Here is an updated version of September …Our official update for September will be on the 14th…with a few events added earlier – if you are a subscriber, you will receive an email. Or be sure to LIKe LAArtParty’s FB page to find out about updates. If you would like to receive free updates 3-4 x a month via email, you can become a subscriber by emailing us at LAArtParty@gmail.com – We do offer a VIP subscriber option (with additional benefits) – check our Contact/Rates Page for details.

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September 8, 2017:
Obsolete | SLETE Gallery celebrates the art of Goran Djurovic with an opening reception. Art Party: 6-9pm; Obsolete | SLETE Gallery, 11270 Washington Boulevard, Culver City, California, 90230; http://www.obsoleteinc.com/

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September 9, 10, 2017:
The Santa Monica Museum of Art (SMMoA) has reinvented itself with a new name and a downtown location (with a bright yellow facade).
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This weekend, celebrate ICA LA’s grand opening in Downtown Los Angeles with performances, bilingual tours, and family-friendly workshops. Exhibitions feature a selection of drawings by self-taught Mexican artist Martín Ramírez, a major new installation by Abigail DeVille in the Project Room, and Sarah Cain’s monumental painting in the courtyard. ICA LA is committed to making contemporary art relevant and accessible for all, and as always, admission to exhibitions and programs is FREE. Opening weekend celebration runs 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 9-10; ICA LA, 1717 East 7th Street, LA; https://www.theicala.org

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September 9, 2017:
Stripe Café and Palos Verdes Art Center, together with Brouwerji West, present an end of summer backyard bbq party to be held at Stripe Café and PVAC. Advance Sale Ticket: $25, Adults, $12, Kids under 12 (tax included); Day of Event Ticket: Adult $30 + tax, Kids, same price; To find out more info, see our Event Feature HERE. Event runs 1:00pm  – 6:00pm;  Stripe Café at Palos Verdes Art Center, 5504 West Crestridge Road, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275; http://www.pvartcenter.org/

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September 9, 2017:  (BUSY NIGHT)
Bergamot Station hosts a daytime event plus many of the galleries will feature art parties, plus this is a BIG NIGHT for openings at Bergamot…From 5-7pm Skidmore Contemporary Art (B-4) one of ourTOP TEN, hosts an opening. Also starting at 5pm, bG Gallery (G-8A) presents the LA debut of a beautifully brown body of work by artist Linda Vallejo from her Make ’em All Mexican, Brown Oscars, and Brown Dot Project. The exhibit is part of the Getty Museum’s initiative – Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA. Art Party: 5-8pm; bG Gallery (G-8A).

Other other Bergamot galleries hosting events  tonight are: Schomberg Gallery (E3A) from 3-8pm, Shoshana Wayne Gallery (B-1), Craig Krull Gallery (B-3), Lora Schlesinger (B5b), Leslie Sacks Gallery (B-6), Peter Fetterman (A-1). Starting at 6pm Lois Lambert Gallery (E-3) will host a group exhibition in conjunction with the Getty Museum’s innitiative – Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA.

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September 9, 2017:
Here are a few more events…all over town. From 6-9pm, LAAA celebrates 4 solo exhibitions at Gallery 825, 825 N. La Cienega Blvd., LA, 90069; In Santa Monica…SMAS (3026 Airport Ave.) hosts an opening for artist Eliu Almonte in the South Hanger Gallery forom 6-8pm; Venice Art Forum Group hosts a group show at FAB-gallery. Art Party: 6:30-9:30pm; FAB-gallery, 2001 Main street, Santa Monica, 90405 (behind Dog Town Coffee at Main St., and Bay); In West LA…GR2 hosts an artist reception for “Pinch,” featuring the art of wood carver Eishi Takaoka from 6:30-10pm; GR2, 2062 Sawtelle Blvd LA, CA 90025;

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September 9, 2017:
Or head to Culver City…FP Contemporary is one of our top ten, but plenty of other events are happening in the area. Fabrik Projects Gallery (2636 La Cienega Blvd), hosts its inaugural exhibition titled “California Rising” from 5-8pm. This used to be the MIM Gallery. Also starting at 5pm both the George Billis Gallery (2716 La Cienega), Cherry and Martin (2732 La Cienega Blvd.),and Zevitas Marcus (2754 La Cienega), host an art receptions. Then in the same space – in the back, beginning at 6pm….Edward Cella Art & Architecture continues to 8pm. Other galleries hosting openings from 6-8pm are Kopeikin Gallery (2766 La Cienega), Von Lintel Gallery (2685 La Cienega), just next door – Luis de Jesus Gallery (2685 La Cienega), Anat Ebgi (2660 La Cienega), Walter Maciel Gallery (2642 La Cienega), Honor Fraser (2622 La Cienega), and Baik Art (2600 La Cienega).

