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illiam Shakespeare’s Macbeth has witches and ghosts. Those are ingredients not only for a classic tragedy, but also for a haunted house. The Shakespeare Center in City West embraces both realms this month, with eight performances of The Tragedie of Macbeth. On Oct. 20Nov. 3, the nonprofit’s 20,000-square-foot headquarters (at 1238 W. First St.) will host a site-specific production, with audiences following a cast of nine through five locations. Directed by Kenn Sabberton, formerly of the Royal Shakespeare Company, there will be visits to the Witches Heath, Macbeth’s Castle and the Macduff family’s peaceful home. “I’ve been dreaming about creating a Downtown L.A. Shakespeare Halloween tradition since our company began producing Downtown 32 years ago,” Shakespeare Center Artistic Director Ben Donenberg said in a prepared statement. “We now have a production that will take this idea to a new level and contribute to our Downtown fall cultural landscape in a thrilling and chilling way.” Tickets are $39 and are on sale at shakespearecenter.org/ macbeth.
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ospitality guru Cedd Moses’ latest food and beverage venture is finally rolling into Union Station. The joint brewpub and cocktail bar Imperial Western Beer Co. and The Streamliner, originally announced four years ago, will roll into the train station on Thursday, Oct. 4. Occupying the old Fred Harvey Restaurant space, Imperial Western will tap into the 1940s train aesthetic, with bespoke furniture and lighting. Chef David Lentz will oversee a menu that includes an oyster and raw bar and fare such as beer-battered fish tacos, smoked pork ribs and buttermilk fried chicken. Attached is The Streamliner, a craft cocktail space that takes its cues from the 1940s train of the same name. “We are thrilled to be crossing the finish line with Imperial Western Beer Co. and The Streamliner, sharing them with L.A. and beyond,” Moses said in a prepared statement. Moses’ 213 Hospitality operates a plethora of Downtown drinking spots including the Golden Gopher, Broadway Bar, Las Perlas and the Arts District Brewing Co.
Conservation Group Relocates to New Downtown Space
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he Los Angeles Conservation Corps, a nonprofit that trains young adults and
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children and works on environmental projects, has moved from one Downtown space to another. Last week, the organization shifted its headquarters from Olympic Boulevard to the northern end of Downtown, at 1400 N. Spring St. The two-story space has been dubbed the John Van de Kamp Center, in honor of the former county District Attorney and state Attorney General who was also a founding board member of the organization. The space officially opened on Friday, Sept. 28. The Conservation Corps modernized the building’s infrastructure and created a computer training room. The move allows the Corps to double its staff from 20 to 40 employees. The Corps runs programs that, among other things, plant trees and clean litter from Los Angeles streets.
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he first tenant has been signed for Atlas Capital’s revamped L.A. Jewelry Mart building. PK Retail Holdings, a subsidiary of the South Korean firms Emart and the Shinsegae Group, will occupy the first three levels of the six-story edifice at 712 S. Olive St. PK Retail Holdings will take a total of 51,692 square feet in the building, originally constructed in 1917, and the space will serve as its U.S. headquarters. The bottom two floors will be occupied by PK Market, a high-end gro-
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cery store the company launched in South Korea. “PK Market epitomizes a growing trend for tenants in Downtown L.A. who demand unique space that speaks to their brand and identity while capturing an opportunity for corporate offices as well as outward-facing business goals,” said Mike Condon, Jr., executive managing director of Cushman and Wakefield, which represented Atlas Capital. Terms of the lease were not disclosed, and no opening date has been announced. It joins other nearby grocery outlets Whole Foods and Ralphs.
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owntown Los Angeles exhibits all the signs of a “hot” neighborhood. National and international media outlets routinely report on the area’s resurgence. Billions of dollars in investment continue to pour in to the community, and in the past decade tens of thousands of people have moved here. The arrival of the residential high-rises has been complemented by the opening of dozens of restaurants, nightclubs and bars. New “creative” office space is being built and tech-oriented companies are relocating to the Central City. There is another growth field that has received little attention, but that is unequivocally more important for area inhabitants when the need arises: Downtown is seeing a quiet but steady expansion of healthcare services. This should not be surprising — just as people need supermarkets and parks close to where they live, they also need doctors and, when things turn really bad, hospitals. Medical industry leaders have recognized that Downtown has been underserved. A case in point is the recent ribbon cutting of the $100 million expansion of City West’s venerable Good Samaritan Hospital. While this doesn’t garner as many social media mentions as, say, a buzzy restaurant opening with a star chef, the eight state-of-the-art operating suites in the new building, the 32 pre- and post-surgery rooms, and the massive “linear accelerator” that speeds up radiation therapy for cancer patients, will be far more important for a Downtowner facing a medical emergency. In a recent Los Angeles Downtown News article, Good Samaritan CEO Andy Leeka stated that the change in Downtown’s demographic makeup is being reflected in the hospital, with more young patients than ever before. The City West facility is taking steps to serve this group of people who have different healthcare needs. This growth helps explains a second project. Last week, the Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center announced a $215 million expansion, complete with a 150,000-square-foot building that will allow the hospital to increase its number of beds by 60% (see story page 7). The long-running Grand Avenue institution will bolster its emergency and trauma departments, a necessity considering that emergency facilities equipped to handle 55,000 patients annually last year saw 85,000 visits. The California Hospital project is huge, but probably necessary given projections that Downtown will go from about 72,000 residents today to 125,000 in 2040. Other healthcare operations have already arrived. In early 2016, Kaiser Permanente opened a facility on Bunker Hill, marking its return to Downtown after a three-decade absence. A few months later, Reliant Immediate Care Medical Group debuted a 10,000-square-foot urgent care center in South Park. Then there’s Chinatown, where a community outcry after the shuttering of Pacific Alliance Medical Center led to the recent announcement of a smaller replacement facility in the old complex. These medical institutions will likely never merit a mention in a fawning media profile about Downtown. However, they are available when that worst-case scenario arises. It’s worth recognizing this growth sector and its importance in a transforming neighborhood.
