Tour of West Adams Heights "Sugar Hill," Saturday, June 6

The West Adams Heritage Association is hosting a tour of some of the grandest homes of the West Adams Heights area on Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 10am – 4 pm. The Rindge Mansion, home of actress Hattie McDaniel, who played Mammy in “Gone with the Wind”  will be open to the public for the first time. West Adams Heights was developed at the turn of the century for wealthy Angelenos, and many homes were built by renowned architects.

The tour is self-guided walking tour, named the“Heights of Elegance,”will benefit the WAHA Preservation Fund, which promotes historical landmarking and cultural heritage programs in the area.
Tickets are $35, and may be purchased online or at the door. The tour will begin at 2263 S. Harvard Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90018. Please note that no tickets will be sold after 1 pm.

Celebrate the Beauty of the Butterfly

 

Butterfly Pavilion at the Natural History Museum: More than 30 native North American butterfly species and an array of plants take up residence every summer for the Butterfly Pavilion. Wander through a unique changing ecosystem, witness free-flying creatures interacting with plant life, and emerge with a better understanding of the environment needed for the survival of these spectacular animals on wing. A great way to learn more about becoming a Monarch Waystation from citizen scientists and gardeners. Learn more on the NHM website, and reserve your admission tickets ($17/adults, $8/children, free for NHM members.)

Wesson Endorces Ramsey for City Council District 4

City Council President Herb Wesson recently endorsed Carolyn Ramsey in the race for LA City Council District 4 “I think it’s important to tell you why I am supporting Carolyn,” said Wesson. “We are standing in the heart of the CD4. I started my career as the chief of staff and I know it’s the heart of the council office; it really prepared me; taught me how to get votes to pass legislation and I think it makes Carolyn head and shoulders above the others in this race.”
“I’m grateful for the strong support of Council President Wesson as we kick off our campaign for the May 19th runoff.” said Carolyn Ramsay. “His strong leadership on economic development means we can begin working together to rebuild our infrastructure and preserve our neighborhoods like historic Wilshire Park with over 500 historic homes.”
Ramsay has also been endorsed by her former boss, Councilman Tom LaBonge, who is termed out. City Councilman Gil Cedillo and Councilman Mitch O’Farrell have also endorsed Ramsay.
The endorsement gives Ramsay a boost over challengers David Ryu.

Presidential Visit and Marathon Time in Los Angeles

President Barack Obama will be in Los Angeles on Thursday and Friday, with various road closures.  Plan ahead and give yourself lots of time to travel on those days.

Sunday is the Los Angeles Marathon - with record breaking heat! 
Marathon organizers have moved up the race's start time by 30 minutes because of the expected heat.
The start time for the race is now set for 6:55 a.m., when a temperature of 64 degrees with a humidity of 40% in downtown Los Angeles is expected. By the time the first runners make it to Santa Monica — likely between noon and 1 p.m. — the temperature is expected to have reached 80 degrees.

It will be a great event in the City, but keep in mind that traffic issues will likely  impact all of us.  Here's a link for the Marathon street closures.

http://www.lamarathon.com/race-weekend/street-closures

Some extra fun -- On Friday night, 124 spotlights will be set out along the Marathon route and shining upwards. To everyone who's running in the Marathon this year, good luck!! 

All Star Chef Classic and Salt and Straw -- Yum Yum!!

All Star Chef Classic - Mar. 11-14. 

Are you a foodie, or do you just like good food?  Either way, this is a great event!

The four-day foodie event brings together some of the world’s most celebrated chefs to cook in a 

“Restaurant Stadium” and “Chefs Tasting Arena” in downtown Los Angeles. Dazzle your taste buds 

during the “French Masters Dinner,” “Grill & Chill” and “Cuisine for the Cure” events. LA Live, 800

W Olympic Blvd., downtown.  allstarchefclassic.com.


SALT & STRAW
Ice cream fanatics are flocking to the recently opened Salt and Straw (240 N. Larchmont Boulevard, Los Angeles, 90004), as the lines stretching out the door will attest.  The Portland, Oregon favorite is housed in a charming-looking place staffed by super friendly counter wizards who serve up sweet temptations like California Peaches and Lemon Crumble, Sea Salt Caramel, and Avocado and Strawberry Sherbert.   Lots of odd and delicious flavors too, to tempt your tongue.  Definitely worth checking out!

LA Metro Coming to the Crenshaw Corridor

The Crenshaw/LAX Line is an under construction mass-transit light rail line project to construct a new 8.5-mile light rail line through southwest Los Angeles. The line will run generally north-south and will connect the Crenshaw District and Leimert Park to Inglewood and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The line will be a part of the Los Angeles County Metro Rail System. When completed, it will run from Jefferson Park in the north to El Segundo in the south with a projected ridership of 16,000.

