SEPT. 12-21. With Spy Kids 3-D: Game Over recapturing the market, 3-D may be making a comeback. A cache of 1950s stereo-scopic films are being screened as they should be--not in that cheesy red/blue format. On the lineup are faves (Dial M for Murder), rarities (Jesse James vs. the Daltons), and kitsch (Creature from the Black Lagoon). Call for times. Tickets, $10-$320. Egyptian Theater, 671 2 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood. Visit www.3dfilmfest.com.
MUSIC
Dave Alvin Sept. 6. Blackjack David and his American music join the good vibes here. At 7:30 and 9:30. Tickets, $17.50. McCabe's Guitar Shop, 3101 Pica Blvd., Santa Monica, 310-828-4403.
k.d. lang Sept. 6. She covers torch, twang, and the occasional summerfling. At 8. Tickets, $46-$70. Orange County Performing Arts Center, 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa, 714-556-ARTS.
The Sex Pistols Sept. 6. With Reverend Horton Heat opening it's riot music at its finest. Call for time and prices. Greek Theater, 2700 N. Vermont Ave., 213-480-3232.
R.E.M. Sept. 10. Plugging its new greatest-hits release, In Time: Best of R.E.M., 1988-2003, the now-power trio looks back at its rich pageant. Call for time and prices. Hollywood Bowl, 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, 223-480-3232.
Abdullah Ibrahim Sept. 12. The South African jazz pianist brings a 20-piece string orchestra to replicate the spare elegance of his African Suite. At 8. Tickets, $25-$55. Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts, 12700 Town Center Dr., Cerritos, 800-300-4345.
Latin Gospel Sept. 12. Local cats from the salsa, jazz, and merengue scenes (Justo Almario, Armro Velasco, and Michito Sanchez, to name a few) earn praise at their lunch-time and evening concerts. At noon and 8. Admission, free. Watercourt at California Plaza, 350 S. Grand Ave., 213-687-2159.
The Joint Is Jumpin' Sept. 14. As the leader of the Harry Smiths, David Johansen (in one of his more delicious incarnations), along with Clarence "Gatemouth" Brown and the Charlatans' Dan Hicks, finds gold in the blues. At 8. Tickets, $15-$45. Royce Hall, UCLA, Westwood, 310-825-2101.
La Damnation de Faust (The Domnation of Faust) Sept. 16-28. Achim Freyer directs, Kent Nagano conducts, Denyce Graves and Samuel Ramey star, and Industry sharks get pointers in this new production of an old chestnut. Call for times and prices. Dorothy Chandler Pavilion, 135 N. Grand Ave., 213-972-8001.
sound, at the Schindler House Sept. 19-20. Joseph Jarman's got the reed stuff for a solo performance (Sept. 19) and creates a magic triangle with percussionist Alex Cline and bassist Henry Grimes (Sept. 20). At 7:30. Tickets, $9-$15. MAK Center for Art and Architecture, 835 N. Kings Rd., West Hollywood, 323-651-1510. Jazz Pilgrimage 2003 Sept. 20. Peripatetic conga king Poncho Sanchez jams with Jose Rizo's Jazz on the Latin Side All-Stars. At 8. Tickets, $24-$30. Ford Amphitheater, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood, 323-GO1-FORD.
Neil Young & Crazy Horsel Elvis Costello Sept. 20. Everybody knows this is somewhere. Call for time and prices. Verizon Wireless Amphitheater, 8808 Irvine Center Dr., Irvine, 213-480-3232.
Hollywood Bowl Highlights
Latin Roots and Rock Sept. 7. KCRW's Nic Harcourt asks Los Lobos, Cafe Tacuba, and Kinky to cover the span of alternative Latin music.
L.A. Philharmonic Sept. 11. Esa-Pekka Salonen conducts his crew along with pan-American fusionists Huayucaltia in Ariel Ramirez's Misa Criolla.
Fireworks Finale Sept. 12-14. John Mauceri, the Bowl Orchestra, and the Peking Acrobats put a spin on the official close of the 2003 Bowl season.
Bugs Bunny on Broadway Sept. 20. That's not all, folks, because George Daugherty and the Phil back cartoons on the big Bowl screen.
James Brown: Seven Decades of Funk Sept. 27. It's a man's world. Not--Macy Gray opens. Call for times and prices. 2301 N. Highland Ave., Hollywood, 323-850-2000.
