TOLEDO TOBOGGAN arts, life, toledo

Art party!

2009-12-09T22:36:00.001-05:00

The opening has passed, but don't forget to check out the 2009 installment of Tis' The Secor. Kind of ironic that that was one of my last posts on here and it was a year ago!

The Secor Building

425 Jefferson Ave

Toboggan: Still Loving You Forever

2009-12-08T08:34:00.009-05:00

It's been awhile.

A lot has happened since Toboggan's last post... Michael Jackson died, Tiger Woods has fallen from grace, and- of course- Adam Lambert dropped his creepily covered 'For Your Entertainment' (sorry Adam, but you just can't pull this off). Yes, it seems as if things have been falling apart all around us- that a world without Toboggan is a dark and desolate place- but that's simply not true.

Toledo has a new Hockey team, Winter Wonderland is apparently still on, and Homage keeps producing those awesome Surf Ohio shirts (above). In fact, there's so much good news, Toboggan's Toledo offices have been seriously considering a comeback.

Let's see how much we can squeeze into one post, shall we....

I'm not sure who's involved with this, but looks like Toledo has it's own little Pop Up Shop. All the rage over in England for awhile now, I haven't seen any around these parts, so this is exciting (please correct me if I'm wrong).

The Museum has a Chihuly exhibit, a Graphic Novels exhibit, and an exhibition on children's book illustrations. We should never forget how fortunate we are to have this institution in our town- in fact Toboggan got pulled over last week and definitely tried to sell the cop a Museum membership (this is highly encouraged).

Been digging Fujiyama Mama (below), apparently Ernestine Allen was born in Illinois, but raised by her grandmother right here in Toledo (gotta love that), the song actually charted by Wanda Jackson

BGSU's annual record sale is this Friday, Dec. 11. I will be looking for the TeenWolf soundtrack (do you have any idea how hard that has been to track down?)

...and of course, the biggest news: Toledo Toboggan made a new post. Maybe we should keep our fingers crossed for tomorrow....

You can dance if you want to!

2009-03-09T19:57:00.007-04:00

For those that are into good music (that's all of you) and strong drinks, Frankie's has a promising new night on Saturdays. Think Radio 4, Crystal Castles, My Bloody Valentine, and maybe some Prince if we're lucky. The gentleman DJing has impeccable taste in music & you won't be disappointed!

$1.50 PBRs

$5 Double Jack Daniels

http://www.myspace.com/calshairdooineightysix

Untrust Us

2009-02-26T13:26:00.002-05:00

Does anyone read this?

For you electro hip kids...

CRYSTAL CASTLES

4/9

Howards Club H

tickets @ etix.com

Heads Up!

2009-02-18T13:54:00.002-05:00

Amazing show in a couple of weeks!

'Tis the Season

2008-12-15T20:51:00.003-05:00

Enjoy some Christmas music (or get completely creeped out).

Shine on...

2008-12-06T16:14:00.002-05:00

Also tonight, Toboggan's dear friend Jules Webster will be having a holiday sale at Manhattan's Restaurant & Bar. I've had the privilege of seeing her current works, and I have to say she never ceases to overly impress me with her talents. Stop by, and pick up a unique (and way cool) Holiday gift for a friend or family member. Works by Kelly J. Lever and Carl Oxley III will be on sale, as well.

Jules' Blog

7-10p.m.
Manhattan's
1516 Adams

See and Be Scene

2008-12-06T15:44:00.005-05:00

Again, somewhat short notice, but tonight is an excellent night for a live show! You may have to drive carefully, but it will be worth it. Detroit's The Hard Lessons are playing at Mickey Finn's Pub! The first time I saw this band I had never even heard their music prior to the show, but they still got me dancing. Basically, straight up rock and roll that makes you want to sing along. Do NOT miss this one!

The Hard Lessons
Extra! Extra!
The Matt Truman Ego Trip

$7/8
Mickey Finn's
602 Lagrange

Because AJW may not get around to posting about it...

2008-12-02T00:50:00.004-05:00

One of Toboggan's favorite events this season!

'Tis the Secor 2008 opens this Friday at 5pm!

Thanksgiving Eve - Party Time, Excellent!

2008-11-24T14:47:00.005-05:00

The night before Thanksgiving is supposed to be the biggest bar night of the year. This year should be no different, but you have some very cool options on things to do:

Quest For Fire Studios is hosting a Thanksgiving Eve party at Mickey Finns. Exhibiting artists include Austin Kudzia, David J Sell, Jerry Gray, and more! Bands include The Gad, CL1, WEe, Lucian Townes, and 7 Deadly 5. Also, they are inviting artists to bring work to swap and sell for holiday gifts to patrons and fellow artists.

Wednesday November 26th
@8pm (music starts at 9)
602 Lagrange at Huron
$5

Manhattans is also having a Thanksgiving Eve party featuring the omnipresent and enigmatic Quickness! Music starts at 9pm and there are sure to be special guests all night. $2 Labatt Drafts, $3 Long Island Iced Teas, and $2.50 Wild Turkey. Head down, I hear the bartender is pretty cool...

Wednesday November 26th
@9pm
1516 Adams St
free!

Winter Wonderland

2008-11-18T17:14:00.004-05:00

Growing up in Toledo, the Lights Before Christmas are something I looked forward to every year. Sure, it's pretty cold, but if you have a hot chocolate (or a hot toddy?) and a few friends, it's completely worth it to go check out the lights and catch the spirit. The Lights boast over 1 million (yes, this is true) Christmas and LED lights, 200 animal images, and many other features to draw you in. Not to mention, that freaky tunnel of moving lights that just won't let you walk in a straight line. Check out the train sets and enjoy the carolers. Tis the season! Well, almost.

More info on the attractions (ice sculptors, Santa) here.

"Lights" Hours
The "Lights Before Christmas" is displayed nightly from November 21 - December 31, 2008. (Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day)

Monday through Thursday 5:00-8:00 PM
(Park closes at 9:00 PM)

Friday through Sunday 5:00-9:00 PM
(Park closes at 10:00 PM)

"Lights Before Christmas" Regular Admission
Adults (age 12-59): $9.00
Seniors (age 60+): $6.00
Children (age 2-11): $6.00
Children under age 2: FREE

The Toledo Zoo
2700 Broadway St.
419.385.4040

Ramshakle Hymns...

2008-11-14T18:08:00.003-05:00

Tonight!!

Seriously, one of the best local bands. What else are you going to be doing tonight?

http://www.myspace.com/thehomevillecircle
Check them out...immediately.

Free Answering Machine Music!

