Monday, November 26, 2007

Art openings for the weekend of Nov. 30th/Dec. 1st + ongoing events not to be missed

RECOMMENDED OPENINGS / EVENTS FOR THIS COMING WEEKEND:
Thurs, Nov. 29th 7-10PM
Meltdown Comics
7522 Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.851.7223
Book signing event for “It Ate Billy On Christmas” with Roman Dirge and Steven Daily
www.meltcomics.com

Thurs, Nov. 29th 7-10PM
Nucleus Gallery
30 W. Main St., Alhambra / 626.458.7482
“Process Recess 2: Portfolio” book signing with James Jean + new limited prints available
www.gallerynucleus.com

Fri, Nov. 30th 7-10PM
Secret Headquarters3817 W. Sunset Blvd, Los Angeles
“Horrorshow” featuring new works from Johnny Ryan featuring dozens of new paintings inspired by cult, horror and exploitation films(On view through Jan. 7th, 2008)
www.thesecretheadquarters.com

Sat, Dec. 1st 5-8PM
George Billis Gallery
2716 S. La Cienega Blvd in Culver City / 310.838.3685
New work from Brian Novatny
(On view through Jan. 12th, 2008)
www.georgebillis.com

Sat, Dec. 1st 8PM-Midnight
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art
1257 N. La Brea Ave in West Hollywood / 323.969.0600
“To: From:” featuring works from Adam Koukoudakis, Andrea Shear, Cherri Wood, Ian Strawn, Jeaneen Carlino, Jonathan Edelhuber, Ken Garduno, Labrona, Lauren Gardiner, Oddzoo, Rik Catlow, Scott Saw, and many, many more
(On view through Dec. 12th)
www.carmichaelgallery.com

Sat, Dec. 1st 7PM-2AM
Create:Fixate – ‘Reunion’ 6 year anniversary show
613 Imperial Street in downtown Los Angeles / $15 admission at the door
Group show series celebrating their 6th anniversary with this special retrospective show featuring art from many that have shown with the one-night event over the past six years along with live music, DJ sets, live painting, video projection and more – check site for full details and an artist listing
www.createfixate.com

Sat, Dec. 1st 7-10PM
J. Flynn Gallery
2950A Randolph Ave in Costa Mesa / 714.708.3504
“Tree Trimming II: The Ornament Show” curated by Ashley Eckenweiler and featuring works from Mike Aho, Leanne Biank, Megan Brain, Calef Brown, Melissa Contreras, Inky Dreadfuls, Andrew Hem, Jeff McMillan, CJ Metzger, Miss Mindy, Melanie Moore, Daniel Peacock, Gustavo Ponce, Israel Sanchez, Brian Viveros, Derek Weisberg, Julie West, Yuka Yamaguchi, Jamie Zollars and more
(On view through Dec. 22nd)
www.jflynngallery.com

Sat, Dec. 1st 7PM-Midnight
Ghetto Gloss
2380 Glendale Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.912.0008
“In The Mix: The Effects of Pop Surrealism on Mixed Media” – curated by L. Croskey of Cannibal Flower and Thinkspace – featuring works from a wide array of mixed media artists
www.ghettogloss.com

Sat, Dec. 1st 6-11PM ($5 at the door)
The Ghetto Mansion
2225 South Olive Street in Los Angeles, 90007
“Peel Here ’07: It’s About Stickers” group show focusing on the vinyl sticker scene + live screen printing by Hit and Run plus tacos, music, bar and more plus original works on view from Dave, Skullphone, Kofie, Blinky, Zoso, Robots Will Kill, 2Cent, Tiki Jay One, Old Chola, Restitution Press and many, many more
www.peelhere.net

Sat, Dec. 1st 8-11PM
Merry Karnowsky Gallery
170 South La Brea Ave. in Los Angeles / 323.933.4408)
“Imperfect Union” - new works from Shepard Fairey
(On view through Jan. 5th, 2008)
www.mkgallery.com

