We’ve added some updates for the Last Half of June 2018.
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Jun 20, 2018:
LA Louver celebrates summer with a group show titled “Evolver.”
LA Louver; courtesy of LAArtParty.com
Artists include: Terry Allen, Kevin Appel, Sarah Awad, Rina Banerjee, Tanya Batura, Jake Berthot, Linda Bessemer, Tony Bevan, Domenico Bianchi,William Brice, Rebecca Campbell, Enrique Martínez Celaya, Mark di Suvero, Lydia Dona, Gajin Fujita, Charles Garabedian, Frederick Hammersley, David Hockney, Peter Holzhauer, Salomon Huerta, Ben Jackel, Edward & Nancy Kienholz, R.B. Kitaj, Leon Kossoff, Olga Koumoundouros, Richard Kraft, Laura Krifka, Chen Man 陳漫, Heather Gwen Martin, Jason Martin, Michael C. McMillen, Yunhee Min, Ed Moses, Sandra Mendelsohn Rubin, Alison Saar, Eduardo Sarabia, Peter Shelton, Katharina Sieverding, Grant Stevens, Don Suggs, Euan Uglow, Juan Uslé, John Virtue, Matt Wedel, Pae White,Tom Wudl. On view: June 20 – August 17, 2018; Art Party: 6-8pm; L.A. Louver, 45 N Venice Blvd, Venice, California 90291; http://www.lalouver.com/
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June 20, 2018:
Join VCH and the United Way for an evening of storytelling and hear from people who have been impacted by homelessness in Venice. “Everyone In: Stories from the Frontline” is launching an exciting storytelling series across L.A. County. The series will offer those with lived experience, service providers, and others working to end homelessness an opportunity to share their stories of strength and perseverance. Admission is $10;Art Party: 7:00pm – 9:00pm; Under the Stars at The Brig, 1515 Abbot Kinney Blvd, LA, 90291;
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June 22, 2018:
The French pianist, composer (and arranger/musical director for Phoenix and Sebastien Tellier) performs his “ultrascore” project at Grand Park. This talented musician creates music that harmonizes the documentary elements of life – sounds, motifs, noises, dialogue and traffic from his travels and experiences in India to transform into a synchronous musical and visual feast. Performance: 8:00pm; Free admission; California Plaza Watercourt Stage, 300-350 S. Grand Ave., Los Angeles; http://grandperformances.org
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June 22, & 23, 2018:
The Chocolate and Art Show Los Angeles, takes place tonight and tomorrow. Be aware there is an admission charge…it ranges from $15- $20. CLICK Here to purchase tickets; The Vortex, 2341 East Olympic Boulevard, LA 90021; http://chocolateandartshow.com/
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June 23, 2018:
Today from 1-5pm, enjoy a meet and greet/signing with author Sudi (Rick) Karatas. The new book is titled RAINBOW RELATIVES (Real World Stories and Advice on How To Talk To Kids About LGBTQ Families and Friends).
Special OFFER: Whoever comes and buys 2 copies of the book gets a FREE Walk A Mile In my Pradas DVD. For additional info about the book and the event, see the Upcoming Event Feature. Event runs 1-5pm; Barnes & Noble Calabasas, 4735 Commons Way, Calabasas, CA 91302-3362;
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June 23, 2018:
In Culver City…FP Contemporary celebrates summer with its latest group exhibition titled “Splash.” Artists include: Lisa Bartleson, Julia Nee Chu, Christina Craemer, Dirk De Bruycker, Betty Gold, Michael Kalish, Tom Lieber, Claudia Meyer, Harry Moody, John Randall Nelson, Hunt Rettig, Mark Vinci, as well as Suzan Woodruff. FP Contemporary will introduce works by new artists Carlos Ramirez and Paul Robinson. On view will be paintings, mixed media art, sculpture and dimensional wall sculptures. On view: June 23 – August 11, 2018; Art Party: 3-5pm; FP Contemporary 5835 Washington Blvd. Culver City, CA 90232; http://fpcontemporary.com
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June 23, 2018:
Also in Culver City…Luis De Jesus Los Angeles is very pleased to announce “DENNIS KOCH: Beyond the Funny Farm! Crypto-K, Cutouts, Cut-ups, Copies, Mirrors, Membranes, and Temporal Algorithms,” the artist’s third solo exhibition with the gallery. On view: June 23 – July 28, 2018; Art Party: 4:00 – 7:00pm; Luis De Jesus Los Angeles, 2685 S LA Cienega Blvd., LA, 90034; http://www.LUISDEJESUS.COM
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June 23, 2018:
One more on LA Cienega…Von Lintel Gallery celebrates 25 years with a group show titled “Talk to Me.” Artists include: Roger Ackling, Marco Breuer, Sarah Charlesworth, Alan Charlton, John Chiara, Jeronimo Elespe, Adam Fuss, John Newman and David Row, Allyson Strafella, etc. On view: Art Party: 6-8pm; 2685 La Cienega Blvd., LA, 90034; http://www.vonlintel.com/
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June 23, 2018:
In the valley….Carter Sexton offers an opening reception for a group show titled “Hot.” Art Party: 5-8pm; Carter Sexton Artists Materials, 5308 Laurel Canyon Blvd., North Hollywood, CA 91607; https://www.cartersexton.com/
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June 23, 2018:
In Hollywood…M+B Photo celebrates “Naked Ambition,” an exhibition of photographs by the late Bob Mizer. On view: June 23 – August 18, 2018; Art Party: 6-8pm; M+B Photo, 1050 North Cahuenga Boulevard, LA, 90038; https://www.mbphoto.com/
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June 23, 2018
Downtown….Artist Linda Stelling will be featured in a group show titled “Luminous” at Gloria Delson Contemporary Art.
