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We Choose Art • BREAK BREAD | RECAPWritten by: Baha H. Danesh from WeChooseArt.com Located at: Think Tank Gallery, DTLA Featuring: Scott Hove and Bakers’s Son

Over the years, Think Tank Gallery has become one of LA’s top cultural destinations. They’ve hosted groundbreaking art shows, fashion events, musical performances and even converted the gallery into a one of a kind art inspired skate park. But their latest installment is unlike any other show I’ve ever seen. On February 13th, Downtown’s Think Tank Gallery celebrated the opening of BREAK BREAD, a salivating collaboration featuring artists Scott Hove and Keith Magruder—also known as Baker’s Son. BREAK BREAD’s ambiance was stylishly decadent yet eerie. The gallery was transformed into a candy land of art that included floor to ceiling cake sculptures, tech-based mirror mazes, a hyper–realistic ice cream truck and even a coffee shop to go along with their challah shop.Walking into the gallery the viewer is elevated into a whimsical yet nostalgic land of art. Each room encompasses the duality of light and dark--giving you brightness and feelings that can take you back to being a kid, while simultaneously haunting you with murky shadows and images of a dark future. These contrasts between the bright cakes and dark objects placed within them transport viewers and allow them to forget that they are located on the second floor of a 7,500 square foot warehouse within LA’s urban Fashion District. Artist Scott Hove has made a name for himself in the art world with his striking, cake-themed sculptures. His installation for ‘BREAK BREAD’ is the largest Cakeland installation to date. Hove states: “Every time I create a new Cakeland, it’s an opportunity for me to expand the concept. Whenever I create this installation I’m retelling a story and adding to the process. It’s constantly an evolving thing.” Giant cakes with enticing neon colors and acrylic frosting wrapped chandeliers and stiletto heels are just one serving of the show. The other half is filled with the hyper-realistic

watercolor paintings and installations of Keith Magruder (AKA Baker’s Son) Magruder states: “For my Childhood Street dreams installation, I’m hoping viewers will strike a memory from their childhood. I just want people to feel something. Let it be happy, sad, confused or hungry.” And that’s exactly what I felt when looking at his life-size watercolor installation of an urban ice cream truck. The realism of Keith’s work jumps off the paper and leaves the viewer wanting more. Keith explained: “The best advice I’ve been given is to never stop painting even when you don’t want to. I choose art because it was always around me. I spent a lot of time with my grandmother who was an all around crafter. She used to give me art books, markers, pens, pencils, and crayons to draw with. My parents were also pretty supportive and let me take a lot of different classes to explore my creativity. I went to a magnet high school where I took painting classes and then went on to Art College. So I guess I have always been training to become an artist.” Think Tank Gallery is located on Maple Street between 9th and Olympic. The last day to day to see Break Bread is March 13, 2016. I highly encourage you to experience this beautiful exhibit before it’s too late.

For more information and a list of their events please visit ThinkTankGallery.Org.

photo: Baha Danesh

photo: Baha Danesh

CRIERS FOR HIRE:EAST WEST PLAYERS COMEDY INSPIRES LA ARTCORE EXHIBIT

Universal themes of family, belonging, and transition take center stage in the East West Players production of “Criers for Hire,” a poignant comedy written by Giovanni Ortega and directed by Jon Lawrence Rivera.14-year old Gaya arrives from the Philippines. Her beloved mother, who took on mythic status during the pair’s long separation, turns out to be human. And Gaya finds herself with feet in two worlds, although she is fully part of neither. Gaya’s mother, along with two friends, is a professional funeral crier. Gaya must join in the business to raise money,

but there’s a problem--she just can’t seem to cry. Cast members Joan Almedilla, Nicole Barredo, Samantha Cutaran, Rudy Martinez, and Giselle “G” Töngi bring some serious stage credentials to their crying. All in all, the play comes in at a fun 90 minutes, but leaves the audience member thinking about cultural identity and community.“Criers for Hire” runs through March 13 at the David Henry Hwang Theater, part of the Union Center of the Arts in Little Tokyo. www.eastwestplayers.org

The universal themes depicted in “Criers for Hire” are interpreted by visual artists from a variety of cultural backgrounds, working in a variety of media, in a group show put on by The Arroyo Arts Collective at LA Artcore in the Brewery Art Colony. The exhibit is curated by Stuart Rapeport. Artists in the show include: Fern Bealmear, Jaydee Dizon, Kathi Flood, Gwen Freeman, Jeanie Frias, Rebeca Guerrero, Sanae Guerin, Cidne Hart, Peter Hess, Amy Inouye, Kristen Johannesen, Guadulesa Rivera, Antoinette Miller, Cathi Milligan, Julie Nagesh, Miguel Olivares, Racquel Ormsby-Olivares, Connie Rohman, Rachel Siegel, Suzanne Siegel, and Diane Williams.“Criers for Hire Inspired - Arroyo Arts Collective meets East West Players” opens Sunday, March 6, with a reception from 1-3 p.m. and a conversation with the artists at 2 p.m. 650A S. Avenue 21. Continues through March 27. www.arroyoartscollective.org www.laartcore.org

Diane Williams, Uncertainties

Professional mourners Henny (Samantha Cutaran), Baby (Joan Almedilla), and Meding (Giselle “G”

Töngi) cry in the background with Narcisco Triste (Rudy Martinez) and Gaya (Nicole Barredo) in the foreground in East West Players’ world premiere

comedy “Criers for Hire” written by Giovanni Ortega. Photo: Michael Lamont.

