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TABLE OFCONTENTS6 A Message from the President/CEO

9 100 Years of Motion Pictures

12 A Message from the Outgoing Chair of the Board

13 Working for a Better Hollywood!

14 A Message from the Incoming Chair of the Board

17 The Squaw Man Celebrates 100 Years

18 Officers & Directors

21 East Hollywood Business Improvement District

22 Hollywood ED

25 Business Resource Telephone Numbers

27 Hollywood Area Government Officials

28 Hollywood’s Top Employers

29 Hollywood Walk of Fame

30 Visitors & Accommodations Guide

34 Cultural Arts & Entertainment Guide

41 Restaurant & Nightlife Guide

45 Film, TV & Music Industry Guide

49 Buyers Guide

85 Members of the Hollywood Chamber

93 Who’s Who in Hollywood

2014 Hollywood Business Resource Book

Includes a major compilation of economic and

demographic data about Hollywood. The extended

edition includes a Directory of Members of the

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce, a Buyers Guide

of member products and services, and a Who’s Who

of Hollywood Chamber-member businesses.

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

7018 Hollywood Boulevard • Hollywood, CA 90028tel: (323) 469-8311 • fax: (323) 469-2805

www.hollywoodchamber.net • www.walkoffame.com

President & CEO

Leron Gubler

Published byImperial Publishing

2170 Century Park East, Suite 1506Los Angeles, CA 90067

tel: (310) 286-1010 • fax: (310) 286-1090

Publisher

Igor Shlimovich

Sales DirectorFred Garrett

Art Director

Vladimir Sonkin

Photos: The Chamber appreciates the generous provision of historic photos by Marc Wanamaker of Bison Archives. For further

information about these or other historic photos of Hollywood, go to: [email protected], (310) 276-9491

The information in this book was carefully compiled in such a way as to ensure accuracy. However, the HollywoodChamber of Commerce and/or Imperial Publishing cannot and

do not guarantee the correctness of all information furnished to them, nor the complete absence of errors or omissions, hence,

no responsibility for the same can be, nor is, assumed. No part of this publication may be reproduced in any way without writtenpermission. Inform ation is updated annually. The Hollywood Walk of Fame and Hollywood Sign logos are registered trademarks of

the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce.

© 2014 Hollywood Chamber of Commerce

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CHAMBER & COMMUNITY

Celebrating Hollywood’s History

One hundred years ago, Holly-wood’s very first feature length

movie was filmed and released. Entre-preneurs Jesse Lasky and Cecil B. De-Mille teamed up to create The SquawMan. Although other movie shortshad been filmed here before, theywere the first in Hollywood to recog-nize the market and take advantage ofthe opportunity that longer movieswould provide.

A lot has happened in the 100 yearsthat have passed since then. Who wouldhave imagined back then that the name“Hollywood” would be associated withan entire industry for which SouthernCalifornia is known worldwide.

When Lasky and DeMille came westfrom New York and New Jersey, theyjoined other movie makers who had

come here to take advantage of oursunny weather (and to avoid ThomasEdison’s patent on the motion picturecamera). Today, more than 100,000 peo-ple are directly employed in SouthernCalifornia by the entertainment indus-try, and it is one of the major anchors toour economy.

It is a bit ironic, that on the 100thanniversary, our signature industry isnow threatened by runaway production.A lot of other states, led by New York,are literally cleaning our clock as they at-tract a major portion of our filming withtax incentives.

The Hollywood Chamber of Com-merce is part of a broad coalition that isurging the State legislature to take actionto adopt more competitive filming in-centives for California. We know that

there are a lot of producers and directorswho would love to keep their produc-tions here locally - but we have to becompetitive. Thousands of middle classjobs are at stake.

This is just one example of wherethe Chamber is fighting on your behalfto make a difference. Since our found-ing in 1921, we have been the businessadvocate for the community of Holly-wood. We have fought for those thingsthat would create a stronger economyhere. Hollywood is back in a big way –and we want to sustain that progress.

By working together, we can en-sure that 100 years from now, we willbe celebrating the 200th anniversaryof The Squaw Man and Hollywoodwill still be considered the center ofthe entertainment industry.

Leron Gubler President & CEO

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Hollywood has been celebrating “100Years of Motion Pictures” since

2009 when the first film companies cameto Los Angeles and established the firstmotion picture studios. In 1909 the SeligPolyscope Company, the first film com-pany in Los Angeles, began working onthe rooftop of a building on Main Streetin downtown Los Angeles. Shortly there-after in 1910 the Biograph Company ofNew York with their director, D.W. Grif-fith, arrived and opened a studio in a Pa-cific Electric streetcar yard in downtownLos Angeles. In 1911 the Nestor FilmCompany arrived in Los Angeles andopened the first motion picture studio inHollywood. ey eventually merged withUniversal in 1912 when Universal was es-tablishing itself in Hollywood and in theSan Fernando Valley. e Lasky FeaturePlay Company came to Hollywood in1913 to film their first film, “e SquawMan,” the first full-length feature film shotin the environs of Hollywood and the SanFernando Valley produced and co-directedby Cecil B. DeMille.

In 1914 Paramount Pictures was formedin New York and the Lasky Feature PlayCompany, the Famous Players Film Com-pany and others merged their companieswith Paramount and eventually estab-lished a permanent studio in Hollywoodwhere it still is located to this day. So Hol-lywood is celebrating its “100 Years of

Motion Pictures” over a six-year anniver-sary period of time. Within this periodthere were other film companies that alsowere established in Hollywood and by theend of the nine-teens such as: WarnerBros. Studios, Vitagraph, Metro, Fox,Chaplin, First National, omas Ince,Mack Sennett, Triangle, Griffith-FineArts, Pickford-Fairbanks and many others.By the beginning of the 1920s Hollywoodwas known worldwide as “e Mecca ofthe Motion Picture.”

e people that made all of this happenwere studio heads, producers, cameramen,art directors, actors and actresses whomade the films. Many became famoussince the films were shown around theworld. Big money was made which ex-panded the film industry over a short pe-riod of time. Silent films were becoming apart of the American culture and the peo-ple who survived in the ‘business’ of mak-ing films became immortals of the screen.

Some of these ‘immortals’ were: WilliamFox, Carl Laemmle, Jesse Lasky, AdolphZukor, Louis B. Mayer, Marcus Lowe,Mack Sennett, omas Ince, Cecil B. De-Mille, Al Christie, Charles Chaplin; andthe stars remembered included: RudolphValentino, Douglas Fairbanks, Mary Pick-ford, Marion Davies, Norma and Con-stance Talmadge, Greta Garbo, Lon

Chaney, Clara Bow, Gary Cooper, LillianGish, John Barrymore, Tom Mix, WilliamS. Hart, Dustin and William Farnam,eda Bara, Alla Nazimova, Gloria Swan-son, John Gilbert and many others.

Today, there are archives and archivists whoare trying to preserve what is left of this earlyperiod of Hollywood filmmaking such as theLibrary of Congress, the Academy of MotionPicture Arts and Sciences, UCLA, and USCfilm archives to name a few. Film historianssuch as myself have dedicated much of our

lives to preserving, archiving and studying theearly period of filmmaking in Los Angeleswhich is a part of the history of the region.

MARC WANAMAKER/BISON ARCHIVESwas formed in 1971 as a research library on the historyof the motion picture studios and the motion pictureand television industry in the United States. Since thenMarc Wanamaker has been researching and writing anencyclopedia on the American Film Studios and hasappeared in or contributed to more than 200 docu-mentary films and television shows worldwide. Aftermany years of lecturing and consulting on the historyof the motion picture industry, Wanamaker expandedhis expertise into the history of Southern Californiaand the Los Angeles area. His specialty is connectingthe motion picture industry to the history of SouthernCalifornia with books, films, lectures and events. Formore information about Marc Wanamaker and BisonArchives check out: www.bisonarchives.com.

