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The Artisan's Custom Jewelry & Art Showcase Sale

Custom jewelry, music and fine art---at affordable price points--happening tomorrow:
Saturday, October 5, 2013
1-6pm
9400 Livingston Road, Suite 102
Fort Washington, MD

Expand Your Horizons: 4 Fab Things to Do Right NOW in NJ/Philly

I am all about having fabulous new experiences, chilling in new settings, and meeting interesting people. Here are my picks to help you get this summer started with that on your agenda:

1. 

When: Wednesday, June 19, 2013 @ 6pm

What: Enner Beauty Art Reception @ The Renaissance-Newark Airport

Where: The Renaissance Hotel, 1000 Spring Street, Elizabeth NJ 07201

View and celebrate the work of Abstract Expressionist Anthony Boone exhibited in the chic setting of The Renaissance Hotel-Newark Airport.

The complimentary food and drinks served will be centered around Newark-themed cuisine with Spanish, Portuguese, Caribbean, and South American specialties while the evening's highlights will center around a gallery exhibit by Anthony E. Boone, a self-taught abstract expressionist and mixed media artist, as well as music by a flamenco guitarist.

RSVP: http://www.punchbowl.com/parties/6237920-enner-beauty-art-reception-at-the-renaissance-newark-airport

 

 

2. 

When: Thursday, June 20, 2013 @ 7pm

What: Film Screening At Vivant Art Gallery 

Where: 60 N. 2nd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

This event is part of Vivant Art Gallery's monthly Season of the Arts Summer Series.
Co-Presenter ReelBlack Films
Waste Land directed by Lucy Walker starring renowned artist Vik Muniz

Synopsis: Filmed over nearly three years, WASTE LAND follows renowned artist Vik Muniz as he journeys from his home base in Brooklyn to his native Brazil and the world's largest garbage dump, Jardim Gramacho, located on the outskirts of Rio de Janeiro. There he photographs an eclectic band of “catadores”—self-designated pickers of recyclable materials. Muniz’s initial objective was to “paint” the catadores with garbage. However, his collaboration with these inspiring characters as they recreate photographic images of themselves out of garbage reveals both the dignity and despair of the catadores as they begin to re-imagine their lives. Director Lucy Walker (DEVIL’S PLAYGROUND, BLINDSIGHT and COUNTDOWN TO ZERO) and co-directors João Jardim and Karen Harley have great access to the entire process and, in the end, offer stirring evidence of the transformative power of art and the alchemy of the human spirit.

RSVP: http://movienightvivant.eventbrite.com/

3. 

WHEN: Saturday, July 20, 2013 10am -5pm 

WHAT: Handy Chic DIY Upholstery Workshop (Beginners) 

WHERE: Syndicated Media Studios, Philadelphia PA

Register: http://www.handychics.com/

 4.

WHEN: Every 3rd Thursday June 20th until Sept 19th 6-9pm

WHERE:  Race Street Pier, Columbus Boulevard and Race Street

WHAT: Third Thursdays FREE Live and Local Music at Race Street Pier 

More info: http://www.delawareriverwaterfront.com/

Get out, have a blast! Happy Summer!​​

The Art of ALEX

The weekend before last, on Mother's Day, my little family and I spent the day hanging in NYC taking in art and other random fun. We dropped in the Parallax Art Fair for some inspiration and to spy the venue. One of the incredible artist we met while there was Alex Benitez. His work is so colorful, fun and child-like and he was thoughtful and kind enough to draw an impromptu abstract sketch of my daughter, totally free of charge.

How awesome is that?

Check out his work and purchase a few pieces knowing that you're buying beautiful artwork from a genuinely nice guy.
www.theartofalexbenitez.com

Alex drawing an impromptu picture for Miss J

My pumpkin with her Alex Benitez portrait

Meet the Artist: Meca McKinney

I am super excited to announce that my library here in town, which has a lovely art exhibit room, is doing a solo show for the full month of July of my work. The artist recpetion is today from 2-4pm. Come see my first bags ever, sketches, mood boards and inspiration as well as pieces from almost every collection I've created thus far.

