Since I had to put together a show in only 2 days for the Downtown LA Artwalk on July 9th, I didn’t give all of you enough notice ahead of time to be able to make it. So, August 2nd we’ll be having a closing reception of the show I curated and put my own work in- titled ’3,500 Square Feet in 48 Hours’! Artists included are: Julie Klima (that’s me!), Cassandra Marquez, Kristina King, Conan Dynes, Mary Amor & Arpi Alaverdyan.

What: Closing reception for Edgar Varela Fine Arts presents ’3500 sq feet in 48 hours’, Curated by Julie Klima

When: August 2nd, 6pm-10pm

Where: The Continental Gallery @ 408 South Spring St., Los Angeles, CA 90013

Here is the google map: http://maps.google.com/maps?f=q&source=s_q&hl=en&geocode=&q=the+continental+gallery,+los+angeles,+ca&sll=34.155799,-118.250849&sspn=0.011631,0.012188&ie=UTF8&z=16

If you are reading this post, I would love to see you there! We might have refreshments of the liquid and pastry kind (if we can gather enough funds between us starving artists).

By the way, the opening night was glorious! At least a couple thousand people strolled through the gallery. A man came in and requested to sing & play his guitar early in the evening, which he said he did at the last Artwalk, so of course I said yes! He played acoustic, which sounded lovely in the large space. Later on, Prince Sunshine Starseed Lightbringer & Princess Zen Sunshine from My Royal Court came and made wonderful noise with their drums……they danced around and had a couple audience members join in the fun!

There are photos on my flickr from the show here: http://www.flickr.com/photos/julieklima/sets/72157621818511716/

Until we meet again………

Cheers,

QS

I gave out the Most Humorous award at the Pasadena Chalk Festival on June 21st! It was a glorious, sunny day in Pasadena. I got there a little late, so I ran around making sure I saw every piece before the awards presentation. There were so many wonderful chalk paintings! Check out my favorites and some other photos from the day on my flickr: http://www.flickr.com/photos/julieklima/sets/72157621300266617/

I also was invited to the pre-party. Tommy Coston & Patricia Hurley (who run the Light Bringer Project non-profit) were there, as well as Ben McGinty (owner of Gallery at the End of the World in Altadena), Ann Erdman (the Public Information Officer for the City of Pasadena), & THREE other former Doo Dah Queens! (Naughty Mickie, Erika and Carvenita…..whose name I think I’m spelling wrong) check out my photos from the parties: http://www.flickr.com/photos/julieklima/sets/72157621299737661/

Cheers,

Queen Skittles

That’s right! I’ll be on KTLA with Gayle Anderson, along with Grand Marshal Charles Phoenix and Parade organizers Tommy Coston & Patricia Hurley.

I have to be there at 5:30am! So early. We’ll be disco dancing with the Back to Disco Drill Team! (Check them out at www.backtodisco.com)

So we’ll be on from around 5:30-9am. Check it out! Or TiVo it because I sure wouldn’t be up that early if I didn’t have to.

Love Always,

Queen Skittles

Aaardvark’s Odd Ark
33 w. Green St., Pasadena, CA 91105

626-583-9109

Here are some other clothes I bought there:

sequined tube top & skirt from Aaardvarks; Self-Portrait

Self-Portrait

self-portrait

wedding dress- I think I bought it for $25

top from Aaardvark's --- $10

self-portrait

pink wig($35) & blue snake skin skirt($10) from Aaardvarks; I was JEM for halloween!

I’m just happy I was able to give my lil 2 cents on film vs digital.

Cheers,

Queen Skittles