Tag: California Science Center
Nurse, model, volunteer — Delores Shine Kerr always says ‘Yes!’
Nurse, educator, philanthropist, model and singer — the multi-hyphenate Delores Shine Kerr never met a task she couldn’t tackle. Trained as a nurse educator, she broadened her reach beyond her professional work to help others through volunteering. The Brookside resident received her bachelor’s degree in nursing in 1957 from Tuskegee Institute (now Tuskegee University), where […]
Around the Town: Fundraising events have been impacted by pandemic
Every spring, the ladies of Larchmont lunch and bid on donated extravagant safaris and trips, art, and jewelry. It sounds frivolous, but for children’s charities, these events provide a financial lifeline that makes their various missions possible. All of these events have been cancelled or postponed. The marginalized youth of our city are going to […]
Around the Town: Irving Boulevard home’s 100th fêted, history celebrated, puppy love at ‘Dogs!’
“Come celebrate the centennial birthday of our house,” said the invitation from Suz and Peter Landay. So, 110 neighbors, family and friends flocked to their Irving Boulevard lair for an open house party Aug. 10. There were champagne cocktails, skewers of artisan cheeses, butterscotch cupcakes and great conversation about shared memories of the gatherings at […]
Around the Town: Boys & Girls Clubs Youth Gala, private tour of ‘King Tut’
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 […]
‘He’s back!’ King Tut tickets on sale perhaps for last time in Los Angeles
“King Tut: Treasures of the Golden Pharaoh” tickets are now available. Although the exhibit at the California Science Center in Exposition Park runs through the end of the year, it is expected to sell out. Three previous visits of Tutankhamun artifacts to Los Angeles, to the Los Angeles County Art Museum in 1962, 1978 and […]
