February 2011 Culture Alert
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Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd, West Hwd 310/659-3110 ● booksoup.com
Opera Talk at the Burbank Library The LA Opera League presents a talk on Britten's "Turn Of the Screw." Central Library, 110 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank 818/238-5600 ● BurbankLibrary.com
Capitalism at LAPL Aloud presents writer & entrepreneur Peter Barnes in conversation with historian Joyce Appleby about whether the market can effectively serve both private interest & public good. RSVP. Taper Auditorium, LA Public Library, 5th & Flower, Downtown LA 213/228-7025 ● lapl.org
Moon Landings at the Observatory Thu 2/3 7 pm Happening at MOCA Geffen As part of their Engagement Party residency, The League of Imaginary Scientists brings in their Evolving Contraption, a morphing art apparatus & stage for interactive adventures. Galleries open free. Museum of Contemporary Art, 152 N Central, Little Tokyo 213/621-1745 ● moca.org
Film at the Korean Cultural Center Screening of the recent Korean TV feature "Becoming a Popular Song.” Korean Cultural Center, 5505 Wilshire Blvd, Miracle Mile 323/733-0500 ● kccla.org
Archaeology at LACMA Marian Feldman presents "Diplomacy by Design: Luxury Arts & an "International Style" in the Ancient Near East, 1400–1200 BCE. RSVP. LA County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire, Miracle Mile 323/857-6512 ● lacma.org
Recital at CalArts Voice Dept themed recital — a theatrical evening of murder, nature, passion & insanity. Wild Beast, CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia 661/253-7800 ● calarts.edu Fri 2/4 12 noon Architecture Talk at SCI-Arc A special lecture by renowned English architect Sir Peter Cook, a founding member of the 1960s futurist group Archigram. SCI-Arc, 960 E 3rd St, Downtown LA 213/613-2200 ● sciarc.edu Fri 2/4 12 noon Music at Trinity Lutheran A noontime concert by oboist Rong-Huey Liu & organist Namhee Han. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1340 11th St, Manhattan Beach 310/546-3106 ● palosverdes.com/tlcmusic
Gender Studies at USC Valerie Jenness discusses "The Olympics of Gender Authenticity: Sex, Violence & Transgender Inmates in Prisons for Men." RSVP. Social Sciences Bldg 250, USC 213/740-1739 ● usc.edu
Teen Arts at the Rowland Heights Library A workshop for ages 10-14 - Learn drawing & painting techniques, build visual art skills emphasizing process, learn 2D & 3D design, create mixed media art in a fun, hands-on workshops with a professional artist. RSVP. Library, 1850 Nogales St, Rowland Heights 626/912-5348 ● colapublib.org
Teen Movie at the NoHo Library TGIF screens "The Sorcerer's Apprentice," starring Nicolas Cage. North Hollywood Branch of LAPL, 5211 Tujunga Ave, NH 818/766-7185 ● .lapl.org
1st Fridays on Abbott Kinney Shops stay open late, with live jazz, openings, refreshments, artist talks, discounts, & surprises. Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice 310/399-5544 ● abbotkinneynow.com
Language at Vroman's Liza Bakewell presents "Madre: Perilous Journeys With a Spanish Noun." Vroman's, 695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena 626/449-5320 ● vromansbookstore.com
Salon at Majestical Roof An evening of poetry & live music from Ricardo Acuña & David Strother + guests, & free wine. Majestical Roof, 88 N Fair Oaks Ave, Pasadena http://tinyurl.com/23tklwm
Japanese Film at UCLA Screening of "Love & Honor" (2006) directed by the legendary Yamada Yôji. Melnitz/James Bridges Theater, UCLA 310/825-4811 ● international.ucla.edu
Art Direction at Book Soup Cathy Whitlock presents "Designs on Film: A Century of Hollywood Art Direction." Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd, West Hwd 310/659-3110 ● booksoup.com
Gospel at 1st Lutheran Venice Scott Cross sings upbeat inspirational songs of faith & hope for challenging times. 1st Lutheran Church, 815 Venice Blvd, Venice 310/821-2740 ● flvenice.org
Animation at USC Colombian filmmakers & international media scholars screen & discuss rarely seen, expressive Colombian animation. RSVP. Eileen Norris Cinema Theatre, USC 213/740-6786 ● usc.edu
