Hustler of Culture

LA - RESFEST (09/29/05 - 10/02/05)

RESFEST 2005: LOS ANGELES
6712 HOLLYWOOD BLVD (EAST OF HIGHLAND)
SEPTEMBER 29 - OCTOBER 2

This year's RESFEST global tour makes its third US stop next week when it arrives at the Egyptian Theatre in Hollywood from Thursday, September 29 through Sunday, October 2. RESFEST offers its broadest slate of programming ever this year, with expanded film content, a continuing live music series, panels and seminars, studio tours and interactive entertainment.

Innovative filmmaking remains the core of RESFEST, and there's more of that than ever this year, with numerous hybrid techniques appearing throughout RESFEST Shorts One, Two and Three, our annual motion graphics roundup By Design and this year's special thematic program Cut and Paste, which examines collage and mixed media techniques. RESFEST 2005 also offers three brilliant music video programs, including longtime favorites Cinema Electronica, Videos That Rock and this year's special retrospective devoted to Beck's groundbreaking video collaborations. Los Angeles attendees get an extra bonus in the form of New Order: Early Years, surveying the synth-pop pioneers' '80s music video endeavors with leading directors. Three different documentaries screen as well, looking at various manifestations of urban culture in the US and abroad: Doug Pray's latest, Infamy, looks at the passion and pain behind graffiti art; Just for Kicks examines the worldwide sneaker fetish; and Ginga draws a portrait of the unique drive and grace behind Brazilian soccer. Our closing night director retrospective is devoted to the hilarious commercial experiments of Swedish collective Traktor, while Triple Threat spotlights up-and-comers Jonnie Ross, Nagi Noda and François Vogel, and Two by Mike Mills pairs two little seen shorts by the acclaimed Thumbsucker director.

dan drinks up.

we have dinner with kozy and dan every week. on this particular night, robin and doug joined us. silvio took several snapshots of dan drinking up. i think this picture says it all. i hate to say that booze makes some people funnier. but like, when dan drinks, he *is* hysterical. i once complained that none of my socal girlfriends would have dance offs with me like my girls back east. so dan tried his hardest to be my "girlfriend" dancer that night. classic. i am so laughing with you.

Chicago - Book Signing & Closing Reception (09/29/05)

Above: Eirik Johnson, Untitled, 2002 c-print
Thursday, September 29, 2005, 5 - 7 pm
Museum of Contemporary Photography

Please join us for the closing reception of Eirik Johnson: Borderlands and Taryn Simon: The Innocents. Eirik Johnson will give a gallery talk at 5 pm and sign copies of his newly-released book Borderlands at 6 pm.

Baltimore - Logan Hicks & Lesley Reppeteaux at Shinola Gallery (10/01/05)

This Saturday, October 1st, Workhorse members Logan Hicks and Lesley Reppeteaux hit Baltimore for a two person show at the Shinola Gallery

NYC - Jenny Holzer Illuminates Landmark NYC Buildings (09/29/05 - 10/02/05)

more info: creative time

Berlin - Peres Projects Opening (09/28/05 - 10/03/05)

PERES PROJECTS BERLIN OPENING:
Solo Exhibitions by Terence Koh and Chris Ballantyne
29 September 2005
Opening from 6-9pm
Terence Koh performance begins promptly at 9pm

PERES PROJECTS PRESENTS:
Amie Dicke at Art Forum Berlin
28 September - 03 October 2005

Peres Projects Berlin
Schlesische Str. 26
10997 Berlin Germany
T +49 30 6162 6962
F +49 30 6162 7066

NYC - Tokion King Of Zine Party (09/28/05)

This Wednesday at Spoonbill and Sugartown on hip Bedford Street in stylish Williamsburg.

NYC - Comedy Central Greg Giraldo Show Taping (09/28/05 & 10/05/05)

FEEL FREE TO PASS THIS INVITATION ALONG TO FRIENDS, FAMILY AND CO-WORKERS OR ANYONE YOU THINK MIGHT BE INTERESTED IN THIS NEW COMEDY CENTRAL SHOW.

GREAT NEWS FOR GREG GIRALDO FANS AND FANS OF COMEDY CENTRAL. COMEDY CENTRAL has decided to film new programming with awarding-winning comedian Greg Giraldo, entitled, "Friday Night with Greg Giraldo." The show will feature Greg's comedy plus guest spots from other comedians as well as excerpts from great Comedy videos.

You don't want to miss this new take on great stand-up. Giraldo's reputation as one of the top comics in the US has been confirmed by his numerous appearances on "Tough Crowd with Colin Quinn", "Late Night with Conan O'Brien", "Late Show with David Letterman", "Last Call with Carson Daly" as well as his own stand-up special on Comedy Central -- Comedy Central Presents...Greg Giraldo plus other great Comedy Central shows.

blockbuster video.

i was in japan for ten days. i did so much, everything is a blur. every day was spent propelling myself from one fun event to another. i've got a thousand photos to edit before you get to see a pretty slideshow. but in the meantime, you can check out my tokyo appearances in kozy and dan and justin's videos. i am grateful to all our japanese friends who made our stay so comfortable and for all our local friends who met us in another land to continue our adventures abroad.

i love leaving this country. it does the body and mind a lot of good.

NYC - CultureFest 2005 (09/24/05 & 09/25/05)

CultureFest 2005

Saturday and Sunday
September 24 and 25
11am-5:30pm
Free
Rain or Shine
Historic Battery Park
Downtown at State Street and Battery Place

The fifth annual CultureFest 2005 takes place this weekend on Saturday & Sunday, September 24-25, in Battery Park and features the complete range of New York City's diverse arts community from all five boroughs... in one place, at one time.

job analysis.

