Archive for August, 2018

‘Legacies of Lucerne’ to open on Society home tour

‘Legacies of Lucerne’ to open on Society home tour

| August 30, 2018 | 0 Comments

Six houses on South Lucerne Boulevard will be open during the Windsor Square — Hancock Park Historical Society Home Tour on Sun., Oct. 14 from 1 to 5 p.m. Entertainment, antique cars, food, refreshments and a silent auction will be offered at the event, “Legacies of Lucerne.” The homes, in Windsor Square between Fourth and […]

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A case of mistaken racial identity with non-stop laughs

A case of mistaken racial identity with non-stop laughs

| August 30, 2018 | 0 Comments

Yellow Face by David Henry Hwang concerns a time period in the playwright’s life, like many of his shows. Mr. Hwang’s most recent production in Los Angeles was the book for “Soft Power,” the musical that opened in May of this year at the Ahmanson Theatre, Center Theatre Group. “Yellow Face” is an extension of […]

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Small-town family fun, rides at Larchmont Family Fair

Small-town family fun, rides at Larchmont Family Fair

| August 30, 2018 | 0 Comments

Billed as “Main Street U.S.A.” in its premiere year in 1966, the Larchmont Family Fair — sponsored by the Larchmont Boulevard Association and founded by the Larchmont Chronicle — still has its small-town charm. A spooky haunted house, a talent show for all ages and a children’s Halloween costume contest are among activities at the […]

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Around the Town: Boys & Girls Clubs Youth Gala, private tour of ‘King Tut’

Around the Town: Boys & Girls Clubs Youth Gala, private tour of ‘King Tut’

| August 30, 2018 | 0 Comments

Boys & Girls Clubs of America honored club members and club alumni at its annual Youth of the Year Gala July 12 at the Beverly Hilton Hotel. Boys & Girls Clubs alumnus and actor Anthony Anderson emceed the event, which featured a special performance by Aliyah Moulden, “The Voice” Season 12 finalist, who also is […]

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CORRECTION: August 2018 “Women of Larchmont” profile of Jane Gilman

CORRECTION: August 2018 “Women of Larchmont” profile of Jane Gilman

| August 30, 2018 | 0 Comments

In the August “Women of Larchmont” profile of Jane Gilman by Billy Taylor, the editor added an error. He addresses it below. Jane Gilman had it right. Interviewer Billy Taylor had it right. I got it wrong. In his original story, Taylor described Gilman’s recounting of her and Dawne Goodwin’s first success when they were […]

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City programs for transients in public park stir debate

City programs for transients in public park stir debate

| August 30, 2018 | 0 Comments

The connection between sidewalk encampments and criminal activity is increasingly a point of contention between policy makers and residents. Even the most sympathetic neighbors are struggling with the sense of danger that often accompanies groups of transients on residential streets. For one Mid City West resident, the suggestion of adding support programs for vagrants squatting […]

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