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Ben Malkin | Ben.Malkin@LifestylePubs.com Robin Chesler | Robin.Chesler@LifestylePubs.com EDITOR

The State of Things MORE RANDOM AND MAYBE EVEN UNORGANIZED OBSERVATIONS… I WARNED YOU ABOUT THIS WHEN I “RIFFED” LAST MONTH, SO HERE GOES.

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Janet Barnett

Will I be in the wrong if I run over a pedestrian when they carelessly cross in front of my vehicle with their nose buried in their iPhone? A batch of teenagers fumbled onto Lindero Canyon Blvd at the Thousand Oaks Blvd intersection as I was making a left-hand turn onto Lindero Canyon Blvd. The light was green for my turn. They were either talking to each other, reading emails, texting or maybe playing Candy Crush. Fortunately, I was just starting up and not driving directly into the turn at a higher speed. I tooted my horn, cursed impotently, lowered my window and called them idiots (a dumb and fruitless gesture). Their response was “Duh” and a giggle. A gaggle of Bart Simpsons maybe? Had I wiped them out it would have been an interesting insurance claim as I was likely to have been left hanging out to dry and tarred and feathered. My point is that the disconnect from our surroundings and reality is accelerating. Everywhere I look, almost everyone I see who is under 35 is clutching their mobile phone or has their face buried in it as they walk along. Robin’s grandchildren need to have their iPads taken from them so we can have a conversation. Frankly, I yearn for the good old days of dirty pay phones. When I was out on business, I carried a can of Lysol with me to disinfect filthy pay phones so I could call my office, a client or call home. I don’t care!! Bring them back!

CORPORATE TEAM CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER Steven Schowengerdt CHIEF SALES OFFICER Matthew Perry

My next rant logically enough is about social media. Why not? I just attacked the device,

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so the next logical step is the software that makes the device indispensable. This is a

ART DIRECTOR Sara Minor

worldwide “be careful what you wish for” moment. The good news is that we are now all

OPERATIONS DIRECTOR Janeane Thompson

connected and can “communicate and express ourselves”… seemingly freely. The bad news is that if God thought the Tower of Babel was a good idea, then disconnecting us may be an even better idea. Humanity does not seem to be able to handle it. We are having trouble separating fact from the big loud lie, or at the very least, the big loud

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distortion. Everyone thinks they are a journalist. They aren’t. Who, what, when, where, why and how do not exist or matter in social media… just ask the clowns at Facebook.

Anyway, please enjoy the summer with your family and friends. I’ll do my best to not run you over. I promise. Oh… and I rarely answer or send texts, and never Twitters!

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FEATURES 14 Lasting Legacy Remembering a Beloved Community Member

18 5-Star Theatricals Bringing Broadway to Your Backyard

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Community Activist Leaves Lasting Mark

ARTICLE ALICIA DOYLE

BETH LEDER-PACK, A SANTA MONICA COMMUNITY LEADER AND ACTIVIST KNOWN FOR MAKING A TREMENDOUS POSITIVE IMPACT DURING HER LIFETIME, PASSED AWAY ON MARCH 30 AT AGE 60 IN HER SLEEP AFTER A BRIEF ILLNESS. Beth, a longtime Santa Monica resident who worked as an Information Analyst for the City of Santa Monica for 25 years, was a great woman, mother, sister and community leader, emphasizes her brother, Michael Leder.

“She was an amazing woman,” he says. “As a community activist, she helped thousands of women empower themselves to stand on their own, enabling them to continue the fight for those who were unable or afraid to fight for themselves.”

Born in Stamford, Connecticut, Beth graduated from Harriton High School in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, earning her bachelor's degree in Natural Resources from Cornell University and her master's degree in Regional Planning from the University of Pennsylvania.

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justice, along with a commendation from the California State Legislature and the City of Santa Monica. She also served on the Board of Directors for the Growing Place, a preschool she valued for its commitment to providing a quality all-day, yearround early education program for children of City of Santa Monica workers and other working parents.

In other endeavors, Beth loved and appreciated the performing arts, especially music and theater. As such, she was an avid supporter of the Santa Monica public schools' choir She began her career working in Philadelphia at Wallace

and theater programs.

Roberts & Todd, a large city and regional planning firm; then worked in the housing department for the Office of the Mayor of Princeton, Barbara Boggs Sigmund, in New Jersey before taking a job in housing for the City of East Palo Alto in California.

