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UPCOMING FORTH EVENTS

ROCK N’ ROLL CAMP FOR GIRLS LOS ANGELES
Showcase Performance at The Troubadour July 31

(Los Angeles, CA) — Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls Los Angeles is hosting its first-ever Camper Showcase at legendary rock club The Troubadour, on July 31, 2-5 p.m. The Troubadour is located at 9081 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angles 90069. This event is all-ages and open to the public. Tickets are $10. Ticket information will be made available at www.rockcampforgirlsla.org.

At The Showcase, each of the all-girl bands formed at Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls Summer Camp 2010 will take the stage at The Troubadour to perform their original song for the very first time in front of a live audience. At Summer Camp, and under the guidance of volunteer female mentors, girls ages 8-17 have one week to prepare for this goal – not an easy task for anyone! The Showcase is the culminating event following a week of intense music instruction, songwriting and band-bonding, and participation in workshops such as screen-printing, self-defense and DIY art. Throughout the week, the girls are encouraged to express themselves, develop self-confidence and learn to work as a team.

Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls Los Angeles is a non-profit, volunteer-run music education organization dedicated to empowering girls, promoting self-expression and building self-confidence. 2010 is the organization’s first year of operation, and Summer Camp is its very first program, serving 50 girls mostly from the L.A. area and representing a wide range of economic and cultural backgrounds. Financial aid and scholarship programs allow many girls to participate who would not have had the means otherwise.

Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls Los Angeles is inspired by Portland, Oregon’s Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls, which started in 2001 and has influenced the birth of over 20 camps in the U.S., Canada and Europe. These camps, including Los Angeles’, are united by membership in the Girls Rock Camp Alliance. Looking to the future, Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls Los Angeles hopes to expand Summer Camp, develop an after school program for girls, and introduce music workshops for adult women. Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls Los Angeles is a project of Community Partners, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.

The founders of Rock n’ Roll Camp for Girls Los Angeles can be reached directly at:
Becky Gebhardt: (310) 418-6778 / beckygebhardt@gmail.com
Mona Tavakoli: (310) 403-6662 / mona@rainingjane.com

“Bee-Rotica 3″ featuring “Erotospective: the Best of Bluegirl”
The Hive Gallery

OPENING: August 7th 8-12:30AM
$8 at door/ $5 for those dressed in Erotic Costume

Featured Artist 1: Cate Rangel
Featured Artist 2: Melody Duenas
Featured Artist 3: Janet Kim
Tall Wall Artist: Sophia Gasparian
Small Wall Artist: Anna Todaro
Installation Artist: Celene Petrulak

Where: The Hive Gallery
Address: 729 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90014
When: August 7, 2010 from 8 pm – 12:30 am
Website: http://www.thehivegallery.com

LA Craft Experience in Chinatown

LA Craft Experience is LA’s newest outdoor market located in historic Chinatown’s Central Plaza and features unique vendors from all over Los Angeles. The show includes designers, crafters and artists selling unique, handmade, original and hard-to-find items. LA Craft Experience debuts on August 14th and 28th from 5 p.m. to midnight alongside Chinatown Summer Nights, presented by Community Arts Resources, the Community Redevelopment Agency of Los Angeles, and KCRW. Part food event, part summer party, Chinatown Summer Nights is a nighttime festival unlike any other! Taste the many culinary offerings of Chinatown and LA’s gourmet food trucks; sample the neighborhood’s wares; watch Chinese chefs perform cooking demonstrations; experience large-scale, outdoor video projections; view site-specific public art; take part in hands-on, Chinese cultural workshops, sip on Chinese beer, shop at LA Craft Experience and dance in Central Plaza with KCRW’s DJs: Raul Campos, Anthony Valadez, Jeremy Sole and Aaron Byrd.

LA Craft Experience runs August 14th & 28th from 5 p.m. to midnight at Chinatown’s Central Plaza: 943 N. Broadway. Admission to Chinatown Summer Nights and LA Craft Experience is always free. Bike valet, car valet, street parking and plenty of event parking available.

Visit www.laceevent.com or www.chinatownsummernights.com for more info.

PAST EVENTS

DOWNTOWN CULVER CITY SUMMER BLOCK PARTIES
Runs June 18, 2010 through Oct. 20, 2010

On the third Wednesday of each month from 5-9 p.m., celebrate summer in beautiful downtown Culver City. Downtown Culver City Summer Block Parties are among LA’s best events this summer for people watching, grazing, sampling drinks and soaking in live entertainment. Angelenos will be able to taste food from the area’s award-winning restaurants, sip wine and cocktails as the sun goes down, enjoy live music under the stars, shop and sample from one-of-a-kind boutiques and view art at gallery openings. The Summer Block Parties will feature special offers and free goodies from over 25 participating businesses throughout the downtown area, as well as outdoor entertainment and activities ranging from wine and food tastings to free pole dancing lessons. Valet and free two-hour parking are available. Dates: July 21, Aug. 18, Sept. 15 and Oct. 20 from 5-9 p.m.

Visit www.downtownculvercity.com for more info.

B3 – Under the Influence
Inspired by the world-renowned E3 (video game) conference occuring once a year in Los Angeles (June 15th-17th), our artists have created works “under the influence” of video games.
The Hive Gallery
June 5th 8-12:30AM
$8 at door/ $5 for those dressed in Black and Yellow
Show runs June 5- 26th

Featured Artist 1: Jehan Choo
Featured Artist 2: Apricot Mantle
Tall Wall Artist: Salah
Small Wall Artist: Natalie Zigal
Installation Artist: AKO and Jeff Meadows

June 2010 Artists list:

“B3 Artists”- artists will be producing artworks in all mediums inspired by video games :
Cynthia Rogers / Mike Bilz / Henry Cram / Monica Martinez / Tyler James / Diana Liu / Ichae Ackso / Lysa Provencio / Scott Murray / Rasa J / Jacqueline Jocson / Christine Wu / Janet Kim / Michael Banks / Ann Todaro / Sam Graham / Julie Bossinger / Loretta Gonzalez / Brandon Dishman / Gyorgi Bp.Szabo / Kenji Tanaka / Debbie Lee /
Patrick Mizumoto / Arthur Fong / Steven “Wireboss” Darden / Nick Wildermuth / Mikolaj Wyzynski / Jinx / Marlon McWilliams / Eitan Alexander /

“B3 Mural Wall” by:
Dytch www.dytch66.com

“Regular Group show” artists: Erik Siador / L. Croskey / Andrew Long / Christine Rho / Jeff Christenson / Paul Torres / Yumiko Awae / Pukac / Max Grundy / Robin Cohen / Joseph Larkin / Rick Strieck / Val Kung / Debbie Lee / Daisuke Okamoto / Skyler Gonzalez / Max Grundy / Nicolette Spear / Sylvia Lizarraga / Carmen Luceno / Jeremy Cross / Crystal Sylver / Craig Cartwright / Brandi Read / Melody Duenas / Jason Shorr / Itsuka Kobayashi / Deanna Adona / J Salvador / Josie / China Morbosa / Kathiucia Dias / Pernille Damgaard / JM

Frontroom:

Asymmetrical Head [ www.myspace.com/asymmetricalhead ]
Chinatown (abf + nsok) [ anodyneelectric.com ]
Foniks (5signs)
Nicole Moan (Ceramic Corsets) [ www.nicolemoan.com ]
B Reactor [ http://soundcloud.com/b-reactor ]
Madamn Grislee [ http ://www.myspace.com/madamngrislee ]

Backroom:

