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Welborne takes reins as Chronicle publisher, owner After 52 years, new publisher at helm By Jane Gilman For the first time in the 52 years since its founding in 1963, the Larchmont Chronicle has a new owner. On May 1, the ownership of the paper will be passed to lifelong resident, John H. Welborne. I could not be more pleased than to have John Welborne lead the next decades of the Chronicle. John has worked with me and my co-founder, Dawne Goodwin, for nearly 40 of the paper’s 52 years. John is a strong believer in the important role
Debates set at Park La Brea for Ramsay, Ryu Election May 19 By Suzan Filipek After a victorious election, the winner in the run-off Tues., May 19 for Council District Four will inherit a hefty plate when they take over the reins from Tom LaBonge on July 1. The Academy Museum of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences is planning a blockbuster venue in the Mile. The L.A. County Museum of Art has world-class architects drawing expansion plans, and CIM Group’s luxury residential development for the 10-acre Farmers Insurance parcel is moving forward. Meanwhile, mansionization, preservation, development, subway construction and other quality-of-life issues are on voters’ minds, such as on a recent Sunday morning. Candidates Carolyn Ramsay and David Ryu met with about 30 residents at a board meeting in Sycamore Square. “Carolyn and David talked to our biggest issues, the top one being mansionization,” said Ann Eggleston, president See ELECTION, p 14
played by small, community newspapers. Welborne is a native Angeleno whose grandparents built a home in Windsor Square in 1918. He commented that “a remarkable feature of the Chronicle is the loyalty of its readers. A number of people who have lived in our community, but have moved away still maintain their ties through the newspaper.” Among the community members and advertisers initially advising John by serving on the Larchmont Chronicle Transition Advisory Board are: Jamie Bennett, Patricia Carroll, Harry Chandler, Regina Chung, Janet Clayton, Lyn McEwen Cohen, Cara Esposito, Elizabeth Fuller, Rudy Gintel, Julie Grist, Mary Hawley, Hank Hilty, Neil Kramer, Patricia Lombard, Lindsay Ratkovich, William Simon and Owen Smith. “Our goal,” said Welborne, “is to steward and perpetuate See John Welborne, p 11
Salute to grads Annual special tosses our hats to this year's graduates in the June Larchmont Chronicle. Advertising deadline is Fri., May 15. For more information contact Pam Rudy, 323462-2241, ext. 11.
LEADING THE LOCAL CAMPAIGN to save water is Farrah Dragon, shown with her daughter Ruby and son Louis.
Block captain aims to save water in Hancock Park Lawn signs point to wasteful landscaping The lawn signs in Hancock Park stating “Brown is the New Green” are a project of Farrah Dragon, the block captain on her street. She is encouraging residents who are as concerned abut the water shortage as she is to place the signs on their lawns. “Actually, my husband and my mother came up with the slogan,” says Farrah. Her mother is a horticulturist, and had been a landscaper at Getty Museum gardens for seven years. The Dragon’s lawn is beginning to show its unwatered look since the family turned off its irrigation system in early April. She thinks the shrubbery around the house
IT'S HERE! Bigger than ever. Big Sunday founder and general go-to guy David Levinson at the Larchmont headquarters. Find out how to get involved, story page 16. Photo Bill Devlin
will survive because the roots are deep and receive ground water. “Fifty percent of our water usage goes to landscaping,” she pointed out. And she is upset that political leaders haven’t stressed the imporSee Saving Water, p 2
Another area on road to historic preservation Sycamore Square to protect area
By Suzan Filipek Following on the heels of its neighbors, the Sycamore Square Neighborhood Association is poised to start the process to protect its area from McMansions. The group’s board voted last month to look into an Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) to prevent further tear downs of singlefamily homes to be replaced with ones too large for the lot, overshadowing neighbors. The board also voted to apply for an Interim Control Ordinance while waiting for zoning protection. The HPOZ is already in place in Hancock Park, Windsor Square and other local neighborhoods. Candidates visit Attending the April 12 board See Sycamore Square, p 5
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Community Platform By Jane Gilman A brief goodbye Yes, the Larchmont Chronicle is under new ownership as of May 1. John Welborne of Windsor Square has taken the reins because he truly feels that this community newspaper should continue for many years to come. As John stated in the front-page article on the new ownership, our newspaper “is the glue that holds these historic neighborhoods, and this area of the city, together.” I will still be working during the transition as a consultant to smooth the way for John to continue. He is inheriting an excellent staff and columnists to work with, as well as a supportive group of advertisers. It’s difficult to say goodbye to an enterprise that has been an integral part of my life for 52 years. But I am pleased to be leaving a successful business that started out as 12 pages those five decades ago. When Dawne Goodwin, my former partner, and I began enlisting business people to advertise in 1963, we didn’t realize how lucky we were for selecting these neighborhoods. Residents wanted and appreciated their very own newspaper. We expanded from a distribution of 10,000 in the first few years to 21,000
The Street Committee is Saving Our Concrete Streets! The Association’s Street Committee, chaired by Board Member Tim Allyn, is happy to announce that our most damaged intersections will finally be repaired by the City – IN CONCRETE! After seven years of continuous effort, Hancock Park been successful in getting money budgeted by the City for repairs in concrete rather than asphalt. Hancock Park’s HPOZ Preservation Plan, requires the protection of our historic, concrete, streetscape. Along with parkway trees, sidewalks, and curb cuts, our concrete streets are an important part of our historic neighborhood. And, concrete is more durable; properly installed concrete streets last more than 75 years and are cooler than asphalt. We thank Street Committee chair, Tim Allyn, and members, Jon Vein, David Cole, Ben Thompson, Joel Kozberg and Jim Wolf, for their dedication and hard work. We’re lucky to have such great neighbors working on our behalf. There are two candidate remaining for the open City Council Seat for District 4: Carolyn Ramsey and David Ryu. The concrete street replacement is a good example of how important the Council Office is for maintaining our community. Please take a few minutes and decide which candidate best reflects your ideas about where the City should go and VOTE on May 19th Don’t forget now is the time to plant a tree. Even though we’re in a drought, trees only take one or two deep waterings a month and they provide shade, keeping our neighborhood cooler and more beautiful. The Association is starting an Elm Tree planting on Rossmore and other streets, so contact the Tree Committee on the Association website and find out more. If you’re considering any changes to the street visible portion of your house, contact our City Planner, Kimberly Henry (kimberly.henry@lacity.org) and fill out the online form - http:// preservation.lacity.org/hpoz/initial.screening.checklist to start the process. The Preservation Plan for Hancock Park can be found at: http://www.hancockparkhomeownersassociation. org/ or http://preservation.lacity.org/hpoz/la/hancock-park ). Report graffiti sightings by calling 311 or at the City’s AntiGraffiti Request System - http://anti-graffiti.lacity.org/welcome. cfm?CFID=1007&CFTOKEN=411CDB4F-0FC3-4EE189DE58DCCB435538 and by calling Hollywood Beautification, 323-463-5180 Adv.
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families, a readership we guesstimate at 77,000. I have met the most amazing people who live in these areas in these 52 years, people who get involved, who care about their neighborhoods and make a difference. It’s been a privilege for me to interview these people and share their stories. My thanks to the wonderful people on my staff, our devoted columnists, the advertisers who grace our pages and our readers—you all make it happen.
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'If you were reincarnated, who would it be?' That's the question
inquiring photographer Billy Taylor asked people along Larchmont Blvd.
We support Carolyn Ramsay The community is fortunate to have a candidate for the Fourth District City Council seat of the caliber of Carolyn Ramsay. She is conducting an impressive campaign—proof of her organizational ability. Not only does she have the backing of many in this community, she also is supported by city and state officials, people she will be working with in her new position. Carolyn knows and loves this community, and she will work hard to address the issues of the entire district. She deserves your vote on Tues., May 19.
Another goodbye We regret to have to say goodbye to Marlborough head of school Barbara Wagner. She has been a great asset to the school during her 25 years as its leader. She has directed the transformation of the school—both its physical growth and its academic achievements. She will be missed.
Calendar Fri., May 1, Sat., May 2 and Sun., May 3 – Big Sunday Weekend. bigsunday.org. Sat., May 2 and Sun., May 3 – Best Friends adoption fair, La Brea Tar Pits, 5801 Wilshire Blvd., 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sun., May 10 – Mother’s Day Tues., May 12 – Larchmont Village Neighborhood Association semi-annual meeting, Van Ness Elementary School auditorium, 7 p.m. Wed., May 13 – Miracle Mile Chamber of Commerce forum at the El Rey, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., 11:30 a.m. Wed., May 13 – Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council meeting, The Ebell of Los Angeles, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd., 7 p.m. Tues., May 19 – Election for Fourth District Council post. Mon., May 25 – Memorial
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"I would come back as someone close to my grandchildren, to witness their success. One attends Yale University, and the other Azusa Pacific. They are my life." Alicia Roldan Windsor Square
"Henry VIII of England. He reigned with absolute power, promoted literacy and is still remembered as a legend in history books." Josh Pirro Hancock Park
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tance of conservation. “We’ve known about the drought for three years,” she added. The signs are meant to bring awareness to her fellow Hancock Parkers. If any neighbors need information about getting signs, email savewaterla@gmail.com or the Facebook page that’s written on the sign: SAVE WATER LA.
"I would be soul-singer Janelle Monae. She's not afraid to express herself in music or style. To me she personsifies originality." Dolly Kimpiato Hollywood
Letter to the editor Thank you
Thank you, and, especially Suzan Filipek, for the nice article on the Adult Literacy Program (Larchmont Chronicle, April, 2015). I hope it brings them many volunteers, and this kind of service is what a local newspaper is all about. Margaret Shipman Lucerne Blvd.
"I guess I would say Abraham Lincoln. He ended slavery, and I'd get to wear a top hat. I'd avoid the theatre though." Curtis Lovell Larchmont Village
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Miracle Mile Chamber forum covers past, present, future
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CULTURE DAY! at Park La Brea. 6 WILSHIRE COUNTRY Club goes green. 8 MOTHER'S DAY 12, 13 AROUND the Town
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“The Miracle Mile, Yesterday, Today & Tomorrow” will be the theme of the Miracle Mile Chamber of Commerce Economic Forum on Wed., May 13 beginning at 11:30 a.m. The forum, at the El Rey Theatre, 5515 Wilshire Blvd., will feature a video and slide show, “The History of Wilshire Blvd.,” with Leslie Kendall, curator of the Petersen Automotive Museum. “What’s Next,” will cover the Miracle Mile’s museum updates in a video presentations on the Petersen Automotive Museum, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts & Sciences Museum, Page Museum and Craft & Folk Art Museum. The event will also salute retiring Councilmember Tom LaBonge, said Chamber presi-
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dent Stephen Kramer. City Council District Four candidates Carolyn Ramsay and David Ryu have been invited to discuss their “vision” for the future of the Miracle Mile. The candidates will be followed by a discussion on the “Miracle Mile Chamber’s Vision.” A panel on commercial real estate with Mark Panatier, Gilmore Co., as moderator will include Adam Lev, 5900 Building; Adele Bayless, 5670/ Equity Office; Selena Kerr, Wilshire/LaBrea-Essex Co.; John Burney, Park LaBrea; Wally Marks, Walter Marks Realty. Food will be provided by Black Dog Café, and Urban Florist is furnishing floral arrangements. For information go to miraclemilechamber.org.