After moving to Santa Monica, Beth earned a reputation as a galvanizing and dynamic force in social justice, political and

SETTING THE BAR Although Beth has passed away, her legacy will continue through her daughter, Anna, who worked for State Assembly Person Richard Bloom who represents Malibu, Beverly Hills and Pacific Palisades, and is currently attending Georgetown University.

community organizations, including Santa Monica for Renters’

When Anna was young, Beth, a devoted and loving mother,

Rights, Women's International League for Peace and Freedom

brought her daughter to many community organizing meet-

and Santa Monica Democratic Club. She was also a founding

ings, sharing with her a strong sense of social responsibility

member of Santa Monicans Allied for Responsible Tourism, a

and civic engagement.

group of clergy, union leaders and activists fighting to increase wages for local hotel workers.

At the forefront of the local living wage movement, fighting for the rights of low wage workers, Beth was also a longtime affordable

“My sister raised a great kid,” Michael says.

His sister had several favorite quotes, including: “Keep Your Dissidence,” “Girls Can Do Anything,” and “Hard Work Deserves a Living Wage.”

housing activist, serving as vice chair on the Board of Directors of

Above all, Beth will be remembered for her quick wit, ready

Community Corporation of Santa Monica for more than a decade,

laugh, adventurous spirit, generous heart, delight in bringing peo-

as vice chair of the Ocean Park Community Organization and

ple together, concern for shelter animals, and her encouragement

as a member of the City of Santa Monica Housing Commission.

of friends and acquaintances of all ages to reach their potential.

Beth also advocated for the welfare of her coworkers as a union

A funeral service for Beth took place on April 5 at Hillside

leader for the Santa Monica Rent Control Board and the National

Memorial Park in Los Angeles. In lieu of gifts, the family requested

Organization of Legal Service Workers Local 2320/UAW/AFL-

donations be made to: A Purposeful Rescue, a nonprofit that

CIO, which is the union representing the majority of those who

saves overlooked, medically challenged, and senior dogs from

work in federally funded legal services programs across the USA.

high-kill Los Angeles Shelters (APurposefulRescue.org/)

Known for her exemplary record of civic leadership, Beth

or Lange Foundation, a nonprofit that gives a future to cats

received the Communitas Award in 2001 from the Church

and dogs who have already been born and abandoned

in Ocean Park, an interfaith community devoted to social

(LangeFoundation.org).

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Broadway in Your Backyard: 5-STAR THEATRICALS LIGHTS UP THE STAGE

5-STAR THEATRICALS, THE OVATION AWARD-

“It’s going to be one of the last live productions

WINNING RESIDENT MUSICAL THEATRE COM-

of the show for the next couple of years in the Los

PANY OF THE THOUSAND OAKS CIVIC ARTS

Angeles area due to Steven Spielberg directing a

PLAZA, IS A NONPROFIT ORGANIZATION WITH

movie remake of it, so people won’t get to see it on

A MISSION TO PROVIDE THE HIGHEST-QUALITY

stage for quite some time,” Cassidy says.

THEATRE EXPERIENCE AS WELL AS SERVE

The show will feature a cast of 33 members, as

THEIR COMMUNITY WITH THE MANY OUTREACH

well as a 20-piece orchestra, making it a “supreme

PROGRAMS THEY OFFER.

Broadway-caliber musical,” he notes.

“When people come to see our shows, they see the

The 2019-2020 season “is going to be very special,”

highest standard of quality, just like Broadway,” says

Cassidy notes, because it’s the 25th anniversary of the

Patrick Cassidy, of Thousand Oaks, who serves as

Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, and the 25th season

artistic director at the helm alongside Cindy Murray,

of 5-Star Theatricals being the resident theatre com-

executive director.

pany in the Kavli Theatre at the Plaza.