Behind the Scenes at the Hammer Join us for a Q&A with the Hammer team about staff roles in the museum, from curator to preparator, illuminating day-to-day life in the museum & the career trajectories that led us to our positions at the Hammer. UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 213/309-4322 ● hammer.ucla.edu
Sacred Music at All Saints' BH Choral Evensong - The All Saints' Choir performs music of Lauridsen, Hancock, & Hoiby. All Saints’ Episcopal, 504 N Camden Dr, Beverly Hills 310/275-0123 ● allsaintsbh.org
Theater at Rio Hondo College Short scenes & monologues performed by students nominated for the Irene Ryan Awards. Black Box Theatre, Rio Hondo College, 3600 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier 562/908-3492 ● riohondo.edu/arts
Concert at Riviera United Methodist Dawn Brooks, Dan Wilson, Anastasia Glasheen, & Mark Waters, accompanied by pianists Cory Johnson & Cheryl Anne Roach, explore the music & lyrics of early Sondheim. Free-will offering. Riviera UMC, 375 Palos Verdes Blvd, Redondo Beach 310/378-9273 ● rivieraumc.com
Astronomy at the Observatory All Space Considered: Space news & update program by Observatory Curator & staff. Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park 213/473-0800 ● griffithobservatory.org
Recital at the Colburn Friday Night Recitals feature performances by students of all ages from the School of Performing Arts, selected by their instructors. Colburn School, 200 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA 213-621-1050 ● colburnschool.edu
Concert at LAHC The South Bay Chamber Music Society presents Chamber Music Palisades, playing music of Mozart, Schubert, Novak, & Franck. Recital Hall, LA Harbor College, 1111 Figueroa Pl, Wilmington 310/372-4222 ● palosverdes.com/sbcms
Recital at CalArts Guest artist Lukas Ligeti performs an electronic percussion extravaganza. ROD Hall, CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia 661/253-7800 ● calarts.edu
Concert in Claremont The annual Ussachevsky Memorial Festival presents electronic & acoustic music by MaryClare Brzytwa, Karlheinz Essl, Tom Flaherty, Matthew Malsky, Frank Zappa & others. Lyman Hall, 150 E 4th St, Claremont 909/607-2671 ● music.pomona.edu
Music at Caltech An evening with the Student Chamber Ensembles, with featured artists Christopher Kovalchick & Yousi Ma, play music of Mozart, Hindemith, & Schubert. Dabney Lounge, Caltech, 332 S Michigan Ave, Pasadena 626/395-4652 ● events.caltech.edu
Concert at USC A night of solo & ensemble works from composers influenced & supported by longtime Thornton faculty member James Smith. RSVP. Alfred Newman Recital Hall, USC 213/740-6474 ● usc.edu
Documentary at the Warner Grand PBS's Independent Lens screens Daniel H Birman's "Me Facing Life: Cyntoia's Story," following the story of Cyntoia Brown, who is serving a life sentence for murder at the age of 16. RSVP onine. Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W 6th St, San Pedro 310/833-4813 ● grandvision.org
Concert in Torrance "A Night in Old Vienna" The Beach Cities Symphony Orchestra, with soprano Demetra George, performs music of Strauss, Schubert, Lehar, Mozart, & Sieczynski. Preconcert talk at 7:30. Marsee Auditorium, El Camino College, 16007 Crenshaw, Torrance 310/379-9725 ● beachcitiessymphony.org Sat 2/5 7:30 am Bird Walk in Pasadena Meet seasonal birds with a guide from the Audubon Society. Hahamongna Watershed Park, Foothill & Oak Grove Dr, Pasadena 818/544-5009 ● pasadenaaudubon.org Sat 2/5 8 am (also 2/12, 2/26) Bird Walk at Dockweiler Beach We will Look for shore birds & explore their habitat & life cycles with members of the Audubon Society. RSVP. Greystone Mansion, 905 Loma Vista Dr, Beverly Hills 310/726-4128 ● laaudubon.org
Bird Walk at Lake Castaic See early migratory birds along the lake with an Audubon guide. See website for directions. Meet in Lot 4, Lake Castaic Park 661/257-4050 ● sfvaudubon.org
Nature Ramble in Franklin Canyon Meander around the lake with a naturalist & discover the lives of plants & insects. Bring a snack. RSVP. 2 hrs. Franklin Canyon Ranch, near Beverly Drive & Coldwater (call for directions) 310/858-7272 ● nps.gov/samo
