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November 7, 2008

The Latest in Music, Film and L.A. Culture

PRESIDENT-ELECT BARACK OBAMA
What to Expect
PHOTOS FROM GRANT PARK
Exclusive Pics of Chicago’s Celebration
WHERE TO HOOK UP IN L.A.
40 “Hot” Spots
SUSHI HIROBA
“Turning Japanese” on Vine

ENTER TO WIN!II
SCREEN MEDIA FILMS and CAMPUS CIRCLE invite you to enter to win: A Screen Media Films DVD pack and an autographed LAKE CITY poster! Official Website Opens in NY Nov. 21 Opens in L.A. Nov. 28 Opens in San Francisco Dec. 5 Opens in Austin Dec. 5 Opens in Seattle Dec. 12

SATURDAY, NOV. 8

PASADENA FALL ART FESTIVAL
Centennial Square, 100 N. Garfield
http://www.delmanoprod.com/
Look for great deals and interesting one-of-a-kind items from a juried selection of fine artists and craftspeople; live entertainment & a food court too. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Also Sunday. FREE.

DOWNTOWN BURBANK FINE ARTS FESTIVAL
http://www.westcoastartists.com/
See oil paintings, sculpture, photography and more from over 100 award-winning artists along with demonstrations, live music & food. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Also Sunday. FREE.

“THE HILLS” STAGE READING
Upright Citizens Brigade
5919 Franklin Ave., Hollywood
http://losangeles.ucbtheatre.com/schedule/
We don’t know much about it, but Lauren, Spencer, Heidi and crew are (over) due for their UCB send-up. Featuring Janeane Garofalo.

ACTORFEST LA 2008
California Mart Exhibit Center
110 E. 9th St., Downtown
http://www.backstage.com/bso/actorfest/la/index.html
Seminars and panels on everything from commercials to voiceover to improv. 9 a.m.-6 p.m.

DERBY DOLLS CHAMPIONSHIP BOUT
The Doll Factory
1910 W. Temple, Downtown
http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/44521
It’s all on the line, er, ice, when the Sirens battle the Tough Cookies. 6 p.m. $20, $40.

METROPOLITAN OPERA: LIVE IN HD
http://www.fathomevents.com/details.aspx?eventid=732
See a NYC opera without leaving L.A. Dr. Atomic will be broadcast live from The Met to 20 theaters in L.A. Check website for theater info & prices. 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m.

SUNDAY, NOV. 9

L.A. NOIR-CHITECTURE TOUR
http://www.laconservancy.org/
This one-time-only tour will visit historic L.A. movie locations from such noir-ish movies like L.A. Confidential, The Maltese Falcon and Double Indemnity. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. $30.

999 FREAKSHOW DELUX
CA Institute of Abnormal Art
11334 Burbank Blvd., NoHo
http://www.999eyes.com/
The last genuine vaudevillian, traveling freakshow in the U.S. celebrating human oddities (along with their traveling museum) makes its L.A. stop. 7 & 10 p.m. $20.

DOLLAR SUNDAYS
Hollywood Park
http://www.hollywoodpark.com/
$1 admission, programs, hot dogs & sodas all day. $1 beers from 12-3. Plus you could win up to $500 betting on NFL games and horse races.

TUESDAY, NOV 11
WOMEN WHO ROCK Gibson Guitar Showroom 9350 Civic Center Dr., Beverly Hills http://www.awrtsocal.org/ "Women Who Have Shaped And Survived the L.A. Music Industry" discuss the ins-and-outs of the music biz. 6-8 p.m.

WEDNESDAY, NOV 12
2008 SCREENWRITING EXPO L.A. Convention Center http://screenwritingexpo.com/ If you’re an aspiring screenwriter, then this is the place to be. Check website for schedule and tickets. Runs through Sunday.

THURSDAY, NOV. 13

QUANTUM OF SOLACE PARTY
ArcLight (Hollywood & Sherman Oaks)
http://experience.arclightcinemas.com/
Purchase a 21+ party ticket for the midnight show and get a reservation in the cafe/bar, 2 cocktails, appetizers & desserts with other zealous James Bond fans. 10 p.m. $60.

JOHN UPDIKE Q & A
UCLA Royce Hall
http://www.uclalive.org/
The legendary author discusses his newest book “The Widows of Eastwick,” the sequel to his hit, “The Witches of Eastwick.” 8 p.m. Tix start at $25; $15 for UCLA students.