A few weeks back, like a bajillion artists submitted work to Frank Campagna over at Kettle Art Gallery. Frank, then, invited some of our local art aficionados and in-the-knows over to the gallery to whittle the submissions down to a mere 55. No easy task, I can assure you. Tonight these 55 works of art will be unveiled and you, my darlings, are invited.
Whassup:
Friday, November 6th Kettle Art Gallery The Judges: Anne Bothwell – Director, KERA’s Art & Seek Jason Janik – Photographer Sarah Jane Semrad – Executive Director, La Reunion TX and President, Art Conspiracy Lucia Simek – co-founder of Dallas’ arts and culture blog, Renegade Bus Charles Dee Mitchell -Art Critic The Artists:
Willhelmina Adams, David Alpuche, Sabrina Ashee, Julianne Agular,
Nathan Beach, Jonathan Brooks, Shari Caldwell, Rita Childress, Dan Colcer, Lauren Darrouzet, Oscar Duran,
Jonathan Fontenot, Essie P. Graham, Charles A. Gray, Violeta Gutierrez, Luke Harnden, Michael Haskins, Nary Huval, James Emory Bridges (Jimbeau), Jenice Johnson, Veronique Jonas, Natalia V. Jones, Jeff Kiec, Joseph Lambert, Ray LeBoeuf, Levi Leddy, Tom Leininger, Frank Lopez, Jeane McIntosh, William Messimer, Edward Montes, Carolyn Nelson, Jalon Nichols, Richard Patterson, Ramona and Dennis Placke, Rob Polivka, Pat Ramseur, Guy Reynolds, David Rodriquez, Clint Scism, Tyler Sharp, Diane Sikes, Cara Michelle Smith, Tammy Tholen, Andrew Tolentino, Susana Vasquez and Ross von Rosenberg
7 p.m. – Free
Super-dreamy Rhett Miller is performing at the Granada Theater on November 14th, and he’s tagged some other dreaminess to perform as well…here’s why…
The CF Concert Series aims to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis with an emphasis on adult research. It started as a small effort, organized by a few local music fans who have personal stock in helping to find a cure for this life-threatening disease. Last year, the concert raised $30,000 toward CF research. This November, they hope to do even more.
Cystic fibrosis (CF) is a life-threatening, genetic disease affecting approximately 30,000 children and adults in the United States. The goal of this event is to help raise not only awareness of the disease but funds allocated for the great strides being made towards CF research.
I have a pair of FREE TICKETS for the first one to email me with a subject line that reads, “you look really nice today.”
Dave Little kindly hipped me to this little gem, showing at this year’s VideoFest22. How can I not go see the screening of a flick called 72 Musicians? Plus, the trailer has me quite intrigued…and yes, I’m going to say it…here it comes…this, my darlings, looks like a must-see film…
Sometimes success and failure are the same thing. Especially with independent bands. Tour schedules, unemployment, day care, divorce, drinking… it’s the 23 hours you’re not on stage that’s the hard part. Shot on one stage, in one club, during four days, this documentary empowers every almost-made-it musician to speak with a single, honest, infuriating, anonymous, resonant voice. And it’s funny. And they kill live.
“Twenty five years ago, the band The End went to the Theatre Gallery to see Zeitgeist (who went on to become The Reivers) and the Deep Ellum music scene was born”
Lots of the good folks who, let’s face it, built and shaped the Deep Ellum music scene, will reconnect with ex coworkers, club goers and Deep Ellum originals on December 4th at The Prophet Bar.
Bands that are confirmed at this writing:
Shallow Reign
Loco Gringos (the Theatre Gallery’s house band)
Decadant Dub Team
David Mabry and Homespun Remedies
The Trees
Cricket Taylor
Graceland
More bands are confirming daily.
This shindig has truly gone full circle, as Russell Hobbs and Jeff Liles are co-hosting…just like the good ol’ days.
“Deep Ellum has a ways to go before achieving glory akin to its heyday. But the reopening of rock venue Trees …as well as the draw of hip-hop acts to the Lounge on Elm St. go a long way to help. Art destinations such as Kettle Art and the gleaming new Traveling Man sculptures, as well as the Deep Ellum DART station are also promising developments in the neighborhood’s evolution.”
Other notable picks: the Granada, the Double-Wide, Jack’s Backyard, Adair’s, Good Records, Lee Harvey’s, the Fallout Lounge, and lots more, including a great spread on The Naptime Shake’s debut album, Blood and Panic.