The project is being planned by Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Metro). The project has been given high priority by Metro in its long-range plan.  Metro began pre-construction in July 2012.  Heavy construction began in June 2014 and initial revenue service projected to begin by 2019.

B|H Fall 2014 Newsletter by Traci Bates

Tarfest 2014

Free art and concert at the La Brea Tar Pits.  FREE!  Plus, restaurant dining, food trucks, kits activities and silent auction.  A great annual event!

5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles

Saturday, September, 20, 1-8pm. 

2014 Los Angeles Historic Neighborhoods Conference

Join the Los Angeles Department of City Planning and the Los Angeles Conservancy for a day of interactive workshops and networking with historic preservation experts and community stakeholders to learn more about how to protect the unique character of Los Angeles’ historic neighborhoods. The theme of this year’s conference is SUSTAINABLE PRACTICES and the event is open to anyone interested in historic districts and neighborhood conservation. The day will culminate with walking tours of Windsor Village, Country Club Park, and Wilshire Park Historic Preservation Overlay Zones (HPOZs). The conference will take place at Wilshire United Methodist Church, a designated City Historic-Cultural Monument.
SaturdayOctober 18, 20148:30am – 4pmWilshire United Methodist Church4350 Wilshire BoulevardLos Angeles, CA 9001
REGISTER BYOctober 1, 2014$25 Early Registration Fee$30 Fee, after October 1$35 Fee, At the Door
For more information, go to http://www.preservation.lacity.org/news/la-historic-neighborhoods-conference-and-2014-hpoz-awards.

CicLAvia Bicycle Event - Ride down Iconic Wilshire Boulevard with No Cars!

Wilshire Boulevard will be closed on June 23 from 9 am to 4 pm for CicLAvia - a bicycle and pedestrian event open to the public and free of charge  ( http://www.ciclavia.org/ ).

Registration is not required and there is no starting or ending point along the route. There will be six miles of car-free, open streets and participants can join at any point along the Wilshire from Grand Avenue downtown to Fairfax Avenue - open to pedestrians, strollers, bikes. There will be Hubs with a street fairs on Wilshire from Curzon to Fairfax and near Wilshire and Western. There will be crossings at La Brea, Western and Vermont.

The event is coupled with Iconic Wilshire Boulevard, part of Pacific Standard Time Presents: Modern Architecture in L.A. Initiated by the Getty it will include programs about the architectural history of Wilshire Boulevard including radio broadcasts by architectural commentator Edward Lifson which will be available for download as free podcasts. The radio series will tell stories that run quickly through Wilshire’s beginnings as a long path through a barley field in 1895, through its pre-WWII boom years to focus on the modern era and new projects.                  

Check out the latest Bates|Hennington Newsletter, featuring the recent sale of a beautiful home in LaFayette Square -- the highest sale in that neighborhood since 2006!
Also inside, info on a screening of the critically-acclaimed film "Girl Rising" at L.A. Live on May 22nd, 5pm.  Hope to see you there!


http://www.scribd.com/doc/140525070/Bates-Hennington-Spring-2013-Newsletter

Girl Rising is coming to L.A. Live

We have signed up to bring an incredible new film, Girl Rising, to our local movie theater. The film was created by 10x10, a global campaign to educate and empower girls.

Girl Rising tells the stories of 9 girls from around the world who face – and overcome – unbelievable obstacles on the path toward getting an education. Each girl’s story was written by an author and is narrated by a cast of great actresses, including Meryl Streep, Kerry Washington, Anne Hathaway, Salma Hayek, Alicia Keys, and others. The cinematography is stunning and we are really excited to see the film again, and to be involved in a global effort for girls’ education.

First, watch the trailer – it’s awesome: http://10x10act.org/girl-rising/

You can sign up to buy a ticket for the movie here: http://gathr.us/screening/3900. A portion of Girl Rising ticket sales will help fund programs for girls, so seeing the film literally makes an impact on girls’ lives.

We are planning the screening for May 22nd at 5pm at the L.A. Live Stadium 14. Can you make it? If so, please sign up ASAP to see the movie and tell your friends to do the same! The film only comes to L.A. Live if at least 100 people sign up to see it. You will only be charged for your ticket if we succeed in booking the screening.

Here’s the link again: http://gathr.us/screening/3900.  And pass it on...we'd love to sell out the theater!

Free Paper Shredding Event

COME GET YOUR SHRED ON WITH US!

*Avoid Identity Theft!
Join us for a FREE paper shredding event!

*A giant paper shredder truck with shredding specialists that are bonded and employed by
SHRED CONFIDENTIAL.

*Watch documents being shredded at a rate of 8000 pounds per hour!

*An opportunity to clean your files and dispose of them safely to prevent identity theft. Bring all papers containing sensitive information, social security number, account number and birthdates.
 * Donations accepted and will benefit The City School West Adams.

