Free Today: Wednesday July 15, 2009

Good Morning folks! Today is a busy one. Hopefully you all feel like heading out and seeing some cool stuff. Here's the breakdown.

First off, if you are into the Renaissance thing and happen to have an extra Renaissance costume lying around, you should head down to the Bowers Museum. That's right! Today is Rembrandt's 403rd birthday (if he wasn't already dead) and the Bowers is celebrating in style! Starting at 10:00 The Bowers will allow access to their Rembrandt exhibit as well as host special events throughout the day. All of this is free if you dress in your Renaissance best!

Bowers Museum

2002 North Main St

Santa Ana, CA 92706

At 12:30, the Hammer Museum will host another of their Lunchtime Art Talks. This one will feature a walk through of their current exhibit, the work of artist Larry Johnson. If you have a few minutes during your lunch break, maybe you should have a look.

As if the Hammer hadn't already done enough for the free world, the museum will also host a lecture featuring artist Nic Hess. If you haven't already seen Hess' work, you can get a sneak preview in the entryway of the Hammer. His work often includes large murals done almost completely out of different types of colored tape. Its interesting to say the least. You will definitely see me there. Tickets are free but first come first served. Get there at 6:00 to reserve your spot. The lecture starts at 7:00.

Hammer Museum

Los Angeles, CA 90024
Phone: 310.443.7000

Local musical heroes Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeros will be having a free show tonight at Amoeba Records at 7:00 pm. If you cant catch them tomorrow Check them out at the Hammer on the 23rd. Also Free!

Amoeba Records

6400 Sunset Blvd.

Hollywood

Finally, the LA Central Library will be hosting another installation of their Aloud series. This one will feature author Jim Krusoe. He will discuss his most recent book Erased. You MUST reserve your seating in advance to attend this event. Tickets are free, but you have to reserve them! The link to do so is HERE. the Lecture starts at 7:00

Central Library
630 W. 5th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90071