Sat, September 20, 2008, 9:00 am

A Literacy of Images: Nancy Newhall and the Art of Photography

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

Best known for writing text to accompany the photographs of Ansel Adams and Edward Weston, Nancy Newhall was also a widely published writer on photography, conservation, and American culture. During her marriage to Beaumont Newhall, former director of photography at the Museum of Modern Art, NY, ...

Sat, September 20, 2008, 9:00 am

Writing with Light

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

MoPA is proud to present the youth exhibition entitled Writing with Light, on view from September 13 to February 1, 2009. The exhibition will illustrate the connection between photography and literacy. Using the photographic arts as inspiration, students will interpret literary works of fact and ...

Sat, September 20, 2008, 9:00 am

Picturing the Process: Landscape Through Time and Space

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

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record, report, and inform. Representing selections from the museum’s comprehensive Permanent Collection, Picturing the Process is an endeavor of the Education Department to present an evolution of the landscape ...

Sat, September 20, 2008, 10:30 am - 2:00 pm

Green Shabbat

Panel Discussions, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Temple Beth Am
Venue: Temple Beth Am

Green Shabbat at Temple Beth Am is an event that helps us approach the renewal and rebirth of high holidays by committing ourselves to the “greening” of our homes, our schools, our workplaces and our souls.  Immediately following Shabbat services there will be a special address open to all, by ...

Sat, September 20, 2008, 6:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Play: “The Immigrant”

Arts & Entertainment, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: The Santa Monica Synagogue (SMS)
Venue: The Santa Monica Synagogue (SMS)

Play: “The Immigrant” – Award-winning play by Mark Harelik, follows a young Jew’s escape from the Russian pogroms to the safety of America.  The play tracks his life in America upon landing, not at Ellis Island in New York, but rather at the port of Galveston, Texas.  Following the play will ...

Sat, September 20, 2008, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Hooked on Swing: The Best of Big Bands Celebration + Legends of Las Vegas Tribute

Arts & Entertainment, Ventura County
Organizations/Sponsors: Cruisin Oldies Concerts
Venue: Countrywide Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza

Back by popular demand! Two shows in one great night featuring one of the hottest swing bands in Southern California. Part One is a tribute to the best of the big band era with 12 piece swing band the TONY CAPKO’S BIG BAND. This reknown ensemble pays tribute to GLENN MILLER, TOMMY DORSEY, ARTIE ...

Sat, September 20, 2008, 7:00 pm - 1:00 am

Friends of the Israel Defense Forces Young Leadership of Los Angeles - Roaring 20’s Old Hollywood Ga

Events, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Friends of the Israel Defense Forces - Young Leadership of Los Angeles
Venue: The Los Angeles Theatre

2nd Annual FIDF Young Leadership Gala Roaring 20’s Throwback - Casino, Dancing & Charity Black Tie or Theme ...

Sun, September 21, 2008, 7:30 am

Mar Vista Farmers’ Market

Family, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Mar Vista Farmers Market
Venue: Grand View @ Venice Blvd.  Between Centinela and Inglewood

Mar Vista Farmers’ Market on Grand View - Organic fruits and vegetables and delectable prepared food.  Crepes, Omelettes, Empanadas, Latkes, BBQ, Cakes, artisan bread, and so much ...

Sun, September 21, 2008, 9:00 am

Writing with Light

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

MoPA is proud to present the youth exhibition entitled Writing with Light, on view from September 13 to February 1, 2009. The exhibition will illustrate the connection between photography and literacy. Using the photographic arts as inspiration, students will interpret literary works of fact and ...

Sun, September 21, 2008, 9:00 am

Picturing the Process: Landscape Through Time and Space

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

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record, report, and inform. Representing selections from the museum’s comprehensive Permanent Collection, Picturing the Process is an endeavor of the Education Department to present an evolution of the landscape ...

Sun, September 21, 2008, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

Parachute Express

Kids,
Organizations/Sponsors: The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
Venue: The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

Peter Alsop’s Kids Koncerts presents Parachute Express Multiple award-winning Parachute Express brings a blend of musical styles, engaging stage show and unique chemistry of the performers, Donny, Janice & Stephen ...

Sun, September 21, 2008, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Friendship Circle of Los Angeles -Rosh Hashanah Festival

Family, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Friendship Circle of Los Angeles
Venue: Friendship Circle of Los Angeles

We welcome Jewish children with special needs and their families to celebrate the holiday in a comfortable setting.  Teen volunteers will be on hand to assist your children with a variety of exciting activities.  Music, Arts and Crafts and the Shofar Factory help make this lively event fun for the ...

Sun, September 21, 2008, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Beth Lapides Free Comedy Seminar

Classes, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Un-Cabaret
Venue: M-Bar

Un-Cabaret creators Beth Lapides (author, comedian) and Greg Miller (producer) have been helping people use specific creative technologies to get in touch with their most authentic voice and supercharge their work for stage, page or any medium. They are offering a Free Free-Range Comedy Seminar, ...

