: The Pop Art of Peter Mars
11/06/2009
Peter Mars has been the leader of Chicago’s Pop Movement for the past 20 years. Combining avant-garde innovation and Pop Art. He blurs the line between “high culture and low art” existing somewhere between Dada and Pop
Check out his site: www.petermarsauthentic.com
Call for Entries: Public Asked to Submit Videos to 2010 Neuro Film Festival
Win up to $1,500 and Attend 2010 Neuro Film Festival in Toronto
People who have compelling
stories to share regarding how they or a loved one has been affected by a
brain disorder are invited to submit a short video to the 2010 Neuro Film
Festival, an event by the American Academy of Neurology Foundation to help
raise awareness about brain disorders and the need to support research into
preventions, treatments, and cures. read more…
Call for Submissions
11/04/2009
Call for work: ELO_AI: Archive & Innovate 2010 by danielhowe
The Electronic Literature Organization and Brown University’s Literary Arts Program invite submissions to the Electronic Literature Organization 2010 Conference to be held from June 3-6, 2010 in Providence, Rhode Island, USA. read more …
Get to the Polls
11/03/2009
The polls have been open since 6am for the three closely watched contests — the governorships in New Jersey and Virginia and a vacant Congressional seat in upstate New York — that could offer an early referendum on President Obama’s policies. Off-year races are often have low turnout and this year appears to be no different but there are still crucial decisions to be made at the ballot today.
The Republican party is seeking a come back and they are hoping voter apathy does the work for them but there is still time. New York City, William C. Thompson Jr. is hoping to be your next black mayor. Before you head home tonight head to the polls and make your voice heard.
Be an informed voter: http://www.smartvoter.org/
Locate your polling site: http://gis.nyc.gov/vote/ps/index.htm
A note from the butterfly…
Dear Reader,
I hate spam and I am making every effort not to send any. Due to complaints about double emails and conflicting information regarding Black Butterfly merchandise and offerings I have decided to temporarily pull the plug on the Facebook and Twitter accounts. We will debut a new grown and sexy, user friendly layout, with more in-depth articles focused on the arts, culture and spirituality in 2010. Until then read this blog,visit www.BBFlyOnline.com and subscribe to our Events RSS for the latest info. I will be updating here more frequently to compensate for the hiatus from the social networking scene.
Call(s) for Submissions [Sep 14]
09/15/2009
Butterflies, Bubble Bees, Urban Nomads and Gypsy’s…
It has been a wonderful and eventful summer and I have so many exciting things to share with you. I would like to Welcome to The COCOON! the new friends from the UK and beyond that I picked up at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival. This is my weekly banter about life and the headlines and the all important Call(s) for Submissions list that keeps us freelancers employed. I include literary, visual arts and film on the submissions list. I promise to make commentary minimal but honest, interesting and worth your precious cybertime/ inbox space. Feel free to leave your comments on the blog or follow me on Twitter for announcements, product launches, events, links and random points of discussion. Though I was working on the all new www.BBFlyOnline.com all weekend (to be launched Oct1), i know there was a lot to tweet.
It is officially old news that I am a HUGE Jazy-Z fan and yes we share a birthday. Although like most New Yorkers September 11th has remained a day of reflection (and work – sadly) for me, Friday night was all about celebrating life and supporting the survivor spirit! I was so proud of Brooklyn as I watched Fuse with my diamond up, as Jay performed for another crowd that sold out the Garden in minutes – the 8th Madison Square Garden sell-out in his career. Speaking of sellouts and superstars Happy Birthday Tyler Perry! The new movie I Can Do Bad All By Myself opened to $23 million is his biggest opening without Madea’s name in the title. A great way to celebrate no matter how many chitterling circuit jokes they tell about you… GO Tyler!.
Kanye’s – keeping it real has nothing to do with this ode to Hennessey – moment at the VMA’s was in the words of Kimara Lee-Simmons faux-fabulous. In an ironic but classy attempt to make it ok, Beyonce called Taylor Swift up to complete the speech Kanye interrupted after she received her own (video of the year) Moon Man for “Put a Ring On It!” The world of Tennis felt the shock and awe of Serena Williams’ McEnroe style melt down at the U.S. Open, ending her run at singles and disappointing many of her fans (self included). She lost a crucial point and was fined for her poor sports “womenship” but has since acknowledge her wrong doing and won the doubles championship for the second time with her BFF and sister Venus. Way to save the day ladies!
Butterfly Weekly Word of Truth: (1) When your back is against the wall and the pen is all you have guts and a plan can make you a sellout. (2) Being a gracious loser won’t change the outcome but it is far better than getting fined, kicked out, looking ghetto as hell or embarrassing your family on TV.
Have a great week Tweeties!
