Electric Vehicles at Best Buy!

HOLY COW!! Best Buy just blew me away. Check this out peeps. And send Aptera some love while youre at it: http://www.aptera.com

TKDANewsletter 33

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BUYOLYMPIA.COM
good people, great art. TKDA finds out why they do it.
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What inspired this idea?
We started back in 1999 in order get friends goods for sale online ; this was back before paypal. So we built our own online store. It took off, and before we knew it, we had a lot more friends. We're excited now to be going on our 10th year.

Product to recommend?
Our first artist on board was our good friend Nikki McClure -- her new children's book with Cynthia Rylant is amazing. It's a bold, beautiful piece of art. We were honored to work with Nikki on making this happen. See it here.

Artist to recommend?
Sarah Utter continues to grow and change as an artist -- her most popular piece is the "Reading is Sexy" design
that's been featured on t-shirts, mugs and stickers. But she isn't just limited to slogans; she's an accomplished painter and we did a 2009 calendar with her that was a fun collection of imaginary birds.

Grooviest thing about your product?
We've never felt overly groovy; but we've always felt sincere. We try our best to tread lightly and be honest in what we do; all of our paper goods are made from recycled paper. We print at small, family-owned print shops. Most of our shirts are printed by just one person, in a garage. We've always kept things small scale, intentionally. We value the limited edition and the small runs over the mass produced.

What inspires you?
The amazing work our artists do. We work with almost a hundred different artists now, and they are constantly coming up with new, amazing stuff.

Plans for the future?
We're going to do our best to keep doing what we do. We've always grown organically, only taking on new artists as we've been able to handle. Getting to know everyone we work with and not just adding people willy-nilly helps us stay focused.

JOB: PR Coordinator Full Time Job (NYC/Showrooom)

STOP. Before you read the below, you must be living in NYC to be considered for this position. If this is not you but you still wish to contact TKDAinc email us here: contact@tkdainc.com

Our NYC Fashion Designer/Brand client needs a PR Coordinator for their NYC showroom to assist in all things press related. This is a very small, yet fast paced showroom. Candidate must wear many hats and be ready to assist in any project. Candidate must be ready and willing to roll up their sleeves and get to work with very little training. Candidate needs to be very organized, motivated and poses a stellar work ethic. Candidate must be able to take on many projects sufficiently and confidently. Candidate needs to support this department and their manager in all aspects, while also overseeing a team of interns.

The dept is in charge of shows, look book shoots, launches, sample trafficking and more.

ATTN: Non traditional PR candidates, do apply to this post. Our client likes their PR Coordinators to have a bit of edge (which helps them fit in with the brand) BUT you must have enough experience to know the way magazines work and to know who is who in the high end NY fashion world.

How to apply:

Email the following to: submissions@tkdainc.com

- Resume

- Cover letter (explain “why you”)

- Salary Requirements

TKDA, Inc.'s Keva Dine Shares Career Tips w/ The Art Institutes

Job Hunting+Personal Branding Tips Part 1: ARTICULATION

by Keva Dine
President, TKDAinc.®
Recruiter for the creative industries

TKDA, Inc.'s Keva Dine Shares Career Tips w/ The Art Institutes

YouTube link: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WJ7PMUE4bqg



Job hunting is very personal and emotional, and, let's face it - stressful. Sometimes in the middle of all that emotional junk, we forget the basic parts about self promotion. I’m here to get you back into focus by sharing my insider knowledge about job hunting and self promotion tips. I speak about this a few times a year at design schools and it's always a great experience.

Over the next few months, I will post my fave job hunting and self promotion tips. Take note and pay heed - this is insider track stuff. This is stuff most recruiters will NOT take the time (...Or have the time. Honestly, were so slammed with job hunting candidates...) BUT I’m gonna squeeze these posts in whenever I can because I truly like to share.

ARTICULATION is KEY!

Knowing WHO you are
Knowing WHAT you want to do (or at least knowing what you like…)
is only the first step in mastering this first step in your job hunt+personal branding.

BUT that’s not enough.
The words in your resume and the words you use to describe yourself & your work have to match what your works looks like, what your personality exeudes, what you stand for, what you are known for, how others see you, where you want to work…

and on and on. Creative continuity in your portfolio and in your client projects is not enough. You have to have it with YOU. With your OWN PERSONAL BRAND.

