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Luxury California indoor/outdoor retreat replete w/pool & large deck.5+5. 639NorthJune.com

Beautifully renovated kitchen & family room w/ access to back patio. 4 bd + 2.5 ba. Pool.

This 4+4.5 Spanish was gutted & remodeled w/new 2nd story + garage & salt water pool & spa

Elegant 1925 Country English home on a tree-lined block.. Bonus studio space. 3bds+2bas.

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Sold! 4+3, fam rm; Cntr hall. Fpl, stained glass wndws; coved ceiling, hdwd flrs. Pool.

Lovely Spanish remodeled with quality & attention to detail. 3+2+converted garage+backyard

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Sold over asking! Restored Craftsman, 2bds + den + 1.5bas, original details. Deck & yard.

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Townhouses to replace dilapidated house, parking lot

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resenting the “SheldonGraves House”. This inherently valuable home is an extraordinary example of CRAFTSMAN STYLE Architecture! Originally constructed in 1912, the Sheldon-Graves House was designed by architect Henry John Knauer. This house is a contributor to the Wilton Place National Register Historic District, established in 1979. This large Craftsman home includes many original Craftsman elements such as: a front gabled roof, exposed rafter tails and a wide front porch, just to name a few. Meticulously maintained and move-in ready! Located in the subdivision; Ridgewood Park, this home is situated on an over 10,000 square-foot lot plus a twostory accessory structure (guest house) with workshop and garage. Sophistication, character and

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For at least two decades, activist Windsor Square neighbor Margaret Sowma complained to the city about unauthorized construction at 610 S. Van Ness Ave., just across the street from her Van Ness townhouse condominium south of Sixth St. and north of Fire Station 29. The across-the-street owner even hand-built a third floor of some sort on his roof. Palm fronds on fences were hiding a parking lot often filled with a dozen, mainly old, cars. The city would issue citations. Sometimes corrections would be made. Oftentimes not. But now, things will change on this block in the southeast corner of Windsor Square.

VAN NESS HOUSE was the subject of multiple complaints for years.

There is a new sheriff in town! Well, actually, there is just a new property owner. But he is an experienced developer, and he has plans to improve the property with a townhouse project that complies with the Park Mile Specific (Please turn to page 3)

Tour historic View Park Explore View Park, an enclave of black heritage recently added to the National Register of Historic Places, on Sun., Nov. 6 at 10:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Conducted by the Los Angeles Conservancy and the View Park Conservancy, the tour will cover the neighborhood between La Cienega Blvd. to the west, Crenshaw Blvd. to the east, Stocker St. to the north and W. Slauson Ave. to the south.

There will be a brief presentation on the historical significance of the neighborhood before the tour begins. There will also be access to some private homes where some of the residents have lived for more than 50 years. Tickets are $45 for the general public and $35 for Conservancy members and View Park residents. Visit laconservancy. org for more information.

Historic craftsman

209 s. Wilton Place Offered at $2,265,000 Old World charm are manifested in this truly exquisite home. Large foyer entry with generous size living room windows letting in lots of natural light. Den with built-in

bookshelves, office and formal dining also with hand-crafted built-in cabinetry. Kitchen with hi-ceiling, breakfast area and powder room on first level. French doors off the

living and dining rooms for easy indoor/outdoor access to a large patio with vinecovered pergola. Upstairs features a generous size master suite with adjoining office/work-out room and walk-in closet. Large center hall bath with 3 additional bedrooms and another full bath complete this gorgeous home of casual elegance. Lushly landscaped private backyard with unique 2-story guest house. This large 1210 square foot guest house features: a hi-ceiling great room, full bath, kitchen and upstairs bedroom. The guest house bonus space can accommodate a multitude of uses! This historical masterpiece is ideal for entertaining, yet has definite family appeal! A truly unique and special property.

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Well-loved orthodontist retires and sells office in a private sale handled by Bob Day. 581 North Larchmont Boulevard — SOLD! —

SNEAK PEEK of concept for 12 new townhouses on east side of Van Ness Ave. between Wilshire Blvd. and Sixth St.

(Continued from page 2) Plan. Michael Winter, CEO of Federal Street Holdings of Chicago, has shown preliminary concepts to board members of the Windsor Square Association (WSA). The Park Mile zoning in this block of Van Ness, south of Sixth St., is for relatively lowdensity multiple family (RD3) on both sides of the street. Sowma’s existing condominium building was built in 1980, following adoption of the Park Mile Specific Plan. Her building replaced at least one 1916 house. The dilapidated house at 610 was built in 1920. Winter’s townhouse project will be built on three lots, which include the two now used for parking. Accompanied by architect Cayley Lambur of Venice-

based architecture firm Electric Bowery, Winter showed the WSA board the evolving designs for the dozen threebedroom plus den, four-bath units, 11 of which will have attached two-car garages (with the other “restricted affordable unit” having two adjacent surface spaces). Winter’s firm recently sold the View Wilshire Tower Apartments, a 13-story, 168unit building that he redeveloped at 3460 W. Seventh St. Next steps for the Van Ness project will be meetings with other interested neighbors and review by the city Planning Department and the Park Mile Design Review Board. Winter said that the city has prevented his demolishing the existing decrepit structures until completion of additional reviews of the proposed project.

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Museum, Taste of Italy reveal part of history Sample food from more than 35 restaurants and over 100 wines at the eighth annual Taste of Italy, 424 N. Main St., Sat., Oct. 1 from 5 to 10 p.m. Food and wine of Italy Dishes will showcase food from Tuscany, Sicily and other regions of Italy. Participants will include Il Fornaio, Celestino, Prova Pizzeria and DiStefano Cheese among others. There will also be presentations by chefs on ham curing and cheese making. Live music will range from performances by the Los Angeles Opera, to jazz from bass player Giovanni Tommaso. IAMLA Proceeds from the Taste of Italy support the Italian American Museum of Los Angeles (IAMLA), located in Italian Hall at 644 N. Main St., part of El Pueblo Los Angeles Historical Monument. The free museum, which recently opened, has seven permanent exhibits that demonstrate the history and contributions of Italian immigrants to Los Angeles. IAMLA is open six days a week, Tuesday through Sunday, 10 am to 3 pm. During the Taste of Italy, the museum will be open until 5 p.m.

TASTE OF ITALY supports the new Italian-American museum in Italian Hall at Olvera Street. Photo by Taso Papadakis.

to allow guests to visit before the event.

Call 213-485-8432 or see italianhall.org.

Elfman is ‘Pumpkin King’ at Bowl Composer and former Oingo Boingo frontman, Danny Elfman, Fremont Pl., will sing the part of Jack Skellington, Halloween Town’s Pumpkin King, in sync to the movie “Nightmare Before Christmas” (1993), Sat., Oct. 29 at 8 p.m. and Sun., Oct. 30 at 6:30 p.m. at the Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave. Elfman, who wrote the

film’s original score, will be joined by original cast members Catherine O’Hara as Sally, Ken Page as Oogie Boogie and Paul Reubens as Lock. The Hollywood Bowl will be transformed into Halloween Town for the event, with special pre-show activities, including a costume contest and trick-or-treating stations. Tickets start at $35 and are available at ticketmaster.com.

