LA Art Show: Modern & Contemporary Features New Works by Damien Hirst and David Bailey Among Others

LOS ANGELES, CA.- The 17th Annual LA Art Show: Modern & Contemporary will feature the California debut of new works by artists Damien Hirst and photographer David Bailey. Locally accessible for the first time, new works by Hirst include ‘The Souls’ series of shimmering foil-­‐block butterfly prints and gold foil block skulls ‘Death or Glory.’ Bailey will exhibit new works of still lives, fashion images, and portraits. Both artists are represented by Paul Stolper Contemporary Art Gallery from London, UK.

Additional gallery highlights include a collection of works by one of California’s most significant contemporary artists, Tom Holland. Holland’s work will be presented by David Richards Contemporary from Santa Fe, NM and will feature pieces from the 1960s, a period in which Holland’s work transitioned from traditional painting on a two-­‐dimensional plane to more literal, three-­‐dimensional constructions. Tom Holland’s work is in the collections of many major museums in the United States, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York City, the Guggenheim Museum, the Whitney Museum, the Los Angeles County Museum, the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art and the Walker Art Center in Minneapolis.

Pan American Art Projects from Miami, FL will feature Oakland-­‐based artist Tracey Snelling, based on her experiences in China and the United States, creating a cultural dialogue between the two. Jack Rutberg Fine Arts from Los Angeles, CA will showcase a variety of artists including Jordi Alcaraz, Karel Appel, Norman Bluhm, Hans Burkhardt, George Condo, Clarie Falkenstein, Patrick Graham, George Herms, Pablo Picasso, Ruth Weisberg, Jerome Witkin, and Francisco Zuniga. The LA Art Show: Modern & Contemporary will also feature select Chinese galleries that have never exhibited in the United States. Chinese artists include Im Jari and Zhang Xianyong, represented by FQ Projects from Shanghai; China, Jiang Peng Yi, represented by ME Photo Gallery from Beijing; China, and woodblock prints by Liu Qingyuan from CM2 Gallery, from Los Angeles.

The LA Art Show: Modern & Contemporary is committed to showing the highest quality works ranging from Jamie Reid, Ed Ruscha, Armando Romero, David Hockney, Roy Lichtenstein, Arshile Gorky, Jim Dine, Andy Warhol, Fernando Botero, and others. Designed to showcase cutting-­‐edge artwork as well as forward thinking artists, this show will feature performance pieces, mixed media installations, video installations, contemporary paintings, a sculpture garden, and a series of curated special exhibitions.

The LA Art Show: Modern & Contemporary will feature additional curated spaces including Hypoxia artist James Peterson. Curated by The Los Angeles Art Association, Hypoxia will be a flowing form designed in the likeliness of algae blooms. This ‘organism’ will wash over the space and redefine the momentum of traffic. Fabien Castantier Gallery will present a live art performance by celebrated Parisian graffiti artist, Speedy
Graphito. Graphito will paint on-­‐site throughout the 4-­‐day show.

The LA Art Show: Modern & Contemporary Symposia Series will focus on the confluence of art & design with interactive discussions led by Milton Esterow, Suzanne Lacy, and a book signing by renowned artist Hunt Slonem.

Additional programming for the LA Art Show: Modern & Contemporary includes Project Spaces which offers solo artist exhibition space to select participating galleries. Galleries invited to participate for project spaces at the 2012 show include Boma Modern from Santa Fe, NM; Davidson Contemporary from Seattle, WA; and The Master League of Arts from Moscow, Russia.

The LA Art Show: Modern & Contemporary will kick off with a high-­‐profile Opening Night Premiere Party on Wednesday, January 18 at the Los Angeles Convention Center. Hosted by actor and Art of Elysium supporter David Arquette, proceeds from the Opening Night Premiere Party will enable Preview beneficiaries The Art of Elysium to expand its program to bring arts to critically ill hospitalized children and increase substantially the number of school children who visit the Getty through the J. Paul Getty Museum’s Education Department program for Title One School visits.