Get more info here: http://www.willingboro.org/index.php/exhibits-and-displays-leftmenu-209/exhibits-leftmenu-211/987-meet-the-artist-meca-mckinney

RAW NEW YORK presents THE BLEND: A MIX OF CREATIVE EXPRESSION

Blend music, dance, fashion, photography, and ART together in one night and get RAW NEW YORK CITY THE BLEND Artistic Showcase at M1-5. RAW NYC takes over M1-5 Lounge each month to transform the nightclub into an art gallery. 
The night will begin the night with Tierney Boisvert, a soulful jazz musician. Then, the beautiful voice of Marisa Ray. Followed by musicians Alex Montañez and Kiirstin Marilyn. 

There will be a presentation of a fashion show by Elizabeth Ahn with accessories by Keino Glennie and makeup design by Gabriella Golan.

 
Several visual artists will scatter their art all over the venue. Visual artists include: Yasmine, Scott Michael Ackerman, Ethan Boisvert, Daniela Fertitta, Un'style'dDesigns, RADICAL KID, Christiano Constante, Nelson Santiago, Rachel Wilkins, Michael Casiano, Chosen the artist, Kia Chenelle, James "Doc" DeSalvo, and Jacob Taylor.

Cocktail attire and 21+

To purchase tickets go to www.RAWartists.org/newyork/theblend

RAW is a multi-faceted arts organization that feature emerging artists in film, fashion, music, visual art, performing art, hair, makeup, accessories, and photography.

RAW plans, promotes, and produces monthly showcases in 22 plus cities around the country. By the end of 2012 RAW will be located in 62 locations worldwide!

To find out more about RAW please go to www.RAWartists.org

FiberPhiladelphia2012-Get Your Fiber ON!

FiberPhiladelphia2012 is in progress. New exhibitions are opening; presentations and workshops are taking place in venues around the city.
 
Full list of exhibits

FiberPhiladelphia is an international biennial and regional festival for innovative fiber/textile art. Exhibitions are planned for 40 locations including major institutions and independent venues. They will include work by renowned international artists and a new generation of artists breaking into the field.

For more information:
http://www.fiberphiladelphia.org/

Cirque Du Soleil: Quidam

Last Thursday, my pumpkin and I saw Cirque Du Soleil: Quidam in Philly. It was truly spectacular. and the costume designs were spectacular. Check out my full review for EdgePhiladelphia.com and go see it, if you get the opportunity.

Watch the preview video.

Open Doors has Begun!

It's one of my favorite times of the year! Newark's Open Doors, an annual celebration of the art scene in Newark, NJ, encompassing the galleries, museums, artist studios and artists that comprise of Newark Art Scene. There will be a FREE SHUTTLE escorting you from and to each location!

Produced by the Newark Arts Council, this year's Open Doors Studio Tour began yesterday, October 20 and ends October 23, 2011.  Celebrating its 10th Anniversary, Open Doors is a 4-day arts tour and community event that is the kick-off to a month long city-wide celebration of Newark, New Jersey's diverse and celebrated contribution to the arts and American culture.  Participating each year are over 300 accomplished local, national, and international artists and all of the City's leading art galleries and cultural institutions.  Featured attractions include both professionally curated and juried exhibitions, private artist studio visits, group exhibits, music, dance, and poetry performances, and social events.

The weekend's grand finale culminates when the larger than life "Animodules" take over the streets of Newark for the Newark Art Parade, a Newark original experience presented in partnership with the Barat Foundation of Newark, NJ.
For an extensive list of events, visit: http://newarkpulse.com/articles/Open-Doors-2011-Highlights.html

These are my personal selection of events NOT to missed:
My OWN exhibit Saturday 4pm-7pm at The Coffee Cave, 45 Halsey St, Newark, NJ

Sip signature cocktails, listen to live music and enjoy decadent desserts during the opening reception of an interactive 1950s-inspired live model & fashion photography exhibit" Fashion Fades, Style is Timeless." from designer Meca McKinney of Jypsea Eclectic Handcrafted Leathergoods, photographer Luisa F. Pinzon of LFPVision and guest designer Stacey Angela of STAY.

