Friday, January 26, 2007

the WEEKEND ARTGUIDE for JANUARY 26-28, 2007

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FRIDAY JANUARY 26 2007

Art LA 2007 (Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main Street, Santa Monica CA 90401)
ART LA will focus on Los Angeles' vast number of important galleries ranging from established blue-chip galleries to young experimental art spaces, all operating at the forefront of contemporary art. Also invited are a select number of prominent international galleries. The fair will draw international attention to the multi-faceted world of contemporary art, showcasing current international trends while spotlighting the productive art world that is thriving in Los Angeles.
12:00pm to 8:00pm
$15 one day pass and catalogue, $25 3 day pass and catalogue
http://www.artfairsinc.com/artla/2007/

BLU-82 (2023 Sawtelle Blvd., LA CA 90025)
Slanted Vision – new work by Yoskay Yamamoto
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 17, 2007
310-966-1555
http://www.projectgalleryla.com

LA Fine Print Fair (LACMA West, 5th Floor, 6067 Wilshire Blvd., LA CA 90036)
The Prints and Drawings Council of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art hosts the 22nd Annual Los Angeles Fine Print Fair, with the support of the Grunwald Center for the Graphic Arts/UCLA Hammer Museum and sponsored by the International Fine Print Dealers Association.
6:00pm to 9:00pm
$30 per person/$50 per couple (these prices for this night only, Sat and Sun are free)
Runs through January 28, 2007
323-857-6558
http://www.laprintfair.com

Noni (225 North Larchmont Blvd., LA CA 90004)
Places – photographs by Grace Oh
7:00pm to 10:00pm (closing reception)
323-469-3239
http://www.graceoh.net

Petersen Automotive Museum (6060 Wilshire Blvd, 4th Floor, Connor Pavillion, LA CA 90036)
Kustom Kulture Legend talk about Ed “Big Daddy” Roth – join two legendary Kustom Kulture artists Robert Williams and Ed "Newt" Newton as they reflect on their working relationships with Ed "Big Daddy" Roth. Robert Williams and Ed Newton both served as art directors of the Roth Studios in the '60s and were the artistic force behind Roth's creation of counter-culture art and crazy custom cars.
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Free for museum members, $10/non members, $5/seniors and students, $3/children
323-964-6347
http://www.petersen.org

South La Brea Gallery (208 South La Brea Avenue, Inglewood CA 90301)
A Palindromic Life – work by Ellen Birrell, David Bunn, Helen Kim, Thomas Lawson, Lewis Mauk, Shelby Roberts, Efrat Shalem, Sally Stein and Jonas Wood
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 24, 2007
310-486-0266
http://www.southlabreagallery.com



SATURDAY JANUARY 27 2007

Acuna-Hansen Gallery (427 Bernard Street, LA CA 90012)
Together – an installation of photographs, drawings and books by Christopher Russell
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 24, 2007
323-441-1624
http://www.ahgallery.com

ANDLAB (600 Moulton Avenue, #303, LA CA 90031)
Morph – sculpture and photography by Eric Johnson and Andrew Hall
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through March 2, 2007
323-222-2225
http://www.andlab.com

AndrewShire Gallery (3850 Wilshire Blvd., #107, LA CA 90010)
Historia Diminutas - A solo exhibition by artist Eva Armisen
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through March 3, 2007
213-389-2601
http://www.evaarmisen.com

Art LA 2007 (Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main Street, Santa Monica CA 90401)
ART LA will focus on Los Angeles' vast number of important galleries ranging from established blue-chip galleries to young experimental art spaces, all operating at the forefront of contemporary art. Also invited are a select number of prominent international galleries. The fair will draw international attention to the multi-faceted world of contemporary art, showcasing current international trends while spotlighting the productive art world that is thriving in Los Angeles. .
12:00pm to 8:00pm
$15 one day pass and catalogue, $25 3 day pass and catalogue
http://www.artfairsinc.com

Infusion Gallery (719 South Spring Street, LA CA 90014)
Cannibal Flower monthly show – a group show and performance featuring work by Andy Haynes. Group show includes Paul Torres, Alex Garcia, J.Shea, Jeremy Szuder, Justin Sloane, Dennis Larkins and more.
9:30pm to 2:00am
$7 (or $5 as walking art)
http://www.cannibalflower.com

