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for April 2014

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Changes for Clippers, Lakers

The Clippers are on the verge of getting a new owner and the Lakers need a coach. Both have an opportunity to boost the fortunes of their franchises.
premeditation.jpg Couples counseling is in session in two rousing productions downtown at Los Angeles Theatre Center -- and in some other theaters around greater LA.

BritWeek Interview:

Patrick Cates

patrick cates.jpg Native Intelligence interview with Patrick Cates, a British Angeleno who recently obtained US citizenship, for BritWeek 2014 in Los Angeles.

The Sterling enablers

lat-sterling ad 4-27-14 b2 copy 2.jpg It's a little late to call a foul against Donald Sterling. We're not shocked that Sterling is a racist; we're ashamed of our enabling hypocrisy.

BritWeek Interview:

Louise Green

Louise_new.jpg Native Intelligence interviews milliner Louise Green for BritWeek 2014.

Federal Wilderness Act

LAO__earthday.jpg Take My Picture Gary Leonard appears weekly at LA Observed.

BritWeek Interview: Anthony Russell

russell-final.jpg In honor of BritWeek, a festival of all things UK in LA, Native Intelligence interviews British residents of Los Angeles. Today, author and musician, Anthony Russell, discusses his memoir Outrageous Fortune and his favorite L.A. spots.

Yaroslavsky brings home a big victory for the Santa Monicas

Malibu Creek.jpg The county supervisor caps an impressive supervisorial career as a steward of the Santa Monicas with a new land use plan approved by the California Coastal Commission that will protect the land, wildlife, and aquatic resources of the range's coastal zone for decades to come.

Sign language

Mojave aster, Dante's View Death Valley 4-14 - Copy.JPG Sometimes, roadside attractions render the journey the destination

When 'spoilers' are essential elements of a discussion

rest-scr-shirley.jpg It might seem inconceivable that a spoiler is possible for "A Midsummer Night's Dream" at The Broad Stage. Also "Rest" at SCR.

First edition: Los Angeles Register

LAO__LA_Register copy.jpg Gary Leonard on the first day of street sales for the Los Angeles Register. Take My Picture Gary Leonard is a weekly feature of LA Observed.

Hey, Baker ... what's your sign?

Baker thermometer.jpg The question 'how hot is it?' once again will be answered by the landmark thermometer in the desert town of Baker.

What's next for the Lakers?

dantoni-kobe-espn-grab-thumb-300x211-16907.jpg With the Lakers worst-ever season in Los Angeles ending this week, it's time to look ahead. What should the Lakers do next to reverse their fortunes?

Two tales of a city

olympics1.jpg LA mayor Eric Garcetti has a narrative problem. The two stories he is telling about Los Angeles don't line up. Winning an Olympic bid could provide the deus ex machina the city needs in the absence of a heroic storyline.

Philippe Vergne

LAO__PhilippeVerrgne copy.jpg Take My Picture Gary Leonard is a weekly feature of LA Observed.

Dear President Clinton and Mayor Garcetti: Can we make a deal?

Former President Bill Clinton brought his Clinton Global Initiative to LA for a workshop on "21st Century Infrastructure and Innovation for a Resilient Economy." Good, important stuff, but big questions remain about how to finance the investments we need urgently.

Quick look: Mike Kelley exhibition at MOCA

mike-kelly2-iris.jpg Photos from the preview of the new show at both the Geffen Contemporary and in MOCA's main space on Grand Avenue.
FLOYD COLLINS-LA MIRADA-2.jpg One of the best midsize venues for professional theater in LA County is on the stage of La Mirada Theatre, adjacent to the actors.

The dancer dies, but the person inside lives on

Metaphorphoses, Tanaquil Le Clercq and George Balanchine.jpg Dancer Melissa Barak learned from Tanaquil Le Clercq, the legendary ballet muse who is the subject of a new documentary.

Machado Lake

LAO__MachadoLake copy.jpg Take My Picture Gary Leonard is a regular weekly feature at LA Observed.
kronos-ucla-dp.jpg Donna Perlmutter finds lively fare from Kronos Quartet, LA Chamber Orchestra and LA Ballet.
KCET control room
kcet-rehearsal-control.jpgA peek inside the TV station's Burbank studios.
Whitt's Wood Yard
whitts-wood-yard.jpgElon Musk wants to drill here at Pico and Sepulveda.
BCAM
bcam-stairs.jpgThe Broad Contemporary Art Museum at LACMA.
David Hockney at LACMA
hockney-arrives-lacma.jpgThe artist arrives to open his latest exhibit.
Mountain lion family
mountain-lion-family-martinez.jpgFrom Robert Martinez's trail cam in the San Gabriels.
The power of 'pluribus' plays
Allegiance-9-(1).jpgDon Shirley on theater in LA
Macy's winds down
mannequin-graveyard-macys.jpgThe store in Westside Pavilion has closed down.
Streetscape: Westwood
westwood-sky-lao.jpgWestwood Boulevard looking north and a little bit skyward.
Streetscape: East LA
la-luz-del-mundo.jpg Iglesia La Luz del Mundo, East 1st Street.
Sign from LA's past
loves-bbq-valley-relics.jpg Sign from an old Love's BBQ restaurant at the Valley Relics Museum in Chatsworth.
Visiting her old ballet costumes
melissa-barak-cost-iris.jpg Melissa Barak at LACMA Chagall exhibit with the artist's memorable designs.
Engine Co. 17
engine-co-17-side.jpg Inside the long-closed Arts District fire station on Santa Fe Avenue.
Wilshire Grand Center lobby
wilshire-grand-lobby-wall.jpg Visitors check out the wall-mounted sculpture by artist Do Ho Suh.
Barnsdall Park
barnsdall-park-trees.jpg Under the trees.
Inside Hollyhock House
hollyhock-columns.jpgPhoto taking was allowed for one weekend. So we did.
Streetscape: Lincoln Heights
el-milagro-market.jpgProductos Mexicanos at El Milagro Market on Avenue 18.
June 6, 1968
rfk-hearse-wide-lapl.jpgThe body of Robert F. Kennedy leaves Good Samaritan hospital. More pics
Streetscape: DTLA
spring-street-bike-lane.jpgSpring Street bike lane.
Palm weeds of Santa Susana
santa-susana-palm-weeds.jpgOak trees, sandstone ridges and fan palms? Ugh. More
Streetscape: West LA
405-at-smblvd.jpg405 North at Santa Monica Boulevard.
Hills turning brown
grman1.jpgThe hills above Gorman.
Arcana Books
arcana-books.jpgIn the Helms Bakery complex in Culver City.
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