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From the Editor A TM s the first decade of the new Millennium draws to a close, I’m happy that our fair town has rather gently bobbed up and then down with the shifting economy. We began the decade with the arrival of our own subway with each of our art-filled stations prime desti- nation points for Metro’s Red Line. The first new major shopping center to be built in decades, Hollywood & Highland has found its audience, and the Kodak Theatre not only is home to the Oscars but in the coming year, Cirque du Soleil “Iris” will become a year ‘round attraction. Hollywood & Vine has a new hotel, and condos and apartments have sprung up all over. Even in the “down” times, things are good in Hollywood. The next few months will bring a wonderful array of theatre to Holly- wood. Theatre is my passion and when I saw what was coming to the Pan- tages and a new production at the Montalban, plus The Blank's revival at the Stella Adler, I was thrilled that shows catering to a new generation of theatregoers will be gracing our stages large and small. Darryl Morden’s article on ‘Literary Hollywood’ focuses on a few of the authors who have used Hollywood as a backdrop for their stories. Isn’t it time to revisit Raymond Chandler or curl up with a good Michael Connelly novel? Los Angeles has such an interesting past. Diane Kanner’s article on ar- chitect Paul Williams, the first African American architect to become an American Institute of Architects Fellow, is very inspiring. You may not be fa- miliar with his story, but anyone who flys out of LAX recognizes its iconic Theme Building — one of his late works. At this time of year when we reflect on the past and chart our next course, the coming year is bright with promise. Hollywood continues to inspire and fascinate attracting visitors as well as dreamers. Our two indus- tries, entertainment and tourism, are leading the way to a rebound in our region’s economy. With a subway, the iconic Oscars, history and beautiful neighborhoods, Hollywood’s own star continues to rise. Many new projects, hit by the economy, are still on the drawing boards, but that may not be a bad thing. After a ten-year surge, we can now take a breath or two as we move for- ward into the “Hollywood of the 21st Century.” The most well known cor- ner of the world is in our care. Winter 2010 Publisher Oscar Arslanian Editor Nyla Arslanian Contributing Writers Linda Huggins Diane Kanner Darryl Morden Cover Photography Anthony Nelson Design & Production The Magazine Factory Listings & Administration Charlotte Deshayes, Editorial Assistant Soni Bayles, Research Website Consultants COP Web Solutions Discover Hollywood is published quarterly by Arslanian & Associates, Inc. Direct advertising inquiries and correspondence to: Discover Hollywood Magazine 6671 Sunset Blvd., Suite 1502 Hollywood, CA 90028. 323-465-0533 or email oscar@discoverhollywood.com www.discoverhollywood.com Copyright 2010 Discover Hollywood Magazine/Hollywood Arts Council. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any way without prior written permision. While every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of the information contained herein, with schedule changes, etc., it is impossible to make such a guarantee. We recommend calling to avoid disappointment. The Calendar is compiled by the Hollywood Arts Council and is updated on website bi-weekly. E-mail press releases to: calendar@hollywoodartscouncil.org 6 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / WINTER 2010