8:00pm-8:50pm: DJ Trek Lewis djtreklewis@yahoo.com
9:00pm-9:50pm: Bryan Higgins b.higgins2010@gmail.com
10:00pm-10:50: Brian Scott http://4scoreentertainment.com/artists/brianscott
11:00-11:50: Charles Fox http://charlie.la
12:00-: DJ Sean Johnson djseanjohnson@hotmail.com

Resident Artists:

Sensei / Nathan Cartwright / Mary Spring / Greg Gould / Walt Hall / Sarah Winkle / John Dang / Douglas Alvarez / Jinx / DC / Michelle Bellasis / Feminine Oddities / Shrine / Sonik / Ichae Ackso / Leyla Akdogan / Stephan Canthal / Mike Street / Tooter /
/ The Little Red Writer / Randy Kono / Sara Hedstrom / Alex Schaefer / Patrick Haemmerlein / Alan DeForest / Bethany Pratt
/ Wasmi / Radhika Hersey / Romina Gonzales / Yuki Miyazaki / Sophia Gasparian / Ink Pen Mutations Press / Doug Meyer / Annie Terrazzo / Glenn Fox /

ALL NEW FABRIC ENVIRONMENTS/ INSTALLATION by: Sonik http://www.transmorphic.net

BURLESQUE PERFORMANCES BY: Feminine Oddities www.feminineoddities.com
HIVE TAROT DECK READING BY:
Seraphime Rhyianir
Medium, Astrologer, Card Reader, Poet
sidereally.occultated@gmail.com

http://thesometimesbrand.blogspot.com

ARTWALK Culver City
The City of Culver City will present the fifth annual ARTWALK Culver City on Saturday, June 5, 2010 from 12noon to 8pm. ARTWALK Culver City opens the doors of the area’s art galleries to introduce a wider audience to the unique vitality of the artist spaces. The event especially celebrates the Culver City Art District, a cluster of galleries exhibiting new and distinguished artists, located near the intersection of Washington and La Ciengea Boulevards. This free, self-guided tour of thirty seven local art galleries and exhibition spaces in the Culver City area is sponsored by Sony Pictures Entertainment, 89.9 KCRW and LA Weekly with participation from The MOCA Contemporaries of The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA).

For more information call 310.253.5716 or visit the website: http://www.culvercity.org/Articles/Artwalk2010

Public Art Party
Public Art Party is a day-long celebration organized by ForYourArt that brings together cultural organizations, local businesses and the community to celebrate the abundance of art in a neighborhood. Featuring special events, public art, food, performances, artist and curator led talks and creative activities for kids and teens.
Saturday, June 5th – noon-6 pm
Beverly Hills
http://www.publicartparty.com

The Do LaB Presents
Lightning in a Bottle 2010
5th annual music and arts festival to create sustainable dreamscape at Oak
Canyon Ranch, Irvine, May 28 ­ 31

Los Angeles, Calif. – This Memorial Day weekend, the music, arts and green
living worlds will converge at Oak Canyon Ranch in Irvine, California for
The Do LaB’s 5th annual Lightning in a Bottle Festival on May 28 ­ 31, 2010.
Celebrated for their one-of-a-kind interactive art environments, The Do LaB
will bring its signature imaginative experience design stamp, as seen at
festivals all over the world such as Coachella and Virgin Music Festival.

The new site of the four-day, three-night festival for all ages features
over 100 acres of sprawling hills, lush trees and a tranquil reservoir, and
accommodates up to 6,000 day guests and overnight campers combined. Oak
Canyon Ranch is located just one hour south of Los Angeles and 45 minutes
north of San Diego.

In addition to top musical acts and a landmark lineup of workshops about
Sustainable Urban Homesteading, this year’s innovative art installations
feature carefully hand-selected artists from across the West Coast whose
work will color the festival and inspire attendees.

³We are particularly interested in artists who work in recycled or
repurposed materials, as this is something we are passionate about
ourselves,² said Marsi Frey, Lightning in a Bottle¹s Sculptural Art Curator.
³We have also selected a number of interactive installations and experiences
for our attendees, as we have really been resonating with progressive and
interactive art of late.²

Among the featured artists are Shrine, who creates large scale temples from
recycled materials, Nature Dreamweaver, who uses materials from the natural
world to create mandalas and other eco-art installations and Dr. Ryan of
Growing Energy Labs, who¹s Sol Blossom¹s stand as functional art, providing
1.2kW of Power and shade to festival goers.

Mike Russek and Deborah Vogt, from the downtown Los Angeles art gallery d i
a l e c t have also teamed up with The Do LaB to bring Lightning in a Bottle
it¹s largest mobile gallery to date, featuring a section curated by LC of
Cannibal Flower and a vast collection of fine art silkscreens.

This year¹s festival includes:

* Art installations curated by Marsi Frey including work by Symbiotic
Creations, Shrine, Luminature, Scott O¹keefe, Harlan Emil Gruber, Jeffrey
Vincent Parise, Damien Jones, Ted Werth, Nature Dreamweaver, The Sol
Blossom, Todji Kurtzman, M.T. Pockets, Linka Odom, Karen Cusolito & Dan Das
Mann, Gabe Shaughnessy & Dan Cohen, Dominique Vyborny and the Art Seen
Alliance

* Art gallery curated by Mike Russek and Deborah Vogt featuring work by
L Croskey, Liz Brizzi, Luis Sanchez, John Park, Hans Haveron, Kofie One,
Shrin, Joka, Maria Rozalio Finna, George Saavedra, D Shinya Luo, John Carr,
Jim Darling, Yuri Shimojo, Doze Green, Yellena James, Amanda Sage, Chelsea
Kania, Michael Pukac, Paul Chatem, Walt Hall, Caia Koopman, Julio Sanchez,
Ekundayo, Jocelyn Marsh, Stefano Novello, David Haskell, Glenn Campbell,
Ryan Weigner, Chris Leavens, Brion Topolski, Ando Pndlian, Myong Kurly, Adam
Mostow and Mike Russek

* Lightning in a Paintcan Project, curated by Carmen Zella, will feature
local artists who will transform over-sized mural panels, set up throughout
the site, into paintings with 100% used and recycled paint. The art pieces
will be sold in a silent auction where proceeds will benefit Sonic Muze, a
non-profit that provides underfunded schools with music instruments and art
supplies.

* Three stages of music featuring Booka Shade, The Album Leaf, Adam
Freeland, The Glitch Mob, Apparat, EOTO, Daedelus, Beats Antique, Sandra
Collins, The Very Best, Krazy Baldhead, Nosaj Thing, Lee Burridge,
Vibesquad, KRADDY, Bluetech Live, John Tejada, March Fourth Marching Band,
MiMoSA, BLVD, Eliot Lipp, Ott, Dj Garth, Rey Fresco, Big Gigantic, Random
Rab, MartyParty, An-ten-nae, Daddy Kev, Emancipator, David Starfire Live
Ensemble, Treavor Moontribe, Obscure, Patricio, R/D, Fishtank Ensemble,
Jupit3r, El Papachango, The Bodyrock Dj¹s, Lynx & Janover, Vagabond Opera,
Saynt, Dj Laura, Shawna, Solillaquists of Sound, Govinda, Rena Jones, Jesse
Wright, Heyoka, Sidecar Tommy, Kitty D, The Luminaries, Geno Cochino, The
Makers, Ron Levy, Michael Hart, Manny Greensector, Terrakroma, Motion
Potion, Dj Wolfie, Jokton Strealy, The Ianator, Sammy Bliss, Blue Insomnia,
Vokab Kompany, Red Sonya, Cohen, Timonkey, Bass Cadet, Wyse, Peter Goetz,
micah j, Auditory Canvas, Pumpkin, SaQi, Faith

