Gypsy Jazz comes to Abbot Kinney’s G2 Gallery

Gypsy Jazz comes to Abbot Kinney’s G2 Gallery
Friday, August 28

EVENT: Concert

DATE: August 28, 2009

TIME: Reception : 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Music begins at 7:00 PM

COST: Free and Open to the Public

LOCATION: The G2 Gallery (www.theg2gallery.com)
1503 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291-3742
Tel. 310.452.2842, E-mail info@theg2gallery.com


Venice, CA – On Friday, August 28, 2009, the G2 Gallery will present The Gonzalo Bergara Quartet. The all acoustic Gonzalo Bergara Quartet plays a modern variant of 1930's Django Reinhardt-inspired Gypsy Jazz. Composer and lead guitarist Bergara mixes cascades of arpeggios with the sounds of Paris and his native Argentina and is supported by an ace clarinetist and a honed rhythm section. Bergara is fiery and focused, while the hard-swinging band takes the audience for a ride.

The Gonzalo Bergara Quartet is formed by Gonzalo Bergara on lead acoustic guitar, Rob Hardt (Strunz And Farah)on clarinet and tenor sax, Jeffrey Radaich on rhythm guitar and Brian Netzley on upright bass.

The event begins at 6PM with a reception followed by music beginning at 7PM.

About the G2 Gallery
G2 Gallery (www.theg2gallery.com) is an environmentally conscious art gallery that hopes to inspire artists, activists, and the broader community to participate in the conservation of our earth by exhibiting the work of distinguished nature photographers. G2 donates 100% of all proceeds from all photography sales to environmental charities both local and global. Since its’ opening in March of 2008 the gallery has featured the work of the following top environmental photographers Robert Glenn Ketchum, Frans Lanting, Thomas D. Manglesen, David Muench , Marc Muench, Jim Stimson and Larry Ulrich

Dr. Temple Grandin To Speak at The G2 Gallery

EVENT: Lecture

DATE: August 13, 2009

TIME: Reception :6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Lecture begins at 7:00 PM

COST: Free and Open to the Public

LOCATION: The G2 Gallery (www.theg2gallery.com)
1503 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291-3742
Tel. 310.452.2842, E-mail info@theg2gallery.com


On August 13th, the G2 Gallery will welcome Dr. Temple Grandin to discuss how animals experience the world. Dr, Grandin is promoting her new book, Animals Make Us Human. Some of the topics to be discussed in her lecture are animal emotions and how animals think in pictures.

Known to many for her work designing Livestock and Animal Handling Facilities Dr. Grandin is also inarguably the most accomplished and easily recognized adult with autism in the world. She has appeared on numerous television talk shows including Larry King Live, Te Today Show and 20/20 and been written up in just about every major publication ranging from Time and People magazine to U.S. News and World Report and The New York Times.

About Dr. Temple Grandin
Dr. Temple Grandin was born in Boston, Massachusetts. Dr. Temple Grandin obtained her B.A. at Franklin Pierce College in 1970. In 1974 she was employed as Livestock Editor for the Arizona Farmer Ranchman and also worked for Corral Industries on equipment design. In 1975 she earned her M.S. in Animal Science at Arizona State University for her work on the behavior of cattle in different squeeze chutes. Dr. Grandin was awarded her Ph.D in Animal Science from the University of Illinois in 1989 and is currently a Professor at Colorado State University.

She has done extensive work on the design of handling facilities. Half the cattle in the U.S. and Canada are handled in equipment she has designed for meat plants. Other professional activities include developing animal welfare guidelines for the meat industry and consulting with McDonalds, Wendy’s International, Burger King, and other companies on animal welfare.

Following her Ph.D. research on the effect of environmental enrichment on the behavior of pigs, she has published several hundred industry publications, book chapters and technical papers on animal handling plus 45 refereed journal articles in addition to seven books. She currently is a professor of animal sciences at Colorado State University where she continues her research while teaching courses on livestock handling and facility design. Her book, Animals in Translation was a New York Times best seller and her book Livestock Handling an Transport, now has a third edition which was published in 2007. Other popular books authored by Dr. Grandin are Thinking in Pictures, Emergence Labeled Autistic, and Animals Make us Human.

