POW! WHIZ! BAM!: VC's First Animation Mini-Film Fest
Saturday, 08.06.11
Visual Communications will launch its first Animation Mini-Film Fest, POW! WHIZ! BAM! at the Tateuchi Democracy Forum at the National Center for the Preservation of Democracy, presenting colorful characters and fantastical universes only the world of animation could create.
New programs added! Addition of 3 new shorts program, CHAINSAW MAID, STOOPID MOVIE, and WELCOME TO MY LIFE. Also don't miss the festival after party at Far Bar at 9:30pm. Festival guest will receive $1 off beverage with ticket stubs. Misk'i Gourmet Food Truck will also be at the festival selling gourmet South American street food.
Visit the VC Website for the complete program and ticket information.
Tateuchi Democracy Forum
National Center for the Preservation of Democracy
111 North Central Avenue, Little Tokyo
FESTIVAL PASS
$25 all three programs, $20 JACCC Members*
INDIVIDUAL PROGRAMS
$10 General Admission, $8 JACCC Members*
*Must have member I.D. to receive discount.
*All works presented are unrated. Consult program description for details; parental guidance suggested.
KAZE: "Chambara" Samurai Stories
Friday, 07.29 - Sunday, 08.07.11
Mon-Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm
Don't miss the chance to experience the excitement of chambara up close! Demonstrations of four historical sword fights, as well as the story behind the famous battles of Kawanakajima, Honnnoji, Chuushingura, and Bentenkozou.
Visit the website to get tickets and more information.
East West Players
David Henry Hwant Theatre
120 Judge John Aiso Street, Little Tokyo
(213) 217-5131
$50 At the door
$45 Advanced Ticket
$30 Student Standby, JACCC Members at the door
Walt Disney's Fantasia
Friday, 08.19.11, 8:30pm
Saturday, 08.20.11, 8:30pm
Sunday, 08.21.11, 7:30pm
Win a free family pack (4 tickets), for JACCC Members only!
In celebration of the 20th anniversary of the Hollywood Bowl Orchestra, John Mauceri returns to recreate this magic - an evening of selections from the classic film with clips on the Bowl's big screen. The evening ends with fireworks that complement the spectacular beauty of this cinematic triumph.
A family pack (4) of tickets will be awarded to the Sunday, August 21 performance. Tickets are not transferrable. Please present your photo ID at the Hollywood Bowl box offIce To claim your tickets.
For your chance to win tickets, email kelley@jaccc.org with FANTASIA in the subject line and JACCC Membership Number. The first 5 to respond will be entered into a raffle, winner to be drawn at 10am on Monday, August 8th. Wining family will be notified via email.
Visit the Hollywood Bowl website for more details on the program.
Hollywood Bowl
2301 North Highland Avenue, Hollywood
323.850.2000
Ticket Giveaway
Tickets start at $11
Recycling: Washi Tales
Saturday, 09.22.11, 8pm
Recycling: Washi Tales brings to life through performance the human stories contained in sheets of handmade Japanese paper (washi). In this performance, an extraordinary ensemble of performers and musicians, including 15th generation Noh drummer, Shonosuke Okura, Biwa player Shisui Arai, vocalist Makiko Sakurai, performer Karen Kandel, and actor Sonoko Soeda, in a world created by distinguished paper artist Kyoko Ibe.
This performance is held in conjunction with the installation, Washi Tales: The Paper Art of Ibe Kyoko, on view September 1 through November 28, 2011. Visit the LACMA website for more details.
LACMA Bing Theatre
5905 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles
(323) 857-6010
$20 Museum Members, Seniors & Students with ID
$25 non-members
Ticket includes admission to the exhibition