2008-11-12T13:25:00.009-05:00

I haven't been to Woodchuck's in ages, so I was glad to find out that it's still open and slinging cider to thirsty Toledoans. Not only is it open, but there's an awesome show down there tonight...and it's FREE!! Not sure what time it starts (8pm, I think), but 4 bands will be playing:

Casiotone for the Painfully Alone [Chicago - http://www. myspace. com/cftpa]
Concern [Portland - http://www. myspace. com/nostophilia]
Seeping Matter [Toledo - http://www. myspace. com/gabebeam]
Blithefield

I heard about Casiotone for the Painfully Alone a few years back and can only describe it as electrocute synth pop. It's the beats and keys solo project of film school drop-out Owen Ashworth. Definitely worth checking out, and it's free, no excuses!

@ Woodchuck's
224 S. Erie

Get your hip hop fix!

2008-11-07T15:46:00.003-05:00

TONIGHT!! and you even have two options:

Option 1: Old School Friday's @ Wesleys Bar & Grill w/ residents N. Mattimoe and Folk. Tonight is special in that DJ apb (who used to tour with option 2) will be gracing us with his presence by coming in from Chi-town to do a DJ set. Hip hop, funk, soul, dance, you name it. However, DON'T, I repeat, DO NOT request the Beastie Boys from apb, though...it won't be pretty. Get out and shake yer ass. 10pm. 1201 Adams.

Option 2: Grand Buffet at Frankies Inner City! Out of Pittsburgh, this band never ceases to put on an excellent show. Plus, you can always expect their witty banter in between songs. Should be fun considering the election results and their anti-Bush sentiments! $5?

Grand Buffet
Seven Chakraz
Vherbal
The Falling Spikes (VELVET UNDERGROUND)
My Family Needs Food
Where:Frankies Inner City
308 Main St.
Toledo, OH 43605
When: Friday, November 7th, 2008 TONIGHT
Doors: Open @ 9:00PM

Diabetics Unite

2008-07-07T20:02:00.004-04:00

The Bloodsugars will be playing tomorrow night (July 8th) at Frankie's. For some reason it's not on Frankie's website, but thanks to a hot tip, Toboggan is trying to get the word out.

The Engine Room Recording artists have new video out (above), for 'Purpose was Again'. Definitely worth checking out, at least according to all those little quotes on their MySpace page.

'Wednesday Week' Wednesday to be Followed by Art Walk Thursday

2008-06-18T17:31:00.004-04:00

It's 'Wednesday Week' Wednesday. Why not?

With that said, starting tomorrow and going through the end of summer, the ACGT along with other community members will be bringing us the 'Arts Zone Third Thursday Art Walk'. The walk includes four downtown galleries, as well as over twenty local artist studios.

The event is happening between 7-10PM- a full list of participants, along with a ton of other info can be found here.

Toboggan Digs

2008-06-17T18:38:00.004-04:00

Fleet Foxes - White Winter Hymnal (above)

NY Times article on Front Inc., and unique facade engineering, that mentions at length the Glass Pavilion

Blogs of Note/Enjoyment: Enjoying Toledo, Shine Pottery, historymike

Vote for the Toledo Harbor Lighthouse on the JELD-WEN website! It'll win new windows and doors!

'Urban Disconnect' at the CAC on the 19th

Be Informed: The Orphan Works Act of 2008 -artists and illustrators don't seem very happy about this

Don't Be Fooled By $54 Imitation Toboggan Shirts

2008-06-13T17:28:00.000-04:00

Rohn, having full knowledge of everything T shirts, passed this along to me earlier. Seems Chip and Pepper's brand new 'Men's 80's Lines Tee' bears a striking resemblance to Toboggan's quasi-branding graphics. As far as I'm concerned imitation is the highest form of flattery, and I'm sure it's purely coincidental, but it's fun to entertain the idea of a Toboggan influence.

Below are some graphics I've used over the past year, including the background image from Toboggan's Myspace page. Take a look, decide for yourself, and let me know what you think.

Faesthetic Forever

2008-06-12T20:57:00.004-04:00

The new issue of the much beloved hometown publication Faesthetic is now available over at Threadless. The 'infinity' themed issue sports some polished digs with cover art from Rad Mountain, along with numerous other artists splattered across 64 pages.

Only $10! When did this happen? WalMart Effect.

You Should Go See Kung Fu Panda

2008-06-06T22:04:00.001-04:00

Contrary to it's Name, Old West End Actually Makes You Younger

2008-06-05T00:39:00.007-04:00

Saturday and Sunday the Old West End will be the place to be. There will be tons of food, artist booths, music, and lawns covered with wonderful junk as far as the eye can see. If you don't have any friends in the OWE, make them quickly- because you might as well camp out for the weekend.

I couldn't find any promotional images for the Festival, so I used an image from last year's festivities and made my own- it best serves as a warning of where compulsive garage saling and bargain hunting can lead by the end of the night.

Detroit Industrial Projects and The Secor Gallery Talk Trash

2008-06-01T18:30:00.005-04:00

The Secor is at it again- consistently coming at us with new, interesting exhibits, and worthwhile openings. Artists from Detroit Industrial Projects will be visiting throughout the month of June to collaborate will Toledo-based artists for an installation "representing the connectivity between development and re-urbanism occurring in both Detroit and Toledo. "

The piece will be made using rubble, trash, and found objects from the two cities, so I'm hoping for a giant swimming pool of Toledo Storm gear I'm allowed to swim in. Opening reception is June 14, with music from The Drawers.

Tentet/Octet,KBD, End Times Quartet

2008-06-01T18:23:00.003-04:00

June 5th, Mickey Finn's.

Let there be Light

2008-05-22T11:00:00.002-04:00

This year the UT Department of Art's Summer lecture series will focus on light. The lectures are usually held on Wednesdays, in the Haigh Auditorium of the Center for the Visual Arts, with the next being May 28th. Free and open to the public, these talks should prove enlightening to both aesthetes and gear heads alike.

Check out the complete Summer schedule here. And check out the future of the desk lamp here.

'Life, Death, & Art' or 'Like sands through the hourglass... so are the Days of Our Lives'

2008-05-22T10:30:00.001-04:00

Happy birthday to Marisol Escobar today (above). Stop by the Museum, where her 'Cocktail Party' can just as easily be a birthday party.

Also today we mourn the death of Robert Rauschenberg. Who, on May 12th, was unfortunately erased from the art world like a de Kooning sketch. Post-abstract expressionism, pre-pop, this man was in a world all his own.

Toboggan: The Right Stuff, Hangin Tough, I'll be Loving You Forever

2008-05-22T10:00:00.001-04:00

Not to be out done by The New Kids on the Block, who reunited last week on the Today Show, Toboggan is also back after what had only felt like fifteen years. We have a lot to catch up on- but first, how about a link to that Today show performance.

Toboggan Mix

2008-03-29T16:50:00.004-04:00

Since my computer is pretty much dead to me, this first installment of musical stylings was basically determined by the files in the email box (toledotoboggan@gmail.com). But, I didn't want to wait any longer to get up some local music. I know we got tons of local talent, so send me more stuff! It's that simple.

