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| Friday, October 03, 2008 |
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Members-Only Event |
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Maverick Art: All-Day Private Exhibition Viewing
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Members are invited to attend a private viewing and tours of Maverick Art. Let Autry curators bring the exhibition to life. Then head over to the Golden Spur Cafe to enjoy complimentary snacks and refreshments. No reservations required.
Curator-led Tours: 11:00 am and 2:00 pm |
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Friday, October 03, 2008, 10am-5pm |
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Griffith Park |
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| Saturday, October 04, 2008 |
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StoryTime |
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StoryTime
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Enjoy these two whimsical tales about desert animals by Conrad J. Storad Don’t Ever Cross That Road! An Armadillo Story and Desert Night Shift: A Pack Rat Story.
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Saturday, October 04, 2008, 1:30—2 pm |
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Southwest Museum, Mt. Washington |
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Exhibition Opening:Maverick Art
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Maverick Art addresses the American West as a visual experience, where the rugged image of a frontier past collides with a modern landscape of technical innovation, environmental change, and increasing cultural diversity. In this first broad survey of contemporary art, drawn mainly from the collections of the Autry National Center, the exhibition focuses on recent acquisitions in painting, sculpture, photography, and video. Note: The museum, museum store, and cafe will close to the public at 2 p.m. to prepare for the Autry's annual Gala. |
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Saturday, October 04, 2008, 10am-2pm |
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Griffith Park |
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Autry National Center Gala:Feather and Stone
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Celebrating the regalia of the West, the Autry’s 21st annual Gala is L.A.’s preeminent black-tie event. Enjoy a cocktail reception, silent and live auctions, an elegant dinner, and great entertainment. Tickets: $1,000 per person. Sponsorships begin at $10,000. For more information, call 323.667.2000, ext. 317. The museum. museum store, and cafe will close to the public at 2 p.m.
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Saturday, October 04, 2008, 6 pm |
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Griffith Park |
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| Sunday, October 05, 2008 |
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Museums Free-for-All Day
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Free Admission to the Public.
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Sunday, October 05, 2008, 10 am–5 pm |
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Griffith Park and Southwest Museum, Mt. Washington |
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Bohlin Silver Show and Sale
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Shop from a variety of dazzling Bohlin silver pieces and meet David Marrold of Bohlin Silver who debuts a special commemorative Gene Autry buckle. View an exciting slide show of the Bohlin silver items found in the Autry collection.
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Events, Demonstrations and Shopping |
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Sunday, October 05, 2008, 10 am– 4 pm |
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Griffith Park |
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StoryTime |
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StoryTime
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Enjoy these two whimsical tales about desert animals by Conrad J. Storad: Don’t Ever Cross That Road! An Armadillo Story and Desert Night Shift: A Pack Rat Story.
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Sunday, October 05, 2008, 1:30–2 pm |
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Southwest Museum, Mt. Washington |
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Bohlin Silver Show and Sale: Family Activity
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Children can learn all about the Bohlin story and create their own piece of history in this family craft activity.
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Sunday, October 05, 2008, 1–3 pm |
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Griffith Park |
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Exhibition Closing |
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Exhibition Closes: All the Saints of the City of the Angels
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Sunday, October 05, 2008, |
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Griffith Park |
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Bohlin Silver Show and Sale: Members and Public Tours
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Members receive a behind-the-scenes tour of Bohlin items, and everyone is invited on a special gallery tour.
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Events, Demonstrations and Shopping |
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Sunday, October 05, 2008, 12:30–2 pm |
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Griffith Park |
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Screenings Cancelled
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The New Society Release Screenings will not be taking place at the Autry National Center on Sunday, October 5, 2008. For more details on the new location go to www.qp.nightcrossings.com
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Music, Performance & Film |
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Sunday, October 05, 2008, cancelled |
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| Wednesday, October 08, 2008 |
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Native Voices at the Autry |
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Native Voices at the Autry First Look Series:Three Little Birds by Kenneth Williams (Cree)
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A charming teenage thief, a woman dying of cancer, and a newborn baby collide in this quirky story about families, taking chances, and letting go. Series continues on November 5.
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Music, Performance & Film |
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Wednesday, October 08, 2008, 7:30 pm |
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Griffith Park |
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| Friday, October 10, 2008 |
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Maverick Art: Artists Reception
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Shell, Silver, or Gold Members only
The Autry National Center of the American West reveals a startling exhibition of contemporary art drawn primarily from its permanent collection. Representing many different viewpoints, the approximately 50 artists in this exhibition share a groundbreaking status within their respective fields. From Maynard Dixon to Richard Misrach, Maverick Art explores how these artists together expand the meaning of the term Western in their collective search for a new image of the contemporary West. For reservations, please call Membership at 323.667.2000, ext. 375. |
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Exhibition Events, Talks & Demonstrations |
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Friday, October 10, 2008, 6:30-9:00 pm |
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Griffith Park |
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| Saturday, October 11, 2008 |
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NELAart Second Saturday Gallery Night: Connie Rohman
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Enjoy these exciting new creations and use your member discount to purchase your very own artwork.Pan dulce and Mexican chocolate will be served.
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Saturday, October 11, 2008, 7–10 pm |
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Southwest Museum Mt. Washington |
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Let's Make History! |
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Let’s Make History at Griffith Park!: Day of the Dead Mask
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Help us prepare to celebrate Día de los Muertos by making your own Day of the Dead mask.
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Family Activities |
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Saturday, October 11, 2008, 1–2:30 pm |
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Griffith Park |
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| Sunday, October 12, 2008 |
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Clásica:Las Raices de la Musica / The Roots of Music
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The Pasadena Symphony Association is bringing their exciting new concert series, Clásica, to the Autry. These free family concerts, sponsored by the James Irvine Foundation, explore the connection between the roots of Latin, Hispanic and Classical music.