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SOCCA- NIÇOISE CHICKPEA CREPESSocca, in my opinion, is one of the best kept little secret gems in the world of gluten free-healthier cooking options. Socca is a crepe-like street food from the South of France, that is so simple to make it is almost mind blowing, consisting of just chickpea flour, olive oil, water, and seasoning. It makes a healthy crepe for breakfast, lunch, or a light dinner, or it can be made a little thicker, and cooked longer for a pizza crust or flatbread effect. The trick is in not trying to flip it over, but instead, letting it cook through from one side. 

socca with dijon & garden vegetables

1 cup chickpea (garbanzo bean) flour1 cup water1 1/2 tbsp. olive oil, plus extra for cooking1/2 tsp. salt1 tsp. herbes de provence

Suggested Toppings: Dijon mustard, baby spinach, sautéed mushroom, fresh tomato, sautéed zucchini, garlic, steamed snow peas, sprouts, artichoke hearts, roasted eggplant, caramelized onion, roasted fennel, fresh herbs

Mix the chickpea flour, water, olive oil, salt, and herbes de provence in a mixing bowl. Let mixture sit for at least 30 minutes. Preheat oven to high broil setting. Brush some olive oil or spray some olive oil spray into an oven proof skillet or sauté pan, about medium sized, and heat on the stovetop on high. When the oil gets hot, use a medium to large ladle to ladle some of the socca batter into the pan, and swirl the pan so it creates a crepe in the pan. Cook on the stove top until you start to see bubbles forming on top. Move the pan into the broiler, and broil until the top starts to brown. Remove from oven using a good oven mitt, and slide the crepe out of the pan, using a spatula, if needed. 

Spread some dijon mustard onto the crepe, then your desired toppings. This can be enjoyed two ways: 1) make the crepe thicker and cook until it is firm, so that with the toppings it can be sliced like a pizza, or 2) make it thinner and softer like a traditional crepe, and then fold it over the toppings and eat with a fork.

Get creative and use tomato sauce, white sauce, or even poultry or shellfish if you aren’t keeping it vegan.

Harvey Slater is a Chef and Holistic Nutritionist residing in Highland Park. You can find more healthy recipes on his blog: thewholedish.wordpress.com

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Molten Metal Works2558 N. San Fernando Rd.Los Angeles, CA 90065moltenmetalworks.net

INTRO MIG: One Day WeldingSundays, 10am - 4pmWednesdays, 10am - 4pm $180INTRO to TIGFri 3/4 12-6pm or 3/25 4-10pm $235 Steel Stool: Tube Bending2 Fridays 3/11 and 3/18 $180Plywood Side Table with Hairpin Legs2 Fridays 3/10 and 3/17 $275Live Edge Table with Hairpin LegsFridays 3/13 and 3/20 7-10pm $275Hairpin StoolSun 3/10 a,d 3/17 7-10pm $275Sign up through Community Woodshop6 week classes are also available.To register for all classes, and for more information, please visit moltenmetalworks.net

Space1506 Mission St.South Pasadena, CA 91030626.441.47788 spaceartcenter.comBirthday Parties and Spring Camp available

Art ExplorersAges 6-8begins January 8, Friday 1:00-2:00pm Fee: $240. meets 8 times CeramicsAges 6-9starts January 26, Thursday, 3:30-5:00pmFee: $265 meets 8 timesPortraitsAges 6-9starts February 10, Wednesdays, 3:30 - 5:00pmFee: $240 meets 8 timesCreative WritingAges 9-12starts January 28, Thursdays, 3:30 - 5:00pmFee: $240 meets 8 timesThe Path of StoryAdultstarts January 26, Tuesdays, 7:00-9:00pmFee: $240 meets 6 timesExploring ArtAdultstarts January 30, Saturdays, 10:00am-12:00pmFee: $250 meets 6 times

Rock Rose Gallery4108 N. Figueroa StreetHighland Park, CA 90065(323) 635-9125www.rockrosegallery.comVisit: Rock Rose Gallery News, Instagram & Twitter

KIDS CREATIVE ARTS 2-4 yrs Art, Music, MovementSat. 9:30am-11am, $5

LATIN PERCUSSION Sat. 12pm-2pm, Bring your conga, etc.Instructor Robertito Melendez, $15

RINCON RUMBERO EAST w Troy Parker3rd Sat. 3-6pm. Bring your drum $5

New! FREE FOR ALL Artist Only Creative NightEvery Wed. 6-9pm, Artist bring your own supplies.Table & Hospitality provided. $10

GUITAR - Please call regarding interest. Six stu-dents required.

