2011 Denver International Film Festival

I'm honored that I was able to get in to see the first screening (3 sold out shows) of the French film The Fairy. Next up for me will be the South Korean film Arirang by director Kim Ki-Duk. The film is actually a personal diary that he shot himself with a Mark II Canon video camera - he lived alone in an isolated mountain camera for 3 years (this could be a beautiful to see alone in a theater filled with filmgoers).

Arirang

Saturday, November 12th at 4:45pm

$13 general, $12 student, $11 DFS member

* buy now (these films have been selling out fast!)

The External World, a David O'Reilly Animated Film

I've just started following Change the Thought in Denver, Colorado www.changethethought.com I love the motion graphics and animation work that they do, as well as what they follow - getting other creatives to recognize and appreciate this amazing world of animated graphics. Check out the new animated short film by David O'Reilly that recently premiered at the Venice Bienniale and Sundance Film Festival - http://www.theexternalworld.com/
Haunting, funny, and visually stunning work. Worth the 30 minute review.

'Test Market' A Fundraiser for Create Denver - 11/20

YesPleaseMore pop-up store is hosting a fundraiser Saturday night in support of Denver Office of Cultural Affairs' (DOCA) Create Denver initiative.

Saturday, November 20 / 8:00 p.m

Glenarm Great Room (Ste. 262), Denver Pavilions

$15/$40 Purchase tickets at www.DenverMagazine.com/YesPleaseMore

Test the lip-smacking culinary craft of Foodie Call while dining with Denver's most infamous monsters, The Horndribbles (includes "Test Market" admission)

Questions? E-mail hello@yespleasemore.comYesPleaseMore POP-Up Store is a recent recipient of the Mayor's Design Award.

Ad2 Denver Portfolio Book Review 9/28

Tonight Ad2 Denver hosts a portfolio book review with Kaitlyn Winkler of the Miami Ad School, San Fransisco. "How to Put Together a Killer Portfolio" will feature Kaitlyn's professional review of your portfolio as well as thoughts on social media and the digital world and your creative place in this maze of visual information. It's free for members of Ad2, $15 to the public. Check out www.ad2denver.com for more information.

Event Date: Tuesday, Sept. 28th

Time: 6-9pm

Location: Breckenridge Brewery, 471 Kalamath Street, Denver

What to bring: Flat art book or laptop for digital book review

YesPleaseMore Pop-up Store in Denver

I love this place! www.yespleasemore.com is a brilliant local artists pop-up store located in The Devner Pavillions on the 16th Street Mall in downtown Denver. I couldn't decide between the clear resin cuff bracelet, the French writing graphics t-shirt, or the bicycle drinking glass, so I got all 3. Well, one is a gift for a friend. She will be psyched! Next week they are hosting an event to celebrate the final day of the 2010 Summer Camp:

8/25: The Fabric Lab Button Making + Theatre + PechaKucha #11

Closing day of Summer Camp 2010!

Bring the family to make buttons with The Fabric Lab! Professional actors will perform in-store at the top of every half hour starting at 5 p.m. Finally, the YesPleaseMore POP-Up Store hosts PechaKucha #11 featuring designers from the store! RSVP on Facebook by clicking here.

The Fabric Lab Button Making: 2-4 p.m.

In-Store Theatre: 4-8 p.m.

PechaKucha #11: 8:30-10 p.m. FREE

YesPleaseMore is located on the 2nd floor of The Denver Pavillions next to Barnes and Noble Bookstore.

David B. Smith Gallery Opening, Denver: 1.15.09, 6pm

Looks like this is going to be a gorgeous show. I'm especially fond of the new minimalist pieces by Regan Rosburg - a friend but also a fan of her art! http://www.davidbsmithgallery.com/artist/show/regan-rosburg

Exhibiting artists featured: Ricky Allman, Emil Alzamora, Gregory Euclide, Christina Empedocles, Lori Field, Regan Rosburg, Kristen Schiele & Mike Stilkey

1543 A Wazee Street Denver, CO 80202
p 303.893.4234 f 877.893.4234
info@davidbsmithgallery.com

Scot Lefavor's New Works at Andenken Gallery 10/16

I'm so happy to hear that Scot has a new show of works at Andenken this weekend. His style that hails from traditional signpainting and retro typography is always fresh, agressive and creatively stimulating - plus he's just s super cool cat. Some of the best art openings that I have seen in this city have showcased the work of Scot Lefavor - we won't be disspappointed at this one.

Andenken Gallery

2990 Larimer Street, Denver

Opening Reception: 8pm to 1am

Andenken - http://beautyandthestreet.org

Scot - www.scotlefavor.com