September 14, 2012
On the Internet at www.MissionValleyNews.com
Volume VI – Number 9
RALPH DENNEY
Shows San Diego Mercy
FIGHTS THE HARD FIGHT
-by Jen Van Tieghem and a brother-like camaraderie, the band is full of excitement for what’s to come. “We’ve played show after show for nearly three years, without a real record to promote,” said Lothspeich. “And now that we have one – we couldn’t be more ready to get it front of people. Besides playing in town, we’ll be hitting the road after it’s out because honestly, that’s what it’s all about. We’ve done too much to drop the ball now.” “We are always wondering if the music actually reached out to people,” adds Phillips. “We hope we are creating music that people really like and that it is a little different than most of what is coming out currently” Old Tiger’s true test will be the release of its first full-length album, Love Have Mercy next month on Oct. 16. Until now, fans were limited to listening at live shows and to an EP, The Definitive Collection, which offers a mellow, retro sound but doesn’t quite showcase the band’s range. Onstage Old Tiger offers passion without being passive. Its style is marked by the precision of percussion, the subtle nuances of the bass lines, and Lothspeich’s lush vocals. The Lost Ark Studio’s Mike Butler was tasked with taking those elements and translating them into a recording.
By Vince Meehan Ralph Denney is running for the 78th district State Assembly seat against current 76th District State Assemblymember Toni Atkins. The battle against Atkins will undoubtedly be difficult, but Denney has a trump card up his sleeve. As a tax expert, Denney plans to use his expertise to get to the bottom of the state’s financial shenanigans. “I’m an enrolled agent – that means the Treasury Department has tested me (a test most CPAs would fail, he claims) and certified me as an expert in tax law and preparation. It also means I’m licensed to represent taxpayers before all state and federal taxing agencies,” said Denney, adding if he’s elected, this advantage will undoubtedly make him persona non grata with both Democrats and Republicans in Sacramento. Denney is a native Californian who grew up in a middle-class family outside of Los Angeles in Pomona. He graduated from Pomona High School, which had a notorious reputation for being a tough school. After graduating, he changed his
See OLD TIGER page 11
See DENNEY page 7
Photography by Cody & Tabitha Thompson of Haven Page Design and Three B Zine
The San Diego band Old Tiger got its start the way most bands do – at a company that manufactures racquetball equipment.
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hile working at E-Force Racquetball, singer Dustin Lothspeich noticed coworker Eric Boone drumming on his desk with two pencils, tapping his feet simultaneously. On a hunch that Boone may be a drummer, Lothspeich searched the Internet and confirmed that he was, in fact, in the band The High Rolling Loners. Upon discovery, Lothspeich blasted a song by them through his computer speakers in triumph. Boone may have been slightly embarrassed, but still invited Lothspeich to visit his band’s practice space. While at the rehearsal studio, Lothspeich picked up a guitar and jammed out songs he was working on, impressing Boone and churning the wheels on a musical partnership. Bassist Matt Phillips of the Loners soon stopped by and on first listen said he wanted in. As Lothspeich playfully puts it, “Thus, the magic was born.” The recent addition of Ted Kocher on keyboards added a new layer to the band while solidifying the soul in the band’s performances. With a solid foundation
THE ART INSTITUTE MURAL CLUB BEAUTIFIES CIVITA By Vince Meehan Lately, the talk of the town in Mission Valley is the creatively painted utility boxes in and around the new Civita housing complex. These brightly painted urban canvasses create a vibrant feel to Civita that has other Mission Valley residential complexes asking how they too can spruce up their facades. The answer lies directly across the street from Civita at the Art Institute of California, San Diego. The Art Institute is a mecca for art students, including designers, musicians, painters, and even cooks. Every facet of creative services is taught at AI. Several students have banded together in to form an artistic social clique called
the “Mural Club.” This club is not a part of the official curriculum taught at AI, but instead acts as a sort of afterschool activity similar to a chess club. Christa Antoniak serves as the club’s president, and both Sarah Marie Kieffer and Brise Birdsong serve as members. These students have volunteered to paint murals at places, such as Dennis Miller Elementary School in Tierrasanta, where the passion for painting serves as their core motivation. When asked by Civita to help beautify the necessary, but typically unsightly utility boxes, the Mural Club jumped at the chance. The team chose to keep the theme of the art to the immediate Mission Valley and beach area. See ARTISTS page 16
(left to right) Artists Sarah Marie Kieffer, Christa Antoniak and Brise Birdsong
Comic-Con artist opens up Page 10
The Howls rule San Diego Page 8
DIY fest comes to Mission Valley Page 2
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Mission Valley moves to new location
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Coldwell Banker
ON FILM by Vivian Nguyen
LAWLESS
Forrest Bondurant It doesn’t take a movie buff to notice just how saturated the box office is these days with action flicks, especially during the summer. Gun fights, car chases, and death-defying acts are the kind of things we gravitate toward in a movie because they are almost certain to entertain us. Action movies, when incorporated with the right elements, have the potential to pack a punch. But between highly anticipated films such as The Dark Knight Rises and The Bourne series, it’s all too easy to let a western take on a gangster flick like Lawless slip by us. The period piece is based on a true story and centers around the three Bondurant brothers, who run a bootlegging operation in Franklin County during the depression. Day after day, they sell moonshine illegally to citizens and officers, who are more than happy to purchase the liquor. While feared as outlaws, the Bondurants are still respected and well-liked by their neighbors. But all good things can’t last forever, and their illegal operation is brought to the attention of the mayor, who hires a city slicker from Chicago, Deputy Charlie Rakes (Guy Pearce), to clean up the county. Although the Bondurant brothers are believed to be legendary throughout the area for their invincibility, even the oldest brother, Forrest (Tom Hardy), is shaken by the deputy’s unorthodox ways of handling his enemies. Ruthless and cunning, Rakes is a man who will sink lower than dirt to get a job done, and he will do it with white gloves and walk away with bloodless hands. As the horrors continue to unfold, a quiet rebellion stirs within the county. It is a story of right and wrong flipped inside out and upside down as the outlaws are forced to work together and bond against a common enemy – the injustice of the law that has taken their lives and pride. Throughout the movie, we see the plot unfold through the eyes See VIV, page 7
Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage has relocated to its new office space in Mission Valley next to the UT building near Fashion Valley. “Our goal for this office was to create a high level of positive energy that is welcoming to our agents and clients,” said branch manager Liz Piccolomini. “Our old office was built around a center court, so the joke was that it felt like a long hallway as opposed to a cohesive unit. But now we have an open space that really works.” Also featured is a modern conference room where agents and clients can view mixed-media presentations. Piccolomini is also looking forward to be included in the new “sexy part of Mission Valley” once the UT builds its flagship tower. Said Piccolomini: “It’s all very exciting, I can’t wait!”
