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Weekend Update, Two Great Events this Sunday, Venice Art Walk & Auctions, "CRUSH" Art, Wine and Food Tasting at 18th Steet Arts!
Sunday, 14 April 2013 20:03 | Written by Chris Carr | 
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OK....gotta give Mama some time ...there are sooo many events...kinda crazy. Sitll putting them up...stay tuned!!!
We
ll not sure how I will get through this weekend....just too many things....ALL WEEKEND. Sunday, our Pick of the Week (CRUSH), PLUS the Venice Art Walk & Auctions both take place (yikes)....See my LA Weekly article, "Google-izing the Venice Art Walk & Auctions.
Yes, I will be going to both....This is the 2nd year that Google will be hosting the silent. The Studio tour features all new studios East of Lincoln, plus some new ones around Abbot Kinney and near Windward Circle.
For all you locals who can't afford to buy tickets, Art Block takes place today as well and will feature many local Venice artists who are combining their talents and opening their studios.
You can bet Mama's going to CRUSH too....gotta take a break, eat and dink and then back to Venice....CRUSH takes place at 18th Street Arts Center and will feature wine, art and food tasting from 1pm - 5pm. Order your tickets NOW to CRUSH. Buy Tickets here.
The center is calling all urban foodies, wine loving enthus
iasts and art aficionados for CRUSH, the complimentary event to the organization's successful annual Beer, Art and Music Festival (BAM Fest), which brings 1,600 attendees each year to the Santa Monica-based nonprofit. CRUSH, will feature over 50 unique wines, specialty cocktails and culinary delights from Los Angeles' leading chefs and restaurants. A unique twist on your typical wine and food festival, CRUSH also offers live original music performed by local bands, open artist studios, and a preview of the collaborative exhibition Forêt Intérieure/Interior Forest by Alexandra Grant.
If you're not exactly the culinary connoisseur or it has been a while since your last visit to an art exhibition, not to worry, you won't have to spend hours researching online or pouring over art history books. Your wine, art and food have been carefully curated to tantalize your taste buds, spark your curiosity, and engage your creative sensibilities. CRUSH highlights wines from award-winning wineries, small bites from West Los Angeles' trendsetting chefs and restaurants and cutting-edge contemporary art by local, national and international artists in a fun and inviting atmosphere.
And the event is a steal, with tickets at $45 for general admission and $55 for VIP. Both General and VIP admission includes unlimited sampling of wine and food, with VIP admission including special wine and cocktail tastings and presentations, admission an hour earlier and some surprise perks. CRUSH attendees not only feel great because they are spending a Sunday afternoon sipping and sampling in the sun, meeting artists, viewing exceptional artworks and listening to talented young jazz musicians, but also because they know that all proceeds benefit 18th Street Arts Center, a 24-year old, influential non-profit arts organization in Santa Monica.
For this year's CRUSH 18th Street is partnering with Edible Westside Magazine, a food and drink print publication focusing on the coastal communities of LA County, to help facilitate the artisanal food and drink side of the festival. Publisher of Edible Westside Magazine, Linzy May Mahoney aims to keep the focus on fresh, seasonal foods, sustainable practices and the local community of farmers, chefs and wine-makers. Participating wineries ranging from big to small are featured at CRUSH, including one of the most recognizable cause brands, ONEHOPE Wine, which, produced in partnership with Robert Mondavi, make an impact with every bottle sold by donating half of all profits to different causes. Smaller winery Turiya Wines, also featured at CRUSH, produces ultra boutique wines from the Central Coast of California and plans to present its rare, fine wines, both blends as well as extremely small releases of single cultivars.
Fo
r the foodie at heart, over ten restaurants, chefs and catering companies will offer a bounty of small bites from signature dishes to new creations utilizing local farmer-fresh produce. Favorite Santa Monica neighborhood restaurant, Wilshire will feature its "New Urban Cuisine," developed around local, organic and seasonal ingredients, while the newly opened Culver City restaurant, Muddy Leek, will showcase their made-from-scratch, globally-motivated dishes. Even Restaurants yet to be open, will also be at CRUSH to show off their skills and what they plan to bring to the Westside scene. Bank of Venice, to open mid-April will feature the craft beer-influenced dishes it plans to offer the Windward Avenue area while Santa Monica restaurant, Fork in the Road to open in early May, will be offering organic, Mediterranean-themed dishes to be paired with rare vintage wines and top shelf cocktails. With the marriage of wine, art and food, 18th Street has concocted a one-of-a-kind fundraising event.
CRUSH attendees also get the special opportunity to explore the multi-faceted installation, Forêt Intérieure/Interior Forest, by Los Angeles-based artist Alexandra Grant based on an ongoing exchange with the iconic French author, poet, playwright and philosopher Hélène Cixous. In addition, the resident artists who live, work and create daily at 18th Street open their studios for attendees to experience works in progress.
Photo by Dave Irvin
And if you're looking for a way to get to and from the event safely, SideCar, the smartphone app that instantly matches people who need a ride with regular, everyday drivers who are willing to give them one, will be providing a $25 credit to all CRUSH attendees anywhere in Los Angeles. Without a doubt, CRUSH is poised to draw a great crowd in its first year as Santa Monica's best wine, art and food tasting event!
Tickets run $45 for general admission and $55 for VIP Tickets. Buy Tickets here.
What: Crush, Wine Art and Food Tasting!
Where: 18th Street Arts Center, 1639 18th St. Santa Monica, 90404
When: Sunday, May 19th - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Phone: 310-828-1912
Website: http://18thstreet.org/
We
ll not sure how I will get through this weekend....just too many things....ALL WEEKEND. Sunday, our Pick of the Week (CRUSH), PLUS the Venice Art Walk & Auctions both take place (yikes)....See my LA Weekly article, "Google-izing the Venice Art Walk & Auctions.Yes, I will be going to both....This is the 2nd year that Google will be hosting the silent. The Studio tour features all new studios East of Lincoln, plus some new ones around Abbot Kinney and near Windward Circle. For all you locals who can't afford to buy tickets, Art Block takes place today as well and will feature many local Venice artists who are combining their talents and opening their studios.
You can bet Mama's going to CRUSH too....gotta take a break, eat and dink and then back to Venice....CRUSH takes place at 18th Street Arts Center and will feature wine, art and food tasting from 1pm - 5pm. Order your tickets NOW to CRUSH. Buy Tickets here.
The center is calling all urban foodies, wine loving enthus
iasts and art aficionados for CRUSH, the complimentary event to the organization's successful annual Beer, Art and Music Festival (BAM Fest), which brings 1,600 attendees each year to the Santa Monica-based nonprofit. CRUSH, will feature over 50 unique wines, specialty cocktails and culinary delights from Los Angeles' leading chefs and restaurants. A unique twist on your typical wine and food festival, CRUSH also offers live original music performed by local bands, open artist studios, and a preview of the collaborative exhibition Forêt Intérieure/Interior Forest by Alexandra Grant.If you're not exactly the culinary connoisseur or it has been a while since your last visit to an art exhibition, not to worry, you won't have to spend hours researching online or pouring over art history books. Your wine, art and food have been carefully curated to tantalize your taste buds, spark your curiosity, and engage your creative sensibilities. CRUSH highlights wines from award-winning wineries, small bites from West Los Angeles' trendsetting chefs and restaurants and cutting-edge contemporary art by local, national and international artists in a fun and inviting atmosphere.
And the event is a steal, with tickets at $45 for general admission and $55 for VIP. Both General and VIP admission includes unlimited sampling of wine and food, with VIP admission including special wine and cocktail tastings and presentations, admission an hour earlier and some surprise perks. CRUSH attendees not only feel great because they are spending a Sunday afternoon sipping and sampling in the sun, meeting artists, viewing exceptional artworks and listening to talented young jazz musicians, but also because they know that all proceeds benefit 18th Street Arts Center, a 24-year old, influential non-profit arts organization in Santa Monica.For this year's CRUSH 18th Street is partnering with Edible Westside Magazine, a food and drink print publication focusing on the coastal communities of LA County, to help facilitate the artisanal food and drink side of the festival. Publisher of Edible Westside Magazine, Linzy May Mahoney aims to keep the focus on fresh, seasonal foods, sustainable practices and the local community of farmers, chefs and wine-makers. Participating wineries ranging from big to small are featured at CRUSH, including one of the most recognizable cause brands, ONEHOPE Wine, which, produced in partnership with Robert Mondavi, make an impact with every bottle sold by donating half of all profits to different causes. Smaller winery Turiya Wines, also featured at CRUSH, produces ultra boutique wines from the Central Coast of California and plans to present its rare, fine wines, both blends as well as extremely small releases of single cultivars.
Fo
r the foodie at heart, over ten restaurants, chefs and catering companies will offer a bounty of small bites from signature dishes to new creations utilizing local farmer-fresh produce. Favorite Santa Monica neighborhood restaurant, Wilshire will feature its "New Urban Cuisine," developed around local, organic and seasonal ingredients, while the newly opened Culver City restaurant, Muddy Leek, will showcase their made-from-scratch, globally-motivated dishes. Even Restaurants yet to be open, will also be at CRUSH to show off their skills and what they plan to bring to the Westside scene. Bank of Venice, to open mid-April will feature the craft beer-influenced dishes it plans to offer the Windward Avenue area while Santa Monica restaurant, Fork in the Road to open in early May, will be offering organic, Mediterranean-themed dishes to be paired with rare vintage wines and top shelf cocktails. With the marriage of wine, art and food, 18th Street has concocted a one-of-a-kind fundraising event. CRUSH attendees also get the special opportunity to explore the multi-faceted installation, Forêt Intérieure/Interior Forest, by Los Angeles-based artist Alexandra Grant based on an ongoing exchange with the iconic French author, poet, playwright and philosopher Hélène Cixous. In addition, the resident artists who live, work and create daily at 18th Street open their studios for attendees to experience works in progress.
