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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Who’s Really In Charge at LA’s Greek Theatre?

    In August, LA’s Greek Theatre staged 21 concerts—more than Staples Center, the Forum, Nokia Theater and the Hollywood Palladium combined. But a more important performance may be coming on Thursday as LA City’s Board of Recreation and Parks Commission decides who should run the venue for the next 20 years.

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    By Warren Olney • Oct 8, 2014 • 1 min read

    In August, LA’s Greek Theatre staged 21 concerts—more than Staples Center, the Forum, Nokia Theater and the Hollywood Palladium combined. But a more important performance may be coming on Thursday as LA City’s Board of Recreation and Parks Commission decides who should run the venue for the next 20 years. Two of the world’s biggest promoters have filed reports running thousands of pages.

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    1. 0:00Who’s Really In Charge at LA’s Greek Theatre?You’re reading this
    2. 18:27For the OC Register, It's One Snafu After Another
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Benjamin Gottlieb

      Reporter, Fill-in Host

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      Jenny Hamel

      KCRW

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      Dave Brooks

      Billboard

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      Chris Laib

      Los Feliz Improvement Association

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      Rena Wasserman

      Greek Theatre

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    The full episode

    1 of 2
    The Hills Are Alive with the Sound of Competing Concert Promoters
    1. 0:00Who’s Really In Charge at LA’s Greek Theatre?You’re reading this
    2. 18:27For the OC Register, It's One Snafu After Another
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