“We have a full orchestra with up to 22 musicians,

“When I was thinking about what shows to plan, I

Broadway sets and costumes and the best talent

came up with ideas that represented the 25 years,” says

around,” Cassidy notes. “You don’t get that anywhere

Cassidy, noting that the fall show, “The Music Man,” will

up here—you would have to drive down to Los Angeles

run from October 18 through 27. “That’s the first show

to the Ahmanson to get anything comparable.”

we did at the Kavli 25 years ago, and ‘The Music Man,’

5-Star

Theatricals—formerly

Cabrillo

Music

Theatre—has been the resident musical theatre com-

personally, is very close to my heart because my mother, Shirley Jones, plays Marian the librarian in the movie.

pany of the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza for the

In 2020, from March 27 through April 5, the

past 25 years, and as such, the company makes it a

ever-popular 2008 jukebox ABBA musical romantic

priority to serve its community.

comedy “Mama Mia” will take the stage, followed by

“The Civic Arts Plaza is an incredible venue right

“Newsies,” the musical based on the real-life Newsboys

here in our own backyard,” says Cassidy, a resident

Strike of 1899 in New York City, from July 17 through 26.

of the Conejo Valley for 14 years. “I have performed in cities that are much more recognizable and larger that

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

don’t have a resident company that represents their

In addition to stellar productions, 5-Star Theatricals

community. We not only have a resident theatre com-

will present their fundraising gala in January 2019,

pany, we have the Pacific Festival Ballet and New West

called “5 Stars for 5 Stars,” featuring five major tal-

Symphony—that’s three resident companies that are

ents singing with a live orchestra. Cassidy says the

the community’s companies.”

motto of 5-Star Theatricals for the past few years has been “Broadway in your backyard.”

SPECIAL SEASON

“That’s essentially what we are, right here,” he notes.

5-Star Theatricals’ next big production is “West Side

As a nonprofit organization, 5-Star Theatricals

Story,” which opens July 26 and runs through August 4.

is involved with outreach efforts, including putting

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“ O u r c o m pa n y i s a b o u t c o n n e ct i o n to t h e c o m m u n i t y … s o t h e y k n ow i t ’s t h e i r c o m pa n y b e cau s e t h at ’s w h at w e r e p r e s e n t.”

CONTINUED >

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BROADWAY IN YOUR BACKYARD

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on a holiday show every December at the naval base in Port Hueneme, in which volunteers present a full production, featuring stars from past shows, youth performance groups, Santa Claus and other holiday characters.

“It’s one of the most important and rewarding things we do,” Cassidy emphasizes. “We’re there with families—mothers and fathers with children by themselves—waiting for their spouses to come home. All of our performers donate their time and talent and it’s a truly beautiful production.”

In other philanthropic endeavors, 5-Star Theatricals features the Starlight Teens and Singers, comprised of more than 60 children between the ages of 8 and 14, who perform for free at senior citizen facilities in the Conejo Valley and beyond, as well as for Rotary Clubs in town. There are no fees to participate in Starlight Teens and Singers, and the performers are encouraged to further their education and experience with other groups, shows and entertainment, and to bring that experience back to Starlight Teens and Singers.

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“ W h e n p e o p l e c o m e to s e e o u r s h ows, t h e y s e e t h e h i g h e st sta n da r d o f q ua l i t y, j u st l i k e B r oa dway.”

Education is a key component, as they are taught a variety of material and songs, learning various styles and discovering great music of earlier eras. But even more importantly, 5-Star is teaching the youth to serve their community, Murray notes.

Additionally, 5-Star Theatricals does outreach through its Adopt-A-Bus program, which gives children who have never seen a musical the opportunity to see a production for free.

Last year they had 800 children in attendance and plan to continue to grow this program with the help of the community.

CONTINUED >

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BROADWAY IN YOUR BACKYARD

(CON TI N UED)

5-Star Theatricals also offers the 5-Star Academy of

In other offerings, 5-Star Theatricals presents a signed per-

Performing Arts, an extensive and professional theatrical

formance for the deaf and hard-of-hearing for each production.

training ground for youth that fosters connections between

This performance, which takes place on the first Saturday mat-

theatre performance and the Conejo Valley/Ventura County

inee of each run, also contains an educational component, in

community. The program aims to introduce children and

which professional signers are paired with students learning the

teens to professional theatre and give them the opportunity

craft of signing musicals through their participation with 5-Star

to develop into skilled actors for main stage productions and

Theatricals, which has a focused commitment to making musical

beyond. Through work in the classroom, onstage and in the

theatre accessible for everyone.

community, the program strives to develop future theatre

“Our company is about connection to the community… so

leaders by offering a program led by industry professionals. In

they know it’s their company because that’s what we repre-

addition to offering ongoing classes each session, 5-Star offers

sent,” Cassidy says.

master classes with theatre professionals—actors, choreographers, casting directors, agents/managers, musical directors

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and more—providing kids and teens in the community an

For more information, visit 5StarTheatricals.com, call 805.497.8613, or

opportunity for top-notch expert feedback.

email info@5startheatricals.com.