History Walk in South Pasadena Easy 3-mile walk through historic neighborhoods threatened by proposed extension of the 710 Fwy, visiting historic residential & business districts. Meet SW corner of Mission & Meridian, South Pasadena 626/359-5278 ● angeles.sierraclub.org/pasadena
Birdwalk in Rolling Hills Estates Naturalist Loretta Rose shows birds coming in to roost. Nature Center, 27305 Palos Verdes Dr East, RHE 310/541-7613 ● pvplc.org
Winter Walk in Cold Creek Savor a hibernal walk-about along a streamside trail through oak woodlands to a gently rolling chaparral basin below craggy sandstone peaks. RSVP. 2 hrs. Cold Creek Canyon Preserve, near Topanga & Mulholland (call for directions) 818/346-9620 ● nps.gov/samo
Movie Walk at Sooky Goldman Tour the sites of movie & TV productions; see how the industry affects the environment. 2 hrs. Sooky Goldman Nature Center, near Coldwater & Mulholland (call for directions) 310/858-3090 ● nps.gov/samo
Gardening at the Hawthorne Library Learn how to develop an ocean friendly garden using native plants, water-efficient irrigation devices, permeable materials & on-site water retention techniques. RSVP. Library, 12700 Grevillea Ave, Hawthorne 310/679-8193 ● colapublib.org
Nature Walk in Rocky Oaks A slow-paced walk for all ages. Join a ranger-led bilingual hike & learn about the local flora & fauna during this chilly season. 1 hr. Rocky Oaks, near Kanan & Mulholland (call for directions) 818/758-1964 ● nps.gov/samo
Tour at the Alex Theatre The historic Theatre opens its doors for a backstage tour, with an overview of the venue's 82-year history, architecture, art, restoration process & current activities & programs. RSVP. Alex Theatre, 216 N Brand Blvd, Glendale 818/243-7700 ● alextheatre.org
Lunar New Year in Alhambra The San Gabriel Valley celebrates the new year with a parade of colorful floats & marching bands, + food booths, arts & crafts, games, rides, entertainment, & cultural exhibits. Valley Blvd, between Garfield & Almansor, Alhambra 626/395-9995 ● lunarnewyearparade.com
Family Festival at the Huntington The Chinese New Year Family Festival promises lion dancers, shadow puppets, masks, readings, painting & Tai Chi demos, live music, flower market, scavenger hunt, & more. Free w/admission. Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino 626/405-2100 ● huntington.org
Bikes at SMMOA Tour the museum & participate in a mini-ride to learn safe riding in city streets with the guidance of Cyclists Inciting Change thru Live Exchange (C.I.C.L.E.). Santa Monica Museum of Art, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave, SM 310/586-6488 ● smmoa.org
Chinese New Year in Chinatown The 111th Annual Golden Dragon Parade & Chinese New Year Festival has lion dancers, tournaments, cooking demos, live music & dance, Tai Chi, kids' crafts, a car show, artisan fair, coronations, & much more. Parade noon Sat; multiple night-spots host afterparties. Chinatown, Downtown LA 213/617-0396 ● lagoldendragonparade.com
Artist-at-Work at the Getty Villa Join the craftspeople of Legio VI Victrix for a live demonstration of the tools & techniques used for creating metal objects of daily use. RSVP to visit. Getty Villa, 17985 PCH, Pacific Palisades 310/440-7300 ● getty.edu
Monterey at Vroman's Stephen R. Palumbi discusses "The Death & Life of Monterey Bay: A Story of Revival." Vroman's, 695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena 626/449-5320 ● vromansbookstore.com
Festival in Cerritos The Festival of Friendship promises entertainment celebrating the many cultures of the area on 3 stages: Hawaiian, Chinese, Korean, & Mexican dance, + Lion Dance, the International Peace Choir, flamenco dancers, & more. Los Cerritos Center, Cerritos 562/916-1254 ● cerritos.us
Cooking at the Hacienda Heights Library Theresa Lin presents a workshop with cooking tips, step-by-step demonstrations, & food tastings. 16010 La Monde St, Hacienda Heights 626/968-9356 ● colapublib.org
Ojai at SMPL SAH/SCC presents Craig Walker in a visual presentation on the architectural history of the Ojai Valley, through the vintage views in his new book, "Ojai: A Postcard History." Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 310/458-8600 ● smpl.org
