Monday, September 1, 2008

The Rush 9/3 - 9/9 2008

I must apologize for the lack of Rush posting...Putting this weekly post together is more difficult than it looks, and in many ways I feel as though this blog is rather self indulgent since I never receive any response from anyone. Well if you are out there, and you care, here is the Rush for the end of the summer.

September 4th, 2008


Agamemnon
The first of the three Greek tragedies in the Oresteia, Agamemnon is very appropriately opening at the Getty Villa Amphitheater in Malibu. If you don't have much experience with Greek Theatre this really is a must. The Greeks wrote the book on tragedy, and this play is filled to the brim with deception, murder, lust, adultery, revenge, etc. This would make for an exciting, beautiful, historical and cultural evening. Show runs from Sept 4th - 27th.

Time: 8-10 pm
Admission: $38
The Getty Villa
17985 Pacific Coast Highway
Malibu, CA 90272
310-440-7300
www.getty.edu

September 5th, 2008

Sans Detour: Dance Project
This dance show features two dance groups, one of which is a husband/wife team called Catch Me Bird, who sealed their wedding vows by leaping off a platform hand in hand, taking a "leap of faith" together. Their dynamic dance relationship is influenced by the intimacy of their personal commitment to one another.

Time: 8:30 pm
Admission: $25
The Ford Amphiheatre
2580 E. Cahuenga Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90068
323-461-3673
www.fordamphitheater.org

September 6th, 2008

9-5 The Musical
Based on the 1980's comedy this wacky musical boasts original music by Dolly Parton and is scheduled to make it's Los Angeles premiere at the Ahmanson Theatre this Wednesday. Directed by Joe Mantello the production will run until the end of October before it heads east to for the Spring season on Broadway. Runs from Sept 6th - Oct 19th.
Time: See Schedule
Admission: $35 - 90
Ahmanson Theatre
135 N. Grand Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-628-2772

Colors & Trace Elements III
The Craig Krull Gallery has put together a unique show that features the haunting photography of Wendy Burton, and the subtle abstract paintings of Dennis Hopper. Burton's photographs examine the beauty of decay as they focus on architectural deconstruction.

Opening Reception: 4-6 pm
Admission: FREE
The Craig Krull Gallery
Bergamot Station
25 25 Michigan Ave.
Building B- 3
Santa Monica, CA
310-828-6410
www.bergamotstation.com

I like to think of Ted Vasin's paintings as a paintball exploding in a vacum. Vasin's ribbons of colorful paint suspended in imaginary x/y and sometimes z plains are like looking at sound waves breaking through space. If one could translate the sound frequencies of a Pink Floyd song into a painting I am sure it would emulate this pychodelic nebula.

Opening Reception: 6 - 8 pm
Admission: FREE
Tarryn Teresa Gallery
Bergamot Station
2525 Michigan Ave. GBA
Santa Monica, CA
310-453-4752

NIN @ The Forum
To all you goth-punk-metalheads, as well as the friends and beloved girlfriends of the goth-punk-metalheads, this Saturday is certain to be a Black Sabbath. Nothing compares to Nine Inch Nails in your ears. But seriously: NIN

Time: 8 pm
Admission: $36.50 - $52.50
3900 W. Manchester Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA
310-330-7300
www.nin.com

Ian Francis: Together Forever
Importing dream landscapes from Bristol, Kinsey DesForge Gallery hosts Ian Francis' second solo show "Together Forever." Rather apropos, the title of the show describes perfectly the sentiments of his work, which often features two people lost in an abyss of dripping water-color and acrylic fog. This is my pick of the week.

Time: 6 - 9 pm
Admission: FREE
6009 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA
310-837-1989










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