Ball Clay4851 York Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90042310.954.1454ballclaystudio.com

Intermediate Ceramics Pottery Class6 class sessionsCheck web site for start date$240

CLASSES IN NELABesides being a haven for artists and creative types, Northeast Los Angeles is the home of a fine array of arts classes, especially the industrial arts, but not limited to them. Below is a list of some of the businesses in the area that have classes. Do check with the facility to verify times and prices of their classes. As we find more places we will bring that information to all of you.

Adam’s Forge2640 N. San Fernando Rd.Los Angeles, CA 90065Adamsforge.orgYou may email Nancy with questions at blacksmithclasses@gmail.comDiscovery Days/Weekdays/Fridays2nd Sunday 9-1pm $60Discovery Nights2nd Thursday Night $60Open ForgeEvery Tuesday from 7-10 pm, Once a month 2nd Sunday 1 pm – 5 pm, Every 2 months on the 2nd Sat. 1 pm – 5 pm, Every 2 months on the 4th Sat. 1 pm – 5 pm $40Hot Forgingseries of 4 classes$80 per sessionCBA Level 1 Series New Series starts in March 6 or 19First Sunday $80Instructor WorkshopSecond Saturday of the Month$50 9 am - 3pmForging for WoodworkersFirst Friday and Saturday of the Month$220 7 pm - 10 pmCheese SlicerSaturday March 5, 9 AM to 3 PM with a break for lunch $90One Piece LilySaturday March 26 9am to 3:30 pm with an hour for lunch $100

The Glass Studio5668 York Blvd.323.387.9705www.theglassstudio.net

Jewelry TuesdaysMarch 8, 15, 22, 29 11-1 $250Fused Glass WednesdaysMarch 9, 16, 23, 30 11-1 $250Glass TilesMarch 12 12-4pm $75Blown OrnamentsMarch 18 6-8pm $50 Vitrigraph + PlateMarch 20 12-4pm $250EarringsMarch 25 6-9pm $75Beginning Glass Bead MakingMarch 26-27 11-4pm $250

O&M Leather5048 Eagle Rock Blvd.323-274-4640www.ommleather.com

Basic Leather Working ClassesLeather 1 - Leather Basics $200Leather 2 - Cutting and Skiving $200Leather 3 - Hand Stiching $200Leather 4 - Color, Finishes, and Leather $200

For information about scheduling call their store at (323)274-4640or email them at ommeather@gmail.com

Toros Pottery4962 Eagle Rock Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90041323.344.8330

Mon. 11:30am-2:30pm Adult Class Mon. 6:30pm-9:30pm Adult Class Tues. 6:30pm-9:30pm Adult Class Tues. 4:30pm-6:00pm Kids ClassWed. 6:30pm-9:30pm Adult ClassThurs. 6:00pm-9:30pm Adults OnlyFri. 11:30am-9:30pm Adults OnlySat. 11:30am-2:00pm Kids and ParentMandatory fee of $15 for tool use (not including brushes and trimming tools).

A Place to Bead2566 Mission StSan Marino, CA 91108626.219.6633aplace2bead.com

Find a variety of jewelry making classes, including stringing and wirework.

Community Woodshop2558 N. San Fernando Rd.Los Angeles CA 90065626.755.4202www.community woodshopla.com These guys offer a wonderful selection of classes from beginner to advanced, membership, and private lessons. Please check their web site for more information and a list of classes.

New Stone Age Mosaic Studio 1754 Colorado BlvdEagle Rock

They offer mosaic classes on Mondays and Tuesday. All classes are on going and open to all skill levels.We also do mosaic birthday parties. Call Mary at (323) 547-2021 for more information.

Little Knittery3195 Glendale Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90039thelittleknittery@gmail.com

Beginning CrochetSaturdays 3:30-5:30Tuesdays 1:00-3:00Beginning KnittingSundays 3:30-5:30Wednesdays 1:00-3:00Check schedule for new macramé classes

Deb33213321 Pasadena Ave.Los Angeles, CA email: deb3321@gmail.com

Uninstructed Figure DrawingSaturdays 11:00am - 3:00pm$5.00/hrStrictly Charcoal11am - 1pm First two Saturdays of every month.Christine HaenenArtists CritSaturdays Starting at 3:30 $5/sessionCrit with Karen Stained Glass Supplies19 Backus StreetPasadena, CA 91107626-219-6055

Stained Glass ClassTues. 9-12 or 6:30-9:30Wed. 9-12 or 6:30-9:30Thurs. 9-12 or 6:30-9:30Sat. 9-12$95 - 8 weeksTools - $45 - $125 Materials - $45 - $100Classes are ongoing

Barndall Art Park4800 Hollywood Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90027323.644.6295http://www.barnsdall.org

Check they’re web site for upcoming classes.

co-LAB Gallery5319 York Blvd.http://co-lab-gallery.myshopify.com

Check their schedule for fresh classes.