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September 9, 2017:
Nearby….David Kordansky Gallery celebrates “Concerning Vietnam,” an exhibition of new work by Matthew Brannon. The result of several years’ worth of ongoing research and formal experimentation, it features unique large-scale prints, sculptures, and installation-based objects in which Brannon applies his inimitable graphic style to the psychological, political, and cultural impact of the Vietnam War.

Also opening is “More Life,” an exhibition of new paintings by Jennifer Guidi. Extending into one of the gallery’s viewing rooms, the show will also feature a group of horizontal works in which the connection between landscape and abstraction is made directly tangible. On view: September 9 – October 21, 2017; Art Party: 6:00pm – 8:00pm; David Kordansky Gallery, 5130 W. Edgewood Pl., Los Angeles, CA 90019;  http://davidkordanskygallery.com/

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September 9, 2017:
In Boyle Heights….Chimento Contemporary is pleased to present an exhibition of new panel works by LA-based artist Monique Prieto. Following her project room installation in 2016, this will be her first solo show with the gallery. Also opening in the side gallery…enjoy a solo exhibition by Julie Weitz. On view: September 9 – October 14, 2017; Art Party: 5-7pm; Chimento Gallery, 622 South Anderson Street, Space 105, LA 90023;

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September 9, 2017:
Downtown…there’s an early art happening from 4-7pm at CB1Gallery, 1923 S. Sante Fe Avenue, LA 90021; ALSO DOWNTOWN… The DAC Gallery offers a reception for “The, Their, Likeness,” a group art exhibition featuring paintings, drawings, prints, and ceramics. Curated by Bessie Kunathby, the exhibit feataures work by artists from the ECF Art Centers Program, which provides space, mentorship, and support for adult artists living with developmental disabilities. On view: Sept 9 – Oct 6, 2017; Art Party: 6-9pm; DAC Gallery, 431 S. Broadway, LA, 90013;

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September 9, 2017:
DENK gallery is pleased to announce Conceptual Craft, a group exhibition featuring works by artists Lynn Aldrich, Jeff Colson,Ashley Hagen, Tim Hawkinson, Nova Jiang, Jared Pankin, Ephraim Puusemp, and Pontus Willfors. Art Party: 6-8pm; DENK gallery, 749 E. Temple St Los Angeles, CA 90012;

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September 9, 2017:
Gabba Gallery presents simultaneous solo exhibitions by four outstanding Los Angeles artists: Nicholas Bonamy, Patrick Haemmerlein, Morley, and Toshee, curated by Jason Ostro. Nicholas Bonamy’s stunning cityscapes in Preapocolyptic Daydreams portray Los Angeles as a serene wonderland where vast polka dotted skies hover above candy colored buildings. The City of Angels is also Patrick Haemmerlein’s muse in his latest exhibition, Living Image. His mixed-media pieces capture LA’s beaches, mountains, and urban vistas using the artist’s trademark blend of photography, painting, book pages, and sheet music. Morley is a Los Angeles-based street artist that specializes in bold, typographic posters which he wheatpastes within the urban landscape. And finally mixed-media artist Toshee delivers vibrant streetscapes of Los Angeles and its inhabitants. On view: September 9 – September 30, 2017; Art Party: 7:00pm-11:00pm. DJ Jonathan Williams spinning. Sponsored by Original New York Seltzer and Fort Point Beer. Free parking at 3000 Beverly Blvd (enter off Reno). Gabba Gallery, 3126 Beverly Blvd., LA, 90057; http://www.gabbagallery.com/

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September 10, 2017: 
In Marina del Rey…Venice Arts hosts a closing reception and an art talk with curator Ruth Chase who will discuss the West of Lincoln Project and what it means to use art for positive social change. Art Party: 10:00am-12pm (*please note, this is during the day). Art Talk: 10:30am; Venice Arts, 13445 Beach Avenue, Marina Del Rey; http://www.venicearts.org/

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September 10, 2017:
LA Artcore presents a three-person exhibit at LA Artcore’s Lincoln Heights gallery in the Brewery Arts Colony featuring three Los Angeles artists – Marsia Alexander-Clarke, Renee Amitai, and Ehja Kang. On view: September 1 – September 28, 2017; Art Party: 1-3pm; Art Talk 2pm; LA Artcore, Brewery Arts Colony, Lincoln Heights, 650A South Ave. 21, Los Angeles, CA 90031; https://laartcore.org/

