For fans of anime (cartoons originating from Japan)you are in for a treat when you travel to PACE 2008. Takashi Murakami, one of the most internationally recognized contemporary artists, has a showing at The Geffen Contemporary at MOCA, October 29, 2007-February 11, 2008.
This exhibition includes painting, sculpture, film and installations and for all you shopaholics, a Louis Vuitton boutique, where you can buy handbags and accessories designed by Murakami himself.
Murakami showcases work from the early 1990's to the preesnt and includes a preview of his new animated film, kaikai & kiki.
His style is undeniably cool. Kanye West, for example, had Murakami create the album art of his latest CD, "Graduation".
Murakami slides into the shoes of Andy Warhol, who was known for taking commercial subjects and turning them into high art. His whimsical intrepretations of various characters, straddles the line of reality and unreality.
Like it or love it, Murakami is an experience that you won't want to miss. http://www.moca-la.org/museum/moca_geffen.php?
Wednesday, December 12, 2007
Saturday, December 08, 2007
Los Angeles Gets Ready for PACE 2008
Grassroots marketing efforts of PACE have begun and will continue until we open the doors to PACE 2008 on January 27.
Complimentary exhibit hall passes are being distributed to paint and coatings professionals through Sherwin-Williams, Frazee, Westmark Paint Company, White Cap Stores, True Value Hardware and Home Depot.
I had the exciting task of driving through Los Angeles the last two days dropping off point of purchase displays at several retail operations. I was welcomed at all the stops I made and am looking forward to seeing many of the people I met on this visit to Los Angeles again during PACE 2008.
During one of the days I was making the rounds, Amy Ramskill from LA, Inc., the Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau joined me as my co-pilot as she directed me through the streets of LA. During our excursion, we did have an opportunity to see the sights. It’s winter in Los Angeles, if you could call 50 degree weather, winter. Right downtown they built a temporary ice skating rink surrounded by food kiosks that were bustling with locals and tourists. The freshly prepared meats and vegetables smelled of home cooking.
Because of my own dietary preferences, we chose to eat at a little café called Pete’s Café and Bar in the Old Bank District. I had a wonderful Greek salad and Amy had a spicy chicken salad. The service was superb and the food was even better.
The Old Bank District is a group of early 20th century commercial buildings, many of which have been (or are being) converted into residential loft use. It’s very eclectic and while we were there we noticed a lot of people and loud music coming from one of the side streets. It looked like a block party.
There was a group of about l5 “street” artists using cans of spray paint as well as other medium to give their interpretation of Will Smith’s new movie I Am Legend. I’ve never seen anything like this – the detail in the paintings by using a can of spray paint and not one brush was amazing. One artist painted Will Smith’s face – it was one of the best portraits I’ve ever seen.
There was a store called Sabotaz 80 that catered to premium artists spray paints and also sold local artists work on tee shirts and canvas bags. While you’re in Los Angeles, you might want to stop here if you like a little adventure.
Speaking of adventure... when we left Sabotaz we got back to the car just in time – it was about to be towed! Apparently we didn’t realize there was a no parking sign. Fortunately the tow truck driver stopped to make a call and said that he wouldn’t tow us. Nevertheless, there were two parking tickets on the car.
Speaking of Will Smith’s movie I Am Legend, while I was having breakfast with my contacts at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel, one of our co-headquarters hotel for PACE, Jonathan Wiser, Director of Group Sales told me that recently he watched some of the movie being filmed right outside the Westin Bonaventure. He said there is a scene in the movie where Will Smith, doing his own stunts, goes from the roof of a 20 story building down to the ground by holding on to a rope from a large crane. They’ll probably work their Hollywood magic and make it look like he did it without the help of the rope. But apparently he did this scene a number of times with ease.
If you go see this movie when it premieres December 14, keep your eyes on the lookout for the Westin Bonaventure – it’s sure to be in the movie. A few weeks later, you’ll be staying right there if you’re attending PACE.
When I met with Nancy, our Convention Services Director at the Westin, we discussed the menu and set-up for Club 4 (formerly the Celebrate PACE! Banquet). It will be filled with all types of scrumptious food – more than you can possibly eat.
As you know we revamped the closing event to be more like the Welcome Reception. It will be an interactive evening with entertainment, music, dancing and the feature of the night, the Auction.
