Daily Archives: May 7, 2012

This Week’s Closures for the I-5 Freeway

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The California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) will close the following lanes and ramps of the Golden State
Freeway (I-5) as part of a $121 million improvement project to construct
High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV or carpool) lanes in each direction along I-5
between SR-170 to Buena Vista Street. Closures are subject to change.
Detours will be signed.

Golden State Freeway (I-5) Closures
Friday May 4 through Friday May 12, 2012

▪ Southbound I-5 Roscoe Boulevard Eastbound and Westbound On-Ramp
TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Until 10a.m. on Saturday May 5th and 12
p.m. on Sunday May 6th)

▪ Northbound I-5 Roscoe Boulevard Eastbound and Westbound Off-Ramp
TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Until 12 p.m. on Saturday May 5th and
Sunday May 6th)
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

▪ Northbound I-5 Sunland Boulevard Eastbound and Westbound Off-Ramp
TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Until 12 p.m. on Saturday May 5th and
Sunday May 6th)
9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

▪ Northbound I-5 Sunland Boulevard Eastbound and Westbound On-Ramp
TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Until 12 p.m. on Saturday May 5th and
Sunday May 6th)

▪ Southbound I-5 Sunland Boulevard Eastbound and Westbound Off Ramp
TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Until 10 a.m. on Saturday May 5th and 12
p.m. on Sunday May 6th)

▪ Southbound I-5 Sunland Boulevard Eastbound and Westbound On Ramp
TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Until 9 a.m. on Saturday May 5th and Sunday
May 6th)

▪ Northbound I-5 from Penrose Street to Sheldon Street Laurel
Canyon Boulevard
TIME: Up to Two lanes: 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Until 8 a.m. on Sunday
May 6th)
Three lanes: 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.

▪ Northbound I-5 Penrose Street Eastbound and Westbound Off-Ramp
TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Until 12 p.m. on Saturday May 5th and
Sunday May 6th)

▪ Northbound I-5 Tuxford Street Eastbound and Westbound
On-Ramp
TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Until 12 p.m. on Saturday May 5th and
Sunday May 6th)
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

▪ Southbound I-5 Tuxford Street Eastbound and Westbound On-Ramp
TIME: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

▪ Northbound I-5 Lankershim Boulevard Eastbound and Westbound
On-Ramp
TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Until 12 p.m. on Saturday May 5th and
Sunday May 6th)
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

▪ Southbound I-5 Penrose Street Eastbound and Westbound Off-Ramp
TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Until 12 p.m. on Saturday May 5th and
Sunday May 6th)
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

▪ Southbound I-5 Penrose Street Northbound and Southbound On-Ramp
TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Until 12 p.m. on Saturday May 5th and
Sunday May 6th)
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

▪ Southbound I-5 Lankershim Boulevard Eastbound and Westbound Off
Ramp
TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Until 12 p.m. on Saturday May 5th and
Sunday May 6th)

▪ Southbound I-5 Lankershim Boulevard Eastbound and Westbound On
Ramp
TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Until 12 p.m. on Saturday May 5th and
Sunday May 6th)
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

▪ Southbound I-5 Sheldon Street/Laurel Canyon Boulevard Eastbound
and Westbound
Off and On Ramps
TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Until 12 p.m. on Saturday May 5th and
Sunday May 6th)
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

▪ Northbound I-5 Buena Vista Street Eastbound and Westbound On Ramp
TIME: 9 p.m. to 9 a.m. (Until 10 a.m. on Sunday May 6th)

▪ Northbound I-5 Hollywood Way Eastbound and Westbound On Ramp
Time: 10 p.m. to 9 a.m. (Until 12 p.m. on Sunday May 6th)

▪ Southbound I-5 Hollywood Way Eastbound and Westbound Off Ramps
Time: 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. (Until 9 a.m. on Sunday May 6th)

▪ Southbound I-5 Hollywood Way Eastbound and Westbound On Ramp
Time: 10 p.m. to 5 a.m.

▪ Northbound I-5 from Buena Vista to Penrose Street
TIME: Up to Two lanes: 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.(Until 8 a.m. on Sunday
May 6th)
Three lanes: 1 a.m. to 6 a.m.