Boo! Kettle Art Gallery presents: Creepshow. It’s a group show featuring unique masks, photos and other paintings pertaining to All Hallows Eve.
This shindig opens tomorrow night and should make for a horror of a time. Get it? Horror…cuz it’s scary.
My boss, along with several other artsy types poured over 420 images at Kettle Art Gallery this week, and narrowed them down to 55 lucky artists who will participate in an upcoming show. I hear-tell that there are some familiar faces in the lot, and several new faces as well.
The unveiling party is on Friday, November 6th at, where else, Kettle Art Gallery.
I love Sunday mornings. Church? Nope. Big fancy breakfast? Nope. Cleaning and tidying up for the coming week? Nope.
It’s that grand time when the dogs are parked on my tummy, I’m parked on the sofa, and the Food Network is on the tube. I can’t cook. Literally. Ask my kids. No matter how close I stick to recipes, nor how hard I try, I just can’t seem to crank out a decent meal. I’ve actually made myself physically sick from eating my own food concoctions. It’s quite pathetic.
The Deep Ellum Sustainablity Council invites you to participate in our kick-off meeting. Please join us at Healthcare Art Consulting (2910 E. Commerce) tonight, October 14th from 6-8 p.m. to hear a presentation of all the future project ideas we are putting into action in Deep Ellum over the next couple of years. After the presentation, we will call for volunteers to lead and participate in committees to launch these projects.
This event is open to anyone interested in transforming Deep Ellum into the most sustainable neighborhood in Dallas. We are looking for support and participation from: students, green novices, artists, corporate sponsors, real estate professionals, sustainability professionals, local business owners, gardeners, architects, engineers and anyone with interest in supporting Deep Ellum.
Below is a list of projects we are exploring:
~Green Alleyways
~Building Renovation Task Force
~Center for Green Technologies
~Green Roof Tops
~Green Parking Lots
~Community Gardens
~Carbon Off-Set Fund
Just a little over a year ago, the divine Rich Lopez and I had a sit-down with Paul J. Williams over at Hal Samples crib and had ourselves a time….Click below darlings…
Sunday, October 25th KD Studio Theater
Mental: An Evening of Homo-Neurotic Comedy
Starring Paul J. Williams and author Eddie Sarfaty
7:30 p.m.
Purchase Tickets
Well kiddies, I’ve somehow managed to land a real job with my beloved KERA-Art&Seek. Lemme hip you to a few things. Fer one, they are fantastically dedicated to the arts/music/culture communities over there on Harry Hines Blvd. These here are some very very very good folks. They make it really simple to promote your events, but you gotta do a little bit of work yourselves…oh, wipe that look off’o'yo’ face. Just a teeny bit of work on your part.
I’m going to make this really easy on ya…go here and submit your “organization” (which can be your venue, your group, your church, your association, your store, your whatever). There it shall remain forever, unless you want to make changes and you just gotta let us know by clicking on the “Update Page” link on your profile page.
Next, and this is really the easy part, you go here to submit your events (like your shows or exhibits or concerts or acting gigs or whatever). That’s it. It’s my job to take care of the rest.
It’s all free of charge. And there are perks, too. Lots of those great events get featured on the site, and some of ‘em even get featured on Gini Mascorro’s radio feature on KERA Radio.
PS – this round of Track by Track is fantastic. Paul put together a sampler podcast this time and it’s brilliantly fabulous. It includes some Bosque Brown, Danny Balis, Doug Burr, Rhett Miller, Robert Gomez, Telegraph Canyon and Trey Johnson. It’s so freakin’ great, go listen. NOW!
Check out Art&Seek for more details on this event. We’ll be there with video cameras, me thinks one needs to be dedicated to the “Who Wet the Dog Out” dunking booth.
This one done snuck under my showdar, but it’s not too late. (thanks to Art&Seek for the heads-up)
George Gimarc resurfaces tonight at an all-star 80′s extravaganza at the Lakewood Theater. Back on stage tonight: The Big Guns, Bag o’ Wire, Fallen Idols, The Barry Kooda Combo, The Devices, The Telefones, Assassins, Superman’s Girlfriend, and Quad Pi.
Getcher tickets (while they last) at the Lakewood box office. You can find you a seat at 7 p.m., so don’t dawdle.
