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StealingKitty’s Weekend Arts Map
So many great art events happening around town. I created a public google map to help you plan with all the events I recommend attending
Ruben Nieto: Re-Contextualizing The Comic Book
My process consists of me finding images in comic books and then transforming them on my computer. It takes me about 40 hours. I get the entire concept down and then get my team to work on it. It is like a paint by numbers when I give it to them. I want to get to the point where I don’t have to touch it. It is important to me that I am the one in charge. The image is mine
Ginger Valentine – Queen of the Striptease
Making her mark on the burlesque scene with her classic striptease and pinup looks, Ginger Valentine brings sexy back with a vengeance. Recently, winning the crown, Queen of Burlesque, at the New Orleans Burlesque Festival, this vivacious mover-shaker is not slowing down. I sat down with Ms. Valentine recently at the Belmont Hotel with photographer Jarrod Fresquez to learn more about this sultry bombshell
LuLa B’s – Cool Stuff For Cool People
Vintage jewelry, Mid Century Modern furniture, and kitchy goodness can be found at this funky, cool gem in Deep Ellum. There is so much to peruse, this visit I only made it partially through the first level. The second level, offers racks of sparkly vintage clothing just ripe for that special event. There is literally something for everyone at Lula B’s. Funky Fresh and Cool, we love LuLa B’s!
Mortality and Death, with a Double Shot of Sexuality – Goss Michael Foundation Re-Opens in Dallas
Last week I had the pleasure of attending an invitation only preview of The Goss-Michael Foundation new space. Goss-Michael has now taken up residency in a renovated warehouse on Turtle Creek Boulevard in the Design District, just steps away from the Dallas Contemporary
Ashley Compton: Dynamite Comes in Small Packages
Fearless comes to mind when I reflect on an recent hot, summer day spent with Ashley Compton in a large warehouse with photographer Jarrod Fresquez and make up artist, Courtney Crush. The photo shoot captured Compton’s aerial ability, illustrating her strength frame by frame
Dee Lincoln’s Bubble Bar – The Scene, The Thirst, The Food
Recognized from Dallas to Wall Street as a national female powerhouse in the male-dominated steakhouse industry, Dee Lincoln is now taking her luxury brand to the next level with Dee Lincoln’s Restaurant and Bubble Bar. She has expanded her Cowboy Stadium concept to her new digs in the Rosewood Building off Cedar Springs
Sour Grapes Retrospective – The Wonder Years
Rising Gallery is all a buzz with the new exhibition, Wonder Years, works by graffiti collective SourGrapes13. The surprise guest star of the show is Boog Brown, aninternational tattoo artist who paints as well. A few nights ago, Boog was down at Rising Gallery painting a large panel piece for the show. This work features his stylized lettering, sexy Latin lady with a rose in her hair and a single tear rolling down her cheek. The word, SourGrapes, at the top of the piece in Boog’s trademark style, and FAMILIA, in banner form at the bottom, illustrates the bonds he has with this art collective. There is no doubt after viewing his work and chatting with him about his worldwide acclaim, Boog is a badass
Kettle Art Forces of Nature Art Show
I had the pleasure of attending Kettle Art, ‘Forces of Nature’, opening one hot Thursday night. The exhibition features works from 6 women artists and their interpretation on the theme. What happens after the fire, the sensual cacti, and the joyful celebration of life caught my attention and brought me in for a closer look at this exhibition
Review: Galleri Urbane Annual Group Art Exhibition July 9 – August 15 2011
The Marfa gallery that has expanded to Dallas representing emerging, mid-career and established artists. Galleri Urbane is holding its first Annual Group Art Exhibition July 9-August 15. I had the pleasure of getting a sneak peek of the diverse and interesting works from the show. The work ranges from abstract expressionism, architectural collage, graphite, watercolor, and portraiture
Elisa – Ruby Revue’s Firecracker
Baby, you’re a firecracker! Elisa has been dancing since she was 2 and this is evident in her live performance. This lady runs burlesque in her part of the world and does a fabulous job. She is the founder and executive producer of Dallas Burlesque Festival and The Ruby Revue
Courtney Crave – Fetish Meets PinUp A-Go-Go
Hot burlesque at a lesbian bar? Why haven’t they thought of this sooner? Friday night I checked out Sexy-Mic Comedy & Burlesque to see Courtney Crave in action. Her smokin’ hot number to Def Leopard’s, ‘Pour Some Sugar on Me’, had the women up on their feet begging for more. It mixed good old fashioned stripper sensibility with bombshell burlesque attraction. So hot sticky sweet.