1OO YEARS OF MOTION PICTURES

By Marc Wanamaker

H o l l y w o o d B u s i n e s s R e s o u r c e B o o k 9

THE OUTGOING CHAIR’S PERSPECTIVE

T H E C H A M B E R & C O M M U N I T Y

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce has long held a seat at the tablein important conversations about the present and future of Hollywood.

And it is a collective effort – by a tireless staff, a volunteer board, and themembers listed in this directory – that ensures that the Chamber continuesto speak in a strong voice on behalf of this unique neighborhood.

Our Political Action Committee provides forums that educate com-munity members, offers intimate conversations with political officials, andallows for our issues to be heard by the leadership of our city, county, state,and country.

Our Community Foundation plays an active role in nurturing organ-izations that are dedicated to the needs of our local populace – and in sodoing, helps to develop deep relationships between business, service, andresident groups.

And in just its second year, our State of the Entertainment Industry Con-ference has made headlines, highlighting the harsh reality of runaway pro-duction and exploring opportunities brought about by the emergence ofdigital studios. The powerful sessions provided proof to all who attendedthat the creative spark for which Hollywood is known is still going strongtoday, though it can’t be taken for granted.

And those are only a few highlights from the Chamber’s endless rosterof activities that continue throughout every week of every year. From sup-porting the restoration of the historic Walk of Fame, to incubating multiplearea Business Improvement Districts, to promoting the goods and servicesof its members to residents, tourists and other businesses, the Chamber is anorganization like no other.

With construction cranes on Holly-wood’s skyline, it is readily apparent

that Hollywood is coming out of the GreatRecession in good shape. It is no accidentthat Hollywood has fared better than manyother communities. A lot of work goes intomaking Hollywood a great place to conductbusiness. During the past year, the Holly-wood Chamber of Commerce has continuedto emphasize Advocacy, to help advance Hol-lywood’s agenda and to help create a positivebusiness climate for our members. Take a lookat the issues and projects taken on by theChamber and you will be impressed by thebroad scope of our activities. We’re workingfor you every day.

The Chamber is Creating a Strong Local Economy

• The Chamber-supported HollywoodCommunity Plan Update was approved afternumerous contentious hearings – the first revisionto the plan in 24 years. The update protectsneighborhoods and directs future growth intoCentral Hollywood close to mass transit. Despitea setback in the courts, the Chamber continuesto strongly support the document as the bestguide for the future of Hollywood.

• The annual Hollywood EconomicDevelopment Summit featured the theme,Hollywood – Building A New MediaCommunity, and emphasized Hollywood’sconnection with tech firms. The popularchamber-produced Economic DevelopmentUpdate, which details the status of projects inthe pipeline, was distributed.

• The second State of the EntertainmentIndustry Conference was produced by theChamber and attracted a crowd of 350 toLoews Hollywood Hotel to hearpresentations on the prospects for action by

Heather CochranChair of the Board, 2013-2014

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the State in 2014 to incentivize the Industryto attract and retain jobs in California.

• The Chamber board voted toinvestigate the feasibility of creating aparking district in Hollywood. A task forceheld meetings with the Mayor’s office, ChiefAdministrative Officer, and CommunityRedevelopment Agency officials.

• The $664-million MillenniumHollywood project, which will be locatedadjacent to Capitol Records, was endorsedby the Chamber. Numerous chambermembers testified at hearings in favor of theproject, participated in press conferences,and wrote letters of support. The project wasapproved by the City Council.

• Chamber spoke at public hearings insupport of numerous proposed Hollywoodprojects – including the Target store plannedat Sunset and Western Avenues.

The Chamber is Promotingthe Community

• Twenty-seven Walk of Fame ceremonieswere held throughout the year, generatingworldwide publicity for Hollywood.

• The 10th annual Awards Media Centerwas held at the TCL Chinese Theatre towelcome the press in town for the AcademyAwards and to pitch and assist them withstories about Hollywood.

• The Chamber, in conjunction withVariety, started live video-streaming of Walkof Fame ceremonies on the Chamberwebsite, www.WalkofFame.com. The livestreaming helped drive increased number ofvisitors to the website.

• Chamber President & CEO Leron Gublerand other staff participated in numerous mediainterviews throughout the year on Hollywoodissues, including such prominent publicationsas the Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg News,National Public Radio, Los Angeles Times, Variety,L.A. Weekly, and Hollywood Reporter.

• The Chamber entered into a long-termrelationship with Variety as its exclusivemedia partner, which will help to publicizethe Walk of Fame, the Chamber and itsprograms and Hollywood.

• The Chamber worked with MediaMine to create an official Walk of Famemobile application that was launched at theend of 2013.

• The Hollywood Business Resource bookwas published by the Chamber anddistributed to 8,000 Hollywood-areabusinesses, with up-to-date information onthe community and our Chamber members.It highlighted the 90th anniversary of theHollywood Sign.

• A “White Party” was held at Drai’sHollywood to celebrate the 90th anniversaryof the Hollywood Sign. TV host Bob Barker,who also turns 90 this year, was on hand tohelp with the celebration.

The Chamber is Taking Political Action

• The Chamber PAC, as a service to thecommunity, sponsored several candidatesforums: including the first major forum forthe Mayoral election, a forum for the CityAttorney race, and the first candidates forumfor Council District 13.

• The Chamber’s new HollywoodChamber Political Action Committee took theimportant step of endorsing candidates. ThePAC endorsed the election of Eric Garcettias Mayor, Michael Feuer as City Attorneyand Mitch O’Farrell as councilman in the13th District. All three candidates wereelected, giving the Hollywood Chamber thebest record of any business organization inLos Angeles with its endorsements.

• The PAC began a series of breakfastmeetings with key legislators, starting withL.A. City Council President Herb Wesson.

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WORKING FOR ABETTER HOLLYWOOD!

THE INCOMING CHAIR’S PERSPECTIVE

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce is an active and engagedcivic organization. While our members are focused on their busi-

nesses the Chamber keeps a watchful eye on initiatives by government,civic or other organizations that may influence or change the businessclimate in Hollywood. This is of particular importance to small busi-nesses that do not have the staff or resources to monitor all of the pro-posed legislation at the city, state and federal levels that could have aneffect on how companies are required to manage their businesses whichgenerally effects revenue.

In my 20 years of working in the Hollywood community, I have seenwhat the Chamber can accomplish whether it’s advocating for the enter-tainment industry tax credit program, supporting reform of Los Angeles’gross receipts tax or fighting back on potentially burdensome and costlystate regulations.

The Hollywood Chamber is also a key champion for the image ofHollywood around the world. As the guardians of the iconic HollywoodWalk of Fame and Hollywood sign, the Chamber plays a pivotal role inmaintaining the profile of Hollywood and Los Angeles as an entertainmentmecca and tourist destination.

The Hollywood Chamber of Commerce advocates for a high qual-ity of life in Hollywood which is important to everyone throughoutthe region.

Karen DiehlChair of the Board, 2014-2015



The Chamber is Representing the Interests of Business with Government

• The Chamber joined a statewide CEQA reformcoalition intent on enacting reforms to counterfrivolous lawsuits. Despite initially promisingexpectations, the Chamber ultimately opposedSB731 (Steinberg) because of potential flaws thatcould lead to additional lawsuits, hoping that newlegislation in 2014 would address those issues.

• The Chamber opposed a proposal to createexclusive solid waste management contracts fortrash companies serving businesses. Althoughthe City ultimately approved the proposal, theChamber continues to work to see that theimplementation offers businesses as muchflexibility as possible.

• State film tax credits in order to keepfilming in California were strongly supported bythe Chamber. Even though a new bill was notexpected until the 2014 legislative year, theChamber continued to lobby legislators on itstrips to Sacramento to support the film industry.

• The Chamber supported developmentreform and the merging of the Planning andBuilding & Safety Departments by the City of L.A.

• A Conditional Use Permit Task Force metwith city officials to discuss how to improvecity enforcement of conditions applied to Type47 and 48 licenses for restaurants and clubs andworked for action.

• The Chamber supported the Citywidevalet parking ordinance, the Universal StudiosEvolution master plan, and legislation topreserve enterprise zones.