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September 10, 2017:
At the other location…LA Artcore celebrates the opening of a retrospective exhibit of Korean-born, Los Angeles-based artist Hei Myung C. Hyun. The artist has consistently combined Eastern and Western symbols and concepts of space in a provocative dialog over her five decades-long career. Art Party: 3-5pm; Art Talk 4pm; LA Artcore Union Center for the Arts, Little Tokyo, 120 Judge John Aiso St., Lobby Gallery, Los Angeles, CA 90012; 

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September 11, 2017:
EAT ART is delighted to announce its third artist opening at Wabi Venice (previously known as Wabi Sabi) with a reception from 6:30-8pm in the bar area. Guests are welcome to stay and order dinner as well.
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This exhibit will feature the paintings of Venice artist Alejandro Gehry from his series ‘The Women of Punk,’ as well as photo portraits and artists stories by Venice photographer/writer Debbie Zeitman from her ‘Before They Go’ project featuring Venice Artists in their studios. The show is being hung on Sept 1 – September 30, 2017; Art Party: 6:30pm – 8:00pm; Wabi Venice, 1635 Abbot Kinney Venice 90291;

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September 12, 2017:
In conjunction with the Getty’s initiative Pacific Standard Time: LA/LA, LA Louver celebrates the art of Colombian-born artist Fanny Sanín. For almost fifty years, the artist has pursued a unique approach to geometric abstraction. The work of Artist Richard Diebenkorn will also be on view. The exhibition features two dozen works on paper created by Richard Diebenkorn over a fifty year period. On view: September 12 – November 4, 2017; Art Party: 6-8pm; LA Louver, 45 North Venice BLvd., Venice 90291; http://lalouver.com/

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September 13, 2017:
In collaboration with Angeleno magazine, Room and Board hosts a special art show featuring works by more than 100 local, contemporary artists in support of LA Family Housing (LAFH), which is dedicated to helping people transition out of homelessness and poverty. On view thru September 24, designated artwork on display in our showroom will be available for purchase for $400 with 50% of proceeds going directly to LAFH. Art Party: 7-9pm – presentation at 7:30; Room and Board, 8707 Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232; https://www.roomandboard.com

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September 14, 2017:
There are notable downtown events tonight….such as Pacific Standard Time’s kick off party at Grand Park (200 N. Grand Ave) from 12-10pm and the Downtown Art Walk from 6-10pm.

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September 14, 2017:
L.A. WOMAN is a new exhibition on view in Santa Monica and online at Saatchi Art. Curated by Saatchi Art curators Katherine Henning and Victoria Kennedy with Guest Curator Vanessa Prager, the exhibition continues our series of shows around the world. On view: September 14 – January 31, 2018; Art Party: 6-9pm;Saatchi Art, 1655 26th Street, Santa Monica, CA;

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September 14, 2017:
The Fahey/Klein Gallery is pleased to present rare and never-before-seen photographs by world renowned photographer, Herb Ritts.  This exhibition features photographs from Ritts’ 1999 editorial spreadfrom Paris Vogue, Corps Et Âmes. The exhibition includes (24) photographs from his original edit of (48), highlighting his distinctive editing process. On view: Sept 14 – Oct 28, 2017; Art Party: 7-9pm; Fahey/Klein Gallery, 148 N. La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036; http://www.faheykleingallery.com/

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September 14, 2017:
KM Fine Arts throws an art party for “ROBERT STANDISH : Anti-Sporadic.” On view: Sept 14 – Oct 28, 2017; Art Party 7-10pm; KM Fine Arts | Los Angeles, 814 North La Cienega Blvd., LA 90069; http://www.kmfinearts.com/

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September 15, 2017:
In Agoura Hills….Canyon Club celebrates Di Meola’s Elegant Gypsy 40th Anniversary Tour. SEE BELOW for early option starting at 5pm;

