WHAT'S HAPPENING : TELEVISION.Building a following: I.M. Pei might as well have a bull's-eye on his back. He's been a marked man in some design circles ever since his radical, geometric constructions began popping up at the National Center for Atmospheric Research The National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) is a non-governmental U.S.-based institute whose stated mission is "exploring and understanding our atmosphere and its interactions with the Sun, the oceans, the biosphere, and human society. in Boulder, Colo. Since then, the controversial Chinese-American architect has handled such prestige commissions as the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum is a museum in Cleveland, Ohio, United States, dedicated to recording the history of some of the best-known and most influential artists, producers, and other people who have in some major way influenced the music industry, particularly in and Museum in Cleveland and the East Wing of the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C. His bold, pyramid-shaped addition to the Louvre Louvre (l  `vrə), foremost French museum of art, located in Paris. The building was a royal fortress and palace built by Philip II in the late 12th cent. practically sparked a riot by Parisian purists. But in the end, Pei's elegant and emphatic three-dimensional statements have a way of winning over even the harshest critics. A new 90-minute documentary, ``First Person Singular: I.M. Pei,'' captures a different side of Pei. Airing at 10:30 p.m. Sunday on KCET KCET Konami Computer Entertainment Tokyo (Japan) KCET Kamaraj College of Engineering and Technology (Channel 28), the film gives Pei a platform to expound ex·pound v. ex·pound·ed, ex·pound·ing, ex·pounds v.tr. 1. To give a detailed statement of; set forth: expounded the intricacies of the new tax law. 2. on his childhood and philosophy of design, and provides insight into his powers of persuasion. ?13- Reed Johnson Reed Cameron Johnson (born December 8, 1976 in Riverside, California) is an outfielder for the Toronto Blue Jays of the American League East division of Major League Baseball. He weighs 180 lb (82 kg) and is 5'10" tall. art Tell me a story: Victorian England, by and large, was a beastly beast·ly adj. beast·li·er, beast·li·est 1. Of or resembling a beast; bestial. 2. Very disagreeable; unpleasant. adv. Chiefly British To an extreme degree; very. place to be a child. Schools were harsh, discipline was harsher, and parents were preoccupied with empire-building. At the end of the line, workhouses and penitentiaries loomed for the poor and the uncooperative. Maybe because they felt sorry for the little wretches, writers of that period produced some of the most magical children's books ever. Not only were these tales beautifully written, but beautifully illustrated as well by the likes of Beatrix Potter, Arthur Rackham, Rudyard Kipling and Sir John Tenniel  Sir John Tenniel (February 28, 1820 – February 25, 1914) was an English illustrator. . Their handiwork forms one of several striking chapters in a new exhibition at UCLA's Armand Hammer Museum of Art. ``Picturing Childhood: Illustrated Children's Books From University of California The University of California has a combined student body of more than 191,000 students, over 1,340,000 living alumni, and a combined systemwide and campus endowment of just over $7.3 billion (8th largest in the United States). Collections, 1550-1990.'' Drawn primarily from more than 25,000 objects in UCLA's children's book collection, the exhibition takes viewers from a 16th-century ``Aesop's Fables'' to samples of Dr. Seuss and Maurice Sendak and a hands-on activity room. Hours for the museum, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday; 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday; 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $4.50 adults; $3 seniors, non-UCLA students and UCLA UCLA University of California at Los Angeles UCLA University Center for Learning Assistance (Illinois State University) UCLA University of Carrollton, TX and Lower Addison, TX faculty, staff and alumni; $1 UCLA students; and free to museum members and children under 18. For information, call (310) 443-7000. ?13- Reed Johnson music Mama makeover: Marie Daulne, the Zaire-born, Belgium-bred leader of the world-music ensemble Zap Mama, has made a number of significant changes to the group she founded seven years ago. The most obvious upon hearing Zap Mama's latest album, ``7'' (Luaka Bop), is the addition of instrumentation, as well as rap, r&b and reggae influences. Plus, about half the songs are sung in English. In its first two well-received discs, ``Adventures in