the WEEKEND ARTGUIDE for MAY 11-13, 2007

the WEEKEND ARTGUIDE for MAY 11-13, 2007

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FRIDAY MAY 11 2007

Corey Helford Gallery (8522 Washington Blvd., Culver City CA 90232)
William S. Schwartz – 2nd exhibition from thte William S. Schwartz Estate Collection
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through May 26, 2007
310-287-2340
http://www.coreyhelfordgallery.com

thinkspace (4210 Santa Monica Blvd., LA CA 90029)
Smitten – featuring new works form Audrey Kawasaki, KuKula, Stella Im Hultberg, Amy Sol and Brandi Milne
Selections from Picks of the Harvest: Batch Four in the Project Room
7:00pm to 11:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 1, 2007
323-913-3375
http://www.thinkspacegallery.com



SATURDAY MAY 12 2007

Altered Space Gallery (1221 Abbot Kinney Blvd., Venice CA 90291)
Thomas Mann, In Person – and exhibition and sale of art jewelry created by Thomas Mann.
1:00pm to 5:00pm
310-452-8121
http://www.alteredspacegallery.com

Avenue 50 Studio (131 No. Avenue 50, Highland park CA 90042)
La Linea—The Line – featuring paintings and drawings from Armando Brito and Ramses Noriega
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 3, 2007

Berth 87 at the Port of Los Angeles (intersection of 1st and Harbor Streets in San Pedro)
Art on the Waterfront Festival 2007 - Event includes art and video installations in cargo containers, artisan fair, chalk art exhibitions, and more
11:00am to 5:00pm
Reception for the artists: 7:00pm to 9:00pm
310-519-0936
http://www.angelsgateart.org

Biscuit Company Lofts (1850 Industrial Street, Penthouse 703, LA CA 90021)
3 Nights at the Biscuit – a night of music and art with work by Amanda Visell, Gary Baseman, Josh Taylor, Nick Walker, Paul Insect, Sixe and many more
8:00pm to 1:00pm
Rsvp required: rsvp@sethcarmichael.com
http://www.biscuitcompanylofts.com

Cactus Gallery (4534 Eagle Rock Blvd., Eagle Rock CA 90041)
A show of photography by the students from Odyssey Charter School
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 7, 2007
323-256-6117
http://www.eclecticcactus.com

Carlotta Passion Fine Art (2012 Colorado Blvd., LA CA 90041)
Flying High with Francisco Toledo – fifty art kites signed by Francisco Toledo will be on exhibition. A variety of etchings will also be shown.
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 3, 2007
323-259-1563
http://www.carlottaspassion.com

Crewest Gallery (110 Winston Street, LA CA 90013)
Yo! What Happened to Peace? Book Signing – This book features a die-cut stencil cover with color images of over 200 prints from the traveling poster show. A handful of artists will be in attendance to sign copies of the book.
5:00pm to 7:00pm
213-627-8272
http://www.crewest.com
http://yowhathappenedtopeace.org
(HUGE after-party from 10pm to 2am at Mountain Bar in Chinatown where some of the Yo! posters will be on display. This event is hosted by Club Ultraluxx and is free to attend though you must be 21&up. 473 Gin Ling Way, LA CA 90012, www.ultraluxx.com)

Found Gallery (1903 Hyperion Avenue, LA CA 90027)
Spring Awakenings - paintings by Austrian artist, Wolfgng Bauer
Exhibition runs through June 12, 2007
5:00pm to 8:00pm
323-669-1247
http://www.foundla.com

Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art (Pepperdine, 24255 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu CA 90263)
A View Within - Selections from the Permanent Collection of the Frederick R. Weisman Museum of Art
Exhibition runs through August 5, 2007
Call for gallery hours and other information: 310-506-4851

Gallery 825 (825 North La Cienega Blv., LA CA 90069)
Dancing Girls Don’t Need Safety Nets – installation by Sharon Kagan
Transits – a sculptural exhibition of work by James Thegerstrom
Accidental Arsonist – mixed media work by Corey Stein
Crackerjack – group show exhibition addressing the mastery of process and technique in Contemporary Art
6:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibitions run through June 8, 2007
http://www.laaa.org

Gallery Revisited (3204 Sunset Blvd., LA CA 90026)
Rethinking (what has already been committed to memory)– a conceptual activity based site-specific installation by David E. Stone
6:00pm to 10:00pm
On view through June 16, 2007
626-253-5266
http://galleryrevisited.com

Jail (965 North Vignes, 5A, LA CA 90012)
Between Now and Then – work by Mara Lonner
Everything is a Love Song – work by Angel Chen
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 13, 2007
213-621-9567
http://www.thejailgallery.com

