2012 - 09 Real Estate Larchmont Chronicle

DOWNTOWN

FEASTS

GARDENS

Larchmont firm designed four-block urban landscape.

San Gennaro is among several area festivals this month.

Traditional music, winetasting at Huntington.

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SEPTEMBER 2012

hancock park • windsor square • fremont place • larchmont village • wilshire center • park labrea • miracle mile

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Miracle Mile. Beautiful gourmet Kosher kit w/apx 5485 sf liv area on apx 7300 sf lot. New construction.

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Kathy Gless/Rick Llanos 323.460.7622

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PRISTINE MEDITERRANEAN! $1,699,000

WINDSOR SQUARE MEDITERRANEAN $1,499,000

ENGLISH TUDOR HOME $1,349,000

ENCHANTING COTTAGE $1,149,000

Hancock Park. 3BD, 2.75 bas. Remod kitchen adjoins fam rm w/access to patio, pool & yard. A beauty!

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Hancock Park. Center hall-dwn: lvng rm, dng rm, updated kitchen/bkfst, den, powder rm. Up: 4 Bds/2 bths!

James Hutchison/Linda Hadley 323.460.7637

Hancock Park. Wonderful spacious home. Hrdwd flrs 5bd/3ba, pool, spa, exit back gate to Larchmont Blvd.

Sandy Boeck 323.860.4240

Hancock Park. Designer done throughout. 3bd/2bath.

Lux new master suite. Chicly remodeled garage w/bath.

Lisa Hutchins 323.460.7626

SPACIOUS SPANISH $1,125,000

ORIG 1920’S HOME IN BROOKSIDE $1,099,000

RARE FIND $671,500

SUPER SLEEK CONDO $639,000

Hancock Park. 4 Bedrm home totally remodeled. Kosher kitchen, enclosed patio, central air, enclosed yard Cecille Cohen 323.460.7629

Hancock Park. Charming 2 sty Tudor with 3 bdrms+2ba+original character+large yard. Updated.

Rick Llanos 323.460.7617

Hancock Park. This 2 sty, 3 beds townhouse is near Larchmont, LA Tennis Club, Wilshire Country Club.

Barbara MacDonald 323.460.7633

Hancock Park. Beautifully updated 2bd/2ba. Lrg open floor plan. New gourmet kitchen w/stainless appls.

Lisa Hutchins 323.460.7626

EXCELLENT LOCATION $634,500

CHARMING SPANISH DUPLEX $599,000

GREAT GREAT POTENTIAL!!! $549,000

PROBATE SALE NO COURT REQ $469,000

Hancock Park. Wonderful remodel w/beautiful kitc, 2+2.5. Silver Lake. Top of Descanso in Silverlake. 1/1 each, Pool.Near Larchmont,LA Tennis Club,Wilshire CC. central H&A, fireplaces, hardwoods, 2 car garage.

Mollie McGinty 323.460.7636 Steven Tator 323.460.7627

Mar Vista. Currently being used as a Business. Commercially Zoned (LAR3) & can be SFR or Duplex!!

Cecille Cohen 323.460.7629

Long Beach. Property is on a corner lot;Five units are currently tenant occupied, one unit is vacant.

Cecille Cohen 323.460.7629

CHARMING TOP FLOOR UNIT $459,000

SPANISH/MOROCCAN FLAIR $10,500 A MONTH

GRAND MEDITERRANEAN ESTATE $7,499 A MONTH

SPACIOUS 2 STY HOME $5,900 A MONTH

Hancock Park. Top flr 2BR in Hancock Pl Ter. B-I bkcases, pvt balc w/treetop vus. Lndry, 24hr sec, pool.

Barbara MacDonald 323.460.7633

Hancock Park. Built new in 2002 on golf course w/sparkling pool. Gourmet kitchen & fam rm. 3bds/3bas.

John Winther 323.464.9272

Hancock Park. Center hall plan. 5 beds/4.5 baths + guest Miracle Mile. 4+3, central hall pln, step dwn LR w/fplc, rm w/bath. Hardwood floors. 3rd St School.

FDR, updated kit, brkfst, yard w/fruit trees.

Lisa Hutchins 323.460.7626 Cecille Cohen 323.460.7629

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English Tudor Home-Steps from Larchmont Village 222 N Lucerne Blvd $1,345,000

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ART DECO-STYLE Fairfax Theatre has been closed since 2009.

Mid-City, Koretz say yes to Fairfax housing project

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937 S Longwood Ave $1,050,000

First time on market in nearly forty years. Property to be sold in “As-is” condition. No credit, no repairs.

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A proposal to turn the former Fairfax Theatre into housing and retail shops recently won the approval of the Mid-City West Community Council’s Planning and Land Use Committee and has the support of City Councilman Paul Koretz, 5th District.

The 82-year-old Art Decostyle theatre at 7907 Beverly Blvd., has been closed since 2009. The development project is being proposed by building owner Alex Gorby.

He is operating as the developer, B & F Associates. It would include 71 units with a five-story height, topped by bathrooms and showers for a rooftop pool.

“It sets a terrible precedent,” said Jim O’Sullivan, president of the Miracle Mile Residential Association and a member of Fix the City, an advocacy group that analyzes land-use issues in the 4th and 5th City Council Districts.

“If they take this lot and make it Height District Two [a zoning designation that allows for buildings taller than 50 feet], it’s what I call a blockbuster. The city will not be able to defend itself from other developers who say, ‘hey, you can’t do that for them and not for us’.”

