Thursday's Scoop: Elizabeth Taylor Auction Preview at MOCA's PDC

Greetings, and welcome to today's City Scoop. Here's what's happening Thursday in West Hollywood:

Main Event: Elizabeth Taylor Auction Preview

Christie's is offering a four-day public exhibition of highlights from the Elizabeth Taylor Collection auction preview, which started in New York on Dec. 13 and continues at the from Thursday through Sunday. On view will be Taylor's 33-carat rectangular-cut diamond from two-time husband Richard Burton, the gem now estimated to be worth $2.5 to $3.5 million, and personal works from artist-admirers such as Andy Warhol, according to the Los Angeles Times. The proceeds for the exhibition are split between the Elizabeth Taylor Aids Foundation and MOCA.

Other Happenings: Janet Wilcox Book Signing

The voice actor will present and sign copies of Mastering Monologues and Acting Sides: How to Audition Successfully for Both Traditional and New Media at . The event starts at 7 p.m. and features performances of monologues and scenes by actors.

Live Shows:

• Former Future CD Release Party with The Remainers, Roms - 7:30 p.m. at the Viper Room
• Fountains of Wayne and Mike Viola - 8 p.m. at the Troubadour (sold out)
• KROQ Locals Only (featuring the Darlings, Kill the Complex, Post-War Quartet, Oedipus, DJ Hollywood Julio) - 8 p.m. at the Roxy Theatre
• Gabriel Kahane & The Calder Quartet - 8 p.m. at Largo
• Acoustic Playhouse, Michelle Raitzin, Chris Scott, Josh Lewis Band, Brent Nuffer - 8 p.m. at the Key Club
• Karl Denson's Tiny Universe featuring Miles and Kyle of Slightly Stoopid and Anders Osborne Present the Rolling Stones, Sticky Fingers - 8:45 p.m. at the House of Blues
• Planet Asia and Tri-State - 9 p.m. at OnTheRox

The Forecast:

• The National Weather Service predicts another hot day for West Hollywood. The forecast calls for a high temperature near 97 degrees and a low around 71, with calm wind and clear skies.

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