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Sat, July 5, 2008, 9:00 am

Adult Shabbat Torah Study

Shabbat, Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: Temple Israel of Hollywood
Venue: Temple Israel of Hollywood

An adult lead Torah study.  The only requirement is to have an open mind. We study the weekly parasha and are lead by rotating lay leaders.  The group has been in existence for eight ...

Sat, July 5, 2008, 10:00 am

TORAH STUDY

Lectures, Orange County
Organizations/Sponsors: Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach
Venue: Temple Isaiah of Newport Beach

Saturday Mornings 10-11:30 A.M. Judaism by Choice Shabbat Morning Study Join Rabbi Marc at your neighborhood synagogue as he leads a traditional Shabbat discussion for those considering Judaism and those who have embraced Judaism. Share in an open discussion about challenges you’ve experienced ...

Sat, July 5, 2008, 11:00 am - 4:00 pm

Marilyn Monroe Forever Young Photography Exhibition

Arts & Entertainment, Beverly Hills
Organizations/Sponsors: Make-A-Wish Foundation of Greater Los Angeles
Venue: Andrew Weiss Gallery

Marilyn Monroe would have celebrated incredibly, her 82nd birthday this year. In honor of the film icon, whose image of beauty is frozen in time, the Andrew Weiss Gallery of Beverly Hills will launch, “Forever Young,” a landmark exhibition and sale of original photographs of Marilyn, from June ...

Sat, July 5, 2008, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Summer of Music at the Redondo Beach Pier

Arts & Entertainment, Beach Cities
Organizations/Sponsors: Redondo Beach Pier Association
Venue: Redondo Beach Pier

The free bi-weekly concerts on the Redondo Beach Pier are for all ages. Every show will bring new vibes to the pier as concertgoers enjoy music from the 50’s, Big Band, Blues, Country, Drum Circles, Island, Latin, Pop, Classic Rock and Surf. Bring your own beach chair for better enjoyment of the ...

Sat, July 5, 2008, 8:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Spring’s Awakening

Arts & Entertainment, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: The Powerhouse Theatrre
Venue: The Powerhouse Theatre

An exciting new adaptation by the Los Angeles Theatre Ensemble of Frank Wedekind’s masterpiece, “Spring’s Awakening”, will run July 3 though July 26 at The Powerhouse Theatre in Santa Monica. Written in 1891, “Spring’s Awakening” follows the lives of three teenagers, Melchior, Moritz and Wendla, ...

Sat, July 5, 2008, 8:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Proof

Arts & Entertainment, West Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: Rosalind Productions
Venue: Macha 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 and Macha Theatre. WHERE: Macha Theatre, 1107 N. Kings Road, West Hollywood, CA 90069. WHEN: June 19-July ...

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