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Many events added since the last time we surveyed what's up for February 7th through 9th...
We're bringing you a simple and straightforward edition for today through Sunday. We'll be back to news-rich offerings next week.
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Quickie editorial about weighty times...
There are 23 Senate Republicans up for reelection in 2020.
Let's take the fight to every single one. Only Mitt Romney of Utah had the integrity to defy the threats of his party and vote to find the Orange ogre -- who is so blatantly guilty of the crimes that were clearly proven in the case brought by the House of Representatives Impeachment Managers.
So, now, we are left with a dangerous precedent that will surely wreak havoc on American democracy in ways we cannot begin to imagine. That is this:
A trial without witnesses and documents is a cover-up. PERIOD.
Senate Republicans had the chance to do the right thing, but all of them -- except Romney -- chose party loyalty over patriotism.
That crowd of Trump butt-kissers all deserve to be VOTED OUT.
Not that we are enamored with all Democratic Party candidates or office-holders. We are not, because too damn many of THEM are in bed with the corporatists and big money interests. But today's Republican Party is indisputably corrupt because it chooses to have no integrity, it chooses to allow to languish -- on Mitch McConnell's morgue of a desk, without any action whatsoever -- over 400 pieces of legislation passed by the House of Representatives, and it chooses to protect and embrace a vindictive, self-serving, Trumpertantrum-throwing, spoiled child of a man who has publicly lied over 16,000 times since taking office just over three years ago.
The nonpartisan "Common Cause" wrote today, "With a blank check from the Senate's sham impeachment trial in hand, Donald Trump is out for revenge. He's starting to lash out against those who put their loyalty to the country ahead of their loyalty to him."
They continue, with a shocking specific: "[The latest target is] Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, the top Ukraine expert who was on the fated July 25th phone call where Trump tried to extort an investigation into the Bidens from Ukrainian President Zelensky. Vindman later testified before the House about what he heard on the call."
"Today, Lt. Col. Vindman was pushed out of his role at the National Security Council -- and escorted from the White House."
Common Cause concludes, "Vindman did this country a great service. He felt, in his words, a 'sense of duty' to tell the American people the truth -- and now, that honorable act has cost him his job, his career, and his privacy."
Obviously, Lt. Col. Vindman deserves better, as will others who are targeted in the witch hunt that Trump has finally found -- by being its perpetrator. But what about the big picture? What about the rest of us?
Do we deserve better? Only if we are willing to speak truth to power, stand up to corruption and injustice, put protection of the weak and voiceless, and protection of the planet, over profits and payola, over funneling public resources into private hands, and over making stock dividends more important than serving the people's needs. Only if we are committed to getting to work, and fighting for what's better.
That is the task before us -- each of us, and all of us.
Ask questions. Never accept partisan or corporate "talking points." Beware of who is behind what you see on social media. Never be content with pat answers from self-serving interests who always put profit before people. Stir things up and see what's at the bottom of the pot. Be a burr under the saddle of somebody who rides too high and mighty. Put yourself out -- while you still can.
Or accept the judgement of a future that will be baffled by all that was lost in our time.
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THOUGHT FOR TODAY from one born on this date...
"I used to think that the brain was the most wonderful organ in my body. Then I realized who was telling me this."
~ Emo Phillips, comedian, actor (born Feb 7, 1956)
~ Emo Phillips, comedian, actor (born Feb 7, 1956)
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In Memorium...
Kirk Douglas has died. There is a wonderful story on him at the link below. To which we add our own thoughts, below that link.
The Washington Post: Kirk Douglas, whose masculine energy powered scores of film roles, dies at 103
https://www.washingtonpost.com/local/obituaries/kirk-douglas-whose-masculine-energy-powered-scores-of-film-roles-dies-at-103/2020/02/05/644bf452-4875-11ea-b4d9-29cc419287eb_story.html
He was one hundred and three years old. What a run. The guy who ended the Hollywood "Black List" of the McCarthy Era. The guy who ended the veritable slavery of the Hollywood "Studio System." Oh-so-many accomplishments, on screen and off.
We'll always remember seeing him on the late night talk shows after his stroke. It was brave of him AND of the hosts and producers to go on-air in a format that is taped real-time and isn't edited. He made you forget that he struggled to speak and be understood. His confidence and his sheer joy at being there to share with an audience was transcendent. Such a joie de vivre.
He had written a book, and it seemed that making the tv rounds to promote it -- the usual promo thing -- would just follow the pattern.
But of course it couldn't be, given the effects of his stroke.
Who could have expected how compelling, how uplifting, he would be in those essentially live tv interviews, nakedly displaying the heart and soul of the macho strong man as he faced and adapted to his sudden disabilities?
As memorable as his big screen roles had been, those last roles on the small screen really stay with you. Yep, what a run.
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Theatre Openings This Weekend...
Feb 7-Feb 16; LIVE MUSICAL THEATRE:
"FRIDA -- STROKE OF PASSION" is Odalys Nanin's play with songs about the last days of artist Frida Kahlo.
* At Casa 0101, 2102 E First St, Los Angeles CA 90011
* Runs Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm.
* Ends Feb 16.
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Feb 8-Feb 23; LIVE THEATRE:
2:30 pm - "ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING" presented in the West Coast Premiere of Joanna Lipari's show about a senior who refuses to let society make her invisible.
* At the Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre CA 91024
* Runs Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 pm.
* Ends Feb 23.
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Feb 6-Mar 1; LIVE THEATRE:
6 pm - "THE MANOR" is Theatre 40's production of Kathrine Bates' drama about a murder and suicide that took place at Greystone Mansion a century ago.
* It's AT the Greystone Mansion, 905 Loma Vista Dr, Beverly Hills CA 90210
* Runs Thu & Fri at 6 pm (Saturdays and Sundays are sold out.)
* Ends March 1.
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SELECTED EVENTS THIS WEEKEND...
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Friday
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Fri, Feb 7; CLIMATE RALLY:
11 am-noon - "FIRE DRILL FRIDAY RALLY TO STOP THE CLIMATE CRISIS" at L.A. City Hall, 200 N Spring St, Los Angeles CA 90012 (Main Street side of City Hall)
* JANE FONDA and LAST CHANCE ALLIANCE kick-off a new monthly series that she will lead on the first Friday of each month in different locations across California, starting with this one in L.A.
* The agenda includes a demand that Governor Gavin Newsom stop new fossil fuel projects, drop existing ones, and roll out a 2500-foot health and safety buffer zone between fossil-fuel infrastructure and homes, schools, and other sensitive sites.
* "Fire Drill Fridays" started in Washington, DC. Starting with this event, they arrive in Los Angeles.
* Rumor has it that today she’ll have some interesting guests join her -- because this is Oscar weekend in the Film Capital of the World.
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Fri, Feb 7; FILM OPENING:
"EARTH" (Not Rated) 115 mins, is a new documentary film that opens Fri, Feb 7 at the Laemmle, Glendale CA, then moves to other Laemmles as part of the "Culture Vulture" film series.
* This German-English-Spanish-Hungarian-Italian production was filmed at seven locations that are being completely transformed by humans:
(1) mountains being moved in California;
(2) a tunnel being sliced through rock at the Brenner Pass;
(3) an open-cast mine in Hungary;
(4) a marble quarry in Italy;
(5) a copper mine in Spain;
(6) the salt mine used to store radioactive waste in Wolfenbüttel;
(7) a tar sands landscape in Canada.
* Initially shown from above as abstract paintings, the terrain is then explored on the ground.
* The film weaves together footage of machines in operation and conversations with workers.
* Opens today in Glendale. Coming to these other Laemmle Theatres on dates indicated:
• Claremont 5 on 02-10-20
• Town Center 5 on 02-10-20
• Playhouse 7 on 02-10-20
• Royal on 02-10-20
* TIX, and/or watch the trailer for this documentary about protecting Earth:
https://www.laemmle.com/trailers/342462
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11 am-noon - "FIRE DRILL FRIDAY RALLY TO STOP THE CLIMATE CRISIS" at L.A. City Hall, 200 N Spring St, Los Angeles CA 90012 (Main Street side of City Hall)
* JANE FONDA and LAST CHANCE ALLIANCE kick-off a new monthly series that she will lead on the first Friday of each month in different locations across California, starting with this one in L.A.
* The agenda includes a demand that Governor Gavin Newsom stop new fossil fuel projects, drop existing ones, and roll out a 2500-foot health and safety buffer zone between fossil-fuel infrastructure and homes, schools, and other sensitive sites.
