Out 'n' About in L.A.
Posted by on Nov 13, 2005 - 10:11:00 PM
Nightlife/Clubs
Sunday 11/13
World Battle of the Bands finals The Gig, 7302 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, CA 90046 (213)-480-3232 7.30pm
Cover charge $8
This is a real treat for individuals who are into both established and local bands. In 2004, the New Zealand Battle of the Bands competition was re-branded to incorporate the international scene and so the World Battle of the Bands competition was born. On Sunday, November 13, the best of urban rockers eagar to prove themselves take to the stage with one eye firmly focused on representing LA in the world final to be staged in Hong Kong. The line up includes Something to burn and InTension.
Cafe Du Soleil Moonshadows 20356 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, CA, 90265 (310-456-3010) 2-9pm
Cafe Du Soleil at Moonshadows has become a magnet for Malibu singles, who fancy jazz and latin songs at an evening social affair. So if you are a player or an old romantic, the beach grooves mixed in with a captivating ocean view sets the scene for the perfect tonic for the heart.
Monday 11/14
Johnny Polanco Y Orquesta El Floridita, 1253 Vine St., Los Angeles, CA, 90038 (323)-871-8612 8pm-1am
Like many legends, Johnny Polanco seemed pointed to glory from the earliest age. Having established his legacy during a career that spans 30 years, through the use of percussion and wind instruments. A South Bronx, New York, native he has performed alongside Pete "El Conde" Rodriguez and since moving to LA formed an eight man band christened "Conjunto Amistad". He is sure to be a big crowd pleaser when he performs at El Floridita.
Salsa Dancing Mor Bar, 2941 Main Street, Santa Monica, (310)-455-6720 in8dc@aol.com $5 on the door or $2 RSVP
Anyone, who is anyone, who fancy themselves as a romantic should learn the dance of love, salsa. Salsa is, arguably, the most beautiful dance in the world and if executed to perfection can woo the heart of anyone you desire and so to make a start you should make your way to Mor Bar on 2941 Main Street, Santa Monica for your first lesson. Lesson begin at 8pm and 9pm where you will be thought the cha cha but there is plenty to offer those experienced at 10pm in this lantern lit, Moroccan lounge.
Tuesday November 15,
Electric Jazz, The Baked Potato, 3878 Cahuenga Blvd, Studio City, CA, 91604 (818)-980-1615 9.30pm Cover charge $10
Electric Jazz bring their own delightful style to the Baked Potato for a show which is sure blow away the crowd. The performance of Steve Tavaglione on saxophone alone will be leaving punters begging for more.
Arena 6655 Santa Monica Blvd. West Hollywood, Los Angeles, CA (323)-692-3636
Attractive gay bar with huge space for dancing, which offers a rainbow of pleasure. You sure to meet mr. right or miss right in this arena of love.
Wednesday November 16,
UCLA Wind Ensemble, Schoenberg Hall, 405 Hilgard Ave, Los Angeles. CA 90095 8pm (213)-740-2311 Cover charge $7 or $3 for students /seniors
The 50 members of the UCLA Wind Ensemble are talented and breathtaking musicians and they perform their brand of classical music to their highest artistic levels. A night of music to be savoured.
Sandro Albert Quintet The Baked Potato, 3878 Cahuenga Blvd, Studio City, CA, 91604 (818)-980-1615 9.30pm Cover charge $15
On a night for exquisite musical taste, the Sandro Albert Quintet whets the appetite for those who have a hunger for jazz. The Sandro Albert Quintet have performed at the North Sea Jazz Festival, Ronnie Scott's, Catalina Bar & Grill, Yoshi's and the Blue Note to name but a few high profile venues. Sandro Albert Quintet feature Jimmy Haslip on bass, Gary Novak on drums, Quinn Johnson on keys and Katesse Buckingham on sax.
Thursday November 17,
4100 Bar, 4100 Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90027 (323)-666-4460 7pm-2am
The 4100 bar is welcoming establish that boasts a wide variety of clientele from all kinds of persuasion. The staff are mixture of tasty men and eye catching women, who always serve their customers with a heartwarming smile. Certainly a spot to drop in after a long hard day at work.
Cabaret Voltaire, Steve Allen Theater, 4773 Hollywood Blvd, CA 90027 (323)-666-9797 Cover charge $10 8pm.
Cabaret Voltaire is a monthly avant-garde organization, which recently celebrated its 2 year rebirth in Los Angeles. Showcasing some of LA's best performers, the Voltaire is known for intelligent evenings born through a cross-pollination of creative energies. Happenings take place the 3rd Thursday of every month at The Steve Allen Theater in Hollywood.
