Walt Trepashko (Photography by Walt) will have a showing of his own photographs at Jose Vera Fine Art & Antiques, 2012 Colorado Blvd, Los Angeles
"Capture the World: A collection of photographs by Walt Trepashko" runs from June 15-Sept 12. Opening reception is Sat., June 27, 6-9 PM.
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The Sheriff's Support Group of Altadena is pleased to announce the start of the 2009 Free Summer Concert Series in the beautiful Farnsworth Park Amphitheater, 568 East Mt. Curve Ave, Altadena, CA 91001.
Saturday June 27th, 7 PM
DOWN BEAT EXPRESS (Altadena's Big Band Sound)
Directed by Pat Emmett
Featuring JENNIFER GATES and Starring - RANDY CAPUTO
When Randy was just three years old, a car accident landed him in the hospital for months with trauma to his head, hands and legs. Doctors said Randy would always have difficulty with his small-motor (hands and legs) coordination.
Randy dreamed of the day when he could play ball, and run like the other kids. His mother, determined to help, got him a set of drums. (She was so very smart) Against all odds, Randy continued to practice his drums. Determined, Randy eventually overcame all his adversities even to the point of sounding like his jazz drumming idol Gene Krupa.
The rest… (so they say)…is history…Randy has been entertaining audiences everywhere with his celebrity showmanship, and remarkable jazz drumming talents. Randy has received countless standing ovations at both Disneyland and Disney World Florida, and at other special events including…The Chicago Winds Jazz Orchestra in Chicago, Playboy Jazz Festivals and PBS Shows in Hollywood California.
Tonight Randy will perform selections from his “Tribute To Gene Krupa” show with the Down Beat Express Big Band, directed by Pat Emmett
Also featured this evening is Altadena’s own, MCA recording artist Jennifer Gates. She appears regularly with her trio in Pasadena supper clubs. Jennifer and the Down Beat Express can be heard on their recent CD, “The Silver Project”, available for purchase at tonight’s performance.
Gina Harlan will sing the Krupa hit Drummer Man.
The Summer Concert Series is made possible by the generous support of our sponsors. This year SSGA welcomes a major new sponsor, Warner Bros. Entertainment. In addition to Warner Bros. our sponsors are: the Rotary Club of Altadena, Supervisor Michael D. Antonovich. Additional sponsors include Toyota of Pasadena, Dickson Podley Realtors, All American Audio Visual, M & M Printing, Trinity Thread Works and My Irish Pride.
In accordance with county and park ordinances, consumption of alcoholic beverages is allowed within the limits of the amphitheater proper, and all domestic animals must be restrained by leash. It is requested that for the health, safety and courtesy of the audience that all refrain from smoking in the amphitheater. Copyright law prohibits any form of audio or video recording of these concerts for personal, promotional or commercial use.
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Altadena artist Kathi Oshima, featured artist at this week's Art Bender at the Gallery at the End of the World, get profiled by the Divine Miss M. Micki Mills in PSN.
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Newtown, the Altadena-based experimental art collective, is hosting " On the trail of
A Half Mile of Al Fresco Installations, sculptures and performances," at Hahamonga Watershed Park in Pasadena (take the six lane freeway to the large parking structure ... no, wait ...) on Sat. 11 AM-7 PM, and Sun. 10 AM-7 PM. Installations and performances in an outdoor setting on what we now officially call "Overload Weekend."
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It's really looking like a packed weekend, and there's going to be more ...
Artrepreneur Ben McGinty tells us that there's lots happening in and around the vicinity of his Gallery at the End of the World, 2475 N. Lake Ave.
First, it's the Gallery's quarterly Art Bender, with an artist reception Thursday 6-9 PM, First Friday Art Club 7 PM-1 PM ($5 cover), a Saturday potluck barbecue, and Sunday brunch.
The Crane Lake Serenaders will perform on Thursday, and Friday features Wreck n Sow and Alamase Arabesque with drummer Rick Sarabia and DJ Radiant Child. The Gallery will be open 12-6 PM each day.