With more than 5,000 patrons in 2011, the Opening Night Premiere Party has consistently drawn attendees who love art, including museum patrons, political dignitaries, collectors, celebrities, and supporters of arts education. 2011 LA Art Show: Modern & Contemporary attendees included: Halle Berry, Olivier Martinez, Finola Hughes, Russell Young, Shepard Fairey, Kat von D., Cheech Marin, Councilman Tom LaBonge, Chinese Consul General Qiu Shaofang, Executive Director of the DCA, Olga Garay, and Gayle and Ed Roski. With live performances and curated exhibitions, the 2012 Opening Night Premiere Party promises to be more exciting and encompassing.

ET Posts Exclusive Preview of Rachael vs. Guy

Food Network's new show Rachael vs. Guy Celebrity Cook-Off premieres January 1st. Celebs such as Cheech Marin and Lou Diamond Philips compete.

Last Chance to Pick Up the Cheech and Chong Christmas Head Lights

This is your last chance to pick up the Cheech and Chong Christmas Head Lights.  They are no longer manufactured because of a licensing disagreement between the manufacturer and Cheech and Chong's lawyers.

We have one left!

This Weekend Only! Free Cheech & Chong T-Shirt with $25 Order

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Cheech Marin Comes to the Museum of Monterey

Cheech Marin brings his collection of small print works by Chicano artists to the Museum of Monterey. The wonderful museum film crew, consisting of Fred Nelson and Bert Rankin, was there to capture the opening.

Exclusive First Look at 'Rob,' Rob Schneider's New Sitcom

Rob Schneider's new sitcom, Rob!, co-stars Cheech Marin and premiers January 12th.

CHICANITAS: Small Paintings from the Cheech Marin Collection to open at the Snite Museum of Art

Cheech Marin's CHICANITAS collection is coming to The Museum of Monterey!

Cheech Marin will be at the Museum on December 10 for the show's opening reception!

Get more information on our website:
Museum of Monterey

Miley Cyrus Pot Sketch on SNL...You're like a funny little Cheech Marin.

Last night, Saturday Night Live had a Miley Cyrus Show sketch. In it, 'Billy Ray Cyrus' says she's like a "funny little Cheech Marin."

Hempy Holidoobies! Free Shipping on Everything Plus a Free Shirt

Our annual holiday sale has begun.

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Gibson GuitarTown on The Sunset Strip Auction Set For Dec. 3

Gibson GuitarTown on The Sunset Strip, administered by the Gibson Foundation, is completing its yearlong "tour" of the boulevard and has announced the art guitars will be auctioned for charity on Dec. 3, 2011, at Julien's Auctions Beverly Hills Gallery (9665 Wilshire Blvd.) beginning at 2 p.m. The auction will also be accessible online at www.julienslive.com. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the Los Angeles Youth Network, which provides outreach, food, emergency shelter, transitional living and educational enrichment programs for homeless adolescents; West Hollywood Arts & Cultural Commission to further support public art and artists on The Sunset Strip; and the West Hollywood Library.

GuitarTown on The Sunset Strip is a larger-than-life public art exhibit celebrating the people and places that have shaped the legendary music boulevard. More than 20 ten-foot Gibson art guitars have lined the 1.6-mile boulevard since August 2010.

The guitars celebrated various aspects of The Sunset Strip and its history and influence, from guitars honoring Slash, The Doors, Mötley Crüe, Ozzy Osbourne, Brian Wilson and Cheech & Chong to abstract guitars that played upon the architecture and nightlife of the boulevard. The guitars were displayed in prominent and historic locations on The Sunset Strip, including the Whisky a Go Go, The Roxy Theatre, The Comedy Store, Andaz hotel (former "Riot Hyatt") and at the main entrances to The Sunset Strip. A handful of the guitars were also signed by the influential musicians they were inspired by.