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Regarding the column “LAUSD: Infinity War,” about the divide between the LAUSD and UTLA and a potential teachers’ strike, by Jon Regardie I found your portrayal of UTLA’s position somewhat hyperbolic and anecdotal. This prompted me to provide you with real facts to help explain UTLA teachers’ position. Let’s take teacher pay first, and use me as an example: I am an 18-year veteran English teacher, at the top of the pay scale, in my first career increment. Here is what I make at LAUSD: $83,385. If I worked in Alhambra I would make $102,074. If I worked in Arcadia I would make $109,786. For perspective, after 18 years of teaching, and taking 98 additional college units that I paid for, I make at the high end of the spectrum of a retail store manager. No disrespect to that profession, but it is a bit easier to land than the six-plus years of school and training required to teach. Plus, store managers do not have to purchase the products they sell, or provide food, Band-Aids, feminine hygiene products, etc. for their employees. With these citations you can see that a 6% raise will still not put us on par with surrounding districts, and is more than reasonable. It’s hard to hear there is no money [for raises], when we see LAUSD pay for Schoology, Google Classroom and MISIS technology that all duplicate each other. Or when we waste class time, and millions of dollars, to give Smarter Balance interim assessments, and receive no reEDITOR: Jon Regardie STAFF WRITER: Nicholas Slayton, Sean P. Thomas CONTRIBUTING WRITERS: Tom Fassbender, Jeff Favre
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The Past, the Present, the Spectacle And the Speculation The 14th District Is Aflutter in the Wake of a Complaint Against Councilman José Huizar By Jon Regardie he reports that 14th District City Councilman José Huizar is the target of an official city complaint for a second time raise about 6 zillion thoughts that all pop to mind in the space of four seconds. Here are just a few of them:
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local morning soft news/light features show, it is actually a website sparked by Mayor Eric Garcetti. A response to the #MeToo movement and copious nationwide reports of politicians and others abusing their power, it allows current and former city employees, interns, etc. to file online complaints of discrimination, harassment and retaliation. Council President Herb Wesson was formally notified of the complaint in a Sept. 13 letter from the city Personnel Department. The letter, a copy of which was obtained by Los Angeles Downtown News, is mostly boil-
Here we go again! Those who ignore the past are condemned to repeat it. The guy might not have done anything wrong. No, seriously, the guy might not have done anything wrong. What does this do to his wife’s City Council campaign? Oy vey! Th e l i s t o f p i n b a l l i n g thoughts and hashtags goes on and on, with a plethora of angles depending on your view of the man who has represented Downtown on the City Council for 13 years. It’s a tricky situation, complicated both by the limited details and by Huizar’s impossible-to-ignore past. One of the hardest parts will be having the patience to wait photo courtesy office Councilmember José Huizar for more information, and to refrain from speculating about The city’s Special Committee on Investigative Oversight will be convened things one can only imagine to consider a discrimination complaint filed against 14th District City at this point. Because with no Councilman José Huizar. No details have yet been revealed or leaked. material facts, imagination is all we have. Maybe the complaint grew out of an extramarital affair sim- erplate stuff, though it’s worth noting that it ilar to the one Huizar acknowledged five makes no mention of harassment or retaliayears ago. Maybe it has nothing to do with tion. Signed by department General Managromance, and is tied to an individual who ex- er Wendy Macy, it says in part, “We are advispected a promotion and didn’t get it. May- ing you that on June 20, 2018, we received a be it soars out of left field and stems from an discrimination complaint submitted through un-awarded contract, a questionable charity, MyVoiceLA.org against City of Los Angeles a failed baking venture or a goose farm part- Councilmember Jose Huizar.” Wesson told the Times he’ll convene somenership that went bad. The latter is highly unlikely, but the point thing called the Special Committee on Invesis, I don’t know what went down, and un- tigative Oversight. I’m not sure why the word til this is investigated deeper or something “Special” is in the title, but the panel can be leaks, or unless your last name rhymes with formed when an elected city official is accused of harassment or discrimination. The Schmeeczar, then you don’t either. That said, the ramifications for Huizar are committee then determines if an indepenpotentially career-defining. One of the few dent investigator should be hired. That’s it. No details on what is alleged in things we can surmise is that, in high-powered Bat Caves across the district, politicians this case have been released. The name of the and the consultants they pay handsome- person who filed the complaint is, approprily are pondering scenarios and strategizing ately, being kept confidential. While we might their next moves. One has to assume that suspect the salacious, instead we’ve got bukelections, lawsuits and payoffs, or in political pis. Team Huizar isn’t shedding any light on terms, “settlements,” are being discussed. the matter. In a prepared statement, he reSalacious v. Bupkis Here’s what we know: On Sept. 20, the Los marked, “Based on a public document letter Angeles Times’ Dave Zahniser reported that that was sent by the Personnel Department a complaint against Huizar had been filed to the Council President’s office on Septemon MyVoiceLA. Although that sounds like ei- ber 13, 2018, I have become aware that a ther a Koreatown karaoke parlor or a bubbly Continued on page 10
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Downtown Double Murder Suspect Arrested Suspect Also Charged With Murder in Santa Monica By Sean P. Thomas man suspected of a string of violent crimes across three cities, including three brutal baseball bat attacks that led to the death of two homeless men in Downtown Los Angeles, has been arrested. At a press conference on Tuesday, Sept. 25, LAPD RobberyHomicide Division Capt. William Hayes said that Ramon Escobar was taken into custody the previous day in Santa Monica. He is suspected in the murder of a man discovered under the Santa Monica Pier, and three other assaults. Additionally, he is a suspect in the disappearance of two people in the Houston area. Escobar, 47, is believed to have engaged in unprovoked attacks on three African American men as they slept in the Financial District in the early morning hours of Sept. 16. The LAPD last week revealed the identities of the victims: Kelvin Williams, 59, and Brandon Ridout, 24, have died of their injuries. The third victim, 24-year-old Tievon Harmon, remains hospitalized in critical condition, according to Hayes. The attacks occurred in three separate instances between 4 and 4:30 a.m. in the area of Wilshire Boulevard and Flower Street. Escobar allegedly struck the victims in the head and shoulders with a baseball bat before rummaging through their belongings. There were no witnesses, and the attacks are believed to be random. “It appears that the motive in these cases was robbery,” Hayes said. “Although they were homeless individuals and he appeared to have been homeless himself, it looks like he was attempting to get coins or something from them.” On Sept. 18, the body of Steve Cruze was found underneath the Santa Monica Pier. Hayes said that Cruze, 39,
