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Picks and Clicks for April 18–24, 2009

Picks and Clicks for April 18–April 24, 2009
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April 17, 2009

SUN | APRIL 19

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(ART)
Artist Mitzi Trachtenberg incorporates fragments of documents, personal letters, photos and genealogy charts in her collage series — a body of work that was inspired by the Holocaust. Trachtenberg, along with Bill Aron, Carol Inez Charney and Ruth Snyder, will be featured in American Jewish University’s “Remembrance/Yom HaShoah” art exhibition, opening today. Hannelore Hillman, survivor and author, will be the guest speaker at the artists’ reception. Sun. 3-5 p.m. (reception). Gallery is open Sun.-Thu., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Through July 12. Free. Platt and Borstein Galleries, AJU, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Los Angeles. (310) 476-9777, ext. 201. ” title=”http://www.hollywoodmasterchorale.org.
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(LECTURE)
Former neo-Nazi Tom Leyden will speak about his book, “Skinhead Confessions,” at the Museum of Tolerance. Leyden will be available to sign his book following the program. Sun. 2 p.m. Free. Museum of Tolerance, 9786 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. R.S.V.P. required. (310) 772-2527. ” title=”http://www.plays411.com/dead” target=”_blank”>http://www.plays411.com/dead.

(WORKSHOP)
Brush up on Israel’s history, learn how to counter anti-Israel rhetoric and discover how to become an advocate for Israel at “Israel 101: An Advocacy Boot Camp for Young Professionals.” Sponsored by StandWithUs Young Professionals, 30 Years After and The Jewish Federation, this half-day seminar of lectures, videos and discussion sessions is for and by young professionals who want to get involved. Sun. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Free (includes kosher brunch). Jewish Federation Building, 6505 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. For security purposes, registration is required. {encode=”Israel101event@gmail.com” title=”Israel101event@gmail.com”}.


MON | APRIL 20

(BOOKS)
Academy Award-winning producer Walter Mirisch will be the guest of honor at Books ‘N Brunch, a fundraiser for the Brandeis National Committee, Conejo Valley Chapter. Mirisch, who produced “West Side Story,” “Fiddler on the Roof,” “Some Like It Hot” and other Hollywood classics, will discuss his recently published memoir, “I Thought We Were Making Movies, Not History.” Jacqueline Berger, author of “Love, Lies and Tears: An Intimate Look at America’s First Ladies,” will also appear at the program. Mon. 9:30 a.m. $40. Hyatt Westlake Plaza, 880 S. Westlake Blvd., Westlake Village. (818) 874-0044. ” title=”http://www.skirball.org” target=”_blank”>http://www.skirball.org.

(HOLOCAUST)
Sinai Temple’s Yom HaShoah commemoration event, Voices of the Soul, will feature the music of composers from the time of the Holocaust and will include the synagogue’s clergy, Holocaust music scholar Nick Strimple, Cantor David Kane, vocalist Rickie Gole, dancer Tina Finkelman Berkett, musicians Aryell Cohen and Tali Tadmor and the USC String Quartet. Mon. 7:15 p.m. Free. Sinai Temple, 10400 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. R.S.V.P. required to park in building. (310) 481-3243. {encode=”dgreenbaum@sinaitemple.org” title=”dgreenbaum@sinaitemple.org”}. ” title=”http://www.rjchq.org” target=”_blank”>http://www.rjchq.org.


TUE | APRIL 21
(CLASSES)
Contemporary Jewish Music is one of several adult education courses being offered at the Skirball Cultural Center this spring. Taught by Jeff Janeczko, a doctoral candidate in the UCLA ethnomusicology department, the course explores the various musical styles that fall under the broad title of “Jewish music” — klezmer, spiritual, hip-hop, rock, folk and world music – and their significance to modern Jewish identity. Tuesdays through May 26 (six sessions). 7-9 p.m. $150 (general), $120 (Skirball members), $90 (students). Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 440-4651. ” title=”http://www.museumoftolerance.com” target=”_blank”>http://www.museumoftolerance.com.


