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Time Out
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Time Out
The Getty Villa is finally back open after the Palisades Fire
Five and a half months after it shut its doors in the midst of the Palisades Fire, the Getty Villa —one of the city's cultural crown jewels—has finally reopened. Thanks to the efforts of both security and facilities staff and firefighters, the museum is still intact —a beacon of hope amid the surrounding landscape. And as of June 27, the Getty Villa is officially welcoming the public again, albeit with limited hours: Friday to Mondays from 10am to 5pm. (You can reserve free tickets here, though the first couple of weeks are already booked solid.) We got to preview the grounds and the Villa's new exhibition, ' The Kingdom of Pylos: Warrior-Princes of Ancient Greece,' earlier this week. Here's what you can expect from a visit to the newly reopened museum. Driving to the museum on Tuesday night, I felt a mix of anticipation and trepidation. I hadn't been close to the Palisades since the wildfires, and I wasn't sure what to expect. After turning a corner on Sunset heading toward the Villa, I suddenly found myself driving through swaths of destruction—innumerable burnt trees, barren hillsides, empty lots where houses once stood, crumbled and hollowed-out buildings. The drive up made me emotional—I was full of both sorrow and love for our city. Once I turned onto the cobblestones of the Getty Villa entrance from PCH, I felt on more familiar ground. At first glance, not much seemed different about the museum grounds. Thankfully, the art and buildings themselves were untouched and are still standing proud. The surrounding landscape, however, didn't fare as well. According to the Getty's website, some 1,415 trees had to be removed due to fire damage—that amounts to 44 percent of the Villa's forest—though thankfully the plants in the courtyards weren't harmed. Sure enough, the hillsides behind the museum building are sparser than you might remember, and the ocean is a bit easier to see from the back of the property. The difference was especially stark in the East Garden, behind the mosaic fountain. Some of the fire-damaged trees have been salvaged and will potentially be used in a memorial, as an art installation or furnishings. In the meantime, the Getty's grounds and garden director and his team are replanting and placing an emphasis on native, more flame-resistant plants and trees. The Palisades Fire also covered the Villa's grounds with ash. Once it was deemed safe to do so, a specialty cleaning company was brought in, who used a multistep process to wash and sweep the ash off of the roof and roads, as well as the balconies and patios—the gorgeous outdoor spaces that make the Getty feel like such an oasis. It took a little more finesse to clean the murals in the Outer Peristyle, though—the colorful paintings reminiscent of ancient Roman frescoes that surround possibly the most photogenic part of the Villa's grounds. To do this involved calling in conservators to vacuum soot off the walls, wipe them down with wet sponges and then carefully inpaint, or fill in, the murals to make them more vivid and bright. Inside the museum—besides an acknowledgment inside the Atrium thanking staff members for their service during and after the fires—you'll find the same permanent collection of Greek and Roman antiquities that fully transports you to ancient times (oil industrialist and collector J. Paul Getty wanted the Villa to emulate a first-century Roman country house). On the second floor, though, is a brand-new exhibition. 'The Kingdom of Pylos: Warrior-Princes of Ancient Greece' is dedicated to the Greek Mycenaean civilization and the kingdom of Pylos, which Homer immortalized in the Iliad and Odyssey. It's the first major museum show in North America devoted to the Late Bronze Age Mycenaeans (we're talking 1700–1070 BCE). Three rooms and a hallway are filled with art and artifacts that excavators unearthed from Messenia, the Palace of Nestor and burial sites including the tomb of the Griffin Warrior (1450 BCE)—think clay tablets, gold cups, ornate weapons and tiny signets and sealstones adorned with awe-inspiring amounts of detail. It's hard to wrap your head around the intricacies of these treasures that are thousands of years old. A slate of public programming will accompany the exhibition, including an opening lecture by archaeologists Sharon Stocker and Jack Davis on June 28 and a Bacchus Uncorked wine program on August 9 and 10. Outside, starting September 4, the Villa's Outdoor Classical Theater will spring back into action with the musical Oedipus the King, Mama!, a mash-up of Sophocles's Oedipus the King and Elvis Presley's music. Seeing a play in the ancient Greece–style amphitheater as you feel the Pacific Ocean breeze is a special experience. My visit to the Getty Villa did a lot to restore my hope in L.A.'s resilience. And the Getty is leading by example, sharing advice on emergency preparedness with institutions around the world. Pacific Palisades and L.A. at large still have a lot of healing to do in the wake of the wildfires, but the Getty Villa's reopening—right on the heels of PCH fully reopening in time for the summer—can serve as a beacon in the city's ongoing recovery.
