February 2011 Culture Alert
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Roots at SMPL Part 4 of the historic "Roots" miniseries, based on Alex Haley's autobiographical novel. Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 310/458-8600 ● smpl.org
Creativity at USC Literary scholars & working writers examine the lives, careers, writings & receptions of female authors over the age of 50, past & present. RSVP. Doheny Memorial Library, USC 213/740-5746 ● usc.edu
Documentary at UCLA Award-winning historian, author, & documentary filmmaker Cari Beauchamp presents "Frances Marion & the Powerful Women of Hollywood." Melnitz Hall 1422, UCLA 310/825-2101 ● tft.ucla.edu
Education at Scripps College Nelly Stromquist presents "Gender & Higher Education in Times of Globalization." Garrison Theater, Scripps College, 241 E 10th St, Claremont 909/607-9372 ● scrippscollege.edu
Fashion Walk in Downtown LA 30 boutiques, clothing stores, & fashion-related businesses in Downtown's Gallery Row stay open late, with exhibitions, photo shoots, pop-up stores, live music, comedy, & performance art. See website for map & to confirm. Main, Broadway, & Spring Sts btwn 4th & 7th St, Downtown LA 213/804-8396 ● downtownfashionwalk.com
Astronomy at the Valley Plaza Library For teens: Join the Sidewalk Astronomers for stargazing, moon watching, & sidewalk chats about our cosmos. Valley Plaza Branch of LAPL, 12311 Vanowen, NH 818/765-9251 ● lapl.org
Documentary at USC Dan Birman screens his new documentary "Me Facing Life: Cyntoia's Story," an in-depth look at a 16-year-old girl serving a life sentence for murder. RSVP. Annenberg Auditorium, USC 213/821-3015 ● usc.edu
Art Night at LACE Thu 2/17 6 - 9 pm Art Walk in Venice The new monthly Venice Art Crawl opens up the studios & galleries of this artsy area, focusing on a different zone each month. See website for map & events. veniceartcrawl.com Thu 2/17 6:15 pm Documentary at CSULA Screening of Sylvia Morales’ "A Crushing Love," honoring the achievements of 5 activist Latinas. U-SU Theatre, Cal State Univ, 5151 State University Dr, LA 323/343-5001 ● calstatela.edu
Ballet at the Colburn Presentation & book signing of "The Sugarless Sugarplum," by former NY City Ballet Soloist, Zippora Karz. Colburn School, 200 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA 213-621-1050 ● colburnschool.edu
Social Networking at the Westlake Library Harmony Connection, a local barbershop quartet, performs songs that will evoke memories of days gone by. Library, 31220 Oak Crest Dr, Westlake Village 818/865-9230 ● colapublib.org
Photography Talk at the Annenberg Pulitzer Prize finalist Natalie Fobes speaks on her work, which tells stories tracing the intersection of cultures & the environment. RSVP. Annenberg Space for Photography, 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Century City 213/403-3000 ● annenbergspaceforphotography.org
Architecture at the Los Feliz Library An evening with a distinguished local architect. Come early for seats. Los Feliz Branch of LAPL, 1874 Hillhurst Ave, LA 323/913-4710 ● lapl.org
Aging at Book Soup Joan Moran discusses "Sixty, Sex, & Tango: Confessions of a Beatnik Boomer." Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd, West Hwd 310/659-3110 ● booksoup.com
America at CSUN Michael Parenti speaks on "America's Culture Struggle: Religion & Politics." RSVP. Whitsett Room, SH 451, CSUN, 18111 Nordhoff, Northridge 818/677-2904 ● csun.edu
In-Store at Amoeba Music from Celso Piña's & their cumbia, vallenato sounds. Amoeba Music, 6400 Sunset, Hollywood 323/245-6400 ● amoebamusic.com
Gallery Talk at the Hammer Photographer & filmmaker Charlie White leads a walkthrough of the new exhibition "All of this & nothing," the 6th in the Hammer’s biennial invitational exhibition series. Free w/admission. UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 213/309-4322 ● hammer.ucla.edu
Poetry at the Workmen's Circle "The Wonder of Words" Uncle Ruthie Buell shows you what a wonderful poet you already are. Readings from guests; donations accepted. Workmen's Circle, 1525 S Robertson Blvd, LA 310/552-2007 ● circlesocal.org
Reagan at Vroman's Michael Schaller discusses his succinct new biography, "Ronald Reagan." Vroman's, 695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena 626/449-5320 ● vromansbookstore.com
Art at LMU An evening of conversation flowing from the current exhibition "The Art of Resistance," hosted by the Office of Black Student Services. Laband Art Gallery, Loyola Marymount, 1 LMU Drive, Westchester 310/338-2731 ● lmu.edu
Poetry at the Hammer Hammer Readings: Rhoda Janzen reads from & discusses her work. UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 213/309-4322 ● hammer.ucla.edu
Film at USC Screenwriter Frank Pierson screens & discusses his 1975 Oscar winner "Dog Day Afternoon," one of American cinema’s most riveting crime pictures. RSVP online. Ray Stark Theatre, USC 213/740-6786 ● usc.edu
California at SMPL Is our state ungovernable? Joe Mathews presents the book he co-authored, "The California Crackup & How We Can Fix It." Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 310/458-8600 ● smpl.org
Lisa See at Cal Lutheran The bestselling author Lisa See reads from & talks about her novels, which explore stories that have been lost, forgotten or deliberately covered up. Lundring Center, Cal Lutheran U, 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks 805/493-3092 ● clunet.edu
Oliver Stone in Claremont Screening of director Stone’s 2010 documentary "South of the Border," focused on Venezuelan President Hugo Chavez, followed by a Q&A with the director.````` Edmunds Ballroom, Pomona College, 150 E 4th St, Claremont 909/607-2920 ● music.pomona.edu
Space at JPL JPL's Sami Asmar speaks on "From Crust to Core, GRAIL Reveals the Lunar Interior," a look at NASA's Gravity Recovery & Interior Laboratory. Von Kármán Aud, JPL, 4800 Oak Grove Dr, Pasadena 818/354-0112 ● jpl.nasa.gov
Jazz at USC Music from the Afro Latin American Jazz Ensemble, a unique 10- to 14-member ensemble featuring exclusively student-arranged music. Ground Zero Performance Cafe, USC 213/740-2584 ● usc.edu
Poetry at LACMA Brian Q Silver gives an introduction to the cultural & social roles of the ghazal, the primary genre of Urdu poetry, & actor Julian Sands reads English versions. Tix avail from 11 am. LA County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire, Miracle Mile 323/857-6512 ● lacma.org
Comedy at the Downtown Independent Thu 2/17 9 pm - 12 midnight Folk Jam at the Hyperion Tavern Join a monthly Old Time Jam hosted by Triple Chicken Foot - all levels welcome. Call to verify. Hyperion Tavern, 1941 Hyperion, LA 323/665-1941 ● oldtimeisagoodtime.com Fri 2/18 9 am (see 2/17) Music Talk at USC
African Music at Scripps College Anthony Perman plays Zimbabwean mbira music. Balch Auditorium, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Ave, Claremont 909/607-9372 ● scrippscollege.edu
Movie at the Palisades Library Screening of "The Young Victoria," with Emily Blunt. Palisades Branch of LAPL, 861 Alma Real Dr, Pacific Palisades 310/459-2754 ● lapl.org
Technology at CSULA Larry Dalton presents a public lecture on "Taking High Technology Beyond the iPhone." King Hall, Cal State Univ, 5151 State University Dr, LA 323/343-5001 ● calstatela.edu
Music Talk at USC Fri 2/18 3:30 pm Teen Movie at the NoHo Library TGIF screens "Dinner for Schmucks," starring Steve Carell. North Hollywood Branch of LAPL, 5211 Tujunga Ave, NH 818/766-7185 ● .lapl.org
Student Recitals at Occidental MOFA (Music on a Friday Afternoon), an informal student recital. Bird Studio, Occidental College, 1600 Campus Rd, Eagle Rock 323/259-3649 ● oxy.edu
