Thursday, December 14, 2006

the WEEKEND ARTGUIDE for DECEMBER 15-17, 2006

the WEEKEND ARTGUIDE for DECEMBER 15-17, 2006
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PS -
RAD DOG UP FOR ADOPTION!
she is at the shelter, adopt her NOW!!!
spread the word - lets get her adopted!
see her at:
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AND
I have a friend with kitties that need homes!!!!
3 girls AND 6 boys!
email: creativenergies@verizon.net
AND
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check out the site, do a serach, type in his ID# A845358
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FRIDAY DECEMBER 15, 2006

Black Maria Gallery 3137 Glendale Blvd., LA CA 90039)
Winter Holiday Bash – tons of artwork and crafts for sale
8:00pm to 12:00am
323-660-9393
http://www.blackmariagallery.com

Gallery Noir (2032 Stoner Avenue, LA CA 90025)
Small Works – a group show of work by over 25 artists all priced under $300
8:00pm to 2:00am
http://www.myspace.com/gallerynoir

Grand Loft (1354 South Grand Avenue, LA CA 90012)
Art show with work by The Street Phantom, Asylm, Amanda Kaay, Jessica Apac and Amy Drayer
7:00pm
562-299-3723

Mountain Bar (473 Gin Ling Way, LA CA 90012)
Knobturnal – a night of local art and music with work by Amanda Manners, Dead Dot, Sariah Ha, Jennie Ensunsa and more
8:00pm to 2:00am
213-625-7500
http://www.knobturnal.com

Project (8545 Washington Blvd., Culver City CA 90232)
Winter Wonderland – featuring an installation of hand painted ornaments for the holiday season by Alie Ward, Damion Silver, Drew Wood, Freddi C., Joe Ledbetter, Luke Chueh, Julie Rasmussen, Sally Sun, Poor Al, Sage Vaughn and more
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through December 23, 2006
http://project.bz

truXtop (2876 Rowena Avenue, LA CA 90039)
Live painting party with Walt Hall and art sale
8:00pm
323-661-1665
http://www.myspace.com/truxtop



SATURDAY DECEMBER 16, 2006

Acuna-Hansen Gallery (427 Bernard Street, LA CA 90012)
Work by Elizabeth Saveri
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through January 20, 2007
323-441-1624
http://www.ahgallery.com

Another Year in LA (2121 North San Fernando Road, LA CA 90065)
Gift Shop - curated by David E. Stone, is part exhibition, part museum bookstore, part installation and part sales opportunity to purchase rare historic and contemporary art work including prints & multiples, books, paintings, art objects, etc. by over 100 artists including Marcel Duchamp, Jasper Johns, Bruce Nauman, Stephen Kaltenbach, Claes Oldenburg and many, many more Los Angeles and New York artists.
7:00pm to 10:00pm
323-223-4000
http://www.anotheryearinla.com

Brand Library Art Galleries (1601 West Mountain Street, Glendale CA 91201)
Brand 35: Thirty-Fifth National Juried Exhibition, Works on Paper: Borders
5:00pm to7:00pm
Exhibition runs through January 1, 2007
818-548-2051

Cannibal Flower (Infusion Gallery, 719 South Spring Street, LA CA 90014)
Monthly group show and performance featuring artist ...And Everything Nice (groups show includes Erik Abel, Nathan Spoor, Daron Nefcy, Steven Brooks, Jessica Snow and more)
9:30pm to 2:00am
$7 admission ($5 as walking art)
http://www.cannibalflower.com

Drkrm Gallery (2121 North San Fernando Road, Suite 3, LA CA 90065)
Low Brow Xmas Show – work by over 30 artists including Coop, Dan Collins, Sid Mike, Mike Dorman, Nigel, Ric Frane and more
7:00pm to 11:00pm
Exhibition runs through January 6, 2007
323-223-6867
http://www.drkrm.com

Gallery 825 (825 North La Cienega Blvd., LA CA 90069)
Open Show - The Open Show is LAAA's annual exhibition at Gallery 825. in which all Southern California artists are invited to submit work. Artists in this exhibition include Billy Blake, heather Scholl, Larry Lytle, Paige Wery, Siri Kaur, Youngsook Kang and more
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through January 19, 2007
310-652-8272
http://www.laaa.org

jFerrari Gallery (3015 Glendale Blvd, Atwater Village CA 90039)
I Was a Teenage Owl Bride – work by Caprice Ridgeway, Matthew O’Connell, Helen Lord
6:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through December 30, 2006
http://www.jferrarigallery.com

