February 2011 Culture Alert
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Author at USC Deborah Harkness discusses her new novel "A Discovery of Witches," in which a historian’s perusal of an old manuscript brings unwanted magic into a carefully ordinary life. Doheny Memorial Library, USC 213/740-6786 ● usc.edu
Poetry in RB: E. Amato + open reading Coffee Cartel, 1820 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach 310/316-6554 ● redondopoets.com Tue 2/8 8 pm Online Media at the Crawford Forum #pubmedialive!: Integrity vs. Page Views - Join KPCC & partner KCET for a discussion about the struggles currently facing public media bloggers. RSVP. Crawford Family Forum, 474 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena 626/583-5100 ● scpr.org
Poetry at the Cobalt: Eric Morago + open reading Cobalt Café, 22047 Sherman Way, Canoga Park 818/348-3789 ● poetrysuperhighway.com/cobalt Wed 2/9 12 noon Concert at 1st UMC SM A short midweek recital from organist Charles Echols. 1st United Methodist, 1008 11th St, Santa Monica 310/393-8258 ● santamonicaumc.org
Concert at Pasadena Presbyterian A lunchtime concert from Margaret Thornhill on clarinet & Twyla Meyer on piano. Pasadena Presb. Church, 585 E. Colorado Bl, Pasadena 626/793-2191 ● ppc.net
Art Talk at the Hammer A lunchtime chat focused on one artwork; today, selected works from Fernando Ortega's works in "All of this & nothing, 2004-2010." UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 ● hammer.ucla.edu
Romantic Movies at PPL "August Rush" (2007), with Keri Russell & Jonathan Rhys Meyers. Library, 285 E Walnut St, Pasadena 626/744-4052 ● ci.pasadena.ca.us/library
Homeschooling at the Crawford Forum KPCC's AirTalk presents a discussion on the rise of homeschooling, with experts, teachers, & students. RSVP. Crawford Family Forum, 474 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena 626/583-5100 ● scpr.org
Korea at UCLA The 10th Annual Korea Music Symposium focuses on the "Songs of Korea." Gamelan Room, Schoenberg Building, UCLA 310/825-3686 ● international.ucla.edu
Condoleezza Rice at Pepperdine The former Secretary of State speaks on "Foreign Policy in a Post-9/11 World." Sold out, but waiting list avail. School of Law, Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, Malibu 310/506-6589 ● pepperdine.edu
Documentary at CSULA The Pan African Student Resource Center screens part I of "Rise & Fall of Jim Crow." U-SU, 2nd floor, Cal State Univ, 5151 State University Dr, LA 323/343-5001 ● calstatela.edu
Balloons at the La Puente Library For kids: Annie Banannie's Balloon Comedy Show, mixing comedy & storytelling with amazing balloon twisting. Sunkist Library, 840 N Puente Ave, La Puente 626/960-2707 ● colapublib.org
Chinese New Year at the Manhattan Beach Library For kids: Celebrate the Year of the Rabbit in a special presentation & storytime with kids' author Oliver Chen. Library, 1320 Highland Ave, Manhattan Beach 310/545-8595 ● colapublib.org
Valentines at the East Rancho Dominguez Library For teens: Design Valentine's Day cards & create kisses bouquets while learning about the origins of Valentine's Day. RSVP. Library, 4205 E Compton Blvd, East Rancho Dominguez 310/632-6193 ● colapublib.org
Artist Talk in Claremont Claremont Grad University hosts a conversation with visiting artist Allison Schulnik. Albrecht Auditorium, 925 N Dartmouth St, Claremont 909/621-8612 ● cgu.edu/art
Health at USC Kirk Smith speaks on "Combustion Particles & Global Health: Cooking, Smoking & Climate." RSVP. Davidson Conference Center, USC 323/865-0419 ● usc.edu
Emotions at USC Antonio Damasio joins award-winning NY Times columnist David Brooks in a discussion of emotions & the science of being human. RSVP. Doheny Memorial Library, USC 323/740-8747 ● usc.edu
History at Tia Chucha's Photographer & author Valena Broussard Dismukes speaks about "500 Years of Red-Black History." Tia Chucha's, 13197 Gladstone Ave, Sylmar 818/528-4511 ● tiachucha.com
Foreign Films at the Arcadia Library Bring dinner; dessert provided, for a screening of “Life is Beautiful” (Italy, 1998). Library, 20 W Duarte Rd, Arcadia 626/821-5572 ● ci.arcadia.ca.us
