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WEEK OF NOVEMBER 10-16
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 17-23
WEEK OF NOVEMBER 24-30

WEEK OF DECEMBER 1-7
WEEK OF DECEMBER 8-14
WEEK OF DECEMBER 15-21
WEEK OF DECEMBER 22-28
WEEK OF DECEMBER 29-JANUARY 4

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WEEK OF OCTOBER 27-NOVEMBER 2

ART -- 50th Anniversary -- Faculty/Alumni Exhibition: "An Artful Celebration."
Ongoing through Fri., Nov. 21, 1997. Luckman Gallery and CSLA Fine Arts Gallery.
Gallery Hours: Mon.-Thu. and Sat., 12 noon-5 p.m. Free.
Exhibition includes works by emeritus faculty: Walter Askin, Charles Borman, Shiro Ikegawa, Malcolm McClain, and Roy Walden; faculty members: Elizabeth Bryant, Jack Butler, Susan Cash, Mika Cho, Dan Douke, Ed Forde, Tony Longson, Joe Soldate, Connie Utterback and Pat Woodlin; and alumni: Linda Arreola, Anthony Askew, Woodrow Bailey, Mary Bardmess, Donald Bernard, Gloria Bohanon, Olivia Sanchez-Brown, Douglas Bond, Jonathan Clark, Stanley Edmondson, Christopher Evans, Dennis Garcia, Martin V. Garcia, Mark Greenfield, Frank Gutierrez, Fred "Hauptman," Fielden Harper, George Hull, Marsha Johnson, Barbara Kerwin, In Sook Lee, Collie Lowe, Janet MacKaig, Susana Meiers, Yvonne Cole Meo, Tony "Mosca," Pat Norman, Kaz Ota, Barbara Rogoff, Ben Sakoguchi, Norman Schwab, Rufus Snoddy, Gordon Thorpe, Mike Tracy, Kent Twitchell, Sandra Varos, Joan Vaupen, Lamonte Westmoreland, Kay Wilder, Gary Williams and David Yamaguchi. Call the Luckman Gallery, (323) 343-6604.

ART -- Leonardo da Vinci's Codex Atlanticus Exhibition.
Beginning Tue., Oct. 21 through the emd of Winter Quarter, first floor, Library North. Exhibit hours: Mon.-Thu., 8 a.m.-10 p.m.; Fri., 8 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 12 noon-8 p.m.
The 12-volume set can be viewed during regular Library hours. The Codex was completed near the time of Leonardo's death in 1519 and has had a remarkable history of changing ownership. Today the original resides in the Ambrosiana Library where it made its last stop in 1815. Call JFK Library, (323) 343-3974.

EVENT -- Press Conference: "Thoughts on Race and Race-Related Issues."
Tue., Oct. 28, 9:30 a.m. Luckman Amphitheater.
Featuring speaker John Vasconcellos, State senator, and guest Martha Excutia, 50th district assembly woman. Call (213) 258-9922.

LECTURE -- IRM Brown-Bag Lunch Session.
Tue., Oct. 28, 12 noon-1 p.m. King Hall D136 (Basement).
To discuss the transition to the new e-mail system arriving on campus. Feel free to bring your lunch. Call Information Resources Management, (323) 343-2700.

LECTURE -- Fall Faculty Colloquium.
Tue., Oct. 28, 3:30-5 p.m. University Club.
Phillip Leung (History): "The Return of the Dragon: Confucian Revivalism in Communist China (1979 to the Present). Co-sponsored by the Office of the Provost, Graduate Studies and Research, University Club, L.A. chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, and University Auxiliary Services. Call (323) 343-3820.

LECTURE -- Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar.
Tue., Oct. 28, 4:30 p.m. Physical Science, room 306. Free.
Professor Ronald Brisbois (Hamline College): CpCo-Cyclobutadienyl-Bridged Cyclophanes and Curriculum Development." Call (323) 343-2300.

ATHLETICS -- Soccer: Doubleheader Game.
Wed., Oct. 29, women's, 4:30 p.m.; men's, 7 p.m. Jesse Owens Stadium.
Home game vs. Cal Poly Pomona. Call the Sports Information at (323) 343-5308.

EVENT -- Health Center Open House: Reaccreditation Celebration.
Thu., Oct. 30, 1997, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Student Health Center. Free.
The Health Center is celebrating its recent receipt of "Substantial Compliance" ratings, the highest rating possible, for all categories of service from the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care. Event includes free health screenings and refreshments. Open to CSLA faculty, staff and students only. Call (323) 343-3341 or (323) 343-3346.

