Chuck & Buck is an intelligent, multi-layered exploration of romantic obsession, and adolescence not just arrested, but held completely captive; it’s also, as David Edelstein puts it, “the most perversely agreeable stalker picture ever made”. Writing and playing the role of Buck — an emotionally fragile, detached 27-year-old man-child who packs his life up in order to reunite with his one close childhood friend, Chuck, in Los Angeles — is screenwriter Mike White, and he imbues his poor, misguided creation with a mix of innocence, love and offness that makes him impossible to →

Crewest Gallery is proud to present Friends With Knives, an exhibition curated by PaperMonster which will showcase the growing genre in the art world known as stencil graffiti or stencil art. The expansion of the art form in terms of its complexity with the use of multilayers and the political and emotional messages it carries has impressed art lovers and collectors worldwide. Stencil graffiti styles include photorealism, political, pop, and abstract…who would’ve thought it doesn’t stop at simple stenciling? It is evident why stencil art continues to grow in popularity and has become one of the fastest growing street art movements in the world. Friends with Knives will be showcasing world renowned stencial artists including Blek le Rat, Broken Crow, Chris Stain, Dave Lowell, E.L.K., Greg Boudreau and more. →

Baer Ridgway Exhibitions is pleased to present It’s My World, a group exhibition featuring works by artists responding to ever changing landscapes and the individuality of every environment, whether they be natural, man made or a con-flux of the two.

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The Social Network is an up-coming film directed by David Fincher, discussing the rise of Facebook.

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N.A.S.A. showcases their latest video for album track “Strange Enough”–featuring vocals by Karen O (Yeah Yeah Yeah), Ol’ Dirty Bastard (Wu Tang Clan) and Fatlip (The Pharcyde).

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New music video for the Converse-exclusive single “All Summer” by Kid Cudi, Best Coast and Rostam of Vampire Weekend. The track was produced as part of the brand’s Three Artists. One Song collaboration.

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The New Los Angeles Folk Festival
Historical Monument 157 – Los Angeles, CA
8/7/10

Celebrating the emergence of new LA folk music with Linda Perhacs (public debut of new music & band), Mia Doi Todd, Ariana Delawari, L.A. Ladies Choir, Les Shelleys (Tom Brosseau & Angela Correa), Olentangy John, Henry Wolfe, He’s My Brother She’s My Sister, Eagle Winged Palace, Robert James, Sandra Sarra, and special guests.

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Ryan Trecartin: Any Ever
MOCA – Los Angeles, CA
7/18 to 10/17/10

The Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles (MOCA), presents Any Ever, the American premiere of artist Ryan Trecartin’s 2007–10 body of work, July 18 through October 17, 2010, at MOCA Pacific Design Center.  The opening reception is Friday, July 16th from 8:30 – 10 PM.

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Ever since its start in Echo Park, FYF Fest has always brought in the hottest artists to the outdoor, three stage event, much like their sister festival “Mess With Texas”, which takes place in Austin every year during SXSW. As the largest truly independent music festival in Los Angeles, FYF Fest is sure not to disappoint. The location for the festival this year will be the same the previous year, and will take place at the Los Angeles Historic State Park in downtown LA.

For the first time ever, FYF Fest has also decided to join forces with a partner, Altamont Apparel. With their help as well as the help and support they’ve received from INCASE, SESAC, Royal Elastics, Sailor Jerry, and the California State Park Rangers, FYF →

Starring James Franco in a career-defining performance as Allen Ginsberg, HOWL is the story of how the young poet’s seminal work broke down societal barriers in the face of an infamous public obscenity trial.

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