Artists showing include featured artist Kathi Oshima, and include: Cathy Tharp, Lauren R. Tharp, Bright, Joe Feinblatt, Nancy Armitage, Richard Davies, Karen Sachs, Evans NJoroge, Todd Bank, Christian Velasquez, Rick Strieck, Christy Roberts, Matt Carter, Adrianne Walker, Jeannie Pool, Amber Bilow, Alex Scheafer, Joseph Stauffer, Peter Adamyan, Michael Gibson, Deborah Blanco, David Goldberg, Jeni Carle, Lisa george, Jeffrey R. Kibbe, Kathleen Swaydan, David Von Noppen, Eve Kessler, Dorette Amell, Dave Lovejoy, Johnny Fox, Ngene Mwuara, Kai Samuels-Davis, Matt Foote, Kristen "Blaze" Carley and Ben McGinty.
And if that's not enough: The Sundowners will perform at the Rancho Bar on Sat. evening, and this weekend inaugurates the first Family Movie Night at Galloway Alley, behind Altadena Hardware (film to be announced, starts at 9 PM Sat.).
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Got an email from Donna Barnes-Roberts about her latest student show:
Pictured: "Clam Bake" by Jody Berges. This watercolor painting is part of the show, and was painted during one of Donna Barnes-Roberts' watercolor classes.
Barnes-Roberts is also starting new watercolor classes in June, and her website has all the details.
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Now is your chance to be an artist/photographer! Only $20, and open until the 100 cameras run out!
The Altadena Arts Coalition is putting together "Project: Altadena," a photographic look at our town through the eyes of 100 photographers, all shooting starting on the same day, July 1, 2009. The shots will be part of a show on Sept. 5.
Molly Tierney, that creative force at Photography by Walt, is spearheading the project, which will make 100 disposable cameras available that morning to capture life in Altadena. (Shots can be made through the end of July). She sends us this note with more details:
UPDATE: Thursday's PSN has an article on the Coalition and the open house night May 15.
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The fabulous Molly Tierney at Photography by Walt has a project she's cooking up, and details are as follows:
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Yep, that's what they're calling it -- a display of Wendy Whitaker's oil paintings and drawings at Altadena's foremost photography studio, 2455 N. Lake, June 5-7.
Opening Reception is Fri., June 5, 7-11 PM, and the studio will be open 10 AM-4 PM on the weekend.
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Got a note from Altadena's irrepressible Ian Whitcomb:
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The Altadena Junction is proud to present the first exhibit of writer
and filmmaker Joseph Dougherty's series of photographs that were taken
While No One Was Looking.
Opening Reception Friday May 29 (7pm-10pm)
Saturday May 30 (7pm-10pm)
Sunday May 31 (1pm-4pm)
Joseph Dougherty received Drama Desk and Critics Outer Circle nominations for his play Digby produced at the Manhattan Theatre Club. He wrote the libretto for the Tony winning musical My Favorite Year presented at Lincoln Center. An Emmy and Humanitas Prize winner for his work on the groundbreaking series thirtysomething, he has written several movies for HBO including Cast a Deadly Spell, which was nominated for a Ray Bradbury Award by the Mystery Writers of America, and the remake of Attack of the Fifty-Foot Woman, starring Daryl Hannah and directed by Christopher Guest. He has contributed to several popular television series including Once and Again, Judging Amy, and Saving Grace. He’s the creator of Handwritten Theatre, a series of brief dramatic pieces originally composed in a small black notebook with a fountain pen and available for download at www.HandwrittenTheatre.blogspot.com. He is co-founder and regular contributor to Hot Valley Writers, an online literary quarterly (www.HotValleyWriters.com). His books, Comfort and Joi, Trunk Piece, and the published edition of the Handwritten Theatre plays are available at Amazon.com. While No One Was Looking is the first exhibition of his photographs.
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Local music maven Bill Burnett lets us know that he will be performing with Teresa Tudury at the Coffee Gallery Backstage tomorrow, 8 PM.
Says Bill:
But let's just let Bill tell you himself:
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BTW, Bill wanted to show off some of the local coverage he got on the Pete Seeger tribute earlier this month.
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The James Robinson Photography blog has a great interview with local photog/podcaster Ibarionex Perello, who not only never leaves the house without a camera, but (at least in our experience) never leaves without a stylin' hat.
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Ben McGinty's Gallery at the End of the World is holding its next ArtBender weekend and group show June 4-7.