Mr Di Meola has long been hailed as one of the world’s greatest guitar virtuosos, traversing between jazz, rock, blues and world music with every one of the 20 albums he’s released. His shows are renowned for their high levels of musicality and musicianship, shifting from explosive guitar lines to playful melodies and syncopated phrases and back again, all within the space of one song! Admission: $34 / $38 / $48 / $58 + applicable fees; The “40th Anniversary Meet & Greet Package” is also available for an additional $150.00 on top of the ticket price, and includes: 5pm admission for soundcheck, a 20 minute Q&A session delivered by Al DiMeola from onstage, Meet & Greet, autographed 40th Anniversary poster. DOES NOT INCLUDE SEATING FOR THE CONCERT. Headliner starts at 9pm; Canyon Cl ub, 28912 Roadside Drive, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301; http://wheremusicmeetsthesoul.com/

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September 15, 2017:
Garboushian Gallery hosts the third solo exhibition for Los Angeles-based artist Curtis Weaver with his latest body of work in Trees in Wolves’ Clothing. Although they may seem dangerous, grotesque, or horrific at first glance, Weaver’s artworks toy with visual interpretation and bring larger concepts to the forefront. Like the original saying calls to mind, something is not as it appears. On view: September 15 – October 13, 2017; Art Party 6-8pm; GARBOUSHIAN GALLERY, 427 North Camden Drive. Beverly HIlls, 90210; http://www.garboushian.com

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September 15, 2017:
Come to Art for Life “Neurosience and Art”, hosted by award-winning artist Clara Berta, featuring Neuro Performance Strategist Florence Saint-Cricq. You will discover how art affects the mind and how it can help improve your overall well-being.  “Neurosience and Art” will be an interactive event. The producers are asking that attendees dress in any of the following colors or combination of colors: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Light Blue, Indigo Blue, Dark Blue, Purple. Hibiscus liqueur from Greenbar Distillery will be served alongside ordures from Wild Living Foods; Parking is available next door to pink building on the corner of 8th and Los Angeles as well as other nearby lots. Art Party: 7pm-9pm; BertaArt Studio Gallery, 120 E 8th St #202, Los Angeles, CA, 90014; 818-692-0465; Event info;

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September 15, 2017:
Contemporary gallery is pleased to present “To Take Comfort,” a collection of paintings and photography by Los Angeles artist, Serge Serum. In Serum’s paintings, he depicts a search for the human form and portraiture derived from abstraction. He invites the viewer to follow his process as he captures energy through chaotic brushstrokes, depicting his anxieties and exhilaration of his subconscious through visceral images on the canvas. Enjoy Complimentary drinks by Lagunitas and Wine will be served as well. Art Party 7-10pm; 548 S Spring St. Los Angeles, CA 90013; (310) 824-3450; http://www.sergeserum.com

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September 15, 2017:
Center Theatre Group and Glorya Kaufman presents Dance at The Music Center. Matthew Bourne’s magical Double Olivier Award-winning adaptation of the legendary Powell and Pressburger film, The Red Shoes reunites the team who brought you New Adventures’ worldwide hit, Sleeping Beauty (Ahmanson Theatre, 2013), with sumptuous designs by Lez Brotherston (set and costumes), Paule Constable (lighting), and Paul Groothuis.

This American premiere is set to a new score arranged by Terry Davies using the mesmerizing music of golden-age Hollywood composer, Bernard Herrmann (most famous for his collaborations with Alfred Hitchcock, Orson Welles, and Martin Scorsese), whose work ranges from the witty and playfully robust to the achingly romantic and bittersweet. Tickets range from $60 to $165; Show time: 8:00pm; Ahmanson Theatre, 135 N Grand Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90012; https://www.centertheatregroup.org/

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September 23, 2017:
The Frida Fest Art & Music Festival celebrates the life and legacy of Frida Kahlo and is the premier fundraising event for The L-Project and showcases the talents of LGBTQ visual and performing artists in Southern California. The L-Project is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of women who identify as lesbian, bi, trans and queer through the intersection of art and technology. Its vision is to create sustainable, vibrant and inclusive communities for all LBTQ women of all ages, creeds and races living in Greater Los Angeles area. General admission tickets are $20.00 at the door. To RSVP and for more information; Event runs: 4pm-8pm at Plummer Park’s Fiesta Hall, located at 7377 Santa Monica Blvd., West Hollywood;

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September 23, 2017:
Shulamit Nazarian is pleased to present “A Stranger In Your Home,” a series of new works by Amir H. Fallah. This will be the artist’s first solo exhibition with the gallery. On view: November 4, 2017; Art Party: 6-9pm; Shulamit Nazarian, 616 N. La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036; http://www.shulamitnazarian.com/

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Check back on Sept 14th for additional events in the last half of the month. VIP Subscribers will be notified early! See Contact / Rate Page to find out how to become a VIP Subscriber (remember to scroll down).

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