Sun, September 21, 2008, 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Bob Linden of goveganradio.com

Lectures, West Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: LEHKEEROOV Jewish Vegetarian Foundation
Venue: Whole Foods Market, West Hollywood

Radio talk-show host Bob Linden will be speaking about all things vegan. He is a dynamic speaker and hosts the worlds only vegan radio show. It will be held at the veranda, near the front door of Whole ...

Sun, September 21, 2008, 2:00 pm

South Bay Jewish Tennis Singles

Singles, South Bay
Organizations/Sponsors: South Bay Jewish Tennis Singles
Venue: Peck Park

We will be having a monthly Tennis Get Together on the 1st Sunday of the month at 3 PM@ Peck Park Tennis 560 N. Western Ave. San Pedro, CA with Dinner for players and spectators @ Coco’s Restaurant 28300 South Western Ave.  Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275 (310) 832-8391 6 PM - 8 PM ...

Sun, September 21, 2008, 2:30 pm - 10:00 pm

Ocean Boardwalk “Urban” Hike and Kosher Picnic Dinner

Singles, Long Beach
Organizations/Sponsors: MOSAIC Outdoors Club of Los Angeles
Venue: Alamitos Bay Yacht Club is the Landmark--we do not meet there, but nearby

Please join us for an EASY but FAST 4-5 mi “Urban” hike. This brisk, fast paced walk, on flat pavement, will follow the boardwalk thru the residential area on the Bay side and then along the Ocean. Enjoy the Sunset, make new friends and catch up with the ones you already know Afterwards, please ...

Sun, September 21, 2008, 3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Jewish Senior Film Buffs

Arts & Entertainment, Orange County
Organizations/Sponsors: Chabad Jewish Center
Venue: Oasis Senior Center

JEWISH SENIOR FILM BUFFS On September 21 we meet again to see our favorite old time stars as we view Gentleman’s Agreement with Gregory Peck and John Garfield.  Join us for a movie, discussion with actress, Sorrell Wayne, and a wonderful imported deli dinner at 4:30 pm at the Oasis Sr. Center ...

Sun, September 21, 2008, 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm

92nd Street Y Broadcast: Thomas Friedman discusses “Hot, Flat, and Crowded”

Classes, San Diego
Organizations/Sponsors: Congregation Beth Israel
Venue: Congregation Beth Israel

Broadcast from the 92nd Street Y in New York, New York Times foreign-affairs columnist Thomas Friedman discusses “Geo-Greenism,” an ambitious national strategy he claims can help to save the planet from overheating, and make America healthier, richer, more innovative, more productive and more ...

Sun, September 21, 2008, 4:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Emerging Cinematographer Awards

Arts & Entertainment, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: International Cinematographers Guild
Venue: Directors Guild of America

Showcasing the rising stars of the camera world, the ECA Awards begin with a brief presentation followed by the screening of seven short films and a cocktail reception. The seven films were selected from sixty short films submitted by members of ICG and judged by a panel of ...

Sun, September 21, 2008, 4:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Art Directors Guild Film Society and American Cinematheque screen “The Adventures fo Tom Sawyer”

Panel Discussions, Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: Art Directors Guild
Venue: Egyptian Theatre

The Art Directors Guild (ADG) Film Society and American Cinematheque honor Production Designer William Cameron Menzies, Art Director Lyle Wheeler and Cinematographer James Wong Howe with a screening of director Norman Taurog’s The Adventures of Tom Sawyer (1938). This is the eighth film in the ...

Mon, September 22, 2008, 9:00 am

Picturing the Process: Landscape Through Time and Space

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

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record, report, and inform. Representing selections from the museum’s comprehensive Permanent Collection, Picturing the Process is an endeavor of the Education Department to present an evolution of the landscape ...

Mon, September 22, 2008, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm

CINE-PEACE

Arts & Entertainment, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Americans for Peace Now
Venue: Harmony Gold Preview House

A unique film event screening documentaries and short narratives that offer perspectives on the struggles and successes, dreams and realities of Israeli-Arab peace and co-existence.  Will include the presentation of an award to filmmaker Ari Sandel, winner of an Academy Award for the film “West ...

Tue, September 23, 2008, 9:00 am

Writing with Light

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

MoPA is proud to present the youth exhibition entitled Writing with Light, on view from September 13 to February 1, 2009. The exhibition will illustrate the connection between photography and literacy. Using the photographic arts as inspiration, students will interpret literary works of fact and ...

Tue, September 23, 2008, 9:00 am

Picturing the Process: Landscape Through Time and Space

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

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record, report, and inform. Representing selections from the museum’s comprehensive Permanent Collection, Picturing the Process is an endeavor of the Education Department to present an evolution of the landscape ...

