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The Capitol of Hollywood

Capitol Records celebrates 75 years with a star of its own

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Hollywood As I Knew It

An aging generation remembers the Old Hollywood

29 Hollywood’s Diverse Dining So many choices....

38 Get Organized!

Prol organizer Standolyn Robertson tells us how

43 “You Ain’t Heard Nothin’ Yet!” Al Jolson’s ad lib changed an industry

Departments 6 From the Editor 8 Calendar 10 Places of Interest 55 Family Fun 58 More Museums 59 Worship

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Map: Hollywood from A-Z Getting Around Event Venues Shopping Around Dining Oscar’s Hollywood TV Tickets Why I Love Hollywood Tours & Sightseeing Around Town On The Cover:

The Capitol Records building is one of Hollywood’s most recognizable icons.

The Company turned 75 this year.

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WINTER 2016 Publisher Oscar Arslanian

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verything is topsy-turvy these days, post-election drama and the usual holiday scramble are making our lives even more hectic. Add to this Hollywood’s Awards Season and the mood is electric.

In the midst of all this, we take a pause to acknowledge the contribution that Capitol Records has made not only to our culture but for adding one of the world’s most recognizable structures to our skyline. While our famous sign identifies an industry and the entire city of Los Angeles, it’s the round “tower” that identifies the place like no other monument. Former Capitol executive Scott Martin gives us a tour.

Not long ago I opened my mail and found an article written by 96-year-old Morris Schulatsky one of our readers. He takes us back to postwar Hollywood and the delight this returning soldier found as he not only discovered this town but made it his home for the next 60 years.

It might be hard for some to believe, but it wasn’t that long ago that one of this town’s complaints was the lack of quality restaurants. Thankfully, Musso and Frank Grill, now in its 98th year, has carried on through thick and thin. Now a generation of new restaurants and celebrity chefs are making Hollywood a culinary destination. Our Around Town correspondent, Susan Hornik, keeps us updated in her monthly blog on our website.

She encouraged us to start a regular column noting that the most viewed photos on social media are food. In our first restaurant feature article, we focus on celebrity chef Betty Fraser whose Grub restaurant has become a go-to favorite in Hollywood’s Media District.

As we ring out the old, getting ready for the new, ‘tis the season of resolutions.

We contacted A&E’s on-camera organizing expert and Los Feliz resident Standolyn Robertson to help us keep our promise to get organized this year. You can see Standolyn in action when she takes on challenging assignments on the Emmy-nominated Hoarders show.

We never know what the future will bring. Chaos, monuments, history, awards, food and New Year’s resolutions. Now if we only get some rain this winter season, this will turn out to be another great beginning of a new year in Hollywood—for me always the most exciting, intriguing and beloved places in the world.

Nyla Arslanian P.S. In November, we said goodbye to Assistant Editor Suzanne Birrell who left us to take a music teaching position in Santa Fe, New Mexico, whose school system strongly supports arts education. Santa Fe’s gain is our loss. Suzanne also edited our E-News, initiated live theatre reviews and our comprehensive list of area film festivals. Suzanne is a contribution wherever she goes.

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special events The Groundlings New Year's Eve Celebration Dec 31, 9-1pm. Outrageously fun improv show; gourmet taco bar, margaritas and specialty cocktails. Groundlings.com Dance Dance Revolution VI: CommUNITY Jan 1, 11:30am. Champagne brunch at Ricardo Montalban Theatre rooftop. Dance your way into a New Year! www.themontalban.com Toil and Trouble Jan 3, 8pm. Shakespearean Burlesque Company at Prospect Theatre www.prospect

LA Zoo Lights Spectacle thru Jan 8 (closed Dec 24-25) www.lazoolights.org Walk of Fame Ceremonies For current ceremony info call (323)469-8311 or visit www.walkoffame.com 19th Annual Senior Youth Photo Project Thru Jan 7. Advocate & Gochis Galleries at Ed Gould Plaza. Designed by photographer Natalie Franco to instruct seniors and youth using their own mobile devices using apps. lalgbtcenter.org

Yuki Kajiura Live Jan 14, 8pm. Dolby Theatre. Composer, songwriter and producer debuts her live show fusing the essence of European and East Asian sounds. www.dolbytheatre.com The Last Vig Jan 14 Zephyr Theatre at 7pm. World premiere of mob comedy starring Burt Young. www.zephyrtheatre.com 12th Annual Focus on Female Directors Jan 18, 7:30pm. American Cinematheque celebrates cinema pioneers, Academy Award and Palme d’Or winners, actresses-turned-directors, and rising stars. Egyptian Theatre www.americancinemathequecalendar.com

Rodgers & Hammerstein’s The King and I Thru Jan 21. Hollywood Pantages. One of Rodgers & Hammerstein’s finest works. www.hollywoodpantages.com

6th Son of Semele's Creation Festival Jan 18-Feb 12. Incubator for new non-traditional theater. Diverse lineup includes Bunraku puppetry, mermaids and the worst cocktail party ever. www.sonofsemele.org.

Christmas Festivities at the Farmers Market Dec 18-24, 3rd and Fairfax. Music, arts & crafts, variety shows, Dickensian carolers and more. www.FarmersMarketLA.com/events

Periphery Jan 20 World premiere at Hudson Back Stage Theatre. www.hudsontheatres.com

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer The Musical Dec 23 and 24. Dolby Theatre. The beloved TV classic soars off the screen and onto the stage this holiday season. www.dolbytheatre.com Chanukah Fun & Menorah Lighting at the Farmers Market Dec 27. Celebrate Hannukah with the lighting of a giant menorah, arts and crafts, music and more!

HAPPY NEW YEAR Louie! Live in Hollywood Dec 31 9pm, Dance to the Latin rhythms of Louie Cruz Beltran Ensemble; brother Robert Beltran special guest. Prospect Theatre 6356 Hollywood Blvd. www.prospecttheatre.la 2017: A New Hope Dec 31, 7-8:30pm. NerdMelt Showroom.

Standup, music, improvised shenanigans and more broken resolutions than you can shake a champagne flute at! Hosted by comedian Joseph Scrimshaw. www.nerdmeltla.com Fast & Loose New Years Dec 31, 8pm. Sacred Fools Theatre Company.

Short plays are written, cast, rehearsed, and performed in just a few hours. www.sacredfools.org

Rose and The Rime Jan 20 8pm. West Coast premiere at Sacred Fools Theatre. www.sacredfools.org RENT: The 20th Anniversary Tour Jan 24-Jan 29. Hollywood Pantages. Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award®-winner in a vibrant 20th anniversary touring production. www.hollywoodpantages.com Special Evening of Guitars Jan 28. Janet Robin & Christie Lenee at Genghis Cohen 9:30pm www.genghiscohen.com 12th Annual Museums Free-for-All Sat, Jan 29. Free admission at The Autry, Annenberg Space for Photography, Descanso Gardens, LACMA, MOCA and more. www.socalmuseums.org/free Motown the Musical Jan 31-Feb12. Hollywood Pantages. The true American dream story of Motown founder Berry Gordy. www.hollywoodpantages.com The Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival Feb 8-20. See web site for venues. www.hollywoodreelindependentfilmfestival.com Sting Feb 8-9 7pm at the Hollywood Palladium. www.livenation.com

Family Only Feb 10 8pm West Coast premiere at Theatre West. www.theatrewest.org 20th Annual Masters of the American West Fine Art Exhibition and Sale Feb 11-Mar26. Autry Museum of the American West. www.theautry.org Circus 1903-The Golden Age of Circus Feb 14-Feb 19. Hollywood Pantages. Sensational puppetry puts elephants in the ring along with a huge cast of the world’s most amazing circus acts. www.hollywoodpantages.com PBS SoCal Kids Weekend Feb 18-19, 10am-4pm. LA Zoo's Eucalyptus Grove. A variety of engaging fun for families. www.lazoo.org Finding Neverland Feb 21-Mar 12. Hollywood Pantages. Tells the incredible story behind one of the world’s most beloved characters: Peter Pan. www.hollywoodpantages.com Los Angeles Italia Film, Fashion and Art Fest Feb 19-25. TCL Chinese 6 Theatres. www.losangelesitalia.com 28th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration and Fat Tuesday Feb 25, 26, 28. Farmers Market, 3rd and Fairfax.

New Orleans and Zydeco music, strolling parade bands, activities for kids, bead-throwing and more. All events are free. www.FarmersMarketLA.com/events Plasticity Jan 28, 8pm. World premiere at Hudson Guild Theatre. www.hudsontheatres.com Laluzapalooza31 Mar 3-Apr 2. La Luz de Jesus Gallery. Gigantic annual juried group exhibition. www.laluzdejesus.com St. Patrick’s Day Celebration at the Farmers Market Mar 17, 3rd and Fairfax. Celtic music and worldfamous corned beef and cabbage, green beer and St. Pat cookies. www.FarmersMarketLA.com/events

AWARD SEASON 74th Annual Golden Globe Awards Jan 8, 5-8pm NBC Beverly Hilton. www.goldenglobes.com 59th Annual Grammy Awards Feb 12, 5pm. Airs live from the Staples Center on CBs. www.grammy.com 23rd Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards Jan 29, 5pm. Live on TNT. www.grammy.com 32nd Annual Independent Spirit Awards Feb 25, 2pm on IFC. www.spiritawards.com 89th Annual Academy Awards Ceremony Feb 26, 4pm. Dolby Theatre; live on ABC. www.oscars.org 2nd Annual Roger Neal Style Oscar Viewing Dinner Feb 26, 4pm. Hollywood Museum. Young and classic stars and guests enjoy sit down dinner and watch the show. Charity benefit. For info 323366-2796 or prstarus2000@yahoo.com.

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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

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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) 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.

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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 20story 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.

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

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 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)

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.

American Legion Post 43 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.manorscientology.org 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.

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

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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)

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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

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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) 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 and FAMILY)

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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 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, and FAMILY)

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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)

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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 La La Land.

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Capitol Records’ 75th Anniversary kicked off with presentation of its own Hollywood Star. by Scott Martin

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hen you think of Hollywood, the Hollywood Sign stands out as the landmark recognized around the world. But since its completion in 1956, the Capitol Records Building has become an iconic symbol of Hollywood and its culture of entertainment. e first circular office building in the world was designed by Welton Becket and resembles a

stack of records topped by a spindle. Over the years, the building has been featured in dozens of films, in some cases crashing to the ground in earthquakes and volcano eruptions, although ironically, it cannot be seismically retrofitted. And yes, they still light up the famous Capitol “Christmas Tree” at the top of the building each Holiday season. is year, the company is celebrating its 75th anniversary which was kicked off on Tuesday, November 15th when Capitol became the first record company to receive a

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RIGHT: The beacon atop the stylus usually blinks in Morse Code “HOLLYWOOD.” For the next 12 months it will flash “CAPITOL 75.”

BELOW: Frank Sinatra digs the architect’s model of the yet-to-be-built Capitol Records office building, c. 1955.

BOTTOM: Long before the Beatles, Nat King Cole was the cornerstone artist for Capitol Records. star of recognition from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. e uniquely large star was installed in front of the landmark Capitol Tower and adjacent to the equally famous Hollywood Walk of Fame.

A little known fact is that the red light at the top of the spindle on the roof actually blinks in Morse code, normally “Hollywood” but “Capitol 50” for their 50th anniversary and now “Capitol 75” for the next 12 months. Over that period, several music, film and literary projects will be presented including e Capitol Records 75th Anniversary Collection, vinyl reissues of 75 specially selected albums from artists ranging from Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole to e Beatles and Foo Fighters. ere will also be a comprehensive photo and essay book chronicling the label’s history from 1942 through now, published by Taschen. In addition, a Capitol Records Docuseries Produced by Nigel Sinclair of Whitehorse Pictures (e Beatles: Eight Days A Week – e Touring Years) is planned to be released in the autumn of 2017. Each episode will be directed by a past or present-day Capitol artist to tell some of the

many stories that have taken place throughout its 75year history as one of the world’s premiere music companies. It will also tell the story of America’s love affair with popular music and explore how Capitol’s artists and their music helped shape social movements, transform our popular culture and define our lives.

Finally, there will be several promotional tie-ins between companies including Crate & Barrel with their Capitol Records 75th Anniversary Collection and American Airlines featuring Capitol artists in their “Fly to the Beat” programming. e Top-75 all-time Capitol Record albums list reads like a who’s who of pop history. Frank Sinatra ring a bell? Nat King Cole? e past links up strongly with today’s megastars including Katy Perry and Coldplay. You start feeling like a juggler shuttling back and forth through time between Les Paul and Mary Ford, Radiohead, Tennessee Ernie Ford, e Beach Boys, Dean Martin and e Beatles, plus all of the other amazing personalities that have called Capitol Records their home over the years.

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to Nat King Cole’s massive successes, but others also attribute the label’s huge growth in the early years to Frank Sinatra. Over the decades, other artists took over as the leading sales generators, including e Beatles, e Beach Boys and Pink Floyd in the 60s and 70s, Duran Duran in the 80s and Garth Brooks in the 90s. Most recently, the charts have been dominated by Foo Fighters, Beck, Avenged Sevenfold, Bastille, Coldplay and mega-stars Katy Perry and Sam Smith. e record label’s history is as interesting as the 13-story building in which it has been headquartered for 60 years. Songwriter and singer Johnny Mercer presented the idea of the first West Coast-based record label to music retailer Glenn E. Wallichs and were joined by songwriter and film producer Buddy DeSylva. Initial recordings in 1942 by Martha Tilton (first to be produced), Billie Holiday and Tex Ritter paved the way for Capitol’s success and subsequent founding of their first offices near Sunset and Vine. Growing rapidly, the label moved in 1946 to a larger space above Wallichs Music City, at that time the largest dedicated music retail location in the world.

By the time the Capitol Tower was completed, Europeanbased EMI had bought the record label and their properties.

Over the years, several offshoot labels were formed and then dissolved leading to the 2000’s which were challenging times for the music industry. Ultimately, Universal Music Group bought the label in 2012 and merged with them in 2013, but not before EMI had sold the building and adjacent properties for 50 million dollars to New York-based Argent Ventures. e property continues to be leased to Capitol/UMG.

ABOVE: Artist Richard Wyatt redid his famed L.A. Jazz mural totally in tile—a fitting tribute to the artists it depicts.

BELOW: Hollywood never stops growing, evidenced by the construction of a new 18-story apartment building on Argyle adjacent to the Capitol building . Controversy regarding the eclipsing of views of the iconic building continues. Balancing development and historical value has always been a challenge.

The ground-floor Capitol Studios, home of the famous Studio A and Studio B, have helped create some of the most successful music for countless artists and orchestras starting with Frank Sinatra Conducts Tone Poems of Color. The legendary Les Paul designed the studios that even included specially constructed underground concrete echo chambers.

After many years, the building was showing a lot of wear and tear, but thanks to a multi-million dollar renovation in 2012, the exterior and interior are looking better than ever for a company that is keenly focused on the future. Even the

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large mural on the South side of the ground floor painted in 1990 titled “Hollywood Jazz” and featuring Miles Davis, Billie Holiday and other Capitol jazz greats has been totally restored by original artist Richard Wyatt totally in hand painted tile.

In 2008, a controversy erupted over a plan to build a condominium complex next door, igniting fears that the building's legendary acoustic properties would be compromised.

There were also concerns that taller buildings surrounding it would block views of the iconic structure from around the city. An 18-story apartment building (1755 Argyle) was finally approved and construction has started just east of the property. Overall development has been strong in this area of Hollywood, with 16 new hotels planned or under construction in the neighborhood.

Since not many members of the public have been inside the building, it may be interesting to know that the interior of the building and offices really are “in the round.” The structure from which you can see stunning views across Hollywood and Los Angeles— of course—has an elevator, but all the floors are also connected by a central staircase.

Back in my Capitol days, I used to ride the elevator to a spe-

cific floor and then use the stairs for meetings on the other floors. And just because it was Capitol Records, you would sometimes run into artists like Paul McCartney or Sammy Hagar in the stairwell or circular hallways and, of course, the ground-floor studios. Today, you can visit a multitude of partnered and distributed labels on the different floors including Blue Note, Harvest Records, Red One’s 2101 Records and Virgin Records, and possibly run into Katie Perry, Sam Smith and, yes, Sir Paul McCartney. e history of Capitol Records mirrors the growth of the music industry and has contributed to Hollywood being celebrated as “e Entertainment Capital of the World.” e on-going legacy makes all the difference at Capitol with their huge catalog of artists from the past and present. However, as Chairman and CEO Steve Barnett explains, “I have so much respect for the history of this company, but it's really about the future." DH Note: Native Angelino and former Capitol Records exec Scott Martin formed his own marketing and promotion company, SRO. After selling his business, he returned to his first love--writing and photography.