* "Fire Drill Fridays" started in Washington, DC. Starting with this event, they arrive in Los Angeles.
* Rumor has it that today she’ll have some interesting guests join her -- because this is Oscar weekend in the Film Capital of the World.
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"EARTH" (Not Rated) 115 mins, is a new documentary film that opens Fri, Feb 7 at the Laemmle, Glendale CA, then moves to other Laemmles as part of the "Culture Vulture" film series.
* This German-English-Spanish-Hungarian-Italian production was filmed at seven locations that are being completely transformed by humans:
(1) mountains being moved in California;
(2) a tunnel being sliced through rock at the Brenner Pass;
(3) an open-cast mine in Hungary;
(4) a marble quarry in Italy;
(5) a copper mine in Spain;
(6) the salt mine used to store radioactive waste in Wolfenbüttel;
(7) a tar sands landscape in Canada.
* Initially shown from above as abstract paintings, the terrain is then explored on the ground.
* The film weaves together footage of machines in operation and conversations with workers.
* Opens today in Glendale. Coming to these other Laemmle Theatres on dates indicated:
• Claremont 5 on 02-10-20
• Town Center 5 on 02-10-20
• Playhouse 7 on 02-10-20
• Royal on 02-10-20
* TIX, and/or watch the trailer for this documentary about protecting Earth:
https://www.laemmle.com/trailers/342462
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53rd annual "CALIFORNIA ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR" at the Pasadena Convention Center, Pasadena CA.
* The LA Weekly writes, "See, learn about and purchase the finest in rare books, maps, graphics, photographs and more, at the mother of all book fairs... With over 150 booksellers from around the world, the event presents volumes from five centuries of printing, as well as original manuscripts predating Gutenberg."
* Books for sale span every field of interest.
* Items range from a just few dollars to more than six figures.
* This year’s event theme celebrates the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage with the "Votes for Women" exhibit and related talks.
* "Votes for Women," through the writings of leaders including Susan B. Anthony, plus rare photos and ephemera, brings into focus the voices and faces of the women behind this revolutionary crusade.
* Want to go home with a piece of women’s history? Many participating booksellers showcase items significant to suffrage AND THE ONGOING STRUGGLE FOR EQUAL RIGHTS.
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Fri, Feb 7; DEBATE WATCH PARTY:
4 pm - DEMOCRATIC PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATES DEBATE is on the ABC TV network tonight, 5 pm-8 pm.
* You can attend a debate watch party sponsored by the Action Network (pro-Bernie Sanders) in L.A. at the Peace Center, 3916 Sepulveda Bl, Culver City CA 90230
* Event features "Drinking games, friendly debate, and networking with local progressives!"
* Parking is located behind the Peace Center.
* Press 22 to be buzzed-in.
* Organizers tell us, "We are practicing that ancient socialist tradition of the potluck! Bring anything/anyone! But bring something! We look forward to seeing you all here!"
* Doors open at 4 pm.
* More info and RSVP at:
https://actionnetwork.org/events/democratic-presidential-primary-debate-watch-party
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7 pm - QUARTET NOUVEAU plays the Encinitas Library Concert series, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas CA
* The Quartet presents the California premiere of ELENA RUEHR's "String Quartet No. 7," alongside HAYDN's "Emperor Quartet" and SCHUBERT's "Quartet in a minor Rosamunde."
* Exploring the experiences and resiliency of children of war, Ruehr's "String Quartet No. 7" was co-commissioned by the ARNEIS, DELGANI and QUARTET NOUVEAU String Quartets.
* The program includes the opportunity to hear Elena Ruehr speak about her commissioned piece.
* More: https://www.quartetnouveau.org/
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8 pm - THE FRED EAGLESMITH SHOW starring TIF GINN plays the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
* Fred Eaglesmith can talk to you about almost anything. Chances are, he’s had that car, tractor, job, relationship, idea, and hat. But throughout his life and experiences there is always one thing that has remained the same: his undeniable gift for writing a song.
* After all these years touring the United States, Canada, and Europe, having his songs covered by some of the biggest names in music, the enigmatic, countrified, Rock n’ Roll troubadour Fred Eaglesmith is carrying on with musical wife Tif Ginn.
* Tif was born & raised in Texas but has been living in Canada for the last 5 years. McCabes' promo says, "She is slowly freezing to death. To postpone her inevitable demise, she tours relentlessly with her husband, preferable in warmer climates as often as she can. These days music is discussed in terms of likes, hits, shares, and downloads -- these terms are negated when true passion and love for the love of it comes shining through. The love and the love of it comes shining through not only in Tif Ginn's work; but in her stage presence and her general attitude toward life. Her impressive, sultry vocals and glorious harmonies with Fred, along with her multiple instrumental additions to the show, will have you in awe. This girl has it all, including Fred."
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* After all these years touring the United States, Canada, and Europe, having his songs covered by some of the biggest names in music, the enigmatic, countrified, Rock n’ Roll troubadour Fred Eaglesmith is carrying on with musical wife Tif Ginn.
* Tif was born & raised in Texas but has been living in Canada for the last 5 years. McCabes' promo says, "She is slowly freezing to death. To postpone her inevitable demise, she tours relentlessly with her husband, preferable in warmer climates as often as she can. These days music is discussed in terms of likes, hits, shares, and downloads -- these terms are negated when true passion and love for the love of it comes shining through. The love and the love of it comes shining through not only in Tif Ginn's work; but in her stage presence and her general attitude toward life. Her impressive, sultry vocals and glorious harmonies with Fred, along with her multiple instrumental additions to the show, will have you in awe. This girl has it all, including Fred."
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Fri, Feb 7:
8 pm - THE SUSIE GLAZE NEW FOLK ENSEMBLE plus ANDY & RENEE (of HARD RAIN) play a double-bill for Susie's recently reinstituted series, "THE WOODSHED SESSIONS," at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA 91001; www.coffeegallery.com
* THE SUSIE GLAZE NEW FOLK ENSEMBLE has been likened to the British bands Pentangle and Fairport Convention, blending classic folk music with rough-edged stories of tragedy and fate, all with orchestral arrangements sounding like chamber music gone folk.
* Susie & co get good reviews: “...a ride through a wide range of Americana meadows and valleys... from skilled instrumentation bluegrass jams, Appalachian vocals, sweet high lonesome harmonies and old-time folk influences, the richness of a tapestry of American music that weaves together each genre through... song-craft, clear production and authentic performance... it feels like we’re hearing just one genre ~ great American music... one of the finest and most original Americana groups in California (or in the country for that matter).” -- No Depression.
* ANDY & RENEE are the award-winning leaders of award-winning band HARD RAIN, and producers and musical hosts of the excellent annual "DYLANFEST."
* TIX, $20, and note: THIS SERIES always sells-out, AND, all of Andy & Renee's acoustic shows ALWAYS sell-out. So don't dawdle. Call promptly for reservations, 10 am-10 pm, 7-days: 626-398-7917.
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Fri, Feb 7:
8 pm - SHANA TUCKER concert + Wine Tasting, at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro CA 90731
* Soulful pop-jazz vocalist (with cello, piano, bass and drums) conjures a mix of Dianne Reeves, Joni Mitchell, and Tracy Chapman.
* Hear originals, classics and covers like "Fast Car" (Chapman) and "Time After Time" (Cyndi Lauper).
* Sample a selection of fine wines before the show, 7 pm-7:45 pm; at check-out, add Wine Tasting with Sommelier Mona Harrington)
* TIX: https://grandvision.secure.force.com/ticket/
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Saturday
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THOUGHT FOR TODAY from one born on this date...
“A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.”
~ "The Boy Scout Handbook;" the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated as a youth organization in the US on this day in 1910. (It was founded in Britain prior to that, and 9,400-ft-high Mt. Baden Powell in the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, above Los Angeles, is named for the founder.)
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◇ See Friday listing for (1) the 53rd annual "CALIFORNIA ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR" continuing through Sunday, and (2) the opening of the documentary film, "EARTH."
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Sat, Feb 8; EXHIBITION OPENING:
Annual "MASTERS ART EXHIBITION AND SALE" opens Feb 8 at the Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park / Los Angeles CA 90027
* Paintings and sculptures by 64 premier Western artists ate in the exhibition, to see and purchase.
* "Masters" opens with an artists' dinner on Friday evening, and then a full day of festivities on Saturday — including artist talks, an awards presentation, and an evening cocktail reception, where approximately 250 fixed-price works are sold through a drawing.
* Note: All-weekend VIP tickets are SOLD OUT, but Saturday-only tickets are available at the door.
