Lazy Sunday, busy weekend!

Quick update on Friday night- after a quick dinner at Alegria on Sunset , we went out and checked out Secret Headquarter's BEASTS Show , which was great! Got there at 10 (which was the closing time- was afraid it'd be over), but the place was packed and had people milling around and talking for at least another 45 minutes.  Also grabbed a copy of Robert Goodin 's latest comic (The Man Who Loved Breasts)- alas, I missed his Monsters opening at SH the weekend before, but I got to say hi to him friday night!

Headed on over to Thinkspace to catch the tail end of Amy Crehore's Dreamgirls and Ukes exhibit , which was beautiful. Definitely worth checking out- her stuff is just exquisite. The hand painted ukeleles were gorgeous in their variety of makes and themes, and the collection of paintings complemented the ukes very well.

Today was a wonderful post-Valentines day Sunday!  (We really celebrated Valentines day today, since actual valentine's day was spent sick in bed with migrane : P ). We meandered down to Madame Matisse , where we gorged on their specials of "Chef's Revenge" (plate full of ... everything? scrambled together) and.. get this... FRIED waffle with tres leche glaze.

That was a dessert, people, not breakfast. It was like eating funnel cake. With a tres leche glaze. Divine! Soo amazingly good.

For dinner, we got dressed up for no real reason and went out to our perennial favorite, Gingergrass .  Always a wait at that place, no matter what time or day you get there! Had champagne with blood orange and lychee, new zealand mussels with tarot fries, and (the best part!) vietnamese coffee ice cream. If you haven't tried the coffee ice cream there, DO! It's so good you want to lick the bowl.

Night of the Beasts @ Secret Headquarters

“Beasts 2” book-signing with Derek Albeck, Ron Rege, Jr., Jordan Crane, Tony Millionaire, Tom Neely, Esther Pearl Watson, Mark Todd, Joe Vaux, Johnny Ryan, Billy Reynolds, Jordan Crane, Christopher Lee & more!

Fri, Feb. 13th 8-10PM
Secret Headquarters
3817 W. Sunset in Los Angeles / 323.666.2228

http://www.thesecretheadquarters.com/

Amy Crehore "Dreamgirls & Ukes" @ Thinkspace 2/13

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thinkspace is proud to present:

“Dreamgirls & Ukes”
Featuring new works and an installation from Amy Crehore

Also showing in our project room:
Anthony Clarkson – “The Silent Treatment”
Feb. 13^th – March 6^th, 2009
Opening Reception: Friday, Feb. 13^th 7-11PM
 

PLUS WE’D LIKE TO RECOMMENDED THE FOLLOWING:

Fri, Feb.13^th 7-11PM

Nucleus Gallery

210 E. Main St., Alhambra / 626.458.7482

Select famous works from Drew Struzan’s career

(On view through March 2^nd)

www.gallerynucleus.com

Fri, Feb. 13^th 8-10PM

Secret Headquarters

3817 W. Sunset in Los Angeles / 323.666.2228

“Beasts 2” book-signing with Derek Albeck, Ron Rege, Jr., Jordan Crane, Tony Millionaire, Tom Neely, Esther Pearl Watson, Mark Todd, Joe Vaux, Johnny Ryan, Billy Reynolds, Jordan Crane, Christopher Lee & more

http://www.thesecretheadquarters.com/

Fri, Feb. 13^th 8-11PM

Solid Gallery One

334 N. Fairfax Ave. in Los Angeles / 323.939.3003

“13 Coffins” featuring new works by Vyal, Axis, 13:11, Paul Torres, Miss Wendy, Mers & many more

(On view through March 29^th)

www.solidgalleryone.com

Fri, Feb. 13^th 7-10PM

Switcheroo Workshop

543-B South Raymond in Pasadena

“Ass-essorize Your Sh*t” featuring new soft sculpture from Anna Chambers – find that special poo for the one you love, as nothing says love like poo

http://www.myswitcheroo.com/

                     

Fri, Feb. 13^th 7-11PM

Thinkspace Gallery

4210 Santa Monica Blvd in Los Angeles / 323.913.3375

“Dreamgirls and Ukes” featuring new works from Amy Crehore + “The Silent Treatment” featuring new works from Anthony Clarkson in the project room

(On view through March 6^th)

www.thinkspacegallery.com

Sat, Feb. 14^th 6-11PM

Bunny Gunner Gallery

266 W. Second Street in Pomona / 909.868.2808

“All U Can Eat!” group show with works from Bent Harada, David Flores, Germs, Jophen Stein, KMNDZ, Marco Zamora, Michael Alvarez, Rusty Jordan, Thomas Stubbs, and many more

(On view through March 11^th)

www.bunnygunner.com

Sat, Feb. 14^th 7PM

Cella Gallery

5229 Lankershim Blvd in North Hollywood / 213.291.7908

New works from Wiley Wallace

www.cellagallery.com

Sat, Feb. 14^th 6:30-10PM

GR2

2062 Sawtelle Blvd in Los Angeles / 310.445.9276

“Bruised, Beaten and Blackened” featuring new work by Le Merde

(On view through March 11^th)

www.gr2.net

Sat, Feb. 14^th 7-10PM

Billy Shire Fine Arts

5790 Washington Blvd in Culver City / 323.297.0600

New works from Bob Dob + Francisco Rodriguez Maruca

(On view through March 7^th)

www.billyshirefinearts.com

Sat, Feb. 14^th 7-11PM

POVevolving

939 Chung King Road in Chinatown section of downtown Los Angeles

“Movers & Shakers” group show curated by Gino Joukar and featuring works from a vast array of artists including the likes of Amy Sol, Ana Bagayan, Anthony Ausgang, Brandi Milne, Brian Viveros, Chet Zar, Chris Ryniak, Dave Cooper, Ekundayo, Eric White, Glenn Barr, James Naccarato, Jeff Soto, KMNDZ, Joshua Clay, Kelly Vivanco, KuKula, Lola, Martin Wittfooth, Nathan Spoor, Nicoletta Ceccoli, Paul Barnes, Retna, Robert Pokorny, Ron English, Scott Radke, Tessar Lo, Yoskay Yamamoto, Yosuke Ueno and many more PLUS the release of a special limited-edition box set featuring thirteen 8 x 10 prints byAna Bagayan, Andy Kehoe, Bob Dob, Brian Despain,  Cathie Bleck, Damon Soule, Glenn Barr, Johnny ‘KMNDZ’ Rodriguez, Mia, Lola, Naotto Hatori, Nicoletta Ceccoli, and Yosuke Ueno.  Limited to 50 sets, the prints will come in a slick black and silver foil-stamped box

(On view through March 8^th)
http://www.povevolving.com/POVgallery_SubSite/upcoming.html

LOLA Valentine Trunk Show

TOMORROW Thursday, February 12th
6-10p.m.

at the residence
1516 Silver Lake Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA  90026
(street parking only)

Don't be shy!  Come on in!!!  And help yourself to complementary BBQ, beer, and sweet treats while you complete your Valentine shopping.

Jill K. in LA will feature hand-printed valentines and love-letter stationery!


Tiffany Kunz will feature an array of beautiful hand-made jewelry!


Chef Emily Kitlas will prepare flour-less, chocolate cakes with a chocolate glaze and apple crumb pies!


Ashley Tearston, of Floracopia, will feature lush, potted arrangements and romantic bouquets!

This is an open event, please tell all your friends!
Cash or Check Only Please

Thank you for supporting your local artisans.


Love,

Jill K. in LA
LOLA=Ladies of Los Angeles