A few images from ArtWalk

We won’t stop making art…

My mantra about Ventura’s arts scene of late is that when it appears barren, that’s when there is the most potential for real art to be born. Lack of funding, resources and venues–while frustrating–demands ingenuity, imagination and cooperation to overcome and possibly transcend. It is exactly this kind of environment that allows for authentic, inspired [...]

Ian Mackaye

I don’t want to spoil what is sure to be an insightful report from David Cotner on Ian Mackaye’s Q & A session in Ventura a few nights ago, but it was a rare treat to cram into an 85 degree room with 60 + fans to see and hear one of punk rock’s great [...]

Racism is alive and well in Ventura

Last weekend my 14 year-old son volunteered at the Obama booth during ArtWalk. There was a life size cardboard cutout of our man Barack on display. He reported that more than one person dropped by the booth armed with stupidity and the n-word. Sigh.

Record Swap?

This looks really cool. I wish I’d known sooner so I could promote it in the paper. I’ll be checking it out; you should too. (Thanks to Tim Bramlette for spreading the good news.)

On another note…

…I’m beginning to understand the hype surrounding Cold War Kids. They’re from Fullerton, the home of my old pals Social Distortion. A few good bands have been known to germinate behind the orange curtain. (I’m also predicitable).

Joe The Plumber

He’s real and I interviewed him today.

L33T sauce… or something

It’s a big day for wowheads and a milestone for me.  Today Blizzard released the first and biggest patch associated with the Wrath of the Lich King World of Warcraft expansion which is due in stores Nov. 13. What this means is that my warrior gets to explore new content, fight new battles and get [...]