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Artist Looks to Elvis, Warhol for Help to Win World’s Largest Art Prize


– WHO: Barcode artist Scott Blake. His digital art, inspired by the Y2K computer crisis, started with circles, squares and tile patterns that morphed into lines and eventually became barcodes. Blake has created more than 30 large-scale digital portraits of cultural icons using actual UPC numbers connected to some aspect of their lives.

WHAT: Blake is entering his work into the second annual ArtPrize competition, which bestows the world’s largest art prize. He will be looking to edge out 1,712 other artists in competition, which begins September 22 at 6 p.m. at 192 venues throughout Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan.

At ArtPrize, Blake will be exhibiting four of his barcode portraits at the Stache Gallery http://www.artprize.org/venues/public-profile/235, 120 South Division Ave., Studio 124. His Barcode Elvis http://www.barcodeart.com/Barcode_Elvis.html, Barcode Bruce Lee http://www.barcodeart.com/Bruce_Lee.html, Barcode Andy Warhol http://www.barcodeart.com/Andy_Warhol.html and Barcode Marilyn Monroe http://www.barcodeart.com/Marilyn_Monroe.html All will have barcode scanning interfaces that will allow patrons to interact with the portraits, including hearing music and viewing movies.

The “Barcode Elvis” portrait is made from barcodes from the singer’s music CDs. “Barcode Bruce Lee” and “Barcode Marilyn Monroe” are comprised of barcodes from DVDs of their movies. “Barcode Andy Warhol” features 2,160 barcodes from Campbell’s Soup cans, measures 8′ x 8′ and contains 829.4 megapixels.

In addition to international exhibitions, Blake’s art has been featured on ABC’s “World News Tonight,” Tech TV, Boing Boing TV, WFLA-TV (NBC), WFTS-TV (ABC), msnbc.com, Wired.com, and in Art Papers Magazine. His studio is located in Omaha, Nebraska; his art, a wide range of barcode art products and additional information can be found at

WHEN: Blake will be installing his portraits and will be available for interviews tomorrow, Sept. 21, beginning around noon and also on Sept. 22.

WHERE: Blake’s ArtPrize venue is the Stache Gallery , 120 South Division Ave., Studio 124, in Grand Rapids.

CONTACT: Scott Blake (402) 321-3485;  or Jim Swope, (727) 744-4556;

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A Taste of Home – Revenge Can Be Awfully Sweet


– Revenge can be awfully sweet when you have a cheating wife, a lousy job, and nothing to look forward to, except perhaps, payback time when you become a werewolf

A Taste of Home introduces Toby Liberman, a man whose wife is cheating on him with the town sheriff. Stuck in a dead-end job, Toby is also frustrated by a daughter who’s mature far beyond her years. One night, Toby encounters a mysterious creature in the woods that bites him. After being charged with a triple murder, Toby realizes he has been transformed into a werewolf.

Whether it’s the man in him or the animal, Toby sets his sights on the sheriff. But is Toby the only one in town with a secret to hide? Has he bitten off more than he can chew? If you love werewolf stories, you’ll feel right at home with A Taste of Home.

A TASTE OF HOME (ISBN: 978-1-60976-176-9) will be available on September 16, 2010, for $16.95 and can be ordered through the publisher’s website:

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or at www.amazon.com or http://search.barnesandnoble.com.

Wholesalers please email BookOrder@AEG-Online-Store.com.

About the Author: Chad Miller lives in Greenville, Texas, with his wife, Nez, and their children. He is currently working on The Vow, and is developing the next book in the Taste of Home series, Far From Home.

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Strategic Book Group specializes in promoting the works of new and previously undiscovered writers. We make books available to bookstores and Internet distributors throughout the United States and Europe. SBG is aggressively seeking new talent.

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Facebook Based Movie The Social Network A Work Of Fiction

Facebook Social Network Movie Based On Fiction BookThe first movie based off the creation of the Silicon Valley giant Facebook is to be released by Sony Pictures on Oct. 1. The inspiration for the movie comes from Ben Mezrich’s book, “The Accidental Billionaires” instead of first hand accounts from Mark Zuckerberg – the founder of thefacebook as it was originally called.

The fiction book provides a narrative of the creation of Facebook based on interviews from Eduardo Saverin, a co-founder of Facebook and a former friend of Mr. Zuckerberg’s. In the desire for making friends and meeting members of the opposite sex, Zuckerberg and Saverin’s friendship dissolved as the fledgling company grew into the 500 million member strong social network at present.

Mr. Zuckerberg declined to offer his side of the story for the book or the movie and stated in a recent interview “The movie is fiction.”

