Jerico Presents Cocktails and Art Adventure Series – Ode to The Bohemian “The Beat Generation” Cocktail Party # 4

Saturday  April 24 , 8pm-LATE

e3rd Lounge
734 East 3rd Street
Los Angeles CA 90013
Ph – 213-680-3003

Featured Musical Guests, and Artists:
Emmeric Konrad- Art Event MC
Sia Aryai- Foto Nostalgia ” The Pin Up Experiment”
Dick and Jane- Urban Folk
Dj Lee Joseph – Records of the Beat Generation
Vj Terry Ellsworth – Vintage Visuals
Cristian the Blacksmith – Live Clay Sculpture
Jerico Woggon – Blacklight Art Installation

Featured Poets :
Richard McDowell “The Poet Laureate of Downtown LA 2009″
Jiggsaw
Beanie Manifesto
Tiger Moon
Bus Stop Prophet

Cocktail Napkin Art Invitational Vol #3
The last 2 shows we had over 200 artists join our Cocktail Napkin Art Dept. We provide the pens and the napkins

Admission
$10 donation or $5 Bucks with recession story of 75-100 words, written prior  or at the door or JERICO’S RECESSION CONFESSIONAL (brought to you by INSURGENCY INC), easy way to save a few bucks, step into the booth and tell us your hard luck story. Live Confessions will be featured at www.insurgencyinc.com following the event.

Bohemians, Lofts and Downtown Los Angeles
This night honors “The Beat Generation,” who defined freedom of expression on so many levels. Taking themselves to higher states of conciseness using simple tools such as the American road, a glass of wine, caffeine and a typewriter; the new bohemians of their time broke ground for us. The typewriter is now a keyboard, but the beat still goes on — we are in the same circus with a different set of clowns. Since 1978, the artists of our time have come to Downtown Los Angeles with that same pioneer spirit, following the “low rent” dream. This is the artist family tree, growing and sinking its creative roots into the soil of Downtown Los Angeles. We gather to celebrate the Bohemian lifestyle in our Year of 2010 with an event that has its roots in 1940′s. This is rise of the Renaissance of Downtown Los Angeles that is at the core root about artists living the dream. Come celebrate this special time of magic centered in the “Last Great American City.” We are the Lost Angels, we have the Beat. This is an Event to Honor the Beat Generation of the 1940s, 1950s and early 1960s “Beatniks.” The Torch has been passed, and we keep it burning!

Many words about the Bohemian culture describe what is happening now in Downtown LA. The Artists are moving to Downtown LA in numbers, just like SOHO in the past. Soho was a manufacturing zone transformed into an artist in residence situation, coining the term “LOFT” in historic manufacturing buildings. At the time, artists illegally lived in these large lofts, ignoring the zoning violations, and making use of the abandon and dormant space as a result of the bad economy in New York City. This is our situation here in DTLA now. The term “Bohemian” as related to Bohemianism – i.e. describing the nontraditional lifestyles of marginalized and impoverished artists, writers, musicians, and actors in major European cities – emerged in France in the early 19th century when artists and creators began to concentrate in the lower-rent, lower class gypsy neighborhoods.

Cocktails and Art Party #1 was Ode to The Rat Pack 1/14/10
Cocktails and Art Party #2 was Ode to The Lounge Lizard 2/27/10
Cocktails and Art Party #3 was Ode to The Blues 3/17/10
Cocktails and Art Party #4 is Ode to the Bohemian 4/24/2010

Event contact: Jerico Woggon 213-700-9115

Lindsey Kuhn: “Lure of the Swamp” book signing

Friday, April 23, 2010, 6 – 9 pm
La Luz de Jesus Gallery
4633 Hollywood Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90027
323-666-7667 Fax: 323-663-0243
www.laluzdejesus.com

Since 1984 artist and screen-printer Lindsey Kuhn has been creating posters for rock shows worldwide. Credited with helping revive the lost art of the “rock poster,” Kuhn keeps the D.I.Y. ethic alive by continuing to print and sell his own work as well as the works and merchandise of other artists through his print company, SWAMP.

“Lure of the SWAMP“ is Kuhn’s first book. Featuring 104 full-color pages with images of over 450 rock posters, “Lure of the SWAMP” chronicles 26 years of Lindsey’s printing history in images and text.  The book has contributions from Kozik, Pushead, Ron Donovan, Tim Kerr, Michelle “Hell” Carr, Eric “Emo” Hartman, Stainboy and many others.

Kuhn will make an appearance at La Luz to sign his book and will bring with him several of his rock posters; some new and some old, going back as far as the Jabberjaw days. In addition, Kuhn will bring several art prints, some originals and a few copies of the hardback version of “Lure of the SWAMP” along with a screen print laminated version of the book in a limited edition of 75 pieces. Other merchandise such as stickers and a toy or two will also be available.

