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Dodger Tickets

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The Getty Villa 2

Catalina Island

Trip

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The Blu Jam Café 3

Changing Your

Air Filter

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Emergency

Preparedness

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Green Building/

LEED

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The Luma Lookout J u l y 2 0 0 9 V o l u m e 3 , I s s u e 7

Staff:

Francis Langlois

General Manager

(213) 742-0387

flanglois@actionlife.com

Lori Shilling

Manager Assistant

(213)742-0387

lori@lumahoa.com

Walter Hernandez

Chief Engineer

(213)742-0387

whernandez@lumahoa.com

Cesar Corona

Concierge

(213)742-0387

cesar@entourageetc.com

Seana Hansen

Concierge

(818) 261-5253

seana@entourageetc.com

Front Desk:

Tayrone Avila

Karen Tolliver

Mervyn Ward

Landon Lewis

Bryan Almeida

Just nine blocks from Luma and 34 stories up, BonaVista,

the cocktail lounge at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel, slowly

rotates to give you a 360 degree view of Los Angeles. This

is the perfect place to enjoy a romantic cocktail hour and

watch the sparks fly. 404 S. Figueroa St., (213) 624-1000.

Boat lovers and landlubbers alike annually descend on Ma-

rina del Rey’s 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza, which

shows directly over the harbor. Burton Chace Park and

Fisherman’s Village are great viewing spots, but any water

view seat is a good one. This show is free! Show starts at 9,

arrive early. 13650 Mindanao Way, (310) 305-9545

Start out early in the morning if you're planning an Inde-

pendence Day celebration at Doheny State Beach 'cause

this is its busiest day of the year. The beach opens at 6am

with the fireworks show off the barge of the harbor starting

at 9pm. (Bringing your own fireworks is not allowed.) So

pack up the car, stock the cooler and grab the sunscreen--

it's a full-day experience for the whole family. 25300 Dana

Point Harbor Dr, Dana Point, CA

The longtime special-occasion dining destination in Bur-

bank , Castaway, offers great views from its mountaintop

perch and warming firepits once the breeze sets in. On July

4th, snuggle up next to your sweetie and get a view of the

aerial fireworks from the neighboring Starlight Bowl. 1250

Harvard Dr, Burbank (818) 848-6991

Considered the largest fireworks show in the

state, the Rose Bowl will be celebrating its 83rd

anniversary with food, family fun and perform-

ances by Drum Corps International. Festivities

begin at noon with the fantastic fireworks finale

starting at 9pm. More than 25,000 people are

expected to show up, so be prepared for a little

shoulder bumping.Tickets are $13 general ad-

mission; children 7 and under are free. 1001 Rose

Bowl Dr, Pasadena (626) 577-3111

It's almost a rite of passage to see the fireworks show at

Disneyland and this year will be no exception. The new

nighttime spectacular makes its debut this summer as pyro-

technics whirl and visual effects dance in the sky to cele-

brate Disney stories and characters like Peter Pan, Pinoc-

chio, Dumbo and Mary Poppins. (And if you can't make it on

July 4th, you have until August 23rd to experience the spec-

tacle.) 700 W Ball Rd, Anaheim (714) 520-6076

From high up and upscale to beach front bargains, the best 4th of July fireworks shows.

Hot Spots to Catch Fire… Works.

The Hollywood Bowl is a time honored

summer tradition in Los Angeles that should not be missed.

After all the fireworks spectaculars on July 2, 3, and 4, you

should definitely go see Death Cab for Cutie with the LA

Philharmonic performing on July 5th.

I’ve seen Death Cab at the Bowl before and I can tell you, it

was one of my favorite concerts ever. (Even though tickets

are sold out, the concierge has ways of getting them.)

Before going to the Bowl for any concert, stop by the conci-

erge desk to pick up a guide. It has info on where the best

picnic spot is, where to go when the ATMs run out of cash,

where to park for free, where to get the best picnic lunches

and other helpful tips.

Did you know that the Hollywood bowl is technically a pub-

lic space and

open for free

during busi-

ness hours?

During the

summer

months, the Bowl offers rehearsals every Tuesday, Thurs-

day & Friday, from 9 AM to noon. And there is no admission

charge for these rehearsals. So grab a delicious, healthy

picnic lunch from Bristol Farms and spend the morning at

the largest natural amphitheatre in the country. During non

-concert hours, parking is free as well. Just make sure to

move your car before any events.

2301 N Highland Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90068 (323) 436-2827

Hollywood Bowl’s Season Has Begun By Seana Hansen

P a g e 2 V o l u m e 3 , I s s u e 7

Are You Satisfied With

Our Dry Cleaning Service?

As many of you

know, free pick-up

and delivery of dry

cleaning is provided

to Luma by Bowers

& Sons. Both En-

tourage and Bow-

ers want to make sure that everyone is

satisfied with the services provided. Please

let us know how everything is going. E-

mail Seana at seana@entourageetc.com or

call (213) 742-0387 to speak with Cesar or

Seana.

Have you signed up yet? Come by the front

desk to get your own garment bag and a

price sheet from Bowers and Sons.