• Chamber President & CEO Leron Gublerco-authored an opinion piece in the L.A.Business Journal on the importance of protectingintellectual property rights from theft.

• State film tax credits in order to keepfilming in California were strongly supportedby the Chamber, with the State agreeing to atwo-year extension.• The Chamber lobbied to retain existingL.A. Council District boundaries forHollywood as part of redistricting so that thebusiness district was not divided. Memberstestified at numerous hearings and we werelargely successful in keeping the businesscommunity united.

• Meetings between LADWP andHollywood studios were sponsored by theChamber to discuss concerns about the impactof the new rate structure on the entertainmentindustry.



The Chamber is Providing Networking,Promotional and Educational Opportunities• The Chamber formed Forward, a newnetworking event for young professionals tomeet and hear from business leaders.

• The Health Care Committee sponsoredthree seminars on the implementation of theAffordable Healthcare Act.

• Two new email blogs were initiated by theChamber to help publicize our members andtheir programs. Hollywood Hot Deals is sentout on a monthly basis and allows members topublicize special offerings to the Chamber’semail list. Businesses You Need to Know isemailed monthly to let people know about ournew members and to let them also offer aspecial to the business community.

• Networking opportunities abounded at the10 mixers the Chamber provided during the yearat some of the hottest locations in Hollywood.

• Richard Krelstein, a counselor with theSCORE program of the Small BusinessAdministration, provided free businesscounseling weekly at the Chamber.

• The 25th annual Hollywood Expo was heldat the Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel, drawinghundreds to see the latest offerings fromChamber members.

• Numerous ribbon-cutting ceremonieswere held by the Chamber on behalf ofChamber businesses.

The Chamber is Giving Back to the Community

• The third Heroes of Hollywood luncheonwas held at the Taglyan Center to honoroutstanding community leaders and to raisemoney for local charities. Actress DebbieReynolds was honored with the Mary PickfordAward.

• The Hollywood Chamber CommunityFoundation presented $46,000 in grants to localnonprofit groups serving the Hollywood area.

• Toys were collected at the Chamber’sannual Holiday Mixer at the Loews HollywoodHotel and given to L.A. Fire Department todistribute to needy youngsters.

The first feature-length motion picturefilmed in Hollywood celebrates its 100th

year anniversary in 2014. It was not the firstmovie to be filmed in L.A., as numerousshorts were filmed ahead of it. However, at74-minutes running time, it set the stage fora new standard by the film industry. TheSquaw Man also has the distinction of beingthe first film by legendary director Cecil B.DeMille. It went on to become the onlymovie successfully filmed three times by thesame director/producer. DeMille did a silentremake in 1918 and a talkie version in 1931.

Its history begins when would-be stage pro-ducer Jesse Lasky approached Cecil’sbrother, William, to collaborate on an op-eretta. William was not available, and it wassuggested that he work with William’syounger brother, Cecil. Lasky and Cecilquickly decided to work together – not ona play, but a film. As their first project, theychose a story that appeared to be easily ex-

ploitable – The Squaw Man, written byEdwin Milton Royle. They intended tofilm it in an exotic setting and headed west.

Their original destination was Flagstaff, Ari-zona, but they continued west when thatdid not satisfy them and landed in Holly-wood, where they rented a large barn at thecorner of Vine and Selma for $200 amonth. The barn was the seed from whichParamount Pictures grew, and it still standstoday on Highland Avenue, administeredby Hollywood Heritage. Filming began

on December 29, 1913. The movie was re-leased February 12, 1914. Its box office to-taled $244,700.

The Squaw Man tells the story of CaptainJames Wynnegate (played by Dustin Far-num),a peer of England. When his cousinembezzles money from an orphans’ fundto pay his gambling debts, James acceptsthe blame and is banished from high soci-ety. When the ship upon which he is trav-eling burns and sinks, he is rescued andtaken to America. He accepts a West-erner’s invitation to travel with him to theplains. At first he is mocked by the range-hands, but eventually earns their respect.When a native American woman saves hislife, they fall in love and are married. Suf-fering financial hardship, James’s futureseems grim, until a dying confession, anunexpected reunion with an old flame anda fateful shoot-out bring the film to a sur-prising and elaborately plotted conclusion.

THE SQUAW MANCELEBRATES 100 YEARS



Mr. Oscar ArslanianArslanian & Associates

Mr. Chris BaumgartColdwell Banker Del Monte

Mr. Jeff BriggsBriggs Law

Ms. Susan Cabral-EbertMake-Up Artists & Hair-Stylists - Local 706 IATSE

Mr. Bill FarrarAndrews International Security

Ms. Mary Lou Dudas

Ms. Patti MacJennettLos Angeles Tourism &Convention Board

Ms. Kerry MorrisonHollywood Property Owners Alliance

Mr. Mark PanatierA.F. Gilmore Company

Mr. Amir SedadiIPS Group

Mr. Marty SheltonNAI Capital CommercialReal Estate, Inc.

Mr. Sam SmithGenesis Financial/CreativeEmployee Benefits, Inc.

Mr. Don TillmanMcCarty & Company

Ms. Christi Van CleveRoschen Van Cleve Architects

directors 2014-2015Mr. Paul Audley FilmL.A., Inc.

Mr. Antoine BerberiHollywood Roosevelt Hotel

Mr. Arich BerghammerLive Nation

Mr. Alton ButlerLine 204, LLC

Ms. Cindy ChongHollywood & Highland

Mr. Fabio ContiFabiolus Cucina

Mr. John Galloglyeatre West

Mr. Michael GarganoMillennium Partners / Argent Ventures

Ms. Catherine GaughenKaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center

Mr. Michael GonzalesGonzales Law Group, APC

Mr. John GoodwinAuthor Services, Inc.

Mr. David GreenPantages eatre - Nederlander West Coast

Ms. Kathy Griggsj2 Global, Inc.

Ms. Sharon KeyserParamount Pictures

Ms. Melissa LoganAmoeba Music

Mr. John LyonsAvalon Hollywood

Ms. Nicole MihalkaJones Lang LaSalle

Mr. William RoschenRoschen Van Cleve Architects

Ms. Carole SarianCrisCom Company

Mr. Stan SavageA.F. Gilmore Company

Mr. omas SeeUniversal Studios Hollywood

Mr. David SimonKilroy Realty

Ms. Michelle SobrinoVariety

Mr. Tej SundherKuvera Partners

Mr. Gary TaglyanTaglyan Cultural Complex

Mr. Dave WeathersTechnicolor

Mr. Ferris WehbeNext Door Lounge

Mr. Jeff ZarrinnamHollywood Hotel - eHotel of Hollywood

OFFICERS 2013-14Chair of the BoardMs. Heather CochranAcademy of Motion PicturesSenior Vice ChairMs. Karen DiehlDiehl CommunicationsVice ChairMr. Brian FolbParamount Contractors & Developers, Inc.Vice ChairHoward GreenWalt Disney StudiosVice ChairMs. Beth MarlisMusicians InstituteSecretaryDr. Fariba KalantariFamous Hollywood Dental CareTreasurerMs. Sholeh AssilUS BankPast Chairman of the BoardMr. Christopher BartonSunset-Gower Studios, Sunset Bronson Studios

OFFICERS 2014-15Chair of the BoardMs. Karen DiehlDiehl CommunicationsSenior Vice ChairMs. Beth MarlisMusicians InstituteVice ChairMs. Donelle DadiganHollywood Museum in the Historic Max Factor BuildingVice ChairMr. Brian FolbParamount Contractors & Developers, Inc.Vice ChairDr. Fariba KalantariFamous Hollywood Dental CareSecretaryMr. Howard GreenWalt Disney StudiosTreasurerMs. Sholeh AssilUS BankPast Chairman of the BoardMs. Heather CochranAcademy of Motion Pictures

staff of hollywood chamber of commerce

honorary directors

Leron Gubler President & CEO

Ana Martinez-Holler Vice President of Media RelationsProducer, Hollywood WalkOf Fame

Kaylee Kiecker Vice President of Marketing& Business Development

Nicole Shahenian Vice President of Governmental Affairs

Marlene Panoyan Director of Communica-tions/ Social Media

J.J. ConnaughtonMembership Sales Manager

Steven ShawverDirector of InformationTechnology

Vivian Kish Executive Assistant

Marina QuinteroMarketing Coordinator


Executive Committee of Hollywood Chamber of CommerceExecutive Committee photo (left to right): Chris Barton, Leron Gubler, Heather Cochran, Beth Marlis, Mitch Nedick, Sholeh Assil, Fariba Kalantari, Mark Panatier, Karen Diehl

EAST HOLLYWOODBUSINESS IMPROVEMENT DISTRICT

The East Hollywood BID was initially es-tablished in 2007 for a five-year periodending in 2012, to improve the commer-cial area of East Hollywood through vari-ous programs and services designed toincrease the commercial activity of theDistrict. In 2011, the BID completed thecity-mandated renewal process, success-fully extending the BID for an additional10-year period through 2021.

