9/30/2011

Pick of the week is East Village West, presented by Royal T in Culver City.

So many great events going on this weekend….But you gotta stop by the Pick of the Week  which will be amazing… East Village West is  presented by Royal T and curated by Ann Magnuson and Kenny Scharf.

In official partnership with “Pacific Standard Time: Art in L.A. 1945-1980,” Magnuson and Scharf highlight and celebrate California pop culture and Hollywood’s influence on New York City’s neo-Dada art movement.


This will be an amazing night with light performances by Prince Poppycock, Timur of the Dime Museum, Drag King Mo B. Dick as John Sex (along with "his"Bodacious Ta-Tas) and more.

Also featuring art by Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Tseng Kwong Chi, John Sex, Kitty Brophy, Bruno Schmidt, Kenny Scharf, Ann Magnuson, Vincent Gallo, Frank Holliday, Scott Covert, Stefano Castronova, Nancy A. Kintisch, Greer Lankton, Paul Monroe, Plasticgod and Randy. See more info under Saturday events.


Be sure to RSVP for this Saturday’s opening reception at events@emgpr.com

Save the date…Tuesday Oct 4th…I will be performing as part of the Artist Palooza event at Tiato in Santa Monica. See below under special Tuesday mention for more info.


See my latest article in the Santa Monica Mirror page B5 about Very Venice Art and Design Gallery.
 

 



Friday September 30th


Don’t forget to check the Restaurant/Bar page, for music events at South and Figtree’s Café. Both have a great happy hour. http://www.ktrpromo.com/p/restaurantsbars.html

How bout' supporting a great cause....? TreePeople has a benefit tonight at MBar. Enjoy Nomi Lyonns in Cabaret Confessions of an Eco-Diva at 8:00 pm. It's gonna be a fun green and eco-friendly mixture of fabulous songs, wine, and prizes.

Doors open at 7PM/ Show is at 8PM. $15 in advance, $20 at the door. MBar is located at 1253 Vine in Hollywoodand MBar has a $10 food minimum -- all the food is really good! http://www.treepeople.org/


Do you like indie films? Stop by 212 Coffeehouse, located at 212 Pier Ave.  Santa Monica 90405.  Gerry Fialka screens films as antennae of the race, broadcasting the hidden effects of what we have invented. From experimental films to political activist cinema to lit, art, music flix to avant garde documentaries, this series provokes new questions and features fiery discussions. The kingdom of Survival (2011 92 minutes). Event runs from 7:30 pm 11:30 PM Free.



In Santa Monica, at Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave, stop into the Patrick Painter Gallery (# A8 & B2). Tonight they offer an opening reception featuring the work of Andrew Piedilato, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. 310-264-5988; http://www.patrickpainter.com



Or downtown?  Fountain Art Fair happens tonight and tomorrow Lot 613 (613 Imperial Street LA, CA 90021). What the heck is the Fountain Art Fair, you may ask???? It's a traveling fair, featuring artists from different cities...an exhibition of avant garde artwork in New York during Armory week, Miami during Art Basel Miami Beach and Los Angeles during Pacific Standard Time weekend. Artist, Rachel Rubenstein will be doing some live painting (see image)
 
 
Tonight is the opening night reception from 7:00 pm - 12:00 am. Musical Performances: TBA (21 & over); Saturday, October 1, 7pm - 12am; Admission: $10 daily / $15 weekend pass (all tickets sold at door). Check their website http://fountainartfair.com/



Avant-L.A. produces fine art exhibitions that connect established and emerging contemporary artists to the public through a presentation of independent curatorial visions.

Avant-L.A. was co-founded by Los Angeles art icon and curator Mat Gleason and creative entrepreneurs and gallerists Michael Napoliello and Maria Frisk.

TOP TEN NOW ARTISTS: Abel Alejandre, Michael Arata, Mark Brandvik, Megan Geckler, Kristi Lippire, Vito LoRusso, Antonio Mendoza, Leigh Salgado, Veronica Soto, Tim Youd.


Top 10 is sponsored by Purity Vodka (you know what that means)
Show exhibits Friday, September 30 – Monday, October 3, 2011 For more information about Avant-L.A, call (424) 226-2485 or email info@Avant-LA.com; http://avant-la.com/html


Or in Burbank, stop by Mindfulnest located at 3319 W. Magnolia Blvd. IT'S A BLOCK PARTY…including surrounding stores!
 
 
Enjoy discounts, bubbly, food trucks, henna tattoos, trunk shows w/some of our favorite jewelers and more. Be aware this is NOT the Mindfulnest on Main, in Santa Monica. This is their other store in the Valley.