FEST & FUND-RAISERS
Avon Walk for Breast Cancer walk changes venues (Universal City Walk now serves as starting point and finish line), but the mitzvah remains the same. Visit www.avonwalk.org.
11th Annual Los Angeles Jewish Festival September Sept 6-7. Lots of ops to shop, sign up for community service, groove to RebbeSoul's world beat, and eat. (Bring a canned-good donation for SOVA Kosher Food Pantry) 11-6. Admission, free. Los Angeles Pierce College, 6201 Winnetka Ave., Woodland Hills. Visit www.lajewishfestival.org.
Acura Palos Verdes Concours d'Elegance Sept. 12-14. Hit the links (but not the 18th hole) at the Ocean Trails Golf Club (Sept. 12), zip around P.V. during the "Road Rallye" that precedes the Saturday-night gala (Sept. 13), and cap the weekend with more hot wheels (Sept. 14). (Proceeds benefit Rotary Club of Palos Verdes and Palos Verdes Art Center.) Visit www.pvconcours.com.
Sparkles in Quick Sand Sept. 13. Artist-singer Miss Cherry Capri (rumored to be tile daughter of the Professor and Ginger) presides over the reception for her vintage Vegas matchbook art show. 6-8. Admission, free. Barsac Brasserie, 4212 Lankershim Blvd., North Hollywood. Visit www.cherrycapri.com.
21st Annual American Wine and Food Festival Sept. 13. Wolfgang Puck and Barbara Lazaroff have invited top toques Bobby Flay, Ming Tsai, and Jasper White. (Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels.) 6-10. Tickets, $250-$300. Universal Studios Backlot, Universal City, 310-777-3707.
Harley-Davidson 100th-Anniversary Party Sept. 14. Hog heaven sounds better with Eric Burdon and the Animals, Dave Mason, Mountain, and Brian Auger's Oblivion Express. 9-6. Tickets, $5-$25. Frank G. Bonelli Park, 210 freeway; Via Verde off-ramp, San Dimas, 818-759-5099.
2nd Annual Feast of San Gennaro Sept. 18-21 To think that Jimmy Kimmel and Adam Carolla are behind this fest honoring Naples's patron saint. Expect a serious spread and live music--basically everything but the trampoline. (Proceeds benefit LAPD Children's Support Group and other charities.) Prima Notre: 7:30-midnight Tickets, $100. Feast: 11-11. Admission, free. 1749 Ivar St., Hollywood. Visit www.feastofla.org.
Art Crawl 6 Sept. 19-21. Party at the Derby on opening night, eyeball the renovated Barnsdall Art Park, and hang out in more than 25 galleries in Los Feliz, Silver Lake, and Echo Park. Visit ceart.com/artcrawl.
2nd Annual City of West Hollywood Book Fair Sept. 21. Poetry slams, panels ("Pen and Politics'), and writers Heidi Fleiss, Gil Garcetti, Christopher Rice, Hubert Selby Jr., Janet Fitch, and John Morgan Wilson give the Los Angeles Times book fest some competition, 10-7. Admission, free. West Hollywood Park, 647 N. San Vicente Blvd., West Hollywood, 323-848-6460.
1st Annual Yoga Expo Sept. 24-28. After the opening-night benefit gala (with Robert Downey Jr.), Tony Robbins, Bikram Choudhury, Alan Arkin, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Mariel Hemingway Deepak Chopra, and Babar (presenting "Yoga for Elephants") lead the workshops. Call for times and prices. Los Angeles Convention Center, 1201 S. Figueroa St., 310-838-5600.
Celebrate L.A. Sept. 27-28. Music by Ricardo Lemvo and Makina Loca, TAIKOPROJECT, Katia Moraes, and Sambaguru establishes the groove at this fest dedicated to diversity, 10-5. Tickets, $2-$9. Natural History Museum, 900 Exposition Blvd., 213-763-DINO.
7th Annual Latino Book & Family Festival Sept. 27-28. Edward James Olmos has enlisted Alisa Valdes Rodriguez (The Dirty Girls Social Club), Felicia Luna Lemus (Trace Elements of Random Tea Parties), and tenor Daniel Rodriguez to anchor his fest devoted to health, home, careers, technology, education, and travel, 10-6. Admission, free. Exposition. Park, 3939 S. Figueroa St. Visit www.latinofestivals.com.
