Larchmont Chronicle
VOL. 62, NO. 12
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IN THIS ISSUE
Metro to seek builder for housing at Crenshaw site
Good cheer and sales on Blvd.
By John Welborne Beginning in the late 1980s, the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro) began assembling approximately 10 parcels of land on the southwest corner of Wilshire Boulevard, between Lorraine and Crenshaw boulevards. Metro ultimately used this land to create a staging area for contractors working on the “D“ (formerly Purple) Line subway extension from the existing Western Avenue subway station all the way to Brentwood. Specifically, this corner has been used for staging equipment used by the firms working at Western and La Brea avenues. Now that construction at those two subway stations is winding down, with the La Brea and Fairfax stations due to open for service in 2025, Metro staff overseeing the See Metro, P 35
By Casey Russell Just in time for the holiday season, the Larchmont Boulevard Association (LBA) is bringing Small Business Saturday to the Boulevard Sat., Nov. 30, during business hours. When we spoke with LBA board member Jennifer Audette, who is organizing the event, she said that many stores have already signed on to participate with special discounts or goodies and that more are likely to sign on. Special promotions already decided upon include Landis Gifts and Stationery, 584 N. Larchmont Blvd., which will See Small Business, P 28
n Small Business Saturday is Nov. 30
n Community supports needed apartments
HOLIDAYS & MUSEUMS
HISTORIC boxcar has arrived. 22
A SILVER LINING to close shop. 2-3
TVC project heads to PLUM Dec. 3 FALLEN OFFICERS memorial. 2-13 For information on advertising in the paper, please call Pam Rudy 323-462-2241, x 11 Mailing permit:
DECEMBER 2024
By Suzan Filipek The massive TVC project proposed at the former CBS studio site at Beverly Boulevard and Fairfax Avenue will go before the Planning and Land Use Management (PLUM) Committee of the Los Angeles City Council at a public hearing on Tues., Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. The PLUM hearing is among the final steps before the project moves to City Council for a final vote. See TVC, P 35
Health, Fitness & Beauty
Read all about Health, Fitness & Beauty in our special section in the January issue of the Larchmont Chronicle. An intro to our Summer Camps and Programs will also be featured. For more information, contact Pam Rudy, 323-462-2241, ext. 11.
MARAT DAUKAYEV BALLET is set to perform the iconic ballet Dec. 7 and 8. Above, advanced Marat dancers performed as “Snow” in a 2023 show.
Marat’s ‘Nutcracker’ returns for the holidays
n Performances are Dec. 7 and Dec. 8 at Luckman
By Casey Russell The Marat Daukayev Ballet Theatre’s annual “Nutcracker” performances will take place Sat., Dec. 7, and Sun., Dec. 8. Windsor Square residents Marat (a former Kirov principal dancer) and Pamela Daukayev helm the school. Though dancers as young as 4 have parts in the show, principal and solo roles are awarded to older students. The four 16- and 17-year-old girls dancing the leading role of the Sugar Plum Fairy this year have trained at the Marat studio for more than 30 years
cumulatively. This 23rd performance is of the same “Nutcracker” production that was featured in the 2014 Oscar-nominated documentary, “Getting to The Nutcracker” which showed viewers the massive effort, resources, dedication and volunteer and rehearsal hours needed to bring this annual holiday performance to the stage. Because the School of Ballet (on the second floor of the Equitable Life Building on Wilshire Boulevard at AlexSee Nutcracker, P 4
Rotary tree lot opens Nov. 29 on Larchmont
By Nona Sue Friedman Leave the smell of turkey at your dining room table and take a whiff of the fresh, sweet scent of pine at the Wilshire Rotary Christmas tree lot. Beginning the day after Thanksgiving, Fri., Nov. See Rotary trees, P 4
Mayor Bass at WSA annual meeting
n Homelessness among many issues discussed
By John Welborne More than 100 local residents welcomed their neighbor, Mayor Karen Bass, to the Windsor Square Association (WSA) “Town Hall” annual meeting at The Ebell on November 14. The Mayor spent about 45 minutes responding to questions prepared by the WSA board of directors and submitted by attendees in the audience. Following the departure of Mayor Bass and the presentation of board committee reports, attendees also enjoyed a question and answer dialogue with 13th District City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez. Also, the association’s 2024 Squeaky Wheel Award was
presented to Dena Bloom and Guy Nemiro, “whose tireless efforts and persistence got many of the streetlights
working again,” and also to Bill Hermanns “for stimulating the city cleanup See WSA, P 35
MAYOR KAREN BASS responded to residents’ questions relayed by Windsor Square Association President Larry Guzin at the November Town Hall meeting.
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