 Happy 125th Birthday, Hollywood Hollywood Heritage was part of the celebration of Hollywood's 125th birthday on Feb. 1, 2012. This day marks the day in 1886 that Harvey Wilcox registered his acreage as "Hollywood" a name his wife Daida, suggested - based on the name of an Illinois estate belonging a traveling companion she had met on a trip West. The Cahueng Na indians called it "The Valley of the Smoke" and the Spanish called it Nopalera. As Hollywood, the Wilcox property, primarily through its association with the entertainment industry, is now internationally reknowned. At right is seen (partially) Councilman Tom LaBonge, Hollywood Chamber of Commerce Chairman of the Board Marty Shelton, Councilman Eric Garcetti and entertainer Jimmy Kimmel. The celebration was held at Hollywood and Highland and featured "flash mob" dancers and an ornate birthday cake by "Ace of Cakes" chef, Duff Goldman.
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OLLYWOOD HERITAGE CONGRATULATES OSCAR AND NYLA ARSLANIAN
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COMING EVENTS
Wednesday, February 8th, 2012 7:30 p.m. - Film Historian Anthony Slide on the history of Movie Magazines
Wednesday, March 14th 7:30 p.m. - Author Steve Stoliar will give a presentation on his friendship with Groucho Mark and will be signing the new, revised version of his book "Raised Eyebrows - My Years Inside Groucho's House"
Wednesday,. April 18th 7:30 p.m. - Authors Marc Wanamaker and E.J. Stephens will give a presentation on the history of filming in Griffith Park. Wanamaker and Stephens are the authors of the Arcadia Publishing book, "Griffith Park" and will be signing their book following the presentation.
Author Mike Oldham on Movie Star Homes in Hollywood and Beverly Hills
To reserve seating for these programs, please click on this link to Brown Paper Tickets
Also check out our updates to HOLLYWOOD'S MOST ENDANGERED LANDMARKS by clicking on the "Preservation Issues" link at left, or for more on any of the issues above, click on the appropriate picture below.
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Hollywood
Heritage congratulates Oscar and Nyla Arslanian on their recent
Hollywood Star Award from the Hollywood Chamber of Commerce. The award
was presented at the organization’s November Entertainment Industry
Luncheon. The Arslanians, publishers of Discover Hollywood magazine have
long touted Hollywood as a tourism destination and promoted its cultural
heritage resources since 1986. Discover Magazine has for the last 25
years promoted local retailers and entertainment venues including our
own Hollywood Heritage Museum. Discover Hollywood is published quarterly
and has a circulation of 75,000 copies. About 40,000 are distributed
through hotels, visitor centers, restaurants and Southern California
tourist attractions and 35,000 are mailed to nearby homes. The
Arslanians have long been allies in preservation efforts and have
contributed their time to Hollywood Heritage by serving as board
members. Thanks, Oscar and Nyla, for your continued promotion of
Hollywood and the entertainment industry. Best wishes for your continued
success.