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Music, Performance & Film |
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Sunday, October 12, 2008, 1:30–3:00 pm |
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Griffith Park |
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Let's Make History! |
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Let’s Make History at the Southwest!:Horses of the Plains
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Decorate a galloping pony while learning about how the horse changed life for the Plains Indians.
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Sunday, October 12, 2008, 1–2 pm |
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Southwest Museum, Mt. Washington |
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Day at the Races
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Friends of the Autry Day at the Races
Santa Anita Racetrack
Baldwin Exit off the 210 Freeway
Enter at Gate 8
$90 per person
Admission, Lunch and Valet Parking
11:30 am
Frontrunner Restaurant
First Race Starts at 12:30 pm
Click here for more information |
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Music, Performance & Film |
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Sunday, October 12, 2008, 11:30 am |
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Santa Anita Racetrack |
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| Saturday, October 18, 2008 |
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Kit and Kaboodle |
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Kit and Kaboodle
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Native Americans used gourds for many things. Learn about their uses and decorate your own gourd to take home. Kits are $14.99. For adults and children 8 years and up.
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Saturday, October 18, 2008, 1 pm |
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Southwest Museum, Mt. Washington |
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Savor the West: Wine, Whiskey, and Song
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Angel City Brewing pours the flavor of the West and shares what makes their beer a microbrew favorite. Then hit the dance floor with the boot-stompin’ country sound of the Mary White Band! Eat, drink, and be merry! Registration required: 323.667.2000, ext. 300.
Single Ticket: Members $30, General $40
Series Ticket: Members $70, General $100
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Music, Performance & Film |
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Saturday, October 18, 2008, 6:30–9 pm |
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Griffith Park |
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| Sunday, October 19, 2008 |
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Let's Make History! |
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Let’s Make History at Griffith Park!: Day of the Dead Votive
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Learn about the traditions surrounding this holiday. Then light up your Día de los Muertos celebration with a handmade votive candle holder.
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Sunday, October 19, 2008, 1–2:30 pm |
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Griffith Park |
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Music Concert |
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Western Music Association: Monthly Jam
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Join us as we bring to life the music of the American cowboy and the open range. The Western Music Association gives voice to Western songwriters and musicians at its monthly jam in Griffith Park.
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Music, Performance & Film |
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Sunday, October 19, 2008, 1–3 pm |
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Griffith Park |
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| Saturday, October 25, 2008 |
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A View From the Braun: Southwest Museum Lecture Series: “Capturing California’s Romantic Past: The Watercolor Works of Eva Scott Fenyes” by Kim Walters
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Encouraged by her friend, Charles F. Lummis, Fenyes made over 300 paintings of historic California adobes from 1898 to 1930. Some portray the romantic Spanish past, and others are the only known documentation of historic adobes. Open to all guests; no reservations required.
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Saturday, October 25, 2008, 1–2 pm |
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Southwest Museum, Mt. Washington |
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Members Only: Behind-the-Scenes Southwest Museum Tours and Collection Spotlight
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Members and a guest are invited to enjoy a private tour with a special focus on objects from the collection at the Southwest Museum. Tour space is limited to members and a guest; please reserve by calling 323.667.2000, ext. 391. |
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Saturday, October 25, 2008, Noon-1:00pm |
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Southwest Museum: Mt. Washington |
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New Members Only: Behind-the-Scenes Southwest Museum Tours and Collection Spotlight
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We invite our new Autry members to a private tour focusing on objects from the collection and featuring the preservation efforts at the Southwest Museum. Tour space is limited to first-year new members and a guest. RSVP: 323.667.2000, ext. 391. |
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Saturday, October 25, 2008, 11am-noon |
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Southwest Museum, Mt. Washington |
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| Sunday, October 26, 2008 |
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Family Playhouse |
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Family Playhouse!:Family Tree
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The Chinese Chung Yeung Festival is a time to remember your ancestors. Come visit the Family Discovery Gallery and create your own family tree.
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Sunday, October 26, 2008, 1–2:30 pm |
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Griffith Park |
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| Thursday, October 30, 2008 |
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Bold Caballeros y Noble Bandidas Benefactors Opening Reception
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Benefactor-level members, Turquoise – Gold, and a guest are invited to a private reception at the exhibition opening of Bold Caballeros y Noble Bandidas, featuring presentations by our curators, fantastic entertainment, delectable food, and complimentary refreshments. Please reserve by October 23 by calling 323.667.2000, ext. 394.
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Thursday, October 30, 2008, 6:00-9:00 pm |
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Griffith Park |
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| Friday, October 31, 2008 |
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Members-Only Event |
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Bold Caballeros y Noble Bandidas: All-Day Private Exhibition Viewing
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Members are invited to a private viewing of Bold Caballeros y Noble Bandidas. Autry curators will lead us on personal tours to discover the heroes and bandits of Mexican popular culture. Members will receive gratis Halloween-inspired munchies in the Golden Spur Cafe all day long! No reservations required.
Curator-led Tours: 11:00 am and 2:00 pm
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Friday, October 31, 2008, 10 am–5 pm |
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Griffith Park |
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Intertribal Arts Marketplace
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Members only Presale |
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Friday, October 31, 2008, 6:30-8:00pm |
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Autry National Center, Griffith Park |
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Native Voices at the Autry |
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World Premiere! Native Voices at the Autry Presents:Salvage by Diane Glancy (Cherokee)
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In this psychological thriller, a family struggles to survive the aftermath of a deadly accident. Explore what it means to be pushed out of the lives we’ve made into horrific, new territory. Ages 14 and up.
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Friday, October 31, 2008, 8 pm |
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Griffith Park |
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