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was also beaten with a blunt object as he slept, prompting suspicions that the assaults could be connected. Escobar is also suspected of two additional attempted murders in Santa Monica, on Sept. 7 and 9. Los Angeles Robbery-Homicide Division detectives were notified last Monday by the Santa Monica Police Department that a suspect had been taken into custody for an assault that occurred that day at 7 a.m. A Santa Monica police officer found Escobar near the crime scene and noticed that the suspect’s bowlegged walking manner and clothing matched a description given by Hayes during a Sept. 17 press conference. A search of Escobar’s 2004 Honda CR-V produced a wooden baseball bat believed to be the weapon in the Downtown attacks. A set of bolt cutters found near the crime scene in Santa Monica is suspected of being the weapon used in the Monday assault. Escobar is being held without bail. He has been charged with three counts of murder and four counts of attempted murder, and was arraigned Wednesday morning in Los Angeles Superior Court. Escobar is also wanted in connection with the late August disappearance of his aunt and uncle, Rogelio and Dina Escobar, in Houston. Representatives of the Houston Police Department declined to comment, instead directing inquiries to a Tuesday morning department Twitter post with information on the missing couple. Rogelio Escobar, 65, and Dina Escobar, 60, went missing on Aug 26 and 28. Ramon Escobar, who lived with the couple, was questioned on Aug. 30 by Houston police and was identified as a person of interest. He fled Texas shortly after. It
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Huge Expansion for South Park Hospital $215 Million Project Includes New Building, Renovations For California Hospital Medical Center By Nicholas Slayton ignity Health California Hospital Medical Center has been part of Downtown Los Angeles for 132 years. Now the South Park institution is preparing to play a lead role in the community for decades to come, with plans for a major addition. Hospital officials last week revealed the details image courtesy California Hospital Medical Center of a $215 million expanRepresentatives of Dignity Health California Hospital Medical Center sion and renovation to the last week announced that groundbreaking will take place next year on a campus at 1401 S. Grand 150,000-square-foot, four story expansion. Ave. It is highlighted by a four-story building with The second and third floors of the new 150,000 square feet of space that will house a trauma and emergency center, plus neonatal building will hold maternity services and care. That building is expected to open in 2020. care. The hospital handles approximately The work is designed to accommodate 3,600 births each year. There will be a neonamore patients, as well as provide up-to-date tal intensive care unit, labor services and othtechnology and services, according to CHMC er maternity needs. Plans also call for a new parking strucPresident Margaret R. Peterson. The hospital will provide $40 million for ture with 749 stalls and 8,000 square feet of the project, according to a press release, and ground-floor retail. Downtown’s population has grown to aphas secured a loan of up to $125 million. Hospital officials will seek to raise another $50 proximately 72,000 residents, up from about million from the philanthropic community, 18,000 people in 1999, according to the Downtown Center Business Improvement according to Peterson. The structure will rise on a current sur- District. The CHMC expansion comes amid face-level parking lot. Before it can be built, recent growth in the Downtown medical crews are doing demolition on multiple parts community. Most recently, Good Samaritan Hospital in City West commemorated a $100 of the campus. “The demolition of the buildings is in pro- million building that vastly enhanced its cancess. We’re about 85% complete with that,” cer treatment and surgical wings. Increased investment in medical services Peterson said. The first floor of the new facility will house in Downtown is likely in the coming years, the trauma department, which will allow said William Caswell, senior vice president the hospital to increase the number of trau- and chief operation officer for Kaiser Permama beds by 60%. It will also add six bays for nente Southern California, which opened a facility on Bunker Hill in 2016, marking its reemergency services. In 2017 the hospital’s trauma center saw turn to Downtown after a 30-year absence. 85,000 patients; the facility is equipped to He added that providers are putting more focus on preventative and outpatient care. handle 55,000 annual visits. “It’s driven by consumer interest,” Caswell “We’re the busiest trauma facility in the county, so the new facility offers a separate said. “Over time, you’re going to see more. area for trauma patients,” Peterson said. “It There’s a greater effort in prevention and gives them the privacy and space to care for wellness going forward.” Peterson said the California Hospital exthem in a timely manner.” The facility was founded in 1887, and ini- pansion is intended to meet Downtown’s tially was located on Sixth Street. The hos- growing population, as well as shifts in how pital employs approximately 450 physicians people are receiving medical care. “I think if you look at healthcare as a and 1,900 people overall, according to Digniwhole, a lot of it being moved to outpatient ty Health. A factor in the expansion is that one build- services,” Peterson said. “I think we can coming on the campus, erected in the 1960s, will fortably serve this community for the next not meet the state’s future seismic require- 30-50 years with the care we can deliver in a ments. Senate Bill 1953, written in response comprehensive manner both in and outside to the 1994 Northridge Earthquake, man- of the hospital.” Groundbreaking on the building is scheddates that acute care facilities in California uled for early 2019, and construction is exmeet stringent seismic standards by 2030. The 1960s building will remain, but beds pected to take a year. The Phoenix, Ariz.will be moved out of it, Peterson said. The based Devenney Group is designing the space will be repurposed for as-yet unspeci- structure. nicholas@downtownnews.com fied uses.
