The sun is shining finally. So see you there.

Shark Love is a non-profit art exhibition featuring world renowned artists such as Dave Kinsey, Jim Phillips, Kozyndan, Haroshi and many more.

The week long art exhibition will be held at Gallery T in Enoshima, Japan August 12-18. With the reception party on August 14th from 5pm featuring one of Tokyo’s best djs DJ YAP, sake from Dasai and some tasty local veggie treats. You didn’t think we are gonna serve sushi, did ya now?

All art is available for purchase and proceeds go directly to help PangeaSeed continue to raise awareness and educate the general public on the need to protect sharks and preserve their habitat.

Special thanks to all of the generous PangeaSeed supportes: Big love to Lush Cosmetics, Reef surfwear, US for Okinawa, Sideroom.com, IFO Skateboards, Arbor skate and snowboards, Dasai sake, and DJ Yap.

What: Shark Love

When: August 12-18

Where: Gallery T,  Enoshima, Japan

More info online here

Timeless: The Composer/Arranger Series, is the name of a concert series that was created in homage to the composer/arrangers who have influenced hip-hop in the most literal and profound ways. Timeless was conceived by production house Mochilla in Los Angeles during February and March 2009 and included the performances of over 150 musicians in front of ecstatic sold out crowds. These three historic events were recorded and filmed in exacting detail with Mochilla’s unmistakable style.

The screening will be a 2hr long mix of scenes from all three films in the TIMELESS DVD concert series.

What: Timeless | The Composer/Arranger Series

When: July 21st,  8pm doors

Where: Khuja Lounge, $5 entry

More info online here

 The re-invented space will sell current and past season stock, samples, and one offs from: Children of Vision (including Bernhard Willhelm, Cassette Playa, Company of Strangers, Complexgeometries, Cooperative Designs, Daniel Palillo, Deadly Ponies, Gary Bigeni, KTZ, Material by Product, Peter Jensen, Pleasure Principle, Rad by Rad Hourani, Postweiler Hauber, Romance was Born, TV and more!), Jimmy D, General Cucumber (Including Zambesi, Twentysevennames, Salasai, Nom*D, Lonely Hearts, Jann Wong, Jaeha, Emma Ford Swimwear, Deborah Sweeney, Deadly Ponies, Cybele, Company of Strangers).

All stock is heavily discounted for a strictly limited time only…. And there will be new arrivals daily!!

What: THE DARKROOM
When: Friday the 9th July, 10am – 7pm, Saturday 10th July 10am – 5pm, and Sunday 11th July 11am – 4pm.                       Where: Shop 15, St. Kevin’s Arcade, Karangahape Road, Auckland.

Now its time for Red Bull Stereopticon, the events that will project these artists’ creations to monumental new levels!

Red Bull Stereopticon is a unique live painting event, which enables three artists work to be scaled up and projected real time, brush stroke for brush stroke onto the walls of three iconic buildings around the country.

The three winning artists were chosen through a submission process where they were asked to unleash their creativity and incorporate Red Bull in the most creative way possible.

Red Bull Stereopticon | Christchurch

Artist: Dennis Jun Ma
Where: Christchurch – Sol Square
When: Friday 16th July, 5pm

Red Bull Stereopticon | Auckland

Artist: Jun Arita
Where: Auckland – Britomart
When: Friday 16th July, 5pm Postponed until Thursday 29th July, 5pm

Red Bull Stereopticon | Wellington

Artist: Cinzah
Where: Wellington – The St Johns Ambulance Bar
When: Saturday 17th July, 8pm

This exhibition will be exploring graffiti mentality, with several hidden elements of mockery and humor. Throughout the gallery there will be several different installation pieces; a series of painted found objects will occupy one wall, where the artists are interested in the dirt that accrues beneath the laminate surface of shiny objects. Within this exhibition the artists are constantly drawn to abject the degraded materials, by continuously isolating found objects from their natural environments, finding beauty and curiosity in the often overlooked. The drawings examine pun and metaphor within the humor of graffiti mentality, each of the artists individual styles are showcased in these works and allow for personal expression of this topic. Through out this process the artists are giving the audience time and a stage to contemplate an object, where connotations of mystery evolve as the pervious life of an object is questioned.

You can find out more about each artist at their websites, which list background information such as qualifications, previous shows, clients and antics.