Koretz said he views the project as a catalyst for revitalizing the Fairfax District.

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CicLAvia expands, insures car-free streets on Oct. 7 Ten miles of streets will be car-free as the fifth CicLAvia takes place on Sun., Oct. 7 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Boyle Heights to downtown, MacArthur Park to East Hollywood, El Pueblo/Olvera St., and South LA.

The route has also been expanded to add new spurs to Boyle Heights, Chinatown and Expo Park.

Streets will be cleared of traffic, making the event safe for people to walk, skate and ride a bike. Shop owners and

restaurants will welcome bicylists along the route. Ciclovias started in BogotĂĄ, Colombia more than 30 years ago as a response to the congestion and pollution of city.

For more information go to ciclavia.org.

Congratulations Naomi & Leah Top 100 in the Country, 2012 SOLD: This home, located at 111 N. Plymouth Blvd., was listed at $1,595,000.

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525 S. Van Ness Ave. 109 S. Las Palmas Ave. 136 Fremont Pl. 860 S. Hudson Ave. 111 N. Plymouth Blvd.

461 N. Citrus Ave. 638 N. Cherokee Ave. 937 S. Longwood Ave. 241 N. Plymouth Blvd.

517 N. Bronson Ave. 640 S. Orange Dr. 230 S. Gramercy Pl. 331 N. Beachwood Dr. 143 N. Manhattan Pl. 235 N. Plymouth Blvd.

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Do-si-do at Old Time square dance at Heritage Museum Sept. 1 The Big Buck Breakdowners will play fiddle and banjo tunes as dance steps are taught to the audience at the Old Time American Square Dance at the Heritage Square Museum on Sat., Sept.

1 beginning at 5 p.m.

Beginners are invited to join in the family-friendly event for all ages at the Museum at 3800 Homer St. Attendees at the pie-baking contest who wish to be a judge and donate $1 will be given a ballot and samples of each pie entered.

The square dance is free for museum members; $5 for nonmembers. Guests are encouraged to bring a picnic and blankets.

For more information, call 323-225-2700 ext 224 or go to www.heritagesquare.org.

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New city four-block 'Grand Park' designed by Larchmont firm

By Suzan Filipek It’s grand. It’s global, and it’s a welcome open, green space in downtown Los Angeles.

Grand Park—designed by Rios Clementi Hale Studios—brings a 12-acre carpet of lawns, foliage and plazas between City Hall and the Music Center.

“Grand Park is a park for everyone, and our design is inspired by the diversity of Los Angeles,” says Mark Rios, partner and founder of the Larchmont-based architecture firm.

The challenge was to transform a largely overlooked open space into a landmark urban park that would become a destination for residents and visitors of Los Angeles County.

GARDENS display a global variety of plants and trees.

Music Center backdrop The site incorporates many of the fea The park is the first phase tures of the original park’s 1966 design, including mature trees of a broader Grand Avenue reand historic Arthur J. Will Memorial Fountain, as well as vistas vitalization plan, a $3 billion of iconic City Hall. And it is inviting to its neighbors. project that includes six high “With Grand Park as The Music Center’s front yard, we will rise buildings and the $56 milstrive to book and produce events and programming that cel- lion four-block Grand Park. ebrate the diverse culture of our community,” said Thor Stein- So far, two of its four blocks graber, vice president, programming, for The Music Center. opened in July; a third is

HISTORIC fountain.

scheduled to open this month.

An official opening of the entire Park is expected in early October, a county spokesman said.

New park features include an interactive water element, a dog run, and a 2/3-mile pe-

Photos courtesy: Music Center

destrian loop.

And a design which reflects the city’s diversity.

“Our community’s global origins are reflected in the park’s 24 gardens, which feature many drought-resistant tree and plant varieties from Latin America, Africa, and Asia, as well as from California,” said Rios.

Entry totems welcome visitors in 25 languages, while outdoor furniture in bright magenta evokes a Southern California-backyard feeling amid plazas and lawns.

The two opened blocks feature Fountain Plaza, with the park’s water elements, and Olive Court, marking the historic alignment of Olive St. with olive trees and Mediterranean plantings.

Set to open Two blocks opening this fall include the Community Terrace, a large central plaza surrounded by gardens from each of the world’s six Floristic Kingdoms—South African, Boreal, Australian, Neotropical, Paleotropical and Antarctic.

One of the most heralded improvements is a terraced entry from Grand Ave. Grand Avenue Once both physically and visually inaccessible due to large circular parking ramps providing access to the garage below, the park now flows from Grand Ave.’s sidewalk to the Fountain Plaza nearly 30 feet below.

Environmentally friendly features include filtration planters and dispersement lawns which filter five million gallons of water annually before they reach city storm drains.

Large expanses of grass feature the hybrid Bermuda. Other drought-resistant plantings also minimize watering and are irrigated by drip tubing that delivers water directly to root zones. In the lawn areas, rotor heads with stream nozzles provide spray irrigation. Moisture sensors and auto shut-off valves provide additional monitoring to meet state requirements.

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New sidewalk – new tree A ficus tree has been removed from the sidewalk at 542 N. Larchmont Blvd. in an effort to prevent further cracking of the walkway because of invasive roots.

It is the third Brisbane Box tree to be planted on the boulevard in recent years. The other two are at 535 N. Larchmont Blvd. and at 217 N. Larchmont Blvd.