I challenge you to do this exercise right now. Grab pen and paper and a printed copy of your resume & marketing materials (if you have any)

# 1.
Write down 10 words that describe you.
Write down 10 words that describe your work.

# 2.
Scan your resume and marketing materials and circle all the times you use the 20 words you just wrote down.

# 3.
How many circles do you have? 5? 3? 10? 15? Any less than 20 is too little.

NOW – here’s the work part:
Get those words into your resume PRONTO!

(need help with this? TKDAResume can help. Give us a shout)

Use those words in your emails.

Use those words when you are interviewing, when on the phone, when networking – everywhere.

Communicate those words when you talk about your self and your work.

Use these words when talking to everyone.

Practice all the time

If you can’t speak for yourself or your work, how will you speak (and sell) your client’s work? (And, yes, they will be thinking the same thing.)

Learn to articulate your thoughts and expressions and you will see results.

Get to work!

- keva
keva@tkdainc.com

Rad Read.

I WANT YOU magazine
Dumb Eyes presents: I Want You, a quarterly art magazine, brought to you in beautiful, full-color, large format (9.75″ X 13.5″) limited print edition (1,000 copies). I Want You features a broad range of artists from around the world, exclusive art work, and spotlights on forgotten or overlooked artists. Expanded online edition here.
Please contact them for a free copy. shipping and handling charges apply

It's Coming: Comic-Con

pre-register now.
see + buy the book.


While @ Comic-Con visit booth # 4833
Featuring Murphy Art Books by Mark Murphy and Jeff Soto

What to expect @ the booth:
original artwork by Jeff Soto and Mark Murphy will be made available and high-quality art books featuring: Ray Caesar, Jeff Soto, Kathie Olivas, Bob Dob, Mark Murphy, Martha Rich, Jonathan Viner and more.

More from Mark Murphy here, follow it, we do.

TOM'S + Element South Africa Shoe and Board Drop

We have said it before, and we'll say it again.
TOM'S shoes are amazing. I personally wear them at least once a week. - Krystle
What TOM does with his shoes are even more amazing.
Now they are offering a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit South Africa, and be part of TOM'S + Element South Africa shoe drop.
more here.

Switchfoot's 5th Annual Bro-Am

Sezio will collaborate with The Glue Network to create two art walls, one to be auctioned and one to be raffled off to raise funds for StandUp for Kids. Tocayo, Andrew Heine, Brent Sandor and Carly Ealey will be tackling Sezio's wall and you could win it for $1! They'll have some freshly printed shirts as well, so if you are in the area, cruise out to Encinitas this Saturday (10am-5pm).

Awesome art shows opening in June + July (2009)

"The Great Indoors"

Part of the:

Manchester International Festival

Manchester Town Hall

Lloyd Street

Manchester, UK M60 2LA.

Show: July 11-12

Festival: July 2-19

Hiro Kurata & Tommii Lim

In the Project Room

Ad Hoc Art

49 Bogart Street Buzzer 22,

Unit 1G Brooklyn, NY 11206

Opening: July 10, 7-10pm

Show: July 10-July 26

"Rainbow Garden"

Tinlark Gallery

6671 Sunset Blvd., Suite 1512

Hollywood, CA 90028

Opening: June 27, 6-9pm

Show: June 27-July 25

Art by: Aaron Piland & Ayumi Kajikawa Piland AKA: APAK

"Twilight & Fate"

Thinkspace Gallery
4210 Santa Monica Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90029

Opening: July 10, 7-11pm
Show: July 10-August 7
Art by: Hannah Stouffer

"A Miniature Ocean"

Mew Gallery

906 Christian Street,

Philadelphia, PA. 19147

Opening: June 27, 5pm

Show: June 27-July 30

Art by: Darla Jackson

"Word to Mother"

Stolenspace Gallery
Dray Walk, The Old Truman Brewery
91 Brick Lane London E1 6QL United Kingdom

Opening: July 2
Show: July 2 - TBA

Scion presents: THIS MUST BE THE PLACE

Opening Night is Saturday, June 20th from 7-10pm

Scion presents: THIS MUST BE THE PLACE
Curated by Faesthetic Magazine

June 20 – July 11, 2009

This Must Be The Place, curated by Ohio based Faesthetic Magazine features eight American artists from the Faesthetic family who represent the diverse styles appearing in the magazine. This Must Be The Place is comprised of artwork centered around the theme of “Home,” and loosely limited to a 2 color palette, just like an issue of Faesthetic.

