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Topanga Canyon Blvd.Jordan AveRemmet AveCanoga Ave.LA Arts Open House Oct. 6, 2001PAGE 2 OPEN HOUSE GUIDEHOTLINE 213-972-3099 www.lacountyarts.orgLA Arts Open House Oct. 6, 2001 LA Arts Open House Oct. 6, 2001Illustration / Jessica LeeFull details –www.lacountyarts.orgPick up a schedule at your local libraryCall the Hotline 213-972-3099150+ FREE EventsLA Arts Open House Oct. 6, 2001LA Arts Open House Oct. 6, 2001 LA Arts Open House Oct. 6, 2001PHOTO: BART BARTHOLOMEWHOW TO USE THIS GUIDEEsta guía está disponible en español en nuestra página electrónica www.lacountyarts.orgy nuestra línea telefónica (213) 972-3099.A to Z by community nameOpen House events are taking place in the following 36 communities in Los Angeles. The schedule is arrangedalphabetically by name of community. For parking information, call each site.Beverly HillsBrentwoodCanoga ParkCarsonCulver CityDowneyDowntown Los AngelesEagle RockEast Los AngelesGlendaleHawthorneHighland ParkBEVERLY HILLSThe Museum of Television & Radio(465 N. Beverly Dr. 310-786-1000)“ ‘I Love Lucy’s’ 50 th Anniversary”Screenings of your favorite episodes!Noon – 5:00 p.m."I Love Lucy" episodes are screened at Museum ofTelevision and Radio.BRENTWOODThe Getty Center (1200 Getty CenterDr. 310-440-7300) Enjoy art, lush gardens,and dining options. Don’t miss the FamilyRoom featuring gallery games and costumes.10:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m. (Parking $5.No parking reservations required.)“Storytelling” Myths and legends relatedto the collections in the museum’s FamilyRoom. 11:00 a.m., noon and 1:00 p.m.Spanish available upon request.“Artist-at-Work Demonstration” RobertCunningham demonstrates terra cottasculpture techniques in the West ArtInformation Room. 6:30 – 8:30 p.m.Exhibitions include: Walker Evans &Company:Works from the Museum ofModern Arts;The American Tradition &Trying on costumes in the Getty Center Family Room.HollywoodHuntington ParkInglewoodLa CañadaLancasterLong BeachLos AngelesNewhallNorth HollywoodNorthridgePalmdalePasadenaWalker Evans: Photographs from the GettyCollection;Work and Play: Everyday Life inDrawings, 1520-1820;The Armenian Gospelsof Gladzor; A Royal Menagerie: PorcelainAnimals from Dresden; Statue of an Emperor:A Conservation Partnership; and Ancient Artfrom the Permanent Collection.Skirball Cultural Center (2701 N.Sepulveda Blvd. 310-440-4500, www.skirball.org)Romance and Ritual: Celebratingthe Jewish Wedding. Noon – 5:00 p.m.CANOGA PARKMADRID THEATRE21622 Sherman WayCanoga Park, CA 91303818-347-9938CANOGA PARKSherman WayGault St.Owensmouth Ave.Wyandotte St.MadridTheatre1015 – 5:15 p.m. The Family Legacy EastIndian mother struggles to come to termsPico RiveraPomonaRancho Palos VerdesSan PedroSanta ClaritaSanta MonicaTorranceValley VillageVeniceWest HollywoodWestwoodWhittierwith her daughter’s non-traditional careerchoice, from the Los Angeles Women’sTheatre Festival.5:15 – 6:25 p.m. Ankle Bells andPainted Faces Rangoli Foundation forArt and Culture presents folk and traditionalmusic and dance of India.6:45 – 7:30 p.m. Fidgety Feet DianeDavisson Tap Dancers perform to themusic of Gershwin, Ellington, Porter, andBerlin.Silent Echoes Mime Theatre performs classic comedy atthe Madrid Theatre.7:30 – 7:45 p.m. Silent Echoes MimeTheatre Classic comedy and drama.7:45 – 8:45 p.m. Sax Tracks A humorousmusical journey by jazz saxophonist SarahUnderwood, from the Los AngelesWomen’s Theatre Festival.8:15 – 8:30 p.m. Silent Echoes MimeTheatre Classic comedy and drama.8:30 – 9:15 p.m. Real Men Sing SanFernando Valley Chorus presents a potpourriof popular music from opera tothe Beatles.CARSONThe Museum Of Cultural Diversity(20700 Avalon Blvd. 310-324-4702)Exhibits include: The Fantasy Tombs fromGhana, Pre-Columbian Tombs and Shrinesfrom Panama.“End of Life Choices, Deathand Dying” Lecture by Dr.William Lamarsand Stephanie Soloman. Live gospel musicby Saedoc. 3 – 6:00 p.m.CULVER CITYCulver City Library (4975 OverlandAve. 310-559-1676) “The Buffalo Soldiers”World War II cavalrymen present theirstories through narration, video, andexhibits. 2:00 p.m.Centers of ActivityIn 14 of the 36 communities exhibitionsand performances are clustered arounda single site, so patrons can come, park,and spend the day, easily walkingbetween events. The names of thecommunities which have a center ofactivity appear asCENTERS OF ACTIVITYVerify Time and LocationSchedules can change. To avoiddisappointment verify by1) Calling the phone number listedwith the event.2) Logging on to www.lacountyarts.org.3) Calling the 24-hour hotline:(213) 972-3099.Please Note:Participating arts organizations aresolely responsible for the content andscheduling of each event listed below.DOWNEYDowney Museum of Art (10419 RivesAve. 