Saturday, February 4-26, Topanga Canyon Gallery. Topanga Canyon Gallery is pleased to present two new solo exhibitions from artists John Couch and June Kim. Join the artists for an opening reception February 4, 4-8pm. In the North Gallery artist John Couch presents “Mushin ().” The kanji characters for Mushin consist of Mu (nothingness) and Shin (hear, mind, spirit). Or “no mind.” This is the state Couch strove for while creating these paintings.
In the South Gallery artist June Kim presents “Divine Vision of Redthread” a vision of outdoor site-specific installations using AI art as a future medium to create this collection of 4 seasons happening in real locations on earth. Gallery hours are Fridays 1-7 p.m., Saturdays and Sundays 12-6.p.m. at 137 S. Topanga Canyon Blvd, Topanga. Visit topangacanyongallery.com; @topangacanyongallery for details.
Sunday, February 5, 2-4 p.m.-, Palidems Annual Meeting. Meet State Sen. Ben Allen (District 24); Assemblymember Jacqui Irwin; District 3 Supervisor Lindsey Horvath; and Rep. Brad Sherman via ZOOM; and other elected officials via ZOOM or in person at Palisades Charter High School. Info@palisadesdemclub.org;
(310) 230-2084, To register: palidems.org.
Saturday, February 11, 8 p.m. Resilient AF, Whitefire Theatre’s SoloFest 2023. Kamakshi Hart’s songs and stories of shadow and light offer an entertaining step-by-step guide to heal generational trauma. Humor uplifts tragedy and a Super Heroine, a wise old oak tree, and a cohort of colorful characters save the day. 13500 Ventura Blvd., Sherman Oaks. Info & Tickets: kamakshihart.com/resilient-AF
West Basin “Water is Life” Student Art Contest. Deadline: Friday, March 17, 5 p.m. The West Basin Municipal Water District invites Students in Grades 3-12 to Create “Water is Life” artwork that inspires water conservation in our communities.
Qualified teachers can request a free classroom art supply set (valued at $80) and an in-person or live online art lesson to support their students’ submission efforts. Limited art supply sets and art lessons are available. Reservation form, art supply set request form, and updated contest guidelines in English and Spanish are available at westbasin.org/waterislife. For contest information: westbasin.org/waterislife. Winners will be selected by a panel of judges in April 2023 and will advance to Metropolitan’s regional competition and may be featured in the agency’s 2024 student artwork calendar. Deadline is March 17, 5 p.m.
“Winter Awakerning” by June Kim
