February 2011 Culture Alert
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Sat 2/26 8 pm Concert at CLU Michael Falcone, with jazz ensemble, performs his original music for the 1st time in concert. Samuelson Chapel, Cal Lutheran U, 60 W Olsen Rd, Thousand Oaks 805/493-3306 ● clunet.edu
New Music at Beacon Arts SASSAS (Society for the Activation of Social Space through Art & Soun) presents Ad Hoc #2: Highland bagpiper David Watson & David Grubbs, with guests Steve Roden, Joe Potts, & William Roper. Beacon Arts, 808 N La Brea Ave, Inglewood 323/226-1617 ● sassas.org Sun 2/27 8:30 am Bird Walk at Satwiwa Rambling Raptors: Scan the trees, chaparral, & grassland for winter visitors; find out why they're here. Beginners welcome. Satwiwa Native American Center, Via Goleta, Lynn Rd 5 miles S of 101 (call for directions) 805/370-2348 ● nps.gov/samo Sun 2/27 8:30 am Bird Walk at Malibu Lagoon See shore birds, herons, gulls, ducks, & marsh birds with the Conejo Valley Audubon. RSVP. Malibu Lagoon State Beach, PCH at Cross Creek, Malibu 805/492-2796 ● http://conejovalleyaudubon.org
Waterfall Hike in Eaton Canyon Nature Hike to Eaton Canyon Falls: a moderate 3.5 mile walk with boulder-hopping, crossing the water several times. Wear sturdy shoes that can get wet; bring hats, sunscreen, & a snack. Eaton Canyon Nature Ctr, 1750 N. Altadena Dr, Pasadena 626/398-5420 ● ecnca.org
Wildflower Walk at Charmlee Learn to recognize some of the many native plants & flowers of our region. 2 hrs; RSVP. Csharmlee Natural Area, Encinal Canyon 4 miles from PCH (call for directions) 310/317-1364 ● nps.gov/samo
Nature Walk in Malibu Creek Discover Native American, cinematic, geological & historical sites on a docent-led walk. 2 hrs. Malibu Creek State Park, near Las Virgenes & Mulholland (call for directions) 818/347-1817 ● nps.gov/samo
Nature Walk at Malibu Bluffs Hike trails with great views, dip your toes into the bay, & look for dolphins & whales. 2 hrs. Malibu Bluffs Park, PCH at Malibu Canyon 818/348-5910 ● nps.gov/samo
Music in SM Take a break from shopping the market for live music from Blind Blakes. Farmers Market, 2640 Main St, Santa Monica 310/458-8712 ● farmersmarket.santa-monica.org
Family Arts at LACMA Sun 2/27 11 am - 5 pm (see 2/25) Arts Festival in La Habra Sun 2/27 12 noon - 2 pm Dance at LACE Portable City Projects presents choreographer, dancer, educator, & art instigator Christine Suarez, leading a workshop using improvisation, sound, & body. Call to verify. LA Contemporary Exhibitions, 6522 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood 323/957-1777 ● welcometolace.org
Camellia Festival in Temple City Sun 2/27 12:30 - 4:30 pm SoundShoppe at ERCA A monthly unstructured workshop/jam for experimental musicians & sound artists. Call to verify. Center for the Arts, 2225 Colorado Blvd, Eagle Rock 323/226-1617 ● sassas.org
Dorkbot at Machine Project "People doing strange things with electricity, mostly in LA." Check website for clues. Machine Project, 1200 D N Alvarado St, LA 213/483-8761 ● dorkbot.org
Winter Walk in Topanga State Park Sun 2/27 1 pm Worms at Sooky Goldman Naturalist Norma shows how to use worms & food scraps to enrich the soil in your garden. 2 hrs. Sooky Goldman Nature Center, near Coldwater & Mulholland (call for directions) 310/858-858-7272 ● nps.gov/samo
Bluegrass at CTMS The Bluegrass Assoc. of Southern California hosts a casual jam session - break out your instruments or just enjoy. Encino Park, 16953 Ventura Blvd, Encino 818/817-7756 ● ctmsfolkmusic.org
Bonsai-a-Thon at the Huntington Sun 2/27 1 - 5 pm Bluegrass in Torrance Join in a friendly bluegrass jam. Players of all levels welcome. Call to verify. Elks Lounge, 1820 Abalone Ave, Torrance 310/328-7903 ● socalbluegrass.org
Drums at USC Thornton Drum Day is a workshop featuring the use of drums in a variety of musical styles, from drum line to jazz combo. Ramo Recital Hall, USC 213/740-2584 ● usc.edu