Roots at SMPL Part 5 of the historic "Roots" miniseries, based on Alex Haley's autobiographical novel. Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 310/458-8600 ● smpl.org
Theater in Claremont 10-Minute Play Festival: New, original plays inspired by songs & selected by a panel of faculty, students & staff.````` Frank Dining Hall, Pomona College, 150 E 4th St, Claremont 909/607-4385 ● music.pomona.edu
Music at Scripps College Family Weekend Concert - "The Romantics" Soprano Anne Harley & pianist Gayle Blankenburg perform music of Strauss, Berlioz, Turina, & Rachmaninoff. Balch Auditorium, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Ave, Claremont 909/607-9372 ● scrippscollege.edu
Moonlit Hike in Franklin Canyon Full Moon Hike: Explore the canyon by moonlight on a moderately strenuous hike; look & listen for wildlife; & enjoy a spectacular view of the city. 2 hrs. Franklin Canyon Ranch, near Beverly Drive & Coldwater (call for directions) 310/858-7272 ● nps.gov/samo
Full Moon Hike at Charmlee Enjoy the Malibu hills & ocean views, & look for night creatures under the magic of moonlight. 2 hrs. RSVP. Charmlee Natural Area, Encinal Canyon 4 miles from PCH (call for directions) 310/317-1364 ● nps.gov/samo
Opening at G2 Gallery Reception for photographer Garth Lenz's exhibition "Boreal Future: Our Last Great Forest & the Threat of the Tar Sands." RSVP. G2 Gallery, 1503 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice 310/452-2842 ● theg2gallery.com
Dancing at BN at the Grove Cheryl Burke presents "Dancing Lessons How I Found Passion & Potential on the Dance Floor & in Life." Barnes & Noble, The Grove at Farmers Market, 3rd & Fairfax, LA 323/525-0270 ● bn.com
Space at PCC JPL's Sami Asmar speaks on "From Crust to Core, GRAIL Reveals the Lunar Interior," a look at NASA's Gravity Recovery & Interior Laboratory. Vosloh Forum, Pasadena City College, 1570 E. Colorado Blvd 818/354-0112 ● jpl.nasa.gov
Biography at Vroman's Steve Swayne presents "Orpheus in Manhattan Orpheus in Manhattan: William Schuman & the Shaping of America's Musical Life." Vroman's, 695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena 626/449-5320 ● vromansbookstore.com
Architecture Talk at SCI-Arc Architect Patrick Tighe & SCI-Arc Director Eric Owen Moss discuss the "Out of Memory" exhibition. SCI-Arc, 960 E 3rd St, Downtown LA 213/613-2200 ● sciarc.edu
Memoir at Book Soup Jasmin Darznik discusses "The Good Daughter: A Memoir of My Mother's Hidden Life." Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd, West Hwd 310/659-3110 ● booksoup.com
Concert at the Norton Simon "From Stravinsky to Kandinsky: Music in the Time of the Blue Four" Pianist Polli Chambers-Salazar presents a program focusing on the art of the period. Free w/admission. Norton Simon Museum, 411 W Colorado, Pasadena 626/844-6905 ● nortonsimon.org
Concert at Occidental An evening of music from the Halcyon Trio. Bird Studio, Occidental College, 1600 Campus Rd, Eagle Rock 323/259-3649 ● oxy.edu
Organ Recital at the Cathedral Acclaimed organist Frederick Swann plays a recital. Call to verify if free. Our Lady of the Angels, 555 Temple, Downtown LA 213/680-5205 ● olacathedral.org
Recital at the Colburn Sat 2/19 8 am Bird Walk in the Baldwin Hills Explore the landscaped parkland & natural coastal scrub habitats of this convenient park with members of the Audubon Society. Kenneth Hahn State Rec Area, La Cienega S. of Rodeo, LA 310/326-2473 ● laaudubon.org
Nature Walk in Caballero Canyon Chaparral Chatter: Explore the coming together of winter & spring as early wildflowers burst into bloom. 3 hrs, RSVP. Caballero Canyon, Reseda Blvd S of the 101 (call for directions) 818/345-6749 ● nps.gov/samo
Bird Walk at Malibu Lagoon Visit beach, lagoon, marsh, riparian & urban habitats on a level, 3-mile outing; bring binoculars. Malibu Lagoon State Beach, PCH at Cross Creek, Malibu 310/393-6235 ● nps.gov/samo
Kids' Movies in Culver City The 19th Annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival screens a special kids' festival screening. Call to verify. Culver Plaza Theatre, 9919 Washington Blvd, Culver City 323/295-1706 ● PAFF.org
Landscape Design at SMPL Green Garden Academy: Lawn Be Gone, Part I. RSVP online. Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 310/458-8600 ● smpl.org
Gardening at BN SM usan Heeger presents "From Seed to Skillet A Guide to Growing, Tending, Harvesting, & Cooking up Fresh, Healthy Food to Share with People You Love." Barnes & Noble, 1201 3rd Street, Santa Monica 310/260-9110 ● bn.com
Memoirizing at the West LA Library Learn how to capture your personal history & create a permanent legacy with expert videographer & life story coach Jeff Fromberg. West LA Branch of LAPL, 11360 Santa Monica Blvd, West LA 310/575-8323 ● lapl.org
Artist-at-Work at the Getty Villa Sat 2/19 1 pm Music at the Willowbrook Library To celebrate Black History month, a program of classical African harp music with news & views on Africa yesterday, today, & tomorrow, by Baba the storyteller. Willowbrook Library, 11838 Wilmington Ave, LA 323/564-5698 ● colapublib.org
Roots at SMPL Part 6 of the historic "Roots" miniseries, based on Alex Haley's autobiographical novel. Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 310/458-8600 ● smpl.org
Drumming at the Hawthorne Library For kids: An overview of the cultural history of percussion instruments, + hands-on-fun in a live jam session. Library, 12700 Grevillea Ave, Hawthorne 310/679-8193 ● colapublib.org
Day of Remembrance at JANM Former Congressman & Transportation Sec. Norman Mineta addresses why Japanese Americans have a special responsibility to speak out against civil rights violations & the importance of reaffirming support for the Muslim American community. Japanese Amer. Nat’l Museum, 369 E 1st St, Little Tokyo 213/625-0414 ~ janm.org
Kids' Movie at the NoHo Library Screening of "Karate Kid," starring Jaden Smith. Free popcorn. North Hollywood Branch of LAPL, 5211 Tujunga Ave, NH 818/766-7185 ● lapl.org
Theater at CAAM Actor Harry Lennix conducts a workshop on the seminal Shakespearean characters of African descent, such as Othello & Titus. RSVP. Calif African American Museum, Exposition Park 213/744-2024 ● caamuseum.org
Landscaping at the Agoura Hills Library Horticulturist & author Diane Beeler presents "Sustainable Landscaping: Designs & Tips From a Professional." Library, 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills 818/889-2278 ● colapublib.org
Music at Trinity Lutheran The Previews series spotlights Beverly Hills Audition winners. Today, mezzo-soprano Geeta Novotny & pianist Soo-Yeon Park Chang. Trinity Lutheran Church, 1340 11th St, Manhattan Beach 310/546-3106 ● palosverdes.com/tlcmusic
Austen at the Palisades Library Richard Foss of the Culinary Historians of So Cal presents "Drinking with Jane Austen - Syllabubs, Negus, Punch, & Other Liquid Delights of the English Regency Period." Palisades Branch of LAPL, 861 Alma Real Dr, Pacific Palisades 310/459-2754 ● lapl.org
LA Architecture at LAPL The 19th annual Marie Northrop Lectures series presents author, journalist & radio commentator Kevin Roderick, speaking on "Architects & Architecture of Los Angeles, from Adobe to High-rise." Taper Auditorium, LA Public Library, 5th & Flower, Downtown LA 213/228-7025 ● lapl.org
Nature at the Nat’l Park Center The Natil Park Service presents a talk on "Encounters with Wildlife." Visitor Center, 401 W Hillcrest Dr, Thousand Oaks 805/370-2301 ● nps.gov/samo
