DARKWAVE 11/07 Sandown Birk Steve Olson Andy Moses Timothy Williams Norton Wisdom

For Press Release & More Info: http://www.blackcatart.com

Art/Music Show and Market at The Monte Cristo this Thursday!

Communion and cLub hAlo Present SKUMLOVE featuring PC 101

Also Featuring DJ Nekro with Surprise Special Guest DJ

The Monte Cristo

3100 Wilshire Blvd

Los Angeles, CA 90010

Art Curated by K. Howell

Drink specials $2 wells between 9-10pm

This event is part art show, part market, and part live music, all happening at the same time.  I’ll have some photos for sale and I’m sure there will be lots of other interesting things to see and buy! Goth, industrial, steam punk, diesel punk, rock, trip hop, and more… come explore your dark side!

$10 at the door, $7 in advance. I can get you pre-sale tickets if you email me at info@extraordinaryworldcreations.com.

Come to Daydream Republic on Friday!

I’ll have some photo cards for sale at Daydream Republic on Oct. 16, alongside lots of cool things by other artists – come check it out!

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Daydream Republic, a multi-purpose creative space dedicated to advancing the arts in Los Angeles announces its October edition of “The Rabbit Hole,” a showcase held monthly to promote undiscovered artists, designers, jewelry-makers, musicians and craftspeople.

On Friday October 16^th from 8pm til midnight, the portal to the next Rabbit Hole will be opened.  Expect a mind-blowing experience as the studio unveils the edgiest work of some of city’s most talented artistic entrepreneurs.  Come ready to discover one-of-a-kind art, jewelry, candles, clothing, soaps and even handmade chocolate at this trendy showcase.

$2 beer, $3 wine and $4 cocktails will be served.  Guests can receive a free beverage by tweeting, facebooking or blogging about www.daydreamrepublic.com prior to the event. Music will be played all night long to keep the night pumping.  The party will be brought to a peak with a special performance by the band Action Star Addict.

“The Irish Vampire Goes West” by Pegarty Long

A new film starring Venice’s late poet laureate Philomene Long (1940-2007).
Screening at Beyond Baroque on Sunday, November 1, 7:30 p.m.
681 Venice Blvd., Venice, CA 90291
(310) 822-3006

25th Abbot Kinney Festival, Sunday, Sept. 27

The Abbot Kinney Festival is back for the 25th time and will happen on Sunday, September 27th, 2009. 150,000 people are expected to attend. There will be five stages with music, tons of exhibitors and lots of vendors. The Abbot Kinney Festival Association is a nonprofit organization with an annual grants program to promote Venice based service organizations, so feel free to help them out and grab a poster or T-Shirt at the event or their online shop.

A list of the bands:

AIR CONDITIONED SUPPER CLUB STAGE – Palms Avenue
10:30 am M.K and the Gentlemen – http://www.myspace.com/mkmusicproject
11:20 am Lady Katherine – http://www.myspace.com/ladykatherinemusic
12:10 pm Musket – http://www.myspace.com/musketonmyspace
12:55 pm Stephanie Quayle – http://www.myspace.com/stephaniequaylemusic
1:40 pm Elevaters – http://www.myspace.com/elevaters
2:30 pm Peter Goetz – http://www.myspace.com/outsideobserver
3:20 pm Miss Willie Brown – http://www.myspace.com/misswilliebrown
4:20 pm Venice – http://www.myspace.com/venicecentralspace
5:30 pm Brig Band – http://www.myspace.com/klufikukiuck

FMLY STAGE – Andalusia Avenue
10:30 am Babystone – http://www.myspace.com/babystonemusic
11:30 am Kenneth Pattengale – http://www.kennethpattengale.com
12:30 pm The 87 Stick Up Kids – http://www.myspace.com/the87stickupkids
1:30 pm Haim – http://www.myspace.com/wearehaim
2:30 pm Jack Littman – http://www.myspace.com/jacklittman
3:30 pm Awards Presentation for Spirit of Community Award and AKFA Community Grants Progrm
4:30 pm Juliette Commagere – http://www.myspace.com/juliettecommagere

