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Hollywood Bowl
203 pages, Hardcover
Published January 1, 1936
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January 1, 2026
A wonderful time capsule of the very first years of the Hollywood Bowl. This is a venue I truly love and have seen Dolly Parton there along with the Jazz Fest and of course Danny Elfman signing Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas” on many occasions. For the latter peeps like the late Paul Reubens and Ken Paige performed alongside the likes of Catherine O’Hara and even a visit by Tim Burton himself. Derek Frey, Rick and Anastasia Elfman and Weird Al himself were often in attendance.
I can’t even begin to explain how an evening at the Bowl, even in the midst of one of America’s most bustling cities, still always feels like a picnic and an enchanting night of music under the stars with friends.
The book also tells of the illuminated cross on the hills there on the opposite side of Cahuenga pass. It was in a 3-tiered mansion of late Producer Nancy Paloian-Breznikar at the crosses base, that we started prep for “Dude Where’s My Car” and the same place we learned of the tragic Halloween passing of Keanu Reeves ex-fiancé on the street below. That little alcove is rich in Hollywood history and this book serves as the perfect foray into its earliest days as a music venue and Hollywood backlot. A beautiful tribute to all that makes Tinseltown and the patron of the arts there so special.
It’s also a beautiful tribute to the “Mother of the Hollywood Bowl”, Mrs. Artie Mason Carter. My particular copy, purchased as a rare book at The Last Bookstore downtown LA, was previously owned by Sinclair R. Lott, formerly of 1425 Lida Street, Pasadena, whom I would come to learn was the 1953 President of the LA Horn Club and also a 1st chair natural horn for some performances. Knowing this book was at one time in his hands makes it all the more special.
I can’t even begin to explain how an evening at the Bowl, even in the midst of one of America’s most bustling cities, still always feels like a picnic and an enchanting night of music under the stars with friends.
The book also tells of the illuminated cross on the hills there on the opposite side of Cahuenga pass. It was in a 3-tiered mansion of late Producer Nancy Paloian-Breznikar at the crosses base, that we started prep for “Dude Where’s My Car” and the same place we learned of the tragic Halloween passing of Keanu Reeves ex-fiancé on the street below. That little alcove is rich in Hollywood history and this book serves as the perfect foray into its earliest days as a music venue and Hollywood backlot. A beautiful tribute to all that makes Tinseltown and the patron of the arts there so special.
It’s also a beautiful tribute to the “Mother of the Hollywood Bowl”, Mrs. Artie Mason Carter. My particular copy, purchased as a rare book at The Last Bookstore downtown LA, was previously owned by Sinclair R. Lott, formerly of 1425 Lida Street, Pasadena, whom I would come to learn was the 1953 President of the LA Horn Club and also a 1st chair natural horn for some performances. Knowing this book was at one time in his hands makes it all the more special.
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