About a month ago, Bittersweet Harvest put up this animated video, made by No Mas and the artist, James Blagden.
"In celebration of the greatest athletic achievement by a man on a psychedelic journey, No Mas and artist James Blagden proudly present the animated tale of Dock Ellis' legendary LSD no-hitter. In the past few years weve heard all too much about performance enhancing drugs from greenies to tetrahydrogestrinone, and not enough about performance inhibiting drugs. If our evaluation of the records of athletes like Mark McGwire, Roger Clemens, Marion Jones, and Barry Bonds needs to be revised downwards with an asterisk, we submit that that Dock Ellis record deserves a giant exclamation point. Of the 263 no-hitters ever thrown in the Big Leagues, we can only guess how many were aided by steroids, but we can say without question that only one was ever thrown on acid."
As more and more of the players and fans from that era or anyone with any memory of a Pirates winning season fades further away, it seems more important to remember.
Kids, don't try this at home. I am in no way advocating this--just sayin, this was a moment.
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Thursday, February 18, 2010
Friday, January 15, 2010
Video 2009 Of Handmade Arcade
Handmade Arcade, December 2009 from Brian Staszel on Vimeo.
I found this video documenting the 2009 Handmade Arcade, the largest Pittsburgh indie craft fair held every year in the Christmas season which draws in crafters and customers from all over.
Found on Bittersweet Harvest.
Saturday, September 12, 2009
Yinz Links For Sept 11-12
Another bunch of random links loosely related to Pittsburgh and the arts. The G20, like it or not is harder and and harder to avoid. The other elephants in the room being 9-11 the kickoff of another Steeler season, and the structural bankruptcy of the US economy which is penetrating every aspect of life.
On Cleveland.Com
Sparx City Hop links Cleveland neighborhoods for day of food, art
Bhutanese Refugees Succeeding At Farmers Markets
In UK Telegraph
UN report suggests dumping the dollar as world reserve currency
In The Boston Globe
Amid budget pain, some states furlough teachers
On Truth In Accounting
Bankruptcy Judge Voids Municipal Labor Contract
In Wall Street Journal
Here Comes The FDIC Bailout
In Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Stan Lee To Attend Pittsburgh Comicon
Researcher Looks @ Flight 93 site
George Romero's latest "Dead Flick" (not shot in Pittsburgh) screened in Venice
On Marketwatch.com
Gold Breaks Above $1000 An Ounce As Dollar Index Falls For Sixth Day
In NY Times
Prospects For The New Normal Art Season
Review Of Sorority Row, A Horror Film Shot In Pittsburgh
10 Warhol Paintings Of Sports Superstars Stolen Form LA Home
Obama Fires Major Shot In A Possible Trade War With China
In Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Government Financial Problems Put Casino Table Games On The Table
Festival Of Lights Comes Back For G-20
Carnegie Museums To Be Closed Sept 24th & 25th For G20
On Bittersweet Harvest
Pittsburgh Artist/Designer Stawberryluna gets on Apartment Therapy
On Cleveland.Com
Sparx City Hop links Cleveland neighborhoods for day of food, art
Bhutanese Refugees Succeeding At Farmers Markets
In UK Telegraph
UN report suggests dumping the dollar as world reserve currency
In The Boston Globe
Amid budget pain, some states furlough teachers
On Truth In Accounting
Bankruptcy Judge Voids Municipal Labor Contract
In Wall Street Journal
Here Comes The FDIC Bailout
In Pittsburgh Tribune Review
Stan Lee To Attend Pittsburgh Comicon
Researcher Looks @ Flight 93 site
George Romero's latest "Dead Flick" (not shot in Pittsburgh) screened in Venice
On Marketwatch.com
Gold Breaks Above $1000 An Ounce As Dollar Index Falls For Sixth Day
In NY Times
Prospects For The New Normal Art Season
Review Of Sorority Row, A Horror Film Shot In Pittsburgh
10 Warhol Paintings Of Sports Superstars Stolen Form LA Home
Obama Fires Major Shot In A Possible Trade War With China
In Pittsburgh Post Gazette
Government Financial Problems Put Casino Table Games On The Table
Festival Of Lights Comes Back For G-20
Carnegie Museums To Be Closed Sept 24th & 25th For G20
On Bittersweet Harvest
Pittsburgh Artist/Designer Stawberryluna gets on Apartment Therapy
Wednesday, July 01, 2009
Pittsburgh Weekend Happenings: 7/3-4/09
The great spectacle of the summer is upon us this weekend, and folks are finalizing their plans. I've asked myself what level of engagement I want with the outside world, and I've decided to make sure all of the signal lights on my car work. That being said, there is enough going on right here in the 'Burgh to compel me to stay close to home... so we'll see.
Friday
Do you want to know how the L-Ville got hip? Soul City Tours aims to tell you in their own walking tour of the Design Zone. Check out the upholstery store and the cupcake shop. Find 0ut what they consider a "Turkish Harem". And take a moment to spill a bit of brew for the long lost businesses that helped the neighborhood get where it is today (the Digging Pitt, Culpeppers, Ray's, La Vie, etc.). Make sure your guides show you where the ER Room is. You locals know what I'm talkin' about. The tour gets underway at 1PM. Call (412) 508-2942.