So, with out further ado- KOWONE and Tropical Dudes.

Don't Give Up the Night - Tropical Dudes

PEPSI DREAMS - KNOWONE

Three Scenes of the End

2008-03-28T19:35:00.004-04:00

This short film is from Jeff Bloomer. The Oscar nominated Toledoan sweeps you through 'Three Scenes of the End' with heavy textures, surreal imagery, and ink blots.

Toboggan is envious of that killer Arts & Crafts home he's got.

Media Mix Mix-Up!

2008-03-28T16:13:00.002-04:00

The ACGT Media Mix is Tomorrow, Saturday the 29th! I've been posting that it's tonight. Sorry for any confusion!

A Beautiful Travis-ty

2008-03-27T21:34:00.005-04:00

Trifecta member and former Toboggan notable Julie Shine Webster is teaming up with fellow ceramicist extraordinaire Travis Sanderson for a show at Wesley's tomorrow night (Friday, the 29th).

The pottery partying goes on til' close, with live music from Jason Quick, Chris Knopp and others. More info on Julie's Myspace page.

And being the nice folks they are, Jules and Travis are donating some of the proceeds to The Edith Franklin Pottery Scholarship Fund, so don't spend all your money on drinks.

Media Mix Reminder

2008-03-27T21:04:00.005-04:00

Saturday night! Media Mix! Info here & here.

Film Fans Unite to Partake in a Bloodbath of Indie Film Snobbery

2008-03-25T20:20:00.004-04:00

The Ann Arbor Film Festival starts today and goes through the weekend. You might want to devote a couple nights to movies because there's a slew of flicks to pick and choose from.

Music fans can look forward to 'Big Time', Thursday at midnight. It's a concert film from Tom Waites that die-hard fans do not want to miss, especially on the big screen.

Animation fans should check out a presentation from Bill Plympton Friday evening. Bill not only holds an Oscar for 1997's 'Your Face', his a big fan of the fourth meal- just like Toboggan.

Social Networking Newsfeed

2008-03-17T21:02:00.003-04:00

POSTED BY: Art Fag Inc.
SUBJECT: It's not us, it's you.. new CAID info here!

this comes from the desk of The Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit. Don't kill the messenger.

“In order to continue our Friday late night music series, we are required to make these events 18+ and for members only. Memberships may be obtained at the door during the event or online at http://www.msplinks.com/MDFodHRwOi8vd3d3LnRoZWNhaWQub3JnL2luZm9ybWF0aW9uL21lbWJlcnNoaXAuaHRt. Guests have the option of paying their entire membership within 30 days of registration. A state ID will be required to gain access to the CAID for all events. The admission charge for our Friday late night music series will be $5 per person and supports the artists providing both live and recorded music and performance work. CAID is currently establishing a special fund that will support local music artists with grants to support their creative endeavors including studio costs, travel costs, performance fees and more. Your membership supports this and many other programs at CAID and ensures the continuation of important exhibitions and events.

CAID’s Mission: The Contemporary Art Institute of Detroit is a community based non-profit organization. CAID fosters and promotes the essential link between contemporary arts and contemporary society through its exhibitions, performances, critical and public discourse and the funding of contemporary arts and art related activities.

CAID is a 501(c)(3) certified non-profit organization.Donations and membership dues are tax-deductible to the extent of Michigan and Federal law.“

POSTED BY: FAESTHETIC
SUBJECT: SALE THIS WEEK ONLY ON FAESTHETIC

havent picked up a copy of the newest Faesthetic yet?This week you can get the new issue + the tim biskup shirt for only $35!!!!!swing over to threadless and grab one before they're gone!http://www.%20threadless.%20com/product/1089/Number_7

POSTED BY: noisebot
SUBJECT: afrirampo..

never gets old..

POSTED BY: Kelly Korova
SUBJECT: Toledo Food Report; a new blog.

Ok we eat out a lot. We also get bad service a lot or really good service. So go read our blog. Also comment with any restaurants you think we should review. Check out our lists of bests and worsts and see if you're restaurant made the cut. < href="">http://toledofoodreport. blogspot. com"> Toledo Food Report

Toboggan Celebrates Record Breaking Day!

2008-03-06T20:52:00.002-05:00

Toboggan's PC is DOA. So posts have been few and at the will of the Internet gods. With that said, this is actually the fifth post in a Toboggan record-breaking five-post day. So hop on and scroll down.

Gallery Hop

2008-03-06T20:41:00.005-05:00

Mary Brodbeck and Kristen Martincic at Hudson Gallery should be worth a gander (Kristen's work in particular).

Owens Community Gallery is is having a Christo and Jean-Claude exhibit. I've wrapped my house in anticipation for this (Gates above).

The Rutherford B. Hayes Presidential Center will be showing 'The Golden Age of Political Cartooning' through May.

Mixed Media Art Event at Mickey Finn's

2008-03-06T20:36:00.004-05:00

I know you don't have anything going on the 22nd.

Confessions of a Teenage Toboggan

2008-03-06T20:23:00.005-05:00

Toboggan has a confession to make. A couple weeks ago I posted about a Radcliffe Bailey visit to the Museum. Toboggan found out last minute that the visit had been cancelled, but went ahead with the post anyway- because frankly, you need to visit your Museum. I've already worn out the beads on my rosary about it, and I'm sorry.

Now the good news. There WILL be a talk with Radcliffe Bailey tomorrow (Friday, the 7th). Same place as before, same time as before. Just to be completely honest with you this time, the weather is supposed to get pretty NW Ohio-ish, so there is a chance for another cancellation. When in doubt, call ahead.

ABOVE: Radcliffe Bailey
By the River, 1997
Collection of Blanton Museum of Art

Update: Hot Tracks

2008-03-06T20:17:00.005-05:00

After an initial great response from the 'Toboggan Mix' post, the tracks have been slow coming in. I've re-evaluated the situation, and decided to offer the tracks as individual mp3s with maybe a whole mix down the road. This way each track will get the respect it deserves- and there will be no fight over the coveted track 3 slot on the mix.

This will start happening as soon as I find a proper media host (any suggestions?) so stay tuned and keep the tracks coming.

Glass3

2008-03-02T17:39:00.002-05:00

Some nice video from the DC Glass3 show. The show features glass by artists from Toledo, DC, and Sunderland, England. Looks like the DC artists are doing some really great work.

I love the functionality and technical aspects of blown glass vessels, but it's always nice to see some truly amazing sculptural work.

Part two of the video can be found here.

A Heavy DOSE of Hot Tapes

2008-03-02T17:18:00.001-05:00

Media Mix gets Blitzed on ACG-Tinis

2008-02-28T19:09:00.005-05:00

The ACGT is coming up on it's annual fundraiser. Buy a ticket, bid on art, and support the kiddies. Contributing artists include Craig Fisher, Michael Provenza, Robin Schultes, and Toboggan's buddy, David Cordero. More info here.

