 N. Highland Ave. World-famous summer home of the Los Angeles Philharmonic and the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra. Legendary amphitheatre has presented the world’s greatest musicians for 85 years.

Site open for visits. Season opens Jun 17. www.hollywoodbowl.com (See PLACES) Hollywood Forever Cemetery 6000 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 469-1181. Eclectic concerts in historic former Masonic Lodge. www.hollywoodforever.com/culture Hollywood Palladium 6215 Sunset Blvd. (323) 962-7600. Home of big bands in the 40s.

Today’s hottest singers, songwriters and bands. www.thehollywoodpalladium.com (See PLACES) The Hotel Café 1623 1⁄2 Cahuenga Blvd. One of L.A.’s top music venues. Singer-songwriters performing nightly. 21 and over. www.hotelcafe.com

The Sayers Club 1645 Wilcox Ave. (323) 871-8233. Features shows and impromptu performances. Thu-Sat 9pm-2am. www.facebook.com/TheSayersClub Three Clubs 1123 Vine St. (323) 462-6441. A music, comedy and burlesque venue for emerging local talent and established and touring acts. www.facebook.com/threeclubs Trepany House at the Steve Allen Theater 4773 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 666-4268. Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys every first Thu 8pm. www.trepanyhouse.org Troubadour 9081 Santa Monica Blvd. Legendary venue has introduced new music to L.A. since ‘58. All ages. Live music nightly. www.troubadour.com Viper Room 8852 Sunset Blvd. (310) 358-1881. The club of tabloid fame offers live music nightly. 21 and over. www.viperroom.com Whisky a Go Go 8901 Sunset Blvd. (310) 652-4202. From hard rock to alternative music at one of Hollywood’s legendary clubs since ‘64. No age limit. www.whiskyagogo.com

Largo at The Coronet 366 N. La Cienega (310) 855-0350. A variety of live music & comedy nightly. www.largo-la.com (See COMEDY) Miceli’s Restaurant 1646 N. Las Palmas Ave. (323) 466-3438. Piano melodies nightly at 6pm. www.micelisrestaurant.com (See DINING) Pig ‘n Whistle 6714 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 463-0000. In addition to the comprehensive menu and bar, Pig ‘n Whistle features Live Entertainment every Sat in the Back Room along with Karaoke in the Main room every Thu. www.pignwhistlehollywood.com (See DINING)

Chris Mann at Catalina Bar & Grill on July 8.

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Evan Lewis Smith, Erika Soto and Patrick Batiste in The Two Gentlemen of Verona at Griffith Park through September 3.

Spencer Strong Smith, Payson Lewis and Trent Mills at The Hudson Mainstage Theatre through June 25.

8th Annual Hollywood Fringe Festival Runs thru June 26 at multiple venues with open access for people to create and show their plays. www.hollywoodfringe.org The Actor’s Company 916 N. Formosa Ave. (323) 463-4639. Home of LA Comedy Fest and LA Indie Film Festival. Acting and comedy classes, voice-over intensives. www.theactorscompanyla.com Actors Co-op Theatre Company 1760 N. Gower St. (323) 462-8460. Two 99-seat theatres. Located on the campus of Hollywood Presbyterian Church. www.actorsco-op.org Stella Adler Theatre and Academy of Acting 6773 Hollywood Blvd. 2nd floor. (323) 465-4446. State of the art 99seat theatre. American, original and classical plays. Acting, musical production, improv classes. theatre history and more. www.stellaadler-la.com Atwater Village Theatre 3269 Casitas Ave. Home of the Echo Theatre Company. www.atwatervillagetheatre.org. Also home to the Circle X Theatre Company and Ensemble Studio Theatre LA. www.atwatervillagetheatre.org Barnsdall Gallery Theatre 4800 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 644-6272. Medium-sized theatre is a facility of L.A.’s Dept. of Cultural Affairs located in Barnsdall Art Park. www.bgttix.com The Blank Theatre/2nd Stage 6500 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 661-9827. 55-seat Theatre Row theatre. Monday Night Play Reading Series. Free. Reservations required. www.theblank.com Celebration Theatre Company (at The Lex) 6760 Lexington Ave. (323) 957-1884. Professional theatre with the mission of creating an outlet for LGBTQIA voices in LA. www.celebrationtheatre.com The Complex 6476 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 465-0383. Theatre and studio complex including: Dorie Theatre - 55 seats, Flight Theatre - 49 seats, Ruby Theatre - 55 seats, East Theatre - 50 seats, West Studio – 12 seats, and more. www.complexhollywood.com

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Dolby Theatre (formerly Kodak Theatre) 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 308-6300. Dolby’s enhanced 3,400seat theatre is a top venue for world-class productions, premieres, and launch events. www.dolbytheatre.com (See DANCE, MUSIC) Fountain Theatre 5060 Fountain Ave. (323) 663-1525. Original and classical theatre productions in 78-seat theatre. Adjacent secure parking. www.fountaintheatre.com (See DANCE) Greenway Court Theatre 544 N. Fairfax Ave. (323) 655-7679. An eclectic 99-seat performance space. Features innovative original plays.www.greenwaycourttheatre.org (See COMEDY).

The Hudson Theatre 6539 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 856-4249. Three theatres, an espresso bar and an art gallery. Hudson Mainstage, Hudson Backstage, Hudson Guild and Comedy Central Stage at the Hudson. www.hudsontheatre.com (See COMEDY) Independent Shakespeare Company 3191 Casitas Ave. Ste.168. (818) 710-6306. Presents new plays that connect to history and experimental productions of classical plays. www.iscla.org L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center Theatres Village at Ed Gould Plaza1125 N. McCadden Pl. (323) 860-7300.

Renberg Theatre: 225-seat theatre; Davidson/Valentini Theatre: 50-seat black box. www.lalgbtcenter.org/theatre Lounge Theatre 6201 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 469-9988. Multi-arts complex with spacious lobby and 46-seat and 49-seat theatre located on Theatre Row. www.theatreplanners.com Macha Theatre Company 1107 N. Kings Rd. West Hollywood. (323) 314-6332. Mujeres (Women) Advancing Culture History & Art. Frida – Stroke of Passion explores Frida Kahlo’s last week before her death and opens Sep 9. Formerly The Globe Theatre. www.machatheatre.org

Ryan Bondy and David Aron Damane in The Book of Mormon at the Hollywood Pantages through July 9.

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Desean Kevin Terry and Anne Gee Byrd in Les Blancs at Rogue Machine Theatre through July 3.

Son of Semele Ensemble (SOSE) 3301 Beverly Blvd. (213) 351-3507. Recognizes emerging cultural questions through the production of new or under-exposed plays. www.sonofsemele.org Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute 7936 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 650-7777. 99-seat Marilyn Monroe and 49-seat Stage Lee theatres. www.strasberg.com Matrix Theatre Company 7657 Melrose Ave. (323) 852-1445. Presents play readings and productions in 99-seat, arena seating. www.matrixtheatre.com MET Theatre 1089 N. Oxford Ave. (855) 585-5185. New home of Rogue Machine Theatre. Large 99-seat main stage and 35-seat black box. Engaging diverse audiences by presenting vital, invigorating productions. www.roguemachinetheatre.com McCadden Place Theatre 1157 N. McCadden Pl. (323) 465-1008. 60-seat theatre. Acting classes and casting director workshops. www.mccaddentheatre.com Ricardo Montalban Theatre 1615 N. Vine St. (323) 871-2420. Aims to establish a truly authentic cultural center for Los Angeles, and contribute to the development of a new narrative for the American theatre. www.themontalban.com Moving Arts 1822 Hyperion Ave. (323) 472-5646. 30-seat black box theatre. www.movingarts.org Pantages Theatre 6233 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 468-1770. Historical-cultural landmark and art deco masterpiece. Spectacularly restored, 2,700-seat venue hosts lavish Broadway musical theatre productions. www.hollywood-pantages.com (See PLACES)

Studio C Artists 6448 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 988-1175. Intimate theatre on Theatre Row. www.studiocartists.com Theatre of NOTE 1517 N. Cahuenga Blvd. (323) 856-8611. Avant-garde experimental theatre in the “Cahuenga Corridor.” www.theatreofnote.com Theatre Row Santa Monica Blvd. between Vine St. and Highland Ave. Concentration of 15 theatres.

Theatre West 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West. (323) 851-7977. Founded in 1962, many productions have gone on to Broadway and film. 168 seats. www.theatrewest.org (See FAMILY) Underground Theatre 1314 N. Wilton Pl. (323) 412-9069. Utilitarian artist-run performance venue for new plays and professional-development workshops. www.undergroundtheater.com Zephyr Theatre 7456 Melrose Ave. (661) 670-8328. Presents first-run works as well as the classics. www.zephyrtheatre.com Photo by Joan Marcus

Prospect Theatre 6356 Hollywood Blvd. Top floor. (323) 469-0040. An immersive entertainment experience that features finely crafted dining, cocktails and world-class theatrical and music events. www.prospecttheatre.la Rogue Machine Theatre (see MET Theatre) Sacred Fools Theatre 1076 Lilian Way (310) 281-8337. Check out their new space on Theatre Row. www.sacredfools.org (See COMEDY) Skylight Theatre Company 1816 1⁄2 N. Vermont Ave. (213) 761-7061. Professional company develops and produces new plays that express the social mores of our times. Ample parking. www.skylighttheatrecompany.com

Ruben J. Carbajal, Michael Luwoye, Jordan Donica, Mathenee Treco and Hamilton Company in Hamilton at the Hollywood Pantages Aug 11-Dec 30

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Feast of Fantasy

T

he wonderful thing about Hollywood is that it’s always filled with surprises.

e Edmon Restaurant resides inside the Hollywood Historic Hotel. Built in 1927 by S. Charles Lee, the National Landmark captures the beauty of a bygone era. During that

time, its close proximity to e Paramount Film Studios made it home to talented stars of the silent film era. During the 1970s, storefront renters Edmon’s Unique Furniture and Stone Gallery began restoring the hotel to its former glory.

Since Edmon Simonian was a fourth generation woodworker, he was highly skilled with a precious gift for crafting, carving 28 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / SUMMER 2017

and designing intricate pieces of wood. His one storefront location eventually expanded over the entire block and, 20 years later, Simonian bought the building to fulfill his dream to restore the hotel, down to the original red brick exterior. e luxuriant texture and style of the hotel was created by architect S. Charles Lee. He is recognized as one of the most prolific motion picture theatre designers of the West Coast and drafted the Hollywood Historic Hotel when he was just 28. Lee’s portfolio includes over 400 theaters throughout California and Mexico, including Westwood’s Bruin eatre (1937) and the Academy eatre (1939).

The newly opened Edmon Restaurant is a visual delight. Entering the restaurant, you’re not quite prepared for the glamorous interior. is part of Hollywood is a reflection of Hollywood’s industry. Nearby studios, prop houses and other enterprises that support the movie business are scattered throughout the area. e hotel’s east Melrose location and history attracts a sophisticated and adventuresome clientele. Not too far away is Larchmont Village and the venerable Hancock Park, traditional bastion of Los Angeles notables, including Mayor Eric Garcetti.

Settling into your table, however, it’s you who will feel like a celebrity, transported back to Old Hollywood. Massive art deco-style chandeliers,

lots of brick and just enough subtle lighting to foster the fantasy that you are meeting a lover or a spy connection.

But don’t let the glamour fool you—the food is an eclectic assortment of tantalizing flavors that make choosing difficult. Each dish arrived beautifully presented and sauced to perfection with complex flavors. e wine list includes offerings from California, France and Italy.

Among your choices: Baby Romaine tossed in a spicy 'caesar' salad, heirloom cherry tomatoes, toasted hemp seeds, sweet

apple reduction; Roasted chicken, parmesan millet, truffled artichokes, onion gravy; Niman Pork Chop, foraged mushroom paprikash, and nokedli; and a finish of bread pudding with toasted honey merengue and white chocolate pearls. ere’s a wonderful happy hour menu with suitable libation accompaniments in a truly remarkable setting. Fulfill your favorite fantasy and check out e Edmon for a surprising Hollywood experience. DH anise crostini; Perogies filled with potato and black garlic, collard greens, black eyes peas, fried quail egg, vinegar yeast broth; Tasmanian Trout, red frill mustard, citrus segments, rutabaga,

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Dining

where to eat Cleo 1717 Vine St. (Hollywood & Vine). (310) 910-9990. Enjoy delicious dinners and handcrafted cocktails by Chef Danny Elmaleh in a warm, inviting Matthew Rolston-designed setting that marries Old Hollywood glamour with relaxed Mediterranean charm – in the heart of Hollywood. www.cleorestaurant.com Dresden Restaurant 1760 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 665-4294.

Los Feliz Village. Features “Certified Angus Beef” and a wide selection of traditional entrees. “Marty and Elayne” perform in the lounge. Dinner daily.

Check us out on Facebook. www.thedresden.com (See MUSIC)

Katsuya

The Edmon 5168 Melrose Ave. (323) 645-5225. An upscale American cuisine with an Old Hollywood heart. The Art Deco space and 16foot-high and 35-foot-wide hand carved wood bar is a throwback to the Golden Era serving craft cocktails, rare and vintage spirits and a seasonal exceptional upscale farm

Casita del Campo 1920 Hyperion Ave. (323) 662-4255. For 55 years, this longtime Silver Lake favorite is a place where you can find all your favorite deliciously authentic Mexican foods, excellent margaritas, and a fun, party atmosphere. www.casitadelcampo.net

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Dresden

Elegant Hollywood Dining since 1954

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American & Continental Cuisine Featuring Certified Angus Beef™ Entrees

Zagat Rated Piano Lounge with Marty & Elayne

1760 N. Vermont Ave. Los Feliz Area

323-665-4294 www.thedresden.com

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fresh American menu featuring homemade pasta, The Edmon burger, wild boar and Tasmanian trout. Open Tues-Sat 5pm-12am.

Happy hour 5-7pm. www.theedmon.com Grub 911 Seward St. (East of Highland and South of Santa Monica) (323) 461-3663. The Top Chef (Betty Fraser) co-owned eatery serving California Comfort Food in a 1920’s bungalow with a patio. Serves lunch, weekend brunch and catering. Beer and Wine. Voted “The Best Brunch, Lunch and American Food in LA.” www.grub-la.com Hollywood & Highland Center 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 817-0200. A one-of-a-kind destination in the heart of Hollywood offering an eclectic mix of 60 top retailers, ten restaurants, hip nightclubs and entertainment venues. Featuring the Dolby Theatre (home of the Oscars®). www.hollywoodandhighland.com (See EVENTS) Katsuya 6300 Hollywood Blvd. (Hollywood & Vine). (323) 871-8777. Katsuya pairs Master Sushi Chef Katsuya Uechi’s fresh takes on Japanese classics with design icon Philippe Starck’s sleek and sultry interiors in a unique sushi restaurant. Enjoy Japanese sushi and robata classics with inspired dishes including Crispy Rice with Spicy Tuna, Yellowtail Sashimi with Jalapeño and Miso-Marinated Black Cod. www.katsuyarestaurant.com Miceli’s Italian Restaurant 1646 N. Las Palmas Ave. (323) 466-3438.

Hollywood’s oldest Italian Restaurant.

Owned and Operated by the Miceli Family since 1949. Lunch. Dinner. Take-out. Free delivery. Banquet Facilities. Full Bar. Live Piano.

Singing Servers. www.micelisrestaurant.com Musso & Frank Grill 6667 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 467-7788. Once you savor the superior food and drink, soak in the unparalleled history, you’ll understand why tastemakers and power brokers keep coming back. Ready to be wowed by legendary service and savoir-faire? Step into our door and into another time. Tue-Sat 11am-11pm. Sun 49pm. Closed Mon. www.mussoandfrank.com The Original Farmers Market 3rd St. & Fairfax Ave. (323) 933-9211.

