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calendar | March 2011 | Edited by Carolyn Meers | Top Ten 4 5 6 7 8 9 Art in Stride apollo from pompeii : iNVestigatiNg aN aNcieNt BroNze the avenues’ 14 th annual ar t and design Walk is the biggest yet , and Weho’s designers can hardly wait . Enduring 18 months of rehab to prepare for its L . A. debut was a ca kewa lk compared to this scultpure’s clash with Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. Ma rch 2-Sept. 12 . Wed.-Mon., 10am-5pm. Free admission. At the Getty Villa , 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades. 310.440.7305 or getty. edu –Virginia van de Wall the Bl ack tulip L .A. filmmaker Sonia Nassery Cole was determined to shoot her film on location in Taliban-threatened Kabul despite bomb blasts and threats on her life. Meet the director at this special screening. March 10 . Thu., 7:30pm. Tickets $10. At L ACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L .A. 323.857.6000 or lacma. org Red and Chili Pepper , at robert kuo ltd. roDarte: states of mat ter Get prepped to pound the pavement, design buffs! This year, more than 200 WeHo art ga lleries, interior design showrooms and fashion boutiques will open their doors to the public for a rare inside look. Catch cocktail hours and exclusive showroom tours at this swif t-moving, four-hour event (shuttles are on site for the less legg y), which is a lready getting major loca l buzz. “It brings a lot of great energ y to the neighborhood, and rea lly opens it up,” says K aren Kuo of Robert Kuo Ltd. on Melrose, which is a lso hosting a public reception. More highlights include live music, a wine garden and performances by Cirque du Soleil. The best place to start? “A ny where you are will be within wa lk ing distance of a dozen things to see and do,” says Ja mie Adler of interior design house Phyllis Morris Origina ls. “You can’t go wrong.” Ma rch 26 . Sat., 3pm-7pm. At the Avenues is staged along Melrose Ave., N. Robertson and Beverly Blvd ., L . A . 310.289.2534 or avenueswh.com stephen petronio company dances in the rain. The Mu l leav y sisters bring t heir pieces to life in t his ex hibit t hat includes origina l ensembles f rom Black Swan . Ma rch 4 -Ju ne 5 . Tue.-Fri., 11am-5pm; Sat.-Su n., 11am-6pm. Free ad mission. At MOC A Pacific Desig n Center, 8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood . 213.626 .6222 or moca . org 1 l aDy gaga Bromberg , d irec tor of t he Prog ra m in Fi l m a nd Video at C a l A r t s, e xplore s t he emot iona l ma n ipu lat ions of cinema w it h her late st work . A pr i l 4 . Mon., 8:30pm. Ticket s $9. At R EDC AT, 631 W. 2nd St ., L . A . 213 . 237. 28 0 0 or redcat . org 2 3 B e t z y B ro m B e rg ’ s V o l u p t u o u s s l e e p s e r i e s Dig out your Tateha na plat forms for t he t hird insta l lment of Ga ga’s self-procla imed “Pop-Electro Opera.” Ma rch 28 . Mon., 8pm. Ticket s $51-$181. At Staples Center, 1111 S . Figueroa St ., L . A . 213.742 .7326 or staplescenter. com B a r B a r a B e s t o r a rc h i t e c t u r e : s i l e N t D i s c o Burn, baby, burn! Th is SCI-A rc grad ignites her version of a d isco inferno. Don’t miss t he da nce pa r t y on opening nig ht! A pri l 1-May 15 . Da i ly, 10am-6pm. Free ad mission. At SCI-Arc, 9 60 E . 3rd St ., L . A ., 213.356 .5347 or sciarc. edu 28 | Angeleno | March 2011 Th i s Tony Awa rd-w i n n i ng c omedy about t wo set s of pa rent s sor t i ng out a sc hooly a rd br a w l c om e s t o L . A . — or i g i n a l c a s t a nd a l l ! A p r i l 5 -M ay 15 . Tue.-Fr i., 8pm; Sat., 2pm a nd 8pm; Su n., 1pm a nd 6:30 pm. Tic ket s $35 -$150. At the A hm an son Th eat r e, 135 N. G ran d Ave., L . A . 213 .62 8 . 2772 or cent e r theat r eg r oup. or g 10 goD of carNage IM age courtesy s tep hen p e tronIo coMpa n y; R ed Bell and Chili PePPeR , IM age courtesy rob ert kuo ltd. stepheN petroNio compaNy: i DriNk the air Before me Expect turbulent dance moves when this world-renowned troupe celebrates its 25th anniversary with an exploration of internal and environmental storms. March 11-12 . Fri.