Sat, Dec. 1st 7-10PM
The Lab 101 Gallery
8530-B Washington Blvd in Culver City / 310.558.0911
“Happy Endings” one-night only group show featuring artists that the Lab 101 have shown over the years marking the closing of the Lab 101 Gallery. Featuring works from Andrew Pommier, Albert Reyes, Andy Jenkins, Andy Kehoe, Blaine Fontana, Bigfoot, Bwana Spoons, Caia Koopman, Christopher Bettig, Dave Kinsey, Derek Albeck, Derek Weisberg, Dez Einswell, Erik Otto, Evan B. Harris, Ferris Plock, Isaac Pierro, Jack Long, Jenna Colby, Jen Lobo, J. Shea #9, John Casey, Jesse Hotchkiss, Jophen Stein, Kathleen Lolley, Kelsey Brookes, Kofie, Logan Hicks, Matt Furie, Michael Sieben, Nick Walker, Poor Al, Rich Jacobs, Shepard Fairey, Tim McCormick, Sarah Sohn, UPSO and many more – don’t miss it, as after this, the Lab 101 will be no more – thanks to Freddi, Evan and crew for many years of amazing shows and best of luck with their new direction… more details soon!
www.thelab101.com

Sat, Dec. 1st 7-11PM ($2 at the door – don’t ask us???)
Maude Carin
7427 Beverly Blvd in Hollywood / 323.857.6775
“Let’s Kill God” group show featuring 22 artists, 1 band and a whole bunch of blasphemy

Sat, Dec. 1st 7-11PM
Project:
8545 W. Washington Blvd in Culver City / 310.558.0200
“Wishful Thinking” group show to support the Make-A-Wish foundation with works from Luke Chueh, Tokidoki, Blaine Fontana, Tiffany Liu, Yoskay Yamamoto, Edwin Ushiro, Derek Albeck, Joshua Petker, Tessar Lo, Panni Malek, Deth P. Sun, Lesley Reppeteaux, Susie Ghahremani, Freddi C, Andrew Hem, Jen Lobo, Panni Malek, Erik Otto, PCP, Robert Bellm, Jen Corace, Ken Garduno, KMNDZ, Leanne Biank, Misha, Dan-ah Kim, Melissa Contreras, Jophen Stein, Lisa Alisa and many more
www.projectgalleryla.com


PREVIEW OF A COUPLE OF THE HIGHLIGHTS FROM NEXT WEEKEND:
Fri, Dec. 7th 7-11PM
thinkspace
4210 Santa Monica Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.913.3375
“Snow Angels” featuring an installation from Stella Im Hultberg and new works from Nouar, Lilly Piri, Caia Koopman, Kelly Vivanco, Jeaneen Carlino, Angelina Wrona, Catherine Brooks, Tina Anderson and Sophia Pottish PLUS “Greener Grass” featuring new works from Jesse Hotchkiss in our project room
(On view through Dec. 23rd, 2007)
www.thinkspacegallery.com

Sat, Dec. 8th 8-11:30PM
Copro Nason Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave, Space T-5 at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica / 310.398.2643
“Big Money Art Auction” in Gallery 1 featuring works from Greg Simkins, Luke Chueh, Gary Baseman, Lola, Kukula, KMNDZ, Kathie Olivas, Dan May, Travis Louie, Germs, Joe Vaux, Andrew Brandou, Noferin, Dan Quintana, Brandt Peters, Chet Zar, Pooch, Brian Viveros, Jophen Stein and many more + in Gallery 2 “Menagerie” featuring new sculptural works from Ver Mar + in Gallery 3 “Art Army Young Guns” featuring new sculptural works from Mike Leavitt
(On view through Dec. 29th)
www.copronason.com


RECOMMENDED - STILL SHOWING:
Robert Berman Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica / Space C2
“Green” curated by Mark Murphy featuring new works from Jason D’Aquino, Jordan Awan, Cathie Bleck, Marc Burckhardt, Amy Crehore, Kevin Christy, Sas Christian, John Copeland, Bob Dob, Robert Hardgrave, Tim Hussey, Jordin Isip, Rich Jacobs, Pamela Jaeger, David Choong Lee, Anthony Lister, Jen Lobo, Mars-1, Mark Murphy, Scott Musgrove, Kathie Olivas, Nathan Ota, Brandt Peters, Jermaine Rogers, Jeff Soto, Damon Soule, Gary Taxali, Jonathan Weiner, Amanda Wachab and many more
(On view through Dec. 22nd)
http://murphydesign1.blogspot.com/

Black Maria Gallery
3137 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles / 818.613.9090
“Skip The Mall” group show featuring works from Kathie Olivas, Angie Mason, Brandt Peters, Casey O’Connell, Jarrod Eastman, Jennybird Alcantara, Jeremy Pruitt, Patrick Haemmerlein, Melissa Contreras, Brooks Salzwedel, and many more
(On view through Jan. 5th, 2008)
www.blackmariagallery.com