Featuring:
GLUEKIT, MAXWELL LOREN HOLYOKE-HIRSCH, DAMIEN CORRELL, JOEL SPEASMAKER, MATT CURRY, SKULL PHONE, DAN FUNDERBURGH, JEMMA HOSTETLER

Faesthetic began in 2001 as a photocopied zine and developed into a high-quality experimental arts magazine with international participation and readership.

The exhibit will display a collection of art and oddities by eight American artists inspired by the zine’s minimally toned aesthetic.

Featuring work from Gluekit, Maxwell Loren Holyoke-Hirsch, Damien Correll, Joel Speasmaker, Matt Curry, Skull Phone, Dan Funderburgh and Jemma Hostetler, the acclaimed multimedia artists and designers explore the theme of “home” with the loose limitation of a two-toned color palette.

Opening Reception: Saturday, June 20th, 2009 | 7-10pm

Complimentary Valet & Open Bar

Scion Installation L.A.
3521 Helms Ave. (at National)
Culver City, CA 90232
Gallery Phone: 310-815-8840
Hours: Wed-Sat 11:00AM-6:00PM
http://www.scion.com/space

Follow our profiles on these sites:
Facebook - www.facebook.com/scioninstallation
Twitter - www.twitter.com/scionart

Group Show in Venice, GO.

INTERNATIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW
13 Photographers. One show.

Saturday evening, June 13th 5:00-9:00pm

Universal Art Gallery
2001 Linclon Blvd.
Venice, Ca. 90291

..see works from our friend, Kristine Ambrose. Art work shown above. "The Saint"

Cerasoli Gallery Art Shows.

What:
MATT PHILLIPS 'Out Through The In Door' in gallery one
MARIO WAGNER ‘Some Are Here And Some Are Missing’ in gallery two
SETH CURCIO 'Beyond A Shadow' in gallery three

When:
Show: June 13 - July 8, 2009
Opening Reception: Saturday June 13, 6-9pm

Where:
C E R A S O L I gallery
8530- b Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232

STYLEXIA

What:
A fashion film featuring the photography of Kiino Villand, set in motion + visually remixed by Christopher Kirk of mindbomb films.
A Lens Action + mindbomb films co-production.
Presented by Flux
When:
Thursday June 11th, 8:00 PM
Where:
Cooper Design Space
860 South Los Angeles St.
Los Angeles, CA 90014

Need a hair cut?

When: June 13th from 7-10pm.
What: The event is being put on by Andy McInnis, Overproof, Studio 16, Caitlin Hargarten, and Mind At Work. It's a hand printed poster show titled "Sweet Hair". Thirty seven local artists are participating in the event. Two local DJ's will be spinning music. There will be great food and drink. They will also be cutting hair the night of the show to donate to Locks of Love. A portion of their proceeds are also being donated to this amazing charity.
Where: Art Minion in NE Minneapolis.

VOTE

VANS "Off the Wall Logo" Challenge.
TKDA's vote is on PNUT - Greg Galinsky. (shown here)
Who's yours? we want to know, comment or email: pr@TKDAinc.com

TKDA plans your weekend.

What:
The 2009 Annual
Red Hot Art Festival

Where:
Stevens Square Park
1905 3rd Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55404

When:
Saturday, June 6 (11am-7pm)
Sunday, June 7 (11am-5pm)

We missed the opening, but it will still be a good show.












What: "Springtime Follies"
by Alex Kuno

Where:
Soo Visual Arts Center
2640 Lyndale Avenue South
Minneapolis, MN 55408

When:
June 5-July 26, 2009

Swiv Tackle Circus is Closing

We are bummed to see them go.
But YOU can benefit. Everything is 50% off.
Obey T-shirts.
Rad artist gear.
$5 Sunglasses.
Thanks for supporting Swiv Tackle Circus.
We'll miss you Swiv!