Kids' Workshops in Culver City The 19th Annual Pan African Film & Arts Festival presents a special interactive workshop for kids. Call to verify. Mayme Clayton Library & Museum, 4130 Overland Ave, Culver City 323/295-1706 ● PAFF.org
Master Class at Pepperdine Acclaimed musician Christopher Parkening leads a Classical Guitar Master Class. School of Law, Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, Malibu 310/506-6589 ● pepperdine.edu
Cooking at the Temple City Library "Great. Light. Tao." Learn new recipes & enjoy a food tasting. Library, 5939 Golden West Ave, Temple City 626/285-2136 ● colapublib.org
Photography at G2 Gallery Award-winning photographer Garth Lenz gives a presentation exploring the Canadian Boreal Forest & the Alberta Tar Sands. RSVP. G2 Gallery, 1503 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice 310/452-2842 ● theg2gallery.com
Tea at the Live Oak Library Linda Louis of Bana Tea Company presents "The Art of Tea," with history & customs, + a tasting. Live Oak Library, 4153-55 E Live Oak Ave, Arcadia 626/446-8803 ● colapublib.org
Magic at the West Covina Library Learn to perform your own magic tricks with Magician Tony Daniels at a workshop for kids & teens ages 8 & up. RSVP. Library, 1601 W Covina Pkwy, West Covina 626/962-3541 ● colapublib.org
Roots at SMPL Journalist Janice Rhoshalle Littlejohn leads a discussion on the cultural & historic impact of the landmark miniseries, Alex Haley's Roots, with special guests LeVar Burton, Louis Gossett, Jr. & Lynne Moody. Tix avail from noon. Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 310/458-8600 ● smpl.org
Drawing at the Getty Family Drawing Hour: Tremendous Trees - Be inspired by majestic trees in photography, painting, & drawing, then draw your own. Sign up from 3 pm at Info Desk. Central Garden, Getty Center, Brentwood 310/440-7300 ● getty.edu
Author at Book Soup Ralph Sasson reads his debut novel, "The Intimates." Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd, West Hwd 310/659-3110 ● booksoup.com
Leiber & Stoller at Vroman's Jerry Leiber & Mike Stoller present their joint memoir, "Hound Dog: The Leiber & Stoller Autobiography." Vroman's, 695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena 626/449-5320 ● vromansbookstore.com
Middle East at Whittier College Ambassador Daniel C Kurtzer deliver the 2011 Feinberg Lecture, "The US & the Arab-Israeli Conflict: The Elusive Quest for Peace." Call to verify if free. Villalobos Hall, Whittier College, 1304 E Philadelphia St, Whittier 562/907-4219 ● whittier.edu
Coffee House in Granada Hills Onion Bagel Song Circle: Join a relaxed open mic night & jam session for musicians & other performers (formerly at the Onion). Call to verify. Beth Torah, 16651 Rinaldi St, Granada Hills 818/342-1073 ● http://ca039.urj.net
Concert at Occidental An evening of music from the Caltech-Occidental Concert Band. Thorne Hall, Occidental College, 1600 Campus Rd, Eagle Rock 323/259-3649 ● oxy.edu
Concert at LMU Wojciech Kocyan gives a faculty piano recital. Murphy Recital Hall, Loyola Marymount, 1 LMU Drive, Westchester 310/338-5386 ● lmu.edu
Concert in Claremont Two Pianos: Karl & Margaret Kohn, with percussionists Jason Goodman & Yuri Inoo, perform music of perform Castaldi, Boulez, & Bartók.````` Bridges Hall, 150 E 4th St, Claremont 909/607-2671 ● music.pomona.edu Sun 2/20 8 am Birdwalk in the Ballona Wetlands Discover the shorebirds of the Marina with the Audubon Society. Meet at Del Rey Lagoon parking lot. Pacific Ave off Culver Blvd, Playa Del Rey 323/876-0202 ● laaudubon.org Sun 2/20 8 am Bird Count at Headwaters Corner Great Backyard Bird Count: Beginners & experts are invited to join the annual national event. Bring binoculars if possible; RSVP. Calabasas High School, 22855 Mulholland, Calabasas 818/591-1701 ● nps.gov/samo
Bird Walk in Eaton Canyon A serious but fun search for seasonal birds. Bring binoculars, water, & a shade hat; no dogs please. Eaton Canyon Nature Ctr, 1750 N. Altadena Dr, Pasadena 626/398-5420 ● pasadenaaudubon.org
Nature Ramble at Sooky Goldman Nature Unplugged: Tune into nature on an easy hike with a naturalist. 2 hrs. Sooky Goldman Nature Center, near Coldwater & Mulholland (call for directions) 310/858-3090 ● nps.gov/samo
Walk in Paramount Ranch Movie Magic: Movie Magic See how illusions & hard work turn a dusty set into a realistic town on an easy-paced walk. 1 hr. Paramount Ranch, Cornell Way near Kanan Road (call for directions) 805/370-2301 ● nps.gov/samo
Get Sum Dim Sum Ride from Flying Pigeon Meet the Flying Pigeon LA crew for a fun, slow-paced, group ride to a dim sum restaurant in the LA area; bring money for food & (possible) train fare. Call or sign up for updates for start times. Flying Pigeon, 3714 N Figueroa St, Highland Park 213/909-8986 ● flyingpigeon-la.com
Nature Walk at Sooky Goldman A Turtle’s Race Around the Lake: Naturalists Lucy & Rebecca lead an easy 1-mile walk & talk about our local ecosystem. 1.5 hrs. Sooky Goldman Nature Center, near Coldwater & Mulholland (call for directions) 310/858-858-7272 ● nps.gov/samo
Nature Walk in Cold Creek Learn how nature adapts to cold weather in a pristine chaparral-filled, grotto-studded canyon. 2.5 hrs. Cold Creek Canyon Preserve, near Topanga & Mulholland (call for directions) 818/346-9620 ● nps.gov/samo
Native Culture at Satwiwa Celebrate Native American arts by creating a prayer stick with Michael Williams. Satwiwa Native American Center, Via Goleta, Lynn Rd 5 miles S of 101 (call for directions) 805/370-2301 ● nps.gov/samo
Music in SM Take a break from shopping the market for live music from the Back Boners. Farmers Market, 2640 Main St, Santa Monica 310/458-8712 ● farmersmarket.santa-monica.org
Family Arts at LACMA Sun 2/20 11 am - 5 pm Family Festival at the Autry Create Your Own Masterpiece: A day of Western culture, with stories, tours, carts, games, & live music. Free w/admission. Museum of the Amer West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park 323/667-2000 ● autry-museum.org
Artist-at-Work at the Getty Villa Sun 2/20 1 pm Musician at Vroman's Taboo of the Black Eyed Peas signs "Fallin’ Up: My Story." See website for access rules. Vroman's, 695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena 626/449-5320 ● vromansbookstore.com
Winter Walk in Topanga State Park Sun 2/20 1 - 3 pm History at Los Encinos Living History Day: working blacksmith shop, 19th Century kids' games, traditional music, & volunteers in authentic historical costume. Los Encinos State Hist. Park, 16756 Moorpark St, Encino 818/784-4849 ● los-encinos.org
Artist-at-Work at the Getty Sun 2/20 1 - 3 pm Western Music at the Autry Grab your guitar, fiddle, spoons, or bass, & jam with members of the Western Music Association. Museum of the Amer West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park 323/667-2000 ● autry-museum.org
Poland at Pepperdine Historian of Europe Jonathan Webber speaks about the “Traces of Memory” exhibition he created with photographer Chris Schwarz. Reception & dialogue follows. Payson Library, Pepperdine University, 24255 PCH, Malibu 310/506-6589 ● pepperdine.edu
History Tour at Rancho Los Cerritos Sun 2/20 2 pm Gallery Talk at the Hammer Painter Dianna Molzan leads a walkthrough of the new exhibition "All of this & nothing," the 6th in the Hammer’s biennial invitational exhibition series. Free w/admission. UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 213/309-4322 ● hammer.ucla.edu
Concert at the Nixon Library: Orange County Preservation Bands Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda 714/993-5075 ● nixonlibraryfoundation.org Sun 2/20 2 pm Author at CAAM Director, screenwriter, & novelist Gary Hardwick discusses his new novel "Dark Town Redemption." RSVP. Calif African American Museum, Exposition Park 213/744-2024 ● caamuseum.org
