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LECTURE
Body Worlds: The Anatomical Exhibition of Real Human Bodies
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| when: | Tue 9.14 (5-7pm) |
| where: | California Science Center (Exposition Park, 700 State Dr, 323.724.3623) |
| price: | $12 |
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Event Info | Body Worlds |
| | Body Worlds is not only the most successful traveling exhibition in history (with over 15 million visitors since its debut), it's also far and away the most bizarro thing you're ever likely to see. Using a technique called plastination, Dr. Gunther von Hagens preserves human bodies forever, freezing them in various positions while making them easy to transport, study, and exhibit. Tonight, Dr. von Hagens launches the exhibition at the California Science Center with a public information session featuring future body donors — and yes, they are looking for more volunteers. You can't make this stuff up. (SND)
Note: Price includes entrance to the exhibition, which runs through Sun 1.23.05 (times).
  
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| | John Hughes' first two films as a director, Sixteen Candles (1984) and The Breakfast Club (1985), helped define a generation, but it was in Ferris Bueller's Day Off that his comic timing hit its peak. The effortless Matthew Broderick is at his cheeky best as the conniving Bueller, and his romp through Chicagoland features such notables as Jennifer Grey, Charlie Sheen, and Ben Stein (whose laconic roll call is among filmdom's most oft-repeated lines). Part of the ten-week "Santa Monica Drive-in" series at the Pier, this is sure to be the object of a few Bueller-esque cut days. (JH)
Note: Free tickets are available at Santa Monica Visitor Centers, Vidiots, and Borders Book Store on 3rd Street.
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| | Back when black medallions ruled over iced-out platinum, and sampling laws were still blissfully tolerant, Brand Nubian were known for the golden one-two punch of flawless flow and some of hip-hop's most infectious beats. With the Edie Brickell hook on "Slow Down," and the Lou Donaldson horns on "Punks Jump Up to Get Beat Down," Brand Nubian have been the bright spot in many a DJ's crate. They are joined tonight by underground favorites Oddjobs, and SoCal collective Crown City Rockers, who blend Berklee-trained instrumentation with a love for golden age hip-hop. (MS)
 Brand Nubian — like members of the Wu Tang — spread the gospel of what sect of Islam? Second and third correct answers each win a pair of tickets to the show.
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| | Tackhead means "homeboy" in New Jersey, but it's also the moniker of some of the most prolific talents in the music business. Doug Wimbish, Skip McDonald, and Keith LeBlanc may not be household names, but you've definitely heard their work. Together they were the house band of the legendary Sugar Hill Records, playing backing tracks for hits from the Sugar Hill Gang, Grandmaster Flash, and Melle Mel. Alongside vocalist Bernard Fowler and UK dub pioneer and On-U Sound label boss Adrian Sherwood, they're collectively known as Tackhead. This is a rare occasion to experience their mind-expanding mix of dub, rock, and hip-hop. (TCR)
What is the title of Tackhead drummer Keith LeBlanc's groundbreaking, Malcolm X-sampling release for Tommy Boy? First five correct answers each win a pair of tickets to the show.
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FILM
Hustler White (1996) and Days of Pentecost (1995)
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| when: | Thur 9.16 (7pm) |
| where: | 18th St Arts Center (1639 18th St, Santa Monica, 310.453.3711) |
| price: | $6 suggested donation |
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Event Info | Hustler White |
| | Santa Monica's 18th Street Arts Center presents a double feature of the cultiest classics ever inspired by the fringes of Los Angeles' best-dressed counterculture. Rick Castro's Hustler White (1996) follows the misadventures of a young male hustler on Santa Monica Blvd. Lawrence Elbert's Days of Pentecost (1994) is an even more camped-up musical remake of Russ Meyer's farce Faster, Pussycat! Kill! Kill! (1965) starring Alexis Arquette and 18th's own Marcus Kuiland-Nazario as exuberant and possibly insane drag queens loose in the California desert. (SND)
Note: Each film will be followed by a discussion with its director. Rick Castro will sign copies of his new book 13 Years of Bondage from 6-7pm prior to the first screening.
