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Organic Robots

Organic Robots exhibit Via BoingBoing.

Space Fantasy

Ever wondered what it's like to try a powerful psychedelic substance? I bet Alwin Nikolais's THE CRYSTAL AND THE SPHERE could give you an idea and possibly even put you in touch with your inner power animal. This dance piece by Rire-Woodbury company "involves an array of strange and humorous characters woven into a colorful Space Fantasy against vibrant light projections and magical black light images. With such delightful titles as "Waddle Birds," "Outer Space Clown," and "Chess Skaters,"

...Originally commissioned by the Kennedy Center for its Imagination Celebration, this dance was praised by Anna Kisselgoff of the New York Times noting, "The work was intended for children, but the playful abstractions that make up the Nikolais signature might, in this case, appeal even more to adults."

The Crystal and the Sphere
January 30-31, 2009 at 7:00pm
January 31, 2009 at 2:00pm
Capitol Theater
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Thanks For The Shout S.L. Weekly!

 

Intelligent talk about the success or failure of compact florescent light bulbs.

Wood, plexiglas, steel, paint, and neon, 10 parts, dimensions variable.

WalkAround, 2002. Wood, Plexiglas, steel, paint, and neon, 10 parts, dimensions variable. (Artnet)

Double Your Pleasure

Two parties not to miss this upcoming weekend, First JT Donaldson is one of my funky heroes and will be here for RicheBoOm's Boogie Basics release party at the Manhattan on Friday night; followed by the I Love Ibiza reunion with special guest Benji Candelario (and myself) on Saturday at the W. Lounge. Try to make one or both of these parties.... highly recommended, here's the dirt:

Fridays at the MANHATTAN CLUB in downtown SLC, Flavah Fridays presents a new spot for future house music. Resident djs Bam Bam, Craig Robin, Pancho, Brent Vincent and Ebenflow with special guests. Sponsored by those who love house music all around the world. Free before 1030pm and $5 after.

FRIDAY JANUARY 30TH
Flavah Fridays in association with Gravity present

BOOGIE BASICS
New release party for Jabwai - This Robot EP (BB004)
with remixes by a.one, Riche boOm & Charlie Farley
Available at iTunes, Beatport, Traxsource, Stompy

featuring
JT Donaldson
(Gallery Music Group, OM Records, Brooklyn)

with special guests
Riche BoOm & Charlie Farley
(Boogie Basics, Salt Lake City)
and Flavah resident djs

Located at the Manhattan Lounge
5 East 400 South | Doors at 9pm
21+ | A private club for members
Free before 1030 | $5 after

BOOGIE BASICS is a Salt Lake City based deep house digital music label owned by my friend Riche BoOm. Making an entrance into the dance music scene over the past three months, the first three releases are currently available on all the major download sites and the next four are in the works. This coming weekend, Flavah Fridays will be hosting the new release party for the latest EP with a very special guest from Brooklyn NY (by way of Chicago) headlining the evening behind the turntables. Support local music talent!

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Having taken an almost two year hiatus while gallivanting around the world -- from New York City to Miami, Ibiza to Mykonos, Goa to Koh Samui, and everywhere in between and beyond -- I LOVE IBIZA is back from retirement for one night only!

Withstanding all the changes the music scene has experienced these past few years, Benji Candelario has sustained his presence as one of the foremost DJ/Producer’s ever to grace the scene. Spanning all genres of club music, his signature sound captures the essence of the culturally vibrant New York club scene, distinguishing him as a quintessential DJ, and visionary producer/musician.

Developing an impeccable reputation internationally with some of biggest names in the industry, his productions have had more aliases than Smith and Jones, … Station Q, Bass Hit, The Element, Swing 52, New Hippie Movement, and Central Park. But whatever the name, Candelario’s fans can always tell who’s behind that trademark bass line driven, anthem praising, and dance floor dominating chugging beat that has been acclaimed timeless by many of his peers. Although a talented and successful producer, He is a DJ first and foremost who's in his element playing the hottest clubs; from the dark, underground spots to the big rooms in Ibiza, Greece, UK, France, Italy, Japan, Canada and the U.S. Without compromising his expansive knowledge and exquisite taste, his style remains fun and accessible as he takes his listeners with him on his musical journey and makes sure they stay with him through the whole party.

Come enjoy the sultry sounds of the international dance floor while lifting your spirit and energizing your soul on January 31 with BENJI CANDELARIO & JESSE WALKER

Saturday, January 31st 2009
I Love Ibiza presents it's 6 Year Anniversary Reunion Bash!
w/ guest BENJI CANDELARIO (NYC)
and JESSE WALKER (NCM)
W. Lounge, 358 S. West Temple, SLC, UT
9pm till?, 21+
http://iLoveIbiza.us

The NYTimes features Utah brewpubs.