Tue, September 23, 2008, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Caring for the Cancer Caregiver

Programs, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: The Wellness Community-West Los Angeles
Venue: The Wellness Community-West Los Angeles

Self-care is not selfish!  Caregiving may present unexpected challenges and bring up many concerns.  Learn how to take care of yourself while caring for those you love.  Each attendee will receive a copy of the booklet, The Balancing Act: Tips for the Cancer Caregiver.  Open to caregivers ...

Tue, September 23, 2008, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

High Holy Days: Prepare to be Awed

Holidays, San Diego
Organizations/Sponsors: Congregation Beth Israel
Venue: Congregation Beth Israel

A class designed to encourage both High Holy Days first-timers and veterans to fully appreciate this incredible season of reflection and renewal. Topics include seasonal customs and rituals, the spiritual messages of the High Holy Days and creative ways to maximize their potential in your life. ...

Tue, September 23, 2008, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

COHOUSING SLIDESHOW & PRESENTATION BY ARCHITECT KATHRYN McCAMANT

Lectures, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: CoHousing Partners
Venue: Unitarian Universalist Community Church of Santa Monica

Want to live in a green-built and walkable community? Want to know how? Meet one of the founders of cohousing in the U.S., Kathryn McCamant, a nationally recognized design leader, architect and co-author of the book, Cohousing: A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves. She will discuss her 25 ...

Tue, September 23, 2008, 6:00 pm

Israeli Dancing for All Levels

Arts & Entertainment, South Bay
Organizations/Sponsors: Temple Menorah
Venue: Temple Menorah

Israeli Dancing at Temple Menorah for all levels! Beginners welcome! Every Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. $10 per class $100 for 11 classes Instructor: Karina ...

Tue, September 23, 2008, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

How Dangerous is the Garment Industry?

Lectures, Downtown
Organizations/Sponsors: Zócalo Public Square Lecture Series
Venue: Los Angeles Theatre Center

Moderated by Jerry Sullivan, editor and publisher, Los Angeles Garment & Citizen The garment industry provides more than 50,000 jobs in Los Angeles County, including many that are tied to a commercial underground where safety rules don’t apply, there’s no minimum wage, and a labor pool of illegal ...

Tue, September 23, 2008, 6:30 pm - 7:45 pm

Professional Singles Group

Singles, Beverly Hills
Organizations/Sponsors: Alisa Ruby Bash, MFTI
Venue: Alisa Ruby Bash’s Office

ARE YOU A SINGLE Professional IN LOS ANGELES? You’re so good at making things happen, your career is at it’s peak, so why haven’t you been able to meet someone Special? Is it the city? Is it you? Join us in Beverly Hills for an ongoing weekly Meeting to help you Find The Love of ...

Tue, September 23, 2008, 6:30 pm

Jewish Philosophy and Wellness Medicine

Classes, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Wellness Source Chiropractic
Venue: Wellness Source Chiropractic

Tuesday Evening 7:30-8:00 pm. Jewish Philosophy meets Wellness Medicine. Learn Jewish Philosophy from Shlomo Hamelech and current research on wellness topics ranging from weight loss to improved posture. Call to sign up and for weeks special ...

Tue, September 23, 2008, 6:30 pm

Israeli Folk Dance Tuesdays at Westside JCC with James Zimmer

Arts & Entertainment, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: James Zimmer
Venue: Westside JCC

Israeli Folk Dancing with James Zimmer at Westside JCC 9pm-12am, Israeli Dance Instruction 7:30pm-9pm...$7, $5 Students and includes light refreshments...Every Tuesday, all dance levels welcome.  Also on Wednesdays each week there are Swing or Salsa lessons at 7pm, Ballroom Dance Party 8pm-11pm at ...

Wed, September 24, 2008, 9:00 am

Writing with Light

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

MoPA is proud to present the youth exhibition entitled Writing with Light, on view from September 13 to February 1, 2009. The exhibition will illustrate the connection between photography and literacy. Using the photographic arts as inspiration, students will interpret literary works of fact and ...

Wed, September 24, 2008, 9:00 am

Picturing the Process: Landscape Through Time and Space

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

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record, report, and inform. Representing selections from the museum’s comprehensive Permanent Collection, Picturing the Process is an endeavor of the Education Department to present an evolution of the landscape ...

Wed, September 24, 2008, 10:30 am - 12:30 pm

Can A Law Truly Mandate Family Communication?

Panel Discussions, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: National Council of Jewish Women/Los Angeles
Venue: National Council of Jewish Women/Los Angeles

Prop 4 would amend the constitution to prohibit abortion for unemancipated minors until 48 hours after a physician notifies the minor’s parent, legal guardian or, if parental abuse has been reported, an alternative adult family member.  Prop 4 Puts our teens at risk.  Panel: Judy Chu, Chair ...

