This one is for all the Costa Mesans out there. You may have heard of eVocal next to hipster hangout bar, the Avalon, but they're moving on up- to The Camp that is. The Camp is actually getting a lot of new ventures going on over there so I suggest you go have a looksy today and support local artists at eVocal's new place.
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It's almost that time again. The holidays are creeping up on us, but don't fret. Indie craft shows are coming to a town near you. What's so great about buying handmade you say? You can get fun, unique gifts while supporting local craftsters in your area (and probably spend a whole lot less than you would in a store). What's not to love?
CALIFORNIA
WHAT: Handmade Brigade of OC Holiday Indie Craft Show
WHEN: Sunday, November 1: 11am-5pm
WHERE: The Camp, 2937 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA
Free goodie bags to the first 25 people!!!
WHAT: Sunday, Crafty Sunday Celebrates El Dia de los Muertos
WHEN: Sunday, November 1: 2-7pm
WHERE: The Ruby Room, 1271 University Ave., San Diego, CA
No cover charge; however, you do need ID showing you are 21 or over.
WHAT: Scrapbook Shop n Crop For a Cure - A Breast Cancer Fundraiser
WHEN: Sunday, November 1: 10am-4pm
WHERE: St. Mary's Church, 1333 58th Street, Sacramento, CA 95819
NEW JERSEY
WHAT: Sugarloaf Crafts Festival
WHEN: Friday, October 30 through Sunday, November 1
WHERE: Garden State Exhibit Center, 50 Atrium Drive, Somerset, NJ
TEXAS
WHAT: San Antonio Bead Renaissance Show
WHEN: Friday, October 30 through Sunday, November 1
WHERE: Live Oak Civic Center, 8101 Pat Booker Rd., Live Oak, TX
Free Admission
MASSACHUSETTS
WHAT: Design Hive
WHEN: Sunday, November 1: 10am-5pm
WHERE: Maria L. Baldwin School, 28 Sacramento St., Cambridge, MA
WASHINGTON
WHAT: I Heart Rummage
WHEN: Sunday, November 1: 12-4pm
WHERE: Chop Suey, 1325 E. Madison, Seattle, WA
Looking for a unique bag? Look no further. Chicago's Hier Apparel brings it home with different lines and shapes than your everyday handbag or computer clutch. Hier Apparel's pieces are so unique, in fact, that most orders are custom-made.
Muuda Computer Clutch (Made to Order), $105
Muuda Computer Clutch (Made to Order), $105
It's finally feeling like fall here in Southern California and not a moment too soon. A little breeze and (finally) a cool-down welcomes us to wear some fall favorites like the military collar. Montreal brand Little Houses does the trend justice.
Silk Screen demo with artist Mike Perry, author of Hand Job (an awesome typography book- get your mind out of the gutter!) and Over and Over. Don't forget to bring an old t-shirt in from home and leave with it looking fancy!
Sunday, June 21
1-3pm
@
Space 15 Twenty
1520 North Cahuenga Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90028
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OBEY x Arkitip x ALIFE
Issue Edition Release Party and Art Installation
Opening Reception
Friday, June 19, 2009
7 - 10 p.m.
Show runs through
19 June - 12 July 2009
Space Fifteen Twenty
1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd Suite 10
Los Angeles, CA 90028
Issue release party, artist installations
Music provided by Shepard Fairey and guest dj's
Cocktails courtesy of Belvedere IX (Must be 21)
Please RSVP to rsvp@alifepresents.com
Arkitip Issue No. 0051: Shepard Fairey
$70 Pre-order
Limit 4 per customer
This item is not currently in stock and the estimated ship date is 19 June 2009. Ordering now ensures that the merchandise is reserved for you and will ship to you promptly when we receive it.