Judson House (4 Westmoreland Place, Pasadena CA 91103)
The Art and Craft of Light – an additional tour of one of the top stained glass studios of the world
10:00am to 12:00pm
$25
626-793-3334
http://www.gamblehouse.org

LA Fine Print Fair (LACMA West, 5th Floor, 6067 Wilshire Blvd., LA CA 90036)
The Prints and Drawings Council of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art hosts the 22nd Annual Los Angeles Fine Print Fair, with the support of the Grunwald Center for the Graphic Arts/UCLA Hammer Museum and sponsored by the International Fine Print Dealers Association.
11:00am to 7:00pm
Runs through January 28, 2007
http://www.laprintfair.com

M+B (612 North Almont Drive, LA CA 90069)
Screen Lives – photographs by Matthew Pillsbury
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 24, 2007
310-550-0050

National Forest (2995 Glendale Blvd., LA CA 90039)
Post More Bills, Dutch Poster Culture 1988 to 2006 – Dutch posters by Richard Niessen, Willem Henri Lucas, Bob Van Dijk, Studio Dumbar, Faydherbe/De Vringer, Lust and Harmen Liemburg
7:00pm to 11:00pm (8pm presentation by noted Dutch designer, Willem Henri Lucas)

Scalo/Guye (302 North Robertson Blvd., West Hollywood CA 90048)
Sidewainder – photographs by Stehanie Schneider
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through March 10, 2007
310-358-9396
http://www.scaloguye.com

Susanne Vielmetter (5795 West Washing ton Blvd., Culver City CA 90232)
The Procession – paintings by Martin McMurray
Hand to Mouth – a film by Patty Chang
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through March 10, 2007
323-933-2117
http://www.vielmetter.com



SUNDAY JANUARY 28 2007

Art LA (Santa Monica Civic Auditorium, 1855 Main Street, Santa Monica CA 90401)
ART LA will focus on Los Angeles' vast number of important galleries ranging from established blue-chip galleries to young experimental art spaces, all operating at the forefront of contemporary art. Also invited are a select number of prominent international galleries. The fair will draw international attention to the multi-faceted world of contemporary art, showcasing current international trends while spotlighting the productive art world that is thriving in Los Angeles.
12:00pm to 6:00pm
$15 one day pass and catalogue, $25 3 day pass and catalogue
http://www.artfairsinc.com

Audis Husar Art Gallery (8670 Wilshire Blvd., Beverly Hills CA)
An evening of film and art including a screening of Factory Girl along side an exhibition of work by Andy Warhol and Jeremy Kenyon Lockyer Corbell
5:30pm
Rsvp to audishusar@yahoo.com
310-663-9688

Fowler Museum ( The Fowler Museum is located in the heart of UCLA's north campus. Enter UCLA from Sunset Blvd. at Westwood. Drive ahead to the Parking Information Booth in Lot 4.)
Architecture of the Veil, an installation by Samta Benahia - Artist Samta Benyahia discusses her installation and examines how she inverts the traditional power structure by making women, who are normally hidden from view, visible through her work
12:00pm to 5:00pm
310-825-4361
http://www.fowler.ucla.edu

LA Fine Print Fair (LACMA West, 5th Floor, 6067 Wilshire Blvd., LA CA 90036)
The Prints and Drawings Council of the Los Angeles County Museum of Art hosts the 22nd Annual Los Angeles Fine Print Fair, with the support of the Grunwald Center for the Graphic Arts/UCLA Hammer Museum and sponsored by the International Fine Print Dealers Association.
11:00am to 5:00pm
http://www.laprintfair.com

Thursday, January 18, 2007

the WEEKEND ARTGUIDE for JANUARY 19-21, 2007

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FRIDAY JANUARY 19 2007

Couturier Gallery (166 North La Brea, LA CA 90036)
El Otro/The Other One – work by Antonia Guzman
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 24, 2007
323-933-5557
http://www.couturiergallery.com

