the rap guide to evolution...needs you?

i saw this over on boing boing and thought i'd share it here, mainly because it's got fresno ties. baba brinkman is a guy who has performed @ the rogue festival, and i caught him one year. he's pretty interesting, and basically what he does is rap. the first year (2?) that he was at the rogue he did rap canterbury tales. the year i saw him it was the rap guide to evolution, and it drew a mild amount of controversy, at least in the comments on the rogue page for it. well, it seems that he has a dvd out now, and here is the trailer for it.



he's trying to raise funds (isn't everyone these days) to do all the post production, so i thought i'd share that need with fresnans who might want to threw him a few bucks.

i also will admit that i probably disagree with him at some points about behavior and biology, but that's not that important here.

why did you do it that way?

i missed the opening of the rogue festival last week, but tonight it gets going again. and, even better, i'm taking part in the festival tonight. come over to ashtree studio and hear me and two other artists talk about our work and discuss it all with the audience. it should be a very good time.

if you can't come tonight, i'll be doing it again on thursday and friday evenings @ 7pm.

7:00 PM Wednesday March 10
with Aileen Imperatrice and Adam Wall
$4

7:00 PM Thursday March 11
with Adam Wall and Sergio Huerta
$4

7:00 PM, Friday, March 12
with Sergio Huerta and Aileen Imperatrice
$4

rogue 2010 - we need you, artists

Call to visual artists:

It's that time of year again. Volunteers and staff have been quietly ramping up for 2010's Rogue Festival. October 1st marked the day that applications were opened for artists and November 15th marks the day that applications close. If you or someone you know is interested in sharing their artistry with throngs of Fresnans, now is the time! Obviously, there are a limited number of spots available and they go on a first come, first served basis so don't delay! If you know an artist who should be showing, be sure to let them know and urge their participation. You do not want to miss out on a chance to showcase your art in the largest festival of its kind on the West coast.


A few details: This year's venues for visual artists include La Luna Loca, Veni Vidi Vici, and Ashtree Studio. This is the first year that we are offering spots for 3D visual artists. As well, Ashtree Studio is offering the premium gallery spot again this year where the "Why did you do it that way?: An Artist Forum" will be taking place. You as an artist get three opportunities to talk about your art and field questions from attendees. It's a fantastic way to share depth and insight into your work.

Time is of the essence. Go to the Rogue Festival website and get more details today!


btw, i've submitted my application. get yours in.

rogue recommendations 3/6

so, it's the last day of the festival, and your last chance to take in some great shows. and, as i'm doing this after 1pm, you've already missed the first few shows of the day. but, here are some things i think you should check out:


-my big organ show - i love the name of this one, but i also think tony is a pretty interesting guy. hear him talk about life and organ repair. 2:30pm, ashtree studios, $4

-bipolarity of life - i loved this show when i saw it. if you haven't you should. travis has a very interesting take on poverty, prejudice & puberty. it's comedy, it's tragedy (not in that order) 6:15pm, veni vidi vici, $4

-ryan paulson: i'm uncomfortable - this show is good enough that i'm seeing it a second time today. ryan talk about sexuality, his ventures into missionary work, and sings hilarious songs about condoms for your heart. 7:00pm, starline, $7.

if you're not @ ryan's show @ 7, go see:
-abigail nolte - she's an amazing singer/songwriter. she does very well crafted songs, and does a fine job giving a brief window into the inspiration of each song.

-blake & baba - i'll be honest, i'm not exactly sure what this show holds in store. but, i'm going. you also should make the trek down to dianna's north and enjoy yourself & modern dance.

rogue recommendations 3/5

so we're entering into the final weekend of rogue, and here's what i think you should be doing. take my word for it.

-start your night of @ ashtree studios & meet the artists. 6:15p, $4. you'll hear me, aileen imperatrice and sandy schulte-day.

-cupid is a b*tch - 8:30, dianna's south, $6. this is probably the only non-monologue play dealy that i'm recommending.

-if you don't see cupid, go see travis sheridan's bipolarity of life @ 8:45 @ veni's. $4. awesome.

-abigail nolte - 10pm, spectrum gallery. this bird can sing your socks off. $4.

rogue recommendations 3/4

so, the rogue festival gets moving again tonight, and i've got two shows for you. forget all them out of towners, see some local grown talent tonight.

-bipolarity of life: how to enjoy life without medication - 7:30pm, veni vidi vici, $4! travis sheridan is an all around get guy, witty as hell, and is involved in helping to breathing new life into downtown. and, the more i talk to him the more i think we've traveled a very similar path. go see him, and see him for cheap.

-meet the artists - 8:45pm, ashtree studios, $4! sure, sure, i'm promoting me again. why not? seriously, my first meet the artist went very well, and i think all the guests there had a good time listening to artists tell about the pieces in this show. and, the artist the created the rogue muse will be speaking tonight.

i will see you at both of these good shows.

rogue recommendations 3/1

the rogue is off to a good start. i already haven't been to as many shows as i would like, but that's life. sunday brings another day for choices.

some reckless abandon - start your day off right with a show that is gaining a lot of good reviews. 1 pm, starline, $7

2:30 - ryan paulson @ starline, $7
blake & baba @ dianna's north, $7
meet the artists @ ashtree, $4

i'd probably say go see ryan paulson if you haven't, or hear the group of artists speaking.

barry smith's baby book - 4 pm, starline, $7. i saw this show on friday night and loved it.

cupid is a b*tch - 5:30, dianna's south, $7. josh and are idiots. their blogspot tells me so. two funny guys, i imagine that there will be nipples.

rap guide to evolution - 2:45pm & 9:30pm - severance, $10. well, this is one of the pricier shows to the festival, so it had better be worth it. then again, it's still cheaper than an evening movie @ edward's theater.