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Engage, Empower at Wallis, ‘WelcomeFest’ held The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts is about more than just the performing arts. Join in a discussion on what it takes to end homelessness in Los Angeles on Thurs., Oct. 13 at “Engage Enlighten & Empower” at the Wallis in conjunction with Imagine LA. The conversation will be led by Councilman Marqueece Harris-Dawson, chair of the city Homelessness and Poverty Committee, and Wendy Greuel, chair of the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority’s Board of Commissioners. WelcomeFest A wine and food pairing reception and silent auction pre-

cede the conversation, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. The Wallis hosted a twoday WelcomeFest last month to kick off its 2016-2017 performing arts season. The celebration featured free music, dancing, theater performances, and family activities.

‘Scorsese’

“Scorsese: American Crime Requiem” will run through Sun., Oct. 16. Woven with Martin Scorsese’s storytelling, the event celebrating the filmmaker will star artists from around the world. The Wallis is at 9390 N. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills. Visit thewallis.org.

Festival explores soul of the city Explore the city’s spiritual and cultural diversity in “Found LA: Festival of Neighborhoods,” Sat., Oct. 15 and Sun., Oct. 16. Tours begin at Wat Thai Temple, 8225 Coldwater Canyon Ave., on Saturday from 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Also on Saturday, tour First African Methodist Episcopal (FAME) church, 2270 S. Harvard Blvd., from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. FAME church is housed in a landmark building designed by Paul Williams.

The Bhagavad Gita Museum tours, 3764 Watseka Ave., are on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. On Sun., Oct. 16, visit SelfRealization Fellowship, 4860 Sunset Blvd., where Swami Paramahansa Yogananda brought yoga and meditation to Los Angeles in the 1920s. Tours are from 9:30 to 11 a.m. All tours are free, but registration is required. People may sign up for multiple tours. For more information, visit lacommons.org/programs/found-la.

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Historic estate shows off Beverly Hills ‘Glamour’ side

JEFFERSON PARK, home to historic Craftsman residences, is one of the neighborhoods discussed at the conference.

City character explored in West Adams community The Los Angeles Conservancy and the Dept. of City Planning’s Office of Historic Resources will discuss neighborhood conservation and character at a daylong forum, “L.A. Historic Neighborhoods Conference: Growing Up With Character,” Sat., Oct. 15 at St. John’s Cathedral, 514 W. Adams Blvd., from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. In partnership with West Adams Heritage Association, the conference examines what draws people to Los Angeles and keeps them here, from historic homes on tree-lined streets to older duplexes and bungalow courts.

Topics covered will include mansionization, historic and conservation districts, community advocacy, and the City’s re:code LA initiative. Author Charles Phoenix, “Ambassador of Americana,” kicks off the event with a performance, “Charles Phoenix: Architecture in Los Angeles,” from 9 to 10 a.m. that explores little-known areas of the city. For those who want to go to this event only, tickets are $10. Tickets are $25 until Fri., Oct. 7; $30 until Fri., Oct. 14; $35 at the door. Visit laconservancy.org/neighborhoods.

There’s “Glamour in the Hills: An Evening at the Historic Liliore Green-Rains Estate,” which is this year’s Los Angeles Conservancy fundraiser Sat., Oct. 22. A cocktail reception is from 5 to 8 p.m., and a dinner follows from 8 to 10 p.m. at the event, co-chaired by Linda Bruckheimer, Maxine Greenspan, Diane Keaton and Lauren King. Built for the daughter of Burton Green, one of the original developers of Beverly Hills, this 1940 residence was designed and built by James F. Dickason. Styles and influences include Georgian Revival, French Revival and Rustic. Elegant, exuberant and youthful interior design adapts the historic space to contemporary tastes and reflects the owners’ lifestyle. Visitors can explore the estate’s extensive grounds, which include gardens and an original Adirondack cabin with city views above the only urban forest in Beverly Hills. The home has had several prominent owners over the years, including media mogul Merv Griffin. The benefit supports the Los Angeles Conservancy’s ongoing efforts to protect, preserve and revitalize historic places throughout Los Angeles County.

IT WAS BUILT FOR the daughter of one of the original developers of Beverly Hills. Photos by Larry Underhill

ELEGANT AND youthful design adapt the historic space to contemporary tastes.

Reservations start at $450 for the cocktail reception from 5 to 8 p.m. Sponsorships include the reception plus a seated al fresco dinner from 8

to 10 p.m. in the rose garden. If you have any questions, please contact Liz Leshin at lleshin@laconservancy.org or 213-430-4213.

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Real Estate Sales*

SOLD: This residence at 846 S. Mullen Ave. sold for $1,380,000.

Single-family homes 73 Fremont Pl. 224 S. Muirfield Rd. 136 Fremont Pl. 457 S. Arden Blvd. 637 N. Lucerne Blvd. 617 N. Cherokee Ave. 221 S. St. Andrews Pl. 853 S. Muirfield Rd. 140 N. Plymouth Blvd. 319 S. Sycamore Ave. 945 S. Muirfield Rd. 137 S. Citrus Ave. 358 N. Norton Ave. 462 N. Highland Ave. 846 S. Mullen Ave. 637 N. Cahuenga Blvd. 580 N. Plymouth Blvd. 4907 Rosewood Ave. 517 N. Bronson Ave. 323 N. Windsor Blvd. 920 S. Gramercy Pl. 234 N. Gramercy Pl. 4911 Rosewood Ave. 301 N. Plymouth Blvd. 313 N. Irving Blvd. 632 N. Gower St. 4009 W. 7th St.

$6,600,000 6,500,000 3,900,000 3,795,000 2,850,000 2,400,000 2,100,000 2,050,000 1,940,000 1,860,000 1,700,000 1,611,000 1,450,000 1,429,950 1,380,000 1,315,000 1,300,000 1,295,000 1,275,000 1,250,000 1,230,000 1,216,360 1,200,000 1,175,000 1,134,640 1,050,000 960,000

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645 Wilcox Ave., #3A 645 Wilcox Ave., #2A 620 Wilcox Ave. 4568 W. 1st St., #302 4837 Beverly Blvd., #101 4838 Elmwood Ave., #1 962 S. Gramercy Dr., #202 970 S. St. Andrews Pl., #105 733 Manhattan Pl., #605 949 S. Manhattan Pl., #304 620 S. Gramercy Pl., #221 4830 Elmwood Ave., #104 956 S. St. Andrews Pl., #201 3810 Wilshire Blvd., #511 320 S. Gramercy Pl., #306 *Selling prices for August 2016.

