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Solace by Johnny Castillo is having its closing reception on Saturday March 25 from 3 -6pm. Emerging artist Johnny Castillo explores his reality as a first generation Guatemalan immigrant now assimilating in Los Angeles. Castillo's solo exhibition Solace, is currently on display in our Red Floor Gallery. His use of a limited palate in many of his works, and technical control of his art tools, ensure us that he is firmly on the path towards artistic recognition. Castillo is currently studying Drawing and Painting at Cal State Long Beach.

Conversations in Color / Conversaciones en Color Closing Reception is Saturday March 25, 2023 from 3 - 6pm. Conversations in Color / Conversaciones en Color features work from established –and prolific artist- Annie Marini-Genzon exhibit concurrently in our Annex Gallery is entitled Conversations in Color. Ana’s exciting abstracts have strength of color and superior design reflective of our vibrant California life. She has professionally exhibited throughout Southern California, Arizona, Mexico and Argentina.

Future is Now Closing Reception is Saturday March 24, 2023 from 3 - 6pm. The Future is Now exhibition, located in our Main Gallery, features the work of nine emerging and established artists who are worthy of our attention. Each artist has their own unique style of art making. Our nine artists: Amy Doyo, Brenda Paola Gomez, Carlos Castrejon, Catalina Bolivar, Jose Carlos Virgen, Julianna Aparicio-Curtis, Nina Koyfman, Victoria E. Orantes, and Yeltsin Penado are first time exhibitors with the Avenue 50 Studio. We welcome their vision and their voices.
There will also be an Artist Talk portion where guests can ask questions to the artist about their work.

“Pure, lively (and live) entertainment! It is remarkable to see two dozen children abandon their electronic devices to watch a live stage performance and, when prompted, hear their advice and warnings called out to the heroine. SNOWHITE at Santa Monica Playhouse provides such a theatrical (and non-CGI) experience.” Tolucan Times. It’s SNOWHITE, a captivating Rudie-DeCarlo musical fairytale for girls, boys, and young-at-heart audiences of all ages.
“Sure to delight, enchant and entertain!” LA SPLASH
A charming tale of companionship, coming-of-age, and the magical bond between mothers and daughters, SNOWHITE takes audiences on a magical adventure as everyone’s most beloved young heroine journeys to find herself, her mother, and her true destiny, aided by Seven Silly Companions and a Most Magical Mirror. No evil Stepmother here, no shadowy forests or villainous potions; just a wondrously humorous and touching story of friendship, dedication and discovery, as Snowhite, and the audience, learn that love does, indeed, conquer all, even though it can sometimes be found in the most unlikely places.
Modeled on the original 1812 Brothers Grimm tale, SNOWHITE examines stereotypes, familial bonds, ethics, friendship, the power of commitment, and the value of tolerance and understanding. Beautifully-detailed Medieval costumes by award-winning designer Ashley Hayes and sparkling special effects by James Cooper add to the historical authenticity of this exciting interactive family-friendly production.
Members of the internationally renowned Actors' Repertory Theatre Meghan Nealon (Into the Woods, Shakespeare’s Other Women), Cydne Moore (Beauty and the Beast, Absolutely Halloween) and Michala Peltz (No Returns, Absolutely Halloween), join guest artists Bethany Dream (Bye Bye Birdie, Gypsy), Krit Gough (Metamorphoses, Barefoot in the Park), Margot Leach (Call Me Kat, The Switch Up) and Filipina-American actress Julia Masterson (Evita, Circle Mirror Transformation) as Snowhite. Written & directed by Playhouse Co-Artistic Directors Chris DeCarlo and Evelyn Rudie.
Special birthday parties, hosted by gaily-costumed fairytale characters, are available for every performance. All current protocols are observed.
Santa Monica Playhouse, celebrating 63 years of continuous operation, is supported in part by the City of Santa Monica and the Santa Monica Arts Commission, the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors through the Los Angeles County Department of Arts and Culture, the Ahmanson Foundation, the Rotary Club Foundation and Playhouse PALS.

