tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17353983056217422222024-03-19T11:26:30.869-07:00Old Hollywood, New GlitzClassic Film. Vintage Fashion. Art Deco. The Great American Songbook. Art Deco Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14183411777340553840noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735398305621742222.post-76348060074000199612014-07-03T11:07:00.002-07:002014-07-03T11:07:42.177-07:00Building Focus: Wiltern Theatre, Part Deux<br />
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We wrote a <a href="http://artdecodivas.blogspot.com/2012/12/the-wiltern-theatre-bathing-in-art.html" target="_blank">post on the Wiltern Theatre</a> before, but after checking out another concert there recently and posting pictures and getting requests for more pics, we thought it was worth doing a follow-up post and giving this <b>Art Deco</b> gem some more love.<br />
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One caution about attending a concert at the Wiltern: You might miss part of the show because you are walking around taking pictures of everything! Try to arrive a little early so you can take in the glorious, detailed exterior (make sure you look closely at the the panels that cover the Pellissier Building, which houses the Wiltern) and lavish entrance and explore the rotunda area before the music begins. And for lots more info on this historic theatre (along with 29 other Old Hollywood-inspired spots in Southern California), check out our book <i>From the Corner of Hollywood and diVine</i>, available at <a href="http://www.iconicreviews.com/">www.IconicReviews.com</a>.<br />
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My latest <a href="http://www.vintageshopper.com/ultimate-vintage-inspired-las-vegas-playlist/" target="_blank">guest post for Vintage Shopper</a> is up, and it's a playlist to get you ready for (or bring back the memories of) Vegas, baby! VEGAS! From classic tunes from Dean Martin and Frank Sinatra, to some new classics from the likes of Katy Perry, these songs will create the vibe of lots of neon, honking horns, beautiful people, the Rat Pack, and some of the world's biggest buffets. Enjoy! And let me know what songs YOU like listening to when it's time to hit Sin City.Art Deco Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14183411777340553840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735398305621742222.post-36027415534625672732014-05-19T18:00:00.002-07:002014-05-19T18:00:47.403-07:00Meet Matt Stokes, Your Art Deco Divo<div style="margin-bottom: 12.0pt;">
<i>We like to call <b>Matt Stokes</b> our brother from another mother, because we share a love of Art Deco and Old Hollywood. About a year ago, Matt started tagging us on Twitter and sharing gorgeous pictures of Deco buildings, and we thought, "Who is this wonderful man?" We could not have been more excited when he approached us recently about starting up a brother blog to what we are doing, and we are thrilled to share this Q & A with you and let you learn a little about Matt, the Deco side of Toronto, and classic furniture restoration. And when you have a moment, hop on over to <a href="http://www.artdecodivo.blogspot.com/">www.ArtDecoDivo.blogspot.com</a> and check it out!</i><br />
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<b><i> </i>1.<span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span>What is your day job? What can we find you doing in "real life?"</b></div>
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I work for hyper local
magazine/newspaper hybrid called The Grid. It’s a lifestyle publication
that targets a young, upwardly mobile reader that is interested in all
that Toronto has to offer. From Food and Drink, to Real Estate, Dating
and Design, The Grid approaches the city from a granular, behind the
scenes perspective. We also run several city-wide events like Burger
Week, Toronto Cocktail Week, with this year’s new additions being the
Beer and Cider Festival and the Toronto Music Run. As we are a free
publication, my job as an Account Manager is to generate advertising
sales to make sure we keep printing! I oversee a plethora of both Retail
and National accounts and also sell sponsorship and participation for
our events. A cool fact about The Grid is that we’ve actually been
awarded the World’s Best Designed Newspaper 3 years in a row by the
Society for News Design, based in New York. Check us out at <a href="http://www.thegridto.com/" target="_blank">www.TheGridTO.com</a> or on Twitter @TheGridTO.</div>
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It’s tough to pinpoint a moment in time where my Art Deco love affair
began, but I can definitely see where and how it cultivated over time.
Growing up, we had my father parent’s occupy the second floor of our
family home, and as both of my parents worked full-time, I spent a lot
of time with them; my grandmother in particular. She was born in April
of 1912, just after the Titanic sank, spent her youth partying in 1930’s
England and thus grew up with Art Deco all around her. I just loved her
stories, her furniture, and her furs, ha ha. In her youth, she was a
model for Du Maurier! Her living room in our home was a time capsule
where I always felt comfortable. I guess I didn’t realize it at the
time, but Art Deco was a slow burning fire within, and when I started to
have my own apartments, I found myself looking at pieces that resembled
what my nana had. From there it spread like wild fire and here I am
today, Art Deco Divo.</div>
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Oh,
what a loaded question! What’s not to love?! I love the glamour of it
all. The luxurious fabrics, the exotic woods, the patterns, the chrome,
the lifestyle. I love Art Deco because it reflected a time where
everyone took pride in the way they looked. You never left the house
without looking flawless. Art Deco literally touched every aspect
design, from skyscrapers to a credenza, a restaurant to a hairbrush; it
really affected every facet of life. A complete, holistic, all
encompassing style that reflects old world decadence and glamour. These
are all things I feel that modern society has lost. I guess I’m an old
soul!</div>
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Toronto really is an Art Deco Mecca, if you keep your eyes peeled. As
Art Deco Divo grows, I’ll show the world not only the most notable and
grande locales, but the little known, often dismissed buildings that
pepper the city. That being said, The Carlu, Tip Top Lofts, The Bank of
Nova Scotia (King & Bay Streets), and the Bank of Commerce (CIBC –
Yonge & King Streets) are absolute must visits! All these (and
more) will be big featured on Art Deco Divo.</div>
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I love that bar, and there will be
a feature on it! The back story to this bar is that my fathers’ father
Alec was an architect in England. Unfortunately he passed away when my
dad was 5, but he too, loved Art Deco and built the bar himself using a
variety of woods. It was brought over with my grandmother Amy and her
new husband Nathaniel when they decided to live with us. At some point,
someone painted it this god-awful maroon colour and it just sat wasting
away in our basement. When I moved out, I took it with me and decided
that one I would do grandpa Alec proud and restore it. </div>
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It was a much bigger undertaking that I
had thought, with over 30 hours of sanding, cutting/polishing marble,
and multiple coats of stain and varathane, but was it ever worth it.
From there I started purchasing beat-up Art Deco and Mid Century
furniture for pennies, and would restore them to their former glory.
Resurrection. It was at that moment that I realized many people have
what they consider junk in their basements or attics, and from there
Restoring Hope was born. We accept these cast-aways as donations,
restore them and re-sell them with 50% of the proceeds going to a
charity of the donators choice. As we don’t have an indoor workshop,
it’s a backyard, summertime venture but it is rewarding, and it
scratches my itch to restore (it’s almost therapeutic!).</div>
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I’ve
seen a lot of Art Deco in major cities around the globe but there is
one building that I recently fell in love with, and it’s the recently
restored Niagara Mohawk (Nimo) Building in Syracuse, New York. Seeing
photos took my breath away – I can only imagine standing in front of it!</div>
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<i>All
About Eve</i>, hands down! First of all it’s got Bette Davis and that’s a
reason enough, but the writing is incredible. The plot is just amazing
and I don’t think there’s another film with as many quotable one-liners.
Also, all the wardrobe was designed by the legendary Edith Head. Enough
said! When it comes to music from a bygone era, I have a sweet spot for
the ever-tortured Billie Holiday. I used to listen to her a lot with my
mother, so it takes me back to those memories.</div>
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My personal adventures can be followed on Twitter: @mattdstokes, and Instagram: mattstokes<br />
Then of course there is Twitter: @ArtDecoDivo, Instagram: @ArtDecoDivo, and the blog <a href="http://www.artdecodivo.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">www.ArtDecoDivo.Blogspot.com</a><br />
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<b>9.<span style="font-size: 7.0pt;"> </span>We'd love to hear about the fabulous cat whose pictures we see on Instagram.</b><br />
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He’s a little rascal, but I love him to pieces.