June 4-7th 12-6pm
Thursday - artist reception 6-9pm
Friday - 1st friday art club opening 7pm-1am $5 cover
Saturday - potluck barbeque
Sunday - brunch
GALLERY AT THE END OF THE WORLD
2475 N. Lake Ave.
Altadena 91001
626-794-8779
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One of Altadena's great outdoor venues, the Folly Bowl features acoustic guitarist Dave Pritchard and an all-star quartet of guitars and singer Meghan Boeing on Sat., May 16, at 7 PM (rain cancels). Suggested donation for tickets is $10. For more info: 626-794-2535.
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Wanted to add this to the list of activities for Friday's North Lake Business District Open House, sponsored by the Altadena Arts Coalition.
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The Xiem (pronounced "sim") Clay Center will have their annual studio sale this Friday (6-9 PM) and Sat. (10:30 AM-4:30 PM). Some of the featured works include the large bowls of Altadena artists Heather Morrow and Philip Hacker. (Heather says there will be a free "make and take" project at their booth for you to create). The Xiem Clay Center is at 1563 N. Lake.
Pictured: one of Philip Hacker's large bowls.
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Jazzmen Jimmy and Albert "Tootie" Heath earn a story about their upcoming concert in their hometown of Philadelphia ("Tootie" lives in Altadena now, as this previous story attests).
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Old-timers may remember the wood sculpture "The Family" that was originally installed in the lobby of the departed Altadena Savings & Loan. Artist Pamela Weir-Quiton created and installed the piece in 1969, and it's been missing for many years:
Recently rescued from a warehouse, the piece will be on display at the L.A. Modernism Show in Santa Monica on May 1-3.
PR Web has the full story.
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Mark your calendar for Fri., May 15, as the North Lake Ave. Business District holds its first Open House, 4-9 PM.
Businesses on and around Lake Ave. in Altadena will be open, and there will be food, music, art, and other activities available for the family.
The open house is the brainchild of the newly-formed Altadena Arts Coalition, a local arts and business group spearheaded by Ben McGinty (Gallery at the End of the World), Lance Anderson (Altadena Junction), Molly Tierney (Photography by Walt) and "Jeff the Chef" Klein (Coffee Gallery).
McGinty said that the idea for the open house "morphed out of" a map he found of Altadena businesses in the 50's-60's, published by the Altadena Chamber of Commerce. To mark the open house, the coalition will also release a map of today's local Lake Ave.-area businesses.
McGinty, who has operated his gallery in Altadena since 1994, said that the whole point of the evening was "about awareness. It's not about sales, it's about people getting excited about what we've got here." McGinty said he has walked up and down Lake Ave. from Altadena Dr. to New York Dr., talking to each business to try to get some buy-in.
Among the activities already booked include an art opening at the Coffee Gallery, an antique car show at Ronnie's Automotive, "Spring Fever" at the Gallery at the End of the World," 20-minute portrait painting at Altadena Junction, and an exhibit of emerging photographers at Walt's.
McGinty said that the vision was an evening with "hundreds of people walking the street, meeting their business neighbors, realizing that (Altadenans) don't have to leave their back yard -- just a chance to come out and find what's in the community."
Anderson said that future Open Houses were being planned, including one to coincide with the annual lighting of Christmas Tree Lane.
Keep checking in with Altadenablog, your center of information on the Open House!
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Altadenan Susan Braig (whose story we have kept up with here and here) sent us a couple of notes of interest to artists and supporters:
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Debra Johnson prepares to read her poetry at "The Living Room," the Friday night open mic night that premiered its second season tonight. Poets and spoken word artists are welcome to share their work every Friday at Farnsworth Park at 7 PM.
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Local music/advertising/all around creative guy Bill Burnett tells us that he is throwing together a date at the Coffee Gallery Backstage:
Our own feelings about Pete Seeger are rather mixed (to say the least), but we're always in favor of people singing together for any and all reasons, and we agree with the conservative commentator Victor Davis Hanson, who wrote something recently along the lines of "there's more talent in Pete Seeger's little finger than the whole of Madonna"! We'll let you know when a time is firmed up for the event.
UPDATE 4 PM: Bill sends us this:
Start time is now firm at Noon, event going till about 3:00. People should come with instruments, including percussion and those who wish to perform should sign up at the door and expect to do one or two songs--more depending on the turnout. Songs should be in the Pete Seeger spirit--Which I guess I'd describe as Inclusive organic acoustic optimistic realistic peace & justice music.
Also, maybe you can include this in your post: There is a movement to give Pete Seeger the Nobel Peace Prize. People can find out about it and sign a petition at www.nobelprize4pete.org.