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Veteran Architecture Firm Now Has Designs on Downtown Jerde Partnership Left the Venice Boardwalk for a Home in a Historic Central City Property By Sean P. Thomas hen a company is looking to relocate its headquarters, the decision often boils down to a few criteria: Does the new space fit its goals? Is the building aesthetically pleasing? Is the price right? For prominent architectural firm Jerde Partnership, the answers to those questions could not be found in their longtime home of Venice. Instead, Downtown Los Angeles fit the mold. Jerde signed a lease last November to take over the fifth floor of the CalEdison building at 601 W. Fifth St. and completed the move to the historic Bunker Hill building in recent months. A 40th anniversary celebration that doubled as a coming-out party for the new office was held on Sept. 13. “Downtown seemed like where we wanted to be,” John
Simones, Jerde’s CEO and design director, said during a recent tour of the new space. “Jerde Partnership prides itself on reinvigorating cities through our projects and we wanted to be part of that same idea and help reinvigorate the Downtown area.” The late Jon Jerde founded the firm in 1977. The USC grad was looking to break away from the more conventional designers of the time. His aim was to create places where people could gather, rather than simply visit and spend a few bucks. His vision was born out in mega-projects such as the 23acre Universal City Walk and the redesign of Santa Monica Place. Jerde also helped design and plan the vision for the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics. Additionally, the firm had a role in Downtown, designing one of the community’s first shopping complexes, Citicorp Plaza (now FIGat7th). Outside of California, Jerde designed the Mall of America in Minnesota and the Bellagio and Treasure Island Hotel and Casino along the Las Vegas Strip. After the Great Recession hit, the firm’s focus was driven almost entirely overseas, frequently to Asia. The bulk of Jerde’s work is still for international clients, including the 7.5 million-square-foot Roppongi Hills and Namba Park, a swirling park built on the site of a former baseball stadium in Osaka, Japan. Finding Talent Jerde Partnership had spent almost 30 years in offices on the Venice boardwalk. The move to Downtown serves multiple purposes, including being close to some clients. “There is energy down here,” said Paul Martinkovic, Jerde’s chief financial officer. “Most of the developers and firms are down here and it has just proved to be a very good move for us.” Martinkovic said that Jerde looked at sites in Santa Monica and El Segundo, but was drawn to the benefits that Downtown offered, including an opportunity to be more involved with local projects. Jerde also explored numerous local neighborhoods, including South Park, Chinatown and buildings along Broadway. photo courtesy Jerde Partnership It ended up in the 87-year-old CalEdison, Jerde Partnership’s projects include Namba Park, built on the site of a former baseball stadium which originally served as the home of the in Osaka, Japan. Southern California Edison Co. Rising Real-
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Architecture firm Jerde Partnership just moved to Downtown Los Angeles after spending three decades in Venice. CFO Paul Martinkovic (right) and CEO John Simones said being Downtown offers numerous advantages, including in recruiting talent.
ty Partners purchased the 14-floor property in 2015 and began a top-to-bottom remodel as it repositioned the building as creative office space. Tenants include H&M Innovation Lab, Akerman LLP and TubeScience. Chris Rising, founder and president of Rising, said that Downtown offers an opportunity for expansion and growth for companies outside of an increasingly crowded Westside. “There is just not enough space on the Westside for the big expansions of all of these companies,” Rising said. “It’s just a matter of space. DTLA has the space.” Jerde’s Downtown office houses 65 employees (20 more work in Shanghai) and employs an open-space aesthetic. The new home also puts the entire team on a single floor; the Venice office was spread across three levels. Lush green plants and large-scale models of the company’s past work are displayed throughout the office, helping to balance out the building’s gray concrete walls. Large windows allow for ample natural lighting. The ceiling reveals exposed pipes. Simones said the look fits the way the firm sees itself. “We look at ourselves as a boutique architectural firm,” Simones said. “The design of the office is one of a boutique, kind of a classic, collaborative workshop environment. All the way down from the executive offices to the model shop to the major workspace where all the designers work together.” Martinkovic said that Jerde works on close to 50 projects in various stages of development at any given time. While most Continued on page 9
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By Nicholas Slayton kid Row Housing, Part I: The Weingart Center, a longtime housing and services provider in Skid Row, has been working on developing three residential towers in the area. A draft environmental impact report for the project has been released, offering new details. The development would rise on two sites: A parcel at 554 S. San Pedro St. that is owned by the Weingart Center would hold an 18-story tower and a 12-story building; collectively they would have 382 units, with 80% dedicated to permanent supportive housing and the remainder identified as affordable housing. A second parcel, a cityowned lot at 600 S. San Pedro St., would see an 18-story tower with 303 very-low income units. Renderings from Joseph Wong Design Architects show glass-and-steel structures similar to many market-rate projects in Downtown. Construction of all three structures is expected to take about four years.
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JERDE, 8 of those are still overseas, Simones said a few local developments are in the works, though he would not reveal details. Simones and Martinkovic said there is another advantage to being in Downtown: It provides access to a large talent pool. Downtown housing rates, while seemingly expensive, are below those in Venice, the principals noted. The vibrancy of the Central City, including the ample nightlife, is appealing to younger workers. “We tried to recruit people from out of state and we would get through two to
Data Power: A parking lot at 900 N. Alameda St. could give way to a high-tech structure. Developer Coresite Realty Group plans to build a data center on one of the lots next to the four-story United States Post Office Terminal Annex. The center would rise 93 feet and have 179,900 square feet of space for servers and other equipment. The project is awaiting approval from the City Planning Commission. Plans call for the steel structure to have an exterior made of aluminum panels. Coresite currently operates a separate data center inside Terminal Annex. The project would also have a parking structure with 216 spaces. No budget or timeline have been revealed. The news was first reported by the website Urbanize L.A. Flower Time: The owners of the Southern California Flower Market in the Fashion District announced plans to redevelop the site in 2016. A new draft environmental impact report reveals new details for the project at 742 Maple Ave. Plans call for keeping one of the two buildings, which has 206,517 square feet of space, and upgrading the infrastructure so it continues to serve as a wholesale flower market. The other building would be replaced by a 15-story glass and steel edifice with colorful exteriors, and murals of flowers and trees. The bottom three floors would house restaurants, offices, wholesale spaces and parking, while the upper 12 levels would include 323 residential units (with 32 set aside for moderate income families). The budget has not been disclosed. Plans call for a groundbreaking in 2020. nicholas@downtownnews.com three interviews and make an offer. They would make the trip and come back and say, ‘Sorry, I can’t do it,’” Martinkovic said. “Economically they couldn’t facilitate a move. We would lose a lot of potential hires because of that.” Simones said that the firm looks forward to putting to use the expertise employed in international projects. “ The idea of creating a beautiful mixed-use development, similar to the ones that we have done internationally, in the Downtown area, has actually acted as a catalyst to bring more energy,” Simones said. sean@downtownnews.com
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The Central City Crime Report By Nicholas Slayton n the Central City Crime Report, we survey the recent week in public safety. All information is provided by the LAPD’s Central Division.
