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Last Chance
Lewis Baltz, Desert Of Disintegration, gallery luisotti, through November 4, Bergamot Station, 310.453.0043.
Gordon Chandler, New Work, through November 5, Gallery of Functional Art and Lois Lambert Gallery, Bergamot Station, 310.829.6990.
Sarah Hunsucker And Adam Moyer, through November 3, Sixteen:One, 2116 Pico Blvd., 310.450.4394.
Orange Crash, exhibit of urban landscape paintings by Karla Klarin, through November 4, Schomburg Gallery, Bergamot Station, 310.453.5757.
Joe Ravetz, photographs in black and white, through November 3, Blue Seven Gallery, 3129 Pico Blvd., 310.449.1444.
Exhibits
Alternate Routes, an exhibition of mapping by artists, through November 21, Sam Francis Gallery, Crossroads School, 1714 21st St., 310.829.7391 x425.
Apocalypso Facto, new work by Guerrilla artist Robbie Conal, through November 18,Track 16 Gallery, Building C1, 310.264.4678.
Michael David And Felice Sharp, photographs and paintings, through November 15, The Lowe Gallery, 2004 Broadway, 310.449.0184.
Enduring Myth: The Tragedy Of Hippolytos And Phaidra, features Greek artifacts related to the myth of Hippolytos, through December 4, The Getty Villa, 7985 PCH, PP, 310.440.7300.
From Caspar David Friedrich To Gerhard Richter; German Paintings from Dresden, through April 29, Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr., LA, 310.440.7360.
Glossed In Translation, exhibit of art by Elaine Reichek, through December 16, Shoshana Wayne Gallery, Bergamot Station, 310. 453.7535.
The Good, The Bad And The Objectionable, mixed media show curated by Chris Rohloff, through November 16, Universal Art Gallery, 2001 Lincoln Blvd., Venice, 310.302.1809.
The Imaginary Wasteland, exhibit of small scale sculptures by Jeremy Mora, through November 11, Richard Heller Gallery, B-5A, 310.453.9191.
Paintings By Benjamin Leader, 19th century British landscape painter, through November 30, Cambridge Art Gallery, 200 S. 26th St., 310.451.2888.
Liminal Spaces: Photographs Of Morocco by Rose-Lynn Fisher, through January 14, 2007, free, Fowler Museum at UCLA, North Campus, 310.825.8655.
Line Of Sight, a new exhibit of art in various media, through November 26, ArtHouse Gallery @TVA, 416 Broadway, 310.393.0901.
Joseph Maruska, oil Masonite paintings, through November 11, Patricia Correia Gallery, Bergamot Station, 310.264.1760.
Aernout Mik: Refraction, video installation by Dutch artist Aernout Mik, through December 31, Armand Hammer Museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., WW, 310.443.7000.
On The Couch: Cartoons From The New Yorker, exhibit of cartoons dealing with psychoanalysis, through December 31, Skirball Cultural Center, 2710 N. Sepulveda Blvd., LA, 310.440.4500.
Photography Exhibit, Michael Napoliello, Jr., through November 23, Gallery at Edgemar Center for the Arts, 2437 Main St., 310.392.7327.
Public Faces/Private Spaces: Recent Acquisitions, exhibit of four American photographers, Donald Blumberg, Anthony Hernandez, Mary Ellen Mark and Bill Owens, through February 4, Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr., LA, 310.440.7360.
Stories In Stone, mosaics from Roman Africa, through April 30, 2007, The Getty Villa, 7985 PCH, PP, 310.440.7300.
Robert Dean Stockwell, Llyn Foulkes, exhibit of art, through November 22, Craig Krull Gallery, Bergamot Station, 310.828.6410.
Los Angeles Area Veterans Artists’ Alliance (LAAVAA) presents an exhibit of photography by and of veterans, through November 11, Post 2 Veteran’s Hall, 10858 Culver Blvd., CC, 310.559.2116.
Where We Live: Photographs Of America From The Berman Collection, Getty Center, 1200 Getty Center Dr., LA, 310.440.6198.
George Yepes, paintings, through November 11, Patricia Correia Gallery, Bergamot Station, 310.264.1760.
Community Announcements
November 5
Singing Classes taught by Micah Barnes, Singer’s Playground Kids Class, 9-11:30am, $125, adult performance class, noon-6pm, $125, 310.403.5491.
18th St. Arts center is offering a warehouse space for rental on a short-term basis. The space is adjacent to Highways Performance Space, is 20×27 feet and will be available November 1 through January 31, 2007. Contact Clayton Campbell or Michael Sakamoto, 310.453.3711 or office@18thstreet.org.
