Datebook
TODAY
Viewing stones:
California Aiseki Kai presents a weeklong display of “viewing stones.†Popular in Asia for centuries, viewing stones invite contemplation of their subtle, graceful forms. 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Free. Friends’ Hall, Huntington Library, Art Collections and Botanical Gardens, 1151 Oxford Road, San Marino. (626) 405-2100; www.huntington.org.
THURSDAY
Efficient watering:
The winter series of Thursday Garden Talks With Lili Singer kicks off with consultant Bob Galbreath’s lecture on efficient irrigation in urban landscapes. 9:30 a.m. to noon. Los Angeles County Arboretum, Arcadia. $20 per class, $100 for the eight-class series. Information and registration: (626) 821-4623; www.arboretum.org.
JANUARY 9
Rose pruning:
Jill Morganelli, curator of the Los Angeles County Arboretum Rose Garden, leads a hands-on workshop about rose pruning and rose care. Bring garden gloves and a sharp pair of pruning shears. 1 to 3 p.m. Los Angeles County Arboretum & Botanic Garden, 301 N. Baldwin Ave., Arcadia. $20 to $22. (626) 821-4623; www.arboretum.org.
Pruning demonstration:
Rosarium horticulturist Amanda Everett and a team of experts will demonstrate how to prune for healthy, beautiful roses. 10 a.m. Descanso Gardens, 1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada Flintridge. (818) 949-4200; www.descansogardens.org.
Worm composting:
Pat McNelly, principal staff analyst with the Orange County Sanitation District, hosts a class on worm composting from 10 to 11:30 a.m. The class is free to residents of Brea, Santa Ana, Orange, Irvine and Buena Park with proof of residency. For others, the cost is $5 to $7. Residents of Brea, Santa Ana, Orange and Irvine will receive vouchers for discount composting bins. Fullerton Arboretum, 1900 Associated Road, Fullerton. Registration is required by Wednesday; call (657) 278-3407. www.fullertonarboretum.org.
CONTINUING
Ackermans : “Masters of Mid-Century California Modernism -- Evelyn and Jerome Ackerman†includes more than 200 examples of ceramics, tile mosaics, wood carvings, textiles and other crafts from the Culver City couple. Through Jan. 10. $4 to $7. Mingei International Museum, Balboa Park, San Diego. (619) 239-0003; www.mingei.org .
Holiday house decor:
Heritage Square’s Victorian-style William Perry Mansion, 1887 Queen Anne-style Hale House and 1884 Richard Shaw House will be decorated in period decor. Noon to 3 p.m. today and Sunday. $10. 3800 Homer St., Los Angeles. $10. (323) 225-2700; www.heritagesquare.org.
McIntosh exhibition:
“Harrison McIntosh: A Timeless Legacy.†American Museum of Ceramic Art presents this retrospective on Harrison’s beautifully crafted pottery and sculpture. Noon to 5 p.m. Wednesdays through Saturdays, through Jan. 9. $2 to $3. 340 S. Garey Ave., Pomona. (909) 865-3146; www.ceramicmuseum.org.
Neurath show:
“Otto Neurath: Gypsy Urbanism,†the first exhibition of works by the early 20th century Austrian designer-philosopher-urbanist in the Uni- ted States, is staged at the MAK Center for Art and Architecture. 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Wednesdays through Sundays, through Jan. 31. $7. 835 N. Kings Road, West Hollywood. (323) 651-1510; www.makcenter.org.
-- Lisa Boone Please send listings at least three weeks in advance to [email protected] or to the Home section, L.A. Times, 202 W. 1st St., L.A., CA 90012.
