Thu, June 5, 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 ...

Thu, June 5, 2008, 5:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Laguna Beach Art Work

Singles, Orange County
Organizations/Sponsors: Jewish Single Parents and Singles Association
Venue: Laguna Beach

We will meet at Starbucks Coffee,180 N. Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, 949-494-1302, close to Broadway and Coast Hwy. by the Mobil Gas Station, to begin the walk. About 40 Laguna Beach Art Galleries participate in the Art Walk.  Many of the galleries offer free snacks, wine, and other things to eat and ...

Thu, June 5, 2008, 6:30 pm

TORAH STUDIES

Classes, Orange County
Organizations/Sponsors: CHABAD JEWISH CENTER
Venue: A Private Home in Corona Del Mar, CA

Torah Studies is a project of the Jewish Learning Institute. The JLI is a revolutionary concept in adult education. An unprecedented presentation of traditional Judaism in a highly professional, innovative, academically rigorous yet accessible format. Torah Studies: Weekly Torah Class - Timely ...

Thu, June 5, 2008, 7:00 pm - 6:00 pm

RETURN - A New Musical

Arts & Entertainment, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Edgemar Center for the Arts
Venue: Edgemar Center for the Arts

RETURN is based on Sonia Levitin’s award-winning book The Return, which was inspired by the true story of “Operation Moses,” the secret airlift of 1984-85 that rescued 8,000 Ethiopian Jews from dire poverty, persecution and possible extinction.  Directed and choreographed by Tony Award ...

Thu, June 5, 2008, 7:00 pm

And Her Hair Went With Her

Arts & Entertainment, Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: The Fountain Theatre
Venue: The Fountain Theatre

Tony Award-winner Tonya Pinkins (Jelly’s Last Jam, Caroline or Change) and Tracie Thoms (Broadway’s Drowning Crow, TV’s Cold Case) star in “And Her Hair Went With Her”, a tour de-force for two actors by Zina Camblin. “And Her Hair Went With Her” is at once an hilarious celebration and a serious ...

Thu, June 5, 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 ...

Thu, June 5, 2008, 7:00 pm

Proof

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

WHAT: “Proof.” The Pulitzer Prize winning play. WHO: Written by David Auburn. Directed by Elina de Santos. Produced by Rosalind Productions, Inc. in association with QED Productions. A guest production at the Odyssey Theatre. WHERE: Odyssey Theatre, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, ...

Thu, June 5, 2008, 7:00 pm

KindredSPIRITS

Arts & Entertainment, Downtown
Organizations/Sponsors: Temple Beth El KindredSPIRITS
Venue: Walt Disney Concert Hall

KindredSPIRITS is a World Humanitarian Aid Concert, benefiting American Friends of Magen David Adom.  This World-Class Concert Event will feature Cantors Ilan Davidson, Alberto Mizrahi, Alisa Pomerantz-Boro, and David Propis with the L.A. Jewish Symphony under the direction of Dr. Noreen Green.  ...

Thu, June 5, 2008, 7:00 pm

Magic Meathands Thursday Night Comedy Cafe

Arts & Entertainment, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Magic Meathands
Venue: Spot Cafe & Lounge

The MAGIC MEATHANDS perform an hour of fully improvised hilarity based on audience suggestions and participation, returning every Thursday in February & March Presented by director Bill Johnson, in a great cafe that offers delicious coffee, food, drink and comfortable couches! What sets ...

Thu, June 5, 2008, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

RETURN, A New Musical

Arts & Entertainment, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Sunny Productions, LLC
Venue: Edgemar Center for the Arts

RETURN is the story of a young Ethiopian woman’s triumph over adversity and her perilous journey of self discovery and freedom. Based on the international award-winning novel “The Return” by Sonia Levitin, this uplifting new musical is set against the backdrop of the fascinating and true story of ...