Saturday, October 1st  


Before my pick of the week, during the day, from 3:00 pm til 7:00 pm, experience 2011 World Festival of Sacred Music, Honoring the Sea. OK it sounds a bit hokey...but could be a fun family event.
 
 
Seven groups call forth their unique power of song and dance as they process to the awaiting Ti’at canoe and Tongva elders. Heal the Bay and youth lead the celebration with sounds from the great marching band tradition with the sacred rhythms of Brazil, Agape Choir and more.The procession ends with an enormous gathering on the water’s edge.
Come with theh family and sit on the sand as each group performs for the sea and places their offering on the Ti’at canoe..  Wear white or aqua. Guess I can't go...Being from NY...I only wear black.
 
 
Santa Monica Beach, Dorothy Green Park, at the end of Ocean Park Blvd. Free admission For more information: 310-825-0507.



Back to the Pick of the Week,  the opening night of East Village West curated by Ann Magnuson and Kenny Scharf. The event will be held at Royal T and is part of the Pacific Standard Time collaboration initiated by the Getty Foundation.
The opening reception runs from 8:00 pm til 10:00 pm at Royal T, located at 8910 Washington Blvd. Be sure to RSVP for this Saturday’s opening reception at events@emgpr.com

East Village West celebrates California pop culture and Hollywood's influence on New York City's neo-Dada art movement.

The opening night reception will feature scandalous acts of live art and scintillating performances by Prince Poppycock, Timur of the Dime Museum, Drag King Mo B. Dick as John Sex (along with "his" Bodacious Ta-Tas), (hey, I’ve got some of those too), Stacy Dawson Stearns & The Psych-Out Dada Go-Go Dancers,
 
 
 
Plus Ann Magnuson, Kenny Scharf and DJ Howie Pyro. Also amazing video from Club 57 never before shown in public and CALIFORNIA NEW WAVE by Austin Young with Andrew Marlin, Taryn Nicole Piana, Squeaky Blonde, Fade-Dra;  Sizzling New Wave makeovers featuring electric airbrushing and  credit card blush! Make-up provided by MAC.
 
 
 
 
 
East Village West will feature art by Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Vincent Gallo, Tseng Kwong Chi, John Sex, Kitty Brophy, Bruno Schmidt, Frank Holliday, Scott Covert, Stefano Castronova, Kenny Scharf, Ann Magnuson; photographs by Robert Carrithers, Harvey Wang, Ande Whyland, Lina Bertucci; video by Barry Shils, Tom Rubnitz, Kenny Scharf, Ann Magnuson and still others.
Fashions by Natasha Adonzio (Natasha N.Y.C.) and Katy K; special 'vintage' DJ mix by original Club 57 DJ Dany Johnson in the "Porta Party" installation pod; PLUS cool ephermera and rare video provided by original Club 57 members like Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman, Kristian Hoffman, Naomi Regelson, Jerry Beck and so many more!
 
 
 
 
 
 
Also tonight from 6:00 pm -11:00 pm is the opening reception of Beyond Eden 2011 with live painting, a sponsored bar, & tunes from DJ Mr. NumberOnederful.





Beyond Eden 2011 will showcase the works of a half dozen galleries during the weekend Participating galleries include C.A.V.E. Gallery, Copro Gallery, Gallery Nucleus, La Luz De Jesus Gallery (in celebration of their 25th Anniversary this year), Toy Art Gallery, and Thinkspace.

It all happens at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery at Barnsdall Park (LAMAG) 4800 Hollywood Blvd., 90027.

At 8:00 pm there will be a special presentation celebrating the art and accomplishments of Anthony Ausgang. Admission is Free. 323.644.6269. http://www.lamag.org/


In Santa Monica, stop by Duncan Miller for the closing reception of The Los Angeles Collection: 42 artists present 50 modern photographs based on their own representations of LA (from the concept "I Love LA"). See image by Thomas Michael Alleman.

Reception runs from 7:00 -10:00 pm. Duncan Miller Gallery is located at 10959 Venice Blvd, LA 90034 310-838-2440; http://www.duncanmillergallery.com/
 


Living By Lynne Leventen presents photographer Curt Gunther. Enjoy rare photographs of the Beatles and a special exhibit of his son, Steve Gunther.


Event runs from 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Fashion Show by leather designer Robert Warner  at 3:00 p.m. and  at 7:00 p.m.

Living By Lynne Leventen is located at 1627 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, California 90403 (310)395-0707. www.livingbylynne.com

The Brewery ArtWalk is a twice annual open studio weekend at the worlds largest art complex.