$1,300,000 1,135,000 735,000 648,000 615,000 604,000 582,500 550,000 550,000 520,000 516,000 500,000 465,000 400,000 350,000

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'Classical Architecture & Art' to honor Suzanne Rheinstein Interior designer, Hollyhock owner and Windsor Square resident, Suzanne Rheinstein, will be honored by the Institute of Classical Architecture & Art, Southern California Chapter (ICAA-SCC) at its 2016 Legacy Dinner. The second annual event will be held on Thurs., Oct. 13. A cocktail reception will begin at 6 p.m. at Bouchon, 235 N. Canon Dr., Beverly Hills.

Suzanne Rheinstein

MFK Fisher and California locales topic of talk Sonoma, Napa and Laguna Beach were some of the places inhabited by food writer M.F.K. Fisher. Her life and times will be discussed at “M.F.K. Fisher’s Home Ground: Living and Loving the California Landscape” on Sat., Oct. 8 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. The talk is at the Arboretum Library, Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden. Larchmont Chronicle columnist Paula Panich is the lecturer. To register call 626821-4623. Admission is $15 members; $25 non-members.

CicLAvia set to cycle and walk downtown CicLAvia comes to downtown — from MacArthur Park to Boyle Heights — and asks participants to explore the heart of Los Angeles Sun., Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The free event closes off streets around four hubs at MacArthur Park, Grand Park, Chinatown and Mariachi Plaza in Boyle Heights so pedestrians, cyclists, runners, skaters and others can use the streets as a recreational space. CicLAvia is not a race, so there is no start or finishing point. The objective is to explore parts of Los Angeles without a car. For more information go to ciclavia.org or call 213-3558500.

Debussy, Ravel, Fauré at All Saints Hear songs and readings in honor of the French baritone Martial Singher at All Saints’ Church, 504 N. Camden Dr., Beverly Hills, Sun., Oct. 9 at 5 p.m.

Music by Claude Debussy, Gabriel Fauré and Maurice Ravel will be among the compositions at “Hommage à Martial Singher: The Mélodie and the Maître.” Visit allsaintsbh.org.

The Chapter is honoring Rheinstein for her achievements and contributions in advancing the classical tradition in architecture and art. ICAA-SCC co-founder Marc Appleton noted, “In the early years, when we did not have a “home,” [Suzanne Rheinstein] generously hosted lectures and book signings for us at her former Hollyhock

showroom. For this alone, we are eternally grateful to her, and I am so pleased that we are finally honoring her this year.” Proceeds will benefit the ICAA Southern California Chapter’s programs including education and scholarship programs. The ICAA-SCC is a regional chapter of the New York-based organization.

Board member and Dinner Chair Jesse Harrison exclaimed, “The genesis for the Legacy Dinner was to create a signature annual event bringing together the design community to celebrate someone who has made a significant impact in advancing the chapter’s mission. We are thrilled to honor Suzanne Rheinstein!”

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Guide tells where to dine, drink with the spirits Despite having no plans for a sequel, N. Sycamore Ave. author James T. Bartlett found the lure of shadowy bars and the city’s hidden past too hard to resist, so late last year he got to work on a sequel to his first book. “Gourmet Ghosts 2” — a guide to where you can dine with the devil or drink with spirits — is a collection of murder, mystery and history tales discovered at bars, restaurants and hotels across Los Angeles. “I uncovered new stories that I just couldn’t leave in the archives, and this time I had to include some really weird stuff too,” said Bartlett. “A century ago poison was available in drug stores, and there was no ‘CSI,’ which

ly history.” made murder far eas Here are a few ier to get away with. scary local spots People really could that are in the just disappear too, book. Visit them – and plenty believed in if you dare! the spirit world.” El Carmen, Podcasts like “Seri8138 W. 3rd St. al,” the Netflix docuA taqueria opened mentary “Making a by widow EncarMurderer” and broadAuthor James nación Gomez casts about the O.J. Bartlett in the late 1920s Simpson trial and the murder of JonBenét Ramsey is now a tequila bar with — as well as the staples of a lucha libre theme. Staff “20/20” and “Dateline” — have reported cold blasts prove that the public’s fasci- of air and things falling off nation with true crime is at an shelves, but also unexpected gifts of candy — something all-time high. “I wanted this book to fea- that Encarnación’s sister ture places you could actually Hortencia and step-daughgo to — maybe even sit at a ter Martha were known for haunted booth or table — and long ago. Maybe they’ll be while you’re having a cocktail sweet to you too? or dinner, read about its dead- Tom Bergin’s Tavern, 840

S. Fairfax Ave. Festooned with monikered shamrocks, this famous Irish bar was said to be the inspiration for the TV series “Cheers.” An elderly lady passed away quietly one night at her regular seat here, and the late Tom Bergin himself is still a regular too; people smell cigarette smoke at his favorite booth, and many night cleaning crews have quit when they saw his ghost sitting by the fireplace. LACMA, Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd. The May Co. department store, long a landmark with its distinctive golden barrel exterior, is being converted into the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences movie museum. Maybe movie fans will think the old lady they see there is part of the exhibit; in fact it’s the ghost of a lady killed by her husband in a murder-suicide at the store café in 1989. Even having a cocktail at Ray’s & Stark Bar at LACMA is no escape – the ghost of a lady in white has been seen in the Ahmanson Building… James Bartlett will be signing copies of “Gourmet Ghosts 2” at Dearly Departed Tours on Sat., Oct, 15. For more information, go to gourmetghosts.com.

Meet GHOSTS at El Carmen, a taqueria on Third.

BOOK SIGNING is at the end of the month.

Heidi Duckler Dance Theater opens dance show on cult of personality

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The Heidi Duckler Dance Theater will ask the audience to explore what it means to be a “King,” at “When I Am King,” a walkable performance and art installation at King Hing Theater, 647 N. Spring St., opening Sat., Oct. 8 at 8 p.m. The mobile performance will lead audience members around the theater and consider what it means to have control or power in an era when individuals have become brands. Music, dance and art will be featured throughout the

space. Each area will examine a different identity, such as presidential candidate or YouTube celebrity, and an aspect of the cult of personality. The new series premieres at a long-dormant Chinatown movie theater. Duckler worked with multidisciplinary designer Dan Evans and composer Amy Knoles to transform the theater space. Performances are Saturdays through Oct. 29. Attendees must purchase a timed ticket. Visit heididuckler.org/ wheniamking/

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Local author to release sequel to ‘New York Times’ bestseller

LEIGH BARDUGO

RECENT RELEASE “Crooked Kingdom.”

Leigh Bardugo, Hancock Park, is set to make at least some of her fiction a reality this fall on her book tour for “Crooked Kingdom,” the sequel to her “New York Times” bestseller “Six of Crows.” Set in Grisha, a world loosely based on czarist Russia, the story continues the exploits of Kaz Brekker and his crew as they pull off magical heists. One of the characters in this adventure tale is a victim of human trafficking. While researching material for “Crooked Kingdom,” Bardugo became passionate about this

issue. As a result, 10 percent of the proceeds from book sales during her “Crooked Kingdom” book tour will go to Girls Educational and Mentoring Services (GEMS), an organization that helps women age 12 to 24 who have been sexually exploited. The Marlborough and Yale graduate will be reading her

book as part of her “Troublemakers Tour” Tues., Oct. 5 at Glendale Adult Recreation Center, 201 E Colorado St. The author has previously published a trilogy based in the Grisha world: "Shadow and Bone," "Siege and Storm" and "Ruin and Rising." Visit shoponceuponatime. com and gems-girls.org.

