Recommended openings to catch this weekend...

Fri, Jan. 2nd 8-11PM
La Luz De Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.666.7667
New works from Alan Forbes and Mark Todd
(On view through Jan. 25th)
http://www.laluzdejesus.com/

Sat, Jan. 3rd 7-10PM
Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 310.287.2340
New works from James Naccarato and Erik Alos + new works from Lauren Bergman in the loft
http://www.coreyhelfordgallery.com/

Sat, Jan. 3rd, 6-10PM

Goods Gallery

200 Long Beach Blvd. in Long Beach / 305.794.2154

Duo Show & Live Painting by Michael Pukac & Max Neutra

http://www.goodsgallerylb.com/

Sat, Jan. 3rd 8:30PM-12:30AM ($8 admission)
The Hive Gallery
729 South Spring Street in downtown Los Angeles
“Temple Of Visions” group show featuring works from Alex Grey, Allyson Grey, James Zar, Michael Brown, Delphia, Voytek Nowakowski, Orion, Sensei, Robert Venosa, Martina Hoffmann and many, many more plus an installation from Shrine, live DJ action, live music and much more http://www.thehivegallery.com/

Coming up next week, the 2009 LA art season really kicks into gear. Some shows to look forward to include the following:

Thurs, Jan. 8th 7-10PM
Gallery 1988
7020 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles / 323.937.7088
“Under The Influence: An Official Tribute To The Beastie Boys” featuring works by over 100 artists – go to http://www.88beasties.blogspot.com/ to view the complete list and for more info
(On view through Jan. 29th)
http://www.nineteeneightyeight.com/

Fri, Jan. 9th 7-11PM
C.A.V.E. Gallery
507 Rose Ave in Venice
“Winter Light” group show featuring works from Terri Woodward, Zoso, Macsorro, Shahid Brown, Walt Hall, Zombienose, L. Croskey, Andy Haynes, Nathan Cartwright, Johnny Siu and much more plus live DJ action and live painting from J. Martin
(On view through Jan. 24th)
http://www.cavegallery.net/

Fri, Jan. 9th 7-11PM
Thinkspace Gallery
4210 Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.913.3375
“From The Streets Of Brooklyn” curated by Ad Hoc Art – featuring installations from Gaia and Rachel Lowing in the front room, Imminent Disaster in our project room and chalk art on the streets from Ellis G. in addition to works from almost 50 artists in our main gallery all representing the streets of Brooklyn
(On view through Feb. 6th)
http://www.thinkspacegallery.com/

Sat, Jan. 10th 7-10:30PM
Black Maria Gallery
3137 Glendale Blvd. Los Angeles / 323-660-9393
“Welcome to the Greenhouse” featuring new works from Renee’ Lawter + on the Project Wall: “The Soreheads” featuring new works from Vanessa Matthews & Nancy Mancini
(On view through Jan. 31st)
http://www.blackmariagallery.com/

Sat, Jan. 10th 8PM-Midnight
Carmichael Gallery
1257 N. La Brea in Los Angeles / 323.969.0600
“Man Is The Bastard” featuring new works from Ericailcane (work shown above)
http://www.carmichaelgallery.com/

Sat, Jan. 10th 6-8PM
Koplin Del Rio
6031 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 310.836.9055
“Night Vision” new watercolors from Moira Hahn
(On view through Feb. 28th)
http://www.koplindelrio.com/

Sat, Jan. 10th 6-10PM
POVevolving Gallery

939 Chung King Road in Los Angeles
“It’s Just A Ride” featuring new works from Derek Albeck
http://povevolving.com/

Sat, Jan. 10th 7-10PM
Billy Shire Fine Arts
5790 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 323.297.0600
New works from Esther Pearl Watson + Jessica Joslin
(On view through Feb. 7th)
http://www.billyshirefinearts.com/

Sat, Jan. 10th 6-9PM
Track 16 Gallery
2525 Michigan Avenue, C1 at Bergamot Station in Santa Monica / 310.264.4678
“All Hands On Deck” featuring new works from Harriet Zeitlin
(On view through Feb. 21st)
http://www.track16.com/

Hope you all had a great holiday season!!! Can't wait to get back in the swing of things this weekend!