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Hollywood Art Centennial: DeLongpre & Redmond Russel A. Jackson Granville Redmond, a transplanted Pennsylvanian known as one of California’s first resident Impressionists, is famous for his landscapes full of poppies, our state flower, and purple lupines – although, interestingly, he’s said to have preferred darker, moodier subjects, often painting moonlit scenes. And Paul DeLongpre, a native of Lyon, France, who earned the title “le roi des fleurs” for his full blown renditions of botanicals, especially roses. read more

Hollywood: Mural Capital of Los Angeles Hollywood enjoys an array of murals that provide diversion to the urban streetscape. read more

Pinks, Formosa Cafe, Musso & Frank Anniversaries by James Bartlett As soon as you go through the leather door, Formosa Café hits you like a blur. Black and red throughout, the dark atmosphere feels welcoming, romantic and just a little illicit. Movie fans will already have recognized it from Swingers, The Majestic and LA Confidential, and it’s been a favorite for movie stars and mere mortals alike for decades – the walls are lined with endless pictures including Bogart, Gable, Monroe, Dean, Sinatra, Newman and Brando. Keep your eyes open though – it’s still a favorite celeb hang out today. read more

Superheroes, Villains, & Cartoon Characters... Rena Dictor LeBlanc The ultimate odd couple while in costume, they are among the men and women who impersonate cartoon characters, superheroes, queens and kings of the silver screen, villains and other fantasy beings. Their “stage” is Hollywood Boulevard. They’re seeking to earn tips by entertaining in costume and posing for pictures with people strolling on The Walk Of Fame. read more

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