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July 19, 2017

The Broad announces release date for tickets to ‘Infinity Mirror Rooms’ exhibit

The Broad announces release date for tickets to Yayoi Kusama’s ‘Infinity Mirrors’ exhibit

The Broad has announced the released date for tickets to “Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors.”

The exhibit is a more in-depth take on Kusama, the artist behind the “Infinity Mirrored Room – The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away,” which is the biggest draw at The Broad.

Tickets will go on sale Friday, September 1 at 12 p.m. The exhibit will include six of Kusama’s Infinity Rooms, including:

Infinity Mirror Room – Phalli’s Field

Infinity Mirrored Room – Love Forever

Infinity Mirrored Room – All the Eternal Love I Have For The Pumpkins

Infinity Mirrored Room – The Souls of Millions of Light Years Away (currently at the Broad and included in the exhibit)

Infinity Mirrored Room – Dots Obsession – Love Transformed into Dots

Infinity Mirrored Room—Aftermath of Obliteration of Eternity

..and for those who would like to participate, there will also be ‘The Obliteration Room.’ Guests can cover every space of the all-white gallery with polka dot stickers!

The exhibit is making a tour across six venues in North America, which includes one stop in California. The experimental artworks will be at The Broad from October 21 to January 1, 2018.

Tickets for adults will be $25 and free for children 12 and under. On-site standby tickets for adults will be $30. Same-day general admission to The Broad’s third-floor galleries is included with the ticket purchase. Tickets can be purchased on the museum’s website.

For more details on the exhibit, click HERE.

The Broad is located at 221 S. Grand Avenue, Los Angeles.

July 15, 2017

Economic update for the week ending July 15, 2017

Stock markets end week at record highs – The S&P and the Dow set records this week as stocks climbed Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. The start of second quarter earnings season began Friday. Earnings of companies in The S&P were up 15.3%. The rise was across the board fueled by several sectors. Energy stocks climbed as crude oil prices rose. Technology and healthcare companies saw modest gains. Retail rebounded after analysts upgraded the sector following encouraging news from Target and others. This calmed investors who brushed off a report that showed retail was weaker in June. Financials were also up as several big banks reported second quarter earnings that beat expectations. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended the week at 21,637.74, up from 21,414.34 last week. The S&P 500 closed the week at 2,459.27 unchanged from its close last week of 2,425.18. The NASDAQ closed the week at 6,312.47 up from last week’s close of 6,153.08.

Bond yields drop this week- Federal Reserve chairwoman Janet Yellen spoke earlier in the week. In her comments it appeared that the Fed plans to slow down the pace of interest rate increases. The Fed has raised its benchmark rates three times since December. She also stated that the economy was healthy, but reiterated that inflation was well below the Fed’s target level. The 10-year Treasury bond closed the week at 2.33%, down from 2.39% last week. The 30-year treasury yield ended the week at 2.91%, down from 2.93% last week. Mortgage rates follow treasury bond yields so we watch bond yields carefully.

Mortgage Rates higher this week – The July 13, 2017 Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Survey reported that the 30-year fixed mortgage rate average was 4.03%, up from 3.96% last week. The 15-year fixed was 3.29%, up from 3.22% last week. The 5-year ARM was 3.27%, up from 3.31% last week. Unfortunately, rates rose late in the week so next weeks rates will be higher.

Consumer prices flat in June – U.S. Consumer prices slowed to a 1.6% growth rate for the 12 months ending June 30. This was down from an already stubborn inflation rate of 1.9% in May. The core inflation rate, which excludes food and energy was unchanged at 1.7%. Analysts expect that this low inflation rate will prompt the Fed to hold off on any interest rate hikes, at least for now.

Have a great weekend!
Syd

July 14, 2017

République Opens Ice Cream Shop

The Manzkes, a husband and wife team who run flagship restaurant, République, have opened an ice cream shop called Crèmerie. The new shop is right next to the restaurant’s entrance–out of the window at République.

The housemade ice cream shop opened Friday and currently has hours that begin from 12 – 10 p.m. daily. The opening menu has several different flavors, which will be rotating frequently:

Strawberry
Coconut
Banana
Chocolate chip
Coffee sorbet
Chocolate
Hazelnut
Pistachio
Gianduja
Butter pecan
Vanilla bean
Watermelon sorbet
Melon sorbet
Lime sorbet
Strawberry sorbet

The ice cream shop came right on time for the summer! Enjoy!

Crèmerie address is 624 South La Brea Avenue, Los Angeles.

July 14, 2017

Where to find the best bagels in Los Angeles

Los Angeles is full of New Yorkers, Chicagoans, and other east-of-L.A people who love a good bagel! And while many may think delicious bagels can’t be found here, the truth is, there are plenty of authentic and delicious options in LA.