Architecture Talk at USC Prominent architect Lorcan O’Herlihy talks about his work. Gin D. Wong Auditorium, USC 213/740-2787 ● usc.edu
Maps at CSULA Panel discussion on "Changing Boundaries: Historic Maps of the US-Mexico Border," to complement the current exhibition. Reception follows. U-SU Theater, Cal State Univ, 5151 State University Dr, LA 323/343-4040 ● calstatela.edu
Magic at the La Puente Library For kids: Prepare to be astonished! Rafael & Katia take the audience on a magical ride into magic, books & culture. Sunkist Library, 840 N Puente Ave, La Puente 626/960-2707 ● colapublib.org
Lincoln at the Monrovia Library "Let's Talk Lincoln" Philip Ostergard brings to life history & insights about our 16th President in honor of his birthday. Monrovia Public Library, 321 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia 626/256-8274 ● cityofmonrovia.org
Parenting at Vroman's Cliques, Conflicts, Connection: Psychologist Melissa Johnson leads a workshop on the social world of kids. Vroman's, 695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena 626/449-5320 ● vromansbookstore.com
Sustainability at SMPL Green Living Workshop: Part 6 of 6 sessions on simple steps that preserve the environmentand save you money. RSVP online. Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 310/458-8600 ● smpl.org
Brazil at Occidental Brazilian artist, composer, & theater director Octavio Camargo speaks on "Site Specificity & Urban Interventionism in Brazil." Clapp Library, Occidental College, 1600 Campus Rd, Eagle Rock 323/259-3649 ● oxy.edu
Silent Film at the Buena Vista Library Screening of Buster Keaton's 1926 silent masterpiece "The General," with live accompaniment from Michael Mortilla. Buena Vista Branch of BPL, 300 N Buena Vista St, Burbank 818/238-5620 ● BurbankLibrary.com
Documentary at CLU Reel Justice Film Series screens "The Dark Side of Chocolate," about allegations of trafficking of children & child labor in the international chocolate industry. Roth Nelson Room, Cal Lutheran U, 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks 805/493-3693 ● clunet.edu
Korea at UCLA The 10th Annual Korea Music Symposium hosts a concert of "Songs of Korea." Gamelan Room, Schoenberg Building, UCLA 310/825-3686 ● international.ucla.edu
Movies at USC Outside the Box (Office) screens 1990 Academy Award winner "Journey of Hope," tackling the problem of migrations from the peripheries of Europe to the West. RSVP. Ray Stark Theatre, USC 213/740-2330 ● cinema.usc.edu
Screenwriting at LMU Entertainment industry panelists author Ben Mezrich, producer Todd Lieberman, director Doug Liman, attorney Jay Dougherty, screenwriter Nicholas Kazan, columnist Patrick Goldstein, & editor Kim Masters discuss "Truth & Fiction on Screen." Hilton 100, Loyola Marymount, 1 LMU Drive, Westchester 310/338-7647 ● lmu.edu
Intellectual Property at Pomona College Writer Jonathan Lethem, law professor Doug Lichtman, & Creative Commons CEO Joichi Ito discuss "Ownership in the Age of the Mash-Up." Rose Hills Theater, Pomona College, 170 E 6th St, Claremont 909/607-3070 ● pomona.edu/museum
Michael Pollan at USC Best-selling authors Michael Pollan & Eric Schlosser talk about the industrialization of food & its devastating impact on personal health & the environment. RSVP online. Bovard Auditorium, USC 213/740-6786 ● usc.edu
Artist Talk at Liz's Loft Art Curtis & Shelley Adler, life partners for 30 years, talk about their separate work, currently on exhibit. Liz's Loft, 453 S La Brea Ave, Los Angeles 323/939-4403 ● lahardware.com
Birds at Plummer Park Guy Commeau presents "Birding California - Part 2" for the monthly LA Audubon meeting. Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd, West Hwd 323/876-0202 ● laaudubon.org
Poetry at Otis Graduate Writing presents a reading by poets Laynie Browne & Joe Ross. Forum, Otis College, 9045 Lincoln, Westchester 310/665-6892 ● otis.edu
Poetry at Cal Lutheran Prize-winning Christopher Howell, a military journalist during the Vietnam War, reads from his 9 collections of poems. Lundring Center, Cal Lutheran U, 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks 805/493-3951 ● clunet.edu