* Proceeds from "Masters" support the "Campaign for the Autry," which helps provide essential support for the Autry’s educational programs, innovative exhibitions, and over 100 public events annually.
* Special events with "Masters" include:
• "TRUNK SHOW AT THE AUTRY STORE" Sat, Feb 8, 10 am-4 pm.
• "GALLERY NIGHT WITH DUBLAB" on Thu, Feb 20, 6:30-9 pm.
* Note that Feb 8 the museum and store both close at 4 pm.
* Opening weekend schedule of all related events: https://theautry.org/exhibitions/masters-art-exhibition-and-sale/masters-opening-weekend-schedule
* PHOTO GALLERY of artists and artwork:
https://theautry.org/exhibitions/masters-american-west/artists-and-artwork
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Sat, Feb 8:
10 am-4 pm - "TRUNK SHOW AT THE AUTRY STORE" at the Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park / Los Angeles CA 90027
* On this, the opening day of "Masters," (see listing) the Autry Museum store presents a sale with premier vendors including Waddell Trading Company, David Marold of the Bohlin Company, and Laila Asgari.
* Visiting the museum store does NOT require paying museum admission; FREE parking. Note that today the museum and store both close at 4 pm.
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Sat & Sun, Feb 8 & 9; EXHIBITION:
10 am-4 pm - Annual "GREAT TRAIN SHOW" at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa CA.
* Seven enormous modular model railroads are on display, with miniature trains representing the history of flanged-wheel-on-steel-rail transportation. The trains run through miniature worlds of cities, towns, farmlands, mountains and other representations of the world as it is or as it should be.
* Vendors have CDs of all the classic train songs, along with food, vintage model and tot trains, and "railroadiana."
* The same show happened last weekend at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura CA. After this, wait a year.
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Sat, Feb 8; FREE CONCERT:
11 am - "THE HUTCHINS CONSORT: ANIMALS" presented by the City of Encinitas concert series at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas CA
* The Hutchins Consort takes you on a musical journey through wildlife. Cats, bees and other species will be present.
* Bring the entire family this FREE event.
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Sat, Feb 8:
1 pm - "LISTEN TO MUSIC OUTSIDE IN THE DAYLIGHT UNDER A TREE" concert series presents ALEX ZHANG HUNGTAI and DERADOORIAN, plus LUCCA OTTO, SCOTT GILLMORE, AV MOVES, & JULIA BLOOP, at La Tierra de la Culebra Art Park, 240 S Ave 57, Highland Park CA 90042
* We don't know a thing about this. We're supporting it because it looks innovative.
* La Tierra de la Culebra is an art park in Highland Park, Los Angeles. Its programming and stewardship are a project of La Culebra Action League, who tell us, "We host workshops, teach classes, play games, watch movies, and make art. Enjoy the arroyo landscape, come to an event, and get involved!"
* More on the park and its programs: http://a.laculebrapark.com/
* More on this event: https://www.instagram.com/p/B8M5BSllHym/
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Sat, Feb 8:
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Sat, Feb 8:
7:30 pm - MIKE MASSE, acoustic guitarist, plays the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro CA 90731
* The venue says, "Some of the best acoustic arrangements of classic rock songs - from the music of Simon & Garfunkel to Bowie, Clapton to the Cranberries."
* Toto cites Mike's cover of "Africa" as their favorite and Sarah McLachlan says “Love this cover!”
* TIX, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mike-masse-in-concert-in-los-angeles-san-pedro-tickets-68159552055
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Sat, Feb 8; FREE OPERA:
7:30 pm-8 pm - OPERA: "LA SERVA PADRONA" by Pergolesi, at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas CA
* The comedic story of a maidservant who hoodwinks her boss in order to get the job title that she really wants - wife!
* SAN DIEGO BAROQUE SOLOISTS are joined by soprano ANDREA ZOMORODIAN and baritone JOHN BUFFETT. Both are regular recitalists, soloists and members of the L.A. MASTER CHORALE. Actor JAMES NEWCOMB is well known to audiences all over North America for his Shakespeare performances.
* FREE.
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Sat, Feb 8:
8 pm - THE KATE TAYLOR SHOW with JEFF ALAN ROSS & BILL CINQUE, in the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
* From "Sister Kate" released in 1971 to her most recent CD "Fair Time!", Kate Taylor (younger sister of musician JAMES TAYLOR) has been bringing poignant and rocking tunes your way.
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Sat, Feb 8:
7:30 pm - DAN FRECHETTE and LAUREL THOMSEN, plus opening act, Santa Barbara-based acoustic trio THE INVOCATIONS, play the "Camarillo Cafe" concert series at the Pleasant Valley Community Center, 1605 E Burnley St, Camarillo CA 93010; http://camarillocafeconcerts.com
* Dan and Laurel, as described by The Monterey Herald, are “a match made in heaven." Lyrically refreshing and musically diverse, over the past three years this Canadian-American duo has toured extensively throughout the US and Canada, releasing two albums of their diverse and uplifting original material.
* Dan & Laurel take to the stage with exuberance, and as a concert reviewer in Tappen, British Columbia wrote, with “their energy, winsome personalities, and toe tapping rhythms, (they) keep audiences engaged with every song."
* Doors at 7 pm. No advance ticket sales, arrive early for the best seating.
* All profits go to the musicians, and the series says "Volunteers welcome!"
* TIX ("Suggested donation") $20 to $25 at the door, with $5 off for bringing something to share. Donation items include coffee, tea, and snacks.
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Sat, Feb 8:
8 pm - THE BROPHY DALE BAND, plus on the other stage BOBBY BLUEHOUSE, at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia CA
* Venue has full bar and a menu with generous portions (two can share). Also pool tables, room to dance, amply seating and friendly atmosphere. But bring earplugs. Seriously.
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Fri, Feb 7:
8 pm - SHANA TUCKER concert + Wine Tasting, at the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro CA 90731
* Soulful pop-jazz vocalist (with cello, piano, bass and drums) conjures a mix of Dianne Reeves, Joni Mitchell, and Tracy Chapman.
* Hear originals, classics and covers like "Fast Car" (Chapman) and "Time After Time" (Cyndi Lauper).
* Sample a selection of fine wines before the show, 7 pm-7:45 pm; at check-out, add Wine Tasting with Sommelier Mona Harrington)
* TIX: https://grandvision.secure.force.com/ticket/
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Saturday
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THOUGHT FOR TODAY from one born on this date...
“A Scout is trustworthy, loyal, helpful, friendly, courteous, kind, obedient, cheerful, thrifty, brave, clean, and reverent.”
~ "The Boy Scout Handbook;" the Boy Scouts of America was incorporated as a youth organization in the US on this day in 1910. (It was founded in Britain prior to that, and 9,400-ft-high Mt. Baden Powell in the San Gabriel Mountains National Monument, above Los Angeles, is named for the founder.)
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◇ See Friday listing for (1) the 53rd annual "CALIFORNIA ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR" continuing through Sunday, and (2) the opening of the documentary film, "EARTH."
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Sat, Feb 8; EXHIBITION OPENING:
Annual "MASTERS ART EXHIBITION AND SALE" opens Feb 8 at the Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park / Los Angeles CA 90027
* "Masters" opens with an artists' dinner on Friday evening, and then a full day of festivities on Saturday — including artist talks, an awards presentation, and an evening cocktail reception, where approximately 250 fixed-price works are sold through a drawing.
* Note: All-weekend VIP tickets are SOLD OUT, but Saturday-only tickets are available at the door.
* Proceeds from "Masters" support the "Campaign for the Autry," which helps provide essential support for the Autry’s educational programs, innovative exhibitions, and over 100 public events annually.
* Special events with "Masters" include:
• "TRUNK SHOW AT THE AUTRY STORE" Sat, Feb 8, 10 am-4 pm.
• "GALLERY NIGHT WITH DUBLAB" on Thu, Feb 20, 6:30-9 pm.
* Note that Feb 8 the museum and store both close at 4 pm.
* Opening weekend schedule of all related events: https://theautry.org/exhibitions/masters-art-exhibition-and-sale/masters-opening-weekend-schedule
* PHOTO GALLERY of artists and artwork:
https://theautry.org/exhibitions/masters-american-west/artists-and-artwork
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Sat, Feb 8:
10 am-4 pm - "TRUNK SHOW AT THE AUTRY STORE" at the Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park / Los Angeles CA 90027
* On this, the opening day of "Masters," (see listing) the Autry Museum store presents a sale with premier vendors including Waddell Trading Company, David Marold of the Bohlin Company, and Laila Asgari.
