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Ryan McGinness: 50 PARTIES

Today was a good day for mail. We received a handwritten letter from our friend and NYC-based artist, Ryan McGinness inviting us to visit his studio in 2009/2010+ for "50 Parties. 50 Themes. 50 Weeks. In a Row in the Studio. No Sponsors. No Strangers". Included with the note was an additional welcome letter with website login instructions and a list of the first 29 parties' themes.

They were always filled with creatives and interesting doers. Ryan created the 50PARTIES project in response to this void: "to bring back the artist's studio space as an environment for social exchange and revitalize the practice of the artist's studio as salon." I'm looking forward to picking up my Guest Card and joining the fun!

San Francisco!

March 29, 2009 - 2:22 p.m. - San Francisco, CA

Dolores Park Picnic

March 28, 2009 - 2:26 p.m. - San Francisco, CA

We've been going to San Francisco every year for several years to attend the Game Developers Conference. Post GDC, we've hosted parties and dim sum brunches. This year, we decided to host a pizza picnic in the park. And boy what a beautiful day! Almost all of the nerd herd came out to say hello (that's Philip, Heidi, and Wayne above). Thanks to all for making it out and hanging with the crew, I hope you had as much fun in the sun as we did!

Nebmobile

March 26, 2009 - 12:17 p.m. - San Francisco, CA

Bar Tartine: Marin Sun Farms Marrow

March 25, 2009 - 8:29 p.m. - San Francisco, CA

The Marin Sun Farms marrow, grilled bread, arugula, persillade dinner appetizer was cooked and presented perfectly. It was however, not seasoned perfectly. The key missing ingredient was a form of rock salt. Still... not a bad appetizer for $13.00.

Bar Tartine
561 Valencia Street San Francisco, CA 94110
t. 415 487 1600  /  f. 415 487 1601

Austin Grits

March 18, 2009 - 9:35 a.m. - Austin, TX

I love grits. And I love any restaurant that serves them.

SXSW 2009 - Resting Feet

March 17, 2009 - 2:34 p.m. - Austin, TX

SXSW 2009 - EMV BBQ

March 16, 2009 - 7:56 p.m. - Driftwood, TX

We returned to The Salt Lick for our third annual EMV SXSW BBQ. The who's who in the world of tech, entertainment, journalism, and creativity were in attendance and everyone was in great spirits. Thanks to all for another beautiful barbecue! See you next year!

SXSW 2009 - Ruby's BBQ

March 15, 2009 - 7:55 p.m. - Austin, TX

I've been hearing rave reviews about Ruby's barbecue so I was super stoked to have been offered a ride to Austin's "best barbecue". The meat was tender, juicy, and full of flavor -- it was everything I had hoped for and more. I'm already looking forward to next year's future repeat visit!

Ruby's BBQ

512 West 29th Street
Austin, Texas 78705
512-477-1651

SXSW 2009 - Habana Calle

March 13, 2009 - 9:46 p.m. - Austin, TX

Lost Art: 2008 Year in Pictures

Our globetrotting photographer friends, Ig and Louise at Lost Art have sent us their 2008 Year in Pictures photo album. It's easy to get lost in one's dreams, while viewing their striking images. I am always deeply touched by their work and envious of their travels. If only we could meet again...

RELATED: 2007 Year in Pictures, 2006 Year in Pictures, 2005 Year in Pictures, Lost Art, Found Friends

Free the Formage!

January 10, 2009 - 7:59 p.m. - Santa Monica, CA

Don't tell me how much you love cheese until you've stuffed your carry on with cheese from France and had to walk through customs stinking to high heaven. Enough said.

Buddha Bless

January 4, 2009 - 10:08 a.m. - Sayulita, Mexico

Organic Rock Art

January 3, 2009 - 9:37 a.m. - Sayulita, Mexico

The floors at Villa Amor are constructed of found rocks and are very soothing to walk on and look at. The floor patterns caused me to be at peace with my holiday environment.

Sayulita Mexico 2009

January 2, 2009 - 2:19 p.m. - Sayulita, Mexico

We visited this sleepy little surf town for a friend's wedding and it was a welcomed change of pace and weather. It's paradise for those seeking a super chill holiday.

Eye Spy 2008

(almost) a photo a day by hustler of culture and silviothemilvio.

RELATED: Eye Spy 2007, Eye Spy 2006

Last Morning in Paris

December 30, 2008 - 7:37 a.m. - Paris, France
Last breakfast with our extended Parisian family, Team CLC. It was still so dark outside and we hadn't rubbed all the sleep out of our eyes. This time of our holidays is always a bittersweet moment.

Arts et Metiers Metro

December 29, 2008 - 3:07 p.m. - Paris, France

The Paris metro is a joy to ride (well, maybe except in the summer when there's no air conditioning). Many of the stops are beautiful works of art -- exhibiting the characteristics of each neighborhood. I was fond of this stop, as it reminded me of the innards of a submarine or some huge steampunk machine.

Say Fromage!

December 28, 2008 - 2:48 p.m. - Paris, France

"Jeff Koons Versailles" Recap

December 27, 2008 - 4:44 p.m. - Paris, France

"Jeff Koons Versailles"... what can I say other than that, you had to be there? Sure we've all seen Koons' work in museums and galleries before. But few of us have seen his work juxtaposed in such a way that the art is completely new again. A handful of old-fashioned folks complained. Everyone I attended with cruised the monumental grounds, mouths agape. The 30-year retrospective at the chateau was simply fabulous. I feel so damn lucky to have been able to visit, thanks to a last minute extension of the show. My favorite piece? The Hoover works in the Antichambre du Grand Couvert -- so ridiculous. "Jeff Koons Versailles" is the best museum exhibition I visited in 2008. I'm certain I'll never see a show quite like it, ever again.