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■ Shortly before 3 a.m. on Aug. 12, someone walked up to two pedestrians on Ninth Street and Broadway and punched them both. The assailant then ran off. ■ Two people got into an argument on San Pedro Street at mid-day on Aug. 12. One person stabbed the other. The victim was taken to a hospital.
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complaint was filed based on discrimination. Beyond that, I cannot comment on the matter. I can say that I take great pains to ensure that my staff and I conduct City business in a professional environment and treat all employees and visitors with the utmost dignity and respect. Obviously, I take this matter seriously and look forward to a full, transparent and expedi■ A man was eating lunch on the tious resolution.” sidewalk at Broadway and Alpine Area 51 Street on Aug. 12 when someone ran The current situation is colored by the fact that up and took his backpack. Huizar, unique among the 15 sitting council members, is a veteran of the Special Committee on Inves■ Someone broke into a Nissan tigative Oversight. A panel was convened in 2013 afAltima parked in an underground lot ter one of his former staff members, Francine Godoy, on Flower Street around mid-day on accused him of sexual harassment and retaliation. Aug. 13. A purse was stolen. Huizar acknowledged an extramarital affair but denied charges that he had quashed her campaign for ■ On the morning of Aug. 14, a man a seat on the Los Angeles Community College Diswalked into a smoke shop on Third trict Board of Trustees after she refused his sexual Street, grabbed two boxes of pipes, advances. Godoy declined to be interviewed by the then left without paying. committee, reportedly believing she would not get a fair shake in a process where high-powered politi■ The window of a jeep parked in a cians essentially police their own. garage on Olive Street was broken Godoy later sued the city. The case was settled in into between Aug. 14-17. The hood October 2014, five months before Huizar’s resoundwas opened and the car’s battery ing re-election win over Gloria Molina, with the city was removed. taking pains to declare that no public money was paid. Questions about whether Huizar or someone ■ On the evening of Aug. 14, an else made a private payment to Godoy were never unidentified individual entered answered. Consider this the Area 51 of CD 14 politics. a Chevron on Main Street while It’s that past with Godoy that causes minds to brandishing a belt. The assailant 800.900.5788 I aerioconnect.com wander today. Now despite, or maybe precisely bedemanded cash, took $466 from the cause of the paucity of details, people are wondering register and fled. if history is being repeated. It’s impossible to know nicholas@downtownnews.com car traveling on Figueroa Street at 10:30 p.m. on Aug. 12. Another vehicle pulled up alongside them and the driver pointed a gun at the first car.
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what the “discrimination” in the letter refers to. Complicating matters further, Huizar’s wife, Richelle Huizar, on Sept. 13 announced her candidacy for her husband’s seat; he’ll be termed out and there will be an election in March 2020. This is just like the TV show “The Good Wife.” In the first episode of the series, Julianna Margulies’ character Alicia Florrick literally stood by her husband while he publicly acknowledged cheating on her. A few seasons later she ran for the Cook County State’s Attorney post he once held. It’s a reversal of “ripped from the headlines!” The risk here is that the speculation could spin off the councilman and explode into a tornado that engulfs, well, everything. As I wrote a few weeks ago, already Richelle Huizar was going to have to field questions from pesky reporters about her husband’s past transgressions. Now the whole subject has gone nuclear. If the Special Committee process winds up revealing any kind of undignified personal behavior — and again, right now that’s only an if — then potential challengers for the seat could sense damage to the Huizar brand and enter the race. A lot of people are wondering if state Assemblyman Miguel Santiago, whose 53rd District includes Downtown, will throw his hat in the ring. Trust that he and others are watching how this plays out. Then again, election day is 17 months away, and all sorts of unpredictable things can happen in that time period. The history of L.A. politics shows that the mighty can stumble, and that unexpected individuals with a grass-roots base can rise out of seemingly nowhere to knock off the machine candidate. That’s all for a later day, however. Right now we watch, and wait, to see what happens with José Huizar. regardie@downtownnews.com
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The works of New York-based artist Nina Chanel Abney are on view in both the California African American Museum and the Arts District’s Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles. Her “Null and Void” is shown here.
