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ONGOING EVENTS
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OPEN CALL FOR ACTORS/SINGERS/DANCERS for the World Premiere of “BERT N’ EDDIE,” a New Non-Union Musical about the life and times of Bert Williams and Eddie Cantor. -- --
The show will play on weekends from August 10 – September 9, 2007 at the Morgan-Wixson Theatre in Santa Monica. -- -- Rehearsals will begin in July 2007. -- --
BERT WILLIAMS: Black, 40 – 50, Singer/Actor -- -- EDDIE CANTOR: 21 – 25, Singer/Actor/Mover -- -- GEORGE WALKER: Black, 30 – 40, Singer/Dancer/Actor -- -- FLO ZIEGFELD: 45 – 55, Actor (Boss-Type) -- -- CHORUS: 20 – 30: Four Boys and Four Girls. Attractive Singers/Dancers (All have lines). -- --
AUDITIONS: Tuesday and Wednesday, June 26 and 27, 2007 from 7:00 – 10:00 p.m. At the Los Angeles Group Repertory Theater; 10900 Burbank Boulevard (one block east of Vineland Avenue); Burbank, CA 91502. -- -- Some Pay – Call 818.707.7088 for information.
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MAK Center Presents Arnulf Rainer: Hyper-Graphics
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May 17 - August 26
MAK Center for Art and Architecture at the Schindler House
835 North Kings Road, West Hollywood, CA
The MAK Center is pleased to present Arnulf Rainer. Hyper-Graphics, a comprehensive exhibition of the acclaimed Austrian artist’s graphic works. On view from May 17-August 26, 2007, the exhibition highlights the artist’s poster designs for exhibitions of his work from 1951 through 2007. In addition to 26 posters, the exhibition also includes many preparatory drawings, as well as designs for invitations, books, catalogue covers and other collateral materials. In keeping with his customary practice, Rainer has designed the poster for the MAK Center exhibition.
Arnulf Rainer is one of the most renowned contemporary Austrian artists. Born in 1929, his paintings are characteristic of the expressionism and alienation of post World War II Viennese art. Rainer’s work explores the causes and limitations of artistic expression, pushing methodology and subject matter to extreme states of subjective experience.
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Arnulf Rainer. Hyper-Graphics will be on view at the MAK Center for Art and Architecture from May 17–August 26, 2007. The MAK Center is located at the Schindler House, 835 N. Kings Road in West Hollywood. Public hours are Wednesday through Sunday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Regular admission is $7/$17 with the guide book, Schindler By MAK; students and seniors, $6/$16 with book; free for Friends of the Schindler House and on Fridays, 4 to 6 p.m.
Parking is available at the public structure at the northeast corner of Kings Road and Santa Monica Boulevard. For further information, see www.MAKcenter.org Wine Discovery Mondays @ Taste! 1/2 Off All Bottles of Wine Every Monday! At Taste 8454 Melrose Ave, West Hollywood, CA 1/2 Off All Bottles of Wine @ Taste's Wine Discovery Mondays. "Taste has something to offer that few of the big, brash places do - namely, a cozy place to stop in for a light supper. ........the little patio in front is pure gold." -Irene Virbila LA Times Helen Albert Certified Farmers' Market Plummer Park, North Parking Lot, 1200 N. Vista Street EVERY MONDAY Time: 9:00am - 2:00pm Armando Romero: Vandalism and Other Irreverences June 2 - July 28, 2007 Tasende Gallery 8808 Melrose Ave West Hollywood, CA Summer on the Sunset Strip Weekdays, 5-7pm Ketchup 8590 Sunset Blvd West Hollywood, CA Dolce Group's hip new eatery Ketchup, located on the Sunset Strip, will begin offering "Sunset Hour" from 5-7pm on weekdays starting after Memorial Day. Look for cheap martinis and a special appetizezer menu. Dolce Group recasts the typical American grill with Ketchup, recreating classic American dishes with a modern twist. Sleek designer chairs and plasma TV’s give Ketchup the feel of a white-hot party, while the comfort food favorites like Kobe Beef Hot Dogs and Sloppy Joes make you feel close to home. Norman Bluhm: Selected Paintings From 1976-1984 May 10 - July 7, 2007 Manny Silverman Gallery 619 North Almont Dr Los Angeles, CA View the exhibition at www.artnet.com Opening Reception: Thursday, May 10, 2007 5-8 pm. For more info, contact 310.659.8256 Scott McFarland: Works on Paper May 19 - June 30, 2007 Regen Projects 633 North Almont Dr Los Angeles, CA Regen Projects is pleased to present Works on Paper, an exhibition of new work by Vancouver artist Scott McFarland. This exhibition will present 13 new inkjet photographs drawn from three different bodies of work - Hampstead, Empire, and Folly's, Berlin - drawn from the artist's travels to Hampstead Heath, London, the Huntington Gardens of Pasadena, CA, and various sites in and around Berlin, Germany. For more info, visit www.regenprojects.com (310) 276-5424 West Hollywood Summer Concert Calendar All Summer SUMMER MUSIC PREVIEW '07 June Ima Robot Snotty synth-punk. House of Blues, West Hollywood, June 8 Airborne Toxic Event Snappy dance-rock. Troubadour, West Hollywood, June 9 Kingspade Hard rock. House of Blues, West Hollywood, June 9 Tesla Classic rock. House of Blues, West Hollywood, June 9 The Pipettes The throwbacky Spector-ish girl group has matching dresses, choreography, and killer pop tunes. Troubadour, West Hollywood, June 11 Menomena Experimetal indie-pop band slices and dices its tunes with noise and programming. Troubadour, West Hollywood, June 12 Ne-Yo Neo-soul crooning. House of Blues, West Hollywood, June 12 Rocky Votolato Hardscrabble folk-rock. Troubadour, West Hollywood, June 12 Datarock Smarmy electro-punk. Troubadour, West Hollywood, June 13 Flyleaf Earnest nu-metal. House of Blues, West Hollywood, June 13 Elliott Yamin Folky musings. The Roxy, West Hollywood, June 14 Sleepytime Gorilla Museum Math-rock. Troubadour, West Hollywood, June 14 The Noisettes Theatrical, muscular indie rock. Troubadour, West Hollywood, June 15 The Wailers Classic Reggae. House of Blues, West Hollywood, June 15 Lavender Diamond If unicorns had ears, they'd love this cheerful Carpenters-ish folk-pop quartet. Troubadour, West Hollywood, June 16 Summer Slaughter w/ Necrophagist House of Blues, West Hollywood, June 16 Keren Ann Cosmopolitan pan-ethnic chamber-pop, Troubadour, West Hollywood, June 17 Remus Lupins Troubadour, West Hollywood, June 19 Boyz II Men The svelte gents croon their 90's hits. House of Blues, West Hollywood, June 21 Britny Fox Troubadour, West Hollywood, June 22 Funeral for a Friend Emo. Troubadour, West Hollywood, June 26 Dirty Dozen Brass Band Troubadour, West Hollywood, June 27 The Locust Antagonistic noise-punk. Troubadour, West Hollywood, June 28 As Tall as Lion Charming indie rock. Troubadour, West Hollywood, June 28 Breaking Benjamin Dour nu-rock. House of Blues, West Hollywood, June 30 Steve Winwood House of Blues, West Hollywood, June 30 July Mad Caddies Ska. Troubadour, West Hollywood, July 6 The Nightwatchman Tom Morello of Rage Against the Machine plays leftist folk tunes. Troubadour, West