Saturday the 28th
For those with Hollywood dream story fatigue, South Coast Repertory presents a fresh take on the old industry bootstraps tale by playwright David Wiener. In “System Wonderland,” has-been filmmakers Jerry and Evelyn attempt to revive a comatose career with the help of the requisite hungry young assistant. With some added wit and clever twists, Weiner ensures we’re kept on the edge of our proverbial seats in this world premiere.
April 28-May 13. $28-$60. Folino Theatre Center, 655 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa. (714) 708-5555. ” target=”_blank”>www.rogueartists.org. Not recommended for young children.
Monday the 30th
Mixed media may just include the kitchen sink in Junior Arts Center’s new exhibition, “EcoArt: Confronting Core Environmental Issues.” The show features work by 11 artists with environmental messages, including Ulla Barr, Gregor Goethals and Julie Kornblum. Materials incorporated into their pieces include recycled electrical wires and plastics, vinyl and an imprinted shower curtain.
April 14-May 12. Junior Art Center, Barnsdall Park, 4814 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles. (213) 202-5543.
Tuesday the 1st
 affiliate group. The Journal’s Rob Eshman presents the biblical scholar, author and attorney with an award for his artistic contributions and commitment to the community at the annual Author/Artist Luncheon. Terri Smooke will receive the Woman of Achievement Award, an honor for her dedication to the community, as well. </p>
<p><i>10 a.m.-2:30 p.m. $85. Beverly Hills Hotel, 9641 Sunset Blvd., Beverly Hills. R.S.V.P., (310) 440-1283. <a href=)
” target=”_blank”>www.theaju.net. Funds benefit scholarships and grants to students attending AJU.
Wednesday the 2nd
This week’s ALOUD at Central Library features Steven Bach, author of “Leni: The Life and Work of Leni Riefenstahl” about Hitler’s chosen filmmaker. Riefenstahl earned acclaim for her visionary technical and aesthetic abilities early in her career, but is now largely known for the documentary propaganda films she produced for the Nazi Party. Joe Morgenstern, film critic for the Wall Street Journal and KCRW, will be moderating the discussion.
7 p.m. Free. Mark Taper Auditorium, Fifth and Flower Streets, Los Angeles. Reservations strongly recommended. (213) 228-7025. ” target=”_blank”>www.laopera.com.