Satyajit Ray concludes the Calcutta Trilogy by tracing the downward spiral of a promising young man. After failing to enter the corporate workforce, Somnath (Pradip Mukherjee) strikes out on his own as a “middleman” and quickly discovers how much greasing is needed to turn the wheels of commerce. A panoramic underworld film, The Middleman starkly depicts the predatory snake pit of corrupt hustlers and traffickers who populate Calcutta’s crowded margins as Somnath slowly transitions from dealing in stationery and industrial chemicals to seedier merchandise.
DIRECTED/WRITTEN BY: Satyajit Ray. WITH: Pradip Mukherjee, Satya Banerjee, Dipankar Dey, Lily Chakravarti. 1975. 131 min. India. B&W. Bengali. 35mm. Restored by the Satyajit Ray Preservation Project in 1996 through a collaboration of the Academy Film Archive, the Merchant-Ivory Foundation and The Film Foundation. Print courtesy of the Packard Humanities Institute Collection at the Academy Film Archive.

America's Got Talent

(THROUGH OCT. 1) Discover how Japanese American youth asserted their place as young Americans confronting unjust imprisonment in Don’t Fence Me In: Coming of Age in America’s Concentration Camps through photographs, personal stories, and artifacts from camping trips, social dances, sports leagues, and more.
Related Programs:
• March 4 | Special event | Scouting and Coming of Age in America’s Concentration Camps

• June 17 | Discussion and Swing Dance | Boogie Woogie to Barbed Wire

• July 15 | Workshop | Telling Our Family Stories

• August 19 | Discussion | Let Me Be Myself: Coming of Age Throughout History

Have you ever thought of acupuncture as a weapon against aging? “This age-old healing practice is now becoming the new trend in natural facelifts,” says Dr. Marina Dabcevic, a registered acupuncturist with a Doctorate in Oriental Medicine and Acupuncture. Beauty gurus and wellness advocates are seeking non-invasive


alternatives to achieve their desired look and many are turning to Cosmetic or Facial Acupuncture. This non-toxic alternative to Botox encompasses an inner and outer wellness experience with many benefits and is now available at Awaken Now.
 
It won't work overnight. This is a specific 10 session protocol that is performed twice per week for 5 weeks. The reason being the dermis takes 4-5 weeks to regenerate. We need to continuously stimulate the dermis with micro-traumas caused by the hair-thin needles to build collagen and elastin to create long-lasting results. The best part... Dr. Marina recommends getting the 10 session Cosmetic Acupuncture protocol once every 2-5 years, if monthly facials are scheduled for regular maintenance.
 
You don't have to fear the needles. They are so small that you can barely see them. Although there are approximately 80 needles in your face, you will feel very relaxed listening to the soft music and the trickle of water from the nearby fountain. A serene experience in the most tranquil setting.
 
As an added bonus, Dr. Marina uses GM Collin Skincare products, prime partners of the Oscars. As part of your 10 sessions, you will get 3 facials with your choice of the following masks: a vitamin C mask which fills your skin with enough vitamin C to fight free radicals, strengthen the skin against sun damage, and boost collagen production to give you firmer, smoother skin; or an incredibly healing algae mask which hydrates, softens, and detoxifies the skin, replenishing it with essential vitamins and minerals.
 
Acupuncture has been practiced for centuries. It encourages the body to promote natural healing, alleviating aches and pains, promoting digestion, aiding in sleep, calming the mind, and now making you look younger! Dr. Marina is excited to be at the forefront of this wellness movement.

Thinkspace Projects Presents:

b. Robert Moore’s Out The Mud: A Black American Rite Of Passage
MARCH 4 - MARCH 25

Thinkspace Projects

4207 W. Jefferson Blvd. & 4217 W. Jefferson Blvd.

Los Angeles, CA 90016

T: 310.558.3375 | Tues. - Sat. Noon to 6PM

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Opening Reception

Saturday, March 4, 6-10pm

DJ, Refreshments, and More
Thinkspace Projects is honored to present b. Robert Moore’s latest solo show Out the Mud: A Black American Rite Of Passage. Self-taught and multidisciplinary, he notices that human nature has a subjective stance. Robert attempts to strip away those subjective "soft" assumptions of narrative, calling it out directly, to conflict and provoke thought of narrative of African and African American diaspora as well as social and civil experiences of underrepresented people and narrative.
In addition to this show, Thinkspace Projects presents: F CANCER—a group exhibition benefiting the American Cancer Society; Marissa Reyes’s Fighting Fickle Feelings For You; Roja’s Asco.

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Multiple spaces and menu options are available to suit every celebrations!