My Pick of the Week, is the Taylor De Cordoba Gallery's 5 year anniversary this Saturday, who will be celebrating with a champagne reception from 6:00 - 8:00pm. I have really enjoyed this gallery through the years….they always have fun shows. This special event will celebrate their first five years and more than thirty past exhibitions. The gallery will feature one new piece by each represented artist, whose visions have shaped the face of the gallery.
See below for more info and list of featured artists. Taylor De Cordoba is located at 2660 S. La Cienega Blvd. 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm.310.559.9156; http://www.taylordecordoba.com/.
Wednesday, April 6th
Keith Wyatt of The Blasters is guest hosting this week’s Guitarology at the Melody Bar & Grill (9132 S. Sepulveda Blvd., 90045) from 8:00 pm till 11:00 pm. Guitarology has become a musical haven for incredible musicians. Word on the street, is that Phil Alvin may show up. You never know what will happen.
This series has picked up "Best Live Music Event of The Year" from Los Angeles Magazine (get there early-reservations suggested) 310 670-1994
Also remember, Santa Monica Place Mall offers the “Movies on the Deck” series. Tonight’s movie is E.T. The Extra Terrestrial (what a great movie) and once again will be held on the rooftop at The Santa Monica Place Mall... This will be happening every Wednesday. Movies start at 7pm and yes it’s FREE, but come early if you want to grab a great seat. And bundle up, its outdoors, or bring your honey for warmth. There are heaters on the deck. You're welcome to bring blankets or your own chairs, but there will also be seating there. This free event and runs from 7:00 pm till 10:00 pm.
Thursday, April 7th
For more information about Dr. Stuart H. Garber, check out his website at www.drgarbers.com or call 310-396-7247
If you are in the Venice area, The G2 Gallery (1503 Abbot Kinney) an environmentally conscious gallery, is one of my favorite galleries here in Venice. Join G2 Gallery and Conversational International and celebrate their latest exhibit, Essence of Life: Fresh Water” from 6:30 pm - 9:00 pm. $5.00 admission which will directly support environmental charities. RSVP required to events@theg2gallery.com.
And the weekend is here, yet again.
The G2 Gallery (1503 Abbot Kinney) presents The Artist Behind the Photo: J.J. L'Heureux. J.J. L'Heureux has traveled extensively in Africa, South America, the Galapagos Islands, North America, Tierra del Fuego, across the Southern Ocean and into the Antarctic wilderness. This work is from a series of photographs of the Weddell Sea and the Continental ice of Antarctica from Atka Bay to Halley Station. They were shot over the course of eleven different expeditions to Antarctica spanning five years, where L'Heureux was a passenger on Russian icebreakers. A $5 Admission at the door will directly support environmental charities.Don’t forget to RSVP required to events@theg2gallery.com. Complimentary valet; 310-452-2842; http://www.theg2gallery.com.
C.A.V.E. Gallery (1108 Abbot Kinney)presents "Arcane Seasons", featuring new works by: SIT and Jim Darling. 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm. 310 450 6960; www.cavegallery.net
Now depending on where you are, you may want to head over to Thousand Oaks. Come support the arts and our schools by purchasing tickets to this event. It’s all about the kids…..help a good cause will enjoying music and art. Featuring the CLU Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Peter Woodford of the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and the Herb Alpert Tijuana Brass. Tickets: $32.00 Tickets on sale and available at The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Box Office in person To find out more, go to their website http://www.toaks.org/cap/tickets/events/event.asp?eventID=1661.
Friday April 8th
The G2 Gallery (1503 Abbot Kinney) presents The Artist Behind the Photo: J.J. L'Heureux. J.J. L'Heureux has traveled extensively in Africa, South America, the Galapagos Islands, North America, Tierra del Fuego, across the Southern Ocean and into the Antarctic wilderness. This work is from a series of photographs of the Weddell Sea and the Continental ice of Antarctica from Atka Bay to Halley Station. They were shot over the course of eleven different expeditions to Antarctica spanning five years, where L'Heureux was a passenger on Russian icebreakers. A $5 Admission at the door will directly support environmental charities.Don’t forget to RSVP required to events@theg2gallery.com. Complimentary valet; 310-452-2842; http://www.theg2gallery.com. 
Now depending on where you are, you may want to head over to Thousand Oaks. Come support the arts and our schools by purchasing tickets to this event. It’s all about the kids…..help a good cause will enjoying music and art. Featuring the CLU Jazz Ensemble under the direction of Peter Woodford of the Tonight Show with Johnny Carson and the Herb Alpert Tijuana Brass. Tickets: $32.00 Tickets on sale and available at The Thousand Oaks Civic Arts Plaza Box Office in person To find out more, go to their website http://www.toaks.org/cap/tickets/events/event.asp?eventID=1661. Saturday, April 9th
Yes it is the day of my PICK OF THE WEEK! There are tons of other openings in Culver City….however earlier in the day see a couple of fun events right below, happening in the Santa Monica and Venice area. Then I’d say drive over to Culver City, but, It’s up to you….there is just too much to do.
During the day, take your doggie and head over to Barrington Dog Park from 11am-3pm. Complete with the Kogi truck catering, games for all animals, as well as Sweet Leaf Tea drinks, this is sure to be a family-friendly, exciting affair for a great cause. Barrington Dog Park is located at 333 Barrington Ave., in West LA.
