private karaoke rooms
I don’t know Justin Van Hoy, but I do know a good cause when I see one…
Poketo studio will be holding a silent art auction titled, “F%#k Cancer We Love Justin” to benefit the recovery of artist Justin Van Hoy, who has been battling cancer for the second time. Over forty renowned Los Angeles artists will be donating their work including artists Shepard Fairey, Saelee Oh, Chris Bettig, Tim Biskup, Caroline Hwang, Travis Millard, Sumi Ink Club, and prints from Mike Giant, Dalek, Saber, Jim Houser, and more.
With a growing number of artists joining the benefit daily, participating patrons will have a rare opportunity to bid amongst a remarkable selection of original pieces. All proceeds made will go directly to support Justin Van Hoy and family. The day of the auction will be part of a joint effort across the nation to honor and encourage Justin, who has been been battling Leukemia. Those unfamiliar with Justin might not be as distant from him as perceived. As the art director for SWINDLE magazine, and contributor of works for artists and brands such as OBEY, Roger Gastman, Cobra Snake and more, Justin’s distinct and captivating art work has been feeding our creative hunger for years. (via)
do you bike in LA?
Cyclists across L.A. have until June 12 to review and offer suggestions to city planning officials on proposed new bike lanes that would traverse the city.
City planning officials released the proposed maps last week, showing where the new bike lanes and pathways would be built on neighborhood streets in the Valley, the Westside, South L.A. and downtown.
Currently, there are 134 miles of bike paths and 321 miles of bike lanes in the city. Bike paths normally are located along flood channels and bike lanes along city streets.
Members of the Los Angeles County Bicycle Coalition expressed disappointment today that more lanes were not proposed along major streets, which would allow cyclists to connect from one major point of interest to another, said spokeswoman Aurisha Smolarski. (latimes)
It's official
I’m thinking about going to this event on Saturday. It’s an all day street festival that showcases the 40+ galleries in the Culver City Arts District.
Hey Los Angeles
Tired of going to Starbucks and finding that other jobless scumbags have already stolen the best laptop spaces? Uncomfortable being recognized at the Los Feliz library every day by the same homeless dude? Wanting to work somewhere other than home to avoid the distracting allure of Judge Judy episodes? I share an office in West Hollywood with some talented creative professionals and we’re looking for new co-tenants because two of our number are moving on to greener pastures (they make more money now). We’re on Santa Monica blvd. & Formosa, above delicious Jones Cafe & a medical marijuana dispensiary, if you’re into that sort of lifestyle, you decadent heathen. We’re cool guys, meaning you won’t get a rapey vibe from our style, plus there’s a sweet couch in a soundproof room so people can’t hear screams. Just kidding, it’s not soundproof, but I was serious about it being a sweet couch. Neil Mahoney grabs naps in there when he’s logging footage sometimes. I’m almost never around, meaning you don’t have to deal with my shit, plus the other guy Alex Hanawalt has pretty sweet facial hair. Still not sold? Guess what, there’s a Carl’s Jr., a Baja Fresh, AND a McDonald’s in walking distance. Yeah. Ya heard? Rent is $340 a month for the shared space (meaning you don’t have your own office, it’s a group space, like a hippie commune except we generate revenue and take showers), but it’ll be less if we have more than two people move in. We’ve also got a water cooler so the gals can gab about Top Model and a mini-fridge for storing pot brownies from the aformentioned dispensiary. It’s basically a dream come true. Contact me if you’re interested or if you want pics of Alex’s sweet facial hair, you sicko.
peter [at] peteratencio.com
Yes, I’ve posted this before. I’m posting it again because we’re still looking for righteous dudes (think Ferris Bueller types) or awesome ladies (like Liz Lemon before the baby drama) to share our office space.
(via christinahaberkern: via)
The red line assumes you have no manners.
