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Picks and Clicks for October 10 – October 16, 2009

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October 7, 2009

MON | OCTOBER 12

(BENEFIT)
The World Outreach Golf Classic, sponsored by Valley Outreach Synagogue and the American Friends of Magen David Adom, will raise funds to support Israel’s national emergency medical services provider, Magen David Adom. Consul General of Israel Jacob Dayan and L.A. City Councilman Dennis Zine will be the guest speakers at the awards dinner. Mon. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. $65 (non-players), $225 (players). Braemar Country Club, 4001 Reseda Blvd., Tarzana. (805) 577-9455. ” title=”aloudla.org”>aloudla.org.


WED | OCTOBER 14

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THU | OCTOBER 15

(CONCERT)
The IKAR Band, made up of rabbinic students, Jewish educators and professional musicians will perform bandleader Hillel Tigay’s reinterpretations of Jewish liturgical music at “A Concert and A Conversation.” USC professor Josh Kun will also join the discussion. Thu. 8-9:30 p.m. $20. Autry National Center, Wells Fargo Theater, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Los Angeles. (323) 667-2000, ext. 340. ” title=”vbs.org”>vbs.org.


FRI | OCTOBER 16

(DANCE)
Acclaimed Israeli choreographer Hofesh Shechter makes his West Coast debut at UCLA Live with his UK-based company performing “Uprising,” inspired by the Paris protests of 2006 and “In Your Rooms,” which traces Shechter’s traumatic time in the Israeli military. The 33-year-old is one of Britain’s most sought-after choreographers. Fri. 8 p.m. Also, Oct. 17 at 8 p.m. $24-$48. UCLA Royce Hall, Westwood. (310) 825-2101. ” title=”ticklingleothemovie.net”>ticklingleothemovie.net.

 

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