To date, the BID has painted over 100 ofthe lampposts along Vermont, makingthem a consistent shade and with graffitiresistant paint. The BID is also working inpartnership with CalTrans and CD-13 toinstall street medians along Vermont Av-enue in hopes of calming traffic and en-hancing the pedestrian experience in thishighly traveled area of the city. Addition-ally, the East Hollywood BID has plantedover 100 trees along Vermont Ave. be-tween Santa Monica and Sunset. The newtrees replaced Chitalpa and Fruitless Olivetrees that were found to be an inappropri-ate tree species for the area and conse-quently were doing poorly. New treespecies planted by the BID included Ca-nary Island Pines, Austrailian Willows andChinese Pistache, once mature, the treeswill provide improved shade for pedestri-ans as well as a fresh look to thestreetscape.

For further information on the work ofthe East Hollywood BID please visit theBID’s website at WWW.EHBID.ORG orcontact EHBID Executive Director,Nicole Shahenian at [email protected].





HOLLYWOOD EDIn 2009 the Hollywood Chamber alongwith the Hollywood Property Owners Al-liance (HPOA) launched the HollywoodED (Formerly Hollywood U) initiative -a working group of over 15 Hollywoodtrade schools dedicated to branding Hol-lywood as an education destination withties to the entertainment industry and thearts. Hollywood ED member schoolsmeet periodically to discuss issues ofmutual concern. The Hollywood EDworking group is chaired by Beth Marlisof the Musicians Institute. For further in-formation on Hollywood ED please con-tact the Chamber’s Vice President ofPublic Policy, Nicole Shahenian [email protected].

e Acting Center5514 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA90028 (323) 962-2100 • www.theactingcenterla.com

American Academy of Dramatic Arts1336 N. La Brea Ave., Hollywood, CA90028 (323) 464-2777 • www.aada.edu

American Ctr For Music eater/JohnRaitt eater6520 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA90028 (323) 871-8082 •www.acmt.org/raitt

e American Musical and DramaticAcademy211 West 61st Street, New York, NY 10023(323) 469-3300 • www.amda.edu

California School of Culinary Arts / LeCordon Blue Program6370 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles, CA90028 (323) 460-4022 • www.csca.edu

Elegance International1622 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, CA90028 (323) 871-8318

Emerson College120 Boylston St., Boston, MA(617) 824-8299 • www.emerson.edu

Green School of Hollywood1547 N. McCadden Pl., Hollywood, CA90028 (323) 468-9351

Hollywood Film & Acting Academy1786 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, CA90028 (323) 962-8554 • www.hwfaa.com

Howard Fine Acting Studio1445 N. Las Palmas, Hollywood, CA 90028(323) 962-1488

International Dance Academy Hollywood6755 Hollywood Blvd., 2nd Floor, Hollywood, CA 90028 (323) 463-8865www.idahollywood.com



International Institute of Film and Acting1149 N Gower St Ste 251-B, Hollywood,CA 90038 (323) 785-2330 • www.studyhollywood.com

Joe Blasco Makeup Artist Training Centers1670 Hillhurst Ave # 202, Hollywood, CA90027-5580 (323) 467-4949 • www.themakeupspace.com

e Julia Dean Photo Workshops755 Seward St., Los Angele, CA 90038(323) 464-0909 • www.juliadean.com

Kings Colleges1555 Cassil Place, Los Angeles, CA 90028-7105 (323) 963-5311 • www.kingscolleges.com

LA Recording School6690 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028

Los Angeles City College855 N. Vermont Ave., Hollywood, CA90029 (323) 953-4000 • www.lacitycollege.edu

e Los Angeles Film School6363 Sunset Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028-7317 (323) 860-0789 • www.lafilm.edu

Musicians Institute6752 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA90028 (323) 860-1161 • www.mi.edu

Napoleon Perdis Cosmetics Inc.6621 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA90028 (323) 817-3600 • www.napoleonperdis.com

Paul Green’s School of Rock Music7080 Hollywood Blvd., Suite 201, Hollywood, CA 90028 (323) 962-1570 •www.schoolofrock.com

SAE Institute of Technology6565 Sunset Blvd., Suite 100, Hollywood,CA 90028 (323) 466-6323 • www.sae-la.com

e Second City Training Center6560 Hollywood Blvd Fl 2, Hollywood, CA90028-6217 (323) 464-8542 • www.secondcity.com

Selma Avenue Elementary6611 Selma Ave., Hollywood, CA 90028(323) 461-9418 • www.selma-lausd-ca.schoolloop.com

Stella Adler Academy of Acting & eatres - Los Angeles6773 Hollywood Blvd Fl 2, Hollywood,CA 90028-4623 (323) 465-4446 •www.stellaadler-la.com

eatre of the Arts1647 N Las Palmas Ave, Los Angeles, CA90028-6111 (323) 463-2500 • www.acthollywood.com

BUSINESS RESOURCETELEPHONE NUMBERS

Abandoned Vehicles (800) 222-6366Animal Regulation (888) 452-7381Assessor, L.A. County (213) 974-3211Attorney General's Office Complaints & Inquiries (800) 952-5225Better Business Bureau (310) 945-3166Building and Safety (888) 524-2845Chamber of Commerce (323) 469-8311City Clerk General Information (213) 978-1043Consumer Affairs (L.A. County) (213) 974-1452Convention & Visitors Bureau\Visitors Information (213) 624-7300East Hollywood Business Improvement District (323) 469-8311Economic Development Corporation of L.A. County (213) 236-4800Filming Offices Film LA City\County (213) 977-8600 California Film Commission (323) 860-2960Hollywood Entertainment District (323) 463-6767Homeless Services Children of the Night (818) 908-4474 Covenant House (323) 461-3131 Gay & Lesbian Community Services Center (323) 993-7400 SABAN Free Clinic (323) 653-8622 (323) 653-1991 L.A. Youth Network (323) 467-8466

My Friend's Place (323) 908-0011Salvation Army (323) 960-0640Library (Hollywood) (323) 856-8260Los Angeles Police Department Hollywood Division (213) 972-2971 Northeast Division (213) 344-5701 Rampart Division (213) 484-3403 Wilshire Division (213) 473-0476MTA (Metropolitan Transportation Authority) (213) 626-4455Planning Department (L.A. City) (213) 482-7077Post Office (Hollywood) (800) 275-8777Street Lighting (213) 847-1459Street Maintenance (213) 847-2999Transportation Temporary Parking Signs (213) 485-2298Walk of Fame Information (323) 469-8311Water and Power (DWP) Customer Service (800) 342-5397 Conservation Information (800) 827-5397

The Hollywood Business Resource Book is a publication of the HollywoodChamber of Commerce. For more information about the HollywoodChamber of Commerce, or about doing business in the Hollywood com-munity, please call the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce between thehours of 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, at (323) 469-8311,©2014 All rights reserved. Printed in U.S.A.



