#barnsdall park

[davetada]

Matilda at Barnsdall Park

Hollywood, CA

#matilda #matilda sakamoto #portrait #film washi f #35mm #barnsdall park #ethereal #hapa #hafu #eurasian #la #los angeles #film #analog #ishootfilm #filmisnotdead

[circuitmouse]

Barnsdall Park 360° panoramic photo

#Barnsdall Park #california #los angeles #panoramic photo #360°

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Los Angeles dance festival draws filmmakers from Argentina to Turkey to Hollywood

Popular west coast dance film festival welcomes patrons of the arts under open skies in East Hollywood hills with free screenings of international shorts.

Bridget Murnane’s Bella Dr. Tia-Monique Uzor’s The Noise My Leaves Make The popular west coast dance film festival welcomes patrons of the arts under open skies on the lawn of the Barnsdall Gallery Theater in East Hollywood with a 90-min. free screening of international shorts starting Thursday. (more…) “”

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#art park in Hollywood #Barnsdall Gallery Theater #Bella Lewitsky #choreographer Gabri Christa #Dance Camera West #dance film festival #Kelly Hargraves #LA film festival #What to do in LA

[handeaux]

Birdless Ballot Boosters Marked The End Of Boss Cox’s Cincinnati Political Machine

For better or worse, mostly worse, no history of Cincinnati can be written without significant attention to the reign of George Barnsdale Cox, the man known as Boss Cox. For forty years, from the 1880s into the 1920s, Cox and his minions ran Cincinnati like a private fiefdom. It is remarkable that the Cox Machine was brought low by a bunch of birds.

Cox ruled from his position as chairman of the Hamilton County Republican Party and during his reign no one got elected in Hamilton County without the Boss’s approval. To keep the votes rolling in for his chosen politicians, Cox dispensed county funds where loyalty could be bought. Cox ignored the city's parks where squirrels didn't vote. Cox bled the schools because teachers didn't vote and, as one of Cox's lieutenants was quoted, "most of them are women, anyway."

Cox’s favorite voters were dependable machine constituents who voted a straight Republican ticket. It mattered not whether they knew who they were voting for. In fact, it was probably preferable that they didn’t care who they elected. Through bribes and favors, Cox owned the illiterate vote in Cincinnati. Cox’s ward heelers had one simple task – to vote a straight Republican ticket. To do so, voters didn’t need to read. They need only remember to vote the eagle.

Voting was a lot more complicated 100 years ago than it is today. In 1920, each party had its own ballot, and each ballot had a symbol or logo on the top. There were no Elephants or Donkeys. Republican ballots showed an eagle at the top, while Democratic ballots were emblazoned with a rooster. The Socialists employed a hand holding a torch. Prohibitionists used a rose.

Under the party symbol, each ballot showed a big circle. If a voter wanted to vote a straight party ticket, all they had to do was mark a big, bold X through that circle and drop the ballot in the appropriate box. That big circle was extremely convenient for illiterate voters and Cincinnati had a lot of them. These voters cared not a whit about any candidate. All they knew was that a beer or a fifty-cent piece awaited once a poll monitor signaled to the ward boss that the voter had marked the correct ballot. For illiterate voters, the non-partisan judicial ballot was indecipherable and fist fights broke out at various polls when party hacks offered to “help” illiterate voters translate the judicial ballots.

One hundred years ago, in January 1924, a group of Cincinnati reformers organized the Birdless Ballot League to eliminate party ballots. It proved to be the death knell for the Boss Cox machine. Although the idea had been circulated before, it was lawyer Henry Bentley who made the birdless ballot his personal crusade. Bentley’s proposal was simple: Eliminate the party emblems from the ballot and force voters to individually select candidates by name. If adopted, the birdless ballot would effectively disenfranchise anyone who couldn’t read and thereby remove a big tool from the Cox Machine’s toolbox.