His name is Percival, he’s 7 months old and I’ve had him since he was a
mere 6 weeks new. From 0.8lbs to the 9lbs he is now, I wonder if he’s
part Puma as he’s lean but really big. I’ve been really affectionate
with him since a young age and as a result, he is incredibly cuddly and
has turned such a handsome young man! He loves to jump all over the
furniture which gives me heart palpitations as I’ve personally restored
every piece in the house and don’t want anything scratched. Luckily,
he’s really well behaved apart from his <span class="aBn" data-term="goog_597151136" tabindex="0"><span class="aQJ">4:00am- 7:00am</span></span>
witching hours where he feels the need to run around the place at
90MPH, like a cheetah after a gazelle. I’m sure he’ll make an appearance
on the blog at some point.<br />
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Let
me say up front that I (Lara) am not a musician, nor do I claim to be a music
expert. I don't even know a lot of the lingo! I am an eager student,
though, and I can tell you that while listening to <b>Jumaane Smith</b>'s new
cd, "I Only Have Eyes For You," while driving through Coldwater Canyon
in Los Angeles on a sweltering day in May, I felt my heart soar. Being a
huge fan of The Great American Songbook, it's really cool to see a
talented young artist embrace this music and help bring it to a new
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You may know Jumaane as Michael Buble's trumpet player, but this album should definitely help
launch him to a place where he is known in his own right. "I Only Have
Eyes For You" actually made me really dig the trumpet; Jumaane's playing
seems to capture the feel and intensity of hearing a great trumpeter
live in concert. I swear, his trumpet was singing, hitting the notes
that a vocalist would and really making me hear classics like the title
track, "The Way You Look Tonight," and "Yesterday" (you know, that little hit by The Beatles!) with
fresh ears. <br />
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Jumaane also has quite a nice voice; maybe at his
shows he could sing along with a hologram of himself playing trumpet? I
think it was a great move to invite the aforementioned Mr. Buble,
Naturally 7, and Jackie Evancho to sing on "Come Rain or Come Shine," "I
Only Have Eyes For You," and "La Vie En Rose," respectively, and it was
nice to hear their familiar voices. "La Vie En Rose" is my favorite
song on the album, and I definitely heard the angels sing and went to
the place where roses bloom as Jumaane's trumpet and the vocals captured
the exquisite longing in the Edith Piaf tune. Here's a behind-the-scenes look at the recording of "La Vie En Rose!"</div>
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Grab Jumaane
Smith's new cd, and then tell all of your friends about it; it's fun to
feel like you have discovered a new artist, and you will look like a
musical genius when his career explodes. "I Only Have Eyes For You" is
the perfect cd to put on when you need to calm down in traffic, relax
after a crazy busy day, or when you are setting the mood for a special
night with wine, cheese, and candles. Jumaane is definitely an artist to
keep your eyes on!<br />
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is a part of our new book, <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">From the
Corner of Hollywood and diVine: Your Guide to 30 Old Hollywood-Inspired Spots
in Southern California</i>, that didn’t make it into the final manuscript. The
book guides you through what a day as an Old Hollywood Starlet, Heiress,
Hipster, Hot Mama and Working Girl might look like, with six places in SoCal
assigned to each iconic personality type. All of the places we recommend are
open as of the writing of the book, and many of them have been around since the
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Art Deco</b> era (1925-1940). We wanted
to include a section on how to style yourself to get the look of each gal, but
we were ending up with a book that was way too long, so we will be sharing some
of the style guide stuff here on the blog. First up: <b>The</b> <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Starlet</b>!]</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">“You
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Paramount Pictures and Universal Pictures. And Edith knew what she was talking
about; she won eight Oscars, outfitted actresses like Ginger Rogers and Bette
Davis for their films, and also designed many of her clients’ wardrobes for
their personal lives. She believed (and showed, through her work) that the
right attire could turn the girl-next-door into a ravishing beauty, and vice
versa. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(The Dress Doctor, Prescriptions
for Style, From A To Z, Edith Head, p.7</i>) So how can someone who does not
have an army of “fitters, drapers, cutters, figure makers, beaders, dyers, and
milliners” in a studio wardrobe department working practically 24/7 to help
them look perfect get Starlet style? <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(Gowns
By Adrian, Howard Gutner, p. 26</i>) These three tips will get you off to a
great start!</span><br />
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clothing</b>, a dress should be “tight enough to show you’re a woman, and loose
enough to prove you’re a lady.” <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(The
Dress Doctor, p. 49 </i>) The dresses and gowns in the 1930s had moved away
from the low waistlines and boxy shapes of the twenties to embrace a woman’s
curves, with the </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">waistline
hitting in the proper place and fabric skimming over hips and breasts. You want
to go for snug, not sleazy, to transform into a Starlet. And when we think
bombshell Starlet, a form-fitting, drapey, floor-length gown is usually what
comes to mind. And remember, if you find a vintage gown that’s a steal due to a
small imperfection, it can sometimes be repaired by a skillful tailor while
she’s making sure your dress fits you perfectly and is the proper length for
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</span></span></span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Pay attention to your posture</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">. To rule the red carpet (or your company
holiday party) and show off your carefully chosen dress, you need your
shoulders back, your spine straight, and your hips slightly tucked. You could
even visualize a glam Art Deco skyscraper, like the Chrysler Building, standing
tall to get yourself into the proper frame of mind. Better yet, check out a
Pilates class to strengthen your core and help your posture, or try this
exercise at home: Back up to a wall, and now make sure the back of your head,
shoulders, small of your back, hips, and heels are all touching the wall. When
it feels like your gut is going to explode from sucking it in, you’ve got
proper alignment.</span>
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</span></span></span></i><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Be realistic about your resources</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">. Starlets at the top of their game never
wear the same thing twice, but they’ve got huge budgets and freebies arriving
constantly from designers, so they can go for some big statement pieces because
they have bottomless closets. If you’re an up-and-coming or wannabe Starlet, you
might be tempted to splurge on something elaborate and feathered or sequined or
with 17 colors so you’ll stand out, but before you slap down your credit card take
a cue from MGM costume designer <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Gilbert
Adrian</b> (who just went by <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Adrian </b>and
dressed gorgeous gals like Greta Garbo and Joan Crawford) and keep it simple;
invest in a black sheath dress and change out your accessories to keep things
looking fresh while you wear the dress over and over. <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">(Gowns By Adrian, Howard Gutner, p. 22)</i></span><br />
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Your Guide to 30 Old Hollywood-Inspired Spots in Southern California</i>, by
Lara Scott and Cori Linder, at www.IconicReviews.com.</span></b>
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My (Lara) latest guest post at Vintage Shopper is up! You'll find out about the <b>Culver Hotel</b> in Culver City, <b>Millennium Biltmore Hotel</b> (pictured) in Downtown Los Angeles, and <b>Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel </b>in Hollywood. Which one was rumored to have a secret tunnel to the MGM lot? Which one had silent film superstars Mary Pickford and Douglas Fairbanks for investors? And which one hosted the Oscars in the thirties and forties? Click <a href="http://www.vintageshopper.com/old-hollywood-hotels-los-angeles/" target="_blank">here</a> to find out! Art Deco Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14183411777340553840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735398305621742222.post-49698033146000745372014-04-13T13:14:00.001-07:002014-04-13T13:18:49.069-07:00How to Steal Hearts Like THE THIEF OF BAGDAD<i>The Thief of Bagdad</i> (1924) is a fantastical romantic adventure that <b>Douglas Fairbanks</b> said was his favorite movie that he ever made. Douglas plays the title character, and watching him on the big screen recently at <b>Old Town Music Hall</b> in El Segundo it was easy to see why he had Mary Pickford and every woman in America swooning over him. Even though the film is 90 (!!!) years old, there are some timeless lessons in it for men who would like to dazzle like Douggy F.<br />
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1. <b>Show off your assets</b>. Work out, wax your chest, tan, and then never wear a shirt again. But if you have to, make sure it is skintight and has a deep v neck. Favor billowy, pajama-style pants that show off the muscles in your legs when you are in silhouette. Smile a lot, to show off your white teeth. Sport a pencil-thin mustache, gold hoop earrings and the occasional pearl necklace, and work your collection of headscarves. <br />
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2. <b>Do your own stunts</b>, like climbing magic ropes, jumping from windows, fighting off spidery creatures at the bottom of the sea, and riding a winged horse. You might also try a handstand as you shake golden coins from your hair and pockets. Be shirtless when u do this. (see Tip 1)<br />
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3. <b>Have a wingman</b>. Choose someone who is not as handsome or charming as you, and who is grateful to be your pal, so that he will do things like assist you in "borrowing" clothes from merchants so that you can present yourself as a prince, help you capture a city, and ride beside you on a donkey. He could also disguise a bush as you so you can sneak away to woo a princess. <br />
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4. <b>Honor your lady's beliefs</b>. If she believes that her true love will touch a certain rose bush, then don't just put a hand on it--get thrown off your horse and actually land in the middle of it. <br />
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5. <b>Wow your sweetie with your honesty</b>. Gaze soulfully at her and tell her that you are a thief, but at the moment when you held her in your arms, "the evil in me died." And then when she practically passes out from the sheer romance of it all and how manly you are...<br />
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Bonus tip: <b>Always leave her wanting more</b>. Kiss her hand, and then kiss it again. And before you leave, touch the hem of her dress.<br />
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<b>And if all else fails</b>...use an invisible cloak to get your love away from her controlling family , and then take her for a ride on your magic carpet. <br />
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The 1924 version of <i>The Thief of Bagdad</i> is available on DVD and Blu-Ray; I (lara) found it at <a href="http://www.amazon.com./">www.Amazon.com.</a> And for a schedule of upcoming classic films at Old Town Music Hall, check out <a href="http://www.oldtownmusichall.org./">www.OldTownMusicHall.org.</a>Art Deco Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14183411777340553840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735398305621742222.post-24552705449045057722014-04-11T10:04:00.000-07:002014-04-11T10:09:05.133-07:00Our Book is Here! From the Corner of Hollywood and diVine: Your Guide to 30 Old Hollywood-Inspired Spots in Southern CaliforniaAfter two years...it's finally here!<br />
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Cori and I (Lara) are so excited to share <i>From the Corner of Hollywood and diVine: You Guide to 30 Old Hollywood-Inspired Spots in Southern California</i> with you. My intention with this book was to shine a spotlight on so many special places here in SoCal that have been around since the Art Deco era, or at least capture that vibe. It's a perfect guide if you are coming to LA for a visit, as you'll discover some really cool places that most tourists have never heard of. And if you live here in Cali, you might discover some places you've been passing by for years without giving them a second glance.<br />
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In our book, you'll find out the answers to these questions, and so many more:<br />
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Which Art Deco palace (that now hosts live stage shows) was once owned by Howard Hughes?<br />
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Which glamorous restaurant (that also hosts big band concerts and old-school radio shows) was once a fancy men's store?<br />
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Which pyramid-topped building in Downtown Los Angeles contains THIS glorious room?<br />
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P.S. The answers are...Pantages Theatre, Cicada Restaurant, and Los Angeles Central Library. Art Deco Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14183411777340553840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735398305621742222.post-39436131536538563642014-04-03T21:52:00.000-07:002014-04-03T21:52:38.805-07:00We're Up For A Blogger Award!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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We just started guest-blogging for a fantastic site called <b>Vintage Shopper</b>, and are incredibly honored to be nominated for the March <b>Blogger of the Month</b> Award! Lara's post was on a self-guided tour of five historic spots in Los Angeles designed by architect John Parkinson, including <b>Bullock's Wilshire</b> (pictured). You can vote for us and check out the blog <a href="http://www.vintageshopper.com/blogger-month-march-2014/">here</a>!