Moon Landings at the Observatory Sat 2/5 1 pm Entrepreneurship at LAPL The LA Chapter of Inventors Workshop International presents "Cashing In On Your Great Ideas: 10th Annual Funding Workshop." LA Public Library, 5th & Flower, Downtown LA 213/228-7110 ● lapl.org
Kids' Stuff at the Petersen Discovery Days: Car-inspired arts & crafts, followed by actors from LA BookPALS reading stories. Free w/admission. Petersen Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Miracle Mile 323/964-6347 ● petersen.org
Korea at PAM Mary Connor shares the intriguing but often overlooked story of Korea's role along the historical Silk Road trade route. Free w/admission; RSVP. Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N Los Robles Ave, Pasadena 626/449-2742 ● pacificasiamuseum.org
Kids' Music at the Culver City Library Celebrate Black History Month at the library with a performance by acclaimed storyteller & traditional Kora musician Baba.. Julian Dixon Library, 4975 Overland Ave, Culver City 310/559-1676 ● colapublib.org
Trees at Sooky Goldman A playful, interactive program devoted to all things with woody trunks, roots, branches & leaves or needles. All ages. Sooky Goldman Nature Center, near Coldwater & Mulholland (call for directions) 310/858-3090 ● nps.gov/samo
Apollo at the Observatory "Carting Away Cone Crater: The Story of Apollo 14" A special talk to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Apollo flights. Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park 213/473-0800 ● griffithobservatory.org
Writing at the Buena Vista Library Coffee & Conversation with Sisters in Crime/LA looks at "Love, Marriage & Murder," with authors Hannah Dennison, Jerri Sher, Kate Carlisle, Dianne Emley, & Alan Cook. Buena Vista Branch of BPL, 300 N Buena Vista St, Burbank 818/238-5620 ● BurbankLibrary.com
Documentary at JANM Burt Takeuchi screens & discusses his film "Valor With Honor," based on interviews of Japanese American veterans who served in the 442nd Regimental Combat Team during WWII. Free w/admission. Japanese Amer. Nat’l Museum, 369 E 1st St, Little Tokyo 213/625-0414 ~ janm.org
Movie at LAPL Shakespeare in the Afternoon: Screening of "Richard III," directed & starring Laurence Olivier. Taper Auditorium, LA Public Library, 5th & Flower, Downtown LA 213/228-7025 ● lapl.org
Canning at CAAM Go back to a time when food was prepared & stored for the winter; learn how to preserve & can vegetables & fruits. RSVP. Calif African American Museum, Exposition Park 213/744-2024 ● caamuseum.org
Magic at the Duarte Library Renowned entertainer Tony Daniels presents an entertaining & interactive magic show, followed by a magic workshop aimed at school-age kids. Library, 1301 Buena Vista St, Duarte 626/358-1865 ● colapublib.org
Recital at CalArts Christine Lanza performs original works + music by Kagel & Feldman. ROD Hall, CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia 661/253-7800 ● calarts.edu
Jazz at the San Fernando Library Come & hear upbeat music played by the UCLA Jazz Ensemble. Library, 217 N Maclay Ave, San Fernando 818/365-6928 ● colapublib.org
Art Talk at SMMOA Join esteemed museum educator Philip Yenawine in an hour of exploration & group conversation inspired by Al Taylor’s evocative work. Santa Monica Museum of Art, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave, SM 310/586-6488 ● smmoa.org
Chinese New Year in Sierra Madre Kick-off event for the "One City, One Book" project, with martial arts demonstrations, lion & dragon dances, kids' crafts, & Chinese snacks. Library, 440 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre 26/355-7186 ● sierramadre.lib.ca.us
Journalism at the Crawford Forum Join the Society of Professional Journalists for an afternoon of networking & discussion about the hottest topic in media: hyperlocal journalism. RSVP. Crawford Family Forum, 474 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena 626/583-5100 ● scpr.org
Concert at All Saints Pasadena Student voice & instrumental recital, featuring young artists of the children's & youth choirs. All Saints Church, 132 N Euclid Ave, Pasadena 626/796-1172 ● allsaints-pas.org
