Archive for the 'events' Category
Artistic Observations:Central Coast
Published September 11th, 2008 in Artistic Observations and events. 5 CommentsChargers Central 2007 Cans clank and snacks crackle as a houseful of friends come together. Cheers roar through the blue and yellow decorated walls and angry stomps crash to the scuffed linoleum. Televisions throb from all angles and overhead speakers put you on the field. As the weekend dwindles and the fallowing work week approaches, […]
“The main purpose for this show is to really come together as a community to help our fellow jazz quartet buddies raise some money and get back to NYU where they belong, do to some venue drop outs on a recent mini tour, they have now been left short of enough funds to make it […]
WHO: Local Artists WHERE: Oceanside (MAP) WHEN: Saturday August 16th (tonight) WHY: Local art is on the rise Two shows in one night. North County loves its art…
A good conversation is more informative than a college degree. A friendship more desired than a profitable deal. A smile warms the heart and a laugh is contagious. Photos flash and glasses raise as new memories tuck deep into the archives of our lives. On August 8th 2008, Snyder Art opened its arms to the […]
Each weekend morning started the same. As the day wiped its sleepy eyes and my neighbors brewed coffee, I dragged my stencils into place and begun an onslaught of splatters. The hours blew through my complex like a wandering leaf down an empty village street. The early Spring air numbed my ears as I watched […]
Have you packed you bags and hit the road in route for Carlsbad and the Snyder Art 2008 experience? Get out on the road and put up that thumb. There is only one day left. The word is Ozzy is close and will be bringing fellow icons Jerry Garcia, Paris Hilton, Bob Marley and local […]
Carlsbadcrawl’s most recent project was inspired by a Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce sponsored event called Art in the Heart of the Village. The chamber’s project attempts to “promote a sense of community.” Local artists are given the opportunity to adopt hydrants or electrical boxes to paint. Each adopted location has a price of $300-750 depending […]
click photos to enlarge As the sun goes down and the street lights shine, hoards of people fill the remaining hours of the day hopping from the numerous village pubs and restaurants. Snakes slither while mice dine and laughter can be heard throughout the streets. On this rare Saturday night the focus of attention was […]
WHAT: Art Show and Reception WHO: Courtney Barnett WHEN: July 26th (Sat.) 6-10pm WHERE: Salon 580 (MAP) WHY: Local Art Spend the evening crawlin’ the village and stop by the reception to see some local art!
Carlsbadcrawl will be on a hiatus for a handful of days making artistic observations of California’s central coast. Story to come in the near future… Carlsbadcrawl will be back on Monday where the Hello Summer series will continue with observation #4. Until then, enjoy some of the artist’s favorite posts at the links below: The […]
click all photos to enlarge The sun glares at me as I creep the smoldering streets of Los Angeles. Cars honk and tempers flare as Santa Monica Blvd. whines with the weight of mid day traffic. Above the dusty clunkers and buffed convertibles, I stare at a long row of red stop lights. Green teases […]
Large, colorful and iconic posters flap in the wind as they become weathered in the beating Los Angeles heat. Passing motorists glance at today’s celebrities dressed in wavy blond wigs and drooping white pearls reminiscent of Warhol screen prints. Each poster ignites a chuckle along with the inspiration of raw creativity. WHAT: artshow2008 MBW solo […]
I have been asked why I never post my name, art or any personal information on carlsbadcrawl.com. I am answering that question along with any others you, the readers, can dish out. A full interview with your questions, along with photos of all my most recent work, will be posted in the near future. Here […]
Stacey the Slayer WHAT: Lisa Solberg’s current show “I SPY YING YANG” WHERE: Swiv Tackle Circus Gallery in Oceanside (MAP) WHY: To support Lisa, Swiv and the emerging North County art scene WHEN: NOW! “I believe in expressionism with a mural/street art façade. Raw, energetic, truthful and as little thought as possible. Refined & Edited […]
Congratulations Jennifer and David…she is a masterpiece! She’ll be crawlin’ the streets of the village in no time!
The gray coastal clouds were left to droop as I entered the dark, but animated, chaos of the Pacific Beach Bar and Grill. Waitresses swarmed like nibbling fish and swollen security guards wore shades. Red faced marines and washboard tone bellies pounded the bar as drinks flowed and fried appetizers crackled. I awkwardly inquired about […]
That’s right… a Pregnant Bikini Contest!!! Come support Amanda and her bulging belly during an evening of bikini strutting fun! WHAT: Pregnant Bikini Contest WHERE: PB Bar and Grill (MAP) WHEN: Fri. May 23rd (today) from 3-7pm WHY: the $1000 prize could buy a lot of diapers The winner is based on crowd participation so […]
Experience the creations of Palomar Merchandising and Design students at this year’s fashion show. WHAT: Fashion Show: MODA WHERE: California Center for the Arts (DIRECTIONS) WHEN: May 2nd at 7pm WHY: When was the last time you went to a fashion show? For more information, or to buy tickets, call 744-1150 ext.2349
Come join Candice and friends for a Carlsbad Village trash clean-up! • WHEN: Thurs. April 24th… 11AM (RIGHT NOW) • WHERE: Meet at the stairs below Vinaka • WHO: Anyone and Everyone • WHY: Trash Stinks!
RSS Feed-Posts
Recent Comments