Social Networking Newsfeed

2008-02-24T17:45:00.005-05:00

POSTED BY: the Rah Rah Revolution
SUBJECT: Art Against the War!- February 29.

Make sure to mark your calendars for the art event of the season, the second annual Art Against the War!

This multimedia art presentation will feature work from some of the area's most talented artists, with proceeds going to fund the upcoming national protests against the ongoing U.S. led war against the people of Iraq.

Enjoy original art, films, music, food, and speakers, including former city councilman and military veteran Mike Ferner.

See the Toledo Blade article here:

http://www.toledoblade.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20080221/ART03/802210310

Contact the organizers at myspace.com/octoberfifteenth or at

october15ac@hotmail.com

POSTED BY: Zohn Grookshier

SUBJECT: DASHBURNS-TRACER-STOP DON"T STOP-WESLEYS SHOW!!!

POSTED BY: Wes

SUBJECT: Plans?

we're djing at Frankie's in the basement. every Saturday 10-2am

POSTED BY: CPop Gallery

SUBJECT: CARNIVORA exhibition extending through March 31!!!

©Pop Gallery is proud to announce that the Carnivora exhibition has been extended through March 31, 2008.

CarnivoraThe Dark Art of the Automobile80 Artists- Including , Robert Crumb, HR Giger, Robert Williams ,Mark Mothersbaugh, GL Barr & Niagara. January 12 to March 31.

For more information about the CARNIVORA exhibition please visit

http://www.myspace.com/lesbaranyscarnivora

©POP Gallery is proud to be hosting the World Premier and first leg in the exhibit tour of "Carnivora -The Dark Art Of The Automobile" which will coincide with the book release of the same name published by Barany Books/Scapegoat Publishing.

More than 80 internationally renown post-Pop artists contributed a piece or two for the book and exhibit (much, but not all of the works in the book will be on display) most notably, Robert Crumb, HR Giger, Robert Williams, Marshall Arisman, Stanley Mouse, Joe Coleman & Mark Mothersbaugh of DEVO. Detroit is well represented in both the book and exhibit with Niagara, Glenn Barr, Tom Thewes, Camilo Pardo, Chris Dean & Topher Crowder.

An incredible array of some of the most well-known, Comic Expressionists, Post-Pop painters and Kustom Kulture renegades , all celebrating Detroit's gift to the human race.

Curated by NY Artist Super agent, Les Barany, Carnivora is a shadowy realm where flesh and machine coalesce into humanity's greatest technical achievement — the Automobile.Indispensable extensions of our nervous systems, cars are metallic monsters as dark and destructive as the men and women who drive them.

Carnivora: The Dark Art of Automobiles takes you on a chilling joyride powered by the Automotive Age's hottest artists.

©POP is located at 4160 Woodward Avenue in Detroit, Michigan 48201, at the corner of Woodward Avenue and Willis, 4 blocks south of the Detroit Institute of Art. The Gallery is open Tuesday through Thursday from 3pm until 7 PM, Friday-Saturday from 1pm-7pm and Sunday from 1 PM until 5 PM.

Phone us at (313) 833-9901 or visit the Gallery on line at http://www.cpop.com/ or www.MySpace.com/cpopgallery and for more specifics on the exhibit please visit www.MySpace.com/lesbaranyscarnivora, or email us at adriel@cpop.com.

Education for Death!

2008-02-22T18:53:00.006-05:00

I had no idea, but the BGSU Gish Theater has some amazing film programs. They have Tuesday Night Films at the Gish, The Sunday Matinee Series, and the International Film Series on Thursdays, all of which are absolutely free.

This Sunday will feature a film by Roberto Rossellini titled 'Germany Year Zero'. To go along with the WWII theme, they will also be showing two animated shorts from the period (one of which being a Disney cartoon I got the above screen cap from).

If you're busy Sunday, check out the theater's schedule, there's plenty to choose from in the next couple months.

Ooh La La

2008-02-20T20:03:00.002-05:00

New Dunnys drop tomorrow. This time the gang over at Kidrobot have went with a French artist theme. Pick them up locally at the Museum or Culture Clash.

Toboggan: Going Down in History

2008-02-19T19:05:00.004-05:00

Blasphemy has been brought to Toboggan's attention. It seems the History Channel has a new, Toboggan-esque logo. Now this change can be very confusing, but please, do not mistake the History Channel for Toboggan (History Channel: 'Mega Disasters'; Toboggan: 'Mega Sweet').

With a blatant rip-off like this most would be satisfied with a boycott of the History Channel, but I would take it one step further and ask for boycott of history altogether. I ask all my readers to not only tune out, but make your own friggin' history as well.

Radcliffe Bailey Visit

2008-02-19T18:49:00.003-05:00

This Friday the Museum will host Radcliffe Bailey, it's second GAPP (Guest Artist Pavilion Project) artist. Known primarily for his painting and mixed media work, the project has expanded to include non-glass artists who wish to incorporate the medium into their art.

Immediately following a talk from Amy Gilman, associate curator of modern and contemporary art, Bailey will introduce visitors to his work, as well as share his vision for the second GAPP project. This not-to-be-missed program starts at 7:30 in Libbey Court.

ABOVE: Radcliffe Bailey
By the River, 1997
Collection of Blanton Museum of Art

Be Mine

2008-02-14T18:40:00.000-05:00

Free Music Without the Hassle of Spying Feds!

2008-02-12T18:27:00.000-05:00

For those who missed his stop in Detroit at the end of January, hipster hero/dance machine Dan Deacon is offering all of his old albums for free! Such a refreshing announcement from a musician. For those who aren't familiar, you can watch Dan sing the oh so appropriate 'Ohio' above, or my personal favorite 'BIG BIG BIG BIG BIG' below.

Here's the link: http://www.dandeacon.com/mp3/

Everyone was Kung Fu Fighting

2008-02-12T17:55:00.000-05:00

I guess Franklin Park Cinemas have been offering a kung-fu double feature every Wednesday night for $5. That's half the price for two movies! I know you're just dying to see 'The Hottie and the Nottie', but why not save a couple bucks for the gas tank and watch some high-kicking, nose-breaking classics instead. The shows run through March, and this week's (tomorrow) features are 'Deadly Duo' and 'The Legend of Bruce Lee'. The ass-whooping starts at 7:00.

Take that Hannah Montana.

Behold the Dreaded Toboggan: Suicide Sled

2008-02-12T17:51:00.000-05:00

Calvin's all over Toboggan.

Jon Spencer, Heavy Trash @ Frankie's

2008-02-10T17:48:00.000-05:00

I've been meaning to link to this video for awhile, but kept forgetting. There's some nice videos of Heavy Trash at Frankie's over on the Youtube for anyone who missed the show in October.

