Calendar Girls Picks and Clicks Oct. 4 – 10: Yom Kippur observances, fashion frenzy, Naomi Wolf

SAT | OCT 4

(ART)
If you miss the art of Andy Warhol or Roy Lichtenstein, then Burton Morris’ exhibition “Fashion Frenzy” should surprise and delight. The artist aspires to continue the Pop Art tradition of the ’60s and ’70s by presenting everyday objects and ideas in bold ways. His artwork has been featured on the set of “Friends,” the 76th Annual Academy Awards and the 2004 Summer Olympic Games. Morris says his work projects a sense of optimism. It’s no wonder ” target=”_blank”>http://www.hamiltonselway.com and ” target=”_blank”>http://lairishfilm.com.

SUN | OCT 5

(AUTHOR TALK)
From romance writer Ami Silber comes her first work of fiction, “Early Bright.” The novel portrays the life of Louis Greenberg, a con man living in the 1940s who preys off of war widows by ensnaring cash for stories of the dead. After a family feud, he moves to Los Angeles and spends his nights in the all-black jazz clubs of Los Angeles, where he nurses his passion for bebop and tries to seduce a woman despite their segregated surroundings. Sun. 4 p.m. Free. Book Soup, 8818 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood. (310) 659-3110. ” border = 0 vspace = ‘8’ hspace = ‘8’ align = ‘left’>feminism, “The Beauty Myth,” before moving into a progressive political discourse. Her most recent work “The End of America: A Letter of Warning to a Young Patriot” details how she believes fascism is creeping its way into America. She’s in conversation at ALOUD LA tonight with Jewish Journal columnist Marty Kaplan for “Give Me Liberty: A Handbook for American Revolutionaries.” Mon. 7 p.m. Free with reservation. ALOUD at Central Library, 630 W. Fifth St., Los Angeles. (213) 228-7025. ” target=”_blank”>http://www.lmu.edu.

(MUSIC)
The George Kahn West Coast Jazz Quartet will entertain audiences with their fresh, contemporary sound in an effort to get out the vote. Performing music from the likes of Paul McCartney and Pink Floyd, this ain’t Miles Davis melancholy. “Jazz the Vote” encourages political action and celebrates the release of Kahn’s latest CD, “Cover Up.” Ever the activist, Kahn has told fans he will donate $1 to the political party of their choice when they download his version of John Mayer’s “Waiting for the World to Change” on iTunes. Mon. 8 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. $15-$25. Jazz Bakery, 3233 Helms Ave., Culver City. (310) 271-9039. ” target=”_blank”>http://www.georgebillis.com.

(ELECTION)
American Jewish World Service knows how to spice up a presidential debate. They’re gathering a group of politically interested and mobile Jews at Mama’s Hot Tamales Cafe, an L.A. institution — and not just because the food’s good. The poignant context of the venue, a nonprofit community development project that promotes the neighborhood’s revitalization, will serve as the backdrop for the Presidential Debate Watch Party 2008. Tue. 6-9 p.m. Free. Mama’s Hot Tamales, 2122 W. Seventh St., Los Angeles. (323) 761-8350. ” target=”_blank”>http://www.danielpearlmusicdays.org.

(PLAY)
A heartbroken Jewish playwright stands before his audience and tells a story he vowed never to repeat — about genocide and murder. Through the eyes of a prison guard, the audience is introduced to the elderly inmate accused of committing these crimes. But at his trial, his daughter insists he has Alzheimer’s disease. Billed by playwright Michael Redhill as a part-mystery, part-ethical dilemma play, “Goodness,” performed by the Pepperdine University Fine Arts Division Theatre Department, uses Eastern European folk music to reinvent the past through flashback. Tue. 7:30 p.m. Through Oct. 11. $10-$15. Helen E. Lindhurst Theatre, Pepperdine University, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu. (310) 506-4522. ” target=”_blank”>http://www.laemmle.com.

HIGH HOLY DAYS

(DVD)
Unable to attend High Holy Days services in person? The Creative Arts Temple of Beverly Hills is offering a free, one-hour Celebrity-Laced Yom Kippur Service DVD. For more information, call (323) 965-1818 or e-mail info@creativeartstemple.org.

SAT | OCT 4

(TASHLICH)
Temple Ahavat Shalom will hold its Tashlich ceremony at Lake Balboa/Anthony C. Beilenson Park. Participants are encouraged to bring a picnic lunch, blanket and chairs to enjoy the afternoon. Sat. 11 a.m. Free. 6300 Balboa Boulevard, Van Nuys. (818) 360-2258. ” target=”_blank”>http://www.ikar-la.org.

WED | OCT 8

(YOM KIPPUR)
Celebrate Yom Kippur seaside by joining Beach Hillel for services held at the Seaport Marina Hotel, where participants can choose to stay overnight. Wed., 6 p.m.; Thu., 9:30 a.m. Free services. The Seaport Marina Hotel, 6400 E. Pacific Coast Highway, Long Beach. (562) 426-7601, ext. 1424. ” target=”_blank”>http://www.jewishtvnetwork.com or in person at Brentwood Presbyterian Church, 12000 San Vicente Blvd., Los Angeles.