The Santa Monica Cultural Affairs Department is accepting applications for its Cultural Transportation Grant program. Funds for transportation to cultural events and venues are available for any Santa Monica-based groups (students, community and social groups). Applications should be submitted to Santa Monica’s Cultural Affairs Division by 5pm on Wednesday, November 15. Contact Hamp Simmons in the Santa Monica Cultural Affairs Division at 310.458.8350 or hamp.simmons@smgov.net.
ESL (English as a Second Language) classes are being offered by the Westside Community Adults School for a six-week term beginning November 4 through December 9. Classes include “Learn To Converse: A Conversation Class In English” from 8:30am to 10:30am and “Expand your Vocabulary: English Idioms and Expressions” from 10:30am to 12:30pm. Classes meet at University High School, 11800 Texas Ave., WLA, 310.477.2084.
SENIOR SCENE
November 8+
“The Play’s The Thing” is a new workshop offered by UCLA Extension’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute. Classes meet November 8, 15, and 29 from 10am-12:30pm in Room 204, 10920 Lindbrook Dr., WW. Adults 50 and over can join now for an introductory membership at $65, 310.825.9168.
November 9
Workshop For Seniors featuring guest speakers who will speak on topics ranging from reverse mortgages to keeping one’s balance, 3:30-5pm, free, Venice Public Library, 501 S. Venice Blvd., Venice, 310.920.7610.
Become a Mentor. The City of Santa Monica along with the Santa Monica Chamber of Commerce invite you to join Big Brothers Big Sisters in mentoring local at risk youth. Call Miguel at 213.481.3611 x212.
Free Stroke Recovery Program at the WISE Adult Day Service facility at 1510 Pico Blvd. The program runs from 9am-noon on Tuesdays and Thursdays and includes therapeutic exercise and classes on the psychological aspects of stroke recovery for stroke survivors and family members. Pre-registration is required, 310.575.1699.
Men’s Group, weekly support group for people 55 and older, talk about personal issues in a confidential environment, Wednesdays, 11:15am-12:45pm, Center for Healthy Aging, 2125 Arizona Ave., must RSVP, 310.576.2550.
Mentoring Program Seeks Retired Teachers. Help mentor first-year teachers in Compton, Pasadena, Los Angeles and Lynwood by offering your expertise, including classroom observation and feedback. Call UCLA Center on Aging, 310.794.0676.
Musicians invited to meet weekly and perform in concert with the Santa Monica College Emeritus Band, Lincoln Middle School, in the Bandroom, California and 14th Streets, Tuesdays, 7pm, 310.474.5271.
Santa Monica Strutters, a walking program for seniors sponsored by UCLA Healthcare, Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, from 8-10am in the third level Community Room at Santa Monica Place, 310.319.4560.
Senior Improv Workshop. Ongoing free class for seniors over 55, 1-3pm Tuesdays, Santa Monica Senior Rec. Center, 1450 Ocean Ave., 323.512.8245.
Senior Suppers. Discounted meals for people over 55, 3:30-7pm in the cafeteria at Santa Monica-UCLA Medical Center, 1250 16th St., $3.25 plus tax, 310.319.4837.
Widows and Widowers discuss feelings that often accompany loss, Tuesdays, 10-11:30am, Center for Healthy Aging, 2125 Arizona Ave., 310.576.2554.
WISE Retired and Senior Volunteer Program offers opportunities for volunteers 55 plus to tutor children at lower income schools. Tutor reading, work with children on art and other projects or use computers to teach literacy, training available, 310.394.9871 x452.
HEALTH & FITNESS
November 3-4
Introduction To Teaching Children Yoga, 1:30-3:45pm, $250, Kids’ Yoga Circle, 1422 2nd St., www.yogaforkids@hotmail.com.
November 4
Slim Within Workout Seminar, a workout program using principles of Pilates applied to a weight-loss program, 1-2:30pm, free, Westside Workout, 12012 Wilshire Blvd., #201, WLA, 310.207.6334.
November 5
Diabetes: My Struggles With Jim Turner, a play about the experiences of a diabetic, 7pm, runs the first Sunday of every month, $10 donation, Ruskin Group Theatre, 3000 Airport Dr., 323.993.8671.
November 7
Public Forum about the SMC Nursing Program, 4pm, Room 123, SMC Bundy campus, 3171 S. Bundy Dr., LA, 310.434.3453.