American West comes alive at Autry fundaiser

The Masters of the American West Art Exhibit and Sale runs Feb. 11 through March 26 at the Autry Museum of the American West in Griffith Park. Several events are planned during the exhibition.

The art sale is on Sat., Feb. 25, beginning at 10 a.m., and there is an artists’ reception and sponsor preview the night before, on Fri., Feb. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m.

On Sat., Feb. 25, there are two moderated panel discussions with artists that run concurrently with the sale. The morning panel is at 10 a.m., followed by a luncheon and artist award ceremony.

An afternoon panel discussion the same day is at 2 p.m. Later that day, a cocktail reception, art sale and after-sale soiree with a live band, dancing and cocktails begins at 5:30 p.m. (Guests are encouraged to wear dressy western attire.)

Since its beginnings in

1988, the museum’s signature fundraising event has highlighted works by contemporary western artists. These include works of landscapes, seascapes, wildlife, historic themes and other subjects inspired by the American West.

For more information on the event and to purchase tickets visit the website.

Autry Museum of the American West, 4700 Western Heritage Way, autry.org.

Victorian Valentine tour is at Grier

Step into the past in a 1898 Victorian home for a “‘Be My Valentine,’ “Victorian Valentine Tour” at the Grier Musser Museum, 403 S. Bonnie Brae St., on Sun., Feb. 12 from 1 to 4 p.m.

Call to make a reservation for the 1 or 2:30 p.m. tour at 213-413-1814. Visit griermussermuseum.org/calendar.

A SIGN OF THE TIMES in the window of its former location notes the take-out shop’s move up the street.

Tacos Tu Madre relocating to North Larchmont

By Talia Abrahamson

Tacos Tu Madre, the takeout-only taco shop known for its local flavors and neon pink “Make Tacos Not War” sign, is changing its name and moving up the Boulevard to the corner of Melrose.

The shop formerly at 203 N. Larchmont Blvd. closed in late December. According to posters on the window, the new location of “Tu Madre” will be at 660 N. Larchmont Blvd. The new venue will offer dine-in service and a full bar.

Construction is currently ongoing at the new location, and it is unknown when it will be completed.

David Aschkenasy, executive vice president of Commercial Asset Group, is the broker for the now-available 203 N. Larchmont Blvd. space. He said in a phone call last month that he expects to lease the space to another small food vendor. Although he said he has a “dream list” of possible tenants, further arrangements will likely be worked out over the next few weeks.

Tacos Tu Madre, founded in 2015 in Westwood, made Larchmont Village its fourth location.