562-861-0419) Phillip Glasshoff:Contemporary Folk Art Sculpture. Exhibit oflarge-scale sculptures created from foundand recycled materials. Docents available.Noon – 5:00 p.m.DOWNTOWN L.A.GRAND PERFORMANCESCalifornia Plaza (The Spiral Court)350 S. Grand AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90071213-687-2195(Parking $5.)110LOS ANGELESDOWNTOWNN. Figueroa1ST ST.2ND ST.3RD ST.4TH ST.Hope St.Grand Ave.California Plaza101Temple St.Olive St.Metro Rail1 – 1:30 p.m. Percussion music fromLatin America Julio Ledezma performsmusic from South and Central America.1:45 – 2:30 p.m. Kayamanan Ng LahiExperience Philippine folklore throughmusic, dance, and costume.2:45 – 3:30 p.m. Ali Baba TraditionalMalian music accompanied by stories ofthe African peoples as told by “griots”.3:45 – 4:00 p.m. Viver BrasilContemporary interpretation of the conflictsand resolutions found in the age-oldstories about power and respect.Viver Brasil dances at California Plaza's Spiral Court.PHOTO: REGGIE SOUTHERLAND

Market St.20th St. W15th St. W10th St. WDivision St.AtlanticHOTLINE 213-972-3099 www.lacountyarts.org OPEN HOUSE GUIDE PAGE 3PAGE 4 OPEN HOUSE GUIDEHOTLINE 213-972-3099 www.lacountyarts.orgPHOTO: SALLIE DE ETTE MACKIEDOWNTOWN L.A.MUSIC CENTER135 North Grand Avenue213-250-2787(Free parking. Food available forpurchase.)110DOWNTOWNLOS ANGELESN. Figueroa St.W. 1st St.MusicCenterN. Hope St.N. Grand Ave.“Family Festival” Performances by worldrenownedartists featuring music anddance from Africa, Asia, and North andSouth America.Visual arts workshopsincluding puppet making and origami.10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.ALSO IN DOWNTOWNLOS ANGELES101W. Temple St.East West Players (Union Center forthe Arts. 120 Judge John Aiso St. (formerlySan Pedro St.) 213-625-7000) Theatre forYouth: Asian Pacific Tales. Folk tales fromthe Pacific Rim. 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.Inner-City Arts (720 Kohler Street.213-627-9621) “Family Day” Hands-on artprojects. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Rosanna Gamson/World Wide dancers in Chinatown.Rosanna Gamson/World Wide(Chun King Road Pedestrian Mall.Chinatown. 323-666-8118) Two Views, awork in progress inspired by Sun Tzu’s Artof War and the Pillow Book of SeiShonagun. 7:00 p.m.Side Street Projects (400 S. MainStreet. 213-620-8895) Tours of theGallery. Noon – 6:00 p.m.EAGLE ROCKEagle Rock Community CulturalCenter (2225 Colorado Blvd. 323-226-1617) Art Luck. L.A. artists non-juriedexhibit and FOJAC’s “Family ArtWorkshop.” Create Thai-Burmese sequinKalagas with artist Tai-Ling Wong.2 – 4:00 p.m.“Meet the Artists”Reception 1 – 5:00 p.m.EAST LOS ANGELESSelf-Help Graphics & Art (3802 CesarChavez Ave. 323-881-6444) “Day of theDead Community Kick-Off” (Crafts andfood available for purchase.)2 – 2:30 p.m. Plaza de la Raza MariachiEnsemble2:30 – 3:00 p.m. Music and Art Schoolstudents performance3 – 4:00 p.m. CalArts Latin Jazz EnsembleNoon – 5:00 p.m. Galería Otra Vezfeatures the multimedia works of RaulPaulino Baltazar, Mr. Cartoon, Jose Lozanoand Richard Torres Reyes, depicting adream world with a shifting oracle vision,yet rooted in reality.GLENDALEAlex Theatre (216 N. Brand Blvd.818-243-7700) “Ballet Jazz de Montreal”Children’s performance andlecture/demonstration. 2 – 2:45 p.m.Brand Library Art Galleries (1601 W.Mountain St. 818-548-2051) Modern Icon.Five local artists present interpretationsfrom ancient Armenian manuscripts.1 – 5:00 p.m.Brand Library Recital Hall (1601 W.Mountain St. 818-548-2010) “PoetryWorkshop” Tina Demirdjian presents apoetry workshop based on the ModernIcon exhibit. 10:30 a.m. – Noon.Call 818-547-9507 for reservations.Brand Park (1601 W. Mountain St.818-548-2051) “Family Cultural EducationDay” Armenian dance, music, and artdemonstrations. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Brand Studios (1601 W. Mountain St.818-548-2051) Family arts and craftsworkshops. Call for times.Glendale Public Library (222 EastHarvard St. 818-548-2051) Modern Icon:Legacy. Armenian illuminated manuscriptsand modern representations exhibit.10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.Glendale Public Library (222 EastHarvard St. 818-548-2035) “MysteriousMayan Messages” Carve Styrofoam shapesto print and frame your own masterpiece.2 – 3:00 p.m.HAWTHORNEWiseburn Library (5335 W. 135 th St.310-643-8880) “The Changing Seasons”Stories celebrating seasonal changesfollowed by an arts and crafts workshop.10 – 11:00 a.m.The Southwest Museum exhibits Native American art.HIGHLAND PARKSouthwest Museum (234 MuseumDrive, 323-221-2164) Exhibits include:From Earth, Fire, and Spirit: Historic PuebloPottery; The Ute Indians; and Plains,Northwest Coast, California, SouthwestPeople.11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.PHOTO: ED KRIEGERHOLLYWOODJOHN ANSON FORD THEATRE“L.A. Folk Arts Festival”2580 Cahuenga Blvd. EastHollywood, CA 90068323-461-3673(Free Parking.)Studio101 CityCAHUNGA BLVD.HollywoodBARHAM BLVD.OLIVE AVE.CAHUNGA BLVD. EASTJohn AnsonFord Theatre10113410:30 a.m. Thai Community ArtsTraditional music and dance