Monday February 11, 2008

7:30 PM

Imago Theatre Ballroom

17 SE 8th Ave

www.imagotheatre.com



cityscope will be hosting the second Pecha Kucha Night in Portland, OR on Monday February 11th at The Imago Theatre Ballroom, located at 17 SE 8th Avenue.

Doors will open at 6:45, and the event begins at 7:30 pm. Entry is free and open to the public with a suggested sliding scale donation at the door.



Pecha Kucha, (which is Japanese for 'the sound of conversation'), was devised by Tokyo based architects Astrid Klein and Mark Dytham and has spread to other cities throughout the world, including Berlin, Glasgow, LA, Prague and New York, to name but a few. It is a cross-disciplinary event that creates a forum for designers, architects and artists to meet, network, and to show and discuss their work in public. Presenters are allowed 20 images, shown for 20 seconds each - giving 6 minutes & 40 seconds per presentation. This allows the audience to experience a diverse group of speakers in a relatively short space of time. After the presentations, the evening will continue with drinks and music, with refreshments provided by Rogue Ales and A to Z Winery.



"A grown-up show-and-tell for those in, or interested in, the "creative industries". - Times of London



"Say what you need to say in six minutes and 40 seconds of exquisitely matched words and images and then sit the hell down.

The result, in the hands of masters of the form, combines business meeting and poetry slam to transform corporate cliché into surprisingly compelling beat-the-clock performance art. " - WIRED Magazine



For more information about the evening or to be involved in future Pecha Kucha Nights in Portland,

please email info@projectcityscope.org

Telephone Number: 503.234.2945

Fax Number: 503.234.6583

www.pecha-kucha.org

**For Immediate Release

Her Name Was Elizabeth
60 Years of Obsession with L.A.'s Black Dahlia.

January 15th, 2007 marks the 60th anniversary of the morning that Elizabeth Ann Short was found murdered and mutilated in a empty lot @ 39th & Norton.
The murder captivated Los Angeles and set off a media frenzy
fueled by the lurid life and brutal death of "The Black Dahlia".

In commemoration of this anniversaryB. Beretta UnLimited and The Friends of Elizabeth are seeking artists, photographers and filmmakers to contribute
works to a 1 month gallery showing that relate to Elizabeth Short
and her Infamous persona,The Black Dahlia.

Many a myth and mistruth has been relayed about Elizabeth Short over the years.
The objective of this gallery is to explore how the influence that the images of Elizabeth in life and death have sparked artistic expression, if not obsession in multiple mediums.

The Gallery will be located in the historic core of Downtown Los Angeles.
The Opening Reception will be held January 11th in conjunction with the Downtown Art Walk
and will close on February 9th with a closing party on Feb 8th.
On January 12th, 13th and 14th The Friends of Elizabeth will be hosting a tour through Hollywood and Downtown
highlighting places Elizabeth frequented, the places where she was last
witnessed and a viewing of the site of where he body was found.

To submit your work for consideration please send a digital rendering of your submission to switchbladepaintbrush@lamaisondangereuse.com. Please include your bio and for my own curators curiosity-your story about Elizabeth, how she influenced you and in turn manifested into your artwork.
Feel free to contact us @ 323.445.6037 for more information.

Thank You For Your Time-
Nico Bella
B.Beretta UnLimited
Friend of Elizabeth

Another great graduation last night...my feelings are already so on the surface on nights like that that it makes all the other things even more glaring and vivid.

I feel a little raw, I had a wave of pure anger wash over me during intermission at seeing someone at the show who I never , ever want to see again.
Seriously, if you cross me stay away from me.
and anyone else who is out there consider it a warning.
when I am done,
I am done.
and with a few rare, rare exceptions.
I never ever want to see your face again.
you fuck with me.
you are dead to me.
In particualr cases they will never be let in the 3's again....
it's best not to provoke me,I am a slow burn , but if you cross the line-
my line-
I am one of the most vicious people you will ever meet.

Today was a HUGE day for me my friends...
My shirts went on sale @ The Daily Planet on Franklin Street today
and I paid my rent with my art...I feel, gah , I can't even describe how I feel.
Please if you have been interested in buying pieces from me
go check them out!

Shirts are 25.00 and 30.00
and the bags are 20.00 and 22.00

La Maison Dangereuse
ON SALE NOW
@
The Daily Planet ( newsstand and all around curio store on the corner of
franklin and tamarind)

Thugs and Hisses
Nico Bella

I rarely get to shoot photos of boys because most of them run like Nancy girls from the camera...
.However The Charming and Handsome ( I had to capitalize...he's that Charming and Handsome) Mr. Uncertain was happy to weather the flashbulbs @ Loud Louisa's amazing speakeasy The Bank.... This is what we got...be prepared to swoon

Hello friends and fiends-

Just wanted to let all you shameless promoters know that
I finally have opened shop on doing graphics for
shows outside Beretta Brand...
If you are interested in having a design
done up for one of your shows I trying to build my portfolio.
So catch this rate while ya can...
50 dollars buys you a 11X17 300 Dpi design as well as a
4x6 72 dpi web ready design with a 3-4 day turnaround.
Rush jobs can be done but, it will cost ya.
If you need the image hosted online we can discuss further options.

Remember Exotic World is quickly approaching so
if you are a performer in need of a unique promo card,
business card or ect...
contact me off list and we can discuss your options..
I am really into helping you capture the thing that you are looking to
present to the world and creating a unique image that "brands" you and
your style...(I know unique and burlesque...it can happen..*wink*)
I also have a few great sources for tres cheap printing and can get
your files set up and sent in for you camera ready...don't know what
that means? it's O.K...I do.

I am trying to do a fancy pants site for the company and it is taking
time--- however if you want to take a gander( or a goose...oooh how
*cheeky*) on my page
I have done work for Miss Audrey DeLuxe's Burlesque Bingo

Miss Mia Vixen

..
Loud Louisa and many more....

email me
@ switchbladepaintbrush@lamaisondangereuse.com
for more info
XOXO-
Nico Bella
La Maison Dangereuse
"Let Them Eat Lead"