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Art Openings: Young Artists 2010

Work by more than two dozen young artists appears in Young Artists 2010

Come join the fun at the exhibit's opening reception,
Friday, February 26, 6-9 pm at Pia Sjölin Design

A festive reception on Friday, February 26, from 6 to 9 pm celebrates 29 young artists whose work appears in the juried exhibit titled Young Artists 2010, at Pia Sjölin Design, in the Shoppes at Farmington Valley, on route 44 in Canton, Connecticut. The exhibit continues through Sunday, March 28, seven days a week.

See the entire list of participating artists below.

Work in the show include paintings; drawings, photography and other works on paper; blown glass; jewelry; and installations. The works range from polished works in glass and technically meticulous photographs and drawings to loosely worked acrylics and paintings that refer to graffiti and comic-book imagery. One installation artist makes playful use of text combined with everyday objects, such as ordinary office supplies. Look for images of some works to appear on Pia's blog in the coming weeks.

All artists showing work in the exhibit are 25 or younger. Most are in their 20s, many in their teens, and a couple still of grade-school age. Student artists attend classes at Simsbury and Canton high schools, the University of Hartford art school, and Tunxis Community College, among other schools. Other artists graduated from Franklin Pierce University, Boston University, and Sarah Lawrence College.

At the reception, participating artist Mike Detelj will read his spoken-word work, "Acts of Love." A combo of young jazz musicians will also perform: Brad Parlimen (drums), Jackson Fitzgerald (guitar), Zack Wiles (bass), and Tom Kelley (sax)

In conjunction with the exhibit, the gallery will host a talk and discussion on Art & Youth on the evening of Wednesday, March 10 at 6:30 pm, including some of the participating artists.

All works in the exhibit are offered for sale, which is not often true of exhibits of student work. Gallery founder Pia Sjölin, a working artist herself, believes that part of supporting young artists is encouraging them to take their first steps toward becoming self-sustaining artists. "I remember that when I was starting out it was so hard to get anything into a show where people could see it and react to it. I want to do for the young artists what I want to do for all artists: just give them a show, and that encourages them to produce more work," she said.

The Young Artists 2010 at Pia Sjölin Design exhibit coincides with other exhibits in the Hartford area that showcase the work of young artists who are still in school:

* Farmington Public Schools K-12 Student Select Art Exhibit, through February 26, in the community room at the Farmington Public Library, 6 Monteith Drive, Farmington.
* Next, the Emerging Talent Show, through March 14, features works by high-school seniors from 11 schools in the region. At Gallery on the Green, Route 44 at Dowd Avenue, Canton.
* There's also a student show coming up in Harwinton, we've heard, but we haven't yet received details about it; stay tuned.

Young Artists 2010 Participating Artists:

Group 1: Ages 16 to 25
Bethany Altschwager
Dan Army
Joe Bun Keo
Ross A. Delano
Mike Detelj
Rob Engvall
Andrés Felix, Jr.
Jordan Ford
Sarah Galpin
Chris J. Giordano
Daniella Henry
Ashley Hunt
Ethan Lavendier
Sam Lavendier
Gavin Louis
Andrew Mailhot
Elissa Maillet
Madelin McPhee
Daren Orr
Laura Perrotta
Julia C. Perrotta
Marisabel Santiago
Taylor Schroeder
Brad Smith
Jeremy J. Starn
Amelia Whitney

Group 2: Under 16 years old

Noah O’Leary
Andy Thibodeau

Spring Detox at Alchemy Juice Bar in Hartford, March 22 - 26

Empowering * Rejuvenating * Energizing * Inspiring * Clarifying

Spring is coming, and it's time to start things off right... Join Imani & John Zito from Alchemy Cafe/Growing Green Wellness Center, raw foods nutrition consultant Eden Love and Naturopathic Physician Helene Pulnik and Detox Diva Ami Beach for a 5-day guided Juice Feast, raw and living foods consultations, transformational lectures & classes, yoga & meditation, and more!

Package Options:

*Juices Only* - pick juices up in the am or pm, your choice!
Juice Feast: 4 (16oz) fresh organic juices for five days $200 -or-
Hippocrates Green Juice (no sugar): 2oz wheatgrass & 3 (16oz) green juices (cucumbers, celery & sprouts) $250

Juices above with Private Consult, 1 evening class and 1/2 hour Infrared Sauna: Add $100

*Best Deal* $150 plus the juice plan of your choice listed above!
Includes: Juices above with Private Consult, 2 mini spa treatments, (2) 1/2 hour Infrared Sauna, two evening lectures, morning yoga & meditation daily and celebratory raw meal.