Leanna Lin’s Wonderland5024 Eagle Rock Blvd.Los Angeles, CA 90041323.550.1332 Check Leanna’s web site for a current list of workshops and events.

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ART HAPPENINGS AROUND LOS ANGELESPresented by Shoebox PR

UPCOMING OPENINGSSteppin’ Into Art - The 2nd Mar Vista ArtWalkVenice Boulevard between Inglewood Boulevard & Beethoven StreetMarch 3, 6-9 p.m.https://www.facebook.com/events/1534835040179563/

LaluzapaloozaLa Luz De Jesus Gallery4633 Hollywood BoulevardOpening Reception: Friday, March 4, 8-11 p.m.March 4 – 27https://www.facebook.com/events/124738754577697/

Empowerment: Works by Modern to Post Modern Women ArtistsVita Art Center432 Ventura Avenue Studio 30, VenturaOpening Reception: Friday, March 4, 6-9 p.m.Exhibit Dates: March 4 - 27https://www.facebook.com/events/1363110263715553/

OUROBOURIC ECHOES- Solo Art Exhibit by Arrington de DionysoLast Projects6546 Hollywood BoulevardFriday, March 4-Sunday, March 27Opening reception: March 4, 7–11 p.m.Discussion panel: March 24, 7–9 p.m.Closing reception and film screening: March 25https://www.facebook.com/events/1294181447265422/

Sal Taylor Kydd | ORIGINS Gallery 169169 W Channel Road, Santa MonicaArtist reception: Saturday March 5, 5-8 p.m.March 5– May 14https://www.facebook.com/events/1228212677193313/

Ryan McCann - Random Acts of FireLAUNCH LA170 S La Brea AvenueOpening reception Saturday March 5, 6-9 p.m.https://www.facebook.com/events/752526561547008/

A.M. Rousseau-The Art of Taking A Line For A WalkRuth Bachofner Gallery2525 Michigan Ave, Santa MonicaOpening Reception Saturday, March 5, 5-7 p.m.March 05-April 16https://www.facebook.com/events/610111419142140/

Abstract Never IsMUZEUMM4817 W Adams BoulevardOpening reception Saturday March 5, 7-11 p.m.https://www.facebook.com/events/740276306073451/

“TIME MACHINE” curated by White MatterThe Hive Gallery and Studios729 S Spring Street Opens March 5, 8-11 p.m.Show Runs: March-April 2https://www.facebook.com/events/817080921753944/

Arroyo Arts Collective meets East West Players at LA Artcore Brewery AnnexLA Artcore Brewery Annex650 S Avenue 21, #AArtist Reception: March 6, 1-3 p.m. March 3-March 27https://www.facebook.com/events/567740650056039/

EnGendered InEquity: The Gallery Tally Poster ProjectLos Angeles Contemporary Exhibitions6522 Hollywood BoulevardOpening Reception March 9Exhibition Dates March 10–April 17https://www.facebook.com/events/1514146332221660/

Two Solos: Brandon Andrew “The Roughs” & Kevin Fey “Double Resolve”Luis De Jesus Los Angeles2685 S La Cienega BoulevardOpening reception Saturday, March 12, 6 – 8 p.m.March 12–April 16https://www.facebook.com/events/162184630831246/

Virginia Broersma, TrophiesThe Lodge1024 N Western AvenueOpening reception Saturday March 12 6–9 p.m.https://www.facebook.com/events/638733299608559/

Layers: 4 solo showsThe Gabba Gallery3126 Beverly BoulevardOpening reception March 12, 7-11 p.m.March 12 to April 2https://www.facebook.com/events/588785144604392/

Stick Stack Stuck Mixed Media ShowSugarMynt Gallery810 Meridian Avenue, South PasadenaOpening reception March 12 7-10 p.m.https://www.facebook.com/events/239634499709067/

Here’s the Thing...Art Share-LA801 E 4th PlaceOpening reception Saturday March 12, 7-10 p.m.On view March 9-March 26https://www.facebook.com/events/979719048788581/

Grand Opening of Hauser Wirth & SchimmelHauser Wirth & Schimmel2121 E 7th PlaceOpening SundayMarch 13, 2-6https://www.facebook.com/events/1235260043170341/

Tangled & Bound: Kimberly MorrisCalifornia State University, Long Beach Art Gallery1250 Bellflower Boulevard, Long BeachOpening Reception March 13, 5-9 p.m.Exhibition closes Thursday March 17https://www.facebook.com/events/902897336497055/

Women Manifest: Out and AboutWest Hollywood City Hall8300 Santa Monica Boulevard, West HollywoodOpening Reception March 15, 4 p.m.http://womenmanifest.org/calendar-2/2016/3/15/women-manifest-artist-exhibition-out-and-about