The New Boutique Hostel

From Budget Travel.

NCM Top 12 of 2008

Better late than never!

1. M83: Saturdays=Youth (Mute)
2. Deerhunter: Microcastle (Kranky)
3. Fleet Foxes: Sun Giant EP/Fleet Foxes (Sub Pop)
4. Hercules and Love Affair: Hercules and Love Affair (DFA/Mute)
5. Cut Copy: In Ghost Colours (Modular/Interscope)
6. The Kills: Midnight Boom (Domino)
7. Ratatat: LP3 (Xl Recordings)
8. Booka Shade: The Sun & The Neon Light (Get Physical)
9. The Sea and Cake: Car Alarm (Thrill Jockey)
10. Jazzanova: Of All The Things (Verve)
11. Beach House: Devotion (Carpark)
12. Lindstrøm: Where You Go I Go Too (Smalltown Supersound)

Op Animals

Don't look at the new Animal Collective's album artwork for too long or else... (I'm still trying to figure out if I like them or not, I'm pretty sure I don't. For the same reasons I don't like the Beach Boys.)

Download Mr. Jesse Walker Live at NiteLite

What a great party this past Saturday was. I was really overwhelmed by the love and support that was so evident. Thanks to those who made it out to NiteLite January and to anyone who was there in spirit. Click the image above to stream the live recording of my set or right click and 'save as' to download ...and turn up the volume. Enjoy!

Thank you to Josh Max also for mastering this mix for me at Vuetone Studios.

  Avalanches give some inclination they are putting the finishing touches on their 2nd album after 8 long years.

NiteLite with resident Mr. Jesse Walker & Corey Brent Bolo, Jan 17th 2009

It's a new year and time to get into a new (city movement) groove for '09. It's good to know that in a world so full of unknowns, one of the few constants we have are our friends, families and our search for the perfect beat. So, in that spirit, I invite you to join me for one of my few-and-far-between resident nights at NiteLite this Saturday. I'll be adding whipped cream to FICE boutique co-founder Corey Bolo's opening set and we'll both be delivering on our our campaign promises for more sexy, funky jams and free LOVE for everyone this year. The momentum is unstoppable!

This event is sponsored by FICE Urban Boutique at 160 E. 200 S., SLC and AIGA Salt Lake City. The American Institute of Graphic Arts mission is to advance designing as a professional craft, strategic tool and vital cultural force. Visit SaltLakeCity.aiga.org for more.

Saturday, January 17th 2009
NCM Presents NiteLite
w/ resident Mr. JESSE WALKER (NCM)
and CORY BRENT BOLO (FICE)
W. Lounge, 358 S. West Temple, SLC, UT
9pm, FREE BEFORE 10:30pm or $6, 21+

Televsion Wonderfulness

While I was nursing a minor hangover yesterday I caught some amazing television on MTV of all places. First, the new Real World Brooklyn looks as promising as a 3rd marraige. The intriguing cast includes a post-op tranny, a returned Iraq war soldier, a dolphin trainer, an ex-lesbian and best of all two Utahns, one a closeted gay mormon from Happy Valley and a non-mormon chic from SLC. My friend who happened to be visiting from Brooklyn over the holidays told me that tons of businesses wouldn't let them film and some restaurants changed their signs so the exposure wouldn't attract unhipster like attention. What's not to love about this?

Later I caught a brilliant documentary called Planet B-Boy. A 2007 film directed by Benson Lee that makes a compelling argument for break dancing as an artform by following various crews, individual dancers and their families leading up to the 'Battle of the Year', an international B-Boy competition in Germany. The cool thing about B-Boy-ing, besides it's resurgence, is it's overall positive philosophy, sense of community and the love shared between the members of these crews. Many come from broken families and dangerous street culture and see it partly as a non-violent way to express themselves. And who knew Korea had the sickest breakers in the world? Needless to say, television loves me and MTV provided some much needed hope in my fragile state.

  "You're gonna love my nuts!" ...deconstructing the SlapChop infomercial.

The Selby Is In Your Space

The selby features photographs, paintings and videos by todd selby of interesting people and their creative spaces. (Thanks Jon)

Honda Hybrid

Honda Insight Hybrid!

Colors of Life in Motion

Amy Sedaris hosts a PBS special on humor starting with an online only episode called 'Teh Internets'.

Avondale

Local celebutante Robin Ashdown's low-budget series 'Avondale' is based on characters she and her friends imagine living in the apartment complex across from her famed 'Palace'. We're talking LOW budget (sound quality is random) but it is a joy to watch Ashdown in here element and the wardrobe is fantastic.

'The Great American Catalog' from TMN.