In Culver City…

Anat Ebgi is pleased to announce Hungarian artist Gergö Szinyova’s first solo show of work in Los Angeles.

BE AWARE that several other sites are listing this reception for Saturday. I personally spoke with Anat Ebgi and the celebration for the artist is taking place TONIGHT! Because of the confusion…the gallery may be staying open a little past 6 pm….but that is NOT confirmed.

Based in Budapest, Hungary, Szinyova’s paintings are composed of a distinct process of layer making that structures and defines each surface. Successive layers of acrylic paint are applied with airbrush, squeegee and palette knife, then let to dry in order to form a chronology of mark-making and blunt gesture that unfolds across each canvas. Earlier brushstrokes become concealed, while others remain obscured behind the filter of further layers. Szinyova’s elaboration of surface is not narrative, but rather refers to the process by which each mark is revealed and dissolves back into the composition of the medium.

On view: August 1 – August 22, 2015

What: Opening reception
Where: Anat Ebgi, 2660 La Cienega Blvd.
When: Friday, July 31, 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Website: http://anatebgi.com/

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Palos Verdes Art Center and Building Bridges Art Exchange present two new exhibitions. “A Garden of Excesses” and “COLLABORATIONS: prints from Mixografia.”

“A Garden of Excesses” is a solo exhibition by the Cuban artist Angel Ricardo Ricardo Rios, presented in partnership with Building Bridges Art Exchange. The exhibition features paintings, drawings, and monumental inflatable sculptures by the artist. The exhibition is curated by PVAC director Joe Baker and Marisa Caichiolo, director of Building Bridges Art Exchange and BBAX curator Evelyn Pener. Rios will be in residence at PVAC during the installation and first week of his exhibition to create a new art work and discuss his process.

Also opening tonight is “COLLABORATIONS: prints from Mixografia,” featuring works on paper by Helen Frankenthaler, Ed Ruscha, Kiki Smith, Rufino Tamayo, Donald Sultan, Jason Martin, Mimmo Paladino, Joe Goode, Kwang-Young Chun and Kcho. 

Working in close collaboration with artists, Mixografia Workshop, located in Los Angeles, California, specializes in high-relief prints that have the dimensional qualities of bas-relief sculpture.

The celebration will continue on Saturday, August 1 with “A Garden Party,” a festival of Cuban music and food with visual art workshops and live painting by Angel Ricardo Ricardo Rios, held throughout the PVAC campus from Noon to 5pm.

In Santa Monica…

Head to the Broad Stage….for a fantastic evening of music.

Ten-time Grammy Award-winning jazz sensation Arturo Sandoval will perform.

Sandoval’s inspirational story and dynamic live performances have earned him recognition as one of the most brilliant musicians of our time.  Having performed at both the Oscars and the Billboard Awards, he returns to The Broad Stage with his 18-piece band.

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In Venice

Pop by Beyond Baroque for the Westminster Arts Club. 

Fine Art & Music hosted by Brian Mylius & Michael Jost.

Music:
Michael Jost, Suzy Williams, Isaac Irvin, Billy Stobo & Spiel

Artists:
Brian Pat Mylius, Audrey McNamara & Fred Ceballos

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In Santa Monica…

Morgan-Wixson Theatre Presents Legally Blonde The Musical.

A fabulously fun international award-winning musical based on the adored movie, Legally Blonde The Musical, follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes, snobbery, and scandal in pursuit of her dreams.

This action-packed musical explodes on the stage with memorable songs and dynamic dances. Equal parts hilarious and heart-warming, this musical is so much fun it should be illegal!

What: Performance
Where: Morgan-Wixson Theatre, 2627 Pico Blvd.
When: 8:00 pm
Website: http://morgan-wixson.org/