Featuring:
Shepard Fairey
Essay by:
Pedro Alonzo (excerpt)
New interview by:
Simon Steinhardt (excerpt)
7.5 x 10 In. (19.5 x 25.4 cm)
96 pages + stencil cover
Four color offset printed, perfect bound
Hand packaged & numbered limited edition of 5000
Packaged with:
* One Shepard Fairey 7.5 x 10 in. silk screen print
- Designed and printed specifically for this issue edition
- Each print is signed by the artist
All packaged neatly in a custom designed box
Produced exclusively for this issue edition of Arkitip by Incase
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Scion presents Faesthetic's first L.A. curated show, This Must Be the Place, opening this Saturday, June 20 at 7pm at SCION Installation L.A. On a budget? Its free - everything! Free admittance, free valet parking, and open bar - what's not to love? The show runs through July 11. The theme of the show is home and must comprised of a minimalistic two-color palette.
June 20 - July 11, 2009
Scion Installation L.A.
3521 Helms Avenue (at National)
Culver City, CA. 90232
310.815.8840
$ - Free!!
Here are some works of the a few of the artists to be showcased:
Sigh...How I wish I was in San Francisco for this. AJ Fosik's show, There's Aliens in Our Midst, opened on June 13th at White Walls in SF - what a perfect gallery name, right? The show runs through July 10th. If you're in the Bay area, I would suggest you take a peak, as Fosik's work is pretty damn amazing. Also make sure to check out AJ Fosik's Photostream @ Flickr.
June 13-July 10, 2009
White Walls
835 Larkin Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
(415) 931-1500
Photos by Alex Lucas
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Looking for a unique, stylish, recycled handbag? Look no further. Los Angeles handbag designer, Kim White, creates handbags that are recycled from vintage materials- most notably, the ingenious use of vintage automotive upholstery. Each handbag comes with what make and model of auto the upholstery came from. I love classic cars (and purses, and vintage), so one of these bags are highly-placed on my want list.
There are so many styles to choose from, visit KimWhiteHandbags.com to take a look!
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Apparel/ headphones company WeSC (WeAreTheSuperlativeConspiracy) presents Notes from the Underground, an orchestral performance conducted by Ali Helnwein accompanied by costumes designed by Weactivist, Alex Prager.
When: Saturday, June 20th @ 8pm
Where: 1820 Industrial Street Los Angeles, Ca. 90021 get directions
$5 cover
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Are you a designer (art) toy collector? Expand your collection with some ceramic art objects. Art Mind has created these "feelings" - sculpted to embody different emotions. You can find them for sale at Art Mind's Etsy shop and vary in price around $40. These would make such unique, thoughtful gifts and there are so many to choose from.
Here are some of my favorites:
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Brooklyn based artist, David Ellis, presents Constant Flow at the New Image Art Gallery. Amazing stuff he's showcasing, including painting, sculpture, & motion works!
New Image Art Gallery
7908 Santa Monica Blvd. , West Hollywood, CA 90046
phone: 323.654.2192
Gallery Hours
Wednesday through Saturday 1pm - 6pm
(or by appointment)
David Ellis, who grew up in Cameron, North Carolina, is also the founder of The Barnstormers, an New York/ Tokyo based art group that spiffs up abandoned barns, tractors, etc. The Barnstormers' art was first spotted on the streets (or fields) in Cameron where the group collaborated for the first time - not really the first place you think of when urban art comes to mind!
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Online designer boutique, Shopbop.com, is sharing the love with a 25% discount to their friends and family until May 7th.
On a budget? Instead of completely replacing you wardrobe, filter in new accessories and shoes to update your look! Shopbop has amazing shoes and accessories - here are some of my picks:
From left to right:
See by Chloe Let's Party Print Clutch $295
Alkemie Jewelry Elephant Cuff $209
Pour La Victoire Ella Zip Ruffle Flat Sandals $225
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Life Ain't Nothing But Bitches and Money
Maxwell Holyoke-Hirsch
Dan Funderburgh
Damien Correll
Matt Curry
