AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

I saw a BBC documentary recently on the horrific build-up to what is now unbelievable a 5 year long war.

Economists lately in the US have been painting the bleak economic truth - "For this amount of money, we could have provided health insurance for the uninsured of this country. We could have made social security solvent for the next three generations, and implemented all the 9/11 Commission's recommendations [to tighten domestic security]."

I love the access the internet gives me to resources and publications. Such an improvement over the old days of typing and re-typing submissions, sending photos out by mail and fretting their demise. Waiting for snail mail responses!

I sent out 3 poetry submissions to magazines this morning (within the last 3 hours), as well as, 1 photography submission (just now).

1 of the poetry submissions has already been accepted, granted ... this magazine has published me before, but still.

Along with my monthly story about South Africa and poems published in Sketchbook which I sent out Friday, it's been a great week of acceptance so far.

Gotta love it!

(here is a link to photographs published this Month)...

http://downtownlalife.tripod.com/id185.html

Dear Friends

Looking forward to see you on the reception of my solo show:
We Will Work It Out
at:
Infusion Gallery
719 South Spring Street, Downtown Los Angeles.
Reception April 10th, 6-9PM
Show runs from April 1st until April 25th

See you there
Johan

I am recently trying to paint all most all the major gods and goddesses of Hindu mythology.

Click here to check out the Body of Art exhibit here on the AMP Website.

The opening reception on March 15 was a fantastic success with great performances from Nathalie Broizat, Scot Nery, Holmes, Nance Broderzen, and Ronnie Cramer, and great attendance too.

Look here to see more pictures from that night.

Hello,

I need to create my 3 minutes acting reel as soon as possible (mixing traditional acting footage and performance art footage, plus some pictures). I am looking for someone to edit it and help me with this!
Contact me with your friendly rate! at
shapeloveproject@yahoo.com
Thank you!
Nathalie (featured artist of the month).

Join us for our weekly salon of art and fashion. Refuse to dress like the masses. Add a touch of Tawny! Fancy badges, beaded tiaras, tassel tanks. Wear one out and start a new trend (or wear one out and have to buy a new one.) The coffee will be on.

Sunday March 23, Noon to 5pm
Mr.Mrs.
4634 Hollywood Boulevard
LA CA 90027

For more info and map, view the event's webpage:

http://MrMrs.pingg.com/MARCH23

Alright, if you haven't listened yet, now's the time. And if you've listened, but haven't submitted your art, well, now's the time too.

Listen: http://www.nedpr.org

Subscribe through Itunes: http://www.nedpr.org/itunes

IN THE NEWEST EPISODE OF NEDPR ::: "Black Dog," a story based on a real incident, and an interview with the author, Professor Lois Lyles.

Well, last night we had a nice celebration that goes back ancient Iranian people.wow fire.Iranians are called Chahar- Shanbeh suri .
Ancient Iranians believed that the fire was holly and made them powerful & life .Thats why,In The evening of the last Tuesday of the year (before starting Newyear) they lighted a fire and jumped over it(If you like to know more about it, you will read my before writing about our New year). And Modern Iranians have continued this tarditional festival yet.wow last night I really enjoyed as mush as I could ,with jumping over the fire and fireworks and using squib ,firecracker . I set off firecrackers alot.Now I share some pic of this festival with you .Tomorrow will be New year(Norouz) in Iran. Happy Norouz for Iranians in LA & AMP.

Coco De Mer is proud to Present:

Velvet Hammer Burlesque Salon

Book Reading and Costume Exhibition
Thursday, March 27th. From 7.00- 9pm FREE!
cocktails and refreshments will be served.

The book comes to life!
Link to book promo video directed by John Gulager:
http://www.youtube.com/v/3X7ECWfT3v8&rel=1&border=1

The Velvet Hammer was founded in 1995 in Los Angeles,
by Michelle Carr and her vision kick started the
current era of Neo-Burlesque and caused a furor on
stages worldwide.

Michelle Carr, Pleasant Gehman and Kristian Hoffman
will be reading the hilarious unedited text from the brand new
book 'Velvet Hammer Burlesque' and signing books after
wards. On display will be 10 of the most elaborately
designed and intricately constructed handmade costumes