* Visiting the museum store does NOT require paying museum admission; FREE parking. Note that today the museum and store both close at 4 pm.
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Sat & Sun, Feb 8 & 9; EXHIBITION:
10 am-4 pm - Annual "GREAT TRAIN SHOW" at the Orange County Fairgrounds in Costa Mesa CA.
* Seven enormous modular model railroads are on display, with miniature trains representing the history of flanged-wheel-on-steel-rail transportation. The trains run through miniature worlds of cities, towns, farmlands, mountains and other representations of the world as it is or as it should be.
* Vendors have CDs of all the classic train songs, along with food, vintage model and tot trains, and "railroadiana."
* The same show happened last weekend at the Ventura County Fairgrounds, Ventura CA. After this, wait a year.
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| Hutchins Consort |
Sat, Feb 8; FREE CONCERT:
11 am - "THE HUTCHINS CONSORT: ANIMALS" presented by the City of Encinitas concert series at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas CA
* The Hutchins Consort takes you on a musical journey through wildlife. Cats, bees and other species will be present.
* Bring the entire family this FREE event.
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Sat, Feb 8:
1 pm - "LISTEN TO MUSIC OUTSIDE IN THE DAYLIGHT UNDER A TREE" concert series presents ALEX ZHANG HUNGTAI and DERADOORIAN, plus LUCCA OTTO, SCOTT GILLMORE, AV MOVES, & JULIA BLOOP, at La Tierra de la Culebra Art Park, 240 S Ave 57, Highland Park CA 90042
* We don't know a thing about this. We're supporting it because it looks innovative.
* La Tierra de la Culebra is an art park in Highland Park, Los Angeles. Its programming and stewardship are a project of La Culebra Action League, who tell us, "We host workshops, teach classes, play games, watch movies, and make art. Enjoy the arroyo landscape, come to an event, and get involved!"
* More on the park and its programs: http://a.laculebrapark.com/
* More on this event: https://www.instagram.com/p/B8M5BSllHym/
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Sat, Feb 8:
6:30 pm -
Sat, Feb 8:
7:30 pm - MIKE MASSE, acoustic guitarist, plays the Grand Annex, 434 W 6th St, San Pedro CA 90731
* The venue says, "Some of the best acoustic arrangements of classic rock songs - from the music of Simon & Garfunkel to Bowie, Clapton to the Cranberries."
* Toto cites Mike's cover of "Africa" as their favorite and Sarah McLachlan says “Love this cover!”
* TIX, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/mike-masse-in-concert-in-los-angeles-san-pedro-tickets-68159552055
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7:30 pm-8 pm - OPERA: "LA SERVA PADRONA" by Pergolesi, at the Encinitas Library, 540 Cornish Dr, Encinitas CA
* The comedic story of a maidservant who hoodwinks her boss in order to get the job title that she really wants - wife!
* SAN DIEGO BAROQUE SOLOISTS are joined by soprano ANDREA ZOMORODIAN and baritone JOHN BUFFETT. Both are regular recitalists, soloists and members of the L.A. MASTER CHORALE. Actor JAMES NEWCOMB is well known to audiences all over North America for his Shakespeare performances.
* FREE.
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Sat, Feb 8:
8 pm - THE KATE TAYLOR SHOW with JEFF ALAN ROSS & BILL CINQUE, in the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
* From "Sister Kate" released in 1971 to her most recent CD "Fair Time!", Kate Taylor (younger sister of musician JAMES TAYLOR) has been bringing poignant and rocking tunes your way.
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| Dan Frechette & Laurel Thomsen |
7:30 pm - DAN FRECHETTE and LAUREL THOMSEN, plus opening act, Santa Barbara-based acoustic trio THE INVOCATIONS, play the "Camarillo Cafe" concert series at the Pleasant Valley Community Center, 1605 E Burnley St, Camarillo CA 93010; http://camarillocafeconcerts.com
* Dan and Laurel, as described by The Monterey Herald, are “a match made in heaven." Lyrically refreshing and musically diverse, over the past three years this Canadian-American duo has toured extensively throughout the US and Canada, releasing two albums of their diverse and uplifting original material.
* Dan & Laurel take to the stage with exuberance, and as a concert reviewer in Tappen, British Columbia wrote, with “their energy, winsome personalities, and toe tapping rhythms, (they) keep audiences engaged with every song."
* Doors at 7 pm. No advance ticket sales, arrive early for the best seating.
* All profits go to the musicians, and the series says "Volunteers welcome!"
* TIX ("Suggested donation") $20 to $25 at the door, with $5 off for bringing something to share. Donation items include coffee, tea, and snacks.
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Sat, Feb 8:
8 pm - THE BROPHY DALE BAND, plus on the other stage BOBBY BLUEHOUSE, at the Arcadia Blues Club, 16 E Huntington Dr, Arcadia CA
* Venue has full bar and a menu with generous portions (two can share). Also pool tables, room to dance, amply seating and friendly atmosphere. But bring earplugs. Seriously.
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◇ See Friday listing for (1) the 53rd annual "CALIFORNIA ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR" continuing through Sunday, and (2) the opening of the documentary film, "EARTH."
◇ See Saturday listing for (1) the opening weekend events at the annual "MASTERS ART EXHIBITION AND SALE" and (2) the annual "GREAT TRAIN SHOW."
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Sunday
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◇ See Friday listing for (1) the 53rd annual "CALIFORNIA ANTIQUARIAN BOOK FAIR" continuing through Sunday, and (2) the opening of the documentary film, "EARTH."
◇ See Saturday listing for (1) the opening weekend events at the annual "MASTERS ART EXHIBITION AND SALE" and (2) the annual "GREAT TRAIN SHOW."
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Sun, Feb 9; FESTIVAL:
11 am-3 pm - Tu B’Shvat "FOOD FOREST FESTIVAL" at Coastal Roots Farm, 441 Saxony Rd, Encinitas CA
* Join Coastal Roots Farm for their annual Tu B’shvat Festival, the Jewish new year of Trees.
* Event includes live music featuring popular folky/bluegrass band CORAL BELLS.
* With local food, educational sessions, nature play, a Kids Zone, and tree care opportunities including mulching and seeding.
* These activities "will aid in the promotion of healthy soil which in turn will help trees remain healthy and thrive to their fullest, allowing for each tree to filter the air, provide shade and a home for wildlife, and grow nutrient-dense fruit for all to enjoy."
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Sun, Feb 9; FREE EVENT:
Noon-4 pm - "FLIRTING WITH HISTORY" at the Homestead Museum, 15415 E Don Julian Rd, City of Industry CA 91745
* Celebrate all forms of love (early start on Valentine's Day) at the Homestead Museum this Sunday.
* From stories about vengeful goddesses in the museum gardens to heartfelt proposals of marriage from the archives, they say, "we don't have to look hard to find love at the Homestead!"
* Event activities include:
♡ Readings of passionate, funny, and heartbreaking love letters while on a guided tour through our historic houses.
♡ Garden tours featuring captivating stories about the plants.
♡ "A Love's Quest" with activities about different expressions of love.
♡ Making a small bouquet using the Victorian language of flowers.
* Bring a picnic to enjoy in the museum's gardens.
* Admission free, free parking.
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Sun, Feb 9; FORUM:
This event features newly-filmed interviews with JULIAN ASSANGE, NOAM CHOMSKY, and DANIEL ELLSBERG, in addition to a superb panel (see the list below).
The charges Julian Assange faces are an existential threat to press freedom. After being forcibly removed from the Ecuadorian Embassy, Assange is now in a high security prison in London where he faces extradition to the United States and imprisonment for the rest of his life. (Despite the fact that he was arrested in Britain on charges stemming from a DISMISSED case in Sweden, that had NO RELATION to the US.)
At this forum, distinguished lawyers and activists will explore the vitally important journalistic role Julian Assange has played in exposing the lawlessness of the US government and the threat posed by his prosecution to everyone who believes in freedom of the press.
Featured speakers:
Alveena Shah, UCLA Law School, Moderator
Barry Pollack, Julian Assange’s US attorney
Marjorie Cohn, National Lawyers Guild
Carey Shenkman, First Amendment lawyer
Jim Lafferty, National Lawyers Guild-LA
Stephen Rohde, Constitutional scholar, ACLU Southern Cal
Sharon Kyle JD, LA Progressive
With Margaret Kunstler, co-editor of “In Defense of Julian Assange”
Sponsors:
ACLU Southern California and its First Amendment Committee
ACLU SoCal Pasadena/Foothills Chapter
Courage Foundation
FAIR
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace
LA Progressive
National Lawyers Guild-LA
Proceeds will be used to defray costs of the event. Any funds left over will be donated to the nonprofit organizations putting on the event.