Hollywood, July 21 Neville Staple House of Blues, West Hollywood, July 22 Lordi Finally, metal rediscovers monster costumes. House of Blues, West Hollywood, July 23 Tokyo Police Club Fresh-faced dance-punk. Troubadour, West Hollywood, July 25 Lee Scratch Perry Reggae. House of Blues, West Hollywood, July 28 Symphony X House of Blues, West Hollywood, July 31 August The Tossers Irish punk. With Street Dogs. Troubadour, West Hollywood, August 2 Subtle Forward-thinking hip-hop. Troubadour, West Hollywood, August 4 Unwritten Law Emo grows up. House of Blues, West Hollywood, August 4 Detroit Cobras Fierce garage-rock. Troubadour, West Hollywood, August 16 Cary Brothers Winsome folk-pop. Troubadour, West Hollywood, August 22 Plays411 is offering FREE Tix: INSTRUCTIONS: - TICKETS ARE FREE! You only pay the $2.50 Service Fee - Advance Tix only! - Go to: www.plays411.com - Select the show: Use Promo Code: "WeHoNews" unless otherwise instructed! - - - BURN THIS - -Elephant Asylum Theatre - -Regular price $20 - June 28th, 29th, 30th - -Thursday 8:00pm – tickets are limited - -Friday 8:00pm – tickets are limited - -Saturday 8:00pm – tickets are limited - - Go to: www.plays411.com/burnthis RABBIT HOLE - -Complex (Ruby) Theatre - -Regular price $10 June 28th & July 1st, 5th & 8th - -Thursday 8:00PM – tickets are limited - -Sunday 7:00PM – tickets are limited - - Go to: www.plays411.com/rabbithole -INSTRUCTIONS: - TICKETS ARE FREE! Advance Tix only! You pay $2.50 Service Fee - Go to: www.plays411.com - Select the show: Use Promo Code: "WeHoNews" Unless otherwise instructed! - Only available for the shows listed above - Codes will not work on other shows! Seats are limited! - Free Tix are available ONLINE ONLY! Plácido Domingo Announces Woody Allen and William Friedkin -- to Direct New Production of -- Il Trittico to Open 2008/09 Season -- -- Trio of One-Act Operas by Giacomo Puccini -- to be Directed by Academy Award Winners Woody Allen to Make Operatic Debut Staging Gianni Schicchi -- William Friedkin Will Stage Il Tabarro and Suor Angelica Music Director James Conlon to Conduct (LOS ANGELES, CA) June 21, 2007 – “I am delighted to announce that LA Opera will open its 2008/09 Season with a new production of Giacomo Puccini’s Il Trittico, to be staged by two Academy Award-winning film directors,” announced Plácido Domingo, who holds the title of Broad General Director of Los Angeles Opera. “The three operas that make up Puccini’s unique ‘triptych’ will be split between Woody Allen, who will make his operatic debut directing Gianni Schicchi, and William Friedkin, who will return to LA Opera to direct Il Tabarro and Suor Angelica. Music Director James Conlon will conduct, and the production will be designed by Tony Award winner Santo Loquasto, with lighting designed by Mark Jonathan.” The production will open on September 6, 2008, to be followed on September 7 by LA Opera’s U.S. premiere of Howard Shore’s The Fly, directed by David Cronenberg and conducted by Plácido Domingo. Performances will take place at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 North Grand Avenue, Los Angeles. In preparation for the opening of SLS at Beverly Hills by SBE Hotel Group in Spring 2008, the Le Meridien Hotel on La Cienega will open its doors to the public as part of a total liquidation sale! For a limited time, Angelenos will have the chance to purchase hotel furnishings including mattresses, bed frames, armoires, telephones, fax machines, televisions, chairs, chaise lounges, pianos, tables, dining chairs, vases, large planters, pillows, linens, toilets, faucets, etc.-- EVERYTHING will be sold! When: June 15 - July 9 Where: 465 S. La Cienega Blvd. Hours of Operation: Mon-Sat (10:00 am to 7:00 pm) and Sundays (12:00 pm - 5:00 pm) Delivery: Once purchased, items can be held for 24 hours for buyer to arrange pick-up or third party delivery Los Angeles Art Association/Gallery 825 Presents: Exhibition Dates: June 16 - July 13, 2007 Reception: Saturday, June 16, 6- 9p, Conversations with the Artists, 6- 7p Group Show: Vs. A special group exhibition in which LAAA artists were randomly paired to create non-intuitive collaborative works of art. Two distinct jurors of varying aesthetics then juried the exhibition. Jurors: Sugar Brown, Director, George Billis Gallery & Kent Twitchell, Renowned Artist Solo Shows: Quinton Bemiller - Some Open Ended Stories In Quinton Bemiller's acrylic paintings, abstract elements are layered to suggest the passing of time. Every brush mark, paint splotch and wash of color functions as a milestone in a time-based narrative. Bemiller's impressive manipulation of visual information reveals no firm conclusions, but suggests beautifully rendered resting points on a larger journey. Jaime Ursic - Visual Confection Jaime Ursic is interested in compressing space in a picture to the point where abstraction and representation collapse, and the eye moves between the micro and macro. Marks and color resist becoming a recognizable image. The image she creates becomes simultaneously closer, yet far away, more visceral yet concrete. Gesture becomes graphic under the pressure of a printing press and reads as 3D mark-making. Ursic allows her confections to stray from the literal and instead offer an impression of a moment in time. One's eye is intrigued by her marks on the page—marks that bend, breathe, pirouette and melt in the viewer’s mouth. Dan Monteavaro - Rainy Day Dan Monteavaro’s current series of paintings is a projected glimpse into the inner-mind of a child. Within the pieces that compose Rainy Day, the pervading sense of loneliness forms a bittersweet balance with childlike innocence and curiosity. The cartoon-like figure depicted in the works is ambiguous, with no clear distinction as to animal or gender. This character becomes the embodiment of an imaginary friend with no other purpose than to observe and explore. SILENCE = DEATH: Los Angeles AIDS Activism 1987–2007 Photographs by Chuck Stallard curated by Stuart Timmons June 16th-July 21th Opening Reception Saturday June 16th 7-10pm They stopped the Rose Parade. They shouted down elected officials. They negotiated the building of an AIDS Ward in a public health system that left people with AIDS suffering in hallways due to lack of a dedicated place for them. They were members of ACT UP. Drkrm. Gallery proudly announces the opening of SILENCE = DEATH: Los Angeles AIDS Activism 1987 – 2007, slated for a June 16th opening and running through July 21st. Commemorating the 20th anniversary of ACT UP/Los Angeles, the exhibition features the work of Chuck Stallard, who documented one of the most dramatic and successful protest groups in recent history. The AIDS Coalition to Unleash Power (ACT UP) became a national and world-wide movement, with one of its most effective chapters in Los Angeles. ACT UP/LA's quite effective strategy was to mix angry street activism with hometown media-savvy. The group was known for its smart graphics and catchy slogans (“He Kills Me” read the caption for a poster of President Ronald Reagan, who failed to act on or mention AIDS