March 19, 2009

YOUNITY PRESENTS FRESHER! & RE-FRESH THE STREETS!

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This year Younity's 3rd exhibition entitled FRESHER! will host 40 female urban artists who will participate on an exhibition indoors and outdoors dedicated to bringing community awareness to environmental issues like; recycling, consumerism, global warming, pollution, health and renewable energy. Along with the exhibit YOUNITY will self publish it's second collectors book series that will help keep the message alive. Throughout the exhibit YOUNITY will host youth workshops, mural projects, and panel discussions to help educate the community about the importance of living GREEN.

FRESHER! CALL FOR ENTRIES - ( WORLDWIDE )

10 -15 new artists will be chosen to showcase their work at the Younity FRESHER exhibition in the fall of 09'.
Each artist is asked to create a piece based on one or more of the environmental issues listed below.
• Please note that if your work is chosen each artist will be responsible for shipping to and from YOUNITY NYC studio.
• Please be conscious of size, weight, and fragile artwork.

RE-FRESH THE STREETS!  -  ( WORLDWIDE )
Artists / crews worldwide are asked to participate in a street art/mural project entitled "RE-FRESH THE STREETS" using one or more of the following environmental issues below. The street art/mural created must include Younity's FRESHER! stencil logo provided to be able to unite and identify the project worldwide. We will select 10-15 images from various cities/ streets/ communities which will be included in the 2009 "FRESHER!" exhibit.

ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUES INCLUDE:
• recycling
• consumerism
• global warming
• pollution
• health
• renewable energy

REQUIREMENTS:
• Entry Fee: $10.00 per submission ( limit 3 submissions per artist )
• Paypal: contribute@theyounity.com
• For Checks or Money order payments please email us at: info@theyounity.com
• e-mail your JPG submission to: info@theyounity.com with the subject heading:

FRESHER & SUBMISSION GUIDELINES:
Please include the following:
• Artist Name:
• City:
• Website link and/or myspace link:
• Size:
• Title:
• Medium:
• Short Bio:

* * * DEADLINE: JUNE 1st 2009 * * *

For more info, click here here to download the call for entries guidelines or visit:

WEBSITE: www.theyounity.com
BLOG: www.theyounity.wordpress.com 
MYSPACE: www.myspace.com/younityspace

March 16, 2009

03.18.09 | 7-9PM | BMI PRESENTS A CONVERSATION WITH THE INDUSTRY

Bmi BMI Invites you to have an intimate conversation with some the top music industry executives, songwriters and producers as they share their experience and knowledge of today's music business. Featuring...

JENNIFER BLAKEMAN

Sr. VP for Universal Music Publishing

KWAME
Music Producer - Keyshia Cole, Fantasia, Christina Aguilera, and Will Smith

FRANKIE STORM
Songwriter - Rihanna, Jennifer Lopez, Enrique Inglesias, Ciara, and Britney Spears

JEFF FENSTER
Sr. VP of A&R for Jive Records

TRACKMASTERS (TONE & POKE)
Music Producers - Jay-Z, Nas, Ludacris, Rihanna, R-Kelly, Anthony Hamilton

DAVID “TOUCH” WRIGHT
Director of A&R for Def Jam Records

Moderated by...

BONSU THOMPSON
Cultural Journalist - XXL/KING/Dreamz R Real Ent

Clinton Recording Studios
653 10th Avenue
(46th St. and 10th)

Hors d'oeuvres and beverages to be served.

**DUE TO LIMITED SPACE, PLEASE ARRIVE EARLY TO GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE**

Please rsvp to industrypanel@bmi.com

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES AT FLAVORPILL

Flavorpill ADVERTISING SALES MANAGER (NYC)
Flavorpill is seeking an experienced online salesperson to sell advertising space across our network of email magazines and websites. The ideal candidate thrives in the fast-paced environment and enjoys the agility and responsibility of being a part of a small, expanding team.

