DIANE COCKERILL "CURBITURE" IN TARZANA'S FAMOUS ORLANDO GALLERY

Orlando Gallery is one of the oldest and most successful art galleries in greater Los Angeles. If you are into African art, it's one of the most important galleries in the nation.

From June 9th to the 30th, Orland Gallery will be featuring the exciting digital collage works of Diane Cockerill. Focusing on the unique patterns and colors found on LA sidewalks and curbs, Cockerill's art comes about from something all of us in the San Fernando Valley are all too familiar with - roadways and curbs!

Go see what an artist sees in the roadside words, colors and even the pavement cracks that create the visual impact of our urban and suburban life.

Reception June 9th from 6pm to 9pm

Orlando Gallery
18376 Ventura Boulevard
Tarzana
(818) 705-5386
Empken.com/orlando.htm.

THE LOSS OF JIM GULBRANSON

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It is with profound regret that The Museum of the San Fernando Valley acknowledges the passing of a great California historian and collector, Jim Gulbranson. Few have exceeded Jim's effort to carefully preserve our collective cultural heritage.

In his last days, this fine man was still at work to insure that the Valley's historic Campo de Cahuenga be fully utilized for future generations of Americans. The renovation now going on at the Campo in large measure reflects Jim's insistence on the highest museum standards for display and storage for research. He was a founding member of Campo de Cahuenga's Acquisions Committee.

When we first told Jim Gulbranson about our efforts to bring about a great Museum of history and culture for the San Fernando Valley, he warned us that it would take great effort, but in his words, "effort is the price you pay for building something that endures."

Jim Gulbranson passed away on June 6, 2007, after a long and difficult battle with cancer. A service to celebrate Jim's life will be held at the Simi Valley Covenant Church at 1 pm on Saturday June 9th. A reception will follow. The church is located at 4680 Alamo St., between the Stearns and Tapo Canyon off-ramps of the Ronald Reagan (118) Freeway in Simi Valley.

Thank you Jim Gulbranson for your life and leadership.

LEARN ABOUT THE STUDIO CITY HISTORY PROJECT & RESIDENTS ASSOCIATION

Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe - Our Lady of Guadalupe
Tile wall shrine in Studio City, Calfornia

Among the many signs of the growing interest in the history and cultural heritage of the San Fernando Valley is the Studio City History Project.

According to its own description," The Studio City History Project is dedicated to collecting and preserving artifacts and memorabilia from the history of Studio City. Our goal is to document the history and share it with the public for current and future generations. If you are interested in participating, please contact the SCRA. We welcome all kinds of contributions – your time, your thoughts and your memories."

Check out the Studio City History Projects photo gallery at:
www.studiocityresidents.org/photo_album.php

Learn more about the Studio City Residents Association and the Studio City History Project by visiting:
http://www.studiocityresidents.org/history.php


"The San Fernando Valley deserves a great Museum of history and culture."

SPECIAL THANKS TO A TERRIFIC ORGANIZATION - L.A. SHARES

United States Marines in the South Pacific - World War II
far right: Private James L. Fecht - San Fernando Valley Veteran

One of the best ideas and most creative organizations in our city is L.A. Shares. This non-profit program is a perfect example of a win-win-win concept. Instead of paying to discard out-of-date items or things no longer needed, businesses are able to donate reusable goods or materials to dozens of Los Angeles community groups in one stop.

New or used items are re-distributed, without charge to non-profit schools or agencies throughout Los Angeles.

The Museum of the San Fernando Valley uses L.A. Shares surplus "sheet protectors", file folders, envelopes and plastic storage pouches (from Avery Corporation), to safeguard photographs, news clippings, letters and other priceless artifacts.

Learn more about L.A. Shares by visiting its website at:
http://www.lashares.org/

"The San Fernando Valley deserves a great Museum of history and culture."

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