Culture Initiative's 4 Year Anniversary Show: "FOUND" 12/15/12

Culture Initiative is proud to present our 4 year anniversary show, “FOUND”
 An evening showcase of assemblage art and eclectic musical talent.

as·sem·blage /əˈsemblij/ - a sculptural composition consisting of an arrangement of miscellaneous objects or found materials.

This show was inspired by the rare occasions we’ve had artists submit work made from found objects. We thought what a great way to challenge artists and make a party out of it.
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Please join us.

AKA Creative

316 Remount Rd., Charlotte, North Carolina 28203

Artists:

Theron Ross, Martique Lorray, Sarah Pollock, Virginia Dunn, William Pucket, Lauren Puckett,
The Nikoncyk's, Archer Watkins, Jessica Schular, Nico Amortegui, Rosalia Torres-Weiner,
Sean Kernick, Laura Ewing, Brian K. Raynor, April Nichols, Cody Hare, KT Hernandez,


Jonathan Rice, Brandon Willett, Scott Partridge,
Matthew Rupp, Greggory Bradford, Oliver French, Kat Sweet, Athur brouthers, Joel Tracey,
Gabriel Devereux, Melanie Sherwood, Melissa Wineman, Patrick Harris, Melissa Anderson,
Lydia Goldbeck, Jeremy Thompson, Desta Stutts, Kevin Harris, Graham Carew, Meredith Jones,
Brianna Chen, Kate Vasseur, Bart Cusick, Courtney Valvo, Erich Moffitt, Amy Tynan, Ali Loncar,
Jenna Colhouer, Chris Myers, Amy Bagwell, Daniel Hewat, Scott Whiteside, Bethany Hadden,
Joanna Nowack, Liz Clark, Lee Ann Harrison, Shane Agostinelli, James Smith, & Chad Beroth.



With live musical guests:

RACHEL KATE, Charleston SC
http://www.reverbnation.com/rachelkate



SINNERS & SAINTS, Charlotte NC
https://www.facebook.com/SinnersandSaintsmusic
http://www.reverbnation.com/sinnersandsaintsnc


THE BLACK IRON GATHERING, Columbia SC
https://www.facebook.com/theblackirongathering?fref=ts
http://www.reverbnation.com/theblackirongathering


DJs:
THAT GUY SMITTY
https://www.facebook.com/pages/That-Guy-Smitty/125126034203741?fref=ts



JUSTIN ASWELL
https://www.facebook.com/JustinAswellQCHH
https://www.facebook.com/events/379057105521419/#!/groups/62936265529/

PROJECT ART AID GOES PINK

This video shows some of the PROJECT ART AID artwork that will be up for bid on June 17, 2011 to raise funds for the AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY - Making Strides Against Breast Cancer.  
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HOT DOUGHNUTS NOW

Was reading an article in GREATER CHARLOTTE BIZ about the CEO of Krispie Kreme (doughnuts), Jim Morgan. Turns out that he's making more than a profit. He is also making a difference in our community through "his support of the YMCA". In May the YMCA will present James H Morgan with the John R Mott Award . The award was named for the MAN, who was "dedicated to the cause of displaced prisoners during WWI and WWII". The award is given annually to individuals who exemplify Mott's ideals through service to the YMCA and the winners adherence to the YMCA's Christian mission. I didn't get from the article how he supports the YMCA but it must be significantly.

Mr Morgan appears to be a man of restraint as he is CEO of a company that makes those oh so delicious doughnuts and looks to be in good shape. In his place I would probably be too big to fit through the doors of the YMCA after a few years with Krispie Kreme. Wondering though, if the government might fight against obesity in America by super-taxing Junk Food companies as they do the Cigarette companies for health care here.

Cigatettes, Doughnuts and Taxes, one or the other is bound to do a person in!

The Thirsty Beaver

The Thirsty Beaver is a cool, new honkytonk on Central Avenue in Charlotte. Selection in the Jukebox is close to excellent. Had a good time at The Thirsty Beaver Saloon Friday night. Bo Stevens played. About 80 percent of the patrons were in costume. I was not. About 95 were drunk or on their way to drunk. I was not. Met a couple from Raleigh and a cutie named Megan dressed as Frida Kahlo. Mike & Chelly, Christian, Katy, Dee & Tommy Ray, Chris & Carla, Dave, Jenny (from the Penquin) and some rockabilly people originally from WV (?) were all there. Left at about 1:45am but the crowd was still partying.