THEATER & DANCE
Opening
The Last Night of Ballyhoo Opens Sept. 5. In Alfred Uhry's chestnut, the upper stratum of Atlanta's Jewish community gather for a ball on the brink of World War II. Call for times. Tickets, $27-$55. South Coast Repertory; 655 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa, 714-708-5555.
WANDERLUST in FableCity Sept. 7. Kristin Lemberg's solo dance piece explores fame and sex by way of two very different women. Cheryl Leonard has created the soundtrack (out of box springs), and Rajendra Serber and Bulk Foodveyor have designed the FableCity video backdrop. At 7:30. Tickets, $55. Highways Performance Space, 1651 18th St., Santa Monica, 310-315-1459.
Babes in Arms Sept. 9-21 Rachel York stars in the hook-laden Rodgers & Hart musical-within-a-musical featured as part of the Reprise! Broadway's Best series. Call for times. Tickets, $55-$65. Freud Playhouse, UCLA, Westwood, 310-825-2101.
1 Just Slopped By to See the Man Opens. Sept. 9. Randall Arney directs Stephen Jeffreys' tale about two musicians at an infamous crossroads. Call for times and prices. Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., Westwood, 310-208-5454.
Passion Opens Sept. 10. East West Players kicks off its 38th season with James Lapine and Stephen Sondheim's ode to obsession. Call for times and prices. David Henry Hwang Theater, 120 Judge John Also St., 213-625-7000.
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Romeo & Juliet Antebellum New Orleans, 1836 Opens Sept. 12. In director Michael Michetti's adaptation, the Creole-Catholic Capulets do battle with the Protestant Montagues. Call for times and prices. Boston Court, 70 N. Mentor Ave., Pasadena, 626-683-6883.
Varekoi Opens Sept. 12. Those Bravo telecasts notwithstanding, Cirque du Soleil's music, magic, and acrobatics are best done justice live. Call for times. Tickets, $42-$72. Staples Center, IIII S. Figueroa St., parking lot no. 2, 800-678-5440.
Dennis Miller Sept. 13. Careful, he bites. At 8. Tickets, $36-$66. Orange County Perforating Arts Center. 600 Town Center Dr., Costa Mesa, 724- 556-ARTS.
Lights Opens Sept. 19. Michael Grady sets Iris new serio-comedy on a Christmas-light-bedecked roof in Detroit. Call for times and prices. Actors Co-op at Crossley Theaters, 1760 N. Gower St., Hollywood, 323-462-8460.
Among the Thugs Opens Sept. 20. Tom Szentgvorgyi has adapted Bill Buford's novel about a reporter finding his inner football hooligan. Call for times. Tickets, $20.50-$25. Odyssey Theater, 2055 S. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A., 310-477-2055.
Loretta Livingstone & Dancer Sept. 20-21. As part of the multidisciplinary "ALOUD at the Central Library" program, Loretta Livingston & Dancers use the on-site Maguire Gardens' pools and spouts along with Jud Fine's Spine installation as inspiration for Livingston's Read the Bones. At 3. Tickets, $8. Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., 213-228-7025.
Paper Opens Sept. 23. In his solo show, comedian Byron Yee discovers there's more to his Chinese heritage than an Oklahoma childhood. Call for times. Gascon Center Theater, 8737 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 310-428-6502.
Coriolanus Opens Sept. 26. Trust A Noise Within to choose a deep cut in Shakespeare's canon with this saga of a warrior and his equally bloodthirsty mother. Call for times. Tickets, $20-$40. A Noise Within, 234 S. Brand Blvd., Glendale, 818-240-0910.
Pinafore! Sept. 28. The Gay Men's Chorus of Los Angeles and the Celebration Theater do ask and do tell in their version of the Gilbert & Sullivan romp. At 8. Tickets, $20-$30. Ford Amphitheater, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood, 323-GO1-FORD.
Continuing
The Producers Mit a zap, mit a zing Angie Schworer steals Mel Brooks's West Coast show Call for times and prices. Pantages Theater, 6233 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 213-365-3500.
The Skin of Our Teeth In Thornton Wilder's Pulitzer winner, the Antrobus family straddles the 20th century and the Stone Age. Call for times. Tickets, $18-$22. Theatricum gotanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, 310-455-3723.