* Live performances by various dance troupes such as Lucent Dossier, Vau de
Vire Society, Ricochet- Poetic Acrobats, Fire Groove, Shakti Sunfire, Stilt
Circus and the Wandering Marionettes

* Green living workshops dedicated to providing practical, do-it-yourself
lessons on creating a healthy, low-cost, sustainable lifestyle, including
“Small space container gardening”, ” How to make raw chocolate”, “Growing &
using medicinal herbs” and more

* Yoga classes and dance classes taught by industry leaders

* Children¹s activities featuring an interactive kid zone filled with arts
and games

* Organic food vendors and alcohol for sale plus free filtered drinking
water on site for attendees who bring their own containers

Lightning in a Bottle at Oak Canyon Ranch is located at 5305 Santiago Canyon
Rd. in Irvine, California. Three-day tickets for all ages are available now
at http://lightninginabottle.org/buy-tickets/. Gates will be open during the
following hours only: May 27, 4 pm – 2 am; May 28, 6 am ­ 2 am; May 29, 7 am
­ 2 am; and May 30, 7 am ­ 8 pm. For more information, visit

http://lightninginabottle.org/.

About The Do LaB
The Do LaB is a Los Angeles-based company specializing in interactive
environments, event production and creative lighting design. Together, these
elements define The Do LaB¹s mission: creating experience as art form.
Taking an organic approach to all designs and creations, The Do LaB team
strives to bring their visions to life with natural materials, found objects
and sustainable resources.

When producing an event or music festival or building an installation for
touring around the world, The Do LaB is committed to the highest levels of
art, production, and aesthetic to always challenge people¹s preconceived
notions of reality with endless possibilities.

“Always quality underground electronic music, and a face-melting party.”-
Artistdirect.com
“A trippy jungle.” – USA Today

About Mike Russek and Deborah Vogt
Michael Russek is the founder and creator of the Six Degree¹s Arts Festival
and the former Transport Gallery. He has been curating and hosting art
events and galleries in Los Angeles for more than 8 years. Deborah Vogt is a
Chicago transplant and founder and co-creator of the Transamoeba Studios
artist collective and the Chicago Art Department. She has been creating and
curating multimedia art events for more than 10 years, including several in
downtown Los Angeles.

Silver Lake Jubilee
“SILVER LAKE HOSTS A NEW FESTIVAL THAT IS ALL ABOUT MUSIC, ART AND BEING ECO-FRIENDLY”
Silver Lake is known for its deep-rooted indie rock culture, its eclectic bars and nightlife and generally hip and laid-back lifestyle. What is less known is how Silver Lake, East Hollywood, Echo Park, Los Felize and surrounding communities are transforming Los Angeles into a music, arts, culture and food destination. These neighborhoods are home to some of LA’s best restaurants, trend-defining music acts, accomplished writers, artists, gallerists and perform-ers. Silver Lake Jubilee aims to bring together all the eclectic and vibrant cultural enclaves of these neighborhoods into a two-day music and arts street festival, held May 22 and 23, 2010.

Festival-goers can expect over 20 musical acts (both local and national), comedy, theatre per-formances, poetry readings and live performances by LA-based groups. For foodies there will be over 40 food vendors highlighting the best of Silver Lake/Los Angeles cuisine. For those looking for something unique, there will be over 60 merchandise vendors selling hand-crafted, unique and locally-sourced goods. The festival also includes an interactive children’s village, arts vil-lage, literary village and eco village.

For lineup and detailed event information, visit the official festival website at: www.silverlakejubilee.com

SLJ’s Green Commitment: With the help of Sustain LA, Silver Lake Jubilee is implementing Zero Waste initiatives with the goal of 90% landfill diversion and aims to source power from al-ternative energy sources. The festival will not utilize Styrofoam, single‐use plastic bags or plastic water bottles. We encourage attendees to bring their own cups, reusable bags and a blank t-shirt to get a special Silver Lake Jubilee screen-printed T-shirt during the festival. A free bike valet will be available and the festival encourages Metro ridership.

About the event organizer: The Silver Lake Jubilee is organized by the Los Angeles Arts and Athletics Alliance (LAAAA), a community-based non-profit. Funds from the festival are used to further the mission of LAAAA: To support local arts and athletics programs, community organi-zations and other non-profits in the communities that LAAAA serves.

Venice Art Walk and Art Auction
This is no ordinary art event! The Venice Art Walk & Auctions is a fundraiser for Venice Family Clinic, the largest free clinic in the country, and each ticket you purchase helps provide a medical visit for an uninsured person in need. (Purchases of art and tickets to Art & Architecture Tours go even further!) So bring a friend. Or two. Or ten. After all, taking care of the uninsured is good for everyone.

Art & Architecture Tour: Rustic Canyon: The Sequel SOLD OUT!
Saturday, May 22
Picking up where last year’s historic walking tour left off, Leo Marmol, FAIA, takes visitors deeper into this architecturally bountiful neighborhood, stopping to tour a fresh collection of homes representing the old and the new.
$175 per person, benefits Venice Family Clinic, includes lunch and reception

Art & Architecture Tour:
Architects’ Homes in Venice and Santa Monica
Saturday, May 22
Explore homes that architects and designers built for themselves in this self-guided walking tour along the border of Venice and Santa Monica.
$100 per person, benefits Venice Family Clinic, includes reception

Art & Architecture Tour:
Life and Style on Venice’s Walk Streets and Canals
Sunday, May 23
You can’t get more Venetian than this self-guided walking tour of homes on Venice’s charming walk streets and serene canals.
$100 per person, benefits Venice Family Clinic, includes Venice Art Walk & Auctions ticket

Venice Art Walk & Auctions
Sunday, May 23
The Los Angeles Times calls it “the granddaddy of them all.” For this one special day, more than 50 Venice artists open their studios or create special exhibits in equally special spaces around town. Back at the school, the silent art auction features works by 400 Southern California artists, including Don Bachardy, Bill Barminski (right, top), Billy Al Bengston, Laddie John Dill, Ned Evans (right, middle), Salomon Huerta, Peter Lodato, Push, Retna, Shepard Fairey (right, bottom), and many others. Great Westside restaurants serve up the nourishment you’ll need to see it all, and there’s even free parking and shuttle buses.

Over the last 31 years, the Venice Art Walk & Auctions has raised millions of dollars for Venice Family Clinic. One of the main attractions is the Silent Art Auction, which offers great deals on original and limited-edition works by many of the biggest and newest names in the Southern California art scene.

Free Preview
There will be a free preview of the Silent Art Auction on Saturday, May 22, from 4:00 to 6:00 pm, at Westminster School, 1010 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice.

Silent Art Auction Hours
Lower floor: 11:30 am to 5:30 pm
Upper floor: 11:30 am to 5:45 pm

Following are some of the more than 400 works up for bid at this year’s Silent Art Auction, on Sunday, May 23.

$50 per person, benefits Venice Family Clinic

Check out the Blog
Learn more about the artists, preview art in the silent art auction, and go behind the scenes at http://venicefamilyclinic.wordpress.com

Tickets
Buy online at www.veniceartwalk.info or call (310) 392-9255

Discounts!
LACMA/MOCA/KCRW/KCET members receive a 20% discount on advance purchases of tickets to the Sunday, May 23, Venice Art Walk & Auctions only. Purchases must be made by phone at (310) 392-9255 by 5pm on Thursday, May 20, 2010. Please have your membership number ready.

