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The AMERICAN MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY (AMDA) offers 2 year programs of intensive training in acting, singing and dance with campuses in Los Angeles and New York. AMDA partners with New School University in New York for AMDA graduates who wish to pursue a bachelor's degree. For more information, call (323) 469-3300 or visit their website: http://www.amda.edu/
CREATIVE CIRCUS in Atlanta, GA offers four courses of study: Art Direction, Copywriting, Graphic Design & Photography. With their small class sizes, all students get the individual attention they need to excel. And if you're not a teenager anymore, don't worry. Most Creative Circus students are 24-30 years of age. For more information, check out their website at http://www.creativecircus.com.
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FRIDAY, AUGUST 10
41ST ANNUAL WATTS SUMMER FESTIVAL
Ted Watkins Park
1335 E. 103rd Street and Central Ave., Watts
(323) 789-7304
www.wattsfestival.org
Gather �round to celebrate the history and culture of Watts through music, art and culinary exhibitions. Fri-Sun, noon-8 p.m. FREE.
MUSIC AND MEDICINE
USC Health Sciences Campus, Mayer Auditorium
Zonal Ave. /Biggy St., Los Angeles
(323) 442-2553
www.usc.edu
Psychiatrist and concert pianist Richard Kogan explains the healing effects of music on some of the western world�s most famous composers like Beethoven and Mozart. 3 p.m. FREE.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11
23rdAnnual Block Party
1003 S. Beacon St., San Pedro
http://hometown.aol.com/llozano/page1.html
The Beacon House Block Party is the longest running clean and sober festival in Los Angeles County. The festival has grown into a two day and four block long event that celebrates recovery and fellowship. The block party includes an art festival, a metallic art car show, live entertainment and vendor booths. Also runs Sunday, August 12. 11 a.m. to midnight. FREE.
CALPHIL FESTIVAL ON THE GREEN
The Arboretum of Los Angeles County
301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia
(626) 300-8200
www.calphil.org
The California Philharmonic hosts its annual Festival on the Green concert series � a great location, food and a diversity of dance crazes and rousing classics that move both your soul and your feet. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., concert at 7:30 p.m. $20-$90.
SOUNDTRACK
Grand Star
943 Sun Mun Way, Los Angeles
(213) 626-2285
Soundtrack is a fundraising event for a short film omnibus, and the event will feature live music, art, dancing and short films. 21+. 9 p.m.-2 a.m. $10
DR. ROBERT KLAPPER'S "MICHELANGELO'S SLAVES"
Klapper Gallery
8759 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood
(310) 652-6552
www.klappergallery.com
Debut sculptural exhibit, �Michelangelo�s Slaves: Sculptures in Carrara Marble� by gallery owner Dr. Robert Klapper. He's a nationally renowned
orthopedic surgeon and an award-winning sculptor. Through Sept. 1. Tues.-Fri., 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m., Sat. noon-4 p.m.
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12
�ALICE IN ONE-HIT-WONDERLAND�
Falcon Theatre
4252 Riverside Drive, Burbank
(818) 955-8101
www.falcontheater.com
Check out this remix of the classic Lewis Carroll tale to the tune of the greatest one-hit-wonders of all time! 4 p.m. thru August 26. $20-$40.
WALKING/RIDING BUS TOURS
Malibu Creek State Park
Four miles south of Highway 101 on Las Virgenes/Malibu Canyon Road
(888) 734-2323
www.parklinkshuttle.com
Learn about the conservation of wetlands on this first-ever tour with a National Park Service Ranger. Meet at the Malibu Creek State Park Shuttle Stop in the lower parking lot. 9:45 a.m.-12:30 p.m. FREE; entrance to park is $8/car.
MONDAY, AUGUST 13
WUMPSKATE @ WORLD ON WHEELS
4645 1/2 Venice Blvd., Los Angeles
(323) 933-5170
www.wowsk8.com
All-ages goth party happens every second Monday of the month. 9 p.m.-1 a.m. $6.
TUESDAY, AUGUST 14
TUESDAY MATINEES: MARY OF SCOTLAND
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
5905 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles
(323) 857-6000
www.lacma.org
Every Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. the museum presents a classic film. This week is the 1936 classic, Mary of Scotland starring Katherine Hepburn and Fredric March. $2. $1 for 62 and older.
MYSTERY AUTHOR PANEL
Los Feliz Public Library
1874 N. Hillhurst Ave., Hollywood
(323) 913-4710
www.lapl.org
Sisters in Crime, L.A. presents, �Murder Abroad,� a panel of mystery authors for questioning concerning their newest books and the mysteries of the genre. 6:30 p.m. FREE.
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15
ANASI WRITERS WORKSHOP
World Stage
4344 Degnan Blvd., Los Angeles
(323) 293-2451
http://www.theworldstage.org/lit.html
This three-part night begins with a critique segment for writers seeking feedback followed by a featured reading and a "no b.s." open mic where up to ten readers present polished work (five minutes or two poems, whichever comes first). Every Wednesday from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. $5 donation.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 16
WEST SIDE STORY
James R. Armstrong Theatre
3330 Civic Center Drive, Torrance
(310) 618-3843
http://www.torrancetheatrecompany.com
The Torrance Theatre Company presents WEST SIDE STORY with a 24-piece live orchestra and original Jerome Robbins choreography to celebrate the 50th anniversary! Runs through August 18. 8 p.m. $25.
FRIDAY, AUGUST 17
SPIDER AFTER DARK
LA�S ONLY FRIDAY NIGHT AFTER HOURS
Avalon Hollywood
1735 N. Vine St., Hollywood
(323) 462-8900
http://www.avalonhollywood.com/
Friday nights at Avalon Hollywood feature a rotation of club nights brought to you by some of LA�s best promoters. Musically, Fridays vary from dance music by world-class DJs to eclectic mixes of hip-hop, R&B, and top 40. 3 a.m. to 7 a.m. $20.
SATURDAY, AUGUST 18
SUNSET JUNCTION STREET FAIR
Sunset Blvd. & Santa Monica Blvd., Silver Lake
www.sunsetjunction.org
The Sunset Junction Street Fair is the largest celebration of cultural diversity in Los Angeles. There will be carnival rides, beer gardens, community information tables and over 200 food and arts & crafts booths. Three stages will provide continuous entertainment with everything from disco to ethnic dance to children�s entertainment.
Also runs on Sunday, August 19. 10 AM to 11 PM. $12 before 4 PM; $15 after 4 PM, 12 & under and 65 & older are FREE.