MUSIC -- MEZCLA.
Thu., Oct. 30, 12 noon. Luckman Theatre. Free.
MEZCLA's mulatto sound is a dynamic hybrid of funky Afro-Cuban rhythm with jammin' jazz, rankin' reggae, and rockin' rumba. Sponsored by EOP, Luckman Complex, Latin American Studies Center, Chicano/Latino Student Resource Center, and Pan African Student Resource Center. Call (323) 343-6610.

EVENT -- Asian Support Group's 7th Annual Scholarship and Award of Excellence Dinner.
Thu., Oct. 30, 6 p.m.: no-host cocktail, 7 p.m.: dinner. Sam Woo Seafood Restaurant.
Call the Alumni Office, (323) 343-4980.

EVENT -- Dia de Los Muertos.
Thu., Oct. 30, 6-10 p.m. Second Floor, U-SU.
Music will be provided by Quetzal and dance will be performed by Tenochitlan. Dia de Los Muertos is a cultural event that celebrates "life" and remember those that have passed away. It dates back to pre-Columbian time. Sponsors: MEChA, Chicano/Latino Student Resource Center, EOP and Center for Student Life. Call (323) 343-5047.

ATHLETICS -- Golden Eagle Volleyball.
Thu., Oct. 30, 7 p.m. Eagles' Nest Gymnasium.
Home game vs. Cal State Dominguez Hills. Call the Sports Information Office at (323) 343-5308.

EVENT -- Bob Miller Classic: Scramble Golf Tournament.
Fri., Oct. 31, 1997, 11 a.m. Almansor Golf Course, Alhambra.
Cost: $50. Proceeds go to the Bob Miller Scholarship. Call Physical Education Department, (323) 343-4650.

MUSIC -- Los Angeles Symphonic Camerata Concert.
Sun., Nov. 2, 4 p.m. Luckman Theatre.
David Buck, conductor. General: $10, Student/Senior: $5. Call the Music Department at (323) 343-4060.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 3-9

LECTURE -- Fall Faculty Colloquium.
Tue., Nov. 4, 3:30-5 p.m. University Club.
Lillian Taiz (History): "Performing Religion: Salvation Army Religious Culture in the United States." Co-sponsored by the Office of the Provost, Graduate Studies and Research, University Club, L.A. chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, and University Auxiliary Services. Call (323) 343-3820.

LECTURE -- Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar.
Tue., Nov. 4, 4:30 p.m. Physical Science, room 306. Free.
Professor Ann Moore (Arizona State University): "Solar Energy Conversion with Artificial Supramolecular Constructs." Call (323) 343-2300.

LECTURE -- Careers in Natural and Social Sciences.
Tue., Nov. 4, 6 p.m. Alhambra Room, U-SU.
Alumni speakers in the Natural Sciences will give advice to students and other alumni as part of this Alumni Career Panel Series. Free to Cal State L.A. students and Alumni Association members. Call the Alumni Office, (323) 343-4980 or (323) 343-3049.

ATHLETICS -- Golden Eagle Volleyball.
Wed., Nov. 5, 7 p.m. Eagles' Nest Gymnasium.
Home game vs. Cal State San Bernardino. Call the Sports Information Office at (323) 343-5308.

LECTURE -- Fall Science Series.
Wed., Nov. 5, 8 p.m. Physical Sciences, room 158. Free.
Professor Harold Cohen (Physics and Astronomy): "Dark Matter or the Failure of Newton's Law of Gravity?" Call Department of Physics and Astronomy, (323) 343-2100..

LECTURE -- Gateway to Leadership.
Thu., Nov. 6 and Thu., Nov. 13, time and location to be announced.
Worshops will include the first year survival series and the leadership series. Call Center for Student Life, (323) 343-3390.

EVENT -- 8th Annual Distinguished Educators Award Dinner.
Thu., Nov. 6, 5 p.m.-reception, 6 p.m.-dinner. Almansor Court, Alhambra. Honoring Dan Isaacs, assistant superintendent, School Operations, LAUSD, and Lupe Reyes, division administrator, Community Adult Schools, LAUSD. To RSVP, call the Charter School of Education at (323) 343-4446.