Modnique.com, a flash sales site based here in LA. They are teaming up with Much Love Animal Rescue for an animal dedicated charity event.
RSVP to info@konnect-pr.com by April 7, but if you email later than Thursday, mention KTR Promo to ensure entry. http://www.modnique.com/; http://www.muchlove.org/.
Back by popular demand, South presents, their famous Crawfish Boil….yum! Starting at 2:00 pm, it’s all you can eat Crawfish (With Corn and potatoes of course) for $15.00. Wow, Get their hungry! South is known for their delicious southern food. So if you are craving crawfish, you will want to check this out and get there early, don’t want them to run out do you? Also they got drink specials too. $3 beer, (10dollar pitchers) and $5 Crawfish Coolers,Say what? Sky vodka, pineapple juice, sprite and a splash of OJ. I definitely want one of those! South is located at 3001 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90403. (310) 828-9988; http://southsantamonica.com/.
Or start early in Venice at The G2 Gallery (1503 Abbot Kinney) from 5:00 pm till 7:00 pm for a very special benefit for the film, Rock the Boat. The funds raised during the event will support the completion of this one-hour documentary about the LA River and the water crisis in Southern California.
Complimentary hors d'oeuvres and wine will be served. Come play some LA River Jeopardy, enjoy prizes and sneak peaks and a great panel discussion featuring the following stars of the environmental movement in Los Angeles: TreePeople founder, Andy Lipkis, LA River Revitalization Corporation Executive Director, Omar Brownson, LA River Project's co-director, Carol Armstrong and "Green Paddle" winner, George Wolfe.
For more information and to RSVP, 310-383-8763; please email contact@rocktheboatfilm.com. Suggested donation: $50/person. All contributions are tax-deductible.
This appears to the Saturday night to hang in Culver City. Starting on La Cienega, start with the pick of the week then you will find a host of wonderful galleries having receptions that start as early as 6:00 and run till 10:00 pm. Yet another unorganized mini little Art Walk in Culver City. It’s an inexpensive Saturday night out!
Blum & Poe at 2727 S. La Cienega to see the latest works of Florian Maier-Aichen from 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm. 310-836-2062; http://www.blumandpoe.com.
And continue on to Walter Maciel Gallery 2642 S. La Cienega Blvd. The artist featured is John Bankston. Reception runs from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. 310.839.1840; http://www.waltermacielgallery.com/.
The Francois Ghebaly Gallery, located at 2600 S. La Cienega Blvd., 90034, will be featuring the artist Robert Russell (see image) in his latest show entitled “Masters” from 6:00 pm till 9:00 pm. 310 280-0777; http://ghebaly.com.
On to Washington Blvd., be aware that this is east of the next few galleries. The Mark Moore Gallery is located at 5790 Washington Blvd bet La Cienega and Fairfax and will be having an opening for Josh Azzarella from 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm. 310 453-3031; http://www.markmooregallery.com/.Also, Robert Tilton is having an opening at 5801 Washington Blvd, 90232 from 6:00 pm till 8:00 pm. This one features the work of Kehinde Wiley. 323.549.0223
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Then of course, there’s Thinkspace (6009 Washington Blvd., 90232) who always has nice openings…this one is from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Dan-ah Kim, Timothy Karpinski and Eveline Tarunadjaja their work. 310.403.8549; http://www.thinkspacegallery.com.
Then head straight to Corey Helford Gallery (8522 Washington Blvd., 90232) before the line goes down the block. They always puts on a good party. Tonight, Corey Helford presents Going Nowhere Fast with D*Face. The opening reception starts at 7:30 pm and runs to 10:00 pm. "Cheat Death" Bullet Key Rings will be given to the first 50 guests at the door, there will be a new 25" X 25" print available exclusively through CHG, the possible resurrection of dead celebrities - and more surprises. http://www.coreyhelfordgallery.com/.This is a pretty nifty idea. Two galleries get together and present an exhibition. Two exhibitions to be exact, at two locations. This show, Scapes, compares contemporary photographs with contemporary paintings, stemming from the landscape tradition. Last week, on this blog, I listed the Scapes opening at Bleicher/Golightly….this is the next installment.
Blue Five Art Space in collaboration with Bleicher/Golightly Gallery presents the second stage of the Scapes exhibit which launches with a reception of larger works by the artists at Blue Five Gallery 2935 S Sepulveda, from 6:00 pm till 10:00 pm.
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This exhibition features Photographers: Jeff Alu, Malika Sqalli, Leonard Monje, Amina Bech, Claudio Santini, Shannon Rowland, Paul Golightly, Frank Schlegel, Tatiana Botton, Ray PinjanthukPainters: Joshua Elias, David Skinner, Marjorie Moskowitz, Matt Shane, Jim Holyoak, Gay Summer Rick, Jessika Cardinahl, (see image on left) Airom, Kathy Ikerd, Philip Vaughan, Danielle Eubank, Paul Roux, Anna Bruinsma, Michelle Neilsen, Ashley Wilson. http://www.bluefivedesign.com/
Sunday April 10th,
Whew….I am wiped! Time to relax.
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