Black Swan Presents It's Pop It's Art In LA

Tomorrow!


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In an event series entitled Black Swan Presents It's Pop It's Art, Black Swan is
bringing these visual cover versions of some of pop music's most important songs to
America in an effort to further express its commitment to support and showcase emerging
culture.

Hosted by: Hit+Run w/DJ's Toks, ABCNT, and Sir Marcus
Live screenprinting by Hit+Run

Complimentary wine will be served courtesy of BLACK SWAN WINES of Australia

Featuring limited edition prints from the It's Pop It's Art collaboration between Airside and EMI Music Publishing, as well as never before seen pieces from US artists Hit+Run, Retna, Mike Genovese, Ethos, Garrett Morin & Cody Hoyt!

Raffle tickets available at the event to enter to win a select print from the It's Pop It's Art collection with 100% of proceeds benefiting Rock the Vote.

Wednesday, June 11th, 2008
7:30 PM - 10:30PM/RSVP here.

Unitard Gallery
702 First Street
Los Angeles, CA

See you there!

Bagavagabonds Art Explosion: POP!

Bagavagabonds, Filter Magazine, and Scion present: Bagavagabonds Art Explosion: POP!
Friday, 1/25 8pm-1am in the
Grand Ballroom of the Pacific Electric Lofts
611 S. Main St, Downtown LA 90014 (x/s 6th)
$10 entry, All Ages, $5 parking across the street
Free drinks from Newcastle, Kronenbourg, and Tito's Vodka

-Tons of Original Art sold for 50 bucks or less**
-Live music from The Crooners, Sparrow Love Crew, MUDluscious, PORT, 1921A, We Are Lions and more
-"5 for 50 film festival"
-Live silk screening compliments of ALTERNATIVE APPAREL
-DJ's Hatbox, Matter, and Brass Tacks, photo booth, and interactive art with Sr. Aguilar
-A portion of the proceeds goes to the "For The Arts" charity. www.forthearts.us
RSVP to rsvp@bagavagabonds.com

It's only $10 and FREE drinks!! For more info visit Bagavagabonds.

Vh1 Rock Honors!

L.A. is rocking all week long in celebration of VH1's second annual Rock Honors. This year, VH1 honors the iconic and eclectic careers of Genesis, Heart, Ozzy Osbourne and ZZ Top. In a night of mind-blowing performances, Alice in Chains, Keane, Nickelback, Queens of the Stone Age and Gretchen Wilson will pay unforgettable musical tribute to these living legends - then the honorees themselves will perform live on one stage!

Leading up to the big event, VH1 has partnered with L.A. Weekly for a weeklong celebration of rock `n' roll. From Thursday, May 17 to Wednesday, May 23, participating Los Angeles businesses will host exciting live events, exclusive promotions, killer giveaways and more — and it's all listed below.

So refill your lighters and get ready to rock with VH1 and L.A. Weekly's Rock Honors Week.

And don't forget to watch VH1 Rock Honors Thursday, May 24 at 9pm/8c - only on VH1.


Featured events:

THURSDAY, MAY 17

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Rock 'n' Roll Bingo
Join rock legend Wayne Kramer of the MC5 as he hosts Crane's Hollywood Tavern's monthly Rock 'n' Roll Bingo Night. It's just $5 per bingo card for a chance to win concert tickets, record store gift certificates and much more. All proceeds will go to LifeLab, a community dedicated to helping young adult cancer survivors restart their lives. Then, stick around after bingo for special surprise performances.

Crane's Hollywood Tavern
1611 N. El Centro Avenue, Hollywood
323-302-2695
6.30pm


Music: Zero 1 featuring lead singer Hal Sparks

Kick off Rock Honors Week at the Hard Rock Café with a special performance by LA based power trio, Zero 1. Featuring lead singer Hal Sparks (Talk Soup, Queer as Folk, VH1 I Love the 80's, Dude Where's My Car?), special effects make-up artist Robert Hall on bass, and Miles Loretta on drums. Raffle to benefit VH1 Save the Music with prize pack valued at $1000, as well as other cool Rock Honors prizing.

