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May 25

MOBY TALKS LA ARCHITECTURE

DJ Moby talked recently about his pursuit of the hidden and the strange in LA architecture. He tells tumblr bloggers that a homeowner in Hancock Park called him out as paparazzi and tells 1883 Magazine about Hollywood’s mysterious Villa Carlotta, dropping this gem: “LA people love buildings and they always have stories about them, and no one’s ever too concerned about whether the stories are actually historically accurate. As long as they’re intDJeresting.”  He talks to both outlets about the Frank Lloyd Wright-designed Ennis House, which he says looks like it was built by “Incan space aliens 4,000 years ago.”

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May 23

Los Feliz Spanish Colonial Historical Cultural Monument

This pristine Spanish Colonial is located inside the gated & prestigious Laughlin Park in Los Feliz. This Ralph Chandler Residence is a designated Historic-Cultural Monument.   Built circa 1921  by Henry F. Withey, Architect and 1931 Addition, Carleton M. Winslow, Architect.  Impressive LAUGHLIN PARK GATED ENTRANCE.

A Spanish Colonial Revival 5 Bedrooms and  7 Baths, it is a true entertainer’s delight with surround-sound living room which boldly opens to prominent Swimmer’s pool, terraced dining, loggia and open Spa-style private patio.

Completing the first floor is a newer upgraded kitchen, Original Butler’s pantry, Formal Dining Room, Office with private bath, Library with fireplace and small sitting room.

On a separate wing; private bedroom and bath for guests, in-laws or teens, overlooking the gardens and pool.  Read more

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May 11

Paul Williams 1927 Spanish Colonial Revival

5112 AMBROSE Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
Spectacular 1927 Spanish Colonial Revival estate designed by legendary architect Paul Williams.Huge living room with tall ceilings, oversized windows, impressive entry, and a wing of gallery space leading to the dramatic dining room.


Rear loggia, perfect for entertaining, plus expansive front terraces. Master suite has hilltop views, including the Griffith Observatory and the Hollywood sign.  Two other lovely bedrooms with a duel bathroom, plus  a sunroom/additional bedroom.  Bonus room/media room opens to glamorous pool and charming gardens. Cul de sac property backing onto Laughlin Park. Read more

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May 11

Herb Ritts’ L.A. Style @ The Getty Center

Herb Ritts revolutionized fashion photography, modernized the nude, and transformed celebrities into icons.

   

“Through hard work and a distinctive vision, Herb Ritts (1952–2002) fashioned himself into one of the top photographers to emerge from the 1980s. Ritts’s aesthetic incorporated facets of life in and around Los Angeles. He often made use of the bright California sunlight to produce bold contrasts, and his preference for outdoor locations such as the desert and the beach helped to separate his work from that of his New York-based peers. Ritts’s intimate portraiture, his modern yet classical treatment of the nude, and his innovative approach to fashion brought him international acclaim and placed him securely within an American tradition of portrait and magazine photography that includes Richard Avedon, Robert Mapplethorpe, and Irving Penn. Read more

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May 7

Defined Elegance

Redone with love and artistic simplicity over the last 5 years by the owners, both artists, this wonderful 1937 New England country-style 3 bedroom, 2 bath 2-story home has been lovingly restored with new toe moldings and baseboards throughout, exterior shutters, recessed lighting, new light fixtures, including wall sconces and chandeliers, interior plantation shutters, and updated baths.

Wonderfully sited in a corner location, it is indeed a peaceful and endearing home, always light, bright and airy. The stunning views looking west capture the Observatory, the Hollywood sign, and The Wilshire Corridor and beyond to the ocean… Sunsets are a visual splendor with its red, pink and blue colors dancing in the skyline at dusk. Read more
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May 1

Taste of the Eastside

Barnsdall Art Park
Los Angeles, CA
May 6, 2012  from 1-5PM

Taste of the Eastside is a food+drink festival that showcases the evolving and diverse food scene of the eastside neighborhoods of Silver Lake, Echo Park, Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Los Feliz, Atwater and beyond.
Taste of the Eastside is entirely organized and staffed by volunteers and all proceeds from the event go to support local non-profits.
Taste of the Eastside is in its second year and will again be held at Barnsdall Art Park in Los Feliz. The event will take place on May 6th, 2012 from 1-5 (VIP entrance at 12 noon).

Taste of the Eastside invites over 30 restaurants from the evolving and diverse food scene of the eastside neighborhoods of Silver Lake, Echo Park, Eagle Rock, Highland Park, Los Feliz, Atwater and beyond. Each restaurant or chef showcases a signature dish or creates something unique just for the event.

This year’s restaurants include:

CaneleGood Girl DinetteLittle Dom’sCookbookIntelligentsiaElf CafeGuisadosHugo’s Tacos

The Farmer’s Kitchen

Mohawk Bend

 The ParkAuntie Em’sLarge Marge SustainablesPazzo GelatoXoia Vietnamese EatsFour CafeEagle Rock BrewerySquare One Dining

Gingergrass

L&E Oyster Bar

 ReservoirMaloMadame MatisseCliff’s EdgeYuca’sSilver Lake WineGolden Road BreweryWhole Foods “Local Love”

Lemon Poppy Kitchen

…and more to come!

Taste of the Eastside is a rain or shine event! Tickets are non-refundable/non-returnable.
For more information visit: http://www.tasteoftheeastside.com

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May 1

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VILLA ROSELYN-Romance of the Yesteryear

NEW LISTING!

Villa Roselyn, so appropriately named for this very special 1927 Spanish Revival home with all of its intricate original detailing, is nestled in the Silver Lake hills and boasts a perfectly peaceful setting and unimaginable privacy.


An opulent garden (both front and rear) is filled with over 45 different types of roses, featuring rare heirlooms and teas, as well as numerous other flowers, ferns, and tropical plants.   They lovingly line the stone steps that lead to a very ornate wrought-iron gate.  More lushly green-filled areas, reminiscent of a European landscape, are filled with the wonderful scent from all the flowers and the trickling sound of a stone waterfall.


The original owner, Mr. E. G. Studley, was the chief architect/engineer for the water/sewer system of Los Angeles. The builder, Frederick Wing of Glendale, did his job to perfection. Beautiful hardwood pegged floors, original wall sconces, a step-down vaulted living room with a stunning arched picture window to the rear garden and terrace create the 1920s ambiance to perfection in this 3 bedroom, 2 bath home.
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