MAS AttackSan Diego Art Institute1439 El Prado San DiegoSaturday, March 19 6-10 p.m.http://www.sandiego-art.org/upcoming/masattack

Portraits and Autobiographies by Kim AbelesPØST 1206 Maple Avenue #515Reception: Sunday, March 20, 2-5 p.m.Dates: March 20 – May 21 https://www.facebook.com/events/1716034151952747/

ONGOING EXHIBITIONSCOAST to COLOR Laura Korman Gallery2525 Michigan Avenue, Ste D2, Santa MonicaThrough March 5https://www.facebook.com/events/1525572081074878/

Invisible Geometry By Artist Beth KingHB Punto Experimental2151 Logan Avenue Section B, San Diego, California Through March 5https://www.facebook.com/events/193970954280387/

Transparency-a group exhibit SugarMynt Gallery810 Meridian Avenue, South PasadenaExhibition runs: February 6-March 5https://www.facebook.com/events/581588295322424/

Shades of WinterArt Share-LA801 E 4th PlaceOpening reception February 20, 7-10 p.m.Through March 5https://www.facebook.com/events/1666354133621080/

Wyatt Mills | NORMALProject Gallery961 Chung King RoadThrough March 6https://www.facebook.com/events/1304695746229709/

Tim Hawkinson & Patty Wickman: Staring Off In The Same DirectionAzusa Pacific University Galleries901 E Alosta Avenue, AzusaThrough March 11https://www.facebook.com/events/577512022401496/

Elemental EnergiesNeutra Institute Gallery & Museum2379 Glendale BoulevardThrough March 12https://www.facebook.com/events/1666325316967317/

Alexandra Grant & Keanu Reeves: ShadowsACME6150 Wilshire BoulevardFebruary 13-March 12https://www.facebook.com/events/214212412262653/

Wild Land: Thomas Cole and the Birth of American Landscape Painting & Urban Transformations: The Contemporary LandscapeUniversity Art Gallery, LaCorte Hall A-107California State University, Dominguez Hills, 1000 E.

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Victoria St., CarsonOn view through March 14https://www.facebook.com/events/180479485645824/

Emma Sulkowicz: Self-Portrait: Solo Exhibit & Artist PerformanceCoagula Curatorial974 Chung King RoadThrough March 18https://www.facebook.com/events/1563686867289338/

In-between Sun and Moon: Takeshi Kanemura and Snezana Saraswati PetrovicGroundspace Project1427 E 4th Street, Apt 4Through March 19https://www.facebook.com/events/511997152316478/

Go Big or Go Home - Opening ReceptionBrand Library & Art Center1601 W Mountain Street, GlendaleOn View: February 20-March 25https://www.facebook.com/events/959891597421668/

Tight Squeeze Art Show and BenefitArmory Center for the Arts145 N Raymond Avenue, PasadenaThrough March 26https://www.facebook.com/events/188559734839613/

Michael Criley: Dr. Awkward’s Clinical Findings on the Back WardsGregorio Escalante Gallery978 Chung King RoadThrough March 27https://www.facebook.com/events/1765893406967847/

Michael Chearney: The Four Seasons PaintingsGeorge Billis Gallery2716 S La Cienega BoulevardThrough April 2https://www.facebook.com/events/752538651546914/

Willard HillThe Good Luck Gallery945 Chung King RoadThrough April 2https://www.facebook.com/events/1721628358073219/

Farewell Eden: Nature in a Post-Wild World

Descanso Gardens1418 Descanso Drive, La Cañada FlintridgeOn view January 10–April 3https://www.descansogardens.org/calendar/farewell-eden/?date=2016-02-21

Werewolf - Curated by Nick BrownGuy Richards Smit - A Mountain of Skulls and Not One I RecognizeCharlie James Gallery969 Chung King RoadFebruary 27-April 9https://www.facebook.com/events/933840170003807/

PARAGONS: feat. Diane Silver / Doug PearsallThe Loft at Liz’s453 S La Brea AvenueThrough April 12https://www.facebook.com/events/429706100562888/

SKINLos Angeles Municipal Art Gallery4800 Hollywood BoulevardThrough April 17https://www.facebook.com/events/1542486922740233/

Jason Salavon (Gallery Two: Lester Monzon)Mark Moore Gallery5790 Washington Boulevard, Culver CityThrough April 16https://www.facebook.com/events/556628257818375/

Techo Rococo, new work by Laurie LiptonAce Gallery- Los Angeles5514 Wilshire Boulevard 2nd FloorThrough May https://www.facebook.com/events/142043479487791/

Ayotzinapa: A Roar of Silence | 43 Missing Students from MexicoSPARC ART685 Venice Boulevard, VeniceOn view through June https://www.facebook.com/events/1683913491886205/

Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)Frank GehryThrough March 20Rain RoomThrough April 24