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World-class museums hosted Tarfest, Blue Ribbon The Blue Ribbon of the Music Center hosted members and guests at a dinner and private showing of “Cave Temples of Dunhuang — Buddhist Art on China’s Silk Road” at the J. Paul Getty Museum in late August. Attendees were treated to a gallery exhibition featuring replica caves and a virtual immersive experience. Marcia Reed, chief curator

and associate director, special collections and exhibitions, was the guest speaker. Event co-chairs were Lynn Booth, Lois Erburu, Joanne Kozberg and Ellen Lee. Also there were Getty Board member David Lee, Joni Smith, Constance Towers Gavin and Ambassador John Gavin, Judith Krantz and Grazyna Simon, Brenda and Bob Cooke and Claudia and

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Patty Hill Mike Margolis. ••• The BP Grand Entrance of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) was the site of the Greater Miracle Mile Chamber of Commerce “Tarfest Luncheon” in midSeptember. The luncheon celebrated the 14th annual Tarfest, now an iconic cultural event that takes place at the Tar Pits (Hancock Park) on the third Saturday of each September. Chamber President, Steve Kramer, lauded the many musicians, dance groups, painters and performers featured at the festival free of charge to the public due to the generosity of sponsors. Speaking of both Tarfest and the museum, LACMA CEO and Wallis Annenberg Director Michael Govan said, “We are both local and global.” Danielle Brazell, general manager of the city’s Cultural Affairs Department, was one of the guest speakers. She talked about growing up underprivileged and the transformative impact that her exposure to the arts had on her life. Other impressive guest speakers were Assemblymember Richard Bloom and Coun-

cilmember David Ryu, both of whom gave kudos to Tarfest’s Founder and Director, James Panozzo, of La Brea Avenue’s Launch LA gallery. Among the 120 attending were Wendy Kramer, Merry Karnowsky, Diana Vesga, Fred Goldstein, Spencer Schultz, Wally Marks, Keith Kirkwood, Steve Rosenthal, Olympia Hospital CEO Matt Williams, Barbara Pflaumer, Wilshire Division Commanding Officer Capt. Rolando Solano and Mrs. Solano, and Jane Gilman, John Welborne and Pam Rudy of the Larchmont Chronicle. Organizing the luncheon was the Chamber’s Executive Director (referred to by Steve Kramer as “our spark plug”), Meg McComb. So ... from two world-class museums, that’s the chat!

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ANDREA PLATO and Steven Conrado married in July.

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Andrea Plato, Larchmont Village, and Steven Conrado, Fremont, Calif., exchanged vows in July at St. Brendan Church. The bride is the daughter of Marion and George Plato of Beachwood Dr. The bridegroom is the son of Mark and Cindy Conrado of Valley Springs, Calif. The couple met through Chris Plato, the bride’s brother, who was friends with the bridegroom at San Diego State University and was a groomsman at their wedding. The bride’s sister, Jen Spoolstra, was matron of honor, and Jason Conrado was best man. The wine for the reception at FantaSea Yacht Club, Marina Del Rey, was provided by Mr. and Mrs. Conrado, who have a winery near Lodi, Calif. Andrea Plato was a school reporter for the Larchmont Chronicle while in elementary and high school.

Donors contribute $7.9 million to HOLA

Construction will begin soon on a 25,000-square foot Fine Arts, Enrichment and Recreation Center in Lafayette Park thanks to donors who contributed $7.9 million to the Heart of Los Angeles (HOLA) capital campaign. “Many of HOLA’s donors live in the Hancock Park and Larchmont areas of Los Angeles, given the relative proximity to Lafayette Park,” said Elizabeth Curtis, director of development at HOLA.

League to hold Harvest Boutique Giving is always in style for the Junior League of Los Angeles, which will hold its “Harvest Boutique” luncheon Sun., Nov. 20. Jeanne Pritzker and Daryn Horton will be recognized at the 17th annual event to be held at the JW Marriott Los Angeles at L.A. Live. A VIP reception, silent auction and boutique shopping will be included. Visit jlla.org.

Hancock Park resident Luz Avila-Kyncl was honored on Sept. 24 at the second annual Garden Gala, a fundraiser hosted by El Nido Family Centers. She received the Rose Norton Volunteer of the Year Award. Avila-Kyncl’s involvement with El Nido goes back to 1997 when she started as an intern while earning her master’s degree in social work. After graduating, she spent 15

Good Shepherd lunch at Wilshire Country Club The Auxiliary for the Good Shepherd Center for Homeless Women and Children’s “Forget-Me-Not” benefit luncheon is on Sat., Oct. 22 at the Wilshire Country Club, 301 N. Rossmore Ave. A silent auction and reception start at 11 a.m. with the luncheon at 12:30 p.m. A trip for two to Maui is among raffle prizes. Master of Ceremonies is Rev. James Heft, professor of religion and president of the Institute for Advanced Catholic Studies at USC. Awardees are Rev. Vincent Lopez and Good Shepherd Auxiliary member Louise Phipps. The annual event raises funds to support the Center’s programs and the operation of its facilities. The Auxiliary has helped hundreds of women and their children journey beyond homelessness with independence and stable housing during the past 30 years. Patron Committee members are Suzanne Branchflower, Sheila McGuire, Carol Leahy and Mary Wight.

years working as a family and child therapist, but returned in 2014 to El Nido to serve on its Board of Directors. Avila-Kyncl is married to Robert Kyncl, Chief Financial Officer of YouTube, and is mother to daughters, Isabella and Adriana. She is a nutrition coach and wellness counselor who created a curriculum in cooking and nutrition, which she teaches at the El Nido Family Center in South Los Angeles. El Nido Family Centers is a social service nonprofit agen-

cy that provides counseling and family support services to disadvantaged communities throughout Los Angeles County. Founded in 1925 by the National Council of Jewish Women, El Nido was started to provide meals and respite care to undernourished and neglected girls. Today, the non-profit is independent and includes community-based prevention and early intervention programs across the city. For more information, visit elnidofamilycenters.org.

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KICKOFF ON LARCHMONT organizer Douglas Ferraro, of Hope-Net, with City Councilmember David Ryu.