Photo by Dave IrvinAnd if you're looking for a way to get to and from the event safely, SideCar, the smartphone app that instantly matches people who need a ride with regular, everyday drivers who are willing to give them one, will be providing a $25 credit to all CRUSH attendees anywhere in Los Angeles. Without a doubt, CRUSH is poised to draw a great crowd in its first year as Santa Monica's best wine, art and food tasting event!
Tickets run $45 for general admission and $55 for VIP Tickets. Buy Tickets here.
What: Crush, Wine Art and Food Tasting!
Where: 18th Street Arts Center, 1639 18th St. Santa Monica, 90404
When: Sunday, May 19th - 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Phone: 310-828-1912
Website: http://18thstreet.org/
Friday, May 17th
Sunday, 12 May 2013 20:43 | Written by Kathy Leonardo | |
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hale
ARTS S P A C E invites you to the opening reception for a group show featuring the work of Barbara Kosoff, Frederico Ceballos, Mara Thompson and Michele Castagnetti. The opening reception will be held Friday, May 17 from 5-8 PM. Peruse accessibly priced work while enjoying white wine and freshly popped popcorn.
Frederico Ceballos creates contemporary abstract designs of indigenous nature. His work utilizes hard edges and distinct lines of color while exploring relationships between scale and repetition.
Mara Thompson's "Pick a Card...Any Card" series combines vintage, found and original collage materials, augmented by acrylic paint and oils. Mara's work is a visual representation of what she perceives to be of value and importance to those around her.
Michele Castagnetti has created a series of prints inspired by wallpaper of the 1970's. The series hovers between minimalism, abstraction and geometry while the bright colors create a vivid sense of spatial illusion.The gallery will be filled – floor to ceiling- with the work of several artists working in a variety of media.
See image: Barbara Kosoff
Barbara Kosoff creates mixed-media and assemblage works on paper. Her whimsical pieces combine a variety of print sources as well as drawing and painting with oil bars. Her illustrations often appear in the LA Times.
Wine and freshly popped popcorn will be served.
Onv view May 17 - June 25th
What: Opening reception
Where: haleARTS S P A C E, 2443 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90405
When: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Phone: 310-314-8038
Webiste: www.halearts.com
Also in Santa Monica…Rose Gallery at Bergamot Station Art Center , 2525 Michigan Avenue G-5 host a reception from 6:30-9:30pm. http://www.rosegallery.net/
In V
enice....
at 1320 Main Street….The Earth Project event is having music & art exhibits both Friday & Saturday nights starting at 7pm.
This is the 1st Annual “Respect your Momma” Show. (Gotta love that name, right???)
Celebrate the planet and our connection to eARTh with local musicians & DJs, dirt-lovin’ and treehuggin’ art. The event starts at 7pm. A portion of art sales will go to benefit EarthProtect.
Performers include Venice’s own Christopher Hawley, Seeing Thingz & VJ Theory.
Artists include: Jules Muck, Isabelle Alford-Lago, Kaleo Sallas, David Cedeno, Betsy Enzensberger, EKO, Dustin Varpness, Spacemonkey's Photography, Lisa Green, Tony Venegas, Patrick Hammerlein, Chuck U Farley, Lena Simovic, Erik Warn, Lou Minatti, Marianne Magne, Eduardo Manilla, Thierry Mallet, Chistopher Lorello and projections by VJ Theory.
Artist Betesy Enzenberger (see image, left) will be exhibiting her Metro series ("Metro I" & "Metro II") which are resins on vintage print drawers. www.betsyenzensberger.com
Special thanks to 1320 Main, all the artists/performers & Dogtown Artists United.
What: Respect your Momma Art Music SHow
Where: 1320 Main Street
When: 7:00 pm to???
Website: http://www.earthprotect.com/ FB Event Page
In Hollywood…
ltd losangeles hosts an opening reception for "A Short History of Cologne" featuring
artists Julia Scher, Frances Scholz, Mark von Schlegell.
See image: Mark von Schlegell, Dreaming the Mainstream, 2013 Merve Verlag, Berlin Photo by: Tom Lamberty
What: Opening reception
Where: ltd losangeles, 7561 Sunset Blvd #103, LA 90046
When: 5:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Phone: 323.378.6842
Website: http://ltdlosangeles.com
Also nearby…
KM Fine Arts Los Angeles celebrates the work of artist John Michael Rusnak. "Fear of Nostalgia," features an iconic series of six magnificent triptychs represent the culmination of more than 100 days spent in Cuba. Although entirely shot in Cuba, the images are universal symbols provoking a reflection on the necessity of equality and equity among people.
Se
e image: John Michael Rusnak, Postura de los Saintos, 2011, magery created from photographs taken on 4X5 Polaroid 55 Negative film with manual enhancements by the artist. Pigment printing on Hahnemuhle Bamboo fiber-based paper with archival mounting on 1/8" aluminum., 82 1/6" x 39 13/16"
On view: May 17th - July 12th
What: Opening reception
Where: KM Fine Arts Los Angeles, 814 N. La Cienega Blvd
When: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Phone: 310-854-0540
Website: http://www.kmfinearts.com
In Culver City…POPgallery, 3505 Helms Ave.holds a reception from 7-10 pm. http://thepopstudio.com/gallery/
Or head towards the the Miracle Mile area…pop by New Theme Gallery, 8178 Melrose Ave. offer an exhibition featuring artists Nick Aguayo, Daniel Payavis, Zack Stadel, Beth Holden. Reception runs from 7-11pm http://newtheme-gallery.net/
M
artha Otero Gallery presents Pedro Matos' first exhibition in Los Angeles, Building Castles Made of Sand featuring a new series of oil paintings on canvas and Azulejo panels - a traditional Portuguese medium of hand-painted, tin-glazed, ceramic tile work.
See image: Portrait of a Man Holding Gloves, 2013, Oil on burnt canvas, 24 inch diameter (60 cm)
On view: May 17th - June 15th
What: Opening reception
Where: Martha Otero Gallery, 820 N Fairfax Ave., LA 90046
When: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Phone: 323 951 1068
Website: http://www.marthaotero.com
Downtown LA....Actual Size Los Angeles, 741 New High St. also offers an opening from 7-10pm. http://www.actualsizela.com/
An evening of spoken word hosted by the LAartlab crew at Lincoln High School, featuring teen poets and special guests including Sumiko Braun and Maia Mayor.
Sumiko Braun is a poet, musician, actor, and parent. Currently, she produces, writes, and acts in her own comedy web series about a jaded group of superheroes called The New Order and lives in LA with her son.
Maia
Mayor is a member of Get Lit Players, and has been featured on KPFK, and has performed all over Los Angeles.
LAartlab is an independent, all-volunteer collective helping teens and young adults engage in the various facets of the Los Angeles art community and California's creative economy by providing hands-on opportunities to help design, produce and host art events.
Where: Avenue 50 Studio
When: 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Phone: (323) 258-1435
Website: www.avenue50studio.org http://www.laartlab.org
Saturday, May 18th
Sunday, 12 May 2013 23:04 | Written by Kathy Leonardo | |
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Today and tomorrow....all day the Beverly Hills artSHOW takes place. See their website for details.
In Santa Monica...Bergamot Station located at 2525 Michigan Ave, enjoy several art parties tonight featuring some wonderful exhibitions...
Sc
homburg Gallery holds an opening reception for "Common Ground Landscapes: La Ballona Wetlands and San Gimignano" featuring the work of Tony Osio.
The series of landscapes, inspired by two completely different environments, are site specific. The Tuscan works evolved from a period of time spent in the shadow of San Gimignano, a UNESCO protected medieval town surrounded by rolling hills dotted with lush vineyards and romantic villas. The other series has as its subject the La Ballona Wetlands, the last remaining coastal wetland in Southern California.
On view: May 18th - June 15th
What: Opening reception
Where: Schomburg Gallery, E-3A Bergamot Station 2525 Michigan Ave., SM
When: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Phone: (310) 453-5757
Website: http://www.schomburggallery.com/
G
allery Luisotti holds an opening reception for its newest exhibition, "Mark Ruwedel: Neighbors, Records, etc."
As in his earlier work, the artist continues to explore the figurative ground fixated between cities and their outskirts in photographs that quietly evoke progress as a cycle of repeated events: things made to be lost, kept for a while and soon to be forgotten.
On view: May 18th - July 6th.
What: Opening reception
Where: Gallery Luisotti Bergamot Station (A2), 2525 Michigan Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90404
When: 6:00 pm - 8:00pm
Website: http://www.galleryluisotti.com
Stop into Richard Heller Gallery (B-5A) as well. http://richardhellergallery.com/
Lois Lambert Gallery offers an opening reception for two exhibitions tonight.
In “Works on Paper 1989-2013”, Nick Taggart explores organic forms and their manifestations in everyday life through black and white graphite drawings, acrylic and watercolor paintings.
On view: May 18th - July 7th
What: Opening reception
Where: Lois Lambert Gallery, Bergamot Station, E-3, 2525 Michigan Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90404
When: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Website: http://www.loislambertgallery.com
One more at Bergamot...
ADC Contemporary presents MOHAMED ABOU EL NAGA - Solo exhibition.
"The
Warrior" Mohamed Abou El Naga reflects on the issue of being a warrior in contemporary times through images that have being taken from archives, films, objects, personalexperience as well appropriated historical characters.
Curated by Marisa Caichiolo, the exhibition is organized in a partnership with MOJO GALLERY,DUBAI and sponsored by QATAR FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL. The exhibition is produced by Peter Todorovic.
On view: May 18th - July 17th
What: Opening Reception
What: Opening Reception
Where: Bleicher/Golightly Gallery, 1431 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, Ca 90401
When: 7:30 pm-9:30 pm
Phone: 310.451.9983
Website: http://caporalebleicher.com
One more for you in Santa Monica.....