Ficus roots have uplifted the sidewalks and caused serious accidents during the last few years. Several lawsuits have been filed 30-YEAR-OLD FICUS by victims of the cracked walkways. Councilman Tom LaBonge has begun a campaign to replace the trees along Larchmont Blvd. City funds are financing the tree removal and replacement; the property owner is paying for the cost of sidewalk replacement.

DANGEROUS SIDEWALK

NEW TREE ADMIRERS Ben Seinfeld, LaBonge deputy and Councilman Tom LaBonge.

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'Living History' on tour in West Adams elegant “Delmonico’s of Flappers, a the West” in 1876; celebrity chef Rita Carewe, a Jazz and Marilyn Age starlet, who apMonroe’s grandpeared in films with Demother will lores del Rio and Mary come back to life Pickford; at West Adams Sadie Cole, a singer Heritage Associand a civil rights activation Living Hisist who helped desegtory Tour Sat., regate L.A.’s cafes and Sept. 29.

Buster Kea- JAZZ AGE starlet beaches; Byron Houck, baseton’s cameraman Rita Carewe. ball pitcher for the 1913 and vaudeville World Series Philaand Jazz Age performers will also spice up the delphia A’s; he later became 22nd annual event, “Enter- Buster Keaton’s cameraman taining Lives: History Comes on “The General;” Mildred Washington, a to Life.”

Costumed actors, at grave- vaudeville dancer and choreside, will bring these and oth- ographer who headlined at er former locals back to life at Sebastian’s Cotton Club in the historic Angelus Rosedale Los Angeles; Cemetery, founded in 1884 at Harry Cooke, magician and Civil War Union Army “scout” 1831 W. Washington Blvd.

This year’s tour will also who was America’s first Esmemorialize the 150th anni- cape Artist; versary of the Civil War (1861- Honorable Wu (Harry Gee Haw), actor, singer, dancer, 1865). and vaudeville impresario Colorful portrayals Portrayals include: Della known as “The Broadway Hogan Monroe, Monroe’s col- Mandarin.”

Docent tours orful grandmother; a religious devotee, who may have a few Tours depart every 25 minwords to say about her famous utes, beginning at 9 a.m., with the last tour at noon. Tickets granddaughter; Victor Dol, L.A.’s first Paris- are by advance reservation trained chef, who opened the only. The three-hour docent-

WORLD SERIES pitcher Byron Houck.

led walk is over uneven terrain; visitors are advised to wear appropriate clothing and walking shoes.

Please indicate which general time slot you prefer: $25 paid by Sept. 24; $35 after that or on day of tour, if space is available. (Children under 10 attend free.)

The tour will raise funds for the West Adams Heritage Association, to help support its efforts to preserve and promote the community’s architectural and cultural heritage.

Email tours@westadamsheritage.org.

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Celebrate Interdependence Sept. 7 with music, speakers at Levitt Interdependence Day will be heralded with speakers and live music at Levitt Pavilion at MacArthur Park on Sun., Sept. 9 from 4 to 9 p.m.

The 10th annual free event honors civic governance, global justice and democracy.

Celebrations will take place simultaneously in London, Berlin, Singapore and Melbourne.

Performers include John Jorgenson, pioneer of the American gypsy jazz movement, Grammy-nominated country folk singer Pam Rose, and Reggae/hip hop artist Nadirah X. Speakers include Dr. Benjamin Barber—founder of the movement and once consultant to President Bill Clinton—award-winning film-

maker Tiffany Shlain, and a delegation of educators and administrators from Nepal.

Local youth bands will be showcased in concerts starting at noon. Visit www.InterdependenceMovement.org.

AIA members to mentor ‘Los Ninos’ Architects are volunteering in a mentoring program for sixth graders at Para Los Ninos Family Learning Complex on Wednesdays Sept. 12 to Nov. 14, from 1 to 3 p.m.

For more information on the 10-week American Institute of Architects program call Yoon Choi, at 213-250-4800, ext. 548, or ychoi@paralosninos.org.

Ready for some peace and quiet after a busy summer?

Visit Big Bear in the fall to enjoy crisp clean air, changing colors, peaceful hikes, and great restaurants with no crowds, just over two hours from Hancock Park.

Stay at “Naughty Pines”, a charming lake-front Cabin that sleeps eight comfortably, offers a boat dock and large patio with BBQ, fully equipped kitchen and an easy walk to Big Bear Lake Village.

Call Doria at Big Bear Escapes toll free, 1-800-475-5216 or check out BigBearEscapes.com

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512 S. Norton Ave. $1,698,000 Windsor Square Warm and inviting 4 bd/3ba English Tudor, large remodeled kit. Master suite w/separate 3825 Sapphire Drive, Encinolead Hills sitting area and fireplace.

French doors $1,149,000 out to amazing landscaped grounds.

581 N. Plymouth $1,395,000 Larchmont Village Sophisticated, gated 3 bd/2 ba Contemporary expansive open floor plan. Large 2-car garage. Pool.

Immaculate remodeled 4 bed/3 bath

1-story home set on private half acre knoll iN escrow

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in prime Encino. Granite kitchen with stainless steel appliances and breakfast bar opening to the family room. Expansive professionally-landscaped yard with pool. Coveted Lanai School District.

414 N. Kilkea Drive, Miracle Mile $1,699,000 Stunning Ibizian 2 bed/3 bath home plus den/media room. Chef’s kitchen 3500 Wrightwood Drive $1,349,000 with Viking stove and carrera marble Studio City counter tops. Sound system throughout Dramatic 1 level 3bd/3forba contemporary home entertaining and relaxing. Lushly in prime Wrightwood estates.