Opera Talk at the San Marino Library LA Opera’s community educators give an audio-visual presentation about Britten’s "The Turn of the Screw." Crowell Library, 1890 Huntington Dr, San Marino 626/300-0777 ● sanmarinopl.org
Concert in Claremont Soprano Gwendolyn Lytle joins pianist Genevieve Feiwen Lee in a program of songs from Spain & Latin America by Abril, Garcia, Sierra & others.````` Bridges Hall, 150 E 4th St, Claremont 909/607-2671 ● music.pomona.edu
Movie at USC Screening of "Green Guys," followed by a Q&A with writer/director/producer Cole Mueller & producers Sean Meier & Ryan Bragg. RSVP. George Lucas Building 108, USC 213/740-2330 ● usc.edu
Music at Mt Olive The 3rd Sunday classical concert series features classical vocalists & instrumentalists along with Pat Maimone at the organ & piano, with patriotic organ music to celebrate President's Weekend. Mt Olive Lutheran, 1343 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica 310/452-1116 ● mtolivelutheranchurch.org
Art Talk at PMCA Auto Club historians & exhibition curators Matthew W Roth & Morgan P Yates lead a tour of the exhibition "Scenic View Ahead." Free w/admission. Pasadena Museum of Calif Art, 490 E Union St, Pasadena 626/568-3665 ● pmcaonline.org
Celtic Music at CTMS The monthly Celtic Session/Tune Workshop brings together players from the Celtic Arts Center & Scottish Fiddlers to play & learn tunes from the various Celtic traditions. CTMS Center, 16953 Ventura Blvd, Encino 818/817-7756 ● ctmsfolkmusic.org
Drawing at the Getty Sun 2/20 4 pm Comedy at Book Soup Drew Friedman presents his favorite historic human oddities in "Drew Friedman's Sideshow Freaks." Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd, West Hwd 310/659-3110 ● booksoup.com
Concert at USC An afternoon recital featuring performances by Thornton School alumni in a tribute to Dan Lewis, legendary head of the orchestra & conducting programs. RSVP. Alfred Newman Recital Hall, USC 213/740-6474 ● usc.edu
Master Class at Cal Lutheran CLU’s String Trio & other Junior Chamber Music of So Cal ensembles perform for pianist Robert Edward Thies, who will coach them in a master class. Overton Hall, Cal Lutheran U, 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks 805/493-3092 ● clunet.edu
Jazz Vespers at All Saints Pasadena A melding of old & new traditions, with music from composer, arranger & jazz pianist Alan Broadbent. All Saints Church, 132 N Euclid Ave, Pasadena 626/796-1172 ● allsaints-pas.org
Concert at LACMA The Young Musicians Foundation Debut Orchestra performs music of Villa-Lobos, Schoenberg, & Copland. Bing Theater, LA County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire, Miracle Mile 323/857-6234 ● sundayslive.org
Concert at the Cathedral "Sing & Rejoice!" The annual Mark Thallander Foundation Festival features choirs, soloists, & a 100-piece festival orchestra in a special concert. Freewill offering. Our Lady of the Angels, 555 Temple, Downtown LA 213/680-5205 ● olacathedral.org
Movies at USC SCA Alumni Screening Series screens Will Canon's new feature "Brotherhood." RSVP. Ray Stark Theatre, USC 213/740-2330 ● cinema.usc.edu
Concert in Rolling Hills The Peninsula Symphony & cellist Tamara Bohlin present "Franz Frenzy," with music of von Suppé, Haydn, Berwald, & Liszt. Covenant Church, 2222 Palos Verdes Drive N, Rolling Hills Estates 310/544-0320 ● pensym.org Presidents Day Mon 2/21 10 am - 3 pm Presidents' Day at the Reagan Library Fun for the family, with presidential look-alikes discussing their lives, story-telling, scavenger hunts, & kids' activities. Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Drive, Simi Valley 800/410-8354 ● reaganfoundation.org
Presidents Day at the Nixon Library Bring the entire family to meet & hear a Mount Rushmore of Presidents at a roundtable discussion of America’s role in the world during their term in office. Museum open free. Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda 714/993-5075 ● nixonlibraryfoundation.org
Music at LACMA Free day at the museum, with live performances from the Bohemians at 12:30 & 2:45 pm. LA County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire, Miracle Mile 323/857-6010 ● lacma.org
Dance at the Beach House Choreographer Donna Sternberg leads an hour-long participatory workshop on dancemaking. RSVP. Annenberg Beach House, 415 PCH, Santa Monica 310/458-4904 ● beachhouse.smgov.net
Film at Talking Stick 7 Dudley Cinema: Ishan Shapiro & Marija Coneva screen rare films by Richard Leacock. Talking Stick Lounge, 1411 Lincoln Blvd, Venice 310/450.6052 ● laughtears.com Tue 2/22 11 am Artist Talk at Otis Fine Arts presents a lecture by artist Jennifer Steinkamp. Forum, Otis College, 9045 Lincoln, Westchester 310/665-6827 ● otis.edu Tue 2/22 11:15 am Kamau Daaood at SMC The performance poet & community arts activist reflects on the eclectic musical landscape of the vibrant community of Leimert Park, also the name of his new album, which fuses Griot funk, straight ahead, blues, hip hop & hard bop. Theatre Arts Main Stage, Santa Monica College, 1900 Pico, SM 310/434-4303 ● smc.edu
Space Race at SMC "First in Space, but Losing the Race" Jean Gebman addresses lessons from the space race of the 1960's. Science Room 140, Santa Monica College, 1900 Pico, SM 310/434-4303 ● smc.edu
Movies at GPL: Harold & Maude (1971) Central Library, 222 E Harvard St, Glendale 818/548-2042 ● library.ci.glendale.ca.us Tue 2/22 2 pm Artist Talk at the Hammer Writer & artist David Robbins investigates the intersections between art, entertainment, & comedy. Tix avail. from 6 pm. UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 213/309-4322 ● hammer.ucla.edu
Puppets at the Montana Library For kids: The Scott Land Marionettes present a puppet show. Montana Branch of SMPL, 1704 Montana, Santa Monica 310/829-7081 ● smpl.org
Film at CSULA The Asian Pacific Islander Student Resource Center screens the humorous documentary "The Grace Lee Project." U-SU, 2nd floor, Cal State Univ, 5151 State University Dr, LA 323/343-5001 ● calstatela.edu
Poetry at the East LA Library For teens: A night of poetry with Spencer Allen, also known as the "Spin Doctor," & his unique & refreshing brand of poetry. East LA Library, 4837 E 3rd St, LA 323/264-0155 ● colapublib.org
Tibet at USC Tim Johnson discusses his book "Tragedy in Crimson," an extraordinary account of the cat-&-mouse game embroiling China & the Tibetan exile community. Davidson Conference Center, USC 213/821-4382 ● usc.edu
Teen Movie at the Panorama City Library Just for Teens screens "Salt," with Angelina Jolie. Panorama City Branch of LAPL, 14345 Roscoe Blvd, Panorama City 818/894-4071 ● .lapl.org
Transportation at USC A panel discusses "The Infrastructural Human: In Transit," a look at how our systems of transportation shape us as individuals & as members of a collectivity. Doheny Memorial Library, USC 213/740-5746 ● usc.edu
Author at Pomona College Salvador Plascencia reads from his book "The People of Paper" (2006), named a Best Book by the LA Times & others. Crookshank 108, Pomona College, 420 N Harvard Ave, Claremont 909/607-2212 ● http://emsweb.claremont.edu
African Writing at UCLA Senegalese Francophone novelist Ken Bugul speaks for the "50 Years of African Writing: Novels, Filmmaking, Criticism" series. Bunche Hall 10383, UCLA 310/825-3686 ● international.ucla.edu
Movies at the Memorial Library Tuesday Nights @ the Movies screens "Waking Sleeping Beauty," a documentary about the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney. Memorial Branch of LAPL, 4625 W Olympic Blvd, LA 323/938-2732 ● lapl.org