A Los Angeles favorite for over 75 years. Enjoy over 30 eateries ranging from Japanese to Texas barbecue. The ultimate in casual dining. www.farmersmarketla.com (See FAMILY)

Palermo Ristorante Italiano 1858 N Vermont Ave. (323) 663-1178. Known for its modern interpretation of classic dishes and high quality fresh ingredients, neighborhood favorite Palermo’s is a cornerstone in the Los Feliz community. It has been recognized for its outstanding Italian cuisine, excellent service and friendly staff. Delicious dining, carryout and delivery. Open Wed-Sun 11am-10pm. www.palermoristoranteitaliano.com Pig ‘n Whistle 6714 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 463-0000. Hollywood Landmark Since 1927 offers a feeling of classic Hollywood with a vaulted ceiling, mahogany woodwork and cozy booths. Delicious American & British Fare including spicy calamari, juicy steaks, gourmet sandwiches, healthy salads and English pub favorites like Fish & Chips. Happy Hour Mon-Fri 36pm. www.pignwhistlehollywood.com

The Edmon Pink’s Hot Dogs 709 N. La Brea Ave. (323) 931-4223. The ultimate Mom and Pop hot dog stand. It's a Hollywood love story, starting with Paul & Betty Pink selling hot dogs from a cart on a neighborhood street corner at La Brea & Melrose in 1939. Pink’s is renowned for its delicious variety of hot dogs and hamburgers, huge portions, and affordable prices. Its historic, fun atmosphere is considered a quintessential Hollywood experience, particularly for the late-night club crowd. Open Sun-Thurs 9:30am-2am & Fri-Sat until 3am. www.pinkshollywood.com Raffallo’s Pizza 1657 N. La Brea Ave., (323) 462-1344 or (323) 851-4022. “The best pizza in town.” Since 1977 serving pizza, dinners, sandwiches, salads, beer and wine in a rustic setting at the corner of Hollywood Blvd. and La Brea Ave. They deliver to home or office. Sun-Thurs 11am-11pm, Fri and Sat 11am-12am. www.raffallospizzala.com Tam O’Shanter 2980 Los Feliz Blvd. (323) 664-0228. Delighting diners for 90 years, the Tam O'Shanter is Los Angeles' oldest restaurant operated by the same family in the same location. Ask to see Walt Disney's and John Wayne's regular booths. Enjoy good cheer, warm hospitality and exceptional food in a cozy old world atmosphere. www.lawrysonline.com/tam-oshanter Village Pizzeria 131 N. Larchmont Blvd. (323) 465-5566. Pizza, pasta, salads, sandwiches, soup. Free delivery. Catering, party needs for your group, office, team. Dine in or take out. Homemade meatballs, sausage, sauces, dressings, hand-spun dough prepared daily. Larchmont location includes sit down waiter service with beer and wine. From Brooklyn to San Francisco to Los Angeles. Merrill Schindler, Zagat listing. "All we are saying is give a piece a chance.” www.villagepizzeria.net

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1. AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS 1336 N. La Brea Ave. AMERICAN CINEMATHEQUE (See Egyptian Theatre #18) 2. STELLA ADLER ACADEMY/THEATRE 6773 Hollywood Blvd.

3. AMERICAN FILM INSTITUTE 2021 N. Western 4. AMERICAN LEGION POST 43 2035 N. Highland Ave. 5. AMOEBA MUSIC 6400 Sunset Blvd.

6. AUTRY AT GRIFFITH PARK 4700 Western Heritage Way (See #27) 7. BARNSDALL ART PARK 4800 Hollywood Blvd.

8. CAPITOL RECORDS 1750 N. Vine St. 9. CATALINA BAR & GRILL 6725 Sunset Blvd.

10. CHAPLIN STUDIO/JIM HENSON COMPANY 1416 N. La Brea Ave. 11. CHINESE THEATRE 6925 Hollywood Blvd.

12. CINERAMA DOME/DOME ENTERTAINMENT CTR 6360 Sunset Bl. 13. COLUMBIA SQUARE 6121 Sunset Blvd.

14. THE COMPLEX (on Theatre Row) 6476 Santa Monica Blvd 15. CROSSROADS OF THE WORLD 6671 Sunset Blvd.

DOLBY THEATRE (See Hollywood & Highland #30) 16. DRESDEN RESTAURANT 1760 N. Vermont Ave. 17. THE EGYPTIAN THEATRE 6712 Hollywood Blvd.

18. EL CAPITAN THEATRE 6838 Hollywood Blvd.

19. EVERLY HOTEL 1800 Argyle Ave. 20. FARMERS MARKET & THE GROVE 3rd St. & Fairfax Ave. 21. FERNDELL Western Ave. & Ferndell 22. THE FONDA 6126 Hollywood Blvd.

23. FORD AMPHITHEATRE 2580 Cahuenga Blvd.

24. FOUNTAIN THEATRE 5060 Fountain Ave. 25. GREEK THEATRE 2700 N. Vermont 26. GRIFFITH OBSERVATORY 2800 E. Observatory Road 27. GRIFFITH PARK Entrance at Riverside Drive to Museum & Zoo 28. GROUNDLINGS THEATRE 7307 Melrose Ave. 29. GRUB 911 N. Seward Ave. 30. HOLLYWOOD & HIGHLAND 6801 Hollywood Blvd.

31. HOLLYWOOD ATHLETIC CLUB 6525 Sunset Blvd.

32. HOLLYWOOD BOWL 2601 N. Highland Avenue 33. HOLLYWOOD CENTER STUDIOS 1040 N. Las Palmas HOLLYWOOD CHAMBER OF COMMERCE (323) 469-8311 34. HOLLYWOOD FARMERS MARKET Ivar St. (Hollywood to Sunset) 35. HOLLYWOOD FOREVER CEMETERY 6000 Santa Monica Blvd.

36. HOLLYWOOD HERITAGE MUSEUM 2100 Highland Ave. 37. HOLLYWOOD HIGH SCHOOL 1521 N. Highland Ave. 38. HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1160 N. Vermont Ave. 39. HOLLYWOOD MUSEUM at Max Factor Bldg. 1660 N. Highland Ave. 40. HOLLYWOOD PALLADIUM 6215 Sunset Blvd.

41. HOLLYWOOD POST OFFICE 1615 Wilcox 42. HOLLYWOOD ROOSEVELT HOTEL 7000 Hollywood Blvd.

43. HOLLYWOOD TOY AND COSTUMES 6608 Hollywood Blvd.

44. HOLLYWOOD WAX MUSEUM 6767 Hollywood Blvd.

45. L. RON HUBBARD LIFE EXHIBITION 6331 Hollywood Blvd.

LOEWS HOLLYWOOD HOTEL 1755 N. Highland (See #30) 46. JANES HOUSE 6541 Hollywood Blvd.

47. JIMMY KIMMEL LIVE 6840 Hollywood Blvd.

48. KTLA-TV/TRIBUNE BROADCASTING 5800 Sunset Blvd.

49. LAUGH FACTORY 8001 Sunset Blvd.

51. LACE/L.A. Contemporary Exhibitions 6522 Hollywood Blvd.

52. LOS FELIZ Vermont Ave. and Los Feliz Blvd.

53. MADAME TUSSAUDS 6933 Hollywood Blvd.

54. MAGIC CASTLE 7001 Franklin Ave 55. MATRIX THEATRE & MELROSE AVENUE 7657 Melrose Ave. METRORAIL STATIONS: Hollywood & Highland; Hollywood & Vine; Hollywood & Western; Sunset & Vermont; Universal City 56. MICELIS 1646 N. Las Palmas Ave. 57. RICARDO MONTALBAN THEATRE 1615 N. Vine Street 58. MULHOLLAND FOUNTAIN Los Feliz Blvd. at Riverside Drive 59. MUSSO & FRANK GRILL 6667 Hollywood Blvd.

60. ORCHARD GABLES 1577 Wilcox Ave. 61. PANTAGES THEATRE 6233 Hollywood Blvd.

62. PARAMOUNT PICTURES 5555 Melrose Ave. 63. PINK’S HOT DOGS 709 N. La Brea Ave. 64. RAFFALLO’S PIZZA 1657 N. LaBrea Ave. 65. ROCKWALK 7425 Sunset Blvd.

66. JACK RUTBERG FINE ARTS 357 N. La Brea Ave. 67. GEORGE STERN GALLERY 8920 Melrose Ave. 68. SUNSET-GOWER STUDIO 1438 N. Gower Street 69. SUNSET STRIP (Crescent Heights to Beverly Hills) 70. TAGLYAN CULTURAL CENTER 1201 Vine St. 71. THEATRE OF NOTE 1517 N. Cahuenga Blvd.

72. THEATRE ROW ON SANTA MONICA BLVD. UNIVERSAL CITY WALK (See Harry Potter) UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD (See Harry Potter) VISITOR INFORMATION/L.A. Inc. Hollywood & Highland 73. UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE 5919 Franklin Ave. 74. VILLAGE PIZZERIA 131 N. Larchmont Ave. 75. VISTA THEATER 4473 Sunset Blvd.

76. WALK OF FAME Length of Hollywood Blvd. and Vine St. 77. WARNER BROS. STUDIO TOUR (behind the hill in Burbank).

78. WEST HOLLYWOOD GATEWAY GO WEHO 7110 Santa Monica Blvd.

79. WHITLEY HEIGHTS Hills above Hollywood Blvd. at Whitley Ave. 80. YAMASHIRO 1999 N. Sycamore Ave. 81. ZOO 5333 Zoo Dr. (in Griffith Park, See #27).

(Editor's Note: The map stars are arbitrarily chosen from listings and advertisers by the editorial staff.)

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Summer reading

is one of the pleasures of the season. We offer a few selections that will titillate the followers of real Hollywood stories.

personality affected so many in the movie business. Sadly, her life was cut short in a catastrophic plane crash. is is the story of a woman whose remarkable life and controversial death continue to enthrall.

E

ven if you haven’t seen Michael Westmore in action as a mentor to the makeup artists on the Syfy show Face Off, you probably know his work. If you’ve seen Rocky, Raging Bull, Mask or Star Trek: First Contact, that was Michael Westmore. Star Trek fans have Westmore to thank for creating the new Klingons, Vulcans, Borgs and all the other fantastical creatures that appeared in the Star Trek Universe from 1987-2005. In his memoir, Westmore shares fascinating tales from behind the scenes of Hollywood’s first family of makeup from 1917 to today. Makeup Man takes you inside the Hollywood glamour mystique.

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apturing the glamorous and chaotic life of a young starlet, Michelle Morgan’s Carole Lombard: Twentieth-Century Star is an in-depth and insightful look at Hollywood in the 1930s. Lombard worked hard, took no prisoners and had a great passion for life. From the outside, her life was one of glamour and fun, yet she endured heartache and despair.

With insightful testimonies and behind-the-scenes photographs, the book shares the ups and downs of a glitzy lifestyle and how Carole’s fun, witty and passionate

Places Continued from page 20

verse group of people (including Playboy magazine founder Hugh Hefner, rock star Alice Cooper, cowboy Gene Autry and singer Andy Williams) each pledging $27,000 per letter for a new, all-metal landmark. Recently, a global fund raising campaign to preserve 138 acres adjacent to the world-famous sign reached its goal.

Hugh Hefner, a key figure in the 1978 restoration effort, donated the last $900,000 of $12.5 million for city to purchase. The land is now part of Griffith Park. www.hollywoodsign.org (See feature this issue) Hollywood Tower Apartments 6200 Franklin Ave. (855) 658-5708. Recently renovated historic apartments with French-Norman architectural details appeal to those with a taste for glamour, romance, mystery and fine craftsmanship. www.thehollywoodtower.com Hollywoodland Stone Gates Beachwood Dr. at the entrance of Hollywoodland real estate development. Built of rock quarried from Griffith Park, the gate was designated a monument in 1968. Beachwood Village was immortalized in the original Invasion of the Body Snatchers as the set for a town of zombies.

Hollywood Wilshire Y.M.C.A. 1553 N. Schrader Blvd. (323) 467-4161. Serving Hollywood for over 75 years. www.ymcala.org/hollywood

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ulie London was a pop-jazz singer and actress during the height of glamour in Hollywood. Go Slow: e Life of Julie London by Michael Owen follows Julie London’s life and career through its many stages: her transformation from the 1940s movie starlet to the coolly defiant singer of classic torch ballad “Cry Me a River” of the 1950s. Continuing her journey from Las Vegas hotel entertainer during the rock ‘n roll revolution of the 1960’s to the no-nonsense nurse she portrayed in the 1970s hit television series Emergency! e book offers an intimate look at her memorable public career and the sharp contrasts of her private life. DH

L. Ron Hubbard Life Exhibition 6331 Hollywood Blvd. and Vine. (323) 960-3511.

Permanent exhibition retracing the life of the founder of Scientology. Learn about one of the most acclaimed and widely read authors of all time. Open daily 9:30am-10pm. www.lronhubbard.org Janes House 6541 Hollywood Blvd. The last surviving Queen Anne-style Victorian residence along the Boulevard.

From 1911-1926, it was the Misses Janes Kindergarten School where children of Cecil B. DeMille, Jesse Lasky, Douglas Fairbanks and Charlie Chaplin attended.

Hollywood Palladium

Knickerbocker Hotel 1714 Ivar Ave. Built in 1925, it was a glamorous hotel popular with celebrities. Errol Flynn lived here when he first came to Hollywood and both Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley stayed many times. Harry Houdini stayed here and his widow held a séance on the roof in 1936. Director D.W. Griffith (Birth of a Nation and Intolerance) lived here a mostly forgotten man until his death in 1948. Now a senior residence.

KTLA TV (Sunset Bronson Studio) 5800 Sunset Blvd. (323) 460-5500. Original Warner Bros. Studio where in 1927 the first sound movie The Jazz Singer, starring Al Jolson, was made. After the advent of sound, studios needed more space, and Warner moved to Burbank, using the studio for production of Porky Pig, Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck cartoons. In the late ‘40s, the studio became KTLA, one of the nation’s first TV studios.

Lake Hollywood A glimpse of this mountain “lake” nestled in the hills will make you forget that you’re in a major city. Used as a location for countless movies and TV shows—a replica of the dam cracked and burst in the movie Earthquake. Superb view of Hollywood Sign. Walking, hiking, biking from 5am–Sunset.

Las Palmas Hotel 1738 N. Las Palmas. (323) 464-9236. Julia Roberts’ digs before business with Richard Gere moved her “uptown” to Beverly Hills in Pretty Woman. Also Kramer’s residence when he moved from New York to Hollywood on TV’s Seinfeld.

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Visual arts Artists Corner 1546 N. Highland Ave. (323) 464-3900. Endless Summer exhibit July 1-8.

Abstract Visions group exhibit July 14-29. www.artistscorner.us Artspace Warehouse 7358 Beverly Blvd. (323) 936-7020. Affordable urban, pop, abstract and sculptural art by emerging European and U.S. artists. Body Language thru Aug 18. Open daily. www.artspacewarehouse.com Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way at Griffith Park. (323) 667-2000. California Continued thru June 25. Play! opens Jun 18 and runs all through the year.

Closed Mon. www.theautry.org (See PLACES, MUSIC and FAMILY) Barnsdall Art Center (See FAMILY)

Faceoff by Gary John at Artspace Warehouse through August 18.

Barnsdall Art Park 4800 Hollywood Blvd. Hollyhock House and eleven surrounding acres were given to Los Angeles by oil heiress Aline Barnsdall in 1927. Includes L. A. Municipal Art Gallery, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House, Gallery Theatre, Junior Arts Center and Barnsdall Art Center. Park open daily 6am-10pm. www.barnsdall.org (See FAMILY) Michael Benevento 3712 Beverly Blvd. (323) 874-6400. Contemporary art gallery representing cutting-edge, conceptual artists in Los Angeles. Joel Holmberg/Tory J. Lowitz sculptor and painting exhibit thru July 8. www.beneventolosangeles.com Bonhams & Butterfields 7601 Sunset Blvd. (323) 850-7500. Fine art auctioneers and appraisers since 1865. California and Western Paintings and Sculpture starting Aug 1. MonFri 9am-5pm. www.bonhams.com/us Corita Art Center 5515 Franklin Ave. (323) 450-4650. The Joyous Revolutionary, a chronological overview of the art of activist, artist, teacher and former nun Corita Kent.

Mon-Fri 10am-4pm. Reservations recommended. www.corita.org Couturier Gallery 166 N. La Brea Ave. (323) 933-5557. Blurred Boundaries ceramics exhibit thru July 29. Tue Sat 11am-5pm. www.couturiergallery.com Dunkees Art Gallery 7325 Melrose Ave. (323) 879-9800. Dunkeelundia – a “cannabis-infused” art show on the 20th of every month. www.dunkees.com Fahey/Klein Gallery 148 N. La Brea Ave. (323) 934-2250. Exhibits rare, vintage and contemporary photography. Steve Schapiro’s The Fire Next Time showing thru July 29. www.faheykleingallery.com

I Thought You Were a Raincloud

by Sasha Koozel Reibstein at Couturier Gallery through July 29.