BLK/MRKT Gallery
6009 Washington Blvd. In Culver City / 310.837.1989
“Xenoglossy” - new works from Robert Hardgrave
(On view through Dec. 22nd)
www.blkmrktgallery.com

Cal State University Long Beach – The University Art Museum
1250 Bellflower Blvd in Long Beach / 562.985.4299
“The Depravities Of War” featuring an exhibition of paintings and fifteen monumental woodcut prints from Sandow Birk
(On view through Dec. 16th)
www.csulb.edu/uam

Copro Nason Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave, Space T-5 at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica / 310.398.2643
“Strings and Things With All Their Means” – new works from Lola + “Melancholia” from Jamie Zollars in Gallery 2
(On view through Dec. 1st)
www.copronason.com

Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 310.287.2340
“Hooker Safari” featuring new works from Natalia Fabia
(On view through Dec. 1st)
www.coreyhelfordgallery.com

Gallery Nineteen Eighty Eight
7020 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles / 323.937.7088
“Bitters and Sweets” group show curated by Hi Fructose
(On view through Nov. 30th)
www.nineteeneightyeight.com

Gallery Revisited
3204 Sunset Blvd in Los Angeles / 626.253.5266
New works from PIXNIT
(On view through Dec. 1st)
www.galleryrevisited.com

Geffen Contemporary at MOCA
Takashi Murakami retrospective featuring over 90 works of various media
(On view through Feb. 11th, 2008)
www.moca.org

GR2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd in Los Angeles / 310.445.9276
“Hidden Dangers of The Rainbow” featuring new work from Martin Ontiveros
(On view through Dec. 5th)
www.gr2.net

Richard Heller Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave, Space B-5A at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica / 310.453.9191
New works from Jacob Magraw + new paintings and drawings from Edward del Rosario
(On view through Dec. 22nd)
www.richardhellergallery.com

Japanese American National Museum
369 East First Street in Downtown Los Angeles / 213.625.0414 / museum admission is free
“Giant Robot Biennale: 50 Issues” special art exhibition curated by Giant Robot to celebrate 50 issues with works from David Choe, Apak, Gary Baseman, Seonna Hong, Sashie Masakatsu, Saelee Oh, Pryor Praczukowski, Souther Salazar, Eishi Takaoka and Adrian Tombe
(On view through Jan. 13th, 2008)
www.janm.org

Laguna Art Museum
“The Flesh Is Willing” featuring works from Shag
(On view through Jan. 27th, 2008)
www.lagunaartmuseum.org

Munky King
7308 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles / 323.938.0091
“Stuffed – A Plush Food Show” featuring works from over 20 artists
(On view through Dec. 2nd)
www.munkyking.com

New Image Art Gallery
7908 Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood / 323.654.2192
“Your Today Is Their Tomorrow” featuring new work from Alex Kopps and The Gothic Dolphins
(On view through Dec. 30th)
www.newimageartgallery.com

Nucleus Gallery
30 W. Main St. in Alhambra / 626.458.7482
New works from Mari Inukai
(On view through Dec. 3rd)
www.gallerynucleus.com

Lizabeth Oliveria Gallery
2712 S. La Cienega Blvd. in Los Angeles / 310.837.1073
“New Dawn Fades” featuring new works from Jen Liu
(On view through Dec. 22nd)
www.lizabetholiveria.com

Pasadena Museum Of Contemporary Art
490 E. Union Street in Pasadena
“Beyond Ultraman: Seven Artists Explore The Vinyl Frontier”
(On view through Jan. 6th, 2008)
www.pmcaonline.org

Project:
8545 W. Washington Blvd in Culver City / 310.558.0200
“Head In The Trees” – new works from Erik Otto, Nate Frizzell and Scott Belcastro
www.projectgalleryla.com

Billy Shire Fine Arts
5790 Washington Blvd. In Los Angeles / 323.297.0600
“While The Trucks On The Highway All Howl” - new works from Joe Sorren
(On view through Dec. 8th)
www.billyshirefinearts.com

SURU
7662 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles / 323.655.0770
“The Triple Threat Series” featuring new works from Ekundayo, Joshua Clay and Erik Siador
(On view through the end of January 2008)
www.thinkspacegallery.com/triplethreat
www.suru-la.com

thinkspace
4210 Santa Monica Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.913.3375
“Unsung” featuring new works and an installation from Timothy Karpinski, Anthony Clarkson, Matthew Feyld and Kenneth LaVallee PLUS “Phtahlo and Umber” featuring new works from Dennis “Bagger43” Brown in our project room
(On view through Dec. 1st) www.thinkspacegallery.com

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