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Issue date: 2/5/09 Section: Calendar

Media Credit: Keith Haring

Keith Haring’s art work will be exhibited in the Valley for the first time in 18 years at the Bentley Gallery in Scottsdale. Haring is best known for his simple yet universal imagery depicting the concepts of birth, death, love, sex and war, while blending styles of street graffiti and fine art.

The exhibit will feature large-scale paintings, “Haring hieroglyphs” on aluminum pyramids, wall totems and silk screen works from the popular series, “Icons.”

Haring stepped into his international popularity after his Soho gallery debut in 1982. In the first half of the 1980s he worked on several public projects, such as designing backdrops and sets for theaters and clubs, designing watches for Swatch, advertisements for Absolut Vodka and creating murals world-wide.

The artist devoted a lot of his time to public works that carried social messages, and in 1986 Haring created an outdoor mural in downtown Phoenix with local high school kids – the building is no longer standing.

Two years later Haring was diagnosed with AIDS and in February of 1990, he died of HIV-related complications. In honor of Haring, the Bentley Gallery will be donating a portion of the opening night proceeds to the Southwest Center of HIV of Phoenix.

Bentley Gallery presents Keith Haring, 4161 N. Marshall Way, Scottsdale, 480.946.6060, opening night free to the public, Friday, February 5, 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., through Tuesday, March 3, times and prices vary

 

OTHER OPTION

Pretty Things Peep Show “Stage Maid” contest, Ladies, here’s a great opportunity at 15 minutes of fame. The Pretty Things Peep Show is a burlesque troupe from California that will be visiting our fair city on Valentine’s Day. But they need your help as a “stage maid” – along with helping change the scenes between performances, you’ll get to actually perform with the ladies! E-mail a photo along with your name, age, where you live and why people should vote for you to be the “stage maid” at the Phoenix show. If selected, you’ll get a goodie bag, a free ticket for a guest and a costume to wear for the night. If this sounds like you, send your e-mails to prettythingspeep-show@gmail.com.

 

recurring events

Art of the Tease

Learn to dance burlesque while burning calories with the lovely ladies of Scandalesque at their weekend workshop. All you have to bring is some gloves, a feather boa and flexible attire (no jeans allowed). Team Yoga, 4408 N. Miller Road, Suite 101, Scottsdale, 602.460.6953, ongoing Saturdays, 11 a.m., $15 drop in, $100 unlimited monthly classes

Devious Gong Show

Loosely based on the ’70s game show, contestants must make the judges laugh before the 10 minute gong sounds and they’re allowed to move on to the joke-off round. The top two comedians will face-off and the winner can host the next week’s show. ShopDevious.com Beauty Lounge and Boutique, 1229 N.W. Grand Avenue, Phoenix, 602.330.5794, ongoing second Wednesdays, doors open at 7:30 p.m., show at 8:15 p.m., 21+, free

Grand Ave Live

It’s Phoenix’s first downtown-based live talk show and this month’s theme is The Newly Wed Game with local artist Kevin Patterson as the host. The Trunk Space, 1506 N.W. Grand Avenuw, Phoenix, 603.256.6006, ongoing monthly, Thursday, February 5, 7 p.m., $6

First Friday

This monthly showcase of local artists turns the Phoenix art district into a block party celebrating art on the first Friday of every month. Artists that live and work in the downtown district turn their homes into exhibits or display and sell their work in tented lots. N. Central Avenue and E. Roosevelt Street, downtown Phoenix, Friday, February 6, 6 p.m., free

Love Struck Puppet Slam

Adult-only puppet shows put on by the Great Arizona Puppet Theater are a great way to regress and de-stress. Great Arizona Puppet Theater, 302 W Latham Street, Phoenix, 602.262.2050, Friday, February 6, 8 p.m., ongoing infrequently, $8 in advance, $10 day of show

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