Last Minute Preview – “Is This Thing On? 2: The Weird Year”
with the opening of the 2nd annual comedy themed group show “Is This Thing On?” going down tonight (3/9/2012) here’s one more last minute preview of images
with the opening of the 2nd annual comedy themed group show “Is This Thing On?” going down tonight (3/9/2012) here’s one more last minute preview of images
for the 2nd annual “Is This Thing On?” comedy themed group art exhibit at Gallery 1988 Melrose Weird Al hosts the opening & is honored w/a 9 set print
The second annual group exhibit feat. 100 artists depicting their favorite comedians. Plus a 9 print career retrospective of MC/host Weird Al Yankovic
We here at Monster Fresh are huge fans of the comedy team of Tim Heidecker
A breakdown of comedian/podcaster, Marc Maron’s career and a review of his first solo theater performance, held @ the Neptune Theatre in Seattle
100 of the top underground contemporary artists in the game pay tribute to [Adult Swim]. Check out our 10 image preview & hit up the opening on Jan. Fri. 13th 2012
CONTEST HAS ENDED! [CLICK HERE to jump directly to giveaway] Back in the early 2000s,
Written/created by and starring the duo of musician-turned-comedian-turned-fake musician parody, Fred Armisen (SNL) and indie music hero-turned-NPR blogger-turned-actor/comedian, Carrie Brownstein (Sleater Kinney, Wild Flag), PORTLANDIA has managed to find the perfect formula to not only make it successful, but to springboard itself prominently into the public consciousness within an extremely short period of time. That distinct intersection of corporate metropolis and new age, hipster, and slacker ideologies that is created in a city like Portland is what helps to put a fine point on every commentary and skit on the program. This is because there is generally at least one person reacting and/or in opposition to whatever’s being presenting in the skit and it’s that conflict that makes the show interesting. The other major factor that makes PORTLANDIA so successful is the credibility. Brownstein is a well-known fixture of the Northwest city and there’s an added dimension to the commentary when there’s a clear affection for the environment that they’re taking shots at, versus a malicious assault by outsiders. It’s the same reason that Les Claypool’s satirical view of the jamband scene in his film Electric Apricot worked so well, because he’s an insider that sees things from all angles.
The 2nd season of the highly-successful IFC sketch comedy program airs on January 6th and the duo will even be heading out on select show dates for a sold out live tour, beginning at the end of this month and following throughout January. For those who are huge fans of the program, know huge fans of the program, or simply want to catch up before the new season starts, the first season of PORTLANDIA will see a release date for both a DVD and a BLU-RAY/DVD combo format on DECEMBER 6th, just in time for the holidays. Thanks to our friends at MVD ENTERTAIMENT GROUP, we’ve been provided with 2 copies of the BLU-RAY/DVD pack for giveaway. That means we will be choosing 2 different winners. (enter below).
These days, MTV rarely even plays videos or music related programming at all. Instead, the CONTEST HAS ENDED! It came down to the wire again, but the winner has been On the first day of 1990, Chicago-based, Drag City Records put out a 7″ single Most people know Donald Glover for his portrayal as the character of Troy Barnes on
Wet Hot American Summer – Themed Art Show @ Gallery 1988 [L.A.]
WIN a Pair of Tickets to PATTON OSWALT Live DVD Taping in SEATTLE!
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Donald Glover (aka:Childish Gambino) Embarks on National “IAMDONALD” Tour