SAT | NOVEMBER 7
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Pioneering performance and interdisciplinary artist Rachel Rosenthal, who was honored by the city in 2000 as a “living cultural treasure of Los Angeles,” is the guest of honor at Rachel Rosenthal’s Birthday Bash 83. The evening will commemorate her new book, “The DbD Experience: Chance Knows What It’s Doing!” (Routledge), and the Rachel Rosenthal Company’s new TOHUBOHU! Extreme Theatre Ensemble. Come enjoy live music, as well as an exhibition and silent auction of 83 artists’ works. Sat. 7-11 p.m. $25. Track 16 Gallery, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., Building C1, Santa Monica. (310) 264-4678.
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Hershey Felder, the award-winning creator of “George Gershwin Alone,” headlines a presentation of two world premieres: “Aliyah Concerto,” the musical story of the founding of the State of Israel, featuring pianist Ory Shihor and the Colburn Orchestra, and “Nine Hours on Tenth,” the last hours of Abraham Lincoln’s life as told by Felder through the melodies of the most influential American folk song composers. Proceeds go toward scholarships and financial aid for the Colburn School of Performing Arts. Sat. 8 p.m. $75 (general), $250 (VIP). Also, Nov. 8, 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. $60. The Colburn School, Zipper Hall, 200 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles. (213) 621-1050. ” title=”wallproject.org”>wallproject.org.
(FORUM)
Veteran talk show host Bill Moran moderates as Bill Handel, Michael Harrison, Leslie Marshall and Bryan Suits tackle the economy, health care, illegal immigration, U.S.-Israel relations, Iran and other hot-button topics in “Talk Radio Town Hall.” Sponsored by the Whizin Center for Continuing Education at American Jewish University. Sun. 2 p.m. $25. AJU Familian Campus, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Bel Air. (310) 440-1246. ” title=”cjs.ucla.edu”>cjs.ucla.edu.
WED | NOVEMBER 11
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Join Rabbi Daniel Gordis, a renowned speaker and senior vice president of the Shalem Center in Israel, in conversation with Rabbi David Wolpe of Sinai Temple as part of American Jewish University’s Celebration of Jewish Books. Gordis, who has written and lectured extensivley on Israel and the challenges it faces, will discuss his book, “Saving Israel: How the Jewish State Can Win a War that May Never End.” Wed. 7:30 p.m. $20. AJU Familian Campus, 15600 Mulholland Drive, Bel Air. (310) 440-1246. <a href=)
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Enjoy a musical tribute to Jewish songwriters in “Arlen to Zimmerman.” Through the jazz vocals of Sony Holland and pianist Shelly Markham, relive the songs of Irving Berlin, Paul Simon, Bob Dylan and others. Wed. 9 p.m. $10 plus a two-drink minimum (minimum is waived with dinner reservations). 7 p.m. The Gardenia, 7066 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood. (323) 467-7444. ” title=”newshortfictionseries.com”>newshortfictionseries.com.