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| | Two acts that make jazz for people who think they're allergic to the j-word hit town tonight. The Bad Plus are ostensibly a piano trio — a format that usually translates into quaint dinner music, perfect with a nice Chablis — but bassist Reid Anderson, pianist Ethan Iverson, and drummer David King summon a heavy and bludgeoning dynamic. It's more like a rock racket (they cover the Pixies and Radiohead), created with massive trad-jazz vocabulary and interplay. Guitarist Charlie Hunter has been straddling the fusion-funk fence for about a decade now, fitting comfortably alongside reggae giants like Earl "Chinna" Smith and noted young lions like Greg Osby. (PO)
What Pixies tune did the Bad Plus cover on Give? Third and fourth correct answers each win a pair of tickets to the show.
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| | It's Chris Kraus' turn to weigh in on the alleged cultural abyss that everyone's calling LA these days. With philosophical and aesthetic sensibilities that don't differentiate between strip-club billboards, window displays, and museum collections, it makes sense that Kraus is considered one of that rare breed: a hip academic. An iconoclastic author, art critic, and editor for avant-imprint Semiotext(e), she's become a darling of the fashionable intelligentsia. In her latest book Video Green: Los Angeles and the Triumph of Nothingness, she skewers the '90s Los Angeles art supernova, adding some of the hilarious, insightful, first-person narratives that separate her work from more mainstream academic tracts. (SND)
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| | If you missed this year's Oscar-nominated short films, you're forgiven. Barely squeezed in between the awards for Best Crunching Sound Made in an Action Thriller and Best Supporting Pet, the underappreciated shorts are finally available for public viewing. Tonight's program at the Egyptian features both live-action and animated works that range from serious to hilarious — highlights include winner Harvie Krumpet, two devastating films about Sarajevo, and Squash, a French short about a man playing squash to keep his job, which makes the Apprentice look like a self-esteem seminar. After the deluge of hopefuls at last week's Shorts Festival, come enjoy the current cream of the crop. (TW)
Note: This program screens each Fri at 8pm until 10.8.
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ART
Art Crawl 7 Kick-Off Party
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| when: | Fri 9.17 (8pm-2am) |
| where: | Safari Sam's Sunset Stage (5214 Sunset Blvd) |
| price: | Party $5 / Galleries Free |
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| | It's September, so it must be time for the world-famous East Side Art Crawl, everyone's favorite free, self-guided tour of the constantly evolving gallery scene East of Western Ave. It all kicks off tonight with a big, loud party at Safari Sam's Sunset Stage. The usual suspects are all open, including the hipster heaven of La Luz de Jesus, the municipal gallery at Barnsdall Art Park, the fabulous multimedia community Ghettogloss, and the saucy Tom of Finland Foundation. There are also unique spaces to check out, such as National Mule on Heliotrope — where New York muralist Travis Millard is prepping for a giant installation downtown in October. (SND)
Note: All galleries are open tonight (6-10pm) and Sat 9.18 & Sun 9.19 (12-6pm).
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| | Harking back to Sunday school spirituals and campfire sing-alongs, Daniel Smith (aka Br. Danielson) wants to give you the Spirit (with a capital S). With his brothers and sisters, he's the ringleader of a vaudevillian avant-folk band, the Danielson Famile. On his own, he's a fiery prophet fresh from the wilderness, drunk on locusts and honey. Jingly, jangly, and sometimes jagged, his Tiny Tim-esque vocals might be annoying if they weren't so darn sincere and didn't fit his erratic guitar so perfectly. Rounding out the bill is Half-Handed Cloud, a multi-instrumentalist so far out he almost makes Danielson's eccentricities seem ordinary. Almost. (JCF)
What's the last revelation you had? The two answers that fill us with the Spirit will each win a pair of tickets to the show.