Argentinian Film at UCLA Screening of "La sangre y la lluvia" (Blood & Rain), directed by Jorge Navas. Melnitz/James Bridges Theater, UCLA 310/825-4811 ● international.ucla.edu
Video Games at the Petersen Zócalo Public Square presents game designer Jane McGonigal, talking with Ze Frank about "Can Video Games Save the World?" RSVP. Petersen Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Miracle Mile zocalopublicsquare.org
Astronomy at Caltech Watson Lecture: Andrew P. Ingersoll speaks on "Encediadus: The Hottest Little Moon in the Solar System." Beckman Auditorium, Caltech, 332 S Michigan Ave, Pasadena 626/395-4652 ● events.caltech.edu Thu 2/10 11 am (also 2/17, 2/24) Music at the Colburn Performance Forum: Solo & chamber music performances by Conservatory students, the stars of tomorrow. Colburn School, 200 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA 213-621-1050 ● colburnschool.edu Thu 2/10 11 am Artist Talk at Otis El Segundo Graduate Fine Arts presents a lecture by artist Paul McCarthy. Otis Grad Studios, 1550 E Franklin Ave, El Segundo 310/665-6892 ● otis.edu
Women's Studies at UCLA Noted feminist scholar & activist, doing work on contemporary India, speaks on "Once Upon a Time in the Present." Call for exact location. Royce Hall 314?, UCLA 310/825-0590 ● women.ucla.edu/csw
Organ Recital at FCC Thu 2/10 12 noon Holocaust at UCLA Lily Hirsch presents her book "A Jewish Orchestra in Nazi Germany: Musical Politics & the Berlin Jewish Culture League." Bunche Hall 10383, UCLA 310/825-4811 ● international.ucla.edu
Gallery Talk at LACMA Mary Lenihan leads a one-hour facilitated gallery discussion focusing on ancient art in the permanent collection. Free w/admission. LA County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire, Miracle Mile 323/857-6512 ● lacma.org
Movie at the NoHo Library Screening of the 1967 Best Picture "In the Heat Of the Night," for Black History Month. North Hollywood Branch of LAPL, 5211 Tujunga Ave, NH 818/766-7185 ● lapl.org
Art Walk in Downtown LA A monthly, self-guided tour & open house for 40+ art venues in Downtown LA, incl. commercial galleries, museums, & non-profit spaces, with openings & music in many. 213/842-8574 ● downtownartwalk.com Thu 2/10 2:30 pm Garden Talk at the Huntington Bob Perry discusses concepts & principles of garden design with an emphasis on sustainability. Plant sale follows. Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino 626/405-2100 ● huntington.org
World Politics at USC Thomas Bernstein speaks on "Varieties of Authoritarianism: Comparing China & Russia." RSVP. Davidson Conference Center, USC 323/821-4382 ● usc.edu
Poetry at Pepperdine PEN-award winning poet Jerome Rothenberg reads his poem, “Poland/1931” in front of the “Traces of Memory” photographs. James Irvine Reading Room, Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, Malibu 310/506-6589 ● pepperdine.edu
Jewish Studies at UCLA Author & food critic Mimi Sheraton speaks on "Not by Bialys Alone: Iconic Foods of Ashkenazic Jews." RSVP. Faculty Center, UCLA 310/267-5327 ● cjs.ucla.edu
Women's History at USC Elizabeth A Clark speaks on "Women & the Family in the 19th C. Protestant Imaginary: Between Ascetic Renunciation & the Women's Movement." RSVP. University Club, USC 323/740-8562 ● usc.edu
Offbeat Movies at UCLA The Crank presents films that should, or can only, be seen on the big screen: "Sammy Going South, aka A Boy 10 Feet Tall" (1963). Melnitz Hall J. Bridges Theater, UCLA 213/309-4322 ● http://thecrankblog.wordpress.com
Education at Scripps College Jing Lin presents "United as One Human Race: Education for Global Peace & Environmental Survival in the 21st Century." Garrison Theater, Scripps College, 241 E 10th St, Claremont 909/607-9372 ● scrippscollege.edu
Family Program at the Lancaster Library The Voice of King: Dennis M Brown celebrates Black History month with a program featuring the famous speeches of Martin Luther King, Jr & songs of the Civil Rights era. Library, 601 W Lancaster Blvd, Lancaster 661/948-5029 ● colapublib.org
