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Curated by Professor Patricia Harter. Conceived and directed by Perry Daniel. Presented in collaboration with the Geffen Playhouse and the LA Unified School District. Featuring the undergraduate actors from the department of theater Performing at the Geffen Playhouse, and touring throughout schools in LAUSD.

The captivating Gaayatri Kaundinya is an Indian classical vocalist and student of renowned classical musician Ustad Ali Akbar Khan who blends several styles of traditional Indian vocal music to create a uniquely beautiful sound.

Join us for an artist talk with Hammer Public Engagement artist Harrell Fletcher. Fletcher has worked collaboratively and individually on a variety of socially engaged, interdisciplinary projects for over a decade. His projects include The American War, a traveling exhibition, and Learning to Love You More, a participatory website and book co-created with Miranda July. Fletchers current project with collaborator Adam Moser will document a year at the Hammer in the vernacular of a high school yearbook.

Public planetarium shows (suitable for all ages) are given by current astronomy and astrophysics graduate students. Content varies with presenters, but commonly includes discussion about the current night sky, constellations, astronomical phenomena, and more!

Join the community for the 39th Annual Mayor’s Prayer Breakfast on Saturday, March 3rd at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel with keynote speaker, Joni Eareckson Tada. Every year this is a great way to not only pray for the mayor, the larger city of Los Angeles and it’s leaders, but support World Impact with vital funds as they continue to minister to the inner-city of LA.

There is no mistaking a Marymount graduate. She is smart, articulate, and remarkably self-assured. She is mature, grounded and thoughtful, has a perspective that is global and other-focused and a deep passion for making the world a better place. She is both exceptionally poised and poised for excellence, ready to lead, wherever life takes her.

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Brentwood School is a vibrant and diverse community whose purpose is to promote personal and intellectual growth. We provide challenging, engaging programs in a nurturing learning environment, devoting care and attention to every student. Embracing high standards of character, commitment, and achievement, Brentwood School encourages students to think critically and creatively and to act ethically. Follow link below for more details

The streets of Los Angeles’ Miracle Mile will once again resonate with the sounds of finely tuned V-8s when the Petersen Automotive Museum celebrates the 80th Anniversary of hot rodding’s most popular car, the 1932 Ford, during Deuce Week in March 2012. Exciting events each day of Deuce Week include tours to other automotive museums, private collections, and hot rod shops, a round table discussion and dinner with hot rodding’s biggest heroes, a silent auction, book signings, and a concert with legendary rock musicians.

During the week leading up to the 84th Academy Awards ceremony, the Academy will once again present public events celebrating this years nominees. READ MORE for complete schedule.

The Beverly Hills Wine Festival 2012 is the most prestigious wine festival in all of the United States. This is the only wine festival of its size that donates all of its proceeds to a great cause. The event benefits the LA Animal Alliance, Pets to Patriots and all the LA city and Los Angeles county animal Shelters.

If youre going to make soup, and I hope you are, this version will make you a star! Everyone loves lasagna, and this pretty much soupifies all those wonderful flavors — the tender ricotta plopped into the middle, the chewy sausage, the al dente noodles, the sweet tomatoes. You wont be able to talk while youre eating it. Thats how good it is.

Breathless changing vistas from Palos Verdes Peninsula to Catalina Island. Architect-designed features assure quality indoor/outdoor lifestyle. Expanded floorplan of 10 ft ceilings, windows with sweeping views, generously sized rooms. Property sits elegantly on a half acre promontary, peaceful & quiet. Gated. Oversized garage 3-4 cars. Plus big driveway. Granite kitchen w/ 2 islands…

The Artists Image at Craig Krull Gallery will focus on one aspect of McMillans artistic practice, his photographic portraiture of artists. This exhibition demonstrates his inventive techniques at creating a persona rather than a mere likeness. Concurrently, the gallery will present an exhibition of photographs from the 1960s by Dennis Hopper.

DIGITAL DARKROOM features the work of 17 artists from around the world that explore the intersection of art and technology. The artists come from a range of backgrounds, each specializing in fine art, commercial art, portraiture, still life, fashion, architectural or other types of photographic and illustrative expression.

Experience a groundbreaking new exhibition inspired by the critically acclaimed book Half the Sky: Turning Oppression into Opportunity for Women Worldwide, by Nicholas D. Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn.

Free half-hour tours of special exhibitions are led by trained Hammer Student Educators who are UCLA students from a variety of disciplines. Tours convene in front of the Hammer Museum Store and reservations are not required.

