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Jaguar Nono in “More Serious Business” exhibit opening Friday September 3rd

Jaguar Nono — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 19:09:25 +0000

This First Friday is a big one for the LVAN all over the east coast. Ray Gurz is holding down the Dirty South, Lorna is bringing her “9 Muses” to Homebase, and Josh Novak will be involved in the “More Serious Business” exhibit in the old Bethlehem Steel on 3rd street.

“Northampton Community College (NCC) will hold “More Serious Business” an exhibit of painting, sculpture, photography, video, mixed media, installations, performance, film, computer-generated media, and conceptual work by 55 well-respected artists, from August 30 through October 1 at the Fowler Family Southside Center, 511 E. Third Street, Bethlehem.“

I am honored to be involved with such a diverse collection of artists. I would love to invite everyone to join me at the opening reception on Friday September 3rd from 6:30 until 9:30. There will be food and drink as well as ”include entertainment by the Vitamin Eitelman Show (contemporary folk), the Monarch Dance Company (modern/contemporary dance), THE IMPOSTERS (classic blues and rock n roll). And Wind Walkers (blues, rock and jazz fusion).”

I worked hard to produce my biggest brush work mural to date , as well as including some past griptape work catching a second light. Stop out and help fill the building with skaters, its only a couple blocks away from both the SkatePlaza and Homebase, give me the fist to palm/palm to fist, check out all the other artists work, then lets walk/skate up to HB to check out the opening there too. And yes, I said free food and drink.

Check the website for all the info here, and thank you all for the support. See you there.

Ray Gurz in Marked Madness

Jaguar Nono — Tue, 31 Aug 2010 04:18:31 +0000

Ray Gurz, one of the co-founding members of the LVAN, epitomizes the D.I.Y lifestyle that we focus on here. Ray runs LostSoul skateboards as well as skating as their Pro rider while filming for their upcoming Modern Needs film, he plays in multiple bands including the popular Bad American that recently released a 7″ record ( that has cover work by other LVAN co-founder, Giancarlo DeMarchi), works at both a huge shipping facility and co-managing Homebase. He is the premier skate event MC host, and all around Valley hype man. Along with motivating his team to film by leading with example in these final days, Ray has been working hard on his solo show opening Friday September 3rd in Myrtle Beach, SC at Studio B. If you happen to be in the area, stop in and give the fist to palm/palm to fist and tell him the LVAN sent you. Ray’s book Influence Victim is also still available here

Brett Barto “It Goes On” solo show Friday March 5th 7-10p

Jaguar Nono — Thu, 25 Feb 2010 17:03:17 +0000

Brett is working hard to wrap up some final details of his solo show at Homebase Friday March 5th from 7-10pm . Stop out and be apart of life as “It Goes On”.

Lehigh Valley Style Magazine x LVAN Profile

Jaguar Nono — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 22:04:00 +0000

The LVAN is honored to be profiled in the July issue of Lehigh Valley Style Magazine (on stands and on line now). The LVAN is still very new compared to where we envision ourselves going. We’re building and learning as we go, and that’s the way we prefer it. Aside from Homebase and Our personal blogs, the LVAN has mainly been promoted through word of mouth, spread at skatespots and shows by our 610 Family. We are please at the idea of new people in the Lehigh Valley being exposed to what we’ve been up to and where were going. Welcome to the LVAN.

We would like to Thank Andy Po at Homebase,

Jana Hoffman, all the interns, and everyone at Lehigh Valley Style Magazine that help put us on.

And a special Thank You to all of the artists and supporters of the LVAN.

Stay turned, we’re just getting started.

Tweet Tweet, as they say on the street.

LVAN and HOMEBASE proudly present: Andrew Colbert “Places and Faces”

Jaguar Nono — Sat, 16 May 2009 16:28:06 +0000

I first met Andy Colbert while skating at Moser Elementary School,right before filming for ‘Kill The Filmer’ got into full swing. After a short talk about some common friends and a good skate, We quickly became great friends. Andy and I shared a house during a exciting era. In that time Andy filmed himself a video part, finished school at Kutztown, helped bring a new appreciation of art into our house, and with his infectious laugh he quickly became a great foil to my sarcastic humor. Andy has since gone on to graduate from Rutgers and work on multiple Sol LeWitt projects, currently on one in NYC.

Andy has always impressed me with his connection to art , From history ,to technic , his knowledge from the Guggenheim to the streets, and his willingness to share it. From Skateboarding to Art to his current assault on the blog world, Andy embodies the term “Get Up”.

The LVAN and Homebase are proud to present Andrew Colbert’s solo show entitled “Faces and Places”. Opening on Friday June 5th from 7 till 10 pm at Homebase

I’m personally very excited about Andy showing with us and I encourage you all to stop out to the opening. It’s gonna be a fun night.

Put Yo Hands Up! It’s a Flick Up , Flick Up! Sight & Sound II, Spring has Sprung.

Jaguar Nono — Sun, 29 Mar 2009 07:33:01 +0000

Last Saturday ,Andy Colbert and I were invited to help the Audio Dynamikz Crew and Friends bring in Spring ‘propa. The spot was jumpin ALL NIGHT and the crowd kept it SO hot that Spring has had a hard time comparing, but trust, the Summa’ heat is just around the corner. Enjoy your hoodies while you still can.

Here are some quick shots of the prep work and the Party

( marked Photos “borrowed” from Mike Panic and AD Crew , other flicks by NONO)

Andrew Colbert and NONO steady creep’in

Since we couldn’t use aerosol in the club (without knocking people out like Mike) we prepped at the Warehouse

Add some stencils for flair, and it was time to break it down. Nothing left to do but skate for the afternoon with the New Jersey homies that came to town for the get down.

The crowd was wall to wall and love was in the air , thanks for the drinks.

It seemed well covered

Check out some cross bloggin and other flicks at KnowNo’s Spot

as well as Audio Dynamikz MSpage and Homebase610.com

AUDIO DYNAMIKZ presents SIGHT & SOUND 2

Jaguar Nono — Sun, 15 Mar 2009 06:01:28 +0000

The Audio Dynamikz DJ Crew hosts the hottest and most consistent parties in the Valley (act like you know.) Comprised of CapCee, DJ SweetLife, the bulletin posting DJ Cyn, and my family DJ Express. They come from and have always supported the skateboard and art communities.

Join the AD crew Saturday March 21 ,as they welcome Spring in proper, again. Last year I was invited to paint while they rocked and it was a great experience. When ADC said they wanted to step it up, how could I say no. It ends up they have a new bigger venue and invited me to colab with one of my biggest inspirations in art and one of my best friends, Andy Colbert. See you there.