About the G2 Gallery
G2 Gallery (www.theg2gallery.com) is an environmentally conscious art gallery that hopes to inspire artists, activists, and the broader community to participate in the conservation of our earth by exhibiting the work of distinguished nature photographers. G2 donates 100% of all proceeds from all photography sales to environmental charities both local and global. Since its’ opening in March of 2008 the gallery has featured the work of the following top environmental photographers Robert Glenn Ketchum, Frans Lanting, Thomas D. Manglesen, David Muench , Marc Muench, Jim Stimson and Larry Ulrich

The Vanishing of the Bees Previews at G2 Gallery
Eco-Gallery Presents Film Dealing with Critical Environmental Issue on July 31, 2009 at 7:00 pm

Venice, CA —Friday, July 31, 2009 at 7:00 pm, the G2 Gallery will present sneak peak clips of the upcoming documentary film The Vanishing of the Bees. The evening will include a question and answer session with filmmakers George Langworthy and Maryam Henein and is a fundraiser for the film, which is currently in postproduction. The evening will also include a silent auction benefitting the film.

The Vanishing of the Bees takes a piercing investigative look at the economic, political and ecological implications of the worldwide disappearance of the honeybee. The documentary examines our current agricultural landscape and celebrates the ancient and sacred connection between man and honeybee. The film also highlights the positive changes that have resulted due to a tragic phenomenon known as “Colony Collapse Disorder.” To empower the audience, the documentary provides viewers with tangible solutions they can apply to their everyday lives. The Vanishing of the Bees unfolds as a dramatic tale of science and mystery, illuminating the greater meaning surrounding the relationship between humankind and Mother Earth.

This screening is a part of G2 Gallery’s concert and lectures series. All G2 Gallery events are open to the public. A $10 suggested donation at the door is appreciated.

LOCATION:
The G2 Gallery (www.theg2gallery.com)
1503 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291-3742
Tel. 310.452.2842, E-mail info@theg2gallery.com

About G2 Gallery
Established in March 2008, the G2 Gallery in Venice, California, is a green art space with a dedicated focus on contemporary nature and wildlife photography. In keeping with G2’s commitment to supporting arts and the environment, the gallery presents exhibitions with eco-conscious themes, donating the proceeds from all art sales to environmental charities and hosts free concerts and lectures that bring awareness of critical issues to our community.

G2 Gallery to Host Best Friends Animal Society Fundraiser
Eco-friendly Gallery Continues its Support of Animal Rescue Organizations

Venice, CA—On Saturday, July 18, at 6:30 pm, the G2 Gallery will host a fundraiser for Best Friends Animal Society. The evening will include a silent auction.
Best Friends Animal Society was established in the late 1980’s to find homes for the “unadoptable” abandoned and abused stray cats and dogs of the world. Since its inception, Best Friends has led a grassroots effort that has reduced the number of pets destroyed each year from 17 million to 5 million, and they are determined to exceed this record. At its sanctuary in Utah, Best Friends provides a home to approximately 2,000 dogs, cats and other animals who receive special care and are either placed in homes, or live out their days in an atmosphere of love with Best Friends.

This event coincides with the exhibition Paws at the G2 Gallery. Known for bringing images of wildlife to the public, G2 Gallery’s latest exhibition looks at the animals we bring into our homes as pets. Photography by Harry Giglio, Melinda Lerner, Genaro Molina, and Sharon Montrose will be on display in the gallery, as well as bronzes by Audrey Lynne Cook and hand carved wood sculpture by Norton Latourelle. Proceeds from Paws will benefit Best Friends Animal Society. The exhibition will run through August 9, 2009.

The Best Friends Animal Society Fundraiser is open to the public. A $12 donation at the door is appreciated.

LOCATION:
The G2 Gallery (www.theg2gallery.com)
1503 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291-3742
Tel. 310.452.2842, E-mail info@theg2gallery.com

About Best Friends Animal Society
Best Friends Animal Society is guided by a simple philosophy: kindness to animals builds a better world for all of us. In the late 1980s, when Best Friends was in its early days, roughly 17 million dogs and cats were being killed in shelters every year. Despite the commitment of shelter workers to the animals in their care, the conventional belief was that little could be done to lower that terrible number. Best Friends' No More Homeless Pets campaign created a new vision: A grassroots effort to place dogs and cats who were considered "unadoptable" into good homes, and to reduce the number of unwanted pets through effective spay and neuter programs. Since then, the number of dogs and cats being destroyed in shelters has fallen to approximately 5 million a year.