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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 and TOURS)

Amoeba Records 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 www.arch.usc.edu/freeman-house

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 ThuSun 11am-3pm. Admission $7. www.barnsdall.org/visit/hollyhock-house

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.

Frances Howard Goldwyn Public Library 1623 N. Ivar Ave. (323) 856-8260. Designed by world-renowned contemporary architect Frank Gehry.

Has multi-media facilities and special collections. www.lapl.org/branches/hollywood. (See FAMILY)

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)

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) 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.”

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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)

Frank Lloyd Wright Storer House First National Bank 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

Stars above and below Griffith Observatory which features most advanced all-dome theatre in US for astronomical story-telling.

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 8am-1pm.

Farmers, artisans, food vendors & entertainment. www.seela.org (See FAMILY) 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 PLACES, “Murals in Hollywood”) www.hollywoodhighschool.net

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

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.

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

The Hollywood Museum in Max Factor Bldg. 1660 N. Highland Ave. (323) 4647776. 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. WedSun 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 60 years. www.thehollywoodpalladium.com (See MUSIC)

Gower Gulch strip mall named for early movie cowboy hangout 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 & 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

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.

Griffith Park turned 120 this year thanks to Griffith J. Griffith whose statue stands at its entrance.

Hollywood Post Office 1615 Wilcox Ave. Built in 1936, it is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Above an inside door is a wood relief The Horseman, carved by Works Progress Administration artist Gordon Newell in 1937.

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 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 diverse group of people (including Playboy magazine

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t I Hollywood w e n K As I Now that we have we entered the new millennium, Hollywood is being repopulated and reenergized by the millennial generation. Still, another generation lives among us fondly remembering the town of a bygone era, and one that still holds the same fascination. Read on for reminiscences of 97 year old Morris Schulatsky.

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ollywood is becoming a high-rise metropolis. Lofty sites for clubs, restaurants, shopping, apartments and hotels are being built. ese buildings will become new stars, and provide new entertainment and opportunity.

To older residents like this writer, Hollywood was once famous but calm. In the Forties and Fifties there were few buildings more than two stories. Red street cars ran through town for ten cents a ride. e broadcast industry was here. I remember radio station KFI (NBC) at Sunset and Vine. KNX (CBS) was at Sunset and Gower, News, sports, dramas became regular events on home radio.

We did Christmas shopping at the Broadway-Hollywood. And we bought first line clothing at stores along the boulevard. ere were drug stores. Neighborhood markets were plentiful. e Copper Skil-

Frank Sennes’ Moulin Rouge was a favorite night hotspot. let at Sunset and Gower was a popular place, open ‘til midnight, a movie cowboy’s hangout.

On Vine Street and Fountain, the Hollywood Ranch Market, which opened about 1936, attracted crowds. It was one of Hollywood’s earliest grocers. And convenient as well, because it stayed open 24 hours.

Bargains were plentiful. A dozen eggs, 64 cents; a gallon of milk, 14 cents and a loaf of bread cost 8 cents. e market was open-air and at the snack bar you could be standing next to Frank Sinatra, Red Skelton or Steve Allen. ey were taking a break from working at radio stations up the street. Gas stations nearby charged 11 cents a gallon.

When I left the Army in 1945, I applied to study at one of Hollywood’s cultural landmarks, Los Angeles City College on Vermont. ey 18 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / WINTER 2016

Vine Street, c. 1959. Where’s the traffic? had great football, basketball, and track teams.

Saturday night, not having a date, I attended the popular Hollywood dance palace, the Palladium. Every week or two I enjoyed the smooth sophisticated music of such bands of Stan Kenton, Artie Shaw, Tommy Dorsey, Sammy Kaye and other groups. I recall the large crowds watching spectacular drummer Gene Krupa. And when Tex Beneke sang “I’ve Got A Gal In Kalamazoo,” everyone gathered around the bandstand.

On stage were vocalists Dina Shore, Jo Stafford, Margaret Whiting, Doris Day. ese charming singers were often seen recording at Capitol Records just up the street.

Across from the Palladium was one of Hollywood’s radiant nightspots. Showman Earl Carroll offered dancing, dining, and a show for $3.50. Over the front door were shiny letters that read: “rough these portals pass the most beautiful girls in the world.” e girls had knockout figures and performed stage revues. During World War II the club welcomed visiting servicemen and women. In 1953, it became the Moulin Rouge which lasted into the Sixties.

Hollywood audiences were treated to outstanding theatre. In 1954 wealthy businessman Henry Huntington bought the CBS Radio Playhouse and changed it to the Huntington Hartford eatre. When James Doolittle took it over in 1964, James Earl Jones starred in Fences; Pulitzer prize-winning playwright August Wilson brought e Piano Lesson.

Close by, the Pantages presented Neil Simon’s Jake’s Women, followed by Can Can with Chita Rivera.

I saw folk singers and musicians at the Ashgrove Club and at the Players Ring eatre on Santa Monica Boulevard, Marc Lawrence’s performance in Arthur Miller’s A View From e Bridge hypnotized audiences.

Movie studios were in full operation, building new stars. I saw Rita Hayworth drive her Cadillac to Columbia Studios at Sunset and Gower. TV was getting started and while on my way to work one morning I saw Hollywood’s funniest comic— Sid Caesar—crossing Gower.

New films were previewed at the Chinese and Egyptian theaters and I saw the story of General George Patton at the Henry Fonda theatre at Hollywood and Gower. e line formed around the block.

While the Chinese eater has endured as a Hollywood landmark, new attractions, clubs and hotels are being built…a new era has begun.

And, as in years past, new memories will be created that will stand next to those from long ago. DH

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Left: The Palladium in the late 1950s. Can you identify the three now-classic cars parked at the curb? ( If you guessed Cadillac Sedan De Ville, Triumph sedan and MGA roadster, you’re good! )

Right: Steve Allen—in th e very first Tonight Show—made the Hollywood Ranch Marke t famous.

His show broadcast nearby.

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Continued from page 17 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.

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

Every Sunday the community gathers at the Hollywood Farmers Market on Argyle Avenue.

Hollywood Wilshire Y.M.C.A. 1553 N. Schrader Blvd. (323) 467-4161. Serving Hollywood for over 75 years. www.ymcala.org/hollywood L. Ron Hubbard Life Exhibition 6331 Hollywood Blvd. and Vine. (323) 9603511. 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.lronhubbardprofile.org/profile/exhib.htm 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.

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. (See article, page 42) 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.

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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. (closed for Academy Awards) 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.

Hollywood Heritage Museum

Hollywood Guinness World of Records 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.)

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. Look for artist 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 Holly-

Hollywood Gateway wood 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.

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

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 Europeanstyle 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.

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)

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A rts & Entertainment Film

Emma Stone and Ryan Gosling dance in a scene filmed in Griffith Park in Lionsgate’s La La Land.

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, select Saturdays 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 Jan 21 and Feb 18 1:30pm. www.theautry.org (See MUSIC, PLACES & VISUAL ARTS)

Award contenders Denzel Washington and Viola Davis in Paramount’s Fences.

Annual African American Film Marketplace and S.E. Manly Short Film Showcase Jan 13-15. Raleigh Studios. Presenting short films, youth films, documentaries and animated shorts; featuring over 45 filmmakers from all over the country; Q&A after selected blocks of films and special surprise guest Filmmakers. www.bherc.org/festivals The Hollywood Reel Independent Film Festival Feb 8-20. Multiple venues throughout Hollywood. Supports and promotes independent cinema in L.A. Encourages filmmakers with unique visions to create films made for less than twenty million dollars. www.hollywoodreelindependentfilmfestival.com 12th Annual Los Angeles Italia Film, Fashion, and Art Fest Feb 19-25. TLC Chinese 6 Theatres. A daily program of screenings.

The Best of Italy. www.losangelesitalia.com 89th Academy Awards – The Oscars Feb 26. Dolby Theatre. Honoring the best movies of 2016. www.oscars.org/oscars Keep up with Film Festivals on the Discover Hollywood Website: www.discoverhollywood.com/Arts-and-Entertainment/Film-Festivals

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Dennis Quaid in A Dog’s Purpose from Universal opens Jan 27.

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) 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. Rogue One: A Star Wars Story thru Feb 5. Mulan Jan 26. Lady and the Tramp Feb 1019. www.elcapitantheatre.com. (See PLACES & FAMILY)

Milla Jovovich in Resident Evil: The Final Chapter from Sony Pictures opens Jan 27.

Silent Movie Theatre 611 N. Fairfax, (323) 6552510. 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, reserved seating, over 21 only, wine and beer served, parking validated. $6 Tuesdays. www.sundancecinemas.com 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

Owen Wilson and Ed Helms in Bastards from Warner Bros. opens Jan 27.

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. Check website for dates. www.elcidla.com (See DINING, MUSIC) Hollywood Heritage Museum 2100 N. Highland Ave. (323) 874-2276. Non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of the history of Hollywood and to 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. Box 83 / Bldg. 42 Suite 103, LA CA 90028 (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 The Grove, 189 The Grove Drive (323) 692-0103. 14 theatres with a beautifully designed Neo-Deco lobby. www.pacifictheatres.com/grove

Laurence Fishburne in Lionsgate’s John Wick: Chapter 2 opens Feb 10.

TCL Chinese Theatre IMAX 6925 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 461-3331. 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) 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 1920’s. www.vintagecinemas.com/vista

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Fishbone at The Roxy Theatre Dec 23.

Dragonfly 6510 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 466-6111. Wild assortment of rock music nightly. www.thedragonfly.com 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)

Anuhea: All is Bright Tour at the Troubadour Dec 18.

Amoeba Music 6400 Sunset Blvd. (323) 245-6400. Features live in-store musical performances weekly. www.amoeba.com Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Heritage Way. (323) 667-2000. Western Music Association Showcase 3rd Sun 12-3pm. www.theautry.org (See FAMILY, FILM, PLACES, & VISUAL ARTS) 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 Theatre 2220 Beverly Blvd. (213) 389-3856. Live Indie music most nights. www.bootlegtheater.org (See THEATRE) 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 Atmos—a breakthrough audio technology that delivers the most natural, life-like sensory experience—and Dolby 3D. The Dolby Theatre is a top venue for world-class productions, premieres and launch events. www.dolbytheatre.com (See DANCE, THEATRE) 24 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / WINTER 2016

El Floridita Cuban Restaurant 1253 N. Vine St. (corner of Vine & Fountain) (323) 871-8612. Live Salsa bands Mon, Fri, & Sat nights. www.elfloridita.com (See DANCE) The Fonda 6126 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 464-0808. A favored venue because of its historic details. See schedule and shows details on www.fondatheatre.com Ford Ampitheatres 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, (323) 461-3673. Closed for the season. www.fordamphitheatre.org Gardenia Restaurant & Lounge 7066 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 467-7444. The Association of Cabaret Performers, Presenters & Patrons. www.cabaretwest.org

Michael Griffiths at the Catalina Jazz Club Jan 29.

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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

Sting will appear at the Hollywood Palladium on Feb 8.

Sassafras Saloon 1233 N. Vine St. (323) 467-2800. Features southern home root inspired libations and live music. 5pm-2am nightly. www.sassafrashollywood.com

Genghis Cohen Restaurant, Bar & Live Music 740 N. Fairfax Ave. (323) 653-0640. Live music most nights Mon-Sat. Times vary. www.genghiscohen.com

Sayers Club 1645 Wilcox Ave. (323) 871-8233. Features shows and impromptu performances. Thu-Sat 9pm-2am. www.sbe.com/nightlife/locations/thesayersclub-hollywood

The Greek Theatre 2700 N. Vermont Ave. (844) 524-7335. Closed for the season. 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. Closed for the season. www.lagreektheatre.com 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.hollypalla.com (See PLACES) The Hotel Café 16231⁄2 Cahuenga Blvd. One of L.A.’s top music venues. Singer-songwriters performing nightly. 21 and over. www.hotelcafe.com

Three Clubs 1123 Vine St. (323) 462-6441. A music, comedy and burlesque venue for emerging local talent and established/touring acts. www.facebook.com/threeclubs (See COMEDY) Trepany House at the Steve Allen Theater 4773 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 666-4268. Janet Klein & Her Parlor Boys first Thur 8pm. www.trepanyhouse.org (See COMEDY) The 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 Thu-Sat in the Back Room along with Karaoke in the Main room every Wed and Thu. www.pignwhistlehollywood.com (See DINING) Rockwalk (See PLACES)

Japandroids at The Fonda Mar 10.

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Jenny O’Hara and Nick Ullett in Bakersfield Mist at The Fountain Theatre thru Jan 31.

Photo by Ed Krieger

The Actor’s Company 916 A North Formosa Ave. (323) 463-4639.

Home of LA Comedy Fest and LA Indie Film Festival. www.theactorscompanyla.com Actors Co-op at the Crossley Terrace Theatre 1760 N. Gower St. (323) 462-8460. Located on the campus of Hollywood Presbyterian Church.

Celebrating 25 years! www.actorsco-op.org

Mantha Balourdou and Anibal Silveyra in Gardel’s Tango at the Zephyr Theatre thru Dec 18.

Stella Adler Academy/Theatre 6773 Hollywood Blvd. 2nd floor. (323) 465-4446. State-of-the-art 99seat theatre. American, original and classical plays. Acting, musical production, improv classes. www.stellaadler-la.com Atwater Village Theatre 3269 Casitas Ave. Atwater Village. Home of the Echo Theatre Company which develops and presents the work of playwrights. www.atwatervillagetheatre.org. Also home to the Circle X Theatre. www.circlextheatre.org Barnsdall Gallery Theatre 4800 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 644-6272. Medium-sized theatre located in Barnsdall Art Park is a facility of L.A.’s Dept. of Cultural Affairs. www.bgttix.com The Blank Theatre/2nd Stage 6500 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 661-9827. Productions in 55-seat Theatre Row theatre. The multi-award-winning Blank Theatre Company now in residence. 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 LGBTQQIA voices in LA. www.celebrationtheatre.com

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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 Davidson/Valentini Theatre (See L.A. Gay and Lesbian Theatres) Dolby Theatre (formerly Kodak Theatre) 6801 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 308-6300. Dolby enhanced its 3,400 seat theatre by installing Dolby Atmos—a breakthrough audio technology that delivers the most natural, life-like sensory experience— and Dolby 3D. The Dolby 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)

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Matrix Theatre Company 7657 Melrose Ave. (323) 852-1445. Presents play readings and productions in 99seat, arena seating. www.matrixtheatre.com MET Theatre 1089 N. Oxford Ave. (855) 585-5185. New home of The Rogue Machine. 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. Also acting classes and casting director workshops. www.mccaddentheatre.com

Kevin Kern and Tom Hewitt in Finding Neverland at the Pantages Feb 21-Mar 12.

Photo by Carol Rosegg

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).

Hudson Theatres 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)

Ricardo Montalban Theatre 1615 N. Vine St. (323) 871-2420. By staging theatre that emphasizes artistic collaboration, diversity, interdisciplinary work and community participation, it aims to establish a truly authentic cultural center for Los Angeles, and contribute significantly 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

Independent Shakespeare Company 3191 Casitas Ave. #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 at Village at Ed Gould Plaza 1125 N. McCadden Pl. (323) 860-7300. Renberg Theatre: 225-seat theatre; Davidson/Valentini Theatre: 50-seat black box. www.lalgbtcenter.org/theatre (See FAMILY) 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. Formerly The Globe Theatre. www.machatheatre.org

Circus-Szalewski, Christina Hart and Matt Chait in Disinherit the Wind at The Complex opens Mar 3. Photo by Ed Krieger Theatre continues

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Jose Llana and Laura Michelle Kelly in Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I at the Pantages thru Jan 21.

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Brian Graves and Meg Wallace in In the Balance at Studio Stage.

Photo by Riley Beckham Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute 7936 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 650-7777. 99-seat Marilyn Monroe and 49-seat Stage Lee theatres. www.strasberg.com Pantages Theatre 6233 Hollywood Blvd.

(323) 468-1770. Historical-cultural landmark and art deco masterpiece.

Spectacularly restored, 2700-seat venue hosts lavish Broadway musical theatre productions. www.hollywood-pantages.com (See PLACES) Prospect Theatre 6356 Hollywood Blvd.

