Events and More

4th Annual Designer Event

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 20:41:00 GMT

4th Annual

Designer Discount Event

Saturday, February 4th

through

Valentines Day

To express our appreciation for your patronage and support throughout the year, and to make Valentine's Day shopping just a little sweeter, we are offering specials throughout the store.

If you or your loved ones have had your eye on something, now is the time to swing by and check out this limited time opportunity.

Just to name a few:

J. HERWITT Living Jewel Collection 25% OFF

MELISSA JOY MANNING Entire Jewelry Collection 30% OFF

KITTINHAWK Crystal Necklaces 50% OFF

RIA CHARISSE Entire Jewelry Collection 10-30% OFF

AMY GLENN One of a Kind Horse Hair Collection 20% OFF

JOSEPH BROOKS Bracelets and Necklaces 30% OFF

JULIE MILLER Limited Edition Prints 20% OFF

KMRII Accessories and Clothing Line 10-50% OFF

JAGA Clothing Collection 50% OFF

KRISTA LARSON Hand Made Clothing 10-50% OFF

SKINGRAFT Collection 10-50% OFF

JOHN DERIAN Decoupage Collection 30% OFF

CHRISTOPHER MARLEY Framed Insects 10-30% OFF

CARLOS MONTANARO Deconstructed Watch Jewelry 10-50% OFF

And many more await you...

The store will CLOSED in preparation for the SALE

Monday, January 30

through

Friday, February 3

*All sale items purchased in store or online during this event are final sales and cannot be returned for store credit.

*Bring Green and receive and extra 5% off of your total purchase!

Jewelry Designer, Michael Schmidt, Featured in Los Angeles Times

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 01:08:00 GMT

Link to Article:

"Michael Schmidt Rocks a New Jewelry Line"

Michael Schmidt is a wardrobing and jewelry designer known for his work in a variety of innovative materials. Based in Los Angeles, his studio produces works in collaboration with the top performers in entertainment, including Madonna, Cher, Lady Gaga, Fergie, the Black Eyed Peas, Rihanna, Dita Von Teese, Steven Tyler, Deborah Harry, Ozzy Osborne, Tina Turner and many others. His works have appeared in books, videos and album and magazine covers by photographers such as Annie Liebovitz, Steven Meisel, David LaChappelle, Greg Gorman, Herb Ritts and Francesco Scacullo.

In 2010 The prestigious Pasadena Museum of California Art honored Michael with a career retrospective. A number of his pieces are on permanent display at the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Museum in Cleveland, Ohio. In Addition, he is proud to have had a dress, created Deborah Harry of Blondie of over 3500 razor blades, on display in the "Rock Style" exhibit at New York City's Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute.

Since 2001 he has been designing an exclusive collection of jewelry, clothing, bags and furniture for the luxury goods firm Chrome Hearts.

Currently, Michael is pleased to introduce the launch of his first jewelry collection, incorporating many of the materials and techniques he has honored for his celebrity clientele. The collection, comprised of stainless steel chain-maille and Swarovski crystal mesh, utilizes unique tooling and innovative construction methods requiring that each piece be hand-crafted by artists in his Los Angles studio.

4 Year Anniversary Celebration Friday, October 14

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:52:00 GMT

It’s our birthday!

Come celebrate with us!
Libations will be served.
Party attire highly suggested.

Friday, October 14th
6:00-10:00 pm

We will be celebrating four years of independent art, premiering countless collections by our artists, old and new, that have never been seen before. So, don’t miss your opportunity to be one of the first to view many one-of-a-kind and limited edition pieces that will be unveiled this evening and remain up through the holiday gift-giving season.

STOP BY TO SEE:
The unveiling of the newest additions to Lisa Wood’s “Insects at Home” series.
Never before seen prints by our card maker Julie Miller.
The premier of a collection of three dimensional, handmade heart lockets by new artist to Gold Bug, Christi Anderson.
British artist Nick Rayburn will have his Automata on display for demonstration for the first time ever in the United States.
Catherine Grisez’s new sculptural jewelry line will be presented for the first time.
Doug Hammett’s “Men Rrrr Dogs” series.
Revealing for the first time, wearable works of art by Michael Schmidt, stylist to the stars.

