Wednesday, February 4, 2009

Recommended openings to catch this weekend...

Catherine Brooks (one of this month's featured artists at The Hive)

Thurs, Feb. 5th 7-10PM
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art
1257 N. La Brea Ave in West Hollywood / 323.969.0600
“Up on the Roof Countin’ Pigeons” featuring new works and an installation from Chris Stain along with “Lifeline” in the back of the gallery featuring an installation from Sesper along with new works from Jim Darling, Alex Hornest and Ilia of Btoy plus new works also on view from Andreas Ragnar Kasapsis in the office area
(On view through Feb. 26th)
http://www.carmichaelgallery.com/

Thurs, Feb. 5th 6-10PM
Café Metropol
923 E. 3rd Street in Los Angeles / 213.613.1537
10 Year Anniversary Celebration with featured artist Atiba Azikiwe Andrews
http://www.cafemetropol.com/

Thurs, Feb. 5th 7:30-9PM
Riverside Art Museum
3425 Mission Inn Ave in Riverside / 951.684.7111
“Turning In Circles” special signing and hour long slide show with Jeff Soto for his new book Storm Clouds
(One night only special signing event – NOTE: “Turning In Circles” is on view through Feb. 21st) http://www.riversideartmuseum.org/

Fri, Feb. 6th 7-11PM
C.A.V.E. Gallery
507 Rose Ave in Venice / 310.428.6387
“The Yum Yum Show” with featured artist L. Croskey and new works also on view from Craig “Skibs” Barker, Nicole Bruckman, Michael Pukac, Kelly Thompson, Naomi Nowak, Yuki Miyazaki and many more plus live beats from DJ Mr. NumberOnederful plus live painting from Michael Pukac
(On view through Feb. 28th)
http://www.cavegallery.net/

Fri, Feb. 6th 7-11PM
Chuckwa Store & Gallery
2453 E. Chapman Ave in Fullerton / 714.441.0801
“United CAT Group Show” with works from featured artist Nick Wildermuth along with works from Douglas Alvarez, Delphia, Craig “Skibs” Barker, Jose Carabes, Michael Pukac, Patrick Hammerlien, Paul Torres, Yuki Miyazaki and many more
(On view through March 7th)
www.myspace.com/unitedcat

Fri, Feb. 6th 8-11PM
La Luz De Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.666.7667
New works from Daniel Peacock
(On view through Feb. 27th)
http://www.laluzdejesus.com/

Sat, Feb. 7th 7-10PM
Robert Berman Gallery
2525 Michigan Ave, Space C2 in Bergamot Station in Santa Monica / 310.315.1937
“The Art Of Rebellion” presented by Harley Davidson and featuring customized Iron 883 model gas tanks from Shawn Barber, Christian Clayton, Rob Clayton, Bob Dob, Shepard Fairey, Frank Kozik, Tara McPherson, Alex Pardee, David Trulli, Mark Dean Vecca and Oliver Vernon – special limited edition poster from Shepard Fairey given away during the opening + dj/open bar
(One-night only special event)
http://www.robertbermangallery.com/

Sat, Feb. 7th 7-10:30PM
Black Maria Gallery
3137 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles / 818.613.9090
“Muses” featuring new works from Tin, Jeremiah Ketner and Kendra Binney – guest curated by Ally Takeuchi
(On view through Feb. 28th)
http://www.blackmariagallery.com/

Sat, Feb. 7th 8PM-11:30PM
Copro/Nason
"Slow Collision" featuring new works from Dan May + "Manimal" featuring new works from Joe Vaux
(On view through Feb. 28th)
http://www.copronason.com/

Sat, Feb. 7th 6-9PM
Crewest
110 E. Winston Street @ Main St in Los Angeles / 213.627.8272
“The Sharpie Show” featuring an exhibition of artists who utilize marking pens as part of their craft with works on view from a vast array of folks including Branded, Cope2, Risk, Ghost One, Craola, Casper, Man One, Mad, Marka27, Max Neurtra, Mear One, Mike Giant, Overton Loyd, Phoneticontrol, Project Rabbit, Randy Kono, Vyal One, and many more with live painting by Two Rabbits
http://www.crewest.com/

Sat, Feb. 7th 8PM-12:30AM ($8 at the door)
The Hive Gallery & Studios
729 S. Spring St in downtown Los Angeles
Monthly Group Show & Performance with Featured Artist 1: Catherine Brooks (* work featured above) / Featured Artist 2: Josh Talbott / Tall Wall Artist: Nicole Bruckman / Small Wall Artist: Emi Motokawa / Installation Artist: Radhika Hersey
For full details and group show lineup, check out http://www.thehivegallery.com/

Sat, Feb. 7th 6-9PM
La Luz De Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.666.7667
“Suicide Girls: Beauty Redefined” official book signing event
(one-night only special event)
http://www.laluzdejesus.com/

COMING UP NEXT WEEK:
Fri, Feb. 13th 7-11PM (with a special performance at 9PM from Amy's band)
Thinkspace Gallery
4210 Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.913.3375
“Dreamgirls and Ukes” featuring new works from Amy Crehore + “The Silent Treatment” featuring new works from Anthony Clarkson in the project room
(On view through March 6th)
http://www.thinkspacegallery.com/

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