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Buster Keaton estate to open for benefit An Evening at the Buster Keaton Estate will benefit the Los Angeles Conservancy on Sat., Oct. 6. A cocktail reception starts at 6 p.m. with dinner at 8:30 p.m. The exclusive location is the 1926 Keaton Estate in Beverly Hills, a Mediterranean Revival palazzo that is one of the last remaining mansions built for silent movie stars. It is especially fitting that this year’s benefit is in Beverly Hills, which has made great strides in historic preservation over the past year, a Conservancy spokesman said. The legendary comedian built the 10,000 square-foot home shortly after completing his masterpiece, “The General.” The adventure classic was received poorly and lost money at the time which lead to a deal with MGM that cost him his artistic independence and set in motion a downward spiral in his work and family life. He later recovered and was honored in his later years. The estate was later owned by Marlene Dietrich, Cary Grant and James Mason. By the mid-1990s it had fallen into disrepair. It was purchased by a pair of pres-
ENTRY COURTYARD of the 1926 estate. Photos by Richard Langendorf
ervation-minded buyers who undertook a major restoration effort. Tickets at $300 include a three-hour cocktail and hors d’oeuvres party and a rare tour of the house and its grounds. Sponsors at the $2,500 level and above will enjoy an al fresco dinner on the estate grounds. Event co-chairs are Linda Bruckheimer, Maxine Greenspan, Diane Keaton, and Lauren King. Visit laconservancy. org.
INSIDE view of the estate.
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Dishman honored for two decades with Conservancy Executive director of the Los Angeles Conservancy Linda Dishman was honored last month for 20 years of service with the nonprofit historic preservation organization. Under her leadership, the Conservancy has doubled its membership, tripled its staff, and increased its budget fourfold—all toward the goal of preserving the historic places of L.A. County. Downtown developer Tom Gilmore hosted the event at Vibiana, the former Cathedral of St. Vibiana. The 1876 landmark was nearly demolished in the 1990s; the effort to preserve it was one of the toughest battles—and greatest successes—in the Conservancy’s 34-year history. Saved from the wrecking ball by the Conservancy and purchased in 1999 by Gilmore, the former cathedral now thrives as a special event venue. The program included live entertainment from musician Dean Mora, remarks by host Gilmore and Conservancy president Stephanie Kingsnorth, a toast by past Conservancy presidents, and tributes from elected officials includ-
ing City Councilmember José Huizar. Proceeds from the event benefit the Conservancy’s Preservation Advocacy Fund.
Clark Library hosts concerts by lottery in intimate setting Hear musicians play in an ornate hall modeled after Doge’s Palace in Venice during the 2012-13 season of UCLA Clark Library, 2520 Cimarron St. at West Adams Blvd. The Paris-based Parisii Quartet perform an all-French ensemble Sun., Nov. 4 at 2 p.m. Tickets are received through a lottery which closes Oct. 8. The Israeli Chamber project will play works by Brahms and Schumann Sun., Dec. 2 at 2 p.m; the lottery closes Oct. 29. For information on lottery submissions visit www. c1718cs.ucla.edu. Tickets are $25. The rare book library was donated by copper fortune scion William Andrews Clark Jr. For information call 310206-8552.
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