EVENT -- 3rd Annual Lloyd N. Ferguson Distinguished Lecture.
Fri., Nov. 7, 1997, 1 p.m. Roybal Institute (Salazar Hall C120).
Dr. William Lester, professor of Chemistry, UC Berkeley: "The Legacy of Lloyd Ferguson." Call Chemistry Dept., (323) 343-2300.

DANCE -- Moving Dance Images.
Nov. 7-Nov. 9. King Hall Dance Studio.
Showtime: Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 2:30 p.m.
Fifteen dancers premiere the creations of the choreographers of tomorrow in this stirring evening of innovative work. Performed the University Dance Ensemble and directed by Hae Kyung Lee. General: $8, Students/Seniors: $5. Sponsored by the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance. Tickets: (323) 343-6600.

MUSIC -- Luckman Family Series -- Bobby Rodriguez and The Latin Jazz Connection.
Sat., Nov. 8, 2 p.m. Luckman Theatre.
Experience the exhilarating rhythms of Latin jazz as noted trumpeter Bobby Rodriguez guides the audience on a dynamic exploration of its many facets. This lively performance is preceded by interactive workshops for the whole family, which further explore the world of jazz. Bobby is widely recognized in Southern California schools for his educational and entertaining approach to music. Luckman: (323) 343-6610. For tickets, call TicketMaster at (213) 365-3500.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 10-16

ART -- 50th Anniversary -- Faculty/Alumni Exhibition: "An Artful Celebration."
Ongoing through Fri., Nov. 21, 1997. Luckman Gallery and Fine Arts Gallery.
Gallery Hours: Mon.-Thu. and Sat., 12 noon-5 p.m. Free.
Exhibition includes works by emeritus faculty: Walter Askin, Charles Borman, Shiro Ikegawa, Malcolm McClain, and Roy Walden; faculty members: Elizabeth Bryant, Jack Butler, Susan Cash, Mika Cho, Dan Douke, Ed Forde, Tony Longson, Joe Soldate, Connie Utterback and Pat Woodlin; and alumni: Linda Arreola, Anthony Askew, Woodrow Bailey, Mary Bardmess, Donald Bernard, Gloria Bohanon, Olivia Sanchez-Brown, Douglas Bond, Jonathan Clark, Stanley Edmondson, Christopher Evans, Dennis Garcia, Martin V. Garcia, Mark Greenfield, Frank Gutierrez, Fred "Hauptman," Fielden Harper, George Hull, Marsha Johnson, Barbara Kerwin, In Sook Lee, Collie Lowe, Janet MacKaig, Susana Meiers, Yvonne Cole Meo, Tony "Mosca," Pat Norman, Kaz Ota, Barbara Rogoff, Ben Sakoguchi, Norman Schwab, Rufus Snoddy, Gordon Thorpe, Mike Tracy, Kent Twitchell, Sandra Varos, Joan Vaupen, Lamonte Westmoreland, Kay Wilder, Gary Williams and David Yamaguchi. Call the Luckman Gallery, (323) 343-6604.

EVENT -- Native American Heritage Week Celebration.
Nov. 11-13, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. University Club patio.
Call Associated Students, Inc. at (323) 343-4780.

LECTURE -- Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar.
Tue., Nov. 11, 4:30 p.m. Physical Science, room 306. Free.
Professor David Britt (UC Davis): "Magnetic Resonance Studies of Photosynthetic Oxygen Evolution." Call (323) 343-2300.

MUSIC -- CSLA New Music Ensemble Concert
Tue., Nov. 11, 8 p.m. Music Hall.
John M. Kennedy, director. General: $8, Student/Senior: $5. Call the Department of Music, (323) 343-4060.

EVENT—1997 Retailer of the Year Award Luncheon.
Wed., Nov. 12, 1997, 11:30 a.m., Hyatt Regency Hotel, downtown Los Angeles.
The Institute of Retail Management will prsent Alfred A. Plamann, President/CEO, Certified Grocers of California, Ltd., with the 1997 Retailer of the Year Award. Call the School of Business and Economics, (323) 343-2970.

LECTURE -- PASRC Speaker Series.
Thu., Nov. 13, 12 noon-2 p.m. Second Floor, U-SU.
Speaker: TBA. Call Pan Afrikan Student Resource Center, (323) 343-5131.

LECTURE -- Financial Seminars: "Strategic Investing for the 21st Century."
Thu., Nov. 13, 6:30 p.m. Simpson Tower F121. Free.
Open to Cal State L.A. students and alumni. Sponsored by the School of Business and Economics Alumni Chapter, American Express Financial Services and Cal State L.A.'s Credit Union. For more information, call Linda Trevillian at (323) 343-5262.