Local Officials

Eric Garcetti City of Los Angeles Mayor200 North Spring Street, Room 303Los Angeles, CA 90012Tel: (213) 978-0600 orFax: (213) 978-0750Email: [email protected] Website: mayor.lacity.org

Mitch O’FarrellCity of Los Angeles Councilmember, District 13 200 North Spring StreetRoom 450Los Angeles, California 90012Tel: (213) 473-7013Fax: (213) 473-7734Email:[email protected]: cd13.com/

Hollywood District Office5500 Hollywood Blvd., 4th FloorHollywood, CA 90028Tel: (323) 957-4500Fax: (323) 957-6841

Tom LaBonge City of Los Angeles Councilmember, District 4 200 N. Spring Street, Rm #480 Los Angeles, CA 90012Tel: (213) 485-3337Fax: (213) 624 7810Email:[email protected]: www.tomlabonge.com/

Hollywood Field Office6501 Fountain AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90028Mail Stop: #2061Tel: (323) 957-6415Fax: (323) 957-6477

Zev YaroslavskyCounty of Los AngelesSupervisor, Third District821 Kenneth Hahn Hall of Administration500 W. Temple St.

Los Angeles, CA 90012Tel: (213) 974-3333 Fax: (213) 625-7360Email: [email protected]: zev.lacounty.gov

State Officials

Jerry BrownGovernor, State of CaliforniaState Capitol BuildingSuite 1173Sacramento, CA 95814Tel: (916) 445-2841Fax: (916) 558-3160Website: www.gov.ca.gov

Kevin de LeónState Senate, District 22State Capitol, Room 5108Sacramento, CA 95814Tel: (916) 651-4022Fax: (916) 651-4922Website: sd22.senate.ca.gov/

District Office1808 W. Sunset Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90026Tel: (213) 483-9300Fax: (213) 483-9305

Ted LieuState Senate, District 28State Capitol, Room 4061Sacramento, CA 95814Tel: (916) 651-4028Fax: (916) 651-4928Website: sd28.senate.ca.gov/

District Office2512 Artesia Blvd., #320Redondo Beach, CA 90278-3279Tel: (310) 318-6994Fax: (310) 318-6733

Holly MitchellState Senate, District 26State Capitol, Room 4082Sacramento, CA 95814Tel: (916) 651-4026Fax: (916) 651-4926Website:www.senate.ca.gov/mitchell

District OfficeAdministrative Offices West700 State Dr. Suite 105Los Angeles, CA 90037Tel: (213) 745-6656 Fax: (213) 745-6722

Richard BloomState Assembly, District 50State CapitolP.O. Box 942849Sacramento, CA 94249-0050Tel: (916) 319-2050 Fax: (916) 319-2150Website: asmdc.org/members/a50/

Mike GattoState Assembly, District 43State CapitolP.O. Box 942849Sacramento, CA 94249-0043Tel: (916) 319-2043Fax: (916) 319-2143Website:asmdc.org/members/a43/

District Office300 East Magnolia BoulevardSuite 504Burbank, CA 91502Tel: (818) 558-3043 Fax: (818) 558-3042

Adrin NazarianState Assembly, District 46State CapitolP.O. Box 942849Sacramento, CA 94249-0046Tel: (916) 319-2046Fax: (916) 319-2146

District Office6150 Van Nuys Blvd.Suite 300Van Nuys, CA 91401Tel: (818) 376-4246Fax: (818) 376-4252

Federal Officials

Barbara Boxer U.S. Senate112 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, D.C. 20510Tel: (202) 224-3553Fax: (202) 224-0454 Website: boxer.senate.gov/

District Office312 N. Spring Street, Suite 1748Los Angeles, CA 90012Tel: (213) 894-5000Fax: (202) 224-0357

Dianne FeinsteinU.S. Senate331 Hart Senate Office BuildingWashington, DC 20510Tel: (202) 224-3841Fax: (202) 228-3954Website: feinstein.senate.gov/

District Office11111 Santa Monica Boulevard, Suite 915Los Angeles, CA 90025Tel: (310) 914-7300Fax: (310) 914-7318

Adam SchiffU.S. Congress, District 282411 Rayburn HOBWashington, DC 20515Tel: (202) 225-4176Fax: (202) 225-5828

District Office245 E. Olive Ave., Suite 200Burbank, CA 91502Tel: (818) 450-2900

(323) 315-5555Fax: (818) 450-2928

HOLLYWOOD AREA GOVERNMENT OFFICIALS

HOLLYWOOD’STOP EMPLOYERS


Company Address Business Type # of Emp.

Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Medical Center 4747 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90027 Hospital 5,500

Children's Hospital of Los Angeles 4650 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90027 Hospital 5,000

Paramount Pictures 5555 Melrose Ave. Hollywood, CA 90027 Motion Picture Studio 5,000

Universal Studios, Inc. 100 Universal City Plaza Universal City, CA 91608 Motion Picture Studio 5,000

Sunset Gower/Sunset Bronson Studio 1430 N. Gower, Box 21, Hollywood, CA 90028 Motion Picture & TV Studio 2,500

Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center 1300 N. Vermont Ave. Hollywood, CA 90027 Hospital 1,200

The Prospect Studios 4151 Prospect Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90027 Television Studio 1,000

Los Angeles City College 855 N. Vermont Ave. Los Angeles, CA 90029 Community College 800

CBS at TV City 7800 Beverly Bl, Los Angeles, CA 90036 Television & Radio 700

The Original Farmers Market 6333 W. 3rd Street Hollywood, CA 90036 Retail 600

Trailer Park 6922 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 Advertising Agency 500

Roosevelt Hotel 7000 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 Hotel 434

Nielson Entertainment 6255 Sunset Blvd. 19th Floor, Hollywood, CA 90028 Entertainment 400

Loews Hollywood Hotel 1755 N. Highland Ave, Hollywood, CA 90028 Hotel 385

Live Nation 7060 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 Music Event Production 380

Technicolor 6040 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 MotionPic/TV Prod 375

J 2 Global, Inc. 6922 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, CA 90028 Internet Business 340

Capitol Records 1750 Vine Street Hollywood, CA 90028 Record Company 320

Amoeba Music 6400 Sunset Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90028 Record, Tapes, Cds 242

Home Depot 5600 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 Retail 240

KTLA 5800 Sunset Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 Television 220

W Hotel 6250 Hollywood Blvd. Hollywood, CA 90028 Hotel 200

Hollywood Community Hospital 6245 DeLongpre Ave. Hollywood, CA 90028 Hospital 158

*includes employees, clients, and tenants housed on-site and seasonal variations in employment.


The Hollywood Walk of Fame was orig-inally conceived in the 1950s by the

Hollywood Chamber of Commerce to pro-mote Hollywood. Since its installation in1960, the Walk of Fame has been a superiorasset to the community, perpetuating theaura that has made the name Hollywoodsynonymous with glamour. Three yearsafter the 50th anniversary, the Walk of Fameremains one of the city’s most widely-seentourist venues and the number one attrac-tion in Hollywood.

More than 2,500 stars, totaling fiveacres of coral terrazzo and brass, line thesidewalks on both sides of HollywoodBoulevard, from Gower to La Brea, andVine Street. Stars inducted in 2013 in-cluded: Helen Mirren, Jimmy Kimmel,Simon Baker, Richard Burton, JamesFranco, The Funk Brothers, Penn & Teller,Back Street Boys, “Shotgun” Tom Kelly,Steve Harvey, Olympia Dukakis, David

Foster, Jerry Bruckheimer, Bryan Cranston,Peter Falk, Vin Diesel, Jane Lynch, BarryWhite, Julianne Moore, Kenny “Babyface”Edmonds, Jane’s Addiction, Janis Joplin,Mariska Hargitay, Jennifer Hudson,Bernardo Bertolucci, Thalia, Paul Mazurskyand last but not least Jennifer Lopez. In aspecial celebration, Lopez was presentedwith the 2,500th star near the famous cor-ner of Hollywood and Vine. To mark thecelebration a special plaque signifying themilestone number was placed below her star.