INSDE OUT COMMUNITY ARTS YOUTH & FAMILY COURTYARD – Westminster Avenue
10:00 am Family Parade from California Ave. to Westminster Ave.
10:15 am Aaron Nigel Smith & The FUNdamentals Band – songs for infants, toddlers & preschool children using guitars and African djembe drums.- Youtube |www.fundamentalsmedia.com
10:45 am Ina Buckner-Barnette – Drum circle and interactive animal storytelling show -www.sunshinestoryteller.com
11:15 am David Tobocman – “Very Helpful Songs” for children – http://www.VeryHelpfulSongs.com | http://www.myspace.com/davidtobocman
11:45 am Mamma Maria – Big Band Music for the whole family
12:05 pm Teen Theatrical Performance by Inside Out Community Arts
12:35 pm Kids on Stage http://www.kidsonstage.com
1:00 pm Aquamantra – RECYCLE-ution song by Gina Rene with giveaways by Aquamantra Waters – http://www.aquamantra.net
1:25 pm Everybody Dance – Youth Dance Group – http://www.everybodydance.net
1:50 pm Shoeflies – Energetic Rock and Bluegrass Band http://www.myspace.com/slapshoefly
2:20 pm Gina Rene / The Urban Musical Goddess – Hip Hop music about social change – http://www.myspace.com/ginarene
2:40 pm Intersection Dance Ensemble – Modern dance company – http://www.intersectiondance.org
3:00 pm Rock Music by R5 – http://www.myspace.com/r5rocksmusic
3:30 pm Ana Rosas – Hip Hop Artist and Dancers
3:50 pm Sandy Bowles – Spoken Word http://www.myspace.com/sandyhelenbowles
4:05 pm The Hot Kicks – Australian Indie Rock Band – http://www.myspace.com/thehotkicks
4:45 pm Get Lit Players – Classical Teen Poetry Troupe with a hip hop twist – http://www.myspace.com/getlit_org
5:15 pm Superbroke Brass, Tin and Strings Electric Marching Band – http://www.myspace.com/getlit_org

James Mathers & Norton Wisdom @ Black Cat Festival V (9-26-09)

THE BLACK CAT GALLERY
11523 W. Washington Blvd., Los Angeles, CA 90066
310. 313. 4931
Enter Black Cat Site

coLLapse, The Movie, featuring Venice Arts Club member Mike Ruppert.

coLLapse, The Movie, featuring our own Mike Ruppert, directed by Chris Smith, will have it’s premiere at The Toronto Film Festival, September 10-19, 2009.

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coLLapse was screened privately here at VAC a couple of evenings ago….it’s a shocker of a film.  If you can handle the truth, don’t miss it…

Jim Muir Benefit – Thursday, August 20, 2009

Jim Muir (1958 in Venice, California) is a professional skateboarder and skateboarding entrepreneur. He began skateboarding in 1963. He was a member of the Z-Boys skate team based in Santa Monica, California. Muir was the first member of the Z-Boys to use urethane wheels, and convinced Zephyr Surf Shop owner Jeff Ho to order them for the team. After the Z-Boys team collapsed, he skated for Sims Skateboards and, with Bob Biniak, helped to invent the first laminated skateboards. He founded Dogtown Skates in 1976, at the age of 18. The first skateboards were hand made, and at one point had skate figure Tony Hawk riding as an amateur. His younger brother, Mike Muir, is the singer for Suicidal Tendencies.

Unfortunately, last March, Jim suffered an accident while surfing at Westward Beach; his head hit the bottom, severely injuring his neck and paralyzing him instantly.

Although he escaped death by drowning (thanks to the action of fellow surfers and local lifeguards), he had to undergo emergency surgery followed by acute rehab. Since then, he has been enduring extensive physical therapy to regain movements of limbs.

Although he is reportedly doing better lately, he still needs help and, with that in mind, a benefit concert is going to be held this next Thursday, August 20th, at the Air Conditioned Supper Club (625 Lincoln Blvd, Venice, CA 90231 – 310-230-5343).

For more information, go to jimmuirbenefit.com.

Venice Film Festival – October 15-18 2009

DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSIONS IS AUGUST 15TH…SUBMIT NOW!!!