Middle Eastern Music at UCLA "My Heart is in the East" Yuval Ron gives a lecture/demo on Sacred Israeli Music, with R. Hagai Batzri & Jamie Papish. Popper Theater, Schoenberg Building, UCLA 310-825-9646 ● international.ucla.edu
Folk Music in Downey The monthly round-robin style jam welcomes acoustic instrument players, singers & listeners of all levels. Percussion instruments available to borrow. Community Center, 7810 Quill Drive, Downey 562/861-7049 ● http://tiny.cc/DFMJ
Family Night at the Monrovia Library Explore African American history & heritage through stories, film & more. Monrovia Public Library, 321 S Myrtle Ave, Monrovia 626/256-8274 ● cityofmonrovia.org
Dancing at Book Soup Cheryl Burke discusses "Dancing Lessons: How I Found Passion & Potential on the Dance Floor & in Life." Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd, West Hwd 310/659-3110 ● booksoup.com
Gourds at Headwaters Corner Learn through classes & demonstrations how to decorate & embellish gourds, plus tips for growing your own. Headwaters Corner, 23075 Mulholland Highway (call for directions) 818/702-8020 ● nps.gov/samo
Movies at USC Outside the Box (Office) screens "I Saw the Devil," a stunningly accomplished tale of murder & revenge from Korean genre master Kim Jee-woon. RSVP. Ray Stark Theatre, USC 213/740-2330 ● cinema.usc.edu
Cambodia at the Getty Paul Jett speaks about the analysis & conservation of Khmer bronzes on view at the Getty & the establishment of conservation programs at the National Museum of Cambodia. RSVP. Williams Auditorium, Getty Center, Brentwood 310/440-7300 ● getty.edu
Drag Racing at the Petersen Racers Bob Muravez, Jerry Darien, & Jack Beckman discuss the past, present & future of drag racing. Free w/admission; RSVP. Petersen Museum, 6060 Wilshire Blvd, Miracle Mile 323/964-6347 ● petersen.org
Poetry in RB: Roy K Johnston + open reading Coffee Cartel, 1820 S Catalina Ave, Redondo Beach 310/316-6554 ● redondopoets.com Tue 2/22 9 pm Poetry at the Cobalt: Bruce Williams + open reading Cobalt Café, 22047 Sherman Way, Canoga Park 818/348-3789 ● poetrysuperhighway.com/cobalt Tue 2/22 7 pm Health at SMPL UCLA rheumatologist Rebecca Gordon discusses risk factors, preventive measures, screenings & treatments for osteoporosis. Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 310/458-8600 ● smpl.org
Dambisa Moyo at LAPL Aloud presents the influential young Zambia-born economist in conversation with KCRW's Matt Miller on "How the West Was Lost." RSVP. Taper Auditorium, LA Public Library, 5th & Flower, Downtown LA 213/228-7025 ● lapl.org Wed 2/23 11 am Poetry at Otis Fine Arts presents a lecture by filmmaker Johan Grimonprez. Forum, Otis College, 9045 Lincoln, Westchester 310/665-6827 ● otis.edu Wed 2/23 12 noon Concert at Pasadena Presbyterian A lunchtime concert from the Alma Nova Duo on flute & guitar. Pasadena Presb. Church, 585 E. Colorado Bl, Pasadena 626/793-2191 ● ppc.net
Middle Eastern Music at UCLA "My Heart is in the East" Yuval Ron gives a lecture/demo on Bedouin & Israeli folk music, with Barak Marshal, Margalit Oved, & Jamie Papish. Faculty Center, UCLA 310-825-9646 ● international.ucla.edu
Art Talk at the Hammer A lunchtime chat focused on one artwork; today, Kerry Tribe's "Parnassius Mnemosyne" (2010). UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/443-7000 ● hammer.ucla.edu
Concert at Biola Music at Noon: Tenor Tyler Thompson, cellist Erica Erenyi, & pianist Emily Helvey give a joint concert of solos, duos, & trios. Lansing Hall, Biola U, 13800 Biola Ave, La Mirada 562/903-4892 ● http://academics.biola.edu/music
Organ Recital at the Cathedral A short organ concert from guest organist Chris Dekker. Our Lady of the Angels, 555 Temple, Downtown LA 213/680-5205 ● olacathedral.org
Concert at LAVC Music from the Avon Street Quintet. Music Bldg 112, LA Valley College, 7800 Fulton Ave, Valley Village 818/778-5633 ● lavc.cc.ca.us
Romantic Movies at PPL "Just Wright" (2010), with Queen Latifah & Common. Library, 285 E Walnut St, Pasadena 626/744-4052 ● ci.pasadena.ca.us/library
Stories at the Graham Library For families: Black History Month Celebration with Michael McCarty. Graham Library, 1900 E Firestone Blvd, LA 323/582-2903 ● colapublib.org
Documentary at CSULA The Pan African Student Resource Center screens part 3 of "Rise & Fall of Jim Crow." U-SU, 2nd floor, Cal State Univ, 5151 State University Dr, LA 323/343-5001 ● calstatela.edu
Puppets at the WeHo Library For families: The Party Puppet Show presents musical numbers & comedy sketches. Library, 715 N San Vicente Blvd, West Hollywood 310/652-5340 ● colapublib.org
Evolution at Cal Lutheran Joel W. Martin presents "The Prism & the Rainbow: Acceptance of Evolution Among Mainstream US Christian Denominations." Lundring Center, Cal Lutheran U, 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks 805/493-3693 ● clunet.edu
Family Film at the Buena Vista Library Screening of "Shrek Forever After: The Final Chapter." Buena Vista Branch of BPL, 300 N Buena Vista St, Burbank 818/238-5620 ● BurbankLibrary.com
Andrei Codrescu at UCLA The award-winning poet, novelist, essayist, & NPR commentator speaks on "Forgetting Stalin & Ceausescu: Post-1989 Romania in Books & Films." Faculty Center, UCLA 310/825-4811 ● international.ucla.edu
Feminism at Pomona College Piya Chatterjee speaks on "Translating Witness: Antiviolence, Race & Women's Grassroots Organizing." Crookshank 108, Pomona College, 420 N Harvard Ave, Claremont 909/607-7856 ● http://emsweb.claremont.edu
Karen Bass at USC Congresswoman Bass, a prominent national leader in health policy, discusses issues surrounding aging in place. Town & Gown, USC 213/740-1887 ● usc.edu
Christo at Occidental World-renowned artists Christo & his late wife Jeanne-Claude, creators of large-scale, temporary outdoor artworks, will be awarded honorary degrees at a public ceremony. Thorne Hall, Occidental College, 1600 Campus Rd, Eagle Rock 323/259-2990 ● oxy.edu
Memoir at Book Soup Sharrie Williams discusses "The Maybelline Story: & The Spirited Family Dynasty Behind It All." Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd, West Hwd 310/659-3110 ● booksoup.com
Science at the Valencia Library For families: Join Mad Science as they present a fun show for all ages, with air pressure, fire, bubbling potions, & more. Library, 23743 W Valencia Blvd, Santa Clarita 661/259-8942 ● colapublib.org
Documentary at CLU Reel Justice Film Series screens "The Lottery," uncovering the failures of the traditional public school system & revealing how parents attempt to flee the system every year. Roth Nelson Room, Cal Lutheran U, 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks 805/493-3693 ● clunet.edu
Architecture Talk at SCI-Arc A panel including Jean Michel Crettaz, Craig Hodgetts, Lance Putnam, Curtis Roads, Steve Roden & David Rosenboom discusses "Polytopes: The Architecture of Soundscapes." SCI-Arc, 960 E 3rd St, Downtown LA 213/613-2200 ● sciarc.edu
Film at Pomona College Screening of documentaries from Vietnam. Hahn Building 108, Pomona College, 420 N Harvard Ave, Claremont 909/607-7856 ● http://emsweb.claremont.edu
Andrei Codrescu at the Getty The award-winning poet, essayist, & commentator talks about his book "The Poetry Lesson," art, & life. RSVP. Williams Auditorium, Getty Center, Brentwood 310/440-7300 ● getty.edu
Cafe Inquiry at CFI An evening of conversation with a guest speaker & fellow rational thinkers, scientists, authors, & interesting folks. Call to verify. Center for Inquiry-West, 4773 Hollywood Blvd, Hwd 323/666-9797 ● cfiwest.org
