The Weekend Update, more to do! The Pick of the Week is this Saturday, See Aimee Mann FREE!

We’ve got some updates for you and the PICK OF THE WEEK, Aimee Mann at Burton Chase Park, Free Baby!….. The Summer Concerts are almost over…..this is the second to the last one of the Pop Saturdays at Burton Chase Park. This Saturday singer/songwriter Aimee Mann struts her stuff…..she is wonderful. You may remember her from the movie Magnolia, where the music was brought to the forefront and the singer was actually part of the film. Her music has been in countless films. How cool is it to be able to watch her live for FREE!

Burton Chase Park is located at 3650 Mindanao Way Get a group of friends together, bring a blanket some wine, tasty food and enjoy the music. I just did this with a bunch of friends this past Thursday at the SM Pier and we had a great time. So get out there and enjoy what’s left of the FREE summer concerts.

Parking is available at County lots #4 and #77 on Mindanao Way, or lot # 5 on Bali Way. See my upcoming page for more concerts coming up. http://www.ktrpromo.com/p/upcoming-events.html

Before we start the weekend update,….make sure to check after this weekend’s events for a special Tuesday Event. Renowned homeopath Dr. Stuart Garber will be speaking about how to holistically heal your allergies at Whole Foods in Venice at 6:30 pm. on Tuesday August 18th….

I can speak from personal experience, since I am also a patient of Dr. Garber. I used to have to receive allergy shots every month to deal with my allergies….Yes I have a cat. However, I no longer have to waste time and money with monthly shots. I highly recommend Dr. Garber.  Take advantage of this FREE chance to hear him speak. He really knows what he is talking about.

See Weekly Features Page for full article.. http://www.ktrpromo.com/p/weekly-features.html

Also, save the date on Saturday August 20th Joshua Tree Highlands Artist Residency presents their 5th annual Art Exhibit at Joshua Tree Art Gallery. See more info and flyer on the Upcoming Events Page. http://www.ktrpromo.com/p/upcoming-events.html

 

Friday August 12^th

 

 

 

 

South offers a groovin’ night with a guest DJ tonight. So get ready to party from 9:00 pm to 2:00 am. South offers drink specials too. $3 beer, ($10.00 pitchers) and $5 wells, South is located at 3001 Wilshire Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90403. (310) 828-9988; http://southsantamonica.com/.

 

Or in Venice, stop by Figtree’s Café to enjoy a tasty happy hour and hear some live music tonight at 5:00 pm till 7:00 pm. Figtree’s Café is known for their healthy delicious food, located right on the Venice boardwalk at 429 Ocean Front Walk Venice, at Paloma Ave, two blocks south of Rose. Figtree’s has been voted the best restaurant on the boardwalk since 1978. Figtree’s has a wonderful happy hour, Monday thru Friday and also has FREE delivery. 310 392-4937; www.figtreescafe.com;

Tonight, come celebrate original art created by teenagers. Marty Katon teaches teens at the Virginia Park Teen Center in Santa Monica, with director Carla Fantozzi. Teens from surrounding cities attend. The art classes and paintings are manifested by gifted, at risk, learning difference, and handicapped students! The beauty of it all, is that every painting is beautiful and successful, thus, every student gains equal self esteem.

 

Tonight’s event starts at 8:00 pm and will be held at Marty Katon’s studio located at 324 Sunset Ave, in Venice. Health drinks and snacks, free, Music and DJ. The paintings all in oil, are painted by teens from Venice, Santa Monica , LA , Inglewood , and other surrounding areas. See an oil painting by a first time student. www.katonart.us

Also in Venice C.A.V.E. Gallery offers a group show from 6:00 pm – 10:00 pm at 1108 Abbot Kinney Blvd 310.450.6960; http://www.cavegallery.net


Grand Performances offers Mariachi Music with a slightly different take…. Mariachi Rock-O shares the stage with Mariachi Mystery Tour, an audacious, bold, lively group from Albuquerque, NM that interprets Beatles classics through Mariachi music.


