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Calendar Picks and Clicks for June 6–12, 2009

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June 3, 2009

SAT | JUNE 6

(POETRY + MUSIC)
“Sisters Singing: Blessings, Prayers, Art, Songs, Poetry and Sacred Stories by Women” is a collaborative effort by 135 women of different spiritualities. The 400-page anthology is filled with essays, songs, poetry and photography by Irish, Hispanic, Armenian, Native American and Jewish artists. Jewish author-poet Deena Metzger and Deborah Edler Brown, along with several other contributors will perform at a joint poetry and music concert to celebrate the publication of the book. Sat. 7:30 p.m. $15. Unitarian Universalist Church, 12355 Moorpark St., Studio City. (310) 815-1060. ” title=”www.westsidejcc.org” target=”_blank”>www.westsidejcc.org.


SUN | JUNE 7

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(CONCERT)
Hershey Felder, a pianist, actor, playwright, composer and producer who earned acclaim for his production of “George Gershwin Alone,” will perform his new showcase, “Hershey Felder in Concert: The American Songbook Sing-Along,” at a concert hosted by Vista Del Mar Child & Family Services. All proceeds from the one-night show, which also marks Vista Del Mar’s 100th anniversary, will benefit abused, neglected and at-risk children who rely on the agency’s welfare and mental health services. Sun. 5 p.m. (buffet dinner), 7 p.m. (show). $250, $500. Saban Theatre (formerly the Wilshire Theatre), 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. (310) 836-1223, ext. 274. ” title=”www.jewishworldwatch.org” target=”_blank”>www.jewishworldwatch.org.


MON | JUNE 8

(ART)
“Roy Lichtenstein/Jasper Johns: Prints” is an exhibition of some of the two American masters’ graphics from the 1970s, ’80s and ’90s. Well-known works of art, such as Johns’ triptych, “Usuyuki,” and Lichtenstein’s “At the Beach,” from his Surrealist Series, will be on display at the gallery. Gallery hours: Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Exhibition runs through June 29. Leslie Sacks Fine Art, 11640 San Vicente Blvd., Brentwood. (310) 820-9448. ” border = 0 vspace = ‘8’ hspace = ‘8’ align = ‘left’>(CONCERT)
Rock artist Ivri Lider was voted 2005’s “Male Singer of the Year” by Israeli radio stations, and his songs have consistently topped the Israeli singles chart since he broke into its music scene in the late 1990s. The singer-songwriter is the headliner for a concert celebrating Tel Aviv’s centennial, also featuring an after party with DJ Asaf Amdursky. 21 and over. Tue. 8 p.m. $45 (general), $75 (VIP). Avalon, 1735 Vine St., Hollywood. (323) 309-3711.
Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev

WED | JUNE 10

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(GALA)
Chabad of the Conejo is celebrating its 30th anniversary with a grand gala banquet, “Gateway to the Future.” At the gala, Chabad will be paying tribute to three honorees — Renee Overton, Mark and Renee Horwitz and Hal and Judy Standel — as well as memorializing the late Evelyn Overton. The program will be followed by a concert featuring Broadway singer Jordan Bennett and comedian Mark Schiff. Wed. 5:30 p.m. $270. Warner Center Marriott Hotel, 21850 Oxnard St., Woodland Hills. (818) 991-0991. ” title=”www.uprightcabaret.com/events” target=”_blank”>www.uprightcabaret.com/events.

(THEATER)
In “Harriett Levy: Back by Popular Demand” Todd Waddington plays the titular role of Harriett, an actress, chanteuse, priestess, lounge lizard and metaphysical life coach whose life in the limelight began when Cecil B. DeMille cast her as a stuntwoman in “The Ten Commandments.” The vaudeville-style show takes inspiration from Charles Busch, Charles Pierce, Belle Barth and Dame Edna. Thu. 8 p.m. Through July 19. $19. Hudson Guild Theatre, 6539 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood. (323) 960-7792. ” title=”www.oscilloscope.net/unmistakenchild” target=”_blank”>www.oscilloscope.net/unmistakenchild.

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