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- Nathan Ota and Yumiko Kayukawa

calendar@CampusCircle.net (Campus Circle Calendar) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:18:52 PST

In Gallery I: Nathan Ota "An Unforeseen Homecoming." In Gallery II: Yumiko Kayukawa "49 Days."
Artist Reception: Friday, Sept. 3; 8-11 PM
Print Release & Signing: Friday, Sept. 3; 7-8 PM
Nathan Ota "An Unforeseen Homecoming": In "An Unforeseen Homecoming," Ota's first solo show at La Luz de Jesus, the artist sets out on an expedition which lands him in the unlikeliest destination - the world inside the artist's own studio.
Yumiko Kayukawa "49 Days": The paintings in Yumiko Kayukawa’s "49 Days" all carry a feeling of existing between life and death, and in these pieces, images of food and chopsticks can pertain to either. One of Yumiko’s great passions is eating, which she views as the symbolic opposite of death.

- Inspiration

calendar@CampusCircle.net (Campus Circle Calendar) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:18:52 PST

J Squared Pr, Summerwood Winery, and the Los Angeles Arts Association present a unique one-night-only gala show, featuring emerging and established artists in Mixed Media Pyrography, 3-D Household Art, and Literary Fiction to celebrate inspiration and the creative process. National bestselling author Elizabeth Rosner joins emerging artists Ryan McCann, Denise Niziri, and Sage Gracie in an exciting mixed media adventure that will push the boundaries of your imagination. The event features a free all night open viewing of the art, an 8:30 pm Q&A with the artists and Peter Mays of the Los Angeles Arts Association, and a special raffle of an original piece of work designed by the three artists collectively for this event, plus many giveaways for all guests, including six free copies of Elizabeth Rosner’s new novel Blue Nude for the first six guests that bring a piece of artwork inspired by the title of the book.

To round out a night of exciting imagery and conversation, featured event sponsor Summerwood Winery of Paso Robles will pour a complimentary offering of their premium wines. Eclectic foods will be available for purchase on the premises. The lucky winner of the raffle will take home the unique masterpiece of the show, created by the three artists, and titled “Begin Again.” The artwork unites the artists’ respective talents - Mixed Media Pyrography, 3-D Household Art, and Literary Fiction. A portion of the proceeds for the raffle will go to benefit the Los Angeles Arts Association, dedicated to providing opportunities, resources, and services for Los Angeles artists, with an emphasis on emerging talent.

Featured artists:

Ryan McCann:www.ryanmccannart.com
Denise Nizri & Sage Gracie:www.perchairs.com
Elizabeth Rosner: www.elizabethrosner.com

For more info and to RSVP, please visit http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=152643891429498

- The Material

calendar@CampusCircle.net (Campus Circle Calendar) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:18:52 PST

This band of SoCal locals made a big impression on me a few months ago when I caught them opening for Every Avenue and There for Tomorrow and have been on my radar ever since. I had never heard of the melodic emo-pop act prior to the show, so I was pleasantly surprised to find a local support act that looked and sounded like they could be a headliner already.

Frontwoman Colleen D’Agostino has the vocal skills and stage presence to put the other similarly styled singers in her genre to shame, and the rest of her band likewise bring the rock just as hard. Suffice to say, that whole “look and sound like headliners” thing probably isn’t too far away from being an actuality for this band.

- Call the Cops

calendar@CampusCircle.net (Campus Circle Calendar) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:18:52 PST

I know, it’s total guilty pleasure synth-pop-punk, but … y’know what? I don’t really feel all that guilty about it. These dudes bring massive amounts of energy to the stage whenever they play and their music is really friggin’ catchy. So no, I feel no guilt whatsoever about liking this band, judge all you want.

- Frank Turner

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If you like your punk rock loud, fast, in your face and unafraid to rip its subjects a new one when necessary, Frank Turner is the man for you. What sets Turner apart from the countless other punk acts attempting to do the same is that he’ll expertly deliver all of that on stage by himself, armed only with an acoustic guitar and possibly a harmonica. The singer-songwriter can effortlessly deliver emotive and heartfelt folk jams that still have the biting precision and do-it-yourself ethic of punk’s forefathers, making him a do-not-miss act for fans on either end of the spectrum.

- The Films of Stanley Kubrick

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From early landmark films such as Paths of Glory, Lolita and Dr. Strangelove to the futuristic head-trip 2001: A Space Odyssey and the futuristic nightmare A Clockwork Orange, to the late masterpieces The Shining, Full Metal Jacket and Eyes Wide Shut director Stanley Kubrick (1928 - 1999) created an unmistakable vision of a world both primitive and alarmingly advanced, plagued by war and constantly in search of some transcendent vision of harmony.

- Floater

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Consisting of front man/bassist Rob Wynia, guitarist Dave Amador, and drummer Pete Cornett, Floater's roots are rich and firmly planted in the Northwest music scene, helping to account for the fact that they are one of the region's top-drawing acts.

- Not Only Time: Zhang Peili and Zhu Jia

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Opening reception: Thursday, September 16 | 6–9 pm. Coming out of a generation that witnessed the ramifications of the Cultural Revolution, the Tiananmen Massacre and the landmark 1989 China/Avant-Garde exhibition and its subsequent closing by state authorities, Hangzhou-based artist Zhang Peili and Beijing-based artist Zhu Jia have used the medium of video and photography since the early 1990s to navigate the sea of changes in contemporary China. Although both earned degrees in oil painting, the radical departure between their training and practice and their consistent use of video as a medium for provocation, reflection and resonance becomes the impetus for this two-person exhibition. Their bodies of work begin with a position that poignantly challenges social mores, rampant development, authoritative politics and cultural values, and expand into more universal themes of the individual, time, and the loss of innocence and idealism. Zhang and Zhu present new works for REDCAT exhibited alongside past work, providing a focused, parallel examination of their respective practices. The exhibition is the first presentation of both artists’ work in Los Angeles.

- Brushes of Fire and Free Form Art Exhibition Openings

calendar@CampusCircle.net (Campus Circle Calendar) — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:18:52 PST

The Avenue 50 Studio is proud to present Sonya Fe and Margaret Garcia in an exhibition of recent paintings. We are honored to host two powerful artists as our participation in Latino Heritage Month for the City of Los Angeles and in Northeast LA’s Second Saturday Art Night. The exhibits run through October 3rd.

- LA County Fair

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Visit the L.A. County Fair this weekend for amazing exhibits, entertainment and the best eats you’ll find in all of L.A. County.