By the time Bentley got involved, the Cox Machine was a sputtering hulk of its former magnificence. Cox himself had died in 1916. His lieutenants, grown fat and happy with the spoils of graft and corruption, found interests outside the grind of municipal politics. Mike Mullen, whose influence extended well beyond his homebase in the Fifth Ward, died in 1921. August "Garry" Herrmann had all but retired from politics to oversee the Cincinnati Reds. Only Rudolph “Rud” Hynicka was still in control, and he had long since relocated to New York City, where he managed a string of burlesque theaters.

It was left to local party stalwarts to gin up the opposition to Bentley’s proposal. Gilbert Bettman, a Republican of the Cox camp, fumed during a speech to the Women’s City Club [Cincinnati Post 18 April 1924]:

“The birdless ballot, historically unsound, illogical and wholly negative, judged by this single standard, would not tend to bring better or more capable men into the public service. In-so-far as it would have any effect, it would weaken the structure of parties, creating a political hodge-podge, bloc or minority government.”

Bettman’s speeches that year were reminders that the old Cox Machine had chewed up reformers before and expected to easily dispense with Bentley and his ilk. And yet, despite its invulnerable reputation, the Cox gang had endured occasional, if temporary, revolts almost from the moment it seized control of the city. The Machine had learned to bend a little when necessary but to snap back once the reformers relaxed. In 1924, they complacently ignored a groundswell that had been gaining strength over the past decade. Consequently, the Machine underestimated the opposition.

Simultaneous with Bentley’s call for birdless ballots, the Cincinnatus League, another group of reformers, including future mayors Murray Seasongood and Russell Wilson, agitated for a charter establishing a city manager form of government. Seasongood and his allies recognized that the birdless ballot was step in the right direction, but the ultimate goal needed to be a complete reform of city government. At the urging of the Cincinnati Post, which had built its reputation as the anti-Cox newspaper in town, the charter supporters and the ballot reformers joined forces.

It is all but forgotten today, but the Charterite reformers succeeded largely because of Cincinnati’s Socialists, particularly Herbert Bigelow, pastor of the non-denominational People’s Church. That congregation provided many of the volunteers essential to the reform movement. It was they who circulated petitions, got out the vote and lobbied for change at public meetings.

The Cox/Hynicka syndicate tried to confuse voters by promoting their own charter issues on the 1924 ballot. If either of those measures passed, city council would have been reorganized but no substantial changes would have taken place.

As it developed, Cincinnati’s voters were inspired by the idea of a ballot without birds. On November 4, 1924, the Charterite referendum received more than 88,000 votes, with only 39,000 votes in opposition. The new charter streamlined city council to just nine city-wide seats instead of an unwieldy legislative body with a representative from all 32 wards. The new council selected a weak, mostly ceremonial, mayor to preside at council, and hired a city manager to conduct most city business. Overnight, Cincinnati’s reputation as one of the worst-governed cities in America was transformed and the city became known as one of the best and most efficiently run municipalities in the country.

#birdless ballot #boss cox #henry bentley #rud hynicka #cincinnati charter

[loneberry]

At Barnsdall Art Park Julia and I realized we both have ankle mushroom tattoos! Bless the perched hollyhocks trembling in the setting sun.

How lovely that the blooming jacaranda matches the façade of the Los Feliz Theater! I can hardly believe such scenes exist all around us. The yellow accent of the curb + person’s shirt + American Cinematheque sign adds extra charm.

[gothonabikeinla]

Went to Venice Beach to celebrate a friends birthday. I had a Philly Cheesesteak for the the first time and it was pretty good. I prolly can’t eat that ever again tho.

Met my homies kid, omg their kid is so cute.

James took me out on a picnic to Barnsdall Art Park in Los Feliz/Hollywood area. Pretty trees and grass and folks being chill. Fun times.

I had a dental appointment and I was able to walk to it, it was pretty cool. I like living in a somewhat walkable area. I hate driving, sitting traffic is fucking stupid.

I’m getting wisdom teeth taken out finally, and I’m just glad I’m getting it done now. Liquid diet is gonna suck so we gonna make this fun.