The clouds shall part tomorrow, unveiling a gorgeous day in Oak Cliff. I think I’ll take the Vespa out for a spin ’round the Bishop Arts District and find me some artistic treasures…
The Urban Bazaar is DFWs answer to the alternative art & craft DIY movement sweeping the country. The demand for hip handmade product is answered with this local shopping experience, so be sure to join us and support these local makers and creators of everthing handcrafted. Whether you are looking for unique clothing, funky jewelry and accessories or that perfect art piece for your pad, this is the place to be, because this sure ain’t your Grandma’s craft bazaar.
Sounds like a plan, eh?
My bike done needs new tires, so I’ll have to sit this one out, as far as joining to peddlin’ crew, but I might stop over at the Kessler to shoot the shite with Liles….
BFOC member, Kenny Cotton, is leading a group ride starting at the Historic Kessler Theatre at 1230 West Davis for the Old Oak Cliff Conservation League’s Home Tour. Cyclists get 10% off of the regularly $20 tickets, and will see inside some of the most amazing and historic homes in the area, ranging from 1920’s large-porched prairie homes, to mid-century modern homes. All proceeds go back to the league, which is responsible for many of the incredible historic revitalization projects in the Cliff.
There’s gonna be a whole lotta bikin’ goin’ on…
This is going to be a blast! We’ve blocked off Seventh Street from Tyler to Polk. DART is bringing out a bus to show off the bike rack systems, BikeDenton is showing off their tall bikes and will hold competitions. The Oak Cliff Bicycle Company is holding Goldsprints competitions (register at the shop at 6PM), The Cube Creative will be holding an art bike gallery show and ride, Photopol.us is opening up the building at 421 Tyler with the bands Happy Bullets and Boom Boom Box performing from 8pm to 11pm, Mighty Fine Arts will host an art show, T-shirt silk screening will be taking place, and Matt and Rob’s BBQ will be on hand serving some delicious smoked confections. All in all, it’s going to be an evening full of bicycle events all at Tyler Street and only a few blocks west of Bishop Arts. Head that way after the Urban Bazaar for the after party!
You can find more bikin’ events and fun-filled Oak Cliff plans here.
There’s a very special fundraiser/benefit show at Sons of Hermann Hall this coming Saturday, October 3rd.
A couple of people I care very much about, and consider to be dear friends, went through hell…postpartum hell…
What is postpartum depression?
Postpartum depression is a serious illness that can occur in the first few months after childbirth. It also can happen after miscarriage and stillbirth.
Postpartum depression can make you feel very sad, hopeless, and worthless. You may have trouble caring for and bonding with your baby.
Postpartum depression is not the “baby blues,” which many women have in the first couple of weeks after childbirth. With the blues, you may have trouble sleeping and feel moody, teary, and overwhelmed. You may have these feelings along with being happy about your baby. But the “baby blues” usually go away within a couple of weeks. The symptoms of postpartum depression can last for months.
In rare cases, a woman may have a severe form of depression called postpartum psychosis. She may act strangely, see or hear things that aren’t there, and be a danger to herself and her baby. This is an emergency, because it can quickly get worse and put her or others in danger.
It’s very important to get treatment for depression. The sooner you get treated, the sooner you’ll feel better and enjoy your baby.
What causes postpartum depression?
Postpartum depression seems to be brought on by the changes in hormone levels that occur after pregnancy. Any woman can get postpartum depression in the months after childbirth, miscarriage, or stillbirth.
You have a greater chance of getting postpartum depression if:
You’ve had depression or postpartum depression before.
You have poor support from your partner, friends, or family.
You have a sick or colicky baby.
You have a lot of other stress in your life.
You are more likely to get postpartum psychosis if you or someone in your family has bipolar disorder (also known as manic-depression).
What are the symptoms?
A woman who has postpartum depression may:
Feel very sad, hopeless, and empty. Some women also may feel anxious.
Lose pleasure in everyday things.
Not feel hungry and may lose weight. (But some women feel more hungry and gain weight).
Have trouble sleeping.
Not be able to concentrate.
These symptoms can occur in the first day or two after the birth. Or they can follow the symptoms of the baby blues after a couple of weeks.
If you think you might have postpartum depression, fill out this postpartum depression checklist(What is a PDF document?) . Take it with you when you see your doctor.