Express Tribune
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Express Tribune
Nic and Olandria return to Love Island USA and shake up villa dynamics in season 7 episode 21
Love Island USA Season 7 delivered a dramatic twist in Episode 21 as previously dumped Islanders Nic Vansteenberghe and Olandria Carthen made a surprise return under unexpected circumstances. The pair, who had been eliminated during the previous recouplingwere given the option to re-enter the villa if they chose to couple up. They accepted the offer during a romantic secret date and agreed to return to the competition as a new couple. Their decision to return as a couple caught the rest of the Islanders off guard and quickly shifted the emotional tone of the villa. While many welcomed them back, the reentry stirred up unresolved tensions. Olandria, seeing Taylor Williams grow closer to Clarke Carraway, questioned their past connection. Meanwhile, Nic was concerned that Cierra Ortega was bonding with Elan Bibas chose to shift his focus toward deepening his bond with Olandria. Back at Casa Amor, emotions ran high. Amaya Espinal expressed guilt over her role in Olandria's exit, while Chelley Bissainthe broke down in tears while confiding in Cierra and Huda Mustafa about the fallout. The episode continued with a spirited game of Casa vs. Villa, where both sides competed in spicy challenges to earn points. Though the score remained close, Casa Amor ultimately delivered more heat. Nic and Olandria got in on the action multiple times, further deepening their connection. By episode's end, the pair shared a kiss and opened the door to exploring their relationship more seriously. However, with lingering feelings for Cierra and Taylor still in play, their next steps could spark more drama in the episodes ahead.
The National
2 days ago
- Sport
- The National
Aston Villa 'prepared to sell' Celtic-linked attacker
The attacker was linked with a switch to Parkhead at the beginning of the year, although he ultimately penned a new deal at Villa before being sent out on loan to Hull City. Read more: He could be on the move once more this summer. Indeed, as they look to avoid falling foul of strict Premier League PSR rules, Villa are 'prepared to sell' Barry before next Monday, claims HullLive. News of his potential departure from Villa Park is said to have alerted numerous clubs from across the English Championship. In January, it was reported that Celtic were 'set' to lodge a seven-figure offer for Barry, yet nothing came to fruition. It remains to be seen whether they'll return to the table for the 22-year-old this summer. Barry scored 16 goals in 24 games in an impressive loan spell at Stockport County at the beginning of the year. In other news, Shaun Maloney has recently been appointed as Celtic's new Professional Player Pathway Manager, replacing Darren O'Dea. "It is a huge honour to be given this opportunity to return to Celtic," Maloney told after taking the role. "My aim will be to work really closely between our Academy and the First Team and create the very best opportunities for success, which will ultimately be represented by more and more players reaching our first team environment. "I have been fortunate enough to follow this same pathway, and I am now excited about ensuring many more young players can take this same journey."