New stars continue to be dedicated atthe rate of about two each month, with cer-emonies drawing crowds of admiring fansto share the moments with their favoritestars. Hollywood Chamber of CommercePresident and CEO Leron Gubler haspresided over more than 100 ceremonies. “Ihave the distinct honor of emceeing the cer-emonies since the passing of our greatMayor Johnny Grant,” said Gubler. “I hope

he is watching us with a smile as we con-tinue his hard work.”

The Hollywood Chamber continues toadd new stars on the famous HollywoodWalk of Fame. The star ceremonies attractinternational media coverage and are respon-sible for bringing millions of tourists to Hol-lywood annually to see its world-famousWalk. Ana Martinez, aka Stargirl and pro-ducer of the Walk of Fame ceremonies re-cently celebrated her 25th anniversaryworking with the Walk of Fame and has pro-duced more than 600 ceremonies. “It hasbeen a lifetime of working with Hollywood’sbiggest stars and I love it,” said Martinez.“Who would have thought that a girl froma small town outside Hollywood would havethe most unique job in the world!”

You can visit www.walkoffame.com orfollow Ana on Twitter @Wofstargirl.Can anyone imagine what Hollywoodwould be like without the Walk of Fame?

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Hollywood is growing and this town has its eye on you! Whether you’re

a local or a tourist, single or with loved ones, on business or pleasure,

staying for a weekend or longer, Hollywood has all that you seek.

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Hollywood Walk of Famee Hollywood Walk of Fame is an interna-tionally-recognized Hollywood icon. Withapproximately 24 star ceremonies annuallybroadcast around the world, the constant re-inforcement provided to the public has madethe Walk of Fame a top visitor attraction. eWalk of Fame is a tribute to all of those whoworked diligently to develop the concept andto maintain this world-class tourist attraction.e Walk of Fame is open to the public. Nopaid admission or assigned seating at star cer-emonies. Watch Walk of Fame star cere-monies live on www.walkoffame.com

“Forever Hollywood” Movieat the Egyptian TheatreIf you are looking to discover or redis-cover the unique story of Hollywood andits famous movie industry, this hour-long movie produced by the AmericanCinematheque and playing at Grauman’sEgyptian Theatre is a “must see.” Sitback and relax as you learn about theHollywood community from the earlysilent pictures to the glittering nightlifeto the great studio era. The EgyptianTheatre is located at 6712 HollywoodBlvd. For show times and screening in-formation, call (323) 466-FILM or visitwww.egyptiantheatre.com.

Capitol RecordsLocated at 1750 North Vine Street, thislandmark building is one of Hollywood’smost recognized icons. The light on itsrooftop spire flashes “Hollywood” inMorse code. In the lobby you will finddisplayed gold albums of its many artists.John Lennon, Ringo Starr, George Harri-son, Garth Brooks, and other Capitolartists' stars are on the sidewalk in frontof the building. For more information,call (323) 462-6252 or visit www.holly-woodandvine.com.

El Capitan Theatre & Entertainment CenterConveniently located at 6838 HollywoodBlvd. in the heart of Hollywood, the El Cap-

itan was built in 1925 as a legitimate theater.This treasure was restored to its former glorythanks to Disney and Pacific Theatres and islisted on the National Register of HistoricPlaces. Inside the theater, visitors will expe-rience a restored Wurlitzer Pipe Organ. Forbooking information, call (800) 347-6396and for general information, call (323) 467-9545 or visit http://disney.go.com/disneyp-ictures/el_capitan.

ArcLight CinemaArcLight is where movie lovers belong. Con-ceived by and for people who value the art andentertainment of the moving image, Arc-Light’sdesign, amenities, service level and program-ming create a celebration of movies, and a morerefined and complete movie-going experience.ArcLight Hollywood’s 14 auditoriums beginwith a “black box” design aesthetic, which fa-vors undistracted viewing over opulence, andfeature the best in sight and sound technology.Also at ArcLight is the “Cinerama Dome.”Built in 1963 in a giant, white 72-ft. high geo-desic style, the dome was designed to featureCinerama – a wide-screen format of the early60’s, which used three separate 35mm projec-tors and a vast curved screen to present realistictravelogues. It recently has been showing pop-ular movies utilizing the most up-to-date tech-nology. It is also one of the most identifiableHollywood landmarks. Each seat is individuallyreserved and the plush seating makes for a com-fortable experience. Go to www.arclightcine-mas.com to reserve seats and for moreinformation or call (323) 464-4226.

The Studios at ParamountStudio TourWitness Hollywood history in the makingwith an intimate tour of The Studios at Para-mount. During your 2-hour visit, a knowl-edgeable guide will lead your small group ona behind-the-scenes look at the longest oper-ating and only remaining major studio inHollywood. As you walk in the footsteps oflegends, you’ll see where some of the most cel-ebrated motion pictures were made and leavefeeling like a part of film history. Tours areavailable Monday through Friday (except hol-idays) at 10am, 11am, 1pm and 2pm. Reserveyour tickets by visiting www.TheStudiosAt-Paramount.com or calling 323.956.1777.

Starline ToursHollywood’s #1 celebrity tour company of-fers the largest selection of Los Angeles toursand has been featured on “Ellen,” “AmericanIdol,” “Muppet Movies,” and “Iron Man 3.”Open-top Movie Stars Homes Tours * TMZTours — trusted by travel agents worldwide— are very popular, while the Hop-on Hop-off Double-Decker City Tour (with com-mentary in 9 languages) is definitely the bestway to see LA. Enjoy tours to Warner Bros.,Universal, Disneyland, San Diego & Ti-juana. Private Tours or Bus Charters areavailable for groups. Located in central Hol-lywood at 6925 Hollywood Blvd., call 1(323) 463-3333 or visit starlinetours.comfor more information .

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TCL Chinese Theatre Built in 1927 by Sid Grauman and host tomany star-studded movie premieres andevents in Hollywood's early days, todayThe Chinese Theatre still draws the starswith its famous footprint ceremonies, atradition that started with Mary Pickfordand Douglas Fairbanks in 1927. Moviestars are still immortalizing themselves inthe forecourt of the theater. For more in-formation, call (323) 461-3331 or visitwww.tclchinesetheatres.com.

Hollywood & Highland and the Dolby TheatreA world-famous tourist destination and alocal hot spot, a highly successful mix ofshopping, dining and glamour comesalive at Hollywood & Highland. The en-tertainment complex features a dramaticcentral plaza, (inspired by the set of thesilent movie classic, “Intolerance”) show-casing the Hollywood Sign. Visitors cantake a tour of the home of the Oscars, theDolby Theatre, which also boasts dozensof live-theatre performances throughoutthe year. For more information visitwww.hollywoodandhighland.com andwww.dolbytheatre.com Hollywood Bowl/LA PhilharmonicThe Hollywood Bowl is host to LA’s bestsymphonies, rock concerts, and even kid’sevents. The variety makes it fun for theentire family! Create your own picnic inthe outdoor setting and enjoy musicunder the stars. Located at the world-fa-mous Hollywood Bowl, is also a museumthat features artifacts on the HollywoodBowl, from photos to programs. For moreinformation, call (323) 850-2000 or visitwww.hollywoodbowl.com.

Hollywood SignOne of the most recognizable images inour country and around the world, thislandmark sits high atop the HollywoodHills. It was declared a historical land-mark in 1973, but it was in need of sig-nificant repair. The Hollywood Chamberof Commerce spearheaded an effort toraise the money to fix the sign in 1978.Today you can see the famous Sign fromHollywood & Highland, or on a tour.For more information, call HollywoodChamber at (323) 469-8311 or visitwww.hollywoodsign.org.