from theNortheast region of Thailand.Ballet Folklorico "Paso de Oro" contributes Mexicandance to the day of international folk arts at the FordAmphitheatre.11:15 a.m. Ballet Folklorico “Paso deOro” Folkloric dance from Mexico –Veracruz to Chiapas, Sinaloa to Jalisco.12:15 p.m. Ney Nava Dance Theatre& Liam Ensemble Performs authenticPersian music and dance.1:30 p.m. Musicàntica Enzo Fina andRoberto Catalano perform renditions ofsongs from Mediterranean Italy.2:30 p.m. The San Diego CajunPlayboys Traditional Cajun dance musicled by accordionist Joel Breaux.3:30 p.m. Yuval Ron & FriendsPerforms mystical music of the MiddleEast.4:30 p.m. Kwashi Amevuvor & HisAfrican Beat Bring your own drums,bells, and shakers for a workshop withmaster drummer from Ghana, followedby a “drum call” jam session.ALSO IN HOLLYWOODThe Amadeus Company (The LillianTheatre. 1076 N. Lillian Way. 310-289-2227) “Give us 40 Minutes…We’ll GiveYOU Shakespeare!” Contemporary takeon Shakespeare. Post show workshopswith the cast and special celebrity guests.Call for times.Corita Art Center (5515 N. Franklin St.323-466-2157) “Making Pictures Talk”Corita Kent art exhibit and collage workshop.11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Stages Theatre Center (1540 N.McCadden Place. 323-465-1010) “OpenHouse” Tours of the theater along withpresentations by company members.Noon – 4:00 p.m.Towne Street Theatre (Stages TheatreCenter. 1540 N. McCadden Place.) “SallyHemmings, the Second Mrs. Jefferson” Atwo-act play presenting the story of theslave black woman alleged to have beenthe mistress of Thomas Jefferson.Noon – 2:00 p.m.HUNTINGTON PARKHuntington Park Library - County ofLos Angeles Public Library (6518Miles Ave. 323-583-1461) “Nicaragua andits Folklore” Nicaragua’s music, folkloreand discussion on the famous author andpoet Rubén Darío. 1 – 5:00 p.m.INGLEWOODINGLEWOOD CELEBRATESTHE ARTS MARKETSTREET FESTIVALDowntown Inglewood -Market Street betweenRegent St. and Hillcrest Blvd.310-412-8750(Food available for purchase.)S. La Cienega Blvd.405INGLEWOODFlorence Blvd.S. Inglewood Av.RecreationDepartmentManchesterBlvd.11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. CulturalExhibitions Performances by DwightTribble,Viver Brasil, Oblinyanko, KingChamber Reggae Revue, Rudy Regaladoy Chevre Band, Daniel Macias GrupoFolklorico, Francis Awe & the NigerianTalking Drum Ensemble,African AmericanTheatrical Ensemble, and FandangoDancers.27th Annual Fall Classic Car ShowAntique cars, car clubs, low rider conversionsand functional cars that have beentransformed into works of art.Market St. Marketplace Artists, crafts,and vendors.Art Exhibition Curated by MichaelMassenburg.Youth Activities Interactive games, giantslide, make your own art and more.Tours of permanent ceramic tile muralsby Inglewood Cultural Arts.1 – 3:00 p.m. Stories and Folklore ofEarly California (Inglewood OralHistory Project) Storytellers and wordsmithscelebrate the spoken wordfeaturing the Fandango Dancers.S. La Brea Av.4 – 5:00 p.m. Pioneers of the Past,Architects of the Future:Artists ofthe Inglewood RenaissanceMultimedia presentation by AfricanAmerican Theatrical Ensemble.LA CAÑADANe’ayuh (Haramokngna American IndianCulture Center. Angeles Crest Highwayand Mt.Wilson Rd. 626-499-8975) “StarStories from Haramokngna” NativeAmerican stories and songs about thestars. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.LANCASTERLANCASTER PERFORMINGARTS CENTER750 N. Lancaster BoulevardLancaster, CA 93534661-723-5950Ave IAve J14LANCASTERLancaster Blvd.LancasterPerformingArts Center10:00 a.m. AV Dance Studio 81Tap, jazz, ballet, Polynesian and hip-hop.10:30 a.m. Caravan Dance Studio“That’s Entertainment” Ballet, tap and jazzfeaturing students 10 to 16.Allaire Paterson in Purple Breasts, a play from theLos Angeles Women's Theatre Festival at the LancasterPeforming Arts Center.10:45 a.m.“Purple Breasts” A youngwoman’s fight against cancer performedby Allaire Paterson, co-authored by DarylLindstrom, from the Los Angeles Women’sTheatre Festival.11:30 a.m. Cedar Street Theatre“No Mother to Guide Her” Excerptsfrom upcoming melodrama.Noon The Audience in a StarringRole Paul Kreppel and Murphy Cross,creators of “Fascinatin’ Rhythmz,” usemusic and dance to bring the audience toits feet.Fern Ave.Fig Ave.MillingSierra Hwy.PHOTO:WENDY RADIN1:15 p.m. Runt Playwright Michael PhillipEdwards’ one-man show about facing thechallenges of welcoming his newborn son,from the Los Angeles Women’s TheatreFestival.2:45 p.m. King Cotton Soulful four-partR&B vocals backed by a five-piece band.LPAC Lobby Gallery Exhibits byAntelope Valley Allied Arts,Antelope ValleySymphony Orchestra and Master Chorale,Community Concerts, Lancaster Museumand Art Gallery, Break-A-Leg Productions,Acme Acting and the Antelope ValleyCollege Theatre Department.LONG BEACHMUSEUM OF LATINAMERICAN ART (MoLAA)“2 nd Annual Latin Artsand Craft Festival”628 Alamitos AvenueLong Beach, CA 90802562-437-1689(Food available for purchase.)710Long Beach Blvd.Long Beach7th6thBroadwayMoLAAAlamitosNoon Cusuco: Latin American FolkMusic Ensemble Songs from Brazil, theAndes, El Salvador, Mexico, and earlyCalifornia.1:00 p.m. Susana Elena: Flamenco ami manera Dance and lecture explainingthe roots and nuances of Spain’s bestknown dance.2:00 p.m. Emikeke “Afro-Cuban Arts andCulture” Dance and music ensemble.3:30 p.m. Ciro Hurtado Guitarist andcomposer performs Latin Jazz.ALSO IN LONG BEACHCerritos Ave.Camerata Singers of Long Beach(Bethany Lutheran Church. 