"We enjoyed hosting GuitarTown on The Sunset Strip this year. The guitars celebrated the boulevard's history while also giving local artists the opportunity to showcase their talents in a one-of-a-kind setting," noted Sunset Strip Business Association Executive Director Todd Steadman. "The art guitars added to The Sunset Strip experience, and we are pleased that the proceeds from the GuitarTown charity auction will benefit and inspire countless individuals in the Los Angeles area and beyond."

The full list of artists and guitars included in the auction includes:

• "Prince Of Darkness" celebrating Ozzy Osbourne. Created by Nic Adams. Guitar signed by Ozzy Osbourne and Slash.
• "Dr. Feelgood" celebrates iconic Sunset Strip rockers and 2011 Sunset Strip Music Festival honorees Mötley Crüe. Created by Timothy Teruo Watters. Guitar signed by Tommy Lee, Mick Mars, Nikki Sixx and Vince Neil.
• "Post Cheech & Chong" is a celebration of the comedy duo who got their start at The Roxy Theatre. Guitar signed by Cheech Marin and Tommy Chong.
• "Slash Guitar" celebrates the legendary guitarist and 2010 Sunset Strip Music Festival honoree. Created by Ron English. Guitar signed by Slash and Ron English.
• "Good Time Tonite" celebrates Peter Frampton. Created by Anne Olsen Daub. Guitar signed by Peter Frampton.
• "Good Vibrations" celebrates Southern California icon Brian Wilson. Created by Lauren Evans. Guitar signed by Brian Wilson.
• "Rosas" is a portrait of one of the most famous Sunset Strip girl bands: The Runaways. Created by Sonia Lopez-Chavez. Guitar signed by Cheri Curie.
• "Mickey's Garden" is an homage to the notorious Mickey Cohen. Created by Mark Mahoney. Guitar signed by tattoo artist Mark Mahoney.
• "Timescape" abstract guitar created by compiling images and references to infamous Sunset Strip music legends. Created by Mads Anderson.
• "Jimi Rocks" painted guitar celebrating guitarist Jimi Hendrix. Created by Bruce Bermudez.
• "Star Chords" tribute to Lou Adler, Mario Maglieri and Elmer Valentine, who were instrumental in creating the live music scene on The Sunset Strip with the creation of the Roxy Theatre, Whisky A Go-Go and Rainbow. Created by Jodi Bohassi.
• "Light My Fire" mosaic tiled guitar honoring The Doors. Created by Robin Bott.
• "Star Struck" mixed media guitar that plays upon The Sunset Strip's ties to celebrity and creativity. Created by David "Rudy" Gardner.
• "The Conscious Mind" utilizes surreal imagery to reflect on the mind and the visual landscape inspired by music. Created by Elizabeth Merrit Kong.
• "Candy Stripe" is a jewel-encrusted guitar celebrating Katy Perry. Created by Erin Lareau.
• "Summer Of Love" is a colorful, bejeweled guitar honoring the ‘60s. Created by Juliana Martinez.
• "Path of Most Resistance" examines the built environment on The Strip. Created by art collective Opus 13.
• "The Mystic Knights of Oingo Boingo" is a playful, interactive work celebrating Oingo Boingo. Created by John Ottinger.
• "Crusin: Sunset Strip" is a sleek, colorful abstract resin work mimicking the nighttime landscape of The Sunset Strip. Created by R. Nelson Parrish.
• "Making Headlines" is a painted visual compilation of past newspaper headlines from The Sunset Strip and Gibson. Created by Leilani Yosick and Dan Calandro.
• "Dressed To Kill" celebrates Kiss. Created by James Rutman.
• "Mystical Musicians" abstract guitar that reflects on the creative process. Created by Jon Planas. • "Ad Lib" montage reflects the diverse styles of music that exist on The Sunset Strip. Created by Stephanie Pryor.
• "Trigger Happy Jack" uses bold imagery to celebrate the elixir of nightlife. Created by design firm Signature Creative.
Wow.

Rachael Ray and Guy Fieri Host Celebrity Cook-Off

Food Network stars Rachael Ray and Guy Fieri are hosting a new Celebrity Apprentice-like cooking show which puts eight (mostly) throwback celebs in one kitchen. The show is called Rachael vs. Guy Celebrity Cook-Off, and it premieres January 1 at 9 p.m. ET/PT.