Gallery 1988: East and West 7308 Melrose Ave. (323) 937-7088. Wed - Sun 11am6pm. Pop-culture themed artwork. Group show Mattel Jun 23-Jul 15. Group show 30 Years Later about media from 1987. Dual show: Tom Whalen and Dave Perillo Aug 18-Sept 9. Scott Listfield post-apocalyptic exhibit Jun 16-Jul 8. Bruce White exhibit Jul 14-Aug 5. www.nineteeneightyeight.com Gallery 825 (LA Art Association) 825 N. La Cienega Blvd. (310) 652-8272. Gallery group show VS. runs thru July 21. www.gallery825.com Gavlak Gallery 1034 N. Highland Ave. (323) 651-0513. Flaming Creates exhibit thru midAug. www.gavlakgallery.org Gemini G.E.L. 8365 Melrose Ave. (323) 651-0513. Fine art publishers of limited prints and sculpture. Frank Gehry’s New Etchings and Frank Stella’s Selected Early Works open now. Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm www.geminigel.com Hannah Hoffman Gallery 1010 N. Highland Ave. (323) 450-9106. Rey Akdogan exhibit July 8-Aug 26. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.hannahhoffmangallery.com Trigg Ison Fine Art 9009 Beverly Blvd. (310) 274-8047. Fine European and American modern paintings and sculpture. Recent acquisitions include works by Marcello Cosi and Georgette London Owens. Mon-Sat. www.triggison.com KM Fine Arts 814 N. La Cienega Blvd. (310) 854-0540. American and European artists of early modernisms, postwar and contemporary art. Carinthia West exhibit thru July. www.kmfinearts.com Kohn Gallery 1227 N. Highland Ave. (323) 461-3311. Dennis Hopper photo exhibit July 9-Sept 3. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.kohngallery.com KP Projects Gallery 170 S. La Brea Ave. (323) 933-4408. Exhibits American emerging and midcareer contemporary artists. Vivian Maier exhibit June 24-Aug 26. www.kpprojects.net LA><ART 7000 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 871-4140. Experimental exhibitions animating dynamic relationships between art, artists and audiences while reflecting the diversity of the city. Raphael Montanez Ortiz exhibit thru July 15. Tue-Sat 11am-6pm. www.laxart.org

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A rts & Entertainment Visual arts

God 1 by Christopher Bales at La Luz de Jesus Gallery through July 30.

continued

M+B 612 N. Almont Dr. (310) 550-0050. Contemporary art with photography emphasis. Phil Chang: Matte Black Marks, Matte Black Pictures and Ryosuke Yazaki exhibits Jun 29-Aug 31. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.mbart.com

Shades of Autumn by William Wendt at George Stern Fine Arts Aug 22-Oct 21.

Mak Center at the Schindler House 835 N. Kings Rd. (323) 651-1510. Preserves the vitality of the Rudolf M. Schindler House and Studio exploring the disciplines of art and architecture. Sabine Bitter & Helen Weber/Edgar Arceneaux exhibit thru July 30.

Wed-Sun 11am- 6pm. www.makcenter.org Matthew Marks Gallery 1062 N. Orange Grove. (323) 654-1830. Modern and contemporary art in a variety of media. Peter Cain exhibit Jun 24-Sept 9. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.matthewmarks.com

Leica Gallery Los Angeles 8783 Beverly Blvd. (424) 777-0341. Established and up-and-coming photographers. Jim Marshallâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Jazz Festival thru July 31. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 12pm-5pm. www.leicagalleryla.com

Meliksetian | Briggs 313 N. Fairfax. (310) 625-7049. Contemporary art gallery. Meg Cranstonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibit July thru August. Tue-Sat 12-5pm. www.meliksetianbriggs.com

Launch Gallery 170 S. La Brea Ave., upstairs. (323) 899-1363. Presents topical and unique artistic creations. Group show The Reality of Nature Sept 9-30. Wed-Sat 126pm. www.launchla.org

MTA Metro Art Tour (213) 922-2738. Metro offers regularly scheduled and special request group tours of the artwork in the Metro Rail system. www.metro.net/art (See TOURS)

La Luz de Jesus Gallery 4633 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 666-7667. Located inside the Soap Plant/Wacko complex. Features outsider to religious to sexually deviant art. Group show with Gea*, Nathan Anderson, Christopher Bales and Howard Hallis thru July 2. Group show with Vakseen, Annie Terrazzo, Dos Diablos, Tracy Lewis, Matt Adrian and Sean Stepanoff July 7-29.

Group show with Annie Owens, Daria Theodora, Cristina Paulos, Edith Waddell and Karen Hydendahl Aug 4-26. Mon-Wed 11am-7pm, Thu-Sat 11am-9pm, Sun 12-6pm. www.laluzdejesus.com Los Angeles Center of Photography 1515 Wilcox Ave. (323) 464-0909. Hosts classes, workshops, and shows.

Street Shooting Around the World exhibit Jul 30-Aug 4. Back-to-School exhibit Aug 12-Sept 8. Mon-Thu 10am-6pm, Fri 10am-5pm. www.lacphoto.org Los Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions (LACE) 6522 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 957-1777. Cutting-edge arts center features multi-media exhibitions by emerging and renowned international artists. El Teatro Campesino and Summer Residency: Jimmy Sarno exhibits thru Aug 13.

Wed-Sun 12-6pm. www.welcometolace.org Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery (LAMAG) 4800 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 644-6269. A facility of L.A. Dept. of Cultural Affairs in Barnsdall Park. COLA 20 thru July 2. Closed thru Sept 20 reopening with Pacific Standard Time exhibit. Free. Thu-Sun 12-5pm. www.lamag.org

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Morrison Hotel Gallery 1200 Alta Loma Rd. (310) 881-6025. Features inspiring and iconic images of famous musicians over the years. Open daily. www.morrisonhotelgallery.com Moskowitz Bayse 743 N. La Brea Ave. (323) 790-4882. Alexa Guariglia exhibit Jun 24-Aug 19. Tue-Sat 11am-6pm. www.moskowitzbayse.com Tobey C. Moss Gallery 7321 Beverly Blvd. (323) 933-5523. 20th Century American prints, drawings, paintings and sculpture. Diversity group show thru July 4.

Tue-Sat 11am-4pm and by appointment. tobeycmossgallery.com

Street Shooting exhibit by Kevin Weinsten at Los Angeles Center of Photography Jun 30-Aug 4.

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New Eye by Joe Ray at Diane Rosenstein through August 5.

Louis Stern Fine Arts 9002 Melrose Ave. (310) 276-0147. Karl Benjamin exhibit thru July 8. American Women Rebuilding France exhibit Jul 15-Aug 5. Selections Aug 10-Sept 9. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.louissternfinearts.com

Richard Telles Fine Arts 7380 Beverly Blvd. (323) 965-5578. Group Show opens Jul 1. Tue-Sat 11am5pm. www.tellesfineart.com Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave. (310) 289-5223. Peter Shire: Naked Is the Best Disguise exhibit thru Jul 2. Free. Tue-Sun. www.moca.org Mr Musichead Gallery 7420 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 876-0042. Where music and art meet. Weekly artist receptions. Mon-Sat 11am-6pm. www.mrmusichead.com

Cockatoo by Philippa Blair at LAUNCH LA Jun 24-Jul 22.

New Image Art 7920 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 654-2192. Established and emerging artists from the street, skate, fine art and surf scenes. Daniel Gibson’s Trying to Stay on the Bull exhibit Jun 17-Jul 15. Tue-Sat 1-6pm. www.newimageartgallery.com Pacific Design Center 8687 Melrose Ave. (310) 657-0800. West Hollywood’s famous “Blue Whale” is center for design arts. Deep Dive by Driessens & Verstappen and Verso by Gisela Motta and Leandro Lima at Young Projects Jun 23-Sep 18.

Tue–Fri. www.pacificdesigncenter.com Redling Fine Art 6757 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 460-2046. Contemporary art gallery founded by Erica Redling. Tues-Sat 10am-6pm. www.redlingfineart.com Regen Projects 6750 Santa Monica Blvd. (310) 276-5424. Andrea Zittel exhibit thru Aug 12. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.regenprojects.com Diane Rosenstein Gallery 831 N. Highland Ave. (323) 462-2790. Joe Ray: Complexion Constellation exhibit thru Aug 5. Tues-Sat 10am-6pm. www.dianerosenstein.com

Steve Turner Contemporary 6830 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 460-6830. Emerging and international artists. Yung Jake, Deliverance and Voice of God exhibits thru Jul 22. Tue-Sat 11am-6pm. www.steveturner.la VSF (Various Small Fires) 812 N. Highland Ave. (310) 426-8040. Dedicated to exhibitions that challenge conventional modes of art production and presentation. Hurts When I Laugh exhibit curated by Sarah Lehrer-Graiwer opens Jul 8. Tue-Sat 10am6pm. www.vsf.la

Jack Rutberg Fine Arts 357 N. La Brea Ave. (323) 938-5222. Modern and contemporary paintings, drawings, prints and sculpture. Artists of Mexico exhibit thru Aug 31. www.jackrutbergfinearts.com Hamilton Selway Fine Art 8678 Melrose Ave. (310) 657-1711. One of the largest purveyors of pop and contemporary art on the West Coast. Recent acquisitions include work by Andy Warhol and Sam Francis. www.hamiltonselway.com Tif Sigfrids 1507 Wilcox Ave. (323) 907-9200. Contemporary art. Tue-Sat 11am-5pm. www.tifsigfrids.com George Stern Fine Arts 8920 Melrose Ave. (310) 276-2600. Small Gems exhibit Jun 20-Aug 19. Tue - Sat 10am-6pm. www.sternfinearts.com

Jazz Festival by Jim Marshall at Leica Gallery through July 31.

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eatre in LA

...with a spotlight on the Fountain

H

ollywood is heralded around the globe as the mesmerizing “movie capital of the world,” yet more plays are produced each year in Los Angeles than major motion pictures. In fact, Los Angeles has more live theaters and creates more theatre productions per year than any other city in the world. More than New York, Chicago or London. at’s right.

Los Angeles. Surprised? Los Angeles is on the rise.

You can feel it.

LA is ascending to rightfully take its place as a world city. It is already ranked as one of the world’s most economically powerful cities—a center of business, international trade, entertainment, culture, media, and technology. ere are 841 museums and art galleries in the area, over 1,000 performance venues. Hollywood is flourishing, undergoing a multi-billion-dollar renaissance of new commercial, residential and cultural development that is transforming the fabled district. eatre in Los Angeles has never been better. It is diverse, vibrant, first-rate—and everywhere. Stretched across an immense terrain of diverse neighborhoods over 469 square miles, you can experience theatre in Los Angeles in every possible setting. From tiny converted store fronts to festive outdoor stages in city parks to OffBroadway-style intimate houses on trendy boulevards to grand and glittering show palaces—Los Angeles has it all.

I’ve been a theatre maker in Los Angeles for more than 30 years. Like so many, I was first an actor, a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. I transitioned to directing plays in 1987, leaving acting behind and never looking back. While building a career as a stage director, I became intrigued by how theatre companies operated. e business side of making art fascinated me. One day, I volunteered to work temporarily in the office at Ensemble Studio eatre on Oxford Street in Hollywood. Soon I took over as eatre Manager. In 1990, I worked with Joan Stein and Suzie Dietz at the Canon eatre in Beverly Hills, where we launched a 16-month 38 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / SUMMER 2017

by Stephen Sachs

run of A.R. Gurney’s Love Letters starring a parade of famous actors, including Ben Gazarra, Gena Rowlands, Christopher Reeve, Whoopi Goldberg, Charlton Heston, Robert Wagner, Matthew Broderick, Helen Hunt, and many more. at same year, I opened the Fountain eatre with my colleague Deborah Lawlor and embarked on the most meaningful and rewarding journey of my artistic life. e Fountain eatre is a charming twostory Spanishstyle building on Fountain Avenue in East Hollywood.

Originally e Evergreen Stage, it had been a live theatre for more than 60 years.

When Deborah and I first walked in and stood on its empty stage, we knew we had found our artistic home.ere was something about the place, the cozy atmosphere, how the intimate seating warmly embraced the stage. It felt inviting and electric. We knew magic could happen there. e Fountain is now one of a bright constellation of intimate theatres shimmering throughout Los Angeles. is galaxy of small theatres, each singular in their programming, audience and artistic mission, is a construct utterly unique to Los Angeles. ere is nothing like it anywhere in the country. LA’s Center eatre Group, with its Mark Taper Forum and Ahmanson eatre, form a theatrical nucleus, yet the more than one hundred intimate theatres across the region swirl around it like spirited electrons, each carrying an electric charge that is fundamental for the survival of LA’s overall cultural organism. In Hollywood, Nederlander’s Pantages eatre prove nightly that there is a vast audience for live performance.

I’ve seen the intimate theatre community in Los Angeles grow from a cluster of what was then called 99-seat “Equity Waiver” theaters in the 1980s to the vast network of hundreds of intimate theaters today. ese theatres weave a rich artistic tapestry that is astounding in its range and variety, matching the cultural, racial and social diversity of this city. Los Angeles is now home to intimate theatres that serve audiences that are Black, Latino, Gay, Straight, Asian, Middle Eastern,

LGBT, Deaf, Native American, and everything in between.e content on LA stages is equally wide-ranging. American classics, world premieres of new plays, Shakespeare, Chekhov, musicals, farce, adaptations, the avant garde, immersive pieces, plays staged in the round or in a black box, site specific works performed in empty warehouses, in cars or hotel rooms—an endless menu for every taste.

LA’s intimate theatres have grown not only in number, they have increased in stature. Top-drawer actors from Broadway, TV and film are routinely seen on LA stages. And while Los Angeles remains an essential destination for acclaimed plays and musicals from New York, London and around the world, LA is now its own vibrant theatre center that creates and develops exciting new work. Much of the most satisfying and challenging new plays are being done in the intimate theaters. Actors long to act in these plays for the same reason we ache to produce them: for the sake of the art. LA’s network of smaller theatres provides a safe, fertile landscape where highly-skilled actors, directors and playwrights can bring new plays to life for audiences that are evergrowing, sophisticated and adventurous. More than 120 plays have transferred from LA’s intimate venues to regional theaters across the United Sates. Such world-class playwrights as Athol Fugard, Tarell McCraney and Robert Schenkkan have launched new plays at our modest home on Fountain Avenue that are now being enjoyed throughout the nation and around the world.

Even with the staggering amount of high-quality activity on its numerous stages, Tinsel Town fights for the right to be called a “the-

atre town.” e Hollywood spotlight is blinding. e relationship between the film and television industry and the LA eatre community is precarious. A forced marriage between two partners who share similar desires yet go about achieving them in vastly different ways and for very different reasons. LA eatre still struggles to step out from under the shadow of e Industry and stand in its own rightful light. But its blaze is being seen and felt, locally and nationwide, more and more.

As an artist and a citizen, it has never been a better time to live in Los Angeles. As a haven with invigorating potential and endless possibilities, LA is now peering forward and seeing its future. at vision, as a world city, looks bright. As Los Angeles shines, so does its theatre. And the radiance from our light will illuminate the nation and the world. DH Stephen Sachs is an award-winning playwright, director, producer, and the Co-Artistic Director of the Fountain Theatre in Hollywood, which he co-founded in 1990.

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EDITOR’S NOTE: With 60,000 entertainment seats in Hollywood, space restrictions and information available at presstime, listings are not complete. While every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, events and performance times are subject to change. Consult theatre, gallery, and music venues for further information. Television show tapings and most theatre showings are not included. Calendar is frequently updated at www.discoverhollywood.com.

The Last Breakfast Comedy: Musical Parody Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm Casablanca Ricardo Montalban Theatre 8:15pm Casey Wilson and Danielle Schneider Bitch Sesh Largo at the Coronet 8:30pm Roberta Gambarini Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

friday

june 23

California Indian Basketweavers Gathering Autry National Center 10am 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival Sacred Fools Theatre 12pm

Stitched Up Heart at The Whisky on July 9.

Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band Dome Arclight 6pm

The 25th Anniversary Young Playwrights Festival!

The Blank Theatre at Stella Adler 8pm

Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Roaring Nights Los Angeles Zoo 6pm

The Last Breakfast Comedy: Musical Parody Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Seu Jorge - The Music of David Bowie Hollywood Bowl 7pm

Sleepaway Camp Groundling Theatre 8pm + 10pm

The 25th Anniversary Young Playwrights Festival!

The Blank Theatre at Stella Adler 7pm

London Calling - The Musical Hudson Backstage Theatre 8pm

Moonlight Ricardo Montalban Theatre 8:15pm

Annie Reiner Catalina Jazz Club 7:30pm

Psychosexual: A Love Story MET Theatre 8:30pm

Air Greek Theatre 8pm

Moonchild Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

Roberta Gambarini Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

Droids Attack and Sweeper Viper Room 8pm

Nicky Greenway Court Theatre 8pm

G4SHI Roxy 9pm

Peter Bradley Adams Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

Sleepaway Camp Groundling Theatre 8pm

Sarah Silverman & Friends Largo at the Coronet 9pm

Benyamin Dolby Theatre 8:30pm

Jason Mraz Hollywood Bowl 7pm

monday

june 19

2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival Sacred Fools Theatre 12pm Aunty Donna Largo at the Coronet 8pm Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 8pm Jacob Whitesides Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm Les Blancs Rogue Machine 8pm

june 20

Dogfight Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm Hollywood Diary Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm

The Book of Mormon Pantages Theatre 8pm

tuesday

2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival Sacred Fools Theatre 12pm

The Flashbax & Yachtley Crew Viper Room 8pm The Last Breakfast Comedy: Musical Parody Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm Heat Ricardo Montalban Theatre 8:15pm

Losing It: Writing Your First Play at the Echo Atwater Village Theatre 7pm

Dead Pilots Society's night of MUSICAL PILOTS! Largo at the Coronet 8:30pm

Supersuckers, Jesse Dayton, Throw The Goat Viper Room 7:30pm

Psychosexual: A Love Story MET Theatre 8:30pm

Aunty Donna Largo at the Coronet 8pm

Bad Suns The Fonda 9pm

Langhorne Slim & Sara Watkins Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

Stephen Pearcy of RATT Whisky A-Go-Go 10pm

The Book of Mormon Pantages Theatre 8pm The Hollywood Jane Revue: Jurassic Peek Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

june 21

wednesday

Lila Downs appears at The Dolby Theatre on Sept 29.

