Paul Giamatti and David Strathairn join the L.A. Theatre Works Company in presenting
Norman Corwin’s The Rivalry, the story of Abraham Lincoln and Stephen Douglas’ famous 1858 debates for the U.S. Senate seat in Illinois. Taken directly from the original transcripts, the play recreates the face off between Lincoln, an abolitionist candidate of the newly formed Republican party, and Senator Stephen Douglas, the Democratic incumbent and champion of states’ rights. Given our current political climate, it seems perfectly appropriate.

Date/Time: October 15-19 Location: The Skirball Cultural Center. 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90049 RSVP: (310) 827-0889. Web: www.latw.org. Cost: $20-$48

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As November 4th quickly approaches, don’t forget that the last date to register to vote in California is October 20th. Make sure you get all the facts, and be sure to check out local voter resources like KPCC and LA Vote. Last but not least, be sure to read up on our local propositions and measures that directly affect Californians and Angelenos here.

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Everyone likes a good scare sometimes, even the cool kids. Come check out L.A.’s classic Silent Movie Theatre and its Scary Movies screening this weekend. You can catch the Japanese thriller, Retribution (link), The Monkey Shines & The Dark Half (double feature) (link) and The Body Snatchers & Isle of the Dead (double Feature) along with The Devil Times Five.

Show Times:
Friday, October 17: Retribution-7:30 p.m., The Monkey Shines & The Dark Half-10 p.m.
Saturday, October 18: The Body Snatchers 6:30 p.m., The Devil Times Five 10 p.m.

Location: The Silent Movie Theatre 611 N Fairfax Avenue, Los Angeles, 90036.
Tel: 323-655-2510 .

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Join in on a good old-fashioned beach clean-up in Marina Del Ray by heading over to Life Guard Tower 55 and joining in. No reservations required–just show up. (Note: if there is heavy rain, the event will be cancelled).

Location: 12001 Vista Del Mar Playa del Rey, CA 90293 (Meet at lifeguard tower #55).
Date/Time: October 18, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Extra: Parking fee is $1

OR help restore the watersheds at Malibu Creek State Park (Note: if it’s raining on the day or day before event will be cancelled). Please RSVP for this event as space is limited. To learn more about Creek Restoration, click here.

RSVP: 310-451-1500 x 301. Location: Malibu Creek State Park, 1925 Las Virgenes Road Calabasas, CA 92302. Date/Time: October 18, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.