FESTA! comes toLittle Italy It’s time for chalk art, pizza and fast cars at the annual FESTA! in Little Italy, Sunday, Oct. 4. Event organizers are currently looking for chalk artists, pizza tossers and Italian motorsport enthusiasts to participate in events and competitions at the festival. Artists will create chalk drawings on the street while cooks jump into a pizza tossing competition sponsored by Filippi’s. Car fans will gravitate toward the Italian motorsport exhibit, featuring a wide variety of cars and motorbikes with Italian flair and style. The festival wouldn’t really be Italian without a beer-and-wine garden, so be ready to enjoy some Peroni and Nero d’Avola! For more information, visit www.littleitalyfestasd.com
“FRIENDRAISER” EVENT SUPPORTS BRAIN INJURY SURVIVORS Medical professionals and survivors of traumatic brain injury will come together to strengthen relationships, support one another, and raise money for services that benefit those affected by brain injury at a “Friendraiser” Sept. 22 at 6 p.m. at the Mission Trails Regional Park. The event is sponsored by the San Diego Brain Injury Foundation and will offer wine, hors d’oeuvres, a silent auction, artwork by brain injury survivors, entertainment, and astronomers with telescopes. For more information go to: www.sdbif.org.
DIY Fest in Mission Valley
Westfield Mission Valley and MakerPlace will host the first-ever DIY Fest Saturday, Sept. 29. The event, which runs all day at Westfield Mission Valley, features 40 booths showcasing the work of artists, crafters and do-it-yourself builders. The event will be hosted by Andrea Currie (right), inventor and champion of TLC series Craft Wars. DIY Fest is not your typical art fair – this event features interactive demonstrations including the work of members of MakerPlace, San Diego’s only DIY workshop. “This is such a great opportunity for people to come and see what crafters and makers are all about and to see some of the amazing projects being made right here in San Diego,” said Brian Salmon, co-founder of MakerPlace. “With so many MakerPlace members participating, I know it is going to be a fantastic event.” The DIY Fest is free and open to the public For more information, visit www.westfield.com/missionvalley or www.MakerPlace.com.
Mahalo, Kona!
The Liquid Aloha Music Festival, hosted by Kona Brewery Co., came to Liberty Station with proceeds benefiting San Diego Coastkeeper. Kona media relations agent Sally Murdoch said Kona is reaching out to the beach communities to raise its profile as well as promote its new Big Wave Golden Ale. Murdoch describes the Golden Ale as the perfect beer for the active Californian lifestyle. Music acts, including The Nervous Wreckords and The Expendables, provided the ambiance for a perfect Labor Day weekend event. (above left) Kona Brewing Co.'s Sally Murdoch and Megan Baehrens, executive director of San Diego Coastkeeper, enjoy the festival. (above right) The Expendables performed at sundown.
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TAPPED OUT!
Manzanita Brewing Company founders Garry Pitman and Jeff Trevaskis
Manzanita brewery celebrates its second anniversary. By Valantina Albini It’s been a very good two years for Manzanita Brewing Company. The new local brewery has grown both in terms of production and consumer loyalty. So, the guys from Manzanita celebrated their success with an outdoor party complete with food trucks, a live band, and plenty of Manzanita’s best beer. Two years ago, ex-engineers Garry Pitman and Jeff Trevaskis decided to take their home-brewing hobby to the next level by founding Manzanita Brewing Company. Both being East County natives, they decided to choose Santee as the home for their new brewery – the only one in the East County at the time. They chose the name Manzanita as an homage to their East County roots. “We chose Santee as a way to stick to our roots, and it’s paid off because the city has been super supportive in everything we do,” Pitman said.
ALUMNI RELIVE GERMANY
Alumni of Frankfurt American High School, classes of 1948-1956, met at the Four Points by Sheraton hotel in Serra Mesa for a weekend of reminiscing, leading up to an authentic German dinner and celebration courtesy of the German American Societies of San Diego, Inc. at their headquarters in El Cajon. The alumni shared photos, stories and gifts as they caught up on each other's lives. The former students all told stories of hardship at going to school in war-ravaged Germany. Betty Thomas said the drive into Germany was really quite beautiful as the villages were not really attacked. But she was shocked to see how completely destroyed the big cities were once they got there. David M. Klinger noted how most Americans do not realize that the war didn't really end in 1945. The Russians immediately became the new enemy and an invasion was considered immanent. "We were all told to be ready to evacuate in two hours at any given time - this was no joke, " said Klinger. "My brother and I decided that we were not going to wait for the bus and came up with a plan to drive straight to France or Switzerland on our own!"
Page 3 There are typically six beers that can be sampled at Manzanita brewery: the Rustic Red Horizon, the perfect red pale ale with a dusky flavor; the Riverwalk Blonde, a fruity blonde ale perfect for the summer; a classic American as well as an Indian Pale Ale; the deeply roasted Gillespie Brown Ale; and the Chaotic Double IPA, which, as the name suggests, is the combination of several flavors and aromas, from grapefruit to pine. Manzanita brewery also brews seasonal beers including Jazz Man Pale Ale; Hot Blonde; a very tasty Smoke Spiced Rye; and a traditional holiday beer, the Night Before Christmas, a classic brown stout. Manzanita’s trump card is the versatility of its recipes: Its brewing style is based on the classic and traditional beer recipes along with adding specialty hops for exotic aromas, such as pepper, pine and citric fruit. Nine-thousand barrels are produced every year at Manzanita brewery. So far, its distribution has remained concentrated in San Diego County, but the company plans to spread out eventually. Kat Durant, the senior sales representative at Manzanita, said it’s still a bit soon to expand. “We moved to our new tasting room this summer because we outgrew our old production facility,” said Durant. “We were literally ‘tapped out’ and had to See MANZANITA page 6
(large picture) Frankfurt High alumni board the bus to the authentic German dinner hosted by the German American Societies of San Diego, Inc. in El Cajon. (insets left to right) Donna and Jim Skaggs -class of '51. Jim chaired the reunion of 2003 in Reno, CA,2005 in Tuscon, AZ, 2007 in Mesa, AZ, and 2010 in Flagstaff, AZ. • Joan Kay McCarter Adrian and Betty Thomas actually went to school in Nuremburg, but were invited to the reunion. The both told stories of having to be constantly prepared for a Russian tank invasion that could have happened at any time. (above) Current chairs Allan and Jane Rappoport pose with chairman David M. Klinger. • Jo Helmers and Edward Garcia were a part of the class of '52. They had not seen each other for 62 years until that night.