California Plaza is located at 351 Olive St. Parking rates are $7.50 (cash only) starting 2 hours before evening Grand Performances events. The garage is best accessed from Olive Street between 1st and 4th Streets. Just drive around a bit, you will find a bit less expensive. Show starts at 8:00 pm. http://www.mariachimysterytour.com/; http://grandperformances.org/

 

Saturday, August 13^th

Start your art viewing early by stopping by the 6^th annual Venice Beach Music Fest and hear some local bands as well as some great artists. What I love about this festival is, it’s not all about the music, they truly support the fine artists. And you all know how much I love art. The event starts at 11:00 am and goes till 7:30 pm. at the west end of Windward in Venice.

In Santa Monica, you can enjoy more wonderful art from 2:00 pm till 4:00 pm at the Terry Martin Gallery where an artist reception and talk by James DavidThomas will be taking place.

Terry Martin Gallery is located at 1231 Fifth Street, 90401. 310-394-4999; http://www.trogart.com/

Then you gotta check out the Pick of the week at Burton Chase Park (13650 Mindanao Way.) Come on, it's FREE.
See the amazing Aimee Mann….love her!

Get a group of friends together, bring a blanket some wine and tasty treats while you enjoy this brilliant performer.

There are only a couple of concerts left, so take advantage of the fabulous summer music concert series. Burton Cahse park is just beautiful as well.  

You can park in County lots #4 and #77 on Mindanao Way, or lot # 5 on Bali Way.

See my upcoming page for more concerts coming up. http://www.ktrpromo.com/p/upcoming-events.html

 

Blue 7 Gallery located at 3129 Pico Blvd. SM 90405 presents the exhibition, "Sand in Your Pants," a group show.

The artist reception is tonight from 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm.

Check out video artist, Michael Baroff who shows a series of short videos "Six Beach Scenarios," a ten minute loop.

Gotta check out the 4th Annual Philomenian (all things Philomene Long) at Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd. in Venice.  T

his event will feature films, readings and the introduction of a new book, Memoirs of a Nun on Fire. The text, written several years ago by Philomene, is now being published by our late Poet Laureate's sister, Pegaty Long.

Participating in this year's program are: Mariana Dietl, Michael C. Ford, S.A. Griffin, Hillary Kaye, Harry Northup, Jim Smith, Holly Prado, and Pegarty Long. Refreshments; Events start at 7:30 pm. FREE

Then there’s another Blue Gallery called Blue Five Art Space, in collaboration with Bleicher Galleries, presents The Walk Inside, a two person exhibit by David Skinner (see image) and Kate Jackson; two artists with a unique focus on introspection and self-reflection.

Looking inside, not as an escape but as a path of discovery, The Walk Inside is a winding wander into the internal terrain of the artists; opening the door to the viewer for similar exploration. This event runs from 6:00 pm to 10:00 pm and will be held at Blue Five Art Space at 2935 S. Sepulveda Blvd., 90064; http://bluefivedesign.com/

In Santa Monica, at Bergamot Station at 2525 Michigan Ave, there’s a fun group show happening at Copro Gallery (T-5.) Tonight’s opening features the works of Brendan Danielsson, Matt Rota (see image) and Rob Sato.

Event runs from 8:00 pm till 11:30 pm. I love this gallery, it always has hoppin openings and it stays open late. Yeah! 310 829-2156; http://www.copronason.com/.

Stay in Santa Monica, for deyermond art + books’ Concert Series party.

These guys know how to have a good time.

Enjoy live music and refreshments, wine and beer from 8:00-11:00 pm. deyermond art + books is locted on  2801 Main Street.(310) 450-4400; http://www.deyermondbooks.com/




Thinkspace (6009 Washington Blvd., 90232), features artists Dabs and Myla from Melbourne. These artists are both originally started as graffiti artists and decided they prefer their collaborative work over their individual work.