With over 100 participating resident artists, you will have the opportunity to see new works, discover new favorites, speak with the artists and purchase artwork directly from the artists at studio prices.


im Barry and Joey Thate open their contemporary art studio, West Eleven, at The Brewery. The opening night party is tonight and will be held at The Brewery Artwalk. Stop by and visit while you enjoy over 200 original paintings, sculptures and multi media works.

Admission is free and so is parking. Brewery Art walk is located at 2100 North Main Street, Unit A10, 90031  http://breweryartwalk.com/


Or in Inglewood, The Beacon Arts Building presents a group show The Feminine Canvas, curated by Renée Fox. Artists featured are Bijoux Altamirano, Meg Cranston, Zackary Drucker, Sara Hunsucker, Laura Krifka, Laura London, Yolanda McKay and Fay Ray.

This event will be held at the Beacon Arts Building, 808 N. La Brea Ave, in Inglewood, 90302, from 7:00pm till 10:00pm. http://beaconartsbuilding.com/





Sunday October 2nd  



Come enjoy the Pico Festival and Car Show at Virginia Avenue Park.

There will be an exciting collection of booths and artist pavilions displaying and selling an assortment of art, photography, fashion, food, and services.



A special Gallery Pavilion will exhibit selected art. (See image by Ray Mcray) There will be music and dance acts plus raffles and giveaways all day long. The Car Show will display a collection of classic cars from across Southern California, including a vintage SMPD squad car.


The Pico Festival starts at 11:00 am and will go till 4:00 pm at Virginia Avenue Park, 2200 Virginia Ave. Admission is Free

For more information about the festival and the Pico Improvement Organization call 310-829-9303; http://www.picopassport.com/


Country Club presents an opening reception for The Double Bind: Selections from The Annabel Vale Archive. This exhibition features the work of Jonah Freeman + Justin Lowe and runs from 3:30 pm till 6:30 pm at The Standard, located at 550 S. Flower St. Special performance by RTX

Between 1956 and 1983, Los Angeles socialite Annabel Vale amassed a vast archive of material focused on a network of subcultures and secret societies scattered throughout California history. The artists, Freeman and Lowe are known for their large-scale environmental installations in which a wide variety of social spaces are rendered in intense sculptural detail. http://www.countryclubprojects.com/


Special Tuesday October 4th, Event


Artist Palooza will be offering a fun event which will feature Art, jewelrey, fashions, and accessories as well as original art created onT-shirts right before your eyes.

There will also be live music and more all happening at a new restaurant called Tiato, Market Garden Cafe, located at 2700 Colorado Ave in Santa Monica. These are the same owners who own Crustacean in Beverly Hills.

Get there early, 6:00 pm, you may miss me, since I will be performing my 'Strong Woman' Blues at 6:15 pm, at this Artist Palooza event. The show will also feature other singer/songwriters. We've got the fabulous Alfred Johnson as well as The B.O.L.T, Vincent Grade, Antonio Jackson, me Kathy Leonardo, Mary Scholz and others. Show runs from 6:00 pm till 9:00 pm.

This will be a fun night. It's free too, so come on down.  The food is amazing....make sure to get the garlic noodles. Yum! www.tiato.com
www.artistspalooza.org.
























Have a great week….and I’ll see ya next time!


9/28/2011

East Village West, my Pick of the Week, a Taste of Old New York!

Pick of the week is an exhibtion entitled. East Village West, presented by Royal T and curated by Ann Magnuson and Kenny Scharf. In official partnership with “Pacific Standard Time: Art in L.A. 1945-1980,” Magnuson and Scharf highlight and celebrate California pop culture and Hollywood’s influence on New York City’s neo-Dada art movement.

Hey what do you want from me?...I love the East Village...I used to perform there years ago....when it was really seedy. Gotta love that old New York Sleaze. Mayor GiulianiI changed the whole NYC vibe. Now it's like Disneyland. Sometimes, when go back to NYC, I really miss the smell of pee.

This will be an amazing night with light performances by Prince Poppycock, Timur of the Dime Museum, Drag King Mo B. Dick as John Sex (along with "his"Bodacious Ta-Tas) and more.

Also art by Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Tseng Kwong Chi, John Sex, Kitty Brophy, Bruno Schmidt, Kenny Scharf, Ann Magnuson, Vincent Gallo, Frank Holliday, Scott Covert, Stefano Castronova, Nancy A. Kintisch, Greer Lankton, Paul Monroe, Plasticgod and Randy. See more info under Saturday events.


Save the date…Tuesday Oct 4th…I will be performing as part of the Artist Palooza event at Tiato in Santa Monica. See below under special Tuesday mention for more info.


Wednesday, September 28h



Do your shopping on Wednesday at Whole Foods Marking in Venice this week as 5% of ALL proceeds goes to the Whole Kids Foundation to help bring gardens & salad bars to local schools.

