Memes

Apparently the BET Hip Hop Awards (I find it personally hilarious that there's a dedicated Hip Hop awards on BET)-- were on last night. Yay. I don't have cable anymore because I need to pay for things like my phone and Sallie Mae. :(

The highlight of this event was the appearance of Antoine Dodson, an internet meme. I have avoided watching any videos of this person and other videos affiliated with Mr. Dodson. However, I received an email from a mysterious L.A. number-- I believe it's probably one of my cousins, exclaiming, and this is not a direct quote, "I hope you watched the BET awards last night, I can't wait to read your blog..." So I made myself watch the two videos that propelled this young man into an internet sensation. Antoine was also able to make profits off of the autotuned version of his interview and isn't living in the projects anymore. Rags to riches. Cavier Dreams. Only in America.





And now for the Break Down!




And now for the BET AWARDS SPECTACULAR! P.S. Everyone in the audience knows this song. I'm totes going to learn this song and make NighTraiN do it.

SMILE PARTY SHOW!

SMILEPARTYSHOW

SATURDAY JUNE 19TH 2010
A MUSIC & ART BENEFIT SHOW FOR OPERATION SMILE
MUSIC BY SNOWMAN PLAN, CLUTCH DOUGLASS & SUGAR WATER PURPLE
ART BY AARON & JESSIXA BAGLEY, & ELATIA PEARL
FAIRE GALLERY (OLIVE & MELROSE)
8PM-12$5$

This is for you Dad!

People have been after me about photos of the show. Well, today's your lucky day, folks. I've hit the motherload.

You can see photos of the show and our amazing artistic process right here:

Click for Austrian Fun!

enjoy.

Pictures of the show and other things I did....

If you want to see more pictures from the show taken by the amazing photographer, Steven Miller, please do go to Implied Violence's blog.

Austria is amazing!

I've been making a lot of wonderful connections here in Krems because of the Donau Festival. This is a melting pot of brilliant artists and I am most humbled to be apart of this *kick ace* experience. We have about two more performances until we're able to pack up and leave. The crowds have been receiving the show well. Many of the artists that are participating in the festival have attended The Dorothy K. The Donau is a more tailored and directed beast than Bumbershoot. It knows it's niche and goes for it and I appreciate that.

Here are some production pics:

The Park Hotel Krems

After our flight I was more than happy to be on solid ground with no screaming babies in sight. We had to first fly from Seattle to Ohare, then from Ohare to London and then from London to Vienna.

Krems is a beautiful town that's older than I can fathom. Great food, great shopping and very nice and accommodating people. The festival is happening right next to the hotel so I won't have to travel anywhere far or take special transportation to get there. Our meals are provided by the hotel and festival (except for dinner, which is fine) and I'm hoping that when we're all done here I can go for Vienna for a day and hang out with my friend.

Here are some pictures of the city and what I've been up to so far.

The Donau Festival

It's been a little over three months since Implied Violence started its preparation for The Dorothy K: Redux for the Donau Festival in Krems, Austria. We are all tired, but very ready. There's just one thing:





A STUPID VOLCANOE!





I do not want to get stuck in Europe ya'll.

What I'm hoping is that after all the hoopla of the festival I'd get to hang out with my friend Lauren who lives in Vienna. We'll see.

Extra thank yous to my family who sent money to me because they didn't want their loved one panhandling in a foreign country. If anyone wants a post card, please email me their addresses.

A little taste of Europe.

This is a sneak peek of some of the choreography that will be used in Implied Violence's show for Austria. Generated and demonstrated by Allie.

Long Time No See

I've been up to a lot of crap lately. Here are some pictures and videos for your enjoyment.

Taryn, Nicole and me at The Princess and the Frog. Yes we did go to happy hour in tiaras.

Taryn and Nicole are in a kick ace band called Lawn-Dree along with some other awesome ladies Jasmine Mahmoud and Emily Price. The show was awesome. Here's a video.

I'm back from the east coast

It was a crazy three weeks. But I'm so happy to be back in Seattle. I, of course, have more photos and videos of my trip to share. Please check them out here on the blog and at my flickr link here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/godivamab/sets/72157622305873992/

You can also view some really awesome photos of Implied Violence's The Dorothy K. here: http://todseelie.com/impliedviolence

Ferry to Governor's Island



Colonel's Row House


Digging for sheep's eyeball for the jar room.


Lily blowing out her birthday candle.


Copernicus Mow Meows. Heather, Kara and Marilyn's cat.

New York City, Governor's Island, Implied Violence

So currently I'm camping out on Governor's Island along with many other artists for the New Island Festival. I have never seen so many Dutch people in my life. But everyone is pretty nice. The food is amazing when it's dinner time. They cook on these really long captain tables and people ride bikes everywhere. We have a pretty good view of the statue of liberty from the island. And there are cicadas abound.

Rehearsal for the show has been pretty rough. But people are going to flip out when they see what we're doing. I have a feeling we're the wild card of the festival.

I've uploaded some of the photos here, but here's a link to the flickr account where the majority of them will be: http://www.flickr.com/photos/godivamab/sets/72157622305873992/

A Brooklyn street.

Trying to navigate the subway.

Elatia Face Has Her Own Blog Now

Hey gang,

If you know this blog then you should know this blog! It's effin' awesome!

BOOZE for BOOBS!

My best friend Kimisha had the coolest mom in the world. Her name was Deena. She was a survivor of breast cancer once some years ago, but it came back last year to claim victory.

This is something that affects families across this nation; it takes moms, aunts, grandmas, daughters and sisters. You can help by attending one of these two events for Kimisha and her family.

Do it. Jesus will love you more.

Saturday June 27th

Tea for Tatas Jazz Brunch! @ Lucid, Seattle 5241 University Way NE 98105

$ 10 charge includes : Tasty Brunch, Tea, Jazz, Raffles, Art auctiion and Speakers on overall health and cancer awareness.

Event starts at 11:30 am and goes until about 4pm.

Bring appetites, bring friends and enjoy this celebration for the ones we love and help support the cure for cancer!

Sunday June 28th

Booze for Boobs! @ Faire Gallery Cafe, Seattle 1351 East Olive Way (Capital Hill)

No Cover!!! Jazz playing all night long, Raffles, Art auction, Live Celebrity Boxing Match (Dino Doug vs. El Racho), Specialty drink menu...

Event starts at 7pm and goes all night long!

Please join us and help us raise enough funds to help establish Kimisha's place in the Susan B. Komen's, 60 mile, 3 day Event!

Thursday and Friday Night Showdown!!!

First off on Thursday you should see my staged reading of The Ryan Seaquest Adventure! $3 suggested donation. Show starts at 7 pm

The Ryan Seaquest Adventure


Then on Friday set off your weekend with Rikki Rainbow, High Tension Line, AND NighTraiN!!!! $3 admission/ w one free pabst!

Karl's Farewell!

I have a friend named Karl who is one of the best artists in Seattle. Yeah, no shit. Anyway, he owns Galactic Boutique and it's location on Pine Street on Capitol Hill is coming to a close. You know what you can do though? Go to his store's closing tomorrow night and party it up!

Galactic Boutique
1213 Pine Street
Seattle WA 98101
Saturday 8pm - Midnight

Happy Valentine's Day

This valentine comes from Mrs. Bagley. Sorry the the scanner couldn't get it all.

Art Auction Benefit Potluck and Fun!

I wrote a faux interview for a piece of found art. The found art will be sold to the highest bidder to benefit Dan Smith's family. His mom had a long stint at the hospital and the money will help a lot with bills. Please check it out: