In conjunction with its 30th anniversary, LACE’s 2008 programming will link its historical foundations with emergent cultural production. The LACE archive represents a crucial site of cultural history for southern California.  The past three decades have featured diverse and diffuse practices and the LACE archival stores are one of the primary sources of information of this important work. The LACE LIVE! performance series will serve as a platform to spark dialog and creative actions that span the generations of LACE’s creative history.

LACE will commission 30 live art projects by inviting artists to explore the archive and instigate experimental performances, video screenings, writing workshops and conversations inspired by the videos, still images, production notes and ephemera they encounter. LIVE! will kick off LACE’s 30th Anniversary on Thursday, 14 February, with the revival of LACE’s Infamous Valentine’s Day Benefit Bash. Organized by artists David Burns and Margie Schnibbe. the event will showcase new video works as well as feature live art and musical performances. Start planning your outfit immediately!