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Calendar Girls Picks and Clicks Nov. 1 – 7: Dry Bones, Striped Pajamas, Homeless Art

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October 31, 2008

SAT | NOVEMBER 1

(PLAY)
Art Shulman has been called “the Neil Simon of the San Fernando Valley.” “Misconceptions,” the newest work from the playwright of “The Rabbi and the Shiksa,” revolves around a series of misunderstandings in a town where things aren’t always what they seem. Produced by J.E.T. Productions-West, “Misconceptions” promises to be serious, humorous and full of unexpected twists. Sat. 8 p.m. $16. Through Nov. 23 (Fri., Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m.). The NoHo Actor’s Studio, 5215 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. (818) 309-9439. ” border = 0 vspace = ‘8’ hspace = ‘8’ align = ‘left’>them how to create saleable works of mosaic art. “Pieces of Hope” will showcase the organic artwork this community has created from recycled materials, including pottery, serving dishes and small furniture. Proceeds will go to the artists. You’ll also have the opportunity to meet Alpert, Long Beach Mayor Bob Foster and the artists themselves at the opening. Sun. 2-5 p.m. (opening). Free. Through Dec. 1. 9 a.m.-10 p.m. (Mon.-Thu.); 9 a.m.-6 p.m. (Fri.-Sun.). Alpert Jewish Community Center, Pauline and Zena Gator Gallery, 3801 E. Willow St., Long Beach. (562) 426-7601, ext. 1421. ” target=”_blank”>http://www.piecebypiece.org.

(BOOKS)
Even as adults, most of us could plead guilty to relishing a favorite children’s book. “Once Upon a World Children’s Book Award Festival” honors a fresh breed of children’s book authors, and this year the Museum of Tolerance’s new Youth Action Lab will recognize Ellie Crowe (“Surfer of the Century: The Life of Duke Kahanamoku”) and Gretchen Woelfle (“Jeannette Rankin: Political Pioneer”). Gala attendants will also have the opportunity to make a surfboard bookmark, create a campaign button, and listen in on Ina Buckner-Barnette, “The Sunshine Storyteller.” Ah, to be a kid again. Reservations are required for this special event where a sign language interpreter will be on hand to provide assistance. Sun. 1 p.m. Free. The Museum of Tolerance, 9786 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 772-7605. ” target=”_blank”>http://www.jewishla.org.

(CONCERT)
Some of the biggest names in Jewish music will take the stage during “Voices From the Heart,” benefiting United Synagogue Youth programs. Debbie Friedman, Moshav, Theodore Bikel and Craig Taubman will rock the afternoon away at a concert honoring Temple Aliyah’s Cantor Mike Stein and Alan Weissman, outgoing president of the Pacific Southwest Region. You already know all the words, so come and sing! Sun. 4:30 p.m. $36 (children), $72 (adults). Sinai Temple, 10400 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (818) 986-0907. info@yuvalronmusic.com, or click ” target=”_blank”>http://www.jccatmilken.org.

(MITZVAH DAY)
Several synagogues’ young professionals groups — including Stephen S. Wise Temple’s W Group and Sinai Temple’s ATID — will be making a difference on Mitzvah Day by volunteering at Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters’ Camp Max Strauss. Volunteers will participate in an information session and tour of the camp, provide mentorship to children ages 7-12 and launch a special “Guinness World Records” event. This is your chance to pitch in and help, while making friends with like-minded Jews who really care. Sun. 11-3 p.m. Free. Camp Max Strauss, Glendale. Specific directions will be given after registration is confirmed. (310) 889-2230. Register at ” target=”_blank”>http://www.drybonesblog.blogspot.com. ” target=”_blank”>http://www.bethjacob.org.

(LECTURE)
Don’t think Jewish studies can be provocative? Here’s a scintillating lecture topic that will prove you wrong: “How an Erotic Dream Led Me to an Understanding of the Sacred Tongue.” Ilan Stavans, a Mexican American intellectual, essayist and cultural commentator has a passion for lexicons and it’s reflected here as he recounts the throes of mid-slumber eroticism that inspired his exploration of (presumably) Hebrew. Who knew the language of the Bible could be so hot?! Mon. 6 p.m. Free. UCLA, 314 Royce Hall, Los Angeles. (310) 267-5327. ” target=”_blank”>http://www.marriott.com.

WED | NOVEMBER 5

(MIXER)
Eat. Drink. Mingle. Mitzvah. Celebrating their second anniversary, the Jewish Family Service of Los Angeles’s Young Leaders group is gathering for “Martinis & Mitzvahs For a Cause II,” a social event for young professionals ” target=”_blank”>http://www.jfsla.org.

(LECTURE)
Rachel Whiteread, a sculptor, was the first woman to win the Tate gallery’s Turner Prize, the most prestigious art award in Britain. Although she isn’t Jewish, she designed the controversial Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial in Vienna, a steel and concrete slab of books built over a medieval synagogue that was burned down in 1420. With her family, she also lives and works in a former synagogue in East London, and she will speak about her life and art prior to an upcoming exhibit of her work at Los Angeles’ Gagosian Gallery. Wed. 7 p.m. Free. The Hammer Museum, Billy Wilder Theater, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 825-0557. ” border = 0 vspace = ‘8’ hspace = ‘8’ align = ‘left’>American regional dialects — drawn from 1,000 interviews — into a one-woman show, “Freedom of Speech.” In what the New York Post called “Captivating! A vivid aural photo album of America,” Schneider brings you more than 30 different characters, each as candid as the next, but with little more in common than their nationality, as she reveals the spectrum of personality and perception throughout our nation. Thu. 7 p.m. (Fridays at 8 p.m.). $20. Through Nov. 28. Sidewalk Studio Theater, 4150 Riverside Drive, Burbank. (818) 558-5702. ” target=”_blank”>http://www.landmarktheatres.com, or click

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