Do your part & make Wednesday your shopping day!



If you are up for the valley (or live nearby) Vitello's Jazz & Supper Club (4349 Tujunga Ave. in North Hollywood) offers Scott Healy Trio with Bill Wysaske (drums) and Greg Swiller (bass).

Music charge is $15.00 plus $13.00 food or drink minimum. Tickets available at www.ticketweb.com or www.vitellosrestaurant.com; (818) 769-0905.



Thursday, September 29th



MK2 Projects holds a public reception from 6:00 pm till 10:00 pm. Curated by Ed Moses, artists featured are Larry Bell, Laddie John Dill, Robert Irwin, Ed Moses and Robert Wilhite. Valet Parking Available at Las Perlas.


MK2 Projects is located at 125 E. 6TH St., CA 90014. 323.933.4408. Rsvp to mk2projects@gmail.com.



In Echo Park area, pop into iam8bit located at 2147 W Sunset Blvd., 90026. Enjoy an artist reception for Manny Castro (se image) from 7:00 pm til 10:00 pm. Special performance by Karmin. http://iam8bit.com/



What about the Irish Film festival???? Tonight kicks off the opening night of The Irish film festival at the Linwood Dunn Theatre, located at 1313 N. Vine Ave. in Hollywood. Be aware you must be one of the first 100 people to rsvp….so DO IT NOW!!! laifopeningnight@gmail.com. You will be notified.

The festival continues in Santa Monica the rest of the weekend…Be sure to check out the website. http://www.lairishfilm.com/


Anyone near Fullerton??? Artist, Jim Dahl will be showing 10 new paintings of chairs and childhood past. This exhibtion, entitled Primary Chairs will be held at the New Community Café at the Fullerton Public Library. Jim Dahl is a wonderful artist.

The opening reception runs from 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm.  The Fullerton Public Library is located at 353 W. Commonwealth Ave., Fullerton, CA 92833.



Friday September 30th


Don’t forget to check the Restaurant/Bar page, for music events at South and Figtree’s Café. Both have a great happy hour. http://www.ktrpromo.com/p/restaurantsbars.html


How bout indie films? Stop by 212 Coffeehouse, located at 212 Pier Ave.  Santa Monica 90405.  Gerry Fialka screens films as antennae of the race, broadcasting the hidden effects of what we have invented. From experimental films to political activist cinema to lit, art, music flix to avant garde documentaries, this series provokes new questions and features fiery discussions. The kingdom of Survival (2011 92 minutes). Event runs from 7:30 pm 11:30 PM Free.



In Santa Monica, at Bergamot Station, 2525 Michigan Ave, stop into the Patrick Painter Gallery (# A8 & B2). Tonight they offer an opening reception featuring the work of Andrew Piedilato, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. 310-264-5988; http://www.patrickpainter.com



Or downtown?  Fountain Art Fair happens tonight and tomorrow Lot 613 (613 Imperial Street LA, CA 90021). What the heck is the Fountain Art Fair, you may ask????

 It's a traveling fair, featuring artists from different cities...an exhibition of avant garde artwork in New York during Armory week, Miami during Art Basel Miami Beach and Los Angeles during Pacific Standard Time weekend. Artist, Rachel Rubenstein will be doing some live painting (see image)

Tonight is the opening night reception from 7:00 pm - 12:00 am. Musical Performances: TBA (21 & over); Saturday, October 1, 7pm - 12am;

Admission: $10 daily / $15 weekend pass (all tickets sold at door). Check their website http://fountainartfair.com/


Saturday, October 1st  


My Pick of the Week is the opening night of East Village West curated by Ann Magnuson and Kenny Scharf. The event will be held at Royal T and is part of the Pacific Standard Time collaboration initiated by the Getty Foundation.

The opening reception runs from 8:00 pm til 10:00 pm at Royal T, located at 8910 Washington Blvd.


East Village West celebrates California pop culture and Hollywood's influence on New York City's neo-Dada art movement.

Saturday's event will feature scandalous acts of live art and scintillating performances by Prince Poppycock, Timur of the Dime Museum, Drag King Mo B. Dick as John Sex (along with "his"Bodacious Ta-Tas), (hey, I’ve got some of those too), Stacy Dawson Stearns & The Psych-Out Dada Go-Go Dancers,

Plus Ann Magnuson, Kenny Scharf and DJ Howie Pyro. Also amazing video from Club 57 never before shown in public and CALIFORNIA NEW WAVE by Austin Young with Andrew Marlin, Taryn Nicole Piana, Squeaky Blonde, Fade-Dra;  Sizzling New Wave makeovers featuring electric airbrushing and  credit card blush! Make-up provided by MAC.



