Galleries join ‘art umbrellas’

(PNAN-CALIF) – Affinity Galleries and LarkGallery Online have united in series of events combining visual and performing arts entitled: “Spring Equinox.”  The following events began recently with opening receptions at the Phantom Galleries (PGLB) at 350 East 3rd Street and 216 Promenade in Long Beach and are on view through April 5. The Fine Art  is shown in both locations  include: Dan Pyle, Jeffrey Nemeroff, Randall Oldrieve, Al Vass, j.Reto, Kiki, Sel Sarkin, David Gardner, Michelle Oppenheimer, Lark, Michael Veberec, William Haugse, Stanley Howard, William Emboden, Jelena,Ivan Butorac, Sallie-Anne Swift, Richard Madeira, Young Summers, Felice Willat, Melanie Manos and Ray Klausen. 

     The opening at 216 Promenade was enhanced by a live performance by SangomaBeat World Music, Brazilian Bossa Novas and smooth Jazz Standards with vocalist Pashyo Sarkin accompanied by Rome on guitar, Marvin Bonds on saxophone, Joe Kohanski on bass and Sel Sarkin on percussions.

    Cavafy’s Caress is on Saturday, April 2, at 2:00 pm and 7:00 pm 216 Promenade, Long Beach. This is an intimate theatrical performance exploring the vibrant and passionate words and world of renowned Greek poet, Constantine P. Cavafy (1863-1933). The performance was created by and features Los Angeles based multimedia performing artist and writer, Jason Jenn. The show is approximately one hour in length and contains adult themes. Further information about tickets and more about Jason Jenn, see www.HiveWorld.org.

    Artistic Voyage on Sunday, April 3, Gallery opens 6:30 pm, Concert 7:30 pm at Messiah Lutheran Church in Yorba Linda, 4861 Liverpool Street, For more information, call 714.528.0920.

     French chevalier Tony Clark and LGO curator Larisa Pilinsky will lead the talks through the gallery exhibition starting at 6.30 pm, which will feature works by contemporary international and local artists.

     The chamber music concert with the Windy Voyage performs works from Ludwig van Beethoven and Francis Poulenc.  Musicians are: Yana Reznik, piano; Janice Tipton, flute; Allan Vogel, oboe; Joshua Ranz, clarinet; Richard Beene, bassoon; and Johanna Yarbrough on the horn. For tickets, contact Matt Bagne at matt@plasticolorinc.com.

     At the Loft Galleries, the exhibition, “Sound Art: Marriage of Art and Music” opens with a reception on Thursday, April 7, from 6:00-9:00 pm. ‘Sound Art’ is the first in a series of brick-and-mortar exhibitions based on LarkGallery Online’s 2011 international Colors of Life competition, which involved interactively matching art and music.

     Participating artists are: Art Venti, Sandra Cooper, Felice Willat, Rachael McCampbell, McElena Beresnjak, Amy Galaudet, Kaleeka Bond, Jolanta Badyna-Budny, Michael Chearney, Pat Rayman, Georganne Heller, Ruth Dutoit, Dasha Guilliam, Lark, Juan Rosenfeldt, Elisse Pogofsky-Harris, Narine Isajanian, Vered Galor, Sallie-Anne Swift, Armineh Teimourian and Annemarie Rawlinson.  Soprano/vocal coach Ann Greshman is also be performing and the visual arts show will remain on view through April 28.