‘Matilda the Musical’ | Pali High
More than 100 Palisades Charter High School students are involved with the school’s spring musical, “Matilda,” which opens on Thursday, March 16.
“Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical” features music and lyrics by Tim Minchin, with a book by Dennis Kelly.
“Please join us for Palisades Charter High School’s production of ‘Roald Dahl’s Matilda the Musical,’ the story of an extraordinary girl who dares to take a stand and change her own destiny,” according to a synopsis of the show. “‘Matilda’ has won 47 international awards and continues to thrill sold-out audiences of all ages around the world. Children and adults alike will be thrilled and delighted by the story of the special little girl with an extraordinary imagination.”
Performances are slated to take place March 16, 17, 18, 23, 24 and 25 at 7 p.m., as well as March 18 and 25 at 2 p.m. Tickets are $16 for general admission, $25 for VIP and $10 for students. All performances take place at Pali High, located at 15777 Bowdoin Street, in Mercer Hall.
To purchase tickets, visit gofan.co/app/school/CA18976.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Hiker Rescue | Paseo Miramar
Los Angeles Fire Department responded to a call for a hiker rescue on Thursday, March 9, at 1:18 p.m. near 575 N Los Liones Drive, according to LAFD Spokesperson Nicholas Prange.
“LAFD located an injured hiker on or near a hiking trail in a remote location,” Prange reported. “LAFD Air Operations located an approximately 67-year-old female in fair condition, lowered a rescuer to her and hoisted her into the airship.”
The hiker was then transported by air by LAFD to a local hospital.
—SARAH SHMERLING
LA Made Series | Palisades Branch Library
Palisades Branch Library will host its next program in the LA Made series, which highlights “artists, writers and creators who make Los Angeles so unique,” on Saturday, March 18, at 1 p.m. with “Darkness Under the Light: Noir Writing in Los Angeles.”
“What makes Los Angeles the end of the road for dreams and lives in so many great novels, from Raymond Chandler to the gritty alleyways, beaches and streets of today’s great noir writers?” read a flyer for the event. “Join local noir buff and musician, David Kendrick, in a lively, far-reaching discussion with a special guest scribe.”
Kendrick is an LA-based musician and writer, who has a collection of more than 1,000 film noir movies from around the globe. The event will take place at 861 Alma Real Drive.
—SARAH SHMERLING
Board of Trustees Election Committee | Pali High
The Palisades Charter High School Board of Trustees Election Committee is accepting applications for the 2023-24 school year through March 17 at 4 p.m.
Those who wish to apply can send materials—a Candidate Form, Candidate Statement, Candidate Ballot Statement, Candidate Resume, Roles and Responsibilities Form, and Candidate Photo—to Karen Cox at kcox@palihigh.org to be considered.
All terms begin July 1 and are for two years, except for the faculty seat, which is a one-year commitment.
For more information, including the required forms, visit palihigh.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=410903&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=1056455.
—SARAH SHMERLING
TCA Hike | Will Rogers State Historic Park
Temescal Canyon Association will lead a hike up the trail from Will Rogers State Historic Park to Chicken Ridge Bridge viewpoint on Sunday, March 19.
Those who wish to attend are asked to meet at 8:45 a.m. at 756 Hartzell Street to sign in and drive to the park. Wearing sturdy shoes/hiking boots was advised, as well as bringing water and snacks.
“Please carpool, if possible,” members of TCA encouraged, “as WRSP charges for parking.”
Described as a “moderate hike,” the trek was expected to take approximately two hours. TCA requested no dogs.
RSVPs may be sent to TCA President James Alexakis via jamesalexakislawyer@gmail.com.
—SARAH SHMERLING
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