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Mile preservation on course with survey Miracle Mile took its first step in creating an Historic Preservation Overlay Zone [HPOZ] last month when its residential association hired the services of Architectural Resources Group, Inc. [ARG]. The move is to protect the area from more McMansions and out-of-scale apartment and condo developments, according to the Miracle Mile Residential Assoc. newsletter. Katie Horak, ARG senior associate and architectural historian of the Pasadena branch of ARG, will supervise the survey, which includes approxi-
mately 1,628 parcels of singleand multi-family residences. Boundaries of the proposed HPOZ are Fairfax Ave. to the west, La Brea Ave. to the east, Wilshire Blvd. to the north, and San Vicente Blvd. to the south. The survey will detail the historic and architectural significance of the community and identify structures as either “contributing” or “noncontributing.” Contributing structures were built during the predominant period of development in the neighborhood and have retained most
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of its historic features. Once the report is completed, the Department of City Planning will hold public workshops and hearings in the community before taking the HPOZ through the adoption process. A fundraising effort is underway to raise the $60,000 cost to fund the project.
Neighbor warns of mail theft on Arden Boulevard A Larchmont Village resident was alarmed to find a device hanging out of her neighborhood postal box on April 14 around 1 p.m. “I went to use the mailbox on Arden Blvd. and 4th St. and found a long strap with S-hooks on the ends sticking out,” said the concerned resident, who contacted the Larchmont Chronicle to report evidence of theft from a postal box. The strap she found at the public box was similar to a bungee cord, “but not stretchy,” and she says it was clearly being used to fish out mail: “one of the S-hooks had gotten caught so the culprit could not remove the strap.” She spoke with her postman who confirmed mailbox theft is a big issue for the neighborhood. The Los Angeles Police Dept. advises, among other things, to install a locked mailbox at your residence.
Bungalow back in court May 20 A hearing in a criminal case for the Larchmont Bungalow is set for Wed., May 20 in L.A. Superior Court. New Bungalow attorney Richard Hirsch joins Alan Fenster in the suit against the city. Owner Albert Mizrahi sought a zone change to allow the take out at 107 N. Larchmont to become a restaurant but was recently denied by the City Council. Mizrahi’s representative Jerry Neuman argued Boulevard zoning, which allows 10 restaurants, was unfair as several take outs on the street have seating. Mizrahi signed an affidavit promising not to have tables and chairs prior to opening. The city revoked the certificate of occupancy soon after the Bungalow opened in Sept. 2009 with tables and chairs.
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Sycamore Square to protect area (Continued from page 1) meeting were Council District Four candidates Carolyn Ramsay and David Ryu. “They were both supportive of neighbors’ concerns about mansionization and our investigation in to an HPOZ,” said Ann Eggleston, president, SSNA. In addition, Ramsay said she would support additional preservation tools for neighborhoods like Sycamore Square and South Hollywood which have mixed zoning patterns but an overall consistency in the age and style of the buildings. The boundaries proposed for Sycamre Square’s historic district are Sycamore, Orange, Mansfield and Citrus. “Most of the buildings are original with few changes except for two recent McMansions (and a possible third on Citrus),” said Eggleston. Top 10 issues The group told the candidates its “Top 10” issues:” • Mansionization/historic preservation • Preservation of commercial/ residential buffer zones • Subway construction (and associated development) • Parking (lack of, enforcement, etc.) • Green space/parks (lack of, need for development of) • Safety (lighting, police presence, etc.) • Infrastructure (failing streets, sidewalks, etc.) • Neighborhood-compatible development (“vibrancy that fits” the neighborhood) • Traffic (cut-throughs, speed humps, four-way stops, etc.
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7-Eleven? Not in their Sycamore neighborhood Schools and alcohol don’t mix, says the board of the Sycamore Square Neighborhood Association. Wilshire Crest Elementary and Yeshiva Gedolah High are within blocks of a proposed 24-hour, 7-Eleven at the northeast corner of Olympic Blvd. and La Brea Ave. Cathedral Chapel of St. Vibiana Church is less than half a block north on La Brea. Both the church and schools are considered “sensitive uses,” when considering applications for new liquor permits, according to Tara Devine who gave a presentation on the application at a recent SSNA board meeting. A letter of opposition will be sent to the city Planning zoning administrator, the Council District Four office and the Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council Land Use Committee. The SSNA board opposed the project for several reasons, including stating convenience stores in general tend to be
magnets for loitering, litter, panhandling, shoplifting, traffic and more serious crime. What’s more, the neighborhood is at capacity with round-the-clock stores, Devine reported. There is a 24hour convenience mart at an Arco gas station across the street and various drug stores with 24-hour beer and wine sales within a one-mile radius. Other concerns were heavy traffic at the intersection, and limited parking. Representatives from 7-Eleven will address concerns at the group's board meeting Mon., May 4.
CITY’S BUREAU OF STREET LIGHTING trucks are a familiar sight in Windsor Square as some 99 new lampposts are being installed on north/south and east/west streets. The ornamental concrete lights match existing posts in the historic district.
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Development on Viacommunity Day targets meeting Burroughs for beautification LVNA agenda May 12 For its 2015 Viacommunity Day on May 15, Paramount Pictures is teaming up with John Burroughs Middle School, 600 S. McCadden Pl., to make improvements to the school campus. Paramount worked in conjunction with the Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society to identify the most needed beautification projects at the school. Paramount and the society identified three priority projects to complete: First, volunteers from Paramount will plant 10 fruitless red plum trees to beautify and add shade to the 6th Street
school perimeter. Second, volunteers will clean out the existing planters on McCadden Place and add mulch, also installing a heavy vinyl border. Third, volunteers will weed and clean up the school’s Wilshire Blvd. perimeter. Paramount has been serving the community through its Viacommunity Day for 20 years. More than 1,400 Paramount employees in 15 countries join together to make a difference in their communities, volunteering at local schools, parks and nonprofit organizations.
Battle for concrete repairs ends in victory for residents Funds from City Council District Four’s Street Improvement account will be used to repair damaged intersections in concrete throughout Hancock Park. The appeal for concrete instead of asphalt began seven years ago when the residents saw that asphalt was being used, said Cindy Chvatal, Hancock Park Homeowners Association president. Hancock Park’s Historic Preservation Overlay Zone requires repairs in concrete instead of asphalt, Chvatal said. She thanked Street Committee chairman Tim Allyn and members Jon Vein, David Cole, Ben Thompson, Joel Kozberg and Jim Wolf for their hard work. The Bureau of Engineering will perform repairs; work will begin by the end of May, said Councilman Tom LaBonge.
Property development and a potential Historic Preservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ) are on the agenda when the Larchmont Village Neighborhood Association (LVNA) meets Tues., May 12, at 7 p.m. The semi-annual meeting will be held in the auditorium of Van Ness Elementary School, 501 N. Van Ness Ave. Councilman Tom LaBonge and/or his field deputy will discuss topics germane to the neighborhood, and representatives from LAPD Wilshire and Olympic divisions will give a crime update. Emergency Preparedness The LVNA board of directors and block captains met with a city official on April 19, at the Hancock Homes office, to discuss how to organize a disaster preparedness and response plan. Mona Curry, emergency management coordinator for L.A., spoke on the five steps to neighborhood preparedness and encouraged the LVNA to organize their own preparedness-training day. Curry’s presentation on emergency preparedness can be downloaded at 5steps.la/5-step-toolkit/.
BLOCK CAPTAIN Marguerite Topping hands out emergency preparedness information to Larchmont Village residents.
A TALK ON SUSTAINABILITY and the challenges of drought by landscape architect Mia Lehrer, right, was enjoyed by Ebell members at a recent luncheon. Lehrer is shown with Myrna Gintel, program chairman.
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Wilshire Country Club is turning so brown it’s eco-friendly By Suzan Filipek Water-saving efforts are moving the ground from the Wilshire Country Club golf course, some 24 acres of turf to be exact. That’s the amount that has been removed from the course since early January, said Todd Keefer, general manager and chief operating officer.
A host of drought-tolerant plants will replace the waterthirsty grass on about onequarter of the 98-acre property that spans Melrose to Third, Rossmore to near June. About 20 varieties of native plants will be placed around the outer perimeters, leaving plenty of grass for the nine-course site. “We will still
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maintain the integrity of the design and yet have a focus on the drought and do our part,” said Keefer. The Club, which opened in 1909, has worked with the city Dept. of Water and Power in its conservation efforts which pays $2 per square foot of grass removal. The program may be saving the city water, but it’s creating a nightmare for a resident on Las Palmas Ave., who says his street is being used as a staging site for trucks and dumpsters hauling concrete and debris from the golf course, two blocks east. “I have lived here 30 years, and I don’t recall an inconvenience and noise like this. It’s just nerve-wracking,” said David Berger. Two calls to the Wilshire Country Club only left him on 20-minute holds. Trucks
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arrive as early as 7:30 a.m., sometimes park in his driveway while loading, he added. Parking is limited at the historic Country Club’s Rossmore lot, which necessitated some residential use, but any complaints would have been addressed, said Keefer.
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Quicker boarding and fewer stops will enable passengers on the Wilshire Bus Rapid Transit to reach their destinations faster. The second phase of peak hour bus lanes on Wilshire Blvd. opened in April, enabling riders in bus-only lanes between downtown and the westside, to save up to 15 minutes each way. “Because the bus has its own lane and is synched with traffic lights, it will get there faster than a car leaving the same place at the same time,” said Los Angeles mayor and Metro board chairman Eric Garcetti The opening of five miles of peak-hour bus lanes along Wilshire Blvd. marks Phase Two of the Wilshire Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) project. The Wilshire BRT is a $31.5 million transportation improvement project spanning from Valencia St. near MacArthur Park to Centinela Ave. in West L.A. Once completed, there will be 9.9 miles of street, signal and signage improvements and 7.7 miles of peak hour bus lanes on Wilshire Blvd. During weekday peak hours of 7 – 9 a.m. and 4 – 7 p.m., only transit buses will be allowed in the bus lanes. Drivers will get a citation if driving in the bus-only lanes during those times. Cars and trucks turning right during peak hours may use the curbside lane as well as bicyclists. Metro will also be piloting all-door boarding at key stops along the Wilshire BRT. Customers will be able to validate their fare in advance. The project is funded through a federal Very Small Starts (VSS) grant awarded to Metro in August 2011. The grant of $23.3 million was paired with an $8.2 million local match.
