Archive for January, 2024
Citrus Square’s time has come! Community seeks recognition
As regular readers of my column can attest, I have covered the history and the travails of Citrus Square many times. For neighborhood preservationists, it is “the one that got away,” despite being a stunning and concentrated example of planned development, significant architecture and shaded allées of mature foliage. Its tightly packed duplexes, jewel box […]
Golden Bridge and acclaimed conductor return to Los Angeles
The Golden Bridge, an annual concert aimed at connecting the Golden Age of English Renaissance music with the Golden Age of California’s choral music, will take place Sat., Feb. 10, at 8 p.m. in Beverly Hills. Established in 2014 by internationally acclaimed conductor Suzi Digby, the concert brings professional singers — many from Los Angeles’ […]
Laugh your tails off with Whippet Comedy Jan. 28
Laugh it up and enjoy the art deco surroundings at the local monthly comedy show by Whippet Comedy at the Deco Building on Wilshire Boulevard on Sun., Jan. 28, at 7:30 p.m. The 90-minute comedy lineup is at 5209 Wilshire Blvd. Doors open at 7 p.m. The comedians, with late night show and other credits, […]
Multi-family project at 800 S. Fairfax moves forward; appeal denied
Los Angeles Planning Commissioners denied an appeal of a multi-family residential development to be built next door to longtime neighborhood pub Tom Bergin’s on Fairfax Avenue in Miracle Mile. The Commission’s decision Dec. 14 was the final planning department action for the mixed-use project at 800 S. Fairfax Ave. The approved project features an eight-story, […]
The Griffiths: Nearly seven decades of love on McCadden, June
After 67 years of marriage, Stephen and Louise Griffith are still going strong. The two met at Stanford University at a party for the new freshman class. It was on the baseball diamond and, all these years later, the two remember it well. “It was a lot of fun,” said Louise. “I was looking forward […]
Thin Mints, Samoas and more for sale in person starting Feb. 9
Iconic Girl Scout cookies are coming back to town. Starting Fri., Feb. 9, you will see Scout troops selling their $6 boxes in front of supermarkets, on sidewalks and in front of homes. This is known as “boothing.” However, if you are lucky enough to have a Girl Scout in your life, online ordering began […]
