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May 31, 2006
A.D.'s STREET MRKT - this Friday, June 2nd
Thanks to everyone (Mansion, Doctor/Nurse, the Mumlers, all the artists/vendors) that came out to make the premier STREET MRKT downtown a great evening. Special thanks to our friends that always volunteer to make your experience here an inspired one. Mark you calendar for July 7th when STREET MRKT returns with South FIRST FRIDAYS... we have a great stage planned for you again featuring highlights from the Bleeding Edge Festival courtesy of our friends at Montalvo Art Center! See you soon.
As a prelude to the South First Fridays gallery walk in the SoFA district, we'll be hosting a Street Mrkt beneath the outdoor murals of A.D.
Artists, local vendors & three bands will be on hand for an early evening of art, ecclectic retail and great music.
Friday, June 2nd, 6-9pm
Free and open to the public.
366 South First St., San Jose.
clik "continued reading" for the full lineup.
Artists/vendors:
Robert Arredondo, Christine Benjamin, Black & Brown Clothing, Tim Cottingim, Evelyn's Henna Tattoos, Funny Monkey Comics, Heart of Chaos, Harriet Helfricht, Rob Lehman, Amanda Lennon, Manny Magallon, Dee Jae Paeste, Al Preciado, Tessie Scharaga, Andy Stattmiller, Martin Steiner, Streetlight Records, Woody Miller & Xenia International Crafts.
Live music:
Mansion Specialize in mellow, poignant rock songs that are understated yet memorable.
Doctor/Nurse The brainchild of local legend Jeff Brummet makes a rare public appearance.
The Mumlers The best and most interesting band in San Jose.
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May 26, 2006
COLLABRO Exhibit
artwork: Kofie and Asylum, detail
Poor Al put together a hell of a show with 68 artists (too many to list here, but many of which you've seen here at A.D.) all working in collaboration. The exhibit is going on now at Subject Matter (Costa Mesa, CA) thru June 18th. It's not mentioned on their site (yet), so here's a link to an interview with Poor Al on the Juxtapoz site.
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May 25, 2006
Art Ark run down
Jack Fischer has a good run down of the new "Art Ark, Artisian Village" on his blog here. Equally important are his comments regarding the need for more projects like this in SJ to keep our artists here.
Check it out and if you're an interested artist, contact the developer soon as acceptence is first come first served to those that qualify.
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May 23, 2006
William's Great Books OPEN
We just visited a new used book store on the second floor of 330 So. Third Street in downtown San Jose. It's called William's Great Books and the owner, William Curdton, says he has 9,000 sq ft of books in storage to sell in his 800 sq ft store space (from what he told us, he has the left over inventory of the former Twice Read Books on San Fernando that closed down last year.)
There were quite a few "vintage" sci-fi books, old magazines, art books, etc. Most seemed pretty well read over, but there were a few better condition books in his glass case, and a shelf dedicated to his ebay listings. We noticed a pretty good range of prices from $1 - $40. We're happy to have him in the neighborhood and wish him the best!
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May 18, 2006
Congratulations Titus!!
We're incredibly pleased to congratulate Titus Kaphar on his invitation to the Studio Museum Harlem Artist in Residency program. The residency program is a high honor that includes a free studio space, a significant fellowship and an exhibit of completed works at the end of the residency.
Titus, a former San Jose resident and AD exhibiting artist has made great strides in his time at Yale these past two years, and we know this is just the beginning of a great many things for Titus!
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Porous "Best Cartoonist"
For those of you that picked up a Porous Walker artpiece for 5 bucks at our 2004 Fresh Produce (only to find your 5 bucks returned to you in an envelope on the back!) did real good....Porous was just named "Best Cartoonist" by SF Weekly's Best of San Francisco 2006 issue. Well deserved PW!
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Call for Proposals - WORKS SJ
Works/ San Jose is pleased to announce its second Call for Proposals for the Paulette Peterson Installation Space at Works at 30 N. Third St. in downtown San Jose, CA
Deadline: June 15, 2006, open to members of WORKS
Proposals will be juried by the following arts professionals.
Tony May, Artist, Active in the Public Art sector and retired Art Professor, SJSU
Jane Salvin, Art Curator & Consultant (Heritage Bank)
Kathryn Funk, Art Curator, former ED of the ICA (curator for Bill Gould)
Seize this opportunity to have a month-long, one-person, exhibit at a local gallery that supports emerging artists.
Visit Works' site for details.
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May 17, 2006
Trinity Sessions, third Fridays
Lisa Dewey
TRINITY SESSIONS
Friday, May 19th, 2006
Doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Performances begin at 8:00 p.m.
The lineup:
From the bowels of San Jose... the heir to Bukowski... Marcos Johnson.
Lisa Dewey began playing live shows in 1990. The ethereal sound of her music starts as folk songs that transform into floaty pop. As a Kitchen Whore Records recording artist Lisa lives and performs in the South Bay.
We all want unconditional love and now we can have it. The Unconditional Love Machine has come to pump out their acoustic punk driven music. This trio of husband, wife and wife's best friend is from Santa Cruz but they've come over the hill with their guitar, drums and violin to give you a sonic hug you won't soon forget!
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May 16, 2006
"Snippets" at Overpass Gallery
The Snippets show features artwork by Frances Marin & Anabella Pinon in the Studio Gallery and Tim Cottengim & John Kurtyka in the Cottage Gallery (all at Al Preciado's house.) Special events throughout the day includes a sculpture workshop and a book reading.