By Sean P. Thomas ew York-based artist Nina Chanel Abney has made a name for herself on the East Coast for her culturally rich and engaging paintings. On the West Coast however, she is more often viewed as an emerging talent, one with a skillful ability to approach the often-complex dynamics of contemporary urban life while taking an unflinching view of topics including race and social media. Expect public awareness of her work to grow. That’s because the California African American Museum in Exposition Park and the Arts District’s Institute of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles are jointly surveying the artist’s work. Nina Chanel Abney: Royal Flush opened on Sept. 23. Originating at the Nasher Museum of Art in North Carolina, followed by a stop at the Chicago Cultural Center, the exhibit runs through Jan. 20 with different galleries at the two Downtown locations. CAAM Deputy Director and Chief Curator Naima J. Keith said the exhibition offered a unique opportunity to partner with ICA-LA and share the benefits of a combined audience. “Not only are we collaborating, but this is also Nina’s first major show in Los Angeles,” Keith said. “To bring someone out who not only hasn’t had a lot of major exhibition opportunities here, but someone who has quite a big presence in New York or the East Coast, is really special for us.” The art at each museum is organized chronologically from the beginning of Abney’s professional career in 2007. In addition, the work is split thematically. At CAAM, attendees can view 15 paintings. At ICA-LA, 12 are on display. Through splitting the exhibit, the hope is that a
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viewer who starts with one museum will finish the survey by visiting the other at a later time. Admission to both institutions is free. “We’re just kind of thinking about how museums can collaborate in a more substantial way to co-present shows that might be too big for one institution, but would be great for us to come together,” Keith said. Jamillah James, ICA-LA’s curator, agreed, adding that Los Angeles does not foster the kind of competition between museums that arises in some cities. “I think it’s a spirit of collaboration that my colleagues and peers are looking forward to engineering,” James said. Abney was born in Chicago and attended New York’s Parsons School of Design, where she drew raves for her MFA thesis piece “Class of 2007.” The painting depicted rows of her graduate school classmates, who were all white, in orange jumpsuits and handcuffs. Abney, an African-American woman, was painted as the gun-toting warden. The piece was purchased by gallery owner Marc Wehby and his business partner Susan Kravets. The pair also signed Abney for a show at their Chelsea gallery in New York. Abney has since gained a following for work that addresses topics including police brutality, the oversaturation of social media and the commoditization of the female form. She often works in bright and inviting colors, almost cartoonish images and sharp lines on large canvases. Keith said the creations work on multiple levels. “You feel welcomed in. There is something about the color that immediately captures your attention, but there is also something that tells you that there is something more going on here,” Keith said. “Once you
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realize the interplay between the figures that are in the work, or you piece together some of the imagery, it’s like, ‘Oh, wow.’” At CAAM, the social issues embedded in Abney’s work take center stage. In one painting, a collage of black faces voice frustration with systemic gun violence and police brutality that affects many African-American communities. In another, two women weep over the body of a friend. “She is very much inspired by social media and TV and some of these brighter images,” Keith said. “But also I think upon further consideration you find very deeply political and very thought-provoking messages.” At the ICA-LA, the works are built around the human figure and reveal bold depictions of form, according to James. In some, bodies are distorted and incomplete, flung onto the canvas against a collection of shapes and images. The work here also explores how Abney’s approach to visualizing the human body has changed during her career. At both institutions, Royal Flush is complemented by other exhibits in adjacent galleries. At CAAM, California Bound: Slavery on the New Frontier details the state’s under-recognized involvement with slavery in the 19th century. Also on display is an exhibit on the Los Angeles Freedom Rally of 1963 and one showcasing a series of historical African American family photographs. At ICA-LA, B.Wurtz: This Has No Name showcases the work of New York-based sculptor B. Wurtz. Nina Chanel Abney: Royal Flush runs through Jan. 20 at the California African American Museum, 600 State Drive or caamuseum.org, and the Institute of Contemporary Art, 1717 E. Seventh St. or icala.org. sean@downtownnews.com
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A Festival for the Ages L.A. Phil’s Centennial Celebration Dives Into the City’s Diverse Music Scene By Nicholas Slayton he Los Angeles Philharmonic turns 100 this year. It’s an auspicious birthday, and the Phil is going all out with events, including this past Sunday’s special version of CicLAvia, with its Downtown-to-Hollywood-Bowl route, and “WDCH Dreams,” which involves projecting brightly colored patterns onto the venue’s steel exterior (see sidebar page 16). This week the celebration ratchets up, with a festival at Walt Disney Concert Hall showcasing the orchestra’s range, talents, partnerships and focus on new works. The L.A. Phil’s L.A. Fest opens Thursday, Oct. 4, and continues through Oct. 14. Comprising six different programs, the festival mixes world premiere performances with classic works from the Phil’s past. There are also appearances by artists such as Moby and Herbie Hancock. The title of the festival is intentional, as its participants are all Los Angeles artists, natives and transplants, according to Johanna Rees, director of presentations at the L.A. Phil. The festival, like the current season, is a “great overall umbrella” for a number of musical styles, according to Meghan Martineau, vice president of artistic planning for the Phil. More than 50 new commissioned works will be spread across the season. That starts with L.A. Fest’s opening program, on Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 4-7, with Music Director Gustavo Dudamel leading the orchestra in the debut of Andrew Norman’s “Sustain.” Also on the bill is former Phil Music Director Esa-Pekka Salonen’s landmark “L.A. Variations.” Oct. 9 holds a night of new works from emerging composers. The lineup includes world premieres from Tina Tallon, Ethan Braun and Daniel Allas. All of the artists are local