For more information about the show, the artists or the gallery please visit www.mankychops.co.nz

What: “Supertoy” art exhibition, works by Drypnz and PNTR
When: Opening reception 7pm Thursday 24th June (Gold Coin Entry). Show runs till Saturday 10th Julyu
Where: Why Manky Chops of course! Level 1, 166a Cuba Street WGTN

Some work by Drypnz

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The BC are an unsigned hip hop group based in Wellington, New Zealand. The BC’s music has been described as infectious and funky with a tip of the hat to rock, soul and dance music.

With a radio friendly single entitled Outta Reach, The BC started 2010 performing to rapturous applause at the Cuba Street Night Market, and have followed that by sharing the stage with NZ hip hop pioneers Upper Hutt Posse and King Kapisi at San Francisco Bathhouse. The BC also host a monthly show entitled Swagger Planet at different venues around Wellington, showcasing other up-and-coming artists as well as to support the success of Outta Reach.

Formed in 2008, the group is composed of vocalists and lyricists Manic D, Masala, PBD, Gooda and Kaivai. Gooda and Kaivai also produce the majority of The BC’s repetoire. Moving forward The BC plan to tour the North Island in June / July promoting Outta Reach and increasing their fan base, and aim to be performing at major events and festivals going into 2011.

Listen to BBBC, a track by The BC played on bFM last week.

What: The BC with suport from TDK & Skeme
Where: Rakinos, Level 1, 35 High Street, Auckland CBD
When: Saturday 12 June, 10pm start
How Much: $5 Before Midnight, $10 After Midnight

Contact The BC at thebccrew@gmail.com
Check them on myspace myspace.com/thebluntcommittee

The event is a collaboration between artists, businesses and community initiatives in the Grey Lynn and Ponsonby area to celebrate and foster community.

A nighttime event in Ponsonby’s Western Park, Art in the Dark will be environmentally friendly and interactive. Illuminated by installations, projected short films, and performances around a purpose-built pavilion, the park will transform into a temporary community hub.

One of our biggest tasks will be to use clean energy for lighting and sound. We are doing this by using a combination of biodiesel run generators, solar power and pedal-power.

We are hosting a pre-launch and artist registration on Thursday 17th of June to introduce the event to the local community and invite people to get involved.

Please see the invitation below for details.

Art in the Dark would be grateful if you could pass the invitation on to any artists, businesses or community members who you think may like to participate in the event. The core goal of the event is for artists, businesses and community members to work together and develop new forms of social interaction and sustainable practices within the community.

Please see our website for any further information: www.artinthedark.co.nz

Hope to see you there.

The name “Sexy Bit*ches” sums the whole show up perfectly. There will be illustrations, paintings and prints of sexy women from Slope, Gina Kiel, Simon Morse and Xoe Hall. We will have the super hot buerlesque circus show-girl Miss Venus Star preforming on the open night.

Lucky You! The opening for “SEXY BIT*CHES” is Thursday 3rd June and all you have to do is bring a gold coin entry and check out the show at Manky Chops Gallery 166a Cuba Street, Wellington. The show will run for two weeks, last day is Saturday 19th June, so make sure you come and check it out.

For more information about the show, the artists or the gallery please visit www.mankychops.co.nz

What: “Sexy Bit*ches” by Xoe Hall, Simon Morse, Gina Kiel and Slope
When: Opening reception 6.30pm Thursday 3rd June (Gold Coin Entry)
Show runs till Saturday 19th June
Where: Why Manky Chops of course! Level 1, 166a Cuba Street WGTN
Why: Because we must

Sea Change – An exploration of the ocean`s beauty through music and art. This one-month exhibition will not only portray the aquatic marine life from the depth of the seas, but will also encourage our viewers to engage in more critical thinking about the current environmental and political dangers that our Oceans are facing today.

Join us for the Art Reception Party on June 13th (Sunday) with live music, poetry, live painting and a SPECIAL SCREENING of the award-winning film Shark Water followed by special guest speakers! Music by London Calling / Cafe Kitsch crew and live art by Rahkaishi (www.sideroom.com)

*delicious food and drinks available at the bar*

WHAT: Sea Change

WHERE: The Pink Cow – Shibuya

WHEN: June 1st – June 30th. Reception party June 13th, 5pm start.

Admission FREE- Reception night 500yen donation.