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Poly High

Just made this flyer for my friend, Michael Wysong advertising his exhibition at Open Bookstore in Long Beach.  The illustration was made with digital collage and vector work.  It was inspired by the famous optical illusion, window paradox.

Lots of exciting things happening… stay tuned!

Highlights from the documentary, Wildwood, NJ.

An image from photographer Taryn Simon who has compiled images of rarely seen places, animals, people and things in her book, An American Index of the Hidden and Unfamiliar.

Cryopreservation Unit
Cryonics Institute
Clinton Township, Michigan

This cryopreservation unit holds the bodies of Rhea and Elaine Ettinger, the mother and first wife of cryonics pioneer, Robert Ettinger. Robert, author of “The Prospect of Immortality” and “Man into Superman” is still alive.

The Cryonics Institute offers cryostasis (freezing) services for individuals and pets upon death. Cryostasis is practiced with the hope that lives will ultimately be extended through future developments in science, technology, and medicine. When, and if, these developments occur, Institute members hope to awake to an extended life in good health, free from disease or the aging process. Cryostasis must begin immediately upon legal death. A person or pet is infused with ice-preventive substances and quickly cooled to a temperature where physical decay virtually stops. The Cryonics Institute charges $28,000 for cryostasis if it is planned well in advance of legal death and $35,000 on shorter notice.

Excerpt from An American Index of the Hidden and Unfamiliar

Group exhibit I’m part of at Cal Arts.  Also did up the flyer, I am quite happy with it!

DOORS OPEN AT 1PM • ALL AGES UNTIL 10PM • 21+ AFTER 10PM

SCROLL DOWN FOR SET TIMES + MAP FOR PARKING + ALL OTHER INFO!

SET TIMES:

MAP FOR PARKING:

We’re encouraging patrons to use the Blueline, public transportation or taxi services.  Please be safe!

PARTY WEIRDO Saturday, Nov 14, 2009

COST: $10 • ALL AGES*

*= THE VENUE BECOMES 21+ AFTER 10PM!

These are always really good, this year we’re teaming up with Flaunt Salon and Double Fisted to bring you triple the pleasure.  This happens the Friday before Halloween!  Turn out!

Email us at info at theacademylb.com to RSVP, class size limit is 12 so act fast!  We may have more than just one class, we’re already getting a good amount of interest!

Our good friend DeeJay Cocoe sent us this live mix he did for a radio station while traveling Greece this summer. It’s a nice eclectic mix of tracks to get you through the day. Come get down and dirty with Cocoe this Friday at THE MIXUP in Long Beach.

Listen: Black Athena Mix

Download: Black Athena Mix

Bagatelle Records is a little gem in Long Beach, CA just three blocks away from The Academy.  This tee-shirt is sort of a secret handshake or like one of those Illuminati badges you see on the backs of cars.  ”Yeah me, too.”

This is part of our Fall Tee-Shirt series…

$22.00 • Available October

Support Bob the Greeter!  Come in to the shop and pay what you want.

All proceeds go directly to Long Beach’s unofficial diplomat, Bob Hurt.

Hey, we left it off the flyer and have been getting lots of emails… we’re sorry, but the party is 21+ only.  Still, if you’re of age, we will see you Thursday Spetember 3rd at The Basement.  Please send RSVP’s to rsvp@theacademylb.com one name per e-mail please.  The free list closes at 10PM… Josh One and Hyder will also be on hand to help turn you out.

The Academy presents Party Weirdo with Peanut Butter Wolf for the Long Beach leg of his 999 tour.  Nine area codes, nine parties, nineties music and visuals!  $5 all night and free vodka until 11PM.  Peanut Butter Wolf will be exploring 90’s music and 90’s visuals.  Get it?  999.  Ok.  See you there.