Coral reef conservation will be a key message at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History this fall with an exhibition of the “Hyperbolic Crochet Coral Reef.”

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Theodor W. Adorno’s Reinterpretation Through Art
Marvelli Gallery – NY, NY
9/18 – 10/30/10

Marvelli Gallery is pleased to present Minima Moralia, a group exhibition of works by Samuel Beckett, Matias Faldbakken, Glenn Ligon, and Bruce Nauman. The title comes from a book by Theodor W. Adorno.

The exhibition examines four artists who share an ethical approach to art as well as a conceptual practice informed by the use of text. They belong to different generations, have different visual strategies and intellectual interests. →

Cinespia DJs take over The Short Stop Dancefloor
The Short Stop – Los Angeles, CA
9/2/10

Your favorite cinespia DJs will be playing all the dancefloor jams, all night long!  The musical journey features: DJ Carlos Nino, Boss Harmony, Mahssa, Turquoise Wisdom, Dj Hair and Dina J.  Also featuring special guests from Chicago: Rob Sevier (Numero Group) playing rare soul dancefloor killers!!

The event tonight has no cover and begins at 10:00 pm.

LOCATION:
1455 W. Sunset
Los Angeles, CA

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Check their Facebook invite for more info: http://bit.ly/ai3iHR

The group exhibit, Extreme Exposure, presented by the Annenberg Space for Photography features arresting imagery from five unique photographers who work specifically with wildlife, climate and environment. These guys have captured some of our planet’s most extreme environments, risking their lives by dangling from a helicopter or immersing themselves in alligator-infested waters. These photographers all share the same passion and purpose, which is →

Nic Cage Onscreen At the Cemetery
Hollywood Forever Cemetery – LA, CA
9/4/10

A sweet story of a childless couple looking for a baby of their own, told in the Coen brothers signature breakneck pace, with hilarious dialogue, a fast moving camera, and a cast of crazy characters.
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Guitar Center, the world’s largest musical instrument retailer in partnership with Collective Media and DIRECTV is proud to announce that they have had their debut of  Guitar Center Sessions, a new television special featuring exclusive performances and intimate conversations with revered musicians on August 21st.

The show is hosted by Jason Bentley, KCRW’s Music Director and host of Morning Becomes Eclectic. Guitar Center Sessions’ first episode features the iconic Peter Gabriel, fresh off of the release of his critically-acclaimed new album “Scratch My Back” and sold-out world tour. The show premieres August 21st on DIRECTV’s The →

On July 23rd, 2010 the city of Los Angeles was blessed with a free concert from the Miguel Atwood-Ferguson Ensemble. Recently known for his work on Mochilla’s “Suite for Ma Dukes” project, where he arranged and conducted music from the late J. Dilla for a full orchestra, Ferguson assembled an all-star cast of musicians and special guests featuring folks like Flying Lotus, Aloe Blacc, Bilal, Stephen ‘Thundercat’ Bruner, Chris ‘Daddy’ Dave, and many others for this special evening in LA at the Grand Performances California Plaza. →