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Week in Review: AIDS Walk, Elizabeth Taylor Collection and the Plummer Park Plan

Weho gets moving for the 27th annual event, highlights from the late Oscar-winning actress' collection are showcased at the PDC, and residents are angry about the park's closure for renovations.

This week, a collection of came to the Pacific Design Center, 30,000 people walked 10 kilometers through Weho for the , and Shepard Fairey, Retna and Kenny Scharf unveiled their public murals on the exterior walls of the new library.

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for a community meeting Tuesday to discuss planned renovations to Plummer Park, which will include closing part of the park for up to two years during construction. A West Hollywood resident and Russian immigrant paid tribute to her local refuge in a .

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from two-time husband Richard Burton, the gem now estimated to be worth $2.5 to $3.5 million, and personal works from artist-admirers such as Andy Warhol were on display at MOCA's Pacific Design Center this week.

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Nicole Page spoke with Anberlin front man for this week's Backstage Pass Q&A. The singer discussed touring with Switchfoot and installing drywall in the name of charity.

was the subject of this week's Get Fit series. She works regularly with celebrities and locals at her Weho studio, and helps many with physical injuries, epilepsy, leukemia, chron’s disease and psychological matters such as depression or anxiety through yoga.

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is back in season. The once vacant lot on North Doheny Drive brings light to new causes and fun for local families. Scroll through photos from opening day on Oct. 8.

Bodybuilders, cheesecake, break dancing and a boa constrictor. Attendees of the at The Abbey Tuesday night witnessed that and Betty White rapping alongside British singer Luciana.

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A City Council Regular Meeting is set for Monday at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the new West Hollywood Library. Public hearings are planned for an underground utility district at Robertson Boulevard and Melrose Avenue and an appeal for 1232 N. Kings Rd.

The City of West Hollywood through its Arts & Cultural Affairs Commission is celebrating New West Hollywood Library artists Shepard Fairey, David Wiseman and RETNA (Marquis Lewis) in a discussion with KCRW’s Frances Anderton at 6 p.m. in City Council Chambers on Tuesday.

There is a Planning Commission Meeting Thursday at 6:30 p.m. in West Hollywood Park Auditorium. Public hearings are planned for the James Hotel at 8950 Sunset Blvd. and Parking Credits Program.

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