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| | Wrapping up the Twilight Dance Series, KCRW moves its annual celebration of local independent artists to the Santa Monica Pier. Music Director Nic Harcourt's selections include AM, a singer-songwriter inspired by New Orleans country and bluegrass rock; Jesca Hoop, a Northern Californian who channels traditional tunes and American roots; Quincy, the LA-native rock 'n roll songbird; and Blue-Eyed Son's new wave and hard rock music mellowed out from living west of Lincoln. Bring a blanket for the sand or a chair for the pier and listen to upcoming stars as the sun sets. (NL)
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MULTIMEDIA: Opening Reception
Pat O'Neill: Views From Lookout Mountain
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| when: | Sat 9.18 (7-9pm) |
| where: | Santa Monica Museum of Art, Bergamot Station (2525 Michigan Ave, 310.586.6488) |
| price: |  FREE |
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Santa Monica Museum of Art |
| | Pat O'Neill is a filmmaker with the heart of a fine artist. Over the past few decades he's worked in an astonishing range of media, including photography, composite prints, film, installation, sculpture, drawing, and more recently, interactive DVDs. He's adored by critics and avant-garde film buffs, yet this landmark exhibition is the very first time his collected works have been shown in a fine art setting, offering a rare combination of enlightenment and entertainment. (SND)
Note: There is a panel discussion with John Hanhardt, Senior Curator of Film & Video at the Guggenheim (4-6pm, $10). Exhibit runs through Sat 11.13 (Tue-Sat: 11am-6pm).
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| | French electronic producers M83 created a firestorm of press and underground buzz with their stunning second album, Dead Cities, Red Seas & Lost Ghosts. Filled with lush synths, psychedelic guitar work, and complex rhythms, the album has evoked comparisons to My Bloody Valentine and Boards of Canada. Soaring strings and murky vocals effervesce amongst organic drums and de rigueur glitches, yet each track is greater than its parts. Tonight, they're sure to embark upon an epic journey alongside their like-minded guests, Germany's electronic experimentalist Ulrich Schnauss and Ohio instrumentalists Six Parts Seven. (TCR)
How old were Anthony Gonzalez and Nicolas Fromageau when they formed M83? Fourth and fifth correct answers each win a pair of tickets to the show.
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DJ
Interface 9.0 presented by Droid Behavior
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| when: | Sat 9.18 (10pm) |
| where: | Downtown LA (TBA) |
| price: | $12 / $10 before midnight w/ RSVP |
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| | In a town with as many subcultures as burger joints, it's amazing that the fever for true-skool Detroit techno isn't more massive. But the folks behind Droid Behavior's Interface parties continue the struggle to uphold the 313 tradition of Juan Atkins, Derrick May, Plastikman, Underground Resistance, Ghostly International, et al. Now, they're celebrating their two-year anniversary with a warehouse blowout that should have the "Strings of Life" swinging and "Knights of the Jaguar" roaring. (PO)
Note: On the night of the show call 323.525.5652 for further details.
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FUNDRAISER
The Smell Sound System Benefit
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| when: | Sun 9.19 (9pm) |
| where: | The Smell (247 S Main St) |
| price: | $5 |
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| | Something smells, but it might just be the neighborhood. That's part of the appeal at this warehouse turned gallery/all-ages venue, where regular patrons — mostly below drinking age — enjoy the low-rent, unpretentious vibe. In the spirit of the now defunct Jabberjaw, the cover charge rarely exceeds $5 and recent bills have featured Le Tigre, Xiu Xiu, and Deerhoof. It's clear that the owners are doing it all out of the goodness of their hearts — and probably at the expense of their own pockets — so tonight they're having benefit to raise money for a new sound system. There will be DJs, solo musicians, and MCs, as well as sale merchandise donated by local artists. (TCR)
Note: Come swap records from 6-9pm; music starts at 9pm.