WHEN:
Saturday, April 13th
10AM - 12PM

WHERE:
Wilshire United Methodist Church
4350 Wilshire Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA

SPONSORS
Bates|Hennington Team, Keller Williams Realty    
Traci and Lorna, (323) 762-2600

118 N Larchmont Blvd, L.A., CA 90004



















   

Seller Seminar - February 9th

Thinking about selling your home?  The Bates|Hennington Team will be hosting a Seller Seminar on February 9th at 9:30am.  In addition to discussing standard sales, topics will include:

Short sales
Loan modifications
Refinancing
FHA guidelines
Pricing
Selling strategies

Our expert real estate team as well as a lender and CPA will be available to answer questions.

If you would like to attend, please RSVP to experts@bateshennington.com by February 4th.
Continental breakfast will be served.

Huell Howser Community Tribute

The many admirers of Huell Howser will gather in a salute to his memory at the Griffith Observatory in the City of Los Angeles on Tuesday, January 15, 2013 in a sunset ceremony, organized by Councilmember Tom LaBonge.

Howser served as the longtime host of “California’s Gold,” the public television show on California places and people. He was a resident of the Fourth District, living on Rossmore Avenue. All members of the public are invited to gather, and a shuttle from the Greek Theatre parking lot will provide extra capacity for all who would like to come.

WHEN:

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

3:30 P.M. Gather at the steps of Griffith Observatory

4:00 P.M. Remarks

5:07 P.M. Sunset Salute

WHERE:

Steps of the Griffith Observatory

2800 East Observatory Road

Los Angeles, CA 90027

Happy Holidays from the Bates|Hennington Team!

The Nutcracker is reinvented this holiday season as the City Ballet of Los Angeles sets the famous Tchaikovsky ballet in a 1940′s swing-era production at the Wilshire Ebell Theatre.  Another creative production by the City Ballet, set in one of the most beautiful and iconic buildings in L.A. -- a beautiful celebration of the holidays!  The Sugar Plum Fairy and the Nutcracker will still be dancing, but the traditional ballet will be re-imagined to bring new life to the much-loved Tchaikovsky piece.

The City Ballet of Los Angeles is a professional ballet company that  reaches a large number of communities across greater LA to nurture promising young dancers from diverse socio-economic and racial backgrounds.

“The Nutcracker Swings” will be danced Friday, Dec 21st at 7 pm and Saturday, Dec 22nd for a matinee show at 1 pm.

Wilshire Ebell Theatre

743 S Lucerne Blvd

Friday, Dec 21 at 7 pm

Saturday, Dec 22 at 1 pm 

Tickets -- $50-$25, or $100 with pre-show cocktail hour

Cuisine Tips Just in Time for the Holidays!

If you're a fan, like we are, of the Barefoot Contessa, Ina Garten, we wanted you to know that she will be interviewed on stage at the Ebell Theater November 15th by actress Jennifer Garner (Alias, Catch Me if You Can) who is a fan of the cookbook author and Food Network star.
Tickets are $42 + tax, and include an autographed copy of Garten’s latest book, “Barefoot Contessa Foolproof: Recipes You Can Trust." Tickets can be purchased from Vroman’s Bookstore in Pasadena (626-449-5320).
In case you don't know her, Garten is a well-loved culinary icon, who is a shop keeper, cook and food guru with a weekly show on the Food Network, and eight published books.  Tickets to the interview are expected to sell out quickly, so get yours soon!

Thursday, November 15, 8pm

Doors open at 7pm

Wilshire Ebell Theater

4401 W 8th Street

Los Angeles, CA 90005

Great community event on emergency preparedness!  Make sure to RSVP if you plan to attend at   http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/DLWLXSJ.  Light refreshments will be provided.

Another Hollywood Makeover

Are you as in love with this sign as we are?  Admittedly we have an affinity about this sign that makes us both Oooo and Ahhhh when, on a clear day, it's in plain view.  It has a meaning of hope, passion and living your dreams and gives a feeling that if you just keep at it, you can reach your shining star.

Oftentimes when we're driving down the street we'll both look up and shout, "the Hollywood sign!  There it is", like tourists who just spotted a celebrity. 

Our beloved sign is now undergoing a much needed facelift.  In a partnership with Sherwin Williams, the Hollywood Sign Trust is getting a makeover, a new paint job.  It's expected to take 8-10 weeks starting today and use over 250 gallons of paint. 

If you want to know more about the history of the sign, and the facelift, check out www.hollywoodsign.org. 

The Bates|Hennington team just enjoyed a lovely breakfast at Le Pain Quotidien on Larchmont Boulevard, talking about family, friendship and real estate with Teresa Mack of KW Westchester.  Looking forward to our wine and cheese open house at 2919 Waverly Drive this evening from 6-8pm.  Hope to see you at this fantastic 5 bedroom home, or in the future on the Boulevard!