fresh stART

8 days until fresh stART.  If you haven't been and you love art or just have blank walls staring you blandly in the face, go to fresh stART.  Not only is there great art to be had, artists to meet and tasty snacks to be had, but the money goes to the artists and to LA's Best - another group that I adore and support.

We found a couple great pieces a couple years ago at the event and they hang proudly amongst the many David Weidman's and the Super Heroes on the Toilet series (amazing by the way).

The thrill of the hunt, the buy-it-now-or-it'll be gone feeling, the money going to help after school programs for needy children.  All good.

Now go.

fresh stART 2012
Saturday, February 4, 2012 7-9p

An exciting one-night sale of paintings, works on paper, and photography to benefit therapeutic art programs for at-risk youth.

50% of art sales go to LAs BEST, and 50% to the artists.

Fabulous raffle prizes, DJ Anne Litt, tasty treats and a hosted bar.

Location: Arena 1 Gallery at the Santa Monica Art Studios
3026 Airport Avenue, Santa Monica, Ca 90405 (across from the Barker Hangar)

OVO - Oh My!

Saw Cirque du Soleil's OVO on Sunday with my bestie.  All I can say is oh my!  It boggles the mind what those artists can do and what imaginations they have.

Seriously, the trampoline/rock climbing wall combo where the people are flinging themselves up and down a wall as if gravity doesn't exist?  The guy on the moving swinging high-wire balancing on his hands.  Are you kidding me?!

Must mention "Creatura" here.  How on earth did someone dream up a costume that does this?  You've got to see it in motion to believe it.

There were moments that we felt lagged a bit and were kinda filler-ish and the food (if you can call carny snacks food) were unbelievably expensive, but to see such a fun show under the big top with all the oohing and ahing of the crowd was fabulous.


Oh - and thank you bestie for the comp tickets.  How lucky am I!

PS.  I met Emilio Estevez.  Just sayin'

Year of the Dragon

2012 is the Year of the Dragon.  Water Dragon that is.  It is supposed to be a very good, strong and fortunate year for all.  I think we can all use that!

There are a lot of festivities going on in Chinatown and if you haven't been to LA's Chinatown or haven't been there for a while this is the perfect time to explore.

113th Annual Golden Dragon Parade & Chinese New Year Festival

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Saturday, January 28, 2012 and Sunday, January 29, 2012
113th Golden Dragon Parade: Sat, Jan 28th 1pm-4pm (commencing at Hill and Ord Streets and concluding at Broadway and Cesar Chavez). Grand Marshals are Disney's Mulan and Mushu and international bestselling author Lisa See. Honorary Grand Marshals include David Lee, Collin Lai and James B. Wong. For Parade information, contact the Chinese Chamber of Commerce at (213) 617-0396.

Chinese New Year Festival
Central Plaza & West Plaza
943-951 N. Broadway
Saturday, Jan 28: 12pm-8pm
Sunday, Jan 29: 12pm-5pm
(213) 680-0243
FREE to the public

STREET CLOSURES
Saturday, January 28th, starting 11am to 12:00 noon
• Ord Street from North Broadway to Hill Street
• Cesar Chavez Avenue from North Broadway to Main Street
• North Broadway from Bernard Street to Cesar Chavez Street
• Bernard Street from North Broadway to Hill Street
• Hill Street from Bernard Street to Temple Street
• Spring Street from Cesar Chavez to Temple Street

Celebrate the weekend's festivities with us by taking METROLINK! METROLINK is offering a $10 special weekend pass. Bring your pass to the Information booth at the festival site and receive a special something from us for supporting public transportation and METROLINK.