About Paws
Dedicated to the wild and the humorous, the soulful and the playful, Paws invites a closer look at the cherished creatures that we bring into our lives. Six artists working in
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sculpture and photography capture the instincts and idiosyncrasies of our canine companions and feline friends.

About G2 Gallery
Established in March 2008, the G2 Gallery in Venice, California, is a green art space with a dedicated focus on contemporary nature and wildlife photography. In keeping with G2’s commitment to supporting arts and the environment, the gallery presents
exhibitions with eco-conscious themes, donating the proceeds from all art sales to environmental charities and hosts free concerts and lectures that bring awareness of critical issues to our community.

G2’s First Annual Pet Adoption

Venice, CA – Sunday, July 12, 12–4pm The G2 Gallery, LA Animal Services, and Hope for Paws will join forces to find homes for our animal friends. The first annual G2 Gallery pet adoption will be held in conjunction with the G2 Gallery’s exhibit Paws.

 

Cats, dogs, kittens and puppies for adoption

Complimentary souvenir photo with your newly adopted pet

Free pet starter kit from PETCO

Samy's camera giftcards for adoptive parents

Kids activity room

Silent auction

PAWS exhibit, Featuring the photography of Harry Giglio, Genaro Molina and Sharon Montrose with sculptures by Audrey Lynne Cook and Norton Latourelle

All proceeds from Paws will be donated to animal rescue charities.

Smile Train Gala Fundraiser and Benefit Concert

Thursday, July 9, 2009, 6–10 pm

Smile Train is the world’s largest and most effective cleft charity, providing free cleft surgery to millions of poor children in developing countries.  The Smile Train Gala Fundraiser and Benefit Concert will feature a rare performance by the highly influential, virtuosic saxophonist John Klemmer.  Price of admission is $40, and includes concert, buffet, and wine.  All proceeds benefit Smile Train.

First Friday May 1: Galen Rowell Retrospective!

On Friday, May 1, 2009, the G2 Gallery celebrates the life of renowned adventure photographer Galen Rowell. Galen Avery Rowell’s oeuvre blurs the lines between art, photojournalism, and personal record. His passion for mountain ranges and vertical spaces inspired ascents that resulted in a body of work rooted in beauty and self-discovery as much as his desire to share knowledge of rare and compromised places with the world.

Live music by cellist Hope Easton.

Friday May 1, 2009
6 PM - 9 PM
1503 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA

Little update!

Hope everyone had a lovely time at the INCA performance on Friday! Remember to stop by the gallery for the Galen Rowell exhibit 'Retrospective'!!! Also: We'll be having our public reception of Rowell's photographs on May 1st, Abbot Kinney First Fridays.

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INCA: Music of Peru

Come to G2 to experience this colorful array of music from Peru and the Andes. The evening will showcase a variety of regional influences, including coastal Hispanic music, African rhythms, and native Amazonian and ancient Incan sounds. The instrumentation is unique to these areas; woodwinds, strings, percussion and vocals are all featured during the show. Recently INCA's music was featured in South Park's "Pandemic" and "Pandemic II" episodes.

Friday April 17
Reception: 6 PM
Performance: 7 PM - 9 PM

April/May Exhibit: Galen Rowell "Retrospective"

Known as a prolific writer and adventurer, Galen Rowell's emergence as an internationally recognized photographer is marked by his first appearance in National Geographic in 1974. In the years to follow, Galen would make numerous contributions to the publication, as well as publishing 18 books of his own. His works document his travels, offering keen insight into the societal and environmental impact being wrought on people and lands around the globe. In 2002 Galen's life was cut short when a private plane carrying him, his wife Barbara, and two friends crashed near the town of Bishop, where the Rowells made their home.

Opening: April 7, 2009
Public Reception: Friday May 1, 2009 ; 6 PM - 9 PM (First Fridays!)

April 3 First Friday!

View some pics of our First Friday event for this April!

First Friday April 3!!

Don't forget to visit G2 tonight for Abbot Kinney First Fridays!! Fun, food, and music that you'll certainly enjoy. Also you're last chance to meet with 'Cold Feet' photographer J.J. L'Heureux and see her wonderful exhibit! 

And stroll down Abbot Kinney for more interesting and fun events put on by the different restaurants and merchants! First Fridays are always a blast on our cosy little street!

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Anniversary Weekend Sales!

