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Happenin' Next highlights upcoming performances

Happened features images from past events

Designer Showcases are special appearances of fashion designers, jewelers, high quality handcrafts, or other in-store fashion events. Often referred to as "trunk shows" these are limited time events, perhaps happening for only one or two days. Often scheduled at the last minute - don't miss out! Sign up for our e-newsletter, The OutWest Scout (click the Newsletter box at the top of any page) for updates!

2012
Happenin' Next
COMING SOON!

2011 Happened!

FALL FASHION ROUND-UP
Enjoy shopping from an exclusive collection of jewelry and accessories!
Featured in Cowboys and Indians Magazine is the jewelry of {>}Laura Ingalls Designs, shop OutWest for a stunning collection hand picked by designer Laura Ingalls just for OutWest! Choose a special piece of Native American made jewelry from our friends {>} Silver Sun of New Mexico. Special handmade wraps and accessories from the Western design house, {<}Ann N Eve will be available. Choose a "piece of art for your wrist" - an evening bag by {>}Denise Meyers of DCM Squared.

Renegade Spirit Leather Jackets
Trunk Show
For a limited time OutWest had the complete 2011 line of these wonderful, handmade jackets. We were able to show you the full array of leathers, colors, and details. All are available as special orders. Need something special for the Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival? There's time to get it in for you! Check out the full range {>}Ladies' Apparel/Renegade Spirit.

2010 Happened!

Designer Showcase
Native American Jewelry
Silver Sun Collection

Just in time for October's First Thursday Art Walk, we had a special collection of Native American made jewelry gathered by New Mexico's {>}Silver Sun.

A few of these special pieces were just too wonderful to return! Shop for unique, one-of-a-kind necklaces, earrings, bracelets, and more! It's never too early to Think Holidays!

We'll be posting photos and info on past events here!

Happenin' Everyday
OutWest's Artists
OutWest's Purveyors seek exceptional work by local artisans, designers and craftspeople inspired by the West. Currently, we represent the work of these artists:

Fine art photography of Ken Lubas, Art Beyond Control on display daily. View these dramatic images of Native American Powwow dancers, eagles, and more.

Thursday Art Walk with Dennis Garcia, Ken Lubas, Purveyors Bobbi Jean and Jim Bell, Ted Garcia, Dennis and Ted performed a Native American Blessing Ceremony

From Our Purveyor of Fine Goods, Bobbi Jean Bell:
I attended the William S. Hart Pow Wow in September 2009 and came upon Ken’s booth. His images immediately captivated me, transporting me to a magic place and time. His stunning images honor Native American dancers and take you along. Can you hear the drums, the tingling of bells, the slap of fringe, and the pounding of feet? I can. I knew instantly, that OutWest’s audience would appreciate his work. We are honored to represent Ken.

For years Ken Lubas’ (a.k.a. “True Eyes”) photographs could be found on pages The Los Angeles Times accompanying stories of breaking news, in-depth investigations and standalone features. His resume includes two Pultizer Prizes for team projects dealing with the Northridge earthquake and the city’s riots. Lubas retired in 2001 to pursue a career in fine art photography and photo illustration.

Today Lubas focuses on the resurgence of the bald eagle and Native Americans, both threatened with extinction, but re-emerging with strength and dignity. His work has been recognized with showings at Los Angeles City Hall, public libraries and galleries in Southern California, Washington state, Chicago, Ill.and Santa Fe, New Mexico.

As a result of his work with the Native American community he was honored by a Chumash spiritual leader in a sacred naming ceremony with the name “True Eyes” during a William S. Hart Pow Wow in Newhall where he sits on the board of directors and his work is shown each year. Presidents, Vice Presidents and Hollywood celebrities are among those who have acquired his work.

Enjoy the bright colors of Mexican Folk art by local artist Bob Hernandez.

From glass artist Laila Asgari are coasters, bowls, platters, and wall art depicting the West of horses, horseshoes, boots, and wild landscapes.

WARMED AND KILN FIRED GLASS ART
ARTIST LAILA ASGARI OF
SERENDIPITY IN BLUE

From Our Purveyor of Fine Goods, Jim Bell:
“I met Laila Asgari several years ago at the annual Santa Clarita Cowboy Festival. She had a booth there, (and returns every year), and I knew immediately that her work was special. OutWest was only a dream then, but I took her card and knew she was an artist we would want to represent. At the time my wife, Bobbi Jean, was on staff at the Autry National Center and asked me to keep my “eagle eye”out for extraordinary artists. I passed Laila’s card on to her and the rest is history! Bobbi Jean and Laila have worked together now for several years and the Autry Museum Store continues to represent her. In fact, Congratulations are in order! They submitted a piece of Laila’s art to the national magazine, Cowboys and Indians, and it was just highlighted in the December 2009 Gift Guide! We are honored to count Laila as one of OutWest’s earliest fans…and a great friend.”

OutWest congratulates featured glass artist Laila Asgari on the selection of one of her pieces, by Cowboys & Indians Magazine, for their Holiday 2009 Gift Guide!Her work is imaginative and unique and can be found in galleries and museum stores including the Autry National Center.

Laila Asgari, a local artist raised in southern California, took an interest in the western lifestyle at an early age, learning how to ride at the age of five years. As a youngster, Laila coupled her interest in art with her love for horses, experimenting with oil, pencil, and charcoal. As an adult she discovered glass as an art medium, and using the glass fusing technique and crushed glass, she has been able to transfer her passion for the West into functional art, creating pictures with glass. Each glass piece is handmade and kiln-fired creating unique one-of-a-kind pieces. Her collection includes wall hangings, wall tiles, plates, picture frames, and coasters. Many of the pieces are created from personal experiences, which led Laila to market her fused glass art under “Serendipity Blue - designs in glass”.

Wade Hatch, also known as "Biskit," creates roses in leather as well as handsomely tooled leather and wood frames. Biskit is your "go-to-leather-artist" for anything you need in leather.

Here are a few photos from past events.
There's always something fun Happenin' OutWest!

Bobbi "Jingle" Bell with Kris Kringle
Third Thursday Art Walk, December 17, 2009

Fall Fashion Round-Up featuring designer Alan Michael of
Alan Michael Leatherworks with Purveyors Jim and Bobbi Jean

OutWest friend, Sue Reynolds and Miniature Horse, Star
OutWest Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Celebration 2009