Lucky contestants include 90's pop stars Aaron Carter (who is now sporting a goatee) and Joey Fatone (still sporting his goatee), as well as Coolio, Cheech Marin, and Miss USA 2011 Alyssa Campanella.

Ray and Fieri will coach the budding chefs, who are "divided into ‘Team Rachael’ and ‘Team Guy,' [and] each episode features celebrity contestants battling it out in a fun, fast-paced culinary fight-to-the-finish," according to a press release. The winner gets $50,000 for the charity of their choice.

We're expecting a couple of tantrums and cut fingers, since the trailer features some contestants falling to the floor. Also notable: Coolio claims he's "the ghetto gourmet, baby," Joey Fatone says, "Dessertalicious," and for some odd reason there's a piñata.

Rob Schneider Sitcom will Debut January 12

CBS' new Rob Schneider comedy, ¡Rob!, will debut Jan. 12 at 8:30 p.m., the network announced as part of a pair of midseason premiere dates Monday.

¡Rob!, which stars Schneider as a lifelong bachelor who marries into a tight-knit Mexican family, will take over Rules of Engagement's timeslot; CBS said Rules would return sometime later in the season. ¡Rob! also stars Cheech Marin, Claudia Bassols, Diana Maria Riva, Eugenio Derbez and Lupe Ontiveros.

No word on why CBS would hire Cheech Marin, an alleged wife beater.

Carlos Mencia, Cheech Marin and Tony Plana Come Together to Raise Funds for Language Programs in Schools

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 31, 2011 -- /PRNewswire/ -- Celebrities, golfers and comedy lovers will come together at the Second Annual "Language in Play" Celebrity Golf Tournament and Comedy Concert to benefit The East L.A. Classic Theatre (ECT) on Thursday, November 10, at the Pacific Palms Resort in the City of Industry. The daylong event will benefit ECT's highly acclaimed language arts programs in Southern California schools and is set to begin at 9 a.m. with golf, followed by the comedy concert and dinner at 5:30 p.m., Tickets are available for the all-day activities or only for the comedy concert that includes dinner.

The tourney will get underway with a red carpet VIP welcome, continue with golfing with the stars, and culminate with the comedy of Carlos Mencia and participation by celebrities and special guests from the worlds of entertainment, education, business and government. Celebrities confirmed to date include: Oscar de la Hoya, Edward James Olmos, Maria Conchita Alonso, Elizabeth Pena, Erik Estrada, Jenny Gago, Antonio Sabato, Jr., Esai Morales, Raymond Cruz, Yancey Arias, Emilio Rivera, Yvonne Delarosa, Valente Rodriguez, Joey Medina, Carrie Reichenbach, Paul Gonzalez, Cindy Vela, and Dennis Leoni.

"Arts in education not only transforms the lives of young people, it transforms education itself. By teaching kinesthetically through the arts at the most vulnerable time in their lives, we are able to educate the whole child, exploring self-awareness, developing a capacity for imagination, and connecting children with their true talents," says Tony Plana, Executive Artistic Director of the organization.

ECT is supported by the National Endowment for the Arts, Los Angeles County Arts Commission, Department of Cultural Affairs for the City of Los Angeles, Citigroup Foundation, Lynwood Unified School District, Bank of America, AT&T, White Memorial Medical Center, The Department of Education, and Center Theatre Group along with individual contributors.

The Pacific Palms Resort is located at 1 Industry Hills Pkwy, City Of Industry, 91744. Golf packages being at $250, and the comedy concert and dinner tickets are $50. For more information, tickets, registration and sponsorships visit www.eastlaclassicgolf.com or contact ECT at (213) 572-0121 ext. 102.