Duncan Miller Gallery (10959 Venice Blvd., LA CA 90034)
Edward Weston 50th Anniversary Portfolio – an exhibition of photos by Edward Weston
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 15, 2007
310-838-2440
http://www.duncanmillergallery.com

Fette’s Gallery (4255 Baldwin Avenue, Culver City Ca 90232)
Bizarre Love Triangle – groups show with Anoush Abrar, Erica Eyres, Thomas Berger, Peter Freitag, Matthew Green, William Huindley, Robert Gutierrez and Helmut Smits
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 17, 2007
310-559-7733
http://fette-gallery.com

thinkspace (4210 Santa Monica Blvd., LA CA 90029)
BEASTS – book release party and signing with 20 artists on hand including Joe Vaux, Jordan Crane, Michael Slack, Nathan Huang, PJ Fidler, Souther Salvar, Tony Millionaire and more
7:00pm to 10:00pm
323-913-3375
http://www.thinkspacegallery.com



SATURDAY JANUARY 20 2007

ArtHouse Gallery at TVA (416 Broadway, Santa Monica CA 90401)
Splash – work by Dafna Gilboa and Susan Gesundheit
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 18, 2007
310-393-0901
http://www.arthousegalleryattva.com

Bandini Art (2635 South Fairfax Avenue, Culver City CA 90232)
Black Tie Informal – paintings by Sharon Ben-Tal
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 24, 2007
310-837-6230
http://www.bandiniart.com

Ben Maltz Gallery at Otis College (9045 Lincoln Blvd., LA CA 90045)
The Moral Museum: Selections from the Bick Archive – a multi media installation by Cindy Smith
4:00pm to 7:00pm
Exhibition runs through March 31, 2007
310-665-6905
http://www.otis.edu

dkrm (2121 San Fernando Road, Suite 3, LA CA 90065)
Performance – a photographic exhibition of work by Donald Cammell and Nicola Roeg
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 24, 2007
323-223-6867
http://drkrm.com

Fringe Exhibitions (504 Chung King Court, LA CA 90012)
Gobi, LA – an installation consisting of thousands of pounds of sand by Bob Wysicki along with a video in the lower level of the gallery by Jordan Biren
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 17, 2007
213-613-0160
http://www.fringeexhibitions.com

GR2 (2062 Sawtelle Blvd., LA CA 90025)
Pho-dobo-rrito – group show with drawings, sketches, prints and other work by Martin Cendreda, John Pham and Albert Reyes
6:30pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 14, 2007
310-445-9276
http://www.gr2.net

Hamilton Galleries (1431 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica CA 90401)
Quixotica – collection of new paintings by Warren Long
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 10, 2007
310-451-9983
http://www.hamiltongalleries.com

Jancar Gallery (3875 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 1308, LA CA 90010)
An exhibition curated by Kim Hibbard with work by Alex Lilly, Carol Torres and Kim Hubbard
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 24, 2007
213-384-8077
http://www.jancargallery.com

La Foto Gallery (806 Pico Blvd., Santa Monica CA 90405)
Spirit Shadows – an exhibition of work by Robert Kawika Sheer
7:30pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 24, 2007
310-664-1563
http://www.lafoto-usa.com

Louis Stern Fine Arts (9002 Melrose Avenue, LA CA 90069)
Hand Made – work by Magali Nougarede
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through March 3, 2007
213-276-0147
http://www.louissternfinearts.com

M.J. Higgins (244 South Main Street, LA CA 90012)
Best Friends Animal Society Benefit show – group show with work by Cyrus Meija, John Fleener, Andee Nathanson, Dafne Nesti and more
7:00pm to 11:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 8, 2007
213-617-1700
http://www.mjhiggins.com

New Image Art Gallery (7908 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood CA 90046)
The Burning House – work by Faile, Swoon and David Ellis
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 24, 2007
323-654-2192
http://www.newimageartgallery.com

Pasadena Museum of California Art (490 East Union Street, Pasadena CA 91101)
Dark Metropolis: Irving Norman’s Social Surrealism – paintings by Irving Norman
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through April 15, 2007
626-568-3665
http://www.pmcaonline.org

project (8545 Washington Blvd., Culver City CA 90232)
The Reset – origianl artwork by 20 of today’s artists in the emerging contemporary art scene including David Flores, Damion Silver, Panni Malek, Brandon Sopinsky and more
6:00pm to 11:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 3, 2007
http://www.projectgalleryla.com