Hard Rock Café
1000 Universal Studios Boulevard
818-622-ROCK
Doors open at 8 pm
Tix: $10 cover



Music: Whitestarr

These Malibu rockers, fronted by Cisco Adler, are already legendary on the L.A. club circuit for their unbridled rock `n' roll revivalism. And this year, Whitestarr plans to crank it up a notch on their very own VH1 reality series, The Rock Life. With a new album in the works, expect to see much more of these guys in 2007.

The Roxy
9009 Sunset Blvd.
310-278-9457
Doors Open 8 p.m.; Show 9 p.m.
Tix $12/$14 day of show


FRIDAY, MAY 18

Art Exhibition Opening: Robert Knight

Celebrate rock 'n' roll with a silent auction of photos taken by Robert Knight and signed by Rock Honors honorees Genesis, Heart, Ozzy Osbourne and ZZ Top. All proceeds go to the VH1 Save The Music Foundation. Also enjoy artwork by rock legends like Ronnie Wood of the Rolling Stones, Grace Slick of Jefferson Airplane, Ringo Starr, Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix and more.

Gallery 319
319 Wilshire Blvd.
Time: 6:00 - 9:00 pm
RSVP to 310-899-1499


SATURDAY, MAY 19

Air Guitar Contest at Bally's

Learn some moves from Air Guitar champion Fatima Hoang, then put 'em to the test for our judges (K-LOS' Cynthia Fox, Gretchen Bonaduce) and you could win a trip to Las Vegas and a one-year membership to Bally Total Fitness' Hollywood II location. Bring this guide to any Bally Total Fitness location for a pair of two-week guest passes and build the rockin' hard body of your dreams.

Bally Total Fitness
1628 N. El Centro Ave.
(323) 461-0227
1:00 - 2:30 pm


Art Exhibition Opening: Steve Joester

British-born rock photographer and mixed media artist Steve Joester premieres his work in L.A. for the first time at Mr. Musichead Rock Art Gallery, which also exhibits work from more than 50 internationally known artists and an amazing collection of rock poster art. Raffle to win official VH1 save the Music Gift Bag, valued at $1000.

Mr. Musichead Rock Art Gallery
7517 W. Sunset Blvd.
323-876-0042
Time: 7pm-10pm


Burlesque Show: Ivan Kane's Royal Jelly

Come watch as three musicians shred and pound through 2 acts and 14 songs, while 5 hot dancers step into the spotlight and out of their clothes. It'll take you a week just to recover.

Forty Deuce
5574 Melrose Ave.
323-465-4242
Time: 9:30 p.m.



MONDAY, MAY 21

Music: Metal Skool at Key Club

These spirited, spandex-clad boys are the ultimate '80s metal tribute band. Tonight Metal Skool tributes the 2007 VH1 Rock Honors honorees, Genesis, Heart, Ozzy Osbourne, and ZZ Top. So let your feathered bangs fly at the VH1 Rock Honors VIP party in the Plush Lounge. Be sure to listen to KLOS-FM for a chance to win two VIP tickets.

Key Club
9039 Sunset Blvd., W. Hollywood
323-465-4222
Doors: 8:30 p.m.



Ongoing all week

Guitar Center

VH1 Rock Honors Guitars

VH1 Save The Music, Gibson Musical Instruments and Guitar Center host an exhibition of customized VH1 Rock Honors guitars signed by this year's Rock Honors honorees. Want a piece of the action? Well, you can enter to win one of your own or bid online May 17 - 27 at vh1auctions.com. All proceeds will benefit the VH1 Save The Music Foundation.
Guitar Center
7425 Sunset Blvd.
323-874-1060
Mon. - Fri. 10 am - 9 pm
Sat. - 10 am - 8 pm
Sun. - 11 am - 8 pm

Parra @ The Standard Tomorrow Night!

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Downtown's Standard Hotel hosts an open bar, music from J. Rocc, and a slate of surprise guests, all in celebration of Parra's madcap art. At 10, things move from the mezzanine to the rooftop for a late-night shindig with Peanut Butter Wolf.

Thurs. April 5th
7pm – 10pm @ The Standard Hotel, Downtown LA
Open Bar
VIP Giveaways
Music by Stones Throw Records

FREE w/RSVP: parra@stonesthrow.com

FREE Kid Robot Mega Event Today!!!