in the critical earliest years of the pandemic). ACT UP worked nationally as well as locally, initiating such federal programs as compassionate access to drugs still under FDA review, and demanding universal healthcare as the first step to responding to AIDS. With its core of gay male activists, ACT UP formed progressive coalitions to press for a women’s right to choose, fair labor practices, and a diversion of tax dollars from foreign invasions to domestic healthcare. Silence = Death revives some of the most dramatic moments captured by a photographer never afraid to put his lens in the fray. Chuck Stallard, a member of ACT UP/LA as well as its photographic chronicler, had access to the calm and the storms of AIDS activism. Because the group had to fight for the attention of mainstream media, and because many of the actions carried out by ACT UP members were crafted to provoke authorities, Stallard's work benefited not from distance but from proximity. Possessing both the trust of his fellow activists and the fearlessness to step towards charging police instead of away from them, he managed to capture history. Exhibition curator Stuart Timmons writes about Los Angeles, gay life, and his own imagination. His biography of gay movement founder Harry Hay was a Book of the Month Club selection, and his recent book, Gay L.A., made the Los Angeles Times best-seller list. Timmons’ writing has appeared in several anthologies, as well as national and local magazines. He has worked at several non-profit organizations, including as Executive Director for ONE, the National Gay & Lesbian Archives. drkrm. gallery is an exhibition space dedicated to fine art photography, cutting edge and alternative photographic processes, and the display and survey of popular cultural images. Regular gallery hours are Tues-Saturday 11am-5pm. All gallery events are free and open to the public. http://www.drkrm.com/ dkrm gallery is located in Glassell Park at 2121 San Fernando Road, Suite 3 IT’S EVERYONE’S FAVORITE SUBJECT. THE HIT SHOW EXTENDS THROUGH AUGUST 19! WHAT: “It’s Just Sex.” The award-winning comedy. WHO: Written and directed by Jeff Gould. Produced by Joye Swan. WHERE: Zephyr Theatre, 7456 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles 90046. WHEN: Now playing through Sunday, August 19, 2007. Regular showtimes: Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 7. ADMISSION: $25 on Fridays and Sundays. $30 on Saturdays. $10 for previews. RESERVATIONS AND INFORMATION: (323) 960-7721. ONLINE TICKETING: www.Plays411.com/justsex By popular demand, “It’s Just Sex” extends its run by fifteen additional performances. Three suburban couples get together regularly for dinner, drinks and benign banter. It’s part of a comfortable routine. But this particular evening will be different. Earlier that day, the evening’s hostess Joan caught her husband Phil with a call girl. So Joan comes up with some interesting payback: During the course of the night’s festivities, in a truth-telling party game, Joan will suddenly challenge the group to swap mates for the evening. Will the others go for it, or will they be shocked? If they do go for it, who will it hurt? Their kids are all away at summer camp. And, it’s just sex, right? What possible impact could it have on their marriages. Isn’t it just sex? THEATRE EAST ANNOUNCES ONE-ACT FESTIVAL; STARTS JUNE 28 Theatre East presents “11 x 8,” eleven new short plays by eight writers. This one-act festival features the talents of Theatre East directors and actors, performing original work from its workshop and Writers’ Unit. Tickets are $20 at the door. Advance tickets are available for $17 online or by phone (Use code #203). Showtimes are Thurs.-Sat. at 8, Sun. at 2. Reservations: (323) 960-7740. Online ticketing: www.Plays411.com/11x8 Theatre East is located at The Lex, 6760 Lexington Ave., Hollywood CA 90038. This is one block north of Santa Monica Blvd. and one block east of Highland Ave. Series A: June 28, 29, July 5, 6, 12, 13, 21, 22, 28, 29, August 4, 5: “Open Door” by Christopher D. White. Directed by Erica Edd. Featuring Stacey Miller and Casey Hayes. “Devon & Josh Are New Anchors” by Trish Harnetiaux. Directed by Peg Shirley. Featuring Les Feltmate and Jeremy Luke. “Auto Erotica” by Vince McKewin. Directed by Peter Haskell. Featuring J.C. Wendel. “Holiest of Holies” by Leif E. Gantvoort. Directed by Leif E. Gantvoort. Featuring Alan Naggar, Stacey Miller and Les Feltmate.. “Leash on Life” by Vince McKewin. Directed by Peter Haskell. Featuring Peter Haskelll, Dario Deak, Stacey Miller, and Marianne Ferraro. Series B: June 30, July 1, 7, 8, 14, 15, 19, 20, 26, 27, August 2, 3: “A Little Hankie Pankie” by Tim Meinelschmidt. Directed by Christopher Fessenden. Featuring Dena Dietrich and Jeanette Miller. “Eternal Flame” by Susan C. Hunter. Directed by Michael Eiden. Featuring Andrea Stradling, Mimi Renard and Christina Martinez. “Tri Tri Again” by Leif E. Gantvoort. Directed by Leif E. Gantvoort. Featuring Marilyn Bielby, Les Feltmate and Ryan Mcgivern. “Heart to Heart” by Susan C. Hunter. Directed by Andrew Eiden. Featuring Lauri Boehlert, Alan Naggar and Grace Buehler “Chronic Pain” by Laura Richardson. Directed by Peter Haskell. Featuring Mimi Renard, Marilyn Bielby and Jeanette Miller. “Frozen Assets” by James Golden. Directed by Alan Naggar. Featuring Erica Edd, Ryan Mcgivern, Donna Hardy and John Content. WILL “WONDERS” NEVER CEASE? L.A.’S LONGEST-RUNNING, AWARD-WINNING, CRITICALLY-ACCLAIMED, SMASH-HIT MUSICAL EXTENDS AGAIN! MARVELOUS DREAMS LLC, DAVID ELZER & PETER SCHNEIDER ARE THRILLED TO ANNOUNCE THAT THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES Written and Directed by Roger Bean IS EXTENDING ONCE AGAIN! NOW THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 29 at the El Portal Forum Theatre in North Hollywood! June 19, 2007…North Hollywood…Will “Wonders” never cease? Marvelous Dreams, LLC, David Elzer and Peter Schneider announce that their critically-acclaimed (L.A. Times CRITICS’ CHOICE, LA Weekly GO!, Backstage West CRITIC’S PICK), award-winning (LADCC Awards for Best Ensemble and Choreography), smash-hit production of THE MARVELOUS WONDERETTES, written and directed by Roger Bean, with choreography by Janet Miller, orchestrations by Brian Baker and musical direction by Allen Everman II (Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park with George) will be EXTENDING AGAIN THROUGH SUNDAY, JULY 29, 2007! The performance schedule is Thursdays & Fridays at 8pm; Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 2pm at the El Portal Forum Theatre, 5269 Lankershim Blvd. in North Hollywood. June 28, 2007 ( Thursday ) LAAA South /The Mike Napoliello Gallery 936 Hermosa Avenue #105 Hermosa Beach, CA 90254 310.503.7248 ph1 / 310.652.8272 ph2 Gallery Hours: Thursday- Saturday 12- 5p Contact: Sinead Finnerty-Pyne, sinead@laaa.org June 28 - September 8, 2007 Opening reception: Thursday, June 28th, 7p - 10p Two-Person Show: Sara Hendren - Make Me a Beast Half As Brave Sara Hendren's new paintings mark a synthesis of ideas in the history of science