Yup, first Thursday Artwalk is back! Sno Con is hosting a benefit show for Skate Like A Girl, and your’s truly was invited to participate. So come on out this Thursday and hang out, peep some art, and have a drink. I’ll see you there.

We just got this straight from Christina. She is a talented artist and amazing person, so if you know what’s cool, you’d be wise to check this out. Here are her words:

Hello!

Thanks for supporting my art all these years, I’m so lucky to have so much support and encouragement.  This Saturday June 13th, I’m having an art opening at the Conor Byrne Pub near my house in Downtown Ballard.  The second-Saturday of every month is the Ballard Artwalk, so it’s a good time to walk around, see some art, drink some beers, be laid back and have a good time.  I’ll have 3 new pieces and a selection of work for this show called “Nothing In Common Bonds” a show that will feature themes involving our sometimes surprisingly unlikely yet profound relationships we have with one another.

This show is dedicated to my dear friend Larry Sommers who passed away suddenly in April from heart failure.  50% of any sales will go to the  Seattle Print Art’s Larry Sommers Art Fellowship.  Larry continually guided me as an artist with tech support, creative criticism, mini-van hauling, and pretty much kept me from loosing my marbles on many occasions.

Hope to see you next Saturday!

Christina

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Opening party:

Conor Bynre Pub

5140 Ballard Ave. NW

Seattle, WA 98107

6-9pm

I’m Famous!

click here to read the interview. Now!

Our good friend Scott Fuller is featured in a “Refresh Dig” video. Scott is a talented artist, bmxer, and one heck of a fine American. Check him out in this link.

More BMX >>

We are having a show in our Gallery, lucratively named the Super Space Gallery, the opening will be Friday May 1st. The show will be featuring Bears: A Print Project, by resident artist, Duffy. Come by and check the space, hang with friends, enjoy the refreshments, and look at some art.

The flier is below for details.

Maxx and Ryan were lucky enough to get invited to Frequency week up at Baldface and this is what they brought back. *Note: Maxx is wearing a giant Yeti suit, thus the furry arms.*
Enjoy.

Maxx baldface mini fracture shred from Grommet on Vimeo.

Thank you to all the folks at Baldface, Frequency, and Dave Ray for providing the camera.

New Oslo Opera House Is Really a Stealth Skate

Park

According to the article below, our crazy brethren across the pond have started to accept that what they see as visually appealing, a lot of us see as skateable. Hope this trend makes its way to Seattle, whether the article is valid or not, it is something to think about.

“For years, architects have gone to great lengths to protect their buildings from marauding skaters. But as aesthetic trends move toward folded planes that transition seamlessly from wall to ceiling and back to wall, designers have been looking to their former adversaries for a lesson in flow…”

Click here for the full story.

We just got the word from our friends Kore Ionz, here is the latest in what they got going on. Check the dates below and go get your reggae on.

WATER FOR ROOTS :: LOVE OF REGGAE :: FIRE FOR ROCK

KOREIONZ.COM :: MYSPACE.COM/KOREIONZ

SPRING 2009 :: AWAKENING

:: NEXT SHOW - EARTH DAY BENEFIT ::

What better way to start off the spring with a concert celebrating the Earth?  Our Earth.  Join us at Neumo’s on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 as we kickoff the 40th Annual Earth Day with a concert to help benefit Seattle Youth Garden Works, our new community partner.  They strive to educate, empower, and employ homeless and marginalized youth through garden-based training.  You’ll see the youth selling their delicious vegetables and starters at this spring’s gardening festivals.  Find our more at www.sygw.org.

Clinton Fearon, playing an intimate acoustic set, will be joining us on the bill.  As our mentor and constant source of inspiration, he has always been the voice of the people and we are so fortunate to share the stage with him once again.  We wish Clinton a safe flight home from his current tour through France and look forward to seeing his amazing smile in less than a month’s time.

Dub Down will start the night off with their powerful drum and bass grooves, driven by a lead guitar that could take you to the moon and beyond!  DJ DAG will be keeping the energy flowing on the turntables – he also happens to be the Reggae Music Director at our favorite community radio station, KBCS 91.3 FM!  We’ll be on the air with him for the Reggae Party show on Thursday, April 16th, playing a live acoustic set – we’ll catch you all on the FM waves!

:: KORE IONZ GO OFF TO COLLEGE ::

Springtime means less stressing about midterms and more time with music and culture!  We’re looking forward to going back to class with all of you down in Tacoma and Olympia!  Mahalo to the Student Activities Offices and Diversity groups for bringing us down!

04/25 The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA
05/02 Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA

The changing in the seasons, like the change in the tide, is everlasting, cyclic, and a testament to the fact that each and every one of us can transform our lives, from when we are just six all the way to age 65.  Even our grandmothers have just started singing again!  What a beautiful world we live in – see you all as we spring forward!

Much love and aloha,

Kore Ionz

KORE ION MUSIC :: P.O. Box 28111, Seattle, WA 98118
206-420-4279 :: booking@koreionz.com
koreionz.com :: myspace.com/koreionz

Did you join the “Half-hour Revolution” yet?  >> Pick it up at iTunes or at CDBaby.com!