Jan Baum Gallery (170 South La Brea Avenue, LA CA 90036)
Oil on linen by Michael Abraham
7:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 30, 2007
323-932-0170
http://www.janbaum.com

jFerrari Gallery (3015 Glendale Blvd., Atwater Village CA 90039)
1 Year Anniversary Show – group show with work by David H. Alexander, Susan Berkowitz, William Conklin, Christine Curry, Rob Dalzell, Jazmin Ferrari, Ian Flynn, Bea Gold, Lee Jordan, Anahita Kia, Farzad Kohan, Eban Lehrer, Alyse Livingston, Nico Macciocca, Angela M. Ortiz S., Vanessa Prager, Julie Rasmussen, Rachel Rifat, Robert Selvaggio, Jason Schaper, Preston Smith, Cole Sternberg, Treiops Treyfid, Rebekah Waites, Steven Wolkoff, Dan Wooster and Yume.
2:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibitions runs through May 31, 2007
323-877-5542
http://www.jferrarigallery.com

I-5 Gallery (2100 North Main Street, #A9, LA CA 90031)
OPEN CALL – a 58-Artist Group Show juried by Mat Gleason
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through May 12, 2007
323-342-0717
http://www.myspace.com/i_5_gallery

Junglerush Gallery (1001 1st Street (at Santa Fe Avenue), LA CA 90012)
Spring Art Show – group show with work by Patrick Chapman, Aunia Kahn, Helen Babis, Alyce Harlequin, Sean Luhring, Terry Who?, Carson Marjamaa, Yvette Beltran, Erica Steiner, Julie Rasmussen, Ane, Aaron Castro and more
9:00pm to 3:00am
213-494-7608
http://www.junglerushgallery.com

Koo’s Art Center (540 East Broadway, Long Beach CA 90802)
New works by Bryan Schnelle
5:00pm to 11:00pm
$5
Exhibition runs through May 31, 2007
562-491-7584

Lab 101 Gallery (8530-B Washington Blvd., Culver City CA 90232)
Kid n Play – new paintings and kid friendly installation by Sam Flores
4:00pm to 9:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 6, 2007
310-558-0911
http://www.thelab101.com

Latin American Masters (264 North Beverly Drive, Beverly Hills CA 90210)
Recent paintings and drawings by Jose Alberto Marchi
6:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 30, 2007
310-271-4847
http://www.latinamericanmasters.com

Morrison Hotel Gallery (7517 West Sunset Blvd., Hollywood CA )
The Photography of Danny Clinch – an exhibition of photographs of the popular music scene taken by Danny Clinch
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 3, 2007
323-874-2068
http://www.morrisonhotelgallery.com

NELA Second Saturdays
A self guided tour to the galleries and studios in Northeast Los Angeles including Acorn Gallery, Another Year in LA, Avenue 50 Studio, Cactus Gallery, drkrm, Judson Studios and more. See site for complete gallery list, map and other details.
7:00pm to 10:00pm
http://www.nelaart.org

Overtones (11306 Venice Blvd., LA CA 90066)
In Plain Sight - a two person exhibition featuring work by Margi Scharff and Orville Stoeber
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 17, 2007
310-915-0346
http://www.overtonesgallery.com

Pasadena Museum of History (History Center Galleries, 470 West Walnut Street, Pasadena CA 91103)
African Amercian Quilts from the Robert and Helen Cargo Collection
Exhibition runs through August 5, 2007
$5 donation, children under 12 free
626-577-1660 x10
http://www.pasadenahistory.org

Patricia Correia Gallery (2525 Michigan Avenue, E-2, Santa Monica CA 90404)
Work by Connie Arismendi and Kathy Vargas
5:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through July 7, 2007
310-264-1760
http://www.correiagallery.com

Pomona Art Colony Second Saturdays
A self guided tour to the galleries and studios of Pomona
See site for participating galleries, studios and artists:
http://pomonaartcolony.com

Scion Installation LA Gallery (3521 Helms Avenue, Culver City CA 90232)
Walking Back to Houston – an exhibition curated by Union featuring work by Clos, Rob Abeyta, Jr. and Z$
7:00pm to 10:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 2, 2007
310-815-8840
http://www.scion.com/space

Tobey C. Moss Gallery (7321 Beverly Blvd., LA CA 90036)
Memorial Exhibition – mixed media work by Jay Rivkin
Inspiring Women – work by Dorr Bothwell, Claire Falkstein, Ynez Johnston, Helen Lundeberg and Joyce Treiman
2:00pm to 5:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 30, 2007
323-933-5523
http://www.tobeycmossgallery.com

Topanga Canyon (120 Pine Tree Circle, Topanga CA 90290)
Mind.Body.Soul – a group show featuring the work of Tony Dow
5:00pm to 8:00pm
Exhibition runs through June 3, 2007
310-455-7909
http://www.topangacanyongallery.com



SUNDAY MAY 13 2007

HAPPY MOMMY DAY!!!!

LACMA (5905 Wilshire Blvd., LA CA 90036)
Light installations by Dan Flavin
Exhibition runs through August 12, 2007
Please visit site for museum hours, prices and other details:
http://www.lacma.org