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Week in Review: Olympian, Guitar Sculpture and Refurbished Cinemas
Weho resident Khatuna Lorig comes in fourth in women's individual archery at the 2012 Olympics. Nine new guitar sculptures are unveiled for the Sunset Strip and Sundance Cinemas will reopen the Sunset Cinemas.
Miss last week’s headlines? Here’s a look back on what happened in West Hollywood.
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West Hollywood resident at the 2012 Olympics in the women’s individual archery competition. Lorig, who taught actress Jennifer Lawrence how to use the bow and arrow for the film The Hunger Games, came in fourth place, losing to Mariana Avitia of Mexico.
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In preparation for the Sunset Strip Music Festival to be held Aug. 17-19, as part of Gibson Guitartown II. Each of the nine sculptures is individually decorated with specific rock and roll themes. Scottish singer-songwriter Donovan was on hand to autograph the guitar dedicated to him.
The refurbished , the company founded by actor Robert Redford. Showing independent and foreign movies, the cinemas will have stadium seating, rocking love seats and digital projection.
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Residents inspired to get in shape after watching all the athletes at the 2012 Olympics can start their workout regime by sampling some of the gyms/classes in town. A Weho Patch story offered .
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Blogger Steve Martin, who served on City Council from 1994-2003, talked about the He discussed various feuds, rivalries and allegiances among the Councilmembers and the jockeying for position that seems to go on during Council debates.
Dating/relationship blogger Meghann Novinskie . She cautioned against sending important messages via text. “Dating is much easier when there is more face-to-face interaction,” she said. “Call, don’t text. Engage your date, don’t Google her/him. Don’t let technology block you from establishing a lasting connection.”
Blogger Elizabeth Rosen discussed various , providing a link to a list complied by GreatNonprofits.org of user-reviewed non-profits in West Hollywood. Readers can use that list as a guide for making donations and/or volunteering their time.
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