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I’M FRED KUNKE—THE VERY PROUD FOUNDER

Of course, I truly believe the heart of this whole process

AND OWNER OF ALL FOUR LOCATIONS OF THE

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who developed a passion for the mattress industry and

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how the power of sleep could improve the quality of

I want every customer to know that we are listening

someone’s life. Driven by this dream, I went out one day

intently, we have extensive knowledge about the products

and purchased a pickup truck. I drove that truck home

and science of sleep, and we are intensely committed to

with a huge grin on my face and told my family that we

matching you with the perfect mattress. No matter who

were going to be opening our very own mattress store.

greets you when you walk through The Sleep Shoppe

What I didn’t know back then was how much this busi-

doors, you are guaranteed to be treated like family and to

ness would allow me to get to know and connect with my

receive world class customer service.

community, and that has been one of the greatest gifts.

The Sleep Shoppe has come a long way since I

Early on, I was struck by the fact that what all of my

bought that first pickup truck and opened my first tiny

customers seemed to have in common was a nervous-

storefront. Now here we are, 30 years later, and there

ness about the mattress-buying process. From that point

is still nothing more important to us than being here for

forward, I made it my personal mission and my lifelong

our community in whatever we do. Today we are still

pursuit to figure out how to eliminate the uncertainty that

committed to the same traditional strong family values

seems to come along with finding the right mattress. The

as the day we first opened our doors. Above all, we pride

stress of mattress shopping, and the fear of making the

ourselves in our devotion and loyalty to our customers—

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that means making the mattress-buying process as

didn’t need to be that way. In my stores, if I could create

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an environment that would take all of the confusion out

to do whatever it takes to do that for you.

of shopping for a mattress, I could make it remarkably

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OJAI'S 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

42ND ANNUAL LAKESIDE FUN RUN & FESTIVITIES

CINEMALIBU: A BUTTERFLY CELEBRATION FEATURING "WINGS OF LIFE"

1401 Maricopa Hwy., Ojai

A free concert July 3 features Marcus

Calabasas

and Shanti Keatles performing for

Presented by the Calabasas Park

the first time as well as the Ojai Band.

Homeowners Association, 4- and

The movie, "Wings of Life,” show-

The Fireworks Show on July 4 fea-

2-mile runs, a 2-mile walk and .25-

cases the unsung heroes of our

tures Danny McGaw and the 33 on

mile races for youth kick off the day

planet—butterflies,

stage starting at 6 p.m., followed by

of festivities. A Pet Show follows at 11

bees and bats. Event includes face

Marcus and Shanti performing the

a.m. Register onsite. Fireworks show

painting, Butterfly Exploration with

national anthem right before the fire-

begins at 9 p.m. at Calabasas High

Monarch Arc, create your own but-

works display.

School, featuring live music and fam-

terfly garden, interactive demon-

ily fun zone. Advance ticket purchase

strations with Play Well TEKnologies

required. $10. CityOfCalabasas.com

and a butterfly-themed story time.

4 42ND ANNUAL PALISADES WILL ROGERS 5K & 10K Palisades Recreation Center

The Palisades Will Rogers™ 5 & 10K

hummingbirds,

Free. MalibuCity.org

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Malibu Bluffs Park

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Southern California's top enthusiasts

tiful city streets of Pacific Palisades,

will enjoy a beautiful drive down the

with the 10K run extending to Will

coast to meet at Malibu Bluffs Park, to

Join the Allied Artists of the Santa

Rogers™ State Historic Park. These

enjoy a coffee while admiring some of

Monica Mountains and Seashore

runs are among the more popular

the world's finest automobiles at an

in supporting the Palisades Village

and well regarded running events in

unbeatable location.

Green and local and national con-

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organizations.

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Recreation Area. Allied-Artists.com

71ST ANNUAL PALISADES PARADE & FIREWORKS

15551 Sunset Blvd., Pacific Palisades

Sunset Boulevard, between

in the Park is a free community event

Via de la Paz & Drummond

featuring an afternoon of fun and

The 71st Annual Palisades Parade

food. Nonprofit Present Now is based

has grown to be one of the top

in Santa Monica and will be collect-

Independence Day parades in the

ing school supplies for children living

entire country. This year’s theme is

in domestic violence shelters.

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