San Diego and Imperial Counties Labor Council secretary-treasurer/CEO Lorena Gonzalez
ORGANIZED LABOR BACKS HOMEOWNERS RIGHTS by Vince Meehan The California Foreclosure Reduction Act passed 53-25 in the Assembly and 24-13 in the Senate before being reluctantly signed by Gov. Jerry Brown. This bill, also known commonly as “The Homeowners Bill of Rights,” is designed to try and thwart the tsunami of bank foreclosures causing financial ruin to Californians across the state. Brown’s reluctance is due to the fact that, although he may be beholden to the major union groups who supported this bill, the banks actually hold a bigger lobby in Sacramento. The bill will do several things to protect Californian homeowners from having their property seized. First off, it forbids banks from starting the foreclosure process on a homeowner if the property is in a loan modification program. Previously, one department of the bank would start the foreclosure process behind the backs of the homeowner, even as another department feigned a loan modification. This loan modification would typically be drawn out by stalling tactics until the foreclosure process was complete. At that point it was too late and the homeowner was out of luck. Another protection provided to homeowners is that the bill requires all banks to cease the practice of “robosigning,” where bank employees routinely signed foreclosure documents without actually reading them. It also ensures banks now provide a single point of contact to the homeowner. Previously, a See HOMEOWNERS page 12
New Kid in Town at the Cosmo! O
ld Town’s Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant has added Jonathan Child to its staff to serve as assistant innkeeper Child brings 21 years of hospitality experience to the Cosmo, working at venues such as the Renaissance Esmeralda in Indian Wells, the Wyndham Hotel in Palm Springs, and the Sadaf Restaurant and Nightclub in San Diego. Child worked his way up the hospitality ladder by bartending at the Wyndham in Colorado Springs and later becoming the bell captain. “Sometimes you are in the right place at the right time. In my case, our bell captain quit and my manager had me take his position because it was late and nobody else could take over. Next thing you know, I’m the Bell Captain,” Child said. Child lives in Hillcrest, which he loves because of all the fun places to eat. He spends a lot of time at the Hillcrest Brewing Company, Crest Café and the Hash House. He said he was impressed with how immaculate the Cosmopolitan is, and jumped at the chance to work there. “This is a very special and unique place to work at with all the history. I feel very lucky and blessed to be a part of it,” said Child.
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RACINGon the Bay!
Boat racing on Mission Bay is an end-of-summer tradition in San Diego. This year, on Sept. 14-15, the general public can access San Diego Bayfair’s vendor village and entertainment area for free. The area on Mission Bay’s East Vacation Island will feature an ultimate kids’ zone, live bands (such as Trailer Park Rockstar pictured below right) and an expanded selection of food and merchandise vendors. A ticket will still be required for those who want to watch the races or join friends in the RV areas. “This is a perfect opportunity for locals who have never been to Bayfair to see what it’s about,” said Jeff Thomas, president of San Diego Bayfair’s board of directors. “We think they’ll love what they see and want to buy a ticket to see the racing.” Go to www.sandiegobayfair.org for more information.
Islands M
revamps its menu and celebrates 25 years
Mission Valley News Reader Honored Sharp Mary Birch Hospital for Women & Newborns, Sharp Memorial Hospital and Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital announced their 2012 Nurses of the Year. The annual Nursing Excellence Awards provide the opportunity to recognize caregivers for the special contributions they make to Sharp HealthCare. The 2012 LVN went to Kearny Mesa resident Cheryl Okuboye, LPT of Sharp Mesa Vista Hospital. Congratulations!
Artwalk on the Bay
Artwalk on the Bay comes to San Diego Sept. 22-23 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Park. The event is part of Arts Month San Diego and will feature artists and their work as well as vendors and live music. For more information, go to www.artwalkonthebay.org.
Rebecca Miller, Total Woman general manager, Chiara Calace of Mission Valley News, and Cara Beltrand, assistant general manager.
ission Valley’s Islands restaurant revamped its menu along with all its other locations throughout California, Arizona, Nevada, and of course… Hawaii! Islands is celebrating 25 years in business and the Karl Strauss Brewing Company honored them by brewing a 25th anniversary Belgian blonde beer available exclusively on tap at Islands. I’ve tried it, and it is yum-yum-yummy! New featured menu items include low-calorie bowls such as the Beach Bowl. This includes grilled chicken, topped with fresh grilled pineapple, red bell peppers, snow peas, water chestnuts, red onion, broccoli & diced scallions in a hoisin sauce, served over brown rice. Also new are a fresh collection of signature cocktails, such as the Jager Bay, comprising Jägermeister, Parrot Bay Coconut Rum and pineapple juice. Equally delicious is the Maker’s Wedge made with Maker’s Mark, Domaine de Canton Ginger Liqueur, pineapple juice, freshly squeezed lime juice and agave. A more traditional concoction is the Paradise’s Mai Tai made with Bacardi Superior Rum, Myers’s Rum, fresh squeezed lime juice and a special Islands tropical mix. Summer will never end at Islands, thanks to these luau inspired tropical cocktails. Islands is located in the Fenton Square next to Costco, and has Sunday game-day specials as well.