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Kidrobot, the world’s premier creator and retailer of limited edition art toys, has teamed up with The Standard Hotel for a very special toy release party on January 25th from 7-11pm at The Standard Hotel in Downtown LA.

For one night only, The Standard Hotel in Downtown LA will be transformed into a playground complete with candy, colors, games, and toys! Two brand new Kidrobot toys will be released at this exclusive event. The ‘Hello My Name Is’ 8-inch Dunny by artist Huck Gee, an ode to the theme of The Standard Hotel, will be available for the first time and exclusively at The Standard Downtown LA location. Only 500 pieces will ever be produced, and they are available for $49.95 each. The artist himself, Huck Gee, will also be signing his new toy from 7-9pm.

Also making its debut at this party will be the third series of Kidrobot's Munny toy, a "Do It Yourself" toy, which will be available for $24.95. To celebrate the release of this new toy, there will be an interactive Munny toy decorating party in the main loft of the hotel, complete with markers, crayons, buttons, glue, and more. Come and be the first to decorate your own Munny Series 3 figure!

Other exciting activities at the event will be a huge "Munny in Los Angeles" wall drawing by the UK's own ilovedust that will be waiting for everyone to color and bring to life. Lots of crayons in fun colors will be waiting for you to get your hands on and make your mark on the Munny wall. Finally, don't miss the mini art gallery that will feature 20" Dunny toys customized by local LA area artists Gary Baseman, Joe Ledbetter, Tokidoki, Uglydolls, Joe Ledbetter, Deph, Yo Gabba Gabba, Michael Motorcycle, Blaine Fontana, Slick, Thomas Han, Dez Einswell, Dave Kinsey, Sever, and Nanospores.

Peel Here! Dec. 2nd

At The Ghetto Mansion
2225 Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA 90007

Info On Where To Send Your Stickers Please Visit
http://www.peelhere.net/makeyourmark.html

Coming Saturday, December 2, 2006
7 to 11PM
$5
Art, Music, Taco Truck, Plenty to Drink, Parking &
Stickers, Stickers, Stickers!

Featured Artists:
Branded, 14Bolt, 20mg, AKO, ConArt, C ATV, DMN, DR Rabias, Enik,
Evil Dave, EyeOne, Galo, Ikari, Justin Kees, MAD Toy
Design, ManOne, Mark Of the Beast, Olive47, Persue,
PHONETiCONTROL, Restitution Press, Robots Will Kill,
Slick, Urban Medium & more.

Live Art by DubStar3000 & MadOne

Exclusive Stickers by SEEN, Robbie Conal, OG Abel.

Shepard Fairey Solo Exhibition Sept. 16

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OBEY GIANT ART would like to invite you to...

Shepard Fairey Solo Exhibition at Merry Karnowsky Gallery Los Angeles

RISE ABOVE

The title Rise Above is inspired by the lyrics of one of Shepard Fairey's favorite punk bands, Black Flag. Jealous cowards try to control... rise above, we're gonna rise above. Beyond just a Black Flag reference, "Rise Above" is both an attempt to reveal and skewer abuses of power, governmental hypocrisy, and loss of civil liberties, as well as a call for people to rise above these problems. Fairey's work encourages people who don't like the system to change it or work outside of it. Peace advocacy and the questioning of power and authority are dominant themes. Shepard Fairey's new body of work contains politically-charged screenprint, stencil, and collage mixed media pieces which use metaphor, humor, and seductive decorative elements to deliver provocative but beautiful results. These works blur the perceived barriers between propaganda and escapist decoration, political responsibility and humor with the intent of stimulating brain and heart/viscerally and intellectually.

Opening Reception: September 16th, 8-11pm
September 16th through October 14th, 2006

Merry Karnowsky Gallery
Solo Exhibition
170 South La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90036
www.mkgallery.com

Nobody Walks Art Movement Sept. 2nd!

We've Got You Covered 8/30-9/7

"We've Got You Covered" - running now at the Tobey C. Moss Gallery at 7321 Beverly Blvd. in Los Angeles. Presented by RockPoP Productions, NY.

An impressive collection of iconic music album/CD cover and promotional artwork (illustrations & photography) will be on display, representing musical acts such as Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Dylan, Led Zeppelin, The Grateful Dead, The Mothers of Invention, Joe Cocker, The Sex Pistols, Santana, The Who, Genesis, The Ramones, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Peter Frampton, David Bowie, Mars Volta, Green Day and many others.

