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SUMMER 2012

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Pig 'n Whistle Places Continued from page 55 Delicious American & British Fare Visitor/Tourist Information Hollywood & Highland at 6801 Hollywood Blvd., 1st level on the Awards Walk (323) 467-6412. A Hollywood Landmark since 1927 Live entertainment & Karaoke Weekly Happy Hour 7 Days a Week 4pm-7pm Offer with the coupon: 15% Discount 6714 Hollywood Blvd 323-463-0000 www.sunseteg.com/pignwhistle.aspx Walk of Fame (323) 469-8311. A project originated by the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce in 1960, the world's most famous sidewalk contains nearly 2,000 stars embedded along Hollywood Blvd. from La Brea to Gower, and on Vine St. from Yucca to Sunset Blvd. Stars are awarded in five categories: motion pictures, television, recorded music, radio and live theatre. About 15 new stars are dedicated each year. (See SPECIAL EVENTS) Warner Bros. Studios 3400 W. Riverside Dr., Burbank, (818) 972- 8687 . Where legends such as Humphrey Bog- art, Errol Flynn, Bette Davis and James Cagney made their mark. The VIP Tour emphasizes the technical side of film and TV. Limited to groups of 12, reservations required. Hours: Mon-Fri 8:20am-4pm (No children under 8 years of age.) www.viptour.warnerbros.com Warner Brothers Studios Frank Lloyd Wright in Hollywood See listings for Samuel and Harriet Freeman House, Ennis House, Hollyhock House and Storer Residence. Yamashiro Restaurant 1999 N. Sycamore Ave., (323) 466-5125. Built in 1911 as a private residence, this beautiful replica of a Japanese Palace has one of the most spectacular views in the city and a perfect place to watch a Hollywood sunset. Gardens in- clude 600-year-old pagoda and authentic tea- house open to visitors during the day. Scenes from Marlon Brando's "Sayonara" were filmed here. www.yamashirorestaurant.com family fun 27th Annual Children's Festival of the Arts Sun, Aug 12. 12:00 noon-4:30pm. Presented by the Hollywood Arts Council. Free continuous fam- ily arts activities and performances for all ages at Paramount Pictures (Bronson Gate entrance), 5555 Melrose Ave., (323) 871-2787. www.hol- lywoodartscouncil.org Stella Adler Theatre 6673 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 465-4446. TST Idol, an original musical play written by Tony Robinson and performed by talented kids ages 10-17. Aug 4 & 5 at 3pm. www.townestreet.org Happy Hour All Day, Every Day! Wattles Mansion 1824 N. Curson Ave., (323) 969-9106. Private mansion completed in 1909 currently closed for renovation. Gardens behind the mansion are open to the public. West Hollywood (323) 848-6400. Billed as "The Creative City," its irregular shape makes it hard to know exactly when you are within its limits. • Delicious Dishes all under $10! • Huge Tropical-Themed Outdoor Patio! • 10% Off and 2 for 1 well drinks with this coupon! 6708 Hollywood Blvd. 323-463-3130 56 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / SUMMER 2012 is an exciting district of interior resources, art gal- leries, design showrooms, antiques, specialty shops and restaurants - all within an easy stroll of the land- mark Pacific Design Center. www.weho.org Art Works 660 N. Larchmont Blvd.,(323) 463-2562. Art Works Studio & Classroom offers fine art classes for all ages. One-day camps to do amazing art projects at both studios over all of summer vaca- tion. Ages K -13. Mon-Fri from 10am-3pm. www.artworksstudio.org The Autry's National Day of the Cowboy & Cowgirl on July 28 of interest Its Avenues of Art & Design Whitley Heights Whitley Ave. A few blocks north of Hollywood Blvd.. Built in 1918 by H. J. Whitley to resemble an Italian hilltown; listed on the National Register of Historic Places. In the 20s Maurice Chevalier, Bette Davis, Rudolph Valentino, Wallace Beery, Jean Harlow, Rosalind Russell, Janet Gaynor, Francis X. Bushman, William Faulkner, Carmen Miranda and Norma Shearer lived here.

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