(323) 469-0040. An immersive entertainment experience that features finely crafted dining, cocktails and world-class theatrical and music events. www.prospecttheatre.la

Studio C Artists 6448 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 988-1175. Small 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. W. (323) 851-7977. Founded in 1962, many productions have gone on to Broadway and film; 168 seats. www.theatrewest.org (See FAMILY) Zephyr Theatre 7456 Melrose Ave. (661) 670-8328. Presents first-run works as well as the classics. www.zephyrtheatre.com

Renberg Theatre (See L.A. Gay and Lesbian Theatres) 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 18161⁄2 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 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

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Albert Samuels, Leslie Collins, Jordan Stidham, Chris Grace, Jessica Joy and Meghan Parks in Thrones! The Musical Parody at the Hudson Theatre. Photo by Garrett Palm

Hollywood’s Diverse Dining So many choices....

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ollywood and celebrity are almost synonymous, and now with the addition of many new restaurants to old favorites, it’s also becoming known for its eclectic blend of restaurants. Chef Betty Fraser and business partner Chef Denise DeCarlo were at the advent of the new wave when their opened their restaurant, Grub, secreted in Hollywood’s Media District. Situated around the corner from Hollywood Center Studios, it wasn’t long before it began drawing a dedicated clientele of industry professionals.

Betty fit right in. She was an actress and, after leaving her native San Francisco, soon learned that the reality of Los Angeles’ acting scene left a lot to be desired. She and DeCarlo started a catering business “As You Like It” before opening the small restaurant initially serving only lunch to the studio and industry types in the district before expanding to dinner service.

It didn’t hurt that she was “discovered” and tapped to appear on Food Network’s “Top Chef ”. In an interview with Modern Restaurant Management Magazine, Betty said “I had pretty much given up the idea being in front of the camera or an audience so when I was approached by the show, I saw it as a fun opportunity to do something different. It opened many doors for me. I started to see the value in media and live event exposure. I find it interesting how life can give you what you need if you let it. I gave up acting to pursue a career in the culinary field and the culinary field put me on TV.” Grub is in its 15th year as one of Hollywood’s favorite spots, serving up delicious and innovative comfort food in their homey Hollywood bungalow.

Betty Fraser is among an array of notable culinary personalities that have opened eateries in the central Hollywood area including Mario Battali and Nancy Silverton’s Osteria Mozza at Melrose and Highland. Also Chef Susan Fineger who just recently closed Mud Hen on Highland Avenue. e Michelin Guide, with its highly lauded “Star” rating, rewarded two Hollywood area restaurants with stars: Osteria Mozza with one and the venerable Providence on Melrose with two.

Our restaurants come in all sizes and descriptions. Don’t overlook two that are tucked into nondescript strip malls. Papilles (“tastebuds” in French) opened five years ago on Franklin at Argyle. It offers a three-course fixed price menu that changes almost daily, attracting a loyal clientele who enjoy food using the same techniques and attention to detail as in a

A pair of offerings from Papilles: Potato Salad and Porc L’Orange.

Center: Betty Fraser

Michelin-starred restaurant, but in a casual setting without the fuss.

In another strip mall on Highland near Melrose, Chef Lefebvre and partners opened Trois Mec in 2013 in a former pizza shop. It features an everchanging five-course tasting menu. Seats are at a premium and tickets sold well in advance to secure a reservation. Do not despair, however, as next door Petit Trois—its companion bistro—serves classic French fare with no reservations.

Included in our area’s finest are Musso and Frank Grill on Hollywood Boulevard since 1919 and the Tam O’Shanter in nearby Atwater, established in 1922 and a favorite of Walt Disney.

For lovers of all things Italian there’s Palermo’s in Los Feliz and Miceli’s on Las Palmas, just steps away from our famed thoroughfare and a Hollywood favorite since 1949. Also in Los Feliz, take a trip back to the 1960s at e Dresden, complete with piano bar and the beloved Marty and Elaine performing. If its Mexican food you crave, you can’t do better than Casita del Campo on Hyperion Avenue which serves the best margarita this side of Guadalajara.

With new restaurants opening, such as Paley’s at Columbia Square and Rao, Hollywood’s version of the famed New York eatery in the heart of the media district, the choices for fine dining grows. ere’s literally something for every taste and budget. You can do no better than to eat local. DH WINTER 2016 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 29

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where to eat Casita del Campo 1920 Hyperion Ave. (323) 662-4255. 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 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) 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 patio serves lunch and dinner nightly and weekend brunch. Beer and Wine. Voted “The Best Brunch, Lunch and American Food in LA.” www.grub-la.com

Marty and Elaine perform at The Dresden piano bar.

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Miceli’s Italian Restaurant 1646 N. Las Palmas Ave. (323) 4663438. Hollywood’s oldest Italian Restaurant. Owned and Operated by the Miceli Family since 1949. Lunch. Dinner. Takeout. 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 4-9pm. Closed Mon. www.mussoandfrank.com

American & Continental Cuisine Featuring Certified Angus Beef™ Entrees

Zagat Rated Piano Lounge with Marty & Elayne

1760 N. Vermont Ave. Los Feliz Area

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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)

Elegant Hollywood Dining since 1954

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L. Ron Hubbard Life Exhibition 323-960-3511 exhibition@lronhubbard.org

HideOut Lounge | Garden Grille Café 2005 N. Highland Ave. (323) 876-8600.

Located at the Hilton Garden Inn, restaurant and lounge offer classic American fare.

Happy Hour 5-7pm daily at the HideOut Lounge. The outdoor patio is perfect place to “hideout” on any given day of the week.

Garden Grille is open for breakfast at 6am and dinner at 5pm.

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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 Daily 3-6pm. Late Night Happy Hour Sun-Thu 10pm-midnight. www.pignwhistlehollywood.com 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 all week 9:30am-2am. www.pinkshollywood.com

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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 RECORDS 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. EAST HOLLYWOOD (east of Western; south of Hollywood Blvd.)

18. THE EGYPTIAN THEATRE 6712 Hollywood Blvd.

19. EL CAPITAN THEATRE 6838 Hollywood Blvd.

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 WAX MUSEUM 6767 Hollywood Blvd.

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

45. LARCHMONT VILLAGE Larchmont Blvd. and Beverly 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.

50. LIBRARY (Francis Goldwyn Memorial Library) 1623 Ivar 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. UNI DISCOUNT 4632 Santa Monica Blvd.

74. UPRIGHT CITIZENS BRIGADE 5919 Franklin Ave. 75. VILLAGE PIZZERIA 131 N. Larchmont Blvd.

76. VISTA THEATER 4473 Sunset Blvd.

77. WALK OF FAME Length of Hollywood Blvd. and Vine St. 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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Oscar’s Hollywood

Discover Hollywood Special Report

by Oscar Arslanian

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aramount Pictures, an integral part of Hollywood for more than 100 years, is making a $700-million investment that will allow the studio to advance its facilities with the newest technology, create entertainment jobs in Hollywood and preserve the studio’s rich history.

The Los Angeles City Council has unanimously approved Paramount Pictures’ Hollywood Project authorizing the studio to build its master plan over 20-plus years to enhance studio operations on its 62-acre property in Hollywood. (The studio site includes the 56-acre main lot and six adjacent properties which total 6 acres.)

The project preserves the rich history of the studio lot, which remains a major destination for film and television production in LA and allows the studio the flexibility to grow and invest in Hollywood and keep the entertainment industry and jobs in Los Angeles.

The studio’s long-term plan was guided by a well-respected team of architects and preservation experts. The project approval includes a Historic Preservation Plan which identifies two historic districts—RKO Studios and Paramount Pictures—and maintains a significant amount of historic fabric within each district, as well as preserves the KCAL building which was significant as an early radio broadcast facility in Hollywood.

The project will establish the first Hollywood Transportation Management Organization (TMO). Through the TMO, Hollywood businesses and residential stakeholders will have the ability to combine efforts to better market and incentivize transit use and van and carpooling in the future. Paramount will provide funding to establish the TMO, and provide 10 years of ongoing support to market the program.

In addition to Paramount’s $700 million private investment, the project’s major economic benefits to Los Angeles include: • $3.1 billion annually in economic output upon completion • 7,000 new jobs during construction and 12,000 new jobs during operations at build-out Bravo Paramount Pictures! DH

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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 and FEATURED TOURS)

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. Began as 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.

Alfredo de Batuc’s Dolores Del Rio mural was recently restored.

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)

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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

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 10am-midnight. www.ripleys.com/wp/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 Santa Monica Blvd. (historic Route 66) properties from Hoover Ave. to Vine St. Places continues on page 53

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Visual arts Advocate and Gochis Galleries at Village at Ed Gould Plaza 1125 N. McCadden Pl. (323) 860-7325. Exhibits works of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender artists. 19th Annual Senior Youth Photo Project and Natalie Franco: Light Skaters thru Jan 7. Mon-Fri 6-10pm Sat 9am-5pm. www.lalgbtcenter.org/culture-education/in-our-galleries Antebellum Hollywood Gallery 1643 N. Las Palmas Ave. (323) 856-0667. Fetish and homoerotic art; viewer discretion is advised. Be My Hard Ass Valentine Feb 14. antebellumgallery.blogspot.com

Alexander Calder, Untitled. Exhibiting at Jack Rutberg Fine Arts thru Dec 24.

Artists Corner 1546 N. Highland Ave. (323) 464-3900. Art services and exhibits LA artists. www.artistscorner.us Artspace Warehouse 7358 Beverly Blvd. (323) 936-7020. Affordable urban, pop, abstract, sculptural art by emerging European and U.S. artists. Corner of the Universe thru Jan 20. Open daily. www.artspacewarehouse.com

Beaded coiled basket

by Mabel McKay at The Autry Museum of the American West.

Autry Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way (Griffith Park). (323) 667-2000. California Impressionism: The Gardena High School Collection thru Spring. Revolutionary Vision: Group f/64 and Richard Misrach Photographs from Bank of America Collection thru Jan 8; Masters of the American West Feb 11-Mar 26. Closed Mon. www.theautry.org (See PLACES, MUSIC and FAMILY) Barnsdall Art Center (See FAMILY) 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 Wrightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;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. Avigdor Arikha/ Hannah Greely thru Jan 14. www.beneventolosangeles.com Bonhams & Butterfields 7601 Sunset Blvd. (323) 850-7500. Fine art auctioneers and appraisers since 1865. The Elegant Home: Select Furniture, Silver, Decorative and Fine Arts Feb 17. Mon-Fri 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 Cuban Perspectives: Alex Hernandez DueĂąas, Adrian Fernandez, Frank Mujica thru Dec 26; Rose Cabat Memorial Exhibition Jan 14-Feb25. Tue-Sat 11am-5pm. www.couturiergallery.com Fahey/Klein Gallery 148 N. La Brea Ave. (323) 934-2250. Exhibits rare, vintage, and contemporary photography. Contact thru Jan 28. www.faheykleingallery.com Gallery 1988: East and West (East) 7021 Melrose Ave. (323) 424-3705. An Art Show About Nothing Dec 2-Dec23. The Coens Dec 9-Dec 30. Wed-Sun 11am-6pm. (West) 7308 Melrose Ave. (323) 937-7088. Rick and Morty Jan 13-Jan 28; Clark Orr Feb 3-Feb18. Wed-Sun 11am-6pm. www.nineteeneightyeight.com Gallery 825 825 N. La Cienega Blvd. (310) 652-8272. The Open Show 2016 thru Jan 13 Tue-Sat 10am-5pm. www.gallery825.com Gavlak 1034 N. Highland Ave. (323) 467-5700. Michael John Kelly: Darklands thru Dec 22. www.gavlakgallery.com Gemini G.E.L. 8365 Melrose Ave. (323) 651-0513. Fine art publishers of limited prints and sculpture. Analia Saban: Analia Saban is Broken thru Dec 22.

Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm www.geminigel.com Hannah Hoffman Gallery 1010 N. Highland Ave. (323) 450-9106. Paul Thek thru Jan 7. Olga Balema Jan 21-Mar 4. 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 Stanislav Szukalski and Elizabeth Ronget. Mon-Sat. www.triggison.com

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Tall Pear Onion Skin Feelie

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Kohn Gallery 1227 N Highland Ave. (323) 461-3311.

Bruce Conner: A Movie thru Jan 14. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.kohngallery.com

Los Angeles Center of Photography 1515 Wilcox Ave. (323)464-0909. Hosts classes, workshops, and shows. Street Week Jan 29-Feb 5. Mon-Thurs 10am-6pm Fri 10am-5pm. www.lacphoto.org

KP Projects Gallery 170 S. La Brea Ave. (323) 933-4408. Exhibits American emerging and mid-career contemporary artists. All The Glitters thru Dec 30; Holiday Print Show Dec 17-Jan 7; Hueman Jan 14-Feb 4. Deedee Cheriel Mar 4-Apr 1.

Tue-Sat 12pm-6pm. www.kpprojects.net

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. The Ecstasy of Mary Shelley Jan 4-Feb 12. Wed-Sun 12-6pm. www.welcometolace.org

KM Fine Arts 814 N. La Cienega Blvd. (310) 854-0540.

American and European artists of early modernism, postwar, and contemporary art. Ramsey Dau: An Ocean Beneath the Sea thru Dec 23. Tue-Sat. www.kmfinearts.com

LA><ART 7000 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 871-4140. Experimental exhibitions animating dynamic relationships between art, artists and audiences and reflecting the diversity of the city. Kim Fisher A Little Bit of But. Yusuke Ito Untitled (Loke Lau) thru Jan 7. Tue-Sat 11am-6pm. www.laxart.org LAM Gallery 913 Highland Ave. (323) 498-5977. Alternates established artists and emerging ones. www.lamgalleryla.com Leica Gallery Los Angeles 8783 Beverly Blvd. (424) 777-0341. Established and up-and-coming photographers. Douglas R. Gilbert: Italian Light. Morgan Lugo: We Were Left to Dream thru Jan 3; Michael Grecco: Urban Landscapes Jan 4-31. Richard Young Feb 2-28. Mon-Sat 10am-6pm Sun 12pm-5pm. www.leicagalleryla.com Launch Gallery 170 S. La Brea Ave., upstairs. (323) 899-1363. Wed-Sat 12pm-6pm. www.launchla.org La Luz de Jesus Gallery 4633 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 666-7667. Pool & Marianela: Plastic Religion thru Dec 31. Steve Rude and CARtoons Jan 6-29; Hudson Marquez with Norbert Kox and Daniel Martin Diaz: Welcome to Stiletto Feb 3-26. Located inside the Soap Plant/Wacko complex. Opening receptions 1st Fri 8-11. Mon-Wed 11am-7pm. Thu-Sat 11am-9pm. Sun 126pm. www.laluzdejesus.com

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Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery (LAMAG) 4800 Hollywood Blvd.

(323) 644-6269. A facility of L.A. Dept. of Cultural Affairs. Democracy, Citizenship, Freedom thru Jan 8; Ours Is A City of Writers artist/writers collaborative group show Feb 5-March 26. Free.

Thu-Sun 12-5pm. www.lamag.org (See Barnsdall Art Park)

Nexus by Steve Rude at La Luz de Jesus Jan 6-29.

M+B 612 N. Almont Dr. (310) 550-0050. Contemporary art with photography emphasis exhibits established and emerging artists. Josh Mannis: Knowledge of the Future Estate thru Jan 7. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.mbart.com Mak Center at the Schindler House 835 N. Kings Rd. (323) 651-1510. Preserves the vitality of the Rudolf M. Schindler House and Studio and explores the disciplines of art and architecture. The Stephanie Taylor Kong Boos thru Jan 8. Wed-Sun 11am-6pm. www.makcenter.org Matthew Marks Gallery 1062 North Orange Grove. (323) 654-1830. Modern and contemporary art in a variety of media. Paul Sietsema thru Dec 23. Tues-Sat 10am-6pm. www.matthewmarks.com Meliksetian | Briggs 313 N. Fairfax. (310) 625-7049. Contemporary art gallery. Richard Hoeck & John Miller: Mannequin Death thru Jan 7. Tue-Sat 12-5pm. www.meliksetianbriggs.com

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Diane Rosenstein Gallery 831 N. Highland Ave. (323) 462-2790. Gisela Colon Jan 7-Feb18. www.dianerosenstein.com

All Things Shining by Josh Mannis at M+B exhibiting thru Jan 7.

Jack Rutberg Fine Arts 357 N. La Brea Ave. (323) 938-5222. Modern and contemporary paintings, drawings, prints, and sculpture. Surreal/Unreal thru Feb 15. 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. www.hamiltonselway.com Moskowitz Bayse 743 N. La Brea Ave. (323) 790-4882. Justin Margitich Jan 7-Feb 16.