4644 ClarkAve. 562-663-2710) Long Beach BachFestival. 55-member choir, 4 soloists andorchestra rehearse Beethoven.9:00 a.m. – Noon.The London Brass Rubbing Centre(St. Luke’s Episcopal Church. 525 E. 7 thStreet. 562-436-4047) “Brass Rubbing”14 th and 15 th century characters comealive in this hands-on age-old craft.10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.Long Beach Museum of Art (2300 E.Ocean Blvd. 562-439-2119) Family “Artmaking”workshop. 2 – 3:00 p.m.Long Beach Public Library (101Pacific Ave. 562-570-7500) Recent Works:Watercolor. Long Beach City College studentstaught by Michael Daniel in theLobby Gallery. Masterpieces of Straw ArtPainting by Chilean artist Gonzalo Cienfuegos is on exhibit at the Museum of Latin American Art.from the American Museum of Straw Artin the Display Area.10:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.Long Beach Symphony Orchestra(The Long Beach Arena. 300 E. OceanBlvd. 562-436-3203) Long BeachSymphony Orchestra POPS! ConductorMichael Krajewski rehearses with 50’sband Flash Cadillac. 4 – 5:00 p.m.The Second City Council Art &Community Gallery (Historic OceanCenter Building. 110 W. Ocean Blvd. Suite#426. 562-901-0997) “Art From A NewViewpoint” Visual art, demonstrations,music, dance, and spoken word.Noon – 4:00 p.m.LOS ANGELESMUSEUM ROW ON THEMIRACLE MILE (Wilshire Blvd.will be closed to cars betweenFairfax and Curson.)Miracle Mile Chamberof CommerceWilshire Blvd. betweenFairfax and Sycamore323-964-5454(Food available for purchase.)S. Fairfax Av.PetersenAutomotiveMuseumMUSEUM ROWOn the Miracle MileW. 6th St.LA CountyMuseum Of ArtWilshire BlvdPageMuseumS. Curson Av.La BreaTar PitsL.A. Craftand Folk ArtMuseumEntertainment and family fun on MuseumRow. Continuous live music throughoutthe day.1-3:00 p.m. Evolution Jazztet Straightahead jazz band playing classical jazz.3-5:00 p.m. Moonrise Band R&B, blues,jazz and the sounds of rock n’ roll.Los Angeles Craft and Folk ArtMuseum (5814 Wilshire Blvd. 323-937-4230) “International Festival of Masks”Celebrate the Festival’s 25 th Anniversarywith continuous dance, theatre, storytelling,and demonstrations on maskmaking. Enjoy the Parade of Masks.Exhibitions include: Private Passions –Outstanding Collections in Los Angelesand Mokena – The Art of Winemaking.11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Page Museum at the La Brea TarPits (5801 Wilshire Blvd. 323-934-7243)View fossils recovered from the nearbytar pits, including saber-toothed cats,ground sloths, and other Ice Age fossils.11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Los Angeles County Museum of Art(5905 Wilshire Blvd. 323-857-6000)11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.Color, Myth, and Music: Stanton Macdonald-Wright and Synchronism Featuring approximately60 works. A Century of Fashion,1900-2000 Examines the fluctuations infashionable dress as illustrated in thechanging role of women.Petersen Automotive Museum (6060Wilshire Blvd. at Fairfax. 323-930-2277)Cars ‘n’ Guitars of Rock ‘n’ Roll. See a car orguitar owned by your favorite rock star,make your own mask to wear in the bigparade and enjoy live rock ‘n’ roll.11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.ALSO IN LOS ANGELESAmerican Film Institute (AFI)(Mark Goodson Screening Room. 2021 N.Western Ave. 323-856-7606) Screening of“AFI’s 100 Years…100 Thrills:America’sMost Heart Pounding Movies.”1 – 4:00 p.m.Art Options (359 N. Fairfax Ave. #1323-655-8433) “Art Options OpenHouse: Let X = Education” Student creationsfrom art-based general educationprogram. 1 – 5:00 p.m.Autry Museum of Western Heritage(4700 Western Heritage Way,Across fromthe L.A. Zoo, 323-667-2000) Exhibit featuresGene Autry’s rodeo career.9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Lake St.Hill Ave.AllenWalnut St.HOTLINE 213-972-3099 www.lacountyarts.org OPEN HOUSE GUIDE PAGE 5PAGE 6 OPEN HOUSE GUIDEHOTLINE 213-972-3099 www.lacountyarts.orgLearn about the Old West at the Autry Museum.Gospelfest 2001 (Second BaptistChurch. 2412 Griffith Avenue. 213-748-0318) Performers include Second BaptistChurch Inspirational Choir, GreaterEbenezer Baptist Church InspirationalChoir, and UC-Irvine Gospel Choir.6 – 8:00 p.m.Jump for Joi Children’s Foundation(Vineyard Recreational Center. 2942Vineyard Avenue. 323-732-2469) Jump forJoi Dance Company members performoriginal numbers to popular, R&B andspiritual music. 