From Dreary to Groovy

T.K. and Jack, above

Joan and Brooke, below

Last night we were sitting around the Original Farmers Market with our usual Wednesday night group, Larry, Amy, Stuart, Robbie, Joan, T.K., Jack and Brooke. It was hot, crowded, we were all kinda' cranky and running out of conversation, as you can see by the photos, above. Suddenly, Larry stood up and ran out the exit. He came back soon and said he'd forgotten that there was an art opening just across the walkway at the Jack Gallery!

The exhibit is called "The Art That Defined A Generation: The Family Dog 1966 - 1970." You can read about the exhibit here. The place was buzzing with photographers and aging artists (like us), including two of the original Family Dog group, Stanley Mouse and Victor Moscoso. The other artist from this group expected to attend was Alton Kelley. Sadly, he passed away a few weeks ago. Our friend, photographer Bob Seidemann was there. He photographed many of the artists during their hey-day, as well as record album covers of the day. Needless to say, it was another stellar L.A. happening that we just stumbled upon, proving that if you hang out constantly at the Farmers Market, events will find you.

Many of the pieces in the Jack Gallery were reproductions of posters from the late 1960's, early 1970's, San Francisco, featuring bands like The Grateful Dead, Janis Joplin with Big Brother and the Holding Company, Jim Kweskin Jug Band, and more from the psychedelic era.

The gallery is quite large. We walked around a bit to see some of the other artwork. Most of it was rock 'n roll themed. Next time you're at the Market or The Grove, do check it out.