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Calendar
November 20, 2009
Picks and Clicks for November 21-27, 2009
Venezuelan playwright Moisés Kaufman brings the historical drama surrounding fallen English playwright Oscar Wilde to the stage in “Gross Indecency: The Three Trials of Oscar Wilde.” Using transcripts and real quotes from Wilde’s infamous trials, as well as newspaper articles and the personal accounts of those involved, Kaufman chronicles how the darling of Victorian England was shunned for “committing acts of gross indecency with other male persons.” An L.A. Theatre Works audio performance, recorded live without sets or costumes, to be broadcast on public and satellite radio nationwide. Sat. 2:30 p.m. Also, Sun. at 4 p.m. $40-$48. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles. (310) 827-0889. latw.org.
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Thursday, November 12, 2009
Picks and Clicks for November 14–20
SAT | NOVEMBER 14
(GALA)
The third annual Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Young Leadership’s Roaring ’20s Old Hollywood gala, at the historic Los Angeles Theatre downtown, includes casino gambling, dinner and an open bar. The evening honors the memory of Zev Karkomi. Guests are requested to dress in theme attire or black tie. Sat. 8 p.m. $125 (presale), $250 (at the door). The Los Angeles Theatre, 615 S. Broadway, Los Angeles. fidfyl.org.
Wednesday, November 4, 2009
Picks and Clicks for Nov. 7– 13, 2009
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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Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Picks and Clicks for October 31– November 6, 2009
The latest film out of Israel to generate enormous buzz is the country’s official submission for the 2010 Academy Awards. “Ajami,” which won a special mention during the Camera d’Or competition at this year’s Cannes Film Festival, zooms in on the Ajami neighborhood within the Israeli city of Jaffa, a gritty jumble of cultures, religions and factions struggling for power and control. Co-directors, producers and writers Scandar Copti, a Palestinian resident of Ajami, and Yaron Shani, an Israeli Jew, used local amateurs, not trained actors, and guerrilla filmmaking that blurred the lines between documentary and fiction. This screening, part of AFI Fest, which runs Oct. 30-Nov. 7, is the first opportunity for Angelenos to see this provocative film. Sun. 10:30 p.m. Free tickets can be reserved online or over the phone. Mann Chinese 6, 6801 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood and Highland Center, Hollywood. (866) 234-3378. afi.com.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
When Havdalah haunts Halloween
There will be no eerie glow coming from your Havdalah candle on Saturday evening, Oct. 31. No boiling or toiling in your Kiddush cup or smell of sulfur in your spice box.
Tuesday, October 20, 2009
Picks and Clicks for October 24– 30, 2009
Local musical collective Fool’s Gold perform their blend of Western pop, African melodies and Hebrew lyrics as part of KCRW’s Sounds Around Town series of free concerts at Westfield Century City’s outdoor terrace. Thu. 7-9 p.m. Free. Westfield Century City, Dining Terrace, 10250 Santa Monica Blvd., Century City. kcrw.com/events/sounds-around-town. myspace.com/foolsgold.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
WOMEN RABBIS: Trailblazers and Innovators
Los Angeles has been at the very center of the extraordinary growth of the women’s rabbinate. These rabbis have brought new voices and certainly a new look to today's clergy. They have established new and innovative minyans, brought new kinds of music to services, written new liturgy and helped establish new forms of activism. Seven extraordinary rabbis will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 21 at the Saban Theatre in Beverly Hills, spanning two generations and sharing seven very different views of the rabbinate, of the future of the Jewish world, and of their roles as leaders, role models and compassionate clergy. Please join me for this singular and provocative evening.
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Picks and Clicks for October 17– October 23, 2009
“Women Rabbis: Trailblazers and Innovators,” a public discussion sponsored by The Jewish Journal and Hillside Memorial Park and Mortuary, will feature Rabbi Sharon Brous from IKAR, Rabbi Denise L. Eger from Congregation Kol Ami, Rabbi Laura Geller from Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills, Rabbi Zoë Klein of Temple Isaiah, Rabbi Naomi Levy of Nashuva, Rabbi Michelle Missaghieh of Temple Israel of Hollywood, Rabbi Debra Orenstein of Makom Ohr Shalom and Susan Freudenheim, The Jewish Journal’s managing editor, as the moderator. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to SOVA. Wed. 7:30 p.m. $10 (presale), $15 (at the door). Saban Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. (213) 368-1661, ext. 251.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Picks and Clicks for October 10 – October 16, 2009
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Calendar Picks and Clicks for October 3–9, 2009
Calendar Picks and Clicks for October 3–9, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Calendar Picks and Clicks September 26–October 2, 2009
Calendar Picks and Clicks September 26–October 2, 2009
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Calendar Picks and Clicks September 19–25, 2009
The inaugural Middle Eastern Comedy Festival in Los Angeles gathers some of the top stand-up comedians in the business to dispel the myth that talent from that region of the world is only applied to explosive engineering. (That was a joke.) The festival begins with the Brown Carpet Stand-Up Comedy Gala for charity, starring Maysoon Zayid (“You Don’t Mess With the Zohan”), Peter the Persian (Sultans of Satire), Ronnie Khalil (Comedy Central’s “The Watch List”) and others, hosted by Maz Jobrani. The laughs continue with “Night of 1001 Sketches ... More or Less ... Probably Less,” four performances of sketch comedy at Acme Comedy Theatre. The last night, a stand-up comedy showcase at the Laugh Factory, will feature more headliners and up-and-comers, followed by a closing party. Opening Night: Tue. 7:30 p.m. $40-$50. Laugh Factory, 8001 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood. Through Sept. 25. For details, visit mideastcomedyfest.com.