INSTALLATION FIVE | Scion Art Tour: San Jose

INSTALLATION FIVE | Scion Art Tour: San Jose

With Self Portraits By
AJ FOSIK | ALEX HORNEST | ANDREW SCHOULTZ | ANGELA BOATWRIGHT | ASYLM | BLEK LE RAT | CHRISTINA M. FELICE | CODAK | DAVID CHOE | DAVID O’BRIEN | EDWIN USHIRO | EL YEM | ERIBERTO ORIOL | EYE ONE | FRANCESCO LOCASTRO | FRENCH | IAN LYNAM | J.SHEA | JAMEL SHABAZZ | JEFF SOTO | KELSEY BROOKES | KOFIE | LISA ALISA | LOGAN HICKS | MARK MOTHERSBAUGH | NICHOLAS HARPER | PATRICK MARTINEZ | PETER BESTE | PETER GLOVER | RETNA | RICK RODNEY | ROB ABEYTA JR. | RON ENGLISH | SABER | SAGE VAUGHN | SKYPAGE | SOMETHING IN THE UNIVERSE | SOUTHER SALAZAR | STORMIE MILLS | TESSAR LO | TODD TOURSO | TOO TALL JAHMAL | USUGROW | WILL BARRAS | YOSKAY YAMAMOTO

Artists In Attendance:
Ian Lynam, and Peter Glover

Music Provided By :
DJ Basura

When:
Friday, June 5th, 2009 | 8-12pm

Where:
Anno Domini
366 So. First Street,
San Jose, CA 95113

more.

Dollar ReDe$ign Project

The American Dollar has not truly been redesigned since about the 1930s. The Dollar ReDe$ign Project is your opportunity to theoretically ‘change’ that. Yes, technically there are many limitations and complications when it comes to bank note design, but if the Swiss can do it on a regular basis, why can’t we North Americans too. Besides our great ‘rival’, the Euro, looks so spanky in comparison it seems the only clear way to revive this global recession is to rebrand and redesign. Why not ? It seems to work for everyone else …

“But what’s in it for me?” Whichever submission we like the best will win a special limited edition word-art t-shirt designed by ‘international branding expert’ Richard Smith. Sound good? Then simply submit your redesign ideas here (based on the guidelines below). All entries will be posted. Closing date for submissions is July 4th, 2009.

HOW DOES IT WORK?

Brief: simply redesign the US Dollar bill in any way you think appropriate and submit to us for review. We’ll then post the ones we like online.
Guidelines: clearly this is a hypothetical project so have some fun with it, don’t get bogged down in the rights and wrongs of currency design.
Technical Stuff: all submissions should be jpgs, 72dpi, 600px wide, please.
Where to Submit: email your ideas to DollarsNoSense@ThinkCreateBelieve.com
Rules and Regulations: there are none, other than we have the right to veto any work submitted. All copyright remains the property of those submitting their proposals, ie the ‘author’, and all proposals are submitted at the author’s own risk of being called up by the Feds or being wire tapped. All work must also belong to you, the author.
Closing Date: July 4th, 2009.
Legal: NONE of the work submitted can be used as legal tender. Anyone who tries will be sent to Coventry.
more here.

TKDA Art Shows

"Gaia & Imminent Disaster"

Ad Hoc Art
49 Bogart Street Buzzer 22, Unit 1G
Brooklyn, NY 11206

Show: June 26th - July 26th
Opening Reception: Friday, June 26th

"Ideology in Paradise"

Kopeikin Gallery
8810 Melrose Avenue
West Hollywood, CA. 90069

Show: June 6th - July 11th
Opening Reception: Saturday, June 6th, 7:00 - 9:00pm
with the artist present and a book signing.

"A New Breed Of Watercolor"

Soo Visual Arts Center
2640 Lyndale Ave. S
Minneapolis, MN 55408

Show: June 5-July 26, 2009
Opening Reception: June 5th, 6:00-9:00PM

"Flowers and Landscapes"

Sprüth Magers London
7A Grafton Street
London, W1S 4EJ

Show: June 3rd - August 28th
Private view: June 2nd, 6:00-8:00pm
Art by: Andreas Schulze

"New Works"

Kinsey/DesForges Gallery
6009 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232

Show: June 6th – July 11th
Opening Reception: June 6th, 7:00-10:00pm
Art by: Cole Sternberg

"Beneath the Seams"

Thinkspace Gallery
4210 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90029

Show: June 12th – July 3rd
Opening Reception: Fri, June 12th, 7-11PM
Art by: Sarah Joncas

"Origins"

Subtext Gallery
2479 Kettner Blvd.
San Diego, California 92101

Show: June 5th - July 19th
Opening Reception: Friday, June 5th, 6:00-10:00pm

TKDANewsletter # 34 cont..