Private landscaped backyard with agrassy pool/spa yard with lagoon pool.and recreation room/cabana, bonus!

Information contained herein deemed reliable although not guaranteed. Keller Williams does not guarantee the accuracy of provided by the seller or obtained from public records or other sources.

111 N. Plymouth Blvd. $1,595,000 Hancock Park Lovely 2-story 4 bd/2 ba Mediterranean home in the heart of Windsor Square w/ Provençal gardens. Large living room w/French doors overlooking the garden and fountain.

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Address painters get thumbs-up, permit from city Does your curbside address have a fresh new look? The painting is by members of Care for the Children, a non-profit agency that has a permit.

The service is part of its annual fundraiser to help provide free clothing to children from less-fortunate families.

According to Ben Seinfield,

‘Feast’ celebrates all things Italian Kick off October’s Italian Heritage Month at the annual street festival, The Galbani Cheese Italian Feast of San Gennaro, Fri., Sept. 28 to Sun., Sept. 30.

Proceeds from the 11th annual event, which celebrates everything it means to be Italian, benefit the San Gennaro Foundation which supports homeless shelters and food banks as well as school programs for underprivileged youth.

Hosted by event co-founders Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla, the Feast takes place behind the Jimmy Kimmel

he added.

In the interest of safety, residents are encouraged to ask to see a copy of the permit along with personal identification.

Anyone with issues regarding the workers should call the Bureau of Street Services Enforcement Division at 213847-6000.

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Live Theater at 1651 N. Highland Ave. from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day.

Inspired by the 80-year-old New York City tradition, the Feast celebrates Italian culture, entertainment and cuisine and will feature food, music, genealogy research, a kid’s corner, bocce, bingo, carnival rides, games and more.

A procession of St. Gennaro on Hollywood Blvd. will begin at noon on Sat., Sept. 29 and conclude with a Mass on the Main Stage presided by Christ the King Church pastor Monsignor Antonio Cacciapuoti.

Visit www.feastofla.org.

This lovely maintained home is a real charmer.

2 bedrooms, 1 bath, light filled living room with vaulted ceilings.

Bright, sunny family room, modern kitchen with French doors leading to the lovely deck and beautiful yard.

Other features include: hardwood floors and an A/C system.

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COMING OF AGE story told in the Korean musical “Sachoom,” performed at the Ford Amphitheatre on Sat., Sept. 8, at 8 p.m.

Tickets are available at www.FordTheatres.org or 323- 461-3673.

field deputy for Councilman Tom LaBonge, the agency is the only organization in the city that is allowed to paint curbs.

“They paint the addresses and then leave a receipt asking for a donation,” said Seinfield.

However, they are in no way allowed to demand a donation,

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Do you know this Man? You’ve seen him around the Larchmont neighborhood for years, pushing his twins in the stroller, and eventually all three kids. Taking them to king swami concerts at the Farmer’s Market.You’ve seen him at Sunday mass at st. Brendan, sometimes carrying both of his daughters through the communion line.

needed baby clothes for less fortunate families.

Yes, chances are you’ve seen this man around town.

But did you know his REAL job is being a Real Estate agent, and that for more than a decade he’s been one of the top Realtors in the area?

You’ve also seen him selling popcorn with the Boy scouts and cookies with the Girl scouts. You’ve seen him cheer on his daughters at their yaDa performances, and probably seen him try to break 110 at wilshire CC. You may have broken bread with him at a local dinner party, or even had him over for your holiday party. And there’s even a decent chance he’s coached your son in soccer...or basketball.... or baseball. You’ve seen him watch his daughters perform at sophie Dance and Marat Daukayev, as they dream of becoming Prima Ballerinas.

Odds are you saw his face in the Larchmont Chronicle for 12 months during his presidency of the wilshire Rotary Club, and he probably sold you a Halloween pumpkin or Christmas Tree at the Rotary lot. He may have handed your third grader a dictionary at a Rotary Dictionary Distribution, or collected your no-longer-

Did you know that he’s sold homes not only in hancock Park, windsor square and Larchmont Village, but from Malibu to Hermosa, from Brentwood to West Hollywood and from the Sunset Strip to Silver Lake? He’s also arranged for home sales from Florida to Michigan, and Seattle to Texas. Though his feet are on the ground here in Hancock Park, his reach extends far beyond.

Yes, he’s great to share a holiday toast with, or talk youth sports on a Saturday morning at the soccer field, or help peddle popcorn and cookies on Larchmont.

But his best skill is representing home buyers and sellers, lessors and tenants. He’s represented plumbers and actors, lawyers and athletes, retirees and honeymooners, and people from all walks of life from all over the world.

And chances are he can help you too.

He’s Chase Campen, the Family Realtor. Call him today and see what he can do for you.

Chase Campen the Family Realtor is on the Move... Details to Come... chaseahouse@yahoo.com

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Triathlon bike segment to roll through area Residents will have a birdseye view of cyclists when the Herbalife Triathlon races through local streets on Sun., Sept. 30.

The event, which involves swimming, cycling and running, starts at 7:15 a.m. at

Venice Beach, and transitions to the bicycle stint up Venice Blvd. to Fairfax Ave., then east on Olympic Blvd. The running course continues east on Olympic to Grand Ave., passing Disney Concert Hall before ending at LA Live Nokia Plaza.