Tue-Sat 11am-6pm. www.moskowitzbayse.com 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) Morrison Hotel Gallery 1200 Alta Loma Rd. & 6250 Hollywood Blvd. (310) 881-6025. Features inspiring and iconic images of musicians over the last fifty-plus years. Open daily 11am-7pm. www.morrisonhotelgallery.com Tobey C. Moss Gallery 7321 Beverly Blvd. (323) 933-5523. 20th Century American prints, drawings, paintings and sculpture. Los Angeles 1930s-1960s: Leonard Edmondson, David P. Levine, Helen Lundeberg and Jules Engel: Paintings thru Dec. Tue-Sat 11am-4pm and by appt. www.tobeycmossgallery.com Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave. (310) 289-5223. Doug Aitken: Electric Earth thru Jan 15. Mickalene Thomas: Do I Look Like a Lady? thru Feb 6. 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 New Image Art 7920 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 654-2192. Established and emerging artists from the street, skate, fine art, and surf scenes. Group Exhibition; Tastee thru Jan 7. 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. Andy Warhol’s Rain Machine thru Feb 17 at Young Projects. Tues-Fri 11:30am-5pm. www.pacificdesigncenter.com

Tif Sigfrids 1507 Wilcox Ave. (323) 907-9200. Contemporary art. Frances Scholz: Orange You Glad You Can Read thru Jan 21. Tue-Sat 11am-5pm. www.tifsigfrids.com George Stern Fine Arts 8920 Melrose Ave. (310) 276-2600. Specializes in California Impressionism and American Scene painting. For the New Collector thru Dec 31. Important Paintings Jan 3-Feb 25. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.sternfinearts.com Louis Stern Fine Arts 9002 Melrose Ave. (310) 276-0147. Elizabeth Patterson thru-Feb 4.

Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.louissternfinearts.com

The Lantern by Romane Bearden exhibiting at the Tobey C. Moss Gallery.

Richard Telles Fine Arts 7380 Beverly Blvd. (323) 965-5578. Whitney Claflin: Have You Ever Met a Mime So Real? thru Dec 22. Brendan Fowler in Jan. Jim Isermann in Feb. Tue-Sat 11am-5pm and by appt. www.tellesfineart.com

Redling Fine Art 6757 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 460-2046. Paul Gellman: Paul Gellman Filling in For Tall Paul thru Dec 23; Art is Not a Competition curated by Misako Rosen and Jeffery Rosen thru Jan 28. www.redlingfineart.com

Steve Turner Contemporary 6830 Santa Monica Blvd.

(323) 460-6830. Emerging and international artists. Pablo Rasgado: Horizon. Ishmael Randall Weeks: Constructive Resistance. Jacob Ciocci, Lu Yang, Bogosi Sekhukhuni, Eric Wedgewood: Full Disclosure curated by Eugene Kotlyarenko thru Dec 23. Tues-Sat 11am-6pm. www.steveturner.la

Regen Projects Hollywood 6750 Santa Monica Blvd. (310) 276-5424. Contemporary art. Wolfgang Tillmans thru Dec 23; Theaster Gates Jan 14-Feb 25. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.regenprojects.com

VSF (Various Small Fires) 812 N. Highland Ave. (310) 426-8040. Dedicated to exhibitions that challenge conventional modes of art production and presentation. The Harrisons opening Jan 28. Tue-Sat 10am-6pm. www.vsf.la

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s the end of the year rolls around, we think about New Year’s resolutions. Most likely your list may include: Lose weight and get organized. Discover Hollywood asked Standolyn Robertson, Certified Professional Organizer, and A&E’s Hoarders consultant for some advice.

Making decisions on what to keep and toss isn’t easy but you can never go wrong keeping things you love, that bring you joy and that you use. People tend to keep things—like gifts—because they think that if they let the item go, they’re letting go of the love from that person. But if you donate or give away the item, you can pass the love along.

New Year’s Resolution:

Get Organized!

In our society it is so easy to accumulate stuff that it can become overwhelming. We’re constantly being tempted—bargains galore, tempting infomercials, the ease of internet buying and even our friends and family are buying or giving us things.

We buy what we need and what we don’t need. Soon closets and drawers are stuffed and overflowing. People think most of the things are old and useless, but you’d be surprised how much I see that is new with price tags still attached. We buy, it doesn’t fit, the color isn’t right, but we don’t take the time to return the item. Soon we’re busting at the seams.

Overwhelm gets in the way of our yearning to get organized. With no plan and an unrealistic expectation of the time it takes, we set ourselves up for failure. We make promises to ourselves that we can’t keep. en we just give up and let disorganization take over.

We create complicated systems. We buy bins, file folders, books on how to do it...but you don’t need elaborate equipment if you keep it simple and tailor a system to who and what you are. Maybe you just need a shoebox and a marker to scribble “Receipts” or “Keep for Taxes”.

People tend to lay things down “just for now” thinking they’ll take care of it later, but that doesn’t happen.

Make it easy, take things step-by step. Putting something away is easy; you just do it and the easiest system is to have a place—a ‘home’—for everything. We all know that milk belongs in the refrigerator and it usually gets put back in its place. Yes, there is a consequence but the logic is clear. Everyone knows that the home for the milk is the fridge.

Rather than tackle the entire room, start with a drawer, a cupboard or the catch-all dining room table.

By taking small steps, it’s less daunting. Commit to a few hours a week rather than tearing the room apart then realizing there’s no time left to put it back together again.

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Donating is always a good way to let go of things, especially if you think of the good you’ll do. e item can be sold, refurbished or given to someone truly in need. It will bring warmth and comfort, add to self-esteem and you’ll be making a real difference in someone’s life.

If your house is truly organized it doesn’t mean it won’t get messy again. Traditional organizing solutions may not work for everyone. Make it fun and get just as creative with your solutions to stay organized as you do in other areas of your life. Your reward will be space to relax and enjoy your surroundings without the nagging thought “I’ve got to get organized!”

If, however, you know you need a professional, ask yourself these 10 questions: 1. Why do I want to get organized now?

2. What am I postponing until I get organized?

3. What is my disorganization costing me?

4. Why should I hire a professional organizer and not do this on my own?

5. Do I understand how a professional organizer differs from a decorator? A cleaning service? A therapist?

6. Am I open to someone coming into my personal space? Am I open to trying new systems and ideas?

7. Do I have a clear goal? Do I know what I want the organizer to do?

8. Am I doing this for myself, or am I responding to outside pressure from family or co-workers?

9. What support do I have in place to ensure long-term organization?

10. Do I believe in the potential for change in my life?

Think of the professional organizer as a project manager. And, an emphatic “No”, you are not off the hook when you hire one. They will work with you to get the job done. Find yourself someone you’re comfortable with, someone who’s certified. Remember you

are opening your home and your life to this person. Your personality and lifestyle will be taken into consideration to develop a plan and systems that work for you—not your organizer. It’s a serious business and you want someone who knows the process.

Ultimately, you not only want to get organized, you want it to stay that way. at’s when you know the job got done and was worth the investment in time and money.

The benefits are many and with an organized home and kitchen, you’ll eat better, feel better about yourself and be healthier and may even get to your other New Year’s resolution. DH

CAMBRA REALTY Wishing Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell and the entire Hollywood community a happy and healthy holiday season.

Standolyn Robertson is a Certified Professional Organizer, writer, speaker, and founder of Things In Place. She has contributed her expertise to the New York Times, Wall Street Journal, USA Today, NPR, as well as the Emmy-nominated show Hoarders. She can be contacted at standolyn@thingsinplace.com.

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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 Groundlings Holiday Show Groundling Theatre 8pm

The Unauthorized Musical Parody of Home Alone Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Rockwell: Table & Stage 12pm

Marie Digby Hotel Cafe 7pm

Wonderful Life Son of Semele 8pm

The Ballad of Bimini Baths Son of Semele 5pm

Sara Niemietz & W G Snuffy Walden Hotel Cafe 9pm Heather Reid Hotel Cafe Second Stage 9pm

An Evening With Chris Robinson Brotherhood The Fonda 9pm

Thrones! The Musical Parody Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm

NerdMelt Lecture Series The NerdMelt Showroom 4pm

Opening Night: The Improvised Musical! Improv Olympic West 9pm

On Deck with Jamie Lee, Drennon Davis, & More The NerdMelt Showroom 7pm

A Christmas Carol with Charles Dickens Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm

A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes Theatre of NOTE 8pm

When Jazz Had the Blues Matrix Theatre 8pm

Exsage Residency Bootleg Theatre Bar Stage 8:30pm

Sleeping Beauty Theatre West 1pm

The King and I Pantages Theatre 8pm

Bakersfield Mist Fountain Theatre 8pm

Tomorrow! with Ron Lynch Trepany House at the Steve Allen Theatre 11:55pm

The Unauthorized Musical Parody of Home Alone Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Everyone Is Dirty Bootleg Theatre Bar Stage 8:30pm Mike Stern Quartet Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Band Of Merrymakers Doug Weston's Troubadour 8pm Alex DiMattia Genghis Cohen 7:30pm Jeff Young and friends Genghis Cohen 8:30pm Lakin Hotel Cafe Second Stage 9pm Thrones! The Musical Parody Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm

The Sunset Jam ! Viper Room 8:30pm

Knoup presents : The Dirty Diamond, The Naewhals, Lunden Reign, Zoviet, Fernando Perdomo Troubador 7:30pm

Christmas Festivities Farmers Market 12pm

december 17

Sultry Sweet Burlesque & Variety Show El Cid Show Restaurant 8:30pm

saturday

The 6th Annual Janky Christmas Show Bootleg Theatre 7:30pm Mike Stern Quartet Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm It's A Kim Jong Christmas! Celebration Theatre 8pm

Bakersfield Mist Fountain Theatre 2pm Forever Flamenco Fountain Theatre 8pm Sunday Blues Special Genghis Cohen 7:30pm

Station Breaks : Record Release Troubador 7:30pm

december 20

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Christmas Festivities Farmers Market 12pm Fringe Bootleg Theatre Bar Stage 8:30pm Former Ladies Of the Supremes Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Da' Poetry Lounge Greenway Court Theatre 9pm The King and I Pantages Theatre 8pm Courtney Act's Dashing Through the Divas Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm You Get a Spoon! The NerdMelt Showroom 9pm Sandbox with Chris Walsh. Trepany House at the Steve Allen Theatre 8pm

Hollywood Farmers' Market Hollywood Farmer's Market 8am

december 21 wednesday Christmas Festivities Farmers Market 12pm

Joe Bonamassa Dolby Theatre 8am

Craig Richey & Friends Winter Holidays Hotel Cafe 7pm

Flamenco Andalusi El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm

Slay Ride w/ Sean Leary & Friends Hotel Cafe Second Stage 8pm

Bakersfield Mist Fountain Theatre 8pm

Thrones! The Musical Parody Hudson Mainstage Theatre 3pm

Blood Complex Theatre 8pm

Aidan James Genghis Cohen 7:30pm Madison Cunningham Genghis Cohen 8:30pm

Bandette Hotel Cafe 11pm

A Christmas Carol with Charles Dickens Independent Shakespeare Company 2pm A Christmas Carol with Charles Dickens Independent Shakespeare Company 2pm + 5pm

Sleeptalk Bootleg Theatre 8pm A Swinging Christmas Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Bakersfield Mist Fountain Theatre 8pm The King and I Pantages Theatre 8pm Rabbit Hole with Jay and Rory The NerdMelt Showroom 8:30pm Skannukah ft. The Sun Waves Whisky a Go Go 8pm

When Jazz Had the Blues Matrix Theatre 3pm

december 22

The Super Variety Match Bonus Round! MET Theatre 3pm

Christmas Festivities Farmers Market 12pm

thursday

The King and I Pantages Theatre 1pm + 6:30pm

The Gloomies / Hideout Bootleg Theatre Bar Stage 8:30pm

Thrones! The Musical Parody Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm

Dedrick Bonner and the Singers of Soul Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Johnny Britt: Marvin Meets Milesù Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

The Armando Show Improv Olympic West 9pm

The Unauthorized Musical Parody of Home Alone

Bakersfield Mist Fountain Theatre 8pm

Gabriel Gordon & Adam Levy Duo Acoustic Hotel Cafe Second Stage 8pm

A Christmas Carol with Charles Dickens Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm The Twelve Days of Pinchmas ! Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm When Jazz Had the Blues Matrix Theatre 8pm The Super Variety Match Bonus Round! MET Theatre 8:30pm

Joe Bonamassa Dolby Theatre 8am

EB's Ranch Party Original Farmers Market 7pm

Tablao Flamenco El Cid Show Restaurant 7:45pm

The King and I Pantages Theatre 2pm + 8pm

Bakersfield Mist Fountain Theatre 8pm

Swan Lake the Musical Ricardo Montalban Theatre 8pm

Bardy & Butch Duo Genghis Cohen 7:30pm

Blood Complex Theatre 3pm Angelita Concierto Flamenco El Cid Show Restaurant 5pm

Light Blue Movers Hotel Cafe 9pm

Blood Complex Theatre 8pm

Mike Stern Quartet Catalina Jazz Club 9:30pm

Gardel's Tango Zephyr Theatre 8pm

The King and I Pantages Theatre 8pm

It's A Kim Jong Christmas! Celebration Theatre 8pm

Barnsdall Arts Free Family Art Workshop Barnsdall Art Park 10am Jazz Night with Similar Fashion Bootleg Theatre Bar Stage 8pm

The Unauthorized Musical Parody of Home Alone Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Mike Stern Quartet Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

sunday

The John 3 Reillys Christmas Special! Trepany House at the Steve Allen Theatre 8pm

The Groundlings Holiday Show Groundling Theatre 8pm

The 6th Annual Janky Christmas Show Bootleg Theatre 7:30pm

Billy Vera: Big Band Jazz Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

december 18

A Christmas Carol with Charles Dickens Independent Shakespeare Company 7:30pm

friday

The King and I Pantages Theatre 8pm West Hollywood Farmers Market Plummer Park 9am

Gardel's Tango Zephyr Theatre 8pm

Anaconda Limousine Genghis Cohen 9:30pm

december 16

That's Gold Bootleg Theatre 7:30pm

Feliz Navidad Variety Show benefiting Planned Parenthood The NerdMelt Showroom 9pm

The Reckoning/Cook County Social Club Improv Olympic West 10pm

An Hour with Joe Mande (and some other people) The NerdMelt Showroom 7pm

monday

Christmas Festivities Farmers Market 12pm

Metalachi Whisky a Go Go 8pm

A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes Theatre of NOTE 8pm

thursday

december 19

The Dandy Warhols The Fonda 9pm

Star Wars Minute The NerdMelt Showroom 7pm

december 15

ANUHEA: All Is Bright Tour 2016 Troubador 8pm Gardel's Tango Zephyr Theatre 6pm

Wonderful Life Son of Semele 8pm Comedy Sucks with Brody Stevens, Chris Thayer, & More The NerdMelt Showroom 9pm

Chris Shifflet will appear with X at The Roxy Theatre on Dec 31.

James Supercave : Swimm Troubador 8pm

A positive Spin Benefit Event Roxy 6:30pm

Fair City Genghis Cohen 9:30pm Michael Miller Genghis Cohen 8:30pm

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december 28 wednesday Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm Kiki Ebsen: To Dad, With Love: A Tribute To Buddy Ebsen Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm

The Harold Mabern Trio with special guest Pharoah Sanders perform at Catalina Jazz Club Jan 6-9.

