Ms. V
Nov 4, 2026
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Which famous Hollywood hotel hosted the very first Academy Awards ceremony in 1929? Find the answer at the end of this issue. ──── ★ ──── |
A Note From Hollywood |
Hollywood has a knack for keeping its past in the spotlight while the neighborhood changes around it. This week, we explore three remarkable landmarks: a famous movie palace, a hilltop architectural masterpiece, and a mansion devoted to magic. There is plenty happening on local stages, too. |
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 Illustrated Hollywood forecast, November 4–8, 2026. Check the latest National Weather Service forecast before making plans. |
Hollywood is heading into a warm, mostly sunny stretch. The National Weather Service expects daytime highs to rise from the mid-70s Wednesday to the mid-80s Friday and Saturday. Check the latest official Hollywood forecast before making plans. Forecast checked November 3, 2026. |
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Explore three enduring Hollywood landmarks: the TCL Chinese Theatre’s legendary forecourt, Frank Lloyd Wright’s Hollyhock House, and the Magic Castle’s world of illusion and mystery. |
Hollywood’s most famous movie palace has an unusual second stage: the sidewalk. This story follows the Chinese Theatre from its 1927 opening to the cement imprints that turned its forecourt into a living archive of movie history. Read More... |
Aline Barnsdall imagined an arts community on Olive Hill. Frank Lloyd Wright's Hollyhock House became the remarkable centerpiece of that unfinished vision, and today stands among Los Angeles's most important architectural landmarks. Read More... |
Above Franklin Avenue, a 1909 hillside residence became one of Hollywood's most unusual creative landmarks.
The Larsen family transformed the aging mansion into the Magic Castle, which opened in 1963 as the clubhouse of the Academy of Magical Arts.
Its story links historic preservation, close-up illusion, and the performers who keep the art of magic alive. Read More... |
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My Friend’s Place Plans a New Home for Hollywood’s Young People A longtime Hollywood nonprofit is planning a new campus to better support young people experiencing homelessness. |
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Vermont Avenue Is Changing: What Metro’s New Bus Project Means for East Hollywood See what Metro’s planned bus improvements could mean for people traveling along this important East Hollywood corridor. |
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Hollywood’s $450 Million Echelon Studios Takes Shape A major studio development is taking shape in Hollywood, reflecting investment in the neighborhood’s production infrastructure. |
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The rock opera The Who's Tommy continues at the Hollywood Pantages this week, with evening and weekend matinee performances. Confirm your preferred performance before traveling. |
Jimmy Eat World and The Format take the Hollywood Bowl stage for Sing It Back! on Saturday evening. Check the venue's ticket listing for availability and event details. |
Join curator Takahiro Nagata for a behind-the-scenes conversation about the artisans and ideas behind JAPAN CRAFT | Art for Living – Hyakkō. The talk is free, but advance registration is required. |
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A Hollywood Community Since 1903 |
First Baptist Church of Hollywood |
In the heart of Hollywood, First Baptist Church of Hollywood welcomes neighbors for worship, fellowship, and community connection. Founded in 1903, the congregation continues its longstanding presence in the neighborhood. Discover First Baptist Church’s Hollywood Story → *First Baptist Church of Hollywood member sponsored this newsletter issue. Decorations in the promotional illustration are artistic and do not depict confirmed decorations at the church. |
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HOLLYWOOD TRIVIA | THE ANSWER |
The Hollywood Roosevelt Hotel. The first Academy Awards ceremony took place at the Hollywood Roosevelt on May 16, 1929. Discover the Hollywood Roosevelt story → ──── ★ ──── |
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