After about half an hour at Edison, Andy and I took off for the Hive Gallery’s 2nd anniversary party. I knew nothing about it except that there was art, food, drinks, music, it has apparently been around for two years and this exhibit runs through April 29. Suggested cover was $7 but, hey, it was…
Category Archives: Art
Create:Fixate: How Hollywood Does an Art Show
Last night my friend Valerie invited me to one of those Create:Fixate parties, where a collection of artists come together to show their works in a Hollywood warehouse in the midst of djs, dancing ravers, live music and booze. It wasn’t the first time I got such an invite but since I’m not very arty…
Cocktails & Crayons: The Standard Downtown's Kidrobot Mega Event
One of the best things about being a kid is a box of crayons, combine that with cocktails, a hip downtown LA hotel-turned-playground and a toy-decorating party and you’ve got one fine childhood reminiscence. Kidrobot will be throwing the funnest-sounding launch party I’ve ever heard, thanks to the Standard Downtown Art Series. The free January…
A Unique Perspective for Sale: ECF Art Center Show
Wanna get a really unique Christmas gift or one-of-a-kind art for yourself that’s under $100? How about art work created by those born to see the world differently? The Exceptional Children’s Foundation Art Center will be having an art show this Saturday from 1 to 5pm. I’m not talking just paintings but also hundreds of…
Free Art! 2nd Annual Museums Free-for-All
September 30 is your free museum buffet day! All the art you can take at no charge. But can you do 20 museums in one day? Would you want to? Keep in mind that a number of these are free anyway and a lot of ’em are open from 12 to 5. So maybe just…
Banksy's 3-Day Vandalized Warehouse Extravaganza
No one knows where he will strike but prolific stencil graffiti artist Banksy (aka Robert Banks) from Bristol, England, will make a much anticipated “Barely Legal” L.A. appearance (or at least his work will) on September 15-17 at a super secret location that won’t be disclosed until the day of the event. Check his site September 15 to find out where….
Sunset Junction Street Fair: What's Your Function?
Every year the Sunset Junction Street Fair comes around and every year I feel its pull of its music, food and people but then dismiss it. Too far, too crowded, too much stress. It’s easy for me to dismiss since I live in West L.A. but now that my friend Julie has opened up my…
Kid Millionaire at MoCa Night Vision
Photo by Lawrence K. Ho/LA TIMES Remember when manipulating the turntables was a pastime that belonged to the down-and-out mixmaster from da hood? Nowadays, rich kids are getting in on the act, too. Lindsay has done it, so has that Gastineau brat and even that ’70s show guy who now goes by the dj name “dj MomJeans.” But…
Felt Club: Love of Craft for Sale
Looking for that unique gift for that dad or grad or, even better, a one-of-a-kind treat for yourself? Check out Felt Club, a monthly mini-craft fair featuring the best and brightest of the SoCal craft scene on Saturday, June 10 at Meltdown Comics. Nearly two dozen crafters will present their handmade goods from the heart,…
After the LACMA Late-Night Bash
First off, great party. I loved seeing everyone turn out for this. I loved how the courtyard was set up, the three bars, the interactive mural, the cheapie taco stand and the great exhibits (except for the Ettore Sottsass, didn’t care much for that). My friends and I had gotten there around 7:30 so it…