Wed, September 24, 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, September 24, 2008, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

The Road to Munich: An Historical Overview

Panel Discussions, Orange County
Organizations/Sponsors: American Freedom Alliance
Venue: Chapman University School of Law, Kennedy Hall

A Historical Overview of the Munich Conference with featured panelists discussing the 1938 ...

Wed, September 24, 2008, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Jews for Judaism’s 2008 Gala Banquet

Events, Bel Air
Organizations/Sponsors: Jews for Judaism
Venue: Luxe Hotel Sunset Boulevard in Bel-Air

Jews for Judaism will be holding its 2008 Gala Awards Banquet at the Luxe Hotel, Bel-Air. Join us for cocktails and dinner as we recognize County Supervisor Zev Yaroslavsky with the Community Leadership Award and director Arthur Seidelman with the Jewish Tolerance and Values ...

Wed, September 24, 2008, 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm

“Ten Easy Steps for Living Well”

Lectures, Brentwood
Organizations/Sponsors: Friends of Kaufman Brentwood Branch Library
Venue: Kaufman Brentwood Branch Library

Rabbi Sherre Hirsch, author of We Plan, God Laughs, will speak about “Ten Easy Steps for Living Well” in the community room of the library. Copies of her book will be available for purchase. EVENT IS CANCELED DUE TO AN ...

Wed, September 24, 2008, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

COHOUSING SLIDESHOW & PRESENTATION BY ARCHITECT KATHRYN McCAMANT

Lectures, Pasadena
Organizations/Sponsors: CoHousing Partners
Venue: Neighborhood Unitarian Universalist Church

Want to live in a green-built and walkable community? Want to know how? Meet one of the founders of cohousing in the U.S., Kathryn McCamant, a nationally recognized design leader, architect and co-author of the book, Cohousing: A Contemporary Approach to Housing Ourselves. She will discuss her 25 ...

Wed, September 24, 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, September 24, 2008, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm

From the Berlin Wall to the War on Terror: How the 1990s Changed the World

Lectures, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Zócalo Public Square Lecture Series
Venue: NPR West

When the Berlin Wall fell on November 9, 1989 – or 11/9 – many Americans turned their attention away from foreign policy, and only re-awakened to world affairs on 9/11. Derek Chollet, a senior fellow at the Center for a New American Security, and James Goldgeier, a senior fellow at the Council ...

Wed, September 24, 2008, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Brad Meltzer reading and signing

Arts & Entertainment, Encino
Organizations/Sponsors: Barnes & Noble, Encino
Venue: Barnes & Noble, Encino

Best-selling author Brad Meltzer reads from and signs his latest thriller “The Book of ...

Wed, September 24, 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 ...

Wed, September 24, 2008, 11:00 pm

‘Shake Rattle & Roll: A Tribute To The 50’s - 60’s Celebration!’

Arts & Entertainment, Ventura County
Organizations/Sponsors: Cruisin Oldies Concerts
Venue: Countrywide Performing Arts Center, Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza

You’ll be in rock and roll heaven when this all-star-hit tribute returns to the Scherr Forum stage! Thrill to those “Oldies but Goodies” as The Cruisin Oldies Showband perform all solid gold hits from artists like Little Richard, Bill Haley’s Comets, The Crests, Jerry Lee Lewis, Elvis, Dion & The ...

Thu, September 25, 2008, 9:00 am

Writing with Light

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

MoPA is proud to present the youth exhibition entitled Writing with Light, on view from September 13 to February 1, 2009. The exhibition will illustrate the connection between photography and literacy. Using the photographic arts as inspiration, students will interpret literary works of fact and ...

Thu, September 25, 2008, 9:00 am

Picturing the Process: Landscape Through Time and Space

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

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record, report, and inform. Representing selections from the museum’s comprehensive Permanent Collection, Picturing the Process is an endeavor of the Education Department to present an evolution of the landscape ...

Thu, September 25, 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, September 25, 2008, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

September 25, 2008 General meeting

Programs, Tarzana
Organizations/Sponsors: Knesset B’nai B’rith
Venue: St. Paul’s Church

Featured speaker is Julia Scott, Staff Writer for the Daily News.  Her daily blog is Bargain Hunting in the Valley. Knesset B’nai Brith is a Jewish social couples group.  The meeting is open to the ...

Thu, September 25, 2008, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm

The Yuval Ron Ensemble and Guests: An Evening of Sufi Music, Dance, and Poetry

Events, Brentwood
Organizations/Sponsors: Skirball Cultural Center
Venue: Skirball Cultural Center

Experience the soulful music of Israeli composer Yuval Ron and his ensemble of Jewish, Christian, and Arab musicians in a concert dedicated to building bridges of harmony and reconciliation. Featuring acclaimed Palestinian vocalist Najwa Gibran, Pakistani singer Sukhawat Ali Khan, and whirling ...