Responsibilities:
• Generate revenue by identifying prospects, developing strategic plans, preparing presentations, negotiating rates and schedules, and communicating results to management.
• Maintain and expand the advertising client base in a variety of categories such as: automotive, beauty, fashion, home furnishings, jewelry/watches, wine and spirits, travel, and luxury goods.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key advertising decision makers.
• Reach or exceed quarterly sales quotas.
• Represent Flavorpill at industry events to promote business, where appropriate.
• Complete forms and process paperwork for assigned accounts.

Requirements:
• 1-3 years of online media sales or online planning / buying experience.
• Excellent interpersonal communication and negotiation techniques.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
This position is full-time and work is located in our Soho office. Some travel (approximately 25%) is expected. Salary commensurate with experience. Email your resume to hiring [at] flavorpill.com.

LOCAL SALES MANAGER (LOS ANGELES, SAN FRANCISCO AND CHICAGO)
Flavorpill is seeking an experienced sales person to sell a new online product that focuses on local cultural institutions and venues. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys the agility and responsibility of working independently while being part of a small, remote team.

Responsibilities:
• Secure deals with 30-40 key local cultural institutions and venues and sign them to six month contracts for our new product.
• Complete forms and process paperwork for assigned accounts.

Requirements:

• 1-3 years of media sales.
• Excellent interpersonal communication.
• Knowledge and passion for local culture and the targeted institutions.
This position is part-time and the work is done from home and on location at the clients' locations. This is primarily a commission position with a potential salary commensurate with experience. Email your resume to hiring [at] flavorpill.com

INTERNSHIPS
Flavorpill also has several internship openings. They are seeking to fill the following positions: Intern, Technology, Music Intern, Editorial and Intern, Editorial.

For more information please visit: www.flavorpill.com

December 31, 2008

01 17 09 – 01 19 09 | MANIFEST HOPE:DC PRESENTS A PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION ART SHOW

Art plays a pivotal role in creating cultural momentum. The MANIFEST HOPE: DC Gallery celebrates that role and shines a spotlight on artists who use their voices to amplify and motivate the grassroots movement that carried President-Elect Barack Obama to victory.
Manifest_hope_2 MANIFEST HOPE: DC gathers together a diverse array of the nation’s most talented visual artists under one roof to mark this monumental achievement in our nation’s history and encourages artists and activists to maintain the momentum to bring about true change in the United States.

Along with its partners, MoveOn.org Political Action, the Service Employees International Union and Obey Giant, MANIFEST HOPE: DC, will issue an inspiring visual call-to-action, encouraging a redirection of public energy toward true reform in three key areas: Health Care Reform, Workers' Rights and The Green Economy .

CONTEST | MANIFEST HOPE: DC invites you to show your art in Washington, D.C. during the Presidential Inauguration Celebration alongside some of the most celebrated artists today. [ SUBMIT YOUR ARTWORK HERE ]

The MANIFEST HOPE: DC Gallery will be open to the public in Washington, DC for the days preceding the Presidential Inauguration, Saturday, January 17th, 2009 through Monday, January 19th, 2009 between the hours of 10:00 AM - 6:00 PM. 3333 M Street NW, Washington DC 20007.

For more info visit: www.manifesthope.com

[ Source: Obey Giant ]

December 15, 2008

SAY WORD! | BUSH DODGES 50 MPH SHOES AT IRAQI PRESS CONFERENCE

George W. is a good sport after an Iraqi reporter hurls not one, but two shoes at the outgoing President during a press conference. Props to Dubya for the excellent ducking skills. Check it out!

December 12, 2008

12.16.08 | 11A-5P | OPEN AUDITION IN NEW YORK CITY FOR THE TONY AWARD WINNING BEST MUSICAL IN THE HEIGHTS

Itheights SEEKING: USNAVI - to play Latino, Male, early to mid 20's, Our hip-hop narrator. Young, energetic bodega owner who dreams of making enough to go back home to Dominican Republic. He puts a brave face on his genuine financial trouble--MUST be able to rap well.  Could be someone from the comedy/improv world.  (PRINCIPAL)

OPEN AUDITION
Tuesday, December 16th @ 11am to 5pm (sign in begins at 10:00am)
Telsey + Company 315 W. 43rd St. MYB 10th Floor

Please prepare a short rap to perform.  You may also sing if you wish, but singing is not a requirement for this audition.  An accompanist will be provided.

