SAT 10/17: Eulogy at the Artery

Group show Eulogy opens this Saturday at the Artery. Yep, the gallery housed in a couple of old shipping containers behind the lab (wow, the lab's website is so hip, it hurts). Eulogy includes work by Quyen Dinh, Jeff Gillette, Kelly Castillo, Jared Millar, Krystie Sargent (whose hand painted skateboard is pictured above), Patrick Nguyen, Aileen Holmes, and Alex Chiu. The Artery is @ 2930 Bristol St in Costa Mesa. The opening is 7-11:00pm and boasts DJ Treetop providing the sound entertainment.

SAT 10/17: Jophen Stein at The Box

The 5 Deadly Senses, Jophen Stein's newest series and solo exhibition at The Box gallery, opens this Saturday 7-10:00pm. The work explores romantic comedy, inspired by early Hollywood musicals and motifs affiliated with the genre. Stein is a LCAD alumnus and has apparently been banned, along with his artistic creation The Snootson Family Showcase, from the states of Iowa and Idaho. Curious! The evening will include drinks and music courtesy of DJ Kristina B. The exhibition runs through December 5th.

FRI 10/16: Film Free-for-All at The Hammer

I attended the Hammer's previous installment of Open Projector night with a friend, and found the no-holds-barred democratic process to be delightful fun. It's an open forum to scream praise or criticism of each film amid the darkened crowd! Free entrance, a cash bar and free popcorn also contribute to the allure. I recommend being brave and entering your film (10min or less), or just heading down to enjoy the rowdy crowd, films and Emcee Seth Morris (San Franciscan comedian and Artistic Director of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater LA). Submissions accepted from 7 to 7:30pm. Accepted media formats: VHS, DVD, Mini DV & Mini HDV, Super 8mm, 8mm, and 16mm film. Parking is available under the museum for $3 after 6:00p.m.

FRI 10/2: The Idyllists rock for a good cause

One of LA's most beloved local bands, The Idyllists, are bringing their convivial mix of 60s Britpop and American pop to the Hotel Cafe this Friday night, Oct 2nd, with all door charge proceeds benefitting the LA County Firefighters Memorial Fund. In particular, the show will honor two firefighters felled by the Station Fire August 30th. A worthy cause, and laudable music. Hooray! They go on at 10:00pm, don't be late.

SUN 9/27: good morning Bon Iver

Hollywood Forever Cemetery's gates will creak open tonight at midnight to kick off a unique show, orchestrated by Justin Vernon (Wisconsinite and founder/face of Bon Iver) and The Troubadour. The concept, a sunrise performance, was hatched as the pièce de résistance, wrapping up Bon Iver's almost two year tour. The schedule is rumored to include film and music presentations, hand-selected by Vernon, which will entertain the concert-goers until the show begins at sunrise: 5:20am. All will be welcomed into the day by Bon Iver's soulful stereophonic swells and fades.

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.....and we're back. Expect a plethora of Heather-worthy events to be posted in the days to come. We know you'll want to check back frequently to find all the happs in OC & nearby.

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