Friday November 18,
Bossa Nova Zanzibar, 301 Fifth Street, Santa Monica, CA, 90401 (310)- 451-2221 Doors open at 10pm Cover charge $10
Bossa Nova in Zanzibar is a must for dance lovers. KCRW's Jason Bentley hits the decks alongside, resident DJs and guest DJs from UK, Brazil and Germany. Bentley's resume is a particularly impressive one and he has been the opening act on line ups that have included Fatboy Slim and Underworld, while he has worked as music supervisor on the Grammy nominated, platinum selling soundtrack for the movie blockbuster, The Matrix. At $10, this looks set to be the bargain gig of the weekend and Bentley is sure to be at his best as he burns his hands of his scintillating hot decks.
The Australian Pink Floyd Show The Wilshire Theatre, 8440 Wilshire Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211 (323)-468-1770 8pm Cover charge $30-$50
Trust me, you will not want to miss this. The best tribute band in the world roll into Beverley Hills, this Friday with a mesmerizing set that will leave you begging for more. The Australian Pink Floyd Show was formed in Adelaide, South Australia in 1988. They were the first Pink Floyd tribute band to tour in the UK back in 1993, starting off with the first International Pink Floyd fan convention at Wembley convention centre.
Saturday November 19,
Jewel's Catch One 4067 W Pico Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90019 (323) 734-8849 Admission Varies
For those who have alternative lifestyles, Jewel's Catch One offers a venue for gays and lesbians to express themselves. It has plenty to entice and entertain, and with a well ventilated smoking area, all bases have been covered.
One Seven, 6801 Hollywood Blvd, Hollywood, (323)-462-4172 8pm to 1.30 am Admission varies
One Seven offers an alternative to those of you, who are too old to be staying in but not quite old enough to consume alcohol. This relatively new club is marketed to 15-20 year old market and it offers choice between dancing and/or just chilling out in the cosy couches. With ID checks and dress codes, One Seven allows teens to have fun in a safe environment while offering protection to those who may be vulnerable in more mature clubs.
Museums
MOCA
250 South Grand Avenue, Los Angeles
(213) 626-6222
November 13, Sunday:
10:00 am: CLASS Performance Workshop @ MOCA Grand Avenue
In his series The Beetle Trilogy, artist Damián Ortega creates a story about the cycle of life through performance. Held in conjunction with the exhibition Damián Ortega: The Beetle Trilogy and Other Works, this one-day class guides students through the basic concepts of performance while exploring their own life-cycle event. Tours of both the MOCA exhibition and the partner exhibition at REDCAT will begin the day, followed by a series of exercises that investigate and represent cycles of life through performance and installation. Students should bring a prop to be used as a surrogate in their stories. Instructor: Denise Uyehara, award-winning performance artist, writer, playwright, and founding member of Sacred Naked Nature Girls. Course number 855.30; $105 MOCA members (reg #R5402B); $115 nonmembers (reg #R5644B); INFO 310/825-9971 or uclaextension.org
November 17, Thursday:
6:30 pm: MOCA Art Talks Presented by Gallery C @ MOCA Grand Avenue
Ann Goldstein, exhibition curator (MOCA Focus: Jennifer Bornstein). FREE
6:30 pm: New Film Works @ PacificDesignCenter, Silverscreen Theater
MOCA and FIND present a monthly screening followed by a Q & A and reception. FREE for MOCA and FIND members plus one guest. INFO 213/633-5367.