Competitors can enjoy music, food and sponsor exhibits at the festival in the plaza, where giant LED screens will broadcast the racers as they cross the finish line.

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In 1914, Max Factor wanted to move his thriving movie cosmetic business out of downtown L.A. He bought a storage building—the Hollywood Fire and Safe Building—on Highland Ave. in 1928 and hired S. Charles Lee. The archi- WINNER OF THE Windsor Square-Hancock tect turned the Park Historical award. warehouse into a glamorous Art Deco beauty factory, where Marilyn Monroe was first turned into a blonde.

The building, today the Hollywood Museum, was recently awarded by the Windsor Square Hancock Park Historical Society as landmark #106.

Originally built in 1913 by architect and contractor C.E. Toberman at 1660 N. Highland, it was transformed by JEAN HARLOW dedicated the Lee (1899-1990); the architect blondes-only room. who helped restyle Hollywood actresses of the era have been Blvd.

Lee became well known restored. They now celebrate as a designer of theaters, in Lucille Ball, Elizabeth Taylor, which he used modern mate- Judy Garland and Monroe. rials such as black and gray After Factor’s death, the glass mixed with white baked building became a “Museum enameled metal. In the 1930s, of Beauty.” Its future became much of Hollywood got an Art uncertain, however, when it Deco makeover, thanks to Lee. closed in 1994. Donelle Dadi Factor had struck financial gan, a businesswoman, then gold in the 30s with his idea of entered the picture.

The building reopened in “Color Harmony.”

At the 1935 reopening of the 2002 as the Hollywood Histobuilding, Jean Harlow dedi- ry Museum. Now called simply cated the room for blondes, Hollywood Museum, it holds Claudette Colbert, the room around 10,000 items in its colfor brunettes, and Ginger lection of movie memorabilia.

Rogers, the redhead room. The Museum displays autoThe lobby featured white and graphs, photographs, postrose-colored marble, crystal ers, props and costumes from chandeliers and potted palms. the movies as well as the gold The specially colored rooms death masks of Lon Chaney, in which Max Factor person- Jr., Bela Lugosi, Boris Karloff ally applied cosmetics to the and Vincent Price.

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Opa! Drink, eat, dance like a Greek at St. Sophia Fest Greek cuisine, dancing, music and even Gods will be featured at the L.A. Greek Fest which will run Fri., Sept. 7 to Sun., Sept. 9 at the Grand Plaza grounds of Saint Sophia Cathedral, 1324 S. Normandie Ave. After a year’s sabbatical that allowed for the completion of the new Cultural Center, honorary chairs Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson will reign at the 14th annual event, “Celebrating the Magic & Enchantment of Greece.”

Singer Thanos Petrelis, direct from Athens, will be showcased in two performances. A

Zorba happy hour, Greek dancing and lessons and a theatrical show “Conversations With the Ancients” are also featured.

Honoring the area’s Byzantine Latino Quarter, a live salsa band will perform both nights.

“We’re going to celebrate the return of our event in spectacular style” enthuses Fest director Ted Pastras.

Hourly tours of the historic landmark Saint Sophia Cathedral will be held throughout the weekend.

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Polish Festival LA in West Adams church Sept. 29, 30 Traditional folk dances in colorful costumes and ethnic foods will be featured at Polish Festival LA. on Sat., Sept. 29, noon to midnight, and Sun., Sept.

30, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. The festival is at Our Lady of the Bright Mount, 3424 W. Adams Blvd.

World champion boxer Tomasz Adamek will be among guests. Entertainment includes dancers and singers, such as the Children’s Concert performing

Chopin music on Sunday at 5 p.m. Also featured are games, raffles and a vast selection of polish cuisine will be served including pierogi, schnitzel and sausages with beer.

Since its inception in 1955, the festival has been the largest Polish cultural event of its kind in the L.A. area. Pope John Paul visited the site in 1976 as Cardinal Wojtyla.

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Ruscha, pies at LACMA, plays on stage at Page, Back to School workshops PAGE MUSEUM AT THE LA BREA TAR PITS—Meet a life-sized saber-toothed cat (puppet) and her two-monthold baby, Nibbles, on Mon., Sept. 3. Showtimes are 11 a.m., 12:30 and 1:45 p.m. Shows continue every Wednesday and Saturday beginning Sept.

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• Chalk Repertory Theatre’s FLASH Festival debuts five 10-minute plays on Saturdays and Sundays, Sept. 8 to 23 at 8 p.m. Visit chalkrep.com.

Ice Age fossils and plants are still being unearthed on site.

See paleontologists at work on the grounds and the Fish Bowl Lab inside the museum.

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ZIMMER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM—Sunday drop-in programs from 3 to 4 p.m. feature Fitness Fun with Farrah Sept. 2 in honor of National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month.

Celebrate National Grandparents Day Sept. 9 with author Alexis Miller and her grandmother. Free admission for grandparents when accompanied by a grandchild.

Time for reflection and activities at the Rosh Hashanah Festival Sept. 16. Grab your reusable shopping bags for a whole-lotta fun with Whole Foods Market Sept. 23.

BASEBALL exhibit at CAFAM ends Sept. 9.

5801 Wilshire Blvd., 323934-PAGE; tarpits.org LOS ANGELES MUSEUM CAUST— OF THE HOLO­ Tour "Tree of Testimony," a 70-screen video sculpture displaying survivor testimonies from around the world.

