By Hamp Simmons The Art Palette
MUSIC, VISUAL ART AND DRAMA HEAD UP THE BILL THIS WEEKEND with Santa Monica Playhouse extending their hit musical Audition, new and ongoing gallery exhibitions showcasing terrific new works, and music for all generations performed by all generations. There's fun and inspiration to be found around every corner in our hometown. So take a peak around your corner and see what you can find - chances are it'll be great!
AUDITION! THE MUSICAL has been extended by incredible popular demand and will be touring Europe this summer. Filled with movie stars, music, suspense, hilarity, pathos, and the truth behind the Hollywood mystique, it’s a must see as stage and screen star Evelyn Rudie tells the behind the screen stories of Hollywood's child stars.
Bergamot continues to be the place to spot hot new trends in contemporary art and this week-end is no exception. David Palmer's new show is up at the William Turner Gallery while a groups show, Winter Selections, consisting of work by Damien Hirst, Barbara Kruger, Gerhard Richter and others wraps up its run at IKON LTD/Kay Richards Gallery.
Angles Gallery current exhibition, True Love Always, includes works by Charles Garabedian and Raymond Pettibone exploring the concepts of truth and love. The gallery is a terrific new space that you should definitely check out.
On Sunday morning take the kids to McCabe's to see The Sunshine Sisters. This delightful trio performs bright, uplifting, and even educational musical treats. Youthful audiences can sing along to catchy original compositions as well as old favorites.
REMINDERS Don't forget that Creative Capital will be presented to the Santa Monica City Council this Tuesday, February 27th. Join us for a small reception in the lobby of City Hall from 5:00 to 7:00 and take a look at the plan's observations and recommendations, share some refreshments and enjoy performances by some of Santa Monica High Schools most talented young artists.
Originally published in the Santa Monica Daily Press print edition on February 23, 2007. Read the original PDF.