Week in Review: City Salaries, Mayoral Chats and Sword Collectors

This week brought a ton of arts and culture to the forefront, and the city geared up for a busy week ahead. With the City Council meeting Monday, the school board Tuesday and the Los Angeles Community College board making a decision on the much-contested West Los Angeles College construction project, Patch will be keeping readers informed. But for now, get a recap of what happened in Culver City this week, including the release of John Nachbar's future salary. 

MONDAY

Shapes, colors and monsters took over the Scion L.A. Installation in Culver City, where "Ed Emberley and Friends" is on display.

TUESDAY

After a vivid daydream, Gary Silverstein quit his office job to become a mobile knife sharpener.

Centaurs football coach Jahmal Wright turns to the track and dual-sport athletes to restock his receiving corps, which lost six of its seven top players to graduation.  

Patch found out the story behind the multiple owners--and names--that have graced 4455 Overland Ave. 

WEDNESDAY 

Meet Mikki, a homeless pup that landed in Culver City.

Patch spoke with Mayor Christopher Armenta to find out what is at the top of his agenda. 

Culver City Gives founder Claire Peeps wants to make it easy for the community to volunteer for local organizations.

THURSDAY 

Mike King, a Patch columnist and Culver City parent, offers his ideas on how to generate revenue for cash-strapped schools.

FRIDAY 

SubSpace Art's first show featured eclectic and sensual art pieces. 

Forty years ago, Theodore Maiman of Hughes Research Laboratories told the world about LASER technology.

SATURDAY

"Bones," Dael Orlandersmith's second show at the Kirk Douglas Theatre, sheds light on dark family secrets.

We found out the new city manager's salary, which is above-average for a city manager in the West.