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Places Continued from page 55 25th Annual Children’s Festival of the Arts, Aug. 8 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 Sun- set Blvd. Stars are awarded in five cate- gories: motion pictures, television, recorded music, radio and live theatre. About 15 new stars are dedicated each year. (See SPECIAL EVENTS) Universal CityWalk 100 Universal City Plaza, (818) 622-4455. A lively pedestrian promenade with restau- rants, nightclubs and link three entertain- ment attractions: Universal Studios Hollywood, Gibson Amphitheatre and the 18-screen Universal Studios Cinema and IMAX. Open daily includng Christmas. www.citywalkhollywood.com Universal Studios Hollywood 100 Universal City Plaza, 800-UNIVERSAL. Universal Studios Hollywood, The Entertain- ment Capital of L.A., unleashes King Kong 360 3-D Created by Peter Jackson, The World's Largest Most Intense 3-D Experi- ence, in July 2010 as part of the world-fa- mous Studio Tour. Other groundbreaking attractions include "The Simpsons Ride," “Revenge of the Mummy-The Ride,” “Shrek 4-D,” “Terminator 2:3D,” “Jurassic Park-The Ride,” "WaterWorld" stunt show and much more! Now open every day of the year. Visit www.universalstudioshollywood.com Vedanta Society Hollywood Temple 1946 Vedanta Pl., (323) 465-7114. Founded by Swami Prabhavananda in 1929, preaches the philosophical basis of Hinduism in historic setting. One of many religious societies that once flourished in the Hollywood Hills. This temple has long at- tracted many Hollywood luminaries to pray and meditate including Aldous Huxley, Lau- rence Olivier and Vivien Leigh. It is open to the public. Visitor/Tourist Information Hollywood & Highland at 6801 Hollywood Blvd., 1st level on the Awards Walk (323) 467-6412. 56 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / SUMMER 2010 Warner Bros. Studios 3400 W. Riverside Dr., Burbank, (818) 972-8687 . Where legends such as Humphrey Bogart, Errol Flynn, Bette Davis and James Cagney made their mark. The VIP Tour emphasizes the techni- cal side of film and TV. Limited to groups of 12, reservations required. Hours 8:20am-4pm (No children under 8 years of age.) Ticket Web line 866-777-8932 Frank Lloyd Wright in Hollywood See listings for Samuel and Harriet Freeman House, Ennis House, Hollyhock House and Storer House. 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 include 600-year-old pagoda and authentic teahouse open to vis- itors during the day. Scenes from Marlon Brando’s “Sayonara” were filmed here. family fun 25th Annual Children’s Festival of the Arts Sunday, August 8, noon-4:30pm. The Holly- wood Arts Council presents a day filled with free art activities and entertainment for the entire family at Paramount Pictures. For more information call (323) 871-2787. of interest Wattles Mansion 1824 N. Curson Ave., (323) 969-9106. Pri- vate mansion completed in 1909 and main- tained by Hollywood Heritage, Inc. Gardens behind the mansion are open to the public. West Hollywood (310) 289-2525. Billed as “The Creative City,” its irregular shape makes it hard to know ex- actly when you are within its limits. Its Avenues of Art & Design is an exciting district of interior resources, art galleries, design showrooms, an- tiques, specialty shops and restaurants - all within an easy stroll of the landmark Pacific De- sign Center. www.weho.org Whitley Heights Whitley Ave. A few blocks north of Hollywood Blvd.. Built in 1918 by H. J. Whitley to resem- ble 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. Autry National Center/Museum of the American West 4700 Western Heritage Way, (323) 667- 2000. Visit L.A. Times Children’s Discovery Gallery to explore, learn and have fun. Workshops: Let’s Make History! some Satur- days and Sundays at 1pm, Family Play- house last Sunday of the month at 1pm, and Gold Rush Saturdays and Sundays between 11am & 1pm free with admission. Autry Adventures Summer Camp June 28-July 30. (See FILM, MUSIC, PLACES & VISUAL ARTS) Barnsdall Art Sundays Free Family Art Workshops every Sunday 2pm-4pm. Barnsdall Arts Park, 4800 Holly- wood Blvd. Boys & Girls Club of Hollywood 850 N. Cahuenga Blvd., (323) 467-2007. Fun with a purpose is their most important rule. Field trips, sports, music and arts activi- ties daily. Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-7pm.