Moon at the Observatory "The Face of the Moon" A special talk to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the Apollo flights. Griffith Observatory, Griffith Park 213/473-0800 ● griffithobservatory.org
Brewery Ride from Flying Pigeon Meet up at the bike shop for a pleasant ride to a brewery, winery, or quality local watering hole with an emphasis on craft & micro beverages. Call or sign up for updates for start times. Flying Pigeon, 3714 N Figueroa St, Highland Park 213/909-8986 ● flyingpigeon-la.com
Drawing at the Getty Family Drawing Hour: Our Natural World - Explore how artists illustrate nature, then try your hand at drawing outdoors in the Central Garden. Sign up from 3 pm at Info Desk. Central Garden, Getty Center, Brentwood 310/440-7300 ● getty.edu
Makeover at Book Soup Dana B Myers presents "The Official Booty Parlor Mojo Makeover: Four Weeks to a Sexier You." Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd, West Hwd 310/659-3110 ● booksoup.com
Composer in Claremont The annual Ussachevsky Memorial Festival presents a talk with composer Karlheinz Essl. Lyman Hall, 150 E 4th St, Claremont 909/607-2671 ● music.pomona.edu
Film Festival at USC The Women of Cinematic Arts Film Festival is dedicated to highlighting women both behind & in front of the camera, with a selection of shorts, reception & a pre-release sneak preview of a feature-length film. George Lucas Building, USC 213/740-6786 ● usc.edu
Graphic Novel at Skylight Books Joyce Farmer, founder of the women's comix movement of the 1970's, presents her new graphic memoir "Special Exits." Skylight Books, 1818 N Vermont, Los Feliz 323/660-1175 ● skylightbooks.com
Silent Hike at Charmlee Join a contemplative walk, moving quietly through the park listening for night rustlings & nocturnal creatures. Flashlight req'd. 2 hrs. RSVP. Charmlee Natural Area, Encinal Canyon 4 miles from PCH (call for directions) 310/317-1364 ● nps.gov/samo
Concert at the Reagan Library Speakers & live music from The Beach Boys, Lonestar, Lee Greenwood, Fred Thompson, Jerry West, & video tributes from George HW Bush & George W Bush. RSVP. Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley 800/410-8354 ● reaganfoundation.org
Concert at the Colburn The Colburn Chamber Music Society melds the experience of world-renowned guest artists & distinguished faculty with the youthful passion of rising stars from the Conservatory of Music. Colburn School, 200 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA 213-621-1050 ● colburnschool.edu
Nels Cline at the Getty One of the most versatile, imaginative, & original guitarists active today brings his latest trio, the Nels Cline Singers, to the Getty along with multi-instrumentalist Yuka C. Honda of Cibo Matto. RSVP. Williams Auditorium, Getty Center, Brentwood 310/440-7300 ● getty.edu
Recital at CalArts Frank Silva performs a mid-residency recital featuring two quartets performing original music & arrangements. ROD Hall, CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia 661/253-7800 ● calarts.edu
Concert in Claremont Sat 2/5 8 pm Recital at CalArts Frank Silva performs a mid-residency recital featuring two quartets performing original music & arrangements. ROD Hall, CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia 661/253-7800 ● calarts.edu Sun 2/6 8 am Bird Walk in the Sepulveda Basin Learn to identify the birds that flock through the wildlife reserve on a walk with the Audubon Society. Sepulveda Basin, off Woodley north of Burbank, Encino 818/346-6712 ● sepulvedabasinwildlife.org Sun 2/6 8 am Bird Walk in Topanga Buffs & beginners can discover the ways of the birds; bring water & a snack. 3 hrs. Topanga State Park, off Entrada from Topanga (call for directions) 310/455-1401 ● nps.gov/samo
Hike at Sooky Goldman A moderately difficult hike covering the canyon from top to bottom; learn canyon history & habitat along the way. 2 hrs. Sooky Goldman Nature Center, near Coldwater & Mulholland (call for directions) 310/858-3090 ● nps.gov/samo
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