Beverly Hills this week mourned the loss of Phil Savenick, an award-winning television producer, lifelong artist and chronicler of the city’s history who pioneered new ways to preserve the magic of his hometown.
For his first solo show, artist Daniel Licht debuted 50 new paintings and drawings for an exhibition titled “Continuous Life,” which are on view until July 13 at Vardan Gallery at 6810 Melrose Avenue.
She received a $10,000 award for her outstanding service over the past year, which was presented by Janis Black Warner, on behalf of the Stanley and Joyce Black Family Foundation and Lillian Raffle, President of the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills.
Organized by the Jewish communities of Los Angeles and the Persian American Civic Action Network (PACAN), the event took place on May 31 at the Richard M. Nixon Presidential Library.
The first place winner, title of “Best Tasting Pie in Beverly Hills” and $200 Farmers’ Market money was awarded to Xander Eisen for his Chocolate Banana Cream Pie.