Saturday, July 28
With the famous line: “It matters nothing if one is
born in a duck yard, if one has only lain in a swan’s egg,” Hans Christian
Andersen’s play became a classic success. “The Ugly Duckling” proved to be a
story with a moral for children of all generations. Today, the perfect Saturday
afternoon outing for the kids is to take them to see the new version of the
production by A.A. Milne. In this humorous rendition of the 1941 fable, Princess
Camilla is distraught from years of being branded as the ugly one, unfit for
marriage. Her endearing determination at proving everyone wrong and showing her
true worth is exceptionally inspiring. Free admission. Saturdays and Sundays at
2 p.m. Through Aug. 5. For more information, call (310) 712-5482.
Sunday, July 29
Tatjana is a woman who can do it all, from singing
popular Broadway musicals to dancing in hilarious skits, she never fails to
captivate the audience with her one-woman shows. She eloquently gushes songs
from Gershwin, Porter, Mancini, Bernstein and Weber, flooding the stage with her
graceful and passionate dramatic performances. The Yugoslavian beauty has
studied around the world with notable opera, jazz and drama teachers, leading to
her chameleon-like abilities of changing from one act to the other with rapid
and entertaining ease. $10 (members); $12 (nonmembers). Discounts for students
and seniors available. 2 p.m. Westside Jewish Community Center, 5870 W. Olympic
Blvd., Los Angeles. For reservations or more information, call (323) 938-2531
ext. 2225.
Monday, July 30
Jascha Heifetz played at Carnegie Hall at the age of 17
and received unprecedented acclaim from the audience and press. Because he was
such a frequently requested violinist and public performer, the 4th Annual Los
Angeles International Laureates Festival 2001 is dedicated to his memory,
celebrating the centenary of his birth. The event lasts for five days, each
performance complimented by a distinct instrumental flavor all its own. From
Sunday, July 29, the Chamber Orchestra will play with Eduard Schmeider
conducting, soloists play strings emulating Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence
and Heifetz’s most promising student, Erick Friedman, will join the orchestra of
piano and violin through Sunday, August 5. Performances vary in admission price.
Sun., July 29, 6 p.m.; Mon., July 30, 1 p.m.; Thurs., Aug. 2, 8 p.m.; Sat., Aug.
4, 8 p.m.; and Sun., Aug. 5, 2 p.m.-4 p.m. and 6 p.m. Locations vary. For
tickets or more information, call (310) 281-3303.
Tuesday, July 31
The only way one could determine the role that Jews
play in society is to pretend they never existed as the movie “The City Without
Jews” has done. Based on a popular novel, the dark comedy chronicles Austria’s
choice to enact anti-Jew laws during the onset of World War II. When the laws
are finally implemented, the country realizes the loss it has incurred upon
itself as the economy is left without its livelihood. The movie is silent and
the audience is guided through the drama by Robert Israel. $6 (general
admission); $5 (members); $4 (students). 7:30 p.m. Skirball Cultural Center,
2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. For tickets or more information, call
(323) 655-8587.
Wednesday, August 1
In the mood for a little romance? Go with your sweetie
to the Hollywood Bowl and relish in the sweet sounds of jazz. A starry hot
summer night is not complete without vocalist Dianne Reeves and ballad singer
and pianist Shirley Horn’s harmonious musical union with the Henri Mancini
Institute Chamber Orchestra. Ticket prices vary. 8 p.m. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N.
Highland Ave., Los Angeles. For reservations or more information, call (323)
850-2000.
Thursday, August 2
Every Thurday night at the Skirball offers an escape to
a different country with its free outdoor evening concerts of August. Tonight,
journey to Cuba with the sweet sounds of flutist Danilo Lozano, an originator of
the Hollywood Bowl orchestra. The performance will express rich and lively Cuban
culture spiced with a hint of American musical flavor. Along with Lozano, Ilmar
Gavilan will play the violin, the piano will be graced by Alberto Salas, Carlos
Puerto is on bass and clave and Luis Conte is the percussion. 7:30 p.m. Through
Aug. 30. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. For
more information, call (310) 440-4500.
