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cAlendAr | November 2010
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Yuletide To-Do stepHeN H. kANNeR, FAIA: A RetRospeCtIVe
Toast the Architecture and Design Museum’s late co-founder, whose L.A. portfolio included a retro InN-Out Burger and a futuristic gas station. November 4-January 16, 2011. Tues.-Fri., 11am-5pm; Sat.-Sun., 12pm-6pm. Tickets $2-$5. At the A+D Museum, 6032 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 323.932.9393 or aplusd.org.
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Maira kalman, Self Portrait (with Pete), 2004-05
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MAIRA kAlMAN: VARIoUs IllUMINAtIoNs (oF A CRAZy WoRld) Photos, embroidery, textiles, New Yorker covers—this show spans the artist’s entire range. November 17-February 13, 2011. Tues.-Fri., Noon-5pm; Sat.-Sun., 10am-5pm. Tickets $10. At the Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., L.A. 310.440.4500 or skirball.org.
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HypeRBole: oRIgINs
In the latest show by experimental art crew Rogue Artists Ensemble, creation stories unfold through dance, puppets, Animal Collective tunes and more. T rough December 12. Days and times vary. Tickets $12-$20. At the Ford Teatres, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. E., L.A. 323.461.3673 or fordamphitheater.org.
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WIllIAM egglestoN: deMoCRAtIC CAMeRA, pHotogRApHs ANd VIdeo, 1961-2008
Tis exhibition features the snapper’s signature shots of ordinary life, plus lesser-known videos and early work. T rough January 16, 2011. Mon.-Tues. and Turs., Noon-8pm; Fri., Noon-9pm; Sat.-Sun., 11am-8pm. Tickets $10-$15. At the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, 5905 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 323.857.6000 or lacma.org.
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BRANdoN FloWeRs
He’s best known as frontman of the Killers, but Flowers has branched out with a solo album that pays homage to Las Vegas. November 10. Wed., 7pm. Tickets $30. At Te Wiltern, 3790 Wilshire Blvd., L.A. 213.380.5005 or livenation.com.
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los ANgeles AsIAN ANd tRIBAl ARts sHoW
After a preview reception benefiting UCLA’s Fowler Museum, expect gallery talks and a show of photos by adventurer Mike Glad. November 12-14. Fri., 6pm-9pm; Sat., 11am-7pm; Sun., 11am5pm. Preview $25; show $10. At the Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main St., Santa Monica. 310.455.2886 or losangelesasianandtribalartsshow.com.
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tINsel toes Monica pelfrey in los Angeles Ballet’s The Nutcracker.
l.A. loVes AleX’s leMoNAde
Help Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation fight childhood cancer at a cookout hosted by top L.A. chefs David Lentz, Suzanne Goin and Caroline Styne. November 7. Sun., Noon-4pm. Tickets $150-$350. At Culver Studios, 9336 Washington Blvd., Culver City. 866.333.1213 or alexslemonade.org.
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–Carren Jao
goVeRNINg BodIes
Collage Dance Teatre’s past shows have taken place in a laundromat and at the L.A. Police Academy. Te backdrop for its 25th anniversary performance? L.A.’s grand City Hall. November 6 and 13. Times vary. Tickets $25-$250. At Los Angeles City Hall, 200 N. Spring St., L.A. 818.784.8669 or collagedancetheatre.org.
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Make your list and check it twice—these onstage holiday faves are coming to town!
5tH ANNUAl VegAs IN tHe VAlley
An exotic car rally and casino games benefit the National Canine Cancer Foundation. November 13. Sat., 6pm-10pm. Tickets $50-$100. At Calabasas Inn, 23500 Park Sorrento, Calabasas. ferrariclub.eventbrite.com.
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NeXt to NoRMAl
Not all moms can be like June Cleaver. Case in point: bipolar Diana, who’s the focus of this award-winning musical from the director of Rent. November 23-January 2, 2011. Days and times vary. Tickets $20-$85. At the Ahmanson Teatre, 135 N. Grand Ave., L.A. 213.628.2772 or centertheatregroup.org.
tHe NUtCRACkeR Te Los Angeles Ballet opens its fifth season with this timeless production set to Tchaikovsky’s classic score. December 4-26. At Alex Teatre, Glendale; Royce Hall, UCLA; and Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center. losangelesballet.org.
RAdIo CIty CHRIstMAs speCtACUlAR An immense LED screen transports audiences to the North Pole as the Rockettes high-kick their way through holiday favorites. December 9-12. At Nokia Teatre, L.A. Live. radiocitychristmas.com.
ANdReA BoCellI Te classical crossover crooner reprises his holiday show with selections from his 2009 album, My Christmas. December 10. At Staples Center. staplescenter.com.
HolIdAy WoNdeRs Warm up your vocal chords and prepare to sing along with the L.A. Master Chorale at this concert featuring beloved holiday tunes. December 11. At Walt Disney Concert Hall. lamc.org.
Maira KaLMaN piCTure CourTeSy oF THe SKirBaLL CeNTer, ©Maira KaLMaN; THE NUTCRACKER pHoTo By reed HuTCHiNSoN, CourTeSy oF THe LoS aNgeLeS BaLLeT
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scene in L.A. | Resnick Pavilion Opening Gala at LACMA
Joan Collins and Barbara Davis
Jesse Ehrman, Ariel Gale and Cory Marmer
Asia and Eva Chow
Stewart and Lynda resnick
Teri Hatcher, Shelli Azoff and Rita Wilson
Art StArS
PhotograPhy by Patrick McMullan
tHE PArtY “Te Unmasking” of the Lynda and Stewart
Resnick Exhibition Pavilion at LACMA tHE PLAYErS David Geffen, Willow Bay, Tom Hanks, William Friedkin, John Baldessari, Sherry Lansing tHE HIGHLIGHtS It was a night to see and be seen for the art world’s A-list patrons. Petite gold and silver masks handed out at the Venetian-themed party did little to hide the identities of guests who were treated to a first look inside the Renzo Piano-designed pavilion. But four courses (and four hours!) later, even Christina Aguilera—backed by a 20-piece orchestra—couldn’t keep restlessness at bay. After all, what’s a party without rushing off to the after-party? –Carren Jao
Christina Aguilera
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, Lu Parker, Jane and Marc Nathanson
Eli Broad and James Franco
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