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The Look What She Did! Annual Women’s History Mo

The Look What She Did! Annual Women’s History Month Benefit is Sunday, March 26 at The Ebell of Los Angeles – tickets available!

This Sunday, Look What She Did!, the nonprofit organization that celebrates the stories of extraordinary women, will honor Melinda White and Lilly Ledbetter at annual benefit brunch honoring at 11:00 a.m. on March 26, 2023, at the historic women’s nonprofit Ebell of Los Angeles.

Look What She Did was founded in 2017 with the mission to inspire women and girls to greatness by bringing to light stories of remarkable women who changed the world. The organization creates short films and events featuring female storytellers celebrating women who inspire them. The collection of over 150 films is freely offered to be viewed, discussed, and enjoyed at www.lookwhatshedid.com.

The 2023 Look What SHE Did! Women’s History Month Benefit will honor Lilly Ledbetter, equal pay activist and namesake of the Lilly Ledbetter Fair Pay Act and give an award to Melinda White, CEO of Transit Wireless. The event will also feature guest addresses by LA County Supervisor Holly Mitchell and producer, Jyoti Sarda, as well as the world premiere of Look What SHE Did!’s short film on Lilly Ledbetter, narrated by Rachel Feldman, director of the upcoming feature film “Lilly”, starring Patricia Arquette.

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Today is National Puppy Day, so we thought it woul

Today is National Puppy Day, so we thought it would be a great opportunity to re-publish one of our all-time favorite puppy stories, from Buzz co-publisher Liz Fuller. This very literal shaggy dog tale began in 2009, was originally written and published on April 13, 2020 (about a month into the COVID-19 pandemic), and continues today.

Read the charming story of six adorable puppies on the Larchmont Buzz 🐝 — happy National Puppy Day!

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As we mentioned in our previous story about the SE

As we mentioned in our previous story about the SEIU Local 99 strike, which is keeping local LAUSD schools closed yesterday, today, and tomorrow, a number of city departments and other organizations are stepping in to help fill the gap for parents. Yesterday, we passed along links to LAUSD’s free Grab and Go food distribution, which handed out six meals to students to tide them over for three days, along with extended programming and hours for some LA Rec and Parks locations, and free admission offered by the LA Zoo, Natural History Museum and La Brea Tar Pits. Today, on day two of the school closures, we offer a few additional opportunities and resources for affected families:

Child Care – Free supervision is available at several specific LAUSD, LA County, and LA City sites (including both Wilton Place Elementary and Los Angeles High School in our area). See the full list and interactive map here.

Financial Assistance – Teachers and families facing uncertainty can contact the Jewish Free Loan Association about 0% loans (up to $7,500 with one qualified guarantor and up to $15,000 with two qualified guarantors) to cover basic living expenses, including rent, food, utilities, child care, and other emergency expenses.

Japanese American Museum – Free weekday admission to all Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) students and their chaperones for the duration of the LAUSD staff and teacher strike. Open Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 11 a.m.–5 p.m., and Thursdays from 12 p.m.–8 p.m. Guided tours not included. There must be at least one adult present for every ten students visiting together as a group. Groups of more than ten individuals should make a reservation by emailing groupvisits@janm.org or calling 213.830.5601.

Other Museums & Attractions – The Hammer Museum, MOCA, Broad, California African American Museum, California Science Center, and Griffith Park’s Travel Town are always free.

Petersen Museum – Free general admission to all LAUSD students under 17 on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the strike. Tickets only available onsite at any ticket counter.

Despite the rain, the crew of the hit television s

Despite the rain, the crew of the hit television show “Loot,” starring Maya Rudolph, was filming on Larchmont today. Filming is taking place inside Chevalier’s Books, where the front window has been transformed, including a lovely azalea plant in the front of the store.

The Loot crew will also be filming inside Clark Street Bakery. We did a double take, thinking Clark Street has added fresh juice to its amazing bakery menu. Turns out, though, it’s part of the show.

We talked to location manager Jeff Rubinstein earlier today, who told us the crew really appreciates being on Larchmont and will wrap up on Friday morning.

“All our equipment will be gone by early Friday morning,” said Rubinstein. The show paid shop owners and the Larchmont Boulevard Association a fee for the shoot. The LBA uses the funds to support beautification efforts on the street.

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Theater Review: The Lonely Few Buzz theatre write

Theater Review: The Lonely Few

Buzz theatre writer Laura Foti Cohen posted this review today:

“What if they threw a play and a concert broke out? That’s what’s happening at the Geffen Playhouse’s world premiere musical The Lonely Few, where a Broadway-tested cast wins over the audience from the first note.

“The Geffen’s smaller Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater is so believable as a bar that it seems unfair that it doesn’t actually serve drinks. The show takes place all over the room, including on the bar itself, requiring audience members seated at it to swivel around to catch the action.

“Tony-winner Lauren Patten tears up the stage as Lila, a talented singer-songwriter-guitarist in a small Kentucky town. By day she works at a discount grocery story and by night she plays at a dive bar with her band, the Lonely Few. The band consists of bassist Dylan (Damon Daunno), keyboardist JJ (Helen J Shen), and drummer/bar owner Paul (Thomas Silcott), with behind-the-scenes musicians led by Music Director and player Myrna Conn taking everything to the next level.

“The trajectory of both Lila and her band changes radically when Amy (the riveting Ciara Renée), on tour and signed to a record label, comes to town. Impressed by the band and taken by Lila, she offers the Lonely Few a gig as her opening act for the last three weeks of her tour, ending in Nashville.”