“If there is one thing that makes America great, it’s a special type of self made pioneer, the true D.I.Y…The Trail blazer!  That unique person that grabs a hold of his world and his culture and molds it into energy and momentum.  There’s an old term for it, STOKED.  And Lindsey is a being, STOKED to the fullest!”- Frank Kozik

“Lure of the SWAMP”, 104 pages, 12.1 x 8.7 x 0.3, first edition published by SWAMP. ISBN-13: 978-0578043500 – www.swampco.com

DICK AND JANE
present
“THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD”
An eclectic early evening cabaret/salon

Sunday, March 28
from 5:00 – 8:00 pm
The Other Side
2538 Hyperion Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 661-0618
NO COVER!

featuring

Urban folk music by your hosts
Dick and Jane with Lee Joseph

Avant garde song bird
Anna Homler with bass meister Steuart Liebing

Short films and music by actor/singer/songwriter
Greg Glienna

21st Century torch songs by
Jose Promis

One-man-band flamenco and angry folk from
Luis Oliart
and
Other Special Guests

Full bar/Full restaurant menu

http://www.flyingleapcafe.com

mailing list: dickandjane1(at)gmail.com

We’ve recently become friends with Jerico Woggon and paid a visit to his Downtown Los Angeles studio where we snapped several photos of his work area and the amazing view from his windows and roof. Here Jerico puts together his cocktail and blacklight art. Double click the slideshow to fullscreen!

Jerico Woggon is a painter, installation artist and creative event producer. Jerico’s inspirations include  the art of his grandfather, Bill Woggon (creator of the 1945 Archie comic book supermodel Katy Keene) and Southern California custom car culture. He was introduced to Led Zeppelin and The Doors before learning to walk and spent his childhood eating health food, surfing and skateboarding every day.  A leftover 1960s blacklight became his teenage “light at the end of the tunnel” which inspired him to play around with blacklight paint in the mid-80s. In the year 2000, Jerico created “The Year Of The Snake” which was 138 feet of blacklight art on canvas. In 2003, Jerico expanded the piece to 400 feet which was installed at the Coachella Music Festival. Jerico has also installed art at Burning Man, and numerous other art festivals. Jerico holds the #1 spot on Google for ‘blacklight art’ and is the 2010 feature window artist at Bert Green Fine Art on 5th and Main Street in Downtown Los Angeles.

“Being inside creation, that is the driving force. I create art installations that infuse the environment with vibrant colors, fashion and dance. The work seeks to bring you an energy that is created by the moment and for the moment. I want to create a space where you can have it all: good friends and beauty all around.” Jerico Woggon.

This coming Saturday February 27, Jerico will be throwing a Downtown LA Cocktail / Art Party. Jerico’s vision is to create an atmosphere where the past meets the present, future meets the past and old meets the new. This is the second in a series of monthly art concept cocktail parties in Downtown Los Angeles for 2010. Come on down and meet the fun spirits of the New Downtown Los Angeles Renaissance Cocktail Nightlife for a Swinging Shindig full of special surprises and good times.

Jerico’s Downtown LA Cocktail Party #2:
Ode to the Lounge Lizard – A Cocktail Napkin Art Invitational

Saturday, February 27, 2010
8pm- 2am

e3rd Steakhouse Lounge
734 E. 3rd Street
Downtown Los Angles Arts District 90013
Tel: 213.680.3003

Following up on “Cocktails & Art Party #1: Ode to the Rat Pack,” Jerico Woggon presents his second monthly art event of the year “Ode to the Lounge Lizard – A Cocktail Napkin Art Invitational.” Guests are invited to create a work of art on a cocktail napkin using art materials provided by the house. Each napkin will be exhibited on the lounge wall, and each guest can trade, sell or take the art home. The mixer is designed to get artists out of their studios and into the cocktail lounge atmosphere.

Emmeric Konrad, e3rd resident artist, will be live painting to music by DJ Dan Moses and DJ Lee Joseph (former resident DJ at Bigfoot Lodge) – masters in their craft of 50’s and 60’s lounge-genre – while VJ Terry Ellsworth presents visuals inspired by the swinging 60’s burlesque. In the patio, Blacklight Artist Jerico Woggon illuminates the scene with his Minimalist modern installation.

Live Music ” The Ladies of Lounge” featuring
Alicyn Packard
Tawny Ellis
Anna Broome
Marissa Gomez

Lounge Lizard: A person who frequents relaxing retreats that provide necessary libations and entertainment. Just as lizards lay on a rock to bask in the rays, you will be musically transported to your place in the sun while soaking up the Tequila Sunrise. Put on your cocktail-night-on-the-town-best and join us in the FUN!!! Cocktail Attire Encouraged: Lounge Lizards and Lizardettes are encouraged to dress up! “Men put on a tie, ladies dawn a cocktail dress for this Art-Cocktail-Lounge-Social Event!

