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June 18, 2008
Pencil This In: Wednesday
THEATER*
Opening night for The Who's rock opera Tommy, the story of a troubled and unfortunate World War II veteran who eventually overcomes his handicaps to become a pinball master amongst other things. The show is an audio treat, presented in high definition 3-D audio.
8 pm // Ricardo Montalban Theater // 1615 N. Vine St , Los Angeles // $50 balcony, $75 orchestra
COMEDY
Squirrel Lady Betsy Salkind hosts this month's installment of Julie Goldman's Offensive Women comedy show. Featuring various female comics, this show is sure to push the limits. Luenell of Borat and The Comedy Central Roast of Flavor Flav fame headlines this show.
7:30 pm // M Bar // 1253 Vine St., Los Angeles // $10 + $10 Food minimum
TALK
A discussion that is likely to garner a lot of attention given related events this week: Gay L.A. vs. Gay San Francisco. Historians Nan Boyd, Daniel Hurewitz, and demographer Gary Gates discuss the impact of gay communities in L.A. and San Francisco, and influence on state and national policies.
7:30 pm // Arclight Hollywood // 6360 W Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles // Free, but RSVP required.
BOOK SIGNING
Something about this just seems to scream hilarity. Jessica Abel, co-author of Life Sucks presents and signs this new novel about a lazy vampire that happens to take up a job at a convenience store.
7 pm // Book Soup // 8818 W. Sunset Blvd., Los Angeles // Free
*Pencil pick of the day
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Tommy, the story of a troubled and unfortunate World War II veteran who eventually overcomes his handicaps to become a pinball master amongst other things.
no it isn't. from wikipedia:
Story in chronological order
* "Overture"/"It's a Boy" - British Army Captain Walker is reported missing in action during World War I, and is not expected ever to be seen again. Shortly after his wife, Mrs. Walker, receives this news, she gives birth to their son, Tommy. In the film version, Captain Walker is a Royal Air Force pilot
* "1921" - Seven years later, Captain Walker returns home and discovers that his wife has found a new lover. Captain Walker confronts his wife and kills the lover. Tommy witnesses this through his mirror. To cover up the crime, Tommy's parents tell Tommy that he didn't see it, didn't hear it, and he will say "nothing to no one ever in [his] life". A traumatized Tommy becomes deaf, dumb, and blind. In the film version, however, this plot point is changed: Captain Walker confronts his wife and is killed by the lover.
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Awww....
I saw a street sign from near my house, and thought there was something happening within walking distance.
Tease!
:)