WEEKLY SCHEDULE: March 22 - 26

Introductory Talk, Sunday, Feb 28th @ 8pm at the Wellness Center & Full Moon Yoga Event

Mon March 22:
8:30-9:30am Morning Yoga & Meditation & check-in; pick-up juices

Tues March 22:
8:30-9:30am Morning Yoga & Meditation & check-in; pick-up juices
6:30pm: Evening Talk about Internal Awareness - colonic know-hows Hippocrates style with John & Imani

Wed March 24:
8:30-9:30am Morning Yoga & Meditation & check-in; pick-up juices
4:30-8:30pm Private Consults with Eden Love

Thurs March 25:
8:30-9:30am Morning Yoga & Meditation & check-in; pick-up juices
6:30pm: Evening Demo - Transitioning off a fast with Eden Love

Fri March 26:
8:30-9:30am Morning Yoga & Meditation & check-in; pick-up juices
4:30-6:30pm Detox Spa Treatments with Kristy
6:30pm Celebratory Raw Meal & Discussion

*Infrared Sauna available throughout the week
Discounts on colon hydrotherapy for all participants for the week of your fast! Ask for details.

The first five to register for the Best Deal receive a 2oz Mineral Dense Shilajit from Ultimate Raw ($24 value)

Questions or to register, please contact Imani:
Imani@thegreenvibration.com
or call 860.983.5276

Raw Comedy: Johnny Frechette at Alchemy Juice Bar, February 20th, 8-10 pm

Artist and Comedian Johnny Frechette

Comedy in the raw.
Unrehearsed.
Unplanned.
Warm up.
Full laughter.
Cool down.
To go.

Where:
Alchemy Juice Bar/The Growing Green Wellness Center
201 and 197 New Britain Avenue
Hartford, CT 06106
(860) 983-5276

When:
February 20, 2010

Time:
8:00 - 10:00 pm

Suggested Donation:
$10 (money back if you don't laugh!)

Why:
For the following health reasons:

PubMed: Seriously, laughter matters.

PubMed: Humor's healing potential.

PubMed: The dynamics of laughter.

PubMed: How humor keeps you well.

Come laugh with us!

Art Opening: Linn Bae, January 29, 5-7:30 pm, at Pia Sjolin Design in Canton

Artist's reception in the Spotlight Gallery for Linn Bae
Friday, January 29, 5 pm to 7:30 pm
Meet painter Linn Bae and her oil paintings: vivid, deeply textured still lifes.
Educated in Seoul and Hartford, Hartford-based painter Linn Bae has been showing her memorable still lifes and self-portraits since the year 2000. This is her first exhibition in Canton.
The exhibit runs through Sunday, February 28.

Pia Sjölin Design, llc
The Shoppes at Farmington Valley
110 Albany Turnpike (Rt. 44), Suite 209, Canton CT 06019
860.693.4454

I just LOVE Linn's work!
I hope to see you there!

Max Keiser: The Keiser's Business Guide to 2010

Tomorrow, 20:00 on BBC Radio 5 live

Join the Mystic Meg of money, Max Keiser, as he and his guests get to grips with the recession and predict the big events of 2010. Max is joined by panelists including comedian Andy Zaltzman and Professor Steve Keen - one of a handful of economists who saw the global recession coming. Together with politicians and financial experts, they take a look at the extraordinary events of the last year and make their predictions about what could happen in the coming twelve months.

Ex stockbroker and journalist Max Keiser is informed, irreverent, off beat and entertaining. His views have made him a hit whenever he's appeared on BBC Radio 5 live. And now the man who got it right about the collapse of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, the breakdown of Iceland's economy, and the collapse of the sub prime mortgage market, gives his take on 2010.

Max can't promise to get everything right, but he can guarantee a unique take on the global recession and who is to blame for the mess the financial system is in. Let Max guide you through the markets, banks, regulation, the debt, jobs, mortgages, savings, the politics and what it means to you.

Merry Christmas!!

Anti-Cancer Salad

Anti-Cancer Asparagus

Anti-Cancer Raw Milk Kefir Cheese/Quark (uncooked casein) with garlic, cilantro, onion, sea salt and cayenne pepper.