WHEN / WHERE:
February 9, 2 pm-5 pm, UCLA School of Law, 385 Charles E Young Drive East, Los Angeles CA 90095
TICKETS:
* Suggested donation: $20 (Students $5)
*** Scholarship tickets are available: No one turned away for lack of funds.
* Advance tix highly recommended, at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-prosecution-of-julian-assange-the-threat-to-the-freedom-of-the-press-tickets-89484441373
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Sun, Feb 9, on TV:
5 pm (Pacific) - "THE OSCARS" broadcast live on ABC TV.
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Sun, Feb 9:
7:30 pm - "THE ROADHOUSE SERIES" presents "TRIO," a tribute to the legendary collaboration of LINDA RONSTADT, DOLLY PARTON, & EMMYLOU HARRIS, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA
* When Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris came together in 1987 for the Trio sessions three unique voices joined creative forces to make some of the best music of the day.
* Thirty years later those recordings -- that yielded two albums and an anthology box-set of the sessions -- have become important historic "summit" documentation that continues to influence young country and Americana roots artists today.
* All three legendary singers have become icons of great American music while their unique streams of contributions include traditional country, country-rock, folk, and pop music.
* This show highlights the collaborations that made the Trio albums famous, and will also cover the scope of each artist’s careers.
* DOLLY PARTON’s career was heavily influenced by her mentor, Porter Wagoner who brought the honky-tonk music of the post-1950s Hank Williams years. Dolly and Porter would score a multitude of country-western hits in The 1960s before she went on to a prolific career of her own that included platinum album and singles, films, television, & books.
* LINDA RONSTADT began her career in the Stone Ponies where her cover of the Monkee, Mike Nesmith’s song, “Different Drum” propelled her to a career that would pioneer country-rock music along with The Eagle and Jackson Browne, but, later she would also champion Pop-Rock, Big Band Vocal Jazz and Canción Ranchera music from Mexico.
* EMMYLOU HARRIS’ voice is practically synonymous with pure, fine country music but she began recording working with Gram Parson’s Cosmic American Music of The Flying Burrito Brothers. Today she is firmly recognized as one of the finest living country singers n the tradition of Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn.
* The Roadhouse Series cast includes formidable L.A. Roots musical talent: Coyote Moon, Corrina Carter, Simone Reyes, Joel Bennett, Pi Jacob, Pam Loe, Rosy Nolan, Karman Jeanne, The Donna Bea Trio Kathy Woolsey, RJ Chesney, Randy Miller, Matt Bunsen, Chad Watson, Al Bonhomme, Owen Goldman, & Neil Rosengarden. There will also a special guest appearance by The Wild Mountain Mystics.
* TIX, $20. Reservations strongly suggested, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, at 626-798-6236
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* The musical partnership between consummate performer Alasdair Fraser, "the Michael Jordan of Scottish fiddling", and brilliant Californian cellist Natalie Haas, spans the full spectrum between intimate chamber music and ecstatic dance energy. Over the last 20 years of creating a buzz at festivals and concert halls across the world, they have truly set the standard for fiddle and cello in traditional music.
* Fraser has a concert and recording career spanning over 30 years, with a long list of awards, accolades, radio and television credits, and feature performances on top movie soundtracks.
* In 2011, he was inducted into the "Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame."
* Haas, a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music, is one of the most sought-after cellists in traditional music today. She has performed and recorded with a who's-who of the fiddle world, including Mark O'Connor, Natalie MacMaster, Irish supergroups Solas and Altan, Liz Carroll, Dirk Powell, Brittany Haas, Darol Anger, Jeremy Kittel, Hanneke Cassel, Laura Cortese, and many more.
* The two continue to thrill audiences internationally with their virtuosic playing, their near-telepathic understanding and the joyful spontaneity and sheer physical presence of their music.
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Sun, Feb 9; FORUM:
This event features newly-filmed interviews with JULIAN ASSANGE, NOAM CHOMSKY, and DANIEL ELLSBERG, in addition to a superb panel (see the list below).
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The charges Julian Assange faces are an existential threat to press freedom. After being forcibly removed from the Ecuadorian Embassy, Assange is now in a high security prison in London where he faces extradition to the United States and imprisonment for the rest of his life. (Despite the fact that he was arrested in Britain on charges stemming from a DISMISSED case in Sweden, that had NO RELATION to the US.)
At this forum, distinguished lawyers and activists will explore the vitally important journalistic role Julian Assange has played in exposing the lawlessness of the US government and the threat posed by his prosecution to everyone who believes in freedom of the press.
Featured speakers:
Alveena Shah, UCLA Law School, Moderator
Barry Pollack, Julian Assange’s US attorney
Marjorie Cohn, National Lawyers Guild
Carey Shenkman, First Amendment lawyer
Jim Lafferty, National Lawyers Guild-LA
Stephen Rohde, Constitutional scholar, ACLU Southern Cal
Sharon Kyle JD, LA Progressive
With Margaret Kunstler, co-editor of “In Defense of Julian Assange”
Sponsors:
ACLU Southern California and its First Amendment Committee
ACLU SoCal Pasadena/Foothills Chapter
Courage Foundation
FAIR
Interfaith Communities United for Justice and Peace
LA Progressive
National Lawyers Guild-LA
Proceeds will be used to defray costs of the event. Any funds left over will be donated to the nonprofit organizations putting on the event.
WHEN / WHERE:
February 9, 2 pm-5 pm, UCLA School of Law, 385 Charles E Young Drive East, Los Angeles CA 90095
TICKETS:
* Suggested donation: $20 (Students $5)
*** Scholarship tickets are available: No one turned away for lack of funds.
* Advance tix highly recommended, at:
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-prosecution-of-julian-assange-the-threat-to-the-freedom-of-the-press-tickets-89484441373
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Sun, Feb 9, on TV:
5 pm (Pacific) - "THE OSCARS" broadcast live on ABC TV.
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Sun, Feb 9:
7:30 pm - "THE ROADHOUSE SERIES" presents "TRIO," a tribute to the legendary collaboration of LINDA RONSTADT, DOLLY PARTON, & EMMYLOU HARRIS, at the Coffee Gallery Backstage, 2029 N Lake Av, Altadena CA
* Thirty years later those recordings -- that yielded two albums and an anthology box-set of the sessions -- have become important historic "summit" documentation that continues to influence young country and Americana roots artists today.
* All three legendary singers have become icons of great American music while their unique streams of contributions include traditional country, country-rock, folk, and pop music.
* This show highlights the collaborations that made the Trio albums famous, and will also cover the scope of each artist’s careers.
* DOLLY PARTON’s career was heavily influenced by her mentor, Porter Wagoner who brought the honky-tonk music of the post-1950s Hank Williams years. Dolly and Porter would score a multitude of country-western hits in The 1960s before she went on to a prolific career of her own that included platinum album and singles, films, television, & books.
* LINDA RONSTADT began her career in the Stone Ponies where her cover of the Monkee, Mike Nesmith’s song, “Different Drum” propelled her to a career that would pioneer country-rock music along with The Eagle and Jackson Browne, but, later she would also champion Pop-Rock, Big Band Vocal Jazz and Canción Ranchera music from Mexico.
* EMMYLOU HARRIS’ voice is practically synonymous with pure, fine country music but she began recording working with Gram Parson’s Cosmic American Music of The Flying Burrito Brothers. Today she is firmly recognized as one of the finest living country singers n the tradition of Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn.
* The Roadhouse Series cast includes formidable L.A. Roots musical talent: Coyote Moon, Corrina Carter, Simone Reyes, Joel Bennett, Pi Jacob, Pam Loe, Rosy Nolan, Karman Jeanne, The Donna Bea Trio Kathy Woolsey, RJ Chesney, Randy Miller, Matt Bunsen, Chad Watson, Al Bonhomme, Owen Goldman, & Neil Rosengarden. There will also a special guest appearance by The Wild Mountain Mystics.
* TIX, $20. Reservations strongly suggested, 10 am-10 pm, 7 days, at 626-798-6236
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Sun, Feb 9:
8 pm - ALASDAIR FRASER & NATALIE HAAS play the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
8 pm - ALASDAIR FRASER & NATALIE HAAS play the famous concert hall in back of McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pico Bl, Santa Monica CA 90405; www.mccabes.com
* Fraser has a concert and recording career spanning over 30 years, with a long list of awards, accolades, radio and television credits, and feature performances on top movie soundtracks.