Thank you so very much! As they liked to say in the 1920s/1930s when
someone was awesome...you are the bee's knees! (The voting closes Friday
afternoon.)
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What
do you do with an historic post office in the middle of Beverly Hills
that is no longer being used as a post office? Turn it into a
world-class performing arts center, of course, while preserving the
original architecture and wonderful sense of history! Meet <b>The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts</b>, affectionately known as <b>"The Wallis." </b>I
truly hope that what's been done here can be used as the blueprint to
save so many other buildings that are no longer serving their original
purpose. What a fantastic alternative to simply tearing them down and
starting over!!!<br />
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The above picture is a side view of
the building, and below is a shot of my friend Kimberly and me hanging
out in the Grand Hall, which serves as the main lobby. Look at those
marble-clad walls!<br />
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Here's
the entrance (which faces Santa Monica Boulvard) back in the early days
of the Post Office, complete with smartly-dressed postal workers...<br />
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...and the same entrance in March, when my son and I attended a fabulous children's play called <i>White</i>. That is one thing that I think is really wonderful about The Wallis: shows for kids! We saw <i>White</i>
in the Studio Theater, which was the original mail sorting room, and we
sat on the floor. A show and setting like this is perfect for
introducing little ones to the joys of the theatre, and nice for parents
because they don't have to worry that their child might make noise or
want to get up or disturb someone. <br />
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In
the Grand Hall, there are eight fresco murals. They were funded under
FDR's administration, and each one portrays something having to do with
the postal service or labor force. There is one that depicts the pony
express, for example, and another with an airplane on it. The end of the
hallway in the picture below is where the original Post Office building
ends, and the new addition begins.<br />
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There
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This
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part of the new addition to the building. The accoustics are fantastic,
and I was blown away by the production when I saw Noel Coward's <i>Brief Encounter</i> here in March. <br />
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And like you need another reason to check out The Wallis... but there's a gourmet candy store there! <br />
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Contact Info:<br />
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Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts<br />
9390 North Santa Monica Boulevard<br />
Beverly Hills, CA 90210<br />
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310-246-3800 <br />
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<a href="http://www.thewallis.org/">http://www.thewallis.org/</a><br />
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Twitter and Instagram: @TheWallisBHArt Deco Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14183411777340553840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735398305621742222.post-73414455747455230372014-03-23T09:13:00.000-07:002014-03-23T09:13:06.847-07:0010 Sultry Songs: A Vintage Babymaking Music PlaylistSometimes, you just need to <b>swoon</b>. And in our opinion, it is hard to find more romantic songs than ones in the <b>Great American Songbook</b>.
Lovingly crafted lyrics...orchestras that swell with the climax of the
song...artists that caress each syllable...we think we might need a cool
drink right now to calm down. Here are some classic tunes (many
re-imagined by contemporary artists) to help you set the mood.<b> </b>Ooh la la!<br />
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1. <b>"Sway"--Dean Martin</b><br />
"Like a lazy ocean hugs the shore, hold me close, sway me more." Yes, indeed!<br />
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2. <b>"Feeling Good"--Jennifer Hudson</b><br />
J-Hud has come a long, long way since the days of making small talk with Ryan Seacrest on <i>American Idol</i> and has us feeling GREAT with this one. <br />
<br />3. <b>"Fly Me to the Moon"--Patrizio Buanne</b><br />
Buanne, Bocelli, and Dino...when we are talking romance, you cannot go wrong with an Italian man.<br />
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<br />4. <b>"The Look of Love"--Diana Krall</b><br />
Is that the look of love or the look of lust that's being sung about in this Burt Bacharach/Hal David classic?<br />
<br />5. <b>"Besame Mucho"--Andrea Bocelli</b><br />
Yes, please--we would like to be kissed a lot. A lot a lot.<br />
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6. <b>"Quando Quando Quando"--Michael Buble featuring Nelly Furtado</b><br />
I think we would all like to know the answer to this one: Exactly when (When? WHEN?!) will you be mine?<br />
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7. <b>Never, Never--Patrizio Buanne and Renee Olstead</b><br />
We've
heard that he considered becoming an Italian chef before pursuing a
singing career, which probably means that he could serenade you while
making an amazing <a class="extiw" href="http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Cookbook:Spaghetti_alla_Carbonara" title="wikibooks:Cookbook:Spaghetti alla Carbonara">spaghetti alla carbonara</a>.<br />
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8. <b>"Quizas, Quizas, Quizas"--Andrea Bocelli and Jennifer Lopez</b><br />
The
word "perhaps" definitely sounds more romantic when sung in Spanish.
Here's a cool video of these two superstars performing their hit on <i>Dancing With The Stars</i>: <br />
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9. <b>"Call Me"--Eliane Elias</b> This beautiful gal is
talented in jazz, pop, classical, and Brazilian music. Hear her voice
once, and you will immediately recognize it forever after. <br />
<br />10. <b>"Night and Day"--Frank Sinatra</b><br />
As Frank Sings this 1932 classic by Cole Porter, you feel his torment, and that "hungry, yearnin', burnin'" inside of him. <br /><br />Bonus: <br />
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<b>"The Nearness of You"--Nicole Henry</b><br />
It's
not the pale moon that delights, thrills, and excites us...it's
Nicole's voice! The 2013 Soul Train Awards winner almost sounds like she
is singing right into your ear words that are better than any sweet
conversation.<br />
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Art Deco Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14183411777340553840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735398305621742222.post-64115744319346947702014-03-18T11:52:00.000-07:002014-04-03T21:49:59.892-07:00A Self-Guided Tour of Five Historic Los Angeles BuildingsOur first guest blog at Vintage Shopper is up! I (lara) put this together so you could easily check out five of the most beautiful and historic buildings in the city (all designed by famed architect John Parkinson) on your own time. Get the tour <a href="http://www.vintageshopper.com/self-guided-tour-john-parkinson-los-angeles-architect/" target="_blank">here</a>!<br />
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Art Deco Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14183411777340553840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735398305621742222.post-53752625369220349152014-03-15T09:18:00.001-07:002014-03-15T09:23:33.615-07:00Our Interview with Vintage Shopper is up!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I (lara) was so honored to be interviewed by Lav at Vintage Shopper! I talked about the book that Cori and I have coming out called <i>From the Corner of Hollywood and diVine</i>, some of my favorite Old Hollywood spots in Southern California, and which famous cowboy used to keep a cow on the terrace of the Sunset Tower Hotel back in the day. And, if you have ever thought about writing a book, there are some things in there that might inspire you to get started. You can read it <a href="http://www.vintageshopper.com/interview-with-art-deco-diva-lara-scott/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=interview-with-art-deco-diva-lara-scott" target="_blank">here</a>! Art Deco Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14183411777340553840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735398305621742222.post-86183579516003282542014-03-04T11:35:00.003-08:002014-03-04T11:35:54.666-08:00Hooray for Preservation! Plus, James Cagney, Fred Astaire, and Rita Hayworth.
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>It is always weird writing about yourself in the third person, but here's an article I wrote recently about my involvement with Old Town Music Hall in El Segundo, a non-profit theatre dedicated to preserving classic films and music, and why preservation in general is so important to me. </i></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> Lara Scott is a
mom on a mission.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">When she walked
into <a href="http://www.oldtownmusichall.org/" target="_blank">Old Town Music Hall</a> in El Segundo, CA, for the very first time, she felt
like she had been transported back in time to the 1920s or 1930s. “I thought
that this was what my grandparents must have meant when they talked about how
going to a movie used to be a glamorous experience, and something powerful
enough to distract them from the fact that they were living through the Great
Depression,” she said.</span></div>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"></span> </span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lara feels like classic films are so important,
not just because they are great entertainment and have to rely on a compelling
story rather than special effects to hold an audience's attention, but also
because they show us who we are and where we have come from, giving us a
glimpse into a world that has vanished. And they have a personal connection for
her, too. She says, “Some of my earliest memories are of watching old movies
with my dad; I remember being a little kid and watching James Cagney tap dance
down the White House stairs in <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Yankee Doodle Dandy</i></b>, and Fred
Astaire and Judy Garland singing together in <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Easter Parade</i></b>. When I see
these films now, I feel like it brings me closer to my dad, even though he
lives on the other side of the country.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">The very first movie she saw at Old Town Music Hall was 1923’s <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">The White Sister</i></b>,
a silent film starring Lillian Gish and Ronald Colman, accompanied live by owner and host
Bill Field on the Wurlitzer Theatre Pipe Organ. Lara was blown away,
saying, “It was incredible. I had always thought silent films were boring, but
watching it on the big screen with the live music and sound effects that Bill
added brought the story to life in a way that had me in tears.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lara’s day job
is co-hosting the morning show on local radio station 95.9 The Fish, and
hosting the internationally syndicated World Chart Show. In 2012, she started a
<a href="http://www.artdecodivas.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">blog</a> called “Old Hollywood, New Glitz” </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> that celebrates her love of classic
film, Art Deco, and the Great American Songbook. She is also working on a
forthcoming book that will spotlight Old Hollywood spots and experiences in
Southern California. While looking online for places to review she stumbled
across Old Town Music Hall.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">“I thought that
maybe they hosted a screening or two a month, but was so impressed to look at
the schedule and realize that they are showing classic films every weekend on
the big screen, along with hosting 2-3 concerts a month on Sunday nights. And when
I realized that Bill, along with a small group of dedicated volunteers, had
been doing all of this on his own for years I was even more impressed. He is a
very sweet and incredibly talented man.”</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">After attending
a few more movies, including <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Yankee Doodle Dandy </i></b>and <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Bittersweet</i></b>,
she became concerned that not enough people knew about the theater and were
coming out to support it for it to stay open. Lara offered to set up an Old
Town Music Hall <a href="http://www.twitter.com/oldtownmh" target="_blank">Twitter </a>account, and continues to update it daily.
