Who will be with us as we strike out for the north west

 Over the last four years the Sons have crossed deserts, waded though waist high, icy waters, endured sunstroke, climbed sheer rockfaces, peered through mist at the crashing waves, visited graves and hunted ghosts, walked in the dark woods, sheltered from the sun in rock caves, danced all night, ridden bikes, painted trains and drunk a lot of rum. Now its time to head out to the northwest and see what its all about up there in Portland, with the coffee and whatnot.

 Caleb has been. He says its nice. Very very nice indeed. Frankly the man scares me a bit and I want my hat back. So I'm going

 Dont leave me alone with this man.

 I cant promise that we'll kill lobsters this year. But Kernats is coming so there's sure to be Clown Barf cake. As usual, everything that happens in the kitchen is directed by you guys and its always been a highlight of every day. Tons of food, a glass of something, a ton of computers, ipods, watercolours, sketchbooks and fancytalk around the dinner table. It really is potentially lifechanging what happens around the table when the right mix of people share a week. Who's in?

 

Petey's Out.

Sons of Turner.....

Like watercolour Pirates looking for treasure

I need to buy the plane tickets but I need names and money asap. Call, email, blog, facebook Caleb, Kristen or me asap to save your place.

SoT 2012: Portland, OR - DETAILS!

Hey Sons,

MBK has asked me to handle collecting the deposits for the trip, so - here's the skinny:

1. Each trip is able to accommodate 7 sons + MBK. That said, there is only space available for 14 sons between the two trips.

2. As the official announcement states, the trip should cost $950 each. $300 secures you a spot on the trip. You can send me payment a few different ways: Check or Paypal. Please contact me when you are ready to send the deposit and I will give you the specifics on how to get it to me.

3. Please contact me directly with any questions, comments or concerns. MBK is swamped and thus has been delegating these responsibilities to a few of us.

Thanks Everyone - so looking forward to Portland with you all!
Caleb

The Dream of the 90s is Alive.

"Portland, Oregon is a city like no other. A place where hippies and hipsters coexist alongside business men and housewives. Portland is a town of independence like no other. It heavily favors locally made food and beer to mass produced alternatives, promotes the voice of the individual, and has scenery and architecture that comedian Fred Armisen likens to, 'Legoland.'

Portland is nestled in the Pacific Northwest of the United States. Though Portland itself is an urban environment, it is the neighborhoods that give it it's real charm and personality. The Pearl District is the downtown area that is similar to most cities, but with it's own personal flair. Hawthorne is home to farmer's markets and independent clothing stores (think etsy come to life...). Portland features an inactive Volcano at the top of Tabor Park, which also features one of the best views of the sunset in the city. 

If you venture outside of Portland you'll see a side of the country that you get nowhere else. Multnomah Falls is a short drive outside of the city and features a 650+ foot waterfall. Mount Hood is also a short drive outside of the city and in addition to it's breathtaking beauty, nestled atop the mountain is the Timberline Lodge, the place where they filmed the exterior shots of the Overloook Hotel in the film The Shining. Visiting this place is worth the trip up the mountain alone.

Another great drive is to head out to the coastal areas to see towns like Astoria, OR, where they filmed The Goonies. Atop the highest hill of Astoria is a 200ft. tower that offers one of the best views you will ever see. If you leave Astoria and keep heading west you will drive along the pacific coast of Oregon which offers a secluded beach accessible only to those who know the trail..." 

Next trip?

I know at the last Salon, the Sons had a brief discussion about our next trip for the Spring/Summer. I unfortunately had to leave early that night, but would love to hear more about this! Oregon is the destination, if I remember correctly?

The Hollow Exhibition Aftermath

Thanks to everyone who came out and supported the show this past weekend. Many of the Sons participated in the show and that just elevated the level of professional work represented in the show and in the Pilsen area.

We had so many people compliment not only the individual artists, but the show as a whole. Many people even came to the show, left to see the other shows and then returned to our show to say that it was one of the best shows on the street that weekend.

Wow.

I may have put the show together, but it really was all of the participating artists lending their unique vision to the show that made it truly work. I owe you all a great deal of thanks, more so than I can actually ever achieve.

A very special thanks to Kristen Kernats, without whom I would not have been able to last through the weekend. She was a rock and a great companion all weekend as she helped me run the show from open to close each day. Thank you so much!

Thanks again everyone!

Caleb

Hollow Sneak Peak

Hollow Exhibition (The Hanging Of)

The Hollow Exhibition is an art event themed around self-image issues such as body image, depression, anorexia, insecurity and more.

Chicago Artist Month 2011

Every year throughout October, you are invited to meet hundreds of Chicago visual artists at exhibitions, workshops, open studios, tours, and neighborhood art walks at venues throughout the city. Presented by the Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events and the Chicago Office of Tourism and Culture in collaboration with more than 200 program partners, Chicago Artists Month aims to showcase the extraordinary talent and vibrancy of Chicago’s art community.

41st Annual Pilson East Artist's Open House

This event allows a rare view of the artist's creative environment. Enjoy more than 65 artist's studios, galleries, and residences at South Halsted and 18th Streets in Chicago, during the city's longest running Artist's Open House!

A very fascinatingly simple view on art. I love listening to this guy. (Two parts to this discussion, make sure to watch the whole thing!)