and epistemology. Drawn in part from classical illustrations like those of John James Audubon, her large-scale birds become reinvented icons or allegorical figures, floating among grids, timelines, and human bones. Her work engages the historical tradition of classifying biological phenomena, and it raises questions about the scientific stance toward knowledge that natural histories suggest: the many ways we know, or presume to know, about the physical world. Leslie Yagar - Fleeting Moments Fleeting Moments happen at 40 mph. Daily commutes are like monotonous narratives that are accompanied by the ever-changing random compositions that pass through the windshield. Within each image the ephemeral acts of nature are at play and briefly entwine within the moment to create a complex relationship of short duration. The puffy white balls of cherry blossoms make an unremarkable tree spectacular for a week. The swift black dart of a crow reveals a lovely web of overlapping tree tops, and the filtered sunlight on a stormy day brings new dimension to the skyline. We coalesce within these environments that pass in a brief moment. The images that flash before us are seldom noticed during a hurried commute. By the time the destination has been reached the narrative has become a blur. Yet, by extracting a few moments we allow ourselves time to ponder just how much we missed along the way. June 29, 2007 ( Friday ) THE APOCALYPSE CONTINUES! Richard Caliban's Famine Plays is the third production in Theatre of NOTE's six-play "apocalyptic season." After examining a political apocolypse with Larry Kramer's Just Say No and an emotional apocalypse with Adam Szymkowicz's Food For Fish, Theatre of NOTE continues its "apocalyptic season" by taking a literal look at the effects of a cataclysmic event on American lives with the west coast premiere of Richard Caliban's Famine Plays. By Richard Caliban Directed by Amanda McRaven Famine Plays is NOT a one-act series! View the trailer for Famine Plays by visiting : www.myspace.com/famineplays When : June 29 - August 4 Thursday - Saturday | Shows are at 8:00pm Admission : $18.00 June 29th Gala Performance - $25.00 Where : Theatre of NOTE - 1517 N. Cahuenga (just north of Sunset), Hollywood, CA 90028 Reservations/Information : Online : www.theatreofnote.com | By Phone: (subject to availability) : 323.856.8611 | Parking Info : Arclight Cinemas (enter on Ivar, just south of Sunset), $3.00 will get you parking for the evening. Bring your ticket to the NOTE box office and we will validate. TT PRODUCTIONS & HARRY PRONGUE IN ASSOCIATION WITH MACHA THEATRE/FILMS PRESENTA WORLD PREMIERE PLAY OUT LATE Written by Tim Turner Directed by David Galligan LIMITED ENGAGEMENT OPENS FRIDAY, JUNE 29 AT THE GLOBE PLAYHOUSE! June 8, 2007…Los Angeles…TT Productions & Harry Prongue in association with Macha Theatre/Films present a World Premiere Play, OUT LATE, written by Tim Turner and directed by David Galligan. OUT LATE will preview on Thursday, June 28 at 8pm and will open on Friday, June 29 at 8pm at the Macha Theatre (formerly the Globe Playhouse), 1107 N. Kings Road in West Hollywood. OUT LATE is scheduled to run for six weeks through Sunday, August 5. Carles Barrett, a successful doctor in his early sixties, with a marriage of over three decades and a loving adult daughter, has all the trappings of success -- both emotionally and materially, until a young television journalist enters his life as his lover. As a result, Charles comes out to his wife and daughter causing repercussions for his family, his new lover and himself. OUT LATE explores many issues not addressed often enough in the gay community; the senior male as an object of sexual attraction, gay intergenerational relationships and the process of coming out of the closet much later in life. OUT LATE could be about anybody’s father or husband, among the thousands of mature men who are discovering their sexualities in middle age and beyond and flocking to accepting gay communities like Palm Springs, California or Fort Lauderdale, Florida. This moving and deeply personal story is sure to strike a chord with many families who have been dealing with accepting oneself much later in life. June 30, 2007 ( Saturday ) Pet Pride Is Returning! Follow the Yellow Brick Road to West Hollywood Park on Saturday, June 30th- 11 A.M. to 3 P.M. This year's theme is The Wizard of Paws in the Land of Ahhhs. MCC-LA's Blessing of the Animals followed by contests, community awards, vendors, food, and fun for all. This year's contests are: - Over the Rainbow (It's all about Attitude) - If I Only Had a Brain ("I can be dignified. Now can I lick your face? Please, please. please!). - Lions and Tigers and Bears, Oh My! (Those big scary sweethearts). - Dorothy and Toto (Please! It's West Hollywood) - Ahhh, Dat Li'l Baby Face. - There's No Place Like Home (Best In Contest). Garret Klindt, Event Coordinator. Rev. Pat Langlois, MCC-LA Minister of Congregational Life. Petpride2007@MCCLA.org or petpride2007@AOL.com (310) 358-9207 or (310) 854-9110. LiquiDreams Pool Party Benefiting The Life Group LA! www.liquidreams.org for more info and tickets!! (And or to Volunteer!) This one you wont want to miss! L I Q U I D R E A M S SUMMER POOL PARTIES! Produced by Anthony Cortez Sailors AHOY! Saturday, June 30th DJ Paulo Ramirez PARTY WITH THE GODS HIGH ABOVE MOUNT OLYMPUS! (Hollywood Hills, just north of West Hollywood) 11am - 6pm (Pool Side Fashion Show 2:30 PM) Into Words: -- L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center's -- HIV+ Writers' Workshop -- Reads Selections of New Work in a public reading. -- -- Join us for a dynamic presentation of storytelling and memoir as these -- vibrant writers share their stirring tales. Get ready to laugh and cry as -- you let their eloquence touch your heart—an afternoon of -- inspiration and celebration awaits. -- -- Saturday, June 30th at 2 PM -- At the Davidson/Valentini Theatre -- at The Village at Ed Gould Plaza. -- -- Admission is free, reception to follow. -- -- 1125 N. McCadden Place -- Los Angeles, CA 90038 -- -- This project is supported in part by the Department of Cultural Affairs -- (DCA), City of Los Angeles. L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center Offers GLBT Seniors A Second Chance for That Perfect Prom on June 30 LOS ANGELES, May 24, 2007—For far too many gay men and lesbians, high school prom meant struggling through an awkward evening with a friend of the opposite sex as a “date” while secretly wishing to be dancing cheek-to-cheek with a same-sex sweetheart. Now, thanks to the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s Seniors Program, more than 100 elder gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender men and women will have a second chance for that perfect evening at the Center’s 9th annual Senior Prom, held 5:30-9:30 p.m. June 30 in the courtyard of the Center’s Village at Ed Gould Plaza, 1125 N. McCadden Place. “Many of our community’s seniors have never had a chance to attend a dance or social event where they could feel comfortable and safe in showing