Also also, if you can link to
and tell people they can find out info on all of this there, I'd appreciate it.
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LA Weekly's Erica Zora Wrightson profiles Albert "Tootie" Heath, now of Altadena, who's played with the likes of John Coltrane, Dexter Gordon, and Herbie Hancock. Our favorite quote:
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The Friends of the Altadena Library District and the
Moveable Theatre Company announce a collaborative venture: a Zane Grey
Playwriting Contest.
Local playwrights will have the opportunity to dramatize the
life of the long-time Altadena resident, famed
author Zane Grey. The submitted plays must be original, unpublished works, no
longer than 60 minutes in length.
Deadline for submission is December 31, 2009. The winning
play will be performed as a staged reading by the Moveable Theatre Company at
the former home of Zane Grey in Altadena in
the spring of 2010. The winning playwright will receive a $100 cash prize, a
video of their play being performed as a staged reading and will be able to
participate in a question and answer session with the audience and actors,
following the performance.
For a complete list of contest rules and a Memo of
Understanding that must be signed and returned in order to be enrolled in the
contest, potential entrants may write to: The Moveable Theatre Company, 343 W.
Central Avenue, Unit O, Monrovia, CA 91016; or email: hollwith@roadrunner.com
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The Pasadena Waldorf School (which is actually in Altadena, at 209 E. Mariposa St.) will hold its second annual Festival of Art on Sat., April 25, 10 AM-5 PM. They say:
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While the weather is right and stars shine bright
An open mic awaits artists every Friday night.
Poems and stories, folklores too
Novice and famed writers, the mic welcomes you.
Children are on first; adults ... a little later
Where's the spot? Farnsworth Park Amphitheater.
Pack a snack or a meal if you choose to dine
Invite your friends; it's summertime!
Open Mic Night starts at 7 and ends promptly at 9.
(Artist sign-up begins 6:45).
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Sharon Bailey-Beckett sent us news of these upcoming events at their home/concert venue, Beckett Hall. Also check on our new AltadenArts page!
Edward and I would love to see you and
share this wonderful music with you in the intimacy of our living room.
Please reserve these 2 dates on your calendar--if you can join us at 1051 E.
Altadena Drive (opposite St. Mark's School).
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There are so many artists living and working in Altadena, it's truly one of the high points of living here. We are constructing a new page (right), AltadenArts, to showcase arts events here in town. It's not going to look like much for awhile, but please check it frequently and tell your friends!
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The Outpost for Contemporary Art in Los Angeles has put out a call for submissions to a public installation project this summer:
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The Crown City Symphony, conducted by Marvin Neumann, is pleased to announce three free performances with soloists Stephen Wood and Robert DeVaughn on:
Sat., March 14, 2 PM
Jackie Robinson Center
1020 N. Fair Oaks
Pasadena
Sat., March 21, 2 PM
Altadena Senior Center
560 E. Mariposa
Pasadena
Sun., March 22, 2 PM
Armenian General Benevolent Union
2495 E. Mountain
Pasadena
Continue reading "Crown City Symphony holds weekend concerts" »
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Our newest arts space, Altadena Junction, 2524 & 2526 El Molino Ave., has announced this event on Fri., March 13, 8 PM-midnight:
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Assuming no more buses crash into the building, Friday will be the delayed open house at Altadena Junction, the artistic/performance/healing space created by Lance Anderson and Marisol Martinez.
The announcement says:
The party starts on Fri., March 6, 6-10 PM at 2524 and 2526 El Molino. For more information, call 626-791-8586 or email: vergefringe@gmail.com.
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Images of Dignity: The Drawings of Charles White by Benjamin Horowitz is reviewed in this article in the Langston University Gazette. White, who spent his last years in Altadena (there's a park named after him!) had a significant art career, coming out of WPA mural work and drawings of African American life.
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The Gallery at the End of the World, 2475 N. Lake, is holding another Art Bender weekend Thursday through Sunday.
The schedule is:
For more information:
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We just received this over Facebook from Lance Anderson and Marisol Martinez of Altadena Junction:
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We're always interested in the artists who call this place home, and discovered a new one: Mike Stillkey, via his interview in the interestingly-named Fecal Face blog. Here's his website.
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Sruti House Concert, Altadena, Sat., Jan. 31, 7:30 PM.