Wednesday, September 9, 2009
Calendar Picks and Clicks September 11–17, 2009
Even faced with the worst of circumstances — war, poverty, illness and hunger — children make use of what’s around them to create toys. “The Power to Play — From Trash to Treasure” is a new ChildFund International and Museum of Tolerance exhibit that displays this indomitable spirit, showcasing more than 200 toys handmade by disadvantaged children around the world, using scraps of metal, discarded bottles and other waste to entertain themselves. Former Miss USA, Shauntay Hinton, who was sponsored by the same organization — ChildFund — as the young toymakers, will share her inspiring story. Children will also have the chance to create their own toy from recycled materials. Sun. 1:30-4 p.m. Through Dec. 31. Free. Simon Wiesenthal Museum of Tolerance, 9786 W. Pico Blvd., Los Angeles. (804) 756-8987. childfund.org.
Wednesday, September 2, 2009
Picks and Clicks for September 5-11, 2009
Shelley Berman, the first stand-up comedian to appear at Carnegie Hall and the first to win a Grammy for best comedy album, will star in the Celebrity Staged Play Reading of “Keep the Two Dollars,” by Bill Barnett. The comedy’s plot involves an expensive bracelet, a mystery man, a suspected love affair, an insurance company and a British bride. Produced and directed by Alexandra More. A Q-and-A with the playwright will follow the performance.
Tuesday, September 1, 2009
2009 Fall Preview Calendar
Ana Laguna and Mikhail Baryshnikov: Three Solos and a Duet. Two legendary dancers join to perform works by three of today’s most heralded contemporary choreographers: Swedish choreographer Mats Ek; Alexei Ratmansky, currently the artist in residence at American Ballet Theatre; and Benjamin Millepied...
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Calendar Picks and Clicks August 29–September 4, 2009
The Jewish Artists Initiative has organized three concurrent exhibitions in Los Angeles for the first time in its history. “Fresh Voices of Contemporary Jewish Artists” (through Dec. 31) will be on display at Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Religion and will feature artists such as Carol Es, Josh Abarbanel, Marcie Kaufman and others; “Big Questions new works by: Gilah Yelin Hirsch and Elizabeth Bloom” (through Nov. 8) will be held at the University of Southern California Hillel;
Tuesday, August 18, 2009
Calendar Picks and Clicks August 22–28, 2009
Calendar Picks and Clicks August 22–28, 2009
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Calendar Picks and Clicks August 15–21, 2009
Calendar Picks and Clicks August 15–21, 2009
Wednesday, August 5, 2009
Calendar Picks and Clicks August 8–14, 2009
Calendar Picks and Clicks August 8–14, 2009
Saturday, August 1, 2009
Picks and Clicks for August 1–7, 2009
After 30 years of being out of print, “Yiddish Sayings Mama Never Taught You” by Marvin S. Zuckerman and Gershon Weltman is back with the coarse, earthy language and saucy Yiddish folk sayings that made it a favorite when it first appeared in 1975. Arbeter Ring and Yiddishkayt L.A. are throwing a re-launch party (adults only!) with the authors, with books for purchase and refreshments. Sat. 8 p.m. $5 (members), $10 (general).
Thursday, July 23, 2009
Calendar Picks and Clicks for July 25 – 31, 2009
DJ AM headlines this year’s Justice Ball, an evening of music, dancing, socializing and fun benefiting Bet Tzedek-The House of Justice, which provides free legal and social services primarily in the areas of housing, health care and employment for Los Angeles’ most vulnerable. The theme is “Justice in LaLa Land,” and the event will be hosted by KTLA’s Jessica Holmes at the newly renovated Hollywood Palladium. Sat. 9 p.m. $50 (general), $150 (VIP). Hollywood Palladium, 6215 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles. thejusticeball.org.
Thursday, July 16, 2009
Calendar Picks and Clicks July 18–24, 2009
Calendar Picks and Clicks July 18–24, 2009
Thursday, July 9, 2009
Calendar Picks and Clicks for July 11–17, 2009
Calendar Picks and Clicks for July 11–17, 2009
Wednesday, July 1, 2009
Calendar Picks and Clicks July 4–10, 2009
Calendar Picks and Clicks July 4–10, 2009
Wednesday, June 24, 2009
Calendar Picks and Clicks June 27–July 3, 2009
Calendar Picks and Clicks June 27–July 3, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Calendar Picks and Clicks for June 20–26, 2009
Calendar Picks and Clicks for June 20–26, 2009
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Calendar Picks and Clicks for June 13–19, 2009
Calendar Picks and Clicks for June 13–19, 2009
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