August 23, 2018:
Join Louise Marler at her studio for relaxing cool libations and vibes. Free parking. Art Party: 4- 7pm; LA Marler Studio, 3000 Airport Avenue, Studio B – Door opens to the east side of building, Santa Monica, CA 90405; 310-204-0452; http://www.lamarler.com/

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August 23, 2018:
Celebrate the 8th anniversary of the Venice Art Crawl on Park Place. The event is hosted By: Daffodil Tyminski and Jeremy Loeb. Art Party: 6-10pm; Along Park Place, Between Main Street and Pacific Avenue, Venice; http://www.veniceartcrawl.com/

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August 24, 2018:
In Culver City…“It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll – Music Photography From The Edge: Front And Center” opens at Castelli Art Space. The exhibition includes iconic images from the world of Rock Music by 18 Photographers. Enjoy beats by DJ Howie Pyro.

Louis Jacinto, Alice Bag, 1979

On view: August 24, 2018 – September 2, 2018; Art Party: 6-9pm; Castelli Art Space, 5428 Washington Boulevard, Los Angeles, California 90016; https://www.castelliartspace.com/

August 24-26, 2018:
Culver City’s Fiesta La Ballona takes place this weekend at Veterans Park. The event features live entertainment, carnival rides and games, food trucks and a food court, and a Beer and Wine Garden, as well as booths spotlighting local organizations and featuring artisan wares. Admission and parking for Fiesta La Ballona are free. Veterans Park, 4117 Overland Avenue, Culver City; http://www.fiestalaballona.org

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August 25, 2018:

Hauser & Wirth Publishers is proud to present ‘Notes from the Woodshed’ – the first publication devoted to the writings of Jack Whitten (1939 – 2018). On the occasion of the artist’s commemorative survey in Los Angeles, ‘Jack Whitten. Self Portrait With Satellites,’ and in celebration of the recent publication, please join us for a reading of select excerpts by Whitten’s close friends and former students, alongside LA-based artists and curators. Reservations are recommended for this FREE event, as there is limited capacity. CLICK HERE to RSVP; Event time: 3:00pm; Hauser & Wirth Los Angeles is located at 901 East 3rd Street, Los Angeles CA 90013; 213 943 1620; http://www.hauserwirth.com

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August 25, 2018:
Space + Land is an exhibition featuring the work of four female artists who employ architectural concepts to construct new realities. With the City of Los Angeles and its surrounding geography as their muse, each artist responds to the rich history of the built and natural environments around them that are simultaneously forming and eroding. Artists include: Chelsea Dean, Susan Feldman, Susan Logoreci, and Aili Schmeltz. Art Party: 5-8pm; The Fellows of Contemporary Art (FOCA), 970 N. Broadway, Ste 208, Los Angeles CA 90012; http://focala.org/

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August 25, 2018:
DENK gallery presents “Pairings,” an exhibition featuring works by 12 Los Angeles-based painters and sculptors. 

Left: Andrew Schoultz, Floating Red Beast with Blue Birds, 2018, acrylic on canvas, 10 x 20 feet; Right: Kiel Johnson, Shrine to Good Fortune in the West, 2018, mixed media, dimensions variable

Selectively matched, and given free interpretative reign within an allotted area of the gallery, the artists explore the tangential visual and conceptual relationships galvanized by the paired interaction of their works. Artists include: Carlos Beltran Arechiga & David Hendren, Martin, Durazo & Jenn Berger, Mira Schnedler & Andre Woodward, Andrew Schoultz & Kiel Johnson, Chris Trueman & Michael O’Malley, HK Zamani & Lana Duong. On view: August 25 – September 29, 2018; Art Party: 6-8pm; DENK gallery, 749 E. Temple St Los Angeles, CA 90012; http://www.denkgallery.com/

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August 25, 2018:
In Boyle Heights…Mash Gallery and Haleh Mashian invite the public to celebrate the opening of a new gallery in the Arts District of Downtown Los Angeles. The new curatorial 2,000 square foot commercial space will accommodate independent curators to manifest their vision. The inaugural group exhibition, curated by Mat Gleason is titled “Incarnadine.” Art Party: 6-10pm; Mash Gallery, 1327 Palmetto St., Los Angeles, CA 90013; http://mashgallery.com/