The King and I Pantages Theatre 8pm Mike Watt and the Secondmen Roxy 9pm

Thrones! The Musical Parody Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm

december 29

The Reckoning/Cook County Social Club Improv Olympic West 10pm

Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm

thursday

The King and I Pantages Theatre 8pm

Tepu Bootleg Theatre Bar Stage 8:30pm

The Unauthorized Musical Parody of Home Alone Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Thrones! The Musical Parody Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm

It's a Wonderful Life Son of Semele 8pm

The Reckoning/Cook County Social Club Improv Olympic West 10pm

Tory Lanez The Fonda 9pm

The King and I Pantages Theatre 8pm

The Thrill Killers, Sector 7G Whisky a Go Go 8pm

The Unauthorized Musical Parody of Home Alone Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

december 23

The Blasters Roxy 9pm

friday

Christmas Festivities Farmers Market 12pm

Bobby Caldwell Catalina's Bar & Grill 8:30pm

Hed PE Whisky a Go Go 7pm

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - Musical Dolby Theatre 1pm + 4pm + 7pm

december 30

Thrones! The Musical Parody Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm

Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm

Opening Night: The Improvised Musical! Improv Olympic West 9pm

Krne, Graves, Fatherdude Live Avalon Hollywood 9:30pm

friday

The King and I Pantages Theatre 8pm

Bobby Caldwell Catalina's Bar & Grill 8:30pm

The Unauthorized Musical Parody of Home Alone Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Straight No Chaser Dolby Theatre 8pm

Fishbone Roxy 8:30pm It's a Wonderful Life Son of Semele 8pm Wonderful Life Son of Semele 8pm Tory Lanez The Fonda 9pm Hookers & Blow Featuring Dizzy Reed of Guns & Roses Whisky a Go Go 8pm

december 24

saturday

Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer - Musical Dolby Theatre 10:30am Christmas Festivities Farmers Market 12pm

Bakersfield Mist Fountain Theatre 8pm Thrones! The Musical Parody Hudson Mainstage Theatre 8pm The King and I Pantages Theatre 8pm Jingle and Jive: A Holiday Spectacular Prospect Theatre 8pm The Unauthorized Musical Parody of Home Alone Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm Small Wigs Roxy 9pm Cracker + Camper Van Beethoven, State Line Syndicate, Medium Rare Whisky a Go Go 7pm

december 31

Chop Schtick Genghis Cohen 7:30pm

Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm

The Armando Show Improv Olympic West 9pm

saturday

Nye with Markus Schulz Avalon Hollywood 9pm

EB's Ranch Party Original Farmers Market 7pm

Bobby Caldwell Catalina's Bar & Grill 8pm

The King and I Pantages Theatre 2pm + 8pm

Flamenco Andalusi El Cid Show Restaurant 7:30pm

Wonderful Life Son of Semele 2pm

For the New Collector George Stern Fine Arts 12am

Wonderful Life Son of Semele 8pm

The Groundlings New Year's Eve Celebration Groundling Theatre 9pm

Tomorrow! with Ron Lynch Trepany House at the Steve Allen Theatre 11:55pm

The Armando Show Improv Olympic West 9pm

sunday

Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm

Family New Year's Eve Celebration Los Angeles Zoo 6pm

Fast and Loose Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm Roaring 20s '17 NYE Party The Fonda 9pm

The King and I Pantages Theatre 6:30pm

Louie Cruz Beltran New Year's Eve! Prospect Theatre 9pm

The Unauthorized Musical Parody of Home Alone Rockwell: Table & Stage 12pm

2017: A New Hope The NerdMelt Showroom 7pm Sleeping Beauty Theatre West 1pm

december 26

Tomorrow! with Ron Lynch Trepany House at the Steve Allen Theatre 11:55pm

The King and I Pantages Theatre 8pm West Hollywood Farmers Market Plummer Park 9am The Sunset Jam ! Viper Room 8:30pm

december 27

tuesday

Chanukah Fun & Menorah Lighting Farmers Market 2:30pm Gregg Young and 2nd Street Band Arclight Cinemas Hollywood 6pm

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continued from page 41 Hollywood Farmers' Market Hollywood Farmer's Market 8am Thrones! The Musical Parody Hudson Mainstage Theatre 3pm The King and I Pantages Theatre 1pm + 6:30pm

january 2

monday

That's Gold Bootleg Theatre 7:30pm Bakersfield Mist Fountain Theatre 8pm The King and I Pantages Theatre 8pm West Hollywood Farmers Market Plummer Park 9am The Sunset Jam ! Viper Room 8:30pm

january 3

tuesday

january 6

friday

Puscie Jones Bootleg Theatre Bar Stage 8:30pm The Harold Mabern Trio Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Bakersfield Mist Fountain Theatre 8pm Astra Kelly Genghis Cohen 8pm Jake Goldman Genghis Cohen 10:30pm The Weitz Brothers Genghis Cohen 9pm Opening Night: The Improvised Musical! Improv Olympic West 9pm The King and I Pantages Theatre 8pm Chris Meissner: Of Meissner & Men Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm Voodoo Glow Skulls, Buck-O-Nine with Special Guests Roxy 7:30pm

Kyle Morton Bootleg Theatre 8pm

Gone is Gone: Glaare Troubador 8pm

Important Paintings George Stern Fine Arts 12am

Vain Whisky a Go Go 8pm

Da' Poetry Lounge Greenway Court Theatre 9pm The King and I Pantages Theatre 8pm Toil and Trouble Prospect Theatre 8pm

january 4

wednesday

Nick Valentini Collective Bootleg Theatre Bar Stage 8:30pm The King and I Pantages Theatre 8pm

january 5

thursday

january 7

saturday

The Harold Mabern Trio Catalina Jazz Club 8:30pm Bakersfield Mist Fountain Theatre 8pm Lavender Jay Genghis Cohen 7pm LuAnn Olson and Randell Kirsch Genghis Cohen 8:15pm Shae Brock Genghis Cohen 9:30pm Test Pilot Golden Age Theater 7:30pm Kat McDowell Hotel Cafe Second Stage 7pm

Zoe Rogers Comedy Show Genghis Cohen 9:30pm

Skyler Day Hotel Cafe Second Stage 8pm

The Reckoning/Cook County Social Club Improv Olympic West 10pm

The Armando Show Improv Olympic West 9pm

The King and I Pantages Theatre 8pm

The King and I Pantages Theatre 2pm + 8pm

Janet Klein And Her Parlour Boys Trepany House at the Steve Allen Theatre 8pm

The #12 Looks Like You Roxy 8pm

Bellavolent, Torin Floyd, Frederick Daniel, Who's On 3rd, Philly K Whisky a Go Go 8pm

Daring Greatly, The Fighter Pilots, Skye Delamey Whisky a Go Go 8pm

Sleeping Beauty Theatre West 1pm

Adam Ant with the Glam Skanks performs at The Fonda Feb 9. january 8

sunday

Barnsdall Arts Free Family Art Workshop Barnsdall Art Park 10am French Vanilla Bootleg Theatre Bar Stage 8pm The Harold Mabern Trio Catalina Jazz Club 7:30pm Bakersfield Mist Fountain Theatre 2pm Abe Say What Showcase Genghis Cohen 7pm Hollywood Farmers' Market Hollywood Farmer's Market 8am The King and I Pantages Theatre 1pm + 6:30pm Once, tweiss, three times a lady Rockwell: Table & Stage 7pm Nathan Benedict Band, Conner Cherland Whisky a Go Go 8pm

january 9

monday

Bakersfield Mist Fountain Theatre 8pm West Hollywood Farmers Market Plummer Park 9am If You Sick Amy Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm The Sunset Jam ! Viper Room 8:30pm

january 10

tuesday

Anna Ash Album Release Show Bootleg Theatre Bar Stage 8:30pm Da' Poetry Lounge Greenway Court Theatre 9pm The King and I Pantages Theatre 8pm Paris Chansons presents: From Paris with Love Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm Ultimate Jam Night Whisky a Go Go 8pm

january 11

wednesday

JD Eicher & Matt Brown Hotel Cafe Second Stage 7pm The King and I Pantages Theatre 8pm John Paul White Troubador 8pm Paradise Kitty, Black Velvet Whisky a Go Go 8pm

january 12 Annie Reiner Catalina Jazz

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“You Ain’t Heard Nothin’ Yet!”

Al Jolson’s ad lib ushered in a new era in movie-making.

By Rachel Flanagan

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ith movies available on screens large and hand-held, it’s easy to take for granted how far film technology has come. Making its way to Southern California in the early 1900s, by 1912 most major film companies had set up production facilities around Los Angeles with much of the reasoning being the beautiful weather making filming possible any time of the year. Until the Warner Brothers—at the time considered a second-string studio—took a major leap in the industry by creating sound in feature films, all films had been silent with an accompanying orchestra in the theater for music. In 1926, Warner Bros. added a score and sound effects to the John Barrymore silent film, Don Juan. However, it was in 1927 that Warner Brothers took what they had learned from setting up a radio station, their experiment with

Don Juan and a series of musical shorts, and created the first talking feature film, e Jazz Singer, making the site of the film on Sunset By the 1930s, Warners Bros. had moved. Former head- and Bronson a quarters restored as part of Sunset Gower Studio.

Hollywood legacy. e Jazz Singer is a story about Jakie Rabinowitz, the son of a Jewish cantor who dreams of becoming a jazz singer and must defy his religious father to pursue those dreams. Directed by Alan Crosland and produced by Warner Bros with its Vitaphone sound-on-disc system, the film features six songs performed by Al Jolson and is based on a play of the same name by Samson Raphaelson. When Sam Warner, of the Warner Brothers, planned e Jazz Singer, he anticipated that the film would be a silent film and only use the Vitaphone technology for the music, as had been done with Don Juan. However, while filming, super-

star Al Jolson ad-libbed dialogue in two scenes, and Sam decided to keep them in the film. us, the first feature-length film that included dialogue on film was born. While most the film is silent, with words written on title cards like most silent films, the fact that Al Jolson has spoken dialogue in the film made way for the future of “talkies,” as movies with audio sound were called. e Warner Brothers, Harry, Albert, Sam, and Jack, had been making movies in their downtown L.A. studio at 18th and Main when they bought ten acres of land off Sunset and Bronson in Hollywood. In 1919, the studio grew from a 50’ x 100’ stage, nicknamed e Barn, to a collection of small stages and offices. Its main headquarters building was built in the late 1920s.

Besides The Jazz Singer, some of the biggest stars to emerge from the stages at Sunset and Bronson were John Barrymore, Rin Tin Tin, Bugs Bunny and other Looney Tunes characters. By 1937, Warner Bros. Studios had relocated to Burbank. The studio’s main building became a bowling alley and sports [?] until 1954 when the property was bought by Paramount Television Productions, changing hands again in 1958 when KTLA television studios took over the stages.

In 1977, Hollywood celebrated the 50th anniversary of e Jazz Singer with a parade of old cars moving down Sunset Boulevard, a 50th-anniversary commemorative stamp release and the City of L.A. declared the old Warner Brothers West Coast Studio Historic-Cultural Monument No. 180. In 2001, Tribune Entertainment company, then owner of the site, announced plans to overhaul the studio facility to transform it into the nation’s first fully digital studio, a far cry from the first talkie.

It was renamed Sunset Bronson Studios and co-owned by the nearby Sunset Gower Studios and Columbia Pictures studio lot when Hudson Capital, LLC acquired the property.

While the site at 5800 Sunset Boulevard bears little resemblance to its early years, except for the restored neo-classical headquarters building, it will always be remembered as the site where the first talkie was born and as Al Jolson put it, “Wait a minute! Wait a minute! You ain’t heard nothin’ yet!” and as the industry continues to evolve, truer words were never spoken. DH WINTER 2016 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 43

A rts ntertainment E & Comedy

Dan Harmon and Jeff B. Davis of Harmontown perform at the NerdMelt Showroom.

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. All shows are free. (Reservations are required). www.comedycentralstage.com

The Groundlings Holiday Show, December 2-17 and 30.

Photo by Shawn Bishop

Stand-Up Comedy Clubs The Comedy Store 8433 Sunset Blvd. (323) 650-6268. Comedy nightly. See hottest upand-coming talent, as well as comedy legends in the place that started it all. Nightly shows in three theatres. Sun and Mon are FREE before 9 pm! www.thecomedystore.com The Hollywood Improv (Improv Lab Theater) 8162 Melrose Ave. (323) 651-2583. Showcasing the funniest known and unknowns nightly. Alumni include Drew Carey, Sarah Silverman, Jerry Seinfeld, David Spade. www.improv.com

Groundlings Theatre 7307 Melrose Ave. (323) 9344747. Improvisational & sketch theatre claims talented alumni including Phil Hartman, Lisa Kudrow, Julia Sweeney, Jon Lovitz, Will Ferrell, and Cheri Oteri. www.groundlings.com iO West (Improv Olympic) 6366 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 9627560. The LA arm of Improv Olympic Chicago. Shows every night. www.ioimprov.com

Largo at the Coronet 366 N. La Cienega Blvd. (310) 855-0350. Comedy on select nights. www.largo-la.com (See MUSIC) The Laugh Factory 8001 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 656-1336. Americaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s top comedy stars as well as rising new talent every night. See comedians from The Late Show with David Letterman, and other TV shows.www.laughfactory.com The Virgil 4519 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 660-4540. Hand crafted cocktails and the hottest stand up in town! www.thevirgil.com

NerdMelt Showroom at Meltdown Comics 7522 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 851-7223. Nestled in back of the comic book Mecca, Nerdist Industriesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; present nightly comedy. Free open mic, Mon 5pm. www.nerdmeltla.com Second City Studio Theatre 6560 Hollywood Blvd. Second Floor (323) 464-8542. Both students and professionals showcase their talents; occasional guest performances from LA's improv and sketch community. Performances nightly. 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. All shows $5. www.ucbtheatre.com

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Dance Coffee Houses and Spoken Word Book Soup 8818 Sunset Blvd. (310) 659-3110. Readings, talks and book signings by various authors. www.booksoup.com Bourgeois Pig 5931 Franklin Ave. (323) 464-6008. Revolving monthly art exhibitions.

Cozy “Moroccan Room” in back.

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 (Celebrating 75 years!)

126 N. Larchmont Blvd. (323) 465-1334 Readings, signings, kid’s story times and sing-alongs, and book club meet-ups. www.chevaliersbooks.com Da’ Poetry Lounge (at Greenway Court Theatre) 544 N. Fairfax Ave. Tues at 9pm. Poetry slam 3rd Tue of every month. The largest weekly open mic in America. www.dapoetrylounge.com The Golden Age Theater (at L. Ron Hubbard Gallery) 7051 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 7981635. 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

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) 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)

Skylight Books 1818 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 660-1175. Independent bookstore in Los Feliz offers book discussions with authors. www.skylightbooks.com

Motown The Musical Jan 31-Feb 12 at the Hollywood Pantages. Photo by Jamie Marcus

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Learning Hollywood’s Arts

Calendar continued from page 43 Club 8:30pm

The California Honeydrops Troubador 8pm

Blank Minds Genghis Cohen 9:30pm Dixie Jade Genghis Cohen 7:30pm

Whisky a Go-Go 53rd Anniversary Celebration with Robby Krieger of The Doors Whisky a Go Go 8pm

Madison Douglass Genghis Cohen 8:30pm

The Last Vig Zephyr Theatre 8pm

The Reckoning/Cook County Social Club Improv Olympic West 10pm

january 15

The King and I Pantages Theatre 8pm For All We Know Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

Barnsdall Arts Free Family Art Workshop Barnsdall Art Park 10am

Brown Sabbath Roxy 9pm

Jazz Night Bootleg Theatre Bar Stage 8pm

Dar Williams - Return To Mortal City- The 20th Anniversary Tour Troubador 8pm

Bakersfield Mist Fountain Theatre 2pm

january 13

friday

sunday

Hollywood Farmers' Market Hollywood Farmer's Market 8am The King and I Pantages Theatre 1pm + 6:30pm The Last Vig Zephyr Theatre 7pm

Bakersfield Mist Fountain Theatre 8pm Rick and Morty Gallery 1988 12am Amy Loftus Genghis Cohen 8:30pm

AMERICAN ACADEMY OF DRAMATIC ARTS 1336 N. La Brea Ave. (800) 463-8990. For over 132 years, The Academy has taught that the process and preparation of acting deserves greater depth in order to connect to the heart of a story and to the character’s emotion. When acting is taught as a craft, it has the power to impact audiences and inspire culture for generations. The Academy’s unique and intensive education involves the actor’s whole being. An important part of this process includes a highly personal inward journey to better understand one's emotional reach by breaking down internal barriers. When this is combined with a diversity of acting methods and physical awareness, it develops an instrument unique to the individual. Our programs allow students to unearth their deepest potential and harness an inspiring connection to their audience. www.aada.edu THE LOS ANGELES 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, Computer Animation, Music Production, and Recording Arts as well as Bachelor of Science Degree programs in Film Production, Digital Filmmaking, Graphic Design, Entertainment Business, Animation. 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 SAE INSTITUTE 6700 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 466-6323. Opened in 1976 to teach aspiring audio engineers the theory, technical knowledge, and practical skills they needed to start their careers by working on real projects in a real recording studio. Programs include Animation, Audio, Creative Media, Film, and Games. Hands-on, project-based curriculum; Accelerated, accredited programs Pro-quality studios and production suites; Campuses in 7 major, culturally vibrant cities; Over 50 SCHOLARSHIPS available for full-time students; Limited enrollment; Personal attention; Continuing education options: USA & Abroad CAREER-READY degrees & diplomas in as few as 9 to 16 months; Vast international network of career guidance resources; Instructors who are experienced music industry professionals. www.usa.sae.edu

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Luke Wade Hotel Cafe 9pm Taylor John & The Crooked Hand Hotel Cafe 10pm Opening Night: The Improvised Musical! Improv Olympic West 9pm The King and I Pantages Theatre 8pm

january 16

monday

That's Gold Bootleg Theatre 7:30pm Bakersfield Mist Fountain Theatre 8pm West Hollywood Farmers Market Plummer Park 9am Definition Of A Rap Flow Tour feat: R.A. the Rugged Man & AFRO R.A. The Rugged Man A-F-R-O Troubador 7:30pm

Midge Ure - Full Band Performance Roxy 8:30pm

The Sunset Jam ! Viper Room 8:30pm

Rose and the Rime Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm

The Last Vig Zephyr Theatre 7pm

The White Buffalo Troubador 8pm Main Man Whisky a Go Go 7pm

january 14

saturday

Rose Cabat : 100 Years Exhibition Opens Couturier Gallery 5pm

january 17

tuesday

Da' Poetry Lounge Greenway Court Theatre 9pm The King and I Pantages Theatre 8pm Entombed A.D. Roxy 8pm Ultimate Jam Night Whisky a Go Go 8pm

One Ok Rock at Hollywood Palladium Jan 21.