One Great Cause
All proceeds benefit Venice Family Clinic, providing free, quality health care to more than 24,400 people in need through eight locations in Venice, Santa Monica, Mar Vista, and Culver City.

ArtShare LA *It Takes A Village: Communities Working Together*
In the culmination of the Arts Incubator Spring session of FREE art classes these emerging artists will be showing us all what it means to work as a community. As they travel from mediums of Art, Dance, Music and even Martial Arts, they are joined with the Children of Iraq as their art work adds to the power of the work and performances from the students of East Los Angeles. The Arts Incubator invites you to join our village for our semi-annual production fundraiser of “It Takes A Village: Communities Working Together”.

Address:326 South Hewitt Street, Los Angeles, CA 90013
When: April 16 & 17, 2010 ~ 6:30 pm
Website: http://artsharela.org/artshare-la-it-takes-a-village-communities-working-together-april-16th-17th/

IN THE PRESENCE OF PAUL CAPONIGRO
April 10 thru June 10, 2010

“When photographing, I do not necessarily visualize complete or completed images before returning to my darkroom to print. Rather, it’s my intention to sense an emotional shape, to grasp some vague visitation, and to carry these shades along with me into that dimly lit space of hope and discovery.” — Paul Caponigro

Peter Fetterman Gallery in Santa Monica celebrates the exquisite landscape and still life photographs of one of the last American masters of photography in this beautiful exhibition.

A kindred spirit of Ansel Adams, Edward Weston, Minor White and other Bay Area photographers who he befriended while living in San Francisco in the mid-fifties, Paul Caponigro was seeking something more intimate and elemental in work. This approach produced images that were not only iconic but also some of the finest prints ever created in photography.

Today, at home in rural Maine, the 77-year-old Paul Caponigro takes hours upon hours to delicately print each image. A lifelong student of the piano, music has been a great influence on the way he both views potential subjects and meticulously prints them. Each photograph is created with the care and sensitivity that one would use to create an inspired piece of music. Please join us in celebrating the artistic genius of Paul Caponigro.

Peter Fetterman Gallery is located at 2525 Michigan Avenue #A7, Santa Monica, CA 90404.
Phone (310) 453-6463 or info@peterfetterman.com.
Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 6 pm.

La Luz de Jesus
Gallery I
Max Grundy “Out of Order”
Dennis Larkins: “Read Between The Lines – The Startling Art of Dennis Larkins”
Gallery II
Scott Hove “Iced Out”

Where: La Luz de Jesus Gallery
Address: 4633 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027
When: Artist reception: Friday, April 2, 2010 ~ 8 pm – 11 pm
Exhibit Dates: April 2 – 25, 2010
Website: www.laluzdejesus.com

La Luz de Jesus Gallery proudly announces its expansion and opening of a second gallery space at their current location, in the Soap Plant / Wacko Store. Beginning in April, there will be two shows each month, taking place in the original space; “Gallery I” and the new “Gallery II.” The grand reopening will occur on April 2nd and feature Max Grundy and Dennis Larkins in Gallery I and and Scott Hove in the newly constructed Gallery II. All remaining Billy Shire Fine Arts shows have been moved to La Luz de Jesus’ Gallery II.

Echo Park Ave. PDA (public displays of art) ART WALK

Saturday April 3, 2010

12-6pm

Once again come celebrate, have fun, and take an adventure on the sidewalks of Echo Park Ave! Creating a day of music, art, food, Easter egg hunting, and bringing the community together!

Expect to be inspired by sidewalk chalk art (chalk available for you to draw, too!!! at participating venues), live & showcased featured artists, live musical performances, screen printing workshops, the Calbi Truck (www.calbi.com), and other neighborhood fun!

For an extra bonus adventure please check out Miss Scarlet in the Parlor and El Clasico Tattoo & Art on Sunset Blvd!
1. Featuring: Sidewalk chalk art designs by Kilby and friends to guide you along the sidewalk adventure. Also, there will be store coupons and candy hidden inside Easter eggs at participating stores to hunt for!
2. FIX: Featuring 20(+) Artists from around the globe presented by Phone Booth Gallery. In conjunction with the PDA art walk, this new opening will carry into the night with the ComfortTruck food truck (7-10pm)
3. ECHO PARK CYCLES
4. ECHO COUNTRY OUTPOST: Hosting three bands/musicians beginning at 1pm–Paul McMahon, The Black Apples and Verb The Adjective Noun, along with a group photo show from the Echo Country Family Album. Refreshments and hopefully the Don Chow Taco Truck back again.
5. BIANCA PULITZER@ FRIENDLY WORKSHOP: Ceramic art on display
6. PETER SHIRE GALLERY: Ceramics, sculpture, and various art on display
7. EVIL MONITO
8. FEEDING BIRDS: Live Music by Miles Moore (1-3pm), Sons of August (4pm), & Smokey Miles (5pm). Sidewalk print sale (1-5pm) with Feeding Birds & Dan Schmidt from Evil Monito. Workshop: Bring a light colored t-shirt for $1.00 printing/ stenciling a Feedings Birds Design.
9. CHAHIN TRAVEL: Collage art by Amy Elise Roberts and showcasing Echo Park photography by Nate Nickels. Also enjoy delicious fusion food by the Calbi truck.
10. DELILAH’S Bakery: Delectable Sweets & Cafe
11. MAGIC GAS STATION
12. CHANGO: Showcased art by Dale Dreiling and a preview April’s showcased art by Kilby. Live performance by Natalie Lander at 3pm.
13. FLOUNCE: Featured handcrafted goods
14. MISHKA
15. SILVERWOOD PROPERTIES: Live drawings by Cartoonist Mike Jasorka
16. TAVIN
17. BLUE COLLAR: Pit Bull Rescue Adoption
18. EL CLASICO TATTOO & ART: Featured Art & Paintings, cookies & candy and continuing till 10pm.
19. MISS SCARLET IN THE PARLOR: Featured Art

Structural Through-Line (Coherence)
FEATURING NEW WORKS BY PAUL DAVIES, CHRISTINA SHURTS & ANDRE YI

Where: Lawrence Asher Gallery
Address: 5820 Wilshire Blvd. Ste.100, Los Angeles, CA 90036
When: Artists’ Reception: Wednesday, April 7th , 6 – 9pm
Website: www.lawrenceasher.com

Lawrence Asher Gallery examines structure through the eyes and compositions of three distinctive painters. Paul Davies balances exquisite modern architecture in abstracted, painterly environs utilizing contemporary art-making techniques. Christina Shurts’ loose and free application of paint reduces concerns with engineering principles of her super-structures. Dream states and imperfect memories serve as the catalyst of her creations. Andre Yi continues his masterly renderings of landscape and structure from a more focused, natural perspective. These paintings, inspired by his own photographs of National forests and parks, effectively examine man’s complex relationship with the natural world.

The Happening Gallery
Grand Opening Celebration
Featuring artwork from Michele D Lee, Karen Makoff, Natalie Gray, Mary Pillot, Vicki McClay, Mark Fuglevand, Betzi Richardson and Barbara Stashower

Where: The Happening Gallery
Address: 4047 Lincoln Blvd., Marina del Rey, CA 90292
When: March 27, 2010 from 6-9 pm
Website: www.TheHappeningGallery.com

TC-5 + LA Fashion Week
“A History Lesson in Street Fashion”
Crewest Gallery and Insurgency Inc. is proud to present the fashion aspect of REVOLUTIONS on March 20th, 2010 from 6 to 9pm at Crewest Gallery featuring customized one-of-a-kind vintage wearable street art by TC-5, custom painted tees by Shirt King Phade and the work of local lines: Apliiq, Local Tourist and Insurgency Inc. Event narrated by SUM of the Mily Way with X-Man on the turn tables.