Best known as the frontman of the Jon Spencer Blues Explosion, Spencer's been around awhile with other groups such as Pussy Galore and Boss Hog.

Toboggans Give Better Rides than Runner Sleds

2008-02-10T17:24:00.000-05:00

Knowing my love for 'Calvin and Hobbes', Rohn sent this strip along that is just perfect.

Friendly Reminder

2008-02-10T15:47:00.000-05:00

This is just a reminder to anyone interested in participating in the Old West End T-Shirt Project. The deadline is Febuary 15th- so make sure you get your application together. Above you will find Toboggan's design (or some variation of the above) that will hopefully be on sale as well.

Twenty-five percent of all proceeds will go towards the Collingwood Art Center- which they will hopefully be using to think up a better name for the 'Taste of the CAC' fundraiser.

On a related note, I've been keeping up on the wonderful world of tees with the help of T-Shirt Watch.

Third Most Liveable City Plays Host to Seven Deadliest Sins

2008-02-07T18:24:00.001-05:00

Tomorrow night- get yer debauchery on, with Salvatore Schiciano.

To Anyone Who has Ever Held an Instrument:

2008-02-05T22:43:00.000-05:00

I noticed that alot of blogs post downloadable mix tapes (mostly illegal) and wanted to do the same. Considering all the local talent it shouldn't be too hard to come up with some tunes, so I ask anyone interested in contributing to email their songs to toledotoboggan@gmail.com. That's it, that's all you gotta do. Make sure those puppies are properly labeled and you're good to go.

I'm hoping to make numerous mixes so I'll take anything- rap, rock, blues, electro, whatever. I can not guaruntee that I will commit ever song I receive to a playlist, but I will listen to it every song I get.

Say you were in a band that used to make the round's here in NW Ohio but aren't together anymore- that's ok too. Send along those demos and outtakes from fifteen years ago for all I care. Some old Toledo garage songs would sound pretty good right now.

This is open to EVERYONE, even if you've never played a 'gig'. Toboggan is very open minded.

Pathological Antiquing

2008-02-05T19:23:00.000-05:00

There should probably be some sort of law against Mark L. Wahlberg being able to host both 'Antiques Roadshow' and Fox's new 'Moment of Truth'. One minute he's making your grandpa tremble at the thought of having a $350,000 blanket, the next minute he's making your grandpa tremble at the thought of revealing his deepest, darkest, secrets.

Shame on you Mark L. Wahlberg.

Art C. Noir

2008-02-05T18:45:00.000-05:00

Let Toledo critic Art C. Noir critique your work.

Toboggan's Been Busy Babysitting, So here's a Bunch of Stuff Jammed into One Post

2008-02-04T16:38:00.000-05:00

Considering 1) the disappearance of the American vacation, 2) the ratio of U.S time off as compared to that of other industrial nations, and 3) that today is the Monday after the Super Bowl- I'm not sure that www.superbowlmonday.com is such a bad idea.

John over at The Lone Microphone sent this along. It's a Bonnaroo design contest with a March 16th deadline so get crackin'.

The Museum has two new exhibits to catch. 'Mummies to Monet' opened over the weekend, which highlights works of art collected by Edward Libbey, his wife, and his endowment. The big draw here will be the mummies, which usually are not on view because they are seriously creepy. And Friday the 8th will see the opening of 'Lola Alvarez Bravo and Her Circle'. A photography exhibit that will feature images from not only Bravo herself, but also one-time husband Manuel Alvarez Bravo, amongst others.

20 North is having a Black History Month show through Febuary 28th. The show features art from Aaron Bivins, Wil Clay, Wade Harrison, Ramon Tiggs, and others, with a talk from author/illustrator/Coretta Scott King Award-winner, Wil Clay on February 24th, at 2 pm.

'This Day in History'- or 'Who the $*!@ is Addie Joss?'

2008-01-30T15:34:00.000-05:00

An Addie Joss lunchtime diversion earlier led me to uncover the fact that Joss was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame exactly thirty years ago today. Joss was a professional baseball player that threw like a girl- a girl named Nolan Ryan.

The only player in the hall of fame to have the mandatory ten years of service waived, Joss also boasts the second lowest ERA of all-time. After a fatal bout with tubercular meningitis, baseball's first 'all-star' game was held as a fundraiser for Joss's widow- who know doubt did throw like a girl.

Playing in a time before multi-million dollar sports contracts, Joss made his home here in Toledo as a sports writer, playing for the Mudhens in the 1900 and 1901 seasons. His entire professional career was played in Cleveland. Joss is buried here in Toledo, unbeknownst to pretty much anyone I talk to.

Toboggan Digs

2008-01-27T13:56:00.000-05:00

I/O Brush (above)

Kelly found some wonderfully simple prints.

The Charlie Rose Youtube channel.

Parts & Labor video with some nice stop motion action.

Blurb makes really inexspensive ($13!), really great looking books, which is a good way to display and promote your portfolio/anything.

Kage no Sekai is am interactive landscape in which little creatures appear within shadows the audience creates. Unfortunately I cannot read Japanese, but here's a little write up.

World Beard and Mustache Championships.

Article on Toledo's One Percent for Art program.

Toledo Needs to Experiment

2008-01-24T20:33:00.000-05:00

Only an EAR night can bring Toboggan back from the brink of an almost week-long sabbatical. Going strong for two years now, there was definitely a period of time in which the EAR night was a monthly staple for me. Not for the weak-hearted, these noise/drone/anything & everything goes shows represent a very real Toledo experimental music scene, that you should be a part of.

Very special guests of honor include Madam P (not sure if the promo flyer is a typo or what) and the Giants of Gender . Hot off the heels of a show at MOCA Cleveland, Madam P is reason enough to stop out. Here are links to the rest (Gabe hooked us up with links).

Madam P
Giants of Gender
KBD
Maravich
Deadly Flowers

Toledo v. Toledo, Washington

2008-01-19T14:52:00.000-05:00

This is almost unfair. I mean, the first non-road map image of Toledo, Washington that comes up while Google image searching is a ruptured pipeline (above).

But they've had it coming to them for awhile. Not only does Toledo Washington share a birthday with World Mental Health Day, it's also national Tom Cruise day in Japan. Covering an area of just 0.3 square miles (Wildwood Metropark is 0.7 square miles), the population could fit into 5/3 Field almost fifteen times over.

And while they may seem to have a leg up with only one registered sex offender in town, Stephen Maxwell Bell's got nothin' on our own lovable scamp, Brian Peppers. Ohio wins.

Photography Lecture Tonight

2008-01-18T11:24:00.000-05:00

There will be a lecture tonight by photographer Todd Hido (above), at the CVA. Hido juried this year's Toledo Friends of Photography exhibit that is currently on view at the UT building. The program starts at 7:00.

