Take a trip to Montrose…

The Country Legends perform today from 10am – 2pm at Montrose Farmers Market.

We’ll be performing the classic songs of Johnny Cash, June Carter, Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson, Loretta Lynn and more.

Be sure to save the Date…Wed Nov 13th for our monthly 2nd Wednesday gig at the Melody Bar & Grill in Westchester

We will be set up near the Bank of America at 2320 Honolulu, Montrose, CA 91020.

What: Live Music with the Country Legends
Where: Farmers Market, 2200 – 2400 Honolulu Ave., Montrose, CA.
When: 10:00am – 2:00pm
Website: http://shopmontrose.com

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The Santa Monica Auctions will celebrate it’s first auction in it’s new home in A-5….just across from the Robert Berman Gallery. In case you did not know, Santa Monica Auctions was displaced when the C builiding was torn down due to the (who knows when??) MTA arrival.

See image: Lot 88 Fred Tomaselli Glassy, 2006 Acrylic, printed paper collage and resin on panel. See website for full description and price.

Independently owned and operated for 27 years, SANTA MONICA AUCTIONS presents unique and rare pieces in a unique and rare setting outdoors. Featured arists include: Andy Warhol, Robert Rauschenberg, Billy Al Bengston, Ed Ruscha, Larry Bell, Frank Stella, David Hockney, Lynn Foulkes, Richard Misrach, Ed Kienholz, John Baldessari, Robert Graham, Wayne Thiebaud and more.

Gallery A5 in Bergamot Station Arts Center is currently housing a preview of the auction with new consignments being added daily. The continually updated online catalogue may be viewed at www.smauctions.com.

What: Opening reception
Where: Santa Monica Auctions, Bergamot Station, (A-5) 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica, 90404
When: 1:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Phone: 310.586.9128
Website: http://www.smauctions.com

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LA Artcore also holds receptions for two openings,at Brewery Annex location (650 A South Avenue 21, LA 90031) from 1-3pm and one at the Union Union Center for the Arts location (120 Judge John Aiso St.) from 3-5pm http://www.laartcore.org/

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“Taste of Venice” (previously called Taste of Abbot Kinney) has branched out to include several new Venice Restaurants. The event was created to unite foodies and to support the local Charity Inside Out Community Arts. The 5th annual Taste of Venice is a unique food and wine event that celebrates the amazing culinary talent that has made Venice a top destination for foodies.

Enjoy a unique food and wine event that celebrates the amazing culinary talent that has made Venice a top destination for foodies. See our Upcoming Events Page for more info about this event and Inside Out Community Arts.

Restaurants include: Chaya Venice, Cafe Gratitude, Hostaria del Piccolo, Piccolo Venice, Sauce on Hampton, Tasting Kitchen, Barnyard, Larry’s, Barlo, Venice Ale House & Bank of Venice, Groundwork Coffee Company, Le Cellier, and Rose Cafe as well as Goose Island Beer Co, Veev Cocktails, Noble Vines Wine, Goodbites Truffles and more!

Tickets are $60 for the walking tour or $100 for the VIP & Walking Tour. For Tickets and additional information, please visit the website

What: Taste of Venice
When: Sunday, November 3rd, VIP Reception: 3:00pm-4:30pm; Tasting Tour: 4:30pm-6:30pm
Where: 3:00pm-4:30pm VIP only;  Registration for Walking tour is here. Electric Lodge, 1416 Electric Ave., Venice, CA 90291

2022 Update: The Taste of Venice website is down

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In Silverlake…Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery at Barnsdall Park (LAMAG), 4800 Hollywood Blvd., hosts a reception from 6-10 pm. http://www.lamag.org/

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In West LA…
JAUS presents Black and Blue: An Abbreviated Genealogy of JAUS, the fourth installment of our 2013 group exhibitions related to color.

See image: Installation view of Black & Blue exbhibition – Works by: Gabriel Escalante (front); Chris Tallon (back)

Artists include: Gabriel Escalante, Shingo Francis, Bryan Ida, Ichiro Irie, Chris Sicat and Chris Tallon.

What: Closing reception
Where: Jaus, 11851 La Grange Ave., LA 90025
When: 6:30 pm – 9:30 pm
Phone: 424.248.0781

2022 Update: Jaus has closed its doors, and the website is down

Whew…put your roller skates on kids…let’s see how many art parties we can make it to….See ya out there!