Check for schedule. Mention the Larchmont Chronicle and receive a free gift.

Pan Pacific Park, 100 S. The Grove Dr., 323-651-3704;

Smithsonian Museum Day is Sept. 30, all day. Free admission at http://www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday.

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PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM—Make backto-school pencil toppers at a drop-in crafts workshop Sat., Sept. 1 from 1 to 4 p.m. Reading hour with actors from LA

WORKS BY EDWARD RUSCHA, including this one from 1966, are coming to LACMA later this month.

Book Pals is at 2 p.m.

• "Sculpture in Motion: Masterpieces of Italian Design" features grand classics of the 1930s to modern supercars of today. Ends Feb. 2013.

• "Aerodynamics: From Art to Science" showcases cars by forward thinking innovators.

Ends May 2013.

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KOREAN CULTURAL CENTER—“Look into the Motherof-Pearl” introduces cultural heritage and creative development by the Korean Craft and Design Foundation. Opens Fri., Sept. 21. Reception is Wed., Sept. 26 at 7 p.m. Ends Oct. 11.

• “Riches of the Lands VI” subjects of nature by the Photographers Society of Southern California and local artists. Ends Sept. 9 5505 Wilshire Blvd., 323936-7141. www.kccla.org LOS ANGELES COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART—Don your apron and get free admission into the galleries during KCRW's Good Food Pie Contest on Sat., Sept. 8 at 2 p.m.

• "Ken Price Sculpture: A retrospective," designed by architect Frank Gehry, opens Sun., Sept. 16. Ends Jan. 6.

• "Masterworks of Expressionist Cinema Caligari and Metropolis" opens Sept. 22.

Ends March 10.

• "Ed Ruscha: Standard" features 300 of his works. Opens Sat., Sept. 22. Ends Jan. 21.

• "The Sun and Other Stars: Katy Grannan and Charlie White" photo exhibit. Ends Oct. 14.

• "Levitated Mass" 340-pound boulder suspended above a walkway, ongoing.

• "Metropolis II" sculpture by Chris Burden has 1,100 min-

Autry series highlights American West, Latino Heritage Month Autry National Center will celebrate Latino cultural influences in the history of the American West during Latino Heritage Month, Sat., Sept. 15 through Mon., Oct. 15.

Events and exhibits focus on early Californians to today’s artists and scholars who influenced Western history.

The Autry Store is the site of the Mata Ortiz show and sale on Sat., Sept. 15 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Choose between hundreds of pots both traditional and contemporary.

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CRAFT AND FOLK ART MUSEUM—Crafting adventure program is Thurs., Sept.

6 from 6 to 9 p.m.

• Bring your own cup and holders to make Memory Vessels at a drop-in crafts program is Sat., Sept. 8 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

• Art of Poetry Public Reading is Sun., Sept. 9, 3 to 4:30 p.m.

• "Baseball: The All-American Game" exhibit ends Sept. 9.

• "Ehren Tool: Production or Destruction," featuring 1,000 cups by a former Marine, ends Sept. 9.

5814 Wilshire Blvd., 323937-4230; cafam.org, workshops@cafam.org.

ARCHITECTURE+DESIGN MUSEUM—Exhibits inspired by 26 women designers, from textile to graphics and furniture, are featured in "Come In! Les Femmes." Ends Sept. 8.

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For more details, contact Amy Glass at 310-619-2259

BOOKSIGNING of ‘Latinos in Lotusland’ is Sept. 15

can-American character actor, will discuss his life and career on the stage and screen from 1 to 3 p.m.

Daniel Olivas, editor of “Latinos in Lotusland,” is among panel members who will discuss the anthology from 2 to 4 p.m. A book signing and reception follows.

The Autry celebrates the generations of Latin Americans who have influenced and enriched the American West at Western Heritage Family Day on Sun., Sept. 16. A Gold Rush themed activity takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; storytime is featured at noon.

Docent-led tours begin at 11:30 a.m. and 1 and 3 p.m.

The Western Music Association presents the Third Sunday Jam from noon to 3 p.m.

Explore the Autry with a museum teacher from 1 to 3 p.m. or visit the Cowboy Gallery to learn about vaqueros and make a craft from 1 to 3 p.m. Call 323-667-200 ext. 252 or visit theautry.org.

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Wine-tasting, classes, succulent symposium Native plants and bulbs, A succulent presentation, artist workshop at Payne wine lecture, writing and

STROLL through the gardens to the sounds of Chinese music on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m.

Workshops Pulitzer-Prize-winning journalist Al Martinez will lead a three-part writing workshop for all levels and interests on Wednesdays, Sept. 5, 12 and 19 from 2 to 4 p.m.

Celebrate the bounty of California’s flower farmers at a workshop presented by Flower Duet on Sat., Sept. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon.

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Participants will work with locally grown materials to create a summer arrangement.

A garden talk on Thurs., Sept. 13 at 2:30 p.m. focuses on tree maintenance, including appropriate pruning.

Jerry Turney, a certified arborist and senior plant pathologist from the L.A. County Dept. of Agriculture, shares tips for training young trees, irrigating, pruning and more.

A plant sale follows.

Music in the garden Enjoy the sounds of traditional music in the Chinese Garden on Wednesdays from 1 to 3 p.m.

Solo musicians will play unamplified melodies on classical instruments including the dizi, sheng, pipa, erhu and zheng.

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Get tips on adding yearround color to your landscape, learn about bulbs or create an art project at Theodore Payne, 10459 Tuxford St., Sun Valley.