Silver and Grey Gallery (1354 South Grand Avenue, LA CA 90017)
26 of the best graffiti urban artists, the freshest of the fresh, emerging talent coming out of LA
7:00pm to 11:00pm

Sixspace (5803 Washington Blvd., Culver City CA 90232)
Nirai Kanai - new gouache and ink on paper by KozynDan (main gallery)
The Books and Records Show – work by Sarah Cromarty (in the Annex)
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 17, 2007
323-932-6200
http://www.sixspace.com

TAG (2903 Santa Monica Blvd, Santa Monica CA 90404)
The Anatomy of Dance – large scale drawings and paintings of ballet dancers by graduates of Ryman Arts
5:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through January 27, 2007
310-829-9556
http://www.tagtheartistsgallery.com

Taylor de Cordoba (2660 South La Cienega Blvd., LA CA 90034)
Things Fall Apart – a solo exhibition of photographs by Brooklyn based artist Sasha Bezzubov
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 17, 2007
310-559-9156
http://www.taylordecordoba.com

TruxTop (2876 Rowena Avenue, LA CA 90039)
Falling West: Photographs of American Decline – work by Troy Paiva, Bradley Fulton and an installation by Michael Storc
7:30pm to late
Exhibition runs through February 11, 2007
323-661-1665
http://www.myspace.com/truxtop



SUNDAY JANUARY 21 2007

Topanga Canyon Gallery (120 South Topanga Canyon Blvd., #109 in Pine Tree Circle, Topanga CA 90290)
2007 Juried Open reception and awards
2:00pm to 5:00pm
310-455-7909
http://www.topangacanyongallery.com

VIVA (13261 Moorpark Street, Sherman Oaks Ca 91423)
Woman of a Certain Age - In anticipation of the installation of the Old Woman of the Freeway mural on VIVA Gallery's exterior west wall later on in 2007, VIVA, along with muralist Kent Twitchell, has chosen to celebrate this event by honoring six local women artists who have been producing extraordinary art for decades and are still going strong. Featured artists in the Women of a Certain Age exhibit include Pat Berger, Annette Bird, Ellen Grim, Virginia Sandler, Loa Sprung, and Joan Vaupen
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 10, 2007
818-385-0080
http://www.vivagallery.org

Friday, January 12, 2007

the WEEKEND ARTGUIDE for JANUARY 12-14, 2007

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FRIDAY JANUARY 12 2007

Art Rental at LACMA (5905 Wilshire Blvd., L AC A90036)
Work by Jennifer White Kuri, Charles Apt, Tanyalee Anabalon and Janet Bothne
6:30pm to 8:30pm
Exhibition runs through February 22, 2007
323-857-6500

David Kordansky Gallery (510 Bernard Street, LA CA 90012)
Palimpset – work by Samara Caughey
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 10, 2007
323-222-1482
http://www.davidkordanskygallery.com

Forum Gallery (8069 Beverly Blvd., LA CA 90048)
Modern and Contemporary Landscapes – work by 20th century American Artists Arthur Dove, Lyonel Feininger, Raphael Soyer and Max Weber
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 12, 2007
323-655-1550
http://www.forumgallery.com

MorYork Gallery (4959 York Blvd., Highland Park CA 90042)
Snaphot:Nela - The first anniversary celebration and inaugural fundraising event for NELAart will feature original work from the galleries and art spaces in Northeast Los Angeles, as well as the opportunity to meet many of the gallery owners and artists.
$25
http://www.nelaart.org/snapshot

Pounder Kone Art Space (3407 Glendale Blvd., Atwater Village CA 90039)
Four Points: African Contemporary – work by Camara Gueye, Nat Makosi, Saadio, Fortun Sitole and more
6:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through March 11, 2007
323-913-2247
http://www.cchpkas.com