Thu, September 25, 2008, 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm

“What Is Your Number—Do We Decide Our Own Life Span? “

Singles, West Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Conversations at Leon’s
Venue: A Private Home in Sherman Oaks

A salon in an intimate home setting and a unique open platform for sharing ideas.  Meets every Thursday night with a different topic led by an expert in their field.  Includes complimentary light buffet dinner, wine and soft drinks, coffee & dessert.  $17 with a reservation before noon Thursday: ...

Fri, September 26, 2008, 9:00 am

Writing with Light

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

MoPA is proud to present the youth exhibition entitled Writing with Light, on view from September 13 to February 1, 2009. The exhibition will illustrate the connection between photography and literacy. Using the photographic arts as inspiration, students will interpret literary works of fact and ...

Fri, September 26, 2008, 9:00 am

Picturing the Process: Landscape Through Time and Space

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

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record, report, and inform. Representing selections from the museum’s comprehensive Permanent Collection, Picturing the Process is an endeavor of the Education Department to present an evolution of the landscape ...

Fri, September 26, 2008, 6:30 pm - 8:00 pm

Shabbat on the Promenade

Shabbat, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Makom Ohr Shalom
Venue: Santa Monica 3rd Street Promenade

Rabbi/Cantor Monty Turner and Alula Tzadik will lead a Shabbat service on the 3rd Street Promenade at 1322 3rd Street (between Santa Monica Blvd. and Arizona). We will meet between the two ivy-covered dinosaurs. Please bring a folding or beach chair if you wish to sit during the service. Come ...

Fri, September 26, 2008, 7:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Razorback

Events, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Rogue Machine
Venue: ROGUE MACHINE in Theatre Theater

Los Angeles, CA – 20 years ago, Deano Goretti left a life of crime to start over in a quiet Maine town with a new wife and a new son.  When his buried past comes knocking on his door, the two worlds suddenly collide with a vengeance.  The plot twists and turns like a snake moving towards a ...

Fri, September 26, 2008, 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Conversations With My Father

Arts & Entertainment, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Santa Monica Theatre Guild
Venue: Morgan-Wixson Theatre

The Santa Monica Theatre Guild at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre presents “Conversations With My Father” by Herb Gardner. The show runs September 26 through October 25, 2008 (Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm). A powerful and humorous story about the conflict between tradition and ...

Fri, September 26, 2008, 7:00 pm - 1:00 pm

FAITHFUL

Arts & Entertainment, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Ruskin Group Theatre
Venue: Ruskin Group Theatre

The suspense of an unabashed assault takes an astonishing turn somewhere between comedy and drama.  A rejected wife and a hit man, hired by her husband, expose their quirky bonding on the darker side of love.  This strange and spirited, yet oddly familiar, exchange between the characters reveals a ...

Fri, September 26, 2008, 7:00 pm - 6:00 pm

“EARTH SUCKS”

Arts & Entertainment, Hollywood
Organizations/Sponsors: Citizens of Earth Productions
Venue: art/works Theatre

When a renegade Earth girl falls for a fugitive alien lead singer, their love - and their music - are all that stand between an evil pop diva and the destruction of the universe.  Get ready for the Intergalactic Premiere of the hilarious, touching rock musical “Earth Sucks.” Featuring an alien ...

Fri, September 26, 2008, 7:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Razorback

Events, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Rogue Machine
Venue: ROGUE MACHINE in Theatre Theater

Los Angeles, CA – 20 years ago, Deano Goretti left a life of crime to start over in a quiet Maine town with a new wife and a new son.  When his buried past comes knocking on his door, the two worlds suddenly collide with a vengeance.  The plot twists and turns like a snake moving towards a ...

Sat, September 27, 2008, 8:00 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, September 27, 2008, 9:00 am - 10:00 am

Family Shabbat

Family, Fairfax
Organizations/Sponsors: Makom Ohr Shalom
Venue: Private Home-Fairfax & Pico

On Saturday, September 27th, Rabbi Debra Orenstein and Mitzi Schwarz will lead a service geared for families with children and open and inviting to all. The service begins at 10 am and goes until 11am, with Oneg and a holiday art project following. (Please bring a kosher snack to share at the ...

Sat, September 27, 2008, 9:00 am

Writing with Light

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

MoPA is proud to present the youth exhibition entitled Writing with Light, on view from September 13 to February 1, 2009. The exhibition will illustrate the connection between photography and literacy. Using the photographic arts as inspiration, students will interpret literary works of fact and ...