Seau’s the Restaurant
TOTAL WOMAN HONORS MEMBERS
Becomes Church Campus
Total Woman Gym & Day Spa held a party to announce the winners of its summer Olympics-themed promotion. Members were on hand to receive prizes as well as introduce family and friends to the exclusively women’s facility. Total Woman Gym & Day Spa is for women and girls between the ages of 13 and 81, and is designed to help them care for their complete physical health. Machines are set up for a woman’s body, and there are private sessions for Pilates as well. The spa takes care of women who want to come to the gym, not only to work out, but also to relax their body and mind. The facility recently celebrated two years at its Mission Valley location. -by Chiara Calace
Seau’s the Restaurant, once the go-to sports bar for Chargers games, is now hosting a different kind of gathering on Sundays. The EastLake Church has temporarily moved into the space, where members of its congregation will gather for Sunday morning services. The church, which has three other campuses around San Diego County, in Chula Vista, Imperial Beach and Rancho San Diego, will maintain the restaurant’s infrastructure, mural of Junior Seau and broadcast recorded sermons by Pastor Mike Meeks on a big screen for Mission Valley attendees. The church told KFMB San Diego it will stay in the site only until a long-term tenant assumes the location.
CALIFORNIA COLLEGE SAN DIEGO PARTICIPATES IN BOOK DRIVE Pediatricians and nurses at San Diego Family Care’s Mid-City Community Clinic are sending families home from checkups with free books and a very important prescription – read aloud to your children. Because of United Way of San Diego County’s Day of Action and book drive this summer, 100 books were brought to the health center by volunteers from Mission Valley’s California College San Diego, in support of the pediatricians’ early literacy effort. Mid-City Community Clinic participates in Reach Out and Read, a program that prepares America’s youth to succeed in school by teaming up with doctors to prescribe books to children and encourage families to read together. For more information, visit www.reachoutandread.org. (right) Volunteers from Mission Valley’s California College San Diego, Patricia Pattah and Betty Navarette, deliver books, donated by United Way of San Diego County, at the Mid-City Community Clinic as part of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ Reach Out and Read program. -Courtesy of Reach Out and Read San Diego.
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RENT SENSE
Senior sales representative Kat Durant shows off the unique signature Manzanita tap handles that are imported from Arizona to comply with state environmental laws.
Manzanita, from page 3 find more square footage to keep up with the demand. But distribution is a different thing and we don’t want to spread ourselves out too thin too soon.” Durant also disclosed that Manzanita has plans to start distilling spirits soon, following the lead of breweries such as local brewery Ballast Point and Oregon’s Rogue Brewing Company. This will make them only the third brewery in the United States to begin distilling. In keeping with their East County background, they think creating a moonshine-style liquor would be more appropriate as opposed to a whisky or gin. Since Manzanita’s inception, Pittman and Trevaskis have shown they are able to stand up to the stiff local craft-brewing competition as well as rise to the top due to the word-of-mouth reputation for finely crafted beer. The tasting room is spartan in its no-frills approach to decor, but the beer served stands on its own as some of our county’s best. The room is always full of beer lovers from all over San Diego, and if you mention Manzanita, chances are the person you are talking to has been there. If Manzanita had a motto for their business, that would certainly be: “Keep die-hard beer drinkers happy now, and surprise moonshine lovers later.”
By Neil Fjellestad & Chris De Marco FBS Property Management You’re responding to a rental ad, but do you know the person or company offering the rental home? We are alarmed how avoidable scams continue to hurt prospective renters. Sixty-eight percent of existing and potential renters we surveyed indicated that they prefer renting from a property management company because they can check on the internet or with the BBB to verify their standing in the business community. Here are additional tips to help you avoid scams: 1) If the “owner” is willing to rent out their home at a price that’s extremely low for the market, ask why. This might seem like a great deal but you need to verify all parties to this transaction. 2) The “owner” is willing to rent based on your word and a few unverifiable references as opposed to standard rental application qualifications. Again, this might seem like a lucky break for you but verify all parties. 3) Even though there might be a legitimate “urgency to act now” felt by all parties there is still time to complete the transaction properly. 4) Every rental (real estate) transaction is subject to local, state and federal housing regulations. 5) Consider using a real estate professional who is knowledgeable about rental transactions as opposed to an independent owner. 6) Real estate professionals must be licensed with California’s DRE to transact leasing documents and collect rents. 7) A rental agreement longer than 30 days must be in writing and should be on a standard form with terms that are compliant with California landlord-tenant law. Read the lease carefully and ask questions.
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registration status to Republican, which irritated his truck driver father, who belonged to the Teamsters Union. Denney worked at Firestone Tires while studying to become a tax accountant. He soon realized he loved to crunch numbers and sees this obsession as a perfect qualification to become a state assemblyman. “I’m a bureaucrat’s worst nightmare!” said Denney with throaty laugh. “If I get elected, both sides of the aisle will cry out ‘Oh God!’” Although Denney is a Republican, he has a temperamental relationship with his own party. “I understand how politics can get ugly, but I’m surprised that half the grief I get is from my own party,” he said. Denney attributes this friction to his history of telling his own party “no,” something they’re not used to and often results in personal attacks against him. “They’ve come up with all sorts of false allegations and vicious personal smears against me, but in the end I won out, so here I am!” Denney blames this “friendly fire” from his own party as coming from a small fringe group of radical ultra conservatives who infest the Republican Party even in San Diego. Denney said no one in the party has the backbone to toss them out. Denney said his focus – if elected – will be threefold: jobs, the economy, and our budget. He wants to actively encourage businesses to stay in California by reducing the taxes and petty fees that are driving them away. He also plans on demanding to see the state’s real budget once he gets to Sacramento. “As an accountant, I know what gimmicks are commonly used to distort figures, and I’ll be able to spot them right away,” said Denney. “I want the smoke and mirror tricks to stop once and for all.” Denney realizes that he has an uphill battle against Atkins, but has no plans on running a negative campaign against her. “I’ll just let her own record speak for itself. The 2006 Kroll report clearly lays blame at Atkins for her part in bankrupting the city. And on top of that, she’s not honest. She tells people that she left the city council with a balanced budget. It’s just not true,” said Denney. Recently Denney suffered an ankle injury which landed him in a wheelchair for what he assumed would be a temporary setback. Recent medical developments, however, have resulted in a prolonged reliance on the wheelchair, which may become a permanent fixture in his life. Denney does not see this as a reason to quit; instead, he views it as a challenge to overcome. “Being in this chair has given me a tremendous new perspective of the difficulties our disadvantaged citizens face on a daily basis, and this experience has allowed me to have a greater understanding of their needs and will help me become a better advocate for them,” said Denney. “Besides that, the problems in Sacramento need to be addressed, wheelchair or not!” As for now, Denney intends to campaign by going door-to-door, and personally reaching out to the neighborhoods he would represent. “I hadn’t planned on doing this from a wheelchair, but I’m not going to let that stop me,” he said. As for his message, Denney wraps in up in two words: common sense. “I want to use common sense and my accounting background to get this state back on track. This tax and spend party has got to stop and I plan to help see that through.” Next issue Mission Valley News talks to Assemblymember Toni Adkins about her bid for re-election.