#bicycle #gothonabike #los angeles #linusbike #Venice Beach #venice #bike

[popradar]

Wine Tasting to Return to Barnsdall Park This Summer

Courtesy of Barnsdall Art Park

For those who remember summers in L.A. before the pandemic, one of the more popular favorite pastimes was watching the sunset from Barnsdall Park with a glass of wine in hand.

This week, we received an email from the Barnsdall Art Park Foundation, letting us know that they're planning to relaunch the Friday night wine tastings on May 31, continuing every Friday through the summer.

They're getting the details in order, but safe to say, mark off your calendars now!

—Christine N. Ziemba

#wine #summer #los angeles #friday nights

[lawomanphoto]

January 6, 2013 Griffith Park Observatory from Barnsdall Art Park in Los Angeles, CA

Photo by Christy Borgman

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#christyborgman #griffithparkobservatory #lawomanphoto #lawomanphotography #losangeles #onthisday

[talesofpassingtime]

He had neared Barnsdall Park. He never could pass by without turning up into the circular drive to delight in the splendor of the Hollyhock House. He did that now, and there it was, one of three homes built by Frank Lloyd Wright in the City, timeless architecture, old and futuristic. Oh, thank God for it!—and for the miracle of Monet’s “Water Lilies,” La Divina Callas, and for Proust.

— John Rechy, The Coming of the Night    

#booklr

[laptopcamper]

Saffy’s Coffee & Tea, 4851 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles (East Hollywood), CA 90029, Score: 33/50

Saffy’s Coffee & Tea is a small coffeehouse next to Saffy’s the restaurant. Both are owned by the people behind Bestia and Bavel. Saffy’s Coffee & Tea is open mornings and early afternoons. Saffy’s is only open for dinner. Prices are higher.

Score: 33/50

Food: 4/5 – They serve an Arabic breakfast on weekends. During the week, choose from housemade baked goods (biscuits, muffins, cookies, bourekas, cardamom buns), loaves of bread, and housemade yogurt. The cardamom bun was softer and sweeter than usual…seemed a bit underbaked to me but maybe that’s because they heated it? Clark Street has the best cardamom buns.

Coffee: 4/5 – Choose from drip coffee, cold brew, espresso drinks, tea, chai, lemonade, etc. They serve Be Bright Coffee, a local roaster. My latte was good – on the weaker side and less sweet than usual (I didn’t ask for any sweetener). There was no foam art.

Wi-fi: 4/5 – Free, unlimited, no password required. It seemed a bit slow.

Ambiance: 5/5 – Cute space, large covered outdoor patio, planters in front, counter seating inside

Noise: 3/5 – Eclectic music played at a fairly loud volume, car traffic

Plugs: 0/5 – Didn’t see any

Parking: 1/5 – Tough, 1 or 2 hour street parking if you can find it, near Kaiser so parking is scarce. You can park for free at Barnsdall Art Park and walk 0.4 miles

Comfort: 4/5 – Stools, unpadded chair, tables of assorted sizes, heat lamps and fans

Bathroom: 5/5 – None but the door to Saffy’s the restaurant was open and people were using their restrooms

Art: 3/5 – None

Tips: Order at the counter. They’ll bring your food and drink to you. Open daily.

“Laptop Campers Unite!”

#Saffy's Coffee & Tea #Saffy's #coffeehouse #bakery #Middle Eastern bakery #bourekas #free wi-fi #biscuits #latte #East Hollywood

[davetada]

When Matilda came to visit from New York

Hollywood, CA

#matilda #matilda sakamoto #black and white #portrait #film washi f #grain #grainy #barnsdall park #ethereal #hapa #hafu #eurasian #la #los angeles #hollywood #film #analog #ishootfilm #filmisnotdead

[lowkeynando]

clothes, instead wearing feathers, beads, and bells, and decorating themselves in rainbow makeup. [22] Many reported feeling a change of consciousness during the event, which one person there described as "a four day acid trip - without the acid!" [30] On the final night of the gathering, they put together a performance of the Symmetricon, an invention of Burnside's, while Hay gave a farewell speech. [31] After Hay and the others returned to Los Angeles, they received messages of thanks from various participants, many of whom asked when the next Faerie gathering would be. [32] Hay decided to found a Faerie circle in Los Angeles that met at their house, which became known as

"Faerie Central", devoting half their time to serious discussion and the other half to recreation, in particular English circle dancing.

