ChimMaya will be LIVE on the air…..Friday, June 6th

KTLA…Channel 5….GAYLE ANDERSON (Live Remote Reporter) will be broadcasting ‘LIVE’ from ChimMaya…Friday, June 6th, previewing the opening exhibition of George Yepes.

Schedule:
6:15am-LIVE tease, ten seconds; 6:40am-LIVE tease, ten seconds; 6:45am-LIVE segment, show and tell for two minutes and viewer information, tease next hour; 6:55am-LIVE tease, ten seconds; 7:15am-LIVE tease, ten seconds; 7:40am-LIVE tease, ten seconds; 7:45am-LIVE segment, show and tell for two minutes and viewer information, tease next hour; 7:55am-LIVE tease, ten seconds; 8:30am-LIVE tease, ten seconds; 8:40am-LIVE tease, ten seconds; 8:45am-LIVE segment, two minutes of show and tell and viewer information; End.

George Yepes / ChimMaya, will discuss the exhibition, upcoming book signing by Cheech Marin of ‘Papel Chicano’ on Sunday, June 8th, and LACMA Double Sharp concert on June 22nd.

TUNE-IN…..and share this moment with ChimMaya and the Latino/Chicano Art Movement, as we preview the culture of a community rich in art, beauty, and history.

Sunday, June 8, 2008

3:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Cheech Marin Book Signing: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Double Sharp Presentation: 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

George Yepes Reception: 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm

Gallery ChimMaya…is pleased to present internationally acclaimed artist George Yepes, in a ‘Solo’ exhibition of new works. Yepes’ highly recognizable style blends Mexican, American, and European art histories, mythologies, and archetypal forms.

Video of George Yepes

George Yepes Website

In conjunction, actor, director, performer Cheech Marin, private collector of Chicano art, will be signing his latest book, ‘Papel Chicano’.

Cheech Marin Website

‘Double Sharp’ pianists, Natasha Rubin and Maria Demina, will be in attendance for a presentation of the costumes for their concert…a fusion of music and visual arts, to be held in June at the LACMA Bing Theatre. Grand pianos, stage backdrops, and couture costumes will be designed and painted by George Yepes.