Exhibiting Artists:
Seen, Doze Green, Doc/Arab, Phade, Totem, Abby, Cycle, Lady Pink, Mr. Wiggles, Yourz, Web, Keo, Bom 5, EBN, Sye, Aevon, DovesOne

Where: Crewest
Address: 110 Winston St., Los Angeles, CA 90013
When: March 20, 2010 from 6-9 pm
Fashion Show starts at 8 pm
Website: www.crewest.com

Found
ARENA 1 is pleased to announce the opening of FOUND, an exhibition by six Los Angeles based mixed-media/collage artists, curated by Sandra Vista. The exhibition, which opens in conjunction with the 4th annual Airport Art Walk, celebrates the creativity that can occur in the act of recycling. As part of the concept for this exhibition, participating artists were invited to make field trips to salvage yards throughout Los Angeles county as a way of expanding on the possibilities for finding material to integrate with their own respective styles.

The effort provided a bonus to all the artists, who, learning about each others techniques and practices were able to identify materials for each other as they searched these vast acres of salvage yards

Featured Artists:
Sandra Vista (curator)
Carolyn Vosburgh
Baby Smith
Paul Gillemette
June Diamond
Steve Schmidt

Where: ARENA 1
Address: 3026 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, CA 90405
When: Opening Reception: March 20, 2010 from 1-6 pm
Artists’ Panel Discussion: 3:30-4:00 pm
Exhibition Dates: March 20, 2010 – April 24, 2010
Website: www.santamonicaartstudios.com

Art Walk Flyer

Tim Johnston’s Reading from “Irish Girl” at Vroman’s Bookstore

When: Monday, March 15, 2010 @ 7pm
Where: Vroman’s Bookstore, 695 E. Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101
FREE ADMISSION
Follow on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=395398839831
Websites: http://www.timjohnston.net/,

http://www.vromansbookstore.com/tim-johnston

NIGHT LIGHTS
EXHIBITON FEATURING HELEN K. GARBER, GINNY MANGRUM, AND BILL SOSIN
DNJ Gallery is pleased to announce the upcoming exhibition, Night Lights, featuring photographic works by Helen K. Garber, Ginny Mangrum, and Bill Sosin. This exhibition brings together three artists who produce their art in the city streets– under the cover of darkness. Their works capture beautiful nightscapes, alternating between eerie landscapes, and magical color-filled abstract compositions of light and dark. Photographing at night poses special challenges, and these three contemporary photographers respond in a fascinating way.

Helen K. Garber is known for her night urban landscapes taken in cities such as Los Angeles, New York, Paris and Venice, Italy. For “Night Lights,” Garber will exhibit new work from her “Venice/ Venezia” series of diptychs that juxtapose images of Venice, Italy and Venice Beach, CA. Her portrayal of the darkened cities creates a descriptive, yet poetic model of the human environment. Using painterly techniques, she presents her photographs on canvas, to show the sparkle and texture of the tones. Garber’s images are exhibited internationally and are in permanent collections of museums, private and corporate collections nationwide.

In her second exhibit at DNJ Gallery, Ginny Mangrum will exhibit new work from her ongoing series, “Night Moves.” In these photographs, Mangrum emphasizes the intensity of darkness as one travels throughout the night. All the places she photographs are actively used during the day, but at night, become as still as the image itself. She explores interior and exterior spaces, presence and absence of the human subject, and the tension that is created by her voyeuristic observation. Mangrum received her MFA from Mills College in Oakland, CA and is currently an Adjunct Professor at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill, CA. She has exhibited her photography throughout California since 2003.

Bill Sosin’s contribution to “Night Lights” consists of richly colored photographs capturing urban landscapes in the rain. Sosin’s “City Rain” photographs describe the texture, shape, weight, and direction of raindrops at night as well as the twinkling luminescence of the streetlights, fluorescent lights, and storefronts behind the rain. Sosin’s images are a collection of transient moments that are captured in passing. His work has been exhibited widely throughout the Unites States and he has won many awards for his work, including the International Lucie Award ‘Official Selection’ in 2009 and the International Color Award from the Photography Masters Cup, among others.

Where: DNJ Gallery
Address: 154 1/2 North La Brea Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90036
When: Artist Reception: March 13, 2010 from 6-8 pm
Exhibition Dates: March 15, 2010 – May 1, 2010
Website: http://www.dnjgallery.net/

“THE ART OF THE STEAL”
Special Preview Screening and Panel Discussion

Tuesday, March 9 at 7:30 pm
Bing Theater at LACMA 5905 Wilshire Boulevard Los Angeles CA 90036
Free Admission

An un-missable look at one of the art world’s most fascinating controversies. A celebrated selection of the Toronto, New York and AFI Film Festivals, Don Argott’s gripping documentary “THE ART OF THE STEAL” chronicles the ongoing dramatic struggle for control of the Barnes Foundation, a private collection of art valued at more than $25 billion. Will one of America’s greatest cultural monuments be destroyed?

A panel discussion moderated by LACMA curator Stephanie Barron and including the Los Angeles Times’ Christopher Knight and filmmakers Don Argott, Sheena Joyce and Lenny Feinberg will follow the screening.

View the film’s trailer: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbMNmjX87bI
“THE ART OF THE STEAL” opens in Los Angeles on Friday March 12 at the Landmark, Sunset 5, Town Center (Encino), Playhouse (Pasadena), and the South Coast Village.
Running time: 101 mins.
Screening Courtesy of IFC Films

Reserve your tickets by calling the museum box-office 323 857 6010. Limit of 4 tickets per person. Any reserved tickets not picked up 15 minutes prior to show time will be released.

“PERFECTION.”
-Bruce Diones, The New Yorker

“Terrifically suspenseful and enlightening. The forces of art and money square off with primal ferocity.”
-Owen Gleiberman, Entertainment Weekly

“Deeply reported and enormously entertaining.”
-Scott Foundas, LA Weekly

“ENGROSSING…a totally involving story about the exploitation of art and the thorny entanglement of culture, capitalism and politics.”
-Anthony Kaufman, indieWIRE

Soundtrack of Your Life Group Show
Featuring paintings and other works by a diverse mix of artists, “Soundtrack of Your Life” will explore the ways in which we remember the turning points of our lives, particularly as they relate to our favorite movies and even their soundtracks.

“The exhibition is about the cinematic patina of our memories,” said Sam Saghatelian, curator of “Soundtrack of Your Life” and a participating artist.

“The show also sheds light on the interrelationship between our most significant experiences and the films we might associate them with,” Saghatelian continued. “In this sense, experiential images and sounds ingrained in our imaginations are complemented and amplified by certain motion pictures, including their music, therefore deepening the vividness of memory and helping shape our personal and cultural identities.”

In keeping with the cinematic theme of “Soundtrack of Your Life,” the exhibition will be held among an installation of moviemaking paraphernalia and artifacts such as vintage film reels and canisters. The installation will be designed by Harry Momdjian and Saghatelian. “Throughout the exhibition, the gallery will be reminiscent of a cutting room,” Saghatelian said.