Roberta Gambarini Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

saturday

june 24

California Indian Basketweavers Gathering Autry National Center 10am 2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival Sacred Fools Theatre 12pm

Dennis Quaid & the Sharks Whisky A-Go-Go 10pm

june 25

sunday

Hollywood Farmers' Market Hollywood Farmer's Market 8am California Indian Basketweavers Gathering Autry National Center 10am

Wednesday 13 Whisky A-Go-Go 11pm

june 26

monday

Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm The Blind Owls Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm Cry Me A River: Crystal Gayle Johnson Rockwell: Table & Stage 7:30pm Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 8pm

You Already Know What to Write Atwater Village Theatre 11am

Goody Grace Roxy 8pm

2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival Sacred Fools Theatre 12pm

Meg Mac Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

The Last Breakfast Comedy: Musical Parody Rockwell: Table & Stage 12pm The Book of Mormon Pantages Theatre 1pm + 6:30pm Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 2pm

Les Blancs Rogue Machine 8pm Queen and Adam Lambert Hollywood Bowl 8pm

june 27

tuesday

Jessie Reyez Hollywood Forever Cemetery 7pm Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival Sacred Fools Theatre 12pm

The Book of Mormon Pantages Theatre 2pm + 8pm

King Crimson Greek Theatre 7:30pm

Grease Sing-A-Long Barnsdall Gallery Theatre 2pm

Tarah Who? Viper Room 7:30pm

Hollywood Diary Hudson Guild Theatre 5pm + 8pm

Hollywood Diary Hudson Guild Theatre 3pm

Queen and Adam Lambert Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Chase Bryant Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

United We Rock Tour 2017 Greek Theatre 5:30pm

Les Blancs Rogue Machine 3pm

Ron Gallo / White Reaper Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

Playing For Change Whisky A-Go-Go 8pm

Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band Dome Arclight 6pm

The Atomics Roxy 8pm The Book of Mormon Pantages Theatre 8pm Hidden Figures Ricardo Montalban Theatre 8:15pm Emile Welman Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

june 22

thursday

2017 Hollywood Fringe Festival Sacred Fools Theatre 12pm Jaron Yancey & The Scuz Bros Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm

Sing-A-Long Sound of Music Hollywood Bowl 6pm Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Sea Fangs ‰ÛÒ Adventure L. Ron Hubbard Theatre 7pm Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 8pm Dogfight Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm Double Bill: Krishna, a magnificent incarnation Traditional Appalachian Music and Dance Barnsdall Gallery Theatre 8pm Les Blancs Rogue Machine 8pm

Happy Sometimes, Sean Bowe, Addision, Mama's Ghost Viper Room 7:30pm

London Calling - The Musical Hudson Backstage Theatre 8pm

David Archuleta Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

Nicky Greenway Court Theatre 8pm

Mad Caddies Roxy 8pm

Slant, Fused By Defiance, Horseneck Viper Room 8pm

Nicky Greenway Court Theatre 8pm The Book of Mormon Pantages Theatre 8pm

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Cody Johnson performs at The Troubador on Aug 18.

London Calling - The Musical Hudson Backstage Theatre 3pm

B Martin Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

The Book of Mormon Pantages Theatre 8pm

Psychosexual: A Love Story MET Theatre 3pm

Top Gun Ricardo Montalban Theatre 8:15pm

Dogfight Hudson Mainstage Theatre 7pm

Steel Panther Roxy 9pm

june 28

wednesday

Inanimate Existence Whisky A-Go-Go 6pm Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Fit For An Autopsy Roxy 8pm The Book of Mormon Pantages Theatre 8pm Back to the Future Ricardo Montalban Theatre 8:15pm Anthony Jeselnik and Enemies Largo at the Coronet 9pm

june 29

thursday

Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Roslyn Moore, Scarlett Taylor Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm Nick Cave Greek Theatre 7:30pm Alyson's Anthem, The War Toys, Liz Gherna Viper Room 8pm Nicky Greenway Court Theatre 8pm The Book of Mormon Pantages Theatre 8pm The Last Breakfast Comedy: Musical Parody Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm Austin Mahone The Fonda 8:15pm Doonie Darko: 15th Anniversary Ricardo Montalban Theatre 8:15pm Buzzcocks Roxy 9pm

june 30

friday

Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band Dome Arclight 6pm Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Dream Machines / Superet Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm Jon Brion Largo at the Coronet 8pm Metal Assault Night Vol. 6 Viper Room 8pm Nicky Greenway Court Theatre 8pm The Book of Mormon Pantages Theatre 8pm The Last Breakfast Comedy: Musical Parody Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm Rogue One: A Star Wars Story Ricardo Montalban Theatre 8:15pm Buzzcocks Roxy 9pm Dario Lorina of Black Label Society Whisky A-Go-Go 11:45pm

july 1

saturday

The Book of Mormon Pantages Theatre 2pm + 8pm Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band Dome Arclight 6pm Mariachi USA Festival Hollywood Bowl 6pm

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Nicky Greenway Court Theatre 8pm No One Gets Out Alive Tour Viper Room 8pm The Atomic Punks - Van Halen Tribute Whisky A-Go-Go 8pm The Cake Atwater Village Theatre 8pm The Districts Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm The Last Breakfast Comedy: Musical Parody Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

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Les Blancs Rogue Machine 8pm Yung Pinch Roxy 9pm

The Cake Atwater Village Theatre 8pm

Los Angeles Philharmonic - Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets Hollywood Bowl 8pm

july 4

The Book of Mormon Pantages Theatre 8pm

The Last Breakfast Comedy: Musical Parody Rockwell: Table & Stage 12pm The Book of Mormon Pantages Theatre 1pm + 6:30pm

Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Les Blancs Rogue Machine 3pm

Pentatonix - July 4th Fireworks Spectacular Hollywood Bowl 7:30pm

The Cake Atwater Village Theatre 4pm

The Book of Mormon Pantages Theatre 8pm

july 2

sunday

Hollywood Farmers' Market Hollywood Farmer's Market 8am

Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

tuesday

july 7

friday

Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band Dome Arclight 6pm Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Pentatonix - July 4th Fireworks Spectacular Hollywood Bowl 7:30pm

july 5

Bizzy Bone & Krayzie Bone Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Land of Talk Hollywood Forever Cemetery 8pm

Adrenaline Mob & The Wild Viper Room 8pm

Short Film Night El Cid Show Restaurant 8pm

Mc Chris, Mega Ran Viper Room 8pm

The Book of Mormon Pantages Theatre 8pm

Los Angeles Philharmonic - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Hollywood Bowl 8pm

july 3

july 6

monday

wednesday

The Last Breakfast Comedy: Musical Parody Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

The Book of Mormon Pantages Theatre 8pm

thursday

Jacob Haren: Pure Imagination Rockwell: Table & Stage 3pm

Sizzling Summer Nights Autry National Center 5:30pm

Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Pentatonix - July 4th Fireworks Spectacular Hollywood Bowl 7:30pm

UB40 Legends Ali, Astro & Mickey with special guests Matisyahu and Raging Fyah Greek Theatre 7:30pm

Les Blancs Rogue Machine 8pm

Sorceress by Black Velvet Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm

The Cake Atwater Village Theatre 8pm The Last Breakfast Comedy: Musical Parody Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm The Melvins Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm Sin Bandera Dolby Theatre 8:30pm

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july 13

thursday

Sound Barrier Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm

2Cellos World Tour Greek Theatre 8pm

LABfest 2017 Atwater Village Theatre 8pm

Hollywood Bowl Orchestra - Ella and Dizzy Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Los Angeles Philharmonic - Beethovens Ninth with Dudamel Hollywood Bowl 8pm

LABfest 2017 Atwater Village Theatre 8pm

Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm

july 20

An Evening with Kevin Smith Largo at the Coronet 8:30pm LUCA LUSH Roxy 9pm

saturday

thursday

Third Eye Blind: Summer Gods Tour Greek Theatre 5:30pm Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm LABfest 2017 Atwater Village Theatre 8pm

july 14

july 8

wednesday

Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

The Last Breakfast Comedy: Musical Parody Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Gipsy Kings at the Hollywood Bowl Aug 25.

july 19

Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

friday

Los Angeles Philharmonic - Dudamel Conducts Wagner Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band Dome Arclight 6pm

Planetarium Hollywood Forever Cemetery 8pm

I Love The 90's: The Party Continues Tour Greek Theatre 7pm

Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm

Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

The Last Breakfast Comedy: Musical Parody Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Cash'D Out Viper Room 8pm Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm

The Book of Mormon Pantages Theatre 2pm + 8pm

The Cake Atwater Village Theatre 8pm

july 21

Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band Dome Arclight 6pm

The Last Breakfast Comedy: Musical Parody Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band Dome Arclight 6pm

friday

Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Tony Bennett and Dudamel Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Metalachi Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm

Brownies & Lemonade: The M Machine Roxy 9pm

Kool And The Gang Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 8pm

Last In Line, Madman's Lullaby, Liquid Circus Whisky A-Go-Go 10pm

L.A. GUNS with Phil & Tracii Whisky A-Go-Go 8pm Mojo Green, Toni Tee & Liquid Wisdom Viper Room 8pm

Guitar Wolf, Isaac Rother & The Phantoms, Sly-Fi Viper Room 8pm

Short and Sweet Festival Stella Adler Theatre 8pm

Knoup Presents: King Washington / Hamster Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

july 15

Los Angeles Philharmonic - Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban Hollywood Bowl 8pm

LABfest 2017 Atwater Village Theatre 4pm

The Cake Atwater Village Theatre 8pm

Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band Dome Arclight 6pm

The Cake Atwater Village Theatre 8pm

The Last Breakfast Comedy: Musical Parody Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Ancient Spell Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm

The Last Breakfast Comedy: Musical Parody Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Fantasm Odyssey of Dreams Ford Amphitheatre 8:30pm

Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Chris Mann Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm DragonForce Roxy 8:30pm The Black Version Largo at the Coronet 8:30pm

saturday

Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm

Prince Royce - Five Tour Greek Theatre 7:30pm Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 8pm Nerf Herder Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm Savion Glover Ford Amphitheatre 8pm Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm

july 9

sunday

Hollywood Farmers' Market Hollywood Farmer's Market 8am The Last Breakfast Comedy: Musical Parody Rockwell: Table & Stage 12pm The Book of Mormon Pantages Theatre 1pm + 6:30pm

The Cake Atwater Village Theatre 8pm The Last Breakfast Comedy: Musical Parody Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm Tony Bennett and Dudamel Hollywood Bowl 8pm Yung Bae Roxy 9pm

Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 2pm

july 16

The Cake Atwater Village Theatre 4pm

Hollywood Farmers' Market Hollywood Farmer's Market 8am

sunday

Blondie and Garbage Hollywood Bowl 7pm

The Last Breakfast Comedy: Musical Parody Rockwell: Table & Stage 12pm

Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 2pm

Stitched Up Heart Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm

The Cake Atwater Village Theatre 4pm

Best Ex Viper Room 8pm

Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm

Goo Goo Dolls perform at The Greek Theatre Sep 13.

Dead Rabbitts Whisky A-Go-Go 6pm

july 10

monday

Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 8pm The Cake Atwater Village Theatre 8pm Goddamn Comedy Jam Roxy 9pm

july 11

tuesday

Natalie Merchant: Summer Tour 2017 Greek Theatre 6:30pm Jack Johnson Hollywood Bowl 7pm LABfest 2017 Atwater Village Theatre 7pm Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Culture Clash's OG Summer Desmadre Ford Amphitheatre 7:30pm

july 17

monday

july 22

saturday

Big World Fun: Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company Ford Amphitheatre 10am LABfest 2017 Atwater Village Theatre 4pm Freestyle Summer Festival Greek Theatre 5:30pm Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band Dome Arclight 6pm Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Arsonists Get All The Girls Whisky A-Go-Go 6pm

Yugpurush Dolby Theatre 7pm

Jam Session: Hip-hop Dance with Versa-style Dance Company Ford Amphitheatre 7pm

Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 8pm

DADA - 25th Anniversary Tour Viper Room 7:30pm Jaymes Young Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Short and Sweet Festival Stella Adler Theatre 8pm

Los Angeles Philharmonic - Dudamel and Stars of Ballet Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 8pm

Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm

Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Swingin' With The Music Of Andrew Lloyd Webber Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm Steel Panther Roxy 9pm

The Cake Atwater Village Theatre 8pm

july 18

tuesday

Retro Futura Greek Theatre 5:30pm

july 12

wednesday

Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm LABfest 2017 Atwater Village Theatre 8pm

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Kool And The Gang Hollywood Bowl 8pm

The Cake Atwater Village Theatre 8pm The Last Breakfast Comedy: Musical Parody Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm The Strawberry Alarm Clock Whisky A-Go-Go 10:30pm

Goldie Malone's Viper Room 7pm

july 23

Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Hollywood Farmers' Market Hollywood Farmer's Market 8am

sunday

Los Angeles Philharmonic - Beethovens Ninth with Dudamel Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 2pm The Cake Atwater Village Theatre 4pm

Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm LABfest 2017 Atwater Village Theatre 7pm Measure for Measure Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Short and Sweet Festival Stella Adler Theatre 7pm Los Angeles Philharmonic - Sondheim on Sondheim Hollywood Bowl 7:30pm

july 24

monday

JAM Session: Broadway Sing-along with Karen Hogle Brown Ford Amphitheatre 7pm Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 8pm How Not to Kill Yourself in 30 Days and the next 330 Groundling Theatre 8pm The Cake Atwater Village Theatre 8pm

july 25

tuesday

Los Angeles Philharmonic - John Williams Hollywood Bowl 8pm

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july 26

wednesday

Delta Rae Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

july 27

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Los Angeles Philharmonic - Tchaikovsky and Liszt Hollywood Bowl 8pm Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm

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Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band Dome

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Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm Jon Brion Largo at the Coronet 8pm Mamma Mia! Hollywood Bowl 8pm

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Short and Sweet Festival Stella Adler Theatre 8pm Slow Magic Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm Syncopated Ladies: Live in LA Ford Amphitheatre 8pm The Cake Atwater Village Theatre 8pm Geoff Tate's Operation Mindcrime Whisky A-Go-Go 8:30pm

july 29

saturday

Big World Fun: Versa-Style Dance Company Ford Amphitheatre 10am Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band Dome Arclight 6pm Portugal the Man Hollywood Palladium 7pm The Death Flyer ‰ÛÒ Mystery L. Ron Hubbard Theatre 7pm The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Ball Yards Zephyr Theatre 8pm Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 8pm East of Eli Roxy 8pm Eighties Tribute Night Viper Room 8pm Mamma Mia! Hollywood Bowl 8pm Poncho Sanchez & his Latin Jazz Band Ford Amphitheatre 8pm Rhett Miller Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm Short and Sweet Festival Stella Adler Theatre 8pm Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm

july 31

monday

august 2

wednesday

The Cake Atwater Village Theatre 8pm

JAM Session: Celtic Dance with CŽil’ Rua and The Ploughboys Ford Amphitheatre 7pm

The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

july 30

Lionel Richie with Mariah Carey Hollywood Bowl 7pm

Brian Setzer Orchestra Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Hollywood Farmers' Market Hollywood Farmer's Market 8am

The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Short Film Night El Cid Show Restaurant 8pm

Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 2pm

Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm

sunday

Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm

Ball Yards Zephyr Theatre 3pm

Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 8pm

august 3

The Cake Atwater Village Theatre 4pm

The Cake Atwater Village Theatre 8pm

The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Solo Creation Festival Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm Short and Sweet Festival Stella Adler Theatre 7pm

thursday

Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm

The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

august 1

tuesday

Mamma Mia! Hollywood Bowl 7:30pm

The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm

Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm

Bob Waters Roxy 8pm

Bob Waters Viper Room 8pm

Metal Assault Vol 8 Viper Room 8pm

Los Angeles Philharmonic - Mirga and La Mer Hollywood Bowl 8pm

In The Valley Below Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm Los Angeles Philharmonic - Sound the Trumpet Hollywood Bowl 8pm Tantric Whisky A-Go-Go 10pm

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A rts ntertainment E & Comedy

Live Rude Girls at Second City through August 18.