Closing
Hamlet: The First Quarto Through Sept. 6. Kathleen Irace (editor of The First Quarto of Hamlet) serves as dramaturge for this staging of the first published (and angrier) version of the play At 8. Tickets, $15. Theater of NOTE, 1517 Cahuenga Blvd., Hollywood, 323-856-8611.
Gem of the Oceon Through Sept. 7. August Wilson tackles the topic of redemption in turn-of-the-century Pittsburgh. Call for times. Tickets, $31-$45. Mark Taper Forum, 135 N. Grand Ave., 213-628-2772.
Jews & Jesus Through Sept. 14. Oren Safdie and Ronnie Cohen set their musical comedy about religion in the singles scenes of New York and Jerusalem. Call for times. Tickets, $20. Malibu Stage Company, 29243 Pacific Coast Hwy, Malibu, 310-589-1998.
Toys in the Attic Through Sept. 14. It's been more than 20 years since Lillian Hellman's tale of family intrigue and money received local stage time. Call for times and prices. Colony Theater, 555 N. 3rd St., Burbank, 818-558-7000.
A Midsummer Night's Dream Through Sept. 27. Bottom's up. Call for times. Tickets, $18-$22. Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, 310-455-3723.
King Lear Through Sept. 28. Lear addresses his issues. Call for times. Tickets, $18--$22. Theatricum Botanicum, 1419 N. Topanga Canyon Blvd., Topanga, 310-455-3723.
The Mysteries Through Sept. 28. Director Brian Kulick draws on the Bible, 12th- and 14th-century mystery plays, and contemporary works in this exploration of the sacred and the profane. Call for times. Tickets, $15-$20. Actors' Gang 6209 Santa Monica Blvd., Hollywood, 323-465-0566, ext. 15.
READINGS & LECTURES
ALOUD of the Central Library Sept. 4-30. The literati's diet is enhanced when Bram Dijkstra reads from American Expressionism: Art and Social Change, 1920-1950 (Sept. 4), actors stage poems from Terry Wolverton's Embers (Sept. 9), Jeff Eugenides reads from Middlesex: A Novel (Sept. 16), Maxine Hong Kingston reads from Fifth Book of Peace before her reception (Sept. 17), James Carroll (Secret Father) and Aimee Liu (Flash House) discuss "Writing the Cold War" (Sept. 24), and Jane Leavy goes inside with Sandy Koufax: A Lefty's Legacy (Sept. 30). Call for times and prices. Central Library 630 W. 5th St., 213-228-7025.
Poets for Peace Sept. 7. The United Poets Coalition presents a who's who (Michael Datcher, Carol Muske-Dukes, Jenoyne Adams, S.A. Griffin, Larry Jaffe, Jerry Quickley Laurel Ann Bogen, and others) to commemorate the anniversary of 9/11. (Proceeds benefit Doctors Without Borders.) 2-4. Tickets, $5. Autry Museum of Western Heritage, 4700 Western Heritage Way, Griffith Park, 323-666-5600.
Spoken Interludes Sept. 7, 14, and 21. Impresario DeLaune Michel invites John Rechy to read from his book in progress, Autobiography: A Novel, at the Long Beach Museum of Art (Sept. 7), Anne Taylor Fleming to read from her latest novel, Marriage: A Duet, at the Tempest Supper Club (Sept. 14), and Nora Dunn and Taylor Negron to read new stories at the West Hollywood Book Fair (Sept. 21). Visit www.spokeninterludes.com.
Literary Stages Sept. 14 and 28. Charles Baxter reads from his novel in progress (Sept. 14), and Richard Schiff and Dani Klein read stories from their book Life After Birth: Musings on Parenthood (Sept. 28). Tickets, $25. Sept. 14: At II. Canal Club, 2025 Pacific Ave., Venice. Sept. 28: At 6. Cafe des Artistes, 1534 N. McCadden Pl., Hollywood. Call 310-398-9999.
Close Up in Block Sept. 18. In conjunction with the Close up in Black: African American Film Posters from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences exhibit, critic Elvis Mitchell moderates a panel on race and culture. At 8. Call for prices. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, 8949 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-247-3600.
Tony Kushner Sept. 22. With his latest play, Homebody/Kabud, opening at the Taper next month, this Pulitzer winner will have plenty to talk about. At 8. Tickets, $12-$35. Royce Hall, UCLA, Westwood, 310-825-2101.