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to Southern California, and the roster showcases current trends and ideas in California’s classical world. “We wanted to focus on Los Angeles artists for the beginning of our centennial season at Walt Disney Concert Hall just because of the vibrancy of the scene now,” Rees said. “It comes in cycles. New York will have its moment, then it’s Seattle. Now it’s L.A.” L.A. Fest also offers a chance for artists to try new approaches to their music. Andrew Bird, who takes the Disney Hall stage on Oct. 11, has been working on his performance for the better photo courtesy Los Angeles Philharmonic part of a year, the singer-songwriter told Los AnThe Los Angeles Philharmonic is marking its 100th year with the L.A. Fest, which focuses geles Downtown News. This marks his first time on artists and works that are native to or were nurtured in Los Angeles. There are six performing with the Los Angeles Philharmonic. programs over 11 days, including Gustavo Dudamel conducting former Music Director “I’ve been asked by orchestras in the past to Esa-Pekka Salonen’s landmark “LA. Variations.” do this sort of thing, but I never felt quite ready. I’ve been putting this off for five to six years. But of concerts. As part of the celebration, the Philharmonic is I wanted to do it,” Bird said. Bird’s suite of songs, which he calls “Time’s Crooked Bow,” is hosting the world premiere of Ellen Reid’s art installation a mix of a new piece and old songs, with new arrangements “Oscillations: One Hundred Years and Forever.” The work created in conjunction with composer Gabriel Kahane. The commissioned for the festival will be set up at the rooftop suite runs roughly 45 minutes, and instead of simply being Keck Amphitheatre, and will take place Oct. 9-14. It is imBird backed by an orchestra, he said the idea is that the Phil mersive, creating a soundscape that visitors walk through. is performing and he is essentially a violin soloist, though one The event is free. “She’s come up with a pretty cool installation in the garden who also happens to sing. that has a live performance element,” Martineau said. “There He acknowledged that it’s a challenge. “Some people might think, ‘He’s a classically trained violin- will be a big choir two nights [Oct. 9 and 11]. The other days ist, this is no big deal for him,’ but it’s more complicated,” Bird it’s just prerecorded music.” Other art includes Christopher Rountree’s “Commitment said. “Since I left school, I’ve had nothing to do with the classiBooth,” a work that nods to the experimental Fluxus art cal world for almost 25 years.” movement, which the Phil is showcasing in a series of conA Multisensory Celebration Rees said one goal of the festival is to bring a diverse group certs and events throughout the season. The festival also allows the orchestra to mix classical muof people to Disney Hall, extending beyond Phil regulars to sic with modern technology. On Oct. 12, electronic musician people who might normally not go to a classical concert. That is partly why the L.A. Fest is more than just a series Continued on page 16
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Ace Hotel 929 S. Broadway or acehotel.com/calendar/los-angeles. Oct. 4: You might know Johnny Marr from The Smiths, but he’s much more than that. Find out why here. Blue Whale 123 Astronaut E. S. Onizuka St., (213) 620-0908 or bluewhalemusic.com. Oct. 1: Ethan Sherman Trio. Oct. 2: The Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz Ensemble jams. Oct. 4: Logan Kane Group. Oct. 5-6: Logan Richardson. Oct. 7: Angel City Jazz Festival. Bootleg Bar 2220 Beverly Blvd., (213) 389-3856 or bootlegtheater.org. Oct. 1: Picture a blend of indie pop with bold vocals and you have a lot of bands in 2018, but also Atlanta’s Neighbor Lady. Oct. 2: Pay tribute to the late character actor Michael Parks with dream pop from Glen Parks. Oct. 4: It’s ’80s style electronic music from Parade of Lights. Oct. 5: The women from Japan’s long-running punk band Shonen Knife can and will mess you up. They will also entertain you with songs like “Bear Up Bison.” It’s actually about a bison. Oct. 6: Saint Sister does, in the band’s own words, an electronic-folk hybrid called “atmosfolk.” We leave judgment up to you. The Escondite 410 Boyd St., (213) 626-1800 or theescondite.com. Oct. 5: Blind Pony and The Tens tried to leave Skidrokyo once, Continued on next page
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What separates a leader from a great leader? Pulitzer Prize-winning author Doris Kearns Goodwin has spent five decades pondering that question while dissecting the lives and qualifications of some of the United States’ greatest frontmen. On Thursday, Oct. 4, Goodwin will take to the Aratani Theatre stage for an event orchestrated by Live Talks Los Angeles. She’ll discuss her latest tome, Leadership: In Turbulent Times, in which she delves into the lives of four presidents — Abraham Lincoln, Theodore Roosevelt, Franklin D. Roosevelt and Lyndon Johnson — and explores their leadership qualities. The event begins at 8 p.m., with a reception at 6:30 p.m. At 244 S. San Pedro St. or livetalksla.org.
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The intersection of love and politics often makes for exquisite drama. Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi must have known that in 1867 when he penned the monumental Don Carlo, the story of a man who rebels against the Spanish Inquisition after losing his betrothed to the King of Spain. L.A. Opera is staging the work at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, with performances this week on Thursday, Oct. 4, at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Ramon Vargas plays the title role, while a little-known tenor named Placido Domingo sings the part of Rodrigo, Marquis of Posa. The always-strong James Conlon conducts. Don Carlo concludes on Oct. 14. At 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 972-8001 or laopera.org.
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Step out of the traditional classical music venues this week. The opportunity comes at Sessions, a collaboration between the Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra and the Downtown Los Angeles collective Four Larks. Listen to a program curated by LACO’s Derrick Spiva, Jr. at the Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles gallery complex on Thursday, Oct. 4. The program in the al fresco Arts District setting provides a unique opportunity for the classically curious. The evening will feature the world premiere of Spiva’s “The Body Overcome,” and composer Conor Brown’s “Hirvi.” Doors open at 7:30 p.m., with the performance at 8 p.m. At 901 E. Third St., (213) 622-7001 or laco.org.
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We’re still learning about all the ways that out DNA can be utilized. Apparently, really creative types can use it to choreograph a dance performance. In Autobiography, coming to the Ahmanson Theatre on Friday-Sunday, Oct. 5-7, British choreographer and director Wayne McGregor will bind science and dance through 23 choreographed “portraits” influenced by the sequencing of McGregor’s own genome. The order of the those 23 portraits in the three performances by Company Wayne McGregor will be randomized through a computer sequence, meaning that just like the human body, no two company shows will ever be exactly alike. The contemporary dance troupe hits the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. At 135 N. Grand Ave., (213) 972-7211 or musiccenter.org.
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MONDAY, OCT. 1 Bruna Nessif at The Last Bookstore 453 S. Spring St., (213) 488-0599 or lastbookstorela.com. 7 p.m.: Nessif stops by for a Q&A about her new book, “Let That [Expletive] Go: A Journey to Forgiveness, Healing & Understanding Love.” Deray McKesson Theatre at Ace Hotel 929 S. Broadway, (213) 235-9614 or cap.ucla.edu. 7:30 p.m.: Civil rights activist McKesson sits down with “Pod Save America” host Jon Favreau to talk about social justice. We think that, in this age of Kavanaugh, they will have plenty to talk about. WEDNESDAY, OCT. 3 Michael Meredith SCI-Arc, 960 E. Third St., (213) 613-2200 or sciarc.edu. 7 p.m.: The New York-based architect discusses his firm MOS’s work and his design philosophy. SATURDAY, OCT. 6 Major League Baseball Moves West Los Angeles Athletic Club, 431 W. Seventh St. or lactiyhistory.org. 11:30 a.m.: Authors Andy McCue and Robert Garratt sit down to talk about how the Giants and Dodgers took root in their homes and built their fan bases. Sorry, Padres. Linda Ronstadt Theatre at Ace Hotel 929 S. Broadway, (213) 235-9614 or cap.ucla.edu. 8 p.m.: The decorated singer discusses her life and career. Adult Swim Festival Row DTLA, 777 S. Alameda St. or adultswimfestival.com. 12 p.m.: The late-night comedy and animation block goes live in a big Downtown celebration. Performers include Neko Case, Mastodon, Flying Lotus and Run the Jewels. The all-day event continues Oct. 7. SUNDAY, OCT. 7 Kokoro Craft Boutique Japanese American National Museum, 100 N. Central Ave., (213) 625-0414 or janm.org. 10 a.m.: Grab art, apparel, toys and more at the 10th annual edition of the pop-up market.
