Sharing

Happy Friday Internettles.

I just wanted to share a local blog that I enjoy reading, and think you should too.

Urbanely Urban is a commentary by a single author about her experience mostly in her community or as an individual commenting from a Kitchener downtown perspective on that which she experiences. Read and comment!

Off for a magical weekend with my oldest friends in smalltown ontario.

Here's hoping it bares no resemblance to an episode of Jersey Shore.

Happy Holidays!

Downtown Food Thing Day Recap! (super long, went photo crazy)

Temptation Island

Hahahaha did any of you ever watch that incestuous reality tv show a few years back? Or am I the only loser here? Yeah that's what I figured...

Anyways- That's not what I'm talking about. 

I'm sure you know it's $2 Tuesdays at Silver Spoon.

Lemon Sorbet pour moi and Chocolate for MC.

A good 5pm snack to push us through while planning an entire YEAR OF MARKETING for a client. 

One suggestion Silver Spoon....$2 should be for a cone OR a cup, not just a cup. 

ps: lemon sorbet - v. good but SUPER sour. beware. 

Meet Kevin.

Here's a new little feature we'll have on the PE blog from time to time...An interview with someone who, we think, does/is doing/is planning on doing something interesting.

First up is your new boyfriend Kevin Suess. 

That's him above. In logo form.

Kevin and I met a few years back when I was scouring KW for new artists to feature in (qatalyst) magazine. He is a darling and extremely talented. So commission something already.

PE:  Hi, who are you? Name, Age, Employment if any (blame the recession), Claim to Fame. 

KS: a) My name is Kevin Suess. Hello! 
b) I'm 23 and I'm an illustrator / graphic designer / musician. 
c) I make incredible grilled cheese sandwiches. 

PE:  Are you native to this area?
KS: I've lived in K-W for 23 years which coincidentally, is my whole life.

PE:  What do you do art wise and what are your favourite medias to work in? Creatively.
KS: I suppose I experiment in many styles and themes in art making. I paint and pour and sketch and ink, sometimes overly tidily, sometimes disasterously messily. I use mostly oil, acrylic and charcoal but lately I've been considering getting into encaustic and the mess it will most definitely entail. 

PE: What are your favourite things in/about KW?
KS: I'm crazy about the Boathouse in Victoria Park. I've only played there once but it was amazing. It's a great venue. Artistically, I like that less established artists and musicians like myself are given chances and opportunities to show their talents. Maybe it's not the area, i could just be luck with people I've had the opportunity to meet... but local publications and venues in the past have been very kind and welcoming to me.

PE: If you could have one super power, what would it be?
KS: The ability to accurately generate any statistic I could possibly conceive. How many times have I listened to the blue album in my life? 107. Hmm, no shit. Is that lame? Okay... invisibility. 

PE: As a representative of all the 20somethings in Waterloo, I'm curious to know where you see KW in 15 years?
KS:  In 15 years I see K-W as being essentially the same. Maybe ALL businesses will have automatic doors. Actually, I see K-W as becoming even more of a full on arts community, I think it's already on it's way.

PE: Shamelessly plug your band.

KS: I play in a band with four other awesome gents. Our name is Trap Tiger and we play oddly catchy indie-ish pop? We can't agree on what we are but we jump, shout, clap, dance and sing our little hearts out. You can visit us online at myspace.com/traptiger or visit us in person at one of our shows. We're at the Starlight on the 1st of October. Was that shameless enough? 

For more information on Kevboto, email him here: robotdancefight@hotmail.com. 

Kevin's artwork will be donning the walls of Jane Bond beginning this fall. Details TBD.

Friends in Bellwoods 2

Just thought I would give you the heads up if you're looking for something to do this weekend.

This weekend celebrates the release of Friends in Bellwoods II, a 40-song, double-album set of rare, new and unreleased selections from some of Canada's most innovative independent musicians. The disc itself is available August 25 (today), but there are a series of release parties in Toronto throughout late August. All proceeds from the sale of the compilation go to the Daily Bread Food Bank in Toronto. And let me tell you....It's good.

The discs feature songs from Artists such as: Forest City Lovers, Basia Bulat, Great Lake Swimmers, Timber Timbre, The Acorn, Ohbijou, Waterloo's own, Bocce ....and soooooo much more. 

You can pick up the double disc for $19.99 at any of the release parties this weekend or if you're super saavy - grab it on itunes from the link here.

For those of you who aren't familiar with Toronto based Ohbijou, check out this video for one of their latest singles, New Years (video created by Exploding Motor Car).

If you ever get the chance, SEE THEM LIVE. You will fall in love. Casey Mejica is the cutest person in this world.

Actually, what am I talking about? HERE is your chance:  

Friday August 28th - Friends in Bellwoods II Release Party Part 1 - Lee's Palace (529 Bloor Street West) Ohbijou / Bocce / Forest City Lovers / Evening Hymns Doors 9 PM - 19+ - $12 in advance (On sale at Rotate This and Soundscapes next week) - $15 at the door

Saturday August 29th - Friends in Bellwoods II Release Party Part 2 - Tranzac (292 Brunswick Avenue) Short sets by : Tusks / The Acorn / Great Bloomers / Kate Rogers / Bellewoods / Kite Hill / Lisa Bozokovik / The Low Notes / Snowblink / Emma McKenna / The Phonemes / The D'urbervilles / Sebastien Grainger / Bruce Peninsula / Dinghies / Kids on TV and more

Starts 12 Noon until late - $10 at the door / $8 with a non-perishable food item

Enjoy!