Mauve (3305 Newport Blvd., Suite E, Newport Beach CA 92663) *worth the trek
The White Elephant Show – group show to benefit children’s hospital with work by Freddi C., Josh Clay, P Williams, Ver Mar, Scott Saw and more
4:00pm to 11:00pm
Guest required to bring toy donation that promotes or encourages art
http://www.ismquarterly.com

Phantom Galleries LA (680 Colorado Blvd., Pasadena CA 91101)
24/7 Public Art Galleries: temporary art installations in vacant storefront windows. Holiday rotation: Joshua Callaghan, Sue Chorpenning, Alex Couwenberg, Richard Godfrey, Michael Rosenfeld, and Rebecca Silva with ongoing exhibits by Barbara Kaleta, Anelia Lazaroff, Paris Patton, Ben Shaffer, and Sasha Vom Dorp.
7:00pm to 10:00pm
213-626-2854
http://www.phantomgalleriesla.com

Pharmaka Art (101 West 5th Street, LA CA 90013)
Small Wonders – a fundraiser raffle event with work by many artists
4:00pm to 7:00pm
213-689-7799
http://www.pharmaka-art.org

See Line (1812 Berkeley Street, Santa Monica CA 90404)
Work by Chris Oatey, Greg Santos and Ami Tallman
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through January 27, 2007
310-829-1727
http://www.seelinegallery.com

Susanne Vielmetter (5795 West Washington Blvd,. Culver City CA 90232)
Drawings from the Explosion and the Randomized Text series - work by Charles Gaines
Work by Brenna Youngblood int he project space
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through January 20, 2006
323-933-2117
http://www.vielmetter.com

Tropico de Nopal (1665 Beverly Blvd., LA CA 90026)
Holiday open house and Art Sale including work by Diane Gamboa, Maria Elena Castro, Daniel Gonzalez, Oscar Sanabria and more
12:00pm to 8:00pm
213-481-8112
http://tropicodenopal.com



SUNDAY DECEMBER 17, 2006

1001 East 1st Street, #8, LA CA 90012
Rush Varela retrospective – work by Edgar and Ernie Varela
7:00pm
213-494-7608

Avenue 50 Studio/Acorn Gallery (131-135 No Avenue 50, Highland Park CA 90042)
Last Minute Sale of Original and Affordable Art with work by Benito Campos, Frank Romero, Andres Montoya, Kevin Hass and more
12:00pm to 6:00pm
323-258-1435

Shooting Gallery (7403 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood CA 90046)
Happy Holiday party – Hollywood’s finest rock and roll photographs from Karl Larsen, Kevin Estrada, Richard Aaron, Jenny Lens and more
6:00pm to 10:00pm
323-882-8340

Friday, December 08, 2006

the WEEKEND ARTGUIDE for DECEMBER 8-10, 2006

the WEEKEND ARTGUIDE for DECEMBER 8-10, 2006
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BE SURE TO STOP BY MY HUGE HOLIDAY PARTY THIS SATURDAY!!!!
what: NAUGHTY and NICE winter celebration
when: 12/9 from 9pm to 2am
where: THE MOUNTAIN, 473 Gin Ling Way, LA CA 90012
Music, fashion show, gift bags and MORE!
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HAPPY WEEKEND!
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PS -
RAD DOG UP FOR ADOPTION!
she is at the shelter, adopt her NOW!!!
Spread the word - lets get her adopted!
see her at:
http://furryfriendalert.blogspot.com
AND
I have a friend with kitties that need homes!!!!
3 girls AND 6 boys!
email: creativenergies@verizon.net

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FRIDAY DECEMBER 8, 2006

Harmony Gallery (5911 Franklin Avenue, Hollywood CA 90028)
Errant Days in a Wayward World – new work by Andy Kehoe, Kevin Titzer and Kathleen Lolley
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through December
323-957-7967
http://www.counterpointrecordsandbooks.com

Munkey King (7308 Melrose Avenue, LA CA 90046)
Urbanmedium Chetrooper Release – one night event celebrating the release of a 6” limited edition resin bust
7:00pm to 11:00pm
323-938-0091
http://www.munkyking.com