Support a great cause Project Angel Food at Sonny McLean's on Wilshire...Josh Tate holds an annual Hell Raiser sports event to raise funds for a new charity each year.
Tonight marks the pre-event and fundraiser for the event, so come on out and support the cause....eat, drink and be merry. Next Saturday is the big event...Josh Tate will compete against Nic Baisley (walking for Kidflicks) as both circle a 100-foot track until one of them taps out. Hell Walk 3 will take place at the home of Hell Walk 1: the Dirt Cheap Soundstage (3019 Olympic Stage B, Santa Monica, CA).
The charity this year is Project Angel Food — a charity that has been delivering free meals to terminally ill folks in Los Angeles who can no longer leave their homes. They have been operating on a staff of just volunteers (chefs and drivers) for over 20 years and have delivered over 8 million meals.
Enjoy a live auction featuring merchandises such as:
A Star Trek Into Darkness poster signed by J.J. Abrams
A Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan poster signed by Leonard Nimoy
An Animal House poster signed by John Landis
A Swingers poster signed by Jon Favreau
A Long Ranger poster signed by Gore Verbinski
DVD Box sets of Lost, Felicity, Alias and Fringe
All of the Bad Robot movies
See the Hell Walk 3 FB Page
In Venice, It's the second night of he Earth Project event/“Respect your Momma” Show, taking place at 1320 Main St., (all weekend event) starting at 7pm. http://www.earthprotect.com/ FB Event Page
And one more....Isabelle Alford-Lago and Pierre Auroux show new works tonight from 7-10pm at 1317 Innes Place in Venice. RSVP Here.
Culver City has lots going on...
David Kordansky Gallery celebrates the work by John Wesley. The exhibition features Objects and Paintings. his is the artist's first exhibition at the gallery.
See image: John Wesley, Bird Lovers, 1973, acrylic on helmet, 14 x 10 x 10 inches (35.6 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm) © Courtesy of the Artist and David Kordansky Gallery.
See image: Harry Gamboa Jr., "Chicano Male Unbonded: Salomon Huerta, Artist", 2008, gelatin silver print, ed. 3/6, 14" x 11
On view: May 18 - July 6
What: Opening Reception,
Where: David Kordansky Gallery, 3143 S. La Cienega Blvd., LA, 90016
When: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Phone: 310-558-3030
Website: http://davidkordanskygallery.com/
Here are several more openings running from 6-8 pm.....Luis De Jesus Los Angeles, (2685 S. La Cienega Blvd.). http://www.luisdejesus.com/ Mihai Nicodim Gallery, 3143 S. La Cienega Blvd, Unit B, Entrance on Blackwelder. http://nicodimgallery.com/
K
oplin Del Rio hosts an artist reception for "Artifex" featuring Einar and Jamex de la Torre, Harry Gamboa Jr., Shizu Saldamando and John Valadez.
Five Latino artists that come from different generations, geographic conditions and cultural influences, but all with one thing in common; a commitment to artistically explore cultural artifacts that signify identity.
On view: May 18th - June 29th
What: Opening reception
Where: Koplin Del Rio, 6031 Washington Blvd.
When: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Phone: 310 559 6300
Website: http://www.koplindelrio.com/
C
orey Helford Gallery presents "Unseen," an exhibition of new paintings by international street artist HUSH, his first solo exhibition with the gallery.
On view: May 18 - June 15
What: Opening reception
Where: Corey Helford Gallery, 8522 Washington Blvd., and CHG Circa, 8530 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 90232
When: 7:00 pm ‑10:00 pm
Phone: 310 287-2340
Website: www.coreyhelfordgallery.com
Then right next door, Corey Helford's newest gallery...Circa presents Michael Mararian's "Recent Projects."
With a continued focus on combining pathos, humor, shock value and the absurd, this show brings new areas of exploration in both technique and attitude.
Mos
t of the work being shown is in full color (a first forthe artist) as well as using found vintage books, magazines and ephemera as a re-purposed canvas in a majority of the new work.
His phobia series from 2008 has been revisited in full color and shows a glimpse into the beginnings of some upcoming series such as "Over Stimu-lie", "Horrible Gifts for Children" and a contemporary re-imagining of Edward Gorey's "The Ghastlycrumb Tinies."
See image: Michael Mararian, Your Child's World, 2013, Acrylic on Found book
On view: May 18th - June 8th
What: Opening Reception
Where: CHG Circa, 8530-A Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
When: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Phone: 323-363-9338
Website: http://chgcirca.com
Or in West Hollywood...Louis Stern Fine Arts, 9002 Melrose Avenue hosts an opening from 5-8pm. http://www.louissternfinearts.com/. M+B, 612 N. Almont Dr., offers a recption from 6-8 pm. http://www.mbart.com/. Then continue on to Hollywood to the AndrewShire Gallery, 3850 Wilshire Blvd. #107, for another opening from 6-8 pm. http://www.andrewshiregallery.com/ Another art party from 6-8 takes place at Regen Projects 6750 Santa Monica Blvd. http://www.regenprojects.com/
ForYourArt is pleased to host an exhibition presented by Mixografia entitled “John Baldessari: Crowds,” featuring new work by artist John Baldessari.
The exhibition will also spotlight a selection of works from the 20 year collaboration between the artist and the printmaking studio.
On view: May 18th - June 16th
What: Opening reception
Where: ForYourArt, 6020 Wilshire Blvd., LA 90036
When: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Website: http://foryourart.com/
Also in the Miracle Mile area...Launch LA - La Brea, (170 S. La Brea Ave., 2nd Floor) holds an opening from 6-8pm. http://launchla.org/ And just downstairs, starting a bit later from 8-11 pm pop into one of my favorite galleries, Merry Karnowsky for an artist reception. http://www.mkgallery.com/
In Downtown LA...
C
oagula Curatorial holds openings for two new exhibitions. SÉANCE & THE NEW TESTOSTERONE….both group shows.
SÉANCE includes: Matthew Carter, Sue De Beer, Elizabeth DiGiovanni, Roni Feldman, Sean C. Flaherty, Francesca Gabbiani, Glenn Kaino, James L. Marshall, Laurence McNamara, Kathleen Melian, Christy Roberts, Center for Tactical Magic
THE NEW TESTOSTERONE will showcase three artists, Nikolai Molecules, George Joaquim, Samvel Saghatelian.
What: Opening reception
Where: Coagula Curatorial, 977 Chung King Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90012
When: 7:30 pm
Phone: 213-620-1569
Website: www.coagulacuratorial.com
Also downtown....Night Gallery, 2276 East 16th St., LA 90021 hosts a reception from 9-12am. http://www.nightgallery.ca/
How bout keeping the night going with a music and art party?
Bu
rn LA presents...."ENCASED IN SUNSHINE" the beginning of an annual day festival in the celebration of ART, MUSIC, PERFORMANCES and the culture that it brings together right here in L.A.
The event offers Art, Vendors, 3 stages with 20 + performances, Sounds by: An-Ten-Nae, DJ Kramer (Distrikt), Patricio, Brad Moontribe, Blackass RingLeader and more.
Pre-sale: $25; At the door: $30 TIckets on Sale http://flavorus.com/encasedinsunshine
21+ ages only
What: Art Party
Where: 333 S. Boylston St., LA,
When: 3:00 pm - 3:00 am
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BurnLAEvents =
In Santa Monica...Bergamot Station located at 2525 Michigan Ave, enjoy several art parties tonight featuring some wonderful exhibitions...
Sc
homburg Gallery holds an opening reception for "Common Ground Landscapes: La Ballona Wetlands and San Gimignano" featuring the work of Tony Osio.The series of landscapes, inspired by two completely different environments, are site specific. The Tuscan works evolved from a period of time spent in the shadow of San Gimignano, a UNESCO protected medieval town surrounded by rolling hills dotted with lush vineyards and romantic villas. The other series has as its subject the La Ballona Wetlands, the last remaining coastal wetland in Southern California.
On view: May 18th - June 15th
What: Opening reception
Where: Schomburg Gallery, E-3A Bergamot Station 2525 Michigan Ave., SM
When: 3:00 pm - 6:00 pm
Phone: (310) 453-5757
Website: http://www.schomburggallery.com/
G
allery Luisotti holds an opening reception for its newest exhibition, "Mark Ruwedel: Neighbors, Records, etc."As in his earlier work, the artist continues to explore the figurative ground fixated between cities and their outskirts in photographs that quietly evoke progress as a cycle of repeated events: things made to be lost, kept for a while and soon to be forgotten.
On view: May 18th - July 6th.
What: Opening reception
Where: Gallery Luisotti Bergamot Station (A2), 2525 Michigan Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90404
When: 6:00 pm - 8:00pm
Website: http://www.galleryluisotti.com
Stop into Richard Heller Gallery (B-5A) as well. http://richardhellergallery.com/
Lois Lambert Gallery offers an opening reception for two exhibitions tonight. In “Works on Paper 1989-2013”, Nick Taggart explores organic forms and their manifestations in everyday life through black and white graphite drawings, acrylic and watercolor paintings.
On view: May 18th - July 7th
What: Opening reception
Where: Lois Lambert Gallery, Bergamot Station, E-3, 2525 Michigan Ave. Santa Monica, CA 90404
When: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Website: http://www.loislambertgallery.com
One more at Bergamot...
ADC Contemporary presents MOHAMED ABOU EL NAGA - Solo exhibition.
"The
Warrior" Mohamed Abou El Naga reflects on the issue of being a warrior in contemporary times through images that have being taken from archives, films, objects, personalexperience as well appropriated historical characters.Curated by Marisa Caichiolo, the exhibition is organized in a partnership with MOJO GALLERY,DUBAI and sponsored by QATAR FOUNDATION INTERNATIONAL. The exhibition is produced by Peter Todorovic.
