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Heads-up! Saturday night there's another art walk at the Santiago Arts District. Check it. ...

17 October, 2008 /

Since I have a bit of free time post MOCA and Little Pharma, I decided to take a trip down to Pomona to visit my friends Susie Eaton and Juan Thorp over at Bunny Gunner. Susie used to be a staple in Santa Ana, but now resides in the Art Colony.Currently, they have a show up of new work by Amy Maloof. I missed the opening on Saturday night because I had to be at Fringe Exhibitions for our opening. I think Amy's work is...

16 October, 2008 /

2332 opens at the Huntington Beach Art Center tomorrow night, October 17th. The baseball-themed show features works by Stuart Allen, Travis Collinson, Dean De Cocker, Matthew Furmanski, Jimi Gleason, Robert Jacka, Ian M. Kennelly, Juan Thorp, and Michael Woodcock. From what my friend Juan Thorp told me, they will be playing a game of whiffle ball around 5pm. Go out there, have some fun, and play ball!--James ...

16 October, 2008 /

If you want something closer to home to do this Thursday night, and you're into good hip-hop, check out the Sparrow Love Crew at Detroit Bar in Costa Mesa. They're somewhat of a regular there. I saw them in L.A., performing at an art opening, and I thought they were quite amazing.--James ...

01 October, 2008 /

Here's something to check out this Friday night. The group show Strange Places, Familiar Places opens at Go Rilla! Gallery in Santa Ana. 7-9pm 7-10pm. Have fun!--James ...

01 October, 2008 /

This Thursday night is Engagement Party at MOCA. Finishing School kicks off our three-month residency at the museum with Executive Order Karaoke.Featuring special guest host Tammy Tomahawk , Executive Order Karaoke is a public action in which participants are invited to sing their favorite mixes of George W. Bush’s executive orders to popular music. The evening will be filled with special guests, games, and prizes.Engagement Party is a dynamic new initiative developed to engage innovative Los Angeles-based artist collectives. Over a three-year period beginning...

29 September, 2008 /

Mrs. OC Art Blog and I celebrate 10 years of marriage tomorrow. We are headed to NYC for a few days then we are going to do a two week drive through New England enjoying the fall color. We'll be hitting art locales such as Dia and Mass MoCA so expect some east coast updates. Maybe..(pic is from our wedding) ...

25 September, 2008 /

Took me a bit to get this up but a couple of weeks ago Mrs. OC Art Blog and myself made it up to Bergamot Station and were able to catch the opening of new work by Leigh Salgado at Patricia Correia Gallery. Really loved the rose piece. The pic doesn't do it justice. Anyway, here ya go:Leigh Salgado Mat Gleason & Mrs. OC Art Blog Patricia Correia & Leigh ...

23 September, 2008 /

Soundwalk2008 is going down tomorrow, September 20th, in the LBC. Head down to the East Village Arts District and join in on the fun. I'm a sound art fanatic, so I think I've been down there almost every year since its inception. Always an interesting experience.--James ...

19 September, 2008 /

I think I was told by two people at two separate galleries that should catch this show. So I hopped on the BART down to the 24th Street station to go to Receiver. I don't know much about the artist, but I do like the work. The Flickr slideshow probably won't her art justice. So many small collaged elements.--James ...

13 September, 2008 /

Lydia Fong strikes again. S/he is currently having a show at RATIO 3 in San Francisco's Mission District. Nice installation by Barry McGee as always.--James ...

13 September, 2008 /

My friends and I thought that some of the works in this year's GLAMFA aren't as good as last year's. I don't know if anyone agrees. However, that's just our opinion. We did have a couple of favorites. Particularly the Paris internet meter. Hiltion of France. Well, you get the idea.--James ...

13 September, 2008 /