Sha-whaat? The Angelika closes its doors after 13 years of indie/foreign usually boring but sometimes awesome film.
On August 29 the Angelika was found shuttered with brown paper covering the windows. There was no warning. Just this note:
There have been some back and forth since then from Bayou Place and the Angelika with a bunch of he-said she-said bullshit. Pretty much Bayou Place says the Angelika pulled out of their lease after committing to it and the Angelika keeps sticking to their guns that Bayou Place kicked them out. Eh, at least the Angelika announced they will be looking for a new place in Houston. Keep your eyes peeled.
Houston performer and personality, That Purple Bastard has put together a day-long festival celebrating Houston’s underground Hip-Hop scene. FlyFest will make its debut on September 25th, 2010 from 2 PM until 2 AM at the historic venue Walter’s on Washington will feature performances from 20 local hip-hop artists.
http://www.flyfesthouston.com/
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Source: Huffington Post
Written by Mat Johnson and drawn by Simon Gane, Dark Rain tells a story of opportunists trying to exploit the plight of New Orleans in the days after the hurricane. At times it’s alternately funny and moving, but it’s always focused on a very sharp but simple story.
It tells the tale of a man desperate for money who wants to rob a bank in the chaos of the flood and enlists the help of a reluctant ex-con who could use the money to help with his child support. Things go from bad to worse when they realize they’re racing against an evil Blackwater type outfit of mercenaries to the bank. Very reminiscent of a Third Man type story set in New Orleans, this is a book very much worth checking out.
The book doesn’t just tackle the heist story, though, it captures a taste of the horror and confusion of the days after the hurricane and the immense sense of depression and loss that must have been present in the Superdome while residents waited far too long for aid. In fact, there were more than a couple of moments in the book set in the Superdome that almost brought tears to my eyes.
In the end the book is very optimistic, offering hope to those who choose to do the right thing.
To preview the rest of the comic, click HERE
Words by: Jonathan Jackson
Photos by: Clyde Grant
Last Saturday, MixxWell Audio Lab had their first monthly event, showcasing the Visual Art of Will Harrison, “Big” Mike Hernandez, Alex Arzu, Mitch Mikey, Snell Face and Jonathan Jackson. Throughout the night, artists were also given the opportunity to create works of art along Westhiemer. Shelby Hohl provided visual art, by timing video sets to a 140-160 bpm (beats per minute), perfectly made for djs to mix to. The Teachers of MixxWell showcased the skill they have to offer the folks that choose to enroll at the MixxWell School.
Local Deejays Dayta and Elroy Boogie laid down tracks ranging from Dub-step to dancehall. Mixxwell also offered free workshops before the event. So next time, make sure to come early to sharpen your skills.
Mixxwell will be showcasing different visual artist every month along with a Special Guest Dj. And, of course, the Professors of Mixxwell will be there to show what they can offer as teachers. With a wide variety of Music and Art, expect to be surprised and walk away having learned something new about mixing, art and, those that make up the underground scene in Houston.