Social Networking Newsfeed

2008-01-16T19:22:00.000-05:00

POSTED BY: MOCA Cleveland
SUBJECT: Give love, get love!

Post a COMMENT on MOCA's Myspace page or our Blog and tell us
what MOCA Mix event you are most excited about and
WIN 2 tickets to see White Williams at the Grog Shop
[Friday, January 18th at 9pm]

Not familiar with the upcoming MOCA Mix season?
Check R.A.'s forecast on our Blog

POSTED BY: john
SUBJECT: Picture Show Feb 1

I'll get back to you with more details, but I have a show of my portraits opening at the Parkwood Gallery on Feb. 1. The Gallery is across from the Toledo Museum of Art and always has the best spread anywhere, it usually includes sushi and such.

POSTED BY: Diana
SUBJECT: ARTISTS: Call for Paper Works...

POSTED BY: &drea
SUBJECT: R.I.P.

How come all my childhood crushes die? First Jonathan BrandIs of Sidekicks fame and now...Brad Renfro. God bless him. He was an effn hottie when i was younger, and he was a great actor. Ill never forget all the Tiger Beats I bought in your honor Brad.
RIP.

POSTED BY: Nick Swardson
SUBJECT: New vids on my page

Hey, everyone. Just uploaded to new Terry clips on my page as well as my new short IFH Mondays. In the bio section. New Reno 911 tonight on Comedy Central. I love all of your genitals. Stay asian.

Guerilla Marketing #3

2008-01-14T20:34:00.001-05:00

I continue to encourage this.

Found in the Big Easy. Full story here.

Music that Hits Close to Home

2008-01-13T14:32:00.000-05:00

When I see that one of my favorite bands announces a US tour, I'm really not expecting to see any Toledo dates. But I have always liked the fact that I can usually find a concert within a three hour drive or so, giving me a perfect excuse for those weekend roadtrips.

I know you have friends in Columbus, Ann Arbor, Cleveland, or Detroit, so I've listed some shows coming up that might not be here in town, but could be worth checking out if you have a friend with a futon in the area.

UP NORTH

White Williams 1/17 Magic Stick, Detroit
Mars Volta 1/23 St. Andrew's Hall, Detroit
Dan Deacon 1/27 Scrummage University, Detroit *
Vampire Weekend 2/12 The Blind Pig, Ann Arbor
Crystal Castles 2/26 Magic Stick, Detroit *
Atlas Sound 2/29 Magic Stick Detroit

OUT EAST

White Williams 1/18 The Grog Shop, Cleveland
Black Lips 3/5 Oberlin College, Oberlin
Crystal Castles 3/21 The Grog Shop, Cleveland
Parts & Labor 3/21 Cleveland Museum of Contemporary Art, Cleveland *
Beach House 3/27 The Grog shop, Cleveland *

DOWN SOUTH

The Fiery Furnaces 1/24 The Basement, Columbus *
Vampire Weekend 2/14 Wexner Center for the Arts, Columbus
Black Lips 3/4 The Basement, Columbus *
Jens Lekman 4/1 Wexner Center for the Arts, Columbus

OUT WEST

The Pogues 3/5 & 3/6 Riviera Theatre, Chicago *
Boredoms 3/26 Logan Square Auditorium, Chicago *
Stephen Malkmus & the Jicks 3/21 Vic Theatre, Chicago *

*Toboggan's Top Picks

Kick Start Toledo

2008-01-12T15:30:00.000-05:00

The Kick Start Toledo message board needs you to pay it a visit.

Toledo + Youtube

2008-01-12T11:46:00.000-05:00

Free Plastic Surgery

Toledo's Rappin' Ms. Crowned Mother-Daughter 2008

Penguin Fight!

I would also like to take this opportunity to ask anyone with a copy of the St. John's versus Southview basketball game that aired on BCSN during the end of December to post a clip. Jaws dropped as my friends and I heard an announcer, with less than thirty seconds left in the game, state that the match was going to come down to 'which team is the most mentally challenged'. Hilarious.

T-Shirts are All the Rage

2008-01-09T17:48:00.000-05:00

Every one's got t shirt ideas. I know you do. Seems nowadays everyone has been tempted by the easy start-up, low-cost, potentially lucrative business at one point or another. But if you don't have the time and resources to go big business, you can still channel your creative energy into garment form- and help out the Collingwood Art Center at the same time.

Kelly is calling for artists to make t shirts that will be sold during the Old West End Festival, with 25% of the sales going to the Collingwood Art Center. Minimum is twenty shirts, and the wearables should be somewhat OWE themed. Who knows where this could lead you.

Speaking of tees, the above photo comes to us from down under. Toboggan's been diggin' the shirts over at Young Lovers. Stop by and check them out.

Jumping

2008-01-07T18:11:00.000-05:00

Astro Boy creator, Osamu Tezuka, 1984

Striking Writers turn Television Audiences to Cannibalism

2008-01-06T22:51:00.000-05:00

With the writers strike wreaking havoc on network television, Toboggan lines up some shows that can get you through the lull.

I still firmly believe that Big Brother is the most interesting/entertaining reality show out there. That being said, the strike has turned out to be a blessing in disguise for BB fans- forcing CBS to run two seasons this year, the first starting in February. I'm no jensa member, but two Big Brothers are better than one, right?

The only problem with a February Big Brother is the Lost overlap. Although there are only 8 episodes of the fourth season ready, I'm sure they'll be packed with black smoke monsters, invisible Jacobs, flashbacks/flash-forwards, and the usual unbelievably hygienic castaways. Or just spend hours and hours of time online trying to figure out ridiculous clues behind the show (like being this guy's friend on myspace), J.J. Abrams has got his viral marketing down!

American Gladiators returned tonight, and besides having adult film star gladiators, the show basically picked up where it left off. Tune in to see the Hulkster send poor souls to the eliminator, in a quest for $100,000.

If you don't own a TV and none of this matters to you- I've basically spent the last two hours watching clips from Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! Watch every clip from the Adult Swim show online, in all it's green screen glory- with some great cameos from John C. Riley, Jeff Goldblum, Rainn Wilson, and David Cross.

Take a Picture, It'll Last Longer

2008-01-04T15:01:00.000-05:00

With the Toledo Friends of Photography 2008 Exhibition right around the corner, I thought I'd post some photography links for all to enjoy:

Erwin Olaf (above)
Julie Blackmon
Jill Greenberg
Larry Clark

Toledo Museum of Art: Love You Hardcore

2008-01-02T22:39:00.000-05:00

Toledo loves it's museum. I assure you the 'tma' stands for 'Toledo Museum of Art', and I assure you they are real.

Any other Toledo/Ohio inspired tats out there?