affection for a same-sex partner,” says Julie Kliska, manager of the Center’s Seniors Program. “Our Senior Prom is a great opportunity for seniors to let their hair down and just be themselves in a safe and supportive environment.” July 1, 2007 ( Sunday ) BUKOWSICAL! Written by Spencer Green & Gary Stockdale Music by Gary Stockdale Directed by Joe Peracchio LIMITED WORKSHOP ENGAGEMENT BEGINS SUNDAY, JULY 1AT KING KING IN HOLLYWOOD FOR FOUR WEEKS ONLY! June 8, 2007…LOS ANGELES…The See You Next Tuesday Company of Los Angeles is proud to present a new workshop production of the hilarious musical comedy, BUKOWSICAL! prior to its engagement at the New York International Fringe Festival. Written by Spencer Green & Gary Stockdale, with Music by Gary Stockdale and Directed by Joe Peracchio, BUKOWSICAL! takes the form of a backer's audition held by an edgy fictional Los Angeles-based theatre troupe, the Sacred Angel Fist Circle of Note Gang (SAFCNG), trying to raise money for a (misguided) musical about the great besotted writer Charles "Buk" Bukowski. BUKOWSICAL! will perform every Sunday night for four weeks only, beginning Sunday, July 1 at KING KING, 6555 Hollywood Blvd. in Hollywood. BUKOWSICAL! is a hysterical, no-holds-barred homage to Broadway, edgy theatre companies, and, of course, Bukowski himself. It also has a lot of songs with dirty words. It's the musical for people who love musicals as much as for those who hate them. BUKOWSICAL! will perform for four weeks, every Sunday night at 7:00pm beginning Sunday, July 1 through Sunday, July 22 at KING KING, 6555 Hollywood Blvd in Hollywood. Ticket prices are $25.00 (includes drink ticket, advance purchases only) for all performances. For tickets, please call 1-800-595-4849 or online at www.tix.com or www.bukowsical.com. July 2, 2007 ( Monday ) NONE July 3, 2007 ( Tuesday ) Wild Child -- Live Music -- 7/3/2007 -- Also Playing the Whiskey on August 24th -- The Whiskey -- 8901 Sunset Boulevard -- West Hollywood, CA -- Wild Child is a Los Angeles based act with 20 solid years of performance in the competitive L.A. Music Scene. Faithfully re-creating a live Doors Concert on stage. This is not a typical Doors tribute band! The music is painstakingly reproduced and combined with the voice, look and essence of Jim Morrison live on stage (performed by lead singer Dave Brock). Wild Child mirrors the depth, energy and emotion of The Doors concerts as they were live back in the late 1960's. The Band also utilizes the same musical instruments live as The Doors did over 35 years ago. Wild Child performs internationally, playing to packed venues around the globe.
Go to www.whiskyagogo.com for more information. July 4, 2007 ( Wednesday ) NONE July 5, 2007 ( Thursday ) NONE July 6, 2007 ( Friday ) BELIEVE ENTERTAINMENT -- and -- Dances With Films -- -- Invite you to the Los Angeles Premiere of -- -- “ROLLING” -- -- Friday, July 6th 2007 -- 9:30 PM -- Laemmle Sunset 5 -- 8000 Sunset Blvd -- Los Angeles CA 90046 -- RSVP to dominion3 -- Kim Dixon or Emily Froelich -- 323.466.3393 -- kim@dominion3.com or emily@dominion3.com -- www.rollingmovie.com -- www.myspace.com/rollingmovie JAMES TORME, JAZZ SINGER AND SON OF THE LATE LEGENDARY JAZZ GREAT, MEL TORME, TO MAKE DEBUT WITH NEW WEST SYMPHONY IN CONCERT AT THE FRED KAVLI THEATRE IN THE COUNTRYWIDE PERFORMING ARTS CENTER AT THOUSAND OAKS CIVIC ARTS PLAZA ON FRIDAY, JULY 6, 2007 AT 8:00 P.M. UNDER THE BATONS OF GUEST CONDUCTORS DAVID PAICH AND JOHN ALTMAN James Tormé, Jazz singer and the youngest son of the late legendary Jazz great, Mel Tormé, will make his orchestral debut with the New West Symphony in a program celebrating The Best of West Coast Jazz on Friday, July 6, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. in the Fred Kavli Theatre in the Countrywide Performing Arts Center at Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, 2100 East Thousand Oaks Boulevard, Thousand Oaks, CA. This fundraising program for the symphony will feature the 50th Anniversary Performance of newly orchestrated excerpts from Mel Tormé’s “California Suite” recorded in March 1957. This performance represents the first Jazz concert presented in New West Symphony’s history. Program Highlights To Include The 50th Anniversary Performance of Excerpts from “California Suite” Recorded in March 1957 Written by Mel Tormé and Arranged by Marty Paich, Performed as a Tribute by Their Sons, James Tormé and David Paich, with the New West Symphony, Under the Baton of Conductor David Paich,Featuring The Vocal Quartet: Katie Campbell, Soprano;Sandy Howell, Alto; Fletcher Sheridan, Tenor; Eric Bradley,Bass-Baritone With a Special Appearance by James Tormé’s sister,Radio and Television Personality, Daisy Tormé Concert To Also Include The Performance of Jazz Standards Popularized by Mel Tormé Performed by James Tormé and His Trio Featuring Brandon Coleman on Piano, Gene Coy on Drums and Ryan Cross on Bass, Along with Guest Trumpeter, John Daversa Saturday, July 7 through July 30, 2007 ACCLAIMED HIT SHOW “THE CATSKILL SONATA” MOVES TO THE WESTSIDE; OPENS AT THE MATRIX ON JULY 7 Revisions in bold and underlined. Please note new opening date. WHAT: “The Catskill Sonata.” The acclaimed hit play. WHO: Written by Michael Elias. Directed by Paul Mazursky. Produced by Gil Tordjman. Presented by Neversink River Productions. A guest production at the Matrix Theatre. Kip Gilman toplines the cast. WHERE: The Matrix Theatre, 7657 Melrose Ave., Los Angeles 90046. WHEN: Previews July 6. Opens Saturday, July 7, 2007, runs through Sunday, September 2. Regular showtimes: Fri. & Sat. at 8, Sun. at 3. ADMISSION: $30. Sunday matinee, $25. RESERVATIONS: (800) 838-3006. ONLINE TICKETING: www. brownpapertickets.com * * * * * * “The Catskill Sonata” is reopening at the Matrix Theatre in Hollywood after a successful run at the Hayworth Theater. Set in June, during the late 1950’s, “The Catskill Sonata” is a funny and poignant story of activism, desire and loss. Set apart from larger and lavish Catskillls hotels, Rosen’s caters to left-leaning writers, musicians and artists of the day such as Dave Vaughn, a brilliantly failed writer. Hiding from his losses past and present, Dave dispenses advice from the patio about everything---especially sex and writing---to young bellhop Irwin. For twenty years, Annie Rosen has attracted a bohemian group of guests who argue politics, listen to music, ramble in nature and, sometimes, fall in love. But this year is different. The blacklist looms and many of Anne’s friends are losing their jobs, and changing times are luring travelers abroad. June 7 – 30, 2007 LA Opera Presents Free Opera Recitals at Los Angeles Area Libraries To End the 2006/07 Season (Los Angeles, CA) June 7, 2007 – LA Opera joins with Los Angeles area libraries to end the 2006/07 school year and LA Opera’s 2006/07 season of educational programs with ten operatic recitals of classic arias that are free to the public. Beginning today and running through June 30, these community recitals present ten different, hour-long recitals performed by soprano Tammy Jenkins