I will blog soon about how living (uncooked) and fermented Anti-Cancer Kefir, made from organic raw (unpasturized) milk, can be separated into cheese/quark/casein (prevents the breakdown of muscle, may help prevent cancer, is used in the Budwig Diet to treat cancer and induces myelopoiesis) and whey (builds muscle and strong bones, and may help prevent and treat cancer) and how each milk protein can be used safely in an Anti-Cancer diet:
Whey protein is included in the daily menu of all advanced or metastatic cancer patients. When treating cancers that are stable or have regressed in size, patients then have the option of including other protein foods at their breakfast meals such as cottage cheese (casein), yogurt, or soy foods.

Faux Painting: Zebra Print Floorcloth

Zebra print floorcloth that I just finished painting with black faux felt pinking edge (made with heavy-duty faux leather for durability).

This one is now available at Pia Sjolin Design in Canton, CT.
Or you may custom order one in any size or shape from me directly.

All floorcloths are hand-painted on doubel primed heavy-weight canvas using water-based paints and three coats of water-based polyurethane. They are finished with a coat of wax for added protection.

Perfect in front of the kitchen sink or under high-chairs, for easy clean up of spills.

I have one friend who is ordering one to put under her African Gray's bird cage. I think that is a great idea!

I will post more designs as I complete them. I am working on a Safari series right now. My intention is to create exotic and organic designs that will look even better with age and wear. I am inspired by African and tribal art and also, the glazed concrete floors at Whole Foods Markets.

Larger floorcloths can be made for use under dining room or dinette tables and smaller ones for under pet bowls.

Livin' Live at Alchemy: December Events

Mmmm . . . (raw) Mexican Platter at Alchemy Juice Bar

RAW FOOD BASICS: 3 week series with Imani & John starts this THURSDAY, DEC 3, 10 & 17th
Cost: only $99, great gift idea!
Please pre-register: Imani@thegreenvibration.com
Join us for an entertaining and enlivening evening of raw food dun. Learn the health benefits of incorporating more living food into your diet, time saving tips, tasty & EASY recipes take home!

HANDS-ON CLASS: The Benefits of Raw Dairy Fermentation with Dana Herbert Tuesday, December 15th at 7 pm.
Cost: $30 co-op member, $35 non-member.
Please pre-register: Imani@thegreenvibration.com
Come find the health benefits of raw milk and kefir and how they can be used in the Budwig Diet, which is an anti-cancer diet created by a doctor who won the Nobel prize, Johanna Budwig. Each participant will learn how to make kefir cheese or quark and sample some kefir. Pre-registered participants will leave with kefir starter as well as a list of all the farms in CT that sell raw milk.

INTERNAL AWARENESS with John & Imani, Tuesday, Dec 22, 2009 @ 7pm.
FREE!
We will cover the basics of the digestive/elimination system and how to detoxify based on the techniques implemented at Hippocrates. We will cover the proper use of enemas and wheatgrass implants as well as answer questions for the upcoming Holiday Detox program.

RAW FOOD POTLUCKS starting Friday, Dec 11th @ 6pm!
Join us for the first of our ongoing weekly potlucks & Friday Free Film series. Bring a raw, vegan, organic dish to share with the community (serving 6-8 people) and stay for our weekly Free Film Series featuring informational and inspirational documentary films starting @ 7pm. Bring a friend & share the fun!
Dec 11th film: Raw for 30 Days
Dec 18th film: Food Matters

Holiday Detox Special! Join Imani, John & friends for a special FIVE day personalized detox program - designed perfect just for you! Five day program includes daily yoga & meditation, infrared sauna, biomat, detox treatments, ear coning, instructional neti pot use, informational lectures rom the Hippocrates Health Institute, additional health related films and community.

Program Cost $250 for 5 days plus expenses for your personalized food/fasting program. Want to eat all raw, juice feast, water fast or any combination? We can make it work for you! Nutritionist Julia Whittier will help you design your perfect program & prepare you the week prior. Joining us is Kristy offering a variety of treatments such as body scrubs, foot baths, castor oil paks & facials as well as the DETOX DIVA herself (and dear friend), Ami Beach who will be offering RIFE energy treatments, a host of other goodies as well as a participant discount off any colonic from the Colonic Institute of West Hartford. For a more detailed itinerary and cost breakdown for nutrition options, email Imani@thegreenvibration.com.

A week @ Hippocrates in West Palm Beach Florida costs around $3,000 without airfare. Imagine getting a taste of that right here in CT at a price you can afford! You have to start the journey somewhere!

GIVE THE GIFT OF HEALING TO YOURSELF
& START THE NEW YEAR OFF RIGHT!

Alchemy Juice Bar Cafe & Wellness Center
and The Growing Green Co-op
197-203 New Britain Ave in Hartford, CT
next to Trinity College