-Sat., 8pm. Tickets $28-$53. At UCLA, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr., L.A. 310.825.2101 or uclalive. org hughes aircr aft: the culVer cit y campus tour Get t he inside sc oop on t he de sig n of fa mou s pla ne s, includ ing t he Spr uc e Goose, at t h is e xclu sive one-d ay e vent. Ma rch 20 . Su n., 10am-4pm. Ticket s $10 -$25. Location given upon ticket purcha se. 213.623. 2489 or lac.laconser vanc y. org/hughes the silk roaD eNsemBle with yo yo ma This drea m tea m of internationa l musicians composes origina l work s, drawing inspiration from their eclectic backgrounds. April 4 . Mon., 8pm. Tickets $50 -$117. At the Walt Disney Concert Hall , 111 S . Grand Ave., L . A . 323.850.20 0 0 or laphil . com

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Top Ten 1 stephen Petronio Company: I Drink The Air Before Me Expect turbulent dance moves when this world-renowned troupe celebrates its 25th anniversary with an exploration of internal and environmental storms. March 11-12. Fri.-Sat., 8pm. Tickets $28-$53. At UCLA, Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr., L.A. 310. 825.2101 or uclalive.Org 2 Betzy BromBerg’s Voluptuous sleep series Bromberg, director of the Program in Film and Video at CalArts, explores the emotional manipulations of cinema with her latest work. April 4. Mon., 8:30pm. Tickets $9. At REDCAT, 631 W. 2nd St., L.A. 213.237.2800 or redcat.Org 3 BarBara Bestor architecture: silent Disco Burn, baby, burn! This SCI-Arc grad ignites her version of a disco inferno. Don’t miss the dance party on opening night! April 1-May 15. Daily, 10am-6pm. Free admission. At SCI-Arc, 960 E. 3rd St., L.A., 213.356.5347 or sciarc.Edu 4 Apollo from pompeii: iNVestigatiNg aN aNcieNt BroNze Enduring 18 months of rehab to prepare for its L.A. debut was a cakewalk compared to this scultpure’s clash with Mount Vesuvius nearly 2,000 years ago. March 2-Sept. 12. Wed.-Mon., 10am-5pm. Free admission. At the Getty Villa, 17985 Pacific Coast Highway, Pacific Palisades. 310.440.7305 or getty.Edu 5 The Black Tulip L.A. filmmaker Sonia Nassery Cole was determined to shoot her film on location in Talibanthreatened Kabul despite bomb blasts and threats on her life. Meet the director at this special screening. March 10. Thu., 7:30pm. Tickets $10. At LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 323.857.6000 or lacma.Org 6 Rodarte: states of matter The Mulleavy sisters bring their pieces to life in this exhibit that includes original ensembles from Black Swan. March 4-June 5. Tue.-Fri., 11am-5pm; Sat.-Sun., 11am-6pm. Free admission. At MOCA Pacific Design Center, 8687 Melrose Ave., West Hollywood. 213.626.6222 or moca.Org 7 Hughes aircraft: The culver city campus Tour Get the inside scoop on the design of famous planes, including the Spruce Goose, at this exclusive one-day event. March 20. Sun., 10am-4pm. Tickets $10-$25. Location given upon ticket purchase. 213. 623.2489 or lac.laconservancy.org/hughes 8 The silk road ensemble with yo yo ma This dream team of international musicians composes original works, drawing inspiration from their eclectic backgrounds. April 4. Mon., 8pm. Tickets $50-$117. At the Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., L.A. 323.850.2000 or laphil.Com 9 Lady gaga Dig out your Tatehana platforms for the third installment of Gaga’s self-proclaimed “Pop- Electro Opera.” March 28. Mon., 8pm. Tickets $51-$181. At Staples Center, 1111 S. Figueroa St., L.A. 213. 742.7326 or staplescenter.Com 10 God of carnage This Tony Award-winning comedy about two sets of parents sorting out a schoolyard brawl comes to L.A.—original cast and all! April 5-May 15. Tue.-Fri., 8pm; Sat., 2pm and 8pm; Sun., 1pm and 6:30pm. Tickets $35-$150. At the Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., L.A. 213. 