Community Corner
New Santa Monica Church Invites Community to Free, Artistic Exhibition at Local Gallery Near Pier
Unique Visual
Arts and Music Celebration of “Ritual and Relationship” To Feature Noted
Singer/Songwriter/Musician and “Live” Interactive Painting Thursday, April 17, at Jeanie Madsen Gallery
In celebration of Easter week, Resonate
– a new church community anchored in Santa Monica and serving the Los Angeles
Westside – invites the community to a free arts event focused on the connecting
power of rituals in relationship. Titled “Ritual and Relationship: Communion in Everyday Life,” the interactive experience - which will take place Thursday, April 17 (known as “Maundy Thursday” or “Holy Thursday” in the Christian tradition) - is designed to encourage participants to reflect on their own relationships (with others and God) and the rituals that strengthen those bonds.
The exhibition will explore rituals – ranging from
formal ceremonies (e.g., weddings, funerals, graduations, etc.) to such
informal “habits” as a weekly beach volleyball game, Saturday morning breakfast
with a friend or a nightly bedtime story – through a variety of creative media,
including visual arts and music.
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Resonate Lead Pastor David Cobia will talk briefly about
the profound meaning of the Christian tradition of “Communion” or “The Lord’s
Supper,” connecting it to the art in the room. Communion will be served to
those wishing to partake.
The exhibition will feature acclaimed musical
artist Bob Bennett, who has performed to sold out audiences across the country on
the strength of his deeply moving songwriting, masterful guitar work and
distinctly resonant singing style.
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Kate Peper, an
accomplished painter and poet who has exhibited in some of California’s finest
galleries, will create an interactive painting “live” during the event.
The exhibit is being
curated by Jeanie Madsen, owner of the Jeanie Madsen Gallery (JMG).
JMG, a cutting edge, "outside-the-box" gallery that carries
"fresh" and current art, is located at 1431 Ocean Avenue, Santa Monica, Calif. 90401, overlooking the beach and the iconic Santa Monica Pier.
Doors will open at 7:00 p.m.; program will begin at 7:30 p.m.
The event is FREE and open to the public
For more information about this event or Resonate, please visit www.resonatechurchla.org.
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About Resonate
Resonate
is a new missional community anchored in Santa Monica and serving the Los Angeles
Westside. Its mission is "to follow the way of Jesus as a community of
calling, cause and creativity." In a trendsetting display of unity, Resonate
is a non-denominational church being launched by a coalition of seven churches
from across Greater Los Angeles that are partnering together and crossing all
kinds of denominational lines to plant Gospel-centered churches in the region.
About Jeanie Madsen Gallery
Jeanie
Madsen Gallery (JMG) is a cutting edge,"outside-the-box" gallery in Santa Monica, Calif. that carries
"fresh" and current art. A lover of mixed media, JMG showcases a
combination of Street, Pop, Urban and Classical art. Artists are classified as
emerging into established and come from local, domestic and international
areas. JMG also features a unique "Wearable Art" gallery, which
includes original and limited edition fashion, jewelry and accessories by designers
Jeanie Madsen, Jennifer Verge, Fahmina and Carolyn found only at JMG.