with tenors Daniel Montenegro, Cedric Berry or Mathew Edwardsen, accompanied by a pianist. Each recital features arias and duets from LA Opera’s 2006/07 Season or the upcoming 2007/08 Season. The recital repertoire revisits classics works such as Gershwin’s Porgy and Bess, Puccini’s La Bohème and Mozart’s Don Giovanni while also introducing songs from lesser known operas, including songs from the final production of the Company’s 2006/07 Season, Moreno Torroba’s zarzuela Luisa Fernanda. Recitals are free to the public and take place in libraries from Santa Monica to Cerritos to Porter Ranch. Seating is first come, first served. Schedule of Recitals and List of Participating Performers Thursday, June 7, 6:30pm Woodland Hills Library (22200 Ventura Blvd.) soprano Tammy Jenkins, tenor Daniel Montenegro, pianist Paul Floyd Monday, June 11, 7:00pm Buena Vista Branch, Burbank Library (300 N Buena Vista St.) soprano Tammy Jenkins, tenor Daniel Montenegro, pianist Paul Floyd Tuesday, June 12, 6:30pm Porter Ranch Library (11371 Tampa Ave.) soprano Tammy Jenkins, tenor Mathew Edwardsen, pianist Victoria Kirsch Tuesday, June 19, 7:00pm Redondo Beach Library (303 N. Pacific Coast Highway) soprano Tammy Jenkins, tenor Mathew Edwardsen, pianist Catherine Miller Wednesday, June 20, 7:00pm Cerritos Library (18025 Bloomfield Ave.) soprano Tammy Jenkins, bass-baritone Cedric Berry, pianist Victoria Kirsch Thursday, June 21, 7:00pm Santa Monica Public Library (601 Santa Monica Blvd.) soprano Tammy Jenkins, tenor Daniel Montenegro, pianist Paul Floyd Saturday, June 23, 2:00pm Brand Library, Glendale (1601 W. Mountain St.) soprano Tammy Jenkins, tenor Daniel Montenegro, pianist Catherine Miller Monday, June 25, 2007, 6:30pm La Canada-Flintridge Library (4545 N. Oakwood Ave.) soprano Tammy Jenkins, tenor Daniel Montenegro, pianist Paul Floyd Wednesday, June 27, 7:00pm Pasadena Public Library (285 E. Walnut St.) soprano Tammy Jenkins, tenor Daniel Montenegro, pianist Catherine Miller Saturday, June 30, 2:00pm Valencia Library (23743 W Valencia Blvd.) soprano Tammy Jenkins, tenor Daniel Montenegro, pianist Victoria Kirsch July 7, 2007 ( Saturday ) The Secret to a Happier Life with your Dog is…TRAINING…just 15 minutes a day! July 7, 2007 (West Hollywood, CA) – Susan Isaacs, award-winning dog trainer and founder of The Well-Heeled Dog, will begin a new round of dog training at Plummer Park. What: Puppy Kindergarten and Basic Obedience Class When: Saturday mornings, starting July 7, 2007 Time: 9:00 – 10:00 AM (Puppies) and 10:15 – 11:15 AM (Basic Obedience) Where: Plummer Park, West Hollywood How: Call us today (310-248-2420). Go to www.wellheeleddog to reserve your space. Why: Watch your puppy grow into a well-behaved, friendly dog that you can take anywhere; Feel your dog’s confidence grow when she socializes with other dogs and other humans in a friendly, controlled environment; Build a solid foundation with basic obedience and build the five basic skills that every dog should know; Hear other people comment on how well your dog listens to you, interacts with other dogs and is safe around children; See the bond of trust grow between you and your beloved pooch; Brush up on techniques you may have learned and forgotten; Give your family, your community and yourself the gift of a Well-Heeled Dog! July 11, 2007 ( Wednesday ) Performing Every Wednesday From July 11 Until August 15. July 12, 2007 ( Thursday ) The 8th annual Sunset Strip/Times Square Billboard Awards Special Events July 12, 2007 House of Blues Sunset Strip 8430 Sunset Boulevard West Hollywood, CA The 8th annual Sunset Strip/Times Square Billboard Awards recognizes the artists and advertising behind behind the innovative and often controversial outdoor advertising campaigns that take place on the Sunset Strip, West Hollywood and in Times Square, New York. Over two hundred advertisers, agency and billboard company executives, community members, local and state elected officials and celebrities will be at the House of Blues, honoring this powerful, ever-changing medium. The Awards ceremony promises to be a star-studded event.Visit www.billboardawards.com for more information. July 12, 2007 ( Thursday ) The 25th Los Angeles Gay & Lesbian Film Festival -- Gay & Lesbian -- 7/12/2007 - 7/23/2007 -- -- Visit website for locations. -- -- Los Angeles, CA -- -- The oldest continuous film festival in Los Angeles, Outfest 2007 features 235 films and videos from 26 countries in 9 different venues over 12 days. The festival boasts 116 separate public programs – 6 galas, 70 features, 12 short film programs, 14 panels and special events, 12 Platinum Section programs and a 2 day music festival. Go to www.outfest.org for more information July 13, 2007 ( Friday ) WEST COAST ENSEMBLE PRESENTS for the first time in Los Angeles… THE OFF-BROADWAY, SMASH-HIT MUSICAL ZANNA DON’T! Book, Music and Lyrics by Tim Acito, With additional book and lyrics by Alexander Dinelaris Musical Direction by Bill Brown Choreographed by Christine Lakin Directed by Nick DeGruccio Limited Engagement opens Friday, July 13 at the Lyric-Hyperion Theatre in Silverlake! June 4, 2007…Los Angeles…West Coast Ensemble presents the second production at their new home in Silverlake, for the first time in Los Angeles, the Smash-Hit, Off-Broadway Musical, ZANNA DON’T!, Book, Music and Lyrics by Tim Acito, with additional book and lyrics by Alexander Dinelaris. ZANNA DON’T will feature musical direction by Bill Brown, be choreographed by Christine Lakin and directed by Ovation Award Winner Nick DeGruccio (Side Show, The Laramie Project). ZANNA DON’T! will preview on Tuesday, July 10; Wednesday, July 11 and Thursday, July 12 at 8:00pm and will open on Friday, July 13 at 8:00pm and continue through Sunday, September 2 at The Lyric-Hyperion Theater, 2106 Hyperion Avenue in Silverlake. Winner of the 2003 GLAAD Media Award for Best New York Theatre production and nominated for four Drama Desk and three Lucille Lortel awards, ZANNA DON’T! is a romantic musical fairy tale about a high school in an alternate universe where everyone is gay, and being straight is not tolerated by society. ZANNA DON’T! boasts catchy songs, a high-energy cast, and a timely message about love and tolerance. Zanna is a tres-gay, magic wand-waving matchmaker who pairs up brassy Roberta with demure Kate and football star Steve with chess-club champ Mike. No, this is not your average American high school. Yes, this is the kind of high school gay kids wish they attended. When the straight kids feel alienated and ostracized for being different, Zanna works his magic and EVERYONE lives happily ever after in ZANNA DON’T! OPEN FIST THEATRE COMPANY presents THE FIFTH SHOW IN THEIR 2006-2007 SEASON… THE WEST COAST PREMIERE OF A DARK & DELICIOUS COMEDY THE IDIOT BOX Written by Michael Elyanow Directed by Jeremy B. Cohen Limited Engagement opens Friday, July 13 at the Open Fist Theatre in Hollywood! June 13, 2007…Los Angeles…The Open Fist Theatre Company presents the fifth show of its 2006-2007 season, the West Coast premiere of a dark and delicious new