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| | Commenting on the liberal attitudes of the Dutch, comedian David Cross pretty much hit the nail on the head when he said, "If the terrorists hated freedom, then the Netherlands would be dust." Sure, their country's progressive policies go beyond what most of us are used to, but that hasn't stopped the Ex from bashing politics of all sorts since their anarchistic inception in 1979. Over the past 25 years, they've released dozens of records, performed thousands of shows, and spread their anti-corporate, anti-globalization philosophy to millions with their spirited and inspiring mix of punk, avant-jazz, noise, and rambunctious rawk 'n roll. Electrelane open. (KT)
Note: The Ex also perform w/ Electrelane at the Troubadour on Sat 9.18 (8pm).
What reasonably obvious moniker do the Ex use to categorize their sound? Third and fifth correct answers each win a pair of tickets to the show.
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| | Every so often, the genetic codes combine to form a human so singularly watchable that their very being screams out to be photographed. Like Peter Lorre before him, Christopher Walken is an actor that the camera and the audience adore. Though he's naturally creepy, some of his best work emerges when he uses his ultra-freak powers for comedic ends — such as his hilarious hosting spots on SNL or his tap-dancing levitation in Spike Jonze's Fatboy Slim video. You get a little of both in his latest film, Around the Bend, in which he plays an ex-convict on a road trip in search of familial reconciliation. A discussion with the man himself makes this sneak preview a must-see. (JCF)
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| | Neil Hannon, the mastermind behind the Divine Comedy, composes indie-rooted, yet classically-influenced pop masterpieces. He's Britain's leading bon vivant — a witty tunesmith, equal parts Scott Walker, Jarvis Cocker, and Burt Bacharach — who's parlayed lavish orchestral extravaganzas, big musical numbers, and ever so nifty melodies into a cult career. Absent Friends, his latest release through Nettwerk Records, is a stunning collection of gorgeous pop songs illuminated with lush sounds and Hannon's cleverly sublime musical narratives of life in progress. (QD)
What was the Divine Comedy's first single from Regeneration? Sixth and seventh correct answers each win a pair of tickets to the show.
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| | Odd Nerdrum's enduring appeal for younger generations of art aficionados is a bit mysterious. After all, he paints in a style influenced heavily by the Old Masters: Rembrandt, Velázquez, Vermeer. His radiant canvases feature nudes and traditionally dressed models striking artificial poses in bleak, earthy landscapes. The effect is undeniably allegorical, hitting on themes of fear, loneliness, and sexual longing, but he's not your grandfather's romantic portraitist. Nerdrum is a bona fide master with a twisted sense of humor and a knack for exploring the dark side. (SND)
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THEATRE: Musical
Dear Bernard
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| when: | Now through Sat 9.25 (Thur-Sat: 8pm) |
| where: | The Court Theatre (722 N La Cienega, 323.960.7782) |
| price: | $20 |
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| | In this new musical, a small-town English girl, Chelsea, travels to New York City in 1973 to be an au pair. In no time she meets the glamour crowd and becomes the hottest model in town — a body parts model. While Chelsea's legs become famous, she remains an unknown. With surprisingly original music, spirited choreography, a gifted ensemble, and the remarkable voice of the Murmurs' Heather Reid, the experience is so fresh it feels like sitting in on a live band jamming in their garage. And you may just find yourself singing "Dear Bernard" (under your breath) for days. (LB)
What would be your body part modeling specialty? Our two favorite answers each win a pair of tickets to the show of their choice.
