Track 16 Gallery

Date	Time	Event
Oct 18, 2008		Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding
Oct 18, 2008	6:00 PM	Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding
Oct 19, 2008		Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding
Oct 20, 2008		Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding
Oct 21, 2008		Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding
Oct 22, 2008		Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding
Oct 23, 2008		Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding
Oct 24, 2008		Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding
Oct 25, 2008		Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding
Oct 26, 2008		Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding
Oct 27, 2008		Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding
Oct 28, 2008		Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding
Oct 29, 2008		Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding
Oct 30, 2008		Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding
Oct 31, 2008		Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding
Nov 01, 2008		Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding
Nov 02, 2008		Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding
Nov 03, 2008		Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding
Nov 04, 2008		Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding
Nov 05, 2008		Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding
Nov 06, 2008		Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding
Nov 07, 2008		Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding
Nov 08, 2008		Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding
Nov 09, 2008		Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding
Nov 10, 2008		Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding
Nov 11, 2008		Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding
Nov 12, 2008		Robbie Conal: No Spitting No Kidding

Tom Patchett may be the coolest cat in Los Angeles. Patchett made a fortune as a comedy writer for the earliest and funniest "Bob Newhart Show" and later as a producer of television series and movies. He took his hard-earned dollars and collected the best in contemporary art, classic neon signs, restaurant china, dinnerware and more. Needing a place to put the stuff, he became one of the forces in developing Bergamot Station, one of the nation's premier fine art hubs. This particular gallery is absolutely his gallery, the results of Patchett's keen aesthetic.

The shows at Track 16 vary in subject matter and they always excel. Whether it's a collection of protest poster art, a Man Ray retrospective, new works by Manuel Ocampo, or anthropomorphic, whirling-dervish, hot-rod low-rider cars from Ruben Ortiz Torres, the shows here are always exceptionally curated.

Visiting

The gallery is located in building C1 of Santa Monica's Bergamot Station, an eight-acre complex that houses more than 30 of the city's most prominent arts institutions. Bergamot Station is located at 2525 Michigan Ave., which is located at the very end of the street. Hours of operation are Tuesdays through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. (Some galleries have slightly different hours, so be sure to call ahead.) Free parking is available for all visitors; just follow the signs.

Dining and entertainment

For a convenient lunch spot, you won't do better than The Gallery Café, located in building A3 near the entrance to Bergamot Station. The menu specials change daily, offering a variety of food and beverages. To find other restaurants, you'll have to drive a short distance from Bergamot Station. Café Bizou is a popular California-French bistro chain that serves upscale cuisine in a relaxed atmosphere. L.A. Farm is another popular local restaurant that's ideal for lunch or brunch, offering French cuisine at moderate prices.

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