▪ Northbound I-5 from Buena Vista Street to Sheldon Street/Laurel
Canyon Boulevard
TIME: Up to Two Lane: 9 p.m. to 8 a.m. (Until 10 a.m. on Sunday May
6th)
Three lanes: 12 a.m. to 4 a.m.

▪ Southbound I-5 from Penrose St to Hollywood Way
TIME: Up to Two lanes: 11 p.m. To 6 a.m. (Until 8 a.m., on
Sunday May 6th)

▪ Southbound I-5 from Sheldon Street/Laurel Canyon Boulevard to
Penrose Street
TIME: Up to Two lanes: 11 p.m. To 6 a.m. (Until 8 a.m. on Sunday
May 6th)

▪ Southbound I-5 from Sheldon Street/Laurel Canyon Boulevard to
Buena Vista Street
TIME: Up to Two lanes: 8 p.m. To 6a.m. (Until 10 a.m. on Sunday
May 6th)
Three lanes: 11 p.m. to 5 a.m.

About the Project

Caltrans is building an HOV lane in each direction of I-5 between SR-170
and north of Buena Vista Street in Burbank.

 

The California Department of Transportation
(Caltrans) will close the following lanes, ramps, and connectors of the
Golden State Freeway (I-5) and the Ventura Freeway (SR-134) as part of a
$57.8 million improvement project to construct High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV
or carpool) lanes in each direction along I-5 between SR-134 and Magnolia
Boulevard. Closures are subject to change. Detours will be signed.

Golden State Freeway (I-5) Closures
Monday May 7 through Sunday May 20, 2012

▪   Northbound I-5 Connector to Westbound SR-134
TIME: 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

▪   Southbound I-5 Connector to Eastbound SR-134
TIME: 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

▪   Westbound SR-134 Connector to Northbound I-5
TIME: 11 p.m. to 6 a.m.

▪   Westbound SR-134 Northbound and Southbound San Fernando Road On
Ramp
TIME: 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Until 8 a.m. on Saturday May 12th  and 9
a.m. on Sunday May 13th)

▪   Northbound I-5 Western Avenue Eastbound and Westbound On Ramp
TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

▪   Northbound I-5 Western Avenue Eastbound and Westbound Off Ramp
TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

▪   Southbound I-5 Western Avenue Eastbound and Westbound On-Ramps
TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

▪   Southbound I-5 Western Avenue Westbound and Eastbound Off-Ramps
TIME 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

▪   Northbound I-5 Eastbound and Westbound Olive Avenue/Verdugo
Avenue Off Ramp
TIME: 9p.m. to 6 a.m.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

▪   Southbound I-5 Eastbound and Westbound Olive Avenue/Verdugo
Avenue Off Ramp
TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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▪   Southbound I-5 Western Avenue to SR-134
Time: 1 a.m. to 4 a.m. (Until 6 a.m. on Sunday May 13th)

▪   Southbound I-5 Alameda Avenue to Western Avenue
Time: 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. (Until 6 a.m. on Sunday May 13th)

▪   Southbound I-5 Eastbound and Westbound Olive Avenue/Verdugo
Avenue On Ramp
TIME: 9 p.m. to 6 a.m

▪   Northbound I-5 Eastbound and Westbound Olive Avenue/Verdugo
Avenue On Ramp
TIME: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.

▪   Northbound I-5 Eastbound and Westbound Alameda Avenue Off and On
Ramp
Time: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

▪   Southbound I-5 Eastbound and Westbound Alameda Avenue Off and On
Ramp
Time: 7 p.m. to 6 a.m.
9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

▪   Southbound I-5 Eastbound and Westbound Burbank Boulevard On Ramp
Time: 9 p.m. to 6 a.m.

·       Northbound I-5  Westbound Colorado Boulevard On Ramp
Time: 11p.m. to 6 a.m.

▪   Northbound I-5 from Colorado Boulevard to SR-134
TIME: Up to two lanes – 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Until 8 a.m. on Saturday
May 12th and 10 a.m. on Sunday May 13th)
Three lanes – 11 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Four lanes- 1 a.m. to 5 a.m.

