by Nancy Accomando

It was yet another successful night at the monthly First Friday Art Opening on Oct. 2 at the La Luz De Jesus Gallery, tucked in the back of one of my favorite historic shops, “Wacko” at 4633 Hollywood Blvd. The two artists in the spotlight that evening were Mitch O’Connell and John Puglisi. The unique style and complete contrast of work of these two individuals side by side made for an interesting stew of onlookers and showcase. Read the whole story »

Alan says that he will not sleep
in the dining room any more.
Alan says that there’s not a rat,
there is a rat infestation.
Last night one crawled
across his foot and then another
sniffed his hair for several seconds. Read the whole story »

by Nancy Accomando

It was a beautiful weekend and a perfect location for this amazing line-up of underground contemporary art galleries in the Los Angeles area. A picturesque setting nestled atop the Hollywood Hills is where the Municipal Art Gallery is situated. The artwork displayed this weekend was top notch! Read the whole story »

by Sarah Steffens
Photos by Nancy Accomando

This past weekend, the Brewery ArtWalk, a semi-annual, open house art show hosted by live-in artists, took place at the Pabst Blue Ribbon Brewery. Uh, the brewery? Yes, that is correct. Built in 1902, the former “Edison Electric Steam Power Plant”-turned-Los Angeles historical landmark, serves as the ongoing home and studio for over 150 local artists. It’s 23 acres of industrialized grounds provide the canvass for the all-embracing hospitality offered to creative individuals, who not only use their spacious lofts as a place to lay their head but also their gallery, welcoming the curious and art-appreciating public inside their ever-inspirational homes. Read the whole story »

Listen to the poem:
Evening Becomes Eclectic

Man in purple glasses
reflects the twilight in his gaze.
Boys with skateboards lounge so fiercely
they are exposed Read the whole story »