628.2772 or centertheatregroup.Org Art in Stride The avenues’ 14th annual art and design Walk is the biggest yet, and Weho’s designers can hardly wait. –Virginia van de Wall Get prepped to pound the pavement, design buffs! This year, more than 200 WeHo art galleries, interior design showrooms and fashion boutiques will open their doors to the public for a rare inside look. Catch cocktail hours and exclusive showroom tours at this swift-moving, four-hour event (shuttles are on site for the less leggy), which is already getting major local buzz. “It brings a lot of great energy to the neighborhood, and really opens it up,” says Karen Kuo of Robert Kuo Ltd. On Melrose, which is also hosting a public reception. More highlights include live music, a wine garden and performances by Cirque du Soleil. The best place to start? “Anywhere you are will be within walking distance of a dozen things to see and do,” says Jamie Adler of interior design house Phyllis Morris Originals. “You can’t go wrong.” March 26. Sat., 3pm-7pm. At the Avenues is staged along Melrose Ave., N. Robertson and Beverly Blvd., L.A. 310.289.2534 or avenueswh.com And This… An Afternoon with philip glass The king of minimalist music will discuss Akhnaten, his opera based on the eponymous pharaoh and monotheist. Long Beach Opera members perform. March 12. Sat., 2pm. Tickets $35-$40. At LACMA’s Bing Theater, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L. A. 323.857.6000 or lacma.Org Turn of the screw A governess struggles to protect two children from lingering spirits in the stage adaptation of Henry James’ chilling novella. March 12-30. Days and times vary. Tickets $20-$270. At the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., L.A. 213. 972.7219 or laopera.Org Wolfgang Tillmans The Turner Prize winner brings his newest works stateside. Tillmans’ large-scale photography subject matter has ranged from stark portraiture to intensely colorful prints and even solar eclipses. Expect anything from the abstract to the decidedly earthly. March 12-April 9. Tue.- Sat., 10am-6pm. Free admission. At Regen Projects, 633 N. Almont Dr., L.A. 310.276.5424 or regenprojects.Com William leavitt: Theater objects Distinctly L.A. and tinged with modernist melancholy, this exhibit displays works from the artist’s 40-year career, including paintings, photographs, and performances of two plays. March 13-July 3. Mon., 11am- 5pm; Thu., 11am-8pm; Fri., 11am-5pm; Sat.-Sun., 11am-6pm. Tickets $5-$10. At MOCA, 250 S. Grand Ave., L.A. 213. 626.6222 or moca.Org Vija celmins: Television and Disaster 1964-1966 Known for starry nights and rippling waves, this grayscale goddess shows her darker side with paintings depicting 1960s battles, bloodshed and a nation in transition. March 13-June 5. Mon.-Tue., Thu., noon-8pm; Fri., noon-9pm; Sat.-Sun., 11am-8pm. Closed Wed. Tickets $15. At LACMA, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L. A. 323.857.6000 or lacma.Org A Night at sardi’s: Red, hot and cole Old Hollywood comes alive at this annual awards dinner, featuring Cole Porter tunes and performances by Eric McCormack and Vanessa Williams, among others. Proceeds benefit the Alzheimer’s Association. March 16. Wed., 6:30pm. Tickets: $500 and $1,250. At the Beverly Hilton Hotel, 9876 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills. 323.930.6250 or alz.Org Floral art Design classes Spring bouquets get glamorous! Class themes, which vary from peony studies to submerged blossoms, are hosted by flora expert Jennifer McGarigle, whose arrangements have bloomed on The Oprah Winfrey Show. March 17 and April 14. $150 per class. At Floral Art, 1338 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice. 310. 392.1633 or floralartla.Com Between us Bill T. Jones’ contempo dance troupe uses simple duets to explore the bond between two people in this performance, which includes many works dating back to the ’80s restaged for the first time. March 18-19. Fri.-Sat., 7:30pm. Tickets $57-$95. At The Broad Stage, 1310 11th St., Santa Monica. 310.434.3200 or thebroadstage.Com/betweenus Three fragments of a lost tale: sculpture and story By john frame Inspired by a dream that woke the SoCal artist from sleep, this eccentric project— five years in the making—consists of three dozen mannequin-esque sculptures, photography and a stop-motion animated film. March 12-June 20. Mon.,Wed.