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December/january Calendar 12/1 no strangers Photo: Joe Lambie; L.A. County Holiday Celebration; Invertigo Dance Theater Ancient wisdom in a modern world, the plight of indigenous peoples. Photographers Carol Beckwith & Angela Fisher, Caroline Bennett, Wade Davis, Aaron Huey, Chris Johns, Thomas Kelly and Chris Rainier ask, What does it mean to be human and alive? Through 2/24, Annenberg Space for Photography, 2000 Ave. of the Stars, Century City. www.annenbergfoundation.org 12/1 Concert & Sing-along Angel City Chorale's annual holiday concert. Making Spirits Bright , 12/1–2. Traditional carols to rousing gospel numbers and music celebrating the joy of Chanukah, also selections from Leonard Bernstein's Chichester Psalms. Wilshire United Methodist Church, 4350 Wilshire Blvd., LA 90010, 310.943.9231. www.angelcitychorale.org. 12/9 Kirtan in the Valley Enjoy the bliss of chanting and live music in the San Fernando Valley every Sunday with some of the best artists in the worldwide kirtan community. By donation, The Meditation Center, 5530 Donna Ave., Tarzana 91356, 818.217.2700. www.KirtanInTheValley.com 12/13 End of the Mayan Calendar Learn in person from spiritual teacher, master healer and New York Times best-selling author Deborah King what the end of the Mayan calendar on 12/21/12 means, and how you can prepare yourself for the changes ahead. Pre-sale: $20 (limited). 7–9pm, Landmark Theatre, 10850 W. Pico Blvd., LA 90064, 310.281.8223. www.deborahkingcenter.com 12/17 Messiah Sing-along With orchestra and soloists on stage, music director Grant Gershon will conduct you and 2,199 other singers in this joyful sing-along. Bring your own score or buy one in the lobby and join the 40 chorus. Hallelujah! Walt Disney Concert Hall, 213.972.7282. www.Lamc.org 12/22 Birth 2012 Celebrating the Birth of a New Era. Join global transformational leaders, artists, visionaries and surprise musical guests for an unprecedented LA gala gathering on this special Mayan calendar day. Featuring Barbara Marx Hubbard, Marianne Williamson, Neale Donald Walsch and more. www.Birth2012la.com 12/24 L.A. County Holiday Celebration Choirs, music ensembles and dance companies from the many neighborhoods and cultures of L.A. celebrate the season during a free, threehour extravaganza at the Dorothy Chandler Pavilion. Event parking under the Music Center is free. 3-6 pm, 135 N. Grand Ave., LA 90012, 213.972.3099. www.HolidayCelebration.org 12/31 Silence and Celebration A New Year's Eve retreat (and party) 4pm– 12am. $15 (no one turned away for lack of funds). $25 retreat plus Community Dinner. Come for the entire evening or for any part of it. Eagle Rock SMCLA, Main Shrine Room, 963 Colorado Blvd., L.A. 90041, 323.255.5472, www.la@shambhala.org 1/1 Spiritual Spa Morning Start your New Year relaxing into the divine within you! Learn how your commitment, devotion, dedication, consecration and celebration lead to an experience of the Beloved in your heart. Facilitated by MSIA spiritual director John Morton. 10am–2pm. Peace Awareness Labyrinth and Gardens, 3500 West Adams Blvd, LA 90018. $15 includes gourmet brunch. registrar@peacelabyrinth.org, www.msia.org 1/8 Power of Kabbalah We each have within us the power to create the life we want. Kabbalah teaches us how to activate that power. Free preview to the Power of Kabbalah at the Calabasas Kabbalah Bookstore. Register at 818.570.9191. 1/12 Kundalini Rising An electric convergence of yoga, live music and community at Art of Living Foundation. Come elevate your spirit at this benefit event with Snatam Kaur, Gurmukh, Guru Singh, GuruPrem and more. All day (starts 10:30am) or concert only (7pm). www.kundalinirisingla.com 1/19 Hypnosis Certification An intensive two-day workshop with Dr. Richard Neves, an expert in the field. 1/19–20. $200 for early reg, $250 after 1/15. 10am– 6pm. Limited class size, Ojai. www.soulcentered.com 1/24 New Perspective on Weight Learn in person from spiritual teacher, master healer and New York Times best-selling author Deborah King the surprising factors that influence weight and how, this year, you can finally stick to your New Year's resolution to lose weight. Pre-sale ticket price: $20 (limited), 7–9pm, Landmark Theatre, 10850 W. Pico Blvd., LA 90064, 310.281.8223. www.deborahkingcenter.com wholelifetimesmagazine.com Calendar.indd 40 11/28/12 3:25 PM