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.Museum of Neon Art (501 W. OlympicBlvd. 213-489-9918) Exhibits include:Luminous Beginnings, Neon Art from the 50s,60s and 70s, Los Angeles Neon – 1938,and photographs by John Swope.11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.St. Elmo Village (4830 St. Elmo Drive.323-931-3409)1 – 6:30 p.m. Art exhibit by resident artists2 – 3:00 p.m.“African Print” fashion show.4 - 5:30 p.m. Film screening of MyAmerican Vacation by VV Dachin Hsu withdiscussion to follow.NEWHALLSanta Clarita Repertory Theatre(24266 San Fernando Road. 661-222-7278) Picasso at the Lapin Agile. ComedianSteve Martin’s award winning play directedby Craig Duswalt. 8:00 p.m.Call for reservations.NORTH HOLLYWOODGroup Repertory Theatre (10900Burbank Blvd. 213-483-1449) Come BackLittle Sheba. William Inge’s classic, directedby Lonny Chapman. Call 818-769-7529 forreservations. 20 free tickets available.Rose’s Name Game Productions(Theatre Unlimited. 10943 Camarillo St.818-973-2262) The Rebirth by Lisa Solanddramatizing the controversial metaphysicalhealing process known as “rebirthing.”2:00 p.m.Synthaxis Theatre Company(Lankershim Arts Center. 5108Lankershim Blvd. 818-761-3974)“Storytime” Stories read and dramatized.Audience guided to re-enact stories.2:00 p.m. Call 818-382-2904 for reservations.NORTHRIDGECAL STATE NORTHRIDGE18111 Nordhoff StreetNorthridge, CA 91330818-677-3943Performing Arts Center(Located in the University Student Union;Park in Lot G4 at Plummer & Zelzah,1/2 mile N. of Nordhoff)Reseda Blvd.MainGalleryNORTHRIDGE118Devonshire St.NordhoffBuildingZelzah Av.Balboa St.PerformingArts Center/Student UnionNordhoff St.Los Angeles Contemporary Ballet Co. transforms the ballet experience at CSUN's Performing Arts Center.4059:00 a.m. Kultura Philippine DanceCompany “Tagabili” Explores jealousyand death, troth and catastrophe from theethnic Tiboli tribe.10:00 a.m. Louise Reichlin & Dancers“The Patchwork Girl of Oz”Dance/multimedia inspired by L. FrankBaum’s book on the world of Oz.11:00 a.m. Nannette Brodie DanceTheatre “Flight of the Imagination”Inspired by the cultures of the world, withcolorful costumes and music.Noon Helios Dance Theater “AboutAnne – A Diary in Dance” Excerptsfrom a new piece inspired by the memoirsof Anne Frank.1:00 p.m. L.A. Contemporary BalletCompany New works transforming theballet experience from mundane to miraculous.Peru Baila dancers celebrate traditional arts at CSUN.2:00 p.m. Bailes Españoles: FlamencoVivo Music and dance of Spain, with livemusicians.3:00 p.m. Bethune Theatredanse:Galileo/Jupiter/Apollo Selections ofSci-Fi, fantasy and Greek legend and “GoThe Distance.”3:30 p.m. La Danserie:Time to theEnd Patrick Frantz’ gripping piece set tomusic of Poulenc’s “Dialogues of theCarmelites.”4:00 p.m. Aeolian Ballet TheatreWorks of famed Russian choreographerGerman Yanson.8:00 p.m. CSUN SymphonyLimited number of free tickets available –call for reservations: 818-677-3943Performing Arts Center LobbyGallery Alan Weissman Earthlinks:Africa/China explores similarities andunique differences between the traditionaland contemporary worlds of China andsouthern Africa. 9:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m.“Meet the Artist” Reception at 1:00 p.m.USU Theatre (Located in UniversityStudent Union off of Performing ArtsCenter lobby.)8:00 p.m. Bali & Beyond:The Musicand Culture of Bali Discussion and performanceabout the Gamelan, one of themost ancient musical traditions.CSUN Dance Studio (Located inKinesiology Building next to PerformingArts Center and University StudentUnion. Park in Lot G4.)2:00 p.m. Regina Klenjoski DanceCompany Selections from “Original Sin”set to premiere in November.3:00 p.m. Nannette Brodie DanceTheatre Performing selections fromrepertoire: Sygnex, Émigré, Seizing the Lightand others.4:00 p.m. Locomania Participatoryworkshop of dance improvisation.8:00 p.m. Hysterica Dance CompanyHighlights from repertory.8:00 p.m. bodytalk dance: DancingOur Body’s Stories Performance anddiscussion on use of autobiography as thestarting point for creating dance work.Grand Salon (Located in UniversityStudent Union across courtyard fromPerforming Arts Center lobby.)10:00 a.m. ARC Handbell ChoirAmerican favorites performed on bells by24 musicians with developmental disabilities.10:30 a.m. San Fernando Valley YouthChorus 40-member group performsrepertoire of traditional choral music, popand Americana.11:00 a.m. Remember When Vocalensemble performs big band jazz vocalsand music from movies of the 40s & 50s.11:30 a.m. Verdugo Hills ShowtimeChorus Features songs from the barbershopera.Noon N DA B’GNNG: Family AffairUplifting contemporary gospel entertainment.2:30 p.m. Lonny Chapman’s GroupRepertory Theatre One-act playsperformed by North Hollywood theatrecompany.8:00 p.m. L.A.Women’s TheatreFestival “Best of the Fest Evening”Limited Seating, call for reservations:818-677-3943Michelle Banks “The Reflection