PAINTINGS such as this (above) by Santa Monica artist Marianne R.K. will be exhibited at the Edgemar Center of the Arts’ main gallery in Santa Monica beginning Jan. 12.
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the same challenge, lots of recovery, and a sense of humor, share experience, strength, hope and laughs, 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m., free to TRiP — Spin Cycle presents Jam Night, 8 public, Presbyterian Church, 1220 Second St., p.m., no cover, kitchen open 11 a.m. – 1 a.m., Santa Monica, (310) 804-5300. 2101 Lincoln Blvd., Santa Monica, (310) 3969010, www.tripsantamonica.com.
7 DUDLEY CINEMA — presents the
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10th Annual Venice Film Festival, colorful history of films made in Venice, celebration of Sponto Gallery’s otherworldliness, infamous Dumpster-Diving Fashion Show, Lynne Littman’s Number Our Days and live performances, Wadada (Venice street performer of roots-rock-reggae), rituals in art, music, poetry, free but donations welcome, 7:30 p.m., Beyond Baroque, 681 Venice Blvd., Venice, (310) 8223006, www.beyondbaroque.org.
JOHN MUIR ELEMENTARY FLEA MARKET — ongoing every first Saturday of
HARVELLE’S — presents Harlow Gold Show, 10 p.m., doors open at 8 p.m., 1432 4th St., Santa Monica, (310) 395-1676, tickets online, http://santamonicaharvelles.com.
MAR VISTA BRANCH LIBRARY — presents How It Works: 7 Wonders of
the month, come for a fun day filled with shopping and discovery, vintage clothing, jewelry, antiques, collectibles, arts and crafts, local food vendors, this non-profit activity funds special programs and classes that otherwise would not be available to its students, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m., school parking lot, Ocean Park Boulevard at 6th Street, Santa Monica.
the World, 11 a.m., 12006 Venice Blvd., Mar Vista, (310) 390-3454, www.lapl.org.
LAX JAZZ CLUB — ongoing every SANTA MONICA PUBLIC LIBRARY Thursday, presents the Sherwood Sledge Quartet, 7 – 11 p.m., no cover, validated park- — filmmaker Jennifer Paz presents video selec-
tions, anecdotes from her film, “Cubaphile,” includes a visual portrait of the island, autobiographical segments that recount her experiences in Cuba as a filmmaker and cultural exchange trip leader, 3 p.m., free and open to all ages, space limtited, first-arrival basis, MLK TAG GALLERY — presents group show Auditorium, 601 Santa Monica Blvd., Santa featuring all 42 TAG artists, begins Jan. 3 and Monica, (310) 458-8600, www.smpl.org. continues through Saturday, Jan. 26, opening reception on Saturday, Jan. 12, 5 – 8 p.m., the exhibit will span all media and genres of paint- HARVELLE’S — presents Gary Allegretto ing, photography, sculpture, Bergamot Station, Show, 9:30 p.m., doors open at 8 p.m., 1432 2525 Michigan Ave., D-3, Santa Monica, (310) 4th St., Santa Monica, (310) 395-1676, tickets online, http://santamonicaharvelles.com. 829-9556, http://taggallery.net. ing, $15 food and drink minimum, Crowne Plaza LAX Hotel, 5985 W. Century Blvd., Westchester, 90045, (310) 642-7500, www. CrownePlaza.com.
CONTEMPORARY BARNES & NOBLE — presents a SKIDMORE ART — presents Route 66, celebrating a simbook-signing with author Christopher Kennedy Lawford, “Recover to Live, Kick Any Habit, Manage Any Addiction,” 6 p.m., Third Street Promenade, 1201 Third St., Santa Monica, (310) 260-9110.
Friday, 1/4 HARVELLE’S — presents First Friday Sessions Show, 9:30 p.m., doors open at 8 p.m., 1432 Fourth St., Santa Monica, (310) 395-1676, tickets online, http://santamonicaharvelles.com.
pler America of vintage cars, diners, motels, gas stations, and tourist attractions that continue to shape American culture and inspire today’s artists, opening reception 3 – 5 p.m., exhibit features artists Alan Gorman, Daryl Gortner, James Gucwa, Cheryl Kelley, Dave Lefner, Eric Nash, Cesar Santander, Robert Townsend, Dennis Ziemienski, exhibit runs through Saturday, Feb. 16, Bergamot Station, D-2, 2525 Michigan Ave., Santa Monica, (310) 828-5070, www.skidmorecontemporaryart. com.
EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT
$50 OFF
Enroll Early for a Discount on Most Courses
Continuing Education Open House Sunday, January 13, 2013 1 - 3 p.m.
9045 Lincoln Blvd., L.A. 90045 (just north of LAX)
• Free workshops, instructor meetings, and studio tours • $50 Early Bird Discount on most courses • Drawing for a FREE course ($430 or less) • To RSVP or receive a catalog, call 310.665.6850 x57 or email otisce@otis.edu Spring courses for all ages start February 2, 2013 Visit www.otis.edu/ce for complete course listings
FREE OUTDOOR CONCERTS — AL-ANON MEETINGS — meets every music by the sea, Jimbo Ross & The Bodacious
Friday, if you’re troubled by someone else’s Blues Band, 1 – 4 p.m., two hours free parking drinking, you may find relief at our weekly with validation, Fisherman’s Village, 13755 meeting, a small group of caring listeners with Fiji Way, Marina del Rey. January 3, 2013 THE ARGONAUT PAGE 15