MUSIC -- CSLA Small Jazz Ensembles Concert.
Thu., Nov. 13, 8 p.m. Music Hall.
Paul De Castro, director. General: $5. Call the Department of Music, (323) 343-4060.

ATHLETICS -- Golden Eagle Volleyball.
Sat., Nov. 15, 7 p.m. Eagles' Nest Gymnasium.
Home game vs. Cal State Bakersfield. Call the Sports Information Office at (323) 343-5308.

THEATRE -- Luckman Season -- The Pirates of Penzance.
Sun., Nov. 16, 3 p.m. Luckman Theatre.
A shipload of zany pirates, a bevy of giggling maidens and a band of bumbling policemen bring fun and sparkle to this charming Gilbert and Sullivan love story. Opera A La Carte's Richard Sheldon directs and stars in this popular classic, complete with full orchestra. Luckman: (323) 343-6610. For tickets, call TicketMaster at (213) 365-3500.

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 17-23

LECTURE -- Speak Out -- “Legalization of Marijuana.”
Tue., Nov. 18, 2 p.m. - 4 p.m. Cafe L.A., U-SU.
Should marijuana be legalized? Speakers with different viewpoints will express their opinions as well as hear the opinions of audience members. Call S*U*P*E*R, (323) 343-5110.

LECTURE -- Fall Faculty Colloquium.
Tue., Nov. 18, 3:30-5 p.m. University Club.
Ed Malecki (Polictical Science): "Competition by Command." Co-sponsored by the Office of the Provost, Graduate Studies and Research, University Club, L.A. chapter of Phi Kappa Phi, and University Auxiliary Services. Call (323) 343-3820.

LECTURE --Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar.
Tue., Nov. 18, 4:30 p.m. Physical Science, room 306. Free.
Professor Henry White (University of Utah): "Electrochemical Measurement of the Thermodynamic Stability of Alkanethiolate Monolayers." Call (323) 343-2300.

LECTURE -- Careers in Arts and Letters.
Tue., Nov. 18, 6 p.m. Alhambra Room, U-SU.
Alumni speakers in the Arts will give advice to students and other alumni as part of this Alumni Career Panel Series. Free to Cal State L.A. students and Alumni Association members. Call the Alumni Office, (323) 343-4980 or (323) 343-3049.

LECTURE -- 1997 California Issues Conference.
Thu., Nov. 20-Fri., Nov. 21, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sheraton Industry Hills.
Title: "Communities in Transition: The Transformation of the San Gabriel Valley." Co-sponsored by the Cal State L.A. Pat Brown Institute and the L.A. County Commission on Human Relations. Call (323) 343-3770.

EVENT -- Noche Cultural "Dia de la Revolucion."
Thu., Nov. 20, 6-10 p.m. University Club patio.
Featuring Tribu, a musical group from Mexico that performs traditional indigenous music. Sponsors: MEChA, Chicano/Latino Student Resource Center, and S*U*P*E*R. Call (323) 343-5047.

LECTURE -- Financial Seminars: "Estate Planning: Maintaining Control of Your Estate,...Plan Now."
Thu., Nov. 20, 6:30 p.m. Simpson Tower F121. Free.
Open to Cal State L.A. students and alumni. Sponsored by the School of Business and Economics Alumni Chapter, American Express Financial Services and Cal State L.A.'s Credit Union. For more information, call Linda Trevillian at (323) 343-5262.

MUSIC -- Chamber Winds Concert.
Thu., Nov. 20, 8 p.m. Music Hall.
Thomas Verrier, director. General: $5. Call the Department of Music, (323) 343-4060.

THEATRE -- A Classic Play.
Nov. 21-Nov. 23, Nov. 28-Nov. 30. State Playhouse.
Showtime: Fri. & Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 2:30 p.m.
Cornerstone Theater Company Artistic Director Bill Rauch and the cast will collaboratively choose and adapt a classic play in Cornerstone's unique and vibrant style. General: $8, Students/Seniors: $5. Sponsored by the Department of Theatre Arts and Dance. Tickets: (323) 343-6600.