East Village West will feature art by Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Vincent Gallo, Tseng Kwong Chi, John Sex, Kitty Brophy, Bruno Schmidt, Frank Holliday, Scott Covert, Stefano Castronova, Kenny Scharf, Ann Magnuson; photographs by Robert Carrithers, Harvey Wang, Ande Whyland, Lina Bertucci; video by Barry Shils, Tom Rubnitz, Kenny Scharf, Ann Magnuson and still others.


Fashions by Natasha Adonzio (Natasha N.Y.C.) and Katy K; special 'vintage' DJ mix by original Club 57 DJ Dany Johnson in the "Porta Party" installation pod; PLUS cool ephermera and rare video provided by original Club 57 members like Marc Shaiman & Scott Wittman, Kristian Hoffman, Naomi Regelson, Jerry Beck and so many more!



Beyond Eden 2011 will showcase the works of a half dozen galleries during the weekend Participating galleries include C.A.V.E. Gallery, Copro Gallery, Gallery Nucleus, La Luz De Jesus Gallery (in celebration of their 25th Anniversary this year), Toy Art Gallery, and Thinkspace.
At 8:00 pm there will be a special presentation celebrating the art and accomplishments of Anthony Ausgang. Admission is Free. 323.644.6269. http://www.lamag.org/


The Brewery ArtWalk is a twice annual open studio weekend at the worlds largest art complex.

With over 100 participating resident artists, you will have the opportunity to see new works, discover new favorites, speak with the artists and purchase artwork directly from the artists at studio prices.

Kim Barry and Joey Thate open their contemporary art studio, West Eleven, at The Brewery.


The opening night party is tonight and will be held at The Brewery Artwalk. Stop by and visit while you enjoy over 200 original paintings, sculptures and multi media works.

Admission is free and so is parking. Brewery Art walk is located at 2100 North Main Street, Unit A10, 90031  http://breweryartwalk.com/


Living By Lynne Leventen presents photographer Curt Gunther. Enjoy rare photographs of the Beatles and a special exhibit of his son, Steve Gunther.

Event runs from 10:00 a.m.-10:00 p.m. Fashion Show by leather designer Robert Warner  at 3:00 p.m. and  at 7:00 p.m.
Living By Lynne Leventen is located at 1627 Montana Avenue, Santa Monica, California 90403 (310)395-0707. www.livingbylynne.com


Or in Inglewood, The Beacon Arts Building presents a group show The Feminine Canvas, curated by Renée Fox.


Artists featured are Bijoux Altamirano, Meg Cranston, Zackary Drucker, Sara Hunsucker, Laura Krifka, Laura London, Yolanda McKay and Fay Ray.

This event will be held at the Beacon Arts Building, 808 N. La Brea Ave, in Inglewood, 90302, from 7:00pm till 10:00pm. http://beaconartsbuilding.com/



Sunday October 2nd  


Come enjoy the Pico Festival and Car Show at Virginia Avenue Park. There will be an exciting collection of booths and artist pavilions displaying and selling an assortment of art, photography, fashion, food, and services.


A special Gallery Pavilion will exhibit selected art. See image by Ray Mc Cray. There will be music and dance acts plus raffles and giveaways all day long. The Car Show will display a collection of classic cars from across Southern California, including a vintage SMPD squad car.


The Pico Festival starts at 11:00 am and will go till 4:00 pm at Virginia Avenue Park, 2200 Virginia Ave. Admission is Free


For more information about the festival and the Pico Improvement Organization call 310-829-9303; http://www.picopassport.com/

Country Club presents an opening reception for The Double Bind: Selections from The Annabel Vale Archive.This exhibition features the work of Jonah Freeman + Justin Lowe and runs from 3:30 pm till 6:30 pm at The Standard, located at 550 S. Flower St. Special performance by RTX

Between 1956 and 1983, Los Angeles socialite Annabel Vale amassed a vast archive of material focused on a network of subcultures and secret societies scattered throughout California history. The artists, Freeman and Lowe are known for their large-scale environmental installations in which a wide variety of social spaces are rendered in intense sculptural detail. http://www.countryclubprojects.com/
There is lot's more going on this weekend....Check back for the Weekend update on Friday!

Special Tuesday October 4th, Event


Artist Palooza features live music at new restaurant called Tiato, Market Garden Cafe, located at 2700 Colorado Ave in Santa Monica.
I will be performing my 'Strong Woman' Blues at this event. Artist Palooza is producing this show and also featuring a bunch of other singer/songwriters.