The Social Network stars Jesse Eisenberg as Zuckerberg, Andrew Garfield as Eduardo Saverin, Justin Timberlake as Sean Parker – the president of Facebook when the company incorporated in 2004. It was written by Aaron Sorkin and directed by David Fincher.

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J.Ovanni, Chino Hills, CA Resident Breakout Concert at Pearson Park Amphitheatre Oct. 9


– 707 Entertainment Group and Starbooking joined forces to create The Rock and Romance Concert. Headliner J.Ovanni is a triple threat Artist ready for the world to recognize his mission. His smooth tones, contagious smile, energy and passion will make you appreciate music and artistry all over again. At a very young age, Music was always an essential part of J.Ovanni’s world. “I started singing when I was five but, it wasn’t until my teens that I committed myself to the craft. I am dedicated to making it my mission to producing great music and performing to my best ability for people all over the world.” says the native Californian who grew up in Chino Hills and graduate of Chino Hills High School. This passionate music lover credits extraordinary individuals such as legendary artists Stevie Wonder, Donnie Hathaway, Michael Jackson, Usher and Craig David as his source of inspiration.

He will be on stage with A2C, Gravity Boys, Genre, XCLusyve and more local acts to bring in the fall with a roar. Join them October 9th at the Pearson Park Amphitheatre, 401 N Lemon St., Anaheim, CA 92805. Tickets are $10 on-line and $15.00 at the door. Doors open at 4:00 pm and all ages are welcomed.

Tickets can be purchased online at http://jovanni1.eventbrite.com/ or at the door.

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About 707 Entertainment Group

Our company is based on an enthusiastic passion for quality music and artists. It is our vision to discover new talent and to usher in raw musical brilliance to the forefront of the music industry. We are dedicated to the development, growth, and marketing of our artists as we seek to provide a nourishing platform to liberate their gifts. We love music and the creative community of music, both hidden and known. (www.707entertainmentgroup.com)

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The Energy Primer for Kids: With a Primer for Grown-Ups


– In , youth and their parents are invited to take an independent approach to evaluating a wealth of information and make informed energy policy decisions as citizens and voters.

We constantly hear the media and politicians talk about “solutions” to energy resources, climate and saving our environment. Proposed solutions that are advocated such as renewable fuels, solar and wind power, biologically produced combustibles, ethanol and hydrogen may well be found lacking economic potential.

In this unique book, the author arms children and grown-ups alike with simple, rational, and science-based facts that point the way for them to make their own decisions and form independent opinions about the controversial issues of energy reserves, and its generation and consumption, now and in the future. Readers will learn that they need not fear that their enjoyment of the Earth’s resources and a good life will damage the environment and may remain confident that human progress will continue to make the Earth a safe and secure place to live.

The Energy Primer for Kids (ISBN: 978-1-60911-598-2) will be available on (DATE if LIVE, BLANK if not), for $10 and can be ordered through the publisher’s website:

http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TheEnergyP …

or at www.amazon.com or http://search.barnesandnoble.com.

Wholesalers please email BookOrder@AEG-Online-Store.com.

About the Author:

Vladislav Bevc, Ph.D. is a professional engineer, physicist and writer who lives in the San Francisco Bay area and Lake Tahoe; he is currently working on The Energy Primer for Everyone, which shows how people can readily evaluate energy issues by themselves.

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HEY SAN JOSE! Let’s have some fun in Fremont California


– The Adventure continues, as I search high and low for the best ballroom dance establishments in the Bay Area. So that you my reads can, enjoy the experience of the second best form of exercise. (I will let your imagination figure out the best form of exercise).

Last Saturday, September 18, 2010, I was able to finally visit, Premier Ballroom Studio (4181 Cushing Blvd, Fremont Ca 94539) and I was surprised by a very professional studio.

As I walked in I was able to watch as couples practiced for competitions on the dance floor. I have watched as couples practiced, but I have never seen multiple couples practice as if the competition was now. This impressed me.

But that is not why you, my readers, read my articles. So here is the scoop on Premier. I attended a Salsa class, the way Kristo paced of the instruction was just perfect, not to much talk and just enough practice. I enjoyed it but there were not many students in the class and it was very basic.

The clientele, were mostly Asian but the music good and the owner as friendly. I spoke with both Laura and Kristo, and I would say that they love to dance and created an atmosphere that is open and friendly, very low key.

I will have to visit again.

We give Premier Ballroom 3 dance shoes out of 5. Try it out if you are in the Fremont Area.

See you on the Dance Floor. Jon

Jon


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Magic Dance offers ballroom dance shoes at affordable prices. What we offer is an owner that is a dancer and understand the importance of a good pair of shoes.

