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4/30/13- The Twelve Tribes of Hatti by Ayana Mathis
Life Writing Workshop, Wednesdays weekly, 2pm,
West Hollywood Room. For info, call JFS at (323) 876-1717
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Find out all that's happening on the Sunset Strip, from music gigs at the various clubs, to book readings at Book Soup, to laughing out loud at The Comedy Store. View the calendar here.
Visit Weho
Visit Weho has listings for all over Weho, including intimate music gigs, promotions at the hotels and entertainment in the bars. View the calendar here. |
Local Museums/Galleries |
Guy Hepner
Hadid Gallery
Hamilton Selway
Illoulian Contemporary
LA Gay & Lesbian Center
SHE until 4/20
Robert Gober thru 4/6
Stefan Sagmeister: The Happy Show until 6/9
Paul Wackers thru 3/30
Queers Print thru 3/31
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DIALOGUES Art/Architecture Paris/Los Angeles
March 27, 6 p.m.
Schindler House
835 N Kings Road
The MAK Center for Art and Architecture and ForYourArt presents DIALOGUES, an event in several modes that brings together artists and architects to share their experiences and ideas, and in doing so revives the vibrant salon spirit of the Schindler House in the 1920s. For more info, visit www.dialoguesproject.org.
"It Goes Like This"
March 29 - May 5
Marilyn Monroe Theatre
The Lee Strasberg Creative Center In this new work, General Douglas Gallegher receives a letter from a mysterious woman named Rowena Sinclair informing him his brother has died. Upon visiting her, he learns this is not true, as Rowena is in fact his brother. Gallegher must confront the truth of his buried past, deal with the reactions of his wife and two teenaged boys and come to terms with the responsibility of what he must now face with this very real and important human rights issue. He must somehow find acceptance in his heart, or lose everything he holds dear to his heart. Admission is $30. For more information click here.
"In The Land of the Headhunters" by E.S. Curtis
March 30, 2 p.m.
West Hollywood Library
Community Meeting Room 625 N. San Vicente Blvd.
Professor Paul Apodaca, Chapman University and adjunct at UCLA's American Indian Studies program, will present a program in which he will screen and analyze portions of "In The Land of the Headhunters," a film by Edward S. Curtis, and share some of his insights into the film, its restoration, and the role of Curtis in the creation of images of American Indians in the popular imagination. For more info, click here. "Plan Your Visit" Exhibition event April 3, 6-9 p.m. MAK Center for Art and Architecture at the Schindler House 835 N. Kings Road "Plan Your Visit" is an exhibition exploring the complex interactions of tourism, tourist destinations and travelers. During the exhibit, Cake and Eat It will present contemporary versions of Pauline Schindler's tea parties. For more information, please visit www.MAKCenter.org or call (323) 651-1510. CalArtsWHAP! Series: Materialisms April 5, 7-9 p.m. West Hollywood Library Council Chambers 625 N San Vicente Blvd Adrian Johnston and Suhail Malik join Dean of Critical Studies Amanda Beech to talk about the stakes of materialism-aesthetic, political, speculative, et cetera-today. Free. For more information click here. MOCA Talk: Andrew Byrom, graphic & type designer
April 7, 3 p.m.
MOCA Pacific Design Center
8687 Melrose Ave Designer Andrew Byrom has embarked on many adventures in three-dimensionalizing letterforms and experimental typography; find out more about his investigations in relation to Stefan Sagmeister: The Happy Show, on display at MOCA PDC until June 7. For more information click here.
Teen Poetry Workshop
April 9, 4 p.m.
West Hollywood Library
Community Meeting Room
625 N. San Vicente Blvd.
In celebration of National Poetry Month, join poet Rae Shaw and discover poetry at the West Hollywood Library. Listen, read, and discuss. Then use words and images to create a poem collage of your own. For teens 12-18. Snacks Provided. Sponsored by Friends of the West Hollywood Library.
TEDxWest Hollywood
April 14, 9-7 p.m.
West Hollywood Library Council Chambers
625 N San Vicente Blvd
Our local version of the enlightening and engaging TED Conferences. For more information click here.
MOCA Talk: Petrula Vrontikis
Creative Director, Vrontikis Design Office
April 14, 3 p.m.
MOCA Pacific Design Center
8687 Melrose Ave
Find out how graphic design has evolved into a transmedia practice with design professor and professional Petrula Vrontikis, in conjunction with Stefan Sagmeister: The Happy Show, on display at MOCA PDC until June 7. For more info click here.
EMP Los Angeles Pop Conference Kick-Off
April 17, 8-11 p.m.
West Hollywood Library Council Chambers
625 N San Vicente Blvd
Experience Music Conference's opening event will feature authors, performers and musicians active in the independent music scene spawned by the all-ages venue Jabberjaw (1989-1997), moderated by musician, Allison Wolfe and featuring Michelle Carr, editor of the forthcoming anthology, It All Dies Anyway: L.A. For more info
World Book Night 2013 April 23, 6:30-8 p.m. Location: It's a secret. Volunteers will be handing out free books as part of West Hollywood's celebration of World Book Night.The purpose of this event is to reintroduce light readers to books in unexpected places, so we can't reveal the exact locations that volunteers will be handing out books ahead of time. Follow us on twitter at @artbeatweho to receive hints and updates on our whereabouts. |
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Deadline Extended to March 31, 2013!
The 2nd Annual Install:Weho, part of the One City One Pride LGBT Arts Festival, is seeking proposals for artist installations for the June 2nd, queer pop-up art village. Click
Urban Art Conservation and Maintenance RFP
Deadline: March 27, 2013
The City of West Hollywood is seeking qualified individuals/organizations to perform maintenance of the City's Urban Art Collection. Click here for details.
CMG Short Film Festival
Call For Entries
Deadline: March 31, 2013
Filmmakers and web series creators are invited to submit their work for inclusion in the California Men's Gatherings' Short Film Festival happening on June 15 & 16, 2013 as part of the One City One Pride LGBT Arts Festival. Submissions should be under 30 minutes, LGBT-themed, or have some connection to CMG and its mission, AIDS Walk or the ongoing AIDS crisis. Proceeds will benefit AIDS Walk LA. For more information, please visit www.thecmg.org/film.
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