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The Hollywood Museum in the HistoricMax Factor BuildingThe building itself is worth seeing, as it ishome to the birthplace of modern-daymake-up. Featuring rooms specifically for“Blondes, Brunettes, and Redheads” it iswhere Marilyn became a blonde and Lucybecame a redhead! On display you willfind the set from “Moulin Rouge,” and“Silence of the Lambs,” as well as a host ofgowns worn by Hollywood's leadingladies. For museum hours of operation,call (323) 464-7776 or visit www.thehol-lywoodmuseum.com

Madame TussaudsFor those looking to see their favorite stars upclose and personal, look no further thanMadame Tussauds Hollywood. Althoughnew to Hollywood, Madame Tussauds hasbeen offering visitors a look at the rich andfamous for over 200 years. The Madame Tus-sauds experience will begin when guestssashay down a red carpet on a unique andemotionally-charged journey, where they canget up close, touch and take pictures with A-list celebrities, sporting legends, politicalheavyweights and historical icons. Spreadover three floors and 18 themed zones, therewill be plenty of surprises, phenomena andsome truly breathtaking experiences. Themuseum features over 100 authentic, lifelikewax figures, half of which are unique to thisattraction. Madame Tussauds is open 7 daysa week right in the heart of Hollywood,located at 6933 Hollywood Blvd. Visitmadametussauds.com/hollywood or call(323) 798-1670.

Hollywood Wax MuseumSee your favorite stars immortalized in waxin scenes from their films. Located at 6767Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood Wax Mu-seum features work done by the industry’smost talented artists, including a sectionthat is sure to send chills down your spine.For more information, call (323) 462-5991or visit www.hollywoodwax.com.


As a cultural arts center and the entertainment capital,Hollywood takes you closest to the world of glitz andglamour. Find it all in this guide… concerts, plays, museums, landmarks, and more stars…

CULTURAL ARTS &ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE


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Pantages TheatreBeautifully restored to its original opu-lence, the Pantages Theatre is a show in it-self! Host of Broadway hits such as“Wicked,” “Annie,” “The Lion King” aswell as some new favorites. The PantagesTheatre caters to all audiences and is trulya gem of Hollywood, located at 6233 Hol-lywood Blvd. near the famous Hollywoodand Vine intersection. For more informa-tion, call (323) 468-1700 or visitwww.BroadwayLA.org.

Jimmy Kimmel Live!Live from Hollywood Boulevard — it'sJimmy Kimmel Live! Celebrity guests, livemusical performances and comedic irrev-erence make this show, airing at 11:35pm(PST) on ABC Channel 7, a local icon.Located at the El Capitan EntertainmentCenter, the show features a live shot eachnight of Jimmy walking down the boule-vard and into the auditorium. The public(Age 16+) is invited to reserve tickets bycalling 1-800- JIMMY TIX or by going towww.1iota.com.

The Huntington Library, ArtCollections, and Botanical GardensThe Huntington is a world renowned cen-ter of art and culture set amidst 150 acresof breathtaking gardens. Three art galleries

and a library showcase magnificent collec-tions of rare books, historic manuscripts,and priceless works of art. Highlights in-clude Gainsborough’s The Blue Boy, aGutenberg Bible, an illuminated manu-script of Chaucer’s The Canterbury Tales,gardens devoted to Children, Tropics,Desert, Roses, Camellias, & Japanese andChinese Gardens. English Tea is served inthe Rose Garden Tea Room. Private “Tea& Tours” are available for four or more,with advance reservations. The Hunting-ton Library, Art Collections, and Botani-cal Gardens 1151 Oxford Road, SanMarino, CA 91108, 626-405-2100www.huntington.org.

The Montalbane Montalbán is a unique entertainmentvenue with one of the last proscenium stagesremaining in Los Angeles. e auditorium hasa seating capacity of nearly 1000 and two othermore intimate special-event spaces can accom-modate as many as 250. Within walking dis-tance of the famed corner of Hollywood andVine, we are in the center of the entertain-ment capital of the world and host a wide va-riety of live entertainment, includingBroadway-style shows, standup comedy, anddance theatre, as well as film premieres andcorporate functions. For complete informationon upcoming events and information for

booking e Montalbán, please visit eMon-talban.com. We are looking forward to havingyou join us in 2014.

Warner Bros. VIP Studio TourGo “behind the scenes” of the world’sbusiest motion picture and television stu-dio! Explore inner Hollywood on a 2hours (approx) cart tour surrounded byactual filming and production among yes-terday’s and today’s most famous sets,stages, props, costumes, crafts, sounds andspecial effects. The tour ends with a visitto the Warner Bros. museum. This is realHollywood at work – because nothing isstaged, there is no telling what, or WHO,you may encounter. Operating Hours:Tours depart continuously from 8:15amto 4pm. Open every day except ChristmasDay. Extended Hours are offered duringSpring and Summer. Deluxe five hourtours available. Address: VIP Tour Centerlocated at 3400 West Riverside Drive Bur-bank, CA 91522 Parking is provided atLot N, behind the building. How to BookTickets: Phone: 818-977-8687 or 877-4WB-TOUR On-line: www.wbtour.comGroups (24 or more): 818-977-1943 [email protected] Children8yrs and over are welcome. Adult guests mustpresent valid identification and personal be-longings may be subject to search.



The Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens is home to more than 1,100 animals representing 250 different species, many of which are rare or endangered. Our beautiful 113 acres also offer a carousel, play park, and Safari Shuttle. Conveniently located in Griffi th Park where the I-5 and 134 freeways meet. Plan your visit at www.LAZoo.org. *Except Christmas Day

RESTAURANT& NIGHTLIFE GUIDEYou are invited to experience Hollywood’s lavish and groovynightclubs and taste the best variety of local and internationalcuisines served at landmark restaurants, elegant diningplaces and mom and pop signature eateries – and maybetreat yourself to the chance of star sightings

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Taglyan Cultural ComplexNestled in the heart of Hollywood, Taglyan-Cultural Complex has gained a reputationas being one of the most esteemed eventspaces in Southern California. It is equippedwith state-of-the-art audio and lightingtechnology, custom furniture, fine china, de-sign and coordination, and delectable foodby Divine Food and Catering, which canmeet the needs of even the most discerningpalates. Come encounter tranquil elegancecoupled with fine dining and impeccableservice. You’re invite you to come experiencethe difference.

1201 Vine St.Hollywood, CA 90038(323) 978-0005www.taglyan.com

Fabiolus CucinaLocated in the heart of Hollywood, Fabio-lus Cucina is the best place to enjoy authen-tic homemade Italian food, prepared bychef Chiara Conti Santi. A wide selectionof Italian & California wines and friendlyservice makes Fabiolus cucina the idealplace to dine, relax and have fun. The cafeoffers an outdoor patio and ample off-streetparking. It is also within walking distanceto The Pantages, Ricardo Montalban The-ater, The Palladium, The Avalon and Cin-erama Dome.

6270 Sunset Blvd.Hollywood, CA 90028(323) 467-2882www.fabiolus.com

BesoEva Longoria and Celebrity Chef ToddEnglish bring their boldly creative style toHollywood with Beso Restaurant and up-stairs lounge. Beso takes a Latin approachto classic steakhouse cuisine, featuring aneclectic and contemporary dinner menu.We proudly offer natural Angus beef, dailyfresh seafood, flatbreads, and season spe-cials. The romantic, candlelit dining roomfeatures wrap-around booths and over-stuffed chairs in front of an open kitchenwith a white oak wood burning oven. Jointhem in their bar and lounge for a bite toeat, sample unique tequilas, try a muddledcocktail made with fresh fruit, or exploreour extensive wine list, an with a uniquefocus on Californian wineries. We cater toall style events.

6350 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 (323) 467-7991 www.besohollywood.com





El CidNow in its 50th year, El Cid’s world classFlamenco Teatro has delighted audiencesfor generations. Your unique evening willinclude Spanish and locally-inspired cui-sine combined with a brilliant hour ofworld renowned, traditional Flamenco en-tertainment. Their entire dinner, tapas andspecialty cocktail menu is available duringthe show and is a la carte. Share a few deli-cious tapas or enjoy a full dinner, the op-tion is yours. In addition El Cid has patiodining and entertainment in our show-room 7 days a week.