On view: May 18th - July 17th
What: Opening Reception
When: 6:30 pm – 10:00 pm
Where: ADC & BUILDING BRIDGES International Art Exchange Bergamot Station, F-2, 2525 Michigan Ave., SM 90404
Phone: 323-839-5786
Website: http://www.adcbuildingbridgesartexchange.org/
Bleicher Golightly offers an opening reception for "Circle Logic." For this exhibition, artists are invited to interpret the dimensions of a circle and how they convey the interconnections within our lives and environments.
Circles conjure up many ideas including events "coming full circle," or "The Circle of Life."
Artists include: Airom, Ann McCoy, Charity Burnett, Lavialle Campbell, Fausto Fernandez, Alison Foshee (see image), Gina Stepaniuk, Jim Holyoak, Simone Gad, Susan Joseph, Kimberly Zsebe, Mery Lynn McCorkle, Melissa Meier, Linda Parnell, Anita Ray, Nick Veasey, and Sharon Weiner.
On view: May 18th - June 5th
Website: http://www.adcbuildingbridgesartexchange.org/
Bleicher Golightly offers an opening reception for "Circle Logic." For this exhibition, artists are invited to interpret the dimensions of a circle and how they convey the interconnections within our lives and environments.
Circles conjure up many ideas including events "coming full circle," or "The Circle of Life."
Artists include: Airom, Ann McCoy, Charity Burnett, Lavialle Campbell, Fausto Fernandez, Alison Foshee (see image), Gina Stepaniuk, Jim Holyoak, Simone Gad, Susan Joseph, Kimberly Zsebe, Mery Lynn McCorkle, Melissa Meier, Linda Parnell, Anita Ray, Nick Veasey, and Sharon Weiner.
On view: May 18th - June 5th
Where: Bleicher/Golightly Gallery, 1431 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, Ca 90401
When: 7:30 pm-9:30 pm
Phone: 310.451.9983
Website: http://caporalebleicher.com
One more for you in Santa Monica.....Support a great cause Project Angel Food at Sonny McLean's on Wilshire...Josh Tate holds an annual Hell Raiser sports event to raise funds for a new charity each year.
Tonight marks the pre-event and fundraiser for the event, so come on out and support the cause....eat, drink and be merry. Next Saturday is the big event...Josh Tate will compete against Nic Baisley (walking for Kidflicks) as both circle a 100-foot track until one of them taps out. Hell Walk 3 will take place at the home of Hell Walk 1: the Dirt Cheap Soundstage (3019 Olympic Stage B, Santa Monica, CA).
The charity this year is Project Angel Food — a charity that has been delivering free meals to terminally ill folks in Los Angeles who can no longer leave their homes. They have been operating on a staff of just volunteers (chefs and drivers) for over 20 years and have delivered over 8 million meals.
Enjoy a live auction featuring merchandises such as:
A Star Trek II: Wrath of Khan poster signed by Leonard Nimoy
An Animal House poster signed by John Landis
A Swingers poster signed by Jon Favreau
A Long Ranger poster signed by Gore Verbinski
DVD Box sets of Lost, Felicity, Alias and Fringe
All of the Bad Robot movies
See the Hell Walk 3 FB Page
What: Benefit
When: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
When: 6:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: Sonny McLean's Irish Pub, 2615 Wilshire Blvd, Santa Monica, CA 90403
Website: http://www.sonnymcleans.com
Website: http://www.sonnymcleans.com
In Venice, It's the second night of he Earth Project event/“Respect your Momma” Show, taking place at 1320 Main St., (all weekend event) starting at 7pm. http://www.earthprotect.com/ FB Event Page
And one more....Isabelle Alford-Lago and Pierre Auroux show new works tonight from 7-10pm at 1317 Innes Place in Venice. RSVP Here.
Culver City has lots going on...
David Kordansky Gallery celebrates the work by John Wesley. The exhibition features Objects and Paintings. his is the artist's first exhibition at the gallery.See image: John Wesley, Bird Lovers, 1973, acrylic on helmet, 14 x 10 x 10 inches (35.6 x 25.4 x 25.4 cm) © Courtesy of the Artist and David Kordansky Gallery.
See image: Harry Gamboa Jr., "Chicano Male Unbonded: Salomon Huerta, Artist", 2008, gelatin silver print, ed. 3/6, 14" x 11
On view: May 18 - July 6
What: Opening Reception,
Where: David Kordansky Gallery, 3143 S. La Cienega Blvd., LA, 90016
When: 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Phone: 310-558-3030
Website: http://davidkordanskygallery.com/
Here are several more openings running from 6-8 pm.....Luis De Jesus Los Angeles, (2685 S. La Cienega Blvd.). http://www.luisdejesus.com/ Mihai Nicodim Gallery, 3143 S. La Cienega Blvd, Unit B, Entrance on Blackwelder. http://nicodimgallery.com/
K
oplin Del Rio hosts an artist reception for "Artifex" featuring Einar and Jamex de la Torre, Harry Gamboa Jr., Shizu Saldamando and John Valadez.Five Latino artists that come from different generations, geographic conditions and cultural influences, but all with one thing in common; a commitment to artistically explore cultural artifacts that signify identity.
On view: May 18th - June 29th
What: Opening reception
Where: Koplin Del Rio, 6031 Washington Blvd.
When: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Phone: 310 559 6300
Website: http://www.koplindelrio.com/
C
orey Helford Gallery presents "Unseen," an exhibition of new paintings by international street artist HUSH, his first solo exhibition with the gallery.On view: May 18 - June 15
What: Opening reception
Where: Corey Helford Gallery, 8522 Washington Blvd., and CHG Circa, 8530 Washington Blvd., Culver City, 90232
When: 7:00 pm ‑10:00 pm
Phone: 310 287-2340
Website: www.coreyhelfordgallery.com
Then right next door, Corey Helford's newest gallery...Circa presents Michael Mararian's "Recent Projects."
With a continued focus on combining pathos, humor, shock value and the absurd, this show brings new areas of exploration in both technique and attitude.
Mos
t of the work being shown is in full color (a first forthe artist) as well as using found vintage books, magazines and ephemera as a re-purposed canvas in a majority of the new work. His phobia series from 2008 has been revisited in full color and shows a glimpse into the beginnings of some upcoming series such as "Over Stimu-lie", "Horrible Gifts for Children" and a contemporary re-imagining of Edward Gorey's "The Ghastlycrumb Tinies."
See image: Michael Mararian, Your Child's World, 2013, Acrylic on Found book
On view: May 18th - June 8th
What: Opening Reception
Where: CHG Circa, 8530-A Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232
When: 7:00 pm - 10:00 pm
Phone: 323-363-9338
Website: http://chgcirca.com
Or in West Hollywood...Louis Stern Fine Arts, 9002 Melrose Avenue hosts an opening from 5-8pm. http://www.louissternfinearts.com/. M+B, 612 N. Almont Dr., offers a recption from 6-8 pm. http://www.mbart.com/. Then continue on to Hollywood to the AndrewShire Gallery, 3850 Wilshire Blvd. #107, for another opening from 6-8 pm. http://www.andrewshiregallery.com/ Another art party from 6-8 takes place at Regen Projects 6750 Santa Monica Blvd. http://www.regenprojects.com/
ForYourArt is pleased to host an exhibition presented by Mixografia entitled “John Baldessari: Crowds,” featuring new work by artist John Baldessari.The exhibition will also spotlight a selection of works from the 20 year collaboration between the artist and the printmaking studio.
On view: May 18th - June 16th
What: Opening reception
Where: ForYourArt, 6020 Wilshire Blvd., LA 90036
When: 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Website: http://foryourart.com/
Also in the Miracle Mile area...Launch LA - La Brea, (170 S. La Brea Ave., 2nd Floor) holds an opening from 6-8pm. http://launchla.org/ And just downstairs, starting a bit later from 8-11 pm pop into one of my favorite galleries, Merry Karnowsky for an artist reception. http://www.mkgallery.com/
In Downtown LA...
C
oagula Curatorial holds openings for two new exhibitions. SÉANCE & THE NEW TESTOSTERONE….both group shows.SÉANCE includes: Matthew Carter, Sue De Beer, Elizabeth DiGiovanni, Roni Feldman, Sean C. Flaherty, Francesca Gabbiani, Glenn Kaino, James L. Marshall, Laurence McNamara, Kathleen Melian, Christy Roberts, Center for Tactical Magic
THE NEW TESTOSTERONE will showcase three artists, Nikolai Molecules, George Joaquim, Samvel Saghatelian.
What: Opening reception
Where: Coagula Curatorial, 977 Chung King Rd., Los Angeles, CA 90012
When: 7:30 pm
Phone: 213-620-1569
Website: www.coagulacuratorial.com
Also downtown....Night Gallery, 2276 East 16th St., LA 90021 hosts a reception from 9-12am. http://www.nightgallery.ca/
How bout keeping the night going with a music and art party?
Bu
rn LA presents...."ENCASED IN SUNSHINE" the beginning of an annual day festival in the celebration of ART, MUSIC, PERFORMANCES and the culture that it brings together right here in L.A. The event offers Art, Vendors, 3 stages with 20 + performances, Sounds by: An-Ten-Nae, DJ Kramer (Distrikt), Patricio, Brad Moontribe, Blackass RingLeader and more.
Pre-sale: $25; At the door: $30 TIckets on Sale http://flavorus.com/encasedinsunshine
21+ ages only
What: Art Party
Where: 333 S. Boylston St., LA,
When: 3:00 pm - 3:00 am
Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/BurnLAEvents =
Sunday, May 19th
Thursday, 18 April 2013 20:15 | Written by Kathy Leonardo | |
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It's the final day of the two day Beverly Hills artSHOW. See their website for details.
Today is a big day for Venice...the annual Venice Art Walk & Auctions takes place, and it's the 34th anniversary. Be aware there are several other art event taking place today and this weekend...such as the Art Block and Earth Protect.
