LA Arts Open House Oct. 6, 2001 LA Arts Open House Oct. 6, 2001 ...

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