Yahoo
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Love Island USA Fans Call Out Yulissa Escobar for Using the N-Word
We're only one episode into Love Island USA Season 7, and there's already a contestant on the verge of cancellation. Love Island fans have called out a new Islander named Yulissa Escobar for casually dropping the N-word. To be clear, this didn't happen on the show. Peacock hasn't gotten that out of control. However, her comments happened during two separate podcast appearances. The clips are circulating online, and the situation has Love Island fans livid. Season 7 of Love Island USA premiered on Tuesday, June 3. In the days leading up to the premiere, fans had somehow resurfaced clips of Yulissa on a podcast using the N-word a total of three times. The clips show her using the racial slur when talking about some boyfriend drama. Yulissa's Instagram comments started getting flooded with angry fans. If you didn't believe us, just take a peek at her cast announcement from the show's Instagram account. There are hundreds of comments from fans promising to use the Love Island USA app to vote this woman out of the Villa. 'America this is your chance to finally getting the voting right,' wrote one fan. Another added, 'Get her out of my villa.' As reported by TMZ, Yulissa has been getting dragged on her personal Instagram as well. She's too busy looking for love in the Villa to know, but one of her friends is on Instagram defending Yulissa's use of the slur. 'lol… y'all act like you never said the N word before, stop being so f*cking sensitive,' commented Yulissa's friend, Maria. Unfortunately, Yulissa isn't the first Islander to get busted using anti-Black language. Season 6's Hannah Smith got arrested outside of a Gracie Abrams concert after throwing a racially-charged tantrum and threatening to kill a police officer. Maybe Hannah and Yulissa should start a podcast. Love Island USA continues tonight at 9/8c on Peacock. TELL US – WHAT ARE YOUR THOUGHTS ON THE LATEST LOVE ISLAND CONTROVERSY? SHOULD THE PRODUCERS REMOVE YULISSA FROM THE VILLA? The post Love Island USA Fans Call Out Yulissa Escobar for Using the N-Word appeared first on Reality Tea.
Daily Mirror
4 days ago
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Ruben Amorim vindicated in new Marcus Rashford verdict - 'I'd fall out with him'
Ruben Amorim has been backed over his decision to freeze Marcus Rashford out at Manchester United. The 27-year-old is currently seeking a new club after falling out of favour under the Portuguese head coach just weeks after the his arrival at Old Trafford in November. The England international was later loaned out to Aston Villa in January, providing the Midlands club with the opportunity to sign Rashford permanently for £40million. However, it appears unlikely that Villa will exercise the option, leaving him in limbo with three years still left on his United contract. While Rashford issued a come-get-me plea to Barcelona last week, it remains unclear if a buyer will be found. And former Villa and Liverpool striker Dean Saunders believes he has only himself to blame for his predicament rather than Amorim. The ex-Wolves and Wrexham boss questioned Rashford's attitude after accusing him of being unwilling to adapt his style of play to suit his team's needs. Speaking an appearance on talkSPORT, Saunders also said he would have clashed with the United academy graduate if required to manage him. "When you get to a top team, you play where the manager asks you to play, and you've got to be selfless," Saunders said. "They've had so many players at Man United who just play when they feel like playing. "I mean, Rashford, for example, how can you not play up the middle? How can you say, 'I don't want to play up front'? I'd fall out with him if I was managing him, because I'd rather have a seven-out-of-ten player everywhere, giving me what they've got, than just showing flashes." This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Man United kit 2025/26 Signing for Barcelona is understood to be Rashford's dream, but the chances of such a move happening are growing slimmer. The La Liga giants are quickly closing in on securing the services of Athletic Club's Nico Williams, as well as Copenhagen's Roony Bardghji, leaving little space to accommodate Rashford's arrival. Newcastle are reportedly interested in bringing Rashford to St. James' Park on loan next season. But the Red Devils are understood to be keen on securing a permanent exit for the player, making it uncertain whether they would allow him to leave on a temporary basis again. Meanwhile, Saunders has claimed that Rashford's inability to find a new club is part of a wider trend impacting on top English talents. He said he felt this was because of the high wages they command. "There's a bit of a thing going on where England's young, hopeful players are on so much money that you can't get a club somewhere else," he said. "You've got Grealish, Foden, Sancho, Rashford and Sterling. "They're all on two or three hundred grand a week. So clubs are looking at it going, 'do I take a chance?' Aston Villa must have thought, 'do we take a chance?' But he's earning too much money."
