Los Feliz Ledger [ FEBRUARY 2011 events calendar ] ART Charon’s Pantheon This exhibition of art and music by Myron Conan Dyal and Jennifer Logan comprises 13 life-size goddess sculptures, drawings and an album of music with one song for each figure. The sculptures are deeply inspired by Dyal’s personal experiences, and the complementary songs have been created by Logan, who teaches music at Occidental College. An opening reception will be held Friday, Feb. 4th, 8 p.m.-11 p.m. La Luz de Jesus Gallery, Fri., Feb. 4th, to Sun., Feb. 27th. 4633 Hollywood Blvd., Los Feliz. Information: (323) 666-7667; www.laluzdejesus.com.
BOOKS Black Clock 13 A dazzlingly talented group of writers will read from their contributions the latest issue of the literary journal Black Clock: Aimee Bender, Janet Fitch, Jonathan Lethem, Susan Straight
and Lisa Teasley. The issue is the publication’s biggest yet and is conceived of as a sort of mixtape or self-portrait drawing on the previous 12 issues. Author and Black Clock editor Steve Erickson will moderate. Skylight Books, Sun., Feb. 13th, 5 p.m. 1818 N. Vermont Ave., Los Feliz. Information: (323) 660-1175; www.skylightbooks.com.
FAMILY Sunday Art Workshops Kids and families can enjoy free art workshops on the JAC patio. Projects this month include Native American dream catchers, Indian mixed-media collages and Peruvian textile designs. Materials will be provided. Junior Arts Center, Barnsdall Art Park, Sun., Feb. 6th, 13th, 27th, 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. 4800 Hollywood Blvd., East Hollywood. Information: (323) 644-6269; www.barnsdall.org.
MUSIC Hip-hop Peter and the Wolf The Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra brings a fresh take on Sergei Prokofiev’s classic composition. Conductor Lucinda Carver and the dynamic group Project Trio will perform original compositions as well as Peter and the Wolf. Project Trio features Greg Pattillo on flute, Eric Stephenson on cello and Peter Seymour on bass. Fun pre-concert activities begin an hour before the show. Tickets are $10-$16. Alex Theatre, Sun., Feb. Annika Marks as “Lulu” plays muse to Robert Terbor as “Melville” in Mile. God by 13th, 2 p.m. Nicholas Kazan. Photo by Patricia Williams 216 N. Brand Blvd., Glendale. Information: (818) 243-2539; anniversary of the flight of the THEATER www.alextheatre.org. Apollo 14, the Griffith Observatory is offering special lectures about A Faery Hunt ResBox the third moon landing. The This award-winning interactive L.A.-based musician and filmmaker lectures explore the allegations show entertains kids while Hans Fjellestad curates this that the moon landings were encouraging values such as showcase of experimental music a hoax, the adventures of the kindness, forgiveness, respect held the third Thursday of every astronauts and what moon and environmental responsibility. month. Tickets are $10. samples taught us about our solar Tickets are $15. Steve Allen Theater, Thurs., Feb. system. Free. Griffith Park, 17th, 8 p.m. Griffith Observatory, Wed.-Fri., Sat., Feb. 26th, 10:30 a.m. 4773 Hollywood Blvd., Los Feliz. Feb. 2nd-4th, 7 p.m. Sat.-Sun., Information: (818) 324-6802; Information: (323) 666-4268; Feb. 5th-6th, 1 p.m.-3 p.m. www. afaeryhunt.com. www.steveallentheater.com. 2800 E. Observatory Road, Griffith Park. Information: (213) 473-0800; Mlle. God Robotanists www.griffithobservatory.org. Ensemble Studio Theatre-LA These local purveyors of lush, inaugurates the new Atwater evocative electro will perform Snow Days Village Theatre complex with a at the Silverlake Lounge’s free A rare snowstorm will descend production of Mlle. God, penned Monday night residency each upon select habitats of the zoo for by Academy Award-nominated week in February. Supporting acts one special weekend. Visitors can writer Nicholas Kazan. Scott Paulin include Lanterns, Spirit Vine, Light witness black bears, tigers, otters, directs the tragic farce, which stars FM and War Tapes. elephants and snow leopards Annika Marks as a combination Silverlake Lounge, Mon., Feb. 7th, playing and exploring in the snow. muse and femme fatale. The 14th, 21st, 28th, 9 p.m. Zoo admission is $14 for adults, $11 production is appropriate for 2906 W. Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake. for seniors, $9 for children ages 2-12 mature audiences only. Information: (323) 666-2407; and free for children under 2. Tickets are $15-$25. www.foldsilverlake.com. Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Atwater Village Theatre, Gardens, Sat., Feb. 5th, and Sun., Thurs.-Sun., Jan. 28th-Mar. 6th, Feb. 6th, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. SCIENCE & NATURE 8 p.m. (2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Sun.) 5333 Zoo Drive, Griffith Park. 3269 Casitas Ave., Atwater Village. Information: (323) 644-4200; One Small Step: Apollo 14 Information: (323) 644-1929; www.lazoo.org To commemorate the 40th www.ensemblestudiotheatrela.org.
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February 2011