LACMA
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
(323) 857-6000
November 13, Sunday:
12:30-3:15 pm: NexGen Family Sundays: Mayan Maize Gods. Each day features one artist-led workshop and expanded bilingual family gallery activities for families with children ages 12 and under. Free, Los Angeles Times Central Court
1:00 pm Tour: Lords of Creation: The Origins of SacredMaya Kingship, HammerBuilding
1:30 pm Tour: Bouquet of Flowers on a Ledge by Ambrosius Bosschaert, Ahmanson Building
2:00 pm Tour: Mythology in Art, AhmansonBuilding
3:00 pm Tour: Lee Mullican: An Abundant Harvest of Sun, AhmansonBuilding
6:00 pm Music: Sundays Live: The Angeli Duo. No tickets or reservations are required. Free, Bing Theater
November 14, Monday:
1:00 pm Tour: Mysterious Egypt, AhmansonBuilding
1:30 pm Tour: Funerary Sculpture of a Han Horse, AhmansonBuilding
2:00 pm Tour: Arts of Japan, Pavilion for Japanese Art
3:00 pm Tour: Heroes, Gods, Myths and Legends, AhmansonBuilding
November 15, Tuesday:
1:00 pm Film: Lust for Life (1956/color/122 min./CinemaScope), Bing Theater. dir: Vincente Minelli; w/ Kirk Douglas, Anthony Quinn
1:00 pm Tour:Lords of Creation: The Origins of SacredMaya Kingship,HammerBuilding
1:30 pm Tour: Horse's Skull with Pink Rose by Georgia O'Keeffe, AhmansonBuilding
2:00 pm Tour: Modern and Contemporary Art, Modern & Contemporary ArtBuilding
3:00 pm Tour: Lee Mullican: An Abundant Harvest of Sun, Modern & ContemporaryArtBuilding 2
November 17, Thursday:
1:00 pm Tour: Dragons in Korean Art, AhmansonBuilding
1:30 pm Tour: The Flight of Europa by Paul Manship, AhmansonBuilding
7:30 pm Lecture: Recent Acquisitions of Decorative Arts by Thomas Michie, Curator of Decorative Arts, LACMA, Brown Auditorium. Please contact the Decorative Arts Council at 323-857-6528 for ticketing and event information
November 18, Friday:
1:00 pm Tour: Lords of Creation: The Origins of SacredMaya Kingship, HammerBuilding
1:30 pm Tour: 1:30 pm Tour: Magdalen with the Smoking Flame by Georges de la Tour, Ahmanson Building
2:00 pm Tour: Japanese Netsuke, Pavilion for Japanese Art
3:00 pm Tour: Islamic Art, Ahmanson Building
5:30–8:30 pm: Music: Friday Night Jazz: Nedra Wheeler Sextet. Free, Los Angeles Times Central Court
7:30 pm Film: Human, Too Human: The French Films of Louis Malle, Bing Theater
The Fire Within/Le Feu follet (1963/b&w/108 min.) Scr: Louis Malle; w/ Maurice Ronet, Léna Skerla
Human, Too Human/ Trop Humaine (1973/color/75 min.)
November 19, Saturday:
1:00 pm Tour: Enhancing the Beauty of the Altar Table, Ahmanson Building
1:30 pm Tour: Portrait of Sebastian Juñer Vidal by Pablo Picasso, Modern & Contemporary Art Building
2:00 pm Tour: Highlights of the Ahmanson, Ahmanson Building
2:30 pm Performance: Southern Indian Dance Demonstration, Bing Theater. Three groups of dancers will showcase what conference chair and presenter, Dr. Nalini Rao is calling “Kala Sangama — the Confluence of the Arts.” For more information, please contact the Southern Asian Art Council at (323) 857-6091 or e-mail ssea@lacma.org.
3:00 pm Tour: Contemporary Projects 9: Gajin Fujita and Pablo Vargas-Lugo, Modern & ContemporaryArtBuilding 2
7:30 pm Film: Human, Too Human: The French Films of Louis Malle, Bing Theater
Elevator to the Gallows/Ascenseur pour l'échafaud (1958/b&w/88 min.) Scr: Louis Malle, Roger Nimier; w/ Jeanne Moreau, Maurice Ronet, Georges Poujouly
The Lovers/Les Amants (1958/b&w/90 min./Scope) Scr: Louis Malle, Louise de Vilmorin; w/ Jeanne Moreau, Alain Cuny, Jean-Marc Bory
Cabrillo Marine Aquarium
3720 Stephen M. White Drive, San Pedro
(310) 548-7562
November 13, Sunday:
12:00-1:30 pm: Science at the Seashore: Tidepool Walk
2:00-3:00 pm: Sunday Story Studio
November 17, Thursday:
5:30-8:00 pm: Science at the Seashore: Evening for Educators
UCLAHammerMuseum
10899 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
(310) 443-7000
November 13, Sunday:
6:00 pm: HAMMER Readings: Geoff Dyer
Geoff Dyer has published many books of non-fiction and fiction, including The Ways of Telling: The Work of John Berger, The Colour of Memory, Out of Sheer Rage: Wrestling with D. H. Lawrence, The Search, and Paris Trance. His latest books are Yoga For People Who Can’t Be Bothered To Do It and The Ongoing Moment.
November 15, Tuesday:
7:00 pm: Gallery Talk — Runa Islam
Runa Islam hosts a talk within the exhibition galleries about her film, Be the First To See What You See As You See It, 2004.