Santa Monica Museum (2525 Michigan Avenue, G-1, Santa Monica CA 90403
Stange New World: Art and Design from Tijuana – work by 20 of Tijuana’s most talented artists including Bulbo, Hugo Crosthwaite, Anan Machado, Julio Orozco, Aaron Soto and more.
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through April 7, 2007
310-586-6488
http://www.smmoa.org

thinkspace (4210 Santa Monica Blvd., LA CA 90029)
The Rememberlings – new work and installation from Lola
Lunacy – new work from Young Chun (in the project room)
7:00pm to 11:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 3, 2007
323-913-3375
http://www.thinkspacegallery.com



SATURDAY JANUARY 13 2007


18th Street Arts Center (1639 18th Street, Santa Monica CA 90404)
ArtNight at 18th Street – open studios, performances and more including the opening of The Book of Lies curated by Eugenia Butler
6:00pm to 8:30pm
Book of Lies continues through March 27, 2007
310-453-3711
http://www.18thstreet.org

Avenue 50 Studio (131 North Avenue 50, Highland Park CA)
7:00pm to 11:00pm
323-258-1435
http://www.avenue50studio.com

Billy Shire Fine Arts (5790 Washington Blvd., Culver City CA 90232
Better Late Than Never – paintings by David Anderle
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 17, 2007
323-297-0600
http://www.billyshirefinearts.com

Black Maria Gallery (3137 Glendale Blvd., LA CA 90039)
11th Commandment – work by PJ Fidler, Craig LaRotonda, Leanne Biank, Andy Kehoe, Greg Noppe and more
7:00pm to 11:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 12, 2007
323-660-9393
http://www.blackmariagallery.com

BLK/MRKT Gallery (6009 Washington Blvd., Culver City CA 90232)
BMG Artists’ Annual – new work by Jeff Soto, Ben Tour, Lucy McLaurin, Amir H Fallah and more
6:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 17, 2007
310-837-1989
http://www.blkmrktgallery.com

Brewery Project (676 South Avenue 21, #33 East, LA CA 90031)
W.O.P. - group show of work on paper
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 10, 2007
323-222-0222

Carlotta’s Passion Fine Art (2012 Colorado Blvd., LA CA 90041)
New work by mixed media artist Irene Carranza
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 18, 2007
323-259-1563
http://www.carlottaspassion.com

Christopher Grimes Gallery (916 Colorado Avenue, Santa Monica CA 90401)
I Won’t Take Anything With Me When I Die, Those Who Owe Me Something Will Pay Me In Hell – photographs by Miguel Rio Branco
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through March 3, 2007
310-587-3373
http://www.cgrimes.com

Jan Baum Gallery (170 South La Brea Avenue, LA CA 90036)
Paintings by Gretel Stephens
3:00pm to 6:00pm
323-932-0170
http://janbaum.com

Hunksaker/Schlesinger (2525 Michigan Avenue, T-3, Santa Monica CA 90404)
Ed’s House – work by Richard Sedivy
Time For One Hundred Visions, Part 3 – sculptures by Masayuki Oda
5:00pm to 7:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 24, 2007
310-828-1133

Hyaena Gallery (1928 West Olive Avenue, Burbank CA 91506)
Coloring Book Land – book signing and exhibition of work by Jim Wirt
8:00pm to 12:00am
818-972-2448
http://www.hyaenagallery.com

jFerrari Gallery (3015 Glendale Blvd., Atwater Village CA 90039)
Art Through Sports – work by Marc Smith and Travis Craven
6:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 3, 2007
323-877-5542
http://jferrarigallery.com

Klapper Gallery (8759 Beverly Blvd., West Hollywood CA 90048)
Prehensile – work by Scott Miller
Levitations – work by Jad Najjar
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 6, 2007
310-652-6552
http://www.klappergallery.com

Kristi Engle Gallery (453 South Spring Street, Suite 741, LA CA 90013)
Exhibition of work by photographer Meg Madison
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 17, 2007
213-629-2358
http://www.kristienglegallery.com

NELAart Second Saturdays
5:00pm to 10:00pm
Open studios, galleries and art spaces in Northeast Los Angeles
See site for those participating:
http://www.nelaart.org

