WHERE CALENDAR MARCH 2015 Search the full calendar at wherela.com
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WHAT’S HAPPENING IN L.A.’S ARTS & CULTURE SCENE
MARCH 8, 11, 14, 19, 22 FIGARO! FIGARO! L.A. Opera continues its Figaro initiative with The Barber of Seville at the Ahmanson. p. 78 OPENING MARCH 10 AT SEA LEVEL See the oldest-known copies of the Hebrew Bible at the California Science Center’s Dead Sea Scrolls exhibit. p. 81 MARCH 22, 24 PIANO FORTE First Lang Lang, then Yuja Wang, bring their charisma and superstar piano skills to Walt Disney Concert Hall. p. 78
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FUN EVENTS NOT TO BE MISSED
1 PPLA FOOD FARE > MARCH 5 What began as a cooking demonstration by Julia Child celebrates its 36th anniversary with food, drink, shopping and fun at the Barker Hangar in Santa Monica. p. 76
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2 LOS ANGELES MARATHON > MARCH 15 The 30th edition of the 26.2-mile footrace takes runners from Dodger Stadium to Santa Monica. Run for yourself or cheer from the sidelines. p. 76 3 ST. PATRICK’S DAY FESTIVAL > MARCH 17 Raise a toast to the patron saint of Ireland amid corned beef, drink specials and DJ sets at Casey’s 42nd annual St. Patrick’s Day Street Festival, downtown. p. 76
4 THEODORE PAYNE NATIVE PLANT GARDEN TOUR > MARCH 21-22 Ogle botanical wonders like the scene pictured left during this weekend of self-guided tours. p. 76 5 CICLAVIA—THE VALLEY > MARCH 22 The popular open-streets event makes its inaugural visit to the San Fernando Valley, clearing a car-free route for walkers, skaters and cyclists from North Hollywood to Studio City. p. 76 6 NCAA MEN’S BASKETBALL CHAMPIONSHIP > MARCH 26, 28 March Madness hits downtown when the NCAA tournament’s West Regional brings top teams to Staples Center. p. 78 7 TCM CLASSIC FILM FESTIVAL > MARCH 26-29 Catch films like Roman Holiday and Doctor Zhivago at iconic venues in the heart of Hollywood (see listing for theaters). p. 76
OPENING MARCH 27 TRADESIES In Tête-à-tête, the Norton Simon Museum displays three masterpieces from the Musée d’Orsay—notably the iconic portrait of Whistler’s mother. p. 83 ALL MONTH AMAZING BY DESIGN The Hammer Museum’s Provocations spotlights the architectural eye candy of Heatherwick Studio, like the Olympic Cauldron below. p. 82
CLOCKWISE FROM TOP: KEVIN PARRY FOR PALEY CENTER FOR MEDIA; EDMUND SUMNER
MARCH 6-15 SMALL-SCREEN STARGAZING The Paley Center’s annual Paleyfest—a collection of interactive panels and premiere screenings—is the can’t-miss event of the year for TV lovers. Hear stars and creators of fan-favorite shows and critical darlings alike share insider knowledge about their programs, including Homeland, Girls and Jane the Virgin, at Dolby Theatre. This year’s fest also features a special salute to Comedy Central. p. 76
OPENING MARCH 24 EXTRA! EXTRA! Direct from Broadway, Disney’s Tony-winning Newsies has audiences singing at the Pantages in Hollywood. p. 78
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