Arts
Air Guitar World Champion Hott Lixx Hulahan at West Street Market
The Holland Project is bringing Hott Lixx Hulahan to the West Street Market tomorrow night.
This Friday at Art+Music Night at the West Street Market, Holland very proudly presents the newly crowned Air Guitar Champion of the World, Hott Lixx Hulahan, performing the most awesome skills you’ve ever seen. Also performing is San Francisco’s folk [...]
Vanity Search Alert
Most of the time it’s horrifying to do a vanity search, but today I got a nice surprise. One of my favorite literature professors at California State University at San Bernardino, Phil Page, name checked me in the Acknowledgments section of his book Reclaiming Community in Contemporary African American Literature.
“Another former student, Tracy Viselli, [...]
Nada Motel Begins Thursday!
I hope Chad Sorg will forgive me for not posting about the Nada Motel earlier, better late than never, right? Tomorrow at noon, the eagerly awaiting art show begins in downtown Reno at the historic El Cortez Hotel and the Townhouse Motor Lodge (both at Arlington and 2nd Street). Check out Nada Motel’s [...]
We he(ART) Bikes Art Show
The Reno Bike Project presents its second annual bike art show and fund-raiser. Join us at Grayspace Gallery and Holland HQ and enjoy a variety of bike-themed art. Purchase paintings, photos and multi-media pieces from artists such as Ahren Hertel, Chris Carnel, Candace Nicol and many more. Profits help support Grayspace, The Holland Project and [...]
Did Lionel Richie Use Helium at the Broad Contemporary Opening?
Attendee David Byrne probably would have mentioned it if he had. Helium would’ve made “Easy” (like Sunday morning) less middle of the road for sure (via Balloon Juice, via Andrew Sullivan).
Late to Gustavo Dudamel Mania
The 60 Minutes piece tonight on Venezuelan conductor wonder Gustavo Dudamel was fantastic. I found myself tearing up over his obvious joy and passion. I felt the same way I did during the scene at the end of Immortal Beloved when “Ode to Joy” plays as the audience gazes at Ludwig van Beethoven [...]
Blame VHS Tapes for the Writer’s Guild Strike
If you would like to understand what the Writer’s Guild (WGA) strike is really about, watch this video. It also highlights the pitalls of cooperating with management by agreeing to take a pay cut for the good of the industry/corporation without an explicit agreement that it will be reinstated.
Joe Strummer: The Future Is Unwritten, Nevada Museum of Art Film Series
The Nevada Museum of Art is running a terrific film series this year, and on the top of my list this month is Julien Temple’s documentary, Joe Strummer: The Future is Unwritten, playing on January 23rd at 7pm and January 26th at 1:30pm. Here’s the blurb from th NMA schedule:
As the front man [...]
Political Attack Art
Image courtesy of New York Daily News
Controversy is brewing over an art exhibit in New York Public Library’s main Fifth Ave. branch that includes doctored mugshots of Bush Administration officials. The exhibit is called “Line-up” and features the work of artists Nora Ligorano and Marshall Reese and also includes audio clips of administration members. [...]
A Diversion by Jackson Pollock
You could spend a lot of time at this Jackson Pollock site. Its good therapy.
Emotion Map of San Francisco
I saw an article of the Emotion Map of San Francisco over the weekend. Interestingly enough, the artist, Christian Nold, noted that San Francisco’s volunteers for the project were “naughty” compared to the participants in other cities because they ducked into cafes, bars, and bookstores while they were supposed to stay outside From the [...]
Emerging Cinemas Independent Film Series at Nevada Museum of Art
Exciting news from the Nevada Museum of Art:
The Nevada Museum of Art (NMA) announced today a partnership with Emerging Cinemas to present independent films to be screened regularly in the NMA’s Wayne and Miriam Prim Theater. Based in New York City, Emerging Cinemas is dedicated to presenting international film festivals, [...]
So Let’s Talk About burning Man Shall We?
Photo of San Franciscan Paul Addis courtesy of the Pershing County Sheriff’s Office and published by the RGJ.com
Obviously, I don’t attend Burning Man, never have, and probably never will. Its not because I hate it or think its sinful or “counter-culture,” its just because its not what I’m into. And call me [...]
Reno and Beyond: Northern Nevada Threat Level? Moderate. Southern Nevada Threat Level? Up A Dry Riverbed
Goddamn that crazy German Sven of My Silver State netroots blog, he created a Facebook site for my Reno mayoral campaign. I guess I have to join Facebook now don’t I? Now I can be Dave LaPlante’s friend. I draw the line at Facebook though. Oh, and LinkedIn. Oh, and Myspace. [...]
Reno and Beyond: I Don’t Need Any Help With That Thank You Very Much
Larry Lessig says this means we won the battle to free the debates. He’s way smarter than me so I’ll take his word for it, but good on you, CNN. From their press release:
The debate featuring Democratic candidates will be held on Sunday, June 3, from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. and the [...]