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Obituaries Jerry Cottone, Larchmont’s longtime barber, passed away on April 11 at the age of 76 at his home in Valley Village. A Mass to celebrate his life will be held at St. Brendan Church, Sat., May 16 at 10 a.m. Jerry had been a fixture on the boulevard since the 1950’s. His father, Vince, bought the barbershop—originally opened in the 1920s and considered the oldest business on the street—in 1956. At one point, Jerry’s father, brother and mother all worked alongside Jerry in the shop together. “Mom became a manicur-
Mary Wilson, docent, teacher, volunteer Mary H. Wilson, a former teacher and longtime community volunteer, died at her home in Park La Brea April 5. She was 79. A Brookside resident from 1972 to 2009, she retired from a teaching career spanning over 30 years and worked in the travel industry. She was a docent at Los Angeles County Museum of Art for 30 years, a member of Good Samaritan Auxiliary, and Ebell of Los Angeles. She also was a volunteer English as a Second Language teacher. She was predeceased by her husband Lloyd, and leaves her son Craig, daughter Hillary, and sister Elizabeth Heath. Memorial service and reception will be held Sat., May 2, at 2:30 p.m. at St. James Episcopal Church, 3903 Wilshire Blvd. In lieu of flowers, Mary selected the following charities for donations: Habitat for Humanity and St. James Food Ministries.
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ist,” said Jerry in a Larchmont Chronicle interview in 2010, “making the shop a true family business.” The original price for one of Jerry’s haircuts was $1.25. Jerry served in the army for two years and upon his return he bought out his father’s interest and became the sole owner
in 1964. After 50 years, Jerry retired and sold the business to Jorge Hilario in 2013. Even with all of the technological advances in the world of haircuts, Jerry chose to stick with the tried-and-true tools and techniques that our grandparents would recognize: he performed the traditional straight-edge razor shave with warm foam, and finished up with a massage. There was a quiet dignity about Jerry that made it easy for customers to share their deepest secrets with him. That quiet dignity was offset by a deep humility when he was asked to speak about himself. Jerry is survived by his wife Diane and sons Chris and Doug.
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Sally Woodward, lifelong volunteer Sally Grimm Woodward died on April 6 at her Fremont Place home where she had lived for over 59 years. She was 90. A native Angeleno, she was a lifelong volunteer for her kids’ schools, Junior League, United Way, NGA, and Good Samaritan Hospital. Preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, John, and their oldest grandson Nicholas, survivors are Mary, Juanie (Cathy), Anne (Tony), Andrew (Mari) and Gerry and 11 grandchildren. A celebration of Sally’s life was held at St. Brendan’s Church on April 23. Donations can be made in Sally’s name to Immaculate Heart High School, 5515 Franklin Ave., Los Angeles 90028.
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Dog walker robbed at gunpoint; burglaries up in Hancock Park WILSHIRE DIVISION
Furnished by Senior Lead Officer Dave Cordova 213-793-0650 31646@lapd.lacity.org Twitter: lapdwilshire fleeing with property. A purse, wallet and tablet were removed from an unlocked vehicle on the 500 block of S. Lucerne Blvd. on April 10 between 2:45 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. The rear door of a residence was kicked open before a suspect ransacked the interior and removed a watch on the 700 block of S. Longwood Ave. on April 6 between 9 a.m. and 8:30 p.m. A suspect attempted to enter the rear door of residence on the 300 block of S. Sycamore Ave. Suspect also smashed a side bedroom window and ransacked the interior before removing computer equipment, jewelry and camera equipment on April 7 between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Jewelry was stolen after a suspect smashed the rear window and ransacked the residence on April 9, between 12:10 p.m. to 12:50 p.m., on the 100 block of N. June St.
GRAND THEFT AUTO: A 2007 Hyundai Elantra was stolen from the 600 block of Masselin Ave. between 5 p.m. on March 25 to 11:30 a.m. on March 26. BURGLARY THEFT FROM VEHICLE: A steering wheel airbag and headlights were removed from a 2010 Porsche Panamera on the 200 block of S. Citrus Ave. between 6 p.m. on March 27 and 10:30 a.m. the following morning. A suspect opened the trunk of a vehicle and removed a backpack and laptop. The incident took place at the corner of 8th St. and Aladele Ave. on March 30 between 12 p.m. and 2 p.m. Money, credit cards and a wallet were stolen from a vehicle on the 700 block of S. Cochran Ave. The suspect smashed the vehicle window and ransacked the interior between April 2 at 9 p.m. and April 3 at 7:45 a.m. 911 is for emergencies only. To report non-emergencies, call 877-275-5273.
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Furnished by Senior Lead Officer Joseph Pelayo 213-793-0709 31762@lapd.lacity.org Twitter: lapdolympic OLYMPIC DIVISION ROBBERY: A victim was sitting in his parked vehicle on the corner of Western Ave. and Maplewood St. when two suspects opened the door and entered his SUV on April 15 at 5 a.m. One suspect was armed and demanded money. The victim surrendered his wallet and cell phone. Described as two African Americans in their
early to mid-20s. BURGLARIES: A suspect opened a victim’s garage on the 600 block of N. Gramercy Pl. between 8 p.m. on April 6 and 8:15 a.m. on April 7. Two unlocked bicycles were stolen. GRAND THEFT AUTO: A 1996 Honda Accord was stolen from the corner of Rosewood St. and Andrews Rd. between 8:30 p.m. on March 31 and 7:45 a.m. on April 1. Suspect stole a 2001 silver Honda CRV on the corner of Wilton Pl. and 4th St. between 11:55 p.m. on March 29 and 9 a.m. on March 30. BURGLARY THEFT FROM VEHICLE: A suspect removed property on the 400 block of Westminster Ave. after 11 p.m. on April 12.
EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WINDSOR SQUARE ASSOCIATION WATER BARREL PROJECT The Windsor Square Association’s 2015 priority is our Water Barrel Project and community outreach to our residents with ideas and solutions to be better prepared in case of a natural disaster, such as an earthquake or other like emergency. Over the past years the Association has invited emergency preparedness experts to speak to our block captains at annual Association gatherings. All these experts stressed water storage as most important in preparing for an emergency, recommending maintenance of a two-week supply of clean water, storing at least one gallon per person, per day. Recently Lorraine and Lucerne Boulevard residents, assisted by Association block captains, encouraged water storage by joining with their neighbors to purchase 55 gallon water barrels specifically sold for the purpose. Now, the Association seeks to expand this salutary effort to all of Windsor Square by its Water Barrel Project, a community-wide purchase of water barrels at a reduced, group-buy price and with convenient delivery. Emergency water storage will work well in Windsor Square if the entire community commits to this most important aspect of emergency preparedness. In an emergency community-minded Windsor Square residents will kindly help one another, as always. Nevertheless, instead of relying upon the kindness of others, the Association requests you to consider purchasing the peace of mind your own water barrel will provide to you and your family. By our Water Barrel Project, the Association intends to make this easy. Please inform your Association block captain if you wish to be added to the list of Windsor Square residents interested in more information about the Water Barrel Project. The Association will soon host an Emergency Preparedness Day to provide additional advice to all interested residents of Windsor Square. Please “stay tuned” for more information about the Windsor Square Association Water Barrel Project and Emergency Preparedness Day. The Windsor Square Association, an all-volunteer group of residents from 1100 households between Beverly and Wilshire and Van Ness and Arden, works to preserve and enhance our beautiful neighborhood. Join with us! Drop us a line at 157 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90004, or visit our website at windsorsquare.org. ADV.
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WILSHIRE DIVISION ROBBERY: A man was robbed at gunpoint while waling his dog at Harold Henry Park on April 19 at 8:20 p.m. The victim described the suspects as two African American men in their early to mid-20s. One suspect pointed a gun at the victim’s chest and demanded cash while the other searched his pockets and stole credit cards before fleeing. BURGLARIES: Two suspects used a branch to force open a school door on the 600 block of S. McCadden Pl. on April 5 at 9:30 p.m. Both suspects were arrested. A suspect cut open the sidewall of a business on the 100 block of Larchmont Blvd. and removed property between 5 p.m. on March 22 and 11:50 p.m. on March 23. The rear door of a business on the 200 block of Larchmont Blvd. was kicked in before the suspect disabled the surveillance system. The suspect then tunneled through a wall into an adjacent business, and removed property between 10:30 p.m. on March 22 to 12 a.m. on March 23. The rear door of a residence was pried open on the 100 block of S. Formosa Ave. between 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. on March 24. The suspect ransacked the interior before
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TWO WOMEN IN A GARDEN, 1872, Claude Monet, a future gift to LACMA and in the "50 for 50" exhibit.
Patrons bestow gifts for LACMA's 50th birthday L.A. County Museum of Art turned 50 and threw itself a star-studded gala to celebrate. It was the Ahmanson Foundation which helped start the museum's collection 50 years
Learn what’s going on in the community at this month’s Greater Wilshire Neighborhood Council board meeting on Wednesday, May 13 at 7 p.m. at The Ebell 743 S. Lucerne Blvd. (enter through west parking lot) You are also invited to attend a forum on April 30 with Fourth District City Council candidates Carolyn Ramsay and David Ryu to be held at the Hall of Liberty, 6300 Forest Lawn Dr. Cosponsored by a number of area neighborhood councils including Greater Wilshire and MidCity West. To reserve call 310-794-6817 or advocacy.ucla.edu/4th-forum.
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ago at the Wilshire Blvd. site with a Renoir painting, LACMA CEO Michael Govan told a press briefing April 20. In honor of the milestone, a gala attended by 750 guests was held a few days earlier that raised $5 million to benefit programming and acquisitions. A roster of celebrities, artists, museum trustees— including William Ahmanson, Hancock Park—and city officials feasted and sipped champagne while an aerial circus troupe entertained overhead. Seal performed later in the evening, and after his last song, guests were serenaded with "Happy Birthday" by the John Burroughs High School Powerhouse Choir. An exhibition was opened in honor of the celebration, "50
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for 50: gifts on the Occasion of LACMA's Anniversary." The works are gifts and promised gifts from various donors. They range from a 17th century Chinese scroll to Andry Warhol's silkscreen "Two Marilyns" and David Hockney's "The Jugglers," 18 digital videos synchronized on 18 screens. The exhibit will be on view through Sept. 13 in the Resnick Pavillion. In addition, another 175 works have been gifted to the museum by patrons.
Welborne to take helm at Chronicle
(Continued from page 1) the Chronicle, not to change it.” He believes strongly that the Larchmont Chronicle is the glue that holds these historic neighborhoods, and “we want to continue to expand and improve the paper, both in its news coverage and in its reach for its advertisers,” he continued. I will continue as editor of the paper, and John will serve as the new publisher. Many familiar names will remain on the masthead of the paper, and the community will continue to benefit from their combined decades of experience in the news coverage and adublisher vertising of the Larchmont in the Larchmont Citizen Recognition Award Chronicle.
