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The Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery

January 2, 2015 — Leave a comment

The Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery located in North Hollywood has a special section called the Portal of the Folded Wings Shrine to Aviation that is the final resting place for a number of aviation pioneers — barnstormers, daredevils, and sundry architects of aviation. There is a memorial to Amelia Earhart and others, honoring their accomplishments.

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Valhalla was founded in 1923 by two Los Angeles financiers, John R. Osborne and C. C. Fitzpatrick. The Spanish Mission Revival entrance structure was designed by architect Kenneth McDonald Jr. For the decorative stone castings, McDonald hired Italian-born sculptor Federico A. Giorgi, who had created 30-foot-tall statues of elephants and lions for the 1917 epic film Intolerance and crafted the exterior of downtown’s Million Dollar Theater. The gateway to the new cemetery cost $140,000.

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The shrine, with a colorful tile dome and female figures stretching their arms to the heavens, originally was built as an impressive entrance to Valhalla Memorial Park cemetery. It was named for the palace of Odin, the Norse god of slain heroes.

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There are only a handful of celebrities buried here at Valhalla. The most notable is Oliver Hardy, half of the famous comedy team “Laurel & Hardy.” But you can also find Bea Benaderet (1906-1966) here, the actress who played the mother on TV’s “Petticoat Junction.” Cousin Pearl on “The Beverly Hillbillies,” and did the voice of Betty Rubble on “The Flintstones.” Her wall crypt is in the Mausoleum of Hope, on the west side of the park. But if you look for her as Bea Benaderet, you probably won’t find her. Her marker reads “Twombly” in large letters at the top, with her name in smaller letters on the left side.

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WHAT: The Valhalla Memorial Park Cemetery
WHEN: Open year round during the day 
WHERE: 10621 Victory Boulevard | North Hollywood, CA 91606

CONTACT: (818) 763-9121

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Barnsdall Art Park Scotch Tasting And Inspiration Talk

February 19, 2014 — 3 Comments

Barnsdall Art Park and the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery host their first-ever Scotch Tasting and Inspiring Talk with LA-based artist Manfred Müller.

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Manfred Müller (German, born 1950) merges abstraction and social consciousness, two typically divergent themes. The current pairing of exhibitions tell the stories of two locally based artists with “Objects are Closer than They Appear: Recent Works by Manfred Müller,” and “F. Scott Hess Retrospective,” uniting Manfred Müller’s spiritual and somber sculptural works with the visceral and vivid paintings of F. Scott Hess.

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It’s an exciting time for Barnsdall Park with the upcoming public relaunch of Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House in May and its UNESCO-nominated status. This is a growing LA cultural destination with amazing offerings including a first-rate gallery with a 10,000 square-foot space, an Art Center, and a host of programming. The quality of shows is first-rate and the 10,000 square-foot space serves as LA’s only municipal art gallery, showcasing top quality exhibitions that tell the story of LA-based artists.

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Hollyhock House is Frank Lloyd Wright’s first Los Angeles project. Built between 1919 and 1921, it represents his earliest efforts to develop a regionally appropriate style of architecture for Southern California. Wright himself referred to it as California Romanza, using a musical term meaning “freedom to make one’s own form”.

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Taking advantage of Los Angeles’ dry, temperate climate, Hollyhock House is a remarkable combination of house and gardens. In addition to the central garden court, each major interior space adjoins an equivalent exterior space, connected either by glass doors, a porch, pergola or colonnade. A series of rooftop terraces further extend the living space and provide magnificent views of the Los Angeles basin and the Hollywood Hills.

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Selecting a thirty-six acre site known as Olive Hill, client and architect worked together to develop a plan that included a home for Barnsdall and her young daughter, two secondary residences, a theater, a director’s house, a dormitory for actors, studios for artists, shops and a motion picture theater.

