FIN by CR Stecyk ~ Hurley's H SPACE

RR Sideshow: Contributing Writer - Daniel Rolnik

Fin, a new film by CR Stecyk III premiers Feb. 8th, 2012 at Hurley's H SPACE gallery in Costa Mesa. It's going to be a very special night for those who make the drive out, since the entire room is going to be transformed into an old movie theater. Also, Hurley will be launching a limited edition line of shirts featuring stills from the movie.



FIN premiers on Wednesday, February 8th from 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Hurley's H-Space [1945 Placentia, Costa Mesa, CA]

Madonna - Give Me All Your Luvin' [Music Video]

The new video for Madonna's single - Give Me All Your Luvin' dropped today, and it features M.I.A. and Nicki Minaj. Enjoy the vid -

Taco de Lomography ~ LA Taco Photo Show

The Los Angeles Taco will be exhibiting never-before-seen 35mm film images - Taco de Lomography - exclusively shot on Lomography LC-A camera, film and Fritz the Blitz flash on Saturday, February 18 at Lomography LA from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. The LA Taco Photo Show will feature the works of Erwin Recinos, Brandon Shigeta, Birdman, Tom Andrews and Reserve Result [RR].

The Lomography LA is located at 7998 Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles [California ~ 90046] @ 323.301.1414. You can find more details at LA Taco.

Year of the Dragon ~ GR2

RR Sideshow: Contributing Writer - Daniel Rolnik

GR2 is hosting a group exhibition of artists' interpretations of the Dragon from the Chinese zodiac - since it is the symbol of 2012. And the year of the Dragon is actually really special because it's considered the luckiest out of all the others, including the Rat, Ox, Tiger, Rabbit, Snake, Horse, Goat, Monkey, Rooster, Dog, and Pig. And the opening reception will actually be a very important event, since most of the work will sell out - so be sure to get there early if you want to snag your favorite piece, which could range in price from only $20 to $200+. I know I'll be going home with something!!!

The Year of the Dragon exhibit opens on Saturday, January 28 with a reception at 6:30pm to 10:00pm at GR2 [2062 Sawtelle Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90025]

LISTEN & Static Noise ~ Long Beach State University

RR Sideshow: Contributing Writer - Daniel Rolnik

Rhona Bitner has undergone a photographic expedition to capture America's most loved music sites like Yasgur's Farm [where the original Woodstock happened] and Chess Records' studio where too many classic records were cut to even count - from Buddy Guy to Shel Silverstein. Twenty-eight of her photos will be on display at CSU Long Beach's Museum with an accompanying essay by Lenny Kaye - guitarist for Patti Smith and producer behind the quintessential music head's compilation record Nuggets: Original Artyfacts from the First Psychedelic Era, 1965–1968. Rhona Bitner has also been encouraging people to participate in the project by making suggestions for venues and studios she should photograph on her Tumblr site. And if that's not enough for you, Lou Reed's sound installation MM3: Static Noise will be on display too.

Rhona Bitner

Rhona Bitner

Rhona Betner's LISTEN exhibit and Lou Reed's Static Noise installation open on Friday, January 27 and runs until April 15 at CSU Long beach

Madonna - Masterpiece [W./E. Soundtrack]

Here's the new vid of Madonna's Masterpiece for Madge's upcoming directorial film - W.E. - which won Best Original Song at 2011 Golden Globe Award - broadcast last night on NBC. Enjoy Masterpiece from W.E..



W.E. hits theaters on Friday, February 3.

For The Kids ~ Country Club Projects

RR Sideshow: Contributing Writer - Daniel Rolnik

I still remember seeing the Costacos Brothers' photographic posters of explosions and athletes on all of my older family friend's walls when I was a kid and thinking about how they were the coolest things ever – even though I've still only ever watched a quarter of an actual sports game in my life. And now when I see the pictures all over again, it brings me back to those times when my imagination was free to soar and photo day at school was like an awesome open casting call for mullets. So in my opinion, For The Kids is set to be one of the most creative and original exhibits to hit a gallery in Los Angeles for quite some time, and I know I'm going to need to watch my wallet, because I might just want one of everything.

The For The Kids exhibit opens on Saturday, January 21 with a reception at 6:00pm to 9:00pm at Country Club Projects