Linda Stelling, PINPOINT (36″x70″)
The exhibition explores the quality and feeling of light within color in predominantly abstracted landscape paintings on canvas. The exhibit also includes purely abstract mixed media paintings on Plexiglass. On view: June 5th – June 30th, 2018; Art Party: 6-10pm; Gloria Delson Contemporary Art, 727 S. Spring Street, (Between 7th and 8th Street), LA, 90014; http://www.gdcagallery.com/
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June 23, 2018:
Support a special fundraiser at TAG Gallery. Lyme Away 3: Help Nicole Saari and Baby Aaron Saari Win The Fight Against Late Stage and Congenital Lyme Disease. Find out more about Nicole Saari on the Upcoming Event Feature. On view: June 10 – July 7, 2018; Art Party and fundraiser: 3-5pm; TAG Gallery, 5458 Wilshire Blvd–about 5 blocks east of LACMA; https://www.taggallery.net/
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June 23, 2018:
In Santa Monica…Several art parties take place at Bergamot. FIG (D-2) hosts a solo exhibition by Claire Chene from 5-7pm; Then from 6–8 pm, New and recent works by Peter Holzhauer, Hannah Karsen, Mark McKnight, and Mark A. Rodriguez will be featured at Gallery Luisotti (A-2). Also from 6-8pm, William Turner Gallery (E-1) celebrates “GREG MILLER: WEST WIN.”
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June 23, 2018:
In West Hollywood…Nino Mier Gallery offers a reception for “Language that Rises,” a solo exhibition of works by Eve Fowler. On view: June 23 – August 4, 2018; Art Party: 6-8pm; NINO MIER GALLERY, 7313 Santa Monica Blvd., LA 90046; https://miergallery.com/current/
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June 23, 2018:
The Loft at Liz’s throws an art party for its annual exhibition “Diverted Destruction 11 – The Human Condition.” On view: August 20, 2018; Art Party: 7-10pm; The Loft at Liz’s, 453 S. La Brea Ave., LA, 90036; http://www.theloftatlizs.com/
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June 23, 2018:
In Boyle Heights…Corey Helford Gallery throws an art party for three new exhibitions. In the main gallery, take in Eric Joyner’s “Glazed Machinations” in the main gallery.
Eric Joyner, The Lost Coast
In gallery 2, LA native CANTSTOPGOODBOY’s newest solo show “It’s Not Glitter, It’s Stardust,” premieres. In gallery 3 “Waxploitation Stories for Ways & Means” opens. Helford. Co-curated by Caro Buermann and Waxploitation Records founder Jeff Antebi, this is the companion exhibition of the children’s benefit book project of the same name: a 350-page coffee table art book with short stories written by world famous musicians such as Tom Waits, Nick Cave, among others, accompanied by original art by living legends such as Anthony Lister, Dan Baldwin, Swoon, and many more. A portion of proceeds will benefit Room to Read, 826 National, Pencils of Promise, and War Child. On view: June 23 – July 21, 2018; Art Party: 7:00pm – 11:00pm; COREY HELFORD GALLERY, 571 S. Anderson St. Los Angeles, CA 90033; http://www.coreyhelfordgallery.com/
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June 24, 2018:
As part of “Leonard Bernstein at 100,” at the Skirball Cultural Center, Bernstein’s daughter Jamie Bernstein, hosts a multimedia cabaret – Late Night with Leonard Bernstein (a Copland House production) featuring video and audio excerpts, rare photographs, and live performances by soprano Amy Burton and pianists Michael Boriskin and John Musto
I have written not one, but two articles about this exhibition. Click Here to read a review of the exhibition which focuses more about Bernstein’s life or Click Here to read a more personal article about how West Side Story affected me as a young child growing up in the Bronx.
Visit the website for a full list of events, as well as hours and admission. Event begins at 7:30 pm; The Skirball Cultural Center is located at 2701 N. Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90049. Exhibitions are FREE on Thursdays. For general information, call (310) 440-4500; http://skirball.org
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June 24, 2018:
The 18th Annual Main Street Santa Monica Summer Soulstice takes place today. Enjoy live bands, vendors and a beer garden.
Event runs: 12-7pm: Main Street, between Pier Avenue and Bay Street, Santa Monica; https://www.mainstreetsm.com/summer-soulstice/
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June 24, 2018:
Blue 7 Gallery hosts an opening reception for a group show titled “Harmony.“ Curated by Lucius Peterson, the group exhibition includes all media: paintings photography, jewelry, mixed media, sculpture, fabric art, etc. Artists include: Irina Chelyapov, Vicki Fisher-Lerer, Bruce Sanders, Christine Sawicky, Eugene Vishnevsky, and many more. Art Party: 2-5pm; Blue 7 Gallery, 3129 Pico Boulevard, Santa Monica, 90405; https://blue7gallery.com/
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June 30, 2018:
TAG Gallery features an artist talk with artists Laura Fisher, Linda Sue Price, and Gary Polonsky. In conjunction with its current exhibitions. Art Talk 3pm; On view: June12 – July 7, 2018; Art Party: 3pm; TAG Gallery, 5458 Wilshire Blvd., LA; https://www.taggallery.net/