Improv & Sketch Theatres

Comedy Central Stage at the Hudson Backstage Theatre 6539 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 960-5519. Comedians, actors & writers at all professional levels develop ideas and polish material in front of a live audience. Free. Reservations required. www.comedycentralstage.com

Stand-Up Comedy Clubs The Comedy Store 8433 Sunset Blvd. (323) 650-6268. Shows nightly. See up-and-coming talent and comedy legends in the place that started it all. Mon nights Free. www.thecomedystore.com Hollywood Improv Comedy Club 8162 Melrose Ave. (323) 651-2583. Showcasing the funniest known and unknowns nightly. Alumni include Drew Carey, Sarah Silverman, Jerry Seinfeld and David Spade. www.improv.com Largo at the Coronet 366 N. La Cienega Blvd. (310) 855-0350. Comedy on select nights. www.largo-la.com (See MUSIC) Laugh Factory 8001 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 656-1336. America’s top comedy stars as well as rising new talent every night. See popular comedians and comedians from TV late night. www.laughfactory.com

Sleepaway Camp at Groundlings Theatre through July 8.

Groundlings Theatre 7307 Melrose Ave. (323) 934-4747. Improvisational & sketch theatre claims talented alumni including Phil Hartman, Lisa Kudrow, Julia Sweeney, Jon Lovitz, Will Ferrell, and Cheri Oteri. New show The Seven Deadly Sundays every Sun thru Oct 29. www.groundlings.com iO West (Improv Olympic) 6366 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 962-7560. The LA arm of Improv Olympic Chicago. Shows every night. www.ioimprov.com NerdMelt Showroom at Meltdown Comics 7522 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 851-7223. Nestled in back of the comic book Mecca, Nerdist Industries presents nightly comedy. Free open mic Mon. www.nerdmeltla.com The Second City 6560 Hollywood Blvd. 2nd floor (323) 464-8542. Both students and professionals showcase their talents with occasional guest appearances from LA's improv and sketch community. Performances nightly.The latest sketch comedy revue Purple Mountain Travesty takes on situations like protesting, female Uber drivers taking drastic measures to protect themselves and California seceding from the Union every Sat at 8pm thru Aug 19. www.secondcity.com/shows/hollywood (See FAMILY) Upright Citizens Brigade 5919 Franklin Ave. and 5419 W Sunset Blvd. (323) 908-8702. Everything comedy presented in 92-seat theatre, 7 nights a week. Sketch, improv, etc. Shows $5 and up. www.ucbtheatre.com

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The Virgil 4519 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 660-4540. Hand crafted cocktails and the hottest stand up in town! www.thevirgil.com

Spoken Word and Author Events Book Soup 8818 Sunset Blvd. (310) 659-3110. Readings, talks and book signings by various authors. www.booksoup.com Center for Inquiry-L.A. 4773 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 666-9797. Explores and advances critical thinking, freedom of inquiry and humanism. www.centerforinquiry.net/la Chevalier's Books 126 N. Larchmont Blvd. (323) 465-1334. Readings, signings, kid’s story times and book club meet-ups. www.chevaliersbooks.com Da Poetry Lounge at Greenway Court Theatre 544 N. Fairfax Ave. Tues at 9pm. The largest open mic in America.

Poetry slam 3rd Tue of every month. www.dapoetrylounge.com Golden Age Radio Hour at the L. Ron Hubbard Theatre 7051 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 798-1635. Live theatrical readings of noted author’s pulp fiction classics Saturdays at 7:30pm. Free parking on Sycamore just off Hollywood Blvd. www.goldenagetheater.com Skylight Books 1818 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 660-1175. Independent bookstore in Los Feliz offers discussions with authors. www.skylightbooks.com

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Dolby Theatre 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 308-6300. A 3,400 seat theatre inside the Hollywood & Highland complex. www.dolbytheatre.com (see PLACES, MUSIC, THEATRE) El Cid 4212 Sunset Blvd. (323) 668-0318. From comedy to rock ‘n roll to burlesque to Flamenco, El Cid features the most eclectic calendar in LA, showcasing top-notch entertainment. Check ElCidLA.com for upcoming events, or to book your private party! (See EVENTS) El Floridita Cuban Restaurant 1253 N. Vine St. (corner of Vine and Fountain). (323) 871-8612.

Salsa Dance parties on Mon, Fri, and Sat with live bands. www.elfloridita.com (See MUSIC) Fountain Theatre 5060 Fountain Ave. (323) 663-1525. Forever Flamenco one Sunday a month at 7:30pm. The hottest flamenco in town; a thrilling combination of prepared work and spontaneous exploration with invited audience participation for the last number! www.fountaintheatre.com (See THEATRE)

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Pantages Theatre 6233 Hollywood Blvd. (800) 982-2787 (Ticketmaster for ticket purchases). This 2700-seat historical landmark and art deco masterpiece hosts lavish Broadway musical theatre productions. www.hollywoodpantages.com (See THEATRE)

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Short and Sweet Festival Stella Adler Theatre 8pm Six60 Roxy 8pm

august 6

sunday

The Delta Bombers Viper Room 8pm

Hollywood Farmers' Market Hollywood Farmer's Market 8am

Brasil 70: Samba / Soul / Resistance Ford Amphitheatre 8:30pm

Ball Yards Zephyr Theatre 3pm

Agent Orange Whisky A-Go-Go 11pm

The Cake Atwater Village Theatre 4pm

The Cake Atwater Village Theatre 8pm

Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 2pm

Belle and Sebastian Hollywood Bowl 7pm

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Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band Dome Arclight 6pm Against All Odds Tour Hollywood Palladium 7pm Brew at L.A. Zoo Los Angeles Zoo 7pm The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Ball Yards Zephyr Theatre 8pm Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm Los Angeles Philharmonic - Raiders of the Lost Ark Hollywood Bowl 8pm

saturday

Big World Fun: Taikoproject Ford Amphitheatre 10am Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band Dome Arclight 6pm The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm 7th Annual Flypoet Summer Classic Ford Amphitheatre 8pm Ball Yards Zephyr Theatre 8pm Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm Bob Waters Whisky A-Go-Go 8pm Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 8pm Jared & The Mill / KOLARS Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm Los Angeles Philharmonic - Raiders of the Lost Ark Hollywood Bowl 8pm Pastilla Whisky A-Go-Go 8pm Short and Sweet Festival Stella Adler Theatre 8pm The Ataris, The Queers Viper Room 8pm The Cake Atwater Village Theatre 8pm Why Don't We Roxy 8pm

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august 7

monday

JAM Session: Bollywood Dance with Blue13 Dance Company Ford Amphitheatre 7pm The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm

Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm Los Angeles Philharmonic - All-Mendelssohn Hollywood Bowl 8pm

august 9

wednesday

The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm Los Angeles Philharmonic - Gente de Zona Hollywood Bowl 8pm Billy Currington The Fonda 9pm

august 10

thursday

The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Steve Miller Band with Peter Frampton Greek Theatre 7:30pm Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm Los Angeles Philharmonic - All-Vivaldi Hollywood Bowl 8pm Rag'N'Bone Man The Fonda 8:30pm

Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 8pm

Corey Feldman & the Angels Whisky A-Go-Go 11pm

august 8

august 11

tuesday

The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

friday

Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band Dome Arclight 6pm

etting around Hollywood no longer has to involve looking for a parking spot or inching along Hollywood Boulevard. As local residents and tourists become more familiar with the convenience of DASH Hollywood and Metro Rail, getting to their destination has become easier. The regional transportation system has evolved, and now natives and newcomers alike can simply use the easy-to-follow map and arrive at any number of Hollywood locations with ease.

DASH Hollywood shuttle runs between Highland and Vermont Aves., Franklin Ave. and Santa Monica Blvd. Anyone can hop on DASH shuttle for 50¢ (seniors 25¢) at one of the many Hollywood stops where the shuttle bus arrives approximately every half hour. DASH Beachwood Canyon connects Argyle & Hollywood Red Line Station and runs north to Navigate Hollywood with ease Beachwood & Westshire with 13 stops along the route. Use your TAP card to get 30% off.

With the inauguration of the new DASH Observatory bus service, the Greek Theatre, the Observatory and Mt. Hollywood Drive are linked with Hillhurst Avenue in Los Feliz. The new service connects to the Metro Red Line Vermont/Sunset Station enabling riders from across the region to use public transit. This service will run every 20 minutes daily from noon-10pm.

DASH Hollywood runs from 7am to 7:20pm Monday-Friday and 9am to 7:20pm Saturdays. DASH Beachwood runs from 6:45am to 7:37pm Monday-Friday and 7:40am6:22pm Saturdays. No service on Sundays or major holidays. Questions? Call (323) 466-3876. Schedules and maps at www.ladottransit.com/dash For longer routes, there is the Metro Rail. The $1.75 ticket is obtained at the self-service machines located within the stations. An all-day pass, good for DASH, Metro buses, and the Metro subway, is only $7.00. The Metro Rail Red Line goes between North Hollywood and Union Station, with trains in both directions arriving approximately every ten minutes at the three Hollywood stops. From Hollywood, Universal Studios can be reached in five minutes and downtown in 15 minutes. The Metro Subway Red Line operates from 4:31am to 12:30am and ‘till 2am on Friday and Saturday. Schedules and maps at www.metro.net/riding/maps Connections can be made to Pasadena on the Gold Line, to Long Beach via the Blue and Green Lines, LAX via the Green Line, and to a number of other locations from downtown’s Union Station via Metrolink trains. Maps are available on site which clearly mark distances and appropriate transfers. Also available is the Metro 24 hour Owl Service.

LAX FlyAway® provides bus service between Hollywood and LAX. The bus departs from 1627 N. Vine Street (about a ½ block south of Hollywood Blvd.) for LAX hourly from 5:15am to 9:15pm daily and departs LAX Terminal 1 for Hollywood hourly from 6:15am to 10:15pm daily, including weekends and holidays. Fare is $8 one way. Two children age five and under ride for free with each paying adult. Cash is not accepted; Credit/Debit cards only. (866) 435-9529. www.LAXFlyAway.org. DH

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The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Ball Yards Zephyr Theatre 8pm Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm Diana Krall Hollywood Bowl 8pm Hamilton Pantages Theatre 8pm Honky Tonk Laundry Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm Short and Sweet Festival Stella Adler Theatre 8pm Steve Earle & The Dukes Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm The Avett Brothers Greek Theatre 8pm Maggie Rogers The Fonda 9pm Corey Feldman & the Angels Whisky A-Go-Go 11pm

august 12

saturday

Big World Fun: Kutturan Chamoru Foundation Ford Amphitheatre 10am World Elephant Day Weekend Los Angeles Zoo 10am Hamilton Pantages Theatre 2pm + 8pm Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band Dome Arclight 6pm Straight No Chaser feat Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox Greek Theatre 6pm The Lieutenant Takes the Sky ‰ÛÒ Adventure L. Ron Hubbard Theatre 7pm The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Ball Yards Zephyr Theatre 8pm Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 8pm Diana Krall Hollywood Bowl 8pm Honky Tonk Laundry Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm Short and Sweet Festival Stella Adler Theatre 8pm Pacifico Dance Company Ford Amphitheatre 8:30pm

august 13

sunday

Hollywood Farmers' Market Hollywood Farmer's Market 8am World Elephant Day Weekend Los Angeles Zoo 10am Hamilton Pantages Theatre 1pm + 7pm Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 2pm Ball Yards Zephyr Theatre 3pm Honky Tonk Laundry Hudson Mainstage Theatre 3pm + 7pm Deep Purple & Alice Cooper Greek Theatre 5pm Short and Sweet Festival Stella Adler Theatre 7pm The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Hollywood Bowl Orchestra - Chris Botti and Jewel Hollywood Bowl 7:30pm Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm

august 14

monday

Incubus with Jimmy Eat World Hollywood Bowl 6:45pm JAM Session: Line Dance with Mike's Country Dancing Ford Amphitheatre 7pm The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm

august 17

John Moreland Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Short and Sweet Festival Stella Adler Theatre 8pm

Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm

Vesperteen Roxy 8pm

Dayme Arocena Ford Amphitheatre 8pm

Aszure Barton & Artists Ford Amphitheatre 8:30pm

august 15

tuesday

thursday

Los Angeles Philharmonic - Tchaikovsky Spectacular Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 8pm

Sam Hunt 15 In A 30 Tour Greek Theatre 5:30pm

Hamilton Pantages Theatre 8pm

The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Los Angeles Philharmonic - Gershwin Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm

Margaret Glaspy Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

Hamilton Pantages Theatre 8pm Los Angeles Philharmonic - Rachmaninoff Hollywood Bowl 8pm

august 16

wednesday

august 18

friday

Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band Dome Arclight 6pm

august 19

saturday

Hamilton Pantages Theatre 2pm + 8pm Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band Dome Arclight 6pm 311 with special guests New Politics Hollywood Palladium 7pm The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

An Evening With Levi Kreis Renberg Theatre 8pm

Sam Hunt 15 In A 30 Tour Greek Theatre 5:30pm

Ball Yards Zephyr Theatre 8pm

Ball Yards Zephyr Theatre 8pm

The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm

Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm

Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm

Cody Johnson Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 8pm

Hamilton Pantages Theatre 8pm

Flamenco Fiesta Fountain Theatre 8pm

Flamenco Fiesta Fountain Theatre 8pm

Los Angeles Philharmonic - Jill Scott and Robert Glasper Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Hamilton Pantages Theatre 8pm Honky Tonk Laundry Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm

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Hollywood Farmers' Market Hollywood Farmer's Market 8am Hamilton Pantages Theatre 1pm + 7pm Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 2pm Ball Yards Zephyr Theatre 3pm

august 25

Honky Tonk Laundry Hudson Mainstage Theatre 3pm + 7pm

Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band Dome Arclight 6pm

Smooth Summer Jazz - Dave Koz, Ohio Players, Morgan James Hollywood Bowl 6pm

Sylvan Esso Hollywood Palladium 7pm

Gravity Layne, Karley Jewel Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm Short and Sweet Festival Stella Adler Theatre 7pm The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm Northern Stars, An Evening with Rufus Wainwright Ford Amphitheatre 8pm

friday

The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm The Australian Pink Floyd Show Brings: The Best Side of the Moon 2017 Greek Theatre 7:30pm The Rocket Summer: Do You Feel 10 Year Anniversary Tour Roxy 7:30pm Ball Yards Zephyr Theatre 8pm Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm Gipsy Kings Hollywood Bowl 8pm

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Honky Tonk Laundry Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm Jon Brion Largo at the Coronet 8pm Meat Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm Short and Sweet Festival Stella Adler Theatre 8pm

Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 8pm

Sintesis & Dayren Santamaria Ford Amphitheatre 8:30pm

august 22

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tuesday

saturday

The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Hamilton Pantages Theatre 2pm + 8pm

Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm

Moein Greek Theatre 6:30pm

Hamilton Pantages Theatre 8pm

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Judith Owen Largo at the Coronet 8pm Los Angeles Philharmonic - The Planets with Dudamel Hollywood Bowl 8pm

august 23

wednesday

Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band Dome Arclight 6pm Borrowed Glory ‰ÛÒ Fantasy L. Ron Hubbard Theatre 7pm The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Ball Yards Zephyr Theatre 8pm Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 8pm

The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Hollywood Bowl Orchestra - Bryan Ferry Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm

Honky Tonk Laundry Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm

Hamilton Pantages Theatre 8pm

Meat Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm

Los Angeles Philharmonic - Herbie Hancock Hollywood Bowl 8pm

august 24

thursday

Slightly Stoopid Greek Theatre 4:30pm The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm Hamilton Pantages Theatre 8pm Los Angeles Philharmonic - Dudamel and Mozart's Requiem Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Short and Sweet Festival Stella Adler Theatre 8pm WordTheatre Ford Amphitheatre 8pm

august 27

sunday

Hollywood Farmers' Market Hollywood Farmer's Market 8am Hamilton Pantages Theatre 1pm + 7pm Building the Wall Fountain Theatre 2pm Ball Yards Zephyr Theatre 3pm Honky Tonk Laundry Hudson Mainstage Theatre 3pm + 7pm

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Event venues Hollywood

where to party

is one of the best party towns in the nation. Here’s a selection of some of the best venues to hold your event!

thentic Hollywood experience for custom special events (for 20- 500) amid the glamour of the 10,000 real show biz treasures on display. www.thehollywoodmuseum.com

tous occasion. www.paramountstudios.com/special-events-main.html (See TOURS)

Casita del Campo

The Hollywood Palladium

6714 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 463-0000. One of the few remaining staples in Los Angeles that still offers patrons a true taste of “Old Hollywood,” sharing its rich history with the world famous Egyptian Theatre next door. Join the VIP club to receive exclusive offers, discount coupons and special events invitations. www.pignwhistlehollywood.com (See DINING)

1920 Hyperion Ave. (323) 662-4255. Serving authentic Mexican cuisine in a colorful and artistic environment for 55 years, Casita del Campo has a real party atmosphere. It offers two outdoor patios and a beautiful dining room with a giant rubber tree. It also offers a sports lounge with a pool table and full bar, as well as a variety of intimate booths. Open daily from 11am for lunch and dinner. Banquet facilities are available. www.casitadelcampo.net

Hollywood and Highland 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 817-0200. One of Los Angeles’ most popular destinations is the most sought after event location on the West Coast.