Toboggan is for the Gifted

2008-01-02T18:39:00.000-05:00

Found this link on Omar's blog- although Toboggan did a little better that junior high level. I always knew there was something special about Toboggan readers.

Toboggan Digs

2008-01-01T23:31:00.000-05:00

Animated Movies = Astroboy, Walking (1969), WALL*E

Music= Health, Crystal Castles, TI/Liars Mash-Up

Blogs = Faesthetic Blog, Design Spotter, The Cool Hunter

The Rest = Visit Toledo!, Trends for 08'

Social Networking Newsfeed

2007-12-30T15:24:00.000-05:00

POSTED BY: Tara McPherson
SUBJECT: 'Illustration in the Age of Anxiety' lecture - video link...

I finally found a link to the video of the lecture I was a part of at Parson's, along with Ruth Marten, Steven Guarnaccia and Nora Krug.We speak about love, life, art, hair and tattoos...ILLUSTRATION IN THE AGE OF ANXIETY

POSTED BY: mWo RIOTsquad
SUBJECT: Looking for Toledos Newest Hottest Groups!

To be featured on our new podcast shows starting in 2008...is it you?
Send us a reply!

POSTED BY: S.W.P.
SUBJECT: winter show: next weekend

Jan 4th 5th & 6th
see my profile calendar for details

POSTED BY: upso
SUBJECT: toledo art people, check out http://www.toledotoboggan.com/

toboggan moved! the awesome dudes at TT finally have a proper URL ( http://www.toledotoboggan.com/ book mark the site and visit often this will be, if it's not already the best art related toledocentric blog in americai just stopped by and read some crazy shit! you should too!

My Toledo's Butter than Your's

2007-12-29T14:35:00.000-05:00

I've heard a lot of griping about the 'Most Livable City' award lately, so Toboggan has decided to set it's sights a little lower- how about the 'Most Livable City Named Toledo' award?

The beating starts in Toledo, Iowa, where a local woman has created a Barack Obama sculpture out of butter. Toledo, Ohio wins for two reasons here: our artists make Obama sculptures that don't melt. And with the abundance of nicotine fans in Ohio, we're smart enough to know that much butter is way dangerous for a guy like Obama. Smoking and high cholesterol only lead to one thing.

Stay tuned for future Toledo v Toledo matches, there's plenty more where that came from- I'm looking at you, Spain.

Post Holiday Regift Levels at All Time High, Heads Will Explode

2007-12-27T22:31:00.000-05:00

Reminder for The Regift Party tomorrow night. Aside from the regift exchange, attendees are also encouraged to bring their own creations to barter and trade. And no, burning illegal DVDs does not count as 'creating' them. Although I'd be willing to trade a super rare Toboggan card for an Oskar Fischinger bootleg.

www.toledotoboggan.blogspot.com is Dead, Long Live www.toledotoboggan.com!

2007-12-26T21:24:00.000-05:00

Rohn really spoiled Toboggan this year for Christmas. Not only did Toboggan receive a new domain name, but he also printed up cards. So the website formerly found at http://www.toledotoboggan.blogspot.com/, has been relocated to http://www.toledotoboggan.com/.

I'll wait while everyone updates their bookmarks (or in Rohn's case, their homepage) ...

...As you can see from the above photograph, the only problem now is which card will rule them all. You see, Rohn printed up 50 of ten different styles (flashback to the business card scene in American Psycho,

) so collect them all.

I also spruced up the Myspace page.

Merry Christmas!

2007-12-25T16:15:00.000-05:00

Toboggan Digs

2007-12-22T21:45:00.000-05:00

I'm still recovering from Toboggan's 12th annual Christmas party. Here are some links to fun:

Basquiat and Warhol above ^

Lydia Dekker's 'Nylon Beings' at www.rauwekost.nl

Todd turned me on to the new Usher single

Holy uninsured Picasso thievery!

The one thing I hate about art is the ugly by-product of snobbish elitism

Send your friends a personalized Britney Spears phone message

Quite possibly the greatest book ever written- read the whole thing online! (it really won't take you that long)

Guerrilla Marketing #2

2007-12-20T19:59:00.000-05:00

Kids love Toboggan.

PSA: Splish Splash Rehash

2007-12-19T20:53:00.000-05:00

I really don't even know where to begin. Seems earlier this year some really great street art got messed up by a really not-so-great person (NY Mag article). No one knew who 'the splasher' was, but suspicions arose at a Shepard Fairey opening in June when a guy was caught trying to light a stink bomb (Art Lovers NY article). After a long and diligent investigation the finger pointing landed squarely on two young men: James Cooper and Zac Dempster.

What does any of this have to do with anything you ask? Well if we look a little closer we see that both of the accused are from Toledo! Zac's Flickr account shows a home town of Toledo, and he also used to write for Clamour Magazine, while James' myspace claims that he is a 'Dick Helmut, Ohio' native, and shows that he is terrible actor.

As a public service to artists I would encourage you to keep both men away from your work. I know the one kinda looks like Harry Potter so you could be fooled into thinking he's a good guy- but he's not! I personally invite either men to contact me with their side of the story.

above photo by Nancy Smith/artloversnewyork.com

Guerrilla Marketing

2007-12-19T20:49:00.000-05:00

I encourage this.

The Gift That Keeps on Giving

2007-12-19T20:15:00.000-05:00

Scientist have discovered a new use for unwanted Christmas gifts. They call it 'regifting'. The new technology is still being tested, but should be available by next Friday. The helpful diagram below explains the process.

(fig. 1)

Works on Whatever, and Whatever

2007-12-15T12:56:00.001-05:00

Don't know what to do with that Target gift card you get for Christmas. How about an artist towel by Kehinde Wiley or Cindy Sherman? Produced by the Art Production Fund for their Works on Whatever project, these glorious summer garbs seek to supply art to the masses, and beaches.

Toboggan Still Has an Email Address!

2007-12-15T02:47:00.001-05:00

I've been lagging behind on the posts lately, but not much seems to be going on with the holidays coming up. Send me things to write about, via electronic mail.

toledotoboggan@gmail.com

It Came From Detroit ...er, I Mean Toledo

2007-12-12T07:55:00.000-05:00

Soledad Brothers

Ordinary Monday Turns Extraordinary -Feasthetic # 7 Drops Today

2007-12-10T18:36:00.000-05:00

Faesthetic looks like it's been working out. The great Tim Biskup cover, the new-found distribution power... the matching shirt!

Brainchild of Upso, this little homespun zine grew some muscle and issue number seven sees Faesthetic partner-up with Threadless.com. They make t-shirts from user submitted designs, voted on by users- make sense? You can buy the magazine or shirt separately, or in a bundle, and make sure to check out their $10 sale going on through the 16th.