...continued from TKDANewsletter 34 June 2009
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BUTCH & harold are the imaginary childhood dogs of sister team Michele and Ariane Gold. The dogs went everywhere with the girls and now have most recently become the namesake of their innovative home design collection of peel and stick artwork. Imagine - art that requires no framing, hooks or hammer! WE LOVE IT! Interview completed by Michele Gold

Why did you start BUTCH & harold?
It was born out of the frustration of living with bare walls and the expense of decorating them.

What's the coolest thing about what you do?
Coming up with great ideas and then finding out lots of other people think they're great as well!

Favorite thing you sell?
"stickr (frame)"s are my favorite because they really allow you to personalize your space with your fav pics and change them out on a whim and create a gallery display on your wall.

If you weren't running BUTCH & harold what would you be doing? I'd be producing great Broadway musicals.... because if I can't make you smile in your home with great aesthetic I'll make you smile out of your home at the theater.

What is your Fave Musical?
Definitely "Ragtime" - one of those rare shows that nails it on all levels - great music, inspiring story, goose bump moments throughout!

What types of dogs are BUTCH & harold?
Butch is a miniature doberman pinscher and Harold is a cairn terrier.

Why is BUTCH caps and harold not?
I chose to create the logo of our company with BUTCH spelled in all caps and harold spelled in lower case because I felt that through the style of the lettering the dogs' personalities are brought out - similar to their names themselves, BUTCH is more in-your-face and harold is a much more passive puppy! (BUTCH is pink and harold is orange...)

What pics do you have in your "frames"?
Since it is so easy to change it up, I like to rotate my pictures with the endless pics of my kids that I'm taking and also sometimes throw in some old pictures of friends and family for nostalgia sake!

What famous people are fans of BUTCH & harold?
Snoopy is a fan. Paris Hilton’s dog Tinkerbell has dated both BUTCH and harold. Rumor has it that Bo Obama has a few of our pieces in his new crib at the White House.

Do you twitter?
Butch does but harold is pretty low key. We have a page on Facebook though!

Any new projects in the works?
We have some new frames coming out in glam colors – pink and silver. They will be introduced this summer.

What CD is playing in the BUTCH & harold office?
A mix of the Beatles, classic 80's, Rilo Kiley and of course, showtunes!

Do BUTCH & harold wear outfits?
When posing for new packaging design BUTCH & harold love to role play - check out their conductor hats on the "stickr train (frame)" and wait till you see what they picked out for the soon-to-be-released "stickr glam (frame)". It's hot. Otherwise, they like to roll au natural.


Special TKDA offer: free "stickr (mini)" with each order, just type "TKDA" in the comments section of the check out process. Get sticking.

Hansen's Natural Soda + San Diego

Show us your love for San Diego & Hansen's® with your best photograph. Post your picture of you and your Hansen's, vote and win!
More details here.

Hurry contest ends June 7, 2009

CD release concert Tonight @ Rogue Buddha Gallery

GloryLandPonyCat

George Cartwright- saxophones
Adam Linz- bass
Alden Ikeda - drums
Andrew Broder- guitar

Tonight, Thursday May 28th, @ 8:00 pm
Donation $5 suggested

Rogue Buddah Gallery
357 13th ave NE,
Minneapolis, MN 55413

Jam this Friday with Obey Radio.

Come down to the Crosby in Santa Ana this Friday 5/29 for Obey Radio. Obey will be tearing it up with the homie NO MSG. It has been a while since I have held it down with this cat but it will be slamming. Expect to hear the illest jams and watch peeps swing from chandeliers. Always a good time in these neck of the woods and it is FREE to get in.

I love my Vh1

What: Record producer/singer/actor and Vh1 reality TV show star Ray J will host Roadstarr Motorsport's private red carpet mansion event with the cast of E! Entertainment hit reality TV show “Candy Girls”.. Attendees will include Roadstarr celebrity clients, industry tastemakers and special guests.

Roadstarr’s celebrity client roster includes John Travolta, David Beckham, 50 Cent, Shaquille O'Neal, Ne-Yo, Ben Affleck, Lennox Lewis, Ludacris, Corey Maggette, Keyshia Cole, Akon, Bobby Valentino, Wyclef, Lauryn Hill, T-Pain, Ray J, Elton Brand, Matt Hughes, Jenna Jameson just to name a few.