Diane ThaterThrough April 17Catherine Opie: OThrough September 5

California African American Museum (CAAM)Hard Edged: Geometrical Abstraction and BeyondThrough April 24Evolution of the RevolutionThrough June 26

UCLA HammerHammer Projects: Catherine Opie: PortraitsThrough May 22Hammer Projects: Kenny ScharfThrough May 22Hammer Projects: Oscar TuazonThrough May 15

MOCACatherine Opie: 700 Nimes RoadThrough May 8Hito Steyerl: Factory of the SunOn view February 21-September 12

Torrance Art MuseumSibling RivalriesOn view through March 12

MOAH-LancasterGreen RevolutionThrough April 17

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SPRING RENEWALBy Linda Kaye

Amidst torture and grief we choose life our strength surfaces as the last light fades behind a cloud of smoke 

we resurrect out of the bastion of suffering to teach what can be donewe pray for peace and hope for an endless futurewhich our guardians have fought for and won

we peel away the layers that have protected the sins of our past it reveals a light a shimmer of solidarity that at last we can unite

Linda Kaye presented this poem at the Southwest Museum as part of the 10th Annual Lummis Day Festival of Northeast Los Angeles.Poetry at Lummis Day was produced and hosted by Linda Kaye as part of a tribute to the late iconic artist Richard Duardo. The event was made possible in part by a grant from the City of Los Angeles Department of Cultural Affairs and was presented in conjunction with the Arroyo Arts Collective.

Linda Kaye at Lummis Day

DISH OF THE MONTHLarisa CodeNote: Create happiness, one delicious bite at a time.

Featured Restaurant: Tracy’s3810 S. Western AvenueLos Angeles, CA 90062(323)735-2166Belizian Oxtail with Rice and Beans

If I must head west in this LA sprawl, I remind myself that on the way back, I will jump off at Western and head to one of my favorite spots. Family run Tracy’s makes going through that pocket of hell via the 110 and the 10 worth my while. I like to try all of the food at a restaurant, and at Tracy’s I have never been disappointed. But, more often than not, I get the oxtail, because it is AMAZING! It comes with rice and beans, fried plantains and potato salad. A light meal, it is not. The oxtail is so tender and full of flavor; it is perfectly cooked by Tracy, the matriarch of this establishment. It is just plain delicious and all of the sides in this heavy combination go perfectly together. Service is fast and friendly. If you order to go, your food comes out open for your inspection. It is hard to contain my excitement when I lay eyes on this masterpiece of a meal! Add a ginger beer and you are still under $20 for what feels like a home cooked Sunday dinner.As I have spent many meals with many styles of Caribbean food, I can say that Tracy’s Belizian style oxtail is right on the money! Tracy knows what she is doing and has been doing it at this location since 1983. Enjoy!

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Thanks to YV Print and NELA Homes for sponsoring the map and event guide for FIG JAM!

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PLANT OF THE MONTHLarisa Code

Note: Create peace, one garden at a time.

Featured Plant: Agave AttenuataDecorative CactusFull sun to partial shadeDrought Tolerant

I was once dumped by a boy for the manager of a Banana Republic. This really stung! There were many reasons it hurt, the broken heart being the minor part of the pain. The fact that she worked at a Banana Republic being the big one, as I literally choose outfits, trying to avoid looking like everyone else. I worry about looking like I have on a ‘mall outfit’ (business casual being another look I try to avoid) and, I thought that was one of the things we shared, our unique clothing style. So, it was a double blow when I learned her profession. It was also confusing as we had spent so much time in second hand stores, picking out outfits for each other and having fun. We were in school together, so there was no way of escaping him and his new romance. She was out of state, but man, her presence was there, in every outfit he started wearing. He was like a chubby Banana Republic model. It felt like I was dumped for an unlimited (yet predictable) new wardrobe. Weeks after our demise, I was at the food truck across from school, getting an incredibly delicious pastrami breakfast sandwich with French fries (but I was so skinny…), when who comes strolling across the street but him, cig in one hand, fully clad in an ill fitted Banana Republic leather pant ensemble with a cotton sweater. The leather jacket was too tight, looking like it was hard to move his arms and it was causing the sweater to bunch. The visual almost escaped me, but my friend pointed him out. It was quite a sight to see, and it eased my broken heart.Although his outfit was a recipe for disaster and seemed very impractical for our 8 hour school day, the color of the sweater caught my eye. It was a perfect, soft, green, as if Banana Republic had found a vendor who could actually mimic the colors in nature.It was my love of color and creativity, as well as my need to express my creativity in my work that led me to forget all about my doctor of chiropractic status and become a designer--first working with a clothing designer and inevitably starting my own landscape design business. The color of that sweater, soft green with a hint of blue and grey is a color I use often in my designs. A plant that really holds true to these colors is the agave attenuata. This plant is great to work with, as it is not only an incredibly agreeable plant, but also pops out in any garden layout. It likes the sun, but not severe hot sun all day; partial shade is okay. It doesn’t need much water; even our limited rain will suffice once it is established, and unlike other cacti, it will not rot with too much water (to a point). It really thrives by the ocean. One plant, with time, can spread to about 5 feet wide and 4 to 5 feet high. The fleshy leaves have texture, like a piece of Judy Chicago art, drawing your eyes all over at once. As it grows, it juts out and hovers above the ground, the strong trunk making this possible. The leaves are thornless, so it is a ‘friendly’ member of your garden, especially if you have kids or pets. It looks great by a swimming pool.I believe my reactions were similar at the first sight of both the agave attenuata and my ex in leather. Both had texture, and with both it was hard to stop staring. But I had forgotten all about him, the pastrami breakfast sandwich, all of it, until just recently. There I was, at a jobsite, eating some sort of delicious food from a truck, agaves all over the place, and it brought me back to that day and that very special outfit, the one that gave me the ability to allow my heart to heal, knowing that I had been wrong all along and he was definitely not ‘the one.’