If you can’t make this audition, mail or e-mail a photo and resume to:
Telsey + Company
311 W 43rd St, 10th FL, New York, NY  10036
Attention: IN THE HEIGHTS
heightsmusical@gmail.com

* Open to Equity and Non-Equity performers *

December 11, 2008

12.17.08 THRU 01.24.09 | ANONYMOUS GALLERY PRESENTS THE PIECE PROCESS

Piece_process Anonymous Gallery is proud to combine three generations of prolific artists whose work has been influenced by, or has directly influenced popular culture, design, and the urban environment. The Piece Process will unite relevant artists with their contemporary counterparts through artwork that serves as a reference or an impetus to something larger or more complete.

The Piece Process will feature unique pieces of art in the form of sketchbook drawings and original works on paper or found objects from over 30 established and emerging artists exhibiting in New York.  The exhibition intends to create discourse in regard to artists who have not only influenced one another, but society through their use of iconography, collage, pen, paint, and print.

Featured artists include: 

Andy Warhol, Keith Haring, Jean-Michel Basquiat, Richard Hambleton, Robert Indiana, Dennis Oppenheim, Ray Johnson, Todd James,
Bast, Elbow Toe, AIKO, Kenji Hirata, Greg Lamarche,Aakash Nihalani, Erik Foss, Deven Marriner, Michael De Feo, Logan Hicks,
Judith Supine, Dan Witz, Maya Hayuk, Daniel Joseph, Ripo, Skewville, Brandon Friend, Dark Cloud, MOMO, Dan Funderburgh, 
Ellis Gallagher, Matt Siren, The Clayton Brothers and more.

An opening reception will take place on Wed., Dec.17, 2008 from 7:00- 10:00PM 



Anonymous Gallery
329 Broome St., Lower Level
(between Bowery and Chrystie, N.Y.C.
)
New York, NY 10002

For more info call (646) 238-9069 or visit: www.anonymousgallery.com

ABOUT ANONYMOUS GALLERY:
Anonymous Gallery supports and exhibits some of today's most exciting contemporary artists who have influenced popular culture,graphic design, fashion, and the urban environment. In addition to Anonymous Gallery's exhibitions, the gallery collaborates to produce ambitious and complex off site projects in New York City, as well as other international cities. Off-site events and projects correlate with and add value to gallery exhibitions by way of further examining the environments and backgrounds in which the artists create. The gallery also creates a social environment that provides entertainment, workshops, lectures, and public awareness.

12 11 08 | 6-10PM | NYSE POP UP SHOP | A 21 DAY NEW YORK EXPERIENCE IN LOS ANGELES

Sample_sale Grand Opening featuring exclusive product from: SneakTip, Recon, Rebel Ape, Caviar Cartel, Frank 151, Staple, Mighty Healthy, aNYthing, Claw Money and Suvas.

December 11th from 6PM to 10PM
7965 1/2 Melrose Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90046 (1.5 Blocks west of Fairfax)

Sounds provided by DJ HIGHER
Drinks provided by SERVE MOBILE BARS

For more info visit: www.facebook.com

December 05, 2008

SAY WORD! | IT'S THE MOTHERLODE OF ALL SAMPLE SALES

Here's the definitive guide to forty sample sales taking place in New York City over the next two weeks. Get your shop on!Sample_sale
Minnie Rose
(50-80% Off Cashmere)
Nov 26 - Dec 21; Mon-Fri (10-6)
264 W 40th St (b/n 7th & 8th St), 15th Floor
New York, NY 10018
212-575-5766

Echo Of The Dreamer
(Up to 75% off fashion jewelry)
Nov 27 - Dec 15; Tues-Fri (10-6), Sat (11-4)
242 W 30th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave), 14th Floor
New York, NY 10001
212-594-8022

Stella McCartney
(40% off Fall/Winter)
Nov 28 - Jan 31; Mon-Sat (11-7), Sun (12:30-6)
429 W 14th St (b/n 9th and 10th Ave)
212-255-1556