Artists participating in the exhibition include Paul Chatem, Renee Lawter, Brooks Salzwedel, Greg Noppe, Saratoga Sake, Anthony Ausgang, Jane Gotts, Jason Hernandez, Ken Garduno, Aaron White, Ben Kehoe, Tom Haubrick.

Where: Black Maria Gallery
Address: 3137 Glendale Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA 90039-1805
When:Artist Reception: Friday, March 5, 2010, 7 – 10:30 pm
Exhibition Dates: March 5 – April 11, 2010
Email: info@blackmariagallery.com
Website: www.blackmariagallery.com

“Everything But the Kitschen Sync”
La Luz De Jesus Gallery proudly presents its 13th annual juried group show, “Everything But the Kitschen Sync”. This grandiose exhibition features work from what the gallery feels are some of the today’s most relevant artists. Commercial illustrators, tattooists, scenic painters, students, and animators have been invited to submit work of a more personal nature. The show includes artists previously exhibited at La Luz de Jesus and also features a large selection of work from a brand new batch of undiscovered talent culled from months of submissions to the gallery. “Everything But The Kitschen Sync” is a wonderful forum for the gallery and its fans to check out new and upcoming art trends and get the first glimpse of tomorrow’s stars. It is also an incredible opportunity for art collectors to peruse more than 150 pieces of juried artwork by over 100 artists all in one viewing, and obtain undiscovered art at a very affordable price. Many Kitschen Sync artists have gone on to be in La Luz group and solo shows and have launched their art career from this yearly show. Please join La Luz de Jesus Gallery in supporting the latest and most original efforts from the nation’s alternative art scene.

Where: La Luz de Jesus Gallery
Address: 4633 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027
When:Artist Reception: Friday, March 5, 2010 8 pm – 11 pm
Exhibition Dates: March 5 – March 28, 2010
Website: www.laluzdejesus.com

Matthew Flaming discusses and signs The Kingdom of Ohio
It’s a story about conspiracies and struggles to reshape the world; about secret wars between men like J. P. Morgan, Thomas Edison, and Nikola Tesla. It is about one of the strangest and least-known mysteries of American history: the existence and disappearance of the Lost Kingdom of Ohio. It is about science and faith, and the distance between the two.

Most of all, it’s a story about a man and a woman, and about love.

Where: Vroman’s Bookstore
Address: 695 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, California 91101
When: February 26, 2010 at 7 pm
Information: http://www.vromansbookstore.com/matthew-flaming
Website: http://www.thekingdomofohio.com

Offramp Gallery is pleased to present Still Perplexed, a solo exhibition of recent paintings by Myron Kaufman, from February 21 – March 21, 2010.

Witty narrative, a preternaturally bright palette and an intuitive sense of composition are the hallmarks of Myron’s work. Nothing is sacred as he tackles subjects as far ranging as Wall Street, religion, Dick Cheney, Little Orphan Annie, aging, nudity, and sexuality. Drawn initially to the bright colors and free-flowing creativity of these paintings, one’s attention is ultimately held by the narrative. Simultaneously evoking humor, emotional discomfort, and a desire to know more, one feels privileged to peek into the wonderfully strange psyche of Myron Kaufman.

A full color catalog accompanies the exhibition.

Concurrent exhibitions:
Marilyn Cvitanic: Watercolors
Elaine Carhartt: Ceramic Sculpture
Francesco Siqueiros: Paraiso Terrenal/Earthly Paradise

Where: Offramp Gallery
Address: 1702 Lincoln Ave., Pasadena, CA 91103
When: February 21, 2010 from 2-5 pm
Website: http://www.offrampgallery.com

Yuri Elvin Paintings
Born to artists Ana Victorson and Steve Elvin, Yuri has always painted. He quit all art to pursue his academics and a career in film and television. Receiving an mfa and working for 10 years in the film industry, he picked-up where he left off 15 years earlier, again as a creator. Since then he has received international acclaim, illustrated for books and magazines, provided art for film and television on such shows as EASTWICK, 1000 WAYS TO DIE, and the FOOD NETWORK. He also has many accomplished collectors ranging from studio executives to writers to lawyers and leaders of environmental activism.

This show brings together the best of two years of work. With no formal art education, discovering acrylic paint without guidance has brought out some very inspiring techniques and personal revelations. His long time love of drawing has kept his pencil close, and his materials few.

The art work spans several genres: beginning with patterns and abstract spiritual insights, to sci-fi fantasy. Being inspired by the discovery of his own stylized self-developing characters, cultures, customs, and politics, has given way to the creation of its own ‘world’. Illustration-assignments, commissions, and aimless research often force the learning of new subject matter and inspires the expansion of the ‘world’ that his characters live.

Where: 410 Boyd
Address: 410 Boyd St., Los Angeles, CA 90013
When: February 18, 2010 from 6-9 pm
Exhibition Dates: February 18, 2010 – April 1, 2010

Damon Soule’s “Modus Alone” Opening
Thinkspace is honored to welcome New York City based artist Damon Soule to our gallery this coming February for his first ever solo show in Los Angeles. In ‘Modus Alone’ Soule presents an impressive collection of new work that is sure to challenge and excite all who view it.

Where: Thinkspace Gallery
Address: 4210 Santa Monica Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90029
When: February 12, 2010 from 7-11 pm
Website: http://www.thinkspacegallery.com
Email: contact@sourharvest.com

The Hive Gallery Group show and Performances

Where: The Hive Gallery
Address: 729 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90014
When: February 6, 2010 from 8 pm – 12:30 am
Website: http://www.thehivegallery.com

$8 at door/ $5 for those dressed in Black and Yellow
Show runs Feb 6th-27th

February 2010 artist list:

Chet Zar / Jinx / Erin Lucia / Skratch / Mike Bilz / Alisha Amirkhanian / Nicolette Spear / Yumiko Awae / Bill Solomon / Big Toe / Delphia / Marianne Williams / Sam Graham / Crystal Sylver / Chris Lyles / Lisa Moneypenny / Jennifer Im / Naomi Nowak / Tim Ottman / Jun Duras / Dennis Pomales / Frank Hansen /Celene / Max Grundy / Cynthia Rogers / Aimee Kuester / Sylvia Lizarraga / Pamela Mower-Conner / J. Shea / Nate Seubert / Nicole Bruckman / Amanda Sage / Nathan Cartwright /
Hestin Lostwood / Bernadette Despujols / Snow Mack / Kevin Mack / JoKa / Matthew Hibben / Skyler Gonzalez / Jules Muck / JoKa / Flo / Daisuke Okamoto / Nicole Ward / Salvatore Scrivo / Sara Brum / Brandon Garrison / Laura Diamond / Ryan Ebelt / Amy Shawley / Brian Smith / Kenji Tanaka / Jose Carabes / and many more!!!