The show features over 70 works of art from many of the best-known graphic artists and photographers in the music business, including Richard E. Aaron, Jay Blakesberg, Michael Cartellone, George DuBose, John Entwistle, Richard Evans, Karl Ferris, Howie Green, Brian Griffin, KnuckleBonz, Elliott Landy, Manuscript Originals, Bob Masse, Jim McCrary, Stanley Mouse, PlasticGod, Jamie Reid, Cal Schenkel, Winston Smith, Storm Thorgerson & Hipgnosis, Paul Whitehead, and others.

Visitor Information
Regular Gallery Hours - Open Tuesday - Saturday 11 am - 4 pm
Admission is free.

The Tobey C. Moss Gallery is located at:
7321 Beverly Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90036
(on Beverly Blvd., 4 blocks West of LaBrea)
Telephone - 323-933-5523
Fax - 323-933-7618

Love Dunnny Launch & Signing Tonight

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Rock The Bells Pre-Party!!

Guerilla One is having a pre-party for Rock The Bells at On The Rox (Above the Roxy Theatre) With Supernatural, The Visionaries, Lucky I Am, and Rocky Rock. More will be announced later and this is a FREE show! All you need to do is rsvp at rsvp@guerillaunion.com

A few art shows to check out..

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Attention Toy Nerds!

Don't miss this!!

Join Gary Baseman at GR2

Gary Baseman will be at GR2 on Sawtelle. Meet the newest of the Dunces series, Pulp (he devours knuckle sandwiches by the way...) Baseman will be there to sign your Dunces, books, autograph albums, yearbooks, etc.

When:
Thursday, June 29th from 6:30 - 8:30pm

Where:
GR2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd.
LA CA 90025

GR2 is proud to present the art of Bwana Spoons.

Spoons is a Portland-based artist whose freewheeling style was developed under the influence of underground comics, '60s rock posters, and Japanese rubber monster movies. Starting out with stapled-and-folded zines like My Friend the Micronaut and Ain't Nothing Like Fucking Moonshine in the early '90s, Spoons has become a regular in the Northwest street art and indie music scene. Endangered animals caught in mid-thought, kung-fu wizards with gravity-defying eyebrows, and swirling psychedelic backgrounds are only some of the elements found in the well-composed anarchy of his paintings and sculpture. The focus of Yellowfang! will be collaborative pieces illustrating a dark and scary forest with environmental overtones. Guest artists include: APAK, Tim Biskup, Jill Bliss, Andrew Brandou, Richard Coleman, Seonna Hong, James Jean, Will McCurtin, Kiyoshi and Maja Nakazawa, Martin Ontiveros, Justin Scrappers Morrison, Miles Thompson, Justin Williams, and Jessie Rose Vala.A reception will be held from 6:30 - 10:00 on Saturday, May 20. Spoons and various collaborators will be in attendance.

Beautiful Decay Release Party. RSVP ONLY!!!

Beautiful/Decay Los Angeles Release Party
Saturday , May 20th 2006
Time: 10pm 2am
Location: Mountain Bar 475 Gin Ling Way LA, CA 90012 (Chinatown)Age: 21+
Performing:Computer J (Handroids), Mike B, Chris Holmes, Blue Jemz (Turntable Lab)
Sparks Drink Special 10-11PM
Giftbags for the first 100 people
RSVP:stephen@radiolovesyou.com

I love this magazine, everyone should go!

Han Cholo Art Show

Saturday May 6th Art Block Party!
Han Cholo presents the works of:
"Albert Reyes" and his "Last Minute Art Show".

1549 Echo Park Ave.
Los Angeles , CA. 900267
10pm

Giant Robot presents Hopscoth!

Giant Robot is proud to present hopscotch, a group show serving you at GR2. Artists include Susie Ghahremani, Kelly Tunstall, Keith Jones, Jack Long, David Magdaleno, and Matt Moroz. Opening reception Saturday, April 22 from 6:30pm -10:00pm Artists Jack Long, Kelly Tunstall and David Magdaleno will be in attendance. The show runs through May 17th.