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Wed, June 4, 2008, 9:00 am

Picturing the Process: Portraiture through the Lens

Arts & Entertainment, San Diego
Organizations/Sponsors: Museum of Photographic Arts
Venue: Museum of Photographic Arts

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record the physical world and appearances. MoPA’s Education Department has drawn from MoPA’s extensive permanent collection to present an evolution of portraiture photography throughout history and through various ...

Wed, June 4, 2008, 9:00 am

Whole Body Exercise Class

Classes, North Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: East Valley Senior Center
Venue: Masonic Lodge

The class is designed for those who wish to gain increased flexibility and self-conficence and release stress.  The instructor provides personal attention to students, helping them to find their limits, while encouraging them to do as much as possible without causing injuries.  Exercises are ...

Wed, June 4, 2008, 1:00 pm

Life Story Writing Class

Classes, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Simon Wiesenthal Center Library and Archives
Venue: Simon Wiesenthal Center Library and Archives

LIFE STORY WRITING CLASS starting October 10 at the Simon Wiesenthal Center Library & Archives in partnership with Westside Education & Career Center (LAUSD).  Wednesdays, from 2—4:30 p.m. Class is FREE.  Record your special memories and family history as a precious gift to yourself and future ...

Wed, June 4, 2008, 3:30 pm

Youth Art Workshops

Kids, North Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: Lankershim Arts Center
Venue: Lankershim Arts Center

Beginning & Intermediate visual art workshops. Progressive exercises to develop solid drawing skills Painting styles influenced by famous artists Fundamental painting techniques & styles Different drawing & painting mediums Student art show at the end of each session in the gallery - ...

Wed, June 4, 2008, 6:00 pm

Ballroom Dance Party with Swing/Salsa Dance Lessons

Arts & Entertainment, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Silver Moon Ballroom
Venue: Silver Moon Ballroom at Westside JCC Auditorium

Weekly Swing/Ballroom Dance Party for singles, couples, families Wednesday Nights 8pm-11pm at the Silver Moon Ballroom/Westside JCC Auditorium 5870 W. Olympic Blvd L.A. CA 90036 includes Swing or Salsa Lessons 7pm-8pm (Special Events) Saturdays Nov. 10 Ragtime, Dec. 1 Victorian, Feb 2 Havana ...

Wed, June 4, 2008, 6:30 pm

The Kabbala of Personality Types

Adult Education, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: JLA
Venue: JLA- The Jewish Learning Academy

Discover your spiritual potential; be aware of your personality make-up with Kabblah as your guide. Understand yourself and everyone you come into contact with. Sign up for JLA’s Kabbala of Personality Types and enjoy greater self-fulfillment while improving your intimate and professional ...

Wed, June 4, 2008, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

KOCE-TV Television Event Honors Jewish-American Heritage

Arts & Entertainment, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: KOCE-TV
Venue: KOCE-TV

In celebration of Jewish-American heritage, Orange County’s PBS station, KOCE-TV, will premiere two critically-acclaimed documentaries by award-winning producer Andrew Goldberg back-to-back this Wednesday, June 4. Goldberg has provided the films exclusively to KOCE-TV, and will appear on the ...

Wed, June 4, 2008, 7:00 pm

The Sunshine Boys

Arts & Entertainment, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Odyssey Theatre
Venue: Odyssey Theatre

Shtick galore and a barrel of laughs! Two aging ex-vaudeville stars (who can’t stand each other) reluctantly re-team for a “History of Comedy” network special. Neil Simon delivers one of his best with guest stars Hal Linden and Allan Miller directed by Jeffrey ...

Wed, June 4, 2008, 7:45 pm

‘Jewish Mysticism Series’

Lectures, Fairfax
Organizations/Sponsors: TorahOhr.org
Venue: Torah Ohr

Rabbi E. Kin’s popular Wednesday evening lecture series will begin discussing in depth the secrets of the metaphysical based on the kabbala, Talmud and Jewish ...

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