Event Schedule - Central Plaza
*Entertainment Stage (schedule TBA)
*Cupcake Wars 1000 cupcake giveaway (Sat Only)
*LA Craft Experience
*LA Food Trucks (Confirmed: Crepe-N-Around, Grill Cheese Truck (Sun), Holy Aioli, King Kone (on Hill Street), Crispy Waffle & Frite (Sat) MO Eggrolls (Sun), Sizzler Truck, Tropical Shave Ice)

Event Schedule - West Plaza
*Cultural Artisans (calligraphy, dough sculpture, candy sculpture)
*Storytelling (Dragon tales)
*Art & Craft Workshops
*And more...


(1904 * 1916 * 1928 * 1940 * 1952 * 1964 * 1976 * 1988 * 2000 * 2012) The Dragon is magnificent. He/She is flamboyant, attractive and full of vitality and strength. In China the Dragon is the imperial symbol, the sign of the emperor, or the male element Yang. The Dragon is the symbol of power and wealth. “Ever since 1996 the year element has been in a destructive relationship with the fixed element of the animal sign. That is the longest unfavorable period in the 60 year cycle of Chinese Astrology, and that means a scarcity of good luck. The year 2012 is thus blessed not only by the lucky Dragon but also the end of that destructive cycle. Furthermore, under the influence of the Dragon it is a yang year. Yang Water is like a flowing river rather than a stagnant lake. Things will move, ideas flow, creativity abound, economies boom, and love blossom in this environment. It is likely to be an exciting year indeed. There will be significant upheavals in 2012. Soaring stock markets, natural disasters, and noteworthy, cultural and political developments will be more the norm than the exception. There will be celebrations of all kinds. And, good luck will be coming your way.” - excerpt from 2012 Dragon.

Amazing Unit in The Avenel Complex on the Market

OMG.  First time in 40 years this upper unit at the Gregory Ain Avenel Coop is for sale.  $595,000 worth of fabulosity.  This building is crazy good.

If anyone would like to see it, I'd be happy to show it!

Listed by Crosby Doe & Assoc.

1157 Armada - Ready for Showings after the Holiday Hiatus

1157 Armada Drive in Pasadena's Arroyo neighborhood adjacent to Prospect Park is available for viewings starting Thursday, January 19th.

Will alert of the upcoming open house date when it's set.

Don't miss this home in a gorgeous setting!

3/2
$675,000
1157armada.com

1910 Braeburn Road, Altadena, CA,

1910 Braeburn Road, Altadena, CA,

The Affordable Art Fair

Time to spruce up the place a bit...

The Affordable Art Fair LA is here this week.  It's held in NYC and LA - so get on down and see the great contemporary artwork at affordable prices. Get something fabulous to hang on your wall.

LOS ANGELES – JANUARY 18-22

Event Deck at L.A. LIVE

BUY TICKETS NOW!

Visitor entrance: Georgia St. btwn Chick Hearn Ct. and W. Olympic Blvd.
Parking Entrance: 1005 Chick Hearn Ct.

Presenting contemporary art priced from $100 - $10,000, with half of the work under $5,000, the Affordable Art Fair will present original, contemporary works to entice the entire L.A. community.

Fair Hours:

Wed, Jan 18, 5pm - 7:30pm  Exclusive Benefit Reception for
Free Arts for Abused Children

Wed, Jan 18, 7:30pm - 10pm Private Preview Party

Thu, Jan 19, 12pm - 9pm (4pm-9pm FREE ADMISSION)

Fri, Jan 20, 12pm - 8pm

Sat, Jan 21, 11am - 8pm

Sun, Jan 22, 11am - 6pm

Great Mid-Century in Kinneloa Canyon just came on the market.

I previewed this David A. Lopez AIA, designed 1957 home yesterday and it is great.  Needs some updating, but mostly original and in excellent condition.  Absolutely love the aggregate walkway that goes from exterior front through the house and back outside.  Awesome.  I also happen to have that at my mid-century duplex so I'm a fan.

Offered at $865,000.  2,018 sq ft (assessor), 27,221 lot (Assessor)
3 beds/2 baths and a den

If you're interested in viewing it - just give me a call.

a Sotheby's Intl Realty listing.