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Authentic in L.A.: Joe Frank at the Hammer, TonightAre you in Los Angeles tonight and looking for something authentic, a real experience you can walk away from feeling contentedly heavy with the satisfaction of knowing Yes, this is real, this is why I'm here, this is L.A.? Are you tired of the city's ostentatious film screenings and pretentious art galleries? Need a break from that outdoor mall that's trying so desperately to appear hip, classy, and artistic all at once? Well, you're in luck. Tonight there will be a true artist performing in L.A., even if we're not always sure he's being truthful: the legendary Joe Frank, the man who has helped shaped this city via the airwaves, a pioneer and innovator of the broadcasting arts. If you believe that sounds like an oxymoron - that broadcasting and art cannot mix - you're in for a real surprise if you show up at the UCLA Armand Hammer Museum in Westwood at 7pm.
I've commented on Joe Frank on several occasions, and each time I've felt that the words I've chosen were inadequate to describe what this man really does. Referring to Joe Frank as a broadcaster seems to blatantly disregard his varying roles as storyteller, dramatist, documentarist, writer, and all-around spoken word/performance artist. The title also seems to ignore a variety of other essences in his work, as Joe Frank implements theatrical, musical, and broadcasting elements in his pieces in unpredictable and innovative ways. Yet no matter how you refer to him, there's no doubt that Joe is an artist, one who has chosen L.A. as his landscape and his voice as the medium through which it is depicted, and though it is arguable as to whether this artist is always telling the truth in his pieces, he always seems to be telling the truth - and that is true artistry. Admission is free for tonight's event so get there early because this auditorium is certain to fill to capacity. Even if you're uncertain about your appreciation for spoken word, I urge you to attend this event - Joe Frank's performances are rare and transcend the typical spoken word reading. I'm not saying that the man is mythical or anything, even if he has the power to create myths; I'm simply saying that if you haven't heard this artist's voice yet, you're seriously missing out on a truly authentic experience in L.A.
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