Oh, Sweetart

We thrive off the raw, nourishing underbelly of this huge concrete mother of a city. Don't let flash and glitter fool you—the real proof of our survival is the enduring hunger to examine our inner nature. To toast awakening talents, boast of independent voices and post diverse visions that raise civic consciousness and mine the shared veins of experience—both light and dark. Landmark's Magnolia Theater will host a solo exhibition of Dallas native Benjamin Hancock's mixed-media creations, titled BitterSweet, in its upper Bar Gallery, curated by Sarah Jane Semrad. His whimsically iconic panels of childhood passions and natural reverence have earned him a following in past shows. Opening reception will be from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday at 3699 McKinney Ave. in the West Village. The exhibit runs through May 27. For information visit landmarktheaters.com.
April 24-May 27, 2008