KERNSPIRACY is a community building and peer support project for designers and creative professionals. Los Angeles is a tough place to work; it’s easy to feel like you’re out there all on your own. KERNSPIRACY is intended to address
this issue by creating forums for people to ask for advice, feedback and support from their creative peers.

KERNSPIRACY hosts bi-monthly get togethers where designers and other creatives come to meet one another and trade ideas and critiques. If you’re a designer, please come and bring a question, a design you’d like some feedback on or just a business card. If you know other designers, please encourage them to join you. At the very least, we can all have drinks together and complain about Quark.

KERNSPIRACY
A Place for Designers to Share Secrets

Wednesday, November 11th, 2009
7:30 – 9:30 p.m.

Barbara’s at the Brewery
620 Moulton Ave., L.A., 90031
(inside the Brewery Arts Complex)

more info: http://kernspiracy.com
map + directions: http://tinyurl.com/2mnpyw

Thurs, Nov. 5th 7-10PM
Carmichael Gallery of Contemporary Art
1257 N. La Brea Ave in West Hollywood / 323.969.0600
“Dark Doings” featuring new works and an installation from Dan Witz
(On view through Dec. 3rd)
www.carmichaelgallery.com

Fri, Nov. 6th 7-11PM
C.A.V.E. Gallery
507 Rose Ave in Venice / 310.428.6387
“The Hinterland In My Room” featuring new works from Anthony Clarkson, Ciou, Emma Overman, Macsorro and Rudy Fig + live painting from John Park
(On view through Nov. 28th)
www.cavegallery.net

Fri, Nov. 6th 8-11PM
La Luz De Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.666.7667
“And We All Go” featuring new works from Mark Bodnar
(On view through Nov. 29th)
www.laluzdejesus.com

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Opportunity Green’s 2009 conference on sustainable business kicks off this weekend. Neu Black is proud to support Karen and Mike in this most noble of causes. We all strive to live with less negative impact. Opportunity Green gives us insight into how we might do business in this way. This years line up of speakers includes Julie Gilhart of Barney’s New York and Alexis Madrigal of Wired.com just to name of few. Take this last Opportunity to grab your tickets here.

Fri, Oct. 23rd 7-11PM
Gallery 1988 Los Angeles
7020 Melrose Ave in Los Angeles / 323.937.7088
“SMart: Artwork inspired by Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier’s SModcast” featuring works from David MacDowell, Scott Campbell, Lesley Reppeteaux, NC Winters, Misha, Roland Tomayo, Kiersten Essenpreis, Israel Sanchez, Andrew Wilson, Tom Haubrick, Sean Clarity and many more
(Special one-night only event hosted by Kevin Smith and Scott Mosier)
www.nineteeneightyeight.com

Fri, Oct. 23rd 10AM-10PM (check site for details)
Royal/T
8910 Washington Blvd. in Culver City / 310.559.6300
“Three Apples” special event celebrating 35 years of Hello Kitty including a group show featuring Hello Kitty inspired works from over 80 artists including Gary Baseman, Ron English, Amanda Visell, Buff Monster, Camilla d’Errico, Tara McPherson, Kathie Olivas, Aiko, Andrew Brandou, FriendsWithYou, Natalia Fabia, Mark Dean Veca, Luke Chueh, Jeremyville, Travis Louie, Yoskay Yamamoto, Deph, Melissa Haslam, Hush, Nate Frizzell, Colin Christian, Yosuke Ueno and many more plus a special product retrospective, a Hello Kitty ‘apartment’ installation, a pop-up shop with tons of limited edition items for the event, a Hello Kitty themed café menu and be sure to check out the site for a slew of events going on throughout the exhibition including a Halloween part on Sat, Oct. 31st – don’t miss that!
www.sanrio.com/threeapples
(On view through Nov. 15th)