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ART
Jim Drain
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| when: | Now through Sat 10.23 (Wed-Sat: 12-6pm) |
| where: | Peres Projects (969 Chung King Rd, 213.617.1100) |
| price: | FREE |
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| | Best known as part of Forcefield — the well-exposed, yet inscrutable multimedia tag-team born at RISD in the mid-'90s — Jim Drain busts out of that collective shell for his first North American solo show at Peres Projects. As standout alumni of the 2002 Whitney Biennial, Forcefield went public with their signature Providence style, known for its psychedelic palate, mined '80s imagery, op-art patterning, deadpan absurdism, esoteric live performances, and, um, anthropomorphic sculptures made out of giant neon-colored yarn balls. Drain remains true to this aesthetic, though his peculiar sense of ritual and skillful craftsmanship give his work a lyrical quality lacking in some of his peers. (LT)
Note: There is an opening reception on Sat 9.18 (6-9pm). Check out the concurrent group show at Peres Projects for the latest fruit from young Drain disciples.
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ART
Proof of Genius: The Prints of Albrecht Durer
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| when: | Now through Sun 1.2.05 (schedule) |
| where: | UCLA Hammer Museum (10899 Wilshire Blvd, 310.443.7000) |
| price: | $5 / Free on Thur |
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| | Albrecht Durer was a blinding light of the Northern European Renaissance. While a brilliant painter and draftsman, he's best known for his fire-and-brimstone woodcuts and engravings, all produced in the 15th and 16th centuries. Originally trained as a goldsmith, his meticulous attention to detail made his prints exemplary for their intensity and precision; his legacy is on par with that of da Vinci. Proof of Genius features approximately 30 woodcuts, engravings, and etchings from all phases of Durer's illustrious career. Also included is an excerpt from The Apocalypse series, the first book to be published and illustrated by a major artist. (TCR)
Note: Curator Cythia Burlingham leads a gallery talk on Thur 10.21 (6pm).
What's your vision of the apocalypse? Our three favorite answers each win a pair of tickets to the show.
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| CD REVIEW: Quincy Jones and Bill Cosby, The Original Jam Sessions 1969 |
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Concord Records
Released June 2004
$14.99 (Amazon)
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Collectors who spend their days rifling through crates for dusty gems
by prolific musicians like Quincy Jones and the original "Root Down" man
Jimmy Smith are in luck. After 35 years, Jones' unreleased ad hoc
collaborations with Bill Cosby and jazz musicians like Smith, Les McCann,
and Milt Jackson have found their way out of the vaults. The Original
Jam Sessions 1969 has something for everyone: the must-have
"Hikky-Burr" tracks, featuring Cosby throwing down an outrageous staccato
scat-rap, sport a raw, funky vibe; and ultra-rarities like Jimmy Smith's
Hammond B-3 solo on "Jimmy Cookin' on Top" make jazz purists feel
complete. Those seeking a DJ-oriented remix à la Verve can pick up
The New Mixes, Vol I, where Matthew Herbert, Mix Master Mike, and
others revisit the Cosby/Jones jams. (JM)
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| ARCH HISTORY: Los Angeles Conservancy |
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You think Angelenos don't care about their cultural heritage? Think again. Since 1978, the Los Angeles Conservancy has been dedicated to the preservation and revitalization of the city's unheralded modern architecture. And as the City of Angels has one of the greatest collections of modernist private houses in the world, the Conservancy helps architecture buffs get up close and personal in these homes. On the weekend of September 18th, to celebrate the ModCom's 20th Anniversary, the Conservancy's Modern Committee is organizing a special tour to take in buildings by such architectural giants as R. M. Schindler and Richard Neutra. (PO)
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| STREAMS: Futureboogie |
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Futureboogie — the term that site co-founder Pieman penned on a flyer
when trying to describe a DJing style — is rooted in the soulful
late-'70s sound, yet embraces all that has come since, particularly techno,
hip-hop, and drum 'n bass. The Futureboogie crew broadcasts the freshest
underground sounds from their Bristol homebase. Conceived of as a sonic
sampler platter for partygoers to nibble from before heading to the now
legendary SEEN parties, the site eventually developed into a force of
its own. Boogie's future looks bright, with regular radio shows from the
crew, amazing live mixes from SEEN guest stars, and a commitment to
push the envelope. (JPLS)
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