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">“There is a book
I love called <i>Vintage Los Angeles</i>,” she said, “but there is a list at the back
of the book of historic places that have been demolished. Even some of the
places that the author wrote about in the book as places you could visit had
closed by the time I tried to go see them in the year after the book came out.
I also hear about the great work that the Art Deco Society of Los Angeles and
the LA Conservancy do when it comes to saving places that are in danger of
destruction, and I felt like I had to do something, too. My heart actually
hurts when I hear about a historic building being torn down, because I think of
the beauty and the stories that are lost, things that we will never be able to
get back. Since I’m not able to do a lot of volunteering in person at this
point—I’m usually either at work or with my son—I decided to take my activism
online.” </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">While visiting Old Town Music Hall in March 2013, Bill Field introduced Lara
to Oscar-winning producer and director James Moll, who has a long history with the theatre. His mom and stepdad
were introduced by Field and his late business partner Bill Coffman in the 1970s,
and James has been coming to see movies and concerts there ever since. When he
attended a movie in December 2012, James realized that Bill needed some help, and stepped in to put together a new movie schedule and make some improvements to the historic 1921 building. When James
invited Lara to join an Old Town Music Hall advisory committee that
he was forming to spread the word about the theater, she eagerly
accepted. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Lara is excited
about the growing buzz surrounding Old Town Music Hall, and is honored to be
playing a small part of its resurgence. She also says that her interest in
helping to save Old Town Music Hall is with an eye on the next generation. “My
son is four, and right now anything starring Thomas the Train is his favorite
movie. But one day, I can’t wait to bring him to Old Town Music Hall and tell
him who Rita Hayworth was, or show him what Los Angeles looked like when W.C.
Fields was filming crazy car chases through the streets, and hopefully create
some memories that will be special to my son when he is my age.” </span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">In the exuberant and excessive
1920s, the hot hairstyle was all about the freedom and movement of the bob. In
fact, when you think of a flapper, the image that might come to mind is of a
chic gal who is “lovely, expensive, and about 19,” as <b>F. Scott Fitzgerald </b>once said, dancing wildly with her short hair
flying around her. Rocking the bob even in modern times can show off your independence, your flair,
and a whole lot of sass. </span><br />
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>A Short History Of The Bob </b></span><br />
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">When the bob first appeared, during World War 1, women
were heading to work and no longer had time to fuss with long hair or
complicated styles. Plus, short hair also represented the freedom and
independence that came with many women earning their own money for the first
time and celebrating the fact that they had just gained the right to vote. And
short hair worked well with the small, neat, cloche hats that seemed to adorn
every head for part of the 1920s. And it is still hot today; it seems like every few years, an actress cuts her hair and we see headlines proclaiming things like, "The bob is back!" Plus, the bob pops up in the front row of fashion shows on <i>Vogue</i> <i>Magazine's</i> editor-in-chief, <b>Anna Wintour.</b></span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Perhaps the most well-known bob
belonged to silent film actress <b>Louise Brooks</b>, star of <i>Pandora’s Box, Diary of
A Lost Girl</i>, and many more films in the 1920s and 1930s. Her short, sleek
“Dutch Boy” 'do was actually based on a toddler’s haircut, and it kicked
off a huge trend, similar to what happened when Jennifer Anison debuted “The
Rachel” on <i>Friends</i>. Plus, the length that just grazed the cheek, blunt bangs,
and slightly angled cut on the ends were very complementary to Art Deco lines and
angles (the big design style at the time). But not all bobs were straight;
<b>Clara Bow</b> was on trend when she cut her hair into a bob, and would often wear
her hair tousled with a headband or scarf wound through her tresses. When you
start with a great cut, there are really no rules when it comes to styling.</span></div>
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<span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><b>Tatiana
Rohrberg</b>, </span>a licensed esthetician
and professional hair stylist at a renowned spa in Los Angeles, </span><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">told us that just about every day at
least one of her clients requests a bob!<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Here she shares insights and tips for bobbin' it like Bow or Brooks.</span></div>
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</span><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>Decide if you want your hair
bob to be straight or curly.</i> Tatiana always asks her clients the following
question: “How long do you want to spend in the morning doing your hair?” For example, if you have naturally curly hair but want a flat/straight bob, plan to spend at least 20 minutes in the morning on your hair
(blow-dry completely, apply product to smooth down flyaway hairs, flat iron,
etc.). </span></div>
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</span><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>For straight bobs, plan to keep
a small iron in your purse or bag at all times.</i> Throughout the day, as your
hair is exposed to environmental components and moisture, your hair might tend
to frizz or curl. A handy small flat iron can help you touch up your straight
bob throughout the day. Sleek hair is the hardest to maintain! </span></div>
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</span><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>Minimize hair product</i>—it can
weigh down the hair. However, for added shine, use an anti-frizz hair product. </span></div>
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</span><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>Length is important!</i> Your best bob
depends on your face and makeup. For example, bobs should accentuate a woman’s
jaw line. For a heavier jaw line, opt for a longer bob. If the jaw line is more
defined, then a shorter bob will complement it. Long faces usually have longer
bobs. Barbara Streisand is a great example of a long face and long bob—and it
not only shows off her healthy hair but also moves gracefully with her. The bob
is all about the natural movement of the hair. Also, remember that if you have
wet curly hair, it will be slightly shorter once it dries, so be sure to
consider that fact when you’re figuring out the bob length.</span></div>
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preserve your bob while you sleep!</i> It calms the hair (and can help decrease
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ensure there is no moisture in the hair. </i>This is very important for those who
want the flat/straight hair bob. When drying your hair, be sure to start from
the back. Section the hair, and use a vented brush. Dry your hair in one direction
(from left to right), and then reverse the direction. </span></div>
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choose. </i>For curly hair, comb your hair up and see where it falls naturally.
Note that a curly hair bob looks better with a side part. If you have bangs, then the part will usually be in the middle. A general tip
for those without bangs but are still wanting the bob is to part the hair in
such a way that it lines up with the highest mid-part of one of your eyebrows.</span></div>
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section off your hair and then flat iron each section.</i> After you have flattened
all the hair, use the iron to curve the ends framing your jaw line so that the
bob hugs your face. If you want to add curls to your bob, Tatiana suggests
using a non-clip hot stick rather than a traditional curling iron, which is faster
and more efficient in creating tight spirals or loose waves.</span><span style="background: white; color: #333333; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-size: 9.0pt;"> </span><span style="background: white; color: black; font-family: "Times New Roman"; font-size: 12.0pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">Wait until all the curls are
completely cool, and then spray your entire head lightly, holding the hairspray at
least 12 inches from your head. The bob should naturally move when you shake
your head and not be stiff.</span></div>
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I (Lara) went the the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills for the first time recently (to see a performance of Stomp!) and just fell in love with the place. It's such a little Art Deco jewel (there is no balcony) that I wanted to pick it up and put it in my pocket and take it home with me. Even my hubby, who is not so much into the Deco stuff but has been dragged to decorative places all over town, said that the Saban is by far his favorite.<br />
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The Saban opened as the Fox Wilshire in 1930 with the premiere of the Marx Brothers film <i>Animal Crackers</i>. I'm guessing that Groucho's famous eyebrows went up in surprise at the sheer lavishness of the theater and the building that housed it. It was built for the Fox Film Corporation, and there was even an Art Deco penthouse at the top for the Vice President of Fox; the Oviatt Building in Downtown Los Angeles (home of Cicada Restaurant) also has a Deco penthouse. <br />
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Architect S. Charles Lee designed the Saban. If his name sounds familiar, it's probably because he did many famous buildings in Southern California, like the Tower Theatre, Bruin Theatre, and Los Angeles Theatre. There are so many lovely features to enjoy at the Saban, like ziggurats over doors, a terrazzo sunburst at the entrance, Art Deco wall sconces, and a spacious rotunda that reminds me of the Wiltern Theatre. The theatre was renovated, but they did a wonderful job sticking close to the original design!<br />
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Originally, the Saban was a first-run movie house that also featured some live theatre. Remember that back in the day, film companies had their own theatres to show their own films, so it must have been very exciting for Fox to set up camp in such a glamorous neighborhood. Plus, talking pictures were still new when the theatre opened, so I'm sure people came in droves to take them in.<br />
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The Saban has not shown films since the 1980s, but now hosts live events. I absolutely recommend going to a show so you can enjoy some entertainment and hang in this beautiful theatre!<br />
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1. There is a parking garage next door under an office building, but it gets really jammed right before showtime and right after. You can also look for street parking.<br />
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2. There is a cute little bar/restaurant adjacent to the Saban, but--like the garage--it is packed just before shows. Get there really early, or plan to grab a bite somewhere else in the neighborhood.<br />
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Saban Theatre<br />
8440 Wilshire Boulevard<br />
Beverly Hills, CA 90211<br />
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323-655-0111 <br />
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<a href="http://www.sabantheatre.org/" target="_blank">www.SabanTheatre.org</a><br />
<a href="http://www.twitter.com/Saban_Theatre" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/Saban_Theatre</a><br />
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<br />Art Deco Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14183411777340553840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735398305621742222.post-9268922686370171182014-01-06T18:15:00.000-08:002014-01-06T18:16:29.008-08:00Q & A: Where To Dine/Dance In Socal<div class="ii gt m142ee6d8495fae27 adP adO" id=":dk">
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<i><span style="color: black; font-family: arial; font-size: x-small;">Hi....really
enjoyed your piece on the Cicada Club.....I am a former L.A. resident
(Fairfax, Westwood, Brentwood) coming back into town this weekend and
was trying to find a place to dance on Saturday night....The CC came up (which led me
to your blog story)...but not much else...(The Edison downtown??
