Los Angeles is Getting Dirty Looks

Dirty Looks, a New York-based platform for queer experimental film and video, is returning to the West Coast for a second tour. While in Los Angeles, the organization will premiere never-before-seen work by Tom Rubnitz, which was discovered in the Video Data Bank archives at the Billy Wilder Theater. In association with LA FilmForum, they've also organized a program of contemporary queer portraits called Yesterday Once More, which will feature works by emerging artists made within the last two years.

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Gift Ideas for Friends and Family

As publisher of Curating Los Angeles, I receive countless emails promoting events around the southland. Many of the messages at this time of year are holiday related and of those, a significant number extol the virtues of one gift or another offered up by a bevy of local businesses, museums, and schools.

This year my family agreed to limit holiday gift giving to the children in our lives. The adults just want to spend time together and enjoy the season in a less commercial fashion. That decision has greatly reduced the amount of time we’ll all need to spend searching for just the right gifts, as well as save everyone money.

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Made in L.A. – 60 Los Angeles-based Artists Strut Their Stuff

The Los Angeles arts scene is one of the most vibrant in the world. Long known for its embrace of experimentation and innovation, the city’s community of artists is as diverse as its population. To recognize and support this rich talent pool, the Hammer Museum has organized Made in L.A. 2012 in collaboration with LA>

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Member Appreciation Days Are Here!

This weekend twenty of southern California’s finest cultural institutions join together to honor their members. Show an active membership card from any of the participating museums and gain entry to all the others at no charge. What’s more, you’ll also receive significant savings in the museums’ gift shops.

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Sundays for Kids at the Hammer - The Criminal Conspiracy

If your child enjoys crafting a good story, the Hammer Museum and 826LA have a program that is sure to please. Under the guidance of writer Natashia Deón, participants will work collaboratively to create a cast of characters destined to become co-conspirators in the Crime of the Century. Deón is an award-winning screenwriter and practicing attorney. She is currently penning her debut novel, The Spinning Wheel. Ages 8–13.

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Demon Hill Tour for Kids at the Hammer

The Hammer Museum runs an excellent children's program called Hammer Kids, which includes films, art installations and various participatory experiences. This program sounds particularly interesting.

Francis W. Hoeber—early collaborator with Brian De Palma, historian of American social and cultural behavior, tour guide, and amateur magician—will give a tour of the Demon Hill mystery house, an installation by his son Julian Hoeber. Francis W. Hoeber will present illusions and tricks within the Demon Hill installation.

When: Sunday November 21, 12:00 pm

Where: Hammer Museum  10899 Wilshire Blvd. Los Angeles

Cost: Free of Charge

Parking: Available under the museum at a cost of $3 for 3 hours. Parking for people with disabilities is provided on levels P1 and P3.

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