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Shopping for Mother’s Day on Larchmont in the Village is a cinch One of the hardest things to figure out each year is “what to get Mom for Mother’s Day?” Yes, there are always flowers, but if you want to be more creative, the local shops on
Larchmont Blvd. have tons of ideas. Louis Eafalla at Village Heights, 122½ Larchmont Blvd., recommends to treat your mother like a queen. “We
have handbags, totes, silk scarves and jewelry,” he says as he lists the many reasons mothers love the store. Louis also recommends an item called the “S’well” reusable water bottle that keeps beverages cold for 24 hours and hot for 12. “It’s great for taking wine to the Holly- STYLISH AND COZY, pajamas at Pickett Fencwood Bowl, or es are a big hit with moms. keeping water cold for pilates, yoga or a long pajamas are always a big hit with the local moms. “They hike.” Gabriel McVay of are so comfy and the mothMalin+Goetz, purveyors of ers love them,” she says. Othsensitive skin technology at er popular items include the 238 N. Larchmont Blvd., rec- store’s hats, jewelry and handommends the B5 body lotion bags. and peppermint body scrub What mother wouldn’t like package for $72. Also recom- a gift certificate from Healing mended is the rum set for $54, Hands Wellness Center, 414 which includes rum bar soap, N. Larchmont Blvd.? a rum votive candle and rum The day spa offers private treatment rooms for soothing hand wash. Joane Henneberger at Pick- massages. Or offer your mom ett Fences, 214 N. Larchmont a certificate for a chiropractic Blvd., reveals that her store’s service or acupuncture. Further up the street, at Ampersand Boutique, 658 N. Larchmont Blvd., the owners are rolling out the red carpet for mothers with a 15 percent off sale beginning May 1. The store offers vintage and designer consignment items including jewelry, clothing, evening bags and accessories. For those finicky shoppers who rarely step foot in a store, Ampersand offers to do a little of the personal shopping for you. “We love assembling things for spouses,” says Laura Armstrong. “We would love anyone to call and tell us what they PEARDON CARRILLO PHOTOGRAPHY are looking for. We will pull the items for them, and then they can come in at their convenience and look the items Join us again this year to celebrate our signature Mother’s Day Brunch-the quintessential women’s over.” holiday at the quintessential women’s club. Last year’s brunch was warm and leisurely. No crowds, no It really doesn’t get any eas-
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Fitness coach to open boutique Pilates space A new Pilates studio is coming to 418 N. Larchmont Blvd., complete with a state of the art facility for mind and body health. Dr. Pilates will feature classes and one-on-one personal training sessions for students of all levels, as well as massage therapies and vitamin injections. Doug Riccio, founder, has more than 20 years of experience as a fitness and wellness coach. He established Dr. Pilates to provide an accessible, friendly environment. Riccio is planning both mat and reformer classes Monday to Friday, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., and a children’s boot camp for ages 9 to 14. In addition to Pilates training, Dr. Katrina Babcock’s vitamin injections will be offered on site. In-house massage therapist Maurizio Cavaletti will provide 60 and 90-minute treatments. On top of a full fitness schedule, Riccio is giving the studio a boutique feel with a
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Not sure what to do for Mom this Mother’s Day? Have you forgotten that card or gift for your grandmother or other special woman in your life? Be creative. Time is the best gift; spend the afternoon with your family making a card at Craft and Folk Art Museum, 5814 Wilshire Blvd. Sun., May 10, 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Materials will be provided, and embellishments include quilling and paper cutouts. Cost is $7 for adults, $5 for kids, all moms are free. Visit cafam.org for more information.
10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. The gourmet brunch will include prime roast beef, waffles, poached salmon, omelets to order, scones, assorted cheeses, croissants, fruits, desserts and bottomless champagne. The mothers and their families will be entertained by The Amazing Dave, a children’s
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Dr. Howie Mandel named Jhpiego award-winner Dr. Howie Mandel, Hancock Park, has earned the Humanitarian Award for his commitment to improving the health of women worldwide Jhpiego, an international health non-profit and affiliate of Johns Hopkins University, will present Dr. Mandel with the Elyse Bila Ouedraogo Award at a dinner on Tues., May 19 at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel. Actor-comedian Adam Sandler will pay tribute to Mandel at the “Laughter Is
the Best Medicine” dinner. The doctor was present at the birth of Sandler’s two daughters. An obstetrician-gynecologist and Johns Hopkins alumnus, he will receive the award from Jhpiego president Dr. Leslie Mancuso at the event. “Howie Mandel has been an unwavering supporter of Jhpiego, recruiting outstanding leaders from the Los Angeles community to our board, helping grow our innovations
fund and unselfi s h l y sharing his time and expertise in maternal health with our team,” said Dr. MancuDR. MANDEL so. “His dedication to increasing access to quality health services spans more than 30 years and we thank him for it.” Mandel received the Beatrice Stern Media Award in April
from the Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services The award recognizes individuals devoted to helping erase the stigma of mental illness in the media He also has been honored for his longservice to the Saban Free Community Clinic, Oakwood School and Temple Is-
Larchmont Chronicle rael of Hollywood. Since its founding 40 years ago, Jhpiego has trained health care providers in the latest in reproductive health technology. It is present in 50 countries, and the majority of its 2,100 employees are natives of the countries where they work.
Four debates left for Ramsay, Ryu Candidates for Council District Four have signed up for a total of 12 debates from Lake Hollywood to Park La Brea. Four remain before the elec-
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Sycamore Square Neighborhood Association. The candidates will continue to address issues at a debate set with the Neighborhood Council Forum on Thurs., April 30 at 6 p.m. at Forest Lawn. They next head west to a Park La Brea Residents Association forum on Thurs., May 7 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the Park La Brea Theater. Ramsay is endorsed by her former boss, Councilman Tom LaBonge (she was his chief of staff), as well as several other council memembers including Council president Herb Wesson. According to her website, her “campaign is about protecting and enhancing the neighborhoods of the 4th Council District, fixing our crumbling infrastructure, addressing our water issues and creating jobs to keep the entertainment industry firmly rooted here.” Ryu is director at Kedren Acute Psychiatric Hospital and Community Health Center. He also served as senior deputy to then-county supervisor Yvonne Burke, who is among his supporters. “The number one issue is development,” Ryu says on his website. He advocates raising the minimum wage “in stages,” and he proposes reforming the business tax “leading to the return of so many businesses that we’ve lost to nearby cities in previous years.”
How to find your polling place If you need to know your local polling place for the May 19 runoff election, there are two easy ways to find out. Log on to the City Clerk’s election division website at clerk.lacity.org/Elections or call 213-978-0444. Additionally, L.A. County offers an online tool to find your polling place at lavote.net/locator, or you may call the Registrar’s Office at 562-466-1310.
tion: Neighborhood Council Forum, Thurs., April 30 at 6 p.m. at Forest Lawn. Park La Brea Residents Association Forum, Thurs., May 7, from 6 to 8:30 p.m., Park La Brea Theater. L.A. Business Council forum, Fri., May 9, 9:30 to 11 p.m., 2029 Century Park East, L.A. Hollywood Heights Association forum, Tues., May 12 from 7:30 to 9 p.m. at Yamashiro Hollywood, 1999 N. Sycamore Ave.
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MAYOR Eric Garcetti joined city attorney Mike Feuer, Councilmember Tom LaBonge, former council members Cindy Miscikowsi and Zev Yaroslavsky, and more than 100 friends and colleagues to thank Renee Weitzer for her 30 years of service to the City. Her last day was April 30. She worked for Councilmen John Ferraro and Tom LaBonge during her years of service.
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Join Breathe LA as it investigates the connection between obesity and asthma at the Asthma Symposium Tues., May 5 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the California Science Center, 700 Exposition Park Dr. The “Healthy Eating, Healthy Breathing” program will be emceed by NBC4 coanchor Daniella Guzman, and feature a presentation by Dr. Scott Takahashi. Breathe LA was first formed in 1903 as an independent lung health organization serving the city’s growing population of 300,000. The organization provides programming to residents addressing asthma, lung health and environmental concerns. Tickets are $35.
The Greater Los Angeles Zoo Association’s (GLAZA) 45th annual Beastly Ball honors Fourth District City Councilman Tom LaBonge and 99 Cents Only Stores at its Sat., June 20 benefit. Actor, television producer, author and philanthropist Lance Bass, as a member of pop band ‘NSYNC, also will be recognized for his leadership in local or global wildlife and environmental conservation. LaBonge is being celebrated for his 14 years of advocacy for the Zoo, its animals and the people it serves. 99 Cents Only stores is being recognized for their exceptional support of the Zoo and its employees who participate.
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Pilgrim School is joining forces with Urban Partners Los Angeles (UPLA) to expand its students’ volunteer outreach within the community. The program, called Second Saturdays, will encourage the students to help out with some of UPLA’s ongoing community programs, most notably its “Without Limits” Math & Study Center and Hope Net’s food pantry. For the “Without Limits” math program, volunteers will tutor students in math by playing math games, completing math exercises and providing one-on-one attention and small group work. For the food distribution portion of Second Saturdays, the students will greet people, check them in, help “on the line” by adding fresh produce to their grocery bags. Pilgrim’s collaboration with UPLA grew out of the school’s prior involvement with Hope Net’s food distribution on Sat-
Metro checks to aid businesses If you have a store or business along Metro Rail routes, you may be receiving checks from the city's Business Interruption Fund. The funds are from the pilot Metro Business Interruption Fund (BIF), created by the Metro Board last year to provide economic compensation to small businesses directly impacted by rail construction. on three projects.
urday mornings. “As students witnessed first-hand, the food insecurity many Los Angeles individuals and children face, they decided to volunteer at Hope Net,” said Linda Sallas, Pilgrim School
Community Outreach Coordinator. “This way, they could learn how food from the LA Regional Food Bank is shared and distributed with individuals and neighborhood families.”
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Passion for community service...? See bigsunday.org for festival of ideas
Save a pet’s life, make a best friend at adoption
Volunteer to help clean up a neighborhood, collect and sort sports equipment or host your own lemonade stand. Whatever your interests or skills,
Shelter pets will put their best paw forward at the NKLA Adoption Weekend Sat., May 2 and Sun., May 3, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., at the Page Museum, La Brea Tar Pits, 5801 Wilshire Blvd. Hosted by Best Friends Animal Society, in collaboration with PetSmart Charities, some 1,000 pets will hope to find a home, with fees starting at $50. All pets are spayed or neutered, vaccinated and micro-chipped, and adopters will receive a goody bag filled with toys, treats and coupons. Entertainment and food trucks will be on site. “Any Angeleno looking to adopt should check out the NKLA Adoption Weekend,” said Marc Peralta, executive director of Best Friends Animal Society. “You can even bring your dog to meet potential canine siblings.” The NKLA adoption weekends are free, family-friendly and feature pets from more than 50 local shelters and rescues including Los Angeles Animal Services, Border Collies in Need, Boston Buddies, PugNation Rescue LA, Wags and Walks, Labs and Friends. org, Angel City Pit Bulls, Kitt Crusaders and The Cat Cove. For information, visit nkla. org/events.
there are fun, free events all Big Sunday Weekend for those with a passion for community service from Fri., May 1 to Sun., May 3.
