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7 Days In Arts

7 days in the Arts, around Los Angeles.
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September 6, 2001

8/Saturday

Part of what makes artist Jenny Hellman’s work so unique
are her tradional paintings on untraditional sufaces. The Paris-educated art
history major also trademarks her paintings by incorporating pieces such as dry
leaves. Her subjects commonly include urban L.A. scenes with human figures
scattered throughout. Her work “Recent Paintings: A West Coast Debut” is on
display today. Opening reception: 6 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Gallery hours: Mon. 11 a.m.-5
p.m., Tues.-Sat. 10 a.m.-9:30 p.m. and Sun. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Through Oct. 2.
Galerie Yoramgil, 319 N. Canon Drive, Beverly Hills. For more information, call
(310) 275-2238.

9/Sunday

The Second Sunday Staged Play Readings continue with
Emmy Award-winning Ed Asner in “Chaim’s Love Song” by Marvin Chernoff. The
performance, directed by Alexandra More, is full of both comedy and tragedy. $10
(members); $12 (nonmembers). Student and senior discounts available. 2 p.m.
Westside Jewish Community Center, 5870 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. For
tickets or more information, call (323) 938-2531 ext. 2225.

Like HBO’s “Queer as Folk,” Robin Greenspan and Lacie
Harmon’s two-woman play “Real Girls” deals with conflicts related to being gay
or bisexual in today’s society. This poignant, yet hilarious, autobiographical
account tells the story of two women who are dealing with coming out, searching
for true love and the dilemma of whether to follow head or heart. The
performance is being held as a fundraiser for Beth Chayim Chadashim. $18
(members); $25 (friends of members and VIP seating for members); $35 (VIP
seating for friends of members). 3 p.m. The Hudson Avenue Theatre, 6537 Santa
Monica Blvd., Hollywood. For tickets or more information, call (323) 931-7023.

10/Monday

When the Hollywood Blacklist came out, many Jews thought
it was secretly an act of anti-Semitism. “The Value of Names,” a staged reading
starring Ed Asner of “The Mary Tyler Moore Show” and Howard Morris of “The Andy
Griffith Show,” traces this controversial period in Tinseltown’s history. The
story centers on Benny (Morris), a famous comedian, who is brought before the
House Un-American Activities Committee. Years later, when his daughter is cast
for a role in a movie, the replacement director (Asner) turns out to be the very
snitch who gave Benny’s name to HUAC. Free admission. 8 p.m. Matrix, 7657
Melrose Ave., Los Angeles. For more information, call (323) 852-1445.

11/Tuesday

For its first juried exhibition, A Shenere Velt Gallery
requested art on the subject of prejudice. The result is today’s exhibit “You
& Eye: Art Responds to Prejudice,” displaying the work of 34 contributors.
The multiracial group of young artists submitted pieces reflecting homelessness,
anti-Semitism, the Holocaust, poverty, social inequalities, sexuality,
homophobia and other themes. The goal of this project is to promote the notion
that everybody is equal, regardless of race, color or creed. Opening reception:
Sun., Sept. 9, 3 p.m.-5 p.m. Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Through
Nov. 4. Workmen’s Circle, 1525 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles. For more
information, call (310) 552-2007.

12/Wednesday

In 1942, actor Robert Clary was sent to the
concentration camps along with 12 members of his family. Lucky for “Hogan’s
Heroes” that he survived, because when he returned to his hometown, Paris, he
was whisked off to fame, eventually starring in the highly acclaimed show.
Today, along with Magda Bass, lecturer for the Simon Wiesenthal Center, Clary
will speak on the influences of free will versus destiny on our lives. The
lecture is a result of Clary’s newfound interest in expressing his account of
the Holocaust, which originated from his 1982 appearance in the NBC TV movie
“Remembrance of Love” with Kirk Douglas. $4 (members); $5 (nonmembers). 7 p.m.
Museum of Tolerance, 9786 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. For reservations or more
information, call (310) 552-4595 ext. 21.

“Blame it on Rio” at tonight’s Skirball fall World
Mosaic features Brazilian vocalist Flora Purim. The recipient of four Downbeat
awards for Best Female Singer, Purim has collaborated with big names such as
Carlos Santana and Mickey Hart to produce “electric jazz.” Her partner, Grammy
Award-winning producer and composer Airto Moreira, adds the percussion to the
soulful jazz performance. Moreira has performed with jazz legends Paul Simon and
Dizzy Gillespie, who have influenced him in his latest album, Homeless. $28
(general admission); $25 (members); $20 (students). 8 p.m. Skirball Cultural
Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. For tickets or more information,
call (310) 440-4500.

14/Friday

Postville, Iowa, is truly a representation of the
American melting pot. The multicultural city and its mix of Chassidic Jews,
Mexicans, Guatemalans, Russians and Ukrainians is portrayed in KCET’s
documentary tonight, titled “Postville: When Cultures Collide.” The program
brings to light the various cultural clashes that arise in such a colorful
population. The film kicks off KCET’s Jewish films series honoring the High Holy
Days. 10 p.m.-11 p.m. For more information, call (323) 666-6500.

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