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Event of the Week

L.A. Master Chorale Chamber Singers

Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts

2/16/2012 - 2/16/2012

80 STUDENTS FROM DOWNTOWN LA�S CORTINES HIGH SCHOOL COMPOSE
AND PREMIERE MAJOR NEW CHORAL WORK IN CONJUNCTION WITH
LOS ANGELES MASTER CHORALE CHAMBER SINGERS

Thursday, February 16, 2012, 7 PM, at High School's Main Theatre
Performance, Open to Public, is Free

Some 80 high school students from downtown Los Angeles� Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts have collaborated to write original music and lyrics for a major oratorio, �The Legend of Kaguya� in just 18 short weeks � a feat even a seasoned professional composer would be hard pressed to accomplish. Not only have these gifted students composed the work, but their prodigious vocal talents will also be on display when they present the world premiere of the oratorio in conjunction with the acclaimed LA Master Chorale Chamber Singers in a free concert on Thursday, February 16, 7 pm, in the school�s main theatre.

An oratorio is an extended musical composition with a text dramatic in character for solo voices, chorus and orchestra, and performed without action, costume or scenery. They are big, sophisticated, complex musical works - not for the faint of heart to compose or perform.

Events for Feb. 16, 2012

Concert
L.A. Master Chorale Chamber Singers
2/16/2012
Ramon C. Cortines School of Visual and Performing Arts

Concert
Baroque Dance Spotlight by LA Chamber Orchestra
2/16/2012
Colburn School of Performing Arts
Los Angeles Chamber Orchestra

Museum
An Evening With Michelle Phillips from The Mamas And The Papas Presented by American Express
2/16/2012
The GRAMMY Museum

Concert
Chucho Valdes & The Afro Cuban Messengers � Cubano Be Cubano Bop: Poncho Sanchez & His Latin Jazz Band with Terence Blanchard
2/16/2012
Walt Disney Concert Hall

Ongoing Events

Exhibit
The Beatles LOVE: A Fifth Anniversary Cirque du Soleil Showcase
6/8/2011 - 2/28/2012
GRAMMY Museum

Exhibit
A Nation Emerges: The Mexican Revolution Revealed
9/8/2011 - 6/3/2012
LA Public Library - Central

Exhibit
Places of Validation, Art & Progression
9/29/2011 - 4/12/2012
California African American Museum

Sports
LA Kings 2011-2012 Season
10/7/2011 - 4/5/2012
STAPLES Center

Sports
LA Clippers 2011-2012 Season
10/13/2011 - 4/22/2012
STAPLES Center

Exhibit
Drawing the Line: Japanese American Art, Design & Activism in Post-War Los Angeles
10/15/2011 - 2/19/2012
Japanese American National Museum

Exhibit
Conserving Beauty
10/28/2011 - 4/17/2012
USC Fisher Museum of Art

Exhibit
KENNETH ANGER - Icons
11/13/2011 - 2/27/2012
MOCA Grand Avenue

Exhibit
NAKED HOLLYWOOD Weegee in Los Angeles
11/13/2011 - 2/27/2012
MOCA Grand Avenue

Sports
Lakers 2011-2012 Season
12/25/2011 - 4/22/2012
STAPLES Center

Exhibit
GEORGE HARRISON: LIVING IN THE MATERIAL WORLD
1/3/2012 - 3/25/2012
The GRAMMY Museum

Exhibit
Sight Specific: LACPS and the Politics of Community
1/10/2012 - 4/7/2012
USC Fisher Museum of Art

Museum
King In California II
1/12/2012 - 2/28/2012
California African American Museum

Museum
Justice, Balance and Achievement: African Americans in the California Courts
1/12/2012 - 5/27/2012
California African American Museum

Dance
Argentine Tango Classes
1/18/2012 - 2/29/2012
The Main Barre

none
Love, Chocolate & Romance
2/1/2012 - 2/29/2012
Ritz-Carlton

Exhibit
Mosh� Elimelech, Arrangements
2/1/2012 - 2/29/2012
L.A. Artcore at Union Center for the Arts

Lecture/Debate
ALOUD at the Central Library - February Events
2/2/2012 - 2/28/2012
ALOUD @ Central Library

Exhibit
Ming Wong: Making Chinatown
2/5/2012 - 4/1/2012
Gallery at REDCAT

Theater
Three Year Swim Club
2/9/2012 - 3/11/2012
East West Players

Performance
Cleopatra, CEO.
2/9/2012 - 2/25/2012
Paul Hastings Tower

Theater
Six Degrees of Separation
2/10/2012 - 3/11/2012
Archway Studio and Theatre

Opera
Simon Boccanegra
2/11/2012 - 3/4/2012
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion

Shopping
Macy's Perfect Wardrobe Sale
2/12/2012 - 2/25/2012
Macy's

Exhibit
20th Annual Art of Motion Picture Costume Design
2/14/2012 - 4/28/2012
FIDM Museum & Galleries

Performance
John Cage Centenary Festival
2/15/2012 - 2/16/2012
REDCAT

Special Event
Two Year Anniversary Specials at JW Marriott
2/15/2012 - 2/22/2012
L.A. Live JW Marriott Hotel

Theater
Wind Chimes by John Dubiel
2/16/2012 - 3/18/2012
Company of Angels at The Alexandria

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Regular Weekly Events

Certified Farmers Market @ Pershing Square
Pershing Square
Every Wednesday, 11:30 am - 2:00 pm

Certified Farmers Market @ FIGat7th
7+FIG @ Ernst & Young Plaza
Every Thursday, 11:00 AM - 3:00 PM

Certified Farmers Market @ City Hall
City Hall
Every Thursday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Certified Farmers Market @ Bank of America Plaza
Bank of America Plaza
Every Friday, 11:30 AM - 3:00 PM

The Downtown Comedy Club
Downtown Comedy Club
Every Friday, Saturday, 09:00 PM - 01:00 AM

Historic Downtown Farmers Market

Every Sunday, 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM

Awakening
Exchange L.A.
Every Friday, 10:00 PM - 3:00 AM

Inception
Exchange L.A.
Every Saturday, 10:00 PM

Bubbles & Brats: Bottomless Mimosas Every Sunday
Mignon Wine & Cheese Bar
Every Sunday, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM

Grand Park's Marketplace
Grand Park
Every Tuesday, 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

L.A. Salsa Lounge
Les Noces Du Figaro
Every Tuesday, 7:30 PM - 12:00 AM

Sushi Nights Weekly at the Biltmore''s Gallery Bar
Millennium Biltmore Los Angeles
Every Thursday, Friday, 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Street Food Cinema

Every, 5:30PM - 10PM

Angel Wings by Colette Miller
FIGat7th
Every Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, 7:00 AM - 11:59 PM

Tangle by Polyglot Theatre
FIGat7th
Every Sunday, Friday, Saturday, 1:00 PM - 6:00 PM

The Taming of The Shrew
Archway Theatre
Every Sunday, Friday, Saturday, 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM

Zakku!! - The Art Of Public Being - Find Your Voice!
Chrysalis Studios
Every, 08:00 PM - 11:00 PM

Hubbard Street + LINES Ballet
Dorothy Chandler Pavilion at The Music Center
Every Sunday, Friday, Saturday, 7:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Summer Fun, Paint Downtown LA
Omni Hotel Los Angeles Third Floor Entrance
Every Saturday, 10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

Regular Monthly Events

Grand Park's Sunday Sessions
Grand Park
Every fourth Sunday, 2:00 PM - 10:00 PM