Afropea 1'' and ``Sabsylma,'' Zap Mama created a unique a cappella blend of African chants, yodels Yodels are frosted, cream-filled cakes that are made by the Drake's company, which is owned by the Interstate Bakeries Corporation. Yodels are distributed on the east coast of the United States. , clicks, whistles, animal noises, wind sounds, whoops Whoops Slang for the Washington Public Power Supply System (WPPSS), which made the record books with the largest municipal bond default in history. Notes: During the 1970s and 80s, the WPPSS financed the construction of five nuclear power plants through the issuance of and words. Traditional drums were played on stage. When Zap Mama appears Sunday at the Veterans Wadsworth Theater in Brentwood, the vocal quintet will be accompanied by a rhythm section. The group has also added new singer Wahtanga Rema from Cameroon. The ensemble's current disc features a collaboration with Michael Franti of the Bay Area rap group Spearhead on a soaring cover of Phoebe Snow's ``Poetry Man.'' Veteran reggae rapper U-Roy helps out on the track ``New World,'' and there's a striking cover of Etta James' ``Damn Your Eyes.'' Daulne, 32, grew up as a Belgian, but embraced her Zairian heritage in her early 20s. Her mother was a member of the Wamba tribe of Bantus, and her father was a civil servant in what was then the Belgian Congo. Daulne's father was killed by rebels in the war following independence some 30 years ago. Afterward, her mother fled into the jungle with her three children and hid with a Pygmy tribe, later escaping to Brussels. The Wadsworth Theater is at 226 Eisenhower Ave., Brentwood. Show time is 7 p.m. and tickets are $27 and $30. Information: (310) 825-2101. ?13- Fred Shuster dining Bargain point: It's a European tradition. The Sunday family dinner feast at Stoney Point Bar & Grill, 1460 W. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, was recently introduced by owner Amadeo Constantino, who based it on what his own family enjoyed regularly when he was a boy in Naples, Italy. Thus a family of four with hearty appetites will appreciate the hefty platters of food that are brought to the table for all present to partake of. The prix-fixe, four-course meal starts with a tureen of soup, is followed by a very large bowl of salad and either a big, whole, roasted chicken weighing 5 pounds or more, or a giant serving of a special pasta. The meal includes a bottle of red or white wine, coffee and tiramisu tir·a·mi·su n. A dessert of cake infused with a liquid such as coffee or rum, layered with a rich cheese filling, and topped with grated chocolate. for dessert. It is served every Sunday from 5 to 9 p.m. and is priced at $12.95 per person. Considering the normal price range at this restaurant, the Sunday family dinner is truly a bargain. Reservations are suggested. Call (818) 449-9715 for information. ?13 - Larry Lipson family Where the wild things are:The Los Angeles County Fairgrounds n. pl. 1. same as fairground. in Pomona will be raining cats and dogs Cats and Dogs A slang term referring to speculative stocks that have short or suspicious histories for sales, earnings, dividends, etc. Notes: In a bull market analysts will often mention that everything is going up, even the cats and dogs. , as well as potbellied pigs, llamas, pygmy goats, snakes and other ``companion'' animals this weekend during the eighth annual America's Family Pet Expo. More than 500 exhibitors are expected for the event sponsored by the American Pet Society, a nonprofit organization Nonprofit Organization An association that is given tax-free status. Donations to a non-profit organization are often tax deductible as well. Notes: Examples of non-profit organizations are charities, hospitals and schools. that promotes responsible pet ownership. The expo also will include demonstrations and seminars, a pet adoption fair, parade of dogs, canine flying-disc performance, petting zoo and bird show. The expo is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. today, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is $7 for adults, $5 for seniors and $2 for children 6-12. Children under 5 are free. For information, call (909) 620-8649. ?13- Lori Moody CAPTION(S): 4 Photos Photo: (1) Architect I.M. Pei's controversial designs include the glass pyramid at the Louvre in Paris. (2) Marie Daulne brings her 7-year-old Zap Mama vocal quintet - this time augmented by a rhythm section - to the Wadsworth Theater. (3) ``Puss in Boots'' (1865), by Gustave Dore, is part of the ``Picturing Childhood'' book exhibit at UCLA's Armand Hammer Museum. (4) no caption (Frisbee-catching canines) |
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