Anime Composer Yuki Kajiura Dolby Theatre 9pm

january 18

Yuki Kajiura Live Dolby Theatre 8pm

The King and I Pantages Theatre 8pm

wednesday

Bakersfield Mist Fountain Theatre 8pm

The Attic Collective Son of Semele 8pm

Molly Chapman Genghis Cohen 8:30pm Ray Goren Genghis Cohen 7:30pm

The Soul Shakers, Riot Child, Blacktop Mojo Viper Room 8pm

Return Genghis Cohen 9:30pm

Marty Friedman Whisky a Go Go 8:40pm

Test Pilot Golden Age Theater 7:30pm Keaton Henson Hollywood Forever Cemetery 8pm Coffee Shop Arena Rock II - 80s and 90s Covers Hotel Cafe 10:30pm Skyler Day Hotel Cafe 7pm

january 19

thursday

Jill Hoffman Genghis Cohen 8:30pm Paula Boggs Band Genghis Cohen 9:30pm

Garrison Starr Hotel Cafe Second Stage 9pm

Jack Savoretti Hotel Cafe 8pm

The Armando Show Improv Olympic West 9pm

Aurthor Yoria Hotel Cafe Second Stage 7pm

The King and I Pantages Theatre 2pm + 8pm

The Reckoning/Cook County Social Club Improv Olympic West 10pm

Theaster Gates Show Opens Regen Projects-Hollywood 5pm Loci Records Label Showcase featuring Emancipator, Tor, Edamame & Lapa Roxy 9pm

The King and I Pantages Theatre 8pm The Attic Collective Son of Semele 8pm

Rose and the Rime Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm

What A Joke : The Special Occasionally Show The NerdMelt Showroom 9pm

Sleeping Beauty Theatre West 1pm

Paul Gilbert, State Line Empire, Dharma Kings,

around town

For updated Calendar listings visit us at www.discoverhollywood.com

Dar Williams at the Troubadour Jan 12.

Terry Lauderdale Whisky a Go Go 10pm

january 20

friday

American Wrestlers Bootleg Theatre Bar Stage 8:30pm Bakersfield Mist Fountain Theatre 8pm Alana Sweetwater Genghis Cohen

7:30pm

Ari and the Alibis Genghis Cohen 9:30pm

Ron Artis Genghis Cohen 8:30pm Periphery Hudson Backstage Theatre 8pm Opening Night: The Improvised Musical! Improv Olympic West 9pm The King and I Pantages Theatre 8pm Rose and the Rime Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm The Attic Collective Son of Semele 8pm What A Joke : Comedy Sucks The NerdMelt Showroom 8:30pm

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Bang Tango Whisky a Go Go 8pm

Barnsdall Arts Free Family Art Workshop Barnsdall Art Park 10am

january 21

Bakersfield Mist Fountain Theatre 2pm

saturday

The Found Dog Ribbon Dance Atwater Village Theatre 8pm Ben Nicky, Kristina Sky Avalon Hollywood 10pm Bakersfield Mist Fountain Theatre 8pm Doppler Effect Genghis Cohen 7:30pm The Livingstons Genghis Cohen 8:30pm Olga Balema Hannah Hoffman Gallery 10am One Ok Rock Hollywood Palladium 6pm The proof. Hotel Cafe 10pm Garrison Starr Hotel Cafe Second Stage 9pm Joy Oladokun Hotel Cafe Second Stage 8pm Rainbow Girls w/ Caitlin Jemma Hotel Cafe Second Stage 10pm Periphery Hudson Backstage Theatre 8pm The Armando Show Improv Olympic West 9pm The King and I Pantages Theatre 2pm + 8pm Raffi Ricardo Montalban Theatre 1pm + 4pm Caked Up Roxy 9pm Rose and the Rime Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm Four Clowns Son of Semele 8pm Sleeping Beauty Theatre West 1pm Great Good Fine Ok Troubador 8pm The Last Vig Zephyr Theatre 8pm

january 22

sunday

The Found Dog Ribbon Dance Atwater Village Theatre 4pm

Hollywood Farmers' Market Hollywood Farmer's Market 8am Periphery Hudson Backstage Theatre 3pm Four Clowns Son of Semele 5pm Sergio Michel, Wikkid Starr, Bag of Humans, Ravens Cry, Pistol Pete, Lizzy and the Makers, Driven By Turmoil Whisky a Go Go 8pm The Last Vig Zephyr Theatre 7pm

january 23

monday

The Found Dog Ribbon Dance Atwater Village Theatre 8pm Bakersfield Mist Fountain Theatre 8pm How Not to Kill Yourself in 30 Days and the next 330 Groundling Theatre 8pm West Hollywood Farmers Market Plummer Park 9am The Sunset Jam ! Viper Room 8:30pm Dirkschnieder, Bratana, Serpent Whisky a Go Go 7pm The Last Vig Zephyr Theatre 7pm

january 24

tuesday

Da' Poetry Lounge Greenway Court Theatre 9pm Rent - The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm An Evening of Classic Broadway Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

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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 pick up an easy-to-follow map, and with some change in their pockets, 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 Navigate Hollywood with ease the shuttle bus arrives approximately every half hour. DASH Beachwood Canyon connects Argyle & Hollywood Red Line Station and runs north to Beachwood & Westshire with 13 stops along the route. Although there are no connections to destinations outside of Hollywood, DASH provides effective shorter distance transport. Use your TAP card to get 30% off.

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 12:30 and till 2am on Fri and Sat. 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 further 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 Selma Ave. at Argyle Ave. (one 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-10:15pm daily, including weekends and holidays. Fare is $8 one way. Cash is not accepted; Credit/Debit cards only.

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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 7:40am-6:22pm Saturdays. No service on Sundays or major holidays. Questions? (323) 466-3876. Schedules and maps at www.ladottransit.com/dash

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The Show Ponies : Freddy & Francine Troubador 8pm

Periphery Hudson Backstage Theatre 3pm

Ultimate Jam Night Whisky a Go Go 8pm

Future Sex, Inc. Lounge Theatre 7pm

january 25

wednesday

Rent - The Musical Pantages Theatre 1pm + 6:30pm The Visceral City Project Son of Semele 5pm

Rent - The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Lucinda Williams Troubador 8pm

Leonix Movement Collective Son of Semele 8pm

The Last Vig Zephyr Theatre 7pm

An Evening With Joshua Radin Troubador 7pm

january 26

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Ariana Savalas Hotel Cafe 7pm Garrison Starr Hotel Cafe Second Stage 8pm The Reckoning/Cook County Social Club Improv Olympic West 10pm Rent - The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Jesse Malin Roxy 9pm Leonix Movement Collective Son of Semele 8pm Lydia Loveless Troubador 8pm

january 27

friday

The Found Dog Ribbon Dance Atwater Village Theatre 8pm Bakersfield Mist Fountain Theatre 8pm Excision Hollywood Palladium 9pm

Kitten will perform at The Roxy Theatre Feb 3-4.

Ariana Savalas Hotel Cafe 7pm Periphery Hudson Backstage Theatre 8pm

january 30

monday

R I S T O R A N T E I TA L I A N O

Plasticity Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm Opening Night: The Improvised Musical! Improv Olympic West 9pm

The Found Dog Ribbon Dance Atwater Village Theatre 8pm

www.PalermoRistoranteItaliano.com

Future Sex, Inc. Lounge Theatre 8pm

Bakersfield Mist Fountain Theatre 8pm

Rent - The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

West Hollywood Farmers Market Plummer Park 9am

Rose and the Rime Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm

Lucinda Williams Troubador 8pm

Leonix Movement Collective Son of Semele 8pm

The Sunset Jam ! Viper Room 8:30pm

Sleep with Melvins The Fonda 9pm

Killer Bee, Borderline Whisky a Go Go 7pm

Cody Jinks : Paul Cauthen Troubador 8pm

The Last Vig Zephyr Theatre 7pm

TWIZTID CD release party, G-MO SKEE Whisky a Go Go 7pm

january 28

saturday

The Found Dog Ribbon Dance Atwater Village Theatre 8pm Bakersfield Mist Fountain Theatre 8pm A Special Evening of Guitars with Janet Robin & Christie Lenee Genghis Cohen 9:30pm Emily Gerber Genghis Cohen 8pm Excision Hollywood Palladium 9pm Ariana Savalas Hotel Cafe 7pm Periphery Hudson Backstage Theatre 8pm Plasticity Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm The Armando Show Improv Olympic West 9pm Future Sex, Inc. Lounge Theatre 8pm Rent - The Musical Pantages Theatre 2pm + 8pm Jody Watley featuring Shalamar Reloaded Roxy 9pm Rose and the Rime Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm The Visceral City Project Son of Semele 8pm Sleep with Melvins The Fonda 9pm Sleeping Beauty Theatre West 1pm Jane Lee Hooker, The Bluebonnets, Murder of Five Viper Room 8pm Orgy, Delta Doom, Gryp, Gene Dante, Carissa Johnson Whisky a Go Go 7pm The Last Vig Zephyr Theatre 8pm

january 29

sunday

The Found Dog Ribbon Dance Atwater Village Theatre 4pm Barnsdall Arts Free Family Art Workshop Barnsdall Art Park 10am IN VOGUE: SONGS BY MADONNA starring Michael Griffiths Catalina Jazz Club 7:30pm Bakersfield Mist Fountain Theatre 2pm Hollywood Farmers' Market Hollywood Farmer's Market 8am

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january 31

tuesday

July Talk Bootleg Theatre Bar Stage 8:30pm Da' Poetry Lounge Greenway Court Theatre 9pm Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Lucinda Williams Troubador 8pm Ultimate Jam Night Whisky a Go Go 8pm

february 1

wednesday

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Four Clowns Son of Semele 8pm Flaw Whisky a Go Go 7pm

february 2

thursday

Dear Lemon Trees Bootleg Theatre Bar Stage 8:30pm The Reckoning/Cook County Social Club Improv Olympic West 10pm Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Four Clowns Son of Semele 8pm Janet Klein And Her Parlour Boys Trepany House at the Steve Allen Theatre 8pm Mike Doughty : Wheatus Troubador 7pm

february 3

friday

The Found Dog Ribbon Dance Atwater Village Theatre 8pm Periphery Hudson Backstage Theatre 8pm Plasticity Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm Opening Night: The Improvised Musical! Improv Olympic West 9pm Future Sex, Inc. Lounge Theatre 8pm Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Rose and the Rime Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm

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Event venues Hollywood

is one of the best party towns in the nation, and around the holidays it explodes with festivities, gala events and social happenings. Here’s a selection of some of the best party venues to hold your event!

Casita del Campo 1920 Hyperion Ave. (323) 662-4255. Authentic Mexican cuisine in a colorful and artistic environment, Casita del Campo has a real party atmosphere. It offers two outdoor patios and a beautiful dining room with a giant rubber tree. In addition, a sports lounge with a pool table and full bar, along with a variety of intimate booths.

Open daily from 11 a.m. 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 authentic Hollywood experience for custom special events (for 20- 500) amid the glamour of the 10,000 real show biz treasures on display. Celebration of Entertainment Awards thru May 1. www.thehollywoodmuseum.com

where to party

The Hollywood Palladium

Paramount Pictures Studios

6215 W. Sunset Blvd. (323)962-7600. Celebrating Old World Hollywood with today’s modern touches! The Hollywood Palladium is 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 of your special event needs are met at the Hollywood Palladium! http://specialevents.livenation.com/venue/hol lywood-palladium-hollywood-ca

5555 Melrose Ave. (323) 956-8398. Hosts a variety of special events including award shows, movie premieres, conventions, parties, corporate events and more. Gain access to awe inspiring effects, spectacular lighting and astonishing A/V systems of the sort only Hollywood can provide and more. 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 momentous occasion. www.paramountstudios.com/special-eventsmain.html (See TOURS)

Los Angeles Zoo

Pig ‘n Whistle

5333 Zoo Dr. (323) 644-4781. The Los Angeles Zoo offers a variety of opportunities for private events and birthday parties. Don’t miss Dinosaurs: Unextinct at the L.A.Zoo thru Oct 31. Call to discuss your special event. www.lazoo.org (See FAMILY FUN)

Madame Tussauds Hollywood 6933 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 798-1678.

Madame Tussauds is not just any wax museum with its interactive wax attraction that offers a unique full-service event haute including a 6,000-squarefoot Starlit Rooftop Terrace that is perfect for social gatherings, team building functions, and corporate dinners. www.madametussauds.com/hollywood/en/plan-your-visit/private-events/

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

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 their VIP club to receive exclusive offers, discount coupons and special events invitations. www.pignwhistlehollywood.com (See DINING)

Tinhorn Flats Saloon&Grill Hollywood 1724 North Highland Ave. 323-462-2210.

Fabulous Old West atmosphere. Great for private parties and corporate events! www.tinhornflatshollywood.com/

Universal Studios Special Events 100 Universal City Plaza (855) 5170525. With excellent party locations, 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

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Four Clowns Son of Semele 8pm

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm

Victim, by Jae Chanel Stella Adler Theatre 8pm

The Visceral City Project Son of Semele 8pm

Kitten The Fonda 9pm Lotus The Fonda 9pm

Adam Ant: Kings of the Wild Frontier Live 2017 The Fonda 9pm

ALO : The Brothers Comotose Troubador 8pm

Cannafest LA Whisky a Go Go 8pm

Down By Law & Surprise Guests Viper Room 8pm

february 4

saturday

The Found Dog Ribbon Dance Atwater Village Theatre 8pm

Periphery Hudson Backstage Theatre 8pm Plasticity Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm

Periphery Hudson Backstage Theatre 8pm

Opening Night: The Improvised Musical! Improv Olympic West 9pm

Future Sex, Inc. Lounge Theatre 8pm Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 2pm + 8pm Rose and the Rime Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm The Attic Collective Son of Semele 8pm

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The Found Dog Ribbon Dance Atwater Village Theatre 8pm

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The Armando Show Improv Olympic West 9pm

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friday

33 Variations Actors Co-op 8pm

Skyler Day Hotel Cafe Second Stage 8pm Plasticity Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm

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february 10

Victim, by Jae Chanel Stella Adler Theatre 8pm Kitten The Fonda 9pm Leroy Sanchez: Man Of The Year Tour Troubador 8pm Volto!, Slant, Washed Up Wings Whisky a Go Go 8pm The Last Vig Zephyr Theatre 8pm

february 5

Future Sex, Inc. Lounge Theatre 8pm Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Rose and the Rime Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm The Visceral City Project Son of Semele 8pm L.O.V.E By Sam7 Prod Stella Adler Theatre 8pm Wax Tailor The Fonda 9pm Family Only! Theatre West 8pm Agent Orange Whisky a Go Go 6pm The Last Vig Zephyr Theatre 8pm

february 11 sunday

The Found Dog Ribbon Dance Atwater Village Theatre 4pm Barnsdall Arts Free Family Art Workshop Barnsdall Art Park 10am Hollywood Farmers' Market Hollywood Farmer's Market 8am

saturday

33 Variations Actors Co-op 8pm The Found Dog Ribbon Dance Atwater Village Theatre 8pm Heron Oblivion Bootleg Theatre Bar Stage 8:30pm Darla Beaux Genghis Cohen 7:30pm Abby & The Myth Record Release Show Hotel Cafe 7pm Periphery Hudson Backstage Theatre 8pm