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The Bermuda Triangle V. Captain Bob


– Join Captain Bob and his crew aboard the Dulcinea in this exciting sailing adventure. Within the infamous Bermuda waters, the ship encounters a dense fog that is hiding deadly gas. The crew then comes upon a derelict freighter, the Albatross, with all aboard found dead, except for one female passenger. Will Captain Bob offer sanctuary to an innocent woman, or is she something other than she appears?

Your ship will also encounter pirates, as well as a stopover at the lost city of Atlantis. What more could you want from your cruising adventure?  For daredevil action on the high seas, set your course for The Bermuda Triangle!

THE BERMUDA TRIANGLE V. CAPTAIN BOB (ISBN: 978-1-60911-981-2) will be available on September 16, 2010 for $27.50 and can be ordered through the publisher’s website:

http://www.strategicpublishinggroup.com/title/TheBermuda …

or at www.amazon.com or http://search.barnesandnoble.com

Wholesalers please email BookOrder@AEG-Online-Store.com

About the Author: Born and raised in Long Beach, N.Y., Robert H. Stockel graduated from Harvard College and N.Y.U. Law School. He was in private practice as a trial lawyer for 23 years in New York City, Mineola and Hauppauge, N.Y. He was an assistant attorney general in St. Thomas, U.S.V.I., and an assistant corporation counsel in Washington, D.C.  An avid sailor, he has sailed Long Island Sound and the Caribbean, and was a partner in a day sailing business in St. Thomas. Retired, he is now an author living in Coram, N.Y.

                                     

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Montclair Art Museum Appoints New Curator


– The Montclair Art Museum (MAM) announced today that Alexandra Schwartz has been appointed Curator of Contemporary Art beginning November 16, 2010. This newly created position at MAM-made possible by a generous donation from the Vance Wall Foundation-represents a strong commitment to an area of focus long desired by the Museum and the community.

   A curator and scholar of contemporary art, Schwartz has worked in curatorial roles at the Museum of Modern Art in New York since 2004, most recently as the coordinator of MoMA’s Modern Women’s Project, designed to increase understanding of women artists across the museum’s collections. In this capacity, she served as co-editor and contributor to Modern Women: Women Artists at The Museum of Modern Art and curated an exhibition, Mind and Matter, Alternative Abstractions, 1940s to Now, a group exhibition of 10 contemporary artists working in abstraction. This past spring also saw the release of her book Ed Ruscha’s Los Angeles (MIT Press), the first critical examination of Ruscha’s groundbreaking work in relation to the cultural contexts of its production.

   Lora Urbanelli, Director of the Montclair Art Museum, said: “For over 95 years, the Montclair Art Museum has provided the region with programs that explore a deep and wide ranging view of American art, from Native cultures to the present day. We are thrilled that as we enter our second century, the Vance Wall Foundation has provided us the extraordinary

opportunity to shine a strong light on contemporary art, always an interest, but never a focus. The prospect of creating and developing this program at MAM attracted a very competitive field of candidates; we are delighted to have found someone with Alexandra’s strengths, energy, and vision for this role. ‘Contemporary art’ covers lots of ground. Alix’s love and knowledge of art history and the recent past, as well as her deep connection to the art of right now, make her the perfect complement to MAM’s Chief Curator, Gail Stavitsky. We can’t wait to have her on board!”

   Schwartz said: “I am delighted to be joining MAM as the first Curator of Contemporary Art, and very much look forward to building an innovative contemporary art program that engages both with MAM’s distinguished history and with the vibrant and diverse local community.”

   Schwartz has published widely, editing and contributing to numerous publications, and lectured extensively. She has also taught in the master’s program in Modern Art/Curatorial Studies at Columbia University and the Education Departments at MoMA and the Whitney Museum of American Art. She received her Ph.D. and M.A. in the History of Art from the University of Michigan and a bachelor’s, magna cum laude, in the History of Art and Architecture from Harvard University.


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The Montclair Art Museum (MAM) presents exhibitions and programs that reflect its collection of historic and contemporary American and Native American art. MAM’s Yard School of Art offers classes for people of all ages.

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Hey, We’re Over Here!


– PALESTINE, IL – Over 100 professional and amateur photographs have the Palestine Art Center Main Gallery filled with a visual feast.

The 2010 Photography Show is the first annual and replaces the Crawford County Arts/Lincoln Trail College Photography Show held for nearly 5 years at LTC. Photographers from as far south as Newburgh, Indiana, north as Dennison, west to Effingham and east to Indianapolis, Indiana, brought their work for the show.