Nucleus Gallery (30 West Main Street, Alhambra CA 91801)
DigMeOut – work from 14 artists from Japan including Momoyon, Zanpon, Tomokyo Saeki and more
7:00pm to 11:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 3, 2007
626-458-7486
http://www.gallerynucleus.com

OneLeaf Fine Arts (153 West Second Street, Pomona CA 91766)
Suggestion of Longing – work by David Alan Yamamoto, Jena-Georgette McRoberts, Brianna Sendziak, Amanda Holguin, Kreshink Kastrati, Lauren Everett
6:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 1, 2007
323-496-1736
http://www.oneleaf.us

Patricia Correia
New paintings and work on paper by Jose Lozano in the main gallery
Pubescent Beatnik – work in paper by Leigh Salgado in Project Room I
Lucky Stars – group show with work by Greg Gilday, Jocelyn Foye, Cassandra Simon and more in Project Room II
5:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through March 3, 2007
310-264-1760
http://www.correiagallery.com

Pomona Art Colony Second Saturday
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Self guided tour to the artists studios, art galleries and space of Pomona
See site for details:
http://pomonaartcolony.com

Ruth Bachofner (2525 Michigan Avenue, G-2, Santa Monica CA 90404)
An exhibition of work from David Kapp and Thomas Pathe
4:00pm to 6:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 24, 2007
310-829-3300
http://www.ruthbachofnergallery.com

Sherry Frumkin Gallery (Studio 21, 3026 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica CA 90405)
Trying to Pick up a Gallery Guyde – solo exhibition of work by Corey Stein
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 24, 2007
310-397-7493
http://www.frumkingallery.com

SM Art Studios, Arena 1 (3026 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica CA 90405)
PINK III – group show curated by Heather Harmon and Nicole Dungao
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through March 10, 2007
310-397-7449
http://www.santamonicaartstudios.com

Steve Turner Gallery (275 South Beverly Drive, Suite 200, Beverly Hills CA 90212)
P2-3D – a 3d collaborative project by Ruben Ortiz and Yoshua Okon that is inspired by the East LA shop, El Pedorero
6:00pm to 9:00pm
http://www.steveturnergallery.com

Sugarbutterbex (5110 York Blvd., LA CA 90042)
Mind Made Housing – drawings and paintings by Ed Coolidge
7:00pm to 10:00pm
http://www.sugarbutterbex.com

Swallow (3208 Sunset Blvd., Silver Lake CA 90026)
A Day Late and a Dollar Short – paintings by Maureen Shields
6:00pm to 10:00pm
323-660-0751

TAG (2903 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa Monica CA 90404)
Cyclops - A site specific installation by artist Michael C McMillen
5:00pm to 8:00pm
310-829-9556
http://www.tagtheartistsgallery.com

Taylor de Cordoba (2660 South La Cienega Blvd., LA CA 90034)
Book signing and last day of Loud and Quiet, an exhibition of work by Andrew Schoultz
3:00pm to 6:00pm
310-559-9156
http://www.taylordecordoba.com

That Yarn Store (1578 Colorado Blvd., LA CA 90041)
Framed Fibers: A Study in Abstraction – an exhibition of work by local fiber artists with work by Regina Vorgang, Drewcilla Annese, Amy Bouse and more
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through January 21, 2007
323-256-9276
http://www.thatyarnstore.com

The Jazz Bakery (3233 Helms Avenue, LA CA 90034)
Quantum Quandaries – new paintings by Kenneth H Ober
4:00pm to 7:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 23, 2007
http://www.jazzbakery.org/bae

Track 16 (2525 Michigan Avenue, C-1, Santa Monica CA 90404)
Five Stories Higher – selected works fromt he careers of 5 prominent and influential artists including Burt Payne 3, Rachel Lachoxicz, Monica Castillo, Douglas Perez and Don Ed Hardy
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 10, 2007
310-264-4678
http://www.track16.com

VIVA Gallery (13261 Moorpark Street, Sherman Oaks 91423)
Valley Alternative Magnet School – Childrens’ Show
2:00pm to 4:00pm
818-385-0080
http://www.vivagallery.org