The annual event's silent auction and reception is once again hosted by Google Los Angeles this year. See my article featured in the LA Weekly.
Each
year the event brings thousands of community members together to celebrate Venice Family Clinic. Artists open their studios, architects open their homes, and over 300 artists donate their work to ensure that neighbors in need have access to health care. With incredible home and studio tours, a taste-bud tingling food fare and the largest silent art auction in the area, Venice Art Walk & Auctions raises over $600,000 annually.
The Venice Art Walk was created to help raise funds for the Venice Family Clinic back in 1979. The clinic was founded in 1970 to offer residents in need a low cost health option. At the time the clinic was struggling financially as it lived side by side with crack dealers and gangs. Last year, Google reached out the Art Walk staff and offered to sponsor and host the silent auction and reception.
This yea
r, along with John Van Hamersveld, who designed this year's Venice Art Walk & Auctions flyer, Larry Bell will also be a featured artist. The silent auction will feature one of his works and many others renowned and emerging artists.
Mark Farina became involved with the event 12 years ago and has had his work purchased from the silent auction. This year his studio on Lincoln is part of the Venice East tour. He will once again donate art to the auction.
This year the marks the 3rd annual surf and skate auction and it will take place for the first time in the Fall. Farina has been involved with it since it's inception. He recalled, "We started this separate event as of way of honoring Venice as the surf and skate mecca to the world."
Farina works with the video department at Otis college and make experimental films. He talks about his work..."I am continuing my experiments in pop art painting that includes aerosols and silkscreening. I do a number of collaborative sound art installations that involve solar power and radio telescopes."
Arti
st, Andy Moses has been donating his work to the silent auction for 10 years. "I donated a painting that I just finished," said Moses. "It is representative of my recent topographically based work but I have pushed the paint process in some new directions where there is an incredible illusion of texture but it's all an illusion."
See image: Andy Moses, "Morphology 111" 16x20 Inches Acrylic on Canvas 2013
Moses is one of many that is happy with the change of location to Google for the 2nd year. "I think that the Google venue was a great success last year. It's an incredible place and it's nice to have a change of Venues from time to time to keep things fresh," added Moses.
This year artist Kelly Berg will be doing some live painting at Google as well as donating to the silent auction. This is the 2nd year that Berg has been involved with the event. Currently Berg is working on a new series of acrylic and ink paintings that juxtapose natural disasters with futuristic cityscapes through my process of layering.
See image: Kelly Berg painting live at Bloomingdale's in the Santa Monica Place mall for last year's Venice Artwalk in-store promotion event.
All proceeds fund Venice Family Clinic's health care services. Venice Family Clinic provides quality primary health care to people in need. Venice Family Clinic serves more than 24,000 low-income, homeless and uninsured men, women and children through 106,000 patient visits each year.
Artist Linda Fenster has been a Venice resident for over 30 years and has opened her studio up to the tour since 2002. She originally became involved with the Venice Family Clinic as I wanted to give back to the community, cited Fenster.
"I got involved with the Venice Family Clinic as I wanted to give back to the community and spent about ten years volunteering at various Art Walk artists studios before realizing that I should open our house as well as it is full of mosaics & paintings & collage bead work. I have lived and worked in Venice as an artist for over 30 years," said Fenster.
"T
here is new staff organizing the Art Walk, they have fresh ideas and have been very successful in executing them by changing the locations of the open studios so that returning Art Walk supporters see new Venice artists and the chosen studios are close together geographically for easy walking accessibility. Although last year there were less open studios, the Walk was very do able and patrons could reach them in one afternoon. Before this change, it was impossible to visit every studio, time would run out as they were too spread out. I think this is a positive change," insisted Fenster.
Since the Art Walk route changes each year, Fenster's studio is not on this year's tour, however she will be donating one of her signature Mosaic tile works of art.
Fenster will be donating a Peace Sign entitled "Wild, wild horses," made from recycled costume jewelry collected from all over the world and LA and beads from her extensive bead collection.
Tickets are also available for purchase at the Ticketing booth at the Community Celebration located on Hampton Dr. between Sunset Ave. and Rose Ave. in Venice. For your convenience, tickets are also available at the Walgrove Parking lot, providing easy access to parking and the East of Lincoln tours.
Pre-purchased tickets will held at Will Call at both Ticketing locations as well. Please note, this year we will not be mailing tickets. See the website for more info and to buy tickets http://theveniceartwalk.org/
It's the last day of he Earth Project event/“Respect your Momma” Show, taking place at 1320 Main St., (all weekend event) Check their website for details. http://www.earthprotect.com/ FB Event Page
There are lots of unofficial additions to the Venice Art Walk & Auctions popping up all over Venice today. Artists Mardi de Veuve Alexis and Emily Van Horn, Nina Gigante, and Cooper, would love your company on from 12-5pm at 818 1/2 California Ave. Also close by, Artist Marianne Magne will be having a farewell art show, (she is moving) located at 533 California Ave, Venice 90291 from 1pm to 4pm if you'd like to see the walls or from 7pm to 10pm stop in to say goodbye.
Several Venice Studios will be opening their doors today to participate (unofficially) with the Venice Art Walk. such as ….ARTBLOCK!
ARTBLOCK is continuing the tradition of open studios and salons in Venice. It’s a good way to experience a neighborhood; supporting artists while creating community. ARTBLOCK is a FREE event.
There are some incredible renowned artists participating in this event such as Attaway, Alberto Bevacqua, Francisco Letelier and many more…
At KATON STUDIO 324 Sunset Ave., Artist Marty Katon will be honoring Women Artists (You know Mama loves that).
Meet the Artists Noon to 7pm. Singer songwriter Rachel Goodrich performs. Enjoy paintings by Audrey MacNamara, Sara Issakharian, Sirpa Baylis Heikka and others.
A portion of sales goes to art supplies for needy Children, Native American WWII veterans and Venice Free Clinic. Healthy juice, water and snacks will be offered. Children and pets welcome. www.katonart.com 310-399-8701
A
s part of the Art Block, Francisco Letelier and Mary Fama have painted a mural for today's event. The mural celebrates the neighborhood and its rich cultural and artistic legacy.
The mural is called Pueblo Chucho or Dogtown Revisited and it is on 6th Avenue between Brooks Ave. and Indiana Court.
This is a FREE event.
What: Art Block
Where: Around Venice see site
When: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
FB Page: http://veniceartblock.wordpress.com/
Skip the whole art walk and head to Santa Monica...
Enjoy an art party and opening for a new exhibition featuring the work of G. Martin Leibowitz at the fitness studio of Bodies By Brian.
RSVP at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
What: Opening reception
Where: 3019 Pico Blvd across from the Weinerschnizel
When: 6 p.m.
Have a fantastic weekend....and let me know if you get to all of these...You know Mama's gonna try....gotta love the art parties....right????
Today is a big day for Venice...the annual Venice Art Walk & Auctions takes place, and it's the 34th anniversary. Be aware there are several other art event taking place today and this weekend...such as the Art Block and Earth Protect.
The annual event's silent auction and reception is once again hosted by Google Los Angeles this year. See my article featured in the LA Weekly.
Each
year the event brings thousands of community members together to celebrate Venice Family Clinic. Artists open their studios, architects open their homes, and over 300 artists donate their work to ensure that neighbors in need have access to health care. With incredible home and studio tours, a taste-bud tingling food fare and the largest silent art auction in the area, Venice Art Walk & Auctions raises over $600,000 annually.The Venice Art Walk was created to help raise funds for the Venice Family Clinic back in 1979. The clinic was founded in 1970 to offer residents in need a low cost health option. At the time the clinic was struggling financially as it lived side by side with crack dealers and gangs. Last year, Google reached out the Art Walk staff and offered to sponsor and host the silent auction and reception.
This yea
r, along with John Van Hamersveld, who designed this year's Venice Art Walk & Auctions flyer, Larry Bell will also be a featured artist. The silent auction will feature one of his works and many others renowned and emerging artists. Mark Farina became involved with the event 12 years ago and has had his work purchased from the silent auction. This year his studio on Lincoln is part of the Venice East tour. He will once again donate art to the auction.
This year the marks the 3rd annual surf and skate auction and it will take place for the first time in the Fall. Farina has been involved with it since it's inception. He recalled, "We started this separate event as of way of honoring Venice as the surf and skate mecca to the world."
Farina works with the video department at Otis college and make experimental films. He talks about his work..."I am continuing my experiments in pop art painting that includes aerosols and silkscreening. I do a number of collaborative sound art installations that involve solar power and radio telescopes."
Arti
st, Andy Moses has been donating his work to the silent auction for 10 years. "I donated a painting that I just finished," said Moses. "It is representative of my recent topographically based work but I have pushed the paint process in some new directions where there is an incredible illusion of texture but it's all an illusion."See image: Andy Moses, "Morphology 111" 16x20 Inches Acrylic on Canvas 2013
Moses is one of many that is happy with the change of location to Google for the 2nd year. "I think that the Google venue was a great success last year. It's an incredible place and it's nice to have a change of Venues from time to time to keep things fresh," added Moses.
This year artist Kelly Berg will be doing some live painting at Google as well as donating to the silent auction. This is the 2nd year that Berg has been involved with the event. Currently Berg is working on a new series of acrylic and ink paintings that juxtapose natural disasters with futuristic cityscapes through my process of layering.See image: Kelly Berg painting live at Bloomingdale's in the Santa Monica Place mall for last year's Venice Artwalk in-store promotion event.
All proceeds fund Venice Family Clinic's health care services. Venice Family Clinic provides quality primary health care to people in need. Venice Family Clinic serves more than 24,000 low-income, homeless and uninsured men, women and children through 106,000 patient visits each year.
Artist Linda Fenster has been a Venice resident for over 30 years and has opened her studio up to the tour since 2002. She originally became involved with the Venice Family Clinic as I wanted to give back to the community, cited Fenster.