“Interesting Site-ings”

www.ktownlove.com Find out all about Koreatown at this expan-sive website. K-Town is just “a stone’s throw” from Luma. Here, you’ll find infor-mation on restaurants and basically any-thing on this vibrant community. Just make sure you know how to read Korean!

Parking Spaces Available for Luma Residents

Entourage Concierge Service has negotiated this amazingly low

rate just for Luma residents! If you need an extra space for

your second car or would like to have your very own guest spot

for frequent visitors, call Seana or Cesar now.

This parking structure has the following features:

• Close proximity to Luma

• Daytime Attendant

• Assigned Spaces

• Sealed and Gated After Hours

• Bike Patrol and Security Guard 24/7

• Security Cameras

• Secure Key Card Access

• Easy Payment through Entourage with Auto Billing

Park at 12th & Olive for only $145/Month

Tired of reading signs?

Downtown's Colorful Crosswalk Graphics

Photos and Article by Ed Fuentes;

blogdowntown.com

D owntown's crosswalks have

been getting decorative im-

prints lately, adding a touch of graph-

ics to the streets.

Little Tokyo has adopted the open fan

on their wayfinder signage at 2nd and

Central, and 2nd and San Pedro. Chi-

natown has installed monochrome

dragons to welcome fortune and en-

sure safe passage through some of its

major intersections on Broadway.

Then there is the manhole cover at

Ord and Alameda, with markings that

almost resemble a flower. Happy acci-

dent, or bored maintenance worker

with a spray can?

P a g e 3 V o l u m e 3 , I s s u e 7

Adapted from the cookbook, "Hey There, Cupcake!" by Clare Crespo

A perfect recipe for your 4th of July celebration…or anytime! Note: there is also a recipe for a suggested frosting included; how-ever any white frosting of your choice may be used. Enjoy!

40 min | 20 min prep - SERVES approx 16 (16-20 cup-cakes)

Ingredients

• 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

• 1 teaspoon salt

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 1/2 cups sugar

• 2 eggs

• 2 tablespoons cocoa powder

1.Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Grease cupcake tins or line with paper liners. 2.Sift together flour, baking soda, salt & cocoa powder into a bowl and set aside. 3.In a separate large bowl (or mixer), mix sugar, butter & buttermilk until well

combined. 4.Add eggs, food coloring, vanilla, vinegar & water. Blend well. 5.Add the dry ingredients a little bit at a time and mix on low, scraping down

sides occasionally, and mix until just combined. Be sure not to over mix, or the batter will come out tough.

6.Pour the batter into the cupcake cups. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, or until tooth-pick comes out clean when removed.

7.Remove from oven and let cool for about 10 minutes, then remove from pan and place onto a rack to finish cooling completely.

“Red, White & Blue” Cupcakes

Luscious Cream Cheese Frosting • 1 (8 ounce) package cream cheese, softened

• 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Whip the butter and cream cheese together by hand, or in a mixer fitted with a

paddle attachment until creamed. 2. Gradually add powdered sugar to the mixture and scrape down the bowl as

needed. 3. Add the vanilla and mix until combined. 4. Frost cooled cupcakes with the cream cheese frosting. Add blue sprinkles or

festive cake decorations/ cupcake liners to complete the “Red, White & Blue” theme!

• 2 oz water

• 1 oz red food coloring

• 1 cup buttermilk

• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

• 1 teaspoon white vinegar

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

Singles Guide to L.A.

by Cadien Clark - Citysearch Editor

The virtual dating world is great and all, but

there's something so old-school about actu-

ally rubbing up against someone in a public

place. You know, like your parents did. L.A.'s

still teeming with dance floors jammed with

single people on the weekends, stores

whose aisles channel sexual tension and bars

that serve stiff drinks full of liquid courage.

Go get 'em!

V i l l a g e I d i o t 7383 Melrose Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90046 HAPPY HOUR ONWARD: Proving that a cool, laidback and 'tude-free neighborhood bar can actually work in West Hollywood, The Idiot is packed and rowdy most week and weekend nights. Sort yourself out at the bar with one of their tasty brews and scan the crowd for a fellow fool. There you have it, guv'nah. J a m e s B e a c h R e s t a u r a n t 60 N Venice Blvd, Venice, CA 90291 DINNER AND DRINKS: Paul Rudd and Jason Segel had their first "man date" here in "I

Love You, Man," and it wasn't just for the tacos. Venice's perfect mix of beachy casual and luxe hippie has been the aphrodisiac of choice for horny Westsiders for years. (It's true.) B a r D e l u x 1624 Cahuenga Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 NIGHTLY ... FOR NOW: The slalkarazzi's club of the moment is a prime mating ground for Angelenos craving one of those Hollywood nights. It'll take some effort parking any-where near the Cahuenga Corridor, getting in--even with lots of armcharms, paying for pricey drinks, yada yada, but once you've "arrived"--spotting your prey is easy. Get it while it's still hot. Tick-tock.

