International Olympic Committee member Anita L. DeFrantz

The series, which supports the Foundation’s efforts to oversee the Official Residence of the Mayor and to provide funding for public school projects that enhance civics education, takes place at the Mayor’s house in Windsor Square. Mayor Villaraigosa will discuss women and sport with Ms. DeFrantz and Ms. Kwan.

Figure Skating Champion Michelle Kwan

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Wells Fargo serves as Salon LA’s lead sponsor, and The David BohnettFoundation, Frank Marshall andKathleen Kennedy, and SONY PicturesEntertainment serve as other key sponsors.

Tickets are $1,000 per seat, and seating is limited. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities for Salon LA, upcoming dates or how to purchase tickets, please contact Getty House Foundation at info@gettyhouse.org

Piano

The work of Chris Barrett Design (chrisbarrettdesign.com) has been featured in such publications as the Los Angeles Times, House Beautiful, Traditional Home, The Robb Report and Architectural Digest, among others. The company is currently
launching “Chris Barrett Textiles,” a vibrant collection of outdoor soft furnishing fabrics printed on 100% Securelle and hand-designed with signature abstract patterns.

Modern Floristry (www.modernfloristry.com) is a Los Angeles based company providing thoughtfully tailored, floral, plant and visual designs. Their range of services include design, installation and maintenance of fresh floral arrangements, live plants and gardens for special events, retail, hotel, restaurant, commercial and home. Their clients include Burberry, Carolina Herrera, Dolce & Gabbana, Ralph Lauren, Williams Sonoma and Yves St. Laurent among others.

Getty House Library

Holiday Tree 2011

Lance Armstrong

Seven-time Tour de France winner Lance Armstrong joined Mayor Antonio R. Villaraigosa on Wednesday, May 18, to launch Getty House Foundation’s speakers’ series called Salon LA speakers series. Wells Fargo serves as Salon LA’s lead
sponsor, and The David BohnettFoundation, Frank Marshall andKathleen Kennedy, and SONY PicturesEntertainment serve as other key sponsors. The series, which supports the Foundation overseeing the Official Residence of the Mayor and education initiative for school children, took place and will continue to take place at the Mayor’s house.

Lance and Mayor Villaraigosa discussed Lance’s world-class cycling career as well
as The Lance Armstrong Foundation’scancer research and support, TheCalifornia Cancer Research Act, and the LIVESTRONG Sporting Park in Kansas City.

Salon LA provides a unique opportunity for interested Angelenos to join the Mayor and leaders from the world of sports, business, politics and the arts for an up-close
opportunity to discuss what’s happening in our community.

To learn more about sponsorship opportunities for Salon LA, upcoming dates or how to purchase tickets, please contact Getty House Foundation at info@gettyhouse.org

Getty House Garden photographed by Mary E. Nichols

The Hancock Park Garden Club, through the leadership of President Patty Lombard and design expertise of Patricia Benner and Helen Hartung, transformed the sunken “blue” garden into a modern version of A. E. Hanson’s original 1928 vision.

The A.E. Hanson Garden photographed by Mary E. Nichols