When:
Friday, May 29th, 2009
Media check-in at 8pm
Red carpet arrivals at 9pm

Where:
Roadstarr Motorsports Mansion
16167 Royal Oak Road, Encino, CA 91436

Contact(s)
Tracie Hendricks
P: 917-533-2678
E: traciehendricks46@yahoo.com

Remi Daramola
P: 310-736-0817
E: remi@impentertainment.com

TKDAResume: Review of the day

“I’d recently hired a professional resume company (at a hefty fee) and was pleased with the results – AT FIRST. Then I got Keva’s e-blast about TKDA’s new resume-writing service. I wanted Keva’s opinion on my new resume because she’s always right-on with her advice.

I expected her to say I was ‘good to go.’

No such luck.

She said it didn’t effectively highlight my key strengths and wasn’t memorable enough to hook a recruiter.

So I signed up. I got my first draft less than a week later, and I was shocked by the difference.

My career experience had real impact, the language was convincing and the tone was creative, i.e. memorable. Plus, the writer had condensed the two pages to one, making it much easier to absorb at a glance.

highly recommend TKDAResume; I couldn’t be happier with their work.”

Party Memorial weekend for a GOOD cause.

Keep-a-Breast is the official beneficiary of the White Party at the Playboy mansion! I guess if anyone loves boobs it would be playmates and the ones that admire them! 20% of ticket sales benefit KAB as well as a celebrity cast auction will be going during the day including breast casts from Hef’s main girl Crystal Harris! Hope to see you there!!

Decorate your walls.

For Free. Have a little taste of Neal Taylor. Print from here.

Music this Sunday.

Our friend Gerald Prokop, is playing with his band at the Nomad World Pub on Sunday, May 24th at 9pm. Check it out, you'll be glad you did.

TKDA brings you more goodies...

They are back... Buff Monster mini figures. But now there is one more reason to snag you one, they are buy 2 get 1 free.

TKDAResume: more fans

HOT DAMN, I LOVE TKDAResume!


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My new resume is amazing.

TKDAResume: FLAT TO FAB

FLAT TO FAB

"As a professional writer I know how hard it is to re/write a resume.

It sucks.
It's boring.
It's tedious and can even make you question your life's work.
But it's a chore that has to be done.

This time I decided to avoid the anxiety attacks and stress by reaching out for help.

I wanted to see how someone else would describe me and give me a new perspective. So, I sent my old resume, notes, and wishes to TKDAResume for a makeover.

What I got back was nothing less than incredible. Not only did my miracle working resume writer give it a whole new look and feel, she gave me a new attitude and a huge boost to my self esteem, too!

Hands down the best cash-money I ever spent.

THANKS TKDAResume!"

Mew Gallery Art.

"Hand Did"

A group show that our friend John Freeborn curated at Mew Gallery. The show features Amy S. Kauffman, Kris Chau, Tim Gough and Damian Weinkrantz.
Opening Reception: Saturday May 16th, 5-9 PM.
Show: May 16th - June 18th.

Ad Hoc Art.

"CRASH & DAZE"

Ad Hoc Art is incredibly honored to present CRASH/DAZE, a stunning exhibition of never seen before works from each artist and featuring the first collaborative works from these legendary New York artists in over ten years.

Show: May 15th through June 14th 2009
Opening Reception: Friday, May 15th 2009

Ad Hoc Art
49 Bogart Street
Buzzer 22, Unit 1G
Brooklyn, NY 11206
Tel: 718.366.2466

Enjoy a glass of wine.

This Saturday at the Vinz Wine Bar, Escondido, Ca. 6pm

When: Saturday, May 16, 6:00PM
Phone: 760-720-3777

Music by Notas Antiguas. and Kelly Halloran will be singing a few of her songs and handing out door prizes for treatments!

More music Sunday.

Who + What: Our friend, Nena Anderson playing in the second set.
Where: Brick by Brick
1130 Buenos Avenue
San Diego, Ca.
When: Sunday, May 17th

Music Tonight.

What: Rad music event tonight.
Who: Halifax, Amue, Goodnight Caulfield, Megasapien
When: Thursday, May 14th, 7pm
Where:Knitting Factory
7021 Hollywood Blvd.
Hollywood, CA 90028
323-463-0204 x121

Self Promotion. It's up to you.

Randall Cornish can help.
Attend one of the free classes below. You'll be glad you did.