Design Talk at UCLA Oksana Chepelyk introduces her multi-part video & photography installation that examines the genetic currency of the nation. Broad Arts Center, EDA, UCLA 310/825-9007 ● dma.ucla.edu
Astronomy at the Sylmar Library For teens: Join the Sidewalk Astronomers for stargazing, moon watching, & sidewalk chats about our cosmos. Sylmar Branch of LAPL, 14561 Polk St, Sylmar 818/367-6102 ● lapl.org
Music at the Fowler Fowler Out Loud: Songwriter Sirens - an evening featuring the bluesy rock of Skyler Gray, the sultry voice of Erica Rey, & Armenian folk songs of Manda Paul. Fowler Museum of Cultural History, UCLA 310/825-4169 ● fmch.ucla.edu
Leon Wieseltier at UCLA The writer, critic, & magazine editor presents "Peace Process or War Process? The Defeat of Reason in the Middle East" as the 2011 Daniel Pearl Memorial Lecture. RSVP. Anderson School, UCLA 310/825-4811 ● international.ucla.edu
Art Night at LACE Every Thursday, LACE offers a wealth of interdisciplinary programs including lectures, readings, performances, live music, video screenings, & more. Call to verify. LA Contemporary Exhibitions, 6522 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood 323/957-1777 ● welcometolace.org
Documentary at CSULA Screening of "Pray The Devil Back To Hell," the remarkable story of the courageous Liberian women who came together to end a bloody civil war. U-SU Theatre, Cal State Univ, 5151 State University Dr, LA 323/343-5001 ● calstatela.edu
Photography Talk at the Annenberg National Geographic Melissa Farlow speaks on "Extraordinary People in Ordinary Places." RSVP. Annenberg Space for Photography, 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Century City 213/403-3000 ● annenbergspaceforphotography.org
Islam at USC Ibrahim Abdul-Matin discusses his new book, "Green Deen," an exploration of Islam, environmental consciousness, & environmental justice. United University Church, USC 323/740-8562 ● usc.edu
Art at MOCA In conjunction with "Suprasensorial: Experiments in Light, Color & Space," MOCA presents an evenings of film & video. Galleries open free. Museum of Contemporary Art, 250 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA 213/621-1745 ● moca.org
Disney at Vroman's Jack Lindquist discusses his 38 years in marketing for The Walt Disney Company in "In Service To the Mouse." Vroman's, 695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena 626/449-5320 ● vromansbookstore.com
Numerology at the San Marino Library Celebrity numerologist Glynis McCants explains how to find your match or reignite staid relationships. Crowell Library, 1890 Huntington Dr, San Marino 626/300-0777 ● sanmarinopl.org
The photographer & former councilman presents his new collection "Paris: Women & Bicycles." Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd, West Hwd 310/659-3110 ● booksoup.com
Political Film at the Armory Conscientious Projector screens “This Land Is Our Land: The Fight to Reclaim the Commons,” about those precious resources set aside from private ownership for the use, benefit & sustenance of all. Armory Center, 145 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena 626/792-4291 ● armoryarts.org
Homesteading at SMPL The quarterly Santa Monica Farmers Market series presents a program on urban homesteading, beyond gardens & edible landscaping. Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 310/458-8600 ● smpl.org
Architecture Talk at Woodbury Vinayak Bharne speaks on "Indigenous Infrastructure & the Urban Water Crisis: Perspectives from Asia," as part of the Arid Lands project. Woodbury University, 7500 Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank 818/767-0888 ● http://aridlands.woodbury.edu
Family Night at the Burbank Library Rhythms From Around The World focuses on the historical & cultural significance of drumming, & provides an outlet for participants to play. Central Library, 110 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank 818/238-5600 ● BurbankLibrary.com
Robert Pinsky at the Hammer The former US poet laureate & jazz enthusiast reads poems with accompaniment by renowned jazz musician Bobby Bradford & his Mo’tet. UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 213/309-4322 ● hammer.ucla.edu
