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Lummis Day photo set.
Check out our ‘Lummis Day Festival’ 2016 Facebook page photoset. Click on link above.
(Artist: John Valadez - “Lil Samson” 1977 at “The Spirit, Work and Impact of Highland Park’s Centro de Arte Publico 1977” exhibit 2016.)
CHICANO ART MOVEMENT attends: ‘Lummis Day Festival’ 2016 event at Southwest Museum.
Via: http://www.lummisday.org
Art exhibit: “The Spirit, Work and Impact of Highland Park’s Centro de Arte Publico 1977.”
“Rare work by artists Carlos Almaraz, Frank Romero, John Valadez, Leo Limon, Robert “Tito” Delgado, Barbara Carrasco, Dolores Hernandez Guerrero, Dan Benesch, Richard Duardo and Guillermo Bejarano. Noon reception for the artists hosted by Tomas Benitez and featuring filmmaker/playwright Richard Montoya and music by Willie Herron with Los Illegals. A printmaking exhibition will follow.”
(Southwest Museum pin given at Lummis Day festivities 2016)
CAM:
On Saturday June 5th, 2016 we attended one of the weekend Lummis Day Festival scheduled events in Northeast Los Angeles, California. The event we visited was an artist reception for an exhibition titled “The Spirit, Work and Impact of Highland Park’s Centro de Arte Publico 1977.” The showcase took place on the grounds of the Southwest Museum. I first learned of the function through a Facebook event link @xicanagradstudent had sent me. Reading it I learned there would be a live performance by the band Los Illegals for the reception of the exhibit. I told @xicanagradstudent if this was true we could not pass up viewing this appearance by the legendary Chicano Punk band. As I have not had many opportunities to see them play in person.
(Foreword to “The Spirit, Work and Impact of Highland Park’s Centro de Arte Publico 1977” exhibit.)
So we made a trek up U.S. Highway 101 to get us to the Autry’s Mt. Washington campus. We arrived around noon to watch introductions and a roasting of the artist in the exhibition by host and well known Chicano arts advocate Tomas Benitez. Artists in attendance for the reception were; John Valadez, Leo Limon, Robert “Tito” Delgado, Barbara Carrasco, Dolores Hernandez Guerrero, Dan Benesch and Wayne Healy. Mr. Benitez then welcomed featured guest filmmaker/playwright Richard Montoya. Once on stage Mr. Montoya too added in the playful razzing of his peers, even including some ex-cholas he outed that sat in the audience. Richard also read an excerpt from a new play he was commissioned to create titled “Abbott Kinney.”
(Host Tomas Benitez speaking at “The Spirit, Work and Impact of Highland Park’s Centro de Arte Publico 1977” artist reception.)
After Mr. Montoya’s read and some words of thought, he introduced the band everybody had been waiting for, Los Illegals. While the band prepped, singer Willie Herron III told engaging anecdotes before their first song and each time they segued to the next composition. About that same time L.A. River artist Leo Limon requested the song we all wanted to hear, “El Lay.” Willie responded jokingly, “We’re going play it but it might come out all cholo style.” Nobody minded. The bands set for this day mostly consisted of covers but with a Los Illegals twist to them. Besides experiencing “El Lay” performed live my favorite song in the concert was a cover of Coldplay’s “Yellow.” Los Illegals titled their version “Ghetto,” which was a sublime version accomplished by Willie Herron. Other songs they covered were U2′s “I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For,” Simply Red’s “Holding Back The Years” and Live’s “Lightning Crashes.”
(Los Illegals band performing at Lummis Day Festival event 2016 for “The Spirit, Work and Impact of Highland Park’s Centro de Arte Publico 1977” reception)
After the mesmerizingly electric performance by Los Illegals we headed inside the Sprague Gallery at the Southwest Museum to view “The Spirit, Work and Impact of Highland Park’s Centro de Arte Publico 1977” exhibit. Artists in the exhibit consisted of Carlos Almaraz, Frank Romero, Richard Duardo, John Valadez, Leo Limon, Robert “Tito” Delgado, Barbara Carrasco, Dolores Hernandez Guerrero, Dan Benesch, Richard Duardo and Guillermo Bejarano. Once inside the Sprague Gallery we first came upon inspiring works of art by artists John Valadez, Barbara Carrasco and Carlos Almaraz, which lured us deeper into the exhibit where we viewed some vintage pieces by Leo Limon, Dolores Hernandez Guerrero and silkscreened prints by Master printer Richard Duardo. My favorite piece in “The Spirit, Work and Impact of Highland Park’s Centro de Arte Publico 1977” exhibit was a 3-color silkscreened gigposter from 1979 by Chicana artist Barbara Carrasco which promoted “Zoot Suit Night” at a local Los Angeles establishment.
(View of Sprague Gallery with artworks by Leo Limon, Robert “Tito” Delgado, Richard Duardo and John Valadez.)
After viewing the showcase we then headed back outside before our departure near stage to greet some of the artists. We talked to artists Leo Limon and Barbara Carrasco. We also met Willie Herron, Jesus 'Xiuy' Velo and Manuel Valdez, also known as “Los Illegals.” I was even fortunate enough to have the band sign a copy of the set list played at the reception. Truly a memorable Lummis Day event for the books.