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The Lonely Few, originally scheduled to close April 9, has been selling out and has been extended through April 30. April 26 has been designated as Queer Appreciation Night. The show plays Tuesday through Sunday in the Audrey Skirball Kenis Theater at Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave. in Westwood. Tickets are $49-$149 and can be purchased here. Rush tickets for each day’s performance are made available to the general public one hour before showtime at the box office for $35.

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With yet another winter storm upon us today, LADWP

With yet another winter storm upon us today, LADWP offered residents these storm tips, which have been shared by the Windsor Square and Hancock Park homeowners associations. The winds are gusty, initially predicted to get up 60 mph in some areas, and the forecast as we write this calls for partly cloudy conditions now with rain expected to start again later this afternoon and into this evening. (Though at the moment, as we’re publishing this, it’s sunny!)

In anticipation of the storm, LADWP said it has scheduled crews to be available around the clock, including scheduling additional qualified line clearance crews for tree clearing. We saw crews working in the neighborhoods yesterday as well.

LADWP recommends the following in the event of a power outage:

Keep a flashlight and extra batteries nearby. Never use candles in a power outage or other emergency.
Keep a fully charged cell phone on hand. During power outages, you may lose phone service and any cordless landline phones may also lose power.
Keep a fully charged external battery pack handy in case you need to charge any of your electronics while the power is out. If power does go out:
Report outages online here or by calling 1-800-DIAL-DWP (1-800-342-5397).
Sign up for outage alerts at www.ladwp.com/outages. You will need an LADWP online account to register.
Switch off all lights, except for one, so you will know when your power has been restored.
Keep your refrigerator and freezer closed to keep food cold.
Check on vulnerable friends and neighbors to make sure they are safe.
In addition to reporting outages to LADWP, homeowners associations are also asking residents to report power outages to their Block Captains. If you live in Windsor Square and aren’t sure who your block captain is, please email blockcaptains@windsorsquare.org. In Hancock Park, you can check the HPHOA website or email the block captains chair.

LADWP also reminds customers to use caution around any downed or dangling wires or poles. If you see a downed wire, always assume it is LIVE. Never touch ANY wire that is down or dangling and immediately dial 9-1-1.

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Local teachers were out picketing today, despite t

Local teachers were out picketing today, despite the wet weather in solidarity with co-workers SEIU Local 99 union, which represents a wide variety of school support staff. The union called a three-day strike against the district, starting this morning at 4 a.m.

John Burroughs’ UTLA-affiliated teachers, including local resident Renee Senigram, told the Buzz the “UTLA is standing in solidarity because SEIU workers can barely pay rent and put food on the table at their current salary,” said Senigram.

The strike has closed all District schools through Thursday, affecting more than 420,000 students and their families.

Local politicians showed solidarity included City Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez, a former labor organizer, whose staff visited several school sites this morning, and U.S. Congressional Representative Adam Schiff, who was quoted by the LA Times saying that the $25,000 median income for LAUSD bus drivers, cafeteria workers and school aides amounts to “poverty wages.”

LAUSD Superintendent Alberto Carvalho said several days before the strike that the union was “simply refusing to negotiate,” and added a statement today saying the school closures are “detrimental not only for academics but also for health and social emotional support.” But he also said the District is willing to continue talks with the union.

Meanwhile, other city departments, agencies, and non-profit organizations are working hard to support the district’s families for the next three days. These include LAUSD’s Grab and Go free food distribution sites (where students can take up to six meals for the next three days), extended programming and recreation hours from the Department of Parks and Recreation, and free admission to the LA Zoo, the Natural History Museum, and the La Brea Tar Pits, The Broad, MOCA, and the Japanese American National Museum

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Swimming in the rain! ☔️

Swimming in the rain! ☔️

CD5 Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky announced this

CD5 Councilmember Katy Yaroslavsky announced this weekend that she was named to the Metro board of directors by LA Mayor Karen Bass.

In her weekly newsletter, Yaroslavsky said, “This is a big deal, and I am honored that the Mayor has entrusted me to help solve some of our region’s largest challenges. Our Metro buses and trains are ground zero for our homelessness crisis, ridership is way down, and the Metro Board has a critical role to play in our regional approach to creating a more sustainable LA.”

CD13 Councilmember Hugo Soto-Martinez announced the appointment of Anais Gonzalez, as Field Deputy to represent the area including Hollywood, East Hollywood and most of our eastern Greater Wilshire neighborhoods, including Windsor Square and Larchmont Village.

Gonzalez, a graduate of California State University, Northridge, who most recently worked as a Constituent Advocate in City Council District 11. Before that, she was a Scholarship and Volunteer Program Coordinator at the Salvadoran American Leadership and Educational Fund (SALEF).

Field deputies are the Council office staffers most closely connected to our local neighborhoods, whom constituents should connect with first about local issues and concerns. To reach out to Gonzalez directly, email anais.gonzalez@lacity.org.

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The television show “Loot” will be filming on

The television show “Loot” will be filming on Larchmont Blvd. on Wednesday, and Thursday at Chevalier’s Books. Sidewalks will be clear for passing, but pedestrians and traffic may be held during active filming. Crews will be on the street starting at 6 a.m. on Tuesday morning to prepare for shooting on Wednesday.

Location manager Jeff Rubinstein told the Buzz he is available to residents and business owners who have questions about filming. Rubenstein can be reached at (818) 439-3310.

FilmLA has also approved permits for another shoot on Larchmont on Friday morning. This one will be at Tailwaggers and Erin McKenna’s Bakery.

Photo by Keith Johnson taken during filming on Larchmont in 2012. The cameras are hidden under the blankets.

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Happy first day of spring!

Happy first day of spring!

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