Viv, from page 2 of the youngest Bondurant, Jack (Shia LaBeouf ), who struggles with his identity and constant desire to prove himself to his brothers. Not only is Jack’s character development intriguing and complex, it is symbolic as well. As a young boy, we see Jack get forced into the shadows of his two older brothers, who run the operation and protect the Bondurant reputation. By the end of the movie, however, he is a completely different man, forced to mold and adapt after each and every twist and turn. The screenplay was incredibly well done. Not only did it incorporate all of the fundamentals of a proper action movie – including multiple shotgun fights and combat – but it also had many of the elements of a thriller. Each character was carefully portrayed, whether it was Jack’s boyish complexity, Howard’s recklessness, or Forrest’s quiet demand for respect without having to utter a single word. That said, there are certain cookie-cutter characters, such as the deputy, that could have used more development – everything from Rakes’ greasy, slicked-back hair to his shiny black shoes was almost a little too unbelievable and costume-y, but he quickly made up for his ridiculous appearance as the movie progressed. Lawless is a movie that will keep your attention riveted to the screen throughout the entire length of the film. Don’t be too quick to judge this flick and move onto the next action movie that seems to have a more promising reputation – Lawless delivers the strong performance of what an action movie should be while maintaining historical accuracy and following the storyline of the legendary Bondurant brothers.
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Local Music Local Love
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WHAT'S UP HOUSE OF BLUES Sept. 14 - The Walkmen Indie rock band from New York with a vintage vibe. Sept. 19 - Gov’t Mule Raucous southern rock with some blues, funk, and roots in The Allman Brothers Band. Sept 22. - Owl City Shoegazy synthpop with a dreamy feel. Best known for the singles “Fireflies” and “Vanilla Twilight”. Sept 24. - Amanda Palmer w/The Grand Theft Orchestra One half of The Dresden Dolls off on a solo tour featuring her own gothic infused punk cabaret. Sept 29. - The Lumineers Americana folk band. If you like Mumford and Sons, you’ll like The Lumineers. Oct. 1 - The Wombats Post punk Brit rock. If you like Kasabian and The Arctic Monkeys, The Wombats are sure to please. Oct 2. - Ed Sheeran English singer songwriter with his own The Wombats acoustic vibe.
While watching The Howls perform at the San Diego Music Awards, my editor turned to me and implored, “Who are these guys?!” just as I received a text from a friend stating, “You were right.” The band’s youthful energy and solid well-rounded sound are just a few elements that strike listeners from the beginning. Their eclectic sound earned The Howls’ latest album “Rocky Ground” a nomination at the SDMAs for Best Americana or Country Album. And although they didn’t take home the honors, they surely secured new followers while treating seasoned fans to a raucous performance of a couple of songs. The road to sharing the SDMA, and many other stages, with some of San Diego’s finest started for The Howls three years ago when singer John Cooper began writing songs. Subtexts of faith and spirituality flow lyrically throughout the album, something to which Cooper finds fans relate. “I think there are a lot of people out there who can identify with being told something your whole life and coming to a point where you have to figure out what you believe for yourself,” Cooper said. “I grew up pretty sheltered in a Christian home so there are definitely songs that I’ve written that relate to my own spiritual experience or journey.” Along with Cooper, drummer Dave Gargula, bassist Caleb Chial and guitarist Chris Garcia hit stages all around San Diego County, bringing their warm lo-fi sound to the masses. Together they have sifted through shades of country, folk, blues and rock to create a collection of music that is tender at times, hard-hitting at others. Cooper masters his vocals with a delicate delivery on songs, such as “Weight.” But Cooper is most striking when he’s powerfully belting out loud and wild notes with grit in his voice on songs like “Revival.” Keep up with The Howls on their Facebook page: www.facebook.com/thehowls and catch them at Bar Pink on Sept. 15 as part of the San Diego Music Thing.
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This Month’s Not-To-Miss Sounds in San Diego Sept. 15 – San Diego Music Thing Showcase at The Casbah with Father John Misty, Get Back Loretta, Dead Feather Moon, Low Volts, Wildcat Wildcat, and Kevin Martin. $12 advance, $14 day of show. Sept. 18 & Sept. 25 – Just Like Jenna at The Griffin. Free with RSVP (see Facebook for details). Sept. 29 & Sept. 30 – Adams Avenue Street Fair featuring Strawberry Alarm Clock, Cuckoo Chaos, Nena Anderson and The Mules, Stevie & The Hi-Staxx and many more. Free. Oct. 6 – The Helio Sequence and Slowdance at The Irenic. $15. Oct. 11 – Lord Howler, Joy, and Kodiak at Soda Bar $5. Oct. 12 – Old Tiger CD release show at The Casbah featuring The Heavy Guilt, Nena Anderson and The Red Fox Tails. Price $8 in advance, $10 at the door.
BELLY UP TAVERN Sept. 16 - She Wants Revenge A little bit Depeche Mode and a little bit Garbage, these guys bring darkwave synthpop to modern audiences. Sept. 21-22 - The English Beat Classic 2 Tone ska. Pogo to your heart’s content at this show. Sept. 28. - The Psychedelic Furs New Wave band founded in the ‘70s and still going strong. Best known for their single “Pretty in Pink”. 4TH AND B Sept. 22 - Sean Paul Combines reggae and hip hop to create thumping dancehall music. Best known for single “Temperature." Sept 25. - Buckcherry and Lit Relive the rock from the early 2000s with these bands. Oct. 6 - Dr. Dog Indie folk infused with psychedelia and a bit of baroque pop for a unique sound. HUMPHREYS Sept. 19 - Matisyahu Orthodox jewish reggae artist who fuses traditional Jewish themes with hip hop and beatboxing. Sept. 23. - Tony Bennett Jazz singer that everyone grew up with. Come on, it’s Tony Bennett. Sept. 29-30 - Crosby, Stills and Nash Hear your favorite songs such as "This Old House"and "Ohio".. minus Neil Young. Oct. 3 - Grouplove Alternative indietronica. If you like Walk the Moon and Foster the People, you’ll dig Grouplove.