Contrary to my expectations, there IS a scaled-down version of First Friday Unblurred on Penn this month. And there is a handful of "must-sees". ARTica (5110 Penn) has Susan Constance, Michelle Gregio and a host of others. Garfield Artworks has Katie Jarrett, Jesse Best, and Masha Vereshchenko (etc.). And a definite highlight will be Through the Window with Sam Thorp and Carolyn Wenning at Most Wanted Fine Art (5015 Penn). Most of these events occur between 6 and 10PM, but show up at 7PM just to be safe.
Speaking of safe, Shadyside has their art walk Friday as well. I still can't understand why we can't stagger these monthly events instead of indulging in a pissing contest between hoods. WTF? Anyway, the Mendelson Gallery is featuring an opening for work by Ben Matthews & Alberto J. Almarza. There are some great promo images and a write-up at Bittersweet Harvest (a new blog dedicated to emerging artists in Pittsburgh- YAY!!). Also, you must stop in Gallerie Chiz (6-9PM, 5831 Ellsworth St.) for Laura Jean McLaughlin's Schlumpy Funk show. I feel like enough of an authority on the matter to say that she best embodies the virtues and attitudes as described in the manifesto of the same name.
Maybe a dance party is more your style. Brillobox has been bringing the good people Pandemic for several years, and for my money it's the most eclectic and interesting booty shake you'll find in town. Gypsy music, Brazillian Funk, and a whole lot of other stuff that will have you movin' even if you've never heard it before. Check it aht at 9:30.
The Big Butler Fair begins this weekend, and yes, it does have a demolition derby. See the link for details.
Saturday
Also, the Regatta is going on- but it sucks, so don't feel bad about pretending it's not happening. I blame it for the historical atrocities that happened at the Point during the last couple years. Find someone with a deck on the South Side slopes, and watch the fireworks from there instead. If you really need to see Three Dog Night in 2009, then I really can't help you anyway.
If you must give in to cliché and head to Mt. Washinton, I implore you to take a stroll down Shiloh Street and peep the "Art Marketplace". I don't know who is participating, but at least you'll be shopping local. It runs from Noon to Five (Sunday too), and includes bands.
Friday
Do you want to know how the L-Ville got hip? Soul City Tours aims to tell you in their own walking tour of the Design Zone. Check out the upholstery store and the cupcake shop. Find 0ut what they consider a "Turkish Harem". And take a moment to spill a bit of brew for the long lost businesses that helped the neighborhood get where it is today (the Digging Pitt, Culpeppers, Ray's, La Vie, etc.). Make sure your guides show you where the ER Room is. You locals know what I'm talkin' about. The tour gets underway at 1PM. Call (412) 508-2942.
Contrary to my expectations, there IS a scaled-down version of First Friday Unblurred on Penn this month. And there is a handful of "must-sees". ARTica (5110 Penn) has Susan Constance, Michelle Gregio and a host of others. Garfield Artworks has Katie Jarrett, Jesse Best, and Masha Vereshchenko (etc.). And a definite highlight will be Through the Window with Sam Thorp and Carolyn Wenning at Most Wanted Fine Art (5015 Penn). Most of these events occur between 6 and 10PM, but show up at 7PM just to be safe.
Speaking of safe, Shadyside has their art walk Friday as well. I still can't understand why we can't stagger these monthly events instead of indulging in a pissing contest between hoods. WTF? Anyway, the Mendelson Gallery is featuring an opening for work by Ben Matthews & Alberto J. Almarza. There are some great promo images and a write-up at Bittersweet Harvest (a new blog dedicated to emerging artists in Pittsburgh- YAY!!). Also, you must stop in Gallerie Chiz (6-9PM, 5831 Ellsworth St.) for Laura Jean McLaughlin's Schlumpy Funk show. I feel like enough of an authority on the matter to say that she best embodies the virtues and attitudes as described in the manifesto of the same name.
Maybe a dance party is more your style. Brillobox has been bringing the good people Pandemic for several years, and for my money it's the most eclectic and interesting booty shake you'll find in town. Gypsy music, Brazillian Funk, and a whole lot of other stuff that will have you movin' even if you've never heard it before. Check it aht at 9:30.
The Big Butler Fair begins this weekend, and yes, it does have a demolition derby. See the link for details.
Saturday
Also, the Regatta is going on- but it sucks, so don't feel bad about pretending it's not happening. I blame it for the historical atrocities that happened at the Point during the last couple years. Find someone with a deck on the South Side slopes, and watch the fireworks from there instead. If you really need to see Three Dog Night in 2009, then I really can't help you anyway.
If you must give in to cliché and head to Mt. Washinton, I implore you to take a stroll down Shiloh Street and peep the "Art Marketplace". I don't know who is participating, but at least you'll be shopping local. It runs from Noon to Five (Sunday too), and includes bands.
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