History at the Huntington Bruce Moran speaks on "Better Living through Alchemy: Private Lives & Applied Science in the Early Modern Era." Friends’ Hall, Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino 626/405-2100 ● huntington.org
Poetry at Otis Graduate Writing presents Adriano Spatola, reading from his highly praised novel "The Porthole." Forum, Otis College, 9045 Lincoln, Westchester 310/665-6892 ● otis.edu
Aging at MOCA Zócalo Public Square presents best-selling writer & social commentator Susan Jacoby, asking "Is Old Age Over?" RSVP. Museum of Contemporary Art, 250 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA zocalopublicsquare.org
Film at Tia Chucha's REELism Film Nights presents "America’s Dream," with moving short stories penned by noted black authors, looking at black America in the 1930s - 50s. Donations accepted. Tia Chucha's, 13197 Gladstone Ave, Sylmar 818/528-4511 ● tiachucha.com
Jazz at USC The Concert Jazz Orchestra presents an evening of jazz standards & new compositions. Alfred Newman Recital Hall, USC 213/740-2584 ● usc.edu
Documentary at the Warner Grand "Locked Out" ILWU Local 13 & Harry Bridges Institute screen Joan Sekler's riveting documentary of a "David & Goliath" struggle by 560 unionized miners in Boran, CA. Q&A with filmmaker follows. Warner Grand Theatre, 478 W 6th St, San Pedro 310/833-4813 ● grandvision.org Thu 2/24 10 am (also 6:30 pm) Movie at the San Marino Library: The Sting Crowell Library, 1890 Huntington Dr, San Marino 626/300-0777 ● sanmarinopl.org
Artist Talk at Otis El Segundo Graduate Fine Arts presents a lecture by artist Koki Tanaka. Otis Grad Studios, 1550 E Franklin Ave, El Segundo 310/665-6892 ● otis.edu
Music at the Colburn Thu 2/24 12 noon Chocolate at the Westlake Library Lady Chocolatier celebrates February with a talk on the history of chocolate (and why we love it so much), + samples to enjoy. Library, 31220 Oak Crest Dr, Westlake Village 818/865-9230 ● colapublib.org
Organ Recital at FCC Thu 2/24 12 noon Jewish Studies at UCLA Ayala Fader speaks on "What do Middle-Aged Orthodox Jewish Women Want?: Self-Help Audiocassettes, Language, & Ethics." RSVP. Royce Hall 314, UCLA 310/267-5327 ● cjs.ucla.edu
Movie at the NoHo Library Screening of "Glory," with Matthew Broderick, Denzel Washington, & Morgan Freeman, for Black History Month. North Hollywood Branch of LAPL, 5211 Tujunga Ave, NH 818/766-7185 ● lapl.org
Behind the Scenes at the Huntington Robert C Ritchie provides an inside look at a side of The Huntington that the general public never sees: the research activity that’s at the heart of the institution. RSVP. Friends’ Hall, Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino 626/405-2100 ● huntington.org
Kids' Movie at La Pintoresca Library: Sorcerer's Apprentice La Pintoresca Branch of PPL, 1355 N Raymond Ave, Pasadena 626/744-7268 ● ci.pasadena.ca.us/library Thu 2/24 4 pm Crafts at SMPL Learn how to sew & give back to your community! This program teaches a new sewing technique each month & encourages donation of the results to needy groups. Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 310/458-8600 ● smpl.org
Arts Forum at Otis Otis & The Music Center present a symposium on the role of the arts in developing students' 21st century learning skills. RSVP. Forum, Otis College, 9045 Lincoln, Westchester 310/665-6850 ● otis.edu
Marriage at UCLA Attorney David Boies, historian Nancy Cott, & MV Lee Badgett discuss the issue of same-sex marriage for the "Why History Matters" series. Faculty Center, UCLA 310/825-0590 ● women.ucla.edu/csw
Nigeria at the Fowler Introduction & screening of "The 13 Months of Sukur: Africa’s First World Heritage Cultural Landscape" (2010), made over the course of 17 years. Fowler Museum of Cultural History, UCLA 310/825-4169 ● fmch.ucla.edu
Middle Eastern Music at UCLA "The Magic Carpet" Yuval Ron gives a lecture/demo on the music of the Yemenite-Jews in Israel, with Ahmed El Asmer, Maya Haddi, & Jamie Papish. Schoenberg Building 1440, UCLA 310-825-9646 ● international.ucla.edu
Art Talk at Scripps College Andrew Zimmerman presents "Primitive Art, Primitive Accumulation, & the Origin of the Work of Art in German New Guinea." Vita Nova Lecture Hall, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Ave, Claremont 909/607-4690 ● scrippscollege.edu
Offbeat Movies at UCLA The Crank presents films that should, or can only, be seen on the big screen: "Syskonbadd 1782, aka My Sister My Love" (1966). Melnitz Hall J. Bridges Theater, UCLA 213/309-4322 ● http://thecrankblog.wordpress.com
Music at the Fowler Fowler Out Loud: The Le J Trio, a versatile musical partnership of ethnomusicology students, blends jazz, hip-hop, & funk in an evening of original music. Fowler Museum of Cultural History, UCLA 310/825-4169 ● fmch.ucla.edu
Business at LAPL A hands-on Business Plan workshop teaching how to best identify goals & objectives in relation to marketing, sales, distribution, management & finance. LA Public Library, 5th & Flower, Downtown LA 213/228-7110 ● lapl.org
Design Talk at UCLA Margaret Wertheim of the Institute for Figuring talks about her group's work enhancing the public understanding of figures & figuring techniques. Broad Arts Center, EDA, UCLA 310/825-9007 ● dma.ucla.edu
Art Night at LACE Thu 2/24 6:30 pm Movie at the San Marino Library: The Sting Crowell Library, 1890 Huntington Dr, San Marino 626/300-0777 ● sanmarinopl.org Thu 2/24 6:30 pm Photography Talk at the Annenberg Paul Nicklen talks about using his camera to reveal the nature of a world melting away under human-induced global warming. RSVP. Annenberg Space for Photography, 2000 Avenue of the Stars, Century City 213/403-3000 ● annenbergspaceforphotography.org
Gallery Talk at MOCA Geffen Curator Alma Ruiz leads a walkthrough of "Suprasensorial: Experiments in Light, Color, & Space." Galleries open free. Museum of Contemporary Art, 152 N Central, Little Tokyo 213/621-1745 ● moca.org
Fishing at the Playa Vista Library Learn how to fish the local waters appropriately from the Marina Anglers, a non-profit organization. Playa Vista Branch of LAPL, 6400 Playa Vista Dr, LA 310/437-6680 ● lapl.org
Tibet at Vroman's Tim Johnson presents "Tragedy in Crimson: How the Dalai Lama Conquered the World but Lost the Battle with China." Vroman's, 695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena 626/449-5320 ● vromansbookstore.com
Photography at the Buena Vista Library Reception for the Burbank Photography Contest, with a slide show of the winning photos + awards. Buena Vista Branch of BPL, 300 N Buena Vista St, Burbank 818/238-5620 ● BurbankLibrary.com
Directors at Book Soup Robert K Elder presents "The Film That Changed My Life: 30 Directors on Their Epiphanies in the Dark." Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd, West Hwd 310/659-3110 ● booksoup.com
Jazz at USC The Thornton Jazz Honors Combo headlines an ongoing series featuring a variety of student jazz ensembles. Ground Zero Performance Cafe, USC 213/740-2584 ● usc.edu
Green Films at Pomona College Screening of the documentary "Gasland," as part of People | Places | Spaces - the Sustainability Film Festival. Rose Hills Theater, Pomona College, 170 E 6th St, Claremont 909/621-8283 ● pomona.edu/museum
Writing in Sierra Madre Denise Clemen conducts a memoir writing workshop as part of the "One City, One Book" project. Library, 440 W Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre 26/355-7186 ● sierramadre.lib.ca.us
Art Talk at SMMOA New York painter Terry Winters speaks about Al Taylor & his work. Santa Monica Museum of Art, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave, SM 310/586-6488 ● smmoa.org
