Welcome! This episode is coming your way the day after Christmas (Boxing Day!). HOWEVER, it was supposed to come your way the day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday)! We won’t get into whose fault this one month delay is (spoiler: it IS host Phil Leirness’ fault). All we ask is that as you hit “play”, you close your eyes and pretend it’s the day after Thanksgiving!
(Photo by Fernando A. Funes)
Fernando A. Funes is not a resident of Los Feliz. In fact, he lives in Orange County. Still, the amount of hours on the road he logs each week traveling to Los Feliz and Glendale and Silver Lake in order to produce and perform in comedy, poetry and storytelling shows ought to entitle him to some sort of “honorary resident” status. Add to that the fact that these shows are absolutely terrific and that he is undeniably brilliant, and you have someone who would do credit to any neighborhood he calls home. And make no mistake, Fernando harbors a great deal of affection for Los Feliz!
(Lily Holleman & Fernando at “Viva Los Feliz: Architecture” - Photo by Larry Underhill)
Somaya Etemad is a local architect and artist. She is active in the community and she knows how to fly! Her story is truly inspiring and her hard-won gratitude for life is profoundly moving.
(Violin by Somaya Etemad)
As always, musical director Jon Lawlor keeps your toes tapping, and stalwart announcer Marc Hershon tickles your funny bone. Just remember: it’s the day after Thanksgiving!
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