Special Dreams at City Hall

Academy of Special Dreams President Michael Dergar

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Talent, color and imagination were all on display as summer wound down at Los Angeles’ City Hall!  The Academy of Special Dreams offered its fifth annual showcase of artists with special needs, from August 7th through September 4th, 2012.

Visitors to City Hall saw the work of artists including Jhovana Cecena, whose “Waterfall” made viewers take a second look…graphic designer Todd Tostado, whose paintings incorporated some thought-provoking statements…art instructor Martin Vogel, who uses his wheelchair to create some of his work…and U.S. Marine Corporal Kenneth James, who invented his own artistic medium, “rip art.” Continue reading

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New Influx of Talent at City Hall

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Taking Pride in Community–and Creativity

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San Gabriel Valley Pride is planning a celebration–and you’re invited!

SGV Pride’s upcoming 2012 “San Gabriel Valley Pride” Festival is themed “The Road to Equality.”  And this year, for the first time, they’re featuring a “Big Draw LA” event as part of the festivities!  Guests get to use their individual talents to create a work of art together.

The San Gabriel Valley Pride Festival’s happening on the Pasadena City College campus on Sunday, October 14th, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.  Everyone’s welcome at this family-oriented special event, which will include a car show, entertainment, lifestyle talks and much more!

San Gabriel Valley Pride President Mitch Braiman and SGV Pride Board members Daniel Howell and Aaron Saenz recently joined “Over Coffee,” on Lancer Radio, to offer a preview of their Pride Festival 2012.  This is going to be a great time! Continue reading

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SGV Pride Interview, Part 2

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SGV Pride Interview, Part 3

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Aspects of the Dragon, Part 1

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The Magique Bazaar has brought their unique blend of international magic to Southern California!  This summer, they produced and performed a special Chinese-inspired show,  themed “The Year of the Dragon.”

With illusions from all over the world, this performance marked the Magique Bazaar’s first full production in Southern California.   Currently, they have a record of fourteen years of performances–and counting!–in the Bay Area.

Our five-part documentary, “Aspects of the Dragon,” explores what was involved in this landmark production.   The final two segments will air on Thursday afternoon, September 6, between 1:00 and 2:00, on Lancer Radio.

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