MUSEUMS
Openings
5th Annual Cotalina Pottery & Tile Extravaganza Sept. 1-30. The casino's filled with historical Catalina Clay Products and is home base for Avalon walking tours every Saturday at 2. Catalina Island Museum, 1 Casino Way, Avalon, Catalina Island, 310-510-2414.
Girl Culture: Photographs by Louren Greenfield Opens Sept. 4. Lauren Greenfield's photographs examine the oft-precocious body image maintained by contemporary girls. Skirball Cultural Center, 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., West L.A., 310-440-4500.
Frank Gehry: Work in Progress Opens Sept. 7. Sketches, models, and photos chronicle the stages from conception through completion of the Walt Disney Concert Hall and the Guggenheim Bilbao Museum. MOCA at California Plaza, 250 S. Grand Ave., 213-626-6222.
Parrot Talk A Retrospective of Works by Kim MacConnel Opens Sept. 13. The proponent of the Pattern and Decoration movement bedecks her paintings, sculptures, and collages with uninhibited echoes of folk art. Santa Monica Museum of Art, Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica, 310-586-6488.
Girls' Night Out Opens Sept. 14. By way of video and photography, two generations of artists (first-wave feminists such as Dorit Cypis and Rineke Dijkstra and postfeminists such as Kelly Nipper and Shirana Shahbazi) examine definitions of female identity. Orange County Museum of Art, 850 San Clemente Dr., Newport Beach, 949-759-1122.
Manny Farber. About Face Opens Sept. 14. Farber's impact on artistic discourse, first as a critic for The Nation and The New Republic and then as a painter, is explored. Museum of Contemporary Art, San Diego/LaJolla, 700 Prospect St., San Diego, 858-454-3541.
Dressed for Thrills: Vintage Holloween Costumes from the Collection of Photographer Phyllis Galembo Opens Sept. 20. University of Albany/SUNY fine arts professor Galembo traces how this holiday came to be. Craft and Folk Art Museum. 5814 Wilshire Blvd., 323-937-4230.
Risk! Opens Sept. 20. Firefighter suits, flak vests, wheels of fortune, and a bed of nails are on view. California Science Center, 700 State Dr., Exposition Park, 323-SCIENCE.
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Transforming Tradition: Reflections of Ancient Art in Medieval Manuscripts Opens Sept. 23. This look at the Getty's permanent collection focuses on ancient Greek, Roman, and Etruscan motifs found in northern European illuminated manuscripts from the 9th to the 15th centuries. Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr., West L.A., 310-440-7300.
FILM, TV & VIDEO
Blast from Your Post: What Gen X Watched (1969-1985) Aug. 29-Sept. 28. The Museum of Television & Radio supplies fantasy fodder in the form of The Partridge Family, The Sonny & Cher Comedy Hour, and Moonlighting. Call for times. Admission, free. Museum of Television & Radio, 465 N. Beverly Dr., Beverly Hills, 310-786-1000.
Documental Aug. 30. At the spanking-new Midnight Special Bookstore, impresario Gerry Fialka screens Cul de Sac: A Suburban War Story, The Horribly Stupid Stunt, and Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring of Free Trade. At 7:30. Admission, free. 1450 2nd St., Santa Monica, 310-393-2923.
Facets of the Diamond: 75 Years of Best Picture Winners Sept. 2-29. Dances with gold men continue with Rain Man (Sept. 2), Driving Miss Daisy (Sept. 8), Dances with Wolves (Sept. 15), The Silence of the Lambs (Sept. 22), and Unforgiven (Sept. 29). At 7:30. Tickets, $5. Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences, 8949 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills, 310-247-3600.
7 Dudley Cinema Sept. 3 and 17. Arrive early or you'll hafta watch Dr. Seuss's 1953 musical, The 5,000 Fingers of Dr. T (sept. 3), and Mau Mau Sex Sex (sept. 17) from the sidewalk. At 8. Admission, free. Sponto Gallery, 7 Dudley Ave., Venice, 310-306-7330.
American Cinematheque Sept. 4-7. "The Rita Hayworth Tribute" pairs Gilda with a sneak preview of a Turner Classic Movies doc (Sept. 4), and the "Chris Marker Series" features the filmmaker's latest, Un Souvenir d'un Avenir (Remembrance of Things to Come) (Sept. 5-7). Call for times. Tickets, $6-$9. Egyptian Theater, 6712 Hollywood Blvd., Hollywood, 323-466-FILM.