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August 25, 2018:
Heaven on Earth hosts its annual gala tonight at the Jeremy Hotel in West Hollywood. This year’s theme is “CATberet.”  Enjoy acclaimed Violinist Elizabeth Pitcairn, and the talents of Voice Actress & Singer Rachael MacFarlane, Magician Adam Wylie, Comedian Dana Goldberg and more! Admission is $200/person. Tickets can be purchased HERE  6:00pm Reception & Silent Auction 7:30pm: Fine Dining, Program, Special Performances; Jeremy Hotel, 8490 West Sunset Boulevard, West Hollywood, CA, 90069; https://heavenlypets.org/gala/

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August 25, 2018:
In Hermosa…ShockBoxx Projects throws a closing reception for “The Usual Suspects.” The group show features friends of the gallery who have contributed to the success of ShockBoxx. 

Artists include: Mike Collins, Laura Schuler, Sarah Svetlana, Emerald Padgett, Theodosia Marchant, Scott Meskill, Dennis Dugan, Don Adkins, Brynn Alexander, Nikki Solima, Beau Robinson, Paul Roustan, Chip Herwegh, Claudia Berman, Lisa Pedersen, Samantha LeDuc, Chia Schuler, Mazzy, Maria Cracknell, Preston Smith, Michelle Victoria, Betsy Enzenberger, Phillip Boeltler, Eric Michael, Kymm Swank, Dezcjon Lathrop, Natalie Strong, KT Shelton, Audry Gneiser. On view: August 11 – 25, 2018; Art Party: 7-9pm; SHOCKBOXX PROJECT, 636 Cypress Ave., Hermosa Beach, CA 90254; https://www.shockboxxproject.com/

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August 26, 2018: 
This JUST IN….If you love YES….the band Featuring Jon Anderson, Trevor Rabin, Rick Wakeman, you can catch them performing at the Whisky a Go Go, the iconic venue they first performed as a headliner in June 1971. $2.00 tickets – YES – I said $2.00 No joke. GET THERE. 9:00pm show; tickets are ONLY available at the box office at 6:30pm; Good luck! Whisky a Go Go, 8901 Sunset Blvd, West Hollywood, CA 90069; http://www.whiskyagogo.com/

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August 30, 2018:
Head to UCLA, the New Wight Gallery celebrates the opening of “After Hours,” featuring works by Chris Bassett, Ed Beller, Ben Evans, Valerie Green, Dean Erdmann, Shoshi Kanokohata, Sarah Sarchin, Hope Stutzman, and Eric Vrymoed. This is the seventh exhibition showcasing the talents of the UCLA Department of Art’s support staff, who supervise the daily operations of the various genres as well as maintain their own art practices. Art Party: 5-9pm; New Wight Gallery, 1100 Broad Art Center, Los Angeles, CA 90095; https://www.art.ucla.edu/

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Let’s not forget one of our Top Ten Events – LA Times’ The TASTE  kicks off August 31, 2018 – and runs through September 2, 2018

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Now through September 30, 2018:
The pre-Broadway run of “Ain’t Too Proud—The Life and Times of The Temptations” just opened at Center Theatre Group/Ahmanson Theatre. I had the chance to attend the opening…(watch for one of our staff writer’s review) It was an amazing event attended by Motown royalty and Hollywood stars (see @laartParty on Instagram to see some of the red carpert photo of all the stars). Berry Gordy, Otis Wiliams (the only living member of the original five Temptations were there along with stars John Legend Danielle Brooks (Orange is the New Black, Debbie Allen and many many more. If you love motown – you have GOT TO GO!!! 

Performances will continue through September 30, 2018. Tickets for “Ain’t Too Proud” range from $30 – $145 (ticket prices are subject to change). Tickets can also be purchased by visiting the Center Theatre Group Box Office located at the Ahmanson Theatre, located at The Music Center, 135 N. Grand Avenue in Downtown Los Angeles, 90012. Call to order (213) 972-4400, or purchase online at http://www.CenterTheatreGroup.org

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Have a great Labor Day weekend!