Track 16 Gallery

Date	Time	Event
Dec 12, 2008	11:00 AM	RISK: Twenty Six
Dec 13, 2008	11:00 AM	RISK: Twenty Six
Dec 16, 2008	11:00 AM	RISK: Twenty Six
Dec 17, 2008	11:00 AM	RISK: Twenty Six
Dec 18, 2008	11:00 AM	RISK: Twenty Six
Dec 19, 2008	11:00 AM	RISK: Twenty Six
Dec 20, 2008	11:00 AM	RISK: Twenty Six

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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