November 16, Wednesday:
12:30 pm: Lunchtime Art Talks — Ernst Ludwig Kirchner, Stadtbahnbogen, 1915-19
7:00 pm: HAMMER Forum: Independent Media — What’s Wrong with TV News
Across the globe, media ownership is concentrated in the hands of a few entertainment conglomerates whose corporate interests determine news coverage. This forum presents a focused discussion on media, democracy, and the changing economics of journalism touching on current media reform efforts and the development of non-profit networks reporting on world news. Speakers include Gore Vidal, historian, political critic, author; Joe Trippi, Internet strategist, Howard Dean campaign manager, and One Campaign consultant; Laura Flanders, Air America host; Tom Fenton, former senior CBS correspondent; Bryn Freedman, former NBC producer; Paul Jay, chair, independent World Television (IWT); Mark Lloyd, former CNN producer; Josh Silver, executive director, Free Press; Kim Spencer, president, Link TV; Suneeta Vyas, youth organizer (IWT). Seating is first come, first served. The event will also be audible in the courtyard.
November 17, Thursday:
7:00 pm: HAMMER Readings: Juliana Spahr & Geoffrey G. O’Brien
Juliana Spahr is the author of Response, Spiderwasp or Literary Criticism, Everybody’s Autonomy, and Fuck You — Aloha — I Love You. She is co-editor, with Jena Osman, of Chain, and teaches at the University of Hawaii, Manoa.
Geoffrey G. O’Brien’s poems and prose have appeared in The American Poetry Review, the Boston Review, Fence, the Denver Quarterly, Volt, and other publications. His most recent volume of poems is The Guns and Flags Project (University of California Press, 2002). He is a lecturer at the University of California at Berkeley, where he teaches in creative writing and literature.
Los Angeles Public Libraries
Baldwin Hills Branch
2906 S. La Brea Avenue
(323) 733-1196
November 14, Monday:
8:00 pm: Chess Club Meeting (every Mon.)
November 15, Tuesday:
2:30-4:30 pm: Grandpa Paul Reads to Kids (every Tues. and Thurs.)
3:30 pm: Teen Scene Tuesdays
Felipe de Neve Branch
2820 W. Sixth Street
(213) 384-7676
November 16, Wednesday:
2:00-4:00 pm: Grandparents and Books (every Wed.)
Palisades Branch
861 Alma Real Drive
(310) 459-2754
Daily:
10:00 am or 2:30 pm: Grandparents and Books
November 18, Friday:
2:00 pm: Film (will be popular, contemporary and/or classic)
Gallery
INSTITUTE OF CULTURAL INQUIRY
1512 S. Robertson Blvd., Los Angeles 90035 November 13, Sunday Open every odd Saturday, 12-5pm
Showing: November 13-March 13: “Wunderkammer”, a showcase of Institute and Associate projects, including The Museum of Forgery, The Manual of Lost Ideas, and Bataille’s Eye. See announcement.
Associates: Antoinette LaFarge, Lorie Josephsen, Christel Dillbohner, Sande Sisneros, Deborah Cullen, Yolanda Macias McKay, Lothar Schmitz, Robert Allen, Martin Gantman, Melinda Smith Altshuler, Danny Redfern, Deborah Paulsen, Johanne Todd, Arnaldo Morales.
THE LOS ANGELES ANTIQUES SHOW
Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, Main St. at Pico Blvd., Santa Monica November 13, Sunday Presented by Caskey-Lees, (310) 455-2886 E-mail, info@caskeylees.com Web site, http://www.losangelesantiqueshow.com http://www.caskeylees.com
Special Event: Annual show held in April/May. 2005 Show--April 29, 11am-8pm; April 30, 11am-8pm; May 1, 11am-5pm: “The Los Angeles Antiques Show”, organized by the Antiques Dealers Association of California; admission $15. Lecture Series daily. April 28, 7-10pm: Gala Benefit for the Women’s Guild, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center;tickets $300 per person. Lecture Series daily. For Benefit and Lecture information call (310) 423-3667.
MICHAEL DAWSON GALLERY
535 N. Larchmont Blvd., Los Angeles 90004 November 18, Friday Weds.-Sat., 9am-5pm
Showing: Through November 12: Main Gallery--Patssi Valdez, “Cuardos”, new paintings. Project Room--Esther Hernandez, “Inspiraciones”, new paintings. November 19-January 7: Main Gallery--Roberto Gutiérrez, “L.A. in Black and White”, paintings; José Orozco, “Automata from Hell”, new kinetic toys. Project Room--Gaspar Enriquez, new paintings.