Known as the “Times Square of the West Coast,” no other location in Los Angeles offers the style, scale and experience to accommodate events from the Academy Awards to the NBA Nation Tour. www.hollywoodandhighland.com (See DINING)

Hollywood Hotel 1160 North Vermont Ave. (310) 701-8828. Ballroom and meeting rooms available for your event with over 100 guest rooms for your attendees.

On-site parking and accessible to the Metro Red Line. Contact Mandy Rassuli: mandy@hollywoodhotel.net. www.hollywoodhotel.net

The Hollywood Museum 1660 N. Highland Ave. (323) 464-7776. In the historic Max Factor Building, The Hollywood Museum rolls out the red carpet and delivers the au-

6215 W. Sunset Blvd. (323)962-7600. Celebrating Old World Hollywood with today’s modern touches!

One of the largest, most versatile, and unique event spaces in Los Angeles. With the ability to transform the ballroom from a general admission concert environment, to a grandiose award show, to a seated gala dinner, to a theatre style presentation, all your special event needs are met. www.thehollywoodpalladium.com

Los Angeles Zoo 5333 Zoo Dr. (323) 644-4781. The Los Angeles Zoo offers a variety of opportunities for private events and birthday parties. Call to discuss your special event. www.lazoo.org (See FAMILY FUN)

Miceli's ltalian Restaurant 1646 N. Los Palmas Ave. (323) 466-3438. Hollywood’s oldest Italian restaurant operated by the Miceli family since 1949. Cozy banquet facilities.

Singing waiters and waitresses serenade you with Italian arias, musical show tunes and classical standards while you dine. www.micelisrestaurant.com

Paramount Pictures Studios 5555 Melrose Ave. (323) 956-8398. Hosts a variety of special events including award shows, movie premieres, conventions, parties, corporate events, etc. Gain access to awe-inspiring effects, spectacular lighting and astonishing AV systems of the sort only Hollywood can provide. Unique event spaces include New York Street, the Blue Sky Tank, The Alley, versatile sound stages and plush theatres. Turn your special event into a momen-

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Universal Studios Special Events 100 Universal City Plaza (855) 517-0525. Universal Studios is the perfect site for corporate events, product launches, bar and bat mitzvahs, press junkets, film screenings and special occasions. Choose from historic sound stages or picturesque backlot movie locations that will transport your guests to the wild west, Europe or New York. Treat your guests to a private tram tour ending at the Studio Grill by Wolfgang Puck and Commissary. www.UniversalSpecialEvents.com

Warner Brothers Special Events 4000 Warner Blvd. Bldg 17 (818) 954-2652. The world’s busiest motion picture and television studio can double as your own private event venue. With (3) screening rooms, (13) backlot sets, fine dining room, museums and premier theater, they have the capacity for an intimate retreat for 20 guests or an extravaganza for 5,000. Warner Bros. Studios is a full service event venue providing production support for corporate meetings, trade shows, product launches, teambuilding activities, weddings, holiday galas, social and charity events. Let them roll out the red carpet for you! www.wbspecialevents.com

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Shopping around

where to shop

Amoeba Music

Hollywood Toys and Costumes

6400 Sunset Blvd. (323) 245 6400. World’s largest independent record store! Over one million new and used CDs, DVDs, Blu-rays, LPs, Turntables, Band Shirts, Books and more! Rare & Collectible! Mon-Sat: 10:30am-11pm. Sun 11am9pm. Free shipping always on www.amoeba.com

(866) 232-1829.Your e-guide to costumes, party supplies and lingerie. Fun for the whole undead family. Order by phone. www.hollywoodtoysandcostumes.com

The Dome Entertainment Centre 6360 Sunset Blvd. An iconic Hollywood treasure, featuring several new restaurants & retail stores, a fitness center, ample amount of parking, the stateof-the-art Arclight Cinema and historic Cinerama Dome. The Dome Entertainment Center is Hollywood’s entertainment destination.

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offers an amazing array of shops along its boulevards and avenues. Whether you’re looking for the perfect gift or souvenir, retro fashion or rock star leather, movie posters or an experience to write home about, there’s a tantalizing array of shops along Hollywood Boulevard. At Hollywood & Highland, browse fun kiosks and specialty shops.

Near Sunset and Cahuenga Boulevards, there’s music at Amoeba Records and find movie themed books and gifts at Arclight and stop and browse shops along the Cahuenga Corridor.

For fun and shopping, you can’t beat the legendary Farmers Market. And don’t forget to shop specialty gift shops at the Hard Rock Café and Madame Tussauds. At Griffith Observatory and the L.A. Zoo you can avoid the crowds and find the perfect gift for that special someone.

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6333 West Third St. (323) 933-9211. Over 100 shops, grocers and restaurants, including dozens of specialty retail stores and kiosks offering everything from high fashion, to designer jewelry, souvenirs, soaps and scents, and one-of-a-kind collectibles. Two hours free parking with validation. Hours: Mon-Fri 9am-9pm; Sat 9am-8pm; Sun 10am-7pm. www.farmersmarketla.com

Hollywood & Highland 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 817-0200. A one-of-akind destination in the heart of Hollywood offering an eclectic mix of 60 top retailers, ten restaurants, hip nightclubs and entertainment venues. Featuring the Dolby Theatre (home of the Oscars®). www.hollywoodandhighland.com

Uni Discount 4632 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 663-4095. One of the first indoor swap meets in Los Angeles, it has been family owned and operated for the past 25 years. A truly unique shopping experience! www.unionswapmeet.com

Universal CityWalk 100 Universal City Plaza, Universal City. (818) 622-9841. With over 30 unique stores as well as cinemas, dining, concerts and night spots, there’s no limit to the fun gifts, clothes and specialty items you can score here. Nightly live holiday entertainment. www.citywalkhollywood.com

West Hollywood Gateway 7100 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 785-2560. This extraordinary Shopping Center houses arguably the most popular Target in the U.S. where celebrities and the Hollywood elite shop. Also includes Best Buy and numerous restaurants and shops. While there, stop by the historical Formosa Café located on the original Route 66 Highway! You might run into Johnny Depp, Leonardo DiCaprio or a number of other local celebs who frequent there! www.westhollywoodgateway.com

Los Angeles Zoo 5333 Zoo Dr. (323) 644-6054. Several shops offer unique gifts plus a variety of plush toys not available elsewhere. Most items produced in fair trade areas near the world’s rainforest. Give more than a gift; help save animals in the wild. www.lazoo.org

august 29

tuesday

Hamilton Pantages Theatre 8pm Los Angeles Philharmonic - All-Beethoven Hollywood Bowl 8pm

The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm Hamilton Pantages Theatre 8pm

september 1

Los Angeles Philharmonic - Joshua Bell Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Cinecon 53 Egyptian Theatre 9am

Toto | Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo Greek Theatre 6pm

Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band Dome Arclight 6pm

Los Angeles Philharmonic - Pink Martini Hollywood Bowl 7pm

august 30

The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Meat Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm

Short and Sweet Festival Stella Adler Theatre 7pm The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Thelma Houston: My Motown, Memories & More Ford Amphitheatre 7:30pm

wednesday

Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm

Foreign w/ Cheap Trick Greek Theatre 6pm

Hamilton Pantages Theatre 8pm

The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Honky Tonk Laundry Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm

Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm

Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm

august 28

Los Angeles Philharmonic - Trombone Shorty Hollywood Bowl 8pm

monday

friday

Hamilton Pantages Theatre 8pm

JAM Session: Salsa Dance with CONTRA-TIEMPO Ford Amphitheatre 7pm

august 31

The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Cinecon 53 Egyptian Theatre 7pm

thursday

Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm

The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm

Feud: Matthew & Alexander Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm

Los Angeles Philharmonic - John Williams Hollywood Bowl 8pm Meat Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm Wang Chung Viper Room 8:30pm

september 2

saturday

Cinecon 53 Egyptian Theatre 9am Hamilton Pantages Theatre 2pm + 8pm Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band Dome Arclight 6pm

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Dayren Santamaria appears at The Ford Theatre Aug 25.

The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm Grandeza Mexicana Folk Ballet Company Ford Amphitheatre 8pm Honky Tonk Laundry Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm Los Angeles Philharmonic - John Williams Hollywood Bowl 8pm Madonnica & Metalabba Viper Room 8pm Meat Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm

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sunday

Cinecon 53 Egyptian Theatre 9am Hamilton Pantages Theatre 1pm + 7pm Honky Tonk Laundry Hudson Mainstage Theatre 3pm + 7pm Meat Son of Semele (SOSE) 5pm Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band Dome Arclight 6pm The Two Gentlemen of Verona Griffith Park Shakespeare Festival 7pm Los Angeles Philharmonic - John Williams Hollywood Bowl 7:30pm

Frida - Stroke of Passion Macha Theatre 8pm Hollywood Bowl Orchestra - The Muppets Take the Bowl Hollywood Bowl 8pm Honky Tonk Laundry Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm Marion Bridge Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm Punk Rock Karaoke Viper Room 8pm

Black Super Hero Magic Mama Skylight Theatre Company 8pm

september 4

monday

september 10

sunday

Hamilton Pantages Theatre 1pm + 7pm

Cinecon 53 Egyptian Theatre 9am

Marion Bridge Son of Semele (SOSE) 2pm

Blaze Bayley formerly of Iron Maiden Whisky A-Go-Go 7pm

Honky Tonk Laundry Hudson Mainstage Theatre 3pm + 7pm

september 5

Frida - Stroke of Passion Macha Theatre 6pm

Fiesta Mexicana: Tequila con Limon Ford Amphitheatre 6pm

tuesday

Hamilton Pantages Theatre 8pm Los Angeles Philharmonic - New World Symphony Hollywood Bowl 8pm

september 6

wednesday

Hollywood Bowl Orchestra - The Muppets Take the Bowl Hollywood Bowl 7:30pm

september 11

monday

JAM Session: Japanese Folk Dance with Christine Inouye and Minyo Station Ford Amphitheatre 7pm

Carbon Leaf Roxy 8pm Hamilton Pantages Theatre 8pm Los Angeles Philharmonic - Quincy Jones Hollywood Bowl 8pm Short Film Night El Cid Show Restaurant 8pm

september 7

thursday

Decapitated / Thy Art is Murder / Fallujah / Ghost Bath Roxy 7pm Hamilton Pantages Theatre 8pm Los Angeles Philharmonic - Singin in the Rain Hollywood Bowl 8pm

september 12

tuesday

Hamilton Pantages Theatre 8pm Yo-Yo Ma Plays Bach Hollywood Bowl 8pm

september 13 wednesday Goo Goo Dolls: Long Way Home Summer Tour with Phillip Phillips Greek Theatre 6pm Hamilton Pantages Theatre 8pm Steve Winwood and Mavis Staples Hollywood Bowl 8pm The Magpie Salute The Fonda 9pm

september 8

friday

Nickelback: Feed The Machine Tour Greek Theatre 4:30pm

september 14

Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band Dome Arclight 6pm

A R I Z O N A Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm

thursday

Hamilton Pantages Theatre 8pm

Against Me The Fonda 8pm

Hollywood Bowl Orchestra - The Muppets Take the Bowl Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Haken - 10th Anniversary Tour with Sithu Aye Roxy 8pm Hamilton Pantages Theatre 8pm

Honky Tonk Laundry Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm

Los Angeles Philharmonic - All-Mozart Hollywood Bowl 8pm

Marion Bridge Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm Mechanical Manson Viper Room 8pm The Juliana Theory The Fonda 8pm Jesus Carmona - Impetus Ford Amphitheatre 8:30pm

september 9

saturday

friday

Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band Dome Arclight 6pm Roaring Nights Los Angeles Zoo 6pm Frida - Stroke of Passion Macha Theatre 8pm Hamilton Pantages Theatre 8pm

Hamilton Pantages Theatre 2pm + 8pm

Honky Tonk Laundry Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm

Lifehouse & Switchfoot Greek Theatre 5pm

Kayamanan Ng Lahi Philippine Folk Arts Ford Amphitheatre 8pm

Gregg Young & the 2nd Street Band Dome Arclight 6pm Orgy Whisky A-Go-Go 6pm The No-Gun Man ‰ÛÒ Western L. Ron Hubbard Theatre 7pm Hollywood Blues Bash featuring Booker T's Stax Revue Ford Amphitheatre 7:30pm

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september 15

Love Stella Adler Theatre 8pm Marion Bridge Son of Semele (SOSE) 8pm Mugen Hoso Viper Room 8pm SACRED REICH Roxy 8pm

Places Continued from page 34 Los Angeles Fire Department Museum & Memorial 1355 N. Cahuenga Blvd. (323) 464-2727. The LAFD houses its historic fire-fighting collection dating back to the 1880’s in the 1930 Hollywood Fire Station No. 27.

Outdoor sculpture memorializes fallen firefighters. Open Sat 10am-4pm. www.lafdmuseum.org Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens 5333 Zoo Dr. (323) 644-4200. At Griffith Park.

Where the real wildlife is! One of the world’s finest zoos. New Hippo Encounter on weekends and holidays. Advance tickets recommended.

Open daily. www.lazoo.org (See FAMILY) Madame Tussauds Hollywood 6933 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 467-8277. Get up close and personal with stars and famous personalities from the past and present. Interactive fun for the entire family.

Open 10am daily. www.madametussauds.com Magic Castle 7001 Franklin Ave. (323) 851-3313. 1909 Gothic mansion once home to actress Janet Gaynor, now world-famous private club for magicians. Operated by the Academy of Magical Arts, a nonprofit organization of 5,000 magicians and magic fans for over 40 years. www.magiccastle.com Max Factor Building (See Hollywood Museum listing) 1666 N. Highland Ave. Opened in 1935 with a “premiere” attended by Claudette Colbert, Rita Hayworth, Marlene Dietrich and Judy Garland.

Melrose Avenue A unique collection of restaurants, nostalgia shops, and boutiques with the newest and best of fashion for a hip and trendy look at what’s hot in L.A. Between Santa Monica Blvd. & Beverly Blvd. and La Cienaga Blvd. & La Brea Ave. Metro Rail Station Tours First Sat 10am-12pm. Meet promptly at 10:00am at the street level entrance to the Hollywood/Highland Metro Rail. Free year round docent led tours of station artwork and info on using public transit. www.metro.net/art

Montecito Apartments 6650 Franklin Ave. Fine example of art deco style with Mayan influence, listed in National Register of Historical Places. Was home to James Cagney, Mickey Rooney, Geraldine Page, Rip Torn, George C. Scott, Ben Vereen and Ronald Reagan. Now a residence for seniors.

William Mulholland Memorial Fountain Los Feliz Blvd. and Riverside Dr. Dedicated August 1, 1940, as a memorial to William Mulholland who engineered the 238-mile-long aqueduct that brought water to L.A. from the Owens River Valley. Its location marks the spot where the young Irish immigrant lived near the L.A. River. (See article in Summer, 2015, Discover Hollywood Magazine.)

Hollywood Post Office is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Murals in Hollywood An array of murals provide diversion to the urban streetscape. Eloy Torrez Legends of Cinema graces the front of Hollywood High’s Auditorium on Highland Ave. On Hudson north of Hollywood Blvd. see Alfredo de Batuc’s A

Tribute to Delores Del Rio. Thomas Suriya’s You Are The Star is at southwest corner of Wilcox and Hollywood Blvd.

For a mural that requires a little more thought, travel two blocks north on Argyle and Franklin and see an untitled mural by the late Dan Collins. Noted marine artist Wyland has “gone Hollywood,” painting a whale mural on Gower at Willoughby (on a Paramount soundstage wall). See George Sportelli’s Nancy Sinatra steps away from Hollywood Blvd. on Wilcox and Frank Sinatra and Johnny Cash (look up) on Las Palmas just south of Hollywood Blvd. and Tony Curtis and Charles Bronson (on utility box) at Bronson and Hollywood Blvd. McNeilly's Jim Morrison and Marilyn near LaBrea and Hollywood, Frank Sinatra and Johnny Cash on Las Palmas just south of Hollywood Blvd. and Tony Curtis at Bronson and Hollywood Blvd. Artist Hector Ponce’s mural Tribute to Hollywood faces west near Santa Monica Blvd. and Wilton. An exciting aerosol art display can be seen on Gower just south of Santa Monica Blvd.