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BOOK SHOW EVENTS

Friday March 4th 8pmSpecial Edition EAT ART Open Mic as part of

LAZF Zine Week

Saturday March 5th 7pmLAZF Week!!!

Bookmaking for zines and artist books workshop with Rachel Curry. (SOLD OUT)

Saturday March 12th 8pmA special performance by Les Bohem

(Gleaming Spires, Sparks)

Saturday March 19th 10am – 8pmFig Jam!!!

Cool vendors and all day long lit & poetry & performance!!!

Thursday March 24th 8pmJohn Travolta Considers His Odds | Girls in LA

Emily Hunt reading and chapbook release party!!!

Wednesday March 30thSuperheroic: Readings by Francesca Lia Block, Lorinda Toledo, Peter

Selgin, Noelle Falcis, Kristin McCandless, Eva Mejia-Shantharam, Fran-cisco McCurry and Heather Hewson

Thursday March 31st States of Terror Presents: Creature Feature

A celebration of the States of Terror books! Readings from the forth-coming Volume 3 in this super cool horror series!

ONGOING EVENTS and WORKSHOPS

EAT ART OPEN MICMonthly, every 1st Friday

Poetry and Prose open mic8pm sign ups Free

Back To Scraps $5Monthly, every 2nd Sunday

An evening of writing exercises and prompts.

FIG JAM at BOOK SHOW!!!!By Jen Hitchcock

When I first moved to Los Angeles almost twenty-freaking-six years ago, I had no job, and lots of time. With all this time, my friends and I set out to discover the city, walking and driving often with no destination in mind. It was the best way to see LA.

I will never forget the evening we stumbled upon the Sunset Junction Street Festival in Silver Lake. We were immediately intrigued by the crowd and quickly parked. We brushed up against hairy leather daddies in assless chaps checking out the fest’s carnival rides, vendors and live music harmoniously alongside families chomping on street tacos and cotton candy. Perhaps the scene was enhanced by our own diet of near-constant weed, booze and mushrooms, but it felt glorious.

I am a big fan of street fairs. I think they are a cool way to explore and learn a bit about a neighborhood, and I am happy to be taking part in one we have coming up in Highland Park. FIG JAM is happening all day on March 19th. Now, I don’t expect to see many assless chaps walking the stretch of Figueroa between Ave 50 and Ave 60. However, I will do my best to revive some of the diverse and vibrant creative spirit I witnessed at Sunset Junction in its earlier days, here at my little spot on Figueroa & Ave 55.

We are going to kick off the day with the best way to do it--with some sexy stuff. Specifically… a show celebrating the release of poet Linda Kaye’s new poetry chapbook entitled “Sexy Stuff.” Linda just received a certificate of appreciation from Gil Cedillo for her poetry event at last year’s Lummis Day event at the Southwest Museum, so we are excited to have her in our midst! Mid-afternoon will feature Circuit & Poetry by the spectacular poets and artists Mona Jean Cedar and Jeff Boynton, who not only will be performing, but will host a table full of circuit bent toys for curious folks to check out. The fantastic LA Poetry Society will round off the day and take us to into the twilight hours with an open mic and featured readers Rick Lupert, Pogo Saito, Iris De Anda, Raquel Reyes Lopez & Juan Cardenas. And after-FIG JAM-hours, we are going to have a special version of the EAT ART Open Mic hosted by the indomitable queen of the pukelele, Sabrina Dropkick. Sign up at 8pm, performances start at 8:30.

We are also going to have two vendors here that are near and dear to Book Show’s heart. Erva Tea will be slinging their refreshing organic Yerba Mata tea blends all day long. Highland Park artist LaLaLandmine (Alexis Arietta) will also be here with a table full of her unique genius. She has been a Book Show supporter since day one and her artwork is the beautiful wry smile that Book Show has been looking for all its life.

See you at Book Show during Fig Jam! 5503 N. Figueroa Street, Highland Park.