* In 2011, he was inducted into the "Scottish Traditional Music Hall of Fame."
* Haas, a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music, is one of the most sought-after cellists in traditional music today. She has performed and recorded with a who's-who of the fiddle world, including Mark O'Connor, Natalie MacMaster, Irish supergroups Solas and Altan, Liz Carroll, Dirk Powell, Brittany Haas, Darol Anger, Jeremy Kittel, Hanneke Cassel, Laura Cortese, and many more.
* The two continue to thrill audiences internationally with their virtuosic playing, their near-telepathic understanding and the joyful spontaneity and sheer physical presence of their music.
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"THE LAST SHIP," the acclaimed musical stage production written by STING, plays in the Ahmanson Theatre at the Los Angeles Music Center in downtown L.A., 135 N Grand Av, Los Angeles, CA 90012
* "This unbelievable show has some of the best talent in the industry... The Last Ship consistently delivers the strongest stage performers around and has a track record of performing in front of sold out audiences..."
* Enjoy a thorough review of the show in the South Bay "Easy Reader News" at: https://easyreadernews.com/the-last-ship-in-port-at-the-ahmanson/
* Photo of Sting as Jackie White. By Matthew Murphy, Easy Reader News.
* WATCH A VID CLIP of the show on Broadway: https://youtu.be/XEfztIeQcfg
* TIX at: http://www.ahmansontheatre.net/events/
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"MARGARITAVILLE," the new touring musical by JIMMY BUFFET, arrives in Southern California for a short run.
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ONGOING, indefinite; FILM:
"EARTH" (Not Rated) 115 mins, is a new documentary film that opens Fri, Feb 7 at the Laemmle, Glendale CA, then moves to other Laemmles as part of the "Culture Vulture" film series.
(1) mountains being moved in California;
(2) a tunnel being sliced through rock at the Brenner Pass;
(3) an open-cast mine in Hungary;
(4) a marble quarry in Italy;
(5) a copper mine in Spain;
(6) the salt mine used to store radioactive waste in Wolfenbüttel;
(7) a tar sands landscape in Canada.
* Initially shown from above as abstract paintings, the terrain is then explored on the ground.
* The film weaves together footage of machines in operation and conversations with workers.
* Opens today in Glendale. Coming to these other Laemmle Theatres on dates indicated:
• Claremont 5 on 02-10-20
• Town Center 5 on 02-10-20
• Playhouse 7 on 02-10-20
• Royal on 02-10-20
* TIX, and/or watch the trailer for this documentary about protecting Earth:
https://www.laemmle.com/trailers/342462
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ONGOING, ART EXHIBITION opens Feb 8:
Annual "MASTERS ART EXHIBITION AND SALE" opens Feb 8 at the Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park / Los Angeles CA 90027
* "Masters" opens with an artists' dinner on Friday evening, and then a full day of festivities on Saturday — including artist talks, an awards presentation, and an evening cocktail reception, where approximately 250 fixed-price works are sold through a drawing.
* Note: All-weekend VIP tickets are SOLD OUT, but Saturday-only tickets are available at the door.
* Proceeds from "Masters" support the "Campaign for the Autry," which helps provide essential support for the Autry’s educational programs, innovative exhibitions, and over 100 public events annually.
* Special events with "Masters" include:
• "TRUNK SHOW AT THE AUTRY STORE" Sat, Feb 8, 10 am-4 pm.
• "GALLERY NIGHT WITH DUBLAB" on Thu, Feb 20, 6:30-9 pm.
* Note that Feb 8 the museum and store both close at 4 pm.
* Opening weekend schedule of all related events: https://theautry.org/exhibitions/masters-art-exhibition-and-sale/masters-opening-weekend-schedule
* PHOTO GALLERY of artists and artwork:
https://theautry.org/exhibitions/masters-american-west/artists-and-artwork
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ONGOING, Feb 8-Feb 23; LIVE THEATRE:
2:30 pm - "ACTIVITIES OF DAILY LIVING" presented in the West Coast Premiere of Joanna Lipari's show about a senior who refuses to let society make her invisible.
* At the Sierra Madre Playhouse, 87 W Sierra Madre Bl, Sierra Madre CA 91024
* Runs Saturdays & Sundays at 2:30 pm.
* Ends Feb 23.
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"MATTHEW PERDONI EXHIBITION" at Encinitas 101 (aka E101) Gallery, 818 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas CA
* This, Perdoni's most recent series, was inspired by a past CROSS-COUNTRY TRAIN-HOPPING TRIP that spawned an entire collection of scenes and characters gathered while riding the rails.
* Otherwise, he creates fine art paintings and public artworks in San Diego.
* His work is heavily illustrative, often exploring stories and themes that resonate in his own life experiences.
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ONGOING, Feb 6-Mar 1; LIVE THEATRE:
6 pm - "THE MANOR" is Theatre 40's production of Kathrine Bates' drama about a murder and suicide that took place at Greystone Mansion a century ago.
* It's AT the Greystone Mansion, 905 Loma Vista Dr, Beverly Hills CA 90210
* Runs Thu & Fri at 6 pm (Saturdays and Sundays are sold out.)
* Ends March 1.
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ONGOING, Feb 7-Feb 16; LIVE MUSICAL THEATRE:
"FRIDA -- STROKE OF PASSION" is Odalys Nanin's play with songs about the last days of artist Frida Kahlo.
* At Casa 0101, 2102 E First St, Los Angeles CA 90011
* Runs Fridays & Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm.
* Ends Feb 16.
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ONGOING, through Feb 16; LIVE THEATRE:
"SUNDAY DINNER" in its World Premiere run, written and directed by Tony Blake. A Chicago priest returns to his family's home in the Bronx for a Sunday dinner. Members of his family are harboring secrets. So is he.
* At Theatre Forty, 241 S Moreno Av, Beverly Hills CA 90212
* Runs Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays at 8 pm, Sundays at 2 pm.
* Ends Feb 16.
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ONGOING, through Mar 21; KIDS MUSICAL THEATRE,
(but it's an Equity show):
"THE ADVENTURES OF PETER RABBIT" with book and lyrics by Anthony Gruppuso, who directs. Music by Matt Dahan.
* At Theatre West, 3333 Cahuenga Bl West, Los Angeles CA 90068
* Runs Saturdays at 1 pm.
* Ends March 21.
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ONGOING through Feb 22; MUSICAL THEATRE:
"DAY AFTER DAY (THE LIFE AND MUSIC OF DORIS DAY)" in its West Coast Premiere, produced by the P3 Theatre Company at the Ernest Borgnine Theatre (inside the Long Beach Scottish Rite Cultural Center), 855 Elm Av, Long Beach CA 90813
* This is a brand new musical telling the dramatic personal life story of Doris Day through her music. Songs including "Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered," "Sentimental Journey," "Secret Love," "It’s Magic," "A Guy is a Guy," and "Que Sera, Sera," turned Doris Day into America’s Sweetheart.
* Take a deep and personal look into this star’s dramatic personal life while appearing as the quintessential “girl-next-door” in Warner Bros. musicals. Blending factual life events and her songs, this show is a love letter to this extraordinary icon.
* Written by Tony Santamauro, starring Deborah Robin as Doris Day.
* "(Deborah) Robin absolutely shines in her role, fully inhabiting Day’s perky demeanor and delicious voice from her early years as a big-band singer and top recording star– beginning with “Sentimental Journey” after World War II– through to her movie roles opposite leading men such as Rock Hudson, Cary Grant, and James Garner." -- Anita W. Harris, Signal Tribune.
* TIX: 800-595-4849 or www.P3Theatre.biz
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ONGOING, STAGE PLAY, Feb 28-Mar 15:
World Premiere of "LYING WITH BADGERS" presented by "NATIVE VOICES AT THE AUTRY" at the Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park / Los Angeles CA 90027
* This dark comedy — featuring puppets who interact with humans — tells the story of two estranged brothers of the Blackfeet Nation.
* Runs Thursdays and Fridays, 8 pm, and Saturdays and Sundays, 2 pm.
* TIX, $15 non-mbrs / $10 Students, Seniors (60+), & Military (w/ ID), at: https://theautry.org/events/performing-arts/native-voices-presents-world-premiere-lying-badgers-previews
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ONGOING, Feb 29–Mar 15; CONTEMPORARY OPERA:
"SWEET LAND" presented by The Industry at L.A. State Historic Park, at 1724 Baker St, Los Angeles CA 90012 (in the NEZ corner of the State Historic Park)
* L.A.’s contemporary opera company brings a performance that disrupts the dominant narrative of American identity.