We've got the fabulous Alfred Johnson as well as The B.O.L.T, Vincent Grade, me Kathy Leonardo and others. This will be a fun night. It's free too, so come on down. www.tiato.com
www.artistspalooza.org.


















   


 







 


 

9/23/2011

Time for the Weekend Update...PIck of the Week is the 18th Street Arts Center's Celebration this Saturday.

There were just too many events to choose from this weekend, but these are my favorites…Be sure to stop by my PIck of the Week, 18th Street Arts Center's Celebration this Saturday.

There's lots going on here and you won't want to miss it. First we have ArtNight: Pacific Standard Time, which includes, Art, music, poetry and more. Don't forget, those yummy cocktails...too!

Also tonight, a new exhibition opens, honoring artists who were central to the alternative artist space movement in Southern California since the early 1970’s.

Be sure to stop into this show entitled, Collaboration Labs: Southern California Artists and the Artist Space Movement. Curated by Alex Donis, this exhibition is part of the Getty Foundation's innitiative, Pacific Standard Time: Art in LA, 1945–1980.


This landmark exhibition features the works of Rachel Rosenthal, Barbara T. Smith (see image above left, nude sit In, performance and installation) , EZTV, Electronic Café International as well as Suzanne Lacy and Leslie Labowitz-Starus (see image left, In Mourning and In Rage, media performance)
 

See Saturday Events for more details.


Friday, September 23rd


Remember, there’s some great music events happening at Figtree’s Café and South…..check the Restaurant/Bar Page for more info   http://www.ktrpromo.com/p/restaurantsbars.html


If you need an art fix, in Beverly Hills, Gagosian Gallery presents an exhibition of sculpture and drawings by Robert Therrien, his first in Los Angeles for more than a decade. Opening reception: 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm. Gagosian Gallery is located at 456 North Camden Drive in Beverly Hills, 90210; 310.271-9400; http://www.gagosian.com/



Nearby, stop in 1301PE which celebrates the work of Uta Barth with an artist reception. 1301PE located at 6150 Wilshire Blvd., 90048 323 938-5822; Opening reception 6:00 pm - 8:0 pm.  http://www.1301pe.com/



Also in the same area, enjoy a group show at ltd los angeles, located at 7561 Sunset Blvd., 90046.

Opening reception starts at 7:00 pm, and ending at 9:00 pm.  Artists such as John Divola , Christopher Michlig (see image), Karthik Pandian and more. http://www.ltdlosangeles.com


Since you’re so close…Michael Benevento has two openings at two galleries both on Sunset. Polly Apfelbaum (see image), a fellow New Yorker, who also seems like she needs to work out some stuff by this image (hey, I’m just sayin.’ The artist reception will be held from 6:00- 8:00 pm at 7556 Sunset Blvd., 90046.
Is that a freaky image? or What? Mama's gonna toss her cookies!


Then at the other gallery, located at 7578 Sunset Blvd., 90046 they’ve got another NY based artist David Scanavino, who’s site specific sculpture will be featured. The artist reception runs from 7:00 pm till 9:00 pm. http://www.beneventolosangeles.com



Or how bout' some FREE Jazz....?  The 2011 Angel City Jazz Festival kicks off its 4th season as a part of Jazz at LACMA with a special double bill.

The evening begins with the winners of the first annual Angel City Jazz Young Artist Competition, followed by eclectic pianist Larry Karush’s Quintet, a world music infused ensemble featuring Randy Gloss and Joey DeLeon on percussion, Chris Colangelo on bass, and Danilo Lozano on flute.

Admission is FREE. LACMA is located at 5905 Wilshire Blvd., 90036. 323 857-6000 http://www.lacma.org/event/angel-city-jazz-festival


Saturday, September 24th


Now before we get to the Pick of the Week, come enjoy a day of art and music at the TARFEST MUSIC FESTIVAL which happens today from 12 pm - 6 pm at Hancock Park - 5801 Wilshire Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90036
There will be a free concert at the Historic La Brea Tar Pits featuring live bands and Everest (see pix), live painting, art installations, and environmental sculpture.


The art exhibition is curated by Merry Karnowsky Gallery, LA Art Machine, and Los Angeles Art Association. There will also be a TarFest Lounge and Food Trucks spread throughout the park!  Bring the kids for the childrens's art making tents (12:00 - 2:30) http://www.tarfest.com/music.html


Back to my PICK OF THE WEEK….at 18th Street Arts Center. A new exhibition opens, honoring artists who were central to the alternative artist space movement in Southern California since the early 1970’s. Be sure to stop into this show entitled, Collaboration Labs: Southern California Artists and the Artist Space Movement. Curated by Alex Donis, this exhibition is part of the Getty Foundation's innitiative, Pacific Standard Time: Art in LA, 1945–1980.