LUMMIS DAY FESTIVAL FUNDRAISER

Ed Reyes, the former City Councilmember representing CD 1, who brought expertise in city planning and a passion for community service to a 24-year tenure in a variety of key City Hall posts, will be the 2016 Lummis Day “Noisemaker Award” honoree.  The award will be presented at the Lummis Day Communuty Foundation’s annual fundraiser dinner on Saturday, April 16, 6:30-10 p.m., at the Highland Park Ebell Club, 131 South Avenue 57 in Highland Park.The April 16 fundraiser will feature a buffet dinner provided by many of Northeast L.A.’s favorite restaurants. A silent auction will offer the chance to bid on art, books, vintage wines and rare collectibles at bargain prices. Event tickets are available on the Lummis Day website, www.LummisDay.org, at Galco’s Old World Grocery, and at Las Cazuelas in Highland Park. Tickets are $45 per person, $400 for a table of 10. Dinner, entertainment, beer, wine and soft drinks are included with admission. All proceeds from the event support the 11th Lummis Day Festival, June 3, 4 and 5.

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MARCH 2016

“FOR THE LOVE A CHRIST!” by Florence the Dog of READ Books

Those readers familiar with my earlier work know that I, Florence, am a dog with a checkered past. Due to systematic iniquities & racism, I had been unjustly imprisoned in the Crenshaw pokey, where the powers that be had blithely discussed sending me to the gas chamber for the alleged crime of homelessness. Upon being freed from incarceration, naturally, I harbored more than a few issues, not the least being a raging case of separation anxiety disorder. Whenever my biped liberators drove to work at READ Books, thus leaving me home alone, I, Florence, would hop onto their biped bed and pee copiously upon their plush pillows. Leave me home alone, will yuh? I make no claims to being a role model, but I am an effective mother f#$%er. My precise bedwetting led directly to my becoming a bookstore mutt. Now that my two younger bipeds are finished with high school & attending college locally, I often spend afternoons at home with them instead of at the bookstore. Recently, these college boys have been grousing incessantly to their biped progenitors about lack of money: Blah blah blah broke. To which their decrepit elders retort: blah blah blah job. So last Sunday, my broke & puerile bipeds strapped me up, nudged me into the car, and drove to READ Books with the intent of alleviating their brokenness through literary labor. “For the love a Christ,” muttered biped boy #1, having circled the bookstore neighborhood myriad times, “what are all these cars doing here?” “There’s a spot,” said biped boy#2 as we passed the Lutheran church. “Nope,” said biped boy#1, noting that the curb had been painted white with a sign that denoted this street parking area as reserved for church vehicles. Around the corner, on the streets surrounding St. Dominic’s, all spots were taken. At this point I commenced slamming my body against the car door whilst barking: “Walk! Walk!” Lock me up in car, will yuh? Still not a role model, but I, Flo, get what I want. Thus freed from vehicular confines, I’m walking young biped #2 around the neighborhood while #1 searches alone for parking, and, my paw to God, we counted 8 churches in a 4 block radius. Did you know that there’s a church in the American Legion, or that the newest one is in the postal building at the corner of Eagle Rock & Chickasaw? Neither church has a parking lot. Strolling past the latter, a barrage of Mr. Microphone type chatter emanating from within molested this quadruped’s ears. Apparently the congregation was serenading Jesus, in Spanish, about how they had a great big convoy. Our walk concluded on the yard outside Eagle Rock Elementary, where we reunited with an irritable biped boy #1 who had finally located a parking space and was now hoofing it toward the bookstore. As I frolicked on the green grass, pausing briefly to poop, a throng of bipeds in their Sunday best exited the school’s, the public school’s, auditorium. “Blah blah blah church in a school?” queried biped boy #2. “Blah blah blah separation between church & state?” added his brother, the socialist. The three of us stood there wagging our heads sadly, wondering at the state of our nation whose public schools are so damn broke that they’d rent out space to religious institutions. I mean, what could possibly go wrong? Dismayed, we schlepped to the bookstore where we were involuntarily serenaded for the next hour by Eagle Rock’s newest church. Tenemos un gran convoy grande, corriendo toda la noche…

WOMEN’S CAUCUS READING

In conjunction with the Association of Writers and Writing Programs (AWP) conference, held this year in Los Angeles, MorYork Gallery will host a a free evening of readings by AWP Womens’ Caucus members. Featured writers include Natalie Diaz (of Princeton and Mohave Valley, Arizona, where she works to revitalize the Mojave language), Margaret Rozga (an accomplished poet, playwright and essayist visiting from Milwaukee), Natashia Deón (a Los Angeles attorney, law professor, and writer), and Dana Johnson (of the USC Department of English), who will read their works against a backdrop of artist Clare Graham’s magnificent assemblages. Wednesday, March 30, Doors at 7 for networking; reading at 8. MorYork, 4959 York Boulevard, Highland Park. More information about the conference may be found at www.awpwriter.org.

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