Periphery Hudson Backstage Theatre 3pm

Plasticity Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm

Ours Is A City of Writers Exhibit Opening Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery 2pm

The Armando Show Improv Olympic West 9pm Sex and the City Zoo Los Angeles Zoo 5pm

Future Sex, Inc. Lounge Theatre 7pm

Future Sex, Inc. Lounge Theatre 8pm

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 1pm + 6:30pm

Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 2pm + 8pm

The Attic Collective Son of Semele 5pm

Rose and the Rime Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm

Victim, by Jae Chanel Stella Adler Theatre 8pm

Leonix Movement Collective Son of Semele 8pm

The Last Vig Zephyr Theatre 7pm

L.O.V.E By Sam7 Prod Stella Adler Theatre 8pm

february 6

Family Only! Theatre West 8pm

monday

The Found Dog Ribbon Dance Atwater Village Theatre 8pm West Hollywood Farmers Market Plummer Park 9am The Sunset Jam ! Viper Room 8:30pm The Last Vig Zephyr Theatre 7pm

february 7

tuesday

Da' Poetry Lounge Greenway Court Theatre 9pm Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm Alcest Roxy 8:30pm

The Knocks The Fonda 9pm Sweet Sounds Rockfest: The 2017 Pre-Grammy Show Viper Room 5:30pm Greg Kihn Band Whisky a Go Go 11pm The Last Vig Zephyr Theatre 8pm

february 12

sunday

33 Variations Actors Co-op 2:30pm The Found Dog Ribbon Dance Atwater Village Theatre 4pm Barnsdall Arts Free Family Art Workshop Barnsdall Art Park 10am Abe Say What Showcase Genghis Cohen 7pm

february 8

wednesday

Sting Hollywood Palladium 7pm Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 8pm The Visceral City Project Son of Semele 8pm The Revivalists The Fonda 9pm Lordi, Tower Guard Whisky a Go Go 7pm

february 9

thursday

Periphery Hudson Backstage Theatre 3pm Future Sex, Inc. Lounge Theatre 7pm Motown The Musical Pantages Theatre 1pm + 6:30pm Sevyn Streeter Roxy 9pm Rose and the Rime Sacred Fools Theatre 3pm Leonix Movement Collective Son of Semele 5pm L.O.V.E By Sam7 Prod Stella Adler Theatre 8pm

Timothy Leavy Genghis Cohen 8:30pm

Family Only! Theatre West 2pm

Sting Hollywood Palladium 7pm

The Last Vig Zephyr Theatre 7pm

The Reckoning/Cook County Social Club Improv Olympic West 10pm

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Hollywood Farmers' Market Hollywood Farmer's Market 8am

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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.

Original Farmers Market West Hollywood Gateway

Hollywood

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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monday

The Found Dog Ribbon Dance Atwater Village Theatre 8pm Plasticity Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm West Hollywood Farmers Market Plummer Park 9am Ten Tops Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm The Sunset Jam ! Viper Room 8:30pm

february 14

tuesday

Be My Hard Ass Valentine Show Antebellum Gallery 1pm Da' Poetry Lounge Greenway Court Theatre 9pm Circus 1903 Pantages Theatre 7:30pm David Duchovny Roxy 8pm

february 15

wednesday

Circus 1903 Pantages Theatre 7:30pm

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. 2 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

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

february 16

thursday

Madame Tussauds 6933 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 798-1670. Exclusive retailer of the Official Walk of Fame T-shirts. Come visit for gifts, souvenirs and more. Open at 10am daily. www.madametussauds.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

february 18

saturday

Circus 1903 Pantages Theatre 8pm

33 Variations Actors Co-op 2:30pm + 8pm The Found Dog Ribbon Dance Atwater Village Theatre 8pm Die Mommy Die Celebration Theatre 8pm Oliver Heldens Hollywood Palladium 9pm Periphery Hudson Backstage Theatre 8pm Plasticity Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm The Armando Show Improv Olympic West 9pm Future Sex, Inc. Lounge Theatre 8pm Circus 1903 Pantages Theatre 2pm Rose and the Rime Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm The Lord of the Underworld's Home for Unwed Mothers by Louisa Hill Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm Family Only! Theatre West 8pm The Infamous Stringdusters Troubador 7pm Mustard Plug & The Phenomenauts Viper Room 8pm Wild Child - A Jim Morrison Celebration Whisky a Go Go 8pm

Rose and the Rime Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm

The Last Vig Zephyr Theatre 8pm

The Reckoning/Cook County Social Club Improv Olympic West 10pm Circus 1903 Pantages Theatre 7:30pm Lucero The Fonda 9pm Kevin Garrett: The False Hope Tour Troubador 8pm

february 17

friday

33 Variations Actors Co-op 8pm The Found Dog Ribbon Dance Atwater Village Theatre 8pm The Elegant Home: Decorative and Fine Arts Auction Bonhams 12am Periphery Hudson Backstage Theatre 8pm Plasticity Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm Opening Night: The Improvised Musical! Improv Olympic West 9pm Future Sex, Inc. Lounge Theatre 8pm

Galactic Winter Tour The Fonda 8pm Family Only! Theatre West 8pm Octobrists Whisky a Go Go 8pm The Last Vig Zephyr Theatre 8pm

february 19

sunday

33 Variations Actors Co-op 2:30pm The Found Dog Ribbon Dance Atwater Village Theatre 4pm

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Common Kings with MAYDAY! and Makua Rothman will perform at The Fonda Theatre on Mar 11.

Barnsdall Arts Free Family Art Workshop Barnsdall Art Park 10am Angelo Tsarouchas: Appetite For Discussion Barnsdall Gallery Theatre 7:30pm Jazz Night Bootleg Theatre Bar Stage 8pm Die Mommy Die Celebration Theatre 2pm Hollywood Farmers' Market Hollywood Farmer's Market 8am Periphery Hudson Backstage Theatre 3pm Future Sex, Inc. Lounge Theatre 7pm Circus 1903 Pantages Theatre 1pm + 6:30pm Dumbfoundead Roxy 9pm Rose and the Rime Sacred Fools Theatre 3pm The Lord of the Underworld's Home for Unwed Mothers by Louisa Hill Skylight Theatre Company 3pm Family Only! Theatre West 2pm The Last Vig Zephyr Theatre 7pm

february 20

monday

The Found Dog Ribbon Dance Atwater Village Theatre 8pm West Hollywood Farmers Market Plummer Park 9am The Sunset Jam ! Viper Room 8:30pm

february 21

tuesday

Da' Poetry Lounge Greenway Court Theatre 9pm Charlotte Cardin Hotel Cafe 7pm

The Los Feliz Improvement Association presents its newest history book

Los Feliz and the Silent Film Era The Heart of Los Angeles Cinema 1908-1930 Available for $35 directly from the Los Feliz Improvement Association website www.lfia.org 52 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / WINTER 2016

Tennis Roxy 8:30pm Rose and the Rime Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm The Lord of the Underworld's Home for Unwed Mothers by Louisa Hill Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm Family Only! Theatre West 8pm

february 25

saturday

27th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration and Fat Tuesday Farmers Market 12pm 33 Variations Actors Co-op 8pm The Found Dog Ribbon Dance Atwater Village Theatre 8pm Die Mommy Die Celebration Theatre 8pm Anne McCue Hotel Cafe 9pm Periphery Hudson Backstage Theatre 8pm Plasticity Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm The Armando Show Improv Olympic West 9pm Finding Neverland Pantages Theatre 2pm + 8pm Rose and the Rime Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm The Lord of the Underworld's Home for Unwed Mothers by Louisa Hill Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm Family Only! Theatre West 8pm The Led Zeppelin Experience Whisky a Go Go 8pm

february 26

sunday

Finding Neverland Pantages Theatre 8pm

Hollywood Farmers' Market Hollywood Farmer's Market 8am

february 22

27th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration and Fat Tuesday Farmers Market 12pm

wednesday

Finding Neverland Pantages Theatre 8pm

33 Variations Actors Co-op 2:30pm

The Staves Troubador 8pm Rappin 4-Tay Whisky a Go Go 11pm

The Found Dog Ribbon Dance Atwater Village Theatre 4pm

february 23

Barnsdall Arts Free Family Art Workshop Barnsdall Art Park 10am

thursday

Rev Rabia George Stern Fine Arts 7:30pm The Reckoning/Cook County Social Club Improv Olympic West 10pm Finding Neverland Pantages Theatre 8pm

february 24

friday

33 Variations Actors Co-op 8pm The Found Dog Ribbon Dance Atwater Village Theatre 8pm Die Mommy Die Celebration Theatre 8pm Periphery Hudson Backstage Theatre 8pm Plasticity Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm Opening Night: The Improvised Musical! Improv Olympic West 9pm Finding Neverland Pantages Theatre 8pm

Die Mommy Die Celebration Theatre 2pm Periphery Hudson Backstage Theatre 3pm 89th Annual Academy Awards Ceremony Dolby Theatre 4pm Finding Neverland Pantages Theatre 1pm + 6:30pm The Lord of the Underworld's Home for Unwed Mothers by Louisa Hill Skylight Theatre Company 3pm Family Only! Theatre West 2pm

february 27

monday

Plasticity Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm West Hollywood Farmers Market Plummer Park 9am The Sunset Jam ! Viper Room 8:30pm

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Places Continued from page 34 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. Self-guided 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 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.”

Kermit the Frog atop Jim Henson Studio (formerly Charlie Chaplin Studios).

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)

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Places

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TV Studios (See TV Tickets & Tours) Audiences Unlimited This tradition of fall new programming began in the radio era of the 1940’s, and evolved to private screenings exclusively shown to executives and staff members at the television networks and stations.

CBS was among one of the first original networks to preview specials publicly across the nation. Now with more and more digital, cable, and online options available, traditional season premieres have become a year-round opportunity. One of the biggest secrets in Hollywood is that you can now indulge in this ultimate Hollywood experience absolutely free!

Audiences Unlimited, Inc. has been providing the opportunity for guests to enjoy hit TV shows such as The Big Bang Theory, America’s Funniest Videos, 2 Broke Girls, special events such as the American Music Awards and many, more. Going to a live TV taping is one of the best ways to enjoy free entertainment. For over 35 years Audiences Unlimited, Inc. has provided complimentary tickets to guests from across the world.

Visit www.tvtickets.com to order complimentary tickets or call: 818-260-0041 x7321 for group reservations.

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

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Visitor/Tourist Information Hollywood & Highland at 6801 Hollywood Blvd.

(323) 467-6412. 2nd level, #209. Open daily.

McNeilly's mural of Jim Morrison Universal CityWalk 100 Universal City Plaza. (818) 622-4455. A lively pedestrian promenade with restaurants, nightclubs, and four entertainment attractions: Universal Studios Hollywood, Gibson Amphitheatre, 19screen Universal Cinema and IMAX, and the brand-new high-tech concert arena 5 Towers. Open daily. www.citywalkhollywood.com Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza. 1-800-UNIVERSAL. The Entertainment Capital of L.A. A full-day moviebased theme park featuring rides and attractions including The Wizarding World of Harry Potter, The Walking Dead, Super Silly Fun Land, behindthe-scenes Studio Tour featuring comedian Jimmy Fallon as the video host. 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)

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) 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) 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 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 660 N. Larchmont Blvd. (323) 463-2562. Art Works Studio and Classroom offers fine art classes for all ages. www.artworksstudio.org Autry National Center 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 Bob Baker Marionette Theater 1345 W. 1st St. (213) 250-9995. Reservations required. The Nutcracker thru Jan 15. Check online for times and tickets. www.bobbakermarionettes.com

Where You Are

The Star!

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. Registration for children’s classes opens Jan 3, and adult classes Jan 14. www.barnsdallonline.com

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John C. Fremont Library 6121 Melrose Ave. (323) 962-3521. Storytime Wed 10:30 & 11am. 2nd Tue Book Club 6:30pm. www.lapl.org/branches/john-c-fremont Frances Howard Goldwyn Hollywood Regional Library 1623 N. Ivar Ave. (323) 856-8260. Baby Toddler Storytime Fri 4pm. Also open Sun 1-5pm. www.lapl.org/branches/hollywood Los Feliz Public Library 1874 Hillhurst Ave. (323) 913-4710. Free film screenings Wed 2pm. www.lapl.org/branches/los-feliz 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 https://lacitycollege.augusoft.net

Original Farmers Market Holiday Lights 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, & arts activities daily.

Mon-Fri 2pm-7pm. Extended hours during school holidays. www.bgchollywood.com Chevalier’s Books 126 N. Larchmont Blvd. (323) 465-1334. Open daily 10am-6pm. Book Signings. Music classes for pre-Kindergarten, Tue 10am. Story Time, Sat 10am. 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.go.com (See SPECIAL EVENTS, FILM & PLACES) Original Farmers’ Market At Third & Fairfax. (323) 933‐9211. Christmas Festivities Dec 18-24. Free. Check website for family oriented activities. 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.griffithobs.org

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Hollywood Bowl Museum 2301 N. Highland Ave. (323) 850-2058. Located on the grounds of the Hollywood Bowl.

Features photos, film footage, programs & artifacts about the history of the Bowl. Open year round. Closed Mon. 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 & entertainment. www.seela.org (See PLACES)

Los Angeles Zoo & Botanical Gardens 5333 Zoo Dr. (323) 644-4200. Open daily 10am-5pm. World-class zoo in Griffith Park.

Reindeer Romp thru Jan 7. World of Birds Show Wed-Mon 11:30 am. Elephant Training Demonstration Wed-Mon 11am. Hippo Encounter weekends and holidays 12pm. The Tom Mankiewicz Conservation Carousel features hand-carved & painted wooden figures representing local flora & fauna. www.lazoo.org (See PLACES, SPECIAL EVENTS) Movies! For You and the Little One (See FILM) El Capitan Tiny Tot Tuesday. 10am; Los Feliz 3 Theatres Me & My Parents. Wed 10:30am; New Beverly Cinema Kiddie Matinee. Weekends 2pm; Pacific Theatres at The Grove Monday Morning Mommy Movies 11am; TCL Chinese Theatres BYOB: Bring Your Own Baby! Wed 11am.

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 Lab, art, exercise, movies, Spanish Language. Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm. 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. Check website for dates and times. www.lapl.org/branches/cahuenga Will & Ariel Durant Public Library 7140 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 876-2741. Pajama Party Storytime Wed 6pm. www.lapl.org/branches/durant

Pacific Design Center

Universal Studios 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. Productions are offered to school groups during the week and to the public on Sundays at 2pm. www.nineoclockplayers.com PBS SoCal Kids Weekend Feb 18-19, 10am-4pm. LA Zoo's Eucalyptus Grove. A variety of engaging fun for families with book readings, themed crafts, activities and a kids’ dance party. Opportunity to take photos with PBS KIDS characters. www.lazoo.org 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 9am-2pm. www.weho.org/recreation (See PLACES)

Travel Town Museum in Griffith Park

Free

TV Tickets

You are the studio audience!

ABC Five shows in Hollywood: America's Funniest Home Videos (see

Audiences Unlimited below); Dancing With The Stars, After Paradise, and To Tell The Truth (see On Camera Audiences below) and Jimmy Kimmel Live! (see below).

Audience Associates Free tickets to ABC, NBC, HBO, Paramount, Nickelodeon and more. www.tvtix.com

Audiences Unlimited, Inc. Free tickets to live tap-

ings of TV shows on CBS, Fox, NBC, and more. Call (818) 260-0041 or go online www.tvtickets.com

The Second City Theatre 6560 Hollywood Blvd., Second Floor. (323) 464-8542. Improv and sketch comedy teen/youth program open to students 8-18. www.secondcity.com/hollywood (See COMEDY) The Lee Strasberg Theatre & Film Institute 7936 Santa Monica Blvd. (323) 650-7777. Programs for children and teens 7-17. www.youngactorstrasberg.com (See THEATRE) Travel Town Museum 5200 Zoo Dr., Griffith Park (323) 662-5874. Over 35 locomotives, cabooses, freight and passenger cars, a trolley and streetcar, and a miniature train ride. Gift shop and docents. Open daily. Free. www.traveltown.org

Jimmy Kimmel Live! El Capitan Entertainment Center,

6840 Hollywood Blvd. Free Tickets! (323) 570-0096 (weekdays 12pm2pm) or www.1iota.com

Wheel of Fortune and Jeopardy

Groups of 10 or more. Order tickets online at wheeltickets.tv and jeopardytickets.tv

On Camera Audiences Tickets for To Tell the Truth, America’s

Got Talent, The Carmichael Show, Dancing With the Stars, The Price is Right, Let’s Make a Deal, Hell’s Kitchen and more! www.ocatv.com

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The Broad 221 South Grand. (213) 232-6200. New Contemporary Art Museum built by philanthropists Eli and Edythe Broad. Free admission. Reservations Required. Open Tue-Sun. Parking $12. www.thebroad.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. Advance ticket purchase recommended. General Admission Free. Open daily. Parking $12. www.californiasciencecenter.org

Warner Bros. tour guests can explore how J.K. Rowling’s Wizarding World has been brought to life on the silver screen in new exhibit.