Saturday, May 20th, 3-9pm, free
859 West Hedding, SJ
408-393-3567
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May 12, 2006
Burner's 2006 Fire Arts Exposition
Burning Man, in support of the Black Rock Foundation, is sponsoring a crazy lineup of 45 fire artists at Monster Park (formerly Candlestick) this May 18, 19 & 20th. Tickets range from $20 for a one night pass, to $125 for all events pass. For more info and full line up, check it here.
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May 09, 2006
Navin June Norling
Thanks to those of you that made it out for Navin Norling's Opening Reception at Anno Domini this past Friday. To those of you that were deterred as a result of San Jose's Cinqo de Mayo welcoming committee, aka... the police blockades, we're sorry for the inconvenience. We heard some of you trekked distances as far as Los Angeles only to be turned away at the limits of our fine downtown. Such a shame that safety has to come this way.
Be sure to stop through to see Navin's exhibit, BOOTLEG BABY, through June 17, 2006. It was great having him out here with us on the West Coast.
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May 08, 2006
DIG DUG Tues., May 9th
Tuesday, May 9th is the monthly DIG DUG dj listening party & late night record swap, hosted by Nui.
8-11 pm every second Tuesday of the month
Admission: Free and open to the public
Location: Anno Domini, 366 South First Street, San Jose
Continue reading for full lineup
We'll begin the evening with a cameo appearance from AD's own Brian Eder. Brian will play selections from his personal vinyl library, which he started collecting back in the 80's. He's pulled them out and dusted them off for your listening pleasure.
Metro music editor Todd Inoue doesn't know what he'll spin until he starts pulling records--which are embarrassingly untouched since his 07-Pro went to crap four years ago. But do expect music on the rap/bass/90s tip.
James Vidal is a talented photographer, stencillist, and music afficianado with particular interest in the Chicago post-rock sound of Tortoise, Stereolab, et. al. Though he's not a DJ by trade, I admire his passion for pursuing, collecting, and playing music.
It seems like everywhere I go, I run into Aaron aka DJ Air Bear. He is constantly on the hunt for new sounds, and he plans to play selections that span the range of his eclectic tastes. He is well versed in suchidisyncratic subgenres as Northern Soul, 60's movie soundtracks, and leftfield indie rock.
Sellers will include Jeff Jagged and DJ Ferrari, with more to be announced...
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May 03, 2006
South FIRST FRIDAYS May 5th!
South FIRST FRIDAYS An ecletic evening of Arts & Culture in downtown San Jose's SoFA district every First Friday of the month
All art venues are free and open to the public, 8pm 'til late.
Another great lineup this month of art and culture by the South First Street galleries and institutions!
Join Anno Domini, GreenRice Gallery, MACLA, SJ Insittute of Contemporary Art and SJ Museum of Quilts & Textiles for a fun and free art experience!
"Continue Reading" for the full lineup.
Anno Domini// the second coming of Art & Design - 366 South First Street
Artist's Reception: BOOTLEG BABY - solo exhibition Navin June Norling
In the exhibition Bootleg Baby, content-rich icons such as Moors, Black Power figures, consumer logos, blackface children, cheap signage, graffiti, and celebrities are layered one upon another in paintings that are stacked and hinged on the walls as charms. Coexisting with these charms are pieces of rural debris that tumble into the gallery space, creating in a distinctly American cacophony. Music by CatFive
GreenRice Gallery - 300 South First Street (entrance at the back of the building, 3rd floor)
Currently on view: Palimpsest of Essence by Rebecca Bui and Jenny Do
In search for our true essence, we must peel away all the superimposing elements that have accumulated in and transformed our beings, layer by layer.
MACLA Movimiento de Arte y Cultura Latino Americana - 510 South First Street
Currently on view: Tortillas, Chiles, and Other border Things: New Work by Consuelo Jimenez Underwood Featuring live performance by artists TBA.
SJ Institute of Contemporary Art- 451 South First Street
Open late with a new Market Street Night Moves: Untitled (shoe-gum) by Joshua Pieper, a five-channel hyperbole of stepping in a wad of bright pink chewing gum. Also: Rio de Historias / River of Stories: Drawings, Prints and Artists' Books by Gustavo Ramos Rivera; Amy Hicks: Suspended Series; and Night Moves: Driving by Braille on First Street, continue.
SJ Museum of Quilts & Textiles - 520 South First Street
The San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles and the Association for Viet Arts present Ao Dai: A Modern Design Coming of Age, an exhibit of over 60 Vietnamese garments showcasing work by contemporary designers who are transforming the traditional fitted tunic worn over loose-fitting pants into wearable art. Late night with Dress Rehearsals features a changing line-up of performing artists,
*Participating Nightspots:
SoFA Lounge - 372 South First Street
South First Billiards - 420 South First Street
*Special discounts with South FIRST FRIDAYS card, available at any of
the above art venues.
For more information on South FIRST FRIDAYS email
sff@SouthFirstFridays.com or call 408.271.5155.
See you downtown!
Media sponsor:
METRO NEWSPAPERS
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May 02, 2006
Call for Artists
Heart of Chaos is sponsoring their third open call for emerging artists to exhibit at the Youth On Fire exhibit at Brooks College on May 12 & 13th. If you'd like to join in, download the PDF here.
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For all you word junkies
San Jose Poetry Slam presents the Grand Slam Finals this Friday, May 5th at The Britannia Arms. 8 poets go head to head to determine who gets a coveted spot on Team San Jose and represent at the National Poetry Slam in Austin, TX.
Britannia Arms
173 W. Santa Clara, SJ
May 5th, 8pm, admission $18
(proceeds go to the team)
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Black & Brown shows Foley
Our favorite local fashionistas Black & Brown has an opening Saturday, May 13th with featured artist Michael Foley from 7-10pm, free admission.
Black & Brown
1225 W. San Carlos St.
San Jose, CA
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