The 24th annual “Taste of Larchmont” last month had the theme, “Kickoff on Larchmont,” and saluted the return of the Los Angeles Rams to the city. More than 500 guests explored the Boulevard and its participating restaurants (and a wine and cheese shop) that showcased their products for the wandering supporters of nonprofit Hope-Net. Event proceeds are going to Hope-Net’s food pantries, which purchase and distribute food to those in need in our

local area. In addition to featuring delicious food and other surprises for ticket-buyers, the event raised funds through a raffle with many great prizes, said Douglas Ferraro, executive director. Grand Prize: Dining The winner of the raffle grand prize was Elizabeth Arends, who works for Kilometer Partners LLP, a law firm that has just moved to the 600 block of North Larchmont. The day of Taste of Larchmont was her birthday, and her boss gave tickets to the Taste to her and her husband. She said she

bought the raffle ticket “and was convinced I was going to win. This was our first Taste of Larchmont, and we loved it.” Her prize consists of a dozen meals donated to Hope-Net by a dozen generous restaurants. Arends, who describes herself as “a foodie,” will be going to: Canele, Barbareno, Beachwood Café, Black Cat, Dresden, Kali, The Larchmont, Lucques, Marino, Salt’s Cure, Vernetti, and Village Idiot. Tess Surmieda of Hollywoodland Realty won second prize, a private tour of City Hall with Councilmember David Ryu.

Fall Savings GRAND PRIZE winner Elizabeth Arends with her Hope-Net gift bag of certificates for 12 restaurants.

First Lady at Ebell to address women leadership lunch Amy Elaine Wakeland, First Lady of Los Angeles, will be the keynote speaker at the “Women in Leadership” Luncheon on Tues., Oct. 4 at the historic Ebell of Los Angeles. A social hour will begin at 11:30 a.m. followed by a lunch at noon. Wakeland is active with organizations and campaigns focused on combating sexual and domestic violence, empowering women and girls, and

serving our city’s most vulnerable residents. As the First Lady of Los Angeles, Wakeland has partnered with the Getty House Foundation Board of Directors and the Mayor’s Office to open Getty House to more members of the public — close to 12,000 visitors to date — and to reinvigorate its programming. The Oct. 4 luncheon will be held at the Ebell, 743 S. Lucerne Blvd. Tickets are $35 per person. Free parking is available in the Ebell’s parking lots or on the street. Tickets may be purchased at ebelleventtickets.com, at tickets@ebelloflosangeles.com, or 323 931-1277 ext. 131.

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Miller’s minimalist ‘View,' 'Ma Rainey's' have outstanding casts Stripped of all visual cues (period costumes or sets) The Young Vic production of A View From the Bridge, Arthur Miller’s iconic play, is viewed on a bare playing space with a single door upstage for exits and entrances. Dramatic lighting and an insistent sound track heighten the tension. Narrated by lawyer Alfieri (Thomas Jay Ryan), the story centers on Eddie (Frederick Weller), a second-generation immigrant, and his family consisting of his wife Beatrice (Andrus Nichols) and her orphaned niece Catherine (Catherine Combs) about to turn 18 years old. Beatrice’s cousins, brothers Marco (Alex Esola) and Rudolpho (Dave Register) arrive in New York as illegal immigrants, and Eddie allows them to stay with the family. Rudolpho’s burgeoning interest in Catherine enrages Eddie whose growing sexual attraction to his niece is obvious. What ensues was, at the time I saw a production in New York years ago, quite revolutionary for a play. Directed by Ivo Van Hove (of Toneelgroep Amsterdam), the minimalist values of this production make Mr. Miller’s dialogue more compelling. This is an outstanding cast especially Ms. Combs as Catherine caught in the maelstrom of this family. Worth noting: scenic and lighting design by Jan Versweyveld. Through Sun., Oct. 16, Ahmanson Theatre, Center Theatre Group, 135 N. Grand Ave. 213-628-2772, centertheatregroup.org. 4 Stars • • • Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom by August Wilson takes place

Art, reception at Craft Affair 2016 Enjoy art, cockails and more at the Craft & Folk Art Museum (CAFAM) annual fundraising gala, “Craft Affair 2016,” Sat., Oct. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. at the museum, 5814 Wilshire Blvd. Co-chairs are Richard Erickson, Cheech and Natasha Marin, and Susanne Meline. Gala honorees are CAFAM trustee Corinna Cotsen, entertainment executive Lee Rosenbaum and Los Angeles artist Gronk. Hors d’oeuvre and desserts will be created by RD4 CHEFS; there will be a silent auction, and music will be provided by Motown on Mondays. Tickets are $200. Proceeds will fund CAFAM education programs. For more information, contact Sonia Mak-Shahbazi, development manager, at 323-937-4230, x 31 or sonia@ cafam.org.

in a recording Studio in Chicago in March 1927. Record execs Sturdyvant (Matthew Henerson) and Irvin (Ed Swidey) are waiting upstairs for the arrival of the titular Ma Rainey (Lillias White) to record her new blues song. Ma Rainey was a real-life band singer of the era, a black woman with serious business acumen who demanded to be treated well and not disrespected. Her four-piece band — Cutler (Damon Gupton), Toledo (Glyn Turman), Slow Drag (Keith David) and Levee (Jason Dirden) — is waiting downstairs in the band room. They pass the time by telling stories. Each story is a facet of African American history, or a tale of racial discrimination, or of hardships and tragedy. They joke and philosophize,

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Patricia Foster Rye and the differences in their thinking become more and more obvious. One difference eventually leads to a surprising outcome late in the play. When Ma Rainey finally arrives, a whirlwind of feisty talent, she has in tow her nephew Sylvester (Lamar Richardson) and a one-woman entourage, Dussie Mae (Nija Okoro). Ma demands, among other things, that Sylvester record the opening announcement on the disc despite his severe stuttering. As with all of Au-

gust Wilson’s plays, this is an insight into the history of African Americans through the lens of a particular period. The cast is excellent. Phylicia Rashad’s direction is tight with room for laughs. The authentic two-level scenic design is by John Iacovelli. Through Sun., Oct. 16, Mark Taper Forum, Center Theatre Group, 135 N. Grand Ave., 213-628-2772, centertheatregroup.org. 4 Stars • • • When a play lists “Now (after and before)” under “Time” in the program, it hopefully means there will be twists and a fresh approach to playwriting in the play you are about to see. Barbecue by Robert O'Hara doesn’t disappoint and it’s also very funny. What seem to be parallel universes with simi-

lar families in similar circumstances turn out to be much more. Drug-addicted sister Barbara, aka Zippity Boom, (Cherise Boothe and Rebecca Wisocky) is a major problem that requires an intervention. And yes, the characters are double cast. However, by the end of the first act all has become clear as to why, or has it? Long-time O’Hara collaborator, director Colman Domingo, has kept the comedic pace at the right pitch while defining this new American family. A terrific ensemble cast handles this material with style. All of which leads to an entertaining evening at the theater. Through Sun., Oct. 16, Geffen Playhouse, Gil Cates Theater, 10886 LeConte Ave., 310208-5454, geffenplayhouse.org. 3 Stars