Groove to the Kore Ionz >> http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/1143071

We just got the word from our friends Kore Ionz, here is the latest in what they got going on. Check the dates below and go get your reggae on.

WATER FOR ROOTS :: LOVE OF REGGAE :: FIRE FOR ROCK

KOREIONZ.COM :: MYSPACE.COM/KOREIONZ

SPRING 2009 :: AWAKENING

:: NEXT SHOW - EARTH DAY BENEFIT ::

What better way to start off the spring with a concert celebrating the Earth?  Our Earth.  Join us at Neumo’s on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 as we kickoff the 40th Annual Earth Day with a concert to help benefit Seattle Youth Garden Works, our new community partner.  They strive to educate, empower, and employ homeless and marginalized youth through garden-based training.  You’ll see the youth selling their delicious vegetables and starters at this spring’s gardening festivals.  Find our more at www.sygw.org.

Clinton Fearon, playing an intimate acoustic set, will be joining us on the bill.  As our mentor and constant source of inspiration, he has always been the voice of the people and we are so fortunate to share the stage with him once again.  We wish Clinton a safe flight home from his current tour through France and look forward to seeing his amazing smile in less than a month’s time.

Dub Down will start the night off with their powerful drum and bass grooves, driven by a lead guitar that could take you to the moon and beyond!  DJ DAG will be keeping the energy flowing on the turntables – he also happens to be the Reggae Music Director at our favorite community radio station, KBCS 91.3 FM!  We’ll be on the air with him for the Reggae Party show on Thursday, April 16th, playing a live acoustic set – we’ll catch you all on the FM waves!

:: KORE IONZ GO OFF TO COLLEGE ::

Springtime means less stressing about midterms and more time with music and culture!  We’re looking forward to going back to class with all of you down in Tacoma and Olympia!  Mahalo to the Student Activities Offices and Diversity groups for bringing us down!

04/25 The Evergreen State College, Olympia, WA
05/02 Pacific Lutheran University, Tacoma, WA

The changing in the seasons, like the change in the tide, is everlasting, cyclic, and a testament to the fact that each and every one of us can transform our lives, from when we are just six all the way to age 65.  Even our grandmothers have just started singing again!  What a beautiful world we live in – see you all as we spring forward!

Much love and aloha,

Kore Ionz

KORE ION MUSIC :: P.O. Box 28111, Seattle, WA 98118
206-420-4279 :: booking@koreionz.com
koreionz.com :: myspace.com/koreionz

Did you join the “Half-hour Revolution” yet?  >> Pick it up at iTunes or at CDBaby.com!

Groove to the Kore Ionz >> http://www.reverbnation.com/tunepak/1143071

When I’m not working or hopping around or getting worked on the quarter pipe at Holy Oly, sometimes I do art. (I use the term loosely) Here is a preview of my newest series.

After a long break, they are back and stronger than ever. Rumor has a bunny will be jumping around. Come check out the local talent on March 27th at Motor in Seattle.

The spoils of war

Last weekend was the Holy Oly Revival Relocated. The weather was nice, Summit West was hoppin, and the park crew somehow managed to erect a 28ft quarter pipe. After waking up around 8AM on my friend’s couch next to a bucket of barf from the night before, I made my way up to hill. Upon my arrival I noticed all the heavy hitters were in attendance, the fans were cheering, Jesse Burtner was talking, and I frantically searched the hill for a bottle of water to rid my hangover.

Kurt gettin Methodilicious

The rail kids were loving the mervin Celica, doing all kinds of crazy rail trickies and what not. But all the attention that day was focused on the quarterpipe and those psycho enough to hit it. Many pros, and up and comers were charging. But it was the old guard who stepped up and gave everyone a show. Peter Line came screaming down the run in, straight lining it (no pun intended) from the gate, going HUGE as always. Kurt Jenson, with style and grace, wowed all, especially the ladies, with his oh so sweet methods. He was later awarded the best Method Award. (Now dubbed the Kurt Jenson Award)

Clark and Monty

But the man of the hour, the Holiest of the Holy, utilizing everything he learned at cheer camp, was the one and only Monty Hays. Every time he hit the quarterpipe the crowd watched in awe as he went for all or nothing (usually coming away with the all) He went bigger than everyone else, and crashed harder than everyone else, by paying the ultimate price, he won the ultimate award. This year’s 2009 Holy Oly Winner: Monty Hays.

The man himself... The Bunny

Thanks to all that came out and gave us another wonderful year, proving once again that the uncontest is the best contest. Special thanks to Jesse Burtner, Krush Kulesza, all the folks at Mervin, and Pat Wright.

All photo’s by Pat Wright

For all photos check Pat’s Gallery

Our friends over at Ouch My Eye just sent us the list of what’s coming up. You all should check these shows out if you know what’s cool.

Ouch My Eye EmailOuch My Eye is proud to present a number of upcoming shows, events and a special grand opening this spring.

