Hope you all had a fantastic Thanksgiving!

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November 23, 2018…and on
The holidays are a great time to enjoy the arts. Check out the Artists / Exhibitions Page, go to the On View Now drop-down to read more about exhibitions in local galleries and museums.

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November 23, 2018…and on
Another way of getting into the holiday spirit….Zoo Lights is officially open. I attended the opening. The light installations are amazing. See the Event Feature (on the Upcoming Events Page and well as a second LA Zoo Feature about additional upcoming events.

LA Zoo; photo by Kathy Leonardo

Check out LAArtParty’s Instagram for videos and photos…this will surely get you into the spirit. Plus my husband Richard, post a fantastic video on our joint travel venture…EatTravelGo’s Instagram. If you’d like to see more photos be sure to FOLLOW us on instagram and LIKE both LAArtParty’s FB Page AND EatTravelGo’s FB Page (see our recent honeymoon pix from our trip to kauai.

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November 24, 2018:

The national event, Small Business Saturday is here again. The annual event 
takes place Saturday after Thanksgiving and encourages holiday shoppers to support their local brick and mortar businesses. Montana Avenue shops, cafes and businesses will welcome shoppers all day long and offer special promotions. Enjoy sidewalk sales, and more. Event runs 10:00am-6:00pm; Montana Avenue between 7th and 17th Street; http://montanaave.com

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November 24, 2018:
One of our Top Ten Events –  Mirrors of the Mind takes place tonight at SMAS…see my article about it in this week’s Argonaut Newspaper.

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November 24, 2018:
Castelli Art Space celebrates its one year anniversary with an art party from 7-11pm; Castelli Art Space, 5428 W. Washington Blvd. L.A, 90016; 

2022 Update: Castelli Art Space has closed

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November 28, 2018:
Enjoy an art talk with Art historian Darby English at Hammer Museum Art. English is an author of 1971: A Year in the Life of Color; How to See a Work of Art in Total Darkness; and the forthcoming To Describe a Life: Essays at the Intersection of Art and Race Terror. He is a University of Chicago professor and an adjunct curator in the Department of Painting and Sculpture at The Museum of Modern Art. Art Talk: 7:30pm; Tickets are FREE (first come basis); HAMMER MUSEUM, 10899 Wilshire Blvd., LA, 90024; https://hammer.ucla.edu

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November 29, 2018:
In Santa Monica…Sloan Projects celebrates the launch of Lost Art Los Angeles, a collective of women artists & entrepreneurs. They have partnered with Style Firm Los Angeles to bring you an exceptional holiday shopping experience with a series of workshops and a wall-to-wall art installation. Art Party: 6-10pm; Style Firm Los Angeles. 395 Broadway, (across from entrance to 3rd Street Promenade), Santa Monica, 90401;

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November 29, AND 30, 2018:
Dixie Tupperware’s party returns to Los Angeles, featuring Dixie Longate, the fast-talking, gum chewing, ginger-haired Alabama gal who is bringing your grandma’s Tupperware party out of the living room and into the 21st century. Written by Kris Andersson, the one-woman show is directed by Patrick Richwood. Performances: two nights only at 8:00pm; Admission ranges from $35 to $75 for VIP tix. Visit the website to purchase tickets; 9820 Washington Blvd, Culver City, CA 90232; https://www.centertheatregroup.org

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November 30, 2018:
Head to Pasadena for the 4th annual Wine Winter Wonderland celebration at Hotel Constance Pasadena.
Nov30-2018-WineWinterWonderland
VIP ticket holders will be treated to a private PYSO concert in the historic bluRoom from 6 – 7pm. General admission beings at 7pm. For more info, check our Food / Wine / Beer Events drop-down under the Upcoming Events Page. Admission ranges from $100-$150 per person; Event runs: 7:00 – 11:00pm; Hotel Constance Pasadena, 928 East Colorado Boulevard, Pasadena, CA 91106; 

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