Reception runs from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm. 310.403.8549; http://www.thinkspacegallery.com.

You may want to head downtown, as there are several fun free events happening.

PYO Gallery LA presents a group show entitled “Gone Fishin” from 5:00 pm till 8:00 pm. PYO Gallery LA is located at 1100 South Hope Street, Suite 105, 90015. 213.405.1488; http://www.pyogalleryla.com/



Then pop by Human Resources located at 410 Cottage Home St. 90012. Featuring artist, Miles Huston, the opening reception occurs from 7:00 pm till 10:00 pm.
213-290-4752; http://humanresourcesla.com/



Don’t forget, Grand Performances features Sussan Deyhim and her star-studded list of guest artists will grace Grand Performances’ Waterstage with "Romance Language" a program rooted in the sublime music and poetry of Iran.

California Plaza is located at 351 Olive St. Parking rates are $7.50 (cash only) starting 2 hours before evening Grand Performances events. The garage is best accessed from Olive Street between 1st and 4th Streets. Just drive around a bit, you will find a bit less expensive. Show starts at 8:00 pm. http://grandperformances.org/.

See my upcoming page for more concerts coming up. http://www.ktrpromo.com/p/upcoming-events.html

Or in Inglewood, The Beacon Arts Building presents the Optimist’s Parking Lot, a group show featuring Mark Dutcher, Doug Harvey, Molly Larkey, Jen Smith and others.



This event will be held at the Beacon Arts Building, located at 808 N. La Brea Ave, in Inglewood, 90302, from 7:00pm till 10:00pm. See image to left by artist Doug Harvey.

Sunday August 14^th

Heart On Productions presents ARTERY @ El Cid, a Lantern Art Show 18 & Over $5 admission. An evening of art and music featuring artists Anthony Acuna, Lili Avila, Jake Keen, Chuck light, LoBo, Linda Tovar, Claudia Violeta and others. Art Lanterns, each a work of art illuminating the patio! Live painting and unique vendors. Music includes Radik, Gingee, Bizzart and more. El Cid is located at 4212 West Sunset Blvd,  90029-2110. http://www.elcidla.com/

The City of Santa Monica presents Free Jazz on the Lawn at City Hall from 5:00 pm till 7:00 pm. I love this event. It’s a lovely short but sweet series, which happens each year in August. This afternoon, the Tony Guerrero Quintet, performs music from the Great American Songbook from the 1930s-60s. Bring a blanket, back an early dinner, some wine, your honey, or meet a new one there.

Santa Monica City Hall is located at 1685 Main Street. There’s free parking after 4:00 pm in the Civic Auditorium Parking lot and a complimentary bike valet will be available in the parking lot north of City Hall. Cool! For more information: 310-458-8350. http://arts.smgov.net/jazz_on_the_lawn_2011.htm; http://tonyguerrero.com/

Or in Venice, every second Sunday, enjoy a Free Art show from 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm. at the The Talking Stick Coffee Lounge at 1411 Lincoln Blvd. Venice 90291. 310.450.6052; www.thetalkingstick.net;

Or Pop into 212 Pier cafe (right off Main St.) in Santa Monica, where artist, Jules Muck will be doing some live painting at 6:00 pm. It is so cool to watch her.

Remember you can purchase a piece of this amazing artist’s work on KTR’s Art for Sale Page http://www.ktrpromo.com/p/art-for-sale.html

Special Event….Tuesday August 16^th

Tonight, at 6:30 pm enjoy a FREE informative lecture at Whole Foods (225 Lincoln Blvd at Rose Ave) by noted homeopath Dr. Stuart H. Garber. Avoid harmful side affects caused by over the counter drugs and learn holistic ways to deal with allergies and breathe easy once again.

For more information about Dr. Stuart H. Garber, check out his website at www.drgarbers.com.

See Weekly Features Page for full article. http://www.ktrpromo.com/p/weekly-features.html

Have a great Weekend…Get out there and enjoy the summer!