-Fri., noon-4:30pm; Sat.-Sun., 10:30am-4:30pm; Closed Tue. Tickets $6-$20. At The Huntington’s MaryLou and George Boone Gallery, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. 626. 405.2100 or huntington.org L.a. Times travel & adventure show Start planning that summer getaway! This two-day expo provides tips from travel experts (meet Rick Steves and Huell Howser!), and travel panels to help you plot your next excursion.March 19-20. Sat.-Sun., 10am-5pm. Tickets $8-$12. At the L.A. Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., L.A. 213.741.1151 or latimes.Com/travelshow Fowler outspoken conversation: Kenny Burrell and john hasse jazz Diplomacy Burrell, a former cultural ambassador, and Hasse, a Smithsonian-honored jazz historian, come together to discuss the universal importance of jazz as an art form. March 20. Sun., 2pm. Free admission. At the Fowler Museum, 308 Charles E. Young Dr. North, L.A. 310. 825.4361 or fowler. Ucla.Edu Kurt masur and sarah chang Violinist Chang unites with the L.A. Phil and conductor Masur to perform Mendelssohn, Brahms and Dvorak symphonies. March 24-27. Thu.-Sun., times vary. Tickets $42-$172. At the Walt Disney Concert Hall, 111 S. Grand Ave., L.A. 323. 850.2000 or laphil.Com Gay men’s chorus of L.A. This colossal collection of talent (which never misses a note) presents “A Mighty Voice,” conducted by Cristian Grases. March 26-27. Sat., 3pm and 8pm; Sun. 3pm. Tickets $35-$55. At L. A. Theatre Center, 514 S. Spring St., L.A. 323.467.9741 or gmcla.Org Bill frisell trio: selected works of Buster keaton Guitarist Frisell, a collaborator with everyone from musician Brian Eno to filmmaker Gus Van Sant, brings new life to such Keaton films as Go West and The High Sign by performing live original scores set to the classic footage. Don’t forget your porkpie hat! April 2. Sat., 2pm. Tickets $28. At UCLA’s Royce Hall, 340 Royce Dr., L.A. 310.825.4401 or uclalive.Org David smith: cubes and anarchy This exhibit highlighting the late Depression-era sculptor’s fascination with geometric shapes also includes drawings, paintings and photographs. April 3-July 24. Mon.-Tue., Thu., noon-8pm; Fri., noon-9pm; Sat.-Sun., 11am-8pm. Closed Wed. Tickets $10-$15. At the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 323. 857.6000 or lacma.Org Pete yorn The rocker and Scarlett Johansson collaborator keeps the music coming. His latest self-titled album gets back to the roots of rock ’n’ roll. April 6. Wed., 7pm. Tickets $27-$32. At The Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 213.388.1400 or livenation.Com Wu man in Concert Haven’t heard of the pipa? Wu’s mastery of the little-known Chinese lute helps bring to life Asian history in this emotive, transporting show. March 20. Sun., 1:30pm and 3pm. Tickets $55. At the Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr., L.A. 310. 440.7300 or getty.edu Springtime Cinema This spring, a bevy of eclectic film fests promises cinema to suit all tastes! The L.A. Comedy Shorts Film Festival spotlights local talent in the year’s best shorts, with a karaoke postparty on opening night. Amateur hour never looked so promising! At LACMA’s Young Directors Night, six L.A. filmmakers vie for the Art of Film Award. Audience members vote for a fave, while a panel of pros quiz the aspiring auteurs on their work. PaleyFest boasts a lineup to please any TV devotee. Cast members of shows from Freaks and Geeks to Eastbound and Down will field audience questions. Finally, au courant French filmmakers will debut recent works at the City of Lights/City of Angels film fest. Don’t miss tête-à-têtes with directors—and wine tastings, bien sûr. –Sydney Champion Paleyfest, March 4-17. At the Saban Theatre, paleycenter.Org Young Directors Night, March 5. At Los Angeles County Museum of Art, lacma.Org L. A. comedy shorts film festival, April 7-10. At the Downtown Independent Theater, lacomedyshorts.Com Col\coa, April 11-18. At the Directors Guild Theater, colcoa.Org

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