LECTURE -- Southern California Conference on Undergraduate Research.
Sat., Nov. 22, 1997, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. lecture halls and classrooms in the King Hall and Fine Arts Buildings.
Call Bill Taylor of Physics and Astronomy Dept., (323) 343-2108 or (323) 343-2100. (#500 expected)

DANCE -- Luckman Season -- Montréal Danse.
Sat., Nov. 22, 8 p.m. Luckman Theatre.
Widely recognized as a storehouse for some of the strongest and most innovative choreography in Canada, its repertory of pure dance and dance theater includes California premieres of Susan Marshall's Lines from Memory and José Besprosvany's Ciudad de Hierro (City of Iron). Luckman: (323) 343-6610. For tickets, call TicketMaster at (213) 365-3500. photo

WEEK OF NOVEMBER 24-30

EVENT -- Winter '98 Orientation for Graduates.
Mon., Nov. 24, time and location to be announced.
Call Center for Student Life, (323) 343-3390.

EVENT -- Karamu (Afrikan Thanksgiving).
Mon., Nov. 24, 12 noon-2 p.m. Second Floor, U-SU.
Sponsored by Black Student Association. Call Pan Afrikan Student Resource Center, (323) 343-5131.

EVENT -- Winter '98 Orientation for Undergraduates.
Tue., Nov. 25 and Wed., Nov. 26, time and location to be announced.
Call Center for Student Life, (323) 343-3390.

LECTURE -- Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar.
Tue., Nov. 25, 4:30 p.m. Physical Science, room 306. Free.
Mr. Robert Douglas (graduate): Hammerhead Ribozyme Inhibition of Gene Expression." Call (323) 343-2300.

MUSIC -- Chamber Music Concert: The Anderson Quartet.
Tue., Nov. 25, 8 p.m. Music Hall.
General: $5. Call the Department of Music, (323) 343-4060.

HOLIDAY -- Thanksgiving weekend -- Campus closed.
Thu., Nov. 27-Sat. Nov. 29, 1997.

WEEK OF DECEMBER 1-7

EVENT -- EPIC Toy and Food Drive.
Beginning in December, 1997.
Call EPIC, (323) 343-3380.

LECTURE -- Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar.
Tue., Dec. 2, 4:30 p.m. Physical Science, room 306. Free.
Professor Carol Gross (UC San Francisco): "Sensing Stress in the Periplasm." Call (323) 343-2300.

MUSIC -- Jazz Ensemble Concert.
Tue., Dec. 2, 8 p.m. Music Hall.
Jeff Benedict, director. General: $8, Student/Senior: $5. Call the Department of Music, (323) 343-4060.

MUSIC -- Los Angeles Symphonic Camerata Concert.
Wed., Dec. 3, 8 p.m. State Playhouse.
David Buck, conductor. General: $8, Student/Senior: $5. Call the Department of Music at (323) 343-4060.

LECTURE -- Fall Science Series.
Wed., Dec. 3, 8 p.m. Physical Sciences, room 158. Free.
Professor Konrad Aniol (Physics and Astronomy): "Nuclear Fusion Catalysis by Muons." Call Department of Physics and Astronomy, (323) 343-2100.

LECTURE -- "How to Study for an Exam."
Thu., Dec. 4, 12 noon-1:30 p.m. South Pasadena Room, U-SU.
The Learning Center and S*U*P*E*R presents a free workshop to help students prepare for finals. "How to Study for an Exam" covers the basics as well as provides tips on how to make the most of your studying time. For more information, call S*U*P*E*R at (323) 343-5110.

EVENT -- Winter Holiday Festival in the U-SU.
Thu., Dec. 4, 12 noon-4 p.m. U-SU.
Share the different cultural expressions of Christmas, Kwanza and Hanukkah with music, displays, and food booths. The student resource centers present their favorite holiday programs to help celebrate the winter season. Co-sponsored by the University-Student Union. For more information, call S*U*P*E*R at (323) 343-5110.

MUSIC -- CSLA Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble Concert.
Thu., Dec. 4, 8 p.m. State Playhouse.
Thomas Verrier, conductor. General: $8, Student/Senior: $5. Call the Department of Music, (323) 343-4060.

MUSIC -- CSLA Choral Festival.
Fri., Dec. 5, 12 noon-6 p.m. State Playhouse. Free.
William Belan, director. Call the Department of Music, (323) 343-4060. (323) 343-4060.

DANCE -- Luckman Season -- DanceWest.
Fri., Dec. 5 & Sat., Dec. 6, 8 p.m. Luckman Theatre.
Many of the best choreographers from the Western United States compete for a place in the Rencontres Choréographiques Internationales de Seine-Saint-Denis -- the world's most prestigious festival for modern choreography! DanceWest, is the debut West Coast competition platform for the Rencontres. Luckman: (323) 343-6610. For tickets, call TicketMaster at (213) 365-3500.