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Museums Refer to listings for American Society of Cinematographers, The Autry, Hollywood Bowl Museum, Hollywood Heritage Museum, the Hollywood Museum at the Max Factor Building, L. Ron Hubbard Life Exhibition, Madame Tussauds, Museum of Broken Relationships, Museum of Death and Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum.

(Also see MORE MUSEUMS) Museum of Broken Relationships 6571 Hollywood Blvd. (formerly Fredericks of Hollywood). Curated with crowd-sourced totems displaying all sources of heartbreak. www.brokenships.la

Learning Hollywood’s Arts

Museum of Death 6031 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 466-8011. Displays funerary items and mortician devices as well as war, autopsy and famous crime and morgue scene photos. Open daily. www.museumofdeath.net Musso & Frank Grill 6667 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 467-7788. Hollywood’s oldest restaurant, it was a popular hangout for writers. William Faulkner, F. Scott Fitzgerald, Raymond Chandler, Nathaniel West, Ernest Hemingway and Dashiell Hammett. Open Tue-Sun. www.mussoandfrank.com Ozzie & Harriet Nelson’s House 1822 Camino Palmero. Home of Ozzie and Harriet Nelson for 40 years and where David and Rick Nelson grew up. Hollywood High School, their alma mater, is only a few blocks away. (Do not disturb occupants.)

Orchard Gables 1277 Wilcox Ave. Recently declared a Historical and Cultural Landmark, this arts & crafts European-style cottage built in 1904 is one of the early homes built before the moviemakers arrived in the pastoral Cahuenga Valley. This section of Hollywood was known as Colegrove, founded by U.S. Senator Cornelius Cole.

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS 1336 N. La Brea Ave. (800) 463-8990. The Academy is the first conservatory for actors in the English-speaking world. With campuses in Hollywood and Manhattan, their Alumini have received nominations for 96 Oscars, 241 Emmys and 84 Tonys. Distinguished alumini include Spencer Tracy, Grace Kelly, Robert Redford, Adrien Brody, Kim Cattrall and Paul Rudd, among many others. www.aada.edu EMERSON COllEgE lOS ANgElES 5960 Sunset Blvd. (323)952-6411 West Coast branch of Boston institution; futuristic design by noted architect Thom Mayne. www.emerson.edu/ela lA FIlM SChOOl 6363 Sunset Blvd. (323) 860-0789. Accredited by the ACCSC and committed to providing the best possible education to start students’ careers. It offers Associate of Science Degree programs in Film, Game Production, Computer Animation, Music Production, and Recording Arts as well as Bachelor of Science Degree programs in Film Production, Digital Filmmaking, Graphic Design, Entertainment Business, Game Production & Design and Animation & VFX. Students develop skills working on real projects using industry-accepted workflows and practices from conception and planning to production and delivery. Students have access to industry-standard facilities and equipment with instruction by working professionals to prepare for a career in the entertainment business—all set on a historic campus in the heart of Hollywood. www.lafilm.edu

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Pacific Design Center 8687 Melrose Ave. (310) 657-0800. West Hollywood’s famous “Blue Whale” is a multi-use facility for the design community. www.pacificdesigncenter.com (See VISUAL ARTS) Pantages Theatre 6233 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 468-1770. The last theatre built by magnate Alexander Pantages. A historical and cultural landmark and the first art deco movie palace in the U.S. Opened in 1930 with The Florodora Girl starring Marion Davies and a live show featuring Al Jolson as M.C. Hosted the Academy Awards from 1949-1959, and in the 70s, the Emmy Awards. Howard Hughes once had offices upstairs. www.hollywoodpantages.com (See THEATRE) Paramount Pictures 5555 Melrose Ave. (323) 956-1777. Longest continuously operating film studio in Hollywood. The original gates can be seen at Bronson entrance. The most famous film featuring Paramount is the classic Sunset Boulevard where Gloria Swanson as Norma Desmond was “ready for her close-up.” www.paramountstudios.com (See TV TICKETS & FEATURED TOURS) Plummer Park 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 845-0172. Part of Plummer Estate that Helen Hunt Jackson, author of Ramona, visited. Park includes recreational facilities. Farmers Market every Mon 9am-2pm. www.weho.org (See FAMILY) Professional Musicians Local 47 817 N. Vine St., (323) 462-2161. A labor organization formed by and for musicians over a century ago, Local 47 promotes and protects the concerns of its members in all areas of the music business. This includes a referral service for employers to hire So. Californian musicians for events including weddings, private parties, recording, film & TV shoots and corporate events. www.promusic47.org Raleigh Studios 5300 Melrose Ave. (888) 960-3456. Working studio dates back to 1914 and Mary Pickford. Home of classic films such as The Mark of Zorro, The Three Musketeers, In the Heat of the Night, and TV’s Hopalong Cassidy and Superman series. www.raleighstudios.com (See EVENTS)

Red Studios Hollywood 846 N Cahuenga Blvd. (323) 463-0808. Was Metro Pictures Back Lot #3 in 1915. From the Golden Age of Television to The Golden Girls, from MTV to WB, from High Noon to True Blood, the studio continues a grand Hollywood tradition. www.redstudio.com/home RKO Studios Corner of Melrose & Gower. Formerly owned by Joseph Kennedy, Howard Hughes, Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz. Fred Astaire, Ginger Rogers and Gary Cooper films were made here, along with Topper and Room Service. Acquired by Paramount, the familiar world globe is still visible and its historic sound stages are still in use.

Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Odditorium 6780 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 466-6335. Ripley’s Museum offers over 300 different exhibits of the strange, unusual and bizarre. Look for the dinosaur on the roof. Open daily 10ammidnight. www.ripleys.com/hollywood Rockwalk 7425 Sunset Blvd. (323) 874-1060. Founded Nov. 13, 1985, handprints, signatures, and memorabilia from the greatest musical performers and innovators who contributed the most to the growth of Rock ‘n Roll music as an art form. www.rockwalk.com Historic Route 66 With increased awareness of Hollywood’s Route 66, a Business Improvement District is being proposed for properties from Hoover Ave. to Vine St. Runyon Canyon Park 2000 N. Fuller Ave. Historic city park. Hike the trails and explore the relics and ruins of a Hollywood estate. Parking lot entrance on Mulholland Hwy. Pedestrian entrance end of Fuller St. www.runyoncanyonhike.com.

Samuel-Novarro House 2255 Verde Oak Dr. Lloyd Wright translates the textured pre-cast concrete Mayanesque block into pressed metal. The result hints at pre-Columbian Revival and Zigzag Modern composition. (Please do not disturb occupants.)

Schindler House at Kings Road 835 N. Kings Rd. (323) 651-1510. Rudolph Schindler’s home, considered to be the first house built in the Modern style, now a center for study of 20th century architecture. Selfguided tours Wed-Sun. Fri 4-6pm FREE. www.schindlerhouse.org (See Mak Center in VISUAL ARTS) Shakespeare Bridge Franklin Ave. between Myra Ave. & St. George St. Joins Los Feliz, Franklin Hills and Silverlake neighborhoods. This beloved 1925 Gothic beauty is one of L.A.’s historic landmarks.

The Storer House 8161 Hollywood Blvd. The second of four Hollywood area textile-block designed houses by Frank Lloyd Wright was built in 1923. Do not disturb occupants. (See listings for Ennis, Hollyhock and Freeman houses) www.storerhouse.com

Where You Are

The Star!

Sunset Gower Studios 1438 N. Gower St. Formerly Columbia Pictures (1926-1972). Classic It Happened One Night with Claudette Colbert and Clark Gable and Mr. Smith Goes to Washington with Jimmy Stewart were made here as were The Three Stooges movies. I Dream of Jeannie, Bewitched, The Flying Nun and later TV shows filmed here. Still a working studio lot for independent productions. New building at Sunset entrance houses iconic Technicolor. www.sgsandsbs.com/sunset_gower.php Sunset Strip Doheny Dr. to Crescent Hts. Once-favorite night spots such as the Trocadero, Mocambo and Ciro’s were located here outside the city limits in unincorporated county land. Today the pleasant assortment of boutiques, restaurants, nightclubs and hotels such as art deco landmark The Argyle and historic Chateau Marmont are part of West Hollywood, “The Creative City.”

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Sunset Tower Hotel 8358 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 654-7100. Completed in 1931. Was originally 46 apartments, and home to such stars as Marilyn Monroe, Errol Flynn, Jean Harlow, Clark Gable, the Gabor Sisters and many more. Now a 64-room luxury hotel and listed on the National Register of Historic Places. www.sunsettowerhotel.com Sunset Vine Tower 1480 Vine St. L.A.’s first “skyscraper,” built following removal of 14-story height limit in 1960, was the skyscraper in Earthquake and now converted to spectacular apartments. www.sunsetvinetower.com Tours (See Featured Tours page 61) TCL Chinese Theatre (formerly Grauman’s) 6925 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 461-3331. Built by Sid Grauman in 1927 and a Hollywood icon. The famous footprint ceremonies were inaugurated in 1927 by Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks. Tours are offered 7 days a week excluding special events. www.tclchinesetheatres.com (See FILM and article page 12) TV Studios (See TV Tickets & Tours) Universal CityWalk 100 Universal City Plaza. (818) 622-4455. A lively outdoor entertainment complex featuring a brand new multi-million dollar renovated Universal Cinema, Voodoo Doughnut, Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville and other dining options, plus shops, a nightclub and entertainment attractions: iFLY indoor skydiving and high-tech concert arena 5 Tours. . Open daily. www.citywalkhollywood.com Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza. 1-800-UNIVERSAL. The Entertainment Capital of L.A. A full-day movie-based theme park featuring rides and attractions including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, The Walking Dead, Super Silly Fun Land, the world-famous Studio Tour. Other attractions include The Simpsons RideTM, Revenge of the MummySM–The Ride, Shrek 4-DTM, Jurassic Park® –The Ride, and the all-new studio tour’s grand finale: Fast and Furious-Supercharged! www.universalstudioshollywood.com (See FEATURED TOURS) Vedanta Society Hollywood Temple 1946 Vedanta Pl. (323) 465-7114. Founded by Swami Prabhavananda in 1929, preaches the philosophical basis of Hinduism in historic setting. This temple has long attracted many Hollywood luminaries to pray and meditate including Aldous Huxley, Laurence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. Open daily. www.vedanta.org Visitor/Tourist Information Hollywood & Highland at 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 467-6412. 2nd level, #209. Open daily.

Walk of Fame (323) 469-8311. Created by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in 1960, the world’s most famous sidewalk contains nearly 2,000 stars embedded along Hollywood Blvd. from La Brea to Gower, and on Vine St. from Yucca to Sunset Blvd. Stars are awarded in five categories: motion pictures, television, recorded music, radio and live theatre. About 15 new stars are dedicated each year. www.walkoffame.com (See SPECIAL EVENTS)

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Warner Bros. Studios 3400 W. Riverside Dr., Burbank. (877) 492-8687. Where legends such as Humphrey Bogart, Errol Flynn, Bette Davis and James Cagney made their mark.

Three-hour Studio Tours daily in English and Spanish. ($62/$52) Also a Six-hour Deluxe Tour. ($295) All tours require Valid ID and reservations and end with a visit to Stage 48: Script to Screen interactive museum which features Batman, Superman, Suicide Squad, Harry Potter and more. No two Warner Bros tours are ever alike. Open daily. www.wbstudiotour.com (See FEATURED TOURS) Women’s Club of Hollywood 1749 N. LaBrea Ave. (323)876-8383 Founded in 1905, the club has occupied its current building since the 1930’s. wchollywood.org Wattles Mansion 1824 N. Curson Ave. (323) 969-9106. Private mansion completed in 1909. May be rented for private events. Gardens behind the mansion are open to the public. www.laparks.org/historic/wattles-mansion-and-gardens West Hollywood Billed as “The Creative City,” its irregular shape makes it hard to know exactly when you are within its limits. Its Avenues of Art & Design is an exciting district of interior resources, art galleries, design showrooms, antiques, specialty shops and restaurants - all within an easy stroll of the landmark Pacific Design Center. www.weho.org

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Universal Studios Hollywood Whitley Heights Whitley Ave. A few blocks north of Hollywood Blvd. Built in 1918 by H. J. Whitley to resemble an Italian hill town. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In the 20s Maurice Chevalier, Bette Davis, Rudolph Valentino, Wallace Beery, Jean Harlow, Rosalind Russell, Janet Gaynor, Francis X. Bushman, William Faulkner, Carmen Miranda and Norma Shearer lived here. www.whitleyheights.org Frank Lloyd Wright in Hollywood See listings for Samuel and Harriet Freeman House, Ennis House, Hollyhock House and Storer Residence.

Yamashiro 1999 N. Sycamore Ave. (323) 466-5125. Built in 1911 as a private residence, this beautiful replica of a Japanese palace has one of the most spectacular views in the city and a perfect place to watch a Hollywood sunset. Gardens include 600-year-old pagoda and authentic teahouse open to visitors during the day. Scenes from Marlon Brando’s Sayonara were filmed here. www.yamashirohollywood.com

family fun Art Works Studio & Classroom 660 N. Larchmont Blvd. (323) 463-2562. Offers fine art classes for all ages. www.artworksstudio.org Autry Museum of the American West 4000 Western Heritage Way. (323) 667-2000. Every 2nd Tue of month Free. Pan for gold every Sat-Sun 11am. Friday Odd Nights. Closed Mon. www.theautry.org

Barnsdall Art Park (Junior Arts Center and Barnsdall Arts Center) 4800 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 644‐6295. Operated by City of L.A. Dept. of Cultural Affairs. Music, visual and performing arts classes for young people and adult classes in painting, drawing, sculpting, mosaic, stained glass and more. www.barnsdallonline.com Barnsdall Art Sundays 4800 Hollywood Blvd. JAC Studio 1. Free Family Arts Workshops with a different theme weekly held at Junior Art Center most Sundays 10am-noon. www.barnsdallarts.org Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood 850 N. Cahuenga Blvd. (323) 467-2007 x101. Fun with a purpose is their most important rule. Field trips, sports, music and art activities daily. Extended hours during school holidays. www.bgchollywood.com Chevalier’s Books 126 N. Larchmont Blvd. (323) 465-1334. Open daily. Story Time Sat and Sun mornings. www.chevaliersbooks.com El Capitan Theatre 6838 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 467-7674. Classic movie palace built in 1925 is a visual treat showing first-run Disney family features with live shows. www.elcapitan.com (See SPECIAL EVENTS, FILM & PLACES) Original Farmers’ Market At Third & Fairfax. (323) 933‐9211. Summer Music Series every Fri at 7pm until Sept 1. www.farmersmarketla.com (See PLACES, MUSIC and SPECIAL EVENTS) Griffith Observatory 2800 E. Observatory Rd. (213) 473-0800. See new exhibitions, peek through its telescope and tour the universe. Daily planetarium shows. Closed Mon. Free. www.griffithobservatory.org

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Los Feliz Public Library 1874 Hillhurst Ave. (323) 913-4710. Toddler Play and Stories! every Monday morning through August 14. www.lapl.org/branches/los-feliz

Universal CityWalk 100 Universal City Plaza. (818) 622-9841. Highenergy hub of shops, eateries, cinema and a bowling alley. Open Daily.www.citywalkhollywood.com (See PLACES)

Los Angeles City College (Community Services) 855 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 953-4000 x2651.

Foreign Language, art, music, computer programs and more. See schedule for adults and children at lacitycollege.augusoft.net

Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza. (800) UNIVERSAL. Hollywood’s #1 family attraction. Face heart-pounding rides and shows that put you inside some of the world’s biggest movies. Go behind the scenes of a working movie studio. Season Passes available online. Hours vary. www.universalstudioshollywood.com (See PLACES and TOURS)

Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens 5333 Zoo Dr. (323) 644-4200. Open daily 10am-5pm. www.lazoo.org (See PLACES, SPECIAL EVENTS)

Elephant at LA Zoo Griffith Park Ideal place for picnics, hiking and family fun (see PLACES) Hollywood Bowl Museum 2301 N. Highland Ave. (323) 850-2058. Located on the grounds of the Hollywood Bowl. Features photos, film footage, programs and artifacts about the history of the Bowl. Open year round. Free. www.hollywoodbowl.com (See PLACES) Hollywood Farmers’ Market Ivar & Selma Ave. between Hollywood & Sunset.

(323) 463-3171. Sundays rain or shine 8am-1pm.

Farmers, artisans, food vendors and entertainment. www.seela.org (See PLACES) Hollywood Recreation Center 1122 Cole Ave. (323) 467-6847. Sports, arts, ballet, piano, cooking and aerobics. Open daily. www.laparks.org/reccenter/hollywood Las Palmas Senior Center 1820 N. Las Palmas Ave. (323) 465-7787. Activities for adults. Free Seniors Computer Labs.

