‘The History of Sound’—Harmony in Motion

Taking a chapter from the life of father and son ethnomusicologists John and Alan Lomax, writer Ben Shattuck centers this love story around the quiet joy of ethnic song collecting, a harvest, so to speak, of the bones on which this country was built.

The Beverly Hills Planning Commission at its Sept. 25 meeting unanimously approved a Development Plan Review, Conditional Use Permit and Rooftop Dining Use Permit for a three-story Louis Vuitton flagship store and exhibition space project.

Farmers’ markets aren’t just a place to shop, they’re a weekly ritual, a chance to catch up with neighbors, to savor a freshly roasted coffee and sample the best of nature’s bounty without having to leave Los Angeles.

From bakeries and bagels to salads and sandwiches, Beverly Hills has seen an influx of cool, casual dining spots offering flavors from around the globe for quick grab-and-go snacks, dine-in all-day meals, and even a new pet-friendly spot.

The Beverly Hills Unified School District (BHUSD) has unveiled a transformation of the College and Career Counseling Department aimed at revamping student support at all grade levels. 

A train through Napa Valley, an underground cellar in Santa Barbara or a cave in Temecula are all worth the drive; just don’t drink and drive when visiting these creative California wine-tasting destinations.

The City Council at its Study Session on Sept. 16 provided direction on the 9800-9900 S. Santa Monica Boulevard Street Tree Master Plan, which recommends that Mexican fan palm trees replace lost ficus trees on that block.

Adrien Frier, Consul General of France, addressed the Rotary Club of Beverly Hills on Sept. 15 on the state of Euro-American relationships and growing challenges to the international system, among other topics. 

A new design proposal for the La Cienega Park playground has been approved following a unanimous vote taken by the Beverly Hills City Council at its Sept. 16 meeting. 

Beverly Hills Police Department (BHPD) officers and community members celebrated outstanding service at the annual Beverly Hills Police Gala at Espelette at the Waldorf Astoria Beverly Hills on Sept. 17.