Teddy's/Roosevelt Hotel in H'wood?)) Any ideas to help out an old kinda
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<i>Thanks so much for your kind words. I'm so glad to hear that you enjoyed our blog on Cicada! <br /> </i></div>
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wonderful place you could check out is The Sky Room in Long Beach. It's
at the top of the historic Breakers building (with a view to die for),
and it looks like a sleek nightclub Fred and Ginger would have waltzed across back
in the day. There's a dance floor and a really nice crowd. The food is also
fantastic--I absolutely recommend having dinner and staying to
dance...it is definitely worth the drive. </i><i></i><br />
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<i>If you're staying more in the DTLA or Hollywood area...The
Edison is amazing (mellow at dinnertime, more of a young club vibe later
in the night and definitely make a dinner reservation), The Roosevelt
is great for dinner at any of their restaurants and just hanging out,
and I LOVE Cleo at The Redbury (right at the corner of Hollywood and
Vine) for dinner. Sadly, there aren't too many supper clubs like Cicada
and The Sky Room that have dinner and dancing to bands...but, hopefully
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<i>Also, have you heard about the Deco ball on Catalina every
May? It's amazing, and it's held in the Casino and put on by the Art
Deco Society of Los Angeles with a big band and dancing all night. <br />
<br />Let me know if you check out any of these places, and how you like them. Have a wonderful visit!<br /><br />Lara</i><br />
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<b>Contact Info:</b><br />
The Sky Room<br />
40 South Locust Avenue<br />
Long Beach, CA 90802<br />
(562) 983-2703<br />
<a href="http://theskyroom.com/">TheSkyRoom.com</a><br />
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Art Deco Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14183411777340553840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735398305621742222.post-35333441238448997232013-12-18T08:42:00.002-08:002013-12-18T08:42:16.333-08:00Tour: A Historic Afternoon in Culver CityCulver City (founded by Harry Culver and incorporated in 1917) was once looked at as the perfect halfway point to stop and rest when coming from Southern California's beautiful beaches to a wild night out in Hollywood. It is still a great layover stop, but now has so many fun things to do that it's also a great destination all on its own! Here are four Old Hollywood/New Glitz-y places to check out when you've got a few hours or a whole weekend to spare.<br />
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<b>1. The Culver Hotel</b><br />
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Affectionately known as "The Pie Slice" because of its shape, this boutique hotel (which once housed stars like Clark Gable and The Munchkins while they filmed at nearby MGM) has the charm of the Golden Age of Hollywood and lots of modern amenities. Plan an overnight stay, or pop in for live music in the evening or Sunday brunch.<br />
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You can also sneak up the stairs off the lobby to the Mezzanine Lounge and kick back on a comfy couch and zebra print rug. This intimate, luxurious area would be perfect for hosting an event! <a href="http://www.culverhotel.com/" target="_blank">www.CulverHotel.com</a><br />
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<b>2. MGM (Now Sony Pictures Studios and Home of Columbia Pictures )</b><br />
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Here's a picture of the Irving Thalberg Building, which houses all of the Oscars that Columbia Pictures has won for Best Film. You'll get to see the actual statues in the lobby of this building when you take the studio tour, which is reasonably priced and about two hours long. You'll also see things like the soundstage where Judy Garland recorded "Over the Rainbow" and the sets of game shows like Wheel of Fortune, along with getting to shop in the studio store (where we bought a shirt for a toddler that said "Sony Pictures Director"). <br />
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If you're an Art Deco fan, keep an eye out for lots of Deco details on the tour, like vertical features, symmetrical windows, rounded corners, and speed lines on buildings, along with metalwork that's reminiscent of flowers, plants, and waves. <a href="http://sonypicturesstudios.com/" target="_blank">http://sonypicturesstudios.com/</a><br />
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<b>3. Helms Bakery District</b><br />
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The Helms Bakery (opened in 1931) was the official bakery that supplied bread for the 1932 Olympic Games in Los Angeles. The bakery closed in 1969, but the complex has found new life as a shopping and dining destination. Don't miss Arcana: Books on the Arts and HD Buttercup, which had me (Lara) wanting to redo my whole house with furniture from this gorgeous store. To give you energy to spend the whole day here, grab a latte at La Dijonaise!<br />
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Wouldn't you love to see this stylish Streamline Moderne truck/van roll up to your house with freshly baked goodies? <a href="http://helmsbakerydistrict.com/" target="_blank">http://helmsbakerydistrict.com/</a><br />
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<b>4. Kirk Douglas Theatre (formerly the Culver Theatre)</b><br />
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The Culver Theatre opened right next to MGM in 1947, and was built in the Streamline Moderne style. Originally a movie palace, it's now known as the Kirk Douglas Theatre and is a great place to see a play! A recent renovation has freshened things up but kept some of those wonderful Art Deco details, like the the tower and the box office. Try to drive by at night so you can see it lit up in all its glory! <a href="http://www.centertheatregroup.org/" target="_blank">http://www.centertheatregroup.org/</a><br />
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If you've been to Culver City, what's your favorite place? <a href="mailto:artdecodivas@gmail.com" target="_blank">Email us</a> or leave a comment!Art Deco Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14183411777340553840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735398305621742222.post-4300538775774928652013-12-03T14:11:00.000-08:002013-12-03T14:11:41.320-08:00Movie: OUR DANCING DAUGHTERS<style>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><i>OUR DANCING DAUGHTERS</i></span></b></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Release Date: September 1, 1928</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Starring: Joan
Crawford, Anita Page, Dorothy Sebastian, and John Mack Brown. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Director: Harry
Beaumont</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Produer: Hunt
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Studio: MGM</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Running Time: 85
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman";">It is hard to go wrong with a movie
that begins with a close-up of Joan Crawford’s legs and feet, fringe from her
dress flying, as she does the Charleston, followed by her putting on</span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"> a fabulous,
graphic-print, fur-trimmed coat. <i>Our Dancing Daughters </i>is worth seeing for the
first three minutes alone! But we hope you will take the whole thing in, because
visually this silent film is an Art Deco feast, and the movie that brought Deco
to the masses in 1928. Plus, it is the vehicle that made Joan Crawford a star (she
remained one for the next 50 years), and it is a treat to see her about jumping
off the screen and bursting with youthful energy. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">Joan plays “Dangerous” Diana
Medford, a gal who hides her heart of gold behind a party girl persona and says
things to her mom (who seems a lot cooler with the whole flapper thing than,
oh, about 99% of the other parents out there) like, “I’m going to the yacht
club—see you at dawn!”</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;"><i>Our Dancing Daughters</i> was the first in a trilogy
of films that included <i>Our Modern Maidens </i>and <i>Our Blushing Brides</i> that
celebrated the modern, empowered woman. The film was released a year before the
stock market crash, so the Jazz Age was at the height of prosperity and
exuberance, with people dancing on top of tables, swilling gin, and stripping
down to their teddies. Watching a movie as vibrant as <i>Our Dancing Daughters</i>
really gives you a sense of what it was like as a whole generation of
lovely young things was finding its identity, and it might even inspire you to deck yourself out in dresses with sequins, beading, and fringe. Long necklaces and fur
wraps adorn the stars of the movie as they head out to party, and then during
the day they sport menswear-inspired attire, looking perfectly chic every
moment, thanks to costumes by David Cox and Adrian.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-font-family: Calibri;">MGM Art Director Cedric Gibbons gave the sets of <i>Our Dancing
Daughters</i> an opulent look with lots of black and white, ginormous staircases,
geometric accents, and random dancing figurines. The public saw the movie and
said, “Yes, please—we want to live in this style, too,” and the Art Deco craze was
launched. Even though many trends have come and gone since <i>Our Dancing
Daughters</i> was released, there is a timeless wonderfulness to the film that will most likely motivate you to explore what it meant to be a flapper,
and to perhaps experiment with what a well-placed dancing figurine can do for a
room. You will also never think of Joan Crawford only as Mommy Dearest
ever again.</span></div>
Art Deco Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14183411777340553840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735398305621742222.post-42764744933652078412013-11-08T14:49:00.000-08:002013-11-08T14:51:21.438-08:00A Playlist Of Modern Singers Singing The Great American Songbook<style>
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First of all, we have to give some love to Michael Buble for
bringing a lot of attention to The Great American Songbook , which is a group
of American songs written roughly between 1920 and 1960. Here was this young,
handsome kid belting out songs like “The Way You Look Tonight” and “Come Fly
With Me” with classic arrangements, yet making them sound fresh (and thank you
David Foster for the fabulous production). In my (lara’s) opinion, Michael’s
success definitely has opened doors for many other artists who are also singing
this music, and it is my pleasure to tell you about a few of them here. If you
have a favorite who is not mentioned, let us know about them in the Comments.
