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19 things to do on 5/17/2008

02.23-06.15  
Make Art/Stop AIDS
Fowler Museum at UCLA
308 Charles E. Young Drive North
fowler.ucla.edu
Artists around the world respond to HIV/AIDS, raising awareness and inspiring activism.


Sat & Sun 12:30 and 3:00pm  
Cinderella
Santa Monica Playhouse
1211 4th St.
Santa Monica
310.394.9779 x2
SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com
theatre at SantaMonicaPlayhouse.com
“An enchanting Cinderella!” (L.A. Times), the perfect musical comedy outing for audiences 2 to 102. Weekends. Birthday parties, too.


Thursday-Saturdays; Sundays   8pm
Rogue Machine Theatre Presents: Complete Female Stage Beauty
Theatre Theater
5041 Pico Blvd.
Los Angeles
323.960.7726
roguemachinetheatre.com
info at roguemachinetheatre.com
Performances are Fridays and Saturdays at 8pm and Sundays at 3pm. Tickets are $25.


Tuesday -- Saturday 11:00AM -- 5:00PM  
James Gilbert/ (Don’t) Want to be Anonymous
166 N. La Brea Ave.,
LA (Between Beverly Blvd., and First St.)
323.933.5557
couturiergallery.com
info at couturiergallery.com
Couturier Gallery is delighted to present Los Angeles artist James Gilbert in his first solo exhibition opening May 3rd. The exhibition will include abstract paintings addressing the relationships between the loss of anonymity, the desire to privatize identity, loneliness and the environment.


Friday, Saturday 8pm Sunday 7pm   8pm-10:30
Tooth and Nail by Gena Acosta
The Lillian Theater
1076 N. Lillian Way
Hollywood
323.960.4410
plays411.com/tooth
Elephant playwright Gena Acosta joins the fun with her fresh from the pen comedy, Tooth and Nail. This uproariously dysfunctional family threatens to become the Elephant Theatre Company’s next break-out hit.


May 12 - May 17  
Bike Week Pasadena
In the heart of Old Pasadena
323.478.0060
bikenow.org
info at bikenow.org
Bike Week Pasadena encompasses a week of festivities that celebrate bicycling as part of a healthy lifestyle. Free admission.


05.14-05.28  
The Light School
Angel Valley in Sedona, AZ
949.715.7902
thelightschool.com
expand at thelightschool.com
Concentrated activation course designed to provide essential tools for Light Body Mastery. Sacred ceremonies, engaging workshops, personalized instruction and nature frequencies provide the backdrop for complete transfiguration of the psyche, spirit and anatomy.


05.16-05.18  
Out of Your Mind Immersion Workshop
TBD, San Diego
888.572.8687
getselfcentered.com
info at getselfcentered.com
Create the next chapter of your life story! Learn the selfcentered tools for authentic connection, self-expression, creativity, and extreme peace. $395.


Q&A after prime time screening  
Special Q&A with filmmakers of “BLOODLINE”
Leammle Sunset 5
8000 Sunset Blvd
WeHo
bloodlinethemovie.com
BLOODLINE documentary investigates the popular belief that Jesus married Mary Magdalene, who fled to southern France with their child.


05.17   4-6pm
MUSE Speaker Series presents Marcus Eriksen, Ph D.
Malibu, CA
*Location provided upon RSVP
310.317.0797
museelementary.org
fsandoval at museelementary.org
Marcus Eriksen, PhD, environmentalist, author, educator and JUNK raft maker, discusses how his experience in the Gulf War led to him riding down the Mississippi on junk... literally.


05.17   10am-12pm
How To Raise Healthy Kids in a Toxic World
All Shades of Green
3038 Rowena Avenue
Los Angeles
(Silver Lake)
323.935.1214
allshadesofgreen.net
creativegreen at hotmail.com
A special workshop for moms and moms-to-be. $25.


05.17   3-5pm
The Sustainable Kitchen: Personal and Planetary Health in the Kitchen
Liberation Yoga
124 S. La Brea (between 1st and 2nd, south of Beverly)
626.644.3695
liberationyoga.com
creativegreen at hotmail.com
Deborah Tull will teach you to make shopping and cooking eco-friendly from her experience as an organic farmer and monk.


05.17   7:30-11pm
UFOs, Magic and Mysticism in Hollywood with George Noory, Jordan Maxwell, Whitley Strieber
The Beverly Garland Grand Ballroom
4222 Vineland Ave., Universal City
800.984.0897
sacredmysterieslive.com
cabvoltaire at earthlink.net
National radio host George Noory (Coast To Coast AM) moderates an evening with Jordan Maxwell (Zeitgeist Movie), Whitley Strieber, Dr. Roger Leir AND Jay Weidner on alternative subjects of UFOs and the mystical. Decipher with the panel the various occult messages concealed in popular Hollywood films.


05.17   9am-12pm
Million Trees LA Community Planting
San Pedro
818.623.4879
treepeople.org
volunteer at treepeople.org
Citizen Foresters Cyndee and Phil
Hilliard have been working hard to
organize this neighborhood planting.
Come help plant 20 trees and transform
an empty parkway into a great, green
canopy!


05.17   9am-12pm
Million Trees LA Neighborhood Planting
West LA
818.623.4879
treepeople.org
volunteer at treepeople.org
Join TreePeople and Citizen Forester
George Reis for the latest greening
project in West LA’s Castle Heights
neighborhood. George will lead his
community to plant 20 new trees. It
promises to be a fun-filled day!


05.17   1-3:30pm
Journaling from the Subconscious Mind
Granada Hills Center for Spiritual Living
17622 Chatsworth Street
Granada Hills
818.363.8136
bharrison at dslextreme.com
Prepare to make a giant leap in self-awareness! Learn techniques for tapping into your subconscious mind to discover what you really want in life. Barbara Harrison, instructor. $35 if pre-registered/$40 at the door.

Bring a lined notebook that lays flat, and pens or pencils.

Call for reservations: (818) 363-8136 or (818) 249-7558


05.17   2-3:30pm
A Tribute To Harry James
Brand Library Recital Hall
1601 W. Mountain St.
Glendale
818.548.2051
brandlibrary.org
info at brandlibrary.org
Jazz historian and LA jazz scene journalist John R. Tumpak will present a lecture titled a ”A Tribute to Harry James.”


05.17-05.18   10am-6pm
Whole Children, Whole Planet Expo 2008
Highland Hall Waldorf School
17100 Superior St.
Northridge
818.781.8989
wcwpexpo.com
wcwpexpo at yahoo.com
The premier natural parenting and family expo. Three Stages • Entertainment • Education • Celebrities • Prizes • Food Court • Samples • 200 Exhibitors • Hands-On-Enrichment Village • Eco-Station’s Walk-Through Rainforest and more. Fun for all ages!


05.17-05.18   10am-6pm
Whole Children, Whole Planet Expo 2008
Highland Hall Waldorf School
17100 Superior St.
Northridge
818.781.8989
wcwpexpo.com
wcwpexpo_info at yahoo.com
The Whole Children, Whole Planet Expo is the premier natural parenting and family expo to educate adults and children about the benefits of sustainable living practices, holistic medicine, nontoxic products, organic foods, enrichment learning; and important environmental issues for protecting our children and the planet.

Fun for all ages


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