"I got involved with the Venice Family Clinic as I wanted to give back to the community and spent about ten years volunteering at various Art Walk artists studios before realizing that I should open our house as well as it is full of mosaics & paintings & collage bead work. I have lived and worked in Venice as an artist for over 30 years," said Fenster.
"T
here is new staff organizing the Art Walk, they have fresh ideas and have been very successful in executing them by changing the locations of the open studios so that returning Art Walk supporters see new Venice artists and the chosen studios are close together geographically for easy walking accessibility. Although last year there were less open studios, the Walk was very do able and patrons could reach them in one afternoon. Before this change, it was impossible to visit every studio, time would run out as they were too spread out. I think this is a positive change," insisted Fenster.Since the Art Walk route changes each year, Fenster's studio is not on this year's tour, however she will be donating one of her signature Mosaic tile works of art.
Fenster will be donating a Peace Sign entitled "Wild, wild horses," made from recycled costume jewelry collected from all over the world and LA and beads from her extensive bead collection.
Tickets are also available for purchase at the Ticketing booth at the Community Celebration located on Hampton Dr. between Sunset Ave. and Rose Ave. in Venice. For your convenience, tickets are also available at the Walgrove Parking lot, providing easy access to parking and the East of Lincoln tours.
Pre-purchased tickets will held at Will Call at both Ticketing locations as well. Please note, this year we will not be mailing tickets. See the website for more info and to buy tickets http://theveniceartwalk.org/
It's the last day of he Earth Project event/“Respect your Momma” Show, taking place at 1320 Main St., (all weekend event) Check their website for details. http://www.earthprotect.com/ FB Event Page
There are lots of unofficial additions to the Venice Art Walk & Auctions popping up all over Venice today. Artists Mardi de Veuve Alexis and Emily Van Horn, Nina Gigante, and Cooper, would love your company on from 12-5pm at 818 1/2 California Ave. Also close by, Artist Marianne Magne will be having a farewell art show, (she is moving) located at 533 California Ave, Venice 90291 from 1pm to 4pm if you'd like to see the walls or from 7pm to 10pm stop in to say goodbye.
Several Venice Studios will be opening their doors today to participate (unofficially) with the Venice Art Walk. such as ….ARTBLOCK!ARTBLOCK is continuing the tradition of open studios and salons in Venice. It’s a good way to experience a neighborhood; supporting artists while creating community. ARTBLOCK is a FREE event.
There are some incredible renowned artists participating in this event such as Attaway, Alberto Bevacqua, Francisco Letelier and many more…
At KATON STUDIO 324 Sunset Ave., Artist Marty Katon will be honoring Women Artists (You know Mama loves that).
Meet the Artists Noon to 7pm. Singer songwriter Rachel Goodrich performs. Enjoy paintings by Audrey MacNamara, Sara Issakharian, Sirpa Baylis Heikka and others.
A portion of sales goes to art supplies for needy Children, Native American WWII veterans and Venice Free Clinic. Healthy juice, water and snacks will be offered. Children and pets welcome. www.katonart.com 310-399-8701
A
s part of the Art Block, Francisco Letelier and Mary Fama have painted a mural for today's event. The mural celebrates the neighborhood and its rich cultural and artistic legacy. The mural is called Pueblo Chucho or Dogtown Revisited and it is on 6th Avenue between Brooks Ave. and Indiana Court.
This is a FREE event.
What: Art Block
Where: Around Venice see site
When: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
FB Page: http://veniceartblock.wordpress.com/
Skip the whole art walk and head to Santa Monica...Enjoy an art party and opening for a new exhibition featuring the work of G. Martin Leibowitz at the fitness studio of Bodies By Brian.
RSVP at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
What: Opening reception
Where: 3019 Pico Blvd across from the Weinerschnizel
When: 6 p.m.
Have a fantastic weekend....and let me know if you get to all of these...You know Mama's gonna try....gotta love the art parties....right????
Save the Date...Sunday May 19th Enjoy Art, Wine and Food Tasting at 18th Steet Arts Center
Sunday, 14 April 2013 20:03 | Written by Chris Carr | |
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Save the Date...Sunday, May 19th, and order your tickets to CRUSH. The event tales place at 18th Street Arts Center and will feature wine, art and food tasting from 1pm - 5pm.
The center is calling all urban foodies, wine loving enthusiasts and art aficionados for CRUSH, the complimentary event to the organization's successful annual Beer, Art and Music Festival (BAM Fest), which brings 1,600 attendees each year to the Santa Monica-based nonprofit. CRUSH, will feature over 50 unique wines, specialty cocktails and culinary delights from Los Angeles' leading chefs and restaurants. A unique twist on your typical wine and food festival, CRUSH also offers live original music performed by local bands, open artist studios, and a preview of the collaborative exhibition Forêt Intérieure/Interior Forest by Alexandra Grant.
If you're not exactly the culinary connoisseur or it has been a while since your last visit to an art exhibition, not to worry, you won't have to spend hours researching online or pouring over art history books. Your wine, art and food have been carefully curated to tantalize your taste buds, spark your curiosity, and engage your creative sensibilities. CRUSH highlights wines from award-winning wineries, small bites from West Los Angeles' trendsetting chefs and restaurants and cutting-edge contemporary art by local, national and international artists in a fun and inviting atmosphere.
And the event is a steal, with tickets at $45 for general admission and $55 for VIP. Both General and VIP admission includes unlimited sampling of wine and food, with VIP admission including special wine and cocktail tastings and presentations, admission an hour earlier and some surprise perks. CRUSH attendees not only feel great because they are spending a Sunday afternoon sipping and sampling in the sun, meeting artists, viewing exceptional artworks and listening to talented young jazz musicians, but also because they know that all proceeds benefit 18th Street Arts Center, a 24-year old, influential non-profit arts organization in Santa Monica.
For this year's CRUSH 18th Street is partnering with Edible Westside Magazine, a food and drink print publication focusing on the coastal communities of LA County, to help facilitate the artisanal food and drink side of the festival. Publisher of Edible Westside Magazine, Linzy May Mahoney aims to keep the focus on fresh, seasonal foods, sustainable practices and the local community of farmers, chefs and wine-makers. Participating wineries ranging from big to small are featured at CRUSH, including one of the most recognizable cause brands, ONEHOPE Wine, which, produced in partnership with Robert Mondavi, make an impact with every bottle sold by donating half of all profits to different causes. Smaller winery Turiya Wines, also featured at CRUSH, produces ultra boutique wines from the Central Coast of California and plans to present its rare, fine wines, both blends as well as extremely small releases of single cultivars.
For the foodie at heart, over ten restaurants, chefs and catering companies will offer a bounty of small bites from signature dishes to new creations utilizing local farmer-fresh produce. Favorite Santa Monica neighborhood restaurant, Wilshire will feature its "New Urban Cuisine," developed around local, organic and seasonal ingredients, while the newly opened Culver City restaurant, Muddy Leek, will showcase their made-from-scratch, globally-motivated dishes. Even Restaurants yet to be open, will also be at CRUSH to show off their skills and what they plan to bring to the Westside scene. Bank of Venice, to open mid-April will feature the craft beer-influenced dishes it plans to offer the Windward Avenue area while Santa Monica restaurant, Fork in the Road to open in early May, will be offering organic, Mediterranean-themed dishes to be paired with rare vintage wines and top shelf cocktails. With the marriage of wine, art and food, 18th Street has concocted a one-of-a-kind fundraising event. Enter Raffle: CODE PHRASE Feed the Foodie Within! Email us the code phrase at
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CRUSH attendees also get the special opportunity to explore the multi-faceted installation, Forêt Intérieure/Interior Forest, by Los Angeles-based artist Alexandra Grant based on an ongoing exchange with the iconic French author, poet, playwright and philosopher Hélène Cixous. In addition, the resident artists who live, work and create daily at 18th Street open their studios for attendees to experience works in progress.
Photo by Dave Irvin
And if you're looking for a way to get to and from the event safely, SideCar, the smartphone app that instantly matches people who need a ride with regular, everyday drivers who are willing to give them one, will be providing a $25 credit to all CRUSH attendees anywhere in Los Angeles. Without a doubt, CRUSH is poised to draw a great crowd in its first year as Santa Monica's best wine, art and food tasting event!
Tickets run $45 for general admission and $55 for VIP Tickets. Buy Tickets here.
What: Crush, Wine Art and Food Tasting!
Where: 18th Street Arts Center, 1639 18th St. Santa Monica, 90404
When: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Phone: 310-828-1912
Website: http://18thstreet.org/
The center is calling all urban foodies, wine loving enthus
iasts and art aficionados for CRUSH, the complimentary event to the organization's successful annual Beer, Art and Music Festival (BAM Fest), which brings 1,600 attendees each year to the Santa Monica-based nonprofit. CRUSH, will feature over 50 unique wines, specialty cocktails and culinary delights from Los Angeles' leading chefs and restaurants. A unique twist on your typical wine and food festival, CRUSH also offers live original music performed by local bands, open artist studios, and a preview of the collaborative exhibition Forêt Intérieure/Interior Forest by Alexandra Grant.If you're not exactly the culinary connoisseur or it has been a while since your last visit to an art exhibition, not to worry, you won't have to spend hours researching online or pouring over art history books. Your wine, art and food have been carefully curated to tantalize your taste buds, spark your curiosity, and engage your creative sensibilities. CRUSH highlights wines from award-winning wineries, small bites from West Los Angeles' trendsetting chefs and restaurants and cutting-edge contemporary art by local, national and international artists in a fun and inviting atmosphere.