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

Japanese American Nat’l 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 Wed-Mon. Free Thu 5-8pm. www.moca.org Natural History Museum of L.A. County 900 Exposition Blvd.

(213) 763‐DINO. 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

Universal CityWalk 100 Universal City Plaza. (818) 622-9841. High-energy hub of shops, eateries, cinema & bowling alley.

Open Daily. www.citywalkhollywood.com (See PLACES) 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) West Hollywood Library 625 N. San Vicente Blvd. (310) 652-5340. An architectural delight. Storytime Wed 11:15.

Scrabble Club alternating Wed 1- 2:30pm. www.colapublib.org/libs/whollywood

UCLA Hammer Museum of Art & Culture 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

California African American Art Museum

Pacific Asia Museum 46 North 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

West Hollywood Park 647 N. San Vicente Blvd. (323) 848-6534. Activities for children and parents. Office hours 9am10pm. www.weho.org

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

Open Tue-Sun. www.CAFAM.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

Yucca Community Center 6671 Yucca St. (323) 957-6339. Activities for children and teens. After School Club. Winter Camp Dec 19Jan 6. Mon-Fri 10am-8pm. Sat 10am-5pm. www.laparks.org/dos/reccenter/facility/yuccaCC.htm

Descanso Gardens 1418 Descanso Dr. La Canada. (818) 9494200. Camellia garden, oak forest, rose garden, native plants, lake and art gallery. Free parking. Open daily. 3rd Tue Free. www.descansogardens.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

Zimmer Children’s Museum 6505 Wilshire Blvd., #100. (323) 761-8984.

Features hands-on exhibits for children 0-8 to explore BIG IDEAS in creative and inspiring settings.

Closed Sat. www.zimmermuseum.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

more museums Annenberg Space for Photography 2000 Avenue of the Stars, L.A. (213) 403‐3000. Exhibits digital and traditional photographic prints. Thu Night Lecture Series, reservation required. Free. Open Wed-Sun. www.annenbergspaceforphotography.org

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The Getty Villa 17985 Pacific Coast Hwy. (310) 440‐7300. Visit the ancient world of Greece and Rome. Admission free; tickets must be reserved; parking $15.

Closed Tue 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 Mon-Sat. www.grammymuseum.org

Pasadena Museum of California Art 490 East 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 58pm free. www.pmcaonline.org Petersen Automotive Museum 6060 Wilshire Blvd. (323) 930‐2277. Classic and modern automobiles, motorcycles, and transportation history. Open Daily. www.petersen.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

Page Museum at La Brea Tar Pits 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

Metropolitan Community Church 4607 Prospect Ave. (323) 669-3434

Southwest Museum 234 Museum Dr. Arroyo Campus. (323)2212164. Historic museum now under the auspices of The Autry National Center. Sat 10am‐5pm. Free. www.theautry.org

Mt. Hollywood United Church of Christ 1733 N. New Hampshire Ave. (323) 300-4066

Simon Wiesenthal Center and 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 Hollywood’s churches and synagogues play an important role in the community life of Hollywood.

Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church 6657 Sunset Blvd. (323) 462-6311 Chabad of Greater Los Feliz 1930 N. Hillhurst Ave (323) 660-5177 Church of Scientology of Los Angeles 4810 Sunset Blvd. (323) 953-3200 Eckankar: Religion of the Light and Sound of God 6669 Sunset Blvd. (323) 469-2325

Mosaic – A Non-denominational Christian community.

7107 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 391-2930

Protection of the Holy Virgin Russian Orthodox Church 2041 Argyle Ave. (323) 466-4845 pokrovchurch.org Self-Realization Fellowship Hollywood Temple 4860 Sunset Blvd. (323) 661-8006 St. Mary of the Angels Church 4510 Finley Ave. (323) 660-2700 St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church 6128 Yucca St. (323) 469-3993 St. Thomas, the Apostle Episcopal 7501 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 876-2102 Temple Israel of Hollywood 7300 Hollywood Blvd. (323) 876-8330 Temple Knesset Israel 1260 N. Vermont Ave. (323) 665-5171 Vedanta Society of Southern California 1946 Vedanta Pl. (323) 465-7114 (See PLACES) West Hollywood United Church of Christ 7350 W. Sunset Blvd. (323) 874-6646

Max Factor:Hollywood Glamour Make Up Magic Marilyn: The Exhibit Child Stars – Then and Now

Vedanta Society

First Baptist Church of Hollywood 6682 Selma Ave. (323) 464-7343 First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood 1760 N. Gower St. (323) 463-7161 Hollywood Lutheran Church 1733 N. New Hampshire Ave. (323) 667-1212 Hollywood Seventh-Day Adventist Church 1711 N. Van Ness Ave. (323) 462-0010 Hollywood United Methodist Church 6817 Franklin Ave. (323) 874-2104 Hope Lutheran Church 6720 Melrose Ave. (323) 938-9135 WINTER 2016 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 59

Discover Hollywood Special Report

by Richard Shelton

Why I Love Hollywood

A

s a Brit and having played Frank Sinatra in the hard-hitting drama, Rat Pack Confidential on the London stage, Hollywood seemed a far-off place where movie stars lived and worked, and where sunshine dreams either came true—or were shattered! I’d always been fascinated by the stories of Hollywood legends, which acted as the impetus I needed to leave behind a high profile acting and singing career in the UK—including singing for royalty—and move to Hollywood and throw my cap in the ring at the age of 50!

But on arriving I decided to approach Hollywood by asking myself, “What can I bring here?,” as opposed to expecting it to shower me with treasures. I hit the ground running by recording my album An Englishman in Love in LA at Capitol studios alongside Sinatra’s band mates, stepping ever closer to the legend and my hero.

Fate had more in store and a strange serendipity between Frank Sinatra and me played out, from being one of the last people inside his last home before it was torn-down, to his tuxedo literally walking into my life! I captured it all in a show called Sinatra and Me which I performed at Catalina’s on December 13th.

Hollywood has brought other treasures into my life and I’ve also enjoyed acting success, appearing recently on TV in Jane the Virgin and in House of Lies, as well as several movies.

So, I say a huge ‘Thank you’ to Hollywood for allowing me to live my dreams! Maybe there’s something in those Hollywood legends after all? I have a saying: “If you never have a dream, you can never have a dream come true!”

Or as Frank Sinatra sang it, “Fairy tales can come true, it can happen to you...if you’re young at heart!” DH

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tuesday

27th Annual Mardi Gras Celebration and Fat Tuesday Farmers Market 12pm Da' Poetry Lounge Greenway Court Theatre 9pm

Finding Neverland Pantages Theatre 2pm + 8pm The Box Sacred Fools Theatre 11pm The Lord of the Underworld's Home for Unwed Mothers by Louisa Hill Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm Disinherit the Wind The Complex 8pm Family Only! Theatre West 8pm

ABOVE: Shelton crooning as Sinatra LEFT: Behind the wheel of a vintage Jaguar Mk IX.

Die Mommy Die Celebration Theatre 8pm Opening Night: The Improvised Musical! Improv Olympic West 9pm Finding Neverland Pantages Theatre 8pm The Box Sacred Fools Theatre 11pm The Lord of the Underworld's Home for Unwed Mothers by Louisa Hill Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm

LA Guns with Phil & Tracii, State Line Empire Whisky a Go Go 11pm

Disinherit the Wind The Complex 8pm

march 5

Family Only! Theatre West 8pm

sunday

33 Variations Actors Co-op 2:30pm

Japandroids The Fonda 9pm

Finding Neverland Pantages Theatre 8pm

Barnsdall Arts Free Family Art Workshop Barnsdall Art Park 10am

march 11

Bell X1 Troubador 8pm

Hollywood Farmers' Market Hollywood Farmer's Market 8am

33 Variations Actors Co-op 8pm

march 1

wednesday

Finding Neverland Pantages Theatre 8pm

Plasticity Hudson Guild Theatre 7pm

Die Mommy Die Celebration Theatre 8pm

Finding Neverland Pantages Theatre 1pm + 6:30pm

Plasticity Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm

The Lord of the Underworld's Home for Unwed Mothers by Louisa Hill Skylight Theatre Company 3pm

The Armando Show Improv Olympic West 9pm

Disinherit the Wind The Complex 2pm

march 2

thursday

saturday

Finding Neverland Pantages Theatre 2pm + 8pm The Box Sacred Fools Theatre 11pm

Family Only! Theatre West 2pm

The Lord of the Underworld's Home for Unwed Mothers by Louisa Hill Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm

Finding Neverland Pantages Theatre 8pm

march 6

Disinherit the Wind The Complex 8pm

Janet Klein And Her Parlour Boys Trepany House at the Steve Allen Theatre 8pm

Plasticity Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm

The Reckoning/Cook County Social Club Improv Olympic West 10pm

monday

West Hollywood Farmers Market Plummer Park 9am

march 3

friday

33 Variations Actors Co-op 8pm Die Mommy Die Celebration Theatre 8pm Plasticity Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm Opening Night: The Improvised Musical! Improv Olympic West 9pm Finding Neverland Pantages Theatre 8pm The Box Sacred Fools Theatre 11pm The Lord of the Underworld's Home for Unwed Mothers by Louisa Hill Skylight Theatre Company 8:30pm Disinherit the Wind The Complex 8pm Family Only! Theatre West 8pm The Wood Brothers Troubador 7pm

Whiskey Myers Troubador 8pm The Sunset Jam ! Viper Room 8:30pm

march 7

tuesday

Da' Poetry Lounge Greenway Court Theatre 9pm Finding Neverland Pantages Theatre 8pm Shoshana Sings The Blues Rockwell: Table & Stage 8pm

march 8

wednesday

Finding Neverland Pantages Theatre 8pm

march 4

The Reckoning/Cook County Social Club Improv Olympic West 10pm Finding Neverland Pantages Theatre 8pm P.O.S. Roxy 9pm

Die Mommy Die Celebration Theatre 8pm Plasticity Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm The Armando Show Improv Olympic West 9pm

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Evolution Eden, Dokken Whisky a Go Go 8pm

march 12

sunday

33 Variations Actors Co-op 2:30pm Barnsdall Arts Free Family Art Workshop Barnsdall Art Park 10am Die Mommy Die Celebration Theatre 2pm Hollywood Farmers' Market Hollywood Farmer's Market 8am Finding Neverland Pantages Theatre 1pm + 6:30pm The Lord of the Underworld's Home for Unwed Mothers by Louisa Hill Skylight Theatre Company 3pm Disinherit the Wind The Complex 2pm

march 9

saturday

Family Only! Theatre West 8pm

Plasticity Hudson Guild Theatre 7pm

LA Guns with Phil & Tracii Whisky a Go Go 11pm

33 Variations Actors Co-op 8pm

Common Kings The Fonda 9pm

thursday

march 10 33 Variations Actors Co-op 8pm

friday

Family Only! Theatre West 2pm

march 13

monday

Plasticity Hudson Guild Theatre 8pm West Hollywood Farmers Market Plummer Park 9am Ten Tops Sacred Fools Theatre 8pm The Sunset Jam ! Viper Room 8:30pm

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Open nightly.

and group tours also available. www.dodgers.com/tours

Paramount Pictures (323) 956-1777 5555 Melrose Ave. Longest continuously operating film studio in Hollywood on 65 acres. Two-hour Studio Tour $55 per person (must be at least 10 years of age). Daily 9:00am–4pm. (Weekend schedule may vary) Tours start every 15 minutes. VIP Studio Tour including gourmet lunch (4½ hr) $178 per person. Mon–Fri 9:30am. Paramount After Dark walking tour on select weekend evenings (2½ hr) $78 per person. All tours by reservation only. www.paramountstudiotour.com KTLA TV Starline Tours (800) 959-3131 at the Hollywod Roosevelt, 7000 Hollywod Blvd. 323-785-7244. Open pioneers of the Movie Stars’ Tour 80 Magayears ago are still offering the best sightseeing tours of Beverly Hills 24The hours. “....an honest-to-goodness burgerHomes joint.” Bon Appetit and Bel-Air. Other tours include Hollywood Trolley Tours, Hop-on Hop-off Double-Decker City Tours, the Movie zine.

Textured fuchsia wallpaper, oxblood 1-hour leather booths, traditional counter with modern flat screen set inUniversal a Moulin Rouge Starsbar Home Tour and more.televisions, Get yourallFree Studios shuttle with Starline ticket purchase. www.starlinetours.com style diner.

Universal Studios Hollywood (818) 622-8477 Includes a movie-based theme park and behind-the-scenes Studio Tour; the CityWalk entertainment, the Universal 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 andLas the Fast Hotel & Furious—Supercharged thrill ride. Other popular rides include the 3D Palmas Hollywood Blvd at adventure,worship Despicable Me Minion 6701-B Mayhem and immersive Super Silly Fun Land, Transformers™: The Ride-3D, Revenge of Palmas 323-465-5359. the MummySM—The Ride, JurassicLas Park®—The Ride, Flight of the Hippogriff™ and Harry Potter and the Forbidden JourOld style Hollywood café, a ney™, and the new Year-round AMC’s “The Walking Dead” www.universalstudioshollywood.com/attractions/studio-tour

unique and elegant tribute to Audrey Hepburn. Beautiful, relaxing & delicious oasis, a must-see for any Hollywood visitor. www.cafeaudrey.com.

Warner Bros. Studios (877) 492-8687

3400 W. Riverside Dr. Burbank. An immersive and interactive look at how the magic of Hollywood is made. With Magic Castle 7651 Sunset Blvd 323-876-7633. to the Casbah a actual filming happeningCome all around you,and nodine twolike tours are ever alike. Where legends such as Humphrey Bogart, sultan in a recreated Moroccan palace.

Enjoy a multi-course feast, then Errol Flynn, Bette Davis and James Cagney made their mark. Three-hour Studio Tours daily in English and Spanish. relax and sip mint Also tea. Belly dancing. Open nightly. www.darmaghre($62/$52) a Six-hour Deluxe Tour. ($295) All tours require Valid ID and reservations and end with a visit to brestaurant.com.

Stage 48: Script to Screen interactive museum which features Batman, Superman, Suicide Squad, Harry Potter and&more. daily. (No children under 8) www.wbstudiotour.com (See FEATURED TOURS) Musso Frank’s Open Grill 6701-B Hollywood Blvd at Las Palmas 323-465-5359. Old style HollyWINTER 2016 / DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD 61

Around Town

People watching

ABOVE: L to R: Gu nner John, Staff Sgt. Ca y Sgt. Ruben Rivera, Santa Claus, Ol ivia thleen Barsallo at Ho Photo by William Kid llywood Christmas Newtonston Parade.

ABOVE: Hugh La ur Jean McClain at ie speaks with singer his Walk of Fame star ceremony. Photo by Valentin

Music mogul Clarence Avant with friends Irving Azoff, Bill Withers, Quincy Jones as he receives his Walk of Fame Star.

ignon France) and friend ABOVE: Manon Melaim (Av sauds. enjoy the ride at Madame Tus Photo by Valentine Combe

Los Feliz Improvement Associa tion celebrated its Centennial in Sept.

Top L-R: Past presidents Donald Seligman, Dolores V. Meyer, Chr is Laib Nyla Arslanian (current), Marian Dodge, Bottom L-R: Edmond Ste , Marilyn Bush, Ken Lewis phan,

Newest addition to Hollywood Boulevard attractions The Museum of Broken Relationships ribbon cutting.

RIGHT: Allison Janney (“Mom” and “West Wing”) at her Walk of Fame star ceremony as friend, Anna Faris looks on.

ABOVE: Congressman Adam Schiff proudly stands with LA’s finest.

Councilmember Mitch O’Farrell, Honoree Leron Gubler, Anastasia Mann, and TTMA president Michael McDowell at their Annual Leadership Awards Luncheon.

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RIGHT: Councilmember David Ryu riding in Hollywood Christmas Parade. Photo by Aaron Toth

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