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Beatles are back! Open your mind to Snowden The Beatles: Eight Days a Week: The Touring Years (10/10): As an almost lifelong Beatlemaniac, I can easily say that this is as entertaining a film as I’ve seen in a long time. Even though I play The Beatles music on the piano all the time, I was even introduced to a new song (for me) that I had bypassed all these years, “Baby’s in Black,” a charming waltz. Director Ron Howard shows in archival films and interviews with the Fab Four and others what an ordeal touring became and other insights, and fills the film brim full with wonderful songs while he’s at it. For dessert, he presents the entire Shea Stadium concert remixed so you can actually hear the music. Snowden (8/10): If you go into this with a closed mind,

you probably won’t enjoy it much. But if your mind is open and you haven’t already prejudged Snowden, it’s a very good film (that could have been better with less; less time, less romance, less of the scenes in Snowden’s hotel room, but with the skullduggery of Snowden fleeing and avoiding his pursuers added). Whom do you trust, director Oliver Stone and Snowden, or a bunch of U.S. politicians? I don’t know…but I know which way I’m leaning. Denial (8/10): Outstanding performances by Rachel Weisz and Tom Wilkinson are upstaged by an Oscar-quality appearance by Timothy Spall as the hateful denier in this film based on a 2000 defamation lawsuit in England by a Holocaust denier against an author who called him to task. The prickly

relationship between Weisz and her seemingly unsympathetic attorneys is very well done.

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Tony Medley Danny Says (8/10): This is a fascinating documentary about Danny Fields, who was a Harvard Law dropout wunderkind mover and shaker in the music business beginning in the ‘60s starting as director of publicity of Elektra Records moving on to managing artists, told by him and innumerable others. The film deals with people like Andy Warhol, Judy Collins, Jim Mor-

rison, The Ramones, and on and on. Even if you don’t appreciate The Ramones, punk rock, and that kind of music, this absorbingly captures the era. Sully (7/10): “Begin at the beginning,” the King said, very gravely, “and go on till you come to the end: then stop.” Lewis Carroll, Alice in Wonderland. Director Clint Eastwood should have remembered the King’s advice and shot chronologically instead of telling the story in a flashback. Despite the first soporific, uninvolving half hour, the last hour that deals with the landing on the Hudson, and the aftermath that was mostly unknown, is engrossing. Bridget Jones’s Baby (7/10): The first half is nauseatingly politically correct, contrived, unfunny, and boring. Worse,

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Give your children’s old costumes a second life by donating them to Big Sunday, 6111 Melrose Ave. The donations will be worn by children at a Halloween celebration for families from local agencies such as Home Safe and Alexandria House. The seventh annual Spooky Sunday event, Oct. 30 from 2-4 p.m., is both a haunted house and a party that includes a costume giveaway, portrait studio, Trunk-or-Treating and lots of arts and crafts. Photo Section 1, Page 3

According to Big Sunday program manager Rob Zaremsky, the event provides both a costume to families that could otherwise not afford one as well as a family-friendly experience to be remembered. What’s Trunk-or-Treating? Zaremsky says volunteers have decorated the trunks of their vehicles in Halloween decorations and once all of the children have found a costume they are invited to tour the trunks to pick out their treats. Costumes and candy donations (avoid chocolate, it melts too fast) are welcome before Mon., Oct. 24. For more information contact rob@bigsunday.org or 323-549-9944.

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Two new Hollywood spots that are worth a visit ker.) Named for CBS pioneer William S. Paley and located in CBS’ former Columbia Square location, Paley. boasts a posh, mid-century elegant interior, all leather banquettes, giant “sputnik” chandeliers, On the and glass walls overlooking Menu the patio. The by décor shouts Helene serious resSeifer taurant, and Chef Greg B e r n h a r d t ’s menu shouts California eclectic. Oysters? Check. Burrata? Burgers? Check, and check. We had to try the hamachi again. Freshly made, the layers of flavor stood out. Slivered radish shards added a crisp, slightly bitter punch; sesame brought out a Japanese uma-

Food festivals are having a moment. Virtually every weekend one can go to a parking lot somewhere to sample tacos, crawfish, or local fare such as at our own “Taste of Larchmont.” Recently, I attended another neighborhood sampler, Sunset & Dine. Hollywood restaurants offered bites and beverages to a hungry crowd, but the selection was a little thin and several booths ran out of samples well before closing time. The most impressive selections were the Middle Eastern mezze from Cleo, and the oddly punctuated Paley., which offered plates of hamachi in yuzu vinaigrette. I had not yet tried the relatively new Paley., so I booked a table there. (Yes, the period is part of the restaurant’s moni-

mi funk, and yuzu brightened the dish. It was delicious. Also excellent, the creamy slab of fois gras mousse on apricot preserves with chopped pistachios. We probably should have stopped t h e r e , because the beer-steamed clams with chorizo was super salty, and the grilled broccolini, meh, and the $27 pork chop on creamed corn polenta was homey rather than extraordinary. Our negroni and old-fashioned, $14 each, were wellcrafted. Wines by the glass are on the pricey side; most hover around $15, as do most

appetizers. Mains range from $18 (spaghetti arrabbiata with pork sausage) to $42 (ribeye). Paley., 6115 Sunset Blvd., Suite 100, 323-544-9430. ••• A Japanophile friend of mine called to rave about a new strip mall sushi bistro she discovered. Of course, we ran right over to Soregashi, a moderately priced purveyor of mostly unadorned fish. Guests are welcomed into the small, attractive space by owner Tsuyoshi, who is obviously eager to build a returning clientele. We were won over. Crispy octopus — chewy goodness. Agedashi — although not in the same league as Kinjiro’s downtown, the fried tofu cubes in broth were satisfying. The $6 spicy tuna hand roll was just spicy enough, and it was plump with

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Greek Fest at St. Sophia, Ole! Taste authentic Olympian foods and savor its wines at the L.A. Greek Fest, Fri., Sat., and Sun., Oct. 7, 8 and 9 at Saint Sophia Cathedral at the corner of Pico Blvd. and Normandie Ave. Korean barbecue and Latin specialties and margaritas will also be on the menu at what promises to be the most diverse L.A. Greek Fest yet, said John Kopatsis, executive director of the Cathedral’s Huffington Center. A combination epicurean pop-up and block party, some 30 restaurants and guest chefs will participate in the 18th annual event. Music and dance from the Mediterranean isle as well as a Latin band and carnival rides and games are on the schedule. The event will take place on Friday from 5 to 11 p.m., Saturday from noon to 11 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 10 p.m. Free parking will be at Loyola High School parking lots. Shuttles will run continuously throughout the event. Visit stsophia.org, go to News and Events, LA Greek Fest.

Taylor’s on list of ‘hidden gems’ Taylor’s Prime Steak House, 3361 W. 8th St., recently made second on LA Curbed’s list of “hidden gems” around the city. The list was compiled by Eric Lynxwiler, urban anthropologist and co-author of several books on Los Angeles history. Of Taylors, he wrote that “[a] martini, and rare sirloin make Taylor’s the best steakhouse in town. Grandpa raised me on steak and potatoes, but it was Taylor’s that convinced me creamed spinach has a place on heaven’s dinner table.”

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entertainment Scrooge returns to stage at local children’s theatre

BUGATTI exhibit will premiere at the Petersen gala.