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I have not listed these in any particular order, but I
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vocalist and pianist who has put out seven albums since her debut in 1995, and
received five Juno nominations (that’s the Canadian equivalent of the Grammys).
As you listen to this song, hear the confidence with which she assures the
lover who is jilting her that she’ll be around…after things fall apart with his
new love and he realizes Carol is the one for him. Chills!
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">2.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Tony DeSare—“Get Happy” </b>I was blown
away by the energy Tony brought to his set when I saw him live in June. Maybe
that has something to do with his left hand piano style? <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Harold Arlen and Ted Koehler wrote “Get
Happy,” which was was introduced by legendary singer Ruth Etting in 1930; most
people probably think of Judy Garland singing it in 1950’s <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Summer Stock</i> (her last film). Tony’s version will take you to the
Promised Land and beyond!<br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="mso-bidi-font-family: Cambria; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-latin;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">3.<span style="font: 7.0pt "Times New Roman";"> </span></span></span></b><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Queen Latifah—“The Lady Is A Tramp” </b>Who
knew, back in 1994 when we first saw Queen Latifah (real name: Dana Owens)
rapping on “U.N.I.T.Y.” on MTV that she would one day put on red lipstick and
pearls and take on the classics? She does it brilliantly, and brings sass and
some seriously smooth vocals to “The Lady Is A Tramp,” which is the song Frank
Sinatra sang to Rita Hayworth in <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Pal
Joey. </i>Bravo!
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of a more handsome version of Peter Brady. A Peter Brady that can act, host, do
voices, write, produce, sing, and direct, to name just a few of Seth’s
talents.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>When he was young, he
trained with some vocal coaches that once worked with Barbra Streisand and
Frank Sinatra (!!!), and has talked about having an attraction to the great
American songbook. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>“Laura” is on
Seth’s album Music Is Better Than Words, and features lyrics by Johnny Mercer
that were added to a tune composed by David Raskin for the 1944 Dana
Andrews/Gene Tierney film of the same name.
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But Love</b> None other than the legendary Garry
Marshall described Joseph as “three of the most exciting words in show
business.” And he should know; the two often collaborate on productions at
Marshall’s Falcon Theatre in Toluca Lake, California. Joe Leo got a huge break
when he landed the role of Frankie Valli in the hugely successful musical
“Jersey Boys,” and is now breaking out with a solo recording career. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">He's also a lot of fun to follow on Twitter (<a href="http://www.twitter.com/JosephLeoBwarie" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/JosephLeoBwarie</a>), where he talks about everything from crab cakes in Maryland to upcoming shows.</span>
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Boat To China” <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b>I love this
arrangement of Frank Loesser’s 1948 song, which is poppy and features Carol
Welsman on background vocals. This song can be found on Renee’s self-titled
album of pop and jazz standards that came out in 2004, when Renee was 14 (!!!)
yet somehow delivered a performance that is sultry, knowing, and cheeky.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Renee is also an actress, and just
wrapped up a run on the television series The Secret Life of the American
Teenager.<br />
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performs regularly around Los Angeles with his small group, his 10-piece
orchestra, and his 17-piece orchestra! I saw him recently fronting a big band,
and was so impressed; his album is titled “Watch What Happens,” which is perfect
since he is definitely a new artist to keep an eye on. Enjoy his mournful
crooning about everything from black cats crossing his path to getting the
measles in this classic 1940 tune.<br />
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Henry—“Like Someone In Love”</b> <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Nicole
grew up singing at school and in church, and after doing very well as an
actress and voiceover artist she decided to devote herself to a singing career.
Yay! Nicole brings her sultry vocals to this jazzy interpretation of a 1944
song by Jimmy van Heusen and Johnny Burke, which was also a hit for artists
like Dinah Shore and Bing Crosby. And as a gal who grew up in Florida, I’m
happy to say that Nicole lives in Miami…where there are a lot of<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>beautiful Art Deco buildings.
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pleasure of seeing Jonny perform at Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood, and he
sang flawlessly in English, Spanish, French, and Chinese! Plus, he performed
two songs on the ukulele. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>‘Nuff
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Heels,” and she channels Frank’s emotional delivery in this classic tune.
Although, in real life, she is making beautiful music with singer Billy Vera!
Tamela is amazingly talented, as she not only sings, but also is an actress and
a filmmaker.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>In fact, her
filmmaking made her a Top 24 finalist in the reality show On The Lot, which was
produced by Steven Spielberg and Mark Burnett.<br />
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Botti and Michael Buble—“”Let There Be Love” </b>I listen to so many Standards
that it’s no wonder my young son walked up to a little girl on the playground
and introduced himself by saying, “Helloooo, cuckoo!” Five minutes later, they
were holding hands and sitting in a swing. Michael sings lines like, “Let there
by cuckoos, a lark and a dove,” while Chris plays his trumpet and women swoon. </div>
Art Deco Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14183411777340553840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735398305621742222.post-42358540836777228282013-10-10T17:06:00.000-07:002013-10-10T17:06:11.162-07:00MAD ABOUT MARIONETTES: THE BOB BAKER THEATER
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In a world of high-tech everything, where we freak out if
something takes more than two seconds to download (or maybe that’s just me?),
there is something incredibly charming about the simplicity of the Bob Baker
Theater. But simple does not mean boring, as my delighted three-year-old and I will
tell you after our recent visit for the Halloween Hoop-De-Doo, one of the
theater’s most popular offerings that is running through November 3<sup>rd</sup>.</div>
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Bob Baker has been a puppeteer and marionette maker since
the 1940s, and has created puppets for iconic films like <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">A Star Is Born</i> and <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Bedknobs
and Broomsticks</i>. He designed all of the marionettes at the theater, and for
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Now in its 53<sup>rd</sup> season, the Bob Baker Theater is
the oldest of its kind in the United States, and has been declared a Los
Angeles historic cultural monument. Bob’s creations have been entertaining kids
here since 1960, and I have even heard that Liza Minnelli used to come<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>when she was a child!</div>
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The theater is tucked away under an overpass in Downtown Los
Angeles, with a paid parking lot next door and lots of street parking. After
walking past a clown blowing a horn at the entrance, you will enter the
theater, which is very beautiful and romantic and decked out with crystal
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Shows are performed in the round, with a large square of
gray carpet serving as the stage. Kids can sit on the floor right in the front
(with parents behind them in chairs), which makes it easy for the puppets to
come right over and sit in their lap or pat them on the head, making the
audience a part of the show! Every seat is a good one, and I think everyone
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The insanely talented puppeteers are part of the show, too;
dressed all in black, they walk and run around the room while manipulating the
marionette strings to allow them to talk, sing, dance, and play the guitar. In
one number, a marionette even appears to twerk! That is amazing, especially
considering that I can’t even manage to keep my Iphone cord free of knots. After
each hour-long show, you can meet the puppeteers, buy a souvenir puppet, and
have refreshments in the theater’s colorful party room. </div>
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Some of our favorite numbers from the Halloween Hoop-De-Doo
(which debuted in 1963) were the Purple People Eater, the Invisible Man, and
the black light numbers, featuring glowing skeletons (some with twirling
tassels on their lady parts). Catch the Halloween Hoop-De-Doo while you can;
the shows change every season. Something tells me we will be back soon for the
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Bob Baker’s Halloween Hoop-De-Doo runs through November 3rd.</div>
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Bob Baker’s Holiday Spectacular opens November 9<sup>th</sup>.</div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">I (Lara) have
planned out a fun afternoon for you in <b>Downtown Los Angeles!</b> My office is in
Glendale (about fifteen minutes away), and on a whim one recent Friday I
brought my young son and his babysitter along with me to work so we could do
some exploring after I finished. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">We hit all of these historic places in about
two hours (from 11:30a-1:30p), but you could probably power through them faster
without a 3-year-old in tow.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><span style="font-family: Wingdings; mso-ascii-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-char-type: symbol; mso-hansi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"><span style="mso-char-type: symbol; mso-symbol-font-family: Wingdings;"></span></span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">On the flip side, you could spend all
day at these locations because there is so much to see. So if you’ve got some
free time, grab some water, cash (for parking and snacks), sunscreen, hat, and
comfy shoes, and let’s get going.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">1. Park underground at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Pershing Square.</b><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">532 South Olive
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<a href="http://www.laparks.org/PershingSquare" target="_blank">www.laparks.org/PershingSquare</a><br />
<a href="http://www.twitter.com/PSDowntownLA" target="_blank">www.twitter.com/PSDowntownLA </a><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">In the early
1900s, Pershing Square (which is exactly a block in size) was known as Central
