Wed, October 1, 2008, 9:00 am - 12:30 pm

Second Day Rosh Hashanah Celebration

Holidays, San Fernando Valley
Organizations/Sponsors: Makom Ohr Shalom
Venue: Makom Ohr Shalom

Come Experience Second Day Rosh Hashanah Join us for an experiential service with Rabbi Debra Orenstein & Rabbi/Cantor Monty Turner. Bring the whole family! We will celebrate Creation on its anniversary with walking/nature meditations, Tashlich and personal encounters with Torah. Second Day ...

Wed, October 1, 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, October 1, 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, ...

Wed, October 1, 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, October 1, 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, October 1, 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, October 1, 2008, 6:00 pm - 2:00 pm

Days of Awe 5769

Holidays, Westwood
Organizations/Sponsors: Beth Chayim Chadashim
Venue: Beth Chayim Chadashim

Days of Awe 5769 Join BCC for a Days of Awe experience you’ll never forget. Join us for free classes during the month of Elul, a truly special Selichot service, and High Holy Days that are inclusive, loving, and stimulating to your mind as well as your heart. This year BCC is proud to welcome the ...

Wed, October 1, 2008, 7:00 pm - 6:00 pm

Barrie Kosky

Arts & Entertainment, Westwood
Organizations/Sponsors: UCLA Live
Venue: UCLA/Freud Playhouse & MacGowan Little Theatre

U.S. Debut: With an illustrious career that spans the fields of opera, theater and contemporary music theater, Australian-born Barrie Kosky is recognized as one of the most exciting, creative and controversial directors and writers of his generation. Kosky brings his uniquely dark and penetrating ...

Wed, October 1, 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 ...