* The Arrivals wash up on the shore. They make contact with another civilization they call “the Hosts.” And from there, the story splinters, following diverging perspectives. Starting as a procession through the L.A. State Historic Park, "Sweet Land" becomes an opera that erases itself.
* It's the result of a highly collaborative and multi-perspect approach.
* Composer Du Yun is a Chinese immigrant whose recent work originates from what she states “is a lack of understanding and empathy around immigration”. Her last major opera, "Angel’s Bone," won a Pulitzer Prize for music and explores the psychology behind human trafficking.
* Composer Raven Chacon, "United States Artists" fellow and winner of the "Creative Capital Award," is a composer, performer and installation artist from Fort Defiance, Navajo Nation.
* Librettist Douglas Kearney is a poet whose “polyphonic diction pulls history apart, recombining it to reveal an alternative less whitewashed by enfranchised power” (BOMB Magazine).
* Librettist Aja Couchois Duncan is a mixed-race Ojibwe writer who works to advance equity and social justice.
* Cannupa Hanksa Luger is a multidisciplinary artist who interweaves performance and political action to communicate stories about 21st-century Indigeneity. He co-directs "Sweet Land."
* Yuval Sharon, co-director, is the Founder and Artistic Director of The Industry and a 2017 MacArthur Fellow.
* Info: https://theindustryla.org/projects/sweet-land/
* TIX: https://theindustryla.org/sweet-land-tickets/
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ONGOING, Jan 29-May 27; FILM SCREENING of LIVE THEATRE:
"NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE," a series of productions filmed live on London's West End, screening at Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena CA 91106; www.bostoncourtpasadena.org
* Boston Court, itself renowned for live theatre, brings these brilliantly filmed plays from across the pond; some have two dates, and the near-term one is sold-out; get tix early:
■ "ALL ABOUT EVE," starring GIllian Anderson:
Wed, Jan 29, 8 pm, get tix now.
■ "HAMLET" (encore), starring Benedict Cumberbatch:
Sun, Feb 2, 1:30 pm, get tix now.
■ "FLEABAG," written & performed by Phoebe Waller-Bridge; two dates:
Thu, Jan 30 - Sold out; Wed, May 20, 8 pm, get tix now.
■ "PRESENT LAUGHTER," starring Andrew Scott; two dates:
Fri, Jan 31, Sold out; Wed, May 27, 7:30 pm, get tix now.
■ "ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS" (encore), starring James Corden; two dates:
Sat, Feb 1, 1:30 pm; Sat, May 16, 7:30 pm; get tix now, either date.
■ "THE AUDIENCE" (encore), starring Helen Mirren:
Sun, May 10, 1:30 pm, get tix now.
■ "HANSARD," starring Alex Jennings and Lyndsey Duncan:
Tues, May 12, 8 pm, get tix now.
■ "CYRANO DE BERGERAC" – New, starring James McAvoy; two dates:
Mon, May 18, 7:30 pm; Fri, May 22, 7:30 pm; get tix now, either date.
* TIX, $20; Box Office, 626-683-6801, 11 am - 5 pm, Tue-Fri.
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ONGOING, PODCAST, on-demand:
"RECORDING ARTISTS: RADICAL WOMEN" is a new podcast series from the Getty Museum in Los Angeles. In it, art historian HELEN MOLESWORTH explores the lives and work of six artists — ALICE NEEL, LEE KRASNER, BETYE SAAR, HELEN FRANKENTHALER, YOKO ONO, and EVA HESSE.
* What was it like to be a woman making art during the feminist and civil rights movements? In this season of "Recording Artists," Molesworth delves into their lives and careers, spanning several generations. Hear them describe, in their own words, their work, relationships, and feelings about the ongoing march of feminism. Contemporary artists and art historians join the conversation, offering their own perspectives on the recordings and exploring what it meant—and still means—to be a woman and an artist. Share this with one who'll appreciate it.
* HERE'S THE LINK. The whole series is here in individial episodes so you can pace yourself or binge it. You'll hear rare audiotaped interviews and fresh perspectives on what it meant — and still means — to be a woman making art:
http://www.getty.edu/recordingartists/
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ONGOING, through Feb 23; FREE:
11am-5 pm - "FALLEN FRUIT: SUPERSHOW!" at PDC Gallery, 8687 Melrose Av, West Hollywood CA
* Runs Sun, Nov 24 through Feb 23; free.
* Opening day Sunday features outdoor jamming, preceded by an artist talk with FALLEN FRUIT (aka DAVID BURNS and AUSTIN YOUNG), and Young will be taking his trademark portraits of whoever wants one inside the installation, plus music and apparently, cheerleaders.
* This is "A gorgeous mile of fruit and flower garland wallpaper in a gradient of saturated hues containing within its two story installation multiple scenarios and vignettes of photography and ceramic, faux Grecian luxury statues, gilded mirrors, chaises and sundry objects. All of this exists in the mode of a secular temple to beauty, as well as a sort of public living room where communities are formed through the universal language of shareable fruit."
* Might be the right thing for a memorable date.
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ONGOING, through Mar 1:
“MUSEUM ACQUISITIONS 2019: DIRECTOR’S CHOICE” at the Getty Museum, 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles CA 90049
* This intends to be the first of many annual exhibitions that highlight the Getty Museum’s acquisitions made throughout the year.
* Highlights key works of newly added art selected by the Museum's director. It includes ancient gems and sculpture; Renaissance and 19th-century paintings; Renaissance sculpture; medieval manuscripts; old-master drawings; and 20th-century and contemporary photography.
* "It’s a small but succinct show, just one gallery, but with a variety of work, including [an] early Crucifixion in which our Lord appears to have four arms, a sort of biplane Jesus." -- Easy Reader News.
* Open 10 am-5:30 pm Sun-Fri, Sat 10 am-9 pm, closed Mon.
Holiday closures: Dec 25, Jan 1; early closings Dec 24 & 31 at 4 pm; short hours Dec 23 & 30, 10 am-5:30 pm.
* Free admission, parking costs. Info, 310-440-7300 or www.getty.edu
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ONGOING, through May 29:
“INCREDIBLE JOURNEY: BUGS” opened mid-Dec at the South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Bl, Palos Verdes Peninsula CA
* Gawd, we love experiential learning. Whichever journey Garden visitors decide to take, they are transformed into that bug – literally (via props).
* This program interactively educates visitors about the butterflies, spiders, ants and bees that can be found in the Garden.
* Full info, 310-544-1948 or www.southcoastbotanicgarden.org
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ONGOING, through April 12, daily:
10 am-5 pm - "EGYPT'S LOST CITIES" exhibition at the Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Dr, Simi Valley CA 93065
* Akin to your best fantasies of Atlantis, these are artifacts recovered from beneath the sea.
* One day as the Mediterranean sun beat down on the bay of Aboukir, two bustling cities of ancient Egypt slipped into the sea without a whisper of wind, buried for centuries.
* These cities, before they sank beneath the waves, were known throughout the world as cultural centers of power, of wealth, of trade, and novel artistry.
* Time may have eroded the memory of a civilization, but not the mystery -- or the breathtaking artifacts -- of what it was.
* This exhibition runs Oct 5, 2019–Apr 12, 2020.
* View the holiday tree exhibit (through Jan 5; see our listing) and the Air Force One Pavilion, along with this current special exhibition, all during one visit for the price of museum admission. But allow yourself PLENTY of time.
* Open seven days a week, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
* Facility features a nice cafeteria-style cafe.
* TIX include the exhibition and the 125,000 square feet of all the permanent exhibits and displays, including Air Force One; you need to allow three to four hours to enjoy all of the galleries and grounds. Gen'l adm $29.95, discounts for youth, kids, seniors; active US military get in free. Free parking. Tix available in advance or at the door. It's worth adding the $7 "audio tour." Online adv. tix:
https://www.reaganfoundation.org/library-museum/online-ticket-sales/
"NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE," a series of productions filmed live on London's West End, screening at Boston Court Pasadena, 70 N Mentor Av, Pasadena CA 91106; www.bostoncourtpasadena.org
* Boston Court, itself renowned for live theatre, brings these brilliantly filmed plays from across the pond; some have two dates, and the near-term one is sold-out; get tix early:
■ "ALL ABOUT EVE," starring GIllian Anderson:
Wed, Jan 29, 8 pm, get tix now.