China at the Getty Qingyun Ma, Architecture dean at USC, moderates a panel of critics & artists in a discussion about creativity, capitalism, & the conflict between past & present in the work of a new generation of Chinese artists. RSVP. Williams Auditorium, Getty Center, Brentwood 310/440-7300 ● getty.edu
Mitford at LAPL Aloud presents author Leslie Brody in conversation with Patt Morrison on Brody's biography "Irrepressible: The Life & Times of Jessica Mitford." RSVP. Taper Auditorium, LA Public Library, 5th & Flower, Downtown LA 213/228-7025 ● lapl.org
Poetry at Skylight Books Millicent Borges Accardi reads from her most recent poetry collection, "Injuring Eternity." Skylight Books, 1818 N Vermont, Los Feliz 323/660-1175 ● skylightbooks.com
Sonia Sanchez at Pomona College The acclaimed poet & activist, considered one of the most important writers of the Black Arts Movement, presents "From the Black Arts to Hip Hop." Rose Hills Theater, Pomona College, 170 E 6th St, Claremont 909/607-3070 ● pomona.edu/museum
Film at the Korean Cultural Center Screening of the Korean classic feature "The Love Marriage” (Lee Byung-il, 1958). Korean Cultural Center, 5505 Wilshire Blvd, Miracle Mile 323/733-0500 ● kccla.org
Poetry at LMU The Spring Poetry Reading Series hosts Danielle Mitchell & Eric Morago. University Hall ECC 1857, Loyola Marymount, 1 LMU Drive, Westchester 310/338-1971 ● lmu.edu Fri 2/11 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Women's Studies at UCLA Thinking Gender is a public conference highlighting graduate student research on women, sexuality & gender across all disciplines & historical periods. Registration details online. Faculty Center, UCLA 310/825-0590 ● women.ucla.edu/csw Fri 2/11 10 am Concert Preview in Whittier Musician & composer John Santana, Director of Programming for KMZT, gives a preview of the Rio Hondo Symphony's 2/13 concert "Russian Rhapsody." First Friends Church, 13205 Philidelphia St, Whittier 562/698-8626 ● riohondosymphony.org
Social Media at the Crawford Forum "Digital Diplomacy Forum: The Convergence of Social Media & Diplomacy" Representatives from the US, Israel, Canada & the UK about how they are leveraging these technologies to meet the diplomacy mission. RSVP. Crawford Family Forum, 474 S Raymond Ave, Pasadena 626/583-5100 ● scpr.org
Workshop at USC Soldering Synthesis: Theory, Practice, Music - Mark Allen, founder of the arts collective Machine Project, gives a hands-on workshop in which participants learn how basic electronic circuits function by creating a synthesizer. RSVP. Egg Company Building, USC 213/740-6786 ● usc.edu
Music at Scripps College Soprano Gwendolyn Lytle, violist Kira Blumberg, & pianist Genevieve Feiwen Lee play the music of Eric Lindholm. Balch Auditorium, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Ave, Claremont 909/607-9372 ● scrippscollege.edu
Movie at the Burbank Library Friday Matinee - Made In Burbank: Walt Disney's classic "Lady & the Tramp." Central Library, 110 N Glenoaks Blvd, Burbank 818/238-5600 ● BurbankLibrary.com
Teen Movie at the NoHo Library TGIF screens "Easy A," starring Emma Stone. North Hollywood Branch of LAPL, 5211 Tujunga Ave, NH 818/766-7185 ● .lapl.org
Arts at the Korean Cultural Center The Korean Performing Arts Showcase Series presents traditional & contemporary music & dance. Call to verify dates. Korean Cultural Center, 5505 Wilshire Blvd, Miracle Mile 323/733-0500 ● kccla.org
Bird Party at G2 Gallery Audubon California hosts "Beer & Bangers for the Birds," an evening of conversation, live music from The Heist, a book signing by Brian Yaeger, author of "Red White & Brew: An American Beer Odyssey," & a beer tasting. RSVP. G2 Gallery, 1503 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice 310/452-2842 ● theg2gallery.com
Literature at Vroman's Helen Horowitz discusses "Wild Unrest: Charlotte Perkins Gilman & the Making of "The Yellow Wall-Paper." Vroman's, 695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena Yüklə 0,91 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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