Exhibiting Artists: Ray Martin Abeyta, Carlos Almaraz, Judy Baca, Chaz Bojorquez, David Botello, Gomez Bueno, Barbara Carrasco, Chuy c/s, Alfredo de Batuc, Sandra de la Loza, Justin De Leon, Gabriel Figueroa Flores, Elsa Almaraz Flores, Diane Gamboa, Camille Rose Garcia, Margaret Garcia, Ed Gomez, Yolanda Gonzalez, Gronk, Raul Guerrero, Robert Gutierrez, Wayne Healy, Adan Hernandez, Ester Hernandez, Robert Hernandez, Leo Limon, Albert Lopez, Jr., José Lozano, Gilbert “Magu” Lujan, Cesar Martinez, Alfredo Mercado, Delilah Montoya, Ruben Ochoa, José Orozco, Elizabeth Perez, Eugene Rodriguez, Frank Romero, Alex Rubio, Leigh Salgado, Marta Sanchez, Ernest Silva, Eloy Torrez, John Valadez, Patssi Valdez, John Valadez, Linda Vallejo, Kathy Vargas, Antonio Vigil, and George Yepes. Guest Artists: Llyn Foulkes, Patti Heid, Nadia Reed, Steve Schauer, Gina Stepaniuk, Norton Wisdom.
PATRICIA CORREIA PUBLISHING
New Fine Art Prints by: Ray Martin Abeyta, David Botello, Frank Romero, Francesco Siqueiros, Eloy Torrez, and Patssi Valdez. Current Fine Art Prints by: Lisa Adams, Skip Arnold, Chuck Arnoldi, Karen and Tony Barone, Sandow Birk, Chaz Borjorquez, Clayton Campbell, Ann Chamberlin, Gabriel Figueroa, Llyn Foulkes, Patti Heid, Mark Housely, Jeffrey Kroll, Joseph Maruska, Ed Moses, Frank Romero, Gina Stepaniuk, Patssi Valdez, Norton Wisdom, and George Yepes.
FIG
2525 Michigan Ave., Building G-6 (Bergamot Station), Santa Monica 90404
Weds.-Sat., 11am-5pm November 19, Saturday (310) 829-0345, FAX (310) 829-7612 E-mail, fig@figgallery.com Web site, http://www.figgallery.com
Gallery Director: Jeff Gambill
Gallery Description: Contemporary Art
Showing: Through November 12: Sam Amato; Elliot Elgart. November 16-December 17: Paul Donaldson, “New Work”.
Representing: Sam Amato, Joseph Blaustein, Ray Brown, Marlene Capell, Claire Chene, Paul Donaldson, Ronn Davis, John de Heras, Elliot Elgart, Theresa Fernald, Margaret Gallegos, Arleen G. Hendler, Curtis Hoekzema, William Lane, Lorraine Lubner, Martin Lubner, Chris Madans, Mitsuko Namiki, Jeffrey O’Connell, Mary Schairer, James Urmston, Susan Wolff, Otella Wruck, Sara Wylie Walsh, Yda Ziment.
Playwright Yussef El Guindi brings a poetically charged voice to the struggle by Muslim women to sound their own voices in this impressive pair of one-acts. Despite obvious metaphors, Deborah Lawlor's elegant staging has a fetching directness, with translucent portrayals by Naila Azad and Sarah Ripard as the parallel heroines.
Based on Robert Fulghum's bestselling books, this play with music is a collection of lighthearted stories about the meaning of everyday life. Adapted by Ernest Zulia, with composer and lyricist David Caldwell.
Based on Robert Fulghum's bestselling books, this play with music is a collection of lighthearted stories about the meaning of everyday life. Adapted by Ernest Zulia, with composer and lyricist David Caldwell.
Three related stories by Chuck Rose about couples who fall victim to fate, faulty technology and their own foibles as they try to connect with the object of their affections. Presented by Eleventh Hour Productions.
Jonathan Del Arco grippingly conveys the emotional conflict of a young man drawn to yet disillusioned by Chicano gang life in this 50-minute condensation of Luis J. Rodriguez's gritty yet transcendently poetic memoir. Mark Valdez artfully directs José Cruz González's adaptation for solo actor. Due to strong language and subject matter, the show is recommended for ages 13 and older.
David T. Levinson's comedy explores the humor, drama and angst of the contemporary college application process as it relates to one L.A. family. Presented by Crazy 8 Theatricals and Donna L. Harazim.
An evening of songs by composer Ryan Scott Oliver tells the stories of five twentysomethings exploring their fast-changing lives. Presented by Powerhouse Theatre in association with Interstate 5 and Newmanity Productions.
In Flagrante Delicto presents a new staging of Neil LaBute's dark comedy about a shy young college student who is willing to go to unusual lengths to retain the affections of the woman he loves.