■ "HAMLET" (encore), starring Benedict Cumberbatch:
Sun, Feb 2, 1:30 pm, get tix now.
Thu, Jan 30 - Sold out; Wed, May 20, 8 pm, get tix now.
■ "PRESENT LAUGHTER," starring Andrew Scott; two dates:
Fri, Jan 31, Sold out; Wed, May 27, 7:30 pm, get tix now.
■ "ONE MAN, TWO GUVNORS" (encore), starring James Corden; two dates:
Sat, Feb 1, 1:30 pm; Sat, May 16, 7:30 pm; get tix now, either date.
■ "THE AUDIENCE" (encore), starring Helen Mirren:
Sun, May 10, 1:30 pm, get tix now.
■ "HANSARD," starring Alex Jennings and Lyndsey Duncan:
Tues, May 12, 8 pm, get tix now.
■ "CYRANO DE BERGERAC" – New, starring James McAvoy; two dates:
Mon, May 18, 7:30 pm; Fri, May 22, 7:30 pm; get tix now, either date.
* TIX, $20; Box Office, 626-683-6801, 11 am - 5 pm, Tue-Fri.
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ONGOING, PODCAST, on-demand:
"RECORDING ARTISTS: RADICAL WOMEN" is a new podcast series from the Getty Museum in Los Angeles. In it, art historian HELEN MOLESWORTH explores the lives and work of six artists — ALICE NEEL, LEE KRASNER, BETYE SAAR, HELEN FRANKENTHALER, YOKO ONO, and EVA HESSE.
* What was it like to be a woman making art during the feminist and civil rights movements? In this season of "Recording Artists," Molesworth delves into their lives and careers, spanning several generations. Hear them describe, in their own words, their work, relationships, and feelings about the ongoing march of feminism. Contemporary artists and art historians join the conversation, offering their own perspectives on the recordings and exploring what it meant—and still means—to be a woman and an artist. Share this with one who'll appreciate it.
* HERE'S THE LINK. The whole series is here in individial episodes so you can pace yourself or binge it. You'll hear rare audiotaped interviews and fresh perspectives on what it meant — and still means — to be a woman making art:
http://www.getty.edu/recordingartists/
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ONGOING, through Feb 23; FREE:
11am-5 pm - "FALLEN FRUIT: SUPERSHOW!" at PDC Gallery, 8687 Melrose Av, West Hollywood CA
* Runs Sun, Nov 24 through Feb 23; free.
* Opening day Sunday features outdoor jamming, preceded by an artist talk with FALLEN FRUIT (aka DAVID BURNS and AUSTIN YOUNG), and Young will be taking his trademark portraits of whoever wants one inside the installation, plus music and apparently, cheerleaders.
* This is "A gorgeous mile of fruit and flower garland wallpaper in a gradient of saturated hues containing within its two story installation multiple scenarios and vignettes of photography and ceramic, faux Grecian luxury statues, gilded mirrors, chaises and sundry objects. All of this exists in the mode of a secular temple to beauty, as well as a sort of public living room where communities are formed through the universal language of shareable fruit."
* Might be the right thing for a memorable date.
___
ONGOING, through Mar 1:
“MUSEUM ACQUISITIONS 2019: DIRECTOR’S CHOICE” at the Getty Museum, 1200 Getty Center Dr, Los Angeles CA 90049
* This intends to be the first of many annual exhibitions that highlight the Getty Museum’s acquisitions made throughout the year.
* Highlights key works of newly added art selected by the Museum's director. It includes ancient gems and sculpture; Renaissance and 19th-century paintings; Renaissance sculpture; medieval manuscripts; old-master drawings; and 20th-century and contemporary photography.
* "It’s a small but succinct show, just one gallery, but with a variety of work, including [an] early Crucifixion in which our Lord appears to have four arms, a sort of biplane Jesus." -- Easy Reader News.
* Open 10 am-5:30 pm Sun-Fri, Sat 10 am-9 pm, closed Mon.
Holiday closures: Dec 25, Jan 1; early closings Dec 24 & 31 at 4 pm; short hours Dec 23 & 30, 10 am-5:30 pm.
* Free admission, parking costs. Info, 310-440-7300 or www.getty.edu
___
ONGOING, through May 29:
“INCREDIBLE JOURNEY: BUGS” opened mid-Dec at the South Coast Botanic Garden, 26300 Crenshaw Bl, Palos Verdes Peninsula CA
* Gawd, we love experiential learning. Whichever journey Garden visitors decide to take, they are transformed into that bug – literally (via props).
* This program interactively educates visitors about the butterflies, spiders, ants and bees that can be found in the Garden.
* Full info, 310-544-1948 or www.southcoastbotanicgarden.org
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| "When the sea shall give up her dead." The many displayed artifacts recovered from the ocean floor include the Stele of Thonis-Heracleion (SCA 277), loaned by the National Museum of Alexandria – IEASM excavations. Photo by Christoph Gerigk ©Franck Goddio/Hilti Foundation |
10 am-5 pm - "EGYPT'S LOST CITIES" exhibition at the Reagan Library, 40 Presidential Dr, Simi Valley CA 93065
* Akin to your best fantasies of Atlantis, these are artifacts recovered from beneath the sea.
* One day as the Mediterranean sun beat down on the bay of Aboukir, two bustling cities of ancient Egypt slipped into the sea without a whisper of wind, buried for centuries.
* These cities, before they sank beneath the waves, were known throughout the world as cultural centers of power, of wealth, of trade, and novel artistry.
* Time may have eroded the memory of a civilization, but not the mystery -- or the breathtaking artifacts -- of what it was.
* This exhibition runs Oct 5, 2019–Apr 12, 2020.
* View the holiday tree exhibit (through Jan 5; see our listing) and the Air Force One Pavilion, along with this current special exhibition, all during one visit for the price of museum admission. But allow yourself PLENTY of time.
* Open seven days a week, except Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day, and New Year's Day.
* Facility features a nice cafeteria-style cafe.
* TIX include the exhibition and the 125,000 square feet of all the permanent exhibits and displays, including Air Force One; you need to allow three to four hours to enjoy all of the galleries and grounds. Gen'l adm $29.95, discounts for youth, kids, seniors; active US military get in free. Free parking. Tix available in advance or at the door. It's worth adding the $7 "audio tour." Online adv. tix:
https://www.reaganfoundation.org/library-museum/online-ticket-sales/
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ONGOING, Feb 5-Mar 1; LIVE THEATRE:
"THE FATHER" starring acclaimed actor ALFRED MOLINA in "a tour-de-force performance that will leave you breathless," at the Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S El Molino Av, Pasadena CA 91101; 626-356-7529; www.pasadenaplayhouse.org
* 90 minutes, no intermission.
* “Savagely honest … Hugely rewarding” -- The Guardian.
* Directed by Boston Court Pasadena Artistic Director Jessica Kubzansky. Written by Florian Zeller, translated into English by Christopher Hampton.
* About the play: André was once a tap dancer. He lives with his daughter, Anne, and her husband, Antoine. Or was André an engineer, whose daughter Anne lives in London with her new lover, Pierre? The thing is, he is still wearing his pajamas, and he can’t find his watch. He is starting to wonder if he’s losing control.
* An Open Captioned performance is Sun, Feb 23 at 2 pm.
* TIX: $25, less 20% off tickets with code MEMORY. Restrictions may apply.
* TIX at https://www.pasadenaplayhouse.org/event/the-father/
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ONGOING, Feb 5-Mar 1; LIVE THEATRE:
"THE FATHER" starring acclaimed actor ALFRED MOLINA in "a tour-de-force performance that will leave you breathless," at the Pasadena Playhouse, 39 S El Molino Av, Pasadena CA 91101; 626-356-7529; www.pasadenaplayhouse.org
* 90 minutes, no intermission.
* “Savagely honest … Hugely rewarding” -- The Guardian.
* Directed by Boston Court Pasadena Artistic Director Jessica Kubzansky. Written by Florian Zeller, translated into English by Christopher Hampton.
* About the play: André was once a tap dancer. He lives with his daughter, Anne, and her husband, Antoine. Or was André an engineer, whose daughter Anne lives in London with her new lover, Pierre? The thing is, he is still wearing his pajamas, and he can’t find his watch. He is starting to wonder if he’s losing control.
* An Open Captioned performance is Sun, Feb 23 at 2 pm.
* TIX: $25, less 20% off tickets with code MEMORY. Restrictions may apply.
* TIX at https://www.pasadenaplayhouse.org/event/the-father/
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