OTHER SUNDAY SCENES

While we didn't do a good job of escaping the heat, we did manage to find some nice distractions. Started out on Olvera Street looking for a hat. You can find plenty online about its history and tourism, but not much about how Olvera Street area attracts thousands of local immigrants. Less than a block away from the market area, there is an active street scene full of vendors selling flowers, candles and food to those visiting the oldest Catholic church in LA, La Placita Church. Next, is a photo of a suspiciously clean alley near the location filming at 8th and Broadway. Finally, an image of a vaulted ceiling in the downtown public library. The globe chandelier is hanging down several feet from its center. Click the images to see them larger.

CELEB #7: LIFE ON O'MARA

Who: Jason O'Mara
What's he doing: Lead actor on David E. Kelley's new series "Life on Mars"
Where: 8th and Broadway downtown
Why I was there: They were filming on location and my brother does set construction for Boston Legal. We went to join him for lunch. Jason O'Mara is in the tan leather jacket, standing on the corner. It was a 70's era shot. Peter was there to change the marquees, storefronts, etc. I think it was 100 degrees outside.

PETER BUILT

Had to throw in a picture of Peter on the job at 8th & Broadway. He's holding double stick tape - tools of the trade, man! You can see production on the opposite corner, where I took photos of Jason O'Mara. Peter's in front of one the old cars and a hippie character.