(Page from Jose Montoya's Abundant Harvest: "Works on Paper/Works on Life" book signed by Barbara Carrasco at Lummis Day event 2016)
For more info on Lummis Day visit: http://www.lummisday.org
To view more photos visit: CHICANO ART MOVEMENT/Facebook page
Joywave- Somebody New
Things to do in Los Angeles this weekend (6/2-6/5/16)-
Thursday
Joywave are playing at the El Rey Theatre with Teenage Wrist
For MOCA's free program Fugitive Thought, professional actors will read from texts commissioned for the exhibition- storefront: Public Fiction: The Poet and The Critic- within the galleries in a performance directed by artist Stanya Kahn (free)
Family bookstore is having a talk, signing and screening for artist Takeshi Murata's new book
At the Drive-In are playing with Le Butcherettes at the Hollywood Palladium
Gold Panda is playing at The Echoplex
Friday
The Natural History Museum's First Friday event returns with live music from Health and YACHT
Sage Projects is hosting an Evening Closing Party and Outdoor Projections Series- featuring work by Charlotte Patterson
Hammer Museum is having a launch party for The Hammer Student Association (made up of UCLA undergrad students) arts journal- GRAPHITE Issue VII (free and attendees will receive a free copy)
The new super group Prophets of Rage (Tom Morello, Tim Commerford, Brad Wilk, Chuck D, B-Real, and DJ Lord) are playing at the Hollywood Palladium with tickets on sale at 10 am on 6/2 at the box office
Venice Beach is having their Pride Celebration with a block party and sign lighting
Power 106 is hosting Powerhouse 2016 at the Honda Center with performances by Chance the Rapper, YG, Big Sean, Fat Joe and Remy Ma and Yo Gotti
Digitalism are performing at the El Rey Theatre
Saturday
Curator Emily Liebert is in conversation with artist Eleanor Antin for her solo exhibition at Diane Rosenstein Fine Art (free with RSVP)
Explore feminism in science fiction after the screening of British cult film Devil Girl from Mars (1954) at Clockshop in Frogtown
The Museum of Broken Relationships officially opens in the old Frederick's of Hollywood space on Hollywood Blvd.
Broncho are playing at the Teragram Ballroom
Trashcan Sinatras are playing at the Troubadour
Sunday
Check out the first day of artist Amanda Parer's outdoor installation Intrude, consisting of giant lit up white rabbits at three downtown Los Angeles locations, presented by Arts Brookfield
La Luz are playing at the Bootleg Theater
Annenberg Space for Photography with Logo Documentary Films is screening Out of Iraq, a film about an Iraqi soldier and a U.S. translator who fall in love and are forced to flee the country. A discussion and Q&A with the directors, producers and subjects of the film will follow ($10)
Robyn Hitchcock is playing at Largo
All weekend
It's the 11th Annual Lummis Day, a festival that takes place around Northeast LA, which features an opening night film presentation at Occidental College, performances at Sycamore Grove Park, a fish themed parade and more
“The Crumbles” and “From Invisible to Invincible,” two very different films depicting young people coming of age and using music and art as pathways to fulfillment, will be presented at the annual Lummis Day Movie Night, Saturday, February 21 at 7:00pm, with filmmakers in attendance. The screening will take place in the auditorium of the Wellness Center, the newly opened office and community space located within Los Angeles’ historic General Hospital complex (1200 North State Street). The Center, located just a 15 minute drive from Highland Park, offers comfortable seating within a beautifully re-designed interior and ample parking.
Annual Film Night — Lummis Day Festival
LA Artcore: Honoring Jain & Eliot Sekuler (with some Evangenitals)
LA ARTCORE 25th ANNUAL AWARDS BENEFIT and FUNDRAISER
Some of you know who Jain and Eliot Sekuler are; some of you don't. In the history of Juli Crockett and the Evangenitals, they are central, recurring characters. For example, the 'ol "Sun is Shining" video and "Last Supper" photo from the Everlovin' album was shot at their house, and we met Jim Kweskin playing a fundraiser in their backyard. Michael Feldman and I got married in that same backyard, and Jain was the person that married us! Jain was also our doula when we gave birth (at home) to our son Thelonious. So, yeah... we go deep.
Jain & Eliot spearheaded the formation of the Lummis Day Festival, which the Evangenitals have played a time or two, and have made numerous other contributions to the arts (among other things) in Los Angeles. At long last they are being honored for their efforts. And we, the Evangenitals, get to be the band for this great event.
The annual LA Artcore Fundraiser takes place Saturday, October 19, from 5:00pm-8:00pm at the organization’s Union Arts Center space, 120 Judge John Aliso Street (adjacent to Little Tokyo). The event features foot-stomping music by The Evangenitals (7pm) and silent and live auctions of art by emerging and mid-career artists. Honorees at this year’s event are Jain and Eliot Sekuler, board members of the Lummis Day Community Foundation and long-time supporters of L.A. arts. Appetizers, beer, wine and other beverages will be served. Tickets, priced at $35, are available at the door or for advance purchase at: http://laartcore.org/New_Website/2014_auction.html Formed in Los Angeles in 1979, LA Artcore finds and exposes artists locally and internationally whose work shows dedication, excellence and originality. The non-profit group operates at the Brewery Arts Complex in Lincoln Heights and at Union Center for the Arts in Little Tokyo. It has maintained a continuous calendar of art exhibitions at both locations, featuring 1,600 artists over three decades. Click here to RSVP and share on Facebook! xoxo Juli
Lummis Day 2013
Today was the annual celebration of Northeast LA, Lummis Day. Lummis Day is named after Charles Lummis a noted writer, photographer and Native American activist.
The event had stages set in Heritage Square where salvaged Victorians and a train depot stand as a cultural museum dedicated to Los Angeles of the past. There were art activities, representatives from local and state government and lots and lots of music.
