Weekend Art – Cerasoli Gallery Presents: Glamour and Gloom
Culver City’s art scene is burgeoning and the Cerasoli Gallery is a new, but important player in town. This weekend they present a unique opening featuring three artists: John Grande, Nick Potter and Franziska Klotz. Preview images from Glamour and Gloom here April 18 – May 13 , 2009 Opening Reception: Saturday April 18, 6...
Erik Rico + Kissey Asplund Wrap Up
Strictly Social was off the chain as usual last night. Excellent performances from Erik Rico and Kissey Asplund were just the beginning….an impromptu freestyle session featuring cameos from Jimi James and Babystone’s Novena Carmel, and orchestrated by fantastic beat selections from DJ Anthony Valadez, was the highlight. Their birthday serenade to organizer and Nu-Soul founder...
Papershapers Preview
Today I had the opportunity to get a preview of the Papershapers show opening in Culver City tomorrow. The artists were in the process of getting all their pieces together so this is just a wee taste of what will be on display. The show features unique works from Ana Serrano, Annie Vought, Brian Dettmer,...
Scion’s Papershapers This Weekend In Los Angeles
Scion has a great show opening this weekend at their Culver City gallery. Papershapers is curated by Giant Robot and features the paper craft of Shin Tanaka, Ana Serrano, Annie Vought, Brian Dettmer, Hunter Stabler, Peter Callesen, Polly Verity, Richard Sweeney, Mu Pan and Ryohei Tanaka. The opening reception takes place April 11, 7:00 p.m....
Erik Rico + Kissey Asplund
Strictly Social is hosting Erik Rico and Kissey Asplund next week – two of the brightest stars in progressive soul. Can’t wait for this show. DJ Anthony Valadez is the guest DJ, along with residents Destroyer and Myxzlplix. There will be soulful drum n bass in the smaller room, courtesy of Jayvon and guests. Admission...
Omar Live In Los Angeles – April 7
On Tuesday, April 7th, UK Soul Sensation, Omar will perform live at The Conga Room. The show starts at 9pm and will showcase KCRW’s Garth Trinidad as host and DJ + DJ Kaleem closing out the night! After a five-year recording hiatus – during which time he’s built his own studio, set up his own...
J Dilla Tribute Concert and EP – A Suite For Ma Dukes
The amazing Carlos Nino and Miguel Atwood-Ferguson have created a tribute EP to J. Dilla where they interpret his music with a 40-piece orchestra. Sounds pretty amazing in itself, but sure to be even more ear-opening is the live concert. They will perform the EP live for the first time on February 22 as part...
Strictly Social – Jimetta Rose, Mic Holden
Nu-Soul Magazine and Soul Union are back in 2009 with Strictly Social. Join us on the third Wednesday of every month at Little Temple for an evening of Eclectic Soul Fusion. On Wednesday January 21, 2009 we bring you another lineup of progressive talent that exemplifies the Nu-Soul sound. Performances by: Jimetta Rose www.myspace.com/jimettarose www.myspace.com/queenjrose...
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