Park and filled with trees. Now, it is mainly concrete and the site of many
musical performances and events, with a cool fountain in part of the park. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">2. After you’ve
checked out Pershing Square, head north on Hill Street, taking notice of all
the gorgeous buildings around you, especially the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Subway Terminal Building</b>, which is now known as Metro 417.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">417 South Hill
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<a href="http://www.metro417.com/" target="_blank">www.Metro417.com</a> <br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Opened in 1926,
the Subway Terminal Building once had 65,000 people passing through it <i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">each day</i>! It was part of the Pacific
Electric Railway system, and this line allowed people to bypass the busy
streets of Downtown Los Angeles. Yes, even in the 1920s people were complaining
about the traffic! The tunnel has been filled in for decades now, but the
Italian Renaissance Revival building has found new life as Metro 417, a luxury
apartment building.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">3. Continue walking
up Hill Street, keeping an eye out for <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Grand
Central Market </b>on the right side of the street.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><a href="http://www.grandcentralsquare.com/" target="_blank">www.GrandCentralSquare.com</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">The Market first
opened in 1917 on the first-floor of the Homer Laughlin Building (architect
Frank Lloyd Wright once had an office here), and offered the finest open-air
shopping experience in Los Angeles. The tradition continues today, with tons of
restaurants, produce vendors, and specialty stands (we even spotted an herbal
pharmacy). This is where you can fuel up with some java, and you will also find
restrooms downstairs. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">4. Just across
Hill Street from the Market is <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Angels
Flight</b>.</span></div>
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<a href="http://www.angelsflight.org/" target="_blank">www.AngelsFlight.org</a></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipZXlMmFvHqkrtA6n1SmzQwMnn4tRW4WLRzRpznLZvm1Mp7tePh1ipTudUyNEvC47YdQrq4I-5Bo51-bYlyaLCv6wW1baPtIK4uTqioNw-mXtaBEazzKM4psHTHm5ez4Ay_vx72cowHJ0/s1600/IMG_3042.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipZXlMmFvHqkrtA6n1SmzQwMnn4tRW4WLRzRpznLZvm1Mp7tePh1ipTudUyNEvC47YdQrq4I-5Bo51-bYlyaLCv6wW1baPtIK4uTqioNw-mXtaBEazzKM4psHTHm5ez4Ay_vx72cowHJ0/s320/IMG_3042.JPG" width="238" /></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Back in the day,
wealthy folks that lived in the fashionable Bunker Hill neighborhood could take
Angels Flight (which opened in 1901) down the hill to do some shopping at Grand
Central Market, and then ride back home with their purchases. The cost? A
penny! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Today, “The Shortest Railway In The World” will cost you 50 cents for a
one-way ticket, or 25 cents if you’re a metro rail pass holder. My son called
this the “rocket train” for its steep incline, and I saved the sweet souvenir
ticket for his keepsake box. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you don’t want to ride Olivet or Sinai (the
names of the two cars), you can opt for a thigh and glute-burning workout and
take the stairs right next to the tracks up the hill. Interesting note: Angels
Flight used to be located half a block north of the current location. It was
dismantled in the 1960s, and then brought back at 351 South Hill Street in the
1990s. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">5. When you
leave Angels Flight at the top, you will be at <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">California Plaza. </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">350 South Grand
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<a href="http://www.grandperformances.org/" target="_blank">www.GrandPerformances.org</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Take a moment to
enjoy the sweeping view in front of you, including Los Angeles City Hall (1928)
in all its splendor. Walk though the Plaza, past the buildings and little lake
and stage for performances, and head down the stairs to Grand Avenue. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">6. Head South on
Grand, and as you near Fifth Street you will see <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">One Bunker Hill</b> (formerly the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Southern
California Edison Building)</b> on your right. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">601 West Fifth
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Opened in 1931,
this building features a classic Art Deco design, with setbacks, recessed and
symmetrical windows, and strong vertical lines (representing progress). Also,
as a nod to progress, there are decorative panels at the entrance with carved figures
representing light, power, and hydroelectric energy. This was one of the first
buildings in the U.S. to be electrically heated and cooled, which must have
been life-changing in scorching Downtown LA in the summer. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">7. Cross Fifth
Street, then cross Grand Avenue, and you will see the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Los Angeles Central Library. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">630 West Fifth
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<a href="http://www.lapl.org/" target="_blank">www.lapl.org</a></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Opened in 1926,
the Central Library is still stunning, and most people would probably say that
its most recognizable exterior feature is the tall tower topped by a pyramid
with suns on each side. In addition to an Egyptian influence, you will see lots
of Art Deco details and also a Mediterranean influence. And things just get
better inside, with murals depicting the history of California, ornately patterned
floors, and an art gallery. Check out the library’s fantastic gift shop, café
area for some fresh-squeezed juice, and (if you have kiddos) the wonderful
children’s section complete with a puppet show theatre and tiny toddler
amphitheatre. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">8. Exit the
library on Fifth Street and walk east to cross Grand Avenue. Walk just a few
steps south to arrive at the <b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Millennium
Biltmore Hotel.</b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">506 South Grand
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Opened in 1923,
the Biltmore Hotel (as it was originally known) is a wonderful hodgepodge of
styles, from Mediterranean to Beaux Arts to Spanish-Italian Renaissance
Revival. Between the crystal chandeliers, wood-beamed ceilings, frescos and
murals, gorgeously embroidered tapestries and drapes, and a ton of bronze and
gold, it is no wonder that the Biltmore hosted the Oscars in the ceremony’s
early years; in fact, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences was
founded at a luncheon here in 1927. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Walk down the
long hallway Galleria that’s just off the lobby, and come down the large
staircase into the hotel’s Rendezvous Court, which was the Biltmore’s original
lobby. There’s a gently gurgling fountain in the middle of the room, and most
likely tables set up around it; this is where afternoon tea happens most days.
I recommend making a reservation and getting your hands on some homemade scones
and clotted cream!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Walk out the
back doors of the Biltmore, and there’s Pershing Square! You’re right back
where you started, probably a little tired but happy, and with a phone full of
beautiful pictures you’ll hopefully Instagram and share with the world. I hope
that this little tour has intrigued you enough to check out more of the special
buildings and historic neighborhoods that can be found in our city!</span></div>
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<i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">(This is by no means a comprehensive list
of great buildings in the area! There are so many more—the Title Guarantee
Building, Cicada Restaurant, the PacMutual Building, etc.—that we didn’t
include simply to kept this little tour short. If you have a favorite building
in the area that we didn’t mention, give it a shout out in the comments!)</span></i></div>
Art Deco Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14183411777340553840noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735398305621742222.post-74452957071918970742013-08-11T21:18:00.000-07:002013-10-07T19:27:41.855-07:00A Quick Update and Book News<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Isn't Bullocks Wilshire a glorious sight? It is a great joy and honor for us to share our favorite Art Deco spots with you!<br />
<br />
We wanted to let you know that we will be taking a bit of a break from blogging. We're in the editing phase of writing our book, so that's going to be our focus for a bit. The book is going to give you the scoop on some incredibly special--and very glam--Old Hollywood spots that you can visit, along with lots of insider tips to make your visit the best visit ever.<br />
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So please keep in touch with us! We're on Twitter, Facebook, Pinterest, and Instagram @ArtDecoDivas (updating them daily), and we will be popping in here on the blog from time to time.<br />
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Love and ZigZag Moderne, <br />
Lara and CoriArt Deco Divashttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14183411777340553840noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1735398305621742222.post-77641692412860575722013-07-27T10:35:00.002-07:002013-07-27T20:16:58.802-07:00Baroque 'N Roll at the Los Angeles Theatre<style>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">We will continue
beating the drum of the resurgence of Downtown Los Angeles until we move into
the Eastern Columbia Building, see thriving businesses up and down Broadway,
and watch happy Angelenos wandering around and enjoying everything the area has
to offer. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">I (Lara) truly believe that buildings have souls, and standing in the
cool darkness of the Los Angeles Theatre at 615 Broadway recently, I could feel
that it has been waiting for this comeback moment for decades.</span></div>
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLhCuEhyphenhyphenlEe65ybrbzrTlvEuqpMVl_KDiWZaQH7PEzknKTRSSyRvqhgOulCWmTwmcsyEApoMxeE7RPRLRag-kL9m2LBF0d13lbzUkpYtK-nlZ-VyvLrGls_ggJf-Zs2G4KNDphDz37GSs/s1600/LAExterior.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLhCuEhyphenhyphenlEe65ybrbzrTlvEuqpMVl_KDiWZaQH7PEzknKTRSSyRvqhgOulCWmTwmcsyEApoMxeE7RPRLRag-kL9m2LBF0d13lbzUkpYtK-nlZ-VyvLrGls_ggJf-Zs2G4KNDphDz37GSs/s1600/LAExterior.JPG" height="320" width="320" /></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> The Los Angeles
was the last (and many say the most beautiful) of all the theatres built in
Downtown LA’s historic Broadway theater district between 1911 and 1931.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">The theatre was
designed by prolific architect S. Charles Lee (who also did the Tower Theatre
just down the street and the Max Factor Building in Hollywood)) in the Baroque
style, and the lobby was based on the Hall of Mirrors in France’s Palace of Versailles.