And the event is a steal, with tickets at $45 for general admission and $55 for VIP. Both General and VIP admission includes unlimited sampling of wine and food, with VIP admission including special wine and cocktail tastings and presentations, admission an hour earlier and some surprise perks. CRUSH attendees not only feel great because they are spending a Sunday afternoon sipping and sampling in the sun, meeting artists, viewing exceptional artworks and listening to talented young jazz musicians, but also because they know that all proceeds benefit 18th Street Arts Center, a 24-year old, influential non-profit arts organization in Santa Monica.For this year's CRUSH 18th Street is partnering with Edible Westside Magazine, a food and drink print publication focusing on the coastal communities of LA County, to help facilitate the artisanal food and drink side of the festival. Publisher of Edible Westside Magazine, Linzy May Mahoney aims to keep the focus on fresh, seasonal foods, sustainable practices and the local community of farmers, chefs and wine-makers. Participating wineries ranging from big to small are featured at CRUSH, including one of the most recognizable cause brands, ONEHOPE Wine, which, produced in partnership with Robert Mondavi, make an impact with every bottle sold by donating half of all profits to different causes. Smaller winery Turiya Wines, also featured at CRUSH, produces ultra boutique wines from the Central Coast of California and plans to present its rare, fine wines, both blends as well as extremely small releases of single cultivars.
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r the foodie at heart, over ten restaurants, chefs and catering companies will offer a bounty of small bites from signature dishes to new creations utilizing local farmer-fresh produce. Favorite Santa Monica neighborhood restaurant, Wilshire will feature its "New Urban Cuisine," developed around local, organic and seasonal ingredients, while the newly opened Culver City restaurant, Muddy Leek, will showcase their made-from-scratch, globally-motivated dishes. Even Restaurants yet to be open, will also be at CRUSH to show off their skills and what they plan to bring to the Westside scene. Bank of Venice, to open mid-April will feature the craft beer-influenced dishes it plans to offer the Windward Avenue area while Santa Monica restaurant, Fork in the Road to open in early May, will be offering organic, Mediterranean-themed dishes to be paired with rare vintage wines and top shelf cocktails. With the marriage of wine, art and food, 18th Street has concocted a one-of-a-kind fundraising event. Enter Raffle: CODE PHRASE Feed the Foodie Within! Email us the code phrase at
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CRUSH attendees also get the special opportunity to explore the multi-faceted installation, Forêt Intérieure/Interior Forest, by Los Angeles-based artist Alexandra Grant based on an ongoing exchange with the iconic French author, poet, playwright and philosopher Hélène Cixous. In addition, the resident artists who live, work and create daily at 18th Street open their studios for attendees to experience works in progress.
Photo by Dave IrvinAnd if you're looking for a way to get to and from the event safely, SideCar, the smartphone app that instantly matches people who need a ride with regular, everyday drivers who are willing to give them one, will be providing a $25 credit to all CRUSH attendees anywhere in Los Angeles. Without a doubt, CRUSH is poised to draw a great crowd in its first year as Santa Monica's best wine, art and food tasting event!
Tickets run $45 for general admission and $55 for VIP Tickets. Buy Tickets here.
What: Crush, Wine Art and Food Tasting!
Where: 18th Street Arts Center, 1639 18th St. Santa Monica, 90404
When: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Phone: 310-828-1912
Website: http://18thstreet.org/
May 19th...Venice Art Walk Celebrates Its 34th Anniversary!
Thursday, 18 April 2013 20:15 | Written by Kathy Leonardo | |
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The 34th Venice Art Walk & Auctions takes place again this year. The annual event's silent auction and reception is once again hosted by Google Los Angeles this year.
Each year the event brings thousands of community members together to celebrate Venice Family Clinic. Artists open their studios, architects open their homes, and over 300 artists donate their work to ensure that neighbors in need have access to health care. With incredible home and studio tours, a taste-bud tingling food fare and the largest silent art auction in the area, Venice Art Walk & Auctions raises over $600,000 annually.
All proceeds fund Venice Family Clinic's health care services. Venice Family Clinic provides quality primary health care to people in need. Venice Family Clinic serves more than 24,000 low-income, homeless and uninsured men, women and children through 106,000 patient visits each year. Code Phrase: Bid on some art at Google!
The 2013 Venice Art Walk & Auctions will feature exclusive studio and architecture tours, silent art auction and community celebration at Google Los Angeles, bike tours, gallery show and special exhibitions, live entertainment, fabulous fare and more—all set against the backdrop of beautiful Venice, California.The 2013 Venice Art Walk and Auctions proudly honors the achievements of two signature artists: Larry Bell and John Van Hamersveld.
Tickets are also available for purchase at the Ticketing booth at the Community Celebration located on Hampton Dr. between Sunset Ave. and Rose Ave. in Venice. For your convenience, tickets are also available at the Walgrove Parking lot, providing easy access to parking and the East of Lincoln tours.
Pre-purchased tickets will held at Will Call at both Ticketing locations as well. Please note, this year we will not be mailing tickets. See the website for more info and to buy tickets http://theveniceartwalk.org/
Friday, May 24th..Sonny McLean's Presents Kat and the Blues Hounds!
Monday, 25 February 2013 22:06 | Written by Kathy Leonardo | |
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FRIDAY May 24th, I'll be performing with my blues band, Kat and the Blues Hounds from 9:00 pm until 12:30 am at Sonny McLean's, located at 2615 Wilshire Blvd., in Santa Monica...Come on out and party with us!!! It's FREE!Remember we are now playing every 4th Friday at Sonny McLean's!
Wait till you here these veteran blues players rock out with the classics. Enjoy a hoppin' night of classic blues plus west coast swing and of some of my original strong woman blues.
Kat and the Blues Hounds includes musicians Nick Henry, Jon Derienzo, Tim McKean and Mitch Montrose. All the photos are shot by Steve DePena.
Here's some info on the band: Kathy Leonardo, a native New Yorker, relocated to Venice, CA in 1999. A strong singer with a versatile voice she performs all over the Los Angeles area in various bands that feature Jazz, Blues and Country.
For years she worked as an actress on TV shows such as Cosby as well as on the Broadway stage. Leonardo also traveled the country with national touring companies singing and dancing in original musicals and revivals such as "Stop the World, I Want to Get Off" with the renowned actor/singer and composer Anthony Newley and Nightingale by Charles Strouse (Annie, Bye Bye Birdie).Lead guitarist, Nick Henry is also a music arranger. This blues veteran has played in many bands over the years, doing time with R&B Sax man Chuck Higgins, Lucky Wright, Guitar Shorty, Joe Houston, and the Coasters, just to name a few.
Tim McKean (Keyboards), grew up in rural Illinois, playing in rock and country bands at an early age. His music education included some formal training, as well as studying with folk and blues masters from Chicago and St. Louis, with the obligatory nights at the turntable, absorbing traditional jazz, British Isles folk music, Appalachian music and anything else he considered interesting.
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oming to Southern California in the late 1970's, Tim has performed with many LA and Orange County bands as well as a solo act, playing a diversity of styles- folk, blues, jazz, country, reggae, Tex-Mex,world, etc. His playing reflects these diverse influences and brings a unique color to the ensemble.
Bass player, Jon DeRienzo has played with the Porterhouse Bob and Down to the Bone band in the early 90's.
Jon has also played with Nick Henry's BlueZone from '94 to '06 and The Hightoppers '06 to present.Mitch Montrose (drummer), hails from the San Francisco Bay area, where he began drum instruction at the age of 11.
In his teens, Mitch studied with Forrest Elledge, and took an early interest in swing, and R&B. Mitch held the drum chair in the western-swing flavored Cornell Hurd Band at its inception, and the band continues to this day as Austin, Texas legends.
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er a move to Southern California in the 90′s, Mitch took a keen interest in New Orleans second line drumming, and began studying with Chris Lacinak, a renown New Orleans drummer and educator. At this time Mitch, along with Bob Johnson, formed the nucleus of what would become "Porterhouse Bob and Down to the Bone". 13 years later, Mitch continues to play with the Porterhouse band in between gigs with the Blue Hounds.
Be sure to LIKE our FB Page - Kat and the Blues Hounds https://www.facebook.com/KatandTheBluesHounds?fref=ts
What: Live Music
Where: Sonnys McLean's, 2615 Wilshire Blvd., in Santa Monica
When: 9:30 pm - 12:30 pm
Phone: 310 449-1811
Website: http://www.sonnymcleans.com/
Event Review: Raw Artists, May 2nd!
Sunday, 12 May 2013 00:57 | Written by Anya Baroff | |
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AW: Natural Born Artists hosted an innovative Hollywood event last Thursday May 2nd. The organization aims to provide independent artists with the tools and resources they need to "inspire and cultivate creativity."
The RAW show cohesively integrated a dance-party atmosphere with art, fashion, music, film, photography, and performance. The event showcased over 20 artists from all disciplines who displayed their work in the 10,000 square-foot creative space of Level 3 in Hollywood.
Artists and event-goers connected over performance art, live music and an interactive gallery throughout the night. A local DJ spun new takes on popular music as the runway-show showcased featured local RAW artists. Fashion and jewelry designers were at the forefront of the show and featured collaborations with make-up artists to provide a mystical ambiance.
A hair and make up station was conveniently set up for partiers to go all out in glitz and glam to fit in with the runway models eccentric style. The art gallery featured painters, photographers and jewelry designers including Nicolette Spears (see image) whose surreal and imaginative pieces reflect the human condition while paying special attention to texture and geometry.
RAW events are featured in 57 countries and their once a month showcases are not to be missed!
Check it out: http://www.rawartists.org/
AW: Natural Born Artists hosted an innovative Hollywood event last Thursday May 2nd. The organization aims to provide independent artists with the tools and resources they need to "inspire and cultivate creativity."The RAW show cohesively integrated a dance-party atmosphere with art, fashion, music, film, photography, and performance. The event showcased over 20 artists from all disciplines who displayed their work in the 10,000 square-foot creative space of Level 3 in Hollywood.
