SAT | DECEMBER 22
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SUN | DECEMBER 23
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The Iquazu Falls in Argentina, the Aurora Borealis in Canada, an autumn forest in Vermont, the Banias Waterfall in Israel — Ira Meyer has seen them all through the lens of his Canon camera. You can see these and other magnificent moments in nature at Meyer’s current exhibition, “Antarctica: the Arctic … And Places in Between.” The photographer, who began his career on a whim at age 39, has been featured in the Los Angeles Times, Escape, Earth, Outdoor Photographer and Petersen’s Photographic. Gallery open Sat. and Sun., 1-5 p.m. Through Jan. 20. Free. Downtown Center for the Arts, 329 N. Fifth St., Oxnard. (805) 486-6947. jpag@jewishphotographersadventuresgroup.com.
MON | DECEMBER 24
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What’s a Jew to do on Christmas? Since you did movies and Chinese food last year, and the year before, and many years prior to that, why not spice things up a bit this time around? We say, seize the day and head outdoors: gather your kids, pets and/or friends, pack a picnic and go to the park or enjoy a game of volleyball at the beach. Maybe take a drive up PCH with the windows down and enjoy the view. Should you choose to stay in the city, here are some Calendar Girls suggestions for how you can celebrate this rare traffic-less, crowd-less night and day:
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Here’s a chance to give a child with special needs the best holiday gift of all: The Friendship Circle’s Winter Break Camp! Kids can enjoy tons of activities during this four-day excursion including games, sports, arts & crafts and field trips. Specialized volunteers will enhance an already incredible experience for Jewish children. Through Dec. 27. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. $100. (949) 721-9800, e-mail families@friendshipcircleOC.org. The L.A. outfit is hosting a comparable experience for children in the city from Dec. 25-28. (310) 277-3252, e-mail Miriam@fcla.org. lenbom@aol.com.
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That crazy Jewish magazine Heeb is throwing its annual “post-Chinese food calorie-burner” in various cities, including ours, tonight. “Heebonism Los Angeles” will feature DJ Lillyanne and a wild game of Strip Dreidel. Don’t ask questions, just show up. Proceeds will benefit Clothing of the American Mind’s 2008 Cross Country Voter Registration Campaign. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $15. Clothing of the American Mind, 1284 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. ” border = 0 vspace = ‘8’ hspace = ‘8’>
This is undoubtedly “Not a Christmas Party.” That would be so un-Chabad like. But it is a celebratory bash inviting Jews to jam on Christmas Day. On their Web site, Rabbi Schwartzie wrote: “As most know, we like 2 B creative (read: outrageous), & since we R INDEPENDENT, we do have the luxury of being as creative as we want. We figured out 2 things a long time ago: 1) every Jewish org has a Chanukah Party, 2) but there's nothing 4 Jews 2 do on Xmas... we like 2 B dfrnt & don't like competition ... so we do not compete 2 make yet ANOTHER Chanukah Party. Instead, we have always had a 'NOT a Christmas Party.’ This was always one of the biggest parties of the year.” Need I say more? 2-5 p.m. $10 (Internet special until midnight Dec. 24), $15 (door). 5324 Genesta Ave., Encino.
