In Beverly Hills…

GUSFORD | los angeles presents an exhibition by Canadian-born painter Michael Brunswick.

79th Organ is Brunswick’s first solo show with the gallery and will reveal a new series of paintings which exemplify a distinctive technique that he has been developing for the past decade.

The exhibition will focus on a body of large-scale abstract works, in both color and black and white, characterized by slick, iridescent surfaces of illusory movement and depth.

On view: Nov 8th – Dec 21st

What: Opening Reception
Where: GUSFORD | los angeles, 7016 Melrose Ave., LA 90038
When: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Phone: 323.452.9563
Website: http://www.gusfordgallery.com

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In Culver City…Cameron Hughes Wines will celebrate a new lot Launch at Room and Board (8707 Washington Blvd.,Culver City, CA 90232) from 6-8 pm.

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Then in the Miracle Mile area…The Fahey/Klein gallery is pleased to present a selection of photographs from renowned photographer Ellen von Unwerth in her exhibition, “Made in America.” The exhibition revels in the uniqueness and originality of Americana imagery by extoling the concept of Hollywood personalities and pop culture icons it has produced such as Marilyn Monroe, Lolita, Bettie Page, and even Barbie and Ken.

On view: Nov 7th – Jan 4th

What: Opening reception
Where: Fahey/Klein Gallery, 148 N. La Brea Ave., LA 90036
When: 7:30 pm – 9:00 pm
Phone: 323.934.2250
Website: http://www.faheykleingallery.com/

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Or enjoy an evening of performance, hosted by Lee Boek. Suggested donation – $5.00. The show features a variety of performers and begins at 8:00 pm at Art Share-LA, 801 E 4th Place, Los Angeles, California 90013;

Or take a break from LA….

Head to San Pedro for a fun artwalk. I have been to several times…its a nice one.

The tour starts at 6:30 in the San Pedro Chamber Boardroom Gallery, presenting “Life with Science” – the works of Angel’s Gage studio artists Phoebe Barnum and Patrick Grugan.

The show was curated and installed by Isabelle Lutterodt, Angel’s Gate’s Director of Visual Arts.

Angels Ink Gallery introduces the terrific drawings from a new artist to San Pedro, Hyung Mo Lee,  who has just taken a studio at Angels Gate Cultural Center.

Examples of his work in sumi ink on paper will be in the “Gorgeous Drawings” show.  Other featured artists will be Neil Nagy, Judith Turner Kinda, Iva Hladis and Denice Bartels.

What: Opening reception
Where: Angels Ink Gallery, 366 W. 7th, San Pedro, CA 90731
When: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
 
Also close by….

“Mixed Gatherings: New Sculptures by Michael Stearns” also will be featured tonight…

Michael Stearns most recent body of work champions common urban cast-off materials with the integration of natural objects: antlers, sticks and leaves with an effervescent use of color and form.

See image: Michael Stearns, “Mixed Gathering 6.7.8-13″, 64″ x 17″ x 17”, mixed media, natural materials and acrylic paint

Where: Michael Stearns, 347 W. 7th St., San Pedro, Ca 90731
When: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Phone: (562) 400-0544
Website: www.michaelstearnsstudio.com

Also participating… Gallery Ls holds an opening for a solo Exhibition Jeoung-young Bak.

Where: Gallery Ls, 362 W. 7th St., San Pedro, CA 90731
When: 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm
Phone: 310-521-0153

Park free after 6:00 downtown, and always free at Ports O’ Call near the San Pedro Art Association (open First Thursday), Berth 77, just north of the Ports O’Call Restaurant.  The Red Car Trolley will pick you up there, and take you to (and from) downtown San Pedro.  It runs from 5-10pm. Be sure to check their website for a full list of participating galleries at http://1stthursday.com/

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Or head to the Laguna Beach ArtWalk….This one is really happening, some great galleries and art and generally a good time and art party.

JoAnne Artman Gallery will be hosting a reception for tonight’s artwalk.

In the Main Gallery, enjoy the exhbition and booksigning a reception for “No Ordinary Days” featuring digital image artist and photographer Maggie Taylor.

See image: Maggie Taylor, Small Celebration, Archival Pigmented Digital Print, 22″ x 22″

Be sure to RSVP: 949.510.5481

Where: JoAnne Artman Gallery, 326 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 92651
When: 6:30 pm – 8:00 pm
Phone: 949-510-5481
Website: http://joanneartmangallery.com/

Here are a couple more…..The George Gallery (354 N. Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, 92651) 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. http://thegeorgegallery.com/

Sandstone Gallery (384-A North Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach) hosts a reception from 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm.  http://www.sandstonegallery.com/

Laguna Ink Spot & Gallery at 412 North Coast Highway, Unit C gets in on the act as well with a group show from 6-9pm.

This one tends to go a bit later….

Townly Gallery offers a group show. Be sure to head to their sister gallery….across the street to LGOCA (Laguna Gallery of Contemporary ARt) for another fun art party.

Enjoywine tasting • hors d’oeuvres • live music

What: Laguna Beach Art Walk at Townley and LGOCA
Where: Townley Gallery, 570 South Coast Highway, Laguna Beach, California 92651/ LGOCA-Laguna Gallery of Contemporary Art 611 South Coast Hwy, Laguna Beach, CA 92651
When: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Phone: 949 715 1860 / 949 715 9604
Website: www.lgoca.com

Another one at SALTfineart (1492 South Coast Highway) 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm. http://saltfineart.com/

We’ve got one more for you….at Artists Republic 4 Tomorrow with a reception featuring Pageant of Living Things & The Ocean.

As a special engagement show to accompany the Laguna Art Museum’s Art & Nature weekend, Artists Republic 4 Tomorrow offers new works from artists Robert “Sticky” Shaw and Camilla Taylor, along with a special multi-media experience from art duo Pageant of Living Things.

On view: Nov. 7- Nov. 10

Where: Artists Republic 4 Tomorrow
1175 S. Coast Hwy. Laguna Beach, CA 92651
When: Opening Reception: ArtWalk Nov. 7, 2013 6-9PM & Nov. 9, 2013 6-9PM
Phone: 949-988-0603
Website: www.ar4t.com

For more info about the Laguna Beach 1st Thursday Artwalk, see