Fri, September 5, 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 5, 2008, 9:00 am

Humanitas: Images of India by Fredric Roberts

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

Roberts pictures various people from India, Myanmar, Cambodia, Bhutan, Thailand, and China as they go about their lives selling water or herding camels. Simultaneously, this exhibition illuminates the quiet corners that often don’t have witnesses, such as people in prayer or a mother and child. The ...

Fri, September 5, 2008, 4:30 pm

SYNAPLEX

Shabbat, Beverly Hills
Organizations/Sponsors: Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills
Venue: Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills

The idea behind SYNAPLEX is that, much like a multi-screen theater, we provide different choices. Each individual has a unique way of approaching his/her own spirituality, and therefore SYNAPLEX provides varied ways to experience Shabbat. We offer several services including our Healing Service, Tot ...

Fri, September 5, 2008, 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

2nd Annual CBI Prospective and New Member Shabbabeque

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

All CBI members and their friends, family and neighbors who are prospective members are invited to be our guests for an informal outdoor Shabbat service at 6:00 p.m. followed by an old-fashioned barbeque (food provided by CBI) at 6:30 p.m. Chef duties will be handled by our Men’s Club. RSVP for ...

Fri, September 5, 2008, 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Open House

Open Houses, San Gabriel Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Temple Sinai of Glendale
Venue: Temple Sinai of Glendale

Temple Sinai of Glendale will host three Open House events this year so that the local community and prospective members can tour the facility and meet with its leaders.  Celebrating its 80th year, Temple Sinai of Glendale is a Reform Jewish congregation serving a wide geographical radius.  The ...

Fri, September 5, 2008, 5:45 pm

Wine Tasting for Young Professionals

Shabbat, Beverly Hills
Organizations/Sponsors: Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills
Venue: Temple Emanuel of Beverly Hills

Enjoy a great buffet of wines and cheeses, become a part of Temple Emanuel’s emerging group of young professionals, stay for the one of a kind “Shabbat Unplugged” musical Shabbat ...

Fri, September 5, 2008, 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm

Young Professionals BBQ and Barechu

Shabbat, San Fernando Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Adat Ari El
Venue: Adat Air El, David Familian Chapel

Join Jewish singles and couples in their 20’s and 30’s for a guitar-accompanied service and BBQ shabbat dinner at Adat Ari El.  This is a great opportunity to meet other young Jews who live in the valley and dont want to drive to the city to be a part of a Jewish community. Our service, which is ...

Fri, September 5, 2008, 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Made Me Nuclear, the Operetta

Arts & Entertainment, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: Santa Monica Group Theatre
Venue: Santa Monica Playhouse - Main Stage

They radiated him, but they couldn’t silence him - Charlie Lustman, surviving cancer one song at a time. Made Me Nuclear, Lustman’s pop music operetta is based on his album of the same name about surviving cancer. Blending humor and intimacy this is a show for anyone who has faced a challenge ...

Fri, September 5, 2008, 7:00 pm - 2:00 pm

It’s the Housewives!

Arts & Entertainment, San Fernando Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: The Whitefire Theatre
Venue: THE WHITEFIRE THEATRE

Move over ‘Spinal Tap.’ Three young moms get their humble start at the PTA talent show, then go on to “clean up” as the most celebrated, yet unlikely girl group in history with their ‘domestic’ brand of rock ‘n roll.  It’s the world premiere of “It’s the Housewives!” a comic rock musical with side ...

Fri, September 5, 2008, 7:00 pm - 5:00 pm

The Tragical Comedy of Mr. Punch

Arts & Entertainment, Los Angeles
Organizations/Sponsors: Rogue Artists Ensemble
Venue: Bootleg Theater

Extended due to popular demand! Rogue Artists Ensemble re-opens its world premiere production of “The Tragical Comedy or Comical Tragedy of Mr. Punch” ("a triumphant fusion of text and technology” - LA Times) adapted for the stage from the graphic novel by Neil Gaiman (Stardust) and Dave McKean.  ...

Fri, September 5, 2008, 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm

LONG DAY’S JOURNEY INTO NIGHT

Arts & Entertainment, San Fernando Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum
Venue: The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum

One of America’s greatest plays by one of its greatest playwrights, Eugene O’Neill’s masterpiece, “Long Day’s Journey into Night”, runs at The Will Geer Theatricum Botanicum from July 26 though September 27. Eugene O’Neill’s masterpiece is a searing drama about his home life that is one of the ...

Fri, September 5, 2008, 7:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Bury The Dead

Arts & Entertainment, Santa Monica
Organizations/Sponsors: dfds
Venue: The Actor’s Gang at the Ivy Substation

Six soldiers killed in battle rise up to tell the world about the dishonesty and brutality of war in Bury the Dead by novelist Irwin Shaw.  Shaw’s timely and timeless anti-war classic runs at The Actors’ Gang August 16 through September 13.  Two low -priced previews take place on August 14 and 15. ...