Sat, September 27, 2008, 9:00 am

A Literacy of Images: Nancy Newhall and the Art of Photography

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

Best known for writing text to accompany the photographs of Ansel Adams and Edward Weston, Nancy Newhall was also a widely published writer on photography, conservation, and American culture. During her marriage to Beaumont Newhall, former director of photography at the Museum of Modern Art, NY, ...

Sat, September 27, 2008, 9:00 am

Picturing the Process: Landscape Through Time and Space

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

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record, report, and inform. Representing selections from the museum’s comprehensive Permanent Collection, Picturing the Process is an endeavor of the Education Department to present an evolution of the landscape ...

Sat, September 27, 2008, 9:00 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, September 27, 2008, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Budget Travel Southeast Asia

Programs, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Hostelling International USA
Venue: Hostelling International USA

On Saturday, September 27, 2008 at 11:00 a.m., Hostelling International USA is conducting a travel workshop titled Southeast Asia. The workshop will be conducted at the Hostelling International Travel Store, 1434 Second Street in Santa Monica. Southeast Asia includes Brunei, Burma, Cambodia, ...

Sat, September 27, 2008, 10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Frankly Speaking About New Discoveries in Cancer

Lectures, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: The Wellness Community-West Los Angeles
Venue: The Wellness Community-West Los Angeles

This FREE lecture and question and answer session is intended to help improve the quality of life for cancer patients and their families.  Dr. Joanne Mortimer from City of Hope will provide information on the most advanced and innovative treatments available for people living with cancer, as well ...

Sat, September 27, 2008, 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm

The Private Eye: An Evening of Glamour, Corruption and Black Diamonds

Arts & Entertainment, Downtown
Organizations/Sponsors: Tarryn Teresa LLC
Venue: Secret Location

The Private Eye, a noir-inspired art event hosted by Tarryn Teresa, LLC will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2008 from 7:00 - 11:00 pm in the downtown arts district. The Private Eye will feature “Under Color of Authority,” a sardonic fine art series of 34 original hand-sculptured badge ...

Sat, September 27, 2008, 6:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Daughter of Oscar Winner, Katina Zinner Art Exhibit at the James Coleman Gallery

Arts & Entertainment, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: James Coleman Gallery
Venue: James Coleman Gallery

Christa & Katina Zinner: “Tides of Emotion” September 27- 16 Artists Reception: September 27, 7 – 10 pm This mother-daughter duo will show their work together at the “Tides of Emotion” exhibit. Christa, formerly a 60’s photographer, will be featuring her bronze sculpture while ...

Sat, September 27, 2008, 7:00 pm - 11:00 pm

Saturday Night Mixer

Singles, West Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Conversations at Leon’s
Venue: A Private Home in Sherman Oaks

Good Food, Interesting People, Good Conversation, and Good Fun!  Eat, drink, chat, dance by the pool.  Come Out and Party! Includes complimentary light buffet dinner, wine and soft drinks, coffee & dessert. Call 818-986-9899 (No email reservations) $20.00 or $17.00 if you make a reservation ...

Sat, September 27, 2008, 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Conversations With My Father

Arts & Entertainment, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Santa Monica Theatre Guild
Venue: Morgan-Wixson Theatre

The Santa Monica Theatre Guild at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre presents “Conversations With My Father” by Herb Gardner. The show runs September 26 through October 25, 2008 (Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm). A powerful and humorous story about the conflict between tradition and ...

Sat, September 27, 2008, 7:00 pm - 1:00 pm

FAITHFUL

Arts & Entertainment, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Ruskin Group Theatre
Venue: Ruskin Group Theatre

The suspense of an unabashed assault takes an astonishing turn somewhere between comedy and drama.  A rejected wife and a hit man, hired by her husband, expose their quirky bonding on the darker side of love.  This strange and spirited, yet oddly familiar, exchange between the characters reveals a ...

Sat, September 27, 2008, 7:16 pm

Vintage Israeli Dancing

Arts & Entertainment, East Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Vintage Israeli Dancing
Venue: Anisa’s School of Dance

We meet about once a month to do old Israeli dances, mostly from the ‘60’s, ‘70’s, and ‘80’s. This is NOT a teaching session, but just open participatory dancing. Everyone with Israeli Dance experience is welcome. Admission is $6 per ...

Sat, September 27, 2008, 7:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Razorback

Events, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Rogue Machine
Venue: ROGUE MACHINE in Theatre Theater

Los Angeles, CA – 20 years ago, Deano Goretti left a life of crime to start over in a quiet Maine town with a new wife and a new son.  When his buried past comes knocking on his door, the two worlds suddenly collide with a vengeance.  The plot twists and turns like a snake moving towards a ...