BGSU- Sucks at Basketball, Great at Art

2007-12-06T17:12:00.000-05:00

After a pretty pessimistic article in the Blade yesterday, the BGSU girls basketball team almost pulled-off an impressive upset against No. 16 Notre Dame. But that's alright, because I'm an Irish fan anyway, and there's an even bigger game tomorrow night: the BGSU art department vs. everybody. And I hope they kick your ass.

Tomorrow night (Friday, the 7th) the University hosts ArtsX. Described as, 'the largest collaboration across the arts in a single night at BGSU', the evening is jam packed with things to do and see (or see and do, whichever you prefer).

Whether you like painting, sculpture, music, video, dance, whatever- it's bound to have something for everyone.

Misheard Nelly Lyric Prompts Firenation to 'Back that Glass Up'

2007-12-06T17:05:00.000-05:00

I know this is a recycled headline from October, but I couldn't resist. Anyway, you know the deal- Firenation open house tomorrow night (Friday, the 7th). Fun starts at 7:00, with free addmission, free glass demos, and free drinks. Need directions?

Social Networking Newsfeed

2007-12-05T22:43:00.000-05:00

POSTED BY: Zohn Grookshier

SUBJECT: this weekend 2 cool shows at mickey finns

awsome garage indie show saturday nitecool all ages early ska show sundaycheck italso sagittarius party friday night...

POSTED BY: J*dub~

SUBJECT: musee

Toledo Friends of Photography

:::: 2008 National Juried Photography Exhibition ::::

January 2008 University of Toledo Center for the Visual Arts at the Toledo Museum of Art

There were 366 artists from 44 states and guess who was one of the lucky ones! yep. lil ol' me. i got one print that will be there during the show which will go from jan 13 to feb 3. i'll post more info as i receive it, but ya'll should come check it cuz i'm uber excited!!! i'm gon be bonified n shit. hee hee hee.

POSTED BY: Dolan Geiman

SUBJECT: Free pass to the One of a Kind Show & Sale Chicago

This week marks our third annual participation in the One of a Kind Show & Sale Chicago. To celebrate the occasion, we'll be unveiling a wide assortment of box art reproductions, including the popular piece Field Guide Tennessee.

Dolan Geiman Booth 3049Thursday, December 6 noon-9:00 p.m. - 10% of our proceeds on Thursday benefit the Children's Memorial HospitalFriday, December 7 11:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.Saturday, December 8 10:00 a.m.-8:00 p.m.Sunday, December 9 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.

Print a complimentary pass to the show>>

To preview original works and fine art prints on paper available this weekend, please visit our Etsy page. Our online holiday sale continues through November 15!

Happy Holidays!

Ali Walsh

www.dolangeiman.com

Contemporary Art with a Southern Accent

POSTED BY: Arthur Magazine

SUBJECT: Only 30 copies left of INVASION OF THUNDERBOLT PAGODA dvd

Long, Strange Trip for a Hypnotic Film

By JAMES GADDY

August 27, 2006 (SUNDAY) NEW YORK TIMES

It took 38 years, but Ira Cohen’s cult film, “The Invasion of Thunderbolt Pagoda,” which was first screened in 1968 at the high point of the psychedelic hippie head rush, is now commercially available. Given the close calls, the long absences and his chaotic archival system, Mr. Cohen, 71, is a little surprised himself. “It didn’t really involve patience,” he said in his apartment on West 106th Street in Manhattan, surrounded by books stacked waist high. “It was just reality.”

In 1961 Mr. Cohen built a room in his New York loft lined with large panels of Mylar plastic, a sort of bendable mirror that causes images to crackle and swirl in hypnotic, sometimes beautiful patterns. After a few years experimenting with the technique in photographs, he invited his friends from the downtown scene — like Beverly Grant, Vali Myers and Tony Conrad — to make a film.The finished product sets languid images of opium smokers (in fantastic makeup and costumes) against a droning, chanting, tabla-beating soundtrack by Angus MacLise, the original drummer of the Velvet Underground. Xavier Garcia Bardon, film curator at the Palais des Beaux-Arts in Brussels, said the film is an important artifact of the era.“It’s like going on an ecstatic journey to another planet, full of magical beings, animals and plants,” he said. “It’s a hallucinatory, almost trance-inducing experience.”

ONLY 30 COPIES LEFT OF SECOND 1,000-COPY PRINTRUN. Order now direct from Arthur Magazine, using PayPal. Thank you.

http://gooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooogle.com

2007-12-04T21:01:00.000-05:00

I'm not sure how long this website has been around, but 53 o's kept me entertained for awhile. Not only that, but it also opened up a wonderful world of animated .gifs, HTML experiments, and web art.

Now we could argue forever about whether this is really art or not, but we'll save that for AARON, truth is I'm not sure what else you would call it.

Explore more with these powerful links, or these equally powerful links.

Tis the Secor Photos

2007-12-02T23:49:00.000-05:00

Despite the weather there seemed to be a good turn out for the 'Tis the Secor' event, and now that I have a Flickr account why not use it right? Here's some photos for those who couldn't make it (or got their car stuck in a ditch).

Don't Forget

2007-11-30T08:05:00.001-05:00

Tonight!

Go Ahead, Experiment

2007-11-29T20:06:00.000-05:00

Studio Visit: David Cordero

2007-11-28T07:30:00.000-05:00

David Cordero is going to be in the area for a bit and I thought that called for a studio visit. Cordero is concentrating most of his time on an upcoming solo show this spring, back in Texas, but he found some time to show Toboggan around. Didn't have many large pieces in town, but check out those mini chapels!

Oh, you want links? Well, David's got links:

USA Today
CBS News
Wikipedia
MSNBC
Get in touch with David here: cordero82@gmail.com

This visit also called for a Flickr account. Check out the rest of the photos here.

Toledo Takes Third in Most Livable Competition

2007-11-27T17:31:00.000-05:00

We totally took care of business in the steel cage match with Edogawa, but unfortunately fell short during the flaming hell in a cell. Still, it's good to be third- although there seems to be some debate going on at the Glass City Jungle site. Toboggan says- if you really are that bitter about your city winning an award, quit whining and move to Akron.

La Course à l'Abîme

2007-11-26T23:00:00.000-05:00

Can you tell I like animated shorts? Georges Schwizgebel, 1992.

Hudson Gallery: Yuji Hiratsuka

2007-11-26T22:11:00.000-05:00

Running through end of December, Hudson Gallery is playing host to Yuji Hiratsuka's 'Idyllic Impression: Paper and Ink'. He specializes in a very labor intensive printing process, that blends traditional Japanese themes with undeniable Western influences.

One site boasts that his work is represented in numerous collections including: Tokyo Central Museum, New York Museum of Modern Art, Art Institute of Chicago, Library of Congress, The British Museum and the Achenback Foundation for Graphic Arts, San Francisco. Hudson Gallery usually brings in some nice shows- make sure you see it by the end of the year.