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In addition to my love and mesmerization with movies from small on, a key visual element in my youth was cartoons - and not just your standard Bugs, Tweety, Taz or Tom & Jerry. No I went full bore along with my brothers for the early Japanese anime complete with dubbed voices. Part and parcel of a 60's era Philadelphia tradition, Wee Willie’s Cartoon Corners was the only place to get your afternoon fix of futuristic adventure complete with Speed Racer and my fave, the 1960's black & white Osuma...
The Culver City Redevelopment Agency voted Monday night to unanimously approve the site plan review and the Mitigated Negative Declaration to allow the project, a 50,000 square foot medical office building at 11957 W. Washington Boulevard to move forward. Discussion focused on more public input. Councilmember Gary Silbiger complained that there was no policy on development and that public participation happens late in the game. The developer had seven public meetings on the development and the...
Disney’s Newest Princess “Tiana” will appear at Disney Store’s Grand Opening and Celebration at the Westfield Culver City Mall, November 14 at 10 a.m.. There will be a ribbon cutting ceremony, and the first 100 kids to enter the store will receive free Mickey Mouse ears. There will also be exclusive merchandise inspired by Disney’s new animated film The Princess and the Frog, opening November 25 in Los Angeles and New York and nationwide on December 11. From 11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the mall’s center court kids are invited to meet Princess Ti...
John Felix died at home in Culver City on October 9 at the age of 94. He will be missed by family and friends who enjoyed his cheerful personality, and stories about his youth, Army days, Hollywood Park, and real estate career in Culver City. John’s first job was as a youngster selling vegetables from a horse-drawn cart in Lowell Massachusetts. He was so successful his employer purchased an additional cart for him to use; thus beginning a life-long career in sales. Johnny served in the Army in Panama, Torrey Pines, and as part of an a...
“Afghan Women: A History of Struggle,” by Kathleen Foster Feature-length documentary “Afghan Women: A History of Struggle” will run at West Los Angeles College in the Fine Arts Auditorium on Tuesday, October 27, from 2 p.m. to 4.. The public is invited and admission is free.. The filmmaker, Kathleen Foster, will also be present. Foster is a photojournalist and documentary filmmaker whose work has appeared in publications including the New York Times, Time and Village Voice as well as the Museum of the City of New York. This event is hosted...
A world series of birthdays are being celebrated by Ken Owens, Joanne Scheding, Kevin Richardson, Clint Ehlers, Setsuko Tsuji (Cohn), Michael Riban, Belinda Blom, Susan Porter, Kent Seeberger, Angeles Hernandez, Carol Auslander, Inez Bush, Marjorie Joy, Holly du Rivage, Rosalie Odell-Rummelsburg, David Rodriguez, Juan Sosa, Robert Lund, Michelle Weiner, John Giba, James Gikas, John Rosenfeld, Greg Wood, Judith Torres, Janis Nathan, Anthony Farrari, Gloria Sanchez, Rick Shaffer, Jane Morton, Steven Dover, Janet Hoult, Richard Edley, and Percy...
A seasonal flu and H1N1 Vaccination Clinic sponsored by the City of Culver City and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will occur Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Veterans Memorial Building, 4117 Overland Ave. The clinic is free for those 50 and older, children six months to 18 years, pregnant women and anyone with a chronic illness. An additional H1N1 clinic will take place Saturday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Oakwood Recreation Center....
The GED test will be given at the Culver City Adult School on November 4 and 6 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. A California ID or US passport is required at the time of registration. You must be at least 18 years old to take this test with a few exceptions. Pre-testing, advisement and test preparation are available on site. Registration closes on November 2. Call Counselor Nikki Mc Breen at (310) 842-4300 for more information. The GED test is used to issue equivalency certificates for American and foreign-born students who need a high school diploma for...
Recent statistics show that the number of children who are overweight in America has tripled since 1980. According to a recent Obesity in America study this condition significantly increases the risk of a number of life-threatening conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, and some types of cancer. OBA statistics also reflect a dramatic rise in the number of people – approximately 65% – who are now overweight. The data also shows that 31% of the population now suffers from obesity, compared with “only” 23% in...
At this point, it looks as if the Culver City High football team will go as far as its offense takes it. The Centaurs won another shootout last Friday night, scoring on four straight possessions in the second and third quarters for a 55-44 victory over Inglewood in their Ocean League opener. After putting together a last-second drive two weeks ago to defeat Redondo, Culver City got rolling earlier this time, turning a 22-20 deficit into a 48-22 lead. For the game, the Centaurs had 514 yards. But questions about the Centaurs’ defense persist. Cu...
Alex Rodriguez has destroyed the Angels in the first four games of the American League championship series, which the Yankees lead, 3-1. His remarkable performance, which includes home runs in three straight games, reverses a trend. Rodriguez had been dreadful in post-season games previously. It’s one of my pet peeves in sports that a team or individual who has demonstrated excellence throughout a six-month season is tarnished in the minds of many by slumping for a few weeks at playoff time. I...
Logically, Mark Sanchez would be USC’s quarterback this season and Matt Barkley would be watching from the sidelines. But Sanchez is cashing huge checks and playing for the New York Jets while Barkley is leading USC, with wins at Ohio State and Notre Dame on his resume. There’s a simple explanation for these developments. Both quarterbacks have talent that has overcome any other factors. The Jets took the unusual step of making Sanchez a starter without going through the usual learning pro...
The Dodgers have announced that they’ve agreed to a long-term contract extension for General Manager Ned Colletti. Dodger Owner Frank McCourt made the announcement. “One of our core promises to our fans is championship caliber baseball, year in and year out,” said McCourt. “Ned has been instrumental in our going a long way towards fulfilling that promise. I couldn’t be happier for him, both personally and professionally. The stability and continuity that extending his contract provides will furt...
In this time where "change" is the word of the year, artist Elana Mann and 30 art students from the Culver City High School Academy of Visual and Performing Arts (AVPA) program will be throwing "Retirement Bash," an interactive performance event, in partnership with the Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA). AVPA art students will present, "Retirement Bash," on Saturday from 6:30 p.m. to 9:30 at The Culver City Senior Center located at 4095 Overland Avenue in Culver City. The event is free and open to the public. During a ten-week...
The Actors' Gang WTF?! Festival is in its second week of a two-month special time. Known for plays, the Actor’s Gang is presenting music, film, dance, poetry and more to raise funds. Scheduled events include Documentary Tuesdays, Film Wednesdays, Theater Thursdays, Fun Fridays, and Music Saturdays. All proceeds benefit The Actors' Gang's community outreach programs. Visit the website at www.wtffestival.comfor the most up-to-date schedule and line-up. Upcoming events: Saturday, October 24 at 8:30 pm (Bar opens at 7 pm) - 89.9 KCRW Presents JACKS...
In the United States funding for the arts has always been one of the first things to go in tough economic times as evidenced by the decline of the Harlem Renaissance. Now all artistic venues are having financial difficulties. Actor’s Gang founder Tim Robbins was told that the theatre would have to be dark until January due to lack of funding, and two writing programs, one for students and another to combat recidivism in prisons, would have to go. His reply, “WTF?!” became the title of the new se...