This year’s auction will include a piece of a tire from Dale Earnhardt, Jr. a signed, framed photo of Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus) and other unique items. Don’t forget your check book.
My trip to LA also included visiting several car/truck dealerships. Looks like we just might have a few 2008 models that you might want to consider for your business.
It’s getting late here and I have a 7:30 am flight back East. I can’t tell you enough how exciting PACE 2008 is going to be and with the support of our sponsors and exhibitors, like Sherwin Williams and Frazee who are handing out the exhibit hall passes to local contractors, this is quickly becoming our most well attended convention to date.
See you in LA!
Complimentary exhibit hall passes are being distributed to paint and coatings professionals through Sherwin-Williams, Frazee, Westmark Paint Company, White Cap Stores, True Value Hardware and Home Depot.
I had the exciting task of driving through Los Angeles the last two days dropping off point of purchase displays at several retail operations. I was welcomed at all the stops I made and am looking forward to seeing many of the people I met on this visit to Los Angeles again during PACE 2008.
During one of the days I was making the rounds, Amy Ramskill from LA, Inc., the Los Angeles Convention and Visitors Bureau joined me as my co-pilot as she directed me through the streets of LA. During our excursion, we did have an opportunity to see the sights. It’s winter in Los Angeles, if you could call 50 degree weather, winter. Right downtown they built a temporary ice skating rink surrounded by food kiosks that were bustling with locals and tourists. The freshly prepared meats and vegetables smelled of home cooking.
Because of my own dietary preferences, we chose to eat at a little café called Pete’s Café and Bar in the Old Bank District. I had a wonderful Greek salad and Amy had a spicy chicken salad. The service was superb and the food was even better.
The Old Bank District is a group of early 20th century commercial buildings, many of which have been (or are being) converted into residential loft use. It’s very eclectic and while we were there we noticed a lot of people and loud music coming from one of the side streets. It looked like a block party.
There was a group of about l5 “street” artists using cans of spray paint as well as other medium to give their interpretation of Will Smith’s new movie I Am Legend. I’ve never seen anything like this – the detail in the paintings by using a can of spray paint and not one brush was amazing. One artist painted Will Smith’s face – it was one of the best portraits I’ve ever seen.
There was a store called Sabotaz 80 that catered to premium artists spray paints and also sold local artists work on tee shirts and canvas bags. While you’re in Los Angeles, you might want to stop here if you like a little adventure.
Speaking of adventure... when we left Sabotaz we got back to the car just in time – it was about to be towed! Apparently we didn’t realize there was a no parking sign. Fortunately the tow truck driver stopped to make a call and said that he wouldn’t tow us. Nevertheless, there were two parking tickets on the car.
Speaking of Will Smith’s movie I Am Legend, while I was having breakfast with my contacts at the Westin Bonaventure Hotel, one of our co-headquarters hotel for PACE, Jonathan Wiser, Director of Group Sales told me that recently he watched some of the movie being filmed right outside the Westin Bonaventure. He said there is a scene in the movie where Will Smith, doing his own stunts, goes from the roof of a 20 story building down to the ground by holding on to a rope from a large crane. They’ll probably work their Hollywood magic and make it look like he did it without the help of the rope. But apparently he did this scene a number of times with ease.
If you go see this movie when it premieres December 14, keep your eyes on the lookout for the Westin Bonaventure – it’s sure to be in the movie. A few weeks later, you’ll be staying right there if you’re attending PACE.
When I met with Nancy, our Convention Services Director at the Westin, we discussed the menu and set-up for Club 4 (formerly the Celebrate PACE! Banquet). It will be filled with all types of scrumptious food – more than you can possibly eat.
As you know we revamped the closing event to be more like the Welcome Reception. It will be an interactive evening with entertainment, music, dancing and the feature of the night, the Auction.
This year’s auction will include a piece of a tire from Dale Earnhardt, Jr. a signed, framed photo of Hannah Montana (Miley Cyrus) and other unique items. Don’t forget your check book.
My trip to LA also included visiting several car/truck dealerships. Looks like we just might have a few 2008 models that you might want to consider for your business.
It’s getting late here and I have a 7:30 am flight back East. I can’t tell you enough how exciting PACE 2008 is going to be and with the support of our sponsors and exhibitors, like Sherwin Williams and Frazee who are handing out the exhibit hall passes to local contractors, this is quickly becoming our most well attended convention to date.
See you in LA!
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