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Arts in L.A. Calendar

Arts in L.A. Calendar
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September 8, 2005

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September

Museum of Tolerance: The exhibition, “Liberation: Revealing the Unspeakable,” runs through September. Free with admission. 9786 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 772-2452.

Ahmanson Theatre: Through Oct. 16. Sidney Kingsley’s play about class rivalry in Depression-era New York, “Dead End.” 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. www.taperahmanson.com.

Orlando Gallery: Sat., Sept. 3, 6-9 p.m. Opening reception for Linda Levi’s digitally-altered photographs of flowers, “Iconic Flowers,” and Lindley L. Karstens’s “Out of the Box” exhibit of 12×12 paintings. 18736 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana. (818) 705-5368.

Orange County Performing Arts Center: Sept. 6-18. “Little Women the Musical” starring Maureen McGovern. $21.25-$64.75. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 556-2787.

Museum of Tolerance: Wed., Sept. 7. Opening of the exhibition, “America’s Heroes — a Memorial Quilt.” Free with admission. 9786 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 772-2452.

Creative Leap Educational Play and Activity Center: Thurs., Sept. 8, 3:30-4:30 p.m. Back to School Boogey-Woogey. A new kind of freeze dance, face painting, temporary tattoos and balloon animals. Free (with admission, $7). 19300 Rinaldi St., Unit M., Northridge. (818) 366-3036.

Hollywood Bowl: Fri., Sept. 9, 8:30 p.m. “A Night at the Copa with Pink Martini and Bebel Gilberto” concert. 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood. (323) 840-2000.

TAG Gallery: Sat., Sept. 10, 5-8 p.m. Artists’ reception for Rhoda Holabird’s “Blue Yonder,” abstracted landscapes in acrylic influenced by the blue waters of Santorini, and Anne Ramis’ “Further Adventures in Black & White,” meditative drawings using watercolor and sumi ink on paper, exhibits. 2903 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica.

(310) 829-9556.

MB Fine Art: Sat., Sept. 10, 6-9 p.m. “The Museum Project,” an exhibition of large-scale photographs by Patrick Torneboeuf. 612 N. Almont Drive, West Hollywood. (310) 550-0050.

New JCC at Milken: Sun., Sept. 11. Opening of Gilah Yelin Hirsch’s “Nature” exhibit of Judaic paintings. 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. (818) 464-3218.

Museum of Tolerance: Sun., Sept. 11, 6:30 p.m. Sept. 11 commemoration and candlelight vigil with Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and community and religious leaders. Free. 9786 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. R.S.V.P., (310) 772-2527.

Discovery Channel: Thursday, Sept. 15, 5 p.m. Painter, sculptor, ceramicist and graphic designer Sananas Art’s “Garden for Lease” airs on the Discovery Channel. www.discoverychannel.com.

Forum Gallery: Sat., Sept. 17, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Raymond Han’s “Flora Still Lifes.” 8069 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 655-1550.

Orange County Performing Arts Center: Fri., Sept. 16, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Eldar Djangirov Trio. $35 (9:30 p.m.)-$39 (7:30 p.m.) Founders Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 556-2787.

Gotthelf Art Gallery: Sun., Sept. 18, noon. Opening of “Too Jewish? Not Jewish Enough?” exhibition of Jewish art. San Diego Center for Jewish Culture, 4126 Executive Drive, La Jolla. (858) 457-3030.

Fine Art by Barbara Mendes and Friends: Sun., Sept. 18, 1-6 p.m. Grand Opening Celebration for the gallery with refreshments, prizes and balloons. Works on display by Barbara Mendes, Linda Smith and Lisa Barile Knox. 2507 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 558-3215.

Israeli Dancing: Sun., Sept 18, 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. (swing, salsa and tango lessons), 9 p.m.-midnight (open social dancing). Grand Opening of James Zimmer’s Sunday dance classes for all ages and abilities. No partner required. $5-$8. Also, Tuesdays, 7:30 p.m.-midnight. Israeli dance lessons followed by open Israeli dancing. $7 (includes refreshments). Westside JCC, 5870 W. Olympic Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 284-3638.

Orange County Performing Arts Center: Tues., Sept. 20, 8 p.m. National Ballet of China’s “Raise the Red Lantern.” $25-$80. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 556-2787.

Museum of Tolerance: Thurs., Sept. 22. Opening of the exhibition, “Smallest Witnesses — The Crisis in Darfur Through Children’s Eyes.” Free with admission. 9786 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 772-2452.

Skirball Cultural Center: Thurs., Sept. 22, 6 p.m. and 8 p.m. Screening of the film “House of the Generals.” $8-$12. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (877) 700-7133.

Bodhi Tree: Sat., Sept. 24, 7:30 p.m. “Estherleon: A Sacred Voice.” Cantor Estherleon Schwartz leads an evening of sacred liturgical music, world chants and poetry. 8585 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. www.estherleon.com.

Museum of Tolerance: Sun., Sept. 25, 2 p.m. Family Sunday, “The Journey That Saved ‘Curious George'” staged reading, special exhibitions, book signing and treats. Free. R.S.V.P. required. 9786 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 772-2526.

Orange County Performing Arts Center: Tues., Sept. 27, 7:30 p.m. Two-time Tony Award nominee Michele Lee opens the Cabaret 2005-2006 season. $49. Founders Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 556-2787.

Museum of Tolerance: Thurs., Sept. 29, 7 p.m. “The North Korean Gulag: An Escapee’s Firsthand Account.” $5. 9786 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 772-2452.