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WHAT: Scotch Tasting And Talk 
WHEN: Friday February 28, 2014 | Scotch tasting 5:30 – 7:00 pm | Artist talk 7:00 pm
WHERE: Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery | 4800 Hollywood Blvd. | Los Angeles, CA 90027

DETAILS:

CONTACT INFO: (323) 644-6269 or info@barnsdall.org

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All You Need Is Love: Valentine’s Day Tours And Dinner At LACMA

February 10, 2014 — Leave a comment

Celebrate your love of art and the art of love at All You Need is Love: Valentine’s Day Tours and Dinner at LACMA this Valentine’s Day. Your evening begins with a 30-minute guided tour of the galleries featuring European masterpieces, which feature some of the most romantic stories as told through art. After the tour, enjoy a RED pop-up dinner in the LACMA Café, with a three-course gourmet menu inspired by the works of art seen on the tour. Reservations are available for the following: 7:30 pm tour, which includes a dinner seating at 8:00 pm; or an 8:00 pm tour, with dinner following at 8:30 pm.

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With 100,000 objects dating from ancient times to the present, the Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA) is the largest art museum in the western United States. A museum of international stature as well as a vital part of Southern California, LACMA shares its vast collections through exhibitions, public programs, and research facilities that attract nearly a million visitors annually.

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WHAT: All You Need Is Love: Valentine’s Day Tours And Dinner At LACMA
WHEN: Friday, February 14, 2014 | 7:30 pm
WHERE: LACMA | 5905 Wilshire Blvd. | Los Angeles, CA 90036

DETAILS: 

  • Tickets: LACMA members $60, general guest $75

CONTACT INFO: (323) 857-6010

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Luresday: Thursday Nights At Club Lure

March 11, 2013 — Leave a comment

LA nightlife pioneers, Sunset Entertainment Group (SEG), who brought you The Sunset Room, White Lotus, Cabana Club, and Green Door, once again revolutionize Los Angeles’ nightlife scene with Lure, the ultimate nightclub experience. In collaboration with Boulevard Nightlife Group and REACT Presents, Lure will present the world’s top DJ’s and entertainment, right in the heart of Hollywood.

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Boasting a 50,000 watt Line Array sound system with lighting designed by the renowned Steve Lieberman, and high-definition LED Walls, Lure is the new premium nightlife venue in Los Angeles. Lure also features a state of the art Kryosystem, 110 kinetic light spheres that are choreographed with the music, plush lounge seating, and four full service bars.

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Lure is designed by critically acclaimed architect and designer, Gulla Jonsdottir, a 2009 recipient of Hospitality Design’s “Wave of the Future” award. Jonsdottir is the creative and visionary force behind some of the most striking hotels, restaurants, nightclubs, and spas in the world. Upon entering Lure, guests are ushered through a sweeping diamond faceted façade to reach an abstract garden with 12 oversized cabanas, water features, and flower sculptures.

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The interior space is defined by a white cocoon styled VIP area that overlooks the stage and a loft area with original wood truss ceiling exposed. To create softness in the space there are oversized suede panels next to motion sensitive LED screens. The backdrop to the faceted main bar is a 14′ fire sculpture. On the other side of the fire sculpture is The Patio, a secret back garden with suspended plants and 6′ topiary chandeliers. Intricate metal, lace-like accents, dark mahogany floors, and mosaic style LED bars complete Lure’s appeal.

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Check out the Lure Gastro Lounge

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Upcoming shows at Luresday:

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Nightclub features include:

  • 18,000 Square Feet
  • Accommodates up to 1700
  • Designed by Gulla Jonsdottir (G+ Design)
  • Vip Lounge featuring a full-service bar and restrooms
  • Four Full-Serice Bars
  • Dining Patio featuring a delectable menu
  • 50,000 watt line Array Sound System
  • Lighting Designed by the world renowned Steve Lieberman
  • Hi Definition LED Wall
  • 30′ x 14′ Indoor stage for DJs and Entertainment
  • Outdoor Stage for DJs and Entertainment
  • Fully Equipped State of the Art DJ Equipment
  • Premium Bottle Service
  • Event Catering
  • Valet Parking
  • Coat Check

For more nightlife related events check out Talent Rising. 

WHAT: Luresday: Thursday Nights At Club Lure 
WHEN: Thursdays | 8:00 pm 
WHERE: 1439 Ivar Avenue | Los Angeles, CA 90028

DETAILS: 

  • 21 and over
  • Prices: $15 – $20

CONTACT INFO: (323) 463-0004 or info@lurehollywood.com

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