Wednesday, July 2, 2008

THE CELLULOID PALETTE:                         FILMS ABOUT ARTISTS

“The Celluloid Palette: Films About Artists,” a compilation of three rare shorts, offers insight into the creative process of artists Matthew Barney, Salvador Dali and Jean-Michel Basquiat. Each surrounded by his own cultural mystique, the films cut through the hype and give us a glimpse of the momentum behind the man.

WHEN: 7pm Matthew Barney, 7:30pm Salvador Dali, 8:30pm Jean-Michel Basquiat
ADMISSION: Free, seating limited
WHERE: 7 Dudley Cinema at SPONTO Gallery
ADDRESS: 7 Dudley Ave, Venice, CA 90291
PHONE: (310) 399-2078
WEBSITE: www.81x.com/7dudley/cinema/
MYSPACE: www.myspace.com/sevendudleycinema

Wednesday, July 2, 2008

ROBERT CRAIS:                            CHASING DARKNESS

After the success of “The Watchman,” Robert Crais returns with “Chasing Darkness,” the latest in his Elvis Cole mystery series. Los Angeles P.I. Elvis Cole was a hero when he cleared an innocent man of a murder charge. But when the innocent man is found dead three years later holding photos of the victim, Elvis is the one on trial.


WHEN: 7pm
ADMISSION: Free
WHERE: Vroman’s Bookstore
ADDRESS: 695 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91101
PHONE: (626) 449-5320
WEBSITE: www.vromansbookstore.com