Sign up for our newsletter or “like” us on Facebook (Follow “Read More” for links) to stay up-to-date on news, sale announcements, and upcoming events! The Malibu Country Mart is a truly unique experience with great shops, great restaurants, a childrens playground, and a world class sculpture collection just steps from the beach!

There is one classroom of students at Madison School that no one wants to teach, a classroom affectionately known as the “Brat Trap.” After the students scare off yet another substitute teacher, the principal decides that she is fed up and talks the students into joining a brand new program at their school: “Students in Space.”

The SPORTS BROADCASTING CAMPS return to UCLA August 6-10. Kids 10-18 will have an opportunity to learn from the pros. Meet sports celebrities. Make sports anchor, reporting, and play-by-play tapes. Host your own sports talk radio show. Participate in PTI style shows, trivia and stump the schwab contests, and much more. DAY OR OVERNIGHT OPTIONS available

The perennial childrens classic comes to vivid life in a rare, live-action, British film adaptation. Stellar performances by renowned comedic and musical talents, inventive production design and costumes, as well as original songs, grace this production, which frames Alices adventure as a journey of self-discovery through a strange and wonderful world.

California has its own unique stylefrom furniture and cars to Barbie and Ken! Check out clean and cool designs in the exhibition California Design to see beachwear, ceramics, jewelry, and even an Airstream aluminum trailer! Then create your own California look in artist-led workshops.

Toddler & Baby Storytimes are held every Wednesday at 11 am at the Westwood Branch Library. They are held every other week for different age groups. View link below to see what group is meeting this week

Persian classical music vocalist Homayoun Shajarian performs at Royce Hall accompanied by the Hesar Ensemble. A group of the most dexterous Iranian musicians, in recent years the main focus of the ensemble has been on polyphonic music and Iranian forms, while also maintaining a rapport with international music.

Established in 1931, Harvelle’s is the oldest live music venue on the Westside. This dark, sexy room is the perfect spot for listening, dancing and drinking to the best local, national and international acts. “Read More” to visit Website for schedules & Times

IN-PERSON: filmmaker Nina Menkes. Revealed gradually in jarring and obtuse narrative shards, Menkes feature reveals a story of horror and mystery: that of a man discovered in the midst of a terrible crime, and the torpor of shock and banality that follow among the group of Marines who come across the scene.

UCLA Film & Television Archive and the Hugh M. Hefner Classic American Film Program present Spencer Tracy: That Natural Thing. Captain Courageous (1937), Directed by Victor Fleming followed by: Boys Town (1938), Directed by Norman Taurog.

Silent film on the big screen, with sounds from the magnificent Skinner Organ filling Royce Hall. Acclaimed organist and Fulbright scholar Steven Ball widely known for his aptitude in silent-film composition sets a live score to Tillies Punctured Romance, which film historians believe may be the first full-length comedy ever.

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Make the most of your OUTDOORS experience in the Santa Monica Mountains. Read More to link to the events calendar and search for National Park Service programs in the recreation area near you.

Enjoy the mountains, meadow, and an ocean overlook as the moon lights our way. Bring a flashlight and meet at upper parking lot. Rain cancels. Reservations required: 310-317-1364. $4 parking fee.

Join host Rudy Rush of Showtime at the Apollo and Def Comedy Jam fame and a cast of diverse storytellers including prolific essayist and author Jenny Allen, internationally renowned UCLA hand surgeon Kodi Azari, poker champion Annie Duke, Upright Citizens Brigade regular and Emmy-nominated writer for The Ellen Degeneres Show Brian Finkelstein and author, journalist and screenwriter Jerry Stahl.

The March to the Madness for 2012 starts with four days of explosive win-or-go home action! Secure your seats now for this non-stop, in-your-face college hoops frenzy!

They’re celebrating our 41st anniversary this year and hope youll be able to join us for BOTH fun-packed weekends. The Calendar of Events provides you with a daily listing of all thats going on, including location, time and a short description of the event.

UCLA Intercollegiate Athletics presents the 2011-2012 Men’s Basketball season. The “Bruin Road Show” plays at the Los Angeles Sports Arena. Group Tickets: Games are better in groups starting at $15. Single-Game Tickets: Choose your games starting at $15.

UCLA Intercollegiate Athletics presents the 2011-2012 Men’s Volleyball Season. Adults: $7. Youth (16 years and younger): $5.