Artists and event-goers connected over performance art, live music and an interactive gallery throughout the night. A local DJ spun new takes on popular music as the runway-show showcased featured local RAW artists. Fashion and jewelry designers were at the forefront of the show and featured collaborations with make-up artists to provide a mystical ambiance.A hair and make up station was conveniently set up for partiers to go all out in glitz and glam to fit in with the runway models eccentric style. The art gallery featured painters, photographers and jewelry designers including Nicolette Spears (see image) whose surreal and imaginative pieces reflect the human condition while paying special attention to texture and geometry.
RAW events are featured in 57 countries and their once a month showcases are not to be missed!
Check it out: http://www.rawartists.org/
Rockwell: Table and Stage...NYC's "Broadway" Comes to Los Feliz, Los Angeles!!!
Sunday, 12 May 2013 01:17 | Written by Cathy Segal-Garcia | |
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Rockwell: Table & Stage has been a staple of Los Feliz since 1944 when it was originally 
opened as Sarno's Bakery. Sold to new owners in 2000 and named Vermont Restaurant, this restaurant underwent another transformation when a theatre group came into the picture and began performing a series called "For the Record," a revue-style show that pays tribute to the soundtracks and scenes of famous film directors. The Vermont soon expanded, due to ticket demands, transforming into the current Rockwell: Table & Stage.
The theatre group remained, now packing the 180 seater bar and restaurant every weekend. The food (and drink) is really good and very original. It's like a Broadway show in the middle of Los Feliz! Incredibly talented singer/dancer/actors...actually most of them were originally in NY on Broadway but moved here for the allure of TV and film careers. The "For the Record" show I saw was of Gary and Penny Marshall, featuring music from such films as "Beaches", "Big", "A League of Their Own" and "Pretty Woman." It's the closing night of this 7th in the series, with the next one, started April 18th, an homage to the Cohen Brothers, which should last a month. There's an air of excitement in the room!
We got seated at 7:00 pm, looking around the room. This is quite the funky retro space, with a stage that has a walkway, with a big keyboard painted on it. There is a bar and restaurant in the back, and this showroom in the front is spacious. Big stage, professional lighting and sound, a grand piano, bass and drums set up. There's a nice size bar, 4 -tops near the stage, premier "booths" against the wall. There's even a couch in the middle of one side of the room.
You can't help feeling like the hip crowd is going to show up, any minute now! Menu items sound really unique; drinks like: "Jim Got Down On His Knees." I've ordered spicy tuna tacos (which I've had before here, and made my mouth water coming over!) and my husband ordered Pan fried Mac and Cheese with broccolini. (It came, I tasted...yum!)
It's 7:18 and the crowd is coming in. The Rolling Stones "She's a Rainbow" is playing in the background at an enjoyable volume. They sat two friendly people at our table. An Aussie actor, and his manager...we got into a fun conversation...mostly about treasure hunting, interspersed with entertainment industry conversation. It turned out that the manager also manages one of the performers in the show, who is also the choreographer.
It's 8:15, and the place has really filled up.. The house lights are down, people are eating and drinking, and there's definitely a buzz in the room! The MC comes out, very charming and fun, getting a great response from the audience! And then it starts!
High intensity, fun right from the first moment! A wonderful and high energy band backs up 7 totally incredible singers/dancers/actors! Vignettes; fast moving , into a rockin version of "Pretty Woman," the actors walking and dancing up and down the extendedstage and throughout the audience.
Th
e first half of the show, focusing mainly on "Pretty Woman," moved through different movies, like Tom Hanks' "Big." Therefore the keyboarded stage (a memorable part of the movie)...a fun experience, watching these guys clown around, accompanied by the fabulous band.
These performers are, each one, so talented, it's really like seeing a Broadway musical, up close and personal. Sometimes solo singing, sometimes duo, many times the lead singer is flanked (albeit all over the room) by background singers. I think anyone in the room is drawn in by the well produced, exciting musical theatre. The evening is filled with recognizable songs, arranged by the pianist......and played incredibly well by the band, made up of piano, bass, guitar, and drums.
Right before the intermission they bring a ringer up who starts off singing subtly and quickly becomes a contender for "The Voice"! His singing is the kind that will rip your heart out...The talent of these people is really over the top!
I'm certainly struck by what a great experience it must be to be a member of this troupe! A total workout; singing, dancing, acting..everyone working together, joy for the performing. It's a total experience, in which the audience can experience all the emotions of the performers.
After an intermission they moved into "A League of Their Own", about a girl baseball team, very funny. And then "Beaches" was the feature of the 2nd half of the show,well written to include the time line of the whole movie. As in the first half, the troupe worked their hearts out and delivered a spectacular show! The ringer lead the finale of the show in a spectacular version of "Joy To The World", surrounded by all the singers and the band funking out!
Th
ere are other nights of entertainment as well, at The Rockwell. At this point, after the show, a late night, 11 to 2 am, Friday hang with high energy rock/jazz band lead by Israeli transplant, pianist David Nathan. On = Wednesdays right now they're hosting actor/musician Jeff Goldblum's group, who has played around town in various hip clubs for many years.
This area of Los Feliz has developed into a hip hangout area for foodies, bookstores, movie houses, and artsy stuff. And for a very reasonable price, you can enjoy a terrific Broadway-like show, up close, in a hip environment, with good food and drink. Call the club for more information.
Rockwell: Table and Stage, in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. Rockwell: Table & Stage. 1714 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027; (323) 669-1550; http://rockwell-la.com/
opened as Sarno's Bakery. Sold to new owners in 2000 and named Vermont Restaurant, this restaurant underwent another transformation when a theatre group came into the picture and began performing a series called "For the Record," a revue-style show that pays tribute to the soundtracks and scenes of famous film directors. The Vermont soon expanded, due to ticket demands, transforming into the current Rockwell: Table & Stage.The theatre group remained, now packing the 180 seater bar and restaurant every weekend. The food (and drink) is really good and very original. It's like a Broadway show in the middle of Los Feliz! Incredibly talented singer/dancer/actors...actually most of them were originally in NY on Broadway but moved here for the allure of TV and film careers. The "For the Record" show I saw was of Gary and Penny Marshall, featuring music from such films as "Beaches", "Big", "A League of Their Own" and "Pretty Woman." It's the closing night of this 7th in the series, with the next one, started April 18th, an homage to the Cohen Brothers, which should last a month. There's an air of excitement in the room!
We got seated at 7:00 pm, looking around the room. This is quite the funky retro space, with a stage that has a walkway, with a big keyboard painted on it. There is a bar and restaurant in the back, and this showroom in the front is spacious. Big stage, professional lighting and sound, a grand piano, bass and drums set up. There's a nice size bar, 4 -tops near the stage, premier "booths" against the wall. There's even a couch in the middle of one side of the room.You can't help feeling like the hip crowd is going to show up, any minute now! Menu items sound really unique; drinks like: "Jim Got Down On His Knees." I've ordered spicy tuna tacos (which I've had before here, and made my mouth water coming over!) and my husband ordered Pan fried Mac and Cheese with broccolini. (It came, I tasted...yum!)
It's 7:18 and the crowd is coming in. The Rolling Stones "She's a Rainbow" is playing in the background at an enjoyable volume. They sat two friendly people at our table. An Aussie actor, and his manager...we got into a fun conversation...mostly about treasure hunting, interspersed with entertainment industry conversation. It turned out that the manager also manages one of the performers in the show, who is also the choreographer.
It's 8:15, and the place has really filled up.. The house lights are down, people are eating and drinking, and there's definitely a buzz in the room! The MC comes out, very charming and fun, getting a great response from the audience! And then it starts!
High intensity, fun right from the first moment! A wonderful and high energy band backs up 7 totally incredible singers/dancers/actors! Vignettes; fast moving , into a rockin version of "Pretty Woman," the actors walking and dancing up and down the extendedstage and throughout the audience.
Th
e first half of the show, focusing mainly on "Pretty Woman," moved through different movies, like Tom Hanks' "Big." Therefore the keyboarded stage (a memorable part of the movie)...a fun experience, watching these guys clown around, accompanied by the fabulous band.These performers are, each one, so talented, it's really like seeing a Broadway musical, up close and personal. Sometimes solo singing, sometimes duo, many times the lead singer is flanked (albeit all over the room) by background singers. I think anyone in the room is drawn in by the well produced, exciting musical theatre. The evening is filled with recognizable songs, arranged by the pianist......and played incredibly well by the band, made up of piano, bass, guitar, and drums.
Right before the intermission they bring a ringer up who starts off singing subtly and quickly becomes a contender for "The Voice"! His singing is the kind that will rip your heart out...The talent of these people is really over the top!
I'm certainly struck by what a great experience it must be to be a member of this troupe! A total workout; singing, dancing, acting..everyone working together, joy for the performing. It's a total experience, in which the audience can experience all the emotions of the performers.
After an intermission they moved into "A League of Their Own", about a girl baseball team, very funny. And then "Beaches" was the feature of the 2nd half of the show,well written to include the time line of the whole movie. As in the first half, the troupe worked their hearts out and delivered a spectacular show! The ringer lead the finale of the show in a spectacular version of "Joy To The World", surrounded by all the singers and the band funking out!
Th
ere are other nights of entertainment as well, at The Rockwell. At this point, after the show, a late night, 11 to 2 am, Friday hang with high energy rock/jazz band lead by Israeli transplant, pianist David Nathan. On = Wednesdays right now they're hosting actor/musician Jeff Goldblum's group, who has played around town in various hip clubs for many years.This area of Los Feliz has developed into a hip hangout area for foodies, bookstores, movie houses, and artsy stuff. And for a very reasonable price, you can enjoy a terrific Broadway-like show, up close, in a hip environment, with good food and drink. Call the club for more information.
Rockwell: Table and Stage, in Los Feliz, Los Angeles. Rockwell: Table & Stage. 1714 N. Vermont Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027; (323) 669-1550; http://rockwell-la.com/