Hope everyone enjoyed the party last night for our 1 year anniversary! This weekend in celebration of this event we'll be having a sale on all products! 20% off all purchases! What a deal!!

Also: visit our twitter page for more updates! http://www.twitter.com/theg2gallery

Gallery Anniversary Celebration!

On March 27th The G2 Gallery marks one year of art, community, and activism. As we prepare for our second year of public lectures, music events and stunning nature photography, The G2 Gallery opens wide its doors to all for a free reception and viewing of the current exhibition of JJ L’Heureux’s Antarctic photography.

DATE: March 27, 2009

TIME: 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM

COST: Free and Open to the Public

LOCATION: The G2 Gallery (www.theg2gallery.com)
1503 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291-3742
Tel. 310.452.2842, E-mail info@theg2gallery.com

Come join us this friday for a spectacular celebration!

Info on Private Events

The G2 Gallery is not only a world class photo gallery, it's also the perfect venue to host a private event. Located on fashionable Abbot Kinney, blocks from Venice Beach, this sleek space is home to top nature photographers Tom Mangelsen, Frans Lanting and Jack Dykinga to name a few.

The upstairs gallery features 2 large rooms with smaller nooks and enclaves that can be arranged to accommodate a multitude of functions. Additionally, we are equipped with a full kitchen and coming very soon, an elevator will make the space fully handicap accessible.

Recent private events include fundraisers, intimate private dinners, concerts and movie screenings, a magazine launch party, and professional mixers.

First Friday of March with G2

Some photos from First Friday events at G2 and our public reception of J.J. L'Heureux's exhibition "Cold Feet" with musicians the Brothers Landau




Some photos from First Friday events at G2 and our public reception of J.J. L'Heureux's exhibition "Cold Feet" with musicians the Brothers Landau

Cold Feet Reception

Some photos from the "Cold Feet" reception:

Abbot Kinney First Fridays & G2!

Come and join the fun on Abbot Kinney Blvd G2's home in Venice Beach! G2 will be holding a public reception for J.J. L'Heureux's exhibition "Cold Feet". Bring friends and family and enjoy music, food and fun!

Come stroll down Abbot Kinney Blvd for your evening shopping experience or just explore the ever expanding, eclectic mix of boutiques, restaurants, bars and galleries in what has been called “…one of LA’s last strongholds of the independent retailer with attitude”, the place where surf culture meets bohemian chic!

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"Cold Feet" - Photographs of J.J. L'Heureux

Photographer Gets "Cold Feet"

New Show at G2 Gallery Examines Arctic Photos through the Eyes of a Painter

J.J. L’Heureux is an accomplished abstract painter, collage artist, world traveler, environmental lecturer, published author and certified docent at the San Francisco Zoo. On February 17, 2009, J.J. L’Heureux displays another facet of her gifted repertoire, environmental photographer, as she opens Cold Feet, her new exhibit at the G2 gallery.L’Heureux takes an intimate look at a single region, Antarctica, and specifically one family of imperiled creature, the Penguin, providing insight into the lives of penguins through her photos and observations. L’Heureux explains the body of work:

"These photographs are intended to be a series by themselves. I like that the photographs convey an entirely different sense of the spirit of Antarctica, the wind and the cold than that of my paintings. I also like myself as cameraperson who had to exercise patience and direct involvement in taking the photos. It is a chore to tote the gear over miles of ice and set-up to take a family portrait of Emperor penguins in a place nearly never visited by people. Except for the sounds of the rookeries and the wind, there is a complete absence of industrial sound. Photographs lack sound or any suggestion of it. It is as if each scene has been encapsulated and frozen in crystal pure ice."

The show follows J.J. L’Heureux’s seventh trip to Antarctica, this time returning from New Zealand’s Sub Antarctic Islands.

Incapacitated by rheumatoid arthritis at an early age L’Heureux moved to New York and began to educate herself by reading books and visiting museums while seeking a cure for her condition. The result of these studies was the conclusion that she could make a living creating art. The subsequent years found L’Heureux’s moving to the west coast to develop her artistic talents. Becoming a docent for the San Francisco Zoo led to her traveling to Africa, South America, Galapagos Islands and North America to study the animals in their natural habitats.
J.J’s many credentials include attending the San Francisco Art Institute, The Parsons School of Design and a year’s course studying with the San Francisco Zoological Society.