Gardening Antonio Sanchez, co-founder of Nopalito Native Plant Nursery in Ventura, will discuss maintenance on Sat., Sept. 1 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Subjects include watering, fertilizing, pruning, grooming and mulching.

Award-winning horticulturist and garden writer Lili Singer hosts a program that

showcases trees, shrubs, vines, perennials and grasses that will ensure year-round color in your garden on Sat., Sept. 8 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Singer covers the basics on gardening with California flora on Sat., Sept. 15 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The class is a prerequisite to the three-part Native Plant Garden Design course offered at Payne.

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Desert Garden curator Gary Lyons will be the keynote speaker at the 29th annual Succulent Plants Symposium on Sat., Sept. 1 from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Other presentations will highlight succulent conservation and an “around the world” travelogue by Myron Kimnach, curator emeritus of the Botanical Gardens. Program also includes continental breakfast, silent auction and lunch.

Wine tasting Think all great wines have to be expensive?

Join Brad Owen from the Art Institute of California for an evening of comparative tastings and a lecture exploring emerging wine regions of the world where quality can be found at affordable prices.

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Labor Day bash, classes, Shakespeare at Descanso Gardens Say goodbye to summer and hello to Shakespeare and get tips on fall gardening at Descanso Gardens at 1418 Descanso Dr., La Canada Flintridge.

All-day Labor Day celebration “Boddy’s Big Backyard” kicks off with a tour of the California Garden with native horticulturist Rachel Young on Mon., Sept 3 at 10 a.m.

Learn more about the collection in one of the first cultivated spaces at Descanso, designed by pioneering native plant advocate Theodore Payne.

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Shakespeare Teachers from Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum will explore the horticultural connection between the Oaks flora and Shakespeare’s texts on six Saturdays beginning Sept.

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Aimed at young people nine to 15, each week will focus on different plant references in Shakespeare’s works.

For the final class, each student will choose a favorite speech and present it to family and friends. Register by Sept.

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Cooking, gardening Get tips on adding sass to your basic vinaigrette with easy-to-grow herbs on Tues., Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. Horticulturist Rachel Young teaches the basics to get you growing, then experts from La Canada’s Dish restaurant demonstrate how to use vinaigrette to make your cooking zing.

Learn the importance of planning your organic vegetable garden, maintaining its vitality and prepping for the next season at a class on Sat., Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to noon.

For more information, call 818-949-4200 or visit www. descansogardens.org.

AN ALL-DAY LABOR DAY celebration kicks off with a tour of the California Garden. The event also includes a barbecue and live music.

Garden Club talk is on native plants Horticulturist and native plant gardener Barbara Eisenstein will offer tips on “Letting Your Garden Grow Wild” at the Los Angeles Garden Club's monthly meeting on Mon., Sept. 10.

The meeting, which kicks off the Club's new season, takes place at the Griffith Park Visitors Center Auditorium, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. Eisenstein is horticulture chair for the San Gabriel

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Experts Luis Desamero— often referred to by his peers as the "king of miniatures"— and Tommy Cairns, past presdeitn of the American Rose Society, will speak at the event held at the Greystone Mansion, 905 Loma Vista Drive.

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Gardening, dog obedience classes to Gershwin music Sept. 10 to Oct. 8 from 6 to 8 p.m. Discussion and training includes improved leash walking, sending your dog to bed, sitting for petting, prolonged stays and establishing a more reliable recall.

To register, go to www.pasadenahumane.com or call 626792-7151 ext. 155.

Art class A self-directed workshop on Mondays from Sept. 24 to Nov. 12 provides a supportive environment for both beginning and experienced artists in watercolor, graphite, pastels, etc.

To register for classes or for more information go to www. arboretum.org or call 626821-3222.

ARBORETUM is the site of a vareity of classes and activities.

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Gardening classes Save money and contribute to your family’s healthy lifestyle by learning how to grow fruits and vegetables organically. The class, taught by horticultural curator Jill Morganelli, on Sat., Sept. 8 from noon to 4 p.m., focuses on fall crops.

The fall series of Thursday Garden Talks with Lili-Singer kicks off on Thurs., Sept. 13.

The program highlights new gardens at the recently renovated Boddy House at Descanso Gardens, as well as plans for expansion of the historic oak woodlands.

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Preservation Plan approved for Windsor Square Five-member HPOZ review board to be appointed

By Suzan Filipek The final step in making Windsor Square a historic zone was reached last month, when the city Planning Commission unanimously approved an architectural guide for the area—the Preservation Plan.

In a 5-0 vote, the plan was approved Sept. 8.

“There is overwhelming support and therefore, the plan is appropriate,” Commissioner Thomas Schiff said.

Commissioner Joy Atkinson added she was familiar with the picturesque area and the efforts involved in the preservation campaign.

“There was good work done among citizens of the city,” she said.

Several residents also spoke in favor of the document, designed to protect the original facades of the area’s historic Tudor, Mediterranean and other 1920s homes.

“We really did this for the benefit of people years from now. It’s a lovely area,” said Margaret Hudson, of GO HPOZ, a grass roots campaign which lead the effort.

Under the plan “original building materials within the facade and visible area should be preserved whenever possible.” The color of paint and landscape are excluded.

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Representatives from the City Attorney’s office, the city Planning Department, Wilshire police and Bel Air Patrol will speak at the annual meeting of the Hancock Park Homeowners Association. The meeting is on Tues., Nov. 1 at 7 p.m. at Third Street School, 201 S. June St. Councilman Tom LaBonge will also address the group.