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OCEANSIDE PIER AMPHITHEATRE Sept. 16 - Independence Jam feat. Fiona Apple, Best Coast, and Oberhofer A little ‘90s alternative, a little garage rock, and a little noise pop. VIEJAS ARENA Sept. 30 - The Shins Fantastic, polished alternative rock. If you like Modest Mouse and Arcade Fire, you’ll dig The Shins. THE CASBAH Sept. 22 - Azure Ray Dream pop duo with a very relaxing vibe. If you want a quiet night out, see this show.
Jen Van Tieghem is a staff writer who spends her time dancing like a fool while covering the San Diego music scene in all its glory on SoundsInSanDiego.com.
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Old Town San Diego Art Festival Oct. 6-7
Crafts, music, food and wine are the order of the day at this Old Town festival. The Old Town San Diego Art Festival features contemporary artists, fine craft, fashion and home décor artisans. This event brings together the essence of Southern California: beautiful San Diego weather, the flavors of Old Town international foods, a wine tasting pavilion and continuous live entertainment. The festival runs along San Diego Avenue from Conde Street into the Old Town San Diego State Historic Park.
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San Diego's largest weekly artisan market featuring handmade works from local artisans. The market includes such items as jewelry, photography, pottery, clothing, paintings, hand painted glass, glass blowing, woodworkings and more. There is always live music and it is absolutely free. The market hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Open-Mic Nights at The Cosmo! Introducing open-mic nights at the Cosmopolitan Hotel and Restaurant in Old Town! Go enjoy the Jazz Vocal Showcase on Tuesdays, from 6 to 9 p.m. They're welcoming local vocalists to join the “Full House” band to sing tunes from the “Great American Songbook.” The host and band leader is Mark Augustin. Sit out on the garden patio, under the stars. Each Tuesday through the month of June and maybe longer. No cover.
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Visit this center and enjoy a state of the art video tour, interactive computers, hands-on activities,such as panning for gold, brick making. Free admission and free photograph at the end of the tour. Come learn about the Mormon Battalion who had a major historic impact in Old Town San Diego as well as California.
Fiestas Patrias Celebration (Mexican Independence Day) Sept. 15 A festival to commemorate the rich and diverse Mexican culture that was vital to the development of San Diego and California. There will be music, dancing, games and activities for the entire family. This is the real Mexican Independence day, also referred to as Dieciséis de Septiembre, celebrated on the evening of Sept. 15 with a re-creation of the Grito de Dolores by all executive officeholders in Mexico; even the president!
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FIELDS QUESTIONS AT COMIC-CON By Elle Winsett
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here was action aplenty at Comic-Con this year as bustling nerds and eager collectors packed tightly in the exhibit hall. Booths were slammed with attendees looking for last-minute deals or fun swag. Amid the rush, a humble booth sat on the edge of the floor nearest the food court. Three artists shared the space, one of them being ultra-talented animator Robert Valley. Valley is the driving force behind the Gorillaz music videos, Beatles Rock Band, and more recently, Disney XD’s new hit animated show Tron: Uprising. Valley is surprisingly quiet, yet extremely focused on his independent projects such as his two-part graphic novel, Pear Cider and Cigarettes, which he will later convert into a short film. The first book is done and Valley is now working on the second. This move is a bit controversial with the ComicCon crowd that debates the concept of a highly successful commercial director going back to drawing comics. Some see this as a step backwards, while others see it as a return to his roots. Mission Valley News was able to speak to Valley about this unique decision. During our discussion, Valley seemed eager to distance himself from his role in the Comic-Con mainstream. It was difficult to steer our conversation toward Pear Cider and Cigarettes, seeing as how the press room was dedicated to the cast and crew of Tron: Uprising, but the subject was eventually changed to the novel. Valley
already had his first book in hand, ready to discuss it. He currently has a page on Kickstarter, the online investment site, in an effort to solicit funds for the completion and printing of the second book. Valley plans on finishing both books before completing the animation of the novels. As a storyboard artist for Aeon Flux, Valley has a lot experience with sequential art, but creating a graphic novel as a companion piece to his animation was something of a challenge. “I’m always interested in the crossover between animation and comic book,” Valley said. “I thought it would be super easy, but it’s not. So I’m kind of bouncing back and forth.” Valley is an illustrator at heart, but manages to get an animated feel to the panels of his book. “I’ve been doing this for almost 10 years now, and I always wondered what it would be like to have sequential frames in the middle of a comic book, which is specifically animation related. It’s a balance between moving the story forward and taking advantage of that animation motif. But you still get to tell a story!” he said. That it can take months to create a two-minute scene in animation isn’t lost on the informed fan, and Valley has really taken this project to a new level by putting such effort into an 88-page hardcover book. But does he prefer illustrating a graphic novel over animating a piece? “I don’t know if I prefer it,” said Valley, “but I’m using this as a storyboard to push the animation forward.”
