Hustler of Culture

Ball Art.

May 25, 2006 - 7:35 p.m. PST - Los Angeles, CA

Soccer ball art by Jose Parla. Drawn on the spot. As seen at Nike's Los Angeles Jogo Bonito tournament.

Call For Submissions: Share The Air Video Contest

PANASONIC INTRODUCES “SHARE THE AIR” VIDEO CONTEST IN CONJUNCTION WITH SPONSORSHIP OF DEW ACTION SPORTS TOUR

Panasonic announces the "Share the Air" Video Contest, with an open call for action sports film submissions.

In the spirit of self-expression, creativity and sharing, the Panasonic "Share the Air" Video Contest welcomes participation from amateur filmmakers on the up and up and industry professionals alike.

Panasonic understands that action sports are much more than tricks and thrills. They're about creativity, self-expression, pushing yourself and having the time of your life. That's Panasonic’s definition of "Share the Air." What's yours?

On May 17th, Panasonic challenged filmmakers to show what “Share the Air” means to them in the form of a 24-second action sports film. Submitted videos will be reviewed and evaluated by Panasonic and renowned action sports filmmakers Ty Evans and Aaron Meza. Two Grand Prize Winners will each win a Panasonic HD video package worth over $16,000, including the new state-of-the-art AG-HVX200 High Definition camcorder, and $5,000 cash. Winning submissions will also be considered for national broadcast as Panasonic television commercials. In addition, four First Prize Winners will each win a video prize package worth over $1,000.

NYC - "Arrangement" (06/01/06 - 07/14/06)

Schänke, 2005, oil on canvas

Christian Hellmich

Arrangement
1 June - 14 July 2006

Opening Reception
Thursday, 1 June, 6-8 PM

LEHMANN MAUPIN
540 WEST 26TH STREET
NEW YORK, NY 10001
T.212.255.2923
F.212.255.2924
info@lehmannmaupin.com

Napoleon Dynamite!

Et voila. Silvio's 2006 portrait. As illustrated and tweaked by artist, Stanley of Why Not Studios. Absolutely brill! Now if one of you can paint the accompanying Marie Antoinette portrait of moi, we'd be quite the love-to-hate couple.

Girls Gone Gaming.

Originally uploaded by johnporcaro.

This little gamer is a Microsoft Xbox PR employee's daughter. I hope dad (and mom) encourage her to grow up to develop games. Someday when I have spawn, I hope to have a few pictures like this too. Sweet!

Copenhagen - "Highmath" (05/26/06 - 06/24/06)

NYC - Augusten Burroughs Reading (05/24/06)

Word for Word Series
Augusten Burroughs, Possible Side Effects: True Stories

* Wednesday, May 24
* 12:30pm – 1:45pm
* Bryant Park Reading Room

The theme is himself as Augusten Burroughs takes a personal look at everything from Junior Mints to the Tooth Fairy in Possible Side Effects: True Stories.

LA - Fridays Off the 405 (05/26/06)

John Tejada (top) combines Detroit techno, hip-hop, and classical influences into richly layered techno (top); Jimmy Tamborello, aka Dntel (below), uses electonic artistry to create a novel blend of techno, pop, guitar, vocals, and found sound

Fridays Off the 405

Date: Friday, May 26, 2006, 6:00–9:00 p.m.
Location: Getty Center, Museum Courtyard
Admission: Free

NYC - "I Want to Live Forever" (05/25/06)

NYC - "A.R.T. Press' Between Artists Series" Book Launch (05/27/06)

A.R.T. Press' Between Artists Series

Liam Gillick / Lawrence Weiner

Paul Chan / Martha Rosler

Book Launch

Saturday, May 27, 2006, from 5-7 PM

Call For Submissions: I Love A Parade!

I LOVE A PARADE!
The 2nd Annual Art Parade
Call to Artists

If you missed the Art Parade last year, we'll assume you learned your lesson and you'll mark September 9 in your calendar now. If you want to be the one waving to the crowd - artists, performers and designers are cordially invited to create floats, placards, portable sculptures, kites, performances and street spectacles. Submit your proposal to artparade@deitch.com. Only really fabulous ideas entertained.

THE 2nd ANNUAL ART PARADE presented by Deitch Projects, Creative Time and Paper Magazine, SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 9, 2006, 4PM, WEST BROADWAY

TV Time!

May 23, 2006 - 8:55 p.m. PST - Santa Monica, CA

Sometimes all I want to do is hang out with Mr. TV. He is the only friend I have that let's me do all the talking.

Copenhagen - CPH DISTORTION Opening Party (05/31/06)

LA - Keith Tamashiro Fundraisers (05/24/06 - 05/26/06)

Call For Submissions: A Scanner Darkly Trailer

A SCANNER DARKLY TRAILER CONTEST

A Scanner Darkly
Keanu Reeves in A Scanner Darkly, directed by Richard Linklater (Courtesy of Warner Bros. Entertainment)

RES wants you to recut, remix or remake the film trailer for Richard Linklater's upcoming animated adaptation of Philip K. Dick's A Scanner Darkly. Visit scanner.res.com to download trailer elements and remix using the program of your choice. Then go to www.jumpcut.com (you can also use their free online editor) to submit your remix and then later vote for your film online. Your trailer can be one to three minutes long and you can use the supplied footage and audio, or your own, but please refrain from using other copyrighted material. The contest is open to residents of the US ages 18 or over, and grand prize winners will receive two tickets to the US premiere of A Scanner Darkly, plus roundtrip airfare, hotel and limo to and from the airport and premiere, along with a Microsoft Windows 64-bit powered Professional Video Editing Workstation including Adobe Production Studio Premium. The deadline is June 7. Visit the Web site for entry procedures, official rules and prizes for the Runner-up and Audience Choice Award winner.

LA - Quality of Life Premiere Ticket Giveaway (05/26/06 - 05/28/06)

To my five regular readers,

The generous "Quality of Life" crew would like to invite one of you (and your lucky guest) to attend one of the premier screenings of this highly anticipated film about urban life and culture. The first person to leave a comment gets to go (please make sure to leave a valid email address).

SM - Beach Party (05/25/06)

BEACH PARTY on the CITY HALL LAWN: FREE PIZZA and POPSICLES!

CITY COUNCIL will VOTE on PUBLIC BEACH CLUB this THURSDAY at 6:45 PM!

This THURSDAY evening, May 25, the Santa Monica City Council will decide whether or not to approve the public beach club proposed for the former Hearst / Marion Davies Estate at 415 PCH.

Stockholm - Vice Comics Issue Release Party (05/26/06)

LA - "Rise" (05/27/06 - 06/24/06)

Image: Chad Robertson - Untitled, 2006, Oil on canvas, 72 x 36 in.

Chad Robertson - Rise
May 27 - June 24, 2006
Reception: Saturday, May 27 from 6-9pm
@ sixspace :: 5803 Washington Blvd. in Culver City (entrance in back)

LIC - "Fine Print: Mass Appel" (05/25/06)