▪   Northbound I-5 from SR-134 to Burbank Boulevard
TIME: Up to two lanes – 10 p.m. to 6a.m. (Until 7 a.m. on Saturday
May 12th and 10 a.m. on Sunday May 13th)
Three lanes- 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.

▪   Southbound I-5 from Burbank Boulevard to SR-134
TIME: Up to two lanes – 10 p.m. to 6 a.m. (Until 7 a.m. on Saturday
May 12th and 9 a.m. Sunday May 13th)
Three lanes –1 a.m. to 6 a.m.

About the Project

This project is building a high occupancy vehicle (HOV) lane in each
direction along the Golden State Freeway (I-5) between the Ventura Freeway
(SR-134) and Magnolia Boulevard in Burbank, a total distance of 5.4 miles
(2.7 miles in each direction). It is also constructing sound walls and
retaining walls.

Media City Ballet Becomes Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre

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Media City Ballet officials announced last Thursday they are changing the name to Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre, which reflects the 10 year-old company’s aspirations to branch out from Burbank and San Fernando Valley to Los Angeles. Artistic director chose the name in honor of her father who once used the name Pacific Ballet for his company.

By Joyce Rudolph
BurbankNBeyond

Media City Ballet announced Thursday that it has changed its name to Pacific Ballet Dance Theater during a luncheon in the Buena Vista Library Auditorium.

Media City Ballet principals, from left, Natasha Middleton, artistic director; her father Andrei Tremaine and Cindy Pease, executive director, announced the company's name change to Pacific Ballet Dance Theatre on Thursday. (photo by Joyce Rudolph)

Company principals Cindy Pease, executive director; Natasha Middleton, artistic director; and Middleton’s father Andrei Tremaine, who danced with the international company Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, welcomed more than a dozen prospective supporters who were invited to offer uggestions for taking the ballet to the next level.

Over the last 10 years the Burbank-based company has produced ballet performances at the Alex Theatre in Glendale, Northridge Performing Arts Center, Starlight Bowl in Burbank,  and in 2011 presented its first performance at the Ford Amphitheatre. The company has also conducted educational performances at schools in the Burbank, Glendale and Los Angeles unified school districts.

“We have changed the name of the ballet company because we are growing from Burbank and the San Fernando Valley to the West side, because the intention is to bring the company global — to create a worldwide touring company,” Pease said.

The name change is also a way to honor Middleton’s father’s legacy, Middleton said.

Tremaine was the artistic director of his own company Pacific Ballet Theatre located near Los Angeles from 1963 to 1986. Middleton is continuing what has been passed down to her from her father, a combination of choreography, tradition and style that originated from the Ballet Russe de Monte Carlo, Tremaine said, as well as her grandmother, Elena Wortova, who danced with the original Ballet Russe.

“It’s nice to see my old company name out there,” he said. “And the legacy continues.”

Burroughs at the Bowl is a Real Crowd Pleaser

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While ColdPlay packed The Hollywood Bowl on Friday evening, students were closing out the school year preforming ‘Live At The Burroughs Bowl’.

the John Burroughs High School Instrumental Music Association presented their 4th Annual LIVE! At the Burroughs Bowl concert. The school’s award-winning Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band and Jazz Ensemble preformed.

Under the Direction of Tana Barnett, the packed house enjoyed music from TV shows and film.  Some of the popular numbers they preformed were from Jaws, Star Trek and a Pixar Movie Medley.

Preforming 'Live at the Burroughs Bowl' under the direction of Tana Barnett. (Photo by Ross A. Benson)

 

‘Super Moon’ Sets Over Burbank

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It was the largest full moon of the year and dubbed the ‘Super Moon’ which was largest Saturday night/Sunday morning.  Reader Terje (Terry) Canavarro sent this picture taken at 5:15 Saturday morning.

 

That's Alameda Ave. and the media district taken from up by Brand Park shot at 05:15 May 5, 2012. Sunday morning the moon was at it's perigee (closest pass). The moon is setting behind the Santa Monica hills to the west. (Photo By Terje (Terry) Canavarro)