The show, with more than 100 entries ranging from all over Illinois and Indiana, will be open to the public from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily through Friday and from 5 to 8 p.m. on Thursday. Voting for the People’s Choice Award honor and money is open to the general public through Friday. Hours and show schedules may be seen at http://www.palestineartcenter.com

Doug Lawhead, former Robinson Daily News photographer who is now a technology instructor at Eastern Illinois University, Charleston, judged the show. Lawhead brings 23 years as a professional photographer to the task along with being a photo instructor. He had an April show of his current work of manipulating digital photos by adding photographed textures into subject photographs with computer software.

Best of Show and two first place honors were earned by Mitch Erwin of Olney.

Local first place winners include Danelle Hevron, Flat Rock, and Dana Hargrave, Robinson.

Other first place winners were Jim McMullen, Terre Haute, Indiana, and Todd Stokes of Dennison both taking 2 firsts each.

Local photographer Beth Rynke, Robinson, garnered 2nd place honors along with Jeff Waggoner, Indianapolis, Indiana; Jim McMullen, Terre Haute; Brent Michael, Newburgh, Indiana; Bob Reisling, Effingham; Spencer Young, Clinton, Indiana; and Harry Orr of Salem.

Honorable mention winners locally include Megan Ellis, Palestine, and Joe Trimble, Robinson.

Indiana artists getting honorable mention awards were Spencer Young from Clinton; Jim McMullen, Terre Haute; Jeff Waggoner of Indianapolis; and Rita Kent, Newburgh .  Mitch Erwin, Olney; and Debbie Arning of Walnut Hill were Illinoisians earning honorable mention.

Lawhead remarked at the recent opening of the show that the show is an “incredible collection of excellent photos.” He said he chose award winners based on the different way their photos show they have viewed their subject. “I’m looking for a different way of seeing what everyone sees and for the expression of that in their photos.”

Lawhead has been a professional photographer at several commercial news organizations and has been taking pictures for most of his life.

The show is the first annual sponsored by the Palestine Art Center and the Palestine Development Association. Palestine photographer and artist Jim Ellis chaired the show at the Art Center.

A People’s Choice award will also be given to one photo and is still being voted on by visitors to the free show.

Access to the Palestine Art Center Main Gallery, 112 S. Main St., is available through the Main Street Bistro.

Palestine, located in southeastern Illinois along the Indiana border about 1 hour south of Terre Haute, IN, is one of the oldest towns in the state.  The community celebrates its Bicentennial in 2011.  Visit http://www.palestinebicentennial.com for more details regarding Illinois’ 1st bicentennial celebration.


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Artist Looks to Elvis, Warhol for Help to Win World’s Largest Art Prize


– WHO: Barcode artist Scott Blake. His digital art, inspired by the Y2K computer crisis, started with circles, squares and tile patterns that morphed into lines and eventually became barcodes. Blake has created more than 30 large-scale digital portraits of cultural icons using actual UPC numbers connected to some aspect of their lives.

WHAT: Blake is entering his work into the second annual ArtPrize competition, which bestows the world’s largest art prize. He will be looking to edge out 1,712 other artists in competition, which begins September 22 at 6 p.m. at 192 venues throughout Downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan.

At ArtPrize, Blake will be exhibiting four of his barcode portraits at the Stache Gallery http://www.artprize.org/venues/public-profile/235, 120 South Division Ave., Studio 124. His Barcode Elvis http://www.barcodeart.com/Barcode_Elvis.html, Barcode Bruce Lee http://www.barcodeart.com/Bruce_Lee.html, Barcode Andy Warhol http://www.barcodeart.com/Andy_Warhol.html and Barcode Marilyn Monroe http://www.barcodeart.com/Marilyn_Monroe.html All will have barcode scanning interfaces that will allow patrons to interact with the portraits, including hearing music and viewing movies.

The “Barcode Elvis” portrait is made from barcodes from the singer’s music CDs. “Barcode Bruce Lee” and “Barcode Marilyn Monroe” are comprised of barcodes from DVDs of their movies. “Barcode Andy Warhol” features 2,160 barcodes from Campbell’s Soup cans, measures 8′ x 8′ and contains 829.4 megapixels.

In addition to international exhibitions, Blake’s art has been featured on ABC’s “World News Tonight,” Tech TV, Boing Boing TV, WFLA-TV (NBC), WFTS-TV (ABC), msnbc.com, Wired.com, and in Art Papers Magazine. His studio is located in Omaha, Nebraska; his art, a wide range of barcode art products and additional information can be found at

WHEN: Blake will be installing his portraits and will be available for interviews tomorrow, Sept. 21, beginning around noon and also on Sept. 22.

WHERE: Blake’s ArtPrize venue is the Stache Gallery , 120 South Division Ave., Studio 124, in Grand Rapids.

CONTACT: Scott Blake (402) 321-3485;  or Jim Swope, (727) 744-4556;

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