March 2025 Dorothy Rice, Arthur Elgort and Brooke Harker
Here we are at the beginning of another month of art parties and events. If you are a free subscriber, you will have receive our free newsletter today. For Thursday, Friday, March 6, 7, 2025, we want to spotlight artists Dorothy Rice, Arthur Elgort and Brooke Harker taking place on Thursday. Also, please remember to support the Artist Relief Fundraiser Exhibition which takes place Friday at Last Projects.
Thursday, March 6, 2025
Happy Days by Brooke Harker 24 x 30 ink oil and acrylic on canvas – this artwork has already sold
Gabba Gallery has extended Brooke Harker’s exhibition TIMESCAPES. through April 3, 2025 due to popular demand. Gabba will also participate in the Downtown Art Walk (DAW) tonight. The above artwork has already been sold, so head downtown soon to pick out a favorite painting. Read more about the artist on the Brooke Harker Gabba Gallery Feature.
You can meet Brooke at the Art Walk from 6-8pm. Gabba Gallery, 235 S. Broadway, LA, 90012; https://www.gabbagallery.com
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In Westwood…UCLA Department of Art hosts its 2025 MFA #1 Exhibition. Artist includes: Sheng Lor, Yezi Lou, and M. O’D-L. Art Party: 5-8pm; New Wight Gallery, Broad Art Center, Suite 1100, 240 Charles E. Young Drive, LA, 90095; https://www.art.ucla.edu/events/
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Dorothy Rice, 7811 Gallery
In West Hollywood, also called the Melrose Arts District…7811 Gallery celebrates Dorothy Rice (1924 – 2023).
Artwork by Dorothy Rice
The famed model was also a theater and television actor as well as a prolific painter. She produced watercolors, oil paintings and also silkscreens. The artworks illustrated her love for life, for Los Angeles and for the world. Ray Bradbury who was one of Rice’s collectors, said she is “armed with an eye for detail and a full-color brush.” Rice presents “a shared past which is still present.”
Furthermore a portion of proceeds will be donated to the LA Fire Dept. Foundation. Art Party: 6-8 pm; 7811 Gallery, 7811 Melrose Ave, LA, 90046; https://www.7811gallery.com
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In the Miracle Mile area…The Korean Cultural Center Los Angeles (KCCLA) and LAUNCH LA co-present a new exhibition titled Edge of Now. The group show will be held at the Korean Cultural Center Art Gallery on Wilshire (see address below). It features over forty artworks from Southern California artists with diverse backgrounds. Art Party: 6-8pm; Korean Cultural Center Art Gallery, 5505 Wilshire Blvd., LA 90036; https://www.kccla.org/
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Just down the street also in Miracle Milea/Hancock Park area…The Fahey/Klein Gallery debuts Reverie, photographs by Arthur Elgort with an opening art party tonight This exhibition captures his spontaneous energy of the artist throughout his long career. His expertly crafted photographs feel as natural as personal snapshots. Then on March 8, 2025, the gallery will host an artist talk.
Arthur Elgort, Kate Moss at Cafe Lipp, Pairs, Vogue Italia, 1993 © Arthur Elgort, courtesy of Fahey/Klein Gallery, Los Angeles
Art Party: 7-9pm; The Fahey/Klein Gallery, 148 North La Brea Ave., LA 90036; https://www.faheykleingallery.com/
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LA Theatre
In Los Feliz…Visit the Skylight Theatre to enjoy a new play by Margot Rose is directed by Anne Kenny. Unconditional, A Musical Memoir presented by Findawayhome Ink is a true story. It’s a poignant tale of dedication and loss; community and love. Two women in their mid-forties of to extraordinary lengths to have kids. Performance 7:30pm; Skylight Theatre, 1816 ½ North Vermont, LA, 90027; https://www.skylighttheatre.org
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Final Weekend...The Geffen Playhouse, and Steppenwolf Theatre Company present NOISES OFF at the Gil Cates Theater. This hysterical British farce written by Michael Frayn is directed by Anna D. Shapiro. It tells the story of a chaotic theater company desperately trying to get their act together. Find out more about the show on the Geffen’s Noises Off Feature.
Performance: 8pm; Tickets range from $36.00 – $155.00. Available by phone at 310.208.2028 or online at www.geffenplayhouse.org. Fees may apply. Gil Cates Theater at Geffen Playhouse, 10886 Le Conte Ave., LA, 90024; https://www.geffenplayhouse.org/
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Friday, March 7, 2025
First Fridays on Abbot Kinney takes place once again tonight. Meet up with some Venice locals, enjoy food trucks and browse the retail shops. First Friday takes place from 5-9:30pm on Abbot Kinney, head to Abbot Kinney between Venice Blvd, and Westminster. https://www.abbotkinneyblvd.com/
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Chinatown…Studio DDLA presents In Wondrous – Automatons and Sculpture. Chris Towle blends Victorian invention with surrealism, crafting kinetic sculptures from discarded gears and relics. His pieces, both endearing and grotesque, evoke vintage toys in a dreamlike mechanical theater. Art Party: 5-9pm; Studio DDLA, 944 Chung King Rd, LA 90012; https://deathdoulala.com
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Glendale Junction
LAST Projects hosts the closing art party for its Artist Relief Fundraiser Exhibition. The group show which features over 70 artists was organized In an effort to raise funds for those who lost their homes, studios, and possessions in the recent devastating Los Angeles wildfires.
The exhibition brings together many artists from disparate communities and proceeds generated from sales will be donated directly to the Flintridge Center Dena Relief fund and to artists who’ve been severely impacted by the fires. This exhibition was curated by Rachid Bouhamidi and Ilona Berger. Closing Art Party: 7-10pm; Last Projects, 206 S Ave 20, LA, 90031; http://www.lastprojects.org
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In Los Feliz…Live Kawaii Die Sugoi celebrates 6 local artists at LA Luz De Jesus Gallery. Artists include: Gina Cannella, Naoshi, Renee Tay, Frank Forte, Alexa Simpson, and Diana Nugit-Laufer. Art Party: 7-11pm; La Luz De Jesus Gallery, 4633 Hollywood Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90027; https://laluzdejesus.com
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Performances in LA
Another in Los Feliz…Findawayhome Ink presents Unconditional, A Musical Memoir at the Skylight Theatre – See Thursday’s Events for more info.
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West Hollywood
Jetpack Comedy is LA’s best Friday stand-up comedy showcase. Comics from HBO, Netflix, and also SNL cast members, all drop-in for a night of laughter. Headliners and surprise drop-ins have included: Sarah Silverman, Kevin Nealon, Fred Armisen, Bob Odenkirk, Pete Holmes, Hannibal Buress, Kumail Nanjiani, Maria Bamford, Hasan Minhaj, Jeff Garlin, Ali Wong, Demetri Martin, as well as many more. Event begins: 8:30pm; Admission starts at $20; Visit the website to RSVP for events (multiple dates); FB Page; Bar Lubitsch, 7702 Santa Monica Boulevard, West Hollywood, 90046; https://jetpackcomedy.com/
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