Here are some of the best bagel places in the city:

Milo & Olive (Facebook)

MILO & OLIVE

Milo & Olive 2723 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310-453-6776.

The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel (Via Facebook)

THE ORIGINAL BROOKLYN WATER BAGEL

The Original Brooklyn Water Bagel 262 South Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-786-7400
8732 S. Sepulveda, Westchester, 310-645-2243

Bagel Factory. (Facebook)

BAGEL FACTORY

Bagel Factory: 8986 Cadillac Ave., Los Angeles, 310-837-6046
3004 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A., 310-477-8460
21221 Hawthorne Blvd., Torrance, 310-540-2077

Belle’s Bagels. (Facebook)

BELLE’S BAGELS

Belle’s Bagels 5043 York Blvd., Highland Park, 323-208-9408

Manhattan Bread & Bagel (Via Facebook)

MANHATTAN BREAD & BAGEL

Manhattan Bread & Bagel 1812 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Manhattan Beach, 310-545-7553

Wexler’s Deli (Via Facebook)

WEXLER’S DELI

Wexler’s Deli Grand Central Market, 317 S. Broadway, Downtown, 213-620-0633
616 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica, 424-744-8671

Yeastie Boys (Via Twitter)

YEASTIE BOYS BAGELS

Yeastie Boys Bagels Check website for location updates.

New York Bagel & Deli (Photo by Meghan D. via Yelp)

NEW YORK BAGEL & DELI

New York Bagel & Deli 2216 Wilshire Blvd., Santa Monica, 310-828-3228
11700 National Blvd., Mar Vista, 310-391-6226

New York Bagel Company (Photo by Matt H. via Yelp)

NEW YORK BAGEL COMPANY

New York Bagel Company 11640 San Vicente Blvd., Ste 111, Brentwood, 310-820-1050

Bagel Broker (Via Facebook)

BAGEL BROKER

Bagel Broker 7825 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles, 323-931-1258

July 14, 2017

Rodeo Realty’s Woodland Hills agent Lonnie Mintz lists home of ‘As the World Turns’ writer Craig Heller

Emmy-winning soap opera scriptwriter Craig Heller and his wife, actress Lenora May are selling their Woodland Hills home. Lonnie Mintz of Rodeo Realty Woodland Hills has the listing.

The split-level home made news this week in the L.A. Times when it was featured as a ‘Home of the Day.’

The 2,333 sq. ft. home has a dramatic vaulted entry, a large living room with a fireplace, a family room, formal dining room, and an updated kitchen.

Additional amenities include a wet bar, a blue-tiled swimming pool and a guest house.

The three bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms home is offered at $1,089,000. According to the L.A. Times, the couple owned the property for more than a decade.

Heller has worked as a scriptwriter on several television series such as, General Hospital, Full House and Happy Days. May recently guest starred as Phyllis Hayes in ‘Scandal’ and she also plays Pamela Raymond on ‘The Young and the Restless’ and Dr. Alana Chertoff on ABC’s ‘Mistresses.’

To read the LA Times feature on this property, click HERE.

July 13, 2017

Weekend Events: July 14 – 16, 2017

There are plenty of activities and events going on in Los Angeles this weekend!

From Friday – Sunday you can enjoy events such as a lobster festival, a rooftop movie, and even a lotus festival!

Below is a list of things to do. Enjoy!

Friday July 14th, 2017

1. Free summer movie screenings put on by Pershing Square.

2. Friday Flights at the Getty

3. Outdoor Movies at the Skirball

4. Summer Nights in the Garden at the Natural History Museum in DTLA.

5. dineL.A.