The plans for the Historical Preservation Overlay Zone and Yavneh Hebrew Academy’s request for changes in its conditional use permit are also on the agenda.

“We are looking forward to continuing to communicate with our residents and provide them with access to city and security officials,” said Ben Thompson, president.

Committee representatives will report on zoning, traffic, street light-

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Take the heat off with summer fruit

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ACTIVITIES AT PAYNE are best for shade or sun, dry spots or moist place, in the ground and in containers at a class on Sat., Sept. 29 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.

Mediterranean plants An illustrated talk, “Where the Chaparral Meets the Desert,” is on Sat., Sept. 15 from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Presented by botanist Sula Vanderplank, it focuses on Mediterraneanclimate plants in Baja, California. aloha logo-Commercial.pdf

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No experience is necessary for the adult class taught by Payne’s artist in residence Laura Stickney.

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The book mirrors the adult version—The Old Farmer’s Almanac—with articles related to the calendar, weather, astronomy, nature animals, food and health.

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By Laura Eversz In the late summer heat, Sunday shoppers are drawn to the smorgasbord of fruit at the Larchmont Farmers Market.

I recently served a refreshing watermelon salad made entirely of ingredients purchased at the market.

Watermelon salad 5 oz. baby arugula 8 cups cubed watermelon 6 oz. crumbled feta 2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar glaze (boil 3/4 cup for a few minutes until reduced) Scatter watermelon and feta over arugula on platter. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and sprinkle with pepper.

Melon granitas are also refreshing and easy to make.

Cantaloupe granita 2 cups chopped melon 1/4 cup sugar, or to taste 1/2 tablespoon fresh lemon juice, or to taste 1 cup ice cubes Purée all ingredients in a blender until smooth, then pour into a 13- by 9-inch metal pan and freeze until mixture becomes a firm slush, at least 40 minutes.

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‘Apple’ expression traced to book of Deuteronomy formance of music in which some of the audience stand in an open area, or promenade, of the concert room. These “Proms” date back to the days of the London pleasure gardens such as Vauxhall and Ranleigh (approx. 1661-1859), where fashionable members of society, usually in exotic masks and costumes, came to see and be seen. In the U.S., it’s a formal school dance. *** I am the proud owner of a Boston “terrier.” What’s the origin? asks Sonja Simmons.

From the Latin terra (earth), a “terrier” is a dog who “takes the earth,” or unearths its prey by digging and forcing foxes, badgers, rabbits, etc. out of their burrows. *** Why are things of this world

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make “Mammon” the personification of the evils of wealth and miserliness.

Professor Know-It-All is the nom de plume of Bill Bentley, who invites readers to try and stump him. Send your questions to willbent@prodigy.net.

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called “Mammon?” ponders Ellen Caulfield.

“Mammon” is actually the ancient god of the material world. The word is Syrian in origin, and literally means riches. It’s most famous reference is biblical and used in both the books of Matthew and Luke. “Ye cannot serve God and Mammon.” Also, both Milton (in Paradise Lost) and Spencer (in the Faerie Queen)

Help prevent illegal pet trade on city streets L.A. Animal Services wants to get the word out it's illegal to buy or sell animals in public areas in L.A..

Thanks to the generosity of the Found Animals Foundation, bilingual signs advising the public of these prohibitions were recently posted in the Downtown Fashion District. Illegal sales of bunnies, chickens and other animals have been an ongoing problem there for years, said Brenda Barnette, general manager of Animal Services.

More signs will be posted at the beach in Venice, another location where illegal sales take place.

The illegal pet trade can only thrive when there are willing buyers, she added.

"Let us know if you see animals being sold in public locations (note the date, time, exact location and kind of animal).

"We need everyone's cooperation," Barnette said.

The Loft @ Larchmont Village, an arts and community center, will host a grand opening on Sat., Sept. 8 from 8:30 to 11:30 p.m.

The event, at 5700 Melrose Ave., #201, features an art show with works by TV and film animator and artist Charles Swenson.

Food and drinks will be served; Brutha Gimal will spin discs.

Described as a place of “healing activism,” the space will also be home to the practice of Dr. Michelle Golland, a clinical psychologist for the past 16 years who is also an art lover.

To RSVP, call Jaclyn Lafer at 323-314-0780.

For information go to larchmontloft.com and charlesgswenson.com

Race for Rescues takes off Oct. 7 Mark your calendar for the seventh annual Race for the Rescues at the Pasadena RoseBowl on Sun., Oct. 7.

Jane Lynch of "Glee" hosts the 5K, 10K, dog walk and kid's Fun Run to help support 12 animal rescue groups. A silent auction, costume contest, pet fashions and more will be featured.

Donations are down 40 percent and city shelters are flooded with animals, said event spokesman Delilah Loud, Larchmont Village.

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How come someone you really like is the “apple of your eye?” wonders Simon Black.

To ancient medical practitioners, the pupil of the eye was thought to be a round solid ball like an apple (kind of similar to the scientists who swore the earth was flat). Anyway, the expression first came to light in the Book of Deuteronomy, Chapter 32, verse 10, in which God chooses Jacob to lead the children of Israel: “He found him in a desert land, and in the waste howling wilderness; he led him about, he instructed him, he kept him as the apple of his eye.” *** Why is a formal school dance called a “prom?” queries Joan Fagerholm.

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