Wednesday, February 25th
Pecha Kucha Night V. 10, Take Part in Art – Curated by Artist Trust
www.ouchmyeye.com/pechakucha

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009 – 6:00 PM
Doors: 6:00PM
Presentations: 7:00pm

Artist Trust and Pecha Kucha Night Seattle have teamed up for the ArtsFund “Take Part in Art Festival!”
We’ve assembled an incredible roster of curators, filmmakers, puppeteers, designers, visual artists and other creative luminaries.
Create community, share ideas, get inspired & see great work - we’d love to see you there!

PRESENTERS INCLUDE:
Elizabeth Brown - Chief Curator, Henry Art Gallery
Chiyo Ishikawa - Deputy Director of Art, Seattle Art Museum
Dmitri Carter - Carter Family Marionettes, Northwest Puppet Center
John Stevens Berry - Artist , STart on Broadway
Malory Graham - Executive Director/Artist/Instructor, Reelgrrls
Josh LaBelle - Executive Director, Seattle Theater Group: The Paramount & The Moore Historic Theaters
Stafano Catalani – Curator, Bellevue Arts Museum
Leo Berk, Artist
Kitty Kavanaugh, Master Scenic Artist - Seattle Opera
Rick Araluce, Lead Scenic Arist, Seattle Opera

This will also be your last chance to see the Ouch My Eye 1st Annual International Invitational

MORE ABOUT PECHA KUCHA
www.pecha-kucha.org/cities/seattle

Saturday, February 28th
Drawing is a Verb.
http://www.ouchmyeye.com/2009/drawingisaverb

Saturday, February 28th, 2009 – 8:00 PM
Live Music featuring Amad Baabahar - 9:30pm

Whether a pencil dragged across a surface of paper or a trail of footprints extending into the distance, Drawing is a verb. examines imagery and ideas that are free and emancipated from the rigid traditions of the past, yet still in line with its ideals. Pieces in the exhibition span from traditional graphite works on paper to processes that push the borders of three-dimensionality, expanding into installation and performance. These artists examine the materials, methods, and concepts of what are deemed “drawing,” synthesizing this traditional format with the contemporary setting.
Whether looking at the two-dimensional works on paper of Grant Hottle (Portland), Michael Lorefice (Seattle), and Preston Graves (Phoenix), or mixed media installations, distance and time are two themes that weave their way through the works in the exhibition. Kayce Bayer (Chicago) and Kristin Miller (Miami) will display a collaborative installation piece that incorporates their modes of communication over the two thousand miles that they are routinely separated by. Seattle-based artists Alex Branch and Kimberly Trowbridge will also be displaying new work, incorporating traditional drawing techniques with contemporary installation practices.

April 3rd, 2009
Coupling VII: Happy Endings
http://www.ouchmyeye.com/2009/coupling

Once again Ouch My Eye is working with Strange Co. a group of University of Washington MFA students working with established local artists. This year is shaping up to be a great show, stay tuned for details.

April 10th, 2009
Occhio Café – Grand Opening
http://www.occhiocafe.com

Friday, April 10th, 2009 – All Day

Join us as we launch a project two years in the making, bringing community and art together through coffee. Occhio Café will be open daily offering some of the worlds finest coffees from Stumptown and the best local pastries, sandwiches and baked goods we can get our hands on. Adjacent to Ouch My Eye, Occhio Café will allow us to offer regular daily gallery hours for all of our exhibits while celebrating local culture and supporting our neighborhood by offering a small little getaway for the SoDO/Pioneer Square neighborhood.

This Friday Jan 9th at the Funhouse go see Black Pussy. This three piece Sabbath-like powerhouse will be tearing the house down. Cancel your plans, mark your calendar, come rock out with me, get a sticker.

While home for the holidays this year I couldn’t help but notice an over abundunce of cameras littering the road sides here in the greater Phoenix area.  They even have cameras now that have speed sensors and take your photo when you speed past them. I don’t have all the facts but people around here seem to be outraged, just another reminder that big brother is always watching. Here is a nice holiday clip of a group of santas spreading some holiday cheer.

Here’s a pretty sweet little edit including our homie Scott Fuller. If you enjoyed Fresh Fish, here’s Refresh.

DIGBMX.COM EXCLUSIVE: REFRESH EDIT >>

Awesome!

LG Action sports came to town a little while back, and had some lame action sports events with rollerblading and such. The only cool thing they lined up was a Pennywise concert that Saturday night. Most people have learned that you can’t have an event here in Seattle without the possibility of a giant rabbit magically appearing, and LG is no exception.

Next thing you know I am in the bowels of Key Arena and being rushed backstage, then onstage and… well the pictures say it all.

Go straight ahead. It’s your f**king life!

Just because I’m a bunny doesn’t mean I’m not American, who doesn’t love a little football on Sunday. So a couple Sundays back I rallied on down Qwest Field and manage to jedi my way into the stadium, I told them Blitz was my second cousin.

The folks over at Redbull were nice enough to stash me in their fancy box, so in return here is a little product placement

Just two hard working dudes.

The best part was running into the Campbell’s Chunky Soup lady, I think her son plays football or something, anyway she thought I was cute.

After a long day of birds, seahawks and eagles, the last thing I needed to see was a chicken, but I let him have it, and I think he kind of liked it…