‘Bugatti’ unveiled, Corden at Petersen Museum gala The Petersen Museum’s grand Gala will be hosted by Emmy- and Tony-award winner and host of CBS’ “The Late Show,” James Corden, and is set for Sat., Oct. 22 at the museum at 6060 Wilshire Blvd. A sneak preview of “Art of Bugatti” will be unveiled at the 22nd annual event beginning at 5:30 p.m. Dinner by Drago Events is at 7 p.m., and a live auction begins at 8 p.m. The Bugatti exhibition in the Mullin Grand Salon will open to the public Sun., Oct. 23 and feature art by the Bugatti family along with some of its most historic cars including the Type 41 Royale, Type 57 Atlantic, Type 35 and modern models like the EB110 and the new Chiron. The exhibit will remain on display for a year. “The Bugattis were an incredibly fascinating family and their history, like all families, is filled with both tri-

Noir films to screen at Union Station See noir films for free at Los Angeles Union Station, 800 N. Alameda St., in October, November and December. Union Station was the setting for some scenes in the movies being shown. “Union Station” (1950) shows Fri., Oct. 7. The movie stars William Holden, who plays a detective looking for a kidnapped woman, played by Nancy Olson. “Criss Cross” (1949) stars Burt Lancaster as a man who follows an old flame, played by Yvonne De Carlo, only to find she has married a mobster. The film shows Fri., Nov. 4. “Too Late For Tears” (1949) is a story of doublecross and mayhem when a couple find a suitcase of cash. Most prints of this film had been lost. Audiences can watch the copy that was found and repaired Fri., Dec. 2. Films begin at 8 p.m. The screenings, a collaboration between Metro Art and the Film Noir Foundation, take place in the ticketing hall.

umph and tragedy,” said Peter Mullin, chairman of the board of directors for the Petersen. Tickets to the gala start at $1,500. Funds raised at the event pay for education programs at the museum and school bus transportation. For more information on the gala and the exhibit, visit Petersen.org or call 323-930CARS.

The stage show based on Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol” is returning to Los Angeles’ longest-running children’s theatre next month. The Nine O’Clock Players production of “Mr. Scrooge” opens Sun., Nov. 6, and runs through Dec. 3 at the Assistance League of Los Angeles Theatre for Children — 1367 N. St. Andrews Pl., Hollywood. The play is set in 1871 London, England. Mr. Scrooge, whose focus in life is making money, considers celebrating Christmas a waste of time. Visiting him on Christmas Eve, three spirits show Scrooge both what a greedy miser he has become and the fate that lies in store for him if he doesn’t change. The Assistance League of Los Angeles has been produc-

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Illustrators meeting Thurs., Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. Computer comfort class: Computer basics Mondays Oct. 3, 17, 24 and 31, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Ballot Propositions: Pros and cons of November ballot propositions, sponsored by League of Women Voters. Tues., Oct. 18 at 2 p.m. Book sale: Deals on used books, cds and dvds Wednesdays from noon to 4 p.m. English conversation: Practice English speaking skills Wednesdays, 6 to 7:30 p.m. MEMORIAL LIBRARY 4625 W. Olympic Blvd. 323-938-2732 Children Storytime: All ages can hear stories Wed., Oct. 5 at 10:15 a.m. Teens Crafts: Work on a craft project. Materials provided. Thurs., Oct. 13 at 4 p.m. Teen Council: Discuss books and help out at the library Thurs., Oct. 27 at 4 p.m. Adults

First Friday book club: Meets Fri., Oct. 7 at 1 p.m. Tuesday @ the movies: Free film on Tuesdays Oct. 4 and 18 at 5 p.m. Book sale: Deals on used books, cds and dvds Tuesdays, 12:30 to 5 p.m. and Saturdays, 4 to 5:30 p.m. Fun & games for adults: Board and card games Wednesdays from 12:30 p.m. Writers workshop: Wednesdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. FREMONT LIBRARY 6121 Melrose Ave. 323-962-3521 Children Coder time: Ten kids aged eight to 12 years old will be chosen by raffle for a fivesession introduction to coding on Thursdays, beginning Oct. 20 at 4 p.m. Raffle sign up is Wed., Oct. 5 through Wed., Oct. 12. Materials provided. Halloween house and magic show: Geebo the clown brings live animals to his magic show Wed., Oct. 26 at 3 p.m. Visit the Halloween house before and after the show. Storytime: Kids of all ages can hear stories Wednesdays at 10:15 and 11 a.m. Teens Candy bar covers: Make candy bar covers for Halloween Tues., Oct. 25 at 3:30 p.m. Adults Book sale: Deals on used books, cds and dvds Fri., Oct. 7 from noon to 4 p.m. and Sat., Oct. 8, noon to 5 p.m.

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Poetry, TV history, spy ski school Hear poetry, go to spy ski school and learn about TV history at Chevalier’s Books, 126 N. Larchmont Blvd. Sample music, poetry and open mic surprises to help fire the imagination, Thurs., Oct. 6 at 7 p.m. Stuart Gibbs reads his new book for middle readers, “Spy Ski School,” Sun., Oct. 9, 3 p.m. Evelyn De Wolfe signs “Line of Sight,” Sat., Oct. 15 at 3 p.m. The book is on Klaus Landsberg and the early days of West Coast television. See chevaliersbooks.com.

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M.F.K. Fisher in residence in the neighborhood The writer M.F.K. Fisher (1908-1992) seems to be best remembered as a “food” writer, known especially for celebrating the terroir and everyday triumphs of the gastronomy of Provence. But there is much more to her life, and much more to the writer about whom W.H. Auden in 1963 said: “I do not know of anyone in the United States today who writes better prose.”

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second-story flat within walking distance of Paramount. She writes tantalizingly about this flat in her 1949 book, “An Alphabet for Gourmets.” Her “script-scattered” room had a

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on the privations and shortages of wartime cooking in her trademark sly, witty, intelligent way. One reviewer writes that Mary Frances “thought well enough of both food and writing to perfect a hybrid genre . . . that gently folded recipes into stories.” That “hybrid genre” is the food writing of our time. Stop into Chevalier’s Books and speak to Liz Newstat about it.