T r a d e r J o e ' s 2730 Hyperion Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027 LATE AFTERNOONS/EARLY EVENINGS/SUNDAYS: It's no secret that grocery stores are the contemporary urban scoping spots, but if we could bottle the sexual tension fly-ing around any TJ's around town, we might

be able to solve the energy crisis. This in-sanely jammed location in Silver Lake adds the energy of youthful area hipsters to the mix. We're already blushing. A m o e b a M u s i c 6400 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90028 IN-STORE PERFORMANCES: Hollywood's beloved Amoeba still attracts throngs of like-minded music-lovers for in-store perform-ances. There's also the possibility of browsing peeps while they browse EPs. Could be very telling, actually.

1100 S. Hope St.

Los Angeles, CA 90015

Phone: 213-742-0387

Fax: 213-742-0664

E-mail: info@lumahoa.com

Luma

KEEP ON THE GRASS

To all of Luma’s dog resi-

dents, please remember to

use the grass on 11th st. to

do your business. It’s spe-

cial grass, made just for you!

2009 Insurance Renewal

The Board of Directors appointed Wells Fargo as our new insurance bro-ker. Enclosed in this web-site under "2009 Insurance Renewal" you will find insurance discloser per California Civil Code 1356, Evidence of Property Insur-ance, Certificate of Liability Insurance and pertinent information regarding individual Homeowner Insurance.

BBQ & POOL FUN AT LUMA

S ummer is in full swing! Let’s be consider-

ate of our neighbors and not forget the

following rules to enjoying the BBQ and

Pool area on the terrace.

All BBQs are first come, first served. You cannot

reserve them in advance and each resident/unit is

allowed 9 guests or less at once.

Please, no fireworks or firecrackers. Not only are

they loud, but they could start a fire, and nobody

wants that! See page one for where to see the best

fireworks in Los Angeles.

No glass by the pool. If any glass is broken and gets

in the water, the entire pool needs to be drained.

What a waste of water!

Newsletter created by:

entourageetc.com

Remember to help keep our planet

clean everyday not just on Earth

Day... pick up after your dog.

Animal waste can be a contributor

to storm water pollution. It con-

tains disease-carrying bacteria and

toxins that can increase the risk of

viral infections, flu, and skin rashes

for ocean swimmers near storm

drain outlets. More than 10 million

gallons of water containing fecal

contaminants from human and

animal sources, flows into

neighborhood storm drains every

day - even more when it rains.

We thank you, the community

thanks you and the planet thanks

you for your consideration.

Get Your Grill On...

With summer, 4th of July, beach weather,

and your relatives all coming soon… it’s

time to make sure you’re skills at the grill

are sharp as well as to make use of the

terrace grills here at Luma!

Safety Tips

> Never leave a grill unattended once it has

been lit.

> Avoid exceptionally loose clothing, espe-

cially sleeves that can catch fire.

> Clean the grill, using a grill brush. Some

have a metal blade to scrape the grill rack; if

yours does not, use a crumpled piece of

aluminum foil.

> Open all vents before and during cooking.

Long handled grilling tools make grilling

easier & safer.

> Brushes or a grill mop are used to glaze or

marinate foods. Look for these with long

handles and avoid nylon or other materials

that might melt.

> Long handled tongs and spatulas are

recommended for turning foods on the grill.

If you don't have tongs, try using two spatu-

las for better control.

> Skewers are perfect for grilling. They

come in bamboo, wood or metal. When

using metal, be careful not to touch them

while they are hot from the grill. Bamboo or

wood skewers should be soaked in cool

water so they won't ignite as you grill.

> Use a meat thermometer to test for

doneness.

Cooking Tips

You’ll need a spatula, meat tenderizer,

seasoning, meat thermometer, timer.

>Leave the hood down/closed for about 10

minutes to burn off all excess residue and

to get the grills nice and hot.

> While you are waiting for your grill to heat

up, take your pieces of meat and tenderize

it using a tenderizing hammer.

> Season your meat using any type of sea-

soning that suits your taste. A popular way

to do it is: Pat the meat dry, season it with

salt and pepper, and rub a light coat of olive

oil on it. Note: If you drench the meat in oil,

you will cause flare-ups, which will cause

the meat to unnecessarily burn and carbon-

ize - imparting a very unpleasant flavor -

ash. So, keep the coat of oil light.

> Lay the meat down on the grill and do not

move it until grill lines/brown carameliza-

tion (specifically called the "maillard reac-

tion") occurs on the entire surface.

> Turn the meat over using a spatula. Try

not to use a fork at this punctures the meat

and results in loss of juice.

> Remove the meat when it's almost done

to your liking. A steak will cook a little after

you remove it from the grill or oven, so stop

broiling when the steak tests slightly less

done than desired.

> Use a meat thermometer and insert it into

the thickest part of the steak. Thermometer

readings should be: 120°F to 125°F for rare;

130°F to 135°F. for medium rare and 140°F to

145°F for medium. Or…

> Press the meat with your finger. Rare

meat will be soft and wobbly, medium will

have a springy firmness and well done will

feel very firm and unyielding.

Though being a good cook takes years of

practical experience, hopefully these tips

will get you started and in the mood to

enjoy the great pastime of enjoying the

weather and a great meal with your family

and friends! Enjoy!

Tips on how to make the Luma outdoor grill

work for you!

Don’t forget to help with the dishes!