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Hollywood’s Star System and How It Works

Brian Rose will look at movie stardom–how Hollywood studios manufactures stars.

Food in the History of the Jews

NY Times journalist Andree Brooks will discuss Jewish cuisine and how the idea of “Jewish food” developed.

Historic Downtown Los Angeles Tour

The LA Conservancy will show us landmarks, such as the Central Library, the Million Dollar Theatre, and the Bradbury Building

African-American History Month: Exploring Music

Join Alex and Chris as we explore the music of some of the most influential Black musicians in American history.

A Landmark Repurposed: From Post office to Art Museum

Celebrating the Frist Museum’s 20th anniversary, from Nashville’s post office to its reopening as a museum.

Email Alex Pagan-Mejia at apagan-mejia@jfsla.org or call at 213-248-6595 to RSVP

Music Appreciation: Music as Identity

Discuss music through different era’s and the impact on the generations. Presented by Independence at Home.

A History of TV comedy

Brian Rose talks about how comedy changed from the vaudeville shtick and slapstick to satire and self-reflective absurdities.

Music Appreciation: World Music and Music as Culture

We will listen to music from around the world and share songs from our cultural backgrounds. Presented by Independence at Home.

The Wonderful Life of Louis Armstrong

Please join Marina for a celebration of Louis Armstrong’s birthday, his life and music, one song and one video at a time.

Open Mic

Come share your talents or just watch and enjoy! Presented by Independence at Home.

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