As more joined the circle, they began meeting in West Hollywood's First Presbyterian Church and then the olive grove atop the hill at Barnsdall Park; however they found it difficult to gain the same change of consciousness that had been present at the rural gathering. [33] The group began to discuss what the Faerie movement was developing into; Hay encouraged them to embark on political activism, using Marxism and his Subject-SUBJECT consciousness theory as a framework for bringing about societal change.

Others however wanted the movement to focus on spirituality and exploring the psyches, CLONES

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4. Hollyhock (1921) - drove by the Hollywood Bowl to get here. Open to public but not on the day we went. “The house and grounds were used as the temple of the Piranha Women in 1989's Cannibal Women in the Avocado Jungle of Death… Overlooking Hollywood Boulevard to the east and presenting panoramic views west towards the Pacific Ocean, the 36-acre hilltop estate south of Griffith Park was originally slated to include multiple structures dedicated to the arts. An eventual rift between Barnsdall and architect Frank Lloyd Wright meant that only three buildings would be completed: Hollyhock House, named after Miss Barnsdall’s favorite flower, and two other structures referred to as “Residences A and B.” As the members of the first generation of California Plein-Air Painters aged and died, the membership was filled by younger professional painters… other notable members include Sir Winston Churchill…” (see pics)

5. Ennis House (1924) - We almost didn’t go see this one, especially considering what we had seen so far felt rather disappointing (at least the upkeep) - and it was getting too dark, we had had a long day, and it was past dinner time. My pics and a lot of the ones online don’t do this justice. One of the most intriguing homes I’ve ever seen in California or anywhere really. I’m actually glad we saw it at night with the lights too. A majestic castle. I highly recommend checking this out at dusk if you’re in/near L.A. “The Ennis House— not to be confused with the Pennis House- is a veritable Hollywood icon, with over 80 screen appearances. Perched atop a hill in the Los Feliz neighborhood, it is among the best residential examples of Mayan Revival architecture in the country. The Ennis House rises in stages, with over 27,000 blocks arranged across a concrete platform and buttressed by a retaining wall… The concrete—a combination of gravel, granite and sand from the site—was hand-cast in aluminum molds to create blocks measuring 16”x 16” x 3.5” that were then woven together with steel rods, giving the textile block houses their name. Due to its exoticism, the house has served as the backdrop in numerous films, commercials and tv shows including House on Haunted Hill, Day of the Locust, Mulholland Drive, The Rocketeer, Rush Hour, Twin Peaks, Westworld 2019, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, Predator 2, Beverly Hills Cop II, and Blade Runner.” (see pics)

My list of Frank Lloyd Wright creations that I didn’t see this time but hopefully will one day: 1. James Daniel Derby House (2535 East Chevy Chase Drive) 2. George Sturges House and 3. The Oboler Complex

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OXNARD:

-Went to the 1901 Speakeasy at Heritage Square at night (and went by the next day for coffee). Had a delicious white wine from Oregon that is now my new favorite (see pics)

[thegeekx]

Biden administration will end monkeypox public health emergency

Biden administration will end monkeypox public health emergency

People line up to get a monkeypox vaccination at a new walk-up monkeypox vaccination site at Barnsdall Art Park on Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022 in Hollywood, CA.  Brian Van Der Brug | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images The Biden administration will end the public health emergency declared in response to the monkeypox outbreak, as new infections have declined dramatically and vaccination rates have…

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June 16, 2022 Hollyhock House at Barnsdall Park, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA

June 16, 2022 Hollyhock House at Barnsdall Park, Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA #hollyhockhouse #FrankLloydWright #architecture #barnsdallpark #hollywood #losangeles #christyborgman #lawomanphoto #onthisday

Photo by Christy Borgman

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