SUNDAY JANUARY 14 2007

Haus (517 South Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena CA)
Solo exhibition of sculptures by Thomas Muller
4:00pm to 7:00pm
Exhibition runs through February 10, 2007
626-356-2408
http://www.hausgallery.com

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FRIDAY JANUARY 5 2007

La Luz De Jesus (4633 Hollywood Blvd., LA CA 90027)

To All My Relation – new work by Mu Pan

The Weirding Field – new work by Esther Pearl Watson

8:00pm to 11:00pm

Exhibition runs through January 28, 2007

323-666-7667

http://www.laluzdejesus.com


SATURDAY JANUARY 6 2007


Carl Berg Gallery (6018 Wilshire Blvd, LA CA 90036)

Breathe – new sculptures by Michael Pierzynski

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Exhibition runs through February 3, 2007

323-931-6060

http://www.carlberggallery.com

Cirrus Gallery (542 South Alameda Street, LA CA 90013)

New Monoprints – work by Jason Meadows, Dennis Hollingsworth, Todd Hebert
5:00pm to 7:00pm
213-680-3473

http://www.cirrusgallery.com

Corey Helford Gallery (8522 Washington Blvd., Culver City CA 90232)

Groups Show Number 3, The Fun Show – work by Wednesday Kiwan, Danielle Lamberti, Panni Malek, Kathryn Nova Williams

7:00pm to 10:00pm

Exhibition runs through January 24, 2007

310-287-2340

http://www.coreyhelfordgallery.com

d.e.n. Contemporary Art (6023 Washington Blvd., Culver City CA 90232)

Range – a groups exhibition including work by Heimir Bjorgulfsson, Gustavo Herrera, Timothy Hutchings, Kayo Nakamura, Ruby Neri, Ruben Ochoa, Ben Shaffer and Macha Suzuki

5:00pm to 8:00pm

Exhibition runs through February 17, 2007

310-559-3023

http://www.dencontemporaryart.com

Farmani Gallery (844 South Robertson Blvd., LA CA 90035)

Work by Gerd Ludwig and Ghada Khunji

Exhibition runs through January 24, 2007

6:00pm to 9:00pm

310-657-5756

http://www.farmanigallery.com


FIG (2525 Michigan Avenue, G-6, Santa Monica CA 90404)

Circulos Mesotericos – work by artist John De Heras

4:00pm to 6:00pm

Exhibition runs through February 3, 2007

310-829-0345

http://www.figgallery.com

Frank Lloyd Gallery (2525 Michigan Avenue, B5B, Santa Monica CA 90404)

Sculpture 1973 and 2006 – work by John Mason

Exhibition runs through February 3, 2007

310-264-3866

http://www.franklloyd.com

Frederick R Weisman Museum at Pepperdine (24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu CA 90265)

Some Drawings – 70 large-scale works on paper by Jim Dine

6:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through March 25, 2007
310-506-4851


Gagosian Gallery (456 North Camden Drive, Beverly Hills CA 90210)

Work by Rachel Howard and Todd Eberle

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Exhibition runs through February 3, 2007

310-271-9400

http://www.gagosian.com

George Billis Gallery LA (2716 South La Cienega Blvd., Culver City CA 90034)

Paintings by Vezna Gottwald
5:00pm to 8:00pm

Exhibition runs through January 27, 2007

310-838-3685

http://www.georgebillis.com

Hive Gallery and Studios (729 South Spring Street, LA CA 90014)

Monthly Group Show with work by Dennis Larkins, Miss Mindy, Jenna Colby, Zoso, Gabe Leonard and more. Featuring artist Wilson Hsu and includes an installation by Eduardo Benedetto

8:00pm to 12:30am

213-955-9051
http://www.thehivegallery.com

I-5 Gallery (2100 North Main Street, A-10, Lincoln Heights CA 90031)

New Year In Black and White
Groups show of black and white work by 14 artists including Paige Wery, Karen Finley, Ed Moses, Dave Naz and more
7:00pm to 10:00pm

Exhibition runs through January 27, 2007

323-342-0717


Koplin Del Rio Gallery (6031 Washington Blvd., Culver City CA 90232)