Andy Summers at USC The guitarist of The Police + classical guitarist Benjamin Verdery perform selections from their new album, First You Build a Cloud. Bovard Auditorium, USC 213/740-6786 ● usc.edu
Sheila Kuehl at SMC Bundy The former state senator screens clips from several films, with audience discussions of the public policy issues embedded in the clips. Bundy Campus Room 123, 3171 S Bundy Dr, West LA 310/434-3429 ● smc.edu
Cuba at the Hammer Hammer Forum: Journalist & former Cuban revolutionary Max Lesnik & Castro biographer Ann Louise Bardach discuss "Cuba after the Castros." Tix avail. fron 6 pm. UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 213/309-4322 ● hammer.ucla.edu
Writer at Skylight Books Jonathan Evison reads his highly anticipated new novel, "West of Here." Skylight Books, 1818 N Vermont, Los Feliz 323/660-1175 ● skylightbooks.com
Concert at Rio Hondo College 88 Times 2: A duo piano recital presented by Music Faculty members Jannine Livingston & Linda Brown. Wray Theatre, Rio Hondo College, 3600 Workman Mill Rd, Whittier 562/908-3492 ● riohondo.edu/arts
Plant Talk at Eaton Canyon Dan Cooper talks about the recent Griffith Park Rare Plant Survey for the Calif. Native Plants Society. Eaton Canyon Nature Center, 1750 N Altadena Dr, Pasadena 626/359-5278 ● cnps-sgm.org
Film at the Korean Cultural Center Screening of the Korean classic feature "Holiday in Seoul" (Lee Yong-min, 1956). Korean Cultural Center, 5505 Wilshire Blvd, Miracle Mile 323/733-0500 ● kccla.org
Racism at Scripps College Artist & author damali ayo presents ""I Can Fix Racism!" Balch Auditorium, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Ave, Claremont 909/607-4690 ● scrippscollege.edu
Behind the Scenes at the Huntington Thu 2/24 7:30 pm Architecture Forum at MOCA Otis College presents Berlin-based architect Jurgen Mayer H, talking about the work of his firm. RSVP. Museum of Contemporary Art, 250 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA 310/665-6867 ● otis.edu
Greek Art at the Getty Villa "Sculpting Aphrodite: Praxiteles, Phryne, & the Knidia" Classicist Andrew Stewart explores the diverse legends of this lost masterpiece, the many messages it conveyed, & its reception from the Renaissance to the present. RSVP. Getty Villa, 17985 PCH, Pacific Palisades 310/440-7300 ● getty.edu Fri 2/25 10 am - 5 pm (also 2/26, 2/27) Arts Festival in La Habra The Hillcrest Festival of Fine Arts showcases 200+ artists demoing & selling their work, + live music & kids' workshops. Hillcrest Congregational Church, 2000 West Rd, La Habra Heights 562/947-3755 ● hillcrest-church.org Sat 2/25 11 am - 1 pm Bikes at SMMOA Tour the museum, learn basic bike maintenance, & participate in a mini-ride 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
Music at Scripps College Pianists Stephan Moss & Tatiana Thibodeaux, & violinist Jonathan Wright, play music of violin Bizet, Bridge, Faure, & Liszt. Balch Auditorium, Scripps College, 1030 Columbia Ave, Claremont 909/607-9372 ● scrippscollege.edu
Scott Brown at Vroman's The Massachusetts senator reads his memoir, "Against All Odds: My Life of Hardship, Fast Breaks, & Second Chances." Vroman's, 695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena 626/449-5320 ● vromansbookstore.com
Master Class at USC Kate Lindsey, mezzo-soprano & star of The Metropolitan Opera, gives a vocal master class at the USC Thornton School. Jeanette MacDonald Recital Hall, USC 213/740-2584 ● usc.edu
Teen Movie at the NoHo Library TGIF screens "Catfish," somewhere between real-life drama & crass exploitation. North Hollywood Branch of LAPL, 5211 Tujunga Ave, NH 818/766-7185 ● .lapl.org
Camellia Festival in Temple City Local youth groups design & build camellia-bedecked floats for the parade (Sat 10 am); marching bands converge; & the festival features games, arts & crafts, food, & a carnival. Temple City Park, 9701 Las Tunas Dr, Temple City 626/ 285-2171 ● ci.temple-city.ca.us
Hot Rods in Pomona Auto Club Night of Champions: Q&A session with professional drag racers, incl. Funny Car driver "Fast" Jack Beckman, Pro Stock Motorcycle driver Steve Johnson & others. NHRA Motorsports Museum, 1101 W McKinley Ave, Pomona 909/622-2133 ● museum.nhra.com
Author at Book Soup Jonathan Evison reads "West Of Here," set in the fictional town of Port Bonita, Washington. Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd, West Hwd 310/659-3110 ● booksoup.com
Concert at Culver City Hall Members of the LA Phil perform classical music, with a string quartet playing Mozart & Bartok. Council Chambers, City Hall, 9770 Culver Blvd, Culver City 310/253-5716 ● culvercity.org
History at Vroman's Liel Leibovitz & Matthew Miller present "Fortunate Sons: The 120 Chinese Boys Who Came to America, Went to School, & Revolutionized an Ancient Civilization." Vroman's, 695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena 626/449-5320 ● vromansbookstore.com
Movies at USC Outside the Box (Office) screens "Summer Pasture," Lynn True & Nelson Walker's documentary about a young nomadic couple living in the high grasslands of eastern Tibet. RSVP. George Lucas Building 112, USC 213/740-2330 ● cinema.usc.edu
Subversive Cinema at 212 Pier Gerry Fialka screens experimental films; political activist cinema; lit, art, & music flix; & avant garde documentaries, meant to provoke discussions. 212 Pier Coffeehouse, 212 Pier Ave, Santa Monica 310/306-7330 ● laughtears.com
TV at the Hammer The UCLA Film & Television Archive screens "Created by Joesph Stefano - Rare TV Pilots," with "The Haunted" (1965) & "The Unknown" (1964). UCLA Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire, Westwood 310/825-2101 ● cinema.ucla.edu
Indian Music at G2 Gallery Internationally recognized sitar player Paul Livingstone & tabla player Debasish Chaudhuri perform North Indian classical ragas. RSVP. G2 Gallery, 1503 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice 310/452-2842 ● theg2gallery.com
Concert at LAHC The South Bay Chamber Music Society presents Calico Winds, playing music of Viitasaari, Bizet, Barber, Rota, & more. Recital Hall, LA Harbor College, 1111 Figueroa Pl, Wilmington 310/372-4222 ● palosverdes.com/sbcms
Recital at the Colburn Fri 2/25 8 pm Concert at CalArts A CalArts Ensemble Concert featuring guest alumna soprano Stephanie Aston, performing music of Nicholas Deyoe, Earl Kim & Trevor Grahl. Wild Beast, CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia 661/253-7800 ● calarts.edu
Performance at Machine Project A special evening of photography & tabla with Robin Sukhadia, on a short leave from his Fulbright stint in India. Machine Project, 1200 D N Alvarado St, LA 213/483-8761 ● machineproject.com
Concert in Claremont The Pomona College Orchestra is joined by 2010 Concerto Competition winners tenor Eddie Saylestenor & pianist Sonya Ursell in music by Britten, Hindemith, & Rachmaninoff. Bridges Hall, 150 E 4th St, Claremont 909/607-2671 ● music.pomona.edu Sat 2/26 8 am (see 2/5) Bird Walk at Dockweiler Beach
Compost at the Fairview Library Learn how to turn organic waste into nutrient rich compost. Fairview Branch of SMPL, 2101 Ocean Park Blvd, Santa Monica 310/450-0443 ● smpl.org
Dune Walk in Ballona Wetlands Sat 2/26 10 am Opera at USC The Metropolitan Opera in NYC performs Gluck’s "Iphigenie En Tauride," transmitted live in HD. RSVP + come early. Eileen Norris Cinema Theatre, USC 213/740-6786 ● usc.edu
Gardening Class in Griffith Park The City of LA sponsors classes on composting, waterwise gardening, & more; low-cost compost bins available for sale. Composting Facility, 5400 Griffith Dr, Griffith Park 213/473-8228 ● ci.la.ca.us/SAN