Others have compared the look of the Los Angeles to that of the Fox Theatre in
San Francisco, which was built in 1926.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">How about that barrel-vaulted
ceiling? The sweeping lobby is six stories high, and there are all kinds of
flowy drapes and crystal chandeliers and columns that give it an incredibly
opulent feel. In a time where they have been working on widening a section of
the 405 freeway here in Los Angeles for what feels like ten years (and are nowhere near being done)…it is
impressive to think that this whole theatre was built in less than six months.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">It all began when i</span>ndependent exhibitor H.L. Gumbiner convinced
William Fox (who founded the Fox Film Corporation and the Fox West Coast
Theatre chain) to let him develop a theatre on a piece of land that Fox owned.
Fox agreed, and Gumbiner was the one who hired architect S. Charles Lee to
create the Los Angeles. However, as
the Great Depression deepened, Gumbiner ran out of money. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Enter Charlie Chaplin.
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Chaplin’s <i>City
Lights</i> was a silent film, and is now regarded as BRILLIANT. If you haven’t seen
it, stop reading and do that now. Or at least watch clips on YouTube. But in
the early thirties, talkies were all the rage and <i>City Lights</i> had gotten
some…shall we say “unfavorable” reviews and he was having a hard time finding a
place to premiere it. Remember that at this time, film companies owned theatres
and they would open and run the movies they had made in their own theatres. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Since Gumbiner was an independent and not tied to a studio, it was decided that
the film would debut at the opening of the Los Angeles. Legend has it that
Chaplin invested his own money into finishing the theatre, and in January of 1931
the film and the theatre premiere together with a huge gala. Two notable
guests: Actress Gloria Swanson…and Albert Einstein! Perhaps one of them tossed
a penny into this crystal fountain?</span></div>
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjppz6UY-JS_Dge1hF3vFX1csiYThd2CXGL8atIiZc4EQ0Yup-sVPwzwmoX05Q2h_nkgty2c35zNaIct3ZpOByjx_bkDD8SNJB289sLkglUMlNbZJx587hgNSJM295akNk9iSPXb0868zg/s1600/LAMetalwork.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjppz6UY-JS_Dge1hF3vFX1csiYThd2CXGL8atIiZc4EQ0Yup-sVPwzwmoX05Q2h_nkgty2c35zNaIct3ZpOByjx_bkDD8SNJB289sLkglUMlNbZJx587hgNSJM295akNk9iSPXb0868zg/s1600/LAMetalwork.jpg" height="320" width="239" /></a><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Look at the
gorgeous metalwork on the lobby staircase. All of this grandeur must have
distracted patrons, at least for a few hours, from the nightmare of the
Depression. But reality and fantasy collided even on the theatre’s opening
night; there were crowds in front of the Los Angeles to see the stars, but also
a crowd across the street…waiting in a breadline. </span>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">The draperies
and carpets were all custom-made for the theatre in shades of deep red, gold,
and royal blue. And even though this stage looks perfect for hosting say,
Phantom of the Opera, since the Los Angeles was built as a movie house there is
not a lot of room backstage for props and to accommodate large live productions. </span>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">If you were
super fancy, you may have enjoyed a film away from the general public in a
fancy box seat.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">But even the
“cheap seats” are wonderfully detailed, and there are eight aisles on the main
floor so that each row has no more than six seats. There is a balcony, too.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">There are offices
and ballrooms and lounges downstairs at the Los Angeles. Here’s a spacious
ballroom that reminds us a bit of the one in The Shining (this is not where
they filmed that, btw).</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">And right off of
the ballroom is one of the loveliest bathrooms we have ever seen, with a large
“cosmetics room” full of individual vanities and mirrors and (I never thought I
would type this sentence) a very beautiful row of stalls. Men always talk
about how women go to the restroom in groups and then stay in there gossiping,
but with a powder room this grand, why would you ever want to leave? </span><br />
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">In a nutshell</span></b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">: The Los Angeles Theatre oozes
over-the-top Old Hollywood glam, with a lobby that would be perfect for a
proposal. It is well worth a trip to Downtown Los Angeles to attend an event
and experience it for yourself.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span>
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<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Takeaway Tips:</span></b></div>
<ul>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Keep an eye out for Los Angeles Theatre tours offered by groups like the <a href="http://www.laconservancy.org/" target="_blank">Los Angeles Conservancy</a> and the <a href="http://www.lahtf.org/" target="_blank">Los Angeles Historic Theatre Foundation</a>. </span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Host a party,
performance, or screening at the Los Angeles. You can also get married here!</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Visit some neighborhood
friends that are also located on Broadway, like the Tower Theatre and the
Orpheum Theatre; <a href="http://www.figarobistrot.com/" target="_blank">Café Figaro</a> (go for brunch on the weekend, definitely get dessert, and
say hi to head server Kareem); and <a href="http://www.revampvintage.com/" target="_blank">reVamp Vintage</a> (Click <a href="http://www.artdecodivas.blogspot.com/2013/04/35-questions-with-annamarie-von-firley.html" target="_blank">here</a> for
our interview with owner Annamarie von Firley). </span></li>
</ul>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Contact Info:</span></b><br />
<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";"> </span></b>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Los Angeles
Theatre</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">615 Broadway</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">Los Angeles, CA
90014</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">(213) 629-2939</span><br />
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman";">www.LosAngelesTheatre.com</span></div>
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<![endif]--><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFFg5tQ0jeC92Oi3FH67Gr40wXnQvo0g4RGzrpGT8HSLpvGA32HevwwRGIW_K3582NR0tGiTqHqATLF6bRJlyQWgyWM-JP4sHsg8nocAeaUv2r8jsk7387N4MYqNanFjthdbvA6yXNOR0/s1600/cvr9781451627695_9781451627695_lg.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFFg5tQ0jeC92Oi3FH67Gr40wXnQvo0g4RGzrpGT8HSLpvGA32HevwwRGIW_K3582NR0tGiTqHqATLF6bRJlyQWgyWM-JP4sHsg8nocAeaUv2r8jsk7387N4MYqNanFjthdbvA6yXNOR0/s320/cvr9781451627695_9781451627695_lg.jpg" height="320" width="211"></a><b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Book: Ava
Gardner: The Secret Conversations</span></b><br>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Authors: Ava
Gardner and Peter Evans</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">305
pages</span></b></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Publisher: Simon
& Schuster (July 2, 2013)</span></b><br>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"><b>Reviewed by Lara Scott </b></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">As a
kid, I remember seeing headlines on the tabloids that my mom bought saying
things like, “Garbo: Her Tragic Final Days,” or “Paralyzed Ava’s Desperate
Calls To Frank!” My mom would occasionally point them out and talk about how
much she loved Ava Gardner when she was a kid and how beautiful she was. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">I
think that the only classic films I had seen at that point were<i> Yankee Doodle
Dandy </i>and <i>The Wizard of Oz,</i> so I wasn’t familiar with either star, but all of
these years later, when I love and write about Art Deco and classic films and
Old Hollywood, I think about those magazine covers sometimes. What is life like
for one of the world’s most beautiful women when she has reached a “certain
age,” and the spotlight no longer shines on her? We get a glimpse of the answer
in <i>Ava Gardner: The Secret Conversations</i>.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">In the
late eighties, Ava Gardner (living in London) reached out to writer Peter Evans
to ghostwrite her autobiography. Broke and in poor health, she told him, “I
either write the book or sell the jewels. And I’m kind sentimental about the
jewels.” In their sessions together (usually in person in the evening at Ava’s
while wine was being consumed or over the phone in the wee small hours of the
morning when she would randomly call Peter up), Ava spoke candidly about losing
both of her parents at a young age and growing up extremely poor. She discussed
coming to Hollywood with a Southern accent so thick no one could understand
her, and what life was like as she tried to make a name for herself as an MGM
starlet. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">And yes, the stuff that we (or maybe it’s just me?) really want to
know about is in there, too, as Ava reveals intimate details about husbands (Mickey Rooney, Artie Shaw, and Frank Sinatra) along with lover Howard Hughes
(who was in her life for twenty years). Sadly, the woman who was once called
the “World’s Most Beautiful Animal” never found that one true love that lasted.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">I found
myself just as captivated, though, learning about Ava’s struggles. She talked
about witnessing the phoniness and heartlessness of Hollywood when Frank
Sinatra was at a low point in his career, and she endured physical abuse at the
hands of actor George C. Scott.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After a
tough battle with pneumonia and then her strokes (which left her with a limp, a
useless left arm, and a frozen left profile), she had to learn to walk and talk
again, and accept that her career was pretty much finished at that point.
Always a physically active person, she could also no longer swim or play
tennis. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">But, she never lost her sense of humor, as evidenced by some of her
stories and unique phrases that are peppered throughout the book, saying of Rooney
that he was her “shortest husband and my biggest mistake,” and of Sinatra, “</span>We
were fighting all the time. Fighting and boozing…But he was good in the
feathers.” </div>
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<br></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Ava
Gardner’s life seems like it was more dramatic than any role she played on the
screen. Interestingly, she pulled the plug on her autobiography (later putting
out a very sanitized version of her life), and one plausible reason as to why
is given in the final chapter of <i>The Secret Conversations</i>. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">I found it quite sad
that Ava was so worried that people might look down on her or think badly of
her for revealing the truth about her life, as reading her words and her story
made me love this beautiful, courageous, and spirited woman who lived life on
her own terms even more. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;">Reading this book will give you an insider glimpse at
what Hollywood and the movies were like in the 1940s and 1950s, and a chance to
meet the real flesh-and-blood woman behind one of the most glamorous images of
all time who summed up her life like this: </span>“She made movies, she made
out and she made a [expletive] mess of her life. But she never made jam.”<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-theme-font: minor-bidi;"></span></div>
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