ofa Black Deaf Woman” Combiningdrama and humor, the life experience ofan African-American deaf woman isrevealed.Marie Cartier “Spoken Word” Poetuses karate and spoken word to push hermoving story of healing.René Hicks “A Comedian Speaks”Award-winning poet uses stand-up tobreak down social and cultural barriers.Kellmar Gonzales “Of Soul andSpirit” A vivid character portrayal of afamily’s struggles and triumphs.Michael Mizerany and BogarMartinez “Duet from NecessaryDepravity” The eternal strugglebetween good and evil as illustrated indance.World Stage in USU Courtyard(Located in University Student Union infront of Performing Arts Center lobby.)Noon INCA, Peru Baila and Escuelade Baile Tradicional PeruanoPeru’s ethnic and folkloric heritagethrough music, song, and dance.1:00 p.m. Bolivia Andina “Caporales”Dance representing the folklore of Bolivia.1:30 p.m. CSUN African DrumEnsemble Traditional music ofZimbabwe and Ghana.3:00 p.m. Ballet Folklorico “Paso deOro” Mexican traditional movement.CSUN Main Gallery (Located onPlummer between Lindley and Etiwanda.Park in Lot B5 or B6 at Plummer andEtiwanda.)Cuba: Five Personal OdysseysFive artists from Cuba – Belkis Ayon,Raul Cordero, Carlos Estevez, IbrahimMiranda, Fernando Rodriguez – contradictpresumptions about Cuban art as revolutionarypropaganda or tropical daydreams.Gallery talk with Exhibit Curator JoAnnBusuttil: 3:00 p.m. Opening Reception:4 – 6:00 p.m.CSUN Little Theatre (Located inNordhoff Hall at Nordhoff & Etiwanda;park in Lot B1 at Darby from Nordhoff)Tennessee Williams’ Summer &Smoke CSUN Theatre Departmentpresents the lyrical and haunting lovestory of a minister’s daughter and thehedonistic young doctor next door.Limited number of free tickets available –call for reservations: 818-677-3943PALMDALECity of Palmdale, PalmdalePlayhouse (38334 10 th Street East.661-267-ARTS) City Players presentStuart Little as an introduction to theatrefor children. 7:00 p.m. Call 661-267-5685for reservations. 100 free tickets.Recommended for all ages.PASADENAPASADENA CONSERVATORYOF MUSIC100 N. Hill Ave.Pasadena, CA 91106626-683-3355626-798-9426210PASADENAWalnut St.Union St.PasadenaConservatoryof MusicFoothill Fwy.Colorado Blvd.10:00 a.m. Folk Music for Children 3to 5 Years Join instructors of thePasadena Conservatory of Music in aromp through the world of folk music.Noon A Labor of Love – PersianTreasures Mitra Rahbar performs traditionalfolk songs.2:00 p.m. Matanga Musicians play “SonJarocho,” folk music originated in Veracruzresulting from the fusion of theIndigenous,Andalusian and African people.4:00 p.m. A Sephardic Journey:ThePassion of Spanish Jews Judeo-Spanishstories and songs performed by VanessaPaloma, vocals, and Jordan Charnofsky,guitar.6:00 p.m. Brother Yusef the Fatt-BackBluesman Gut-busting blues by a masterof the traditional slide guitar.Yusef Olaitan brings gut-busting blues to PasadenaConservatory of Music.ALSO IN PASADENAARTS, Incorporated (Pasadena CulturalPlanning. 175 North Raymond Avenue.213-673-7099) “A Free Day of TechnicalAssistance” Expert advice from strategicplanning and fundraising to marketing andaudience development. Call 213-673-7099for reservations. 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.California Dance Co-Operative(Woman’s Club of South Pasadena.1424 Fremont. 818-785-3839)Contradance performance and workshopswith live Celtic and Appalachian music.2 – 5:00 p.m.Kidspace Children’s Museum(390 S. El Molino Ave. 626-449-9144)Bats in My World. Explore the amazing andoften misunderstood world of bats in thisnew exhibit. 10:00 a.m. – Noon.Pasadena Dance Theatre (1985 E.Locust St. 626-683-3459) “CompanyRepertoire” Open rehearsal includingcontemporary works and excerpts fromThe Nutcracker. 1 – 3:30 p.m.Pasadena Historical Museum(470 W.Walnut St. 626-577-1660)Exhibition includes Hollywood Comes toPasadena with docent tours of the 1906Fenyes Mansion, a Beaux Arts style home.Noon – 5:00 p.m.Pasadena Shakespeare Company(Fremont Centre Theatre. 1000 FremontAve. 626-564-8564) Edward III. Concertreading of play newly attributed toShakespeare followed by lecture/discussion.2:00 p.m.PICO RIVERAPico Rivera Centre for the Arts(9200 Mines Avenue. 562-801-4300)Sound, Light, Fiber & Wood Installation exhibitionof five local artists. 1 – 5:00 p.m.“How to Create an InstallationWorkshop” With artist Karen Frimkiss-Wolff. 2 – 4:00 p.m.POMONA57 Underground (300-C S.Thomas St.909-397-0218) Artist Demonstrations.Painting, clay, printmaking and othermedia. 