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)

Santa Days at the Huntington Library, Art & Gardens

I know that Gainsborough isn't a picture of Santa, but it is one of the most well known images at the Huntington Library and Gardens.  Speaking of the amazing Huntington, there is always an overwhelming choice of events, classes, exhibits to see and attend, as well as just the most relaxing stroll through the gardens of your choice, but December 3 & 4 they have Santa Days for Members.  Bring your camera and take your own photo with Santa in the botanical center.  Hear holiday readings of Clement C. Moore's "A Visit from St. Nicholas" by Mrs. Claus (in the flesh) at 11 am, 1 pm and 3 pm.  Perfect for kids and those of you who are kids at heart.  If you need a snapshot for your Xmas card - perfect opportunity folks!

The event is for members only so isn't now the time to join and support this amazing institution as a member?

I'll leave you with another image of the Huntington from my favorite garden.  The desert garden.

South Pas Arts Crawl 2011

Come one, come all to the South Pasadena Arts Crawl!   Tonight - 5-9 pm.

Then you can have some delectable make your own concoction froyo at Menchies afterwards. Yum.