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Future 2nd Saturday Programs and Events |
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The History of Winemaking in Los Angeles Before there was Napa, there was Los Angeles. As one historian said, " For most of the 19th century, if you were drinking California wine, it was actually Los Angeles wine." Our program will cover this remarkable and unknown history and its expansion into all areas of the Southern California region. Our speaker is Stuart Byles, the author of Los Angeles Wine: a history from the Missions to the present. |
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Saturday January 11th 1 PM |
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Saturday February 8th 1 PM |
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The Richfield Building The Richfield Building was the 1929 ZigZag Moderne masterwork by Stiles Clements located at Sixth and Flower streets in downtown Los Angeles; demolished in 1969. Our speaker for this program is Nathan Marsak. Nathan will cover not just the lost building, but the role of oil as it developed the southland, oil companies and the grand offices they built, the legacy of Stiles Clements, Art Deco in LA, and more. Included in this 125-slide lecture are many rare and never-before-seen photographs. |
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Saturday March 14th 1 PM |
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Why Is Hollywood Here? Learn the reasons the American film industry first came to Southern California, and what part your area played in the early days of filming. E J Stevens returns to Bolton Hall Museum with another interesting program. He and his wife, Kim Stephens, have authored or contributed to several books on Hollywood and Southern California history. They own their own travel company and host tours of film sites throughout Southern California. |
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Saturday April 11th 1 PM |
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Beneath the Rocks The archeological digs of the ancient Indian VILLAGE OF TUJUNGA Join local historian Craig Durst as he reveals exactly what was found beneath the rocks of the ancient Tongva village of Tujunga and what these findings say about the lives of these early inhabitants. Craig’s programs are always fun and interesting. |
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Wednesday March 18th All Day |
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Restaurant Day Joselitos Mexican Restaurant in Tujunga will donate 15% of sales to Little Landers Historical Society. Please BRING THIS FLYER WITH YOU! |
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Saturday May 9th 1 PM |
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Creating a Soul Anchorage: The Architecture of Richard Neutra Modernist architect Richard Neutra is known for his cool, sleek compositions of asymmetry. His houses are now collectibles, but Neutra intended any and everyone to be privileged to architecture that fostered well-being. Our speaker is Dr. Barbara Lamprecht, the author of Neutra: Complete Works, Neutra, and Richard Neutra: Furniture: The Body and the Senses. She earned an M.Arch. at California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and her Ph.D. at the University of Liverpool. |
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Saturday May 16th 10 AM to 4 PM |
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Saturday June 13th 1 PM |
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The Los Angeles Central Library In this presentation, we will learn about the history, art, architecture, gardens and collections of the Library, including news footage of the 1986 fire and its aftermath. We’ll also learn about two exciting events at the Library in 2019. Our speaker for this program is Dave McMenamin, a Los Angeles native and a Library Docent who leads the Art & Architecture, Garden and student tours of the Central Library. |
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Postponed |
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Postponed May be re-scheduled for later this year or 2021. |
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