Concert at Forest Lawn Hwd Hills The New Valley Symphony Orchestra plays festive music of Bizet, Gershwin, & Brahms. Forest Lawn, 6300 Forest Lawn Drive, Burbank 800/789-5466 ● forestlawn.com
Publishing at the Westlake Library A panel of experts discusses how you can publish your memoir (for first time & veteran authors alike). Library, 31220 Oak Crest Dr, Westlake Village 818/865-9230 ● colapublib.org
Authors On Asia at PAM Afghan writer Tamin Ansary discusses "Destiny Disrupted: A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes." Free w/admission; RSVP. Pacific Asia Museum, 46 N Los Robles Ave, Pasadena 626/449-2742 ● pacificasiamuseum.org
Concert at the Nixon Library: Placentia Community Chorus Nixon Library, 18001 Yorba Linda Blvd, Yorba Linda 714/993-5075 ● nixonlibraryfoundation.org Sun 2/27 2 pm Poetry at Beyond Baroque Billy Burgos hosts a monthly open reading with a rotating slate of hosts who represent Southern California’s diverse & vital voices in poetry. Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd, venice 310/922-3006 ● beyondbaroque.org
Concert in Torrance Young Artists Showcase: Music from winners of the Edith Knox Performance Competition. Armstrong Theatre, 3330 Civic Center Dr, Torrance 310-373-2442 ● tcac.torrnet.com
Family Arts at Barnsdall Free art workshops on revolving themes, led by artists. Today, Peru: Textile Design with Katie Bachler. Junior Art Center, Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd, LA 323/644-6275 ● barnsdall.org
Poetry at Avenue 50 La Palabra presents readings by Argentine-American poet Yago Cura & Annette Cruz, + an open mike for community poets. Avenue 50 Studio, 131 N Avenue 50, Highland Park 323/258-1435 ● avenue50studio.com
Opening at Barnsdall Reception for the grouip show "Framing Abstraction: Mark, Symbol, Signifier." Municipal Art Gallery, Barnsdall Art Park, 4800 Hollywood Blvd, LA 323/644-6269 ● lamag.org
Music at the Colburn Faculty Recital: Sam Fischer, violin. Colburn School, 200 S Grand Ave, Downtown LA 213-621-1050 ● colburnschool.edu
Gallery Talk at MOCA Geffen Art historian Andrea Giunta discusses the work of Lucio Fontana in "Suprasensorial: Experiments in Light, Color, & Space."Free w/admission. Museum of Contemporary Art, 152 N Central, Little Tokyo 213/621-1745 ● moca.org
Concert in Claremont Sat 2/27 3:30 pm Music at Caltech The Caltech-Occidental Symphony Orchestra performs an afternoon of music. Ramo Auditorium, Caltech, 332 S Michigan Ave, Pasadena 626/395-4652 ● events.caltech.edu
Concert in Rancho Palos Verdes The South Bay Chamber Music Society presents Calico Winds, playing music of Viitasaari, Bizet, Barber, Rota, & more. Pacific Unitarian Church, 5621 Montemalaga, Rancho PV 310/372-4222 ● palosverdes.com/sbcms
Punk Rock at Book Soup Cleveland Confidential Event with authors Cheetah Chrome (Cheetah Chrome: A Dead Boy's Tale from the Front Lines of Punk Rock), Mike Hudson (Jetsam), & Bob Pfeifer (The University of Strangers). Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd, West Hwd 310/659-3110 ● booksoup.com
Concert in Whittier The APU Bel Canto Women's Choir, under the direction of Dr. David Hughes, presents a concert of inspirational music. 1st UMC, 13222 E Bailey St, Whittier 800/219-9920 ● apu.edu/music/concerts
Concert at La Crescenta Presbyterian The 80-voice APU Men's Chorale performs a variety of choral repertoire, including contemporary Christian, gospel, & folk songs. La Crescenta Presbyterian, 2902 Montrose Ave, La Crescenta 800/219-9920 ● apu.edu/music/concerts
Concert at LACMA Members of the Capitol Ensemble Phillip Levy & Julie Gigante (violins), David Low (cello) & Francois Chouchan (piano), perform Schubert & Brahms Bing Theater, LA County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire, Miracle Mile 323/857-6234 ● sundayslive.org
Sacred Music at St. James’ The Schola Cantorum of St. James’ sings ancient chant & mystical hymns for a candle-lit, wordless Compline service. St. James’ Church, 3903 Wilshire Blvd, Mid-Wilshire 213/388-3417 ● saintjamesla.org