Sat, Oct. 24th 6-10PM
Japanese American National Museum
369 East First Street in Los Angeles
“Giant Robot Biennale 2: 15 F*cking Years” featuring major new works from David Choe, Souther Salazar, Rob Sato, James Jean, kozyndan, Jeff Soto, Stella Lai, Theo Ellsworth, Deth P. Sun, Jack Long and Albert Reyes along with a special collaboration from Le Merde, David Horvath and Yukinori Dehara plus indie video games and a photo retrospective of the last 15 years of Giant Robot and in a second hall, a 50+ person group show featuring works from the likes of Andrew Jeffrey Wright, Apak, Bigfoot, Bwana Spoons, Dan-ah Kim, Edwin Ushiro, Hannah Stouffer, Jen Corace, Jon Burgerman, Luke Chueh, Mari Inukai, Marci Washington, Mark Todd, Matt Furie, PCP,
Robert Bellm, Scrappers, Thomas Han and many, many more.
(On view through January 24th, 2010)
www.giantrobot.com/biennale
http://www.janm.org

Sat, Oct. 24th 7-10PM
NONI Boutique
225 North Larchmount Blvd in Los Angeles
“Fall To Pieces” featuring new works from Augustine Kofie
www.keepdrafting.com

Sat, Oct. 24th 8-11PM
Solid Gallery One
334 N. Fairfax Ave in Los Angeles
“Halloween In Heaven” group show featuring works from Ted Von Heiland, Paul Torres, Axis, Miss Wendy, Michael Baylis, Yushi, Squindo and many more
www.solidgalleryone.com

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Sat, Oct. 17th 7-10PM
Black Maria Gallery
3137 Glendale Blvd, Los Angeles / 818.613.9090
“When Smoking Was Cool” featuring works from Anthony Ausgang, Sharktoof, Sam Saghatelian, The Pizz, Paul Chatem, and many more
(On view through Nov. 14th)
www.blackmariagallery.com

Sat, Oct. 17th 9PM-1AM ($8 at the door / $6 in costume)
Cannibal Flower
5797 Washington Blvd in Los Angeles (near Culver City gallery district)
Bi-monthly group show and performance – special Halloween party, so come in costume – with featured artist Mickey Edtinger and a group show featuring works from Mark Mothersbaugh, Chris Peters, Chet Zar, Mear One, Alex Garcia, Ekundayo, Paul Chatem, Dabs Myla, Nate Seubert, Craig ‘Skibs’ Barker, Tiki Jay One, Joe Bravo, Michael Pukac, L. Croskey, Delphia, Nicole Bruckman, Macsorro, Paul Torres, Patrick Hammerlein, Michele Waterman, Douglas Alvarez, Shahid Brown, John Hicks, Ted Von Heiland, Jose Carabes, Snow Mack, and many more plus music from resident DJ’s Mr. NumberOnederful and X-Point plus guest DJ’s Jas Shepherd of KPFK’s ‘Forward Motion’ show along with DJ Bus Rider and Patrick Icon of CAVE Gallery plus a performance by Zombies Without Borders and Live Painters Michael Pukac and Yuki Miyazaki
www.cannibalflower.com

Sat, Oct. 17th 7-11PM
Cella Gallery
5229 Lankershim Blvd in North Hollywood
“Persona” featuring new works from Mark Gleason
(On view through Nov. 14th)
www.cellagallery.com

Sat, Oct. 17th 6-9PM
Gallery Eight Two Five
825 N. La Cienega Blvd in Los Angeles
“The Lingering Feast” group show juried by Merry Karnowsky
(On view through Nov. 13th)
www.laaa.org

Sat, Oct. 17th 6:30-10PM
GR2
2062 Sawtelle Blvd in Los Angeles / 310.445.9276
“Zoetic” is an exhibition of new artwork by Yellena James with a special presentation of ‘Aquarium’ with the help of Fashionbuddha Studio and Radium Ltd.
(On view through Nov. 11th)
www.gr2.net

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Fri, Oct. 9th 7-11PM
Thinkspace
4210 Santa Monica Blvd (Sunset Junction area of Silver Lake) in Los Angeles / 323.913.3375
“Farewell Avery” featuring new works from Esao Andrews + “Mary In BronxZooLand” from Tony Philippou in our project room & “Tempo Momento” from Joshua Mays as part of our ‘Fresh Faces’ series
(On view through Oct. 30th)
www.thinkspacegallery.com

BEYOND EDEN ART FAIR
A multi-gallery event celebrating the new contemporary art scene in Los Angeles

Sat, October 10th Noon till 5PM – open for viewing
Sat, October 10th 8PM-Midnight – opening reception with cash bar provided by Bigfoot Lodge and tunes from DJ Mr.Numberonederful and tons of live painters & much more
Sun, October 11th Noon till 5PM – open for viewing with a special 2PM free screening of ‘Scribble.08’ by Murphy Fine Art Films

