In Santa Monica…,

haleARTS is pleased to present a group show featuring the work of Silvia Wagensberg and Adam Zaff. 

An opening reception will be held tonight from 5-8 PM. Enjoy freshly popped popcorn and white wine.

On view: July 8 – July 20th, 2016

What: Opening reception
Where: haleARTS S P A C E, 2443 Main St., Santa Monica, CA 90405
When: 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Phone: 310-314-8038
Website: http://www.halearts.comclick HERE
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Also in Santa Monica…

Christopher Grimes Gallery is pleased to announce a solo exhibition of new works by Veronika Kellndorfer.

See image: Veronika Kellndorfer, SESC Pompéia, Cylindroputina Fulgida, 2016  transparent silkscreen on glass, 27-1/2 x 41-3/8 inches, 70 x 105 cm, edition of 5

This body of work stems from her 2015 solo exhibition at the Casa de Vidro in São Paulo, home of celebrated Italian-born Brazilian architect Lina Bo Bardi.

During this time Kellndorfer also engaged with the architecture of Oscar Niemeyer and the gardens of Roberto Burle Marx, finding their approach to Brazilian Modernism nascent to a new scope of reference.

What: Opening
Where: Christopher Grimes Gallery, 916 Colorado Ave.,Santa Monica, CA 90401
When: 6:00pm – 8:00 pm
Phone: 310.587.3373
Website: http://www.cgrimes.com

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In Hollywood…LAST Projects and curators Reversible Eye have come together to present “Excesstential Style 2.0” Reception: 7-10 pm; LAST Projects, 6456 Hollywood Blvd, #215, LA 90028;

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LA Food Fest kicks off tonight at 7pm….and continues through the weekend. Touted as the LA‘s largest and most affordable tasting event, it offers a low price for general admission tickets on Saturday, where one can decide which cuisine to try. See Saturday’s page or CLICK HERE for more info.

This year, Nederlander has joined forces with LA Food Fest to create an even bigger event, featuring over 100 food vendors, wine garden, a craft beer garden, food porn cinema, live music, KCRW DJ sets and lots more.

ROSE GARDEN KICK OFF PARTY – $150
Raise a glass to the LA Food Fest’s past and present at an exclusive, intimate long table kick off dinner in our Rose Garden Pop Up Restaurant. This multi-course family style meal includes bubbly, beer/wine pairings and a souvenir glass. Featuring: Chris Oh (Hanjip, Seoul Sausage), Nguyen Tran (Starry Kitchen x Button Mash), Johnny Ray Zone (Howlin’ Ray’s). 

For a full list of vendors HERE. * All tickets include return entry to the LA Food Fest MRKT event on Saturday or Sunday; Friday, July 8th • 7:00pm – $150; Purchase tickets http://lafoodfest.com. Exposition Park – 800 Exposition Park Drive, Los Angeles, CA 90037; Visit website at http://lafoodfest.com

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Head to Highland Avenue…

AC Gallery (formerly Artists Corner Gallery) holds a closing exhibition (at its new location) titled “Small Town Hero” featuring the art of Zachary Crane. 

Small town hero is a collection of blurred and exaggerated memories from my childhood. Anything from a wad of stiff socks under the bed to an invasive pattern that takes over an entire room.  Most of the inspiration comes from my grandparent’s house that still stands in the small town of Burley, Idaho. The interiors all have a consistent nostalgia that takes on a 1970’s flare.  Red shag carpet meets white washed faux wood panel up the walls, finished with a popcorn glittery ceiling bursting with asbestos.  To this day, every square inch of that house lines up perfectly with my memories.  A lot of things in my life have changed, but the hassles and the house are just the same.  It brings me a sense of comfort.
 
RSVP at gallery@artistscorner.us

What: Closing reception
When: AC GALLERY, 1546 N. Highland Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90028
When: 7:00pm – 10:00pm
Website: http://www.artistscorner.us

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Also in Hollywood…

ltd Los Angeles hosts an opening reception for a group exhibition titled “Wacking the Piñata.” 

See image: Sarah Faux, Sourpuss, 2016, oil on canvas, 56 x 72 inches
Artists include: Jennifer Chan, Mira Dancy, Debora Delmar Corp, Cédric Fargues, Sarah Faux, Mariah Garnett, Rachel Mason, Anja Salonen, Tschabalala Self, and Alison Veit.

On view: July 8 – July 30, 2016

What: Opening reception
Where: ltd los angeles, 7561 Sunset Blvd #103, LA 90046
When: 7:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Phone: 323.378.6842
Website: http://ltdlosangeles.com/

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