October 2005 Archives

The Saratoga Library and the Santa Clara County Library invite you to submit artwork for consideration as an exhibitor on the Saratoga Library Art Wall. You are offered this opportunity to present your art to enhance the library surroundings and to benefit the community. The selection process encompasses a two-year exhibition schedule beginning in 2006.

download the Call to Artists submission form

There's a new beautiful and fitting tribute statue on the San Jose State campus of Tommie Smith and John Carlos exemplifying their brilliant moment of quiet rebellion at the 1968 Olympic Games in Mexico City. The work was done by Rigo 23, his thoughtfullness includes a plaque on the number 2 spot that encourages the reader to "Take a stand." Located in the Sculpture Garden (between Clark Hall and Tower Hall), the statue is 20' tall and is made of fiberglass and bronze.

CONTRAST featuring works by Tiffany Bozic, Mike Giant, Jeremy Fish, and Mat O'Brien opens Saturday, October 22 from 6-9 at Low Gallery. The exhibit runs from October 22 - November 20, 2005.

The San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery's annual benefit party for art lovers and collectors is tonight. Collect a C’05 Box of specially commissioned work by notable Bay Area artists or get swept up in their signature auction. You're invited to "Eat, drink and groove at your civic art space."

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2005 | 6-11PM
San Francisco Arts Commission Gallery
401 Van Ness, San Francisco

Many of you know and love Paulo (Cutso of the Fingerbangerz) so we wanted to let you know he's having a "little get together" (it's actually his birthday party!) at San Jose Skate this Sunday, Oct. 23rd from 4pm-6pm. Location: 397 Blossom HIll Rd.San Jose

Phantom Galleries presents:
Loose Tooth a mash-up art exhibit featuring B.F.F. Collective and H.B. Tattoo Crew.

Artists' Reception:
Thurs. Oct. 27th, 6-10pm, Free and open to the public!
featuring music by: Cutso

55 South First Street, corner of Post St., downtown SJ.
Exhibit on view thru Nov. 20, 2005.

Head downtown to St. James Park this Friday night for a free screening of the 1976 film "Carwash" starring Richard Pryor. Bring your own lawn chair or a blanket and something warm. It's free and open to all ages (I was barely 13 when I saw it and I turned out okay... right?). Film starts at 8 p.m.

St. James Park - Downtown San Jose
105 N. 1st Street San Jose, CA 95113
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On Friday, Oct. 21, Adrian and crew at New Skool Tattoo are celebrating 10 years with a party and photo exhibit (which is a sneak peek to an exhibit here at A.D. later next year.) New Skool, 130 E. San Carlos, SJ, 10pm.

The party continues Saturday night, Oct. 22nd at Blue Monkey (1 E. San Fernando), as an afterparty to the San Jose Tattoo Convention which is going on this weekend at 180 Parkside Ave. You'll need the above flyer for entry though....it's a bit of a "private" party (or just tell them you're there for New Skool.)

Check out Yoshi 47's opening reception on Oct. 21st at the SF Stussy store (1409 Haight Street.) It goes from 8pm -10pm and is free. Yoshi will be exhibiting his latest paintings and motion graphics.

Attention Photographers

New York based publisher (former publisher of the now defunct art and music magazine, b.informed) is in search of talented photographers to feature in a documentary photography book, Story.

Story, a photo annual, will exhibit new and unpublished work by ten invited documentary photographers.

If you haven't experienced the wonderful world of loop cellist Zoe Keating, we highly recommend you make it out to one of her upcoming performances in San Francisco. The former SF resident/roommate of Aaron Ximm at 964 Natoma (former home of the reknowned Field Effects series) now resides in Portland, OR.

Zoe's Record Release Show
Friday, Oct 14, 8:30 pm
St John's Church
1661 15th Street (on the corner of Julian) SF
$5-$10 suggested donation

Zoe opens for Robin Guthrie & Halou (of the Cocteau Twins!)
Monday, Oct 17, 8:00 pm
Mezzanine
Jessie Street near the Old Mint
$10 in advance / $12 at the door

We caught the film Quality of LIfe at the 2004 Cinequest Film Festival in San Jose. It was shot in and around SF's Mission District. If you missed it, it's finally made it back into the theater in San Francisco, starting Wednesday, October 12, 2005. If you're into grafitti and/or just curious about some of the culture that surrounds it, check it out. It's a nice ride. It's cool even just to see a few notable's like Sam Flores pop up on the silver screen.

UA Galaxy 4 Theater
1285 Sutter Street
San Francisco, CA 94109
(800) 326-3264

Saturday, Sunday, October 8-9
noon - midnight
46 live looping artists will perform 30 minute sets on two stages.
Admission: All shows $10/door - no one turned away for lack of funds
Please note the location change:
120 Pearl Alley, Santa Cruz (directions)

Webcast: http://216.12.162.58:9030/ (click listen)

Here's a link to some photos I snapped of the performers/event on Day 1: Y2K5 International Live Looping Festival.

hosted by: dj basura
with guests Jen (streetlight), cutso, jeff jagged
When: Friday Oct 07, 2005 at 9:00 PM
Where: THE BLANK CLUB
44 S. ALMADEN AVE., SAN JOSE
No Cover

The demolition crew was finishing up today in our new space downtown. Thought you might enjoy a sneak preview. Be sure to mark you calendar for First Friday, December 2nd when our annual group exhibit, Fresh Produce, opens. We're really looking forward to seeing you all again!

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Presents
THE ZINE UNBOUND: KULTS, WEREWOLVES AND SARCASTIC HIPPIES YBCA Galleries
October 7-December 30, 2005
Opening reception: October 6, 2005 from 6-9 pm

Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Presents
THE ZINE UNBOUND: KULTS, WEREWOLVES AND SARCASTIC HIPPIES YBCA Galleries
October 7-December 30, 2005
Opening reception: October 6, 2005 from 6-9 pm

Black and Brown, a little gem on San Carlos, is having an art opening Saturday night, October 1st, featuring 6 artists from the region: Lionel Guzman, Jorge Cruz, David Smith, Tiffany Liu, Ken Stockwell and Amin Rastgar. Music by DJ Handecap. Stop by B&B at 1225 West San Carlos, SJ - Opening from 7 - 10pm.

Ephemeral Transformations opens at Hayes Valley Market Gallery in SF tonight and runs through October 20th. Artwork by: Tonya Thorton, Tara Lisa Foley, Frozen Lava, Julie Aviava Bernstein, Brian Caraway and Bert Bergen. Opening Reception: October 1st from 7-10pm. Hayes Vallery Market Gallery is located at 580 Hayes at Laguna in San Francisco.

I went out for the first gathering of a Critical Mass in San Jose yesterday. It was a small group, but the word really hadn't gotten out. Great group of people though. Highly recommend coming out whether you're an enthusiast or a serious cyclist. The group could use your support to make our streets better for all of us. If you want more information email sj_critical_mass@yahoo.com. Hope to see you out there.