comedy, THE IDIOT BOX, playwright and screenwriter Michael Elyanow’s delightfully dark play about a sitcom world’s collision with reality, directed by Hartford Stage’s award-winning Associate Artistic Director Jeremy B. Cohen. THE IDIOT BOX will preview on Thursday July 5, Friday, July 6, Saturday, July 7 at 8pm; Sunday, July 8 at 7pm & Thursday, July 12 at 8pm and will open on Friday, July 13th at 8pm at The NEW Open Fist Theatre, 6209 Santa Monica Blvd. (former home of The Actor’s Gang) in Hollywood. July 16, 2007 ( Monday ) "HOROWITZ BY ARBUS" The Lost Diane Arbus Portraits Flazh!Alley Studio proudly announces its new photography exhibition "Horowitz By Arbus - The Lost Diane Arbus Portraits." The exhibit consists of fifteen digital color prints [limited edition] from the original transparencies taken by the famed photographer Diane Arbus in conjunction with an ad campaign for Zeiss Lenses in 1969, two years before her death in 1971. These photographs have never been printed or exhibited before and are "new" to the public Arbus canon. Because of the importance of this collection, Flazh!alley Studio has extended the exhibition to twelve weeks. The only public receptions will be on San Pedro's 1st Thursdays Art Walk Nights, August 2, September 6 and October 4, 2007 from 7-11 PM. ADULTS ONLY (18 and over) "HOROWITZ BY ARBUS" can also be seen by appointment. Please call, 310.833.3633 or flazhalley@aol.com. Flazh!Alley is located at 1113 S. Pacific Ave., San Pedro, CA Park in the large city parking lot behind the Ramona Bakery at Pacific Ave. & 11th Street. Enter Flazh!Alley from the alley, of course. July 18, 2007 ( Wednesday ) Culture Clash’s ZORRO IN HELL Created, Written and Performed by Culture Clash Directed by Tony Taccone - Limited Engagement opens Wednesday, July 18 at the Ricardo Montalbán Theatre in Hollywood! Zorro’s Legion, LLC in association with the Ricardo Montalbán Foundation present the Los Angeles Premiere of Culture Clash’s ZORRO IN HELL, created, written and performed by Culture Clash and directed by Tony Taccone (Angels In America, Bridge and Tunnel). Culture Clash’s ZORRO IN HELL will preview July 11 at 8:00pm; July 12 at 8:00pm; July 13 at 8:00pm, July 14 at 8:00pm, Sunday, July 15 at 2:30pm, Tuesday, July 17 at 8:00pm; will open on Wednesday, July 18 at 8:00pm and run for six weeks through Sunday, August 19 at the Ricardo Montalbán Theatre, 1615 Vine St. in Hollywood. The Missionaries of Mayhem (Culture Clash), who most recently brought Los Angeles the smash-hit, critically-acclaimed and much awarded productions of Water and Power and Chavez Ravine, will now leave their mark on the historic Ricardo Montalbán Theatre for the Los Angeles premiere of Culture Clash’s ZORRO IN HELL! Set in simpler times when our Gringo Amigos terrorized whomever they pleased as they struggled with Mexican Immigration, Hispanic Girlie Mans, Indian Casinos and a foreign born governor with a thick Austrian accent! Culture Clash rips Zorro from the pages of pulp fiction to take on Hollywood’s image machine while blasting though borders and stereotypes. Culture Clash remakes the Masked Hero so that he may truly represent the oppressed peoples everywhere including The West Side! Rise up Californians! Rise up for justice! Rise up for Culture Clash’s ZORRO IN HELL! July 20, 2007 ( Saturday ) The Fountain Theatre & Sonidos Gitanos present María Bermúdez’ SONIDOS GITANOS/ GYPSY FLAMENCO in “FLAMENCOLORES” The 2007 SONIDOS GITANOS SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA TOUR! Blistering! Passionate! Explosive! Los Angeles…June12, 2007…Southern California will be ablaze with sizzling gypsy Flamenco in the brand new show, FLAMENCOLORES!, led by Flamenco luminary María Bermúdez with famed guest dancer Rafael Campallo! The Sonidos Gitanos company returns from Jerez de la Frontera, Spain’s “City of Flamenco” and will perform three performances only - on Saturday, July 21st at 8pm at the Japan America Theatre in Los Angeles, on Sunday, July 22nd at 8pm at the Mandeville Auditorium in La Jolla, and on Wednesday, July 25th at 8pm at the Marjorie Luke Theatre in Santa Barbara. Combining music, singing, and dance, the Sonidos Gitanos (Gypsy Flamenco) are internationally renowned performers. In true Gypsy character, FLAMENCOLORES brings audiences the unique art of flamenco. Maria Bermúdez, Artistic Director and lead dancer highlights the most accomplished and sometimes unusual artists this region of Spain has to offer. Bringing together a company of artists who magnificently interpret the traditional Flamenco style of the region, including Palmas (handclapping) - an extremely complex element of both traditional and contemporary Flamenco, Bermúdez fills the stage with a dazzling blend of passion and tradition. July 21, 2007 ( Saturday ) to Broadway BROADWAY’S BEST TELEVISION LEGENDS IN AN EVENING OF SONG! Starring JASON ALEXANDER, PAM DAWBER, FLORENCE HENDERSON, KEN HOWARD, -- SHIRLEY JONES, MICHELE LEE, HAL LINDEN, PETER MARSHALL, JOHN SCHNEIDER, JEAN SMART and DICK VAN DYKE With Musical Direction by Gerald Sternbach ONE-NIGHT-ONLY! SATURDAY, JULY 21 at the Brentwood Theatre in West Los Angeles! June 22, 2007…Los Angeles…Reprise! Broadway’s Best announces an unforgettable one-night-only gala benefit evening, GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY, Television Legends in an Evening of Song starring Jason Alexander, Pam Dawber, Florence Henderson, Ken Howard, Shirley Jones, Michele Lee, Hal Linden, Peter Marshall, John Schneider, Jean Smart and Dick Van Dyke. GIVE MY REGARDS TO BROADWAY will perform on Saturday, July 21 at 8:00pm at the Brentwood Theatre, 11301 Wilshire Blvd in West Los Angeles (on the grounds of the V.A. - Wilshire Blvd just west of 405 Freeway). This extraordinary evening will feature legendary stars from television singing your favorite songs from Broadway and beyond in an evening of music and performances that is not to be missed! FREE EVENT! CLASSICAL THEATRE LAB AND THE CITY OF WEST HOLLYWOOD PRESENT FREE SHAKESPEARE IN THE PARKS STARTING JULY 21 Classical Theatre Lab, long regarded as one of the Southland’s top performing companies of the classical repertoire, has partnered with Cedarburg Productions and the City of West Hollywood, which is generously providing financial support to make the CTL production of William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” available to all, free of charge. The story concern bosom buddies Valentine and Proteus. Both have their own beautiful lady loves, Silvia and Julia respectively. But Proteus covets Valentine’s Silvia and will attempt to steal her away from him. Will the fellows’ strong bonds survive this breach of loyalty? Will Proteus come between Valentine and Silvia? Or will Proteus come to his senses and realize what a treasure he already has in Julia? Can true love and true friendship survive these challenges? Hint: This is a comedy, and a happy ending is assured. As in many of Shakespeare’s comedies, there will also be clowns. Why? Because, like the old popular song says, everybody loves a clown. There’s also