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Pear Cider and Cigarettes is a semi-autobiographical exploration of Valley’s younger life in which he delved into a world of drugs, sex and international travel. The plot follows Valley and his friend “Techno” into a chapter of self-destruction and chaos where they eventually end up in China. There, they embark on a search for a mutual friend in danger of drinking himself to death. Comic film makers often create animatics for upcoming products which serve as storyboards for the films. Animatics are made from still frame pieces of art, but set in motion and have a soundtrack added. This gives the director, investors and fans an idea of what to expect. Valley has created an animatic for Pear Cider and Cigarettes that can be seen on his website. When viewing the animatic for Pear Cider and Cigarettes, it’s essential to pay attention to the music Valley chooses for each scene. He even lists the song choices on his blog. “It’s a part of my history and it goes through the late ‘70s and the ‘80s, so there’s music that’s part of my upbringing.” he told Mission Valley News. “At the time, I didn’t like that music, but it’s part of the story in a way.” The music he chooses manages to influence his animation direction, as well. “I’m trying out different edits, every musical choice affects the texture of the way [the animations] look and the way (they) feel,” said Valley. Some See VALLEY page 16
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Old Tiger, from page 1 “We couldn’t believe we’d have the opportunity to record with Mike,” said Lothspeich. “He was adamant that we would make the record we had envisioned going into it. If the song needed a string section, we’d call in a string section! We got the Martin Luther King Jr. Choir on three to four tracks for Christ’s sake. Mike is a just a master at working the gear and knowing what sounds need to fit certain songs. He always knew how to get the best performances out of us and couldn’t have made the time we spent there any more productive, comfortable and fun.” As guitar player for Nena Anderson and The Mules, Butler is an accomplished musician in his own right and has lent his talents in mixing, engineering and producing many up-and-coming local bands. His name can be found in the liner notes of most of my personally heavily rotated discs of the last year, including several San Diego Music Award winners and nominees. The natural connection between Butler and the band, and the tireless efforts of all involved, seem an ideal set of circumstances for Old Tiger’s first fulllength release. While the soulful, vintage touches are still a part of the sound, the guys have expanded with the addition of Kocher and now show greater range and a more wellrounded sound. Songs, such as “Tambourine,” highlight the richness of Lothspeich’s voice while allowing clarity from each instrument including up-tempo drumming, and solid rhythms. “Free” is a catchy and easily accessible track that maintains depth with its yearning chorus. And showcasing the sultry side of the vocals “You Better
Come Home Tonight” gives that retro blues feel that Old Tiger always pulls off so well. Old Tiger leaves flash and bravado to other bands and lets their music and talent speak for them. They work diligently on their musicianship, practicing every chance they get and pouring themselves into their craft. Definitive of San Diego’s eclectic music scene the band incorporates influences from diverse eras and genres for a sound that is sometimes bluesy, other times surf-pop and always evolving. The band looks forward to its new album’s release and hopes to expose its sound to the masses with frequent upcoming shows. “It definitely feels like everything we’ve been though has all led up to this point,” said Lothspeich. “We’ve had some insane luck over the last three years but we’ve also put in a ton of hard work – and if anything, I know we’ve earned this. I feel like - photo by Ashley Bendett we’re finally playing to our full potential as a band, with renewed energy and focus on the songs and the band itself, and this new record is a testament to that – honestly, it’s the best thing I’ve ever been a part of. We just can’t wait for people to hear it.” The record release show to celebrate Old Tiger’s first full-length album takes place Friday, Oct. 12 at The Casbah with Nena Anderson and The Heavy Guilt opening. I highly recommend checking out all of these talented folks and picking up a copy of Love Have Mercy while you’re there. You can also keep up with Old Tiger on the band’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/oldtigermusic.
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Dear Editor, In 2009, Goldman Sachs CEO Lloyd Blankfein's comment that he's "doing God's work" seemed to be a veiled jab at Jesus entering the Temple mount and chasing out the money changers. Jesus has a revulsion against those who commit financial exploitation of people. This message from 2,000 years ago is applicable for today because of the new covenant each of us is the Temple of God, yet we are still being exploited by the money changers. The Brotherhood of Darkness is a small clique of enormously wealthy men, who speak with their money, and whose influence now radiates to every corner of the U.S. including to the DOJ, SEC, CFTC and politicians in both parties. Without fear of arrest the brotherhood created toxic mortgage backed securities, lethal OTC derivatives, caused the bankruptcy of MF Global, and initiated the LIBOR scandal. The mainstream media identified the goal of the Occupy movement as to protest the human misery created
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by Wall Street. Financial fraud committed by the brotherhood was ripe for legitimate protest, however the radical left never intended for the Occupy movement to pursue justice. Instead it directed the movement to pursue an agenda of class warfare and economic ruin enabling establishment of a brutal totalitarian socialist government to destroy our freedom. We now have concrete evidence that Wall Street and Washington are running a secret government far removed from the democratic process. Through a freedom of information request by Bloomberg, the public now has access to Federal Reserve transactions that were deliberately hidden, and for good reason. These documents show how top government officials willfully concealed from Congress and the public the true extent of the 2008-'09 bailouts. This is further proof that our country is becoming a sham republic with the real government in the hands of the brotherhood controlling both Wall Street and our government. Sincerely, Robert A. Dahlquist
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Spirit Airlines announces new service between San Diego and Los Cabos, Mexico Spirit Airlines today announced schedules for new service between San Diego and Los Cabos, Mexico. Daily nonstop service between Los Cabos (serving Cabo San Lucas and San Jose del Cabo) and San Diego starts Nov. 8, with connecting service to Dallas/ Fort Worth.
Latest news on Pacific Rim Peace Park Organization James Hubbell from San Diego, originator of the Pacific Rim Peace Parks ideal of building peace parks around the Pacific Rim, and Kyle Bergman, president from New York, just returned from Kaohsiung, Taiwan, with news that the seventh and latest park will be built in that city in the middle of 2013. After James and Kyle’s meetings in Taipei with the government’s Cultural Department and then with Mayor Chen and the government of Kaohsiung, their enthusiastic participation is assured. The city government as well as Rotary members from the city have committed to a good sum of money to get the park on its way. Architecture and engineering students from the universities of the various countries that have been involved in the building of the other six parks… China, Russia, Tijuana, the Philippines, Jeju Island of South Korea and San Diego…will again gather in Taiwan to complete the work under the direction of James and Kyle. The idea of creating these Peace Parks is to bring together art, architecture, and cultures to create a shared vision of an emerging Pacific Community. Members of the board of this San Diego non-profit organization are James Hubbell, founder and artistic director; Kyle Bergman, president-architect; Floyd Morrow, vice president, businessman and former City Council member; Gina Cord, secretary; Carole Caparros, treasurer of Alliant International University; Judge Robert C. Coates, Ret.; Stephan Haggard, PhD, Asian Studies at UCSD; Chuck Lang, developer; Richard Earnest, businessman and former mayor of Del Mar; and Mitz Lee, former member of the San Diego School Board. Once completed, the parks are gifted to the sponsoring organizations of the host city and to the citizens of the Pacific Rim. For more information, contact kyle@pacificrimparks.org.
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If you were wondering whether anyone really reads the Mission Valley News, I can tell you they do as I have received many calls from my column, “Protect Yourself with LegalShield,” which appeared in the August issue. We all buy car insurance…just in case; health insurance... just in case; homeowner’s insurance… just in case and so many other protections, so why not legal insurance? For more information, check the website www. legalshield.com/hub/gcord. We welcome your input as to what’s news and who’s news in Mission Valley for this column. Please email Gina Cord at cordgina@gmail.com or call (619) 683-2434.