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improvements in our communities and around the world. When Rotary partners with other organizations, we multiply the impact made by either group on their own. We call this “the Rotary effect.” From local food banks to global humanitarian organizations, we work with a wide variety of partners, including:
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Celebrating its 17th year, the community service event has grown from a single day into a three-day, statewide festival. The idea behind Big Sunday is simple: everyone has some way to help somebody else. So, on Big Sunday Weekend, opportunities are scheduled for every passion, talent, skill and age. Projects can last from one hour to two full days. To get involved start by finding a project that appeals to you online at my.bigsunday. org. You can search by project name, areas of interest, keyword or zip code. Once you find a project, click on the title to open a description and fill out the registration form. It’s that simple.
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The group’s founder, David Levinson, believes there are people in the community who want to help, but don’t know how to get involved. Big Sunday gives them the opportunity. The charity was started in 1999 when Levinson, a Hancock Park resident, put together a short list of community fix-up projects that could be easily tackled in a day. About 300 people from his synagogue, Temple Israel of Hollywood, volunteered that first year, paving the way for it to become a community-building initiative engaging tens of thousands of volunteers from all walks of life. “What always amazes me, year after year, is not how many people participate, or how much terrific work gets done. What is really wonderful is the kind, friendly, and extremely generous spirit in which everything is given,” says Levinson. Projects during Big Sunday Weekend are predominately run by volunteers, and there is no charge to participate. For more information visit bigsunday.org.
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Pop up art on Larchmont May 2 Art Works will host a one night, group exhibition at its studio and classroom, 660 N. Larchmont Blvd., on Sat., May 2 from 6 to 9 p.m. The exhibition, curated by Julio Panisello, presents a selection of pieces developed during art classes at the school. Works are inspired by well-known artists but realized through unique and varied interpretations. The event is free and open to the public. For more information visit artworksstudio. org/ilikeyours.
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Cruisewear on runway, children’s programs gain
TRIO AT L.A. Children's Chorus gala: Richard Jones, Liz Moule and Randi Jones.
BIG BROTHERS Big Sisters event drew Tiffany Siart, president, honoree Nicole Lorey and Elise Buik, CEO of United Way of Greater Los Angeles.
DESIGNER Nick Verreos and Kelly Nelson at Fashion Institute show at the recent Barker Hangar event.
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It was a fabulous affair (not that kind) as the Fashion Institute of Design and Merchandising presented theatrical costumes and fashions for men, women and children by 15 graduating designers at Barker Hangar on March 21. Fashions’ tout le monde watched rapt while dining on herb-crusted sea bass and beef tenderloin. Across the flowing sea of cruisewear, hand dyed chiffon, retro 70’s feathers and leathers were Edie and Christian Frere, Hallie Fisher, Flavio Amarel, FIDM’S Lyn Tobman, Barbara Bundy, Mathew Hancock, Susie Goodman, Sheila Tepper, ‘Barbie’ designer James Holmes, Kelley Nelson and designer/Project Runway star Nick Verreos who is launching his new collection online at the end of May. *** Rafael de Marchena-Huyke held an open house in March in honor of his wife, Luisa Richardson, at their newly renovated Las Palmas home. The ultra-modern, multi-level abode was contrasted by and highlighted the couple’s classical, extensive art collection. Among the 100 neighbors and guests nibbling on fresh shrimp and drinking champayne were Angela and Bob Sacchi, Irena and Jim Gibbons, Machela and Martin Gelber, Suz and Peter Landay, portrait painter Juan Bastos, Francine York, Maralou Gray and Linette Treffinger. *** Music Magic, touching accolades and excitement underscored the Los Angeles Children’s Chorus’ (LACC) annual Gala Bel Canto honoring the Oscar and Grammy Award-winning songwriters behind Disney’s “Frozen,” Kristen Anderson-Lopez and
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THE EBELL OF LOS ANGELES WINE & DINE: OLD WORLD VS NEW WORLD -- FRANCE VS CALIFORNIA
A wine dinner that will give you the opportunity to compare wines from France with California that are made with the same grape varietals. The wines will be paired with a delicious menu prepared by Ebell Executive Chef Louis Pechan. Thursday, May 7, 2015 7:00 pm Appetizers; 7:30pm Dinner
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ARTIST RECEPTION: “CONNECTIONS”
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Celebrate spring at The Ebell! Listen to a concert of American songs from around the country, as well as songs from Latin America. Wear a springtime hat to lunch as milliner Austin Gray gives a brief history of hat styles. Monday, May 18, 2015 11:30am Concert; 12:15 Luncheon; 1:00pm Austin Gray For information on tickets or the Ebell, visit www.EbellEventTickets.com, www.ebelloflosangeles.org or call 323-931-1277 x 131 : 743 South Lucerne Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90005
A benefit gala for the Humane Society will be held on Sat., May 16 at 5 p.m. at the Beverly Wilshire Hotel, 6500 Wilshire Blvd. The Humane Corporate Award will go to GreaterGood and the Humane Hero Award goes to Cheri Shankar. Contact 301-258-3148 or nianni@humanesociety.org.
Kate Nichols was presented with her BBBSLA award by her “Little Sister” 17-year-old Cambria. Elise Buik, president of United Way of Greater Los Angeles, presented the “Innovator Award” to Nicole Lorey of Transamerica Life Insurance Company. “The average public high school graduation rate in Los Angeles is 50 percent; BBBSLA’s participate average; 95 percent!” And that’s the chat.
Holter rings in musical evenings Chevalier's Books kicked off its new monthly musical evenings with a performance by Julia Holter April 24. Holter is a native of Hancock Park. Her most recent recording was the studio album “Loud City Song” on Domino Records. She has performed with the Los Angeles Philharmonic, and collaborates with notable artists.
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Summer CampS & programS Good choices for day Fun film festival returns for young cinephiles The 10th annual Redcat from 35 countries. The films 9 at 12 p.m., and Sun., May 17 camps but allot family time International Children’s Film are grouped by subject matter at 3 p.m. Rainbow Camp – Outdoor day camp in Brentwood that’s been around for more than 30 years and is loaded with fun activities.. Smart Space – Culver West Alexander Park Recreation Room – Fun park program. Tocaloma Day Camp – Popular day camp held at Berkley Hall School. Natural History Museum – Classic science camp. L.A. County High School for the Arts–Summer Arts Conservatory – Wonderful fourweek intensive arts program for kids entering 5th grade and up. Barnsdall Art Center – A terrific art center in Los Feliz with an array of art and music classes. Got Game Camp – A day camp filled with athletic and recreational activities located at Hancock Park Elementary. Childrens Civic Light Opera – Children train and rehearse a full scale Broadway musical. Camp Keystone – A long time camp favorite in the Santa Monica mountains where kids enjoy all types of outdoor fun including boating, swimming, along with arts and crafts. Learn To Surf – A surfing intensive camp in Venice Beach. Tom Sawyer Camp – This long-running camp in Pasadena offers horseback riding, swimming, archery, hiking, tennis and more. Whatever you plan for your kids this summer, make sure to take some family time together—even if it’s a quick weekend getaway. As I’ve mentioned before, you only have 17 summers with your kids before they are off to college and doing their own thing. Enjoy summer adventures with them while you can!
Festival returns Sat., May 2 to Sun. May 17 with three weekends of short-film programs at the Walt Disney Concert Hall, 631 W. 2nd St. The festival—curated by Elizabeth Shepherd and Katie Pappageorge—features short animated and live action films
into three programs showing each day. Program highlights include “Fantastic Journeys”—a group of seven animated films that will take you over the Alps, a crash-landing on Earth, and a jump into an ocean of lemonade—scheduled for Sat., May
Kids can find the beauty in being unique at the “Be Different” program, which celebrates that kids come in all shapes and sizes, on May 2 at 3 p.m. For a full festival schedule with program descriptions go to redcat.org. Tickets are $5.
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Page Museum 5801 Wilshire Blvd. 213-763-3348 Natural History Museum 900 Exposition Blvd. nhm.org or tarpits.org Explorers entering kindergarten through 8th grade can learn about fossils, minerals, bugs and plants at Adventures in Nature, the collaborative camp between Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits and the Natural History Museum. The adventure begins at NHM Mon., June 22 through Fri., July 31. Explorers can also go to the Page Museum session at the Tar Pits Mon., Aug. 3 to Fri., Aug. 7.
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Arboretum Nature Camp 301 N. Baldwin Ave. 626-821-5897 arboretum.org Little botanists and gardeners ages five to 10 years old can learn about bugs, nature, water and plants at the Arboretum’s summer camp. Some of the activities include learning about the environment, and painting, drawing and
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Young artists can experiment and create with paint, clay, found objects and more at Los Angeles County Museum of Art’s summer art camp. Kids ages six to nine years old can take workshops with different LACMA educators and artists each week, while those ages 10 to 13 can choose a themed week, such as adventures in bookbinding and recycled art. Classes begin Mon., June 8 and run through Fri., Aug. 7. Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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sculpting what is experienced in nature. Camp begins Mon., June 8 and runs through Fri., Aug. 7. Zimmer Children’s Museum 6505 Wilshire Blvd., #100 323-761-8984 zimmermuseum.org Children ages three to six years old can let their imaginations take flight while they build spaceships, make puppets, explore different cultures and learn about the environment through arts, crafts, music and movement at Zimmer’s summer day camp. Each week has a different theme. Camp starts Mon., June 8 and runs through Fri., Sept 4. Marat Daukayev School of Ballet 731 S. La Brea Ave. 323-965-0333 maratdaukayev.com Dancers ages nine to 18 years can focus on ballet technique and artistry at the Summer Intensive Program. Students are encouraged to take at least two weeks of the sixweek program to benefit from it. Call the office to make an appointment for the required placement class. Studies include pointe/prepointe, ballet acting, pas de deux, musicality, expression, and historical and contemporary dance. Dance class begins Mon., June 29 and runs through Fri., Aug. 7. Page Private School 565 N. Larchmont Blvd. 323-463-5118 pageschool.com Summer day camp for kids ages two through 5th grade
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art at schools, museums at Page Private School will include weekly field trips and crafts, sports and swimming. Themes include: Vacation Express, Summer Olympics, Rediscovering America, Planet Earth, Creatures All Around Us and Final Frontier. Camp goes from Mon., June 15 through Fri., July 24. Daycare will be available from Mon., July 27 through Fri., Aug. 7. Center for Early Education 563 N. Alfred St. 323-651-0707 centerforearlyeducation.org Science, technology, engineering, art, math and more are on the schedule for youngsters entering grades one through six at the Summer Institute. Kids can create and design in the Innovation Lab, which is outfitted with film and editing equipment, a green screen, tools, kits, projection screens, 3-D printers, and other items. The one-week sessions are Mon., June 16 to Fri., June 19 and Mon., July 13 to Fri., July 17. The three-week sessions begin Mon., June 22 and run through Fri., July 31. Immaculate Heart 5515 Franklin Ave. 323-461-3651 immaculateheart.org Co-ed summer school academic, enrichment and religious prep courses are available for middle school and high school students at Immaculate Heart. Students in grades six through eight can spend their mornings in math and Eng-
lish enrichment courses, as well as art, photography, movie-making and more. Those entering grades nine through 12 can take courses on modern dance, studio art, as well as theology and contemporary moral issues. Summer school begins Mon., June 15 and runs through Fri., July 24 from 8 a.m. to noon. Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles 3621 Overland Ave. 310-836-3464, x 310 LyceeLA.org No uniforms or homework are on the schedule at Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles’ summer camp, as long as you learn to speak in French. Instead, youngsters entering kindergarten through 8th grade can go on field trips, swim, do crafts and archery, play tennis and soccer, or even become a junior chef. Bilingual instructors in French and English lead the activities. There are also three sleepover nights scheduled over the course of the six oneweek sessions for children in 2nd grade and up. Camp runs from Mon., June 15 through Thurs. July 23. Hours are 8:30 a.m. through 4 p.m. with extended care available. Summer at Mayfield 500 Bellefontaine 626-799-9121 mayfieldsenior.org/summer Young women entering grades six through 12 can concentrate on academic enrichment courses, refine their
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STUDENTS ENTERING grades six through 12 concentrate on academic enrichment courses and can earn high school or University of California credits at Mayfield.