We invite you to join us Saturday October 22nd, 2011 at The Coffee Cave
For an evening of Art, Fashion and great Music. Enjoy Live music by Incomunicao - Percussion Based Dominican Anti Pop accompanied by classic 1950's Latin and American Music. 
RSVP at https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=184936388247615 


Tonight:

The Kedar Studio of Art presents

LUMINOUS ANGLE
New works by KATI VILIM
October 21st to November 19th, 2011
RECEPTION: Friday, October 21st 7-10pm

Kati Vilim is a geometric abstract painter addressing the discipline of Constructivist tradition incorporated with mathematical concepts. The elements of structure, ratio, color and rhythm, with their varied qualities, are organized into new forms which seem to suggest musical or architectural harmonies.

The Kedar Studio of Art 585 Broad Street, 2nd floor
Newark NJ 07102
Tel: 973-985-4284 www.kedarstudio.com    
info@kedarstudio.com

HYCIDE MAGAZINE RELEASE PARTY: The 2nd Edition

 

10.21.11
HYCIDE MAGAZINE RELEASE PARTY
The 2nd Edition
6pm – 9pm
aljira, A Center for Contemporary Art
591 Broad Street, downtown Newark, NJ 07102
973.622.1600

On October 21st in conjunction with Aljira, A Center for Contemporary Art and the Newark Arts Council’s Open Doors Tour, photojournalist and filmmaker Akintola Hanif will introduce the 2nd print edition of HYCIDE, a photography magazine dedicated to subculture, art and conflict.

This issue features stories on the notorious Baxter Terrace housing projects, legendary Hip-Hop photographer Ernie Paniccioli, Grammy Award winning multi-media artist Shah Wonders, Legal Weed, Guns & Violence, a photo essay on the homeless, The(1)ne Drop Project and more.

“HYCIDE is about challenging elitist ideals and illustrating what's really going on in the minds, hearts and lives of some of America's finest yet forgotten people,'' Akintola Hanif explains. “Through stories of survival and freedom our goal is to create understanding and empathy for the misunderstood while providing a visual and literary voice for the voiceless.” 

Guests can also enjoy a sneak peak at the latest exhibition on display at Aljira, Dandy Lion: Articulating A Re(de)fined Black Masculine Identity curated by Shantrelle P. Lewis. Dandy Lion celebrates an alternative representation of Black manhood, men of style and grace with an African sensibility.  

RSVP:

https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=180773642001625

CELEBRATED NEWARK ARTIST
TO DISPLAY WORK AT PRUDENTIAL CENTER

Paintings to be featured in concourse display during
New Jersey Devils game on Oct. 21

Prudential Center, in working with the Newark Arts Council, will be featuring a gallery style showing of abstract impressionist and mixed media artist Anthony E. Boone's work during the Friday, October 21 New Jersey Devils game versus the San Jose Sharks.

The gallery display will be constructed on the main concourse near entrance to the PNC Tower. Boone, a self taught artist who was born in Newark, will have a number of unique pieces on exhibition including one especially created and inspired by the New Jersey Devils.
 
WHEN: Friday, October 21, 2011 at 3:30 p.m.

WHO: Artist Anthony E. Boone

WHERE: Prudential Center –Main Concourse
165 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ

For more information & to RSVP, please contact
Kerry Graue: kgraue@prucenter.com, 973.757.6246


Sunday:

Creation Nation Parade

The Creation Nation Parade, October 23 11 am -1pm,  is free and open to the public to march with art, a banner for your community, friends and family. This is a gathering of people, and we invite people!  Please register to march or volunteer here: http://creationnation.info/

765 Broad Street 9-11am staging
March Down Broad Street 11-12 pm

TODAY: Fashion is Art Festival in Newark

• Sew your own garments
• Design your own t-shirts
• Fashion Design 101
• Sketching 101
• The art of Comic Book Drawing & the Fashions worn in them
• Making Fashions for DOLLS
• Makeover Madness
• Hip Hop Dance class with Barbara Fryer
• The Art of Crochet
• Dress Miss Newark
• Model Contests
• Fashion Contests
• Runway Shows
• & MORE

 Prudential Center
165 Mulberry Street
Newark, NJ 07102