July, 2009

Eon Burcham Trio. Swingin’ Jazz.

Carol Martini/Carrie Wade. Both Women bring bright original songs.

Diamonds Under Fire. Silverlake duo brings powerful acoustic indie rock.

Steve Harris Trio. Fine local guitar-driven Jazz.

Alex Nervo. Local Indy Pop/Folk Rock.

Portfolio Coffeehouse is pleased to present, “Jazz In The Sun”—A Melodic Exploration Of Jazz In Painting by artist and educator, Maria Elena Cruz. The exhibition runs from August 1 to September 28th, 2009, with an Artist Reception on August 29th, 2009.

Cruz studied the arts at El Camino College and Pasadena Art Center, and has been teaching for the past 10 years, working with “at risk” youth and adults with mental illness.  She has exhibited her original designs in various galleries throughout Los Angeles and represented by the PR firm Diversity in Art.

“I use a trumpet player in my jazz images for multiple reasons,” explains Cruz. “On my journey as an artist, Miles Davis’ music has had a powerful influence in my work. A friend who was a very talented trumpet player exposed me to his music.  Occasionally, we would go for hikes and he would walk to a cliff and perform while I would sit and draw near the waterfall.  At one point, I looked up to see him play and admired his posture and passion as he performed and decided to capture the image at that moment. Over the years, I began to listen to Miles’ music while I painted and it would help me to transpose my emotions onto the canvas. The circular motion in the background of each painting reflects the movement of the music that draws me in. Although, the image that I use in most of this series is not Miles Davis, they all carry the title of his music because of the influence that both the music and my friend has had in my journey as an artist.”

Lindsay Fine plays soulful acoustic blues; Aimee Bobruk hails from Austin with gorgeous vocals and stellar songs to match.

Join 4th Street Vine for an exhibition and reception for artist Olivia Borba. The show will run from July 24- August 31, with the artist reception on Saturday, August 1st, 4-6 pm.

Please join Shelter Surf Shop for their second backyard film event of the summer, as well as an art show put together by a few of the folks who make up the essence of Shelter.

“Picaresque” is the newest film from the folks at High Seas and features the likes of Harrison Roach, Christian Wach, Scotty Stopnik, Tommy Witt, Matty Chojnacki, Chris Christenson, Mikey DeTemple, Chad Doyle, Rob Kulisek, Alek Parker, Eli, and Bucky Berry.

Take a peek at the trailer for “Picaresque”!
The Art Show will consist of a humble collection assembled by some of our family members: Meredith AmbrusoErin Ashley, Jeff Beck, David Donahue, Greg Mocilnikar, RT, Skullphone & Tyler Warren.

There will be music, too!