Entropy: the art in architects – includes work from Gary Paige, Eric Kahn, Karl Chu, Elena Manferdini, Michele Saee, Georgina Huljich and more

6:00pm to 8:00pm

Exhibition runs through February 24, 2007

310-836-9055

http://www.koplindelrio.com

L2Kontemporary (990 North Hill Street, #205, LA CA 90012)

‘cide Show – mixed media work by Tetsuji Aono

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Exhibition runs through February 3, 2007

626-319-3661

http://www.l2kontemporary.com

LA Louver (45 North Venice Blvd., Venice CA 90291)

Views From Home – work by Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin

4:00pm to 8:00pm

Exhibition runs through February 3, 2007

310-822-4955

http://www.lalouver.com

Lawrence Asher Gallery (5820 Wilshire Blvd., Suite 100, LA CA 90036)

Black and Light – work by Jay Brockman

Modern Urban Expressionism – work by Marcus A. Jansen

6:00pm to 10:00pm

Exhibition runs through February 3, 2007
323-935-9100

http://www.lawrenceasher.com

Mark Moore Gallery (2525 Michigan Avenue, A-1, Santa Monica CA 90404)

Bubbles and Snowmen – work by painter Todd Hebert

Work by Martin Durazo in the project room

5:00pm to 7:00pm

Exhibition runs through February 10, 2007

310-453-3031

http://www.markmooregallery.com

Orlando Gallery (18376 Ventura Blvd., Tarzana CA 91356)

In Other Worlds – paintings by Glenn Waggner

6:00pm to 9:00pm

Exhibition runs through January 27, 2007

818-705-5368


Raid (602 Moulton Avenue, LA CA 90035)

Orgasmism – work by Julia Latane, Satoshi Saegusa, Richard Ankrom

7:00pm to 10:00pm

Exhibition runs through January 27, 2007

http://www.raidprojects.com

Roberts and Tilton (6150 Wilshire Blvd., LA CA 90048)
New Paintings – work by Wendell Gladstone
6:00pm to 8:00pm

Exhibition runs through February 3, 2007

323-549-0223

http://www.robertsandtilton.com

Rosamund Felsen (2525 Michigan Avenue, B-4, Santa Monica CA 90404)

Solo exhibition of new paintings by Tim Ebner

5:00pm to 7:00pm

Exhibition runs through February 3, 2007

310-828-8488

http://www.rosamundfelsen.com

Schomburg Gallery (2525 Michigan Avenue, E3A, Santa Monica CA 90404)

New works by Fielden Harper

5:00pm to 7:00pm

Exhibition runs through January 27, 2007

310-453-5757

http://www.schomburggallery.com

Tropico de Nopal Gallery (1665 Beverly Blvd., LA CA 90026)

A Short and Sweet Epiphany II – small work by over 30 artists including Abel Alejandre, Rudy Calderon, Jane Castillo, Pat Gomez, Omar Nava, Dominic Ochoa and more

7:30pm

Exhibition runs through January 20, 2007

213-481-8112

http://www.tropicodenopal.com

Western Project (3830 Main Street Culver City CA 90232)

Deadly Friends – work by Patrick Lee

5:00pm to 8:00pm

Exhibition runs through February 10, 2007

310-838-0609

http://western-project.com


SUNDAY JANUARY 7 2007

Couldn't find any shows today. Enjoy some humor:

Vincent Van Gogh had a really large family.
Here's a listing of some of the lessor known ones...

The grandfather who moved to YugoslaviaU. Gogh
The brother who accidentally bleached all his clothes whiteHue Gogh
The sister who wore a mini skirt and like to dance in barsGo Gogh
The real obnoxious brotherPlease Gogh
The brother who ate prunesGotta Gogh
The uncle who worked at a convenience storeStop N Gogh
His dizzy auntVerti Gogh
The cousin that moved to IllinoisChica Gogh
His magician uncleWherediddy Gogh
The cousin who lived in MexicoAmee Gogh
Another cousin who lived in MexicoGrin Gogh
Nephew that drove a stage coachWells Far Gogh
Uncle who was constipatedCant Gogh
Aunt who was a good dancerTan Gogh