Games, exercise, movies and Bingo. Mon-Fri 9am4:30pm. www.laparks.org/scc/las-palmas Los Angeles Branch Libraries Hours: Mon/Wed 10am-8pm, Tue/Thu 12 pm8pm, Fri/Sat 9:30am-5:30pm.

Cahuenga Branch Library 4591 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 664-6418.

Story time, crafts, Student Zone Homework Center and Teen Council. Children’s Summer Reading Challenge every Wed. www.lapl.org/branches/cahuenga Will & Ariel Durant Public Library 7140 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 876-2741. Story time Tues at 4pm. www.lapl.org/branches/durant John C. Fremont Library 6121 Melrose Ave. (323) 962-3521. Adult and seniors Book Club Tues at 6:30pm. www.lapl.org/branches/john-c-fremont Frances Howard Goldwyn Hollywood Regional Library 1623 N. Ivar Ave. (323) 856-8260. Story Telling and Reading Weds at 4pm. www.lapl.org/branches/hollywood

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Movies for You and the Little One! (See FILM) El Capitan Tiny Tot Tuesday Los Feliz 3 Theatres Me & My Parents Matinee on Weds New Beverly Cinema Kiddie Matinee during the weekends at 2pm Pacific Theatres at The Grove Monday with Morning Mommy Movies at 11am TCL Chinese Theatres features BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby! Weds at 11am

West Hollywood Library 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. (310) 652-5340. An architectural delight. Story time Wednesdays at 11:15am. Scrabble Club every other Wed 12:30pm. www.colapublib.org/libs/whollywood

Nine O’Clock Players 1367 N. St. Andrews Pl. (323) 545-6153. Performs two stage plays each year chosen from classic children’s literature and featuring dancing, singing, and special effects. www.nineoclockplayers.com Plummer Park 7377 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 845-0172. Daily programs and activities for youth and teens with monthly excursions. Youth Leadership Program in conjunction with Teen Center. Farmers Market Mon 9am2pm. www.weho.org/recreation (See PLACES) Sacred Fools Theatre 1076 Lilian Way (310) 281-8337. Summer Theater Camp Jul 19-30 for ages 8-18 with classes from 9am-1pm and the performance Jul 30 at 2pm. www.sacredfools.org The Second City 6560 Hollywood Blvd., Second floor. (323) 464-8542.

Improv and sketch comedy youth and teen programs open to students ages 6-18. The Really Awesome Improv Show for ages 2-200 every Sat at noon. www.secondcity.com/hollywood (See COMEDY) Storybook Theatre at Theatre West 3333 Cahuenga Blvd. West. (818) 761-2203.

Classic tales with audience participation and original songs. Suitable for ages 3 to 9. The Princess and the Frog thru July 8. www.theatrewest.org

Wizarding World of Harry Potter West Hollywood Park 647 N. San Vicente Blvd. (323) 848-6534. Activities for children and parents. Office hours 10am10pm. www.weho.org Yucca Community Center 6671 Yucca St. (323) 957-6339. Activities for children and teens. After School Club. Mon-Fri 10am-8pm. Sat 10am-5pm. www.laparks.org Zimmer Children’s Museum 6505 Wilshire Blvd., #100. (323) 761-8984. Features hands-on exhibits for children up to 8 years old to explore BIG IDEAS in creative and inspiring settings. Closed Sat. www.zimmermuseum.org

more museums

The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute 7936 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 650-7777. Programs for children and teens ages 7-17. www.youngactorstrasberg.com (See THEATRE)

The Annenberg Space for Photography 2000 Avenue of the Stars (213) 403‐3000. Exhibits digital and traditional photographic prints.

Iris Nights lecture series every Thurs, reservation required. Free. Open Wed-Sun. www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org

Travel Town Museum 5200 Zoo Dr., Griffith Park (323) 662-5874.

Over 35 locomotives, cabooses, freight, passenger cars, trolley and streetcar and a miniature train ride. Gift shop and docents are available. Open daily. Free. www.traveltown.org

The Broad 221 S. Grand Ave. (213) 232-6200. New Contemporary Art Museum built by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad. Free admission. Reservations recommended. Open Tue-Sun. Parking $12. www.thebroad.org

California African American Museum Natural History Museum of L.A. County 900 Exposition Blvd. (213) 763‐3466. Declared a National Landmark in 1975. One of the world’s most extensive collections of natural and cultural history. Open daily. 1st Tue Free. www.nhm.org

California African American Museum 600 State Dr. (213) 744-7432. Art and culture of African Americans in the west. Free. Parking $12.

Open Tue-Sun. www.caamuseum.org California Science Center 700 Exposition Park Dr. (323) 724-3623. West Coast’s largest hands‐on science center. See the amazing Endeavor. Reservations recommended. Free General Admission. Open daily.

Parking $12. www.californiasciencecenter.org

USC Pacific Asia Museum 46 N. Los Robles Ave. Pasadena. (626) 449‐2742. One of four U.S. institutions dedicated to the arts and culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands. Open Wed‐Sun. 2nd Sun free. www.pacificasiamuseum.org Page Museum at La Brea Tar Pits 5801 Wilshire Blvd. (323) 934-7243. Only active paleontological excavation site in the U.S. Features Ice Age fossils. Open daily, 1st Tue free. www.tarpits.org The Paley Center for Media 465 N. Beverly Dr. (310) 786‐1000. Over 100,000 radio and TV programs to hear and see.

Open Wed‐Sun. Free. www.paleycenter.org

Chinese American Museum 425 N. Los Angeles St. (213) 485‐8567. In El Pueblo de Los Angeles Historical Monument (oldest structure of LA’s original Chinatown). Open Tue‐Sun. www.camla.org

Pasadena Museum of California Art 490 E. Union St., Pasadena. (626) 568‐3665. Museum dedicated to the exhibition of California art from 1850 to the present. Open Wed‐Sun. 1st Fri 12-5pm and 3rd Thu 5-8pm free. www.pmcaonline.org

Craft & Folk Art Museum 5814 Wilshire Blvd. (323) 937‐4230. Exhibitions challenge ideas about craft, design and folk art.

Open Tue-Sun. www.CAFAM.org

Petersen Automotive Museum 6060 Wilshire Blvd. (323) 930‐2277. Classic and modern automobiles, motorcycles and transportation history. Open daily. www.petersen.org

Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr. La Canada. (818) 949-4200.

Camellia garden, oak forest, rose garden, native plants, lake and art gallery. Free parking. Open daily. 3rd Tue Free. www.descansogardens.org

Norton Simon Museum 411 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena. (626) 449‐6840. Extensive European and Asian Art collections. Sculpture gardens. Closed Tue. 1st Fri of every month free from 5-8pm. www.nortonsimon.org

Forest Lawn Museum 1712 S. Glendale Ave., Glendale. (888) 204-3131.

Statuary and special exhibits. Noon-5pm Tues-Sun.

Skirball Cultural Center 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. (310) 440‐4500. Explores connections between 4,000 years of Jewish heritage and American ideals. Open Tue‐Sun, Thu Free. www.skirball.org

The Getty Center 1200 Getty Center Dr. (310) 440‐7300. Features art, film, lectures, performances and family events. Free admission. Parking $15. Open Tue‐Sun. www.getty.edu The Getty Villa 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy. (310) 440‐7300. Visit the ancient world of Greece and Rome. Free admission. Reservations required. Parking $15.

Closed Tues and major holidays. www.getty.edu Grammy Museum at LA Live 800 W. Olympic Blvd. (213) 765‐6800. Celebrates music and the art and technology of the recording process. Open daily. www.grammymuseum.org The Hammer Museum at UCLA 10899 Wilshire Blvd. (310) 443‐7000. Champions the art and artists who challenge us to see the world in a new light. Free. Parking $6. Open TueSun. www.hammer.ucla.edu Japanese American National Museum 100 N. Central Ave. (213) 625‐0414. Chronicles over 130 years of Japanese American history.

Open Tue-Sun. Free 3rd Thu. www.janm.org L.A. County Museum of Art (LACMA) 5905 Wilshire Blvd. (323) 857‐6000. Los Angeles’ world-class art museum. Free to L.A. residents and after 3pm weekdays. Closed Wed. www.LACMA.org Los Angeles Museum of the Holocaust 100 S. The Grove Dr. (323) 651‐3704. The first Holocaust museum in the U.S. Free. Open Daily. www.lamoth.org Museum of Contemporary Art 250 S. Grand Ave. (213) 626‐6222. Extensive collection of art from 1940 to present. Open WedMon. Free Thu 5-8pm. www.moca.org

Historic Southwest Museum 234 Museum Dr. (323) 221-2164. Historic museum now under the auspices of The Autry National Center. Sat 10am‐5pm. Free. www.theautry.org Museum of Tolerance 9786 W. Pico Blvd. (310) 772-2505. Exhibitions on racism and prejudice. Advance tickets required. Free parking. Closed Sat. www.museumoftolerance.com

worship Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 6657 Sunset Blvd. (323) 462-6311 www.blessedsacramenthollywood.org

Max Factor:hollywood glamour Make Up Magic Marilyn: The Exhibit Child Stars – Then and Now

Chabad of Greater Los Feliz 1930 Hillhurst Ave (323) 660-5177 www.chabadlosfeliz.org Church of Scientology of Los Angeles 4810 Sunset Blvd. (323) 953-3200 www.scientology-losangeles.org Eckankar: Religion of the Light and Sound of God 6669 Sunset Blvd. (323) 469-2325 www.eck-ca.org First Baptist Church of Hollywood 6682 Selma Ave. (323) 464-7343 www.fbchollywood.com First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood 1760 N. Gower St. (323) 463-7161 www.fpchollywood.org Hollywood Lutheran Church 1733 N. New Hampshire Ave. (323) 667-1212 www.hollywoodlutheranchurch.net Worship continues SUMMER 2017 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 59

Discover Hollywood Special Report

by Erik Estrada

Why I Love Hollywood

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was in my 20s when I first came to Hollywood to chase my dreams and become successful enough to make sure my mother never worked a day in her life again. She was always my motivation. I told myself if I didn’t make it by 30, I would go back to New York and become a cop, as I originally planned. Instead, I ended up landing the role of a cop on CHiPs as Officer Frank "Ponch" Poncherello and provided my mom the life she always deserved.

Hollywood is a very trippy place of both broken dreams and dreams come true. My advice would be to give yourself time to get yourself out there without letting the people who want to devalue your worth get in the way. It might be Hollyweird to some people, but what you come to discover is that it can be Hollybeautiful, too.

Now, as an established actor, I continue to carry a vote at the Academy of Motion Picture Arts & Sciences and host the annual Hollywood Christmas Parade. I remember when I first went to Hollywood Boulevard and saw the Grauman’s Theatre and was in awe of all the stars that had literally made their mark there as I grew up watching all their movies and all the classic westerns. Fast forward to 2007 and I was inducted to the Hollywood Walk of Fame and left a mark of my own – one of the most popular Walk of Fame ceremonies since Gregory Peck!

So make sure you really want to reach your dreams when you come to this magical city because the journey will be tough, but it will eventually fill your heart, soul and mind. Whatever motivates you, use that to keep you going and achieve your goals, especially if your dream is for someone you love. DH

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St. Mary of the Angels Church 4510 Finley Ave. (323) 660-2700 www.facebook.com/stmaryoftheangels St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 6125 Carlos Ave. (323) 469-3993 ststephenshollywood.org

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Hollywood Seventh-Day Adventist Church 1711 N. Van Ness Ave. (323) 462-0010 www.hollywoodsda.org Hollywood United Methodist Church 6817 Franklin Ave. (323) 874-2104 www.hollywoodumc.org

Mosaic – A Non-denominational Christian community 7107 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 391-2930 www.mosaic.org

St. Thomas the Apostle Hollywood 7501 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 876-2102 www.saintthomashollywood.org

Mount Hollywood United Church of Christ 1733 N. New Hampshire Ave. (323) 300-4066 www.mounthollywood.org

Temple Israel of Hollywood 7300 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 876-8330 www.tioh.org

Hope Lutheran Church - Hollywood 6720 Melrose Ave. (323) 938-9135 www.hopelutheranchurch.net

Protection of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church 2041 Argyle Ave. (323) 466-4845 www.pokrovchurch.org

Founders Metropolitan Community Church 4607 Prospect Ave. (323) 669-3434 www.foundersmcc.org

Self-Realization Fellowship Hollywood Temple 4860 Sunset Blvd. (323) 661-8006 www.hollywoodtemple.org

Temple Knesset Israel 1260 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 665-5171 www.templeki.org Vedanta Society of Southern California 1946 Vedanta Pl. (323) 465-7114 www.vedanta.org West Hollywood United Church of Christ 7350 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 874-6646 www.wehoucc.org

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FEATURED TOURS & SIGHTSEEING Hollywood Bowl at Dodger the Hollywod Roosevelt, 7000 Hollywod Stadium Tours Blvd.

323-785-7244.

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(866) DODGERS “....an burger joint.”and Bon Just honest-to-goodness minutes from Hollywood Appetit Magazine. Textured fuchsia wallpaDowntown, Dodger Stadium is a per, oxblood leather booths, traditional true Los Angeles These counter bar with modernlandmark. flat screen televi80 all to set 90-minute sions, in a Moulintours Rougeoffer style fans diner.

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Come(exto 11:30amBlvd and 1pm and 3pm thecluding Casbah and dine like a sultan in a recredaytime home games, seated Moroccan palace. Enjoy a multi-course lect holidays and special events). feast, then relax and sip mint tea. Belly dancPrivate and group tours availing.

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KTLA TV at Paramount the Hollywod Roosevelt, 7000(323) Hollywod Blvd. 323-785-7244. Open Pictures 956-1777 245555 hours. Melrose “....an honest-to-goodness burger joint.” Bon Appetit MagaAve. Longest continuously operating film studio in Hollywood on 65 acres. Two-hour Studio Tour $55 per zine.

Textured fuchsia wallpaper, oxblood leather booths, traditional person (must be at least 10 years of age). Daily 9:00am–4pm. (Weekend schedule may vary) Tours start every 15 mincounter bar with modern flat screen televisions, all set in a Moulin Rouge utes. VIP Studio Tour including gourmet lunch (4½ hr) $178 per person. Mon–Fri 9:30am. Paramount After Dark walking style diner.

tour on select weekend evenings (2½ hr) $78 per person. All tours by reservation only. www.paramountstudiotour.com

Star Track Tours Hollywood (310) 905-7145 LA’s only brand new all video star tour! Star Track Tours offers incredible 2-hour day and night tours of Hollywood and BevLaserly Palmas Hotel Hills.

Each new open top tour van features a 32” TV playing videos taking you inside the homes of the rich and famous.

6701-B Hollywood at Las Palmas 323-465-5359.

Old style HollySee the homesBlvd of Michael Jackson, Tom Cruise, David Beckham, Justin Bieber and Kim Kardashian. www.startracktours.com wood café, a unique and elegant tribute to Audrey Hepburn. Beautiful, relaxing & delicious oasis, a must-see for any Hollywood visitor.

Starline Tours (800) 959-3131 www.cafeaudrey.com.

Tours include 1-hour Hollywood Trolley Tours, Hop-on Hop-off Double-Decker City Tours, the Movie Stars Home Tour,

andCastle more. Get your Free Universal Studios shuttle with Starline ticket purchase. www.starlinetours.com Magic 7651 Sunset Blvd 323-876-7633. Come to the Casbah and dine like a sultan in a recreated Moroccan palace. Enjoy (818) a multi-course feast, then Universal Studios Hollywood 622-8477 relax and sip mint tea.

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CityWalk Cinemas and the “5 Towers” state-of-the-art outdoor concert venue. World-class rides and attractions include the intense King Kong 360 3-D attraction and Musso the Fast & Furious—Supercharged thrill ride. Other popular rides include the 3D ad& Frank’s Grill venture, Despicable Me Minion Mayhem and immersive 6701-B Hollywood Blvd at Super Silly Fun Land, Transform-ers™: The Ride-3D, Revenge of SM ® worship the Mummy —The Ride, Jurassic Park —The Ride, Flight of the Hip-pogriff™ and Harry Potter and the Forbidden JourLas Palmas 323-465-5359. ney™, and the new Year-round AMC’s “The Walking Dead” www.universalstudiosholly-wood.com/attractions/studio-tour Old style Hollywood café, a

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Warner Bros. Studios (877) visitor.

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3400 W. Riverside Dr. Burbank. An immersive and interactive look at how the magic of Hollywood is made.

RKO Studios With actual filming happening all around you, no two tours are ever alike. Where legends such as Humphrey 7651 Sunset Blvd 323-876-7633. Come to the Casbah and dine like a Bogart, Errol Flynn, Bette Davis James Cagney sultan in a recreated Moroccan palace.

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Potter and more. Open daily (no children under 8). www.wbstudiotour.com (See FEATURED TOURS)

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