The life and music of an often-overlooked jazz master will be in the spotlight this week. It happens in David Rousseve: Halfway to Dawn, coming to REDCAT on Thursday-Sunday, Oct. 4-7. Hinging on the music of Duke Ellington collaborator and civil rights activist Billy “Sweat Pea” Strayhorn, Rousseve’s nine-dancer troupe interprets Strayhorn’s music, pairing movement with period recordings, a contemporary score and a video backdrop designed by Cari Ann Shim Sham. The performance begins at 8:30 p.m. on Thursday-Saturday with a 3 p.m. matinee on Sunday. At 631 W. Second St., (213) 2372800 or redcat.org.
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JOSEPH KELLY Treasurer and Tax Collector County of Los Angeles State of California The real property that is subject to this notice is situated in the County of Los Angeles, State of California, and is described as follows: PUBLIC AUCTION NOTICE OF SALE OF TAXDEFAULTED PROPERTY SUBJECT TO THE POWER OF SALE (SALE NO. 2018A) 2346 AIN 5538-015-028 SIMANIAN, DAVID CO TR BBJ TRUST LOCATION COUNTY OF LOS ANGELES $73,736.00 CN953324 553 Sep 17,24, Oct 1, 2018 FICTITIOUS BUSINESS NAME Fictitious Business Name Statement File No. 201822563 The following individual(s) is (are) doing business as: (1) MERCATOR REJECTION,
416 S. SPRING ST. 505, LOS ANGELES, CA 90013, LA COUNTY are hereby registered by the following registrants: (1) DANIEL JOHNSON, 416 S. SPRING ST. 505, LOS ANGELES, CA 90013. This business is conducted by an Individual. Registrant(s) began to transact business under the fictitious business name or names listed above: 08/2018. This statement was filed with DEAN C. LOGAN, Los Angeles County Clerk on September 6, 2018. NOTICE—This fictitious name statement expires five years from the date it was filed in the office of the county clerk. A new fictitious business name statement must be filed before that time. The filing of this statement does not of itself authorize the use in this state of a fictitious business name in violation of the rights of another under federal, state, or common law (see Section 14411 et. seq. Business and Professions Code). Pub. 9/17, 9/24, 10/1 and 10/8. NAME CHANGE Superior court of California, County of Los Angeles ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE FOR CHANGE OF NAME No. SS029340 Petitioner (name of each) AARON ALEXANDER BROWN, 5525 Deane Ave., Los Angele, CA 90043 and YVETTE DENISE THOMPSON-BROWN, 5525
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Deane Ave., Los Angele, CA 90043 filed a petition with this court for a decree changing names as follows: Present name: a. AARON ALEXANDER BROWN b. AARON ALEXANDER BROWN II Proposed name: a. AARON ALEXANDER NOWELL b. AARON ALEXANDER NOWELL II THE COURT ORDERS that all persons interested in this matter appear before this court at the hearing indicated below to show cause, if any, why the petition for change of name should not be granted. Any person objecting to the name chang-
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NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro), as Lead Agency, has prepared a Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Division 20 Portal Widening/Turnback Facility Project (Proposed Project). The Final EIR provides corrections and additions to the Draft EIR as well as responses to comments received during the Draft EIR’s public review period that began on March 16, 2018 and ended on April 30, 2018. This notice provides the public, responsible agencies, and other interested parties with a summary of the Proposed Project as well as information regarding the availability of the Final EIR and pending Metro Board action. PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The Proposed Project includes widening of the portal for the Metro Red and Purple Lines, construction of new storage tracks, and the provision of a new turnback facility. 6SHFL¿FDOO\ WKH 3URSRVHG 3URMHFW FRPSRQHQWV LQFOXGH • • • • • • • •
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The L.A. Fest brings a number of unlikely performers to the Disney Hall stage, including Andrew Bird (top, performing Oct. 11) and electronic music pioneer Moby (Oct. 12).
Bird said that the adaptability and looseness of the Phil allows the artists to juggle different styles. For one of his songs, “Weather Systems,” the Phil will have to adjust to a song that is not written or played in time. “So I’ll be cueing the conductor to cue 15 musicians to roll together,” Bird said. The final night brings together electropop singer Cuco and Grammy Award-winning band La Santa Cecilia. The latter act blends cumbia and R&B sounds with modern rock. La Santa Cecilia’s show also marks the start of the Phil’s World Music series. L.A. Fest runs Oct. 4-14 at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., (323) 850-2000 or laphil.org. nicholas@downtownnews.com
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ou don’t have to enter Walt Disney Concert Hall to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Los Angeles Philharmonic. You can mark the occasion simply by glancing at the orchestra’s home one evening this week. On Friday, Sept. 28, the Phil launched “WDCH Dreams.” It’s a site-specific artwork, commissioned by the Phil from Turkish multimedia artist Refik Anadol, that involves casting projections on the side of the building. There are free “shows” starting every half hour from 7:3011:30 p.m. through Saturday, Oct. 6. Anadol uses 42 projectors, creating a series of patterns also referred to as “data images.” Anadol employed high-tech computer programs to create the colorful designs that will be splashed across the exterior of the stainless steel Downtown landmark.