We like art, but we love free wine. Actually we love art after some free wine.
If you're in the mood for a gathering, a glass of merlot in a plastic cup, some quality artwork and the chance to chat up the hottie staring pensively at a wall, take notes on this weekend's art happenings:
Free wine, anyone?
Crib notes for this weekend's art shows
Metromix Staff
August 25, 2008Zoso - No Rest for the Weary
323-938-0091
Aug. 28 - Sept. 23: Munky King's Melrose outpost presents new paintings, scultpture and drawings from Zoso. For the opening reception, live beats will be curated by Mr. NumberOnederful. 7 - 11 p.m.
Jenny Mollen Biggs - Be Your Own Pet
323-912-0008
Aug. 28 - Sept. 25: Jenny Mollen-Biggs, wife of Jason and an actress and artist in her own right, presents new works that were hopefully not stolen out of her neighbors' backyards. This time. Opening reception Aug. 28, 7 p.m - midnight.
Mercedes Helnwein - Whistling Past The Graveyard
323-933-4408
Aug. 30 - Sept. 20: Meticulously excecuted, large-scale drawings from Angeleno artist (and writer) Mercedes Helnwein. Concentrating on "uncompleted" scenes, Helwein's work employs both black and colored pencils to render Raymond Carver-like situations that teeter on the edge of the unexpected. The opening reception, hosted by Jason Lee (yes, that Jason Lee), is Aug. 30, 8 - 11 p.m.
Dog and Pony show - benefit
Aug. 30 - Sept. 1: This whirlwind benefit for musicians without healthcare, inspired by the untimely passing of roots musician Chris Gaffney to liver cancer, presents an impressive amount of art and collectibles for sale. With works donated from La Luz De Jesus Gallery and Copro Nason, artists include Edward Colver, Bad Otis Link, Scott Angle, Beat Eye Media, Joe Wood, and John Cormack. Chew on some BBQ and check out musical offerings from Blasters, Tex and the Horseheads, Dave Alvin and the Guilty Men, Hacienda Brothers and Big Sandy and his Fly-Rite Boys.
Cannibal Flower - group art show
710 S. Sante Fe Ave., Los AngelesAug. 30: Cannibal Flower's roving art-stravaganza continues with their usual, hugely-populated group show. Featured artist is Eric Montoya. Live "body suspension performance" from Ephemme Suspension. Live painting from Ekundayo and a performance from Domestic Fury. 7:30 p.m. - 2 a.m.
Axis - Solid Gallery One grand opening
323-939-3003
Aug. 30: New work from Axis, a member of legendary CBS crew, adorns the walls of the new location for former Silverlake tattoo studio Solid Gallery One. 8 - 11 p.m.
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