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The North Park hipster guys have begun to adopt the 1800s Civil War look, and nobody has any idea how the girls are going to match that! In Hillcrest, the guys are rockin' the bright neon colors with tight shirts. Hats and scarves are going to be your next necessary accessory. 1) Have no fear, my friends, this button-up shirt is hipster approved. 2) These fun little strappy shoes are the perfect anchor for a flirty skirt. 3) Hipster meets northwestern chic with this unique combo. 4) Cristella is rockin' it with her '60s-inspired European scarf and hat combo. Classic style meets youthful confidence in this look. If it was good enough for Jackie O, it is timeless enough for the rest of us. 5) Heavy metal meets Lady Gaga with the return of '80s inspired hand jewelry! 6) Kickass Jewelry specializes in edge rings and bracelets that give your look an edge. 7) Knock out your friends with these metallic ankle boots. Don't cover these up with pants-wear them with a dress and kick it up a notch!
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BODY & SOUL By Lauren Westerfield, RYT
September is National Yoga Month September is National Yoga Month, and thanks to this nationwide observance established by the Department of Health and Human Services, new and experienced yogis alike will have the opportunity to enjoy free yoga classes, workshops and special events designed to spread awareness about the health benefits of yoga. According to the Yoga Health Foundation, these benefits include everything from reduced blood pressure, improved flexibility, enhanced brain function and lower cholesterol to reduced stress and weight loss, better bone strength and skeletal alignment, improved focus and mind-body integration. In order to make yoga accessible to everyone, the Yoga Health Foundation is offering a free Yoga Month Card, which entitles the holder to one week of free yoga during the month of September at one of 1,600 participating studios throughout the country. Here in San Diego, there are a number of studios participating in National Yoga Month. To get your card and find a participating studio in your neighborhood, visit www.yogahealthfoundation.org. The card is good for new students only, so take advantage of this rare opportunity to try a new style of yoga – or perhaps even attend your first ever yoga class – with a light heart and a full wallet.
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Jane Seymour is not only a wonderful actress, but also a talented artist. The galleries in La Jolla carry her work and she often has showings in the area. Jamie Lee Curtis’s father, the late Tony Curtis, was also an artist who came to San Diego often. In fact, he promoted Some Like it Hot at the Hotel Del Coronado when he was in town. His daughter has followed suit. Her TV commercials promote energy and good health and she comes to the San Diego area for its healthy lifestyle. Jane Fonda, the “forever young” actress and icon of many films, was in a show at a Harrah’s Rincon Casino recently with Dick Cavett. Alonzo Bodden, a recent winner of the Last Comic Standing, was featured at the local Mad House Comedy Club in Horton Plaza. Fond Farewell: Phyllis Diller passed recently and she was a “great” lady and comedy legend. She often played at the San Diego clubs and the audiences loved her. Latest: Scott Disick (Keeping Up With The Kardashians) was at the downtown Keating Hotel looking handsome as ever. That’s a wrap – see you next time! Selena Parker is an actress/producer and TV host of Selena’s Showcase. Have any questions about showbiz? Email selenasshowcase@yahoo.com.
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(left) Brise Birdsong shows off her ducks as Christa Antoniak, Sarah Marie Kieffer, and advisor Grace Piano look on. (above) The girls pose in front of their most public work of art located off of Mission Center Road at Civita Blvd. (below) This water main cover appropriately enough is covered with playful dolphins. The girls decided to keep the theme of the art to Mission Valley history as well as San Diego's unique wildlife. -All photos by Vince Meehan
Artists, from page 1 Grace Piano is an instructor at AI who also serves as an advisor to the Mural Club. Her experience in doing large-scale murals serves as inspiration as well as education for the team. “Working with these artists has been a pleasure because their enthusiasm is contagious!” said Piano. Piano arranges the painting projects, but lets her students take the lead on the design aspects. “We all have different strengths in style that we bring to the canvass,” said Kieffer. “Brise has a really good grasp of color and a great technique in mixing colors in her brush strokes. She really excels in painting nature scenes while Christina does great silhouette work.” The students said they do not draw out schematics or thumbnail sketches beforehand. They instead prefer to simply “attack” the boxes and paint on the fly. “That way it’s a lot more liberating and organic. You simply paint what you feel at the moment. True art!” said Antoniak. As for the future, there will be more boxes to paint as Civita grows, and the Mural Club students plan to be involved. Project manager Mark Radelow of Sudberry Properties said this was all a no-brainer. “We’ve always intended Civita to be exceptional when compared to other residential complexes. We started with the large oak tree in our roundabout, and went from there. Our sidewalks and streets are designed with additional aesthetics that are not commonly found. We incorporate art into our sidewalks, especially around the major intersections. And with AI right across the street, we didn’t have to go far to look for inspired artists. It all made sense,” said Sensa. The Mural Club will go right back to work with a couple of murals, including the lobby of the Super 8 Motel on Rosecrans. Reflecting on one of her works, she said, “We all feel pretty lucky. After all, this is what we love to do!”
of the songs included in his animatic are great compositions by artists such as Wilco, Nine Inch Nails, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Cypress Hill, so it’s not all from one era. “I’m trying to interject those sort of flavors, and add some newer stuff as well.” Music is not Valley’s only influence despite his heavy reliance on it. He is at core an animator and seeks influence and inspiration from his peers. “I’ve always really loved the two-to-five-minute animation blocks that started with the old Warner Brothers cartoons. Peter Chung (creator of Aeon Flux) started doing those shorts in that same sort of time block; three to five minutes. That’s the kind of thing that I can actually work on and have an impact on the look of it.” So what about Tron: Uprising? This animated series is fueled by music and a rock star attitude, so it’s easy to see why Valley would be attracted to the concept. His style is unique and his character design flows right along with the kinetic energy of the show’s animation. “Rob was my first choice!” gushed Adam Horowitz, producer of Tron: Uprising. “Rob is one of the best living cartoonists... an unbelievable talent.” If you missed Valley at Comic-Con this year, don’t worry – he’s sure to be there next year at a self-funded booth despite his mainstream status. In the meantime, keep an eye out for the finished Pear Cider and Cigarettes graphic novels and film, and support the publication of the book at his Kickstarter site: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/395550245/pear-cider-and-cigarettes Also, be sure to watch Tron: Uprising on Disney XD, every Thursday night at 8 p.m.
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