Sun, September 28, 2008, 6:30 am - 11:00 pm

Tashlich Hike

Events, Pacific Palisades
Organizations/Sponsors: LEHKEEROOV Jewish Vegetarian Foundation
Venue: Temescal Gateway Park

Sunday, October 5th, 7:30 AM Temescal Park Temescal Canyon Rd Pacific Palisades, CA 90272 310-365-8878 How to find us “We’ll meet first by picnic tables by pkg lot-to carpool call (310) 358-9941” Who’s coming? 2 Yes / 1 Maybe Who’s organizing? Andy, Janine Laura B, and ...

Sun, September 28, 2008, 7:30 am

Mar Vista Farmers’ Market

Family, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Mar Vista Farmers Market
Venue: Grand View @ Venice Blvd.  Between Centinela and Inglewood

Mar Vista Farmers’ Market on Grand View - Organic fruits and vegetables and delectable prepared food.  Crepes, Omelettes, Empanadas, Latkes, BBQ, Cakes, artisan bread, and so much ...

Sun, September 28, 2008, 8:00 am - 11:00 am

Silverlake Community Yard Sale

Events, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center
Venue: Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center

Silverlake Community Yard Sale - sponsored by The Silverlake Independent Jewish Community Center Sunday, September 28th from 9am - 12pm at 1110 Bates Ave. Silverlake 90029. Twenty booths with tons of treasures, housewares, small furniture, books, toys, clothes, baby gear, electronics and more. ...

Sun, September 28, 2008, 9:00 am

Writing with Light

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

MoPA is proud to present the youth exhibition entitled Writing with Light, on view from September 13 to February 1, 2009. The exhibition will illustrate the connection between photography and literacy. Using the photographic arts as inspiration, students will interpret literary works of fact and ...

Sun, September 28, 2008, 9:00 am

A Literacy of Images: Nancy Newhall and the Art of Photography

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

Best known for writing text to accompany the photographs of Ansel Adams and Edward Weston, Nancy Newhall was also a widely published writer on photography, conservation, and American culture. During her marriage to Beaumont Newhall, former director of photography at the Museum of Modern Art, NY, ...

Sun, September 28, 2008, 9:00 am

Picturing the Process: Landscape Through Time and Space

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

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record, report, and inform. Representing selections from the museum’s comprehensive Permanent Collection, Picturing the Process is an endeavor of the Education Department to present an evolution of the landscape ...

Sun, September 28, 2008, 9:30 am - 12:30 pm

Will Rogers Walk/Hike and Brunch

Singles, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Social Circle - Stephen S. Wise Temple
Venue: Will Rogers Historic State Park

Social Circle (ages 45-65ish) Meet in the parking lot at Will Rogers State Park at 10:30 AM.  Will Rogers is 4.5 mi. west of the 405 on Sunset Blvd.  Turn right (at light) onto Will Rogers State Road.  Follow the road into the park.  Join us for a day of fun and a chance to meet some new and ...

Sun, September 28, 2008, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm

Fall community “friend-raiser” carnival

Kids, West Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services
Venue: Vista Del Mar Child and Family Services

Vista Del Mar: A Community of Services will host its annual Fall community “friend-raiser” carnival featuring a ferris wheel, giant slide, moon bounce, and rock climbing wall, arcade, family fun games, kids crafts fair, prizes, raffles, music, children’s entertainment, food court and more.  ...

Sun, September 28, 2008, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm

Annual Mega, Joint Group, High Holy Days Hike

Singles, Pacific Palisades
Organizations/Sponsors: MOSAIC Outdoors Club of Los Angeles
Venue: Temescal Gateway Park

Please join Mosaic Outdoors Club of Greater Los Angeles and Nexus as well as several other Jewish groups for an easy, socially paced hike and picnic. We will hike from Temescal Gateway Park to Will Rogers State Park, have a picnic lunch at Will Rogers State Park and then hike back.  The hike is 4.2 ...

Sun, September 28, 2008, 10:00 am - 11:00 am

The Squee Gees

Kids, San Fernando Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
Venue: The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

Peter Alsop’s Kids Koncerts presents The SqueeGees A fun-filled, bubbly acoustic duo that provides an irresistibly playful musical adventure with a unique musical style and a silly sense of humor that children ...

Sun, September 28, 2008, 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Historic Flag Raising to Commemorate Israel’s 60th Anniversary

Events, Hancock Park
Organizations/Sponsors: Israeli Consulate General in Los Angeles
Venue: outside israel consulate

Historic Flag Raising to Commemorate Israel’s 60th Anniversary In honor of Israel’s 60th anniversary, the public is invited to witness an historic flag raising when the Israeli Consulate office in Los Angeles becomes the first Israeli Consulate office in North America to fly the flag of ...

Sun, September 28, 2008, 1:00 pm - 3:00 pm

All Shook Up: The Ultimate Tribute To The King

Arts & Entertainment, Orange County
Organizations/Sponsors: Cruisin Oldies Concerts
Venue: Old Town Temecula Community Theater

All Shook Up: The Ultimate Tribute To The King Starring Mark W. Curran & The Suspicious Minds Show Band With Special Guests The Memphis Soul Singers Elvis Tribute Artist Mark W. Curran and his band return to the Old Town Temecula Community Theater, back by popular demand with his newest high energy ...

