Sometimes the concerns of environmental issues and concepts that are looked over by most of us everyday can be brought to light through artwork. That’s exactly what Venice-based artist Tanya Clarke did when she utilized installation work as a form of spreading the →

For those of you who don’t know, Los Angeles Tribal is an association that promotes interest in the decorative arts and design and this year, LA Tribal is proud to present their annual exhibition of this year, Cultural Crossroads II. The show began on May 20 and runs until the 25th so you still have a few days to check it out. This year’s show will be a ‘phantom’ gallery show and will offer public appraisal days for Tribal art. Cultural Crossroad II showcases authentic, traditional art →

The Culver City Artwalk is back again and Le Basse Projects will be hosting its annual group showcase. There will be several new artists at the event including Jean-Pierre Roy, Ryan Schude, Greg Gossel, Jonathan Darby, and more. Don’t forget to check out some new work from the gallery’s artists as well, which includes the works of Andrew Hem, Nate Frizzell, Morgan Slade, Melissa Haslam and Blaine Fontana. The show starts at noon and runs until 8 P.M. →

Hosted by Gay for Good
Vermont Square Community Garden-Los Angeles, CA
05/22/10

In celebration of California’s very first official Harvey Milk Day, 150 Gay for Good volunteers will be restoring and replanting the Vermont Square Community Garden— one of over 70 community gardens managed by the LA Community Garden Council, which works to connect people with a garden space within their own neighborhoods. →

El Rey Theater, California
Live Review: 5/19/09
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Despite having attended my fair share of performances over the past 3 years, I popped my El Rey cherry on Wednesday night. I don’t often frequent the higher-profile venues in L.A., not due to some indier-than-thou aversion, but mostly because I do a miserable job of following concert calendars and shows at places like the Fonda and El Rey tend to sell out before I can get tickets.

As I waited at Will Call, I wondered what to expect from both Toro Y Moi →

Busdriver – “Man Baby/Computer Face/Pure Being”

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Busdriver’s first leak off of his forthcoming mixtape Computer Cooties is a reinterpretation of Flying Lotus’ “Man Baby/Computer Face/Pure Being,” off of Cosmogramma. Computer Cooties pulls material by Modeselektor, Daedelus, Free The Robots, Holy Fuck, Flying Lotus and more. Release of the mixtape is set for this summer. →

Mark Licari: The Finishes That Stand The Test
Honor Fraser Gallery – Los Angeles, CA
5/22/10

Honor Fraser presents an exhibition of new works by Mark Licari. The Finishes That Stand The Test marks the artist’s second solo exhibition with the gallery and will include works on paper, sculpture and an expansive wall drawing. →

England’s Field Music recently returned to the studio after a three-year hiatus in which brothers Peter and David Brewis pursued solo careers rejecting the indie band format. Over the years, they’ve been renewing their creative energies through unconventional projects, like the murder mystery concept album Linn Drum, Fairlight (2008). →

Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker and UT are collaborating their own unique ideas and craziness and have produced T-shirts featuring their original designs which will be available at UNIQLO/UT stores. There are 10 “Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker” designs available in 14 colors (collect them all!) The best part? The items featuring the UT designs can be used in Peace Walker. The originally designed characters can be unlocked in “Metal Gear Solid Peace Walker” by entering the 13 digits →