Admission: $10 donation. $5 with a recession story of 75-100 words, written prior or at the door.
THE RECESSION CONFESSIONAL is an easy way to save 5 bucks, step into the booth and tell us your hard luck story. Written stories will be read by the patio host throughout the course of the evening. Guests who dress up as a lizard, complete with tail and face make-up to get in for “Free.”

On May 13th, Jerico will have an installation at the Museum Of Neon Art’s “California Surf” which brings you into the curl of a wave which surfers call a “Tube Ride.”

Jerico Woggon’s website:
www.cherrymeltdown.com

Photos of Jerico’s studio by Terre Bozem and Lee Joseph, photos of Jerico’s art installations courtesy of the artist.

Sunday, February 21 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm
DICK AND JANE
present

“THERE GOES THE NEIGHBORHOOD”
an electic early-evening cabaret/salon/hootenanny

at THE OTHER SIDE
2538 Hyperion Avenue
(just south of Griffith Park Blvd.)
Los Angeles, CA 90027  (323) 661-0618

featuring

“the best accompanist in L.A.,” pianist
Lou McMullen

hillbilly jazz from
The Dustbowl Revival

21st Century torch songs by
Jose Promis

country-infused dark pop from
Patria Jacobs

urban folk music by
Dick and Jane
w/Lee Joseph

the terpsichorean artistry of
The Sunshine Boys:
Rob Zebrecky and Derek DelGaudio

a short film by noted filmmaker
Steve Hall

and other Surprise Special Guests

Sunday, February 21 from 5:00 – 8:00 pm
(so the geezers can get home in time for their bedtime)

NO COVER
Full bar/Full restaurant menu

Tiki Kiliki Productions presents…
THE HUKILAU
Experience Polynesia in America’s Vacationland
www.thehukilau.com
June 10 – 13, 2010
Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

THE SUFFERING BASTARD:
JOE SCIALOM, INTERNATIONAL BARMAN OF MYSTERY
Jeff “Beachbum” Berry, author of five books on vintage Tiki drinks and cuisine, will be giving a seminar on international mixologist, Joe Scialom, creator of one of Tiki’s most notorious drinks, The Suffering Bastard. Berry, world celebrated cocktail expert who has been profiled in LA Magazine, The LA Times and the Wall Street Journal, will reveal the untold story of how Scialom, a trained chemist who spoke eight languages and survived two revolutions, imprisonment and exile, to create some of the 1940’s most infamous drinks. Berry, who spent two years tracking down his elusive subject might even mix event goers a potent cocktail or three during the course of his tropical drink seminar at this year’s Hukilau.

Berry created the cocktail menu for the Luau in Beverly Hills, which the New York Times cited as one of the nation’s 24 “Bars on The Cutting Edge,” and co-created “Tiki+” for iPhone, a drink recipe app which Macworld magazine called “beautifully rendered and, thanks to Berry’s tireless reporting, impeccably sourced.”  Berry’s original cocktail recipes have been printed in publications around the world, most recently the 67th edition of the Mr. Boston Official Bartenders Guide; his drinks have been served at Elletaria in Manhattan, the Tabou Tiki Room in Berlin, Taboo Cove in Las Vegas, the Tiki Room in Stockholm, Pho Republique in Boston, the Palace Cafe in New Orleans, and Intoxica in Copenhagen, among others.  Jeff has appeared on Martha Stewart Living Radio and Radio Margaritaville, and has conducted tropical drink seminars and tastings across the U.S. and Europe.  He serves on the advisory board of the Museum Of The American Cocktail.

Immediately after The Hukilau, Berry will travel from Florida to Greece to start a month-long project, “Bum Berry’s & Captain Vadrna’s Faux-Tropical bar School.”  On the unspoiled Greek island of Antiparos, Berry will be teaching beachside classes on Tiki mixology, history, and barmanship.  Berry’s fellow instructor, acclaimed mixologist Stanislav Vadrna travels the world teaching and learning different drink-making disciplines and is the most passionate and dynamic spirits educator alive today.  There will be four sessions for enrollees to choose from, each session four days long. www.bartendersforlife.com/antiparos.html

click image to visit the Hukilau website

Our artist pal and fixture in the Downtown Los Angeles (and beyond) art and social scene, Jerico Woggon, is putting on a Cocktail Party, Cocktail Napkin Art Invitational and “Ode to the Lounge Lizard” at the e3rd Steakhouse and Lounge on February 27 featuring Dionysus Records’ DJ Lee and DJ Dan Moses of The Dynotones, a blacklight art installation by Jerico and a VJ. Come join us for a night of music, visuals, booze and good people. Dress to impress!

Jerico Woggon has assembled large-scale installation art at Burning Man and many other events, and will be doing this year’s art installations in the window of Bert Green Fine Art on the corner of 5th and Main. Check out his website at www.cherrymeltdown.com