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With Halloween on the horizon, it wouldn't be right if I didn't put out a little call to all who collect Halloween art, or at least like to get into the spirit of things. About 2 years ago, my wife and were attending Halloween and Vine in Sonoma - a small collection of artists selling their folk art, original paintings, and photography. There, I met Matthew Kirscht, an extremely talented artist, who paints some of the most visually stunning Halloween pieces I have ever seen or own.

My wife recently purchased his new book 10/31 for me, and it's a beautiful collection of his work past and present, and makes a wonderful compliment to your coffee table this Halloween season. If you're a fan of independent artists, or Halloween in general, please take a look at Matthew's book. If you like it, pick up a copy and help support him and his efforts.

This Saturday, Artists In Cellophane will premier a a machine in Orange County. This event will be open to the public.

Saturday May 24th 2008 6-10 p.m.
The LivingRoom Salon & Art Gallery
125 Rochester Street
Costa Mesa, CA 92627

The Living Room is located in an old 4000 square foot warehouse that has been converted into a full service Salon, Gallery and Boutique. This unique venue serves cappuccino, beer and wine while offering a variety of nice sunglasses, watches, and jewelry. Also, there are no cheese ball magazines to be found in the place. Only, quality books are in the lounge area. Art-o-Mat are very happy to have the Living Room as a machine host.

If you are around this Saturday evening, please stop by!

ZeroFace Project presents a film by Phil Nigash
september | the story of shaun & megan's wedding

Starring Shaun & Megan Villasenor
Directed by Phil Nigash
Music by Thomas Newman
Filmed on location at Fullerton Arboretum and Cafe Hidalgo in downtown Fullerton
Recorded and mixed at Proteus Studios
Produced by Zeroface Project

The ZeroFace Project has had a somewhat tumultuous beginning, hasn't it? After many attempted starts, it's simply had a tough time getting off the ground. We began to mount projects in 2007, and project an even bigger year in 2008.

We're very proud of the My Life as a Foodie podcast, which is currently through it's 9th episode. In addition, we're proud of the two video projects we finished in 2007, including the 3-part video series "Hopped Up" from the Great American Beer Festival, and "September :: The Story of Shaun & Megan's Wedding." Our primary focus for 2008 will be photo essays, including iReports for CNN.com, as well as more video projects, and an exclusive web site for mixed media artists in our immediate area.

In the last of this 3-part series, we're joined by Dick & Rick from Big Foamy Head. It turns into a mad ... all » dash to try all the beers we haven't had a chance to try in the previous 2 days, so we drink anything and everything that crosses our path.

We taste beers from Carolina Brewing Company, O'Dell Brewing, O'Fallon, Surly Brewing (who wins a gold medal while we're filming), Brugge Brasserie (Indianapolis meets Brussels), Black Chocolate Stout from Brooklyn Brewery, Ommegang, an assortment of bad American beer (Old Style, Colt 45, PBR, Old Milwaukee - yes, we went there), North by Northwest, and a last trip to Dogfish Head.

In addition, there's Charlie Papazian's dedication to the memory of Michael Jackson, men in kilts, more taster glasses breaking, a unique beer pairing from Gregg, and a homebrewing smackdown. Also, Dick steals SIDT's tag-line, and Dave at O'Fallon gives a special shout out to Groucho.