This landmark exhibition features the works of Rachel Rosenthal, Barbara T. Smith (last photo on left), EZTV, Electronic Café International as well as Suzanne Lacy and Leslie Labowitz-Starus.


This exhibition uses these five artists/artist groups’ as case studies to trace how their collaborative practices and alternative cultural infrastructures functioned like laboratories for testing the political possibilities of experimental artist-run spaces.

These artist practices and the spaces that hosted and fostered them were intimately related to the politics of the time (i.e. gay liberation, civil rights, freedom of information and feminism). Collaboration Labs demonstrates that much of the Los Angeles time-based work in the 1970’s grew out of and fed into California artist space movement, which increasingly shaped the landscape of post-war LA art. See image above Artists: Sherrie Rabinowitz and Kit Galloway

The evening features the Indonesian-inspired performing arts company Bali and Beyond; an artist marketplace; open studio visits with current international visiting artists. I always love the chance to wander through an open studio and see where all the art starts… This place always has a fun party, as well as complimentary cocktails. Food Tucks too.

And there's even more...Highways Performance Space, presents The All Stars of NonViolet Communication, a blue vaudevillian poem in three parts that unleashes the vitriol of four dead, under-appreciated gay entertainers of the 1970s. www.18thStreet.org



Since I'm a chick from NYC....I'm wonderin' where the blip is the Elysian Valley, well come to find out it's where they celebrate Frogtown! Say what?...I'm talkin’ the 6th annual Frogtown Artwalk which is happening today, Saturday from 4 p.m. to 11 pm along Blake Ave., between Colidge and Rich St. Just walk along the river.


Elysian Valley lies on the edge of the L.A. River and is home to an eclectic mix of artists. Hey, it's like an inland version of Venice....I got it. 


This weekend, visitors will have a chance to explore the neighborhood and wander along the pedestrian and bike path that runs along the river in a self guided tour of over thirty artist studios and lofts.
Though I’ve never been, I've heard that the Frogtown Arttwalk is like one big street party, with music food and music.

This year a local factory owner commissioned a mural covering three walls of his building.

Its christening will feature a display by the Elysian Valley lowriders, a car collecting group. NOMAD studios, an art collective will feature demonstrations of silk screening and printing.

Conceptual artist Jim Piatt (see image, left) will unveil an installation designed to produce drinking water from the L.A. River. Cool! Enjoy live music, a hula hoop contest (ooh, I may have to complete)  and a juried art show too. Local food trucks, as well as Frogtown’s own “Taco’s by Kevin” will be serving refreshments. Sounds fun…I’m goin’!

You can download maps from their website. Maps will also be available at the open studios and galleries. 323 664 0202 http://www.frogtownarts.com/


If you prefer Santa Monica, there are a couple of openings at Bergamot Station, located at 2525 Michigan Ave.

The Rose Gallery (G-5) celebrates the work of Jocelyn Lee with an artist reception.

The event runs from 6:00 pm til 8:00 pm. 310.264.8440; http://www.rosegallery.net/
 
Then at 6:30 pm, William Turner (E-1) presents artist Fred Eversley: Four Decades. This exhibition is part of Pacific Standard Time. Eversley is an incredible artist.

I have been to his studio in Venice…Brilliant. This will be a fabulous exhibition.

Opening Reception 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm. http://www.williamturnergallery.com/
 
While you’re there…pop into The Robert Berman Gallery (C-2) to see the show Paid to Play Illustrating Los Angeles: 1945 – 1985.

This exhibition features artists who earned their living as illustrators. This exhibiition offers some incredible, pin-ups and collectables.

 

Paid to Play is the first of several exhibitions to appear at The Robert Berman Gallery which fall under the umbrella of Pacific Standard Time. This unprecedented collaboration, initiated by the Getty, brings together more than sixty cultural institutions from across Southern California for six months beginning October 2011 to tell the story of the birth of the L.A. art scene.  See image by Palombi.

It opened last week, but it’s a fabulous show, you gotta see it. http://www.robertbermangallery.com/
 
Also in Santa Monica, Obsolete will be having an artist reception for Marianne Kolb and Christina Bothwell.

Obsolete is a funky store, located at 222 Main St. in Santa Monica.

The opening runs from 6:00 pm till 9:00 pm. 310 399-0024; http://www.obsoleteinc.com/
 
Also, there are several openings in Culver City….