Balenciaga
(40% off)
Dec 1-7 (11-7)
542 W 22nd St (near Tenth Ave)
212-206-0872

Nanette Lepore
(50% off and more on dresses, pants, shoes)
Dec 1-7 (9-6)
225 W 35th St (near 7th Ave), 9th floor
212-764-8810

Theory
(Up to 60% off sweaters, outerwear, shoes, accessories)
Dec 3-8; Th (10-7), Fr (10-6)
261 W 36th St (b/n 7th & 8th), 2nd floor
212-947-8748

Blue & Cream
(50% off Coats, dresses, cashmere; L.A.M.B., Twelfth
Street by Cynthia Vincent, Jenni Kayne)
Dec 3-9; Th (11-7), Fr (11-8), Sat-Sun (10-8)
1 E. First St (@ Bowery St)
212-533-3088

Lauren Merkin
(Up to 70% off handbags, clutches)
Dec 4-6 (11-7)
231 W 29th St (b/n 7th & 8th Ave), suite 201
212-239-2459

Anna Sui
(Up to 65% off dresses, tops)
Dec 4-14; Mon-Fr 8-9:30am, 11:30-2:30pm, 4:30-7pm
250 W 39th St (b/n 7th & 8th)
212-768-1951

Accents By Sophia
(Up to 75% off Jewelry: sterling silver, marcasite, semi-precious
stones, cultured pearls; necklaces, earrings, bracelets, pins)
Dec 4-21; Mon-Th (10-6:30), Fr (10-7), Sat-Sun (closed)
35 W 36th St (b/n 5th & 6th Aves), 4th Floor
212-594-5077

Catherine Malandrino
(Up to 60% off; coats, sweaters, blouses, dresses)
December 5-7; Wed (1-8), Th-Fr (10-8)
145 West 18th St.
New York, NY 10011
212-388-0339

Generra
(50% and more off men's and women's Fall)
Dec 5-7 & Dec 10-14; Mon-Fr (9-7)
275 W 39th St (b/n 7th & 8th Aves), 5th floor
212-768-2868

Tevrow + Chase
(Up to 60% off Coats, dresses, sweaters)
Dec 5-7 (9:30-5:30)
416 W 13th St (b/n 9th Ave & Washington St), suite 313
212-929-1810

Derek Lam
(65% off and more on dresses, blouses, sweaters, skirts)
Dec 6-7 (10-6)
601 W 26th St (b/n 11th and 12th Ave), Suite 1750
212-929-1338

Tocca
(60-80% off; clothing, outerwear, furnishing, candles, gifts)
Dec 6 & 7 (12-7)
542 W 22nd St (near Tenth Ave), 3rd floor
212-929-7122

Botkier
(Handbags starting at $200)
Dec 6-9; Th-Fr (10-7), Sat-Sun (11-6)
117 Mercer bet. Spring and Prince
646-747-4149

Alexander Wang
(Up to 75% off dresses, jackets, leather)
Dec 6-9; Th (3-7), Fr-Sun (10-7)
210 Fifth Ave (b/n 25th & 26th St), 2nd floor
212-532-3103

Farantino Designer Handbag Sample Sale
(Autumn/winter 2008 handbags from Gucci, Fendi, Prada, Alexander
McQueen, and Dolce & Gabbana)
Dec 7 & 8; Fr (4-9), Sat (8-12)
Waldorf-Astoria Towers
301 Park Ave (@ 49th St);
28th Floor, Room # 28H
866-890-1241

Alexis Bittar
(Lucite Jewelry)
Dec 5-6; Fr (9:30AM-7PM), Sat (9:30AM-7PM)
153 East 60th Street bet. Lex. & 3rd Ave
718-422-7580, ext. 125
Cash only

Showroom Seven Moving Sale
(Women's: Sue Stemp, Erickson Beamon, Orla Kiely, Issa)
Dec 10-21 (9-7)
498 7th Ave (near 36th St), 24th floor
212-643-4810

Gerard Yosca
(50-70% off jewelry)
Dec 11-13; Mo-Tu (10-6), Wed (10-1)
39 W 38th St (near 5th Ave), 7th floor
212-302-4349
Cash Only

