We usually miss the early openings (was still at the office), here’s a nice little vid Eddie put together re: the show at Baker & Cook tonight. More info on his blog.

Casual just mentioned…Hieroglyphics canvases coming soon…

Dewey was the bass player for The Coup and on his way to rehearsal when he was senselessly shot on the freeway.  He had toured with Lauryn Hill as well as Kev Choice Ensemble.  Boots says, ” He was a joyful, beautiful person, and we are all missing him.”

Our deepest condolences to his family & friends.

Friends of ours are starting a new site called  Fookubox to offer exclusive deals on brands you love.  Fookubox is a fun, new concept that brings the excitement of a holiday surprise to every day shopping.  You select the type of product, the size and price point and we select an item for you based on your style preferences and tastes.  Influenced by the Japanese phenomena of fukubukuro or “lucky bags,” your purchase will remain a surprise until you open your box.

The next sale features items they hand picked from our site, and it starts today (Thursday, January 14th) at 9AM PST.    Go to www.fookubox.com and use the access code “fuzzypeach2010” for more details.  They’re still in the beta phase, so you’re one of the first people to know about it…

Thanks to Vinnie and R.I.P. to Ed Thigpen and Yabby You

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Tax Deduction

Sorry guys, we have been having some troubles with Paypal, so we are taking it down as a payment option.   Hopefully they can resolve their issues with us.  Thanks for your patience.

we got to see Nicacelly’s piece…looks like it’s going to be a cool show!

M.I.S.S., has teamed up with Upper Playground to curate its first ever art show at FIFTY24LA Gallery.  “Paper Dolls”  is  a group show displaying new works by artists and their interpretation of the paper doll.

Curated by M.I.S.S. editors Lexx Valdez and Kimberly Jefferson, these ladies put together an impressive array of artists including: Adriana Yugovitch, Alice Mizrachi, Amanda Lopez, Branden Collins, Claw Money, Esther Kim, Farah Siozon, Fawn Gehweiler, Ilisha Helfman, Indie184, Insa, J. David Mckenney, Katie Rodgers, Kelly Tunstall, Kerin.Rose, Kim Moloney, Kime Buzzelli, Lanie Alabanza-Barcena, Leola Bermanzohn, Lisa Perrin, Liz Sullivan, Magda Sayeg (Knitta Please), Martina Fugazzotto, Melly Elliott, Miss Kika, Mitsy Avila Ovalles, Molly Crabapple, Narcissister, Nicole Markoff, Nubby Twiglet, Paulina Quintana, Queen Andrea, Sahara Marina Borja, Shin Tanaka, Sofia Maldonado, Solarspace, Tone Tank, and Toofly.

Using the iconic paper doll as inspiration, each artist offers his or her own artistic interpretation of the woman’s fashion figure. From photographs, illustrations and paintings, there are varied expressions of the paper doll – all with the signature touches of each artist.

”Paper Dolls” features new works on display at FIFTY24LA Gallery from January 14, 2010 through March 3, 2010.

Opening/Downtown LA Art Walk: Thursday, January 14, 2010
Second Opening/Downtown LA Art Walk: Thursday, February 11, 2010

FIFTY24LA GALLERY
125 East 6th Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
213.623.4300
Tuesday – Saturday 12 to 6

Roxie Theater (www.roxie.com)
3117 16th Street (between Valencia and Albion) San Francisco, CA