Thinkspace (4210 Santa Monica Blvd., LA CA 90029)
Naughty or Nice – group show with Amy Sol, Brandi Milne, Josh Clay, Zoso, Aaron Kraeten, Matt Dickson and more
...And Everything Nice – an all female traveling group show (in the project room)
7:00pm to 11:00pm
Exhibition runs through December 23, 2006
323-913-3375
http://www.thinkspacegallery.com



SATURDAY DECEMBER 9, 2006

Another Year in LA (2121 North San Fernando Road, #13, LA CA 90065)
Gift Shop – work by many aritsts including Fumiko Amano, Dave Burns, Hugo Hopping, Leora Lutz, Dave White, Paige Wery and more
7:00pm to 9:00pm
323-223-4000
http://www.anotheryearinla.com

Avenue 50 Studio (131 No Avenue 50, LA CA 90042)
Contemporary Nacimientos – an show of art reinterpreting the Nativity story
7:00p-m to 11:00pm
Exhibition runs through January 7, 2007
323-258-1435

Bandini Art (2635 South Fairfax, Culver City CA 90232)
Delicacy - Drawings by Jessica Curtaz, Timothy Nolan and Leslie Yagar
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through January 15, 2006
310-837-6230
http://www.bandiniart.com

Berman/Turner Projects (2525 Michigan Avenue, E-1 and C-2, Santa Monica CA 90404)
New work by Alex Weinstein and Koji Takei
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Exhibition runs through January 15, 2007
310-315-1937
http://www.bermanturnerprojects.com

Black Cat Gallery (11523 West Washington Blvd, Culver City CA)
$499 and under show with work by James Mathers, Norton Wisdom, Jennifer Rae Ochs, Eric Fobair and more
7:00pm to 12:00am
$10
310-313-4931
http://www.blackcatart.com

Bobbie Greenfield Gallery (2525 Michigan Avenue, B-6, Santa Monica CA 90404)
Recent ink was Drawings by Lavi Daniel and 25 Shirtboards from Robert Rauschenberg
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Exhibition runs through January 20, 2007
310-264-0640
http://www.bobbiegreenfieldgallery.com

Cactus Gallery (4534 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock CA 90041)
Tiny Treasures – group show with over 30 artists including Vanesa Martinelli, Sophia Louisa, Angela Maria Ortiz S, Pwilliams and more
5:00pm to 9:00pm
323-256-6117
http://www.eclecticcactus.com

Carlotta’s Passion Fine Art (2112 Colorado Blvd., LA CA 90041
Bliss – an exhibition of work by Martin Charlot, Ramon Ramirez, Frank Romero, Sonia Romero, Gregg Stone and more
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through January 7, 2007
323-259-1563
http://www.carlottaspassion.com

Copro Nason Gallery (2525 Michigan Avenue, T-5, Santa Monica CA 90404)
The View from Here – work by David Trulli
and
15 Year Anniversay group show with work by Anthony Ausgang, Jamie Zollars, Kris Lewis, Nathan Spoor, Shag, and more
8:00pm to 11:30pm
Exhibition runs through January 20, 2007
310-829-2156
http://www.copronason.com

Create:Fixate (1530 Ivar Street, Hollywood CA 90028)
Alive in Los Angeles – 5 year anniversary of CF (an event that showcases art and music). Artist include Mear Once, Ty Bennett, Erik Abel, Julie Rasmussen, Ian O’Phelan, Moti Scotti, Rebecca Farr, Carla White and more
7:00pm to 2:00am
$15
http://www.createfixate.com

Crewest (110 Winston Street, LA CA 90013)
Shop Hip Hop Holiday Gift Affair – art, fashion, jewelry, music and books (everything under $300)
1:00pm to 9:00pm
213-627-8272
http://www.crewest.com

Farmani Gallery (844 South Robertson Blvd., LA CA 90035)
Holiday Group Show with work by Robert Yeager, Tom Fowlks, Natasha Calzatti, Rudi Weislein and more
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through January 3, 2007
310-657-5756
http://www.farmanigallery.com

Felt Club XL Holiday (the Ukranian Cultural Center, 4315 Melrose Ave, LA CA 90029)
Over 70 artists, crafters and designer showing and selling their goods
12:00pm to 7:00pm
213-215-9361
http://www.feltclub.com

jFerarri gallery (3015 Glendale Blvd., Atwater Village CA 90039)
Plural Expression 2006 – group show with work by Gus Hernandez, Farzag Kohan, Moti Scotti, Eduardo Bonilla and more
6:00pm to 10:00pm
323-877-5542
http://www.jferrarigallery.com