All classes listed are located:
North City New Media Center
8401 Aero Drive
San Diego, CA 92123

F R E E P O R T F O L I O S C L A S S

Design Portfolios and Self Promotion
Saturday, May 16
1:30 to 4:30 pm
Aero Drive, Room 150

An opportunity for students to show graphic design, photography or illustration portfolios in class and receive professional and peer critiques. All portfolios must be online or in a PDF file that can be shown in class. Do not bring printed portfolios to class. A lottery at the beginning of class determines which students in which order show their work for comments. Portfolios "in progress" are welcome! One day only.

F R E E A D O B E I L L U S T R A T O R C L A S S E S

Adobe Illustrator CS4 -- Intermediate
Two Fridays, May 22 and 29
7:30 am to 12:30 pm
Aero Drive, Room 140

F R E E N E W S L E T T E R C L A S S

How to Create a Newsletter
One Saturday, May 30
1:30 to 4:30 pm
Aero Drive, Room 150

Whether you need to design a newsletter for your company, organization, a client or your family, this class will give you lots of ideas, resources and basic page layout skills using the professional Adobe InDesign software program. Students learn essential components, editing tips and powerful design techniques that make a newsletter fun and easy to read. Discover how to target your audience, select fonts, graphics and photos. Find out how to meet deadlines, choose paper, find a printer, and how to cut production costs. One day only.

Help for your resume is now.

TKDAINC.® sees thousands of resumes a week .

We know what gets our attention.
We know what gets our clients ’ attention.
We know what gets you the inter view.
We know what helps get you the job.

Keva Dine here, president of TKDAinc.®
It’s tough out there.
Your resume’s got to have a competitive edge.

Think your resume might need work?
Trust me: It does.
You only get 30 seconds to make that first impression.

You can’t afford to get passed over at the resume stage.

Your resume represents you. Does it say and do what’s required to get you an interview? Does it show not just what you can do, but how you’ll do it? Does it give a sense of who you are?

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ISC accepting 2009 entries.

What is ISC?
The International Songwriting Competition (ISC) is an annual song contest whose mission is to provide the opportunity for both aspiring and established songwriters to have their songs heard in a professional, international arena.

ISC is designed to nurture the musical talent of songwriters on all levels and promote excellence in the art of songwriting. Amateur and professional songwriters and musicians are invited to participate. ISC has the most prestigious panel of judges of all the songwriting and music contests in the world, offering exposure and the opportunity to have your songs heard by the most influential decision-makers in the music industry.

ISC is a great opportunity for songwriters, musicians, and performers to win cash and prizes, further their music careers, and gain recognition and exposure in the music industry.

2008 winners
2009 entry form
more info

Watch This.

What is it? A time-lapse video of mural painting by Phil Lumbang.

Live Music Tonight

BAR PINK .
3829 30th Street San Diego, Ca. 92104
Event starts at 10pm. 21+

Brawley is country. Original songs and classic favorites.
Nena Anderson, vocals & guitar
Adrian Demain, vocals & guitar
David Berzanski, pedal steel
Jim Austin, bass
John Kuhlken, drums

Do Good.

Robert F. Kennedy Center Auction 2009

Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights. The Robert F. Kennedy Center for Justice and Human Rights is a nonprofit charitable organization that works to realize Robert F. Kennedy's dream of a peaceful and just world through domestic and international programs that help the disadvantaged. This auction helps continue Robert's vision. Our friend, Shepard Fairey has donated an Israel/Palestine Signed Lithograph, (left). You like? bid here.

The piece that has been donated is on Mix Media on Stencil Collage on 100% Cotton Rag Paper, 44" x 60", Signed by Shepard.

The bidding ends on May 28, 2009 12:29:00 PM and has already started!

ART SHOWS

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"The Kids Are Alright"

Subtext Gallery
2479 Kettner Blvd.
San Diego, CA 92101
Opening: May 1, 6-10pm
Show: May 1 - May 31

"Away From The Things Of Man"

Thinkspace Gallery
4210 Santa Monica Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90029
Opening: May 8, 7-11pm
Show: May 8 - June 5

"Wishing Well"

Cerasoli Gallery
8530- b Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232
Opening: May 16, 6-9pm
Show: May 16 - June 10

"La Noche e la Fusion"

Corey Helford Gallery
8522 Washington Boulevard
Culver City, CA 90232
Opening: May 2, 6:30-10pm
Show: May 8 - May 23

"Diane Arbus"

Timothy Taylor Gallery
15 Carlos Place
London, W1K 2EX
Private View: May 19, 6-8pm
Show: May 20 - June 27




"Neal Taylor"

Shot In the Dark
121 E Broadway Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85701
Opening: May 2, 6:30-10pm
Show: May 1 - May 31

Fantastic Music Event this Wednesday

The Bitter End.