"Dude, where've you been? Whassup?!"

"Oh. Ha. Yeah. I got a job and a daily commute again. Fortunately, the new gig is on the Westside, in Beverly Hills. It's not so bad, 35 minutes door-to-door. I'm going to use this time to learn Japanese in the car. I like leaving the house for work but I don't like having to...I don't know, brush my hair and look sharp. Everyone in my building wears a power suit. People actually dry clean their clothes. It's like Wall Street, but instead of moving stocks, they move people. I'm still wearing trainers and t-shirts. I'm trying to figure out how much longer I can get away with this."

"For real? What are you doing?"

"Same thing. Hustling. But now, I'm backed by a respected baller. I bounce ideas off my work mate. I talk a lot. A lot. A lot. I'm learning tons about old school entertainment -- TV and film. And I'm passing on a little knowledge about youth culture, videogames, and new media."

"So how's it going?"

"Today my boss bought me the Hansen's Strawberry-Kiwi soda and fruit roll-ups that I requested. I have a fancy magnetic card that allows me to access our penthouse offices. I'm in a room with no windows. But I'm going to make it my own soon. I have a parking pass for our garage (filled with European wheels and loads of Lexi). I ride in the elevator with powerful strangers. The all look down at their blackberries while I stare at their haircuts and shoes. I'm getting a new cellphone/Blackberry on Saturday. No. Seriously. I'm so frugal and my cellphone's sooo old, it doesn't even allow for text messaging. It's a whole new world. But at the same time, I was here ten years ago. I love my new gig."

SF - 1st ANNUAL LOWER HAIGHT ART CRAWL (09/24/05)

1st ANNUAL LOWER HAIGHT ART CRAWL

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th, 2005

6pm – 9pm in the Lower Haight

NYC - THE SECOND ANNUAL ATLANTIC ANTIC ROCK'N'SOUL FEST (09/25/05)

MORE: http://www.magneticbrooklyn.com/calendar.php

Stockholm - "Tiger Drip" (09/23/05 - 11/06/05)

Galleri Loyal Presents:

TIGER DRIP
Misaki Kawai & Taylor McKimens
Opening reception Friday, Sept 23, 6 - 9 pm
September 23 - November 6, 2005

Hello Friends!

This Friday we're proud to present the opening of Misaki Kawai and Taylor McKimens amazing show TIGER DRIP at Galleri Loyal.

Misaki Kawai presents a new series of her intuitive, enthusiastic and colorful collages and sculptures including the amazing Tiger Jet! Taylor McKimens shows a collection of paintings with his comic graphic influenced visual language of tangles, drips, and hamburgers to present nuanced domestic scenes with equal parts humor and sadness.

For those of you in Stockholm come on over! Both Misaki and Taylor are here in town.
The opening is hosted along with our pals at 76. At 9 the evening continues at Tranan.

Yours,
Loyals

Galleri Loyal
Torsgatan 59, Stockholm, Sweden
Opening hours: Th-F 12-6pm, Sa-Su 12-5pm.
tel: +46 (0)8 32 44 91

SF- Tony Labat "Trust Me" (09/21/05 - 10/22/05)

September 21 — October 22, 2005

Opening Reception
Thursday September 22, 6-8 pm
Admission Free

Langton celebrates its 30th year with Trust Me, the first survey of the work of Bay Area performance, video and installation artist Tony Labat.

LA - Platinum Pied Pipers w/ DJ Peanut Butter Wolf, Lowbudget, and Madlib (09/25/05)

Platinum Pied Pipers w/ DJ Peanut Butter Wolf, Lowbudget, and Madlib

when: Sun 9.25 (9pm-2am)
where: Montmartre Lounge (6757 Hollywood Blvd) map
price: RSVP required
links: Platinum Pied Pipers | DJ Peanut Butter Wolf | Madlib

Take a look at the DJ lineup and location; you can just smell the celebrity sweat. Past host to Leonardo DiCaprio's Aviator party and Alicia Keys' post-Grammy soiree, Montmartre is the type of joint with a humbling guestlist and a nearly invisible marquee (you have to search for the initials on the white awning). All the pomp goes out the window with Lowbudget (Hollertronix), a DJ who's unafraid of slapping out crunk-trunk busters next to indie faves. Stones Throw giants Peanut Butter Wolf and the multi-aliased Madlib are sure to bust out the breaks, while Waajeed of Platinum Pied Pipers is set to bring smooth jams. (JCF)

Note: Tickets to this event are free with RSVP, but you must be able to pick up the tickets at Peanut Butter Wolf's in-store performance at Fred Segal (420 Broadway) on 9.25 from 2-4pm.

SM - Joe Ledbetter "Swallowed Alive" @ KidRobot (09/22/05)

SF - Craig Pop Artist @ KidRobot (09/22/05 - 11/08/05)

NYC - Ewok Signing @ KidRobot (09/22/05)

NYC - Closing Party for Justin Lowe's Back Room Exhibition & LTTR #4 Book Release Party (09/24/05)

Two Events:

Closing Party for Justin Lowe's Back Room Exhibition

And

LTTR Block Party Celebrating the Release of LTTR #4: Do You Wish to Direct Me?

Saturday, September 24, 2005, 5-7 PM

Printed Matter is excited to invite you to a block party on 22nd Street this Saturday, September 24, from 5 to 7 PM. Come celebrate the release of LTTR #4: Do You Wish to Direct Me? with music, live and videotaped performances and other outdoor activities planned by the queer feminist collective, LTTR. Saturday is also the day to take a last look at Justin Lowe's critically acclaimed Back Room exhibition and to fete the success of his unique floor and wallpaper installation. Printed Matter is located at 535 West 22nd Street between 10th and 11th Avenues.