4212 W. Sunset Blvd.Hollywood, CA 90027(323) 668-0318www.elcidla.com

Village PizzeriaFifteen years serving the Larchmont/Han-cock Park community along with 4 years inHollywood, California fresh joins Brooklynflavor. Fresh dough prepared daily. Freshproduce and homemade meatballs, sausage,sauces and dressings. Open daily. Free de-livery. We offer catering, craft service, sec-ond meal. Film locations available. And yes!You may have seen Village Pizzeria on En-tourage, and visiting with Huell Howser,and tossing dough with Scarlet Johanssonon Ellen. “All they are saying… is give apiece a chance ...!!”

131 N. Larchmont Blvd.Los Angeles 90004(323) 465-5566

6363 Yucca StreetHollywood CA 90028(323) 790-0363www.villagepizzeria.net

Miceli’sMiceli’s, located in the heart of Hollywood,has been owned and operated by the Micelifamily since 1949 and is considered to bethe oldest Italian restaurant in Los Angeles.e first “Pizzaria” in Los Angeles, Miceli’soffers many Italian favorites like Lasagna,Spaghetti and meatballs, Eggplant, Chickenand Veal parmigiana. e décor featureswood booths and carving from the originaPig and Whistle. Over 5,000 chianti bottleshang from the rafters. Live piano nightly w/singing servers. Reservations accepted onlineat www.micelisrestaurant.com

1646 N. Las Palmas Ave.Hollywood, CA 90028(323) 466-3438Fax: (323) 466-1759www.micelisrestaurant.com



Pig ‘N WhistleThe Pig ‘N Whistle is one of the few re-maining staples that still offers patrons atrue taste of “Old Hollywood.” Since open-ing in 1927, the Pig ‘N Whistle has re-mained a cultural landmark, sharing its richhistory with the world famous EgyptianTheatre next door. Since undergoingrestoration in 1999, the restaurant has fi-nally returned to its former glory and cur-rently stands as one of the most notableremaining relics of Old Hollywood. Overthe years, owners Chris Breed and Alan Ha-jjar have been collecting memorabilia fromthe original Pig ‘N Whistle and now haveseveral ornate pieces on display. Featuring afull bar and variety of hand crafted beers,Pig ’N Whistle has also added an extensivevariety of fresh salads, healthy soups, andgrilled paninis. Come in for a delicious nib-ble while taking in the atmosphere! For in-formation or to make a reservation, pleasevisit www.pigandwhistlehollywood.com. 6714 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, CA 90028 (323) 463-0000 www.pignwhistle.com

HootersHooters is well known for its brand of foodand fun, featuring a casual beach-theme at-mosphere, a menu that features seafood, sand-wiches and Hooters’ signature chicken wings,and service provided by the All-Americancheerleaders, the Hooters Girls. The firstHooters opened October 4, 1983, in Clearwa-ter, Fla., by the original “Hooters Six”founders, and the brand has grown to becomeone of the most successful dining destinationsin the world. Hooters is proud of the morethan 300,000 Hooters Girl alumnae who havegrown into their own lives as mothers, wives,career-minded businesswomen and entrepre-neurs, many becoming doctors, lawyers, actors,authors, government officials and communityleaders. Hootwinc, LLC owns and operates 15Hooters locations in Southern California andHooters of America, LLC, the franchisor, is theoperator of more than 412 Hooters restaurantsin 44 states and 27 foreign countries. Everyoneis liberated from the ordinary at Hooters whileenjoying great food, fun and uniquely-Hootersservice from the iconic Hooters Girls. Formore information about Hootersvisitwww.westcoasthooters.com or follow usat www.twitter.com/westcoasthoots orwww.Facebook.com/westcoasthooters.

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More than one thousand businesses in Hollywood are in the entertainment industry, a confirmation that Hollywood is the “Entertainment Capital of the World.” This guide offers a glimpse of some of the companies who inhabit the icon that is Hollywood.

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The Studios at ParamountFrom development to post, The Studios at Para-mount provides world-class production services.The 65-acre lot contains 30 digital stages and ishome to some of the most ver- satile shooting lo-cations, including the New York Street backlot,the Blue Sky Tank and The Alley. They also offercomplete film, TV and commercial productionservices including post production services andthe new cutting-edge Technicolor sound facility.A stream of iconic films has flowed from the lot,such as The Godfather Trilogy, The Indiana Jonesseries, Forrest Gump, Titanic, True Grit and TheFighter. Some memorable TV series producedthere include Star Trek, The Odd Couple, En-tertainment Tonight, Cheers, Frasier, Dr. Philand Nip/Tuck. For more information, visitwww.TheStudiosAtParamount.com

Emerson CollegeEmerson College, located in the heart of Boston,Massachusetts, was the first college to create a LosAngeles-based residential study and internshipprogram for its students. With more than 1,000intern sites in film, TV, radio, new media, music,management, publicity, marketing, and public re-lations, the LA Center offers a range of opportu-nities. Classrooms are located in Burbank andHollywood, just a stone’s throw from major filmand television studios. With more than 3,000alumni working in the LA area, Emerson Collegeis the nation’s premiere institution in higher edu-cation devoted to communication and the arts ina liberal arts context. The College has expandedits Los Angeles presence and built on a lot on Sun-set Boulevard. World-renowned architect ThomMayne has designed the new center, which offersclassrooms, faculty offices, an auditorium, a resi-dence hall, and underground parking. For moreinformation, visit www.emerson.edu

Family Theatre ProductionsOperating from its location on Sunset Boulevardnear La Brea since its founding in 1947, FamilyTheatre Productions has produced more than900 entertaining and inspirational family-ori-ented programs, which have had more than10,000 television and radio broadcasts. Foundedby the late Holy Cross Father Patrick Peyton,CSC, the motto of the theater has long been, “Afamily that prays together stays together.” Pro-grams produced at the theater have starred someof Hollywood’s brightest stars, including JamesDean and Grace Kelly. George Lucas had his firstfilm credit as an assistant cameraman with thetheater. For information on films, broadcasts,radio series, awards, student film competitionsand many other community activities, please call(323) 874-6633. Family Theatre Productions islocated at 7201 Sunset Boulevard, Hollywood,CA 90046. Visit www.familytheater.org.

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American Academy of Dramatic ArtsThe goal of the American Academy of Dra-matic Arts is to prepare students for actingcareers in theatre, film and television. It is anon-profit, accredited, educational conser-vatory and its purpose is to provide a practi-cal, post-secondary education thatemphasizes the skills needed by an actor intoday's competitive environment. To date,alumni have received nominations for 72Oscars®, 202 Emmys®, and 57 Tonys®. TheAcademy has two campuses: one in NewYork and another in Hollywood on theSouth lot of the former Charlie Chaplin stu-dio on La Brea Avenue.

Entertainment Lighting ServicesOne of the entertainment industry’s successstories, Entertainment Lighting Services(ELS), provides film/TV and stage lightingrentals/sales for theatrical productions, spe-cial events and movie premieres for Para-mount, Columbia, Warner Bros. andUniversal. Owner John Chuck establishedthe company in 1977, based on fulfilling aniche market for lighting Hollywood moviepremieres. Today, ELS packs an extensiveinventory of the latest lighting technolo-gies, including automated and LED fix-tures, rigging and staging. Located at

11440 Sheldon St., Sun Valley, the 70,000-square foot warehouse is studio close andcan fulfill the practical and the most unpre-dictable lighting and production requests.For more information, visitwww.elslights.com or call (818) 769-9800

Jimmy Kimmel Live!Live from Hollywood Boulevard at the fa-mous El Capitan Entertainment Center -it’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! This late nighttalk show features celebrity guest inter-views and popular music acts. The public(Ages 18+) is invited to reserve tickets bycalling 1-866-JIMMYTIX or by going to

www.1iota.com. Jimmy Kimmel Live! airsevery weeknight at 11:35 on ABC.

Mole-RichardsonMole-Richardson is the prestigious Holly-wood lighting company that has, since itsfounding in 1927, been dedicated to bring-ing the finest quality light and power distri-bution equipment to the entertainmentindustry regardless of the technological de-mands of the medium or era. As it has beendoing since the early days of the "Talkies"and now through the on-going digital age,our innovative staff is constantly seekingways to produce innovative and well builtequipment to meet the needs of our fellowindustry professionals.

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