About East L.A. Classic Theatre

The East L. A. Classic Theatre (ECT) is a 501(c) 3 non-profit organization incorporated in 1995 by actor Tony Plana and other Latino artists. ECT integrates professional actors into English language development programs in an engaging, culturally relevant and comprehensive manner as part of the school curriculum and through after-school programs. As the only Latino based Theater Company that offers professionally performed Shakespeare adapted for youth in underserved communities of color, ECT has been able to provide interactive, curriculum-aligned, contemporary productions that compliment current educational mandates. In the greater metropolitan area of Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Orange, and Riverside counties, ECT has provided employment to more than 600 actors, has facilitated literacy development to more than 20,000 at-risk children, and has performed for over 250,000 students and families. For more information about ECT visit www.eastlaclassic.org or call (213) 572-0121.

SOURCE The East L.A. Classic Theatre

Cheech Marin On-Hand as Pixar's John Lasseter Receives Star

Pixar's John Lasseter received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.  Cheech Marin was on-hand because he's the token hispanic voiceover guy for all Disney films.

Lasseter is absolutely brilliant.  He and Steve Jobs made Pixar a powerhouse animated film company.  Creative geniuses.

During the presentation, Lasseter paid tribute to Steve Jobs. He repeated Jobs' only request of Lasseter, which was to "make it great." "Without Steve, Pixar wouldn't exist. These films wouldn't exist. I honor him," he said.

We here at this site miss Steve greatly.

Marijuana Documentary! Coming January 2012

First Trailer for "Rise and Fall of the Medical Kush Beach Club" documentary. This is the 5 year history of the pot scene in Venice Beach, CA. MKBC was the first marijuana club on the Boardwalk and the last one ever allowed there. Tommy Chong, Rob Van Dam, Sean Kush, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Elijah Wood, Red Hot Chili Peppers, Butthole Surfers, The Beatnuts, Uncle Imani, Myka 9, Jim Wirt, The Alcoholics, Geraldo Rivera, Montel Williams, Tavis Smiley, Steven Baldwin and many more celebrities and patient interviews. This is a must see feature documentary about dispensaries! Look for updates on Hashbar TV! (http://www.hashbar.tv) NEW Kushinator Album "We're Stoners" out on 11/11/11 !! Help support the cause, Like and Rate our video and puff on!

Tommy Chong and his Evil Bong Red Carpet Star-Studded Halloween Launch

MELTDOWN COMICS, 7518 SUNSET BOULEVARD IN HOLLYWOOD

Party guests include Tommy Chong, Gary Busey & many others

Hollywood, CA, October 21, 2011 – Tommy Chong (“Evil Bong,” “Cheech and Chong”) and Gary Busey (“Gingerdead Man,” “Lethal Weapon” and “The Buddy Holly Story”), join the cavalcade of stars from the legendary Producer/Director Charles Band’s Full Moon Pictures as they walk the red carpet tonight from 6-9:00 p.m. at Meltdown Comics, 7518 Sunset Boulevard in Hollywood for the blowout ‘Halloween-style’ wild and crazy launch party of Band’s new interactive entertainment film site, FullMoonHorror.com. The site becomes “live” tonight at 7:00pm PT/10 pm ET. (For media credentials see below).

“We have stars and guests dressing up as their favorite Full Moon characters – killer cookies, evil bongs and sexy, murderous vixens,” says Charles Band, founder of Full Moon Pictures and producer/director of over 300 films including the popular “Puppet Master,” “Ghoulies,” and “Subspecies” franchises. “Inside Meltdown Comics we’ve set up a party backdrop to rival any horror film set. What better way to launch our new interactive film site than with a blow-out Halloween party?”