DON’T MISS OUT:

Also this evening, Pasadena’s ArtNight, a free evening of art, music and entertainment throughout the streets of Pasadena.
Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to visit the most prominent arts and cultural institutions around Pasadena free of charge, along with the more than 14,000 other attendees who are expected to turnout for the evening. Free shuttle services throughout Pasadena, taco trucks and more!
For more info visit www.artnightpasadena.org

Make Music Pasadena

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 22:43:00 GMT

Make Music Pasadena is Southern California's LARGEST FREE musical celebration and is held throughout the streets of Pasadena on World Music Day, Saturday, June 18, 2011.

On that day, sidewalks, parks, courtyards, alleys, building lobbies and other unconventional performance spaces will become spontaneous musical stages and social gathering places. Amateur musicians will bring their musical talents to the streets of Pasadena and perform to new crowds.

Internationally known artists will perform at two main stages – One Colorado and Levitt Pavilion. What better way to jump start the summer than by dancing in the streets, throughout the day, to these wonderful music performances.

All performances are free and open to the public!

Melissa Joy Manning featured in June Issue of Lucky Magazine

Fri, 03 Jun 2011 00:18:00 GMT

We were excited to see the work of jewelry designer

Melissa Joy Manning in this months issue of Lucky magazine. We absolutely love her one-of-a-kind pieces and elegant aesthetic.
Here at Gold Bug we are currently featuring a collection of Melissa's that was a collaborative project between she and New York clothing designer/friend Doo. Ri which debuted at Doo. Ri's spring 2011 fashion show. The collection is inspired by nature, mimicking the designs of fallen spider webs and constructed from recycled silver.
Available on our website along with our complete collection of Melissa's work

Opening Reception for Brian Poor's Interactive Animatronic Installation

Mon, 23 May 2011 21:04:00 GMT

ArtNight Pasadena

Friday, May 20

Enjoy a free evening of art, music and entertainment as Pasadena's most prominent arts and cultural institutions swing open their doors to more than 14,000 people.

Opening Reception
@ Gold Bug
6pm-9pm

BRIAN POOR
New Interactive Animatronic Installation

THIRD ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

Fri, 06 May 2011 21:05:00 GMT

OCTOBER 8, 1010 6:00pm-9:00pm

THIRD ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

FEATURING

LISA WOOD'S "INSECTS AT HOME"

& NEW WORKS BY EVAN CHAMBERS

Currently on View

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Fri, 06 May 2011 21:03:00 GMT

GOLD BUG FEATURED IN MARCH ISSUE OF

SUNSET MAGAZINE

OPENING RECEPTION FOR JOCELYN MARSH

Fri, 06 May 2011 21:00:00 GMT

DECEMBER 5, 2009 6:00PM to 9:00PM

OPENING RECEPTION FOR JOCELYN MARSH'S

"DER SCHWARZWALD"

In this exhibition, follow the Minim-us on a journey through the forest to encounter beasts of land and air of all types and sizes. From life to death, Homo Sapiens Minim-us experiences a variety of basic human interactions. The difference is, in Der Schwarswald, the rules of our known world do not apply.

OPENING RECEPTION FOR BRUCE WOLF

Fri, 06 May 2011 21:01:00 GMT

OCTOBER 9, 2009 5:00PM to 9:00PM

SECOND ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION

OPENING RECEPTION FOR BRUCE WOLF'S

"DEATH BY CAT"

Currently on View

Original Photography by Bruce Wolf; Beautiful Stories, Shrines and Treasures by Jack Howe, and a Petting Zoo of Hissing Cockroaches, Scorpions and Spiny Walking Sticks from the Los Angeles Natural History Museum.

OPENING RECEPTION FOR LISA WOOD'S

Fri, 06 May 2011 20:55:00 GMT

APRIL 25, 2008 6:00PM to 9:00PM

OPENING RECEPTION FOR LISA WOOD'S

"SWALLOWING PLATES: OBJECTS SWALLOWED AND RECOVERED FROM THE HUMAN BODY"

Currently on View