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"It’s day-job time again in America, and that’s O.K. Artists have always had them — van Gogh the preacher, Pollock the busboy, Henry Darger the janitor — and will again. The trick is to try to make them an energy source, not a chore."

Holland Cotter in the NY Times: The Boom Is Over. Long Live the Art!

Although this article is definitely flawed it certainly does make a few good points even if the van Gogh Pollock mentions are totally lame. (Hello? Theo? Peggy Guggenheim?)
Seems like all that's missing from the 'boys with jobs' reference is a mention of Julian Schnable flipping burgers at Max's Kansas City.

As an artist who has always had to have a day-job with just a few brief exceptions and believes that certain jobs can be a definite source of inspiration, NOT having a day-job and working on one's own projects full-time is much more fulfilling.

Sorry to burst your 'romantic' bubble Mr. Kotter- day jobs suck and most artists do not want to be taking precious time away from their practice just to get the bills paid.

And where are the artists supposed to find these jobs now that all kinds of businesses are laying people off?

I just finished reading Georgina's lovely autobiography and I can't wait to meet her and Nina too!
I will be hosting this event.

Georgina Spelvin and Nina Hartley will be making personal appearances at
Circus of Books in West Hollywood
Saturday, January 24th 7pm-9pm
They will be reading from their books as well as signing books & DVDs and answering questions

www.circusofbooks.com

David Henry Sterry, the original master of ceremonies of Chippendales, the Los Angeles nightclub whereerotic male dancing originated in the 1980s, will also appear on the program. He has written a well-received book called Master of Ceremonies: A True Story of Love, Murder, Rollerskates and Chippendales, 1985. He calls himself the ugliest man in the room at Chippendales.

The evening will be hosted by Vena Virago director of Honey Bunny from Vivid Alt.
www.venavirago.com

honey bunny v.2
a new film by Vena Virago: reimagined, reshot and remixed

you are invited to the premier of this new XXX group work presented by Monkey Town, an interactive feature wherein explicit art meets candid fantasy, intimate documentary & adult absurdity... and there are bunnies... lots of bunnies.

also featuring short Honey Bunny films by Vincent Gallo, Pierre Yves Clouin & Eva Midgley

Saturday Dec 27, 10 pm $5

Monkey Town
58 N. 3rd Street
Williamsburg 11211
718.384.1369

More Details & Make a Reservation (recommended):
Money Town

Thank you to Bettie for rocking our world! Can you even imagine a contemporary fetish or goth scene without her influence?
NY Times Story
AP Story

For fun Mr. Miller and I have been looking at small and inexpensive consumer video cameras. I was thrilled on my birthday when we found a tiny point and shoot for $36.82. It's smaller than a cell phone and fits easily in any pocket. It has only 4 buttons. The box said "Mac compatible," (of course it wasn't) and although the picture is decent enough for the price and it wasn't a problem to convert the picture from an .wmv to an .mov file, after numerous attempts with numerous programs we could not get the audio to convert.
I do love the idea of a $40. camera but come on, it's video not film and I expect to have at least some kind of wild sound and of course I want Mac compatible files. And of course if I have to spend more than $40, then I'll probably have to spend $100, and if I'm going to spend at least 100, I might as well spend a little more and get an HD camera.
I like these new little square cameras and have been trying to decide between the Flip Mino HD and the Kodak Zi6.

Prior to seeing this video I was thinking about getting the Flip, But now I think I might go for the Kodak. When I first saw a picture of the Kodak, it reminded me of an old super-8 camera. I'd like to get my hands on one to see how it feels, but I can only seem to find the Kodak Zi6 online.
Read Flip Mino HD vs. Kodak Zi6 comments at Fork You

around his middle, changing out of his wet summer suit."

I bought myself an xmas gift because I'm guessing this genius Raymond Pettibon towel at Target will sell out pretty fast.



There's also towels by Ed Ruscha, Karen Kilimnik & Julian Schnabel. Target.com

"WOW (Works on Towels): Artist Towel Series 2007 is part of Art Production Fund's WOW (Works on Whatever) project. a unique collection of everyday items designed by artists. APF invites artists to experiment with the latest commercial materials and techniques to bring art off the walls and into homes as everyday objects. WOW introduces contemporary art to a larger community with revenues from sales supporting our non-profit mission. WOW works conceptually with APF's program of expanding art audiences and helps fund additional major civic artworks."

Art Production Fund

... on sunday or maybe it was monday. i just noticed yesterday. i will use zip ties to secure the next one to the fence.

I ran into my neighbor Chad at the protest rally and we marched 3 blocks to happy hour at the Eagle and watched the crowd go by while sipping delicious cocktails. I just heard on the news that 12,000 people showed up for the rally and 1.5 mile march across Santa Monica Blvd. to Vermont and then back to Silver Lake. It all seemed pretty good-natured and peaceful. Those cops on horses were protecting those few people protesting the protest. The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence were there to help too. Someone on their way to my neighbor's 'party before the rally' made a move to steal my No On 8 Yard sign but I busted him and took it the rally myself.