With summer in full swing, 2nd City Council Gallery + Performance Space is celebrating the sunny season with the exhibit Summer, juried by retro guru Charles Phoenix and running from Saturday, Aug. 6 through Sunday, Sept. 4 with an opening reception Saturday, Aug. 13, from 7pm to 9pm.
Phoenix, a California native, is an author, showman and humorist specializing in classic and kitsch pop culture. He is known for his retro slide-show performances, school-bus field trip tours, roller-skating variety shows, test-kitchen creations, and colorful coffee-table books.
Most notably, he has appeared on Conan and provided commentary for and served as a recurring correspondent for National Public Radio (NPR) and The Martha Stewart Show. He is also the original creator of the Cherpumple, the dessert version of the Turducken, and the Astro Weenie Christmas Tree. Â For more on his wacky world, visit charlesphoenix.com.
2nd City Council, 435 Alamitos Ave., is a nonprofit gallery and performance space dedicated to supporting and promoting artists and their work, and art education. Hours are Wednesday through Sunday, noon to 5pm. Admission is free.
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