4th Annual Silver Lab Film Festival Sept. 10-18. The lineup features tributes to John C. Reilly and Baby Peggy and programs including "Axis of Evil: New Films from Iran, Iraq, and Korea" Visit www.silverlakefilmfestival.com.
How the West Was Won Sept. 12-25. The Cinerama Dome celebrates its 40th anniversary by screening the rarely seen Cinerama classic How the West Was Won. Call for times and prices. ArcLight Cinemas, 6360 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood, 323-464-1465.
Rest Fest Sept. 24-28. Spike Jonze and Michael Gondry take the honors, Roman Coppolo opens his Directors Bureau for tours, and hipsters catch the latest in music videos at the Egyptian Theater. Visit www.resfest.com.
2003 Malibu Film Festival Starts Sept. 26. Local celebs and indie filmmakers turn out for features, shorts, docs, and galas. Visitwww.malibufilmfestival.com.
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Cabrillo's Landing on San Miguel Island Sept. 6. Journey to the most remote Channel Island for the reenactment of the 1542 landing of Juan Cabrillo. A tour of the spooky Caliche Forest follows. Visit www.cabrilloaq.org.
The Great Tomato Tasting Sept. 7. Heirloom expert Steve Goto of Goto Nursery presides, 11-3. Tickets, $150-$6. Los Angeles Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia, 626-821-4623.
Marina del Rey Outdoor Adventures Experience Sept. 13, 25, and 27. Board a UCLA research ship for a half-day oceanography field trip (Sept. 13), go birdwatching in the Ballona Wetlands (Sept. 25), and kayak in the Marina del Rey harbor (Sept. 27). Call 310-305-9545.
17th Annual Nautico Malibu Triathlon Sept. 14. A half-mile ocean swim, an 18-mile bike ride along PCH, and a four-mile run along Zuma Beach? Think relay team. (Proceeds benefit Elizabeth Glaser Pediatric AIDS Foundation.) Visit.nauticamalibutri.com.
6th Annual Fall Festival Starts Sept. 22. Underwood Family Farms kicks off its Pumpkin Tours (Sept. 22) and invite Riders of the Purple Sage to serenade "Crafters' Weekend" visitors (sept. 27-28). Call for times and prices. 3370 Sunset Valley Rd., Moorpark, 805-529-3690.
KID STUFF
Big! World! Fun! Sept. 6-27. The Ford features Michael A. Heralda's "Aztec Stories" (sept. 6), Great Leap's "Asian, Latino & African American Experiences" (Sept. 13), Justo Almario & Friends' "Pan-American Music" (Sept. 20), and the Troubadour Theater Company's"Funky Punks Go to t Hollywood" (Sept. 27). At 10. Admission: kids, free; adults, $5. Ford Amphitheater, 2580 Cahuenga Blvd. East, Hollywood, 323-GO1-FORD.
10th Annual Symphony in the Glen Sept. 7. In honor of Grandparents Day, the "Junior and Senior Maestro Conducting Class" kicks off the concert, 1:30-5. Admission, free. Griffith Park, 4800 Crystal Springs Dr., Old Zoo picnic area near the merry-go-round, 213-955-6976. Cinderella Through Sept. 14. This damsel's all for girl power. At 6. Tickets, $10-$12. Santa Monica Playhouse, 1211 4th St., Santa Monica, 310-394-9779, ext. 2.
The Art of Santa Masher Sept. 20. National Book-Award winner Masher jets in from his home in the Massachusetts woods to open an exhibit devoted to his watercolor illustrations for That Summer, Sky Dogs, and Sit, Truman. At 1. Admission, free. Every Picture Tells a Story, 1311 Montana Ave., Santa Monica, 310-451-2700.
Performing Books Sept. 27. Classical guitarist Sergey Taranov, ballerina Batista, and artist Joan McConacha bring Peeping Beauty to life. At 2 and 3:15. Admission, free. Central Library, 630 W. 5th St., 213-228-7480.
Christoph Niemann (Guide, page 177) is an illustrator, animator, and graphic designer based in New York City. An adviser at New York's School of Visual Arts, he has received awards from the Art Directors Club, the Society of Publication Designers, and American Illustration. Niemann, whose work is regularly featured in The New Yorker and The New York Times, is the coauthor of Fresh Dialogue One: New Voices in Graphic Design.
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