Saturday, Nov. 3
Just in time for the holidays, the Contemporary Crafts
Market presents its preholiday show, featuring more than 250 artists. Items for
sale include original Judaica, clothing, home furnishings and jewelry. One of
the craft designers, Santa Fe native Nomi Green, represents the fusion of
Southern art and Jewish heritage, using glass, beads, cloth and stones to create
prayer pieces that will “inspire people towards goals in their lives,” Green
says. $6 (adults); free (children 12 and under). 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Through Sun.,
Nov. 4, 6 p.m. Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St., Santa Monica. For
more information, call (310) 285-3655.
Sunday, Nov. 4
Tonight’s concert performance at CSUN, “Voice of a
People: The Jewish Soul” takes audiences on a tour through the Jewish experience
via the musical expressway. Virtuoso violinist Daniel Heifetz and The Classical
Band lead this journey with pieces by Ernst Bloch, George Gershwin, Aaron
Copland and Elmer Bernstein. Soprano Carmen Balthrop will accompany Heifetz with
songs such as “Close Your Little Eyes” and “Kaddish” as part of the “Surviving
the Holocaust” segment. $24.50 (general admission); $20 (seniors); $18
(students, children and groups); $12 (CSUN students with ID). For tickets or
more information, call (818) 677-2488. A performance will also be held at 8 p.m.
Sat., Nov. 3, at El Camino Community College in Torrance. Tickets are $24 and
$21. Call (310) 329-5345 for more information.
Monday, Nov. 5
Photographer Norman Jacobson rarely takes shots that
are posed; his subjects are caught in the moment, not knowing they’re becoming
still lifes. Whether it’s Japan, France or Italy, Jacobson loves to scour places
for funny or romantic images to “tell a story, settling into an environment.”
Winner of numerous local and national photo contests, the former U.S. Army
journalist’s black-and-white collection can be seen in the exhibit “People and
Places,” on display today. Opening reception: Sat., Nov. 3, 5 p.m.-8 p.m.
Artist’s lecture: Sat., Nov. 10, 6 p.m. Gallery hours: Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-6
p.m. Through Dec. 1. Fine Art Exhibition Space, 2903 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa
Monica. For more information, call (310) 473-5603.
Tuesday, Nov. 6
Artist Peter Myerson’s canvas paintings could very well
look beautiful on a dress or skirt. That’s because this South African native was
formerly a knitwear designer. His collection of fall-spiced landscapes can be
seen today at the Westside Jewish Community Center, titled “Journey Across
Continents.” Gallery hours: Sun.-Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m. and Sat., 1 p.m.-5 p.m.
Through Dec. 7. 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills. For more information, call (818)
464-3300 or (818) 888-0583.
Tonight, internationally acclaimed singer-songwriter
Achinoam “Noa” Nini brings her beautiful English and Hebrew lyrics to Sinai
Temple to perform in a Hebrew High School-sponsored event to benefit Israel. $25
and $36 ($100 includes desert with Noa) reception). 7:30 p.m. 10400 Wilshire
Blvd., Los Angeles. For tickets or more information, call (818) 901-8893.
Wednesday, Nov. 7
Forget about obsessing over broken nails or finding
that perfect little black dress in the shop window; it’s off to the army for
these five determined Israeli women. Through the film “Company Jasmine,”
directed by Yael Katzir and produced by Dan Katzir, the public is able to
witness the incredible show of courage by these female cadets during their
high-pressured 17-week training program. $8.50 (adults); $5.50 (children under
12). 7 p.m. Laemmle’s Town Center 5, 17200 Ventura Blvd., Encino. For advance
tickets or more information, call (818) 981-9811.
Thursday, Nov. 8
“A Melody Out of Darkness” is true to its title, as a
young man — a child of survivors — clings to hope as he confronts
anti-Semitism. Written by David Poznanter and directed by Aaron Macdonald, the
play features traditional Yiddish folk songs. $12 (general admission).
Thurs.-Sat. at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m. Through Nov. 11. Egyptian Arena
Theatre, 1625 N. Las Palmas Ave., Hollywood. For reservations or more
information, call (310) 289-2999.
Friday, Nov. 9
The jazz scene comes to life from artist Victor
Haboush’s canvas painting “Jazz Musicians.” The bustling image is just one of
his many festive and delightful pictures, such as “A Day at the Beach.” His
experience working as an art director at Walt Disney Studios on such projects as
“Sleeping Beauty,” “101 Dalmatians” and ” Lady and the Tramp” inspired him to
pursue painting and a lifelong study of art. He returned to animation to create
the animated feature “Iron Giant.” His work is on display today at the newly
opened Aries Gallery and available for viewing by appointment through Nov. 30.
4222 Burbank Blvd., Burbank. For an appointment or more information, call (818)
846-0611.