Arts Festival in La Habra Sat 2/26 11 am Artist Talk at CLU California master artist, sculptor Béla Bácsi holds a master class to demonstrate his sculpture technique. Call to verify. F Building Rm 13, Cal Lutheran U, 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks 805/493-3025 ● clunet.edu
Artist Talk at Otis Phyllis Green leads a walkthrough of "Splendid Entities: 25 Years of Objects by Phyllis Green," followed by a no-host lunch at a local eatery. Maltz Gallery, Otis College, 9045 Lincoln, Westchester 310/665-6850 ● otis.edu
Yoga at the Sylmar Library Yoga is a fun way to reduce stress & get in shape: learn how easy it is at a free beginner's workout. Sylmar Branch of LAPL, 14561 Polk St, Sylmar 818/367-6102 ● lapl.org
Camellia Festival in Temple City Sat 2/26 1 pm Sushi at the La Cañada Library Chef Andy Matsuda gives a hands-on demonstration of the fine culinary art of sushi preparation. Library, 4545 N Oakwood Ave, La Cañada Flintridge 818/790-3330 ● colapublib.org
Water Walk in Paramount Ranch Creek Critters: Wade with a ranger to discover insects & other animals living in Medea Creek. 2 hrs; RSVP. Paramount Ranch, Cornell Way near Kanan Road (call for directions) 805/370-2348 ● nps.gov/samo
Bonsai-a-Thon at the Huntington Internationally recognized bonsai masters share their passion for the art form through exhibits, demonstrations, prize drawings, a “bonsai bazaar,” & a live auction at 3 pm each day. Free w/admission. Huntington Library, 1151 Oxford Rd, San Marino 310/825-1880 ● cmrs.ucla.edu
Theater at the Agoura Hills Library Suzan Gallerito presents "Betsy Ross," a historical impression of the woman who according to legend designed the 1st national flag. Library, 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills 818/889-2278 ● colapublib.org
African American History at CAAM Meet businessman, attorney, author, & newspaper proprietor Joe C Hopkins, & hear about his early days in the San Gabriel valley. RSVP. Calif African American Museum, Exposition Park 213/744-2024 ● caamuseum.org
Opera Talk at the Agoura Hills Library A speaker from the LA Opera goes behind the scenes with Benjamin Britten's "Turn of the Screw." Library, 29901 Ladyface Court, Agoura Hills 818/889-2278 ● colapublib.org
Tea in Sierra Madre The author of "On Gold Mountain: The 100-Year Odyssey of My Chinese-American Family" talks about China, Chinatown, & family history. Part of the "One City, One Book" project celebrating Lisa See's "On Gold Mountain." Community Services Center, 611 E Sierra Madre Blvd, Sierra Madre 26/355-7186 ● sierramadre.lib.ca.us
Documentary at JANM Sandra Robbie screens & discusses her film "Mendez Vs. Westminster: For All the Children," about the case that began the unraveling of school segregation in the US. Free w/admission. Japanese Amer. Nat’l Museum, 369 E 1st St, Little Tokyo 213/625-0414 ~ janm.org
Feng Shui at the Rowland Heights Library Celebrate the Lunar New Year with a free Feng Shui seminar with Jenny Liu, whowing how to harmonize the energy of your environment & create more balance in your life in 2011. Library, 1850 Nogales St, Rowland Heights 626/912-5348 ● colapublib.org
Dance at the Artesia Library Join Jennifer Tai & her Little Dance World troupe for a special program of Chinese dance. Library, 18722 S Clarkdale Ave, Artesia 562/865-6614 ● colapublib.org
Concert at the Buena Vista Library The Helledie Moore Duo performs classical & original compositions for violin & keyboard. Buena Vista Branch of BPL, 300 N Buena Vista St, Burbank 818/238-5620 ● BurbankLibrary.com
Movie at the Torrance library Enjoy Oscar contender "Inception," with Leonardo DiCaprio & Ellen Page. Civic Center Library, 3301 Torrance Blvd, Torrance 310/618-5959 ● torrnet.com
Jam Session at Debs Park Old Time String Band Jam Session: Listen & dance to local musicians strum Appalachian-style fiddle & banjo tunes. Call to verify. Debs Park, 4700 N Griffin Ave, North LA 323/221-2255 ● audubondebspark.org
Art Walk in Leimert Park The hub of Black culture in LA presents its monthly Art Walk, with the many stores & galleries welcoming visitors; a main stage of music in the park; progressive pop at Kaos Network, film at Cine Freestyle; dancing, storytelling & a musical pied piper. Check website to verify. Around Crenshaw & 43rd, Leimert Park leimertparkartwalk.com
Crafts at the San Dimas Library Artist Bjlane conducts a workshop where participants will be able to create a portrait with self-drying clay. For adults & teens; RSVP. San Dimas Library, 145 N Walnut Ave, San Dimas 909/599-6738 ● colapublib.org
Author at SMPL Dolen Perkins-Valdez, author of this year's Citywide Reads book "Wench," discusses her debut novel. Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 310/458-8600 ● smpl.org
Concert at LAPL Aloud presents an afternoon of chamber music with musicians from the LA Phil playing Beethoven & Mozart. RSVP. Taper Auditorium, LA Public Library, 5th & Flower, Downtown LA 213/228-7025 ● lapl.org
World Mosic at the Fowler Sonic Nigeria: KCRW’s Tom Schabel leads a conversation exploring the contemporary face of Nigerian music, with Viola Galloway of Amoeba, KPFK DJ Nnamdi Moweta, & DJ & music producer Ade James. Fowler Museum of Cultural History, UCLA 310/825-4169 ● fmch.ucla.edu
Music Talk at the Norton Simon Jeffrey Saletnik gives an overview of John Cage’s creative practice & explores the interrelation of his work in aural & text-based media. Free w/admission. Norton Simon Museum, 411 W Colorado, Pasadena 626/844-6905 ● nortonsimon.org
Concert at Riviera United Methodist The LA Recorder Orchestra plays an afternoon concert. Riviera UMC, 375 Palos Verdes Blvd, Redondo Beach 310/378-9273 ● larohome.org
Hip-Hop at Book Soup Dan Charnas discusses "The Big Payback: The History of the Business of Hip-Hop." Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd, West Hwd 310/659-3110 ● booksoup.com
Slake at Skylight Books Editors Laurie Ochoa & Joe Donnelly, & several of their writers, celebrate the new issue of Slake, "Los Angeles, a City & Its Stories, No. 2: Crossing Over." Skylight Books, 1818 N Vermont, Los Feliz 323/660-1175 ● skylightbooks.com
Opening at Gallery 825 Reception for the group show "Fast Living" + 3 solo shows, at this non-profit LA Art Association space. LAAA/Gallery 825, 825 N La Cienega Blvd, LA 310/652-8272 ● laaa.org
Concert at University of La Verne Music from the The Albert Mc Neil Jubilee Singers. Steinway Studio FH#105, University of La Verne, 1950 3rd St, La Verne 909/593-3511 ● ulv.edu
Concert at 1st Lutheran Venice Masters in the Chapel: Music from renowned organist Christoph Bull, playing everything from Bach to the Beatles. 1st Lutheran Church, 815 Venice Blvd, Venice 310/821-2740 ● flvenice.org
Concert at Pasadena Presbyterian Music that Feeds the Soul: Peat-Fire Flame - Fiddler Colyn Fischer & pianist Shauna Pickett-Gordon perform traditional Scottish fiddling & original music in the Scottish tradition. Ticketed ceilidh follows. Pasadena Presb. Church, 585 E Colorado Bl, Pasadena 626/793-2191 ● ppc.net
Documentary at UCLA The Archive Documentary Spotlight screens "War Don Don" (2010), director Rebecca Richman Cohen’s gripping account of war crimes trials in Sierra Leone. James Bridges Theater, UCLA 310/825-2101 ● cinema.ucla.edu
Concert at Occidental An evening of music from the Occidental-Caltech Symphony. Thorne Hall, Occidental College, 1600 Campus Rd, Eagle Rock 323/259-3649 ● oxy.edu
Comedy at the Downtown Independent Screening of the latest episode of Channel 101, Dan Harmon & Rob Schrab's web-based TV network. Call to verify. Downtown Independent, 251 S Main St, Downtown LA Yüklə 0,91 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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