WED | APRIL 22

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(FILM)
Roni Hirshenzon’s oldest son was killed in a suicide bombing in Israel. His other son committed suicide five years later after his best friend was also killed in a suicide bombing. In spite of his tragedies, Hirshenzon works to promote peace and co-founded a support group for Israeli and Palestinian parents who have lost children in the conflict. The Shalom/Salaam Film Salon will screen “Another Side of Peace,” a documentary that chronicles this Israeli father’s path from grief and anger to reconciliation and activism. Co-sponsored by Brit Tzedek v’Shalom. Wed. 7 p.m. $5 (suggested donation). Arbeter Ring/Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 552-2007. ” title=”http://www.colcoa.org” target=”_blank”>http://www.colcoa.org.


THU | APRIL 23

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(LECTURE)
Oliver Sacks has skillfully combined medicine and literature in bestselling books such as “Awakenings” and “The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat” and in numerous essays in publications such as The New Yorker, earning the nickname “the poet laureate of medicine” by The New York Times. Sacks will be featured at UCLA Live’s “Music, Healing and the Brain” spoken word program. Thu. 8 p.m. $25-$50. Royce Hall, UCLA, Westwood. (310) 825-2101. ” title=”http://www.tbala.org/lehrhaus” target=”_blank”>http://www.tbala.org/lehrhaus.

(PANEL DISCUSSION)
Author and Journal contributor Gina Nahai will be moderating a panel on the subject of book publishing, organized by the usc master of professional writing program. “The Literary Marketplace: The Changing Face of Publishing” will address topics such as the failing economy, the Internet, finding an agent and achieving both critical and financial success. On the panel: Louisa Ermelino, novelist and reviews director at Publishers Weekly Magazine; Barbara Lowenstein from the Lowenstein/Yost agency; and Suzanne Wickham, director of publicity at Harper One, a division of Harper Collins. Thu. 7:30 p.m. (discussion), 9 p.m. (reception). Free. Parking at structure X; enter gate 3 at McCarthy Way. USC University Club, Main Dining Room, downtown Los Angeles. R.S.V.P. to {encode=”mpw@college.usc.edu” title=”mpw@college.usc.edu”}.

(YOM HAATZMAUT)
Israel’s hit show “Kochav Nolad” (aka “Israeli Idol”) is coming to Los Angeles to find its next superstar. Celebrating this occasion and Israel’s 61st Independence Day, DJs Eliran and Tal are hosting a Kochav Nolad Yom HaAtzmaut Party with Israeli television personalities and the show’s judges, Tzvika Hadar, Margalit Tzan’ani and Gal Uhovsky. The party will also feature live performances by an Israeli rock band, music by the DJ brothers and a limited number of auditions. Ages 21 and over. Thu. 9 p.m. (doors open). $25 (presale). Vanguard, 6021 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. To sign up to audition, visit http://www.mako.co.il. For tickets to the party, visit ” border = 0 vspace = ‘8’ hspace = ‘8’ align = ‘left’>(THEATER)
The story of Hillel Kook, aka Peter Bergson, a Zionist activist who fought to rescue Jews in Europe during World War II and faced opposition from the U.S. government, journalists and even Jewish community leaders, is back for a second run. The Fountain Theatre and the Israeli Leadership Council are sponsoring the re-opening of “The Accomplices,” written by former New York Times reporter Bernard Weinraub. Fri. (preview performance). 8 p.m. $15. Thu.-Sat. 8 p.m.; Sun. 2 p.m. Through June 14. $18-$30. Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 663-1525.
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(THEATER)
The Ahmanson Theatre is hosting the 30th anniversary of “Ain’t Misbehavin’: The Fats Waller Musical Show,” a Tony Award-winning revue that pays homage to the black entertainers of the historic Harlem Renaissance, with a particular focus on Thomas “Fats” Waller. Murray Horwitz was instrumental in conceiving the show; the lyricist also collaborated with Richard Maltby, Jr. — his partner for “Ain’t Misbehavin’” — on “An Evening of Sholom Aleichem” and co-hosts the annual NPR special, “Hanukkah Lights.” Fri. 8 p.m. Tue.-Sun. Through May 31. $40-$100. Ahmanson Theatre at the Music Center, 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. (213) 628-2772.

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