A woman who has postpartum psychosis may feel cut off from her baby. She may see and hear things that aren’t there. Any woman who has postpartum depression can have fleeting thoughts of suicide or of harming her baby. But a woman with postpartum psychosis may feel like she has to act on these thoughts.
If you think you can’t keep from hurting yourself, your baby, or someone else, see your doctor right away or call911 for emergency medical care. For other resources, call:
The national suicide hotline, National Hopeline Network, at 1-800-784-2433.
The National Child Abuse Hotline at 1-800-422-4453.
How is postpartum depression diagnosed?
Your doctor will do a physical exam and ask about your symptoms.
Be sure to tell your doctor about any feelings of baby blues at your first checkup after the baby is born. Your doctor will want to follow up with you to see how you are feeling.
How is it treated?
Postpartum depression is treated with counseling and antidepressant medicines. Women with milder depression may be able to get better with counseling alone. But many women need counseling and medicine. Some antidepressants are considered safe for women who breast-feed.
To help yourself get better, make sure to eat well, get some exercise every day, and get as much sleep as possible. Seek support from family and friends if you can.
Try not to feel bad about yourself for having this illness. It doesn’t mean you’re a bad mother. Many women have postpartum depression. It may take time, but you can get better with treatment.
I have two kids, less than three years apart. That was hard enough. I can’t imagine going through Postpartum Depression on top of everything else a new mom might have to experience.
My friends Toby and Shelley Shook went through this at a time in their lives that they expected to be incredibly happy. Shelley is absolutely the opposite type of person you might think postpartum might effect. She’s active, athletic, a successful attorney and happily married. Her story tells of how excited she and Toby were to welcome their daughter, and how devastating postpartum was on their marriage and family.
…The Webb Gallery specializes in this kind of thing, the funky and the visionary: folk art, outsider art, backwoods Americana, art from self-taught painters and prophets. As collectors, Bruce Webb says that he and his wife Julie are “flea-market trained.” The two native Texans enjoy driving cross-country to scout for things like hand-painted carnival banners from the 1940s, banners hawking freakshow acts like the man with “Two Noses” or “Creation: The World’s Most Amazing Attraction (Children Under 16 Not Admitted).” The Webbs have been doing this for 25 years…Read it all
I’ve already listed a couple of notable thangs to attend in the posts below. Today, today I’m feeling a tad under the weather. So I’m going to point your adorable eyes towards all the creamy goodness that Art & Seek has to offer….LOTS of stuff goin’ on this weekend.
Looking over the A&S calendar, I took note of a few things that made my weary, feeble, sleep deprived, aging brain perk-up…
AllGood Cafe – Nicholas Altobelli / Becky Middleton / Mike Hameier – 9 PM – $5 – Go early and eat. AllGood food does a body good. The Double-Wide – RTB2 / Dem / Southernfolkz / Slider Pines – yup, it’s just that good. Bryan Street Tavern – Trey Johnson and his backing Shibboleth band. ’tis going to be suuuuweeeet. City Tavern – Homespun Remedies / Johnny Lloyd Rollins / Daniel Folmer – es muy bueno Opening Bell – Matthew Gray and Spooky Folk – um…YEAH! Obzeet – Drop Top Rockets – Rockabilly at its finest! Dan’s Silverleaf – The Derailers Hailey’s – Pentagrass / The Monahans / My Wooden Leg – This is a show that might drag my tired ass to Denton tonight. You gotcher Bluegrass, you gotcher Roots, you gotcher taste of Americana, you gotcher Monahans in from Austin…this, my dear friends, is a great line-up! – 9 PM – $6-$8 depending on your day of birth. Lola’s – Horse Opera / The Heelers – more delectable tuneage White Elephant – Jordan Mycoskie – what can I say? I’m a longtime fan. Woody’s – Jason Boland / Buddy Huffman – Hello? Buddy Huffman! Macon Greyson! The Fine Line…sheesh…
AllGood Cafe – …speaking of Dave Little…Dave Little Meltdown – I make absolutely no bones ’bout it. Dave Little is, hands-down, my favorite human on earth. EARTH, I say! Add some other amazing local talent and meltdowns suddenly seem to be the thing to have… The Double-Wide – Heart Eyes Open / The Monahans / Rain Horses Trees – Vanilla Ice / Mad Mexicans / Forever Sunday – considering that my daughter’s very first words were, LITERALLY, “ice ice baby”…well, you get the gist.