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OK, we're a middle aged dad-type guy who grew up in the 60's and 70's, plays jazz piano and folk/classical guitar and doesn't understand modern music. Be that as it may, "Evidence" is looking for people to appear in a music video to be shot in Altadena tomorrow. You need to be dressed in funeral clothes. The article with the details is here. We haven't a clue who any of these people in the article are.
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Who could resist writing that headline? Not us. Yes, it's the return of Barry McGuire and ex-Byrd John York trying to remember the 1960's at the Coffee Gallery Backstage for Fri-Sat. concerts (Friday is sold out already, and Saturday is getting there). Call (626) 398-7917 for reservations.
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McGinty's Gallery at the End of the World,
2475 N. Lake Ave., will hold an "ArtBender Weekend" group show, from
noon to dusk Dec. 4 through Dec. 7, featuring more than 35 artists with
a wide range of media for exhibit and sale. Admission is free.
For more information, call (626) 794-8779, or visit www.galleryattheendoftheworld.com.
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From our friend Emily Abbott of CalTech, a bright moment in a most uncommon place tomorrow afternoon:
The Artists
Susan Judy soprano, Christen Herman mezzo-soprano, Samela Aird Beasom soprano
VOXFIRE is the collaboration of three of the West Coast's most highly regarded interpreters of Early vocal music. Using their distinct vocal colors, the three sopranos have melded their talents as a means of adapting and presenting the works with their very own musical style and dramatic flair. They have chosen the intimate approach of one-on-a-part to create an enchanting marriage between choral and solo singing: a vocal chamber music that refreshes the ear with a pure, sonic clarity. Read about Voxfire by clicking www.Voxfire.org.
The Road to Montserrat: A Medieval Pilgrimage
Follow trio Voxfire on a mystical journey to the medieval shrine at Montserrat, chanting praises and supplications to the Virgin Mary - from Llibre Vermell, Hildegard von Bingen to traditional Marian encomiums - ecstatically echoing in the sumptuous acoustical atmosphere at Mountain View.
Often used in movies, the historic 1922 Mountain View Mausoleum is possibly the finest acoustical setting for early vocal music in Southern California.
Saturday, November 22, 2008 - 3:30 p.m.
Docent tours - 2:45 p.m.
Mountain View Mausoleum
2300 N. Marengo Ave., Altadena CA
(just north of E. Woodberry Rd., three blocks east of Fair Oaks)
Tickets: $20. Limited seating.
For information and reservations, call (626) 798-3208.
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PWeekly reporter, new dad, and local man o'letters Andre Coleman is going on a virtual book tour to promote his book Blackbirds v. 1. Check it out!
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Beckett Hall, 1051 E. Altadena Dr., will hold a reception for artists Edward Beckett, Bob Young, and Robert Moore on Sat. from 3 to 10 PM Saturday. PSN has all the details.
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Via Micki's Zoo, the Hen's Teeth Art Collective is having a reception tonight, and the Gallery at the End of the World is announcing its next Sunday salon on Nov. 23 (check her site for deets)
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The outdoor event features the work of local artists and
artisans. Ceramics, collages, jewelry, paintings, photography, prints,
sketches, textiles and woodwork will be shown. Refreshments will be sold and the proceeds, including a percentage of the gross sales, will go toward a nonprofit organization. Admission is free, and free parking is available on surrounding streets.
For more information, call (626) 798-7637.
The biannual Art on Palm street fair will be held from 9 AM- 4:30 PM Nov. 1 at 1419 E. Palm St.
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Altadena Poet Laureate Marcia Thompson & friends present "The Wisdom in your Wings: A Poetic Tribute to Dr. Maya Angelou" at Davies Auditorium in Farnsworth Park, 568 E. Mt. Curve, on the weekend of Nov. 7-9.
Tickets are $15 and available at Instruments of Praise, 2010 N. Lincoln Ave., Pasadena. Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30 PM, and Sunday matinee is at 4:30.
This event is supported by the Altadena Library District, the Los Angeles County Dept. or Parks and Recreation, in collaboration with CODI Entertainment.
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It's a real scene tonight at Davies Auditorium in Farnsworth Park as the Outpost for Contemporary Art hosts its "Monster Drawing Rally" in Altadena. Artists in all drawing media are sharing their art on the spot, with music, wine, beer, and even kid's activities.
Davies Auditorium, humming with activity and artistry.
What's an art night without belly dancers?
You have to start early to get an appreciation for drawing!
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