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Features Writer For those unfamiliar with the slang of the 1920s, "the cat's meow" refers to someone or something highly admired, and on Saturday, September 20 that cat-egorically described the featured visitor at Culver City's Adopt & Shop, 4235 Sepulveda Blvd. Fans of the celebrity cat sensation, Lil Bub, converged for a charity "meet and greet' with a puss that had everyone purring, and little wonder – this breakout star of the Internet with over one million social media fans is an a...
From a 1925 Alfa Romeo to Jacki Weaver draped in $2.9 million in diamonds to period perfect 1920's French couture to the ethereal elegance of Cap d'Antibes and Mouans Sartoux to the ever dashing Colin Firth (*sigh*), Woody Allen steeps us in old world beauty and classic glamour touched with a bit of whimsy and all bathed in the MAGIC IN THE MOONLIGHT. Sparkling and twinkling like the bubbles in a glass of pink champagne or dancing like points of light on a moonbeam, with subtext, humor and...
By Neil Rubenstein Observer Columnist Have you read or heard about Operation Stingray? For those not in the loop or in the process of being cleared by the FBI for non-classified rumors, Stingray supposedly identifies itself to be the telephone company’s tower, but in reality it sends the police all data that you broadcast on your cell phone. Don’t worry. As of this time my source on the Culver City Police Department said, “We don’t use Stingray.” This person is so believably honest that if I...
By fred Altieri Observer reporter The time tested beaten paths coming and going through Culver City have become a bit more beaten during these dog days of summer 2014. There are more teenagers running the streets, parks and hills... and that's a good thing. Cross country running at Culver City High is enjoying a renaissance as the girls and boys teams prepare for the upcoming 2014 fall season. Head coach Tom Fritzius touched on the training and potential of his current teams and the renewed...
Here are some highlights from the City Council meeting of July 28, 2014. At this meeting, the City Council: • Presented the Government Finance Officers Association's Certificate of Achievement plaque for excellence in finance reporting to Chief Financial Officer Jeff Muir. • Presented commendations to the following retired commission, committee, and/or board members in recognition of their service to the Culver City community: Rhonda Wolf, Michael Whitaker, Allen Azran, Michelle Bernardin, and A...
"Try this: Run barefoot through a field. When dogs run, their paws paint the earth with grace." That's just one of the suggestions in "Life's a Bark," the delightful new book by award-winning author Larry Kay that shows the many ways in which dogs can be our greatest teachers when it comes to life and love. A book signing was held on Sat., July 12 at Adopt & Shop (www.adoptandshop.org), 4235 Sepulveda Blvd., where "going to the dogs" is a very positive thing indeed. "This book is a great...
By Lynne Bronstein Observer Reporter After considering whether to have blind passengers pay a fare equivalent to disabled fare on Culver City busses, the City Council on July 14 decided to retain free bus rides for blind passengers while still charging 35 cents for disabled, Medicare, and senior bus fares. The issue was raised after a disabled rider protested the policy of free rides for blind bus riders while people with other disabilities had to pay. The protester suggested to the city that...
Here are some highlights from the City Council meeting of July 14, 2014. At this meeting, the City Council: • Presented a proclamation in honor of July as "Parks Make Life Better!" month. • Adopted an ordinance repealing and replacing Subchapter 15.02.100 of Title 15, Chapter 15.02 of the Culver City Municipal Code, adopted by reference multiple 2013 California Building Codes, and repealed and reserved Chapter 15.04 of Title 15 in its entirety. • Adopted an ordinance repealing and replacing Chapter 9.02 of Title 9 of the Culver City Municipal C...
Yep. You read it right. This is the 20th Annual Los Angeles Film Festival. Running from June 11th to 19th, this is a big anniversary for LA’s favorite and biggest film fest. 20 years. When I look over the list of filmmakers and actors presenting films this year, I can’t help but think that some were in diapers when the festival first started and others, not even born yet. Technological advances over the past 20 years have opened up filmmaking, making it more accessible and more economically feas...
If all I knew of Clark Gregg was his writing and directorial work of a few years ago with his adaptation of Chuck Palahniuk's "Choke", and now again with his stepping behind and in front of the camera as well as penning the original script of TRUST ME, I would have no qualms about saying this. But then toss in his acting skills, be they performing Shakespeare, comedy, drama or action, and this takes on even greater truth and meaning. Be he Agent Coulson, Leonato, Agent Michael Casper, Jennifer...
By Sandra Coopersmith Features Writer Every pet should have its day. In Culver City the likelihood that day will happen was substantially increased on May 13 when Adopt & Shop, a one-stop adoption and shopping experience at 4235 Sepulveda Blvd., had its grand opening. This flagship store at the corner of Sepulveda and Culver is the second Adopt & Shop, the first having opened in Lakewood in 2011. "A dog's life" generally refers to a fairly dismal existence. Sadly, it's one that's faced by many...
From the moment that L. Frank Baum put pen to paper back in 1900 and swept that first generation of collective and individual imaginations up into a Kansas twister, the stories of Dorothy Gale, her little dog Toto, the Scarecrow, the Cowardly Lion, the Tin Woodsman and the Land of Oz have dazzled and delighted young and old alike for more than 100 years. Baum himself penned a total of 14 Oz stories as well as a play before MGM and Judy Garland dropped in on an eye-popping Technicolor Oz. Since...
