Trevor Young's Premium Opening this Friday at Civilian Art Projects

"Premium" is an exhibition of new paintings by Young inspired by the sublime freedom of the open road and the romantic tension of travel. Utilizing familiar and new subject matter - gas stations illuminated by neon lights at night, sleeping travelers in waiting rooms, quiet laundromats, and cerulean landscapes dotted only by the saffron glow of headlights - Young demonstrates a strength of vision and passion for oil painting unprecedented in the D.C. area.

Trevor Young : Premium
April 9 - May 15, 2010
Opening Reception: Friday, April 9, 2010, 7-9pm
Civilian Art Projects
1019 7th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

In my paintings, the room represents a mental space, and with every blank canvas, I am moving into a new room. I have to choose potent symbolic elements to “decorate” these areas and convey a narrative. I have incomplete visions that can only be clarified through a process of shifting, adding, and taking away. I fumble awkwardly through dusty boxes of thoughts and emotions, mislabeled and stacked haphazardly, grasping stubbornly for the right language to tell my story. Through this process, a painting becomes a pastiche of historical embellishments, psychological metaphors, and emblems of transience. Trevor Young

Global Art Buzz this Thursday Sponsored by EXPO Study Abroad

Have you ever thought about volunteering in the northeast of Brazil or learning Spanish in Panama? How about studying hospitality in a castle in Switzerland, with classes in English? Or maybe you'd like to study at the most prestigious engineering school in Italy...How about living for some time in Fiji Islands taking Marine Studies, Tourism Engineering, Pacific Studies and many more in one of the University's 14 campuses scattered across the heart of the world's largest ocean?

These and many other unique programs will all be at the EXPO Study Abroad 2010. Visit www.expo-studyabroad.com/abc to reserve your space!

This event we will also feature the work of a dozen international artists at our Global Arts Bazaar in partnership with the DC Arts and Humanities Collaborative. 15 artists from 15 countries will showcase their work.

Featured artists include:

Tai Hwa Goh
http://www.taihwagoh.com/
Korea

Joan Belmar
http://www.joanbelmar.com/
Chile

Fabián H. Ríos Rubino
http://www.fabianhriosrubino.com
Argentina

Pilar Jiminez
http://www.pilarjimenez.com/index1.htm
Colombia

Breeze Giannasio and Brittany Watson
http://www.photoshelter.com/c/breezegiannasio
America

http://thehousethatlarsbuilt.blogspot.com/
Denmark

Joshua Cogan
http://www.joshuacogan.com/
America


Nicole Wolf
http://nicolewolf.wordpress.com/
Canada

Amber Robles Gordon
http://amberroblesgordon.com/
Puerto Rico

Nataliya Andreyeva
http://www.natyartist.com/contact.html
Ukraine

Juan Rojo
http://juanrojo.carbonmade.com/
Spain

Jackie Hoysted
http://www.jackiehoysted.com/
Ireland

Luba Sterlikova
http://www.lubasterlikovaart.com/
Russia

Liliane Blom
http://www.lilianeblom.com/
France/Norway

Zakhar Sasim
http://www.turbopolis.com/index.html
Russia


Global "Art Buzz" Bazaar at the EXPO Study Abroad
Thursday, April 8th
3 to 8 p.m. EXPO
6 to 8 p.m. "Meet-and-Greet with the Artists"
University of California - Washington Center
1608 Rhode Island Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20036

As a special bonus, those who register will be eligible to win amazing prizes, such as: a language program in Brazil, Spain, or Italy!!! Great giveaways will also be awarded at the event from local business like: Georgetown Cupcakes, LouLou, Nandos Peri Peri, Moaz and Sweet Green.

We look forward to seeing you there!

Mixt Green’s Celebrates Earth Day with FREE goodies for patrons this Thursday

Since it’s opening a few weeks ago next to my work I’ve had lunch at Mixt Greens at least 10 times. I’m obsessed with their Disco Sandwich and just yesterday I snagged a few moments with co-workers to dine outside and enjoy the amazing weather!

Mixt Green’s will offer a green gift to coincide with the 40^th anniversary of Earth Day. The first 150 customers who visit one of their three DC locations on Thursday, April 22^nd will receive a complimentary Mixt Greens tote bag filled with goodies including recipes from Chef/Co-Founder Andrew Swallow’s upcoming cookbook, Mixt Salads, and packets of herb seeds to plant at home. As a leader in sustainable food sourcing, energy efficiency, composting, resource conservation and education, Earth Day is an event close to Mixt Greens’ heart.

Mixt Greens, an eco-gourmet® restaurant serving environmentally responsible fine foods, recently opened three locations in Washington, DC at: 1200 19^th Street, NW, 1311 F Street, NW, and 1700 K Street, NW, with a four scheduled to open later this spring at 927 15^th Street, NW. Each location is open Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., and prices range from $7.95 to $11.95 for salads and $8.95 for sandwiches, which are served with a side salad of greens.

Hapi Hapi Hour @ the Textile Museum this Thursday

Enjoy a special “hapi” hour at The Textile Museum, Japanese style. Unwind in lantern-lit gardens to music by The Four Horsemen, enjoy music in the galleries by DJ Robin Bell, a "Sushi Sake Bar" by FoodArts and gallery tours led by WE ARE SCIENCE. Play Harajuku Bingo to win fabulous prizes!

Cash bar. Fee: $10 (includes two drink tickets/members; one drink ticket/non-members). Advance registration preferred; space is limited. Buy your tickets in advance online for a chance to win a $50 gift certificate to Mandu, or call (202) 667-0441, ext. 64 to register over the phone. Presented in partnership with the Pink Line Project.

Droppin' Science @ Science Club this Thursday with Video Killers

Video Killers // Science Club // Thursdays from John Bowen on Vimeo.

ReadysetDC Fashion District Coming this Wednesday

The fashion photography of DC-based photographers Joshua Yospyn, Nicole Aguirre (of Worn Magazine) and Jodi King will be exhibited. Hamiltonian artist Bryan Rojsuontikal will showcase art installations, including the actual rooftop runway itself (!). No Kings Collective will also showcase fashion themed works.

The runway show will take place on the rooftop and start at 8 p.m. What you need for spring will be presented by Commonwealth, Derringer Friday, DURKL, Redeem, TreasuryUniversal Gear. Catch the skinny and and PURCHASE TICKETS HERE.

Win FREE tickest from the DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative

The DC Arts and Humanities Education Collaborative wants to reward our friends on Facebook by offering two Complimentary tickets for any production in the 2010 season at the Shakespeare Theatre Company for one lucky person. Want to be entered to win? Just post a note on our wall HERE and tell us why you love the arts! All posts must be received by April 15th!

Dangerous Muse @ U Street Music Hall this Friday

Hear them HERE.

Hoops For Hope this Saturday

Solas Nua this Friday @ Flashpoint Gallery

Flashpoint Gallery is opening a new exhibition in conjunction with Solas Nua from an Irish Baltimore-based artist named Bart O’Reilly this Friday, April 2 from 6-8pm.

Old Lines from the Luminous State will feature works on paper, installation art and video – all exploring the human-influenced deterioration of objects and places over time. Bart is a celebrated artist in Ireland, and began showing state-side in 2005. He is based out of Baltimore’s Load of Fun Studios.

99¢ @ Science Club this Friday with Chris Burns

Cherry Blossom Boombox Walk this Saturday

DC51 Spring Fever Art Show this Friday @