Performances:

Back Stage

8:00-9:10 Soul Junkie [ www.myspace.com/souljunkieproductions ]
9:10-10:00 Baohaus [ www.mixcloud.com/baohaus ]
10:00-10:50 Diamond [ www.myspace.com/diamonddjay ]
10:50-11:40 Meanstreak [ www.myspace.com/djmeanstreak ]
11:40-12:30 N8 [ www.lofifreq.com ]

Front Stage

8:00-9:00 Massaro [ www.myspace.com/massaromusic ]
9:00-9:45 Dulce de Leche [ www.myspace.com/ilovedulcedeleche ]
9:45-10:30 Gajah [ www.myspace.com/gajah ]
10:30-11:45 Pitch > Like < Masses [ www.myspace.com/pitchlikemasses ]
11:45-12:30 Chum Out [ www.myspace.com/chumout ]

Resident Artists:

Sensei / Nathan Cartwright / Mary Spring / Greg Gould / Walt Hall / Sarah Winkle / John Dang / Jinx / DC / Michelle Bellasis /
/ Feminine Oddities / Shrine / Sonik / Ichae Ackso / Leyla Akdogan / Stephan Canthal / Paul Torres / Laura Diamond / Mike Street / The Little Red Writer / Randy Kono / Sara Hedstrom / Alex Schaefer / Macsorro / Patrick Haemmerlein / Alan DeForest / Bethany Pratt / Wasmi / Radhika Hersey / Amanda Sage / Federico Hudson / Yuki Miyazaki / Sophia Gasparian / Ink Pen Mutations Press

ALL NEW FABRIC ENVIRONMENTS/ INSTALLATION by: Sonik http://ww w.transmorphic.net

ALL NEW NEON INSTALLATION by: Tim Ottman teeemster@gmail.com

BURLESQUE PERFORMANCES BY: Feminine Oddities www.feminineoddities.com

HIVE TAROT DECK READING BY:
Seraphime Rhyianir
Medium, Astrologer, Card Reader, Poet
sidereally.occultated@gmail.com

http://thesometimesbrand.blogspot.com

PDA: Public Displays of Art – Echo Park Art Walk
This is a one day event that will turn the neighborhood of Echo Park into a fun, playful and engaging artistic landscape! On this map you’ll discover the sites of chain link fence galleries, driveway theaters, a hands on crafting station, performance art, intersection musical performances, outdoor movie screenings, sculptures, parking lot mini concerts and other various creative & mind stimulating public displays of ART.

Where: Echo Park Avenue – Sunset Boulevard – Champlain Terrace
Address: 1559 Echo Park Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90026
When: February 6, 2010 from 12-6 pm RAIN OR SHINE!
Website: http://www.ArtNeedsFreedom.com
Email: heather@ArtNeedsFreedom.com

The Death of Bighead
Paul Chatem Solo Show
Where: The C.A.V.E. Gallery
Address: 501 Rose Ave., Venice, CA 90292
When: Opening Reception: February 5, 2010 from 7-10 pm
Exhibition Dates: February 5, 2010 – February 27, 2010
Website: http://www.cavegallery.net/
Email: cavegallery@gmail.com

Brian Robertson Opening
Where: Cannibal Flower New Location
Address: 724 S. Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90014
Across the street from The Hive & Temple of Visions
When: Saturday, January 30, 9 pm – 1 am
More Info: www.cannibalflower.com

FIRST HUGE SHOW OF THE NEW YEAR
Featured Artist:
BRIAN ROBERTSON

Live Performance
The Color Turning

Resident DJ’s –
Mr. NumberOnederful
X-Point
Guest DJ – Jas Shepherd

http://www.myspace.com/forwardmotionkpfk907fm

Admission is $8
First 6 people in costume get in FREE
$6 entrance with a costume *

GROUP SHOW ARTISTS *UPDATING
Joka, Carlos Ulloa, Michael Pukac, Liz Brizzi, Tiki Jay,Craig “Skibs” Barker, Patrick Hammerlein, Nate Seubert, Cate Rangel, Glenn Arthur, Nicole Bruckman, Yuki Miyazaki, Prince Parise, Alex Chiu, Jose Carabes, Em Scott, Euth, Delphia, Paul Torres, Laura Diamond, Gosha Levochkin, Douglas Alvarez, Terri Berman, Lynn Marie Greaves, Michele Waterman, Shahid Brown, L. Croskey, Crystal Sylver, Hilary Bond, James Ivey, Lindy Ivey, Leyla Akdogan, Michelle Cohen, Donna Letterese, Timimonster, Kelly Thompson, Dytch 66, Paul Garcia, Ryan Ward, Foof Churro, Gershon Mosley, Jimmy Bell, Brian Nieman, David Cooley, Jeffrey Vincent Parise, Nyoka, David Mesina, George Saavedra, Nathaniel Osollo, Sam Graham, Damen LaPalm, Amy Bernays, Gyorgy Bp Szabo, Rhea Adri-De Salvo, Wellington Rawls, Chrystal Walker, Kevin T. Williams, Anna Silvey, Paul Jeter, Joe David Torres, Frank Hansen, Eban Lehrer, William Paton, Godfrey Mawema, Kimberley Torres, April Davis, Anjela Piccard, Maria Finna, Jeff Felker, Kelly Berg, Dion Macellari, Lauren Glick, Lisa Nyla Rosso, Heidi Spring, Liane Shih, Art Weeks, Richard Arthur, Anthony Weber, Peter Adamyan, Ben Brough, MEQ, John Culqui, John P. Wales, Candy, Ahh’d Art, Alex Gonzalez, Pinche Michi, Tymer, Sylvia Lizarraga, Chuck U. Farely, Stephen Canthal, Andre Ajibade, Chet Glaze, Santiago Salvador, Yuri Levin, Dave Tucker and more….

Signs of the Time/Laundry Lines
Where: DNJ Gallery
154½ N. La Brea Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
When: Saturday, January 23, 6 pm – 8pm

FORTH Magazine’s 1-Year Anniversary Event and Issue #7 Launch!

Benefiting the Wells Bring Hope foundation (www.wellsbringhope.org), creating awareness and funding for safe water in West Africa.

FEATURED ARTIST
Gil Garcetti
Displaying photography and books, all in support of Wells Bring Hope.

PLUS ART DISPLAYS BY:
John Lithgow
Suzanne Erickson
Yossi Govrin

AND…
- Live Poetry readings
- Live Slam Poetry
- Live Music

HOSTED BAR!
Sponsored by Alexander Valley Vineyards

When: Saturday, January 16, 7-10 pm
Where: The G2 Gallery – 1503 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice, CA 90291

The Hive Gallery
Where: 729 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90014
Downtown LA Art Walk
Every 2nd Thursday of the month
When: Jan. 14, 7-10pm
















“Bee Here Now” Visionary Art Show and Performances
When: January 9th, Saturday 8PM-1AM
Where:
The Hive Gallery
729 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90014
and
The Temple of Visions Gallery
719 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90014
More Info: www.thehivegallery.com

PARKING: FREE street & loading zones/ $10 at immediate lot on lft. past 7th st.
$15 for full event- taking place in two galleries, The Hive Gallery and Grand opening of Temple of Visions Gallery
$8 for only one gallery admission
Show runs January 9th to the 30th

Thinkspace Gallery Exhibit
Where: 4210 Santa Monica Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90029
Who: Andy Kehoe “The World Unseen and Those In Between” (main gallery)
Jesse Hotchkiss “Learning To Fall” (project room)
Dabs Myla “Earthquake Weather” (‘Fresh Faces’ series)
When: Opening Reception: Friday, Dec. 11, 7-11pm
On View: Dec. 11-January 2, 2010

The Hive Gallery
Where: 729 S. Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90014
Downtown LA Art Walk
When: Every 2nd Thursday of the month, Dec. 10, 7-10pm

Curious Beings, Art Exhibition by Brandon Francis
Who: Staff Artist – Brandon Francis
Where: Archival (Downtown LA) 349 E. 2nd St., Los Angeles, 90012
When: Sat Dec. 5th 6-10pm

Lawrence Asher Gallery Presents: Lola del Fresno – BEHIND THE BUSHES – Breathing Nature and Bianca Kolonusz-Partee – Outside In

When: November 21 – December 19, 2009; Opening Reception, Saturday, November 21 st , 6 – 10pm

Lola del Fresno has the ability to reduce images to their most powerful minimal core. In the past at LAG, she has introduced us to human forms shrouded in existential quiet as well as abstracted natural scenes. Now del Fresno presents more complete landscapes with her richly layered and deconstructed technique.
Bianca Kolonusz-Partee creates dynamic two dimensional models of American shipping ports. She intricately layers recycled packaging materials exploiting their colorful, rich design to raise awareness of our natural world. Her beautifully intricate landscapes shine a light on contemporary industry and underlying larger societal issues.

