On May 12, BVMS Principal, Dr. Skon, in collaboration with the BVMS PTA, hosted an inaugural FriendRaiser to better connect and strengthen local neighborhood relationships.
Led by Monica Corcoran, founder of Pretty Ripe, the panel included celebrity stylist Jeanne Yang and beauty entrepreneur Nyako Grieco for a conversation on breaking down false pressures of achieving early success in life, and how career pivots can happen at any age.
At the meeting, liaisons also reviewed a proposal to co-host the CicLAvia open streets event in August with the cities of West Hollywood and Los Angeles, temporarily closing streets to vehicle traffic for a 7.5-mile route.
The City of Beverly Hills and the Community Services Department in collaboration with artistic director, Laura Schmieder, held an afternoon series of chamber music concerts to a sold-out crowd, featuring performances outside in the courtyard, and indoors in the living room and recently restored theatre
In a contentious hearing on May 12, the Planning Commission issued a stern rebuke of the private club and co-working space Spring Place and crafted stringent limits on its 6,000 sq.-ft. rooftop space.