“See” listings
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Sing-A-Long Sound of Music
The Hollywood Hills will be alive with the sounds of The Sound of Music: The 1965 classic is projected on the world’s largest outdoor movie screen as the audience joins in song with a cinematic Julie Andrews and her Von Trapp charges. Sept. 24. (09/2011)
At the Hollywood Bowl 2301 N Highland Ave
323-850-2000
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Walt Disney’s Fantasia
Conductor John Mauceri waves his magic wand—er, baton—over the Bowl’s orchestra, which plays classical music as accompaniment to Fantasia, Disney’s groundbreaking 1940 animated film. The show culminates in a fireworks display that’s almost as colorful as Mickey’s sorcerer apprenticeship. Aug. 19-21. (08/2011)
At The Hollywood Bowl 2301 N Highland Ave
323-850-2000
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Shrek the Musical
Hollywood’s most famous ogre—of the green variety, at least—takes this historic stage for a live musical interpretation of the beloved DreamWorks animated film, complete with a sassy donkey, a feisty princess and a nervous gingerbread man. July 12-31. (07/2011)
At the Pantages Theatre 6233 Hollywood Blvd
323-468-1770
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The Thrilling Adventure Hour
This sublime staged send-up of old-style radio broadcasts has hipster crowds in hysterics once a month, with in-the-know celebrity guest stars like Neil Patrick Harris and Ed Helms frequently joining in the fun. (05/2011)
At Largo at the Coronet 366 N La Cienega Blvd
310-855-0350
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Tim Burton
This retrospective of drawings, paintings, storyboards and “cinematic ephemera” from the quirky director's vaults defines the term “Burtonesque,” particularly when paired with his favorite works from LACMA's collection. Through Oct. 31. (05/2011)
At Resnick Pavilion at LACMA 5905 Wilshire Blvd
323-857-6000
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David Smith: Cubes and Anarchy
Often called America's greatest 20th-century sculptor, Smith sculpted subjects that had never before been shown in three dimensions. This exhibit includes sculptures, drawings, paintings and photographs that highlight his use of geometry. April 3 to July 24. (04/2011)
At LACMA; 5905 Wilshire Blvd
323- 857-6000
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FIDM Museum & Galleries
The Fashion Institute’s annual salute to Hollywood, the Art of Motion Picture Costume Design exhibition features costumes from 20-plus recent films, including Academy Award-winning looks from The Young Victoria. (03/2011)
919 S Grand Ave
213-623-5821
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SUPRASENSORIAL: EXPERIMENTS IN LIGHT, COLOR, AND SPACE
This is the fi rst exhibition to salute pioneering Latin American artists who work with light and space. Experience large-scale installations like the Chromo-cubicles, which feature fl uorescent lights with blue, red and green fi lters. (01/2011)
At Geffen Contemporary at MOCA 152 N Central Ave
213-621-1745
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ART LOS ANGELES CONTEMPORARY
This fair offers a clear picture of what’s new across LA’s contemporary art scene, with 70 galleries showing off their edgiest, most dynamic works by established and emerging artists. Also expect artist talks, panel discussions and performances. Jan. 27-30. (01/2011)
At the Barker Hangar 3021 Airport Ave #203
213-473-0800
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SANTA BARBARA BOTANIC GARDEN
Discover more than 1,000 species of rare and indigenous plants on a docent-led tour of the garden, located on 65 acres in historic Mission Canyon. A garden shop offers nature-inspired accessories, books and soaps. (01/2011)
104 miles northwest of Los Angeles 1212 Mission Canyon Rd
805-682-4726
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SIQUEIROS IN LOS ANGELES: CENSORSHIP DEFIED
David Alfaro Siqueiros, of the great trinity of Mexican muralists (Diego Rivera and José Clemente Orozco were the others) spent seven transformative months in LA in 1932. This exhibit showcases more than 100 works and materials from that period. Through Jan. 9 (12/2010)
4700 Western Heritage Way
323-667-2000
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AUTOMOTIVATED: STREAMLINED FASHION AND AUTOMOBILES
Don’t miss this exhibition featuring classic cars such as a 1937 Delage D8-120 by Letourneur et Marchand alongside designer garments from the same era. Through Jan. 23. (11/2010)
6060 Wilshire Blvd
323-930-2277
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