Sun, September 28, 2008, 7:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Razorback

Events, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Rogue Machine
Venue: ROGUE MACHINE in Theatre Theater

Los Angeles, CA – 20 years ago, Deano Goretti left a life of crime to start over in a quiet Maine town with a new wife and a new son.  When his buried past comes knocking on his door, the two worlds suddenly collide with a vengeance.  The plot twists and turns like a snake moving towards a ...

Sun, September 28, 2008, 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Conversations With My Father

Arts & Entertainment, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Santa Monica Theatre Guild
Venue: Morgan-Wixson Theatre

The Santa Monica Theatre Guild at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre presents “Conversations With My Father” by Herb Gardner. The show runs September 26 through October 25, 2008 (Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm). A powerful and humorous story about the conflict between tradition and ...

Sun, September 28, 2008, 7:00 pm - 1:00 pm

FAITHFUL

Arts & Entertainment, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Ruskin Group Theatre
Venue: Ruskin Group Theatre

The suspense of an unabashed assault takes an astonishing turn somewhere between comedy and drama.  A rejected wife and a hit man, hired by her husband, expose their quirky bonding on the darker side of love.  This strange and spirited, yet oddly familiar, exchange between the characters reveals a ...

Mon, September 29, 2008, 9:00 am

Picturing the Process: Landscape Through Time and Space

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

Since its invention in 1839, the unique power of photography has been utilized to record, report, and inform. Representing selections from the museum’s comprehensive Permanent Collection, Picturing the Process is an endeavor of the Education Department to present an evolution of the landscape ...

Mon, September 29, 2008, 11:00 am - 10:00 am

Torah Retreat

Holidays, Palmdale/Lancaster
Organizations/Sponsors: Kern Kehilla
Venue: Tehachapi Torah Center

Torah retreat, weekly, monthly, year round, Daven, Learn, Recharge Healthy, Serene, ...

Mon, September 29, 2008, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

High Holiday - Rosh Hashona and Yom Kippur Services

Holidays, North Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Temple Ahavat Shalom
Venue: Temple Ahavat Shalom

Join Temple Ahavat Shalom for High Holiday services and recharge your spiritual batteries for the new year:  Rosh Hashanah, September 29-30; Yom Kippur, October 8-9. For additional information and times, please call (818) 360-2258 or visit ...

Mon, September 29, 2008, 5:00 pm - 8:45 pm

ROSH HASHANA IN BIG BEAR

Holidays, Big Bear
Organizations/Sponsors: B’NAI BIG BEAR
Venue: B’NAI BIG BEAR

Welcome the New Year with Prayer and Reflection. Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur services led by Cantor Isaac Boudaie. Price includes services followed by a traditional festive Rosh Hashana dinner on September 29th, Tashlich from a boat on September 30th and and light dairy fast breaking meal on ...

Mon, September 29, 2008, 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

High Holiday Services

Holidays, Venice/Marina DR
Organizations/Sponsors: The Marina Shul-Beit Menachem
Venue: Courtyard by Marriott

experience the High Holiday with the Marina Shul at the COURTYARD Marriott 13480 Maxella Ave. Rosh Hashanah Sep. 29 6:30pm ,Sep 30 & Oct 1st.10am Yom Kippur Oct. 8th 6:15pm Oct 9th 10 am no membership, no fees, no Tickets, more info call ...

Mon, September 29, 2008, 5:30 pm - 12:00 pm

Rosh Hashana Services

Events, Conejo Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Chabad-Thousand Oaks
Venue: Thousand Oaks Jewish Center

For families in the Conejo Valley searching for a family-oriented, welcoming and warm experience for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur, Chabad is making room for anyone wanting to attend services. Membership is not required though seats can be reserved for $25 each. However, reservations are not required ...

Mon, September 29, 2008, 6:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Rosh Hashanah Services

North Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Temple Beth Torah
Venue: Temple Beth Torah Granada Hills

High Holy Days Services - Conducted by Rabbi Michael Mayersohn & Cantor Sharone Rosen with our Koleynu Choir. * Erev Rosh Hashanah, 9/28 - 8:00 PM * Rosh Hashanah, 9,29 - 10:00 AM *Erev Yom Kippur, 10/8 - 7:30 PM * Yom Kippur, 10/9 - Morning Services at 10:00 AM - Afternoon Services begin at ...

Mon, September 29, 2008, 6:00 pm

HIGH HOLIDAY SERVICES ON THE HISTORIC MALIBU PIER

Holidays, Malibu
Organizations/Sponsors: Chabad of Malibu