St. James’ Episcopal School 625 S. St. Andrews Pl. 866-309-7322 campsuperduper.com Camp Super Duper leads kids ages four to 14 on adventures in swimming, sports, arts and crafts. Activities include taekwondo, parkour, printmaking, archery, music recording, fashion design,
drumming and even woodworking. A counselor-in-training (CIT) program is available for ninth through 12th graders. Camp begins Mon., June 15 and runs through Fri., Aug. 21. Hours are 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., with extended care offered. Marymount High School 10643 W. Sunset Blvd. 310-472-1205 summer.mhs-la.org Young ladies entering grade six through 10 can focus on academics at Marymount High School’s summer program. Algebra, geometry, English, Spanish and French, as well as essay writing are available in the morning sessions from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The summer program runs Mon., June 22 through Fri., July 24. Pilgrim School 540 S. Commonwealth Ave. 213-400-8885 pilgrim-school.org At early education Camp Patriot, children ages three to
four years old can play music, do crafts, dance, and have fun at each of the themed weeks throughout the summer. Regular Camp Patriot, for children entering kindergarten through 5th grade, has crafts, music, sports, cooking, swimming and other activities concentrating on science, technology, engineering, art and math (STEAM). Regular camp begins Mon., June 22; early education camp starts Mon., June 29. Both run through Fri., Aug. 21. Colburn School 200 S. Grand Ave. 213-621-4548 colburnschool.edu Vocalists entering 4th through 8th grades can work on their musicianship, ensemble skills and can have fun drumming and playing music games at choir camp. The week-long program culminates in a concert for the community. Choir practice begins Mon., June 15 and runs through Fri., June 19. Concert is Sat., June 20.
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Gardening, nature at Descanso camp Youngsters entering grades one through seven will learn about nature, gardening, cooking and have fun at Descanso’s Discoveries day camp at 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. Among the other activities included are science labs, learning how to use a map and compass and outdoor play time.
Descanso will partner with the Child Educational Center for four sessions of day camp beginning Mon., June 15 through Fri., July 17 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Extended care and transportation to and from camp will be available. For information, call 818354-3418 or go to ceconline. org.
Interested in art? If so, come share that interest and expand your knowledge at InArt studio, centrally located in the Mid-Wilshire area. We offer art classes for all skill levels and ages.
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Summer CampS & programS Pediatric Therapist creates strength band for kids By Sondi Sepenuk In her years as a pediatric occupational therapist, Francesca Avalli has noticed that children are losing core strength each passing year. “Kids are not playing in parks as much as they used to, their diets aren’t as healthy as they should be, and they sit around on the couch, slouching into their chairs and playing on their electronics. They are losing their core strength because they are no longer physically engaged.” Faced with the dilemma she saw in many of her patients at her Miracle Mile of-
fice, called TherapyWorksLA, Avalli created an exercise tool for children that she calls the “Handee Band.” “I wanted to get kids to be engaged and to feel empowered about their exercise routine,” says Avalli. The “Handee Band” kit includes a picture book with 15 different exercises, each illustrated with monster-like characters who demonstrate the exercises, a stretchy band with six pounds of resistance (the lightest on the market) and a “healthy habits” flip book
and dry erase board. The band has “hand prints,” so children know where to hold the band. According to Avilla, the fun and childlike nature of the book engages children and turns exercise into a fun activity each day. “I’ve seen great progress with the children I work with as they improve their core strength and develop their ability to follow through on an activity. They become highly motivated as their confidence builds and they get into a routine and establish healthy ways of living,” said Avalli. The band is made for chil-
dren from three to seven years old, but Avilla points out that any age can use it. Avalli sells that Handee Band kit for $24.95 (includes band, illustrated exercise book, reusable dry erase checklist and pen and 15 stickers). “This is the kind of exercise routine that children can do on their own. It becomes part of their daily routine and gives them confidence to complete a task while building strength,” says Avilla. For more information, go to handeeband.com.
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‘Cat in the Hat, Knows a Lot,’ George, too at PBS Zoo event The Cat in the Hat and Curious George will be at a meetand-greet Sat., May 30 at PBS SoCal Kids Day at the Los Angeles Zoo, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Photo ops with the star from PBS Kids’ “The Cat in the Hat Knows a Lot About That” and the cartoon monkey as well as readings are planned. All activities are free with admission, which is $19, $16
for seniors (ages 62+), and $14 for children (ages 2 to 12). No ticket is required for children under 2. The Los Angeles Zoo is in Griffith Park at the junction of the Ventura (134) and Golden State (5) freeways, 5333 Zoo Drive. Free parking. For additional information, contact 323-644-6042 or visit lazoo.org.
Diggin’ Ice Age at Page Museum Three- to five-year olds can join Critter Club and find out which Pleistocene animals still walk the earth today. Urban Animals is on Sat., May 9, at 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. Live animals, story times, song and more are planned. Both programs are free with admission. Visit tarpits.org.
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Six to nine-year olds and their families join paleontologists to dig into the largest Ice Age fossil site in the world: the La Brea Tar Pits, Sat., May 9 at 10:30 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Junior Scientists get up-close in this crash course at the Page Museum at the La Brea Tar Pits, 5801 Wilshire Blvd.
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school news Loyola helps 150 agencies mark 150-year birthday helped mold our students, encouraging them to learn the lessons necessary to become tomorrow’s compassionate leaders,” said Loyola President Fr. Gregory Goethals, SJ, ’73. Projects included area Catholic and public schools and shelters, hospitals, homes for battered women, veterans’ center, Skid Row missions, Hollywood youth centers as well as working in tandem
with Habitat for Humanity, Big Sunday, the Archdiocese and Southern California Special Olympics. Responsibilities included food service, building repair, painting, care package preparation, landscaping and general spring cleaning. Loyola is the oldest high school and continuously run educational institution in Southern California.
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By Daniel Frankel Sports Columnist Campbell Hall Boys Basketball players Aaron Holiday and Jordan Cohen were named to the L.A. Daily News All-Area Team. Holiday, a senior point guard who will attend UCLA next fall on a basketball scholarship, was also named by the paper as Co-Player of the Year. Campbell Hall’s golf team, meanwhile, is 3-0, with wins over Viewpoint, Windward and Brentwood. Freshman standout Sean Maruyaha leads the division in points and junior Michael Pizziferro is tied for second. The defending league champion, Marlborough 7th/8thgrade softball team, found itself 2-2 in league play and in second place behind Oaks Christian after a pivotal 6-5 early-season win over Village Christian on April 14. Also for the Mustangs, the varsity swimming team is undefeated after its recent 97-73 defeat of Immaculate Heart. Emily Lambert is undefeated in the 100-yard butterfly and 100yard backstroke. Meanwhile, varsity basketball guard Lauren Spearman was named to the All-CIFSouthern Section First-Team. Spearman led Marlborough
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School celebrates history, rededicates auditorium Fairfax High School will celebrate 90 years of history by hosting a gala event, where former teacher Marilyn Moody will be honored, on Fri., May 8 from 2 to 5 p.m. Alumni, current and past staff, friends and neighbors are invited to celebrate with music, food trucks, vendors and various performances on the school’s campus at 7850 Melrose Ave. Moody was an English and drama teacher from 1959 to 1972 and touched the lives of thousands of students. She passed away in 2013.
To commemorate her legacy, the school’s auditorium has been revitalized and will be named in her honor. The school hopes to use the auditorium as the focus for an artistic renaissance, with a return to a full arts program. The event is free and open to the public, but organizers hope to raise much-needed funds from private donations to support the school’s arts programs. Donors who make advanced contributions will get preferred seating. For more information visit, fairfaxhs.org/gala2015.
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By Kristen Soh 11th Grade After four years, the time has finally come—Graduation Day! On May 22, Marymount will honor the 92 incredible individuals who have worked so hard to become the amazing women they are today. First, we will kick off the month with our annual Mary’s Day Mass, our last Mass as a school for the year. A beloved tradition, each senior will be given a rose and special blessings from the community. Later in the month, everyone will be getting excited for prom! After the night of gorgeous dresses, loud music, and lots of dancing, the senior Sailors will prepare to navigate the seas ahead. Seniors will come back to
Core College Counseling Today, May 1st, is National College Decision Day. As you are reading this paper, high school seniors, across the US, are notifying one of the colleges that admitted them that they plan to be on that campus in September. If you are the parents of a junior, imagine one year from today when you and your child will be experiencing this rite of passage, as well. In fact, whether your child is 5 or 15, you can enter this yearly event on a future calendar! Here’s an interesting fact: In 2015, the most selective colleges accepted 5 to 15% of the students who applied. But, remember, that there are nearly 4000 US colleges and many of those schools are not nearly as selective as those 100 selective colleges. Searching for colleges can be stressful and agonizing or it can be a fascinating adventure. Not every college is a good “fit” for every student; and, schools that are less “famous” often make the best “fit” for a particular student. (Begin searching for colleges online at the College Board site.)
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school after Prom weekend to begin preparations for graduation, beginning with Senior Retreat and Senior Farewell. Just before graduation, seniors will enjoy the Alumnae Induction Ceremony Mass and Luncheon, as they become the newest members of the Marymount Alumnae Association. Then, it is time to say a bittersweet goodbye to high school and say hello to the challenges and new memories that lay ahead.