2 – 4:00 p.m.RANCHO PALOS VERDESPALOS VERDES ART CENTER5504 W. Crestridge RoadRancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275310-541-2479RANCHO PALOSVERDES11:00 a.m. The Norris Chorus sings awide-ranging repertoire.CANCELLED Norris Tap DancingNoon Musical Theatre VocalistsSingers, ages10-18, perform selectionsfrom Broadway musical theatre.2:00 p.m. Zhena Folk Chorus Ten membercostumed singing group presentsEastern European village folk songs.Poetry and music by the Nigritian Institute is featured atPalos Verdes Arts Center.3:00 p.m. Nigritian Institute of HigherLearning “A Journey from Nigritia to theAsphalt Jungle” Poetry and music utilizinginstruments from all over the world.5:00 p.m. Jim Gamble Marionettes“Peter & the Wolf” puppet show.6:30 p.m. BlindSquirrel Theater Co.Performance of two playlets.SAN PEDROWARNER GRAND THEATRE478 W. 6 th StreetSan Pedro, CA 90731310-548-76725th St.6th St.San Pedro110Gaffey St.GrandPacificWarner GrandTheatre1:00 p.m. Benita Bike’s Dance ArtCompany Presents Bloomers and Angelsand Wantons.3:00 p.m. Bali & Beyond “The ShadowTheater of Bali” An inside look at shadowplay.5:00 p.m. South Coast Chorale 35voice community chorus.ALSO IN SAN PEDROMesaHarbor View House (921 S. Beacon St.3 rd Floor Gallery. 310-547-3341 x3154)Living Museum Art Center. Exhibit of worksby people diagnosed with mental illness.10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.SANTA CLARITACANYON THEATRE GUILD24242 San Fernando RoadSanta Clarita, CA 91321661-298-2787To5Chestnut St.SANTA CLARITALyons Av.8th St.Canyon TheatreGuildMarket St.Noon – 12:20 p.m. Santa Clarita BalletCompany performs the classic romanticballet “Les Sylphides.”2:30 – 3:30 p.m. Santa Clarita MasterChorale “In Celebration of Song”Favorites selected from classical, spiritual,opera, and Broadway repertoire.Visual Art ExhibitCoincides with Canyon Theatre Guild’scurrent production of “Dracula and theLion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.”San Fernando Rd.126

HOTLINE 213-972-3099 www.lacountyarts.org OPEN HOUSE GUIDE PAGE 7Santa Clarita Repertory Theatre24266 San Fernando Rd.Santa Clarita, CA 9132110:20 – 10:55 a.m. Santa ClaritaRepertory TheatreBella Via – Valencia ItalianStreet Painting FestivalTown Center Mall24201 W.Valencia Blvd.Santa Clarita, CA 913554:30 – 6:30 p.m. Santa Clarita ValleyConcert Band 40-piece ensemble performingItalian/Continental musical selections.ALSO IN SANTA CLARITASanta Clarita Valley Youth Orchestra(College of the Canyons. Building S. 26455Rockwell Canyon Rd. 661-259-7800)“SCV Youth Orchestra” A rehearsal inprogress. Meet the musicians, becomeacquainted with the instruments.9:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.SANTA MONICA18 TH STREET ARTS COMPLEXin conjunction withCROSSROADS SCHOOL1639 18 th Street –One block North of Olympic310-453-3711(Food available for purchase.)SANTA MONICA6617th St.Colorado Av.Santa Monica Blvd.18th St.17th Ct.Olympic Blvd.18th St.Art ComplexArts and Crafts Workshops (All Ages)11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Face Paintingwith Cindy Herrera1 – 3:00 p.m. Mask Making with NadiaReed2 – 5:00 p.m. Balloons by Lauri10Storyteller Awele Makeba celebrates the women of theMontgomery Bus Boycott at 18th St.Arts Complex.Exhibits18th Street Gallery, Crazy Space Galleryand Highways Gallery.Open Artists StudiosResident artists Lita Albuquerque, MichaelBarnard, Clayton Campbell, CindyDeSantis,Alex Donis, Electronic CaféInternational, Hari Grebler, LightningBoltPix,Alma Lopez, Nadia Reed andSuzan Woodruff. International VisitingArtists-in-Residence at 18th Street willalso be joining in!Parking Lot Main Stage12:30 – 1:30 p.m. TeAda ProductionsLed by Artistic Director Leilani Chan,“TeAda Works” is an interdisciplinarytheatre company featuring performancesby artists of color.1:45 – 2:30 p.m. Human SpiritProductions Intergenerational performingensemble utilizing music, dance, theatreand visual arts to explore historicalenvironment and social complexities.3 – 4:00 p.m. Eddie Baytos and theNervis Brothers Bandleader EddieBaytos and musicians take the audienceon a tour of popular musical genres,including funk, Latin, reggae, Zydeco/Cajunand Caribbean.Highways Performance SpaceNoon – 1:00 p.m. Nesting Dolls Punklyriccontemporary dance company layersdynamic motion and intellectual meaningwith irony.1 – 2:00 p.m. Tongue Open rehearsal ledby choreographer Stephanie Gilliand.Thisacclaimed company presents high velocityacrobatic and visceral dance.2 – 3:00 p.m. Fringe Benefits Exploreshow bigotry and homophobia impactyouth, created by performance artists TimMiller, Chris Wells and Paula WestonSolano.3 – 4:00 p.m. bodytalk ChoreographerLauren Winslow Kearns collaborates withvideo artist/photographer Sallie DeEtteMackie and composers George Gomez-Wheeler and Steve Moshier.Crossroads Community Room12:30 – 1:15 p.m. Singing Workshopwith “Barnes” Easy and fun for all agesand skill levels.1:30 – 2:15 p.m. Jim McAuley and theGong Farmers Guitarist/composer andfriends thrill audiences with contemporaryacoustic music and improvisations.2:30 – 3:00 p.m. Dan Kwong Known forhis humor and social satire, performanceartist and 18th Street resident presents aclassic monologue.3:15 – 3:45 p.m. Denise UyeharaInternationally renowned performanceartist and 18th Street resident performsone of her signature works.4 - 4:45 p.m. Ellaraino brings stories tolife with her