6. Port of Los Angeles Lobster Fest

7. Los Angeles Soul Music Festival

8. Quiet Clubbing Party at FIGat7th.

9. Free Shakespeare this summer at the Old Zoo in Griffith Park.

10. Champagne & Oysters Soirée at Mr. C

11. Modo Yoga hosting Karma Classes at their La Brea and Echo Park locations.

12. Summer Supper + Show Series on the rooftop of the Ritz-Carlton in DTLA.

13. Dance DTLA at Grand Park.

14. Westwood Village’s Cinema Under The Stars

15. Shakespeare By The Sea at Monte Verde Park in Lakewood.

16. Cocktail classes hosted by Greenbar Distillery in DTLA.

17. SHAPE, a Tech + Entertainment Expo

18. Old Pasadena Summer Cinema

19. Free concert series put together by the Levitt Pavilion in McArthur Park.

20. The Barnsdall Art Park’s annual Wine Tasting Nights.

21. Outfest

22. Metro Art at Downtown Los Angeles’ Union Station.

23. Long Beach Museum of Art’s free museum day.

Saturday July 15th, 2017

24. The 37th Annual Lotus Festival at Echo Park Lake

25. Summer Movie Night at Lower L.A. River in South Gate.

26. The Agenda Festival

27. The Rooftop Cinema Series returns to Pasadena advertisements

28. Shakespeare By The Sea

29. DT Stage Concert Series at Pershing Square

30. Tease, If You Please Burlesque Show at the Globe Theatre.

31. Union Station’s Summer Train Fest

32. Cocktail classes hosted by the Greenbar Distillery in DTLA.

33. Eat|See|Hear at The Autry Museum.

34. Esotouric Bus Adventures

35. Simply Stylist

36. Summer of Music at Redondo Pier

37. Old Pasadena Summer Cinema

38. Free concert series at the Levitt Pavilion in McArthur Park.

39. Street Food Cinema at King Gillette Ranch in Malibu.

40. Grand Performances

41. Movie Picnic Night at Alhambra Park

Sunday July 16th, 2017

42. Santa Monica’s Frozen Fruit Co

43. Shakespeare By The Sea at Saddleback College Summer Theater in Mission Viejo.

44. DTLA Breweries United Fest

45. Free concert series at the Levitt Pavilion in McArthur Park.

46. Topanga Canyon’s Theatricum Botanicum

July 11, 2017

DMV kiosks now in L.A. supermarkets

You can now do your grocery shopping and renew your vehicle registration in one location.

The California Department of Motor Vehicles has installed self-service kiosks at several grocery chains around Los Angeles.

The “DMV Now” kiosks helps you avoid trips to the DMV and allows you to renew your vehicle registration in less than two minutes.

The touch-screens are located at 12 selected Albertsons, Superior Grocers, and Vons supermarkets, and are accessible in Spanish and English.

The California DMV plans to add 40 more kiosks by the end of 2017. For now, they also have “DMV Now” kiosks in Tarzana, Lancaster, Palmdale, Simi Valley, and Canoga Park, among others.

Below is a map of the existing “DMV Now” kiosks in Southern California:

July 8, 2017

Economic update for the week ending July 7, 2017

Employers add 222,000 jobs in June – Hiring rebounded in June, according to The Bureau of Labor Statistics, as employers added 222,000 new jobs. Although the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.4% in June from 4.3% in May, a 16-year low, this was a solid report which beat expectations after a disappointing three months of job growth. The labor-force participation rate grew from 67.7% in May to 67.8% in June as more people entered the work force. Wages grew 0.2% in June from May and are up just 2.5% over the last 12 months. That’s well below average wage growth and still stumping experts. It’s highly unusual to have low unemployment without healthy wage growth.

Stocks higher this week – Stocks rallied after Friday’s jobs report. After a lackluster week in which disappointing auto sales, weakness in “brick and mortar” retail, and pressure on tech firms, stocks rebounded as more workers than expected were hired in June. The Dow Jones Industrial Average ended the week at 21,414.34, up from 21,349.63 last week. The S&P 500 closed the week at 2,425.18, unchanged from its close last week of 2,423.41. The NASDAQ closed the week at 6,153.08, up from last week’s close of 6,140.42.

Bond yields higher again this week– The 10-year Treasury bond closed the week at 2.39%, up from 2.31% last week. The 30-year treasury yield ended the week at 2.93%, up from 2.84% last week. Mortgage rates follow treasury bond yields so we watch bond yields carefully.

Mortgage Rates higher this week– The July 6, 2017 Freddie Mac Primary Mortgage Survey reported that the 30-year fixed mortgage rate average was 3.96%, up from 3.88% last week. The 15-year fixed was 3.22%, up from 3.18% last week. The 5–year ARM was 3.21%, up from 3.18% last week. Unfortunately, rates rose late in the week so next weeks rates will be higher.

Have a great weekend!
Syd

July 7, 2017

Home listed by Jordan Johnson and Simon Pozi of Rodeo Realty Brentwood featured in Curbed

Featured in Curbed this week, is a charming 1930s Spanish in Glendale. The home is highlighted for retaining many character-building vintage features. Jordan Johnson and Simon Pozirekides of Rodeo Realty Brentwood have the listing.

The Spanish art deco is located in historic El Miradero and is offered at $1,349,990. The home has gone through an immaculate and classic restoration and includes original tile in certain areas.

The 2,665-square-foot house comes with four bedrooms, two bathrooms, a classic living room, a chef’s kitchen, and a formal dining area. Additional features include a landscaped front yard, arched entryways, hardwood floors, beamed ceilings, a balcony with wrought-iron railings, tile flooring, and a fireplace.

For more info on this property, click HERE.
To read the Curbed feature on this home, click HERE.