Calls for Submissions ( Literary, Visual Art & Film)
Capture DC Life Seeks Submissions for Its Short Film Contest Before September 25…
Maine Art Scene’s Virtual Art Galleries Call for online art show
Reverie: Midwest African American Literature Call for Submissions
SC Arts Commission Announces First Novel Prize Call for Submissions
Polk County art group looking for submissions
The Cleanest Line Backcountry Film Festival Call for Submissions
A call for submissions for an anthology of Flash Fiction stories for teenagers
New in the Fly Shop
The summer break is over and its back to work here at Black Butterfly. The NEW site is functional and awaiting a few aesthetic details so pardon our appearance. I will be unveiling a new web site Oct 1st but don’t wait till then to check out the new On the Fly Clothing line and Literary & Visual Art Shop. There are many items that will be added this month … art work, books, CD’s, DVD’s and my New Chap Books … “Girl Fight!” and “Prayers 4 PavedMen”. In addition there will be CD’s and DVD’S from “Miles & Coltrane Blue (.)” by Concrete Generation (CG) and other products from members of CG including C P Maze, Q. Talley, Bluz and more. >>>check it out
Call for Submissions [May 24]
05/24/2009
Call For Content: BlenderArt Magazine #22 | BlenderNation – By Bart
Send in your entries for gallery to gaurav(at)blenderart.org. Subject: “Gallery submission Issue # 22″. Note: Image size should be of 1024x (width) at max. Last date of submissions June 5, 2009. Good luck! Blenderart Team … BlenderNation – http://www.blendernation.com/
Written, Spoken, Heard [May 21]
05/21/2009
Relishing in present progressive – Telegraph-Journal – Saint John,New Brunswick,Canada
I’m not sure why the spoken word seems different from the written word. Some poets help you understand their poems by reading them out loud. …
Can you say SPOK(a)N(e)? – By The Spovangelist
Taking a broad view of what that includes, SPOK(a)N(e) goes beyond the typical music and visual arts coverage to include DIY fashion, community radio, graphic design, poetry, photography, film, offbeat theater and even news from the local comic … It’s great to see art that’s unique, like spoken word artists and folks making their own clothes. It’s pleasing to see people in Spokane who don’t mind freaking out the grandmothers of the world. S: Coming here, in some ways, …
Black Teen Empowerment Radio 5/17/2009 – Black Talk Radio™ on Blog …
Combining life experiences with spiritual wisdom Miela Reigns uplifting poetry connects with the experiences of every day people while her honest portrayal of love lost and self-love reclaimed endears audiences nationwide. … Can spoken word be a tool used to empower Black youth News Topics of the Day Parental Guidelines Consequences May Be Why Fewer Black Teens Smoke Than Whites Blindness From Smoking Terrifies Teens But Few Realize The Two Are Linked Economy damages …
Slam poets envision a brave new world – Mills Campanil – Oakland,CA,USA
Their common connection was their love for poetry and spoken word. Rap icon Queen Latifah provides the voice-over for the HBO series that follows seven …
Jane Fishman: Power of metaphors transcends generations – Savannah Morning News – Savannah,GA,USA
This week his own Spitfire Poetry Group sponsors the fifth annual Savannah Spoken Word Festival. Some of the events will be held at the International …
Laureate Duffy ‘coup’ for venue – BBC News – UK
He said: “My passion is the spoken word. They are both brilliant readers of their poems.” Mr Ayot, has set up a series of Welsh/English readings by …
An Evening with the outgoing Poet Laureate – Journal Live – Newcastle upon Tyne,UK
It takes place on Thursday, May 14, from 7.30pm, as part of the Berwick Festival of the Spoken Word which runs until Sunday, May 17. …
Shawnee Mission Northwest honors top verse in annual poetry slam – Kansas City Star – MO,USA
“Over the years, poetry has become cool,” said Lindsay Kincaid, an English teacher and the poetry slam’s organizer. “The spoken word has thrived since the …
Biker-poet pens odes to the road – KeepMEcurrent.com – Scarborough,ME,USA
Originally from the North Shore area of Massachusetts, Bridges settled in Biddeford a while back and formerly hosted the Port Veritas spoken word events in …
Speaking through words and art – UW Badger Herald – Madison,WI,USA
Casal was initially interested in spoken word poetry and developed his style in a Youth Speaks program under Marc Bamuthi Joseph in his hometown of San …
Jimmy’s House: Burying the Lede By James O’Hearn
They don’t like poetry because it is poetry, they like poetry because it, to them, is like rap. And with rap being seen as haram (wrong/prohibited) by pretty much every adult Khaleeji I know, this leaves spoken word poetry was the only …
Poetry spoken in sign languages by Tiffany Hill – OregonLive.com By Marty Hughley, The Oregonian
Bill PutmanTiffany Hill, a student at the Oregon School for the deaf, signs her poem at the National Recitation … Some try to milk so much meaning from every word that the overall meaning is fractured. Some speak in stylized, hipster inflections. Some (especially the seemingly endless number of young women who recite “Salome”) use emotion like a cudgel. …
The Stone Pigeon: May 11th Stone Pigeon – By Tim
Thus began her poetry love affair that includes “Between You & Me” and “In Certain Places,” spoken word programs she performs at Senior Residences. Lindsey loves painting portraits of people’s pets, her cat, living in Deerfield and a …
SPEAK 2B FREE: “This is your country because if you had to, you … – By Vangile Makwakwa
Using their own money and skills they decided to launch the Novissima Verba poetry festival. Since you have to be established and well known to get any form of publicity as a poet, they decided to launch their own spoken word poetry …