enchanting storytelling.Rembrandt's Portrait of a Man Holding a Black Hat is one of many masterpieces in The Armand Hammer Collection.Crossroads Elementary SchoolDrama Room“Los Angeles Women’s TheaterFestival Presents”1 – 1:30 p.m. Rage Is Not a One DayThing Storyteller Awele Makeba usesoral history and music to explore thewomen who sparked the MontgomeryBus Boycott.1:45 – 2:15 p.m. Death by ChocolateA young woman’s struggle with dating,dieting and death, by Rebecca Gallegos.Electronic Café International1 – 2:00 p.m. Self-PromotionWorkshop for Artists Arts publicist,Highways Administrative Director andmaster print artist Mary Milelczik leadsfree workshop on how to publicize andmarket your own work.ALSO IN SANTA MONICASanta Monica Synagogue (1448 18 thSt. & Broadway. 310-376-8760) “SantaMonica Traditional Folk Music ClubHootenanny” Dust off your old guitar,banjo, fiddle, auto harp or dulcimer andsing! 7:30 – 11:00 p.m.TORRANCEHarbor-UCLA Medical Center (1000W. Carson St., Plaza Area. 310-222-3409)“Healing Arts: a Celebration” Art exhibits,musical poetry, storytelling and interactiveart activities. Local artists present theirwork as it relates to healing.11:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.West Coast Classical Ballet Society(Torrance Cultural Center. 3330 CivicCenter Dr. 310-781-7171) “Mythodance”Dancers share their secrets. Performancesand workshops offered. Noon – 4:00 p.m.VALLEY VILLAGECeltic Arts Center (4843 LaurelCanyon. 818-760-8322) The Irish 1916Uprising. Fully costumed stage presentationand panel discussion exploring theIrish rebellion against British rule.3 – 6:00 p.m.VENICEMoveCo (Consortium Gallery. 1100Abbot Kinney. 310-452-4081) ”Days IWish I Could Stand” – 3:00 and 7:00 p.m.“Estranged World” – 5:00 and 9:00 p.m.Avant-garde modern dance theatreexploring human emotion.WEST HOLLYWOODGallery 825/LAAA (825 N. La CienegaBlvd. 310-652-8272) “Local Economies”An installation and video project byartists Nancy Buchanan and CarolynPotter. Call for times.MAK Center for Art & Architecture(MAK Center at the Schindler House.835 N. Kings Road. 323-651-1510)Glen Seater Sculpture installation.11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.WESTWOODGeffen Playhouse (10886 Le ConteAve. 310-208-6500) “Open House 2001”Backstage tours of this historic theateralong with presentations by residentartists. Refreshments and a chance to winfree tickets and other prizes.Noon – 3:00 p.m.UCLA Hammer Museum (10899Wilshire Blvd. 310-443-7000) “OpenHouse” Exhibits include: Armand HammerCollection; Heavenly Visions: Shaker GiftDrawings and Gift Songs; Drawings, installationsand video by emerging artists, PaulPfeiffer and Hany Armanious. 11:00 a.m. –7:00 p.m.WHITTIERNew Century Singers–Whittier &Perpetual Music, San Diego County(SkyRose Chapel. Rose Hills MemorialPark. 3888 Workman Mill Road. 562-695-1785) “An Enchanted Evening” choralconcert with 65 women’s voices singingBroadway and film music. 7:30 – 9:00 p.m.WHAT?Los Angeles Arts Open House150 + Arts Events FREEWHEN?Saturday, October 6, 2001WHERE?In 36 communities throughoutLos Angeles, listed A to Z in this guide.WHY?To celebrate National Arts& Humanities MonthHOW MUCH?Absolutely FREEArt workshop, Long BeachArt Options, Los AngelesHOW TO WIN FREE STUFFMask making, Santa Monica Shakespearean drama, Pasadena Van Gogh painting,WestwoodNannette Brodie Dance Theatre, NorthridgeRangoli Dance Foundation, Canoga Park Santa Clarita Master Chorale Autry Museum, Los AngelesLouise Reichlin & Dancers, NorthridgePetersen Museum, Museum Row, Los AngelesCome to Arts Open House and have a chance to win prizes.Entry forms available ONLY at Arts Open House sites.LOS ANGELES ARTS OPEN HOUSE IS COORDINATED BY THELOS ANGELES COUNTY ARTS COMMISSION WITH SUPPORT BYTHE CITY OF LOS ANGELES CULTURAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT.Several of these events are sponsoredby The California Council for theHumanities, a state affiliate of TheNational Endowment for the Humanities.Sponsored, in part, by White Wave,makers of Silk.Several of the music concerts aresponsored by the Recording IndustriesMusic Performance Trust Funds withthe Los Angeles County ArtsCommission through the ProfessionalMusicians Union Local 47.PHOTO: EGK & SONSThe California Arts Council, as it celebrates its25 th Anniversary, is engaged in efforts toincrease the visibility of the Arts by promoting2001 as the “Year of the Arts” and October10th as California Arts Day.Jessica Lee, 18, graduated fromGlendale High School where she studied artwith Jo Butcher. Jessica has always enjoyeddrawing and has set a goal to become asuccessful animator. She took art classesthroughout high school, as well as learningfrom her uncle, who is an artist. Jessicaplans to spend a year at junior college andthen hopes to transfer to CalArts,where she will major in animation.PHOTO: JERRY NEILLART DIRECTION & EDITING: UNITED ARTS • LAYOUT & PRE-PRESS: McMAC PUBLICATIONS