The Road Theatre Company: Fri., Sept. 30, 8 p.m. Opening night gala for Tom Jacobson’s “Bunbury.” $35. 5108 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. (866) 811-4111.

October

TAG Gallery: Sat., Oct. 1, 5-8 p.m. Artists’ reception for Deborah Kaplan Evans’ “Head On,” witty allegorical ceramic figures, and Ellen Starr’s acrylic paintings of “Trees,” exhibits.
2903 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica.
(310) 829-9556.

The Matrix Theatre: Mon., Oct. 3, 7:30 p.m. Rosh Hashanah services with Cantor Estherleon Schwartz. Also, Oct. 4, 10:30 a.m. 7657 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. Reservations, (323) 651-1878.

University Art Gallery: Wed., Oct. 5. Opening of “The World Through Their Eyes,” with paintings by Gilah Yelin Hirsch. California State University Dominguez Hills, 1000 E. Victoria St., Carson. (310) 243-3334.

Orange County Performing Arts Center: Tues., Oct. 4, 8 p.m. The musical, “Evita,” by Andrew Lloyd Weber and Tim Rice. $21.25-$64.75. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 556-2787.

Orange County Performing Arts Center: Thurs., Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m. American String Quartet. $58. Founders Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 556-2787.

Orange County Performing Arts Center: Fri., Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. Jazz artists Dee Dee Bridgewater and Terri Lynn Carrington. $52 (9:30 p.m.)-$56 (7:30 p.m.) Founders Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 556-2787.

Museum of Tolerance: Sun., Oct. 9, 1-3 p.m. Family Sunday “Brundibar” children’s opera. Free. R.S.V.P. required. 9786 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 772-2526.

The Matrix Theatre: Wed., Oct. 12, 7:30 p.m. Yom Kippur Kol Nidre service with Cantor Estherleon Schwartz. Also, Oct. 13, 9:30 a.m. Memorial service. 7657 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. Reservations, (323) 651-1878.

Fullerton Civic Light Opera: Fri., Oct. 14, 8 p.m. “Aida” based on Verdi’s opera, with music by Elton John and book by Tim Rice. $22-$45. 218 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton. (714) 879-1732.

BGH Gallery: Sat., Oct. 22, 6-9 p.m. Opening reception for painter Alexandra Jicol’s “Mirror of Life.” Bergamot Station, building D4, 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica. (310) 315-9502.

Orange County Performing Arts Center: Thurs., Oct. 27, 8 p.m. Ballet Flamenco Jose Porcel: “Flamenco Feeling.” $20-$65. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 556-2787.

TAG Gallery: Sat., Oct. 29, 5-8 p.m. Artists’ reception for Shelley Lazarus’ “Moments” watercolors and mixed media works, and Betty Sheinbaum’s ” Local Color” acrylic paintings based on her interaction with local people and places. 2903 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica. (310) 829-9556.

November

Orange County Performing Arts Center: Tues., Nov. 1, 7:30 p.m. Singer Betty Buckley performs. $56. Founders Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 556-2787.

Orange County Performing Arts Center: Wed., Nov. 2, 10:30 a.m. “Dora’s Pirate Adventure” with Dora the Explorer. $17-$45. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 556-2787.

Museum of Tolerance: Wed., Nov. 2, 11:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m. “Sundown Towns” A Hidden Dimension of Segregation in America.” $5-$6. 9786 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 772-2452.

Museum of Tolerance: Thurs., Nov. 3, 5:30 p.m. (reception), 6:30 p.m. (program). California State Forum Discussion on Nov. 8 special ballot issues. Free. R.S.V.P. required. 9786 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 475-5738.

Forum Gallery: Fri., Nov. 4, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. “The Figurative Impulse” exhibition. 8069 Beverly Blvd., Los Angeles. (323) 655-1550.

Museum of Tolerance: Sun., Nov. 6, 2 p.m. Family Sunday, Once Upon a World Book Award honoring “Ellington Was Not a Street” by Ntozake Shange. Free. R.S.V.P. required. 9786 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 772-2526.

Ahmanson Theatre: Nov.8-Dec. 24. The pre-Broadway musical, “The Drowsy Chaperone,” plays. 135 N. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. www.taperahmanson.com.

Orange County Performing Arts Center: Tues., Nov. 8, 7:30 p.m. Vienna Piano Trio. $58. Founders Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 556-2787.

Museum of Tolerance: Thurs., Nov. 10, 5:30 p.m. (reception), 6:30 p.m. (program). A panel of elected officials and environmental organizations discuss “The Greening of California.” Free. R.S.V.P. required. 9786 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 475-5738.

Orange County Performing Arts Center: Fri., Nov. 18, 7 p.m. Puppets and Players Little Theatre: “Puff the Magic Dragon.” $10. Founders Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 556-2787.

Bodhi Tree: Fri., Nov. 18, 7:30 p.m. “Estherleon: A Sacred Voice.” Cantor Estherleon Schwartz leads an evening of sacred liturgical music, world chants and poetry. 8585 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. www.estherleon.com.

Hammer Museum and The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA): Tues., Nov. 22. Opening of “Masters of American Comics.” Free (members), $3-$5 (Hammer), $5-$8 (MOCA). Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 443-7000. MOCA, 250 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. (213) 626-6222.

Orange County Performing Arts Center: Tues., Nov. 22, 8 p.m. Singer Bonnie Raitt in concert. $46-$79. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 556-2787.

Orange County Performing Arts Center: Sun., Nov. 27, 4 p.m. Classical guitarist Christopher Parkening and baritone Jubilant Sykes perform a holiday program. $75. Founders Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 556-2787.

 

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