Brian Wetzel: Finding Laughter in the Darkness

Posted on June 22, 2012 by silvermic

Comedian and professional speaker Brian Wetzel educates his audiences about clinical depression–by making them laugh.  After battling depression for more than twenty years,  Brian created his one-man show, “Side By Side: A Journey with Depression–a Funny Look at Serious Survival.”

Brian recently gave his keynote presentation, “That Voice in the Wilderness is Laughing,” at Pasadena City College.  During his program, he offered insights and resources for dealing with depression–and for reaching out to friends or family members who may be dealing with “the common cold of mental illness.”   Continue reading →

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Creativity Triumphant: U.S. Marine Corporal Kenneth James

Posted on June 8, 2012 by silvermic

Contemporary artist and U.S. Marine Corporal Kenneth James has created his own artistic medium, which he calls “RIP art.”  Kenneth is a photographer, painter, poet, multimedia artist, and author–as well as a soon-to-be graduate who created the “Love Triumphant” interactive art show at Pasadena City College.

He is also an entrepreneur who recently began marketing his original designs online.   Kenneth says he is currently looking for some new venues, to expand his reach as an artist!  At a Veterans Art Show exhibit earlier this year, at Cal State L.A., Kenneth described some of his work…

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Abstract Adventurer: Artist Daniel Schroeder

Posted on June 8, 2012 by silvermic

Artist Daniel Schroeder exhibits his work at Cal State LA

If it looks cool and grabs your attention, artist (and U.S. Marine) Daniel Schroeder will paint it!   Daniel also does photography, sculpture AND designs furniture.   You’ll get a chance to look at his work this Saturday, June 9th, at 5 p.m., at the Downtown Pomona Art Walk.   At a recent Veterans Art Show, Daniel talked about his work.

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Kickin’ Off the Summer with L.A. Cash Mobs

Posted on June 8, 2012 by silvermic

Los Angeles Cash Mob browses Made By DWC, in downtown L.A.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

It’s destination Los Feliz, as Los Angeles Cash Mobs start off Summer 2012 with a boost for a local small business!   This time, the designated time is 6:00 this Saturday evening, June 9, 2012.   According to their Facebook page, they’ll be meeting at Vermont Avenue and Melbourne.  And from there on in–it’s going to be a lot of fun!   Meanwhile, here’s what it was like, to be part of International Cash Mob Day with L.A. Cash Mob.

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Take Another Look: Artist Tom Fontanes

Posted on May 28, 2012 by silvermic

Lance Corporal Tom Fontanes, of the U.S. Marines, creates paintings with hidden messages!  Tom, who served in Vietnam from 1968 to 1969, explains that some of his codes and symbols are personal.  Others are simply backwards words and shapes that, when you look closely, are a reflection of his  military history.  He even creates work to be viewed with 3-D glasses!

At a recent Veteran’s Art Show at Cal State L.A., Tom also said he had published some of his poetry, about his experience, in the veterans’ anthology Castrated Hearts: PTSD, which is available on Amazon.com.

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Tom Fontanes Interview, Pt. 1

Posted on May 28, 2012 by silvermic

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