(Continued from page 20) about her, taught a class about her, and lectured about her. I want to understand her time in our neighborhood! But the 1942 Los Angeles City Directory has been no help. I picture her here nonetheless, sure in her belief that in dining alone, “a snug misanthropic solitude is better than hit or miss congeniality.” She knew Robert Balzer, then an up-and-coming California wine expert. The evidence? Randall Tarpey-Schwed, her bibliographer, owns two books that were once owned by Balzer, each inscribed to him by M.F.K. Fisher. Fisher left Paramount in March 1943, her contract not quite fulfilled. She had fallen pregnant, as the British say, but that’s a story for another day. She had a prolific writing career: dozens of books and untold magazine pieces. Although public interest in her waned in the 1950s, a second blossoming about her work and life that began in the 1970s has yet to fade. “How to Cook a Wolf” takes

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Avian-inspired automobiles, fall gardening and haunting the garden are all at the Los Angeles County Arboretum and Botanic Gardens at 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. Car show View Thunderbirds, Bluebirds, Roadrunners and other avian-inspired cars Sat., Oct. 1, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. There will be car- and bird-themed activities. Fall gardening Discover the variety of urban trees in Southern California Sat., Oct. 1, 10 a.m. to noon. Hear how to landscape with rare fruit trees Sat., Oct. 8 from 10 a.m. to noon. Take a crash course on plant identification Sat., Oct. 15 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Learn about composting Sat., Oct. 22, 10 a.m. to noon. Get advice on making the

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Fire symposium, orchids, seasonal fun p.m. Learn about ecological garden design with landscape architect Edmund Hollander, Sun., Oct. 2 at 2:30 p.m. Drama after dark Spend an evening hearing Edgar Allen Poe and viewing Edward Gorey pieces Sat., Oct. 22 from 6:30 to 10 p.m. Flutist Nicole Mitchell per-

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forms portions of her Xenogenesis Suite, inspired by science fiction author Octavia Butler, Thurs., Oct. 27, from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Drought-friendly exotics, orchid and fall plant sales Hear about Chilean plants to use in Southern California gardens Oct. 13 at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy local and exotic orchids at the International Orchid Show and Sale Fri., Oct. 21 from noon to 4:30 p.m., and Sat., Oct. 22 and Sun., Oct. 23 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Stock up for your fall garden at a plant sale Fri., Oct. 28 from noon to 4:30 p.m., and Sat., Oct. 29 and Sun., Oct. 30 from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Kids Young chefs ages seven to 12 can get into the Halloween spirit by cooking with pumpkins Sat., Oct. 15 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Witches and wizards ages seven to 12 can have fun mixing up potions and brewing concoctions Sat., Oct. 29 from 1 to 3:30 p.m. For more information, call 626-405-2100 or visit huntington.org.

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Celebrate autumn with spooky stories, the 50th anniversary of the Japanese garden, and pick up plants for your garden this month at Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Dr., La Cañada Flintridge. Plant sale Students from Mt. San Antonio College’s horticulture program will be selling plants Thurs., Oct. 6 to Sun., Oct. 9, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Japan garden celebrates 50th The Japanese Garden exhibit, “Sharing Culture / Creating Community,” opens Wed., Oct. 12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Hear Japanese music and taiko drummers and see dance from the Imperial Court of Japan at the two-day garden festival that celebrates the garden’s 50th anniversary Sat., Oct. 15 and Sun., Oct. 16. Slightly spooky stories Kids of all ages are invited

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‘Fat plants’ topic at garden club Learn about succulent caudiciforms, also known as “fat plants,” at the monthly Los Angeles Garden Club meeting, Mon., Oct. 10 at the Visitor’s Center Auditorium in Griffith Park, 4730 Crystal Springs Dr. Coffee and refreshments begin at 9:15 a.m.; the talk starts at 10 a.m. First-time visitors and members attend for free; nonmembers pay $5. See losangelesgardenclub.org.

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A fire symposium, an orchid show, a fall plant sale and Halloween-type activities are at Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd., San Marino. Fire symposium Historians, ecologists, artists and pyrotechnicians explore the cultural and environmental uses of fire, Sat., Oct. 1, from 8:30 a.m. to 5

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Hunting cats in medieval Europe was a popular pastime by peasants and the pelts were used for the lining of the poors’ rough cloaks to try and keep Professorout winter’s Knowchill. The It-All expression became comBill mon usage Bentley to illustrate more than one solution to a problem. The cats got the ultimate revenge, however, when the cat-depleted, rat-infested medieval cities and towns spawned plague after plague,

killing millions of their tormentors. ••• I just got back from a tour of New York City and our guide couldn’t tell us where “The Bowery” got its name. Can you? asks Peter Grass. I’m happy and relieved to be able to say yes. I’m also sure your tour guide told you that the city was originally a Dutch settlement called New

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• "The Art of Bugatti" opens at the museum's 22nd annual gala, hosted by James Corden, Sat., Oct. 22. • The DeLorean DMC-12 time machine, from the 1985 film "Back to the Future," is on display, courtesy of Universal Studios Hollywood. • Precious Metal silver cars, Disney/Pixar cars, and Microsoft Xbox Forza racing simulators are among 25 exhibits on display. • Breakfast Club Cruise-In is the last Sunday of every

month. 6060 Wilshire Blvd., 323903-2277; petersen.org. ZIMMER CHILDREN'S MUSEUM—Sunday family programs include a concert with Mista Cookie Car Sun., Oct. 9 at 3 p.m. Happy Belated Birthday Robert Rauschenberg Sun., Oct. 23 from 1 to 3 p.m. Costume Craze is Sun., Oct. 30 from 2 to 4 p.m. 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100; 323-761-8984; zimmermuseum.org.

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“Cherry Blossoms,” the final film in a “Guaranteed Enlightenment: Doris Dörrie Films” series, will screen Wed., Oct. 5 at 7 p.m. at the Goethe-Institut Los Angeles, 5750 Wilshire Blvd., Ste. 100. The 2008 film was written and directed by Dörrie and is the third feature film she shot in Japan. It tells of an aging couple’s love for one another and for the island nation. The series was also supported by the Japan Foundation, Los Angeles. The film is in German with English subtitles. Free with RSVP via Eventbrite. Visit info@losangeles.goethe.org.

Bring your best four-legged friend and help raise money for local animal shelters at Best Friends’ “Strut Your Mutt” dog walk at Exposition Park, 700 Exposition Park Dr., Sat., Oct. 22, 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration opens at 7 a.m. and the walk begins at 9 a.m. with other canine-related activities to follow. Participants and families can register as individuals with their dogs or in teams. The fundraising goal is $700,000 to be donated to local shelters and animal rescue groups. For more information, go to strutyourmutt.org.

(Continued from page 19) LOS ANGELES MUSEUM OF THE HOLO CAUST— Annual dinner gala is Sun., Nov. 6. Holocaust survivor speakers Sundays at 2 p.m.; tours on Sundays at 3 p.m. Pan Pacific Park, 100 S. Grove Dr., 323-6513704; lamoth.org. Always free. CRAFT AND FOLK ART MUSEUM—"Kay Sekimachi: Simple Complexity" features works by the poineering fiber artist. "Work over School" shows works of nine artists. Both shows end Jan. 8. • Beyond Bling: Pop-Up Shop showcases art jewelry Sat., Oct. 1 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. • "Craft Affair 2016," annual fundraiser is Sat., Oct. 29 from 6 to 9 p.m. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., 323937-4230; cafam.org; free on Sundays. PETERSEN AUTOMOTIVE MUSEUM—Flux Capacitors, 80's-themed "Back to the Future" band, perform Sun., Oct. 1 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. • "Drive" screens on movie night Wed., Oct. 5 at 7 p.m.

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