Adam Plus Eve & 12th Street by Cynthia Vincent
(Up to 65% off coats, sweaters, dresses, capes, jackets, trousers)
Dec 13-15; Th (8-8), Fr (10-8), Sat (11-7)
145 West 18th St (b/n 6th & 7th Ave)
212-388-0339

Carolina Herrera
(Women's Clothing & Bridal gowns, dresses, cardigans)
Dec 14-16 (9-6:30)
Soiffer Haskin
317 West 33rd (b/n 8th & 9th Aves)
718-747-1656

Mulberry
(Up to 70 percent off original prices on the coveted bags and clothing)
Dec. 12 & 13. Wed. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St., b/t Sixth & Seventh Ave., 5th fl.

Proenza Schouler
(Tops, bottoms, dresses, and shoes were $325-$3,500, now $80-$875)
Dec. 13 & 14. Thurs. & Fri., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
120 Walker St., b/t Centre & Baxter Sts., 6th flr.

Eberjey Lingerie
(Camis, briefs, bathing suits, and more are 50-75 percent off)
Dec. 11 & 12. Tues., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Wed., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
183 Madison Ave., at 34th St., ste. 610.
(212-696-5393)

Diane von Furstenberg
(Iconic dresses, coats, gowns, sweaters, and other stuff at up to 75 percent off)
Dec. 10-15. Mon., noon-6 p.m.; Tues., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.;
Wed. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-7 p.m.; Fri., 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10a.m.-3 p.m.
260 Fifth Ave., b/t 28th & 29th Sts.
(212-725-5400)

Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent and Adampluseve
(Up to 80 percent off of-the-moment coats, tops, dresses, skirts, and sweaters)
Dec. 13-15. Thurs., 8 a.m.-8 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sat.,11a.m.-7 p.m.
145 W. 18th St., b/t Sixth & Seventh Aves.
(212-388-0339)

Castle Starr
(Current collection including dresses and blouses at 50 percent off)
Dec. 12 & 13. Wed. & Thurs., 9 a.m.-6 p.m.
275 W. 39th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 10th flr.

Elijah
(The collection and James Coviello is up to 50 percent off wholesale)
Dec. 11-13. Tues.-Thurs., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.
213 W. 35th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., ste. 903.

Yaya Aflalo and Love Yaya
(Trendy blouses, pants, sweaters, and other threads priced below wholesale.)
Thru Dec. 14. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
80 W. 40th St., at Sixth Ave., 7th flr.
(212-391-4400)

Fresh Ink
(Denim for men and women retails at Barneys; now up to 80 percent off)
Dec. 12-14. Wed. & Thurs., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Fri., 10 a.m.-5p.m.
264 W. 40th St., b/t Seventh & Eighth Aves., 3rd flr.
(212-869-6300)

Colette Malouf
(Headbands, scarves, ponytail holders, and cuffs from 50 percent off)
Dec. 12 & 13. Wed. & Thurs., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
594 Broadway, b/t Houston & Prince Sts., ste. 305
(212-941-9588)

December 01, 2008

12 03 08 | 7PM | STREET ART, STREET LIFE PANEL DISCUSSION AT THE NEW SCHOOL

Back_in_the_days The Aperture Foundation, the Photography Department of Parsons The New School for Design and the Vera List Center for Art and Politics at The New School present a new season of panel discussions focusing on photography. The third and last event is “Street Art, Street Life: Street As Site of Globalization.”

This panel looks at the complex social, political, and economic conditions of globalization in the context of contemporary photography and the street as a venue and source of inspiration for artists from the 1950s through today. Join photographers Martha Rosler, Barbara Moore and Jamel Shabazz from the exhibition "Street Art, Street Life" as they discuss their work and its larger cultural context.  Moderated by Whitney Rugg, Curatorial Fellow, The Bronx Museum of the Arts. The exhibition is on view at The Bronx Museum of the Arts from September 14, 2008 through January 31, 2009.

Time: 7:00PM
Address: The New School (Tishman Auditorium)
66 West 12th Street, New York, NY
Phone: (212) 229-5353
Cost: Free
For more info visit: www.newschool.edu

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