The Whole 9 Gallery offers a group show featuring artists Alexandria Douziech (see image), Stephen James, Amanda Mears, Jonathan Hart and more from 7:00 pm till 10:00 pm. The Whole 9 Gallery is located at 6101 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232; http://www.thewhole9.com/


Corey Helford Gallery features new works by internationally-collected California artist Nataly (Kukula) Abramovitch. Be sure to climb upstairs to see digital artist Natalie Shau. Always a fun party here. http://www.coreyhelfordgallery.com/



Parker Jones will also be having an artist reception for Rob Thom from 5:00 pm til 7:00 pm. Parker Jones is located at 8545 Washington Blvd., 90232. 213.618.6464
http://www.parkerjonesgallery.com/



Sunday, September 25th
 
The Abbot Kinney Festival is here BABY! This is such a fun event, I’ve played it many times…the whole community comes out. The Abbot Kinney festival will take place from 10:00 am till 6:00 pm and runs from Venice Blvd to Brooks Ave.

There are three musical stages and special food courts with food trucks and seating areas. I will be out there doing some serious shopping. Every year I go crazy….shop till you drop…baby! http://abbotkinney.org/

BE AWARE that the "Kaiser Permanente Los Angeles Triathlon" is happening the SAME day as the AK Festival. Duh? Who's idea was that?

The Triathlon starts in the water off Venice Blvd. parking lot and then travels down Venice Blvd. to downtown Los Angeles.which will close Venice Blvd., on the same day.

Thanks goodness it will happen beofre 11:00 am, but for visitors coming to Venice, the only place you can cross Venice Blvd. will be at the San Diego Freeway! Visitors to the Festival from south of Venice Blvd., so locals, get out there early to support the exhibitors. I'll be there early, lots of shopping to do.

Pop by Bohemian Exchange, who will also have a booth. They always have great prices, trendy designs, exceptional clothing, jewelry and accessories.  I have been a customer of this store for years…Wonderful stuff.

Bohemian Exchange is located at 1358 Abbot Kinney right off California, 90291. http://on.fb.me/ob9r0y
 
Also, you’ll want to visit Viola living Jewels for amazing jewelry.

And..., if you love leather bags…gotta check out Fahmina who will be sharing a booth with Viola. Fahmina creates plush waist bags that class up the very functional fanny pack up. These are simply gorgeous. Turn them from a waist bag to a clutch…she’s got lots of new ones too. http://www.fahmina.com/
 

Be sure to stop by Very Venice Art and Design Gallery, who will have a booth in front of their gallery (1629 Abbot Kinney Blvd)…..with fantastic deals, live painting and more…   

Very Venice Art & Design Gallery is a combination of a co-up, and a gallery together, with intensive marketing and monthly PR and events. Owner, Dary Rees, who has a background in business and PR is the perfect person to run a gallery such as this. Dary is also an artist herself as well as a Venice resident.

The gallery features original art, and hand crafted merchandise by artists such as Fahmina, Linda Fenster, Lisa Goldfarb, Outi, Dary Rees, Rachel Rubenstein, Karen Saviskas, Felice Willat and so many others. http://www.veryveniceart.com/


The anna bruce store will also be open in conjunction with performances happening at Robin's Sculpture Garden.  They will be showing the work of local artists. 1632 Abbot Kinney.
Other local businesses participating are Ananda, The Brig, The Juicy Leaf, Kolu Clothing, Ohm Salon, Zingara Trading and more. See their website for a full listing. http://abbotkinney.org/

Have fun and enjoy the festival, the music, the food and of course the great shopping!

 
Or if you don’t want to deal with the crowds….At the Beacon Arts Center, enjoy an informal panel discussion with exhibition curators, Artists of The Optimist's Parking Lot will be present for informal Q&A at the closing reception. Panel discussion starts at 3:00 pm. Ihop will be cooking up pancakes! .
This event will be held at the Beacon Arts Building, located at 808 N. La Brea Ave, in Inglewood, 90302, from 7:00pm till 10:00pm.
 


Special Event....Monday, September 26th



If you are from Venice, you may have heard that Ron Munsey recently passed away in his sleep on Sept 3rd. He was the house photographer and a neighbor to The Talking Stick. Tonight, there will be a memorial evening along with Venice MoZaic, DJ NOJ, Nickie Black and The VEniceVille Players and a variety of special presentations around the Open Mic night hosted by Roger Houston. Sign-ups begin at 6:30pm.


If you would like to share something that night, please come early if you can, and sign up. Or send us a note on FB so that we can be sure to include you in the line-up. RIP Ron Munsey 3.7.1944 – 9.3.2011

The Talking Stick Coffee Lounge is located at 1411 Lincoln Blvd. Venice 90291. Free admission, 7:00 pm till 10:00 pm. 310.450.6052. http://www.thetalkingstick.net/


Have a wonderful weekend....and try something new!!!