Junc Gallery (4017 Sunset Blvd., LA CA 90029)
Microcosm/Megacosm – new work by Sean Cassidy and Zachary Rossman
7:00pm to 10:00pm
http://www.juncgallery.com

Lab 101 (8530-B Washington Blvd, Culver City CA 90232)
Winter Wonderland – installations and small work for the holidays by Bwana, Catia Chien, Edwin Ushiro, Jack Long, Jen Lobo and more
6:00pm to 11:00pm
Exhibition runs through December 22, 2006
http://www.thelab101.com

Mountain (473 Gin Ling Way, LA CA 90012) (yeeee! This is my event!)
Naughty and Nice winter celebration – music, fashion show, fun and gift bags for early arrivals with contributions by artists, restaurants, services and stores including Bigger Krissy, Bughouse, Maximillian Bushman, and more (other goodies from Soaptopia, Lifescapes Magazine, Be Kneaded Massage, Function Drinks, IZZE, CafĂ© Metropol and more!)
9:00pm to 2:00am
FREE, 21 & up
http://www.alittlebirdytoldme.com
http://www.ultraluxx.com

NELAart Second Saturday
A self guided tour to the galleries of North East Los Angeles
5:00pm to 10:00pm
See site for participating galleries
http://www.nelaart.org

Orlando Gallery (18376 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana, CA 91356)
Art Treasures - a group show featuring Glenn Waggner, Mary Monge, La Nelle Mason, Ray Freed, Gloria Moses, Irene Nowiki, Frieda Wills and Leslie Crofford Huntley
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through January 1, 2007
818-705-5368
http://www.empken.com/orlando.htm

Pomona Art Colony Second Saturdays
A self guided tour of the art galleries of Pomona
6:00pm to 9:00pm
See site for participating galleries
http://www.pomonaartcolony.com

Project (8545 Washington Blvd, Culver City CA 90232) NEW ADDRESS!!!!!!
Winter Wonderland – groups show of holiday themed work by Joe Ledbetter, The Love Movement, JShea9, Freddi C, Alayna Magna, Drew Wood, Cole Gerst, Jason Redwood, Sage Vaughn, Misha, Julie Rasmussen, P.WIlliam UPSO and more
7:00pm to 12:00am
Exhibition runs through December 23, 2006
http://www.project.bz

Sixteen:One (2116 Pico Blvd, Santa Monica 90405)
Smash and Tickle – group show with work by David Adey, Seth Augustine, Julia Dzwonkoski, Kye Potter, Peter Harawik, Scott Horsley and Robert Twimey
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through January 6, 2007
310-450-4394
http://www.16to1.com

Spencer Jon Helfen (9200 West Olympic Blvd, Suite 200, Beverly Hills CA 90212)
California Modernism: Gallery Selections – a show of work that are the favorites of the gallery
6:00pm to 9:00pm
310-273-8838
http://www.helfenfinearts.com

Storyopolis (12348 Ventura Blvd., Studio City CA 91604)
Exhibition of work by Joe Rocco and David Goldin
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Rsvp 818-509-5600
http://www.storyopolis.com

Sugarbutterbex (5110 York Blvd., LA CA 90042)
Craftmas Bizarre – a sale of many artist by some great artists and crafty types
12:00pm to 8:00pm
323-255-0021
http://www.sugarbutterbex.com

Unitard (706 East 1st Street, LA CA 90012)
Lite Wait – a three person show featuring Imitation Crab Meat, Stephanie Summers and Danielle Maslan
7:00pm
213-926-5034
http://www.aplacecalledunitard.com

VIVA (13261 Moorpark Street, Sherman Oaks CA 91423)
Journeys – an exhibition of work by Surface Art Association artists
2:00pm to 5:00pm
8181-385-0080
http://www.vivagallery.org



SUNDAY DECEMBER 10, 2006

Gr2 (2062 Sawtelle Blvd., LA CA 90025)
Uglycon – 1st Annual Uglydoll Convention, a celebration of Wage’s 5h birthday
6:00pm
Exhibiton runs through January 17, 2006
http://www.gr2.net

Pasadena Convention Center (300 East Green Street, Room 211, Pasadena CA 91101)
Urban Vinyl Designer Toy Show
9:30am to 5:30pm
free
http://www.vinyltoys.net