Encounter a whimsical world filled with delectable desserts, bathing beauties and the Santa Monica sunshine. Beginning Monday, local artist Carolyn Fernandez will brighten the Community Focus Gallery at the Santa Monica Place shopping center with her delightful picnic and pool party paintings.
At an early age, Fernandez was exposed to art: Her mother was both an artist and art educator. Growing up in New Jersey, her mother continually took Carolyn to visit The Metropolitan Museum of Art, The Guggenheim Museum, MoMA and galleries in New York City. These outings fueled her imagination and sealed her desire to become an artist.
Having battled the brutal winters of the east coast, Fernandez was quick to trade her snow boots for flip-flops and call Southern California her home. Living in Santa Monica has provided her with an endless source of inspiration for her colorful canvases. Backyard BBQ’s, California cuisine and aquatic sports are a few themes that come to play in her festive works, which have been displayed in galleries and museums nationwide.
For more information, call (310) 451-9808.
Some ‘Electric’ personalities
By Daily Press staff
Meet the creative team behind “Who Killed the Electric Car?” at Vidiots on Friday, Nov. 17.
The free meet-and-greet includes director Chris Paine, editors, producers, EV activists and on-screen personalities. Also, check out electric cars provided by Plug-In America.
The GM EV1 was among the fastest, most efficient production cars ever built. It ran on electricity, produced no emission and catapulted American technology to the forefront of the automotive industry. The lucky few who drove it never wanted to give it up. So why did General Motors crush its fleet of EV1 electric vehicles in the Arizona desert?
“Who Killed the Electric Car?” chronicles the life and mysterious death of the GM EV1, examining its cultural and economic ripple effects.
Vidiots is located at 302 Pico Blvd. For information, call (310) 392-8508.
On a mission for God
By Daily Press staff
First United Methodist Church of Santa Monica will hold its annual holiday boutique “The Year of the Angels.”
The preview is today, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. ($5, includes refreshments) and Saturday, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. (free). Items for sale include: Baby clothing and toys, holiday and home decor, jewelry, gifts for all ages, baked goods, andpreserves.
First United Methodist Church is located at 1008 11th St. All proceeds go to missions. For information, call (310) 393-8258, or send an e-mail to info@santamonicaumc.org.
