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As we are all painfully well aware, the price of gas has been steadily climbing over the past month. But before you begin ruthlessly advocating more oil mining to save your wallet, educate yourself first. Visit The G2 Gallery in Venice this Friday, March 18, at 7:30pm for a special screening of James Cameron's* environmental documentary, Tipping Point: The Age of the Oil Sands. The gallery's current exhibit, Boreal Future: Our Last Great Forest and the Threat of the Tar Sands, is featured alongside Cameron's documentary and includes still photography by Garth Lenz, an award-winning environmental photojournalist.
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Advanced Screening of James Cameron's Environmental Documentary This Friday at G2 Gallery
Death and Decay Abound in Paula Goldman's 'Nature' Series at The G2 Gallery
Paula Goldman's Los Angeles premiere of her photography series, Nature, opens today (March 1) at The G2 Gallery in Venice. Focusing on nature in its various states of decay, her collection of still lifes captures plant life and dead insects, freezing those stages of death. "It's always about how photography steals that moment and preserves it forever. It makes an instant epitaph," says Goldman. Her work displays as part of Nature LA, G2's ongoing fine art photography series.
G2 Gallery Celebrates Photographer Ted Yeager and His Desert Plant Obsession
Step inside Ted Yeager’s black and white world of cacti and succulents on display now at The G2 Gallery in Venice. Photographed at nurseries in Malibu and Fallbrook as well as in his Encino backyard between 2007 and 2010, his collection of thirteen 8” x 10” framed film prints offers stunning shots of these desert plants. His exhibit is part of Nature LA, the gallery’s ongoing fine art photography series.
Project Natal: First (Drunken) Impressions
Xbox 360 and Playstation 3 have between them a ton of ginormously successful, and completely awesome games. Despite this, it's no secret that Wii has completely kicked their nearly-combined asses (67 million Wii consoles sold worldwide, compared to 39 million 360s and 33 million PS3s) - for 5 years running, neither have ever been able to best their Magical Plumber Overlords. Of course, that hasn't stopped them from feverishly trying to devise a means of scraping off some of that sweet, sweet Nintendo scrilla.
Pencil This In: Cheap Martinis Anyone?
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Lola's, the originators of the apple martini, want to make sure you don't give up your entire social life during these tough economic times. To help you get through, they are hosting Hard Times Happy Hour, featuring $5 martini specials and $5.50 appetizers for you to enjoy. Some of the featured martinis include the original apple martini, cantaloupe martini, chocolate martini and many others.
5:30 - 7:30 pm // Lola's // 945 N. Fairfax Ave., West Hollywood // Prices Vary
Classical Pick of the Week: Spooky Tunes
There are a few Halloween-themed events happening in LA this week. For those who are classically inclined, the G2 Gallery is hosting a series called "Echoes Above At the Beach". The event is today at 4 PM, and features director/baritone James Koenig, pianist Steven Vanhauwaert, and cellist Laszlo Mezo. The show also includes tricks, treats, "witches brew" and cost 15 dollars for student tickets, or a 20 dollar donation.The NEW LATC is celebrating Dias de los Muertos with a celebration of their own, featuring dance, music, and theatre, but of the folk variety. That is in Downtown on the day after Halloween from 8-9 PM. Tickets are 35 but the student/senior discount can get you in for a mere 15 dollars. Foods and flowers are also provided!
Pencil This In...Friday
ART: Venice’s G2 Gallery hosts a new exhibit tonight “A Life Well Lived 40 Years in the Making” featuring works by renowned environmental photographer Robert Glenn Ketchum. Ketchum will be at the gallery for a lecture on his career, his works and his environmental involvement.
Go to G2 at First Friday on Abbot Kinney
Getty has its first fridays program. So does the Natural History Museum. However, there's a smaller First Friday in Los Angeles, one with a less grandiose budget, little advertising, but is worth a look at. For the past couple years merchants of Abbot Kinney in Venice stay open until 10pm and often host art gallery openings, live music, or in store events.
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