02.26.07
Fantagraphics is proud to present a show of works by the amazing Jim Blanchard. Blanchard is most well known for his low-brow portraits consisting of Benday Dots.
The reception will feature the music of the DT’s, starring Jim’s wife, Diana Young-Blanchard.
The opening reception takes place Saturday, March 10th, from 6-8 pm at the Fantagraphics Bookstore and Gallery, located at 1201 S. Vale Street (at Airport Way), in the Georgetown district of South Seattle.
The portrait below of the legendary Curtis Mayfield is proudly hanging on the wall of yours truly. It’s amazing to see the intimate scale in which some of Blanchard’s pieces are done. Go support this show!
02.26.07
The Ninth Annual Celluloid Bainbridge Film Festival is taking place on Saturday March 10th and Sunday March 11th.
The festival is located at the Historic Lynwood Theatre, 4569 Lynwood Center Road on Bainbridge Island.
Admission is free, but donations are appreciated.
The goal of the Celluloid Bainbridge festival is to bring the Bainbridge community together to learn about and celebrate local filmmakers, both established and aspiring, and to provide a venue for the filmmakers to share their work with the community.
This year, the festival is proud to present Lazy Robinson - a collaboration of music, film and spoken word featuring Jim Woodring and Bill Frisell. Their performance takes place Sunday, March 11th at 3:10 pm.
02.22.07
Friend O’ Plexipixel, David Lasky is teaching a comics workshop every Saturday beginning March 3rd at 826 Seattle.
826 Seattle is a non-profit writing center that helps students, ages 6-18, develop their creative and expository writing skills. They are dedicated to providing students with access to writing workshops, publishing projects, and one-on-one help with homework and English language learning - all free of charge.
826 Seattle is located at 8414 Greenwood Ave N. in Seattle.
02.15.07
My sister, Mahasti, and her dance partner, Lisa Yasmeen, (top - pictured left to right) as well as friend of Plexipixel, Mary Woodring (in red), will be dancing at a benefit this weekend.
The event is a fundraiser for the YMCA Partners with Youth Campaign this Saturday, Feb. 17th from 6-8 pm. It takes place at the University Heights Center at 5031 University Way in Seattle. The funds will help homeless kids attend day camp and classes.
There will be a silent auction featuring a grayscale Mr. Bumper toy by Jim Woodring. It is 1 out of only 1oo made in this colorway(We only have pictures of the color ones). The other grayscale toys won’t see the light of day until Comic-Con.
02.06.07
Illustrations From The Black Estate: Featuring John and Kristina Black
This Seattle native duo have influences ranging from Salvador Dali to Spongebob Squarepants and everything in between. John Black has been showing his work around the northwest since 1992, and Kristina (age 11) had an extraordinary 2006 year with two sold out exhibits, and shows no sign of slowing down. Friday the 9th at Schmancy will be an eclectic mix of illustrations and sculpture that should not be missed.
02.06.07
January 22, 2007
Media Release
Contact: Larry Reid or Eric Reynolds
E-mail: larryjreid@comcast.net or Reynolds@fantagraphics.com
Phone: 206.329.1966 (Reid) or 206.524.1967 x218 (Reynolds)
CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY WITH “25 YEARS OF LOVE & ROCKETS” ON FEBRUARY 10 AT FANTAGRAPHICS BOOKSTORE & GALLERY
As the romantic Valentine’s Day approaches, Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery is pleased to present “25 Years of Love & Rockets.” This multicultural comic book epic by Los Angeles brothers Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez single handedly launched the alternative comics genre, and remains as fresh and relevant today as when it was introduced in 1982. A riveting combination of punk, futurism, Latino and North American pop culture, “Love & Rockets” inspired a generation of narrative artists. The publication of this title cemented the position of Seattle-based Fantagraphics Books as the leading publisher of challenging comics and graphic novels. This exhibition of original artwork opens with a gala reception for Los Bros Hernandez on Saturday, February 10, from 5:00 to 8:00 PM at Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery, located at 1201 S. Vale St., in the heart of Seattle’s lively Georgetown district.
In countless ways, the penetrating and poignant stories in “Love & Rockets” foreshadowed our nation’s rapidly changing cultural landscape. The Hernandez brothers’ literary style has been compared to the Magic Realism of Nobel laureate Gabriel García Márquez, but their distinctive artwork is incomparable. Their work has been enormously influential on popular culture in America and abroad. The celebrated British rock band Love & Rockets took their name from the comic, and the work of Los Bros. Hernandez continues to have significant impact on contemporary artists in all disciplines.
The second volume in the “Love & Rockets” series is currently up to
18 issues. Stories from the first volume are collected in many handsome editions, including Gilbert’s Palomar: The Heartbreak Soup Stories, and Jaime’s Locas: The Maggie & Hopey Stories. In addition to “Love & Rockets,” the artists have created several solo series including Jaime’s award-winning “Penny Century,” and “Luba’s Comics & Stories” by Gilbert. On Sunday, February 11, from 1:00 - 3:00 PM Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez will be joined by longtime “Love & Rockets” editor Gary Groth at the bookstore to discuss the first 25 years of their remarkable comic book series. The artists will be available to sign books during both the festive reception on February10 and following the panel on February 11.
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These topical events are free and open to the public. A selection of stunning images from “Love & Rockets” is available for publication.
For additional information, please contact Larry Reid at the numbers above, or Eric Reynolds at Fantagraphics Books:
Reynolds@fantagraphics.com. Phone 206.524.1967.
A limited-edition, sign-and-numbered silkscreen (not pictured) featuring the artwork of Gilbert & Jaime Hernandez will also be available exclusively at the Fantagraphics Bookstore beginning Feb.
10 while supplies last.
LISTING INFORMATION
“25 Years of Love & Rockets” by Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez February 10 - March 7, 2007
Gala Reception Saturday, February 10th 5:00 - 8:00 PM
Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery
1201 S. Vale St. (at Airport Way)
Seattle, USA
www.fantagraphics.com
Hours: Monday - Saturday 11:30 to 8:00 PM, Sunday 11:30 to 5:00 PM
Related Event:
“25 Years of Love & Rockets” panel discussion and book signing Gilbert and Jaime Hernandez, moderated by Gary Groth Sunday, February 11, 1:00 - 3:00 PM Fantagraphics Bookstore & Gallery
All events free to the public of all ages
02.06.07
KEXP presents Dancing on the Valentine: A Duran Duran tribute night & benefit featuring performances by Sirens Sister, Sean Nelson, Speaker Speaker, PartMan PartHorse (featuring Plexi’s own Lisa Smith) plus many more.
Where: Crocodile Cafe
When: February 14th, Valentine’s Day Doors 8pm 21+
Tix: Ticketweb
All proceeds will benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