8:00 Nena Anderson
8:30 Jeffrey Joe Morin
9:00 Cheeky
10:00 Myra's Hands
11:00 The John Miller Four

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STENCIL NATION
Author book signing and slide presentation.
Russell Howz in person!!

Swiv Tackle Circus
590 South Coast Hwy
Oceanside, Ca. 92054

TKDA gets down.

With Free Mango Music
Cheers!

TKDA still jams to DURAN DURAN.

RIO is a San Diego California based DURAN DURAN tribute band composed of dynamic live performers who embody and channel the Duran Duran of the mid 80’s Rio era, playing note-for-note renditions of Duran Duran songs and reproducing the feel of a mid-80’s Duran Duran concert, with hit’s spanning the band’s entire catalog. RIO have played some of the top venues in Southern California, and are currently the only high profile full-time working Duran Duran tribute band in the United States. Rio Duran Duran Tribute will be playing the Coachhouse San Juan Capistrano this Friday, April 24, opening for The Cured and Blasphemous Rumours.

Reads for the creative mind.

Subtext Spring Sale!

April 17th - 19th

Subtext is having a Spring sale (that Friday, Saturday, & Sunday) with 20% off selected merchandise, so be sure to stop by the gallery and save!

Grand Opening

T R A C Y P A R K G A L L E R Y

What?
Coming to Malibu!

When?
Saturday April 18, 2009 7:00-10:00p.m

Where?
The Malibu Country Mart
23410 Civic Center Way
90265

Other Goodies?
Featuring All Local Photographers!
Max Gerson
Christian Gibson
Jack Guy
John Hildebrand
Keith Lander
Arjuna Noor
Olivier Poznak
Mike Rosenthal
Victor Spinelli
Edward Szegvary

Vodka Bar Sponsored by JETT vodka
DJ Choclixx spinning all night!

You now have plans this Thursday.

Next installment of the iQuit Music Series at the Rogue Buddha Gallery this week on Thursday, April 16th.
More information here.
Music begins at 9pm and ends at 11pm

Set One: (9PM)
Minneapolis Free Music Society
Jon Davis (bass clarinet and sampler)
Edward Schneider (Alto Saxophone)
Adam Patterson (percussion)

Set Two: (10PM)
Odds + Ends
Patrick Harison Accordion
Chris Thomson Saxophones
James Buckley Bass
Sean Carey Drums

The Rogue Buddha Gallery is located at 357 13th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413

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Help Land of Plenty Skateboard Foundation

Red Brick Gallery in Downtown Ventura CA is hosting our 2009 spring fundraiser art show. Featuring the sounds of Mr. Dope America alongside the visual stimulation of “One Track Mind” the new surf film from Woodshed films. Join us April 11th, 7-11pm for raffles, giveaways, and fine ale.

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Vans Art Show featuring our friend Greg "Pnut" Galinsky

Join Vans at Alva Skates this Thursday, April 9th for an art show of 50 special decks painted by Greg "Pnut" Galinsky. Remember him from our latest newsletter feature? Check it out here. They'll have food, drink and great tunes to go along with Pnut's unique stylings. You must check it out if you are in the area.

Alva Skates
1086 South Fairfax Ave.
Los Angeles, CA
90019

Art Show @ LeBasse Projects

Eric Fortune "Lost in Light"
Opens April 11th
in the Project Room

Opening Reception:
Saturday, April 11th, 7-10pm

LeBasse Projects
6023 Washington Blvd.
Culver City, CA 90232

You now have plans this Sunday.

Free Preview @ Royal/T
Ron English's "Abraham Obama" Preview and DVD release party
8910 Washington Blvd, Culver City
6:00-7:30pm Happy Hour
7:30pm Film Begins
9:00pm Q+A with director Kevin Chapados

Please RSVP contact@dailydujour.com

FASHIONISTAS!

Juried by Claudia Grau
March 6 - April 18
Reception March 7th, 6-10pm

Fashion is a seductive powerhouse in contemporary culture, worthy of celebration and critique. From the earliest days of civilization to the present moment, we’ve been obsessed by decorative creations to adorn and define our beings. Madly inspired garments, bravura sketches, elaborately finished works, and experimental art in all media including video and installation will be accepted for judging to showcase the edge where adornment meets art.

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