Taking place at the LA Municipal Art Gallery at Barnsdall Park
4800 Hollywood Blvd.(near the Vermont intersection) in Los Angeles
For full details, check out www.beyondedenartfair.com

Sat, Oct. 10th 7-11PM
Gallery Nucleus
210 E. Main St., Alhambra / 626.458.7482
“Creature Features: October Shadows” featuring works from Chet Zar, Travis Louie, Cam de Leon, William Stout, Dan Brereton, Gris Grimly and Jordu Schell
(On view through Nov. 2nd)
www.gallerynucleus.com

Sat, Oct. 10th 7-10PM
SCION Installation L.A.
3521 Helms Ave in Culver City / 310.815.8840
“Infinity” group show curated by Andrew Schoultz and featuring works from Butt Johnson, Xylor Jane, Richard Colman, Andreas Guerrero, N. Dash, Aaron Noble, Ryan Wallace, Joseph Hart, Ryan Travis Christian, Chris Natrop, Noah Davis, Andy Diaz Hope, Chris Duncan and more
(On view through Nov. 7th)
www.scion.com/space

Sat, Oct. 10th 7-10PM
Billy Shire Fine Arts
5790 Washington Blvd. in Los Angeles / 323.297.0600
“Hubris” featuring new works from Frank Kozik
(On view through Nov. 7th)
www.billyshirefinearts.com

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Each of us has a special place in our hearts for the illustrations of Maurice Sendak. This month is filled with exhibitions of his work in anticipation of the “Where the Wild Things Are” feature film debut on October 16th. The largest and most in depth at The Animazing Gallery in Soho displays over 200 sketches, etchings, and a limited edition bronze sculpture based on his most popular characters. “Sendak in Soho” will be on display until November 8th at The Animazing Gallery 54 Greene St NY, NY 10013.

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Thurs, August 27th 6-10PM
BFF Storefront Gallery
4316 Melrose Ave (near Heliotrope) in Los Angeles
“Joyride Art Show” in conjunction with the Bicycle Film Festival – group show presented in collaboration with New Image Art and Anonymous Gallery featuring works from Kenny Scharf, Martha Cooper, Kelsey Brookes, Cheryl Dunn, Maya Hayuk, Scott Campbell, Erik Foss, Mike Giant, Mear One, Chris Stain, Geoff McFetridge, AIKO, Ellis Gallagher, Leo Fitzpatrick, Rich Jacobs, I LOVE DUST, James Jean, Aakash Nihalani, and many, many more.
www.bicyclefilmfestival.com

Fri, August 28th 6-10PM
The Gas Company Lofts
810 Flower Street in Los Angeles
“Kaboom!” featuring new works from Michael Pukac and Mear One plus both will be painting live
(On view through Sept. 4th)

Fri, August 28th 7-11PM
Ronin Gallery
1924 Echo Park Ave in Los Angeles
“In the Flat Field” featuring new works from Parskid and Julian Duron
(On view through Sept. 25th)
http://www.theroningallery.com/

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Michel Gondry and friends will be giving a live musical performance followed by a signing of his latest compilation – Michel Gondry 2: More Videos

Wednesday August 26, 2009 at 7PM
Amoeba Hollywood
6400 Sunset Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90028
323.245.6400

The DVD compilation features nearly three hours of videos and behind-the-scenes content and videos from artists like Paul McCartney, Beck, The White Stripes, Radiohead, Bjork and many more! Due to time constraints, signing is limited to only the new DVD title.

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Best known for it’s burgeoning indie and metal scenes, “the OC” has quickly taken a turn for better days, as folk rockers Moostache emerge the unsuspecting local. Brothers Patrick, Sean, and Brian Wardell bring an array of sophisticated arrangements and catchy harmonies that give the album its accessibility and flair. The bands most recent addition and no stranger to OC indie is former Odd Project lead guitarist Scott Zschomler, who’s now gracing the stage with the occasional banjo in hand evoking bits of folk and Americana with wonderfully bluesy guitar solo’s to boot. Taking the reigns from greats like Dr. Dog, Moostache is sure to be a mainstay in a folk rock resurgence that’s well overdue.

Catch Moostache tonight August 25th, 2009 @ The Mint
8PM | 21+ | $8