By Neil Rubenstein Observer Columnist Is your child musically talented? For those students who would like to develop their vocal skills from the most basic concepts through the college level, the National Children’s Chorus rehearses each week at UCLA and will have auditions on Saturday, May 3. Visit nationalchildrenschorus.com. Many years ago, as a member of the California Army National Guard, I and several others “volunteered” for the assault helicopters. As you recall, the choppers would...
For those of you who are fans of or remember Jay Ward's legendary "The Bullwinkle Show"/"The Rocky & Bullwinkle Show" and particularly the "Peabody's Improbable History" segments created by Ted Key, you're in for a howling good time as everybody's favorite talking canine Mr. Peabody, his adopted son Sherman and the infamous WABAC machine are resurrected, reimagined and brought to the big screen in DreamWorks Animation MR. PEABODY & SHERMAN. And for those of you experiencing Mr. Peabody and...
By Lynne Bronstein Observer Reporter Jeff Cooper After spending the most recent year of his council membership as Mayor, Jeff Cooper considers his first term in office as one of many accomplishments. In his recent address at the Mayor's luncheon, Cooper noted: "Just a short time ago, we were on pace to out-spend our reserves in just three years....our city is socking away more reserves and pre-funding our pension liabilities, something we have never done before." He lists among some of his...
Community Development Department • Beats by Dr. Dre – Building plans have been submitted for an addition of new exterior stairs and an overhead shade structure, located at 8600 Hayden Place. In addition, building plans have been submitted for a tenant improvement, located at 8501 Stellar Drive which includes a reroof, ADA upgrades, and replacement of existing doors. • Bar 9 Collective – A permit has been issued for a tenant improvement for a new coffee shop at 3515 Helms Avenue. • Baldwin Site /...
By Sandra Coopersmith Features Writer Everyone is a story waiting to be told. With "White Rose: Stories of Love, Loss and a Dog Named Holly," Marian Silverman tells hers in an engrossing memoir reflecting the struggles, pain, insights and healing experienced on her life's journey. "All we have is love," says Silverman. "Love is all there is." She is a licensed family therapist, educational psychologist, and companion to Gracie and Tabatha, the two feline friends that share her Culver City...
This week brings us two delectable works that embrace and celebrate film noir and all the deliciousness of the genre. One, THE BAG MAN, inspired by "The Cat", a work by Jungian scholar Marie-Louse von Franz, is set in present day and filled with slick saturated hyper-realistic color and frenetic yet controlled emotion. The other, IN SECRET, set in 1897 Paris, is based on Emile Zola's scandalously lust-filled novel "Therese Raquin". Both films are filled with murder, guilt, lust and madness, not...
The Culver City Parks, Recreation and Community Services will consider a recommendation to the City Council regarding designating a Dog Path on the Sidewalk/Walkway within Veterans' Memorial Park that connects the Culver Boulevard parking lot to Barman Avenue at the meeting on Tuesday March 4. The Commission is seeking community input on allowing members of the public to walk dogs on leashes through Veterans' Memorial Park on the sidewalk/walkway within the Park located behind the Veterans' Memo...
By Fred Altieri Observer Reporter It's back to the fundamentals after the Culver City High boys basketball team took two more Ocean League hits the hard way. And it's become apparent the fourth quarter is the Centaurs' Achilles heel this season in the consecutive four-point losses. The first came at home against Beverly Hills, 60-56. Two nights later host Morningside High in Inglewood added to the pain, 68-64. The team returned to Monday's practice with a renewed commitment and determination to...
One of the great strengths of THE LEGEND OF HERCULES lies in the story origins and bringing in Sean Hood and Daniel Giat as screenwriters, tapping into Hood’s experience with mythology and reimagination with films like “Conan the Barbarian” (2011). The other is having Renny Harlin direct. The mythology of Hercules is a centuries old favorite and one of the most enduring legends. Hollywood has long ago embraced its wonder as it provides ample fuel for fantasy and visual mastery of techn...
January The Culver City Cultural Affairs Commission held a "town hall" meeting on January 8, with speakers from city staff, representatives from local museums and arts organizations, and members of the public all weighing in on plans for the arts in Culver City. The Culver City Fire Department and Police Department responded to a shooting on Green Valley Circle in the Fox Hills area of Culver City. Initial reports indicated that the victim committed suicide. It was the first reported suicide in...
Amidst all the early awards hoopla and limited release of some “big” movies, this week I direct your attention to a very special indie film - HOURS. Written and directed by Eric Heisserer, who here makes his directorial debut, HOURS is also one of the final films of Paul Walker and the one of which he was most proud. Close to Walker’s heart, his passion and dedication to the story results in a tour de force performance that makes his recent passing all the more poignant, as with HOURS we see t...
August 30, 2013 City Manager’s Office • EarthFest 2013 – The 8th Annual EarthFest 2013 will be held on September 28 at West Los Angeles College. EarthFest LA is produced by California Greenworks, Inc. in partnership with West. The intent is to raise the level of awareness about environmental protection, conservation and pollution prevention. The overall goal of the event is to teach the public about sustainable ways to live green and how to reduce negative impacts to our environment. Calif...
City Manager's Update August 30, 2013 City Manager’s Office • EarthFest 2013 – The 8th Annual EarthFest 2013 will be held on September 28 at West Los Angeles College. EarthFest LA is produced by California Greenworks, Inc. in partnership with West. The intent is to raise the level of awareness about environmental protection, conservation and pollution prevention. The overall goal of the event is to teach the public about sustainable ways to live green and how to reduce negative impacts to our environment. California Greenworks is a non-profit o...