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By Nick Terry 7th Grade After a muchneeded Easter vacation, teachers and students returned to CCS ready to complete the last trimester of the school year. Students in grades 3 to 8 have been preparing to participate and compete against their classmates in the annual Math Bowl, which will be held on Tues., April 21. Many classes will be taking field trips during April. Kindergarten students will be going on a field trip to the Ralph’s Grocery Store, the third graders will be going to the California Science Center and the second graders will be going to the Star Eco Station in Culver City. The highlight of April will be our 85th Anniversary Celebration inviting all classes to come home to CCS to celebrate our Chapel Pride and launch our Adopt-AStudent Program! This event will take place on Sat., April 25, beginning with Mass at 5 p.m. and continuing with a catered dinner at the school.
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By Earlane Reyes 8th Grade H a p p y Spring to all! At Christ the King School, we can hear birds chirping, see beautiful flowers blooming and watch students preparing for another busy month. Before Easter, the Grail Theater of Britain performed a live-production of Jesus of Nazareth for the entire school. Our school started a new afterschool Drama Workshop where students are learning a variety of theatrical traditions, from ancient Greek, Shakespearian, and contemporary American drama to musical theater. Second grade students are preparing to receive their First Holy Communion on April 25. Students who wish to perform at our Talent Show, which will take place on May 2, have already auditioned. We wish them luck on that fun-filled day! Everyone is getting ready and preparing class dances for our annual International Festival on May 2 and May 3.
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By Angelique Kelly-Patino 6th Grade During the week of April 13, St. James’ Episcopal School’s fifth graders basked in the sunshine and fresh air of Catalina Island at the Catalina Island Marine Institute (CIMI) camp. They exhibited perseverance and problem solving skills by participating in emotionally, intellectually and physically challenging activities, such as kayaking, snorkeling, dissecting squids and analyzing ocean bacteria. The fifth graders definitely stepped out of their comfort zones but they did so in the company of their classmates, which I can say from experience made it a lot easier. CIMI provided an opportunity to create lasting bonds and blooming friendships. The Catalina Island trip was a wonderful experience full of discomfort, discovery and delight. Most importantly, the fifth graders came home with a heightened sense of confidence to tackle mental and physical challenges as well as an increase sense of unity as a class.
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Each spring, St. James’ School hosts an event to raise funds for educational programs throughout the year. In previous years, they have raised over $100,000 in a single night. This year, St. James will host Casino Night on Sat., May 16 from 6 to 11 p.m. at 625 S. St. Andrews Pl. The event will feature cocktails, dinner and live music. As the theme suggests, guests can expect plenty of games and prizes to keep them entertained. Tickets are $150. For more information contact Ryanne at rplai-sance@sjsla.org or visit sjsla.org.
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By Jasper Gough 5th grade This May is a month of celebrations. In fact, on May 1st Curtis students will mark our school’s 90th birthday! We certainly wish Curtis School many more years
of happiness teaching children. Then, on May 2 at 6:30 p.m. the school will host a party to celebrate its successful years and to say farewell to our wonderful headmaster, Peter Smailes. May 3, Curtis students participate in Big Sunday. We enjoy the
tradition of working together to help others. On May 15, 6th grade girls can dance with their fathers at the Father/Daughter Prom. Also, on May 21 our grandparents attend Grandparents’ Day. As always, Curtis students have opportunities to travel, perform,
and bond with classmates. On May 4 to 7, 6th graders travel on their Southwest Trip. The Lower Elementary will hold its Spring Concert on May 22 and the Upper Elementary will have their concert immediately after. Finally, lucky third graders have their Challenge Day this month.
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By Lily Habas, 6th Grade Zander Penn, 5th Grade Back from spring break and we are in an exciting month! On April 8 we had an all-school assembly with 8 year-old Dylan Siegel, author of Chocolate Bar, a book that he wrote to raise money for his best friend Jonah’s rare liver disease. Chocolate bar is Dylan’s word for “awesome,” and we were on the CBS news! “That is so chocolate bar!” Echo Horizon Hawks participated at the Coastal Canyon League Track Meet on May 1 for the first time! One of our 6th grade teams was invited to JPL’s middle school science fair and 4th and 5th graders worked hard for their science fair. This is “arts showcase” season! Each grade holds unique and memorable performances that include elements from Creative Movement (dance), Visual Arts, Theater, and Music classes. The school community donated books to help build a new library in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
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The Japan Foundation of Los Angeles is accepting applications for Summer Camp for Teens: Discover Little Tokyo. The day camp takes place Mon., July 20 through Fri., July 24 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., for ages 14 to 18. The Japanese language and culture program, JF Hihongo, is hosted in a classroom in Little Tokyo, providing a fiveday immersed learning environment for students. Outside of the classroom, students will participate in a walking tour with Japanese American National Museum staff, and interview native Japanese speakers at stores and restaurants around town. The program meets for a total of 15 hours and costs $180. No prior experience necessary. Students who register by June 15 get a 10 percent discount. For more information visit jflalc.org.
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By Eliana Estrada 10th Grade This month, AP students take tests in a variety of subjects. Upperclassmen will enjoy the prom for a night of music, dancing, and memorymaking! May at LACHSA is buzzing with final performances: May 1-9: The Visual Arts Senior Show is on view at Pico House Gallery; May 6: Choir students sing in the Spring Choral Concert; May 8-9: Dancers perform in the Dance Senior Showcase; May 9: LACHSA’s full orchestra plays advanced repertoire; May 14: Jazz students present a night of fun and lively music; May 15-16: Cinematic artists showcase their creative films in the Moondance Film Festival; May 17: Wind students take part in the Wind Chamber Concert; May 22- 24: Musical Theatre presents Into the Woods; May 27: String Orchestra performs.
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By Benny Schwartz, Elijah David and Talia Zipkin 2nd Grade
Before we went on spring break, we celebrated Passover with our friends and family at school. Passover is a Jewish holiday where we remember the time that the Jews were freed from slavery in Egypt. We had a meal called a Seder. We love to read at Brawerman East, and we had a whole week where we celebrated books and reading by doing interesting things. One day, we dressed up as our favorite book characters. My sister and I dressed like Piggie and Gerald. We spent a day at the Skirball Cultural Center with the second graders from Brawerman West. We learned about Jewish people who live in other countries like China, Spain and, Israel and saw religious objects that they use.
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school news By Vivian Kim 5th Grade In the beautiful month of May, Page Private School will be doing many wonderful things! We will celebrate our awesome teachers during Teacher Appreciation Week from the 4th to the 8th. Please thank your school teachers for all the wonderful things they have done for you! Mother’s Day is coming up so we have a Mommy & Me Morning Snack scheduled for our Preschool and Junior Kindergarten students and their mommies. Every year we also dedicate our annual Spring Show to our mothers this month. Our show’s theme this time around is “Dancing through the Decades.” We have all been practicing hard to put on this great show. Our field trip this month is to Soak City Water Park, a lovely place to rock and have fun to end the year with a bang. Our elementary students will also attend an art field trip to the Getty Museum, where we will be able to admire and study popular artwork by famous artists.
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By Taite Hylton 10th Grade As Immaculate Heart’s academic year draws to a close, it’s time to celebrate! Recently the school hosted two celebratory events. The first was a Welcome Breakfast for the incoming ninth grade students. At the event, members of the Class of 2019 met their “big sisters”—rising sophomores and juniors who will now serve as mentors and help ensure that next fall’s freshmen will feel included in their new school community. Immaculate Heart also recently honored more than 100 students at its annual Scholar Athlete Luncheon, which recognizes those athletes with a 3.5 GPA or higher. On May 1, the school will celebrate its highly anticipated tradition known as Mary’s Day. On this day, Immaculate Heart gathers the entire high school student body together for a liturgy followed by the crowning of our statue of Mary. A festive program will be capped with a lunchtime meal on the quad. Two days later, Immaculate Heart will welcome back its alumnae to Reunion Day 2015, which will also feature a Mass and luncheon. These events launch a number of other end-of-the-year events, including the school’s annual awards night, art show and, finally, the Junior-Senior Prom.
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By Abigail Jimenez 12th Grade On March 24th, the L.A. High Band and Color Guard, along with the football team, were honored by Council President, Herb Wesson, at a City Hall Council meeting. Wesson recognized the Band, for their 25th consecutive win as LAUSD Champions, and, the football team, for their historic
Division III Championship win. The Roman girls’ water polo team qualified for Division I CIF-LA playoffs, thanks to the team’s dedication and the support of Coaches Lee and Monzon. The team has, significantly, im-
proved over the last three years, and hopes to achieve more in the years to follow. April 12 marked the beginning of Science Awareness Week at L.A. High. At the Science Fair, L.A. High biology, chemistry, and
physics students showcased their work. As part of the week’s programs, there was also an annual Quiz Bee to test the knowledge of participating students over the sciences.
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By Luca Brancato 5th Grade In May we have Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. The school year is almost over and all the students want to thank their teachers and the staff. For 5th graders, our time at Third Street is ending. We will all be going on to 6th grade and so I asked kids where they would be going to school next year. Isaac, Charlize, Evan, and Brandon are going to John Burroughs Middle School. Mindy is going to Immaculate Heart. Layla will be going to Walter Reed’s Individualized Honors Program and Lily will be attending Millikin Performing Arts Magnet. Sean will go to St. Brendan’s. Ghen is going to JPPS Bialik in Montreal, Canada and Sofia is going all the way to Verduna in Madrid, Spain! I will be attending Bancroft Performing Arts Magnet.
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By Christopher Woods 5th Grade Hello everyone! The school year is running to an end, and everybody is getting excited for summer. We just had the Pilgrim School annual egg drop. There were a lot of awesome designs, but still a bunch of eggs broke, including mine. The winners got cool prizes like tickets to Knots Berry Farms or Lego Land, and also gift cards to Toys R Us and Baskin Robbins. We also had our annual Jog a Thon. We got way more money than we expected for the Field of Dreams project, and we are so close to being able to build the field. I can’t wait! The Pilgrim Girl Scouts (K-2), just had a bake sale. I got such yummy treats there, and had a picnic with my friends. It was fun! I hope everyone had a great spring break. Go Patriots!
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By Sebastian Bader and Lola Barbieri 5th Grade Hold on to your hats…the month of May is going to skyrocket! Teacher Appreciation Week is coming and teachers can look forward to surprises large and small! But for now, we’re keeping it all a SECRET. As you may have read in our February issue, Head of School Kristin Droege is leaving. Her job will be divided among the Deans. The fourth graders enjoyed making shadow puppets used to re-enact ancient Chinese folktales and added their own, twisted spin to them. In April, K-3 students displayed their lovely art in the Annual Student Art Shows. Come one, come all! Instead
of a Fantastic Fiesta, it will be a Grand Gala celebrating our 10th Anniversary on May 15th. If you come, there will be lots of bidding, music, laughter— overall fun will be the rampant feelings at the 10th Anniversary Gala! The 5th Graders are raising money for the Step-Up Ceremony in June. Parents have held bake and book sales at Morning Sing. The Oinkster has been a great help by hosting a fundraising evening, and money was generously donated to Step-Up.
