Spectrum Art Walk
We would like to give a huge thank you to the community for all the love from our "Spectrum" Art Walk! The next art walk is Saturday, November 30th. Check out these photos from SPECTRUM on Saturday, September 14! Thanks to Michael Kuenhert, Gabby Galarza, and Craig Brandau for capturing the event.
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IN MEMORY OF BLAZE BERNSTEIN
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The SPECTRUM Art Walk on September 14 honored the life of Blaze Bernstein, the 19-year-old victim of a 2018 Orange County hate crime. Blaze was gay and Jewish, and the grandson of a Holocaust survivor.
Those who knew him best describe Blaze as a modern-day renaissance man. After attending Orange County School of the Arts, Bernstein went to the University of Pennsylvania, where he threw himself into biochemistry, psychology, poetry, community activism, and food writing.
In January 2018, investigators found Blaze's body near Borrego Park in Orange County. Officials determined he had been stabbed and killed in an act of rage. That year saw a surge in anti-Semitic hate crimes against members of the LGBTQ+ community. On Saturday, September 14, we honor Blaze and the LGBTQ+ Community as a whole, to celebrate those who fight to live as their authentic selves.
The Bernstein family are much loved Mar Vista neighbors and huge supporters of the local arts. The Bernstein family's “Blaze it Forward” Facebook Page has become a refuge of sorts for people who seek acts of kindness and those who want to perform such acts. At our SPECTRUM Art Walk, there were several activities honoring Blaze's memory. His grandfather's personal collection of work by Mar Vista artists was displayed at the Disability Community Resource Center at 12901 Venice Blvd. Some of the other highlights of the night including a memorial for Blaze, a baking contest and herb garden to celebrate his love for culinary arts, and a drag show promoting awareness and excitement for the LBGTQ community.
Here are the highlights of the night! We hope you had a great time.
💃💋 9 PM - Drag Show
Alana's Coffee 12511 Venice Blvd
Rubella Spreads, Indica Sativa, and Maebe A. Girl, first queen to run for Congress!
🎨 Artifesto Get Down battle
12101 Venice Blvd
Live painting, vendors, live music
🎨 Neyborly Grand Opening Party
Art show, film screening, live painting by Devin Wesley & The Saucy Dame, hip hop by Foxy La Chingona
🥂 Disco Moderno Soirée
12421 Venice Blvd RSVP
Art show, cocktails, dancing
💇 All About Color Salon
12324 Venice Blvd
New paintings by local artists
🌮 Quiadaiyn
12326 Venice Blvd
Delicious Oaxacan food, new paintings by local artists
🎨 Grand View Fine Art Studios
3871 Grand View Blvd
Open studios reception
🎸 Fallout Entertainment Party
3863 Grand View Blvd
Live bands, vendors, snacks n sips
🥂🎨 AFTER PARTY!
ArtBarLA Grand Opening
12017 Venice Blvd Open 'til 2 AM!
Art show, cocktails, dancing, live painters.
ART SHOWS AND EVENTS
🔥 Blaze Bernstein Memorial
Earthstar Stage 12444 Venice Blvd
Interactive! Paint a rock or leave a candle in memory of Blaze with Engrave Mine candles
🌱🧒 Blaze's Garden
Disability Community Resource Center 12901 Venice Blvd
Great for kids! Blaze loved cooking with fresh herbs. Plant some in our garden!
🍰 5 PM - #BlazeItForward
Baking Contest
Disability Community Resource Center 12901 Venice Blvd
Plum Upside-Down Cake was Blaze's favorite recipe! Winner gets two passes to Bowlero
🖼️ Bernstein Art Collection
Disability Community Resource Center 12901 Venice Blvd
The Bernstein family's collection of work by well-loved Mar Vista artists
Ft. Mitchelito Orquiola, Nikki Portman, Chalavie, Phil Santos
🎨 Open Air Art Show & Vendors
Disability Community Resource Center 12901 Venice Blvd
New works by local artists, live music.
🐶 Westside Dog Show
Morpheus/Mar Vista Art Department
12513 Venice Blvd
Dog adoption, photo contest, pet vendors, kombucha bar.