Please join us for the opening reception of these exceptional solo shows on Saturday, November 21st, 2009, 6 – 10 pm. Lawrence Asher Gallery is located at 5820 Wilshire Boulevard, Los Angeles, across the street from the Los Angeles County Museum of Art and adjacent to the Craft and Folk Art Museum. For more information, please call 323.935.9100 or visit www.lawrenceasher.com

INK SLAM Los Angeles Poetry Festival 2009!
Greenway Arts Alliance Presents INK SLAM: Please join us from November 4-7th at a very exciting event celebrating the nation’s best slam poets at InkSlam. November 4th begins four days of featured poets and performers from across the country including National Champions and Tony Award winners, daily workshops and nightly showcases. On Friday, November 6, competition begins between ten of the nation’s elite Slam Teams culminate in a Final Slam November 7 in the Greenway Court Theatre for cash prizes and the title of inkSlam Champion. For more information, visit:
http://www.inkSlam.org.

Important! Promo Code FORTH will get readers free access to workshops on Nov. 4th and Nov. 5th.

Where:
Greenway Court Theatre
554 N. Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90036
When:November 4-7, 2009 (4th/5th: Workshops & 6th/7th Finals)
For more info:info@inkslam.org
Website:http://inkslam.org/
Ticket Info and Schedule: http://greenwayarts.tix.com/Schedule.asp?OrganizationNumber=2253

Studio Seress & FORTH Magazine Present Saturday Night Live, A Live Music & Art Show!
When: Saturday night, Oct. 24th at 7PM (and every third Saturday night of the month thereafter!)
Where: 1219 1/2 Abbot Kinney Blvd.
RSVP: rsvp@studioseress.com
Website: www.studioseress.com

Santa Monica Art Studios Celebrates its 5th Anniversary
When:October 17th (6-9PM)-October 18th (1-5PM)
Where:Santa Monica Arts Studio
Website:http://www.santamonicaartstudios.com/

Crewest Gallery Presents Graffiti Spirits, a Solo Exhibition and Retrospective by Man One
A collection of original and available works from 1992-Present.

When:October 3rd-October 31, 2009
Where:Crewest: 110 Winston St., LA, CA 90013
Website:http://crewest.com/

























Frank Kozik Exhibition Opening at Billy Shire Fine Arts:
Frank Kozik, known for reinventing the concert poster and later delving into the role of toy sculptor, is back with a new collection. Join Billy Shire Fine Arts in celebrating Kozik’s work on the exhibit’s opening night.

Where: Billy Shire Fine Arts
Address: 5790 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
When: Opening Show: Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 7-10PM
Exhibition Dates: October 10, 2009-November 7, 2009
Website: http://billyshirefinearts.com/
Email: info@billyshire.com

voila! Gallery Opening:

Join the voila! Gallery-Art for the Modern Eye- on its opening night and meet the artists.

When:Saturday, October 10, 2009 from 7PM-10PM
Where:518 N. La Brea ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
Please RSVP to:info@voilagallery.com
Contact: t: 323 954 0418 f: 323 395 0872 www.voilagallery.com
For more info, visit:http://www.voilagallery.com/exhibitions.asp

Mad Mondays Shadowscene Party with Forth Featured Artist Ellei Johndro

Date: Monday June 29th, 2009
Time: 10PM-2AM
Location: The Standard Hotel, 8300 Sunset Boulevard

Party it up with Forth magazine and our latest issue’s featured artist Ellei Johndro of Shadowscene this Monday June 29th!!

“Yes, I’m here for Ellei Johndro’s gallery? Fragments & Figmentations?” Ah, yes. The photographer known in some circles as Shadowscene. Ellei: the young, underground Annie Leibovitz. I’ve volunteered to immerse myself in her world, to do jumping-jacks on her brain. Not just because she is talented and plugged into the throbbing pulse of LA’s neon nightlife, but because we are at the razor’s edge of the second decade of this new, tormented century – and if anyone in this town can put my generation in perspective, it may be Ellei. Tracking her down and viewing this corner of the world through her lens will surely yield some answers… But where the hell is she?

Marco Mannone, Forth Writerin “We’re all shadows in the night: A Mad Monday with Ellei ‘Shadowscene’ Johndro and the New Weird”

Join us for a spectacular night of entertainment, food and drink to celebrate Forth magazine’s half-year in print

Where: Santa Monica Pier.
This year we’ll be joined by a host of talented entertainers from clowns to seductive dancers. Aerialists to trampolinists. Hula hoops to our amazing flying trapeze acrobats all decked out in a day-glow, carnival theme that will BLOW YOUR MIND!!!!!

TRAPEZE SCHOOL NEW YORK and FORTH MAGAZINE present A WHITE NIGHT CARNIVAL

Pictures courtsey: Phoebe Chauson of Phoebe Joy Photography

Several fine sponsors will be providing eats and libations. Live bands will be on hand to rock you followed by dancing to live mix. This is going to be the kind of night on the pier you will remember as being one of the best of the summer.

Date: Saturday, June 27th
Time: 7:30pm-10:30pm
Location: Trapeze School New York at the Santa Monica Pier
PERFORMANCES BY:
DJ PartTimeChiller
Rag Dolls Burlesque (dancers)
Suddenly Dapper (improv theater collective)

Ahimsa Collective Everybody Nose (clowns)
Marky “Make Up” Andrews (airbrush tats and body art)
Ella Pons (body painting)

Meex One (live art)
Mrs. Hobbs (burlesque accordionist)
Maricopa (band)
Chapa (band)

Santa Monica Fine Art Studios: 2009 Art Show

Date: June 13, 2009
Time: 6-9PM
Location: Santa Monica Fine Art Studios, 1834 Franklin Street

Santa Monica Fine Art Studios is a sprawling, exposed ceiling, basic nuts & bolts industrial building where over 38 artists work in their chosen medium. Once a year the artists put down their brushes, chisels, utility knives, etc., organize their spaces and invite the public to an open house. It is almost magical to see the transformation of 1834 Franklin St. from a working warehouse into an exhibition hall.

The Santa Monica Fine Art Studios will be holding an art show open house to display a myriad of artists’ original work. Come support local artists and enjoy live music performed by Amy Raasch, Bunnies and Kitties, and Chapa during the opening reception on June 13th from 6-9PM!
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We’ve also got monthly/weekly recurring events…

Monthly art parties and events

Watch art being painted, sculpted, or created LIVE by some of L.A.’s most talented artists.

Venice First Fridays- Every first Friday of the month!

Stroll down this famous Venice, CA boulevard and check out all the fabulous stores open until 10pm. Enjoy shopping, view art, dine on complimentary appetizers and drinks while meeting local artists, writers, groups, etc.  The possibilities are endless!

Location: The Forth team will be located at:
Bulldog Realtors
http://www.bulldogrealtors.com
Time: 7 to 10PM
Address: 1209 Abbott Kinney Blvd., Venice CA
Web: http://www.abbotkinney1stfridays.com/

If you’ve got a great art and/or literature event you want to publicize here, email us at web@forthmagazine.com with “event post” in the subject!