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Forward Union Fair 2018 Combined with Red Bull New York

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Forward Union Fair 2018 Sat & Sun, Sept 29-30, 12-6PM Free & Open to the Public Red Bull Arts New York 220 W 18th Street We invite you to join us for the third annual  Forward Union Fair , a social action fair bringing together diverse activist organizations, topical art installations, and public programs. The fair will be held at  Red Bull Arts New York  this Saturday and Sunday,  September 29-30  from  12-6pm . Forward Union is a coalition-building initiative, connecting social justice organizations with artists and creative communities. This year, the fair will focus on themes of civic  engagement, voter education, immigration, gun control, and healthcare , through art installations and free public programming. Public Programs Schedule Saturday, September 29 Session One: Voter Education & Civic Engagement Aram Han Sifuentes,  Protest Banner Lending Library . Photo Credit: eedahahm 12:30PM CIVICS 101: Upcoming Electi

Reyes Projects Presents Michelle Segre & Scott Reeder: KuddelMuddel

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REYES PROJECTS PRESENTS MICHELLE SEGRE & SCOTT REEDER: KUDDELMUDDEL Opening Reception: Friday, September 28, 6-8 PM September 28 – November 17, 2018 100 South Old Woodward Ave, Birmingham, MI L: Michelle Segre,  Dawn of the Looney Tune , 2017. Metal, yarn, thread, mylar, sponges, wire, carrots, plasticine. 67 x 82 x 86 inches | R: Scott Reeder,  Untitled,  2018. 54 x 44 inches Detroit, MI –  Reyes Projects  is pleased to announce  KUDDELMUDDEL , a two-person exhibition by  Michelle Segre  and  Scott Reeder , opening on  Friday, September 28  from 6-8 PM. Both artists employ a style of art making that seams together the audacious, and unnatural while examining today’s unavoidable material culture. Michelle Segre’s  assemblages—at turns amoebic and totemic—elevate everyday sweepings to a thoughtfully mapped aesthetic plane. Within an armature of bent wire and brightly colored yarn, the artist places found and handmade matter, revealing th

Rasheem Pitman "Making Fashion an Instant Language"

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Q. What is your nationality? A. His Mother is Panamanian and his father is from St Thomas. He was born in the Bronx, New York. Q. What do you love about your craft? A. The freedom of expression through tangible items, clothes. his suits and the color of his suits Q. Has this been something that you have always wanted to do? A. He came from humble beginnings his parents weren’t able to provide everything he wanted, so he started shopping in thrift stores. He was forced to be creative because in New York to be looked at as one of the cool kids you have to wear a certain amount of money on your body. That pressure of the city affected him in a positive way because he was able to take the pressure of that life and create his Business that he is currently building. Witnessing his friends go into stores and purchase full outfits for events, doing so was not his forte. Rasheem has gotten to the point in his life where he does not want to conform to societi

Top Boots Picked for Fall

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Here are some of the hottest Picks for the season! It is that time of year again when everyone is ready to break the boots out. Fall brings out the fashionistas from everywhere. It does not matter your style boots were made for walking and this fall everyone is covered. When the weather changes so does your mood and it may not matter the season for some that lives in the warm climate, but for those that live in a climate where the weather changes so does their wardrobe. A lot of people live for the fall season, when you get to put on a light or medium jacket with boots. Yes I said it "Boots" so let the shopping begin!

Culture Guide: September 16th to 30th

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CULTURE GUIDE: SEPTEMBER 16TH – 30TH September 19, 2018 admin The time has come people, to say goodbye to summer in Miami. The days are already getting darker sooner, but that doesn’t mean we’ve got to be sad about it. It means cooler, sweeter nights are ahead of us. It means things like Darius Live at 1306, YoungArts Dance Residencies, and epic shows by names like Father John Misty at The Fillmore. We’ve got a lot to look forward to, here’s what: Sunday, September 16th:  Reggae Sundays  –  Kulcha Shok Reggae Sundays A.K.A. Church is held at the beautiful outdoor venue Wynwood Yard. Live music from Red Lyte, and as always The Kulcha Shok Crew. Bands Play 6-7pm & 8-9pm, otherwise it’s DJ time with Lance-O vibing every 4-6pm. Every 4th Sunday is Kulcha Latino, with a focus on Spanish and Latin Reggae Music. Where: The Wynwood Yard. Time: 2PM – 12AM. Tickets: Free.  Monday, September 17th:  Serving Up the BiZness  – Gramps is serving up service industry dis