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Places Continued from page 55 Frank Lloyd Wright in Hollywood See listings for Samuel and Harriet Freeman House, Ennis House, Hollyhock House and Storer Residence. The view from Yamashiro Restaurant 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 flour- ished in the Hollywood Hills. This temple has long attracted many Hollywood luminaries to pray and meditate including Aldous Huxley, Laurence 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. Walk of Fame (323) 469-8311. A project originated by the Holly- wood Chamber of Commerce in 1960, the world’s most famous sidewalk contains nearly 2,000 stars em- bedded 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 Bogart, 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 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 (310) 289-2525. Billed as “The Creative City,” its irregular shape makes it hard to know exactly when you are within its limits. 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 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. 56 DISCOVER HOLLYWOOD / SUMMER 2011 26th Annual Children’s Festival of The Arts, Aug 14 at Paramount Pictures. Presented by the Hollywood Arts Council. Art Works 660 N. Larchmont Blvd., (323) 463-2562. Art Works Studio & Classroom offers fine art classes for all ages. www.artworksstudio.org Its Avenues of Art & Design 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: Gold Rush Saturdays and Sundays 11am & 3pm free with admission; Day of the Cowboy and Cowgirls July 23 11am-5pm. (See FILM, DANCE, MUSIC, PLACES & VISUAL ARTS) Bob Baker’s Musical World Sat and Sun 2:30pm; Tues-Fri 10:30am. Mari- onette extravaganza; featuring a Snow Queen, clowns, and a teddy bear picnic. Bob Baker Mari- onette Theater, 1345 W. First St., L.A. (213) 250- 9995. www.bobbakermarionettes.com 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 visitors during the day. Scenes from Mar- lon Brando’s “Sayonara” were filmed here. family fun 26th Annual Children’s Festival Sunday, August 14, noon-4:30pm. The Holly- wood Arts Council presents a day filled with free arts activities and entertainment for the entire fam- ily at the Paramount Pictures. For more information call (323) 661-2799. Barnsdall Art Park (Junior Arts Center and Barnsdall Arts Center) 4800 Hollywood Blvd., (323) 644-6275. Operated by L.A. Cultural Affairs. Summer class registration be- gins June 26 for adults and June 28 for children. Classes start July 5. Full schedule and registration infor- mation online at www.juniorcenter.org (children’s art classes) and www.barnsdallarts.org (adult art classes) Barnsdall Art Sundays Free Family Art Workshops held at Junior Art Cen- ter most Sundays 2pm-4pm. Barnsdall Arts Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd. www.barnsdallarts.org Blackbird Dance Studio 6767 W. Sunset Blvd., (323) 466-1307. Summer Camp for Kids June 20-July 29. www.blackbird- dance.com 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 activities daily. Hours: Mon-Fri 7:30am-7pm. www.bgchollywood.com Cahuenga Branch Library 4591 Santa Monica Blvd., (323) 664-6418. “One World, Many Stories” Tuesdays at 4pm June 11-Aug 14. Hours: Tues/Thu 12:30-8pm; Wed/Fri/Sat 10am-5:30pm. Chevalier’s Books 126 N. Larchmont Blvd., (323) 465-1334. Story- telling every Sat and Sun 10:30-11am. Hours: Every- day 9am-6pm except Fri extended hours thru 7pm. ComedySportz Kidz National Comedy Theatre, 733 N. Seward St., (323) 871-1183. 1st Saturday of every month at 3pm. www.comedysportzla.com Will and Ariel Durant Public Library 7140 W. Sunset Blvd., (323) 876-2741. Tod- dler Storytime Fri at 10am; Reading Club June 15-Aug 15. Hours: Tues/Thurs 12:30-8pm, Wed/Fri/Sat 10am-5:30pm. Families have enjoyed visiting the Original Farmers Market for over 75 years. of interest