ART -- Luckman Season -- Paintings by Alexandra Nechita.
Sat., Dec. 6, 1997 - Sat., Jan. 17, 1998, Luckman Fine Arts Gallery.
Gallery Hours: Mon.-Thu. and Sat., 12 noon-5 p.m. Free.
Opening reception: Sat., Dec. 6, 5-8 p.m.
(Gallery is closed Dec. 22-27.) Call Luckman Gallery, (323) 343-6604.

MUSIC -- CSLA Concert Choir and University Chorus Concert.
Sat., Dec. 6, 8 p.m. State Playhouse.
Thomas Miyake, conductor. General: $8, Student/Senior: $5. Call the Department of Music, (323) 343-4060.

MUSIC -- Cal State L.A. 50th Anniversary Series -- Suzanna Guzmán.
Sun., Dec. 7, 3 p.m. Luckman Theatre.
This Los Angeles-born mezzo-soprano -- one of the hottest young stars to hit the classical stage in years and the first recipient of the Placido Domingo Award for Outstanding Achievement -- appears as a featured soloist, performing traditional holiday classics and selections from her repertoire. Luckman: (323) 343-6610. For tickets, call TicketMaster at (213) 365-3500. photo

WEEK OF DECEMBER 8-14

Luckman Season -- Paintings by Alexandra Nechita.
Ongoing through Sat., Jan. 17, 1998, Luckman Fine Arts Gallery.
Gallery Hours: Mon.-Thu. and Sat., 12 noon-5 p.m. Free.
Opening reception: Sat., Dec. 6, 5-8 p.m.
(Gallery is closed Dec. 22-27.) Call Luckman Gallery, (323) 343-6604.

FINALS -- Fall 1997 Final Exams.
Mon., Dec. 8-Fri., Dec. 13, 1997.

ALUMNI -- Volunteer Recognition Dinner and Alumni Board Reunion.
Tue., Dec. 9, 6-9 p.m., University Club.
All cuurent and past Alumni Association board members are invited back for this first ever board reunion. Call the Alumni Office, (323) 343-4980.

DANCE -- Luckman Season -- Fiesta in Mexico: Feliz Navidad.
Sat., Dec. 13, 8 p.m. & Sun., Dec. 14, 3 p.m. Luckman Theatre.
Ballet Folklórico del Pacifico debuts this holiday special, a mythical journey -- brought to life with dancers, a choir and musicians -- to discover the origins and significance of Mexico's rich Christmas tradition. Luckman: (323) 343-6610. For tickets, call TicketMaster at (213) 365-3500. photo

WEEK OF DECEMBER 15-21

BREAK -- Student Recess.
Mon., Dec. 15, 1997-Sat., Jan. 3, 1998.

THEATRE -- Luckman Family Series -- The Story of the Nutcracker.
Sat., Dec. 20, 2 p.m. Luckman Theatre.
Make your holiday complete with this delightful introduction to the Nutcracker! Your whole family will love this enchanting one-hour narrated version of Tchaikovsky's holiday classic performed by Dancecorps. This holiday debut is a must see for one and all. Nutcracker in America, this is a holiday must-see for all. Luckman: (323) 343-6610. For tickets, call TicketMaster at (213) 365-3500.

MUSIC -- Luckman Season -- Bobby Rodriguez Latin Jazz Christmas.
Sun., Dec. 21, 3 p.m. Luckman Theatre.
Bobby Rodriguez and his Latin jazz "elves" perform the great songs that everybody knows -- from Silver Bells and White Christmas, to Santa Claus is Coming to Town -- in hot Latin rhythms, from their new CD. Luckman: (323) 343-6610. For tickets, call TicketMaster at (213) 365-3500. photo

WEEK OF DECEMBER 22-28

BREAK -- Student Recess.
Ongoing through Sat., Jan. 3, 1998.

DANCE -- Lula Washington Gospel Christmas Show.
Fri., Dec. 26 & Sat., Dec. 27, 8 p.m. Luckman Theatre.
Sponsored in part by the Luckman Fine Arts Complex. For ticket information, call Luckman at (323) 343-6600 or TicketMaster at (213) 365-3500.

WEEK OF DECEMBER 29-JANUARY 4

BREAK -- Student Recess.
Ongoing through Sat., Jan. 3, 1998.

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