a dog. Same reason. The cast includes (in alphabetical order) : Julie Alexander, Serena Berne, Karin de la Penha, Annunziata Gianzero, Stuart W. Howard, Summer Sinclair, Michael Matthys, Steve Moramarco, Barry Saltzman, Alexander Wells, Brad Wilcox, Miles Wiltshire, with Lucca the dog. Stuart W. Howard directs. His previous directing credits with Classical Theatre Lab include “Coriolanus,” “The Tempest,” “Philoctetes,” “Cymbeline,” “Tis’ Pity She’s a Whore,” “The Libertine,” and “Timon of Athens.” He’s appeared as an actor in over 90 productions across the country. He is currently Stage Manager of the TV series “Days of Our Lives.” Stuart is a member of the Directors’ Guild of America. Assistant director: Mary Cobb. Production stage manager: William Wilday. Costumes: Douglas Spessart. Producers: Mary Cobb, Franceska Lynne, Nick Salamone, Alexander Wells, Elizabeth Karr, Cedarburg Productions. THE SCHEDULE: At Plummer Park, 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood CA 90046, at Martel, in the Fiesta Hall Courtyard, July 21, 22, 28, 29, Saturdays and Sundays at Five P.M. (continued) At West Hollywood Park, 647 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90069, opposite the Pacific Design Center, in the Robertson Courtyard behind the playground . August 4, 5, 11, 12, Saturdays and Sundays at Five P.M. RESERVATIONS: (323) 960-5691. WEBSITE: www.classicaltheatrelab.org Unlike “The Comedy of Errors” and “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” “The Two Gentlemen of Verona” hasn’t been produced too often locally. Here’s your chance to see it, by a company that really knows how to do Shakespeare , for FREE! This production is made possible in part due to the generous support of the Los Angeles County Arts Commission. This play may have been written more than 400 years ago, but the things that matter in it, love, romance, friendship and some laughs, are still what we want today. July 27, 2007 ( Friday ) GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF LOS ANGELES 28th Season Dr. Bruce Mayhall, Artistic Director – Hywel Sims, Executive Director PRESENTS THE THIRD SHOW OF THEIR 2006-2007 SEASON Divas 3: OPERA STRIKES BACK With Special Guest Artist Roy Cornelius Smith Four Performances Only! New Saturday Matinee Added! July 27, 28 & 29 at the Alex Theatre in Glendale! June 22, 2007…Los Angeles…GAY MEN’S CHORUS OF LOS ANGELES (GMCLA) presents the third and final concert of their 28th season, Divas 3: OPERA STRIKES BACK, celebrating the power and passion of music from the Opera, featuring special guest artist Tenor Roy Cornelius Smith, and with Dr. Bruce Mayhall conducting for his sixth season as Artistic Director. Beginning this season, the Chorus is also adding Saturday matinees to its regular schedule of shows for a total of four great shows and more great seats! Divas 3: OPERA STRIKES BACK will perform on Friday, July 27 at 8pm; Saturday, July 28 at 3pm & 8pm and Sunday, July 29 at 3pm at the Alex Theatre, 216 N. Brand Boulevard in Glendale. "Opera has always been one of our favorite subjects - and in this third installment, we display both the musical power of a male chorus at full volume - and the wit for which GMCLA has become known. We're also delighted to be joined by Roy C. Smith, one of the opera world's emerging stars,” comments Dr. Bruce Mayhall, Artistic Director of GMCLA CABRILLO MUSIC THEATRE presents Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST Music by Alan Menken Lyrics by Howard Ashman and Tim Rice Book by Linda Woolverton Musical Direction by Tom Griffin Choreographed by Peggy Hickey Directed by Lewis Wilkenfeld “Ever just the same. Ever a surprise…” May 25, 2007…Thousand Oaks, Calif…Cabrillo Music Theatre announces as its final production in its 2007 Season Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, directed by Cabrillo Music Theatre’s Artistic Director Lewis Wilkenfeld with musical direction by Tom Griffin and choreography by Peggy Hickey. BEAUTY & THE BEAST will open on Friday, July 27, 2007 and run through Sunday, August 5 for Cabrillo Music Theatre in the Kavli Theatre at the Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza, Countrywide Performing Arts Center located at 2100 Thousand Oaks Boulevard in Thousand Oaks.
On behalf of the African Marketplace Inc. and the Los Angeles County Library, I extend this invitation to authors, poets and publishers to join us at the 22nd Marketplace Festival. Held August 19 - September 3. In case you didn't know the African Marketplace is: 1. One of the largest cultural gatherings of people from the African Diaspora (averaging 100,000 people over three weekends from Africa, North, South and Central America, Asia and the Middle East). 2. Attracts over 100 vendors of textiles, art work,jewelry, food etc. 3. Four stages of entertainment (everything from Brazilian Samba to African Jute music). One intricate part of the festival is the Literary Village. For 22 years, we have hosted some of the nation's top authors and held book-signings, readings and poetry recitals. We would like to offer you the opportunity to read an excerpt from your book and sign copies for the book buyers. Smiley Bookstores is the Marketplace’s official bookseller; they will work with your distributor in ordering. For writers and publishers interested in selling books for a longer period (one day through three weekends), the African Marketplace offers vendor booths for writers and publishers at a discount. Last year several of our writers shared space, which turned out to be of GREAT financial benefit—most sold out of their books! Please contact me and let me know if you are interested and/or available. I can be reach either by e-mail at trugoodie@yahoo.com, or by calling the African Marketplace at 323-293-1612. Best of luck with your work! Trudy Goodwin Barnes Producer, Literary Village Visit our website at www.africanmarketplace.org
August 3, 2007 (Friday)
Unwritten Law -- 8/3/2007 -- The Key Club -- 9039 Sunset Boulveard -- West Hollywood, CA -- Unwritten Law is an American rock band formed in 1990. They have released seven full-length studio albums and have toured the world extensively, including performances on the Vans Warped Tour. They are best known for their singles "Seein' Red," "Rest of My Life," and "Save Me (Wake Up Call)." Their most recent release is a "best of" album entitled The Hit List, released on January 2, 2007. Zebrahead and Bullets and Octane will open. 6th Annual West Hollywood Book Fair is on Sunday, September 30, 2007 September 30, 2007 West Hollywood Park 647 N. San Vicente Blvd. West Hollywood, CA The City of West Hollywood and LA Weekly present the celebrated West Hollywood Book Fair each year. More than 300 authors, poets, actors and performers participate in this hugely successful event. More than 25,000 guests, as well as 100 exhibitors including independent bookstores and literary organizations attend the Festival. Join us next year for another fantastic event! Visit www.westhollywoodbookfair.org for more information.
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