Compline in Oak Park A meditative, ancient all-music service that has been chanted & sung by Christians for 1,500 years, with traditional plainsong, & music by Barnby, Hallock, Josquin, & Victoria. Call to verify. Church of the Epiphany, 5450 Churchwood Dr, Oak Park 818/991-4797 ● thechurchoftheepiphany.org Mon 2/28 10 am Crafts at the Santa Catalina Library Creative Memories - A traditional & digital scrapbooking & card-making workshop. Santa Catalina Branch of PPL, 999 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena 626/794-7272 ● ci.pasadena.ca.us/library Mon 2/28 12 noon Economics at USC Dan Schiller speaks on "Power Under Pressure: Digital Capitalism & the Financial-Economic Crisis." Annenberg School 207, USC 213/821-3015 ● usc.edu
Jewish Studies at UCLA Jonathan P Decter speaks on "Representing Jewish Legitimacy in the Medieval Mediterranean." RSVP. Bunche Hall 6275, UCLA 310/267-5327 ● cjs.ucla.edu
Performance at CalArts TMO LIVE! - Live endurance art, with accompanying low music. Main Gallery, CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia 661/253-7800 ● calarts.edu
Gallery Talk at the Getty Villa Join a Getty curator for an hour-long insider's perspective on works of art in the permanent collection. Sign up outside the Museum Entrance at 2:45. RSVP to visit. Getty Villa, 17985 PCH, Pacific Palisades 310/440-7300 ● getty.edu
Poetry at the Santa Catalina Library Saturday Afternoon Poetry welcomes Leah Brown, Radomir Vojtech Luza, Angel Uriel Perales, & Karine Armen, + open reading. Santa Catalina Branch of PPL, 999 E Washington Blvd, Pasadena 626/794-7272 ● http://saturdayafternoonpoetry.blogspot.com
African Writing at UCLA Editor & author Kwaku Larbi Korang speaks for the "50 Years of African Writing: Novels, Filmmaking, Criticism" series. Bunche Hall 10383, UCLA 310/825-3686 ● international.ucla.edu
Skid Row at CSULA "Jails Are Not Homes: Transforming Skid Row" A compelling multimedia presentation by residents & activists associated with the LA Community Action Network. U-SU Theatre, Cal State Univ, 5151 State University Dr, LA 323/343-5823 ● calstatela.edu
Memoir at Vroman's Belva Davis presents "Never in My Wildest Dreams: A Black Woman's Life in Journalism." Vroman's, 695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena 626/449-5320 ● vromansbookstore.com
Design Talk at USC Digital Studies Symposium presents media artist Chandler McWilliams, speaking on computational aesthetics, & the relationship between code & visuality. Broccoli Theatre (SCA 112), USC 213/740-2330 ● cinema.usc.edu
Green Films at Pomona College Screening of the documentary "Wasteland," 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
Writer at Book Soup Michael Gelbart discusses "The Other Oprahs," about other women living with the hardest name in the world to live up to. Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd, West Hwd 310/659-3110 ● booksoup.com
Careers at SMPL A career panel for teens grades 6-12 with professionals who work in entertainment, including a radio DJ, spoken word poet, feature animator, & others. Main Library, 601 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica 310/458-8600 ● smpl.org
Afghanistan at UCLA Author, lecturer, & teacher Tamim Ansary speaks on "World History Through Afghan Muslim Eyes." Faculty Center, UCLA 310/825-0007 ● international.ucla.edu
Billy Collins at USC The former US Poet Laureate reads from his work & chats with USC Professor & California Poet Laureate Carol Muske-Dukes. Doheny Memorial Library, USC 213/740-6786 ● usc.edu
Music at CalArts Undergrad Composers' Concert, showcasing original works by CalArts composition majors. ROD Hall, CalArts, 24700 McBean Parkway, Valencia 661/253-7800 ● calarts.edu
Music at Caltech An evening with the Student Chamber Ensembles, featuring Dieter Flury on flute & accompanist Maria Prinz. Dabney Lounge, Caltech, 332 S Michigan Ave, Pasadena 626/395-4652 ● events.caltech.edu The Culture Alert ● © Rina Rubenstein ● CultureAlert@hotmail.com Yüklə 0,91 Mb. Dostları ilə paylaş:
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