Stars to walk the ghoulish red carpet include:  Tommy Chong (“Evil Bong,” “Cheech and Chong”), Gary Busey (“Gingerdead Man,” “Lethal Weapon,” “The Buddy Holly Story”), The master of ceremonies, Producer/Director Charles Band, Jeffrey Combs(“Star Trek:  Deep Space Nine” and “Re-Animator”), Barbara Crampton (“Masters of Horror,” “CSI” and “Gingerdeadman”), Amy Paffrath (MSN’s “Last Night on TV,” “Jersey Shore After Hours”), Stuart Gordon (Director “Re-Animator,” “Honey I Shrunk the kids”), Ted Nicolaou (Director “Subspecies” “Terrorvision”), Selene Luna (“My Bloddy Valentine 3-D” “Gingerdeadman 3”), John Jordan (“American Pie: Book of Love,” “Mad Men” “Evil Bong 1-3”), Jessica Morris (“One Life To Live” “Venom,” “The Haunted Casino”), Robin Sydney (“Masters of Horror” “Gingerdeadman”), William Butler (Director, “Furnace” “MadHouse” “Demonic Toys Revenge”), David DeCoteau(Director “Puppetmaster 3,” “Creepozoids”), Richard Band (Composer & Emmy nominee for “Masters of Horror” “Stargate SGI” and “Puppetmaster”), and many more! 

More About FullMoonHorror.com

Charles Band, the legendary and prolific producer/director of over 300 horror, sci-fi and fantasy features (“Puppet Master” “Ghoulies” and “Subspecies” franchises), and founder of Full Moon Pictures, announces the launch of a new interactive entertainment site, www.FullMoonHorror.com, dedicated to all things horror, sci-fi and fantasy. The site, which launches tonight at 7:00pm PT, will feature a mix of new and previously released movies, behind-the-scenes and never-before-seen film clips, live video feeds, interviews with celebrities, industry news, music, contests showcasing fan videos, merchandise, chat rooms, and much more.  

FullMoonHorror.com, a relaunch and redesign of FullMoonDirect.com, debuts as an all-inclusive entertainment venue where fans and new users can visit 24/7 for horror, sci-fi and fantasy content.

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View the Launch Press Release of FullMoonHorror.com

Visit: www.FullMoonHorror.com

For more information and for Media RSVPs and Event Press Badges, Contact:
Maryann Ridini Spencer
Ridini Entertainment Public Relations
818-884-0104
maryann@ridinientertainment.com

Ry Mantione
Director of Marketing
323/822-2100
ry@fullmoonfeatures.com

Video: Tommy Chong at Breast Cancer Benefit

Tommy Chong arriving at breast cancer benefit at Avalon in California.

LA's The Place Catches Up with Cheech Marin

LA's The Place host Jeff Gaskin chats with legendary comedian Cheech Marin at the Oscar's gifting room.  This is where celebrities get expensive things for free even though they can afford to buy them.  


Cheech loves getting free things.  This is one of the reasons he does so many charity golf tournaments.  For instance, if it's a BMW tournament, BMW gives all the participants a beemer for a few weeks.


Tacky?  Yes.

Tommy Chong to Speak at New Hampshire Film Festival, His Daughter will Host

This weekend, Tommy Chong will participate in A Conversation on Comedy at the New Hampshire Film Festival. His daughter, Rae Dawn Chong, will be hosting.  A motley crew of performers, writers, and directors currently working in the multi-faceted genre of comedy in a spirited conversation about getting funny onto the screen and the stage.

A CONVERSATION ON COMEDY
2 pm – 4 pm

HOST:
RAE DAWN CHONG
ACTRESS, WRITER

FEATURING:

TOMMY CHONG
PERFORMER, DIRECTOR, WRITER

ADAM JONES
DIRECTOR, WRITER, PRODUCER

JUSTON MCKINNEY
COMEDIAN

JIMMY TINGLE
SOCIAL/POLITICAL HUMORIST

Peter Frampton Talks About Working on Up in Smoke

Many people don't know this, but music legend, Peter Frampton, was one of the many artists that worked on the Cheech and Chong Up in Smoke Soundtrack.

When asked about it, he says...
“That’s going to be something to talk about till the day I die because everybody loved the movie so much. It was a lot of fun to do that. That’s when I was played with Waddy Wachtel Warren Zevon and those guys. We did most of the soundtrack I mean they used songs from other artist but all the background music was what we recorded for that movie. When they’re driving around in the van you hear the music in the background could be a reggae song or a rock song. I don’t think the songs we did really had names or anything we were just providing music for the background.”