Rowdy’s Dream Blog #257: I watch a TV report on the “Smudger.”
My pal L points to a TV report on the "Smudger," a local terrorist who draws huge black pictures over entire city blocks at night.
![]() | graffitiRowdy’s Dream Blog #257: I watch a TV report on the “Smudger.”My pal L points to a TV report on the "Smudger," a local terrorist who draws huge black pictures over entire city blocks at night. Add a Comment V.21 No.23 | 6/7/2012 ![]() Sean Desmond Song RouletteMike Giant is a visionary tattoo and graffiti artist who, although born in Upstate New York, grew up in Albuquerque. On Sunday, June 10, the San Francisco-based Giant makes an appearance in Downtown Albuquerque at the Blackbird Buvette (509 Central NW). He’s presenting a tea party for his zine, “The Skullz Press.” There will be art for sale, giveaways from his apparel and skateboard company, Rebel8, and ambience provided by Austin-based DJ Daze. The free, 21-and-over party happens from 3 to 7 p.m.
The Daily Word in Locksley boot, affirmative action brownies, and Amazon's latest technology.Brought to you by the artist formerly known as the US Space Program.Mike Locksley gets canned after loss to Sam Houston State. Albuquerque teen gets arrested for burping in class. Casino shooting leaves Hells Angels leader dead and two others injured. City acquires some more balloon landin' land. NASA's dead satellite takes its fall. Earth-shattering news about Catwoman's mask. Controversy erupts over affirmative action bake sale at Berkley. Doesn't this guy know you aren't supposed to try to reenact movie premises that involve having to cut off your own limbs? Neil Armstrong labels the US Space Program as "embarrassing". So what did we get from the US Space Program? Amazon gets ready to release new tablet, Apple is actually a bit worried. The Oatmeal on the Netflix changes. Man calls police during a 30-mile chase Thursday to tell them that deputies "needed to leave him alone." Princess Bride Monopoly Board! View/Add Comments [ 4 ] The Daily Word in faster than light particles, home invasions and spontaneous human combustionGary Johnson had the best line from last night's presidential debate. Also, a gay soldier was booed. President Obama is rewriting No Child Left Behind. Texas ends the ritual of a special last meal for death row inmates. Scientists may have discovered faster than light particles. Glowing kitty may further aid in AIDS research. Early morning home invasion on the West Side. The House passes a temporary spending bill, avoiding a government shutdown, for now. The FBI is investigating mysterious "Arabic" graffiti on the underside of Southwest Airlines airplanes. Is it worth it to pick your own apples? A suspected member of LulzSec was arrested in Phoenix. Scientists use science to explain near-death experiences! Probably not a good idea to post your murder plans on Facebook. Who doesn't love animated GIFs? 50 signs the world is coming to an end. Spontaneous human combustion listed as cause of death of a 76-year-old man. Chicken snack menus are the next front in the fast food wars. Was Archduke Ferdinand's fate sealed because of cheese sandwich? Someone is making a TV show based on musical chairs? James Spader joined the cast of The Office. Dragon Artist Flies AgainThanks, person whose signature I can’t make out![]() It was back at the end of June that a mystery artist created a 50+ foot NeverEnding Story-esque beast on the plastic wrap that masks the Anasazi building’s lower parts. It was beautiful, but I pass the intersection everyday. The piece stayed up so long that I got used to it. I don’t really know when it got washed away, but only looked up one afternoon and it was gone.
View/Add Comments [ 2 ] The Daily Word in Phil Spector, religion and a new oil sheenThe Burqueño who saved the little girl from a kidnapper is being praised and rewarded by people around the country. What's this about a new oil sheen in the Gulf? President Obama tells Assad to split. Public Regulation Commissioner Jerome Block Jr.—the admitted pharmy addict who won't resign—had his driver's license suspended. In Japan more than $78 million was found in the post-earthquake wreckage. The people who find the wallets and cash and safes keep turning them over to authorities. Weird. California high court won't hear Phil Spector's appeal. Coco Chanel: Nazi agent? The taxonomy of graffiti. Veteran APD officer made a deal with a decoy prostitute, according to police. He was arrested. This person could die if she combs her hair. Hey little girls: It's never to early to think about dieting. Religion is going … going … gone in nine countries. U.S. agency wants to know what it would take to travel to another star. Figuring it out could take a hundred years. Not everyone is meant for college. View/Add Comments [ 1 ] V.20 No.30 | 7/28/2011 ![]() Art PreviewA Little Bit SpicyTwo artists paint women of the SouthwestMarie Sena’s and Nani Chacon’s art show, Picosa, puts women in the fore: The overall theme of the show is women of the Southwest. “We’re in such a unique cultural climate,” Chacon says. “We felt like that was something that needed to be celebrated and pushed to the forefront of what we’re doing—not just that we’re going to depict beautiful women, but the beautiful women of our surroundings.”
Amazing New Graffiti at Sixth and CentralPossible portrait of Falkor the Luck Dragon![]() The head The penny-farthing picture, bearing the phrase “park your car,” that was beautifying the SE corner of Sixth and Central, is gone. This is sad because I loved it so. It was a cheerful, lovely image blip on an otherwise blighted eyesore. It was painted on the tan (read “worst color ever”) plasticy wrap which currently encircles the Anasazi building, presumably to keep it from falling completely apart while someone does something to it.
View/Add Comments [ 2 ] Alibi Flickr Photo of the DayPosted to Alibi's Flickr photo pool by our buddy Mustard[WSB]. View/Add Comments [ 6 ] Alibi Flickr Photo of the DayGraffitiPosted to Alibi's Flickr photo pool by our buddy stephosaurus182. View/Add Comments [ 5 ] |
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