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By Rachel Villamor 8th Grade Just a little recap on events before Easter break; on March 7 the Decathlon team went to the sports arena to compete for their second year. Congratulations to all decathletes for their accomplishment of studying and competing hard. This year, Rachel Villamor, earned fourth place in literature, which is St. Gregory’s first time having a student place so high. Also, on March 31, the Student Council hosted an Easter Egg Hunt for grades K-8, and all who participated received sweet treats. During the month of April, students of St. Gregory will participate in the annual Carnival fundraiser on April 26. The theme for the event is everything Disney. At the carnival, there will be booths with games, drinks, and a variety of ethnic food.
By Steven Haker 7th Grade Turning Point recently enjoyed a relaxing and welldeserved Spring Break. Over the break, students and teachers alike participated in a “Spring Break Selfie Challenge,” where members of the community sent in pictures of themselves on vacation. They were then posted on the school’s Facebook and Twitter pages for all of their friends and teachers to see. Students submitted pictures from all over the world and many of the teachers also posted pictures of themselves visiting distant countries, seeing amazing landmarks, or just doing everyday things around their local community. Everyone is looking forward to seeing their friends again and resuming their classes.
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Television news, faith are targets in Belber's ‘Power of Duff’
Cinespia, which screens outdoor movies at Hollywood Forever Cemetery, has a new off-site parking lot at the Hollywood Production Center at 1149 N. Gower St., one block north of Santa Monica Blvd. Parking is $12. “Animal House” will be shown on Sat., May 9. The comedy, directed by John Landis, first screened in 1978.
humor mixed with the pathos and an outstanding ensemble cast brings to life this dark period in American history. Mary Ann Sereth and Walter Sereth provide an effective
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tain Ave. 323-625-1525, fountaintheatre.com. 3 Stars *** Mine Eyes Hath Seen is billed as a documentary. Its moving text, compiled by Sean Branney, is drawn from the first-person writings of men and women who lived through the catastrophic American civil war. An outstanding ensemble cast re-creates the tragic reality, from the minutia of how to make hard tack palatable to the hardships of lice, hunger and disease, to a litany of numbers of men lost and lives destroyed. Famous characters appear: Abraham Lincoln, Frederick Douglass, and Clara Barton, among others, quoting from their literary works. There is
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municates, we are all connected to one another, the earth and the stars, and that results in a universal oneness. Most importantly for these two characters, the play reveals that we are all heroes. Director Robin Larsen keeps the pace electric and reveals the layers of the mystery seamlessly. The surprise ending is effective and in keeping with Whitman’s poems. Scenic Designer Tom Budweritz has perfectly re-created a teenager’s lair. Through Sun., June 14. Fountain Theatre, 5060 Foun-
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The Power of Duff, by Stephen Belber is a thoughtprovoking riff on the juncture of faith and media. TV news anchor Charlie Duff’s (Josh Stemberg) father has passed Theater away. When he signs off the Review Channel 10 by news broadcast Patricia with a meanFoster Rye ingful prayer, he becomes the guru du jour. Spiritual intercessions for a kidnapped girl, and a prisoner, Casey (Maurice Williams) and others, have varying levels of success. His co-workers, sportscaster John Ebbs (Brendan Griffin) and co-anchor Sue Respell (Elizabeth Rodriguez) react in different ways. Station manager Scott Zoellner (Eric Ladin) is guided by the station’s higher-ups. Charlie’s new-found status also affects his relationship with his son Ricky (Tanner Buchanan). Joe Paulik completes this excellent cast playing a variety of roles to great effect. Director Peter DuBois keeps the comedic pace balanced with emotional clarity. This is a very funny play that takes on television news, faith, 21st century spirituality and news network double talk. Through Sun., May 17. Gil Cates Theater at the Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave. 310-208-5454, geffenplayhouse.com. 4 Stars *** Walt Whitman’s collection of 12 poems, “Leaves of Grass,” is required reading for most high school students. I and You, a new play by Lauren Gunderson, centers on chronically ill Caroline (Jennifer Finch) and basketball star Anthony (Matthew Hancock), who join forces to complete a class assignment on the book, and more than the mysteries of the poems are explored. These two young actors are excellent as they slowly discover that, as Whitman com-
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people trapped in a brutal society, as does Gary Oldman. Tightly directed with surprisingly good pace, this is partially based on a serial killer named Andrei Chikatilo, in Soviet Russia in the early ‘50s. But there’s a lot more to the film than that. Ex Machina (8/10): This is the best, most credible, of the artificial intelligence movies to At the date. Alicia Movies Vikander with is such a Tony gorgeous Medley robot that she makes the implausible story credible, aided by fine performances by Domhnall Gleeson and Oscar Isaac. Director Alex Garland keeps the tension up and the pace moving by tackling many thought-provoking existential issues. I was pleasantly surprised, rewarded, by what I had just seen. Clouds of Sils Maria (8/10): There is a lot of talk, but there is pressure throughout that writer/director Oliver Assayas handles well enough, thanks in large part, to Kristen Stewart’s (Valentine) exceptional performance. There are superb scenes between Stewart and star Juliette Binoche (Maria) in which Valentine is rehearsing the lines of a play with Maria and one keeps getting the feeling that neither of them is acting and that the lines they are reciting are really the way each of their characters feels, young Valentine and older Maria. It is a mesmerizing dichotomy. It might be a chick flick, but it’s a good one.
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Far From the Madding Crowd (10/10): While the problems of Thomas Hardy’s headstrong independent Victorian woman, Bathsheba Everdene (Carey Mulligan), and the three men in her life didn’t really interest me that much prospectively, a bravura performance by Mulligan and strong supporting performances by Matthias Schoenaerts, Tom Sturridge, and Michael Sheen, along with spectacular cinematography and a story told with good pace made this one of the best films I’ve seen this century. Woman in Gold (9/10): This is a brilliant movie telling the true story of Maria Altman’s (Helen Mirren) pursuit of a painting stolen from her family by the Nazis with many flashbacks to Vienna in 1938 (young Maria is well played by Tatiana Maslany, whose looks remarkably like a young Helen Mirren) that includes exceptional cinematography of the Austrian locations and some nasty business with the Nazis. Mirren is, hands down, the best actor in the movie business today. Child 44 (8/10): I cringed when I saw the 137-minute runtime but the tension in this film never let up. Tom Hardy and Noomi Rapace give captivating performances as a conscientious 1953 Soviet cop and his troubled wife, good
Beyond the Reach (8/10): This is a tight little thriller reminiscent of the classic short story “The Most Dangerous Game,” well directed by Jean Baptiste Léonetti with fine performances by Michael Douglas and Jeremy Irvine. The cinematography (Russell Carpenter) of the desert is wonderful, and the acting is its equal. Michael Douglas is a hateful but believable bad guy, and Irvine makes you feel how hot it is out there in the Mojave desert, especially when you have no shirt, pants, or shoes. It kept me on the edge of my seat throughout. True Story (6/10): A film with potential that’s done in by Jonah Hill, who is not up to the task of portraying such a complex character. His shortcomings are exposed by James Franco’s excellent performance as a charming, manipulative man accused of murdering his family. The Connection (5/10): I’m not sure why we need another The French Connection (1971), even if it is told from the French/Marseille point of view. Without William Friedkin and Gene Hackman, however, this pales in comparison. But every movie must stand on its own and this one doesn’t. In French. Furious 7 (2/10): This is a cockamamie amalgamation of absurd car chases, even more ridiculous fights, and more noise than you can tolerate (Please turn to page 31)
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Bistro fare, patio at Terrine; Factory food good, noise not views laud the $18 octopus, so we gave it a try, and happily munched our way through slightly crisped tentacles, burrata, and toasted broccolini, drizzled with Spanish-style salsa. Afterwards we shared the Bourride, a On the creamy saffronMenu tinged stew by with halibut, Helene prawns, clams, Seifer scallops and potatoes. The flavors weren’t as assertive as our first course, but a sprinkle of black pepper woke it up, and we ultimately found it to be a soothing dish, even though we wished our $28 brought a few more clams and scallops to the bowl. Terrine. 8265 Beverly Blvd. 323.746.5130. Brunch Friday – Sunday. Dinner daily. *** One of my restaurant pet peeves is a super quiet room. Hushed tones and a lack of music make me feel as though I’m eating in a mausoleum. I
Ready for a closeup? Take an acting class for adults at First Presbyterian Adults, baby boomers, and seniors are invited to join Buddy Powell’s Commercial Acting for Adults. In its 13th year, the weekly class is held Mondays at the First Presbyterian Church of Hollywood, 1760 N. Gower St. from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the Cellar Room. Students are invited to perform regularly on videotape and have their work professionally critiqued. Emphasis is placed on developing the individual’s qualities, understanding the student’s particular type, and strengthening confidence. Students also learn the basics of acting, the tools required, and an understanding of the audition process, agency representation and electronic casting. For more information on the
love the hum of lively conversation and some appropriate music to fill the empty spaces. However, these days too many places err at the other extreme and disrespect a client’s need to converse with dinner companions without screaming. At The Factory Kitchen, every table seemed to be having the same conversation: What? What?! WHAT???!!! I went with two girlfriends and the Berlin Wall might as well have separated us for all the communication we achieved. It’s too bad, too, because the Italian menu is actually good and the look is very cool. As the name implies, the space once was a factory and the concrete surfaces and snaking air vents were great to
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look at, but contributed to the dreadful din. Although steamed clams were ordinary and the restaurant’s famous focaccina calda (somewhat like a flatbread) was overloaded with too salty crescenza cheese, I have to say that two dishes continue to resonate: astonishingly scrumptious $10 leek and chickpea fritters, and $19 Mandilli de Seta. This ethe-
real handkerchief pasta was perfectly swathed in flavorful almond pesto and casually draped on a plate. Perhaps I could return just for those if I wore noise-cancelling headphones? The Factory Kitchen. 1300 Factory Place, downtown. 213-996-6000. Open daily for lunch and dinner. Follow me on Twitter @ foodiehelene.
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Al fresco dining can turn a meal into a mini-vacation. Seat me next to a potted plant on any sidewalk, and I’m whisked to the Tuscan countryside. At Terrine, a lovely back patio enhances the effect; a leisurely dinner under the stars is a peaceful gift, with fresh air, good food and damn fine cocktails. Even confirmed oenophile’s should consider imbibing some hard stuff here, because the cocktail program is exemplary. My $13 Cacao de Mer, combining aged rum, cardamaro (a digestif) and chocolate bitters, was balanced and delicious. Chef Kris Morningstar, formerly of Ray’s and Stark Bar, crafts a comforting menu of bistro fare with pizzazz. Foie gras appears in two iterations. We passed on the fussier roasted version with kohlrabi, apples and granola, opting for a $20 luscious slab of pureed fatty duck liver complemented by sweet and sour prunes and baguette slices. Yelp re-
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