AMP: Artists' Meeting Place and Resource Collective

lay back and groove on a rainy day...well it has been raining in holland continuously for a couple of seasons now so i retreated to my underground dharma stronghold to weather the storms.....well...i have....

I am so excited to be part of hosting the first gathering of AMPsterdammers to chat, get to know one another and, hopefully, begin what will by a cornucopia of collaborations!

I was so lucky to be a part of the first AMP performances done here last year, and I was absolutely thrilled by the wide range of artists, genres and nations that were represented. Not only did I have a fantastic time, I met some really wonderful friends - many of whom I'm working with now - and look forward to more of it in the future!

So often, as artists, we live in a cocoon of our own making - suffering silently (well sometimes at least) to ensure that we are able to communicate our message clearly. Well you know, sometimes its also just nice to have a chat over a beer.

Los Angeles 2008 Artproject A Quest for Fame! Do you think you’ve got what it takes to join this extraordiary and extreme journey for fame .. WARNING: you might end up famous!

Finally .. on the first of June I will arrive in LA to work on my artproject 'A quest for fame'.

I will be staying for six months till the first of December.
I will be staying at the RAID Projects. Really looking forward to this excellent creative adventure.

Less than 3 months to go! Look forward to meet you

Today is International Women's Day.

Check out the website here: http://www.internationalwomensday.com/

And here are some relevant articles from Art4Development:

MIDEAST: No Day Is a Woman's Day in Gaza
By Mohammed Omer
GAZA CITY - Mahasen Darduna suffers in ways the world recognises; her
suffering comes at the hands of the Israelis. But there are many
Palestinian women whose suffering the world does not see, because
their hell is inflicted on them by Palestinians.
http://www.ipsnews.net/news.asp?idnews=41498

KENYA: Equal Pay in Theory, Not Always in Fact
By Kwamboka Oyaro
NAIROBI - On Mar. 8, a century ago, thousands took to the streets of
New York in demonstrations aimed at improving life for women. Burning

Indie Musicians Listen up! We are seeking a kick ass rock band to do a full band set on the awards! Get a cut off the door with following!
There will be voting. There will be an after party with the Tom
Glide Space. Ladies and Gentleman announcing!
Did I show you this wacked out interview with me yet? I really am 6'1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGUNvheI0hs

Wednesday, April 2nd, 2008
Youtube Video up Here with founder Mike McHugh
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NRSL3xjdPxg
Second Annual New Century Peoples Choice Awards
Time: 7- 11 pm @ Wicked Willy's
Address: 149 Bleecker St (Thompson & LaGuardia)
Price: $5

WHAT is IT????____________
The New Century People's Choice Awards was created to recognize indie

women in Iran are really incredible.They aren't forced to do somethings. They are stronge and when they think,they want to do somethings , Be sure they do it.
I remember when I was a kid, My country became revolution. But most of women in Iran don't accept some rules about themselves.one of them is wearing Hejab(chador).One of my memory is about this winter.The weather was either cold or snowy, and the streets were full of snow.So we had to wear boots.Suddenly our goverment decided to don't let wemon wear boots.Because,they beleived that boots on jean was provocative.
wowo.......It was clear cut.Vise verca after this news by goverment most of women and I wore boots on jeans

Its that time of the month, it rolls around regularly and reminds me of how marvelously warm my bed is...

It's the first Friday of the month, which means I'm rolling out of bed at 05:00 to prepare for my English Breakfast Radio special.

Don't get me wrong, I'm not complaining, I love doing the radio - who knew two years ago, when I was first invited into a studio to be interviewed as a guest, that I would become so hooked on the high of it! Added to that, with no cameras around, you can, if you don't mind being seen in public this way, rock up in some phenomenally flannel pjs!

I've got a good face - and fashion - for radio... especially at 05:00!!!

LISTEN AND SUBMIT YOUR OWN WORK!!!!

Listen: www.nedpr.org

Subscribe through Itunes: http://phobos.apple.com/WebObjects/MZStore.woa/wa/viewPodcast?id=135156356

• A conversation between NickPR and NedPR
• Christine Candland reads from Chapter One of her book Topaz Woman
o Check out the Topaz Woman website at http://topazwomanthenovel.com/
• Jimmy Greenbeam speaks on
o The Sacramento Theatre Company’s Recycling Tour (http://www.sactheatre.org/)
o Solar Energy: Buy and Build a House Facing South
• Lacy Maria en la Cocina
o Boycotting Meat and the Beef Industry
• Info about recall on the Humane Society site: http://www.hsus.org/search.jsp?query=beef+recall&x=0&y=0

Its nice to be amongst you wonderous people. Ive been a stained glass artist for many years, and now find myself painting and sculpting more. Please feel free to comment, Id love to know there are real people out there. Very Kind Regards to you all.