INDEPENDENCE and who is Esther Peachy Lefevre?

Well as I get my cucumber , pasta salad and veggie burgers ready for an evening cookout, I'm excited by the thought of the firework display later tonight. I've missed the last couple of years at good ol Esther Peachy Park in Cabbage town and glad to be a part this year. I have always been intrigued by who Esther "Peachy" is... and thought it would be easy to look her up on line. But couldn't find out one thing about her except for this little quote on some kind of "Southern Changes" archive. But, I thought it sounded like it might be her.

"Hazel Dickens, who has sung on the frontlines of labor strife for many years, brings that emotion to the women's defense. Her lively rendition of "The Coal Tattoo" brings to mind Atlanta's recently departed, and much missed, Esther Lefevre, whose voice similarly inspired urgency behind the social and moral struggle being fought. The beauty and authority of the music has aided many workers and organizers to survive the onslaught of violence, prejudice and unreason."

happy weekend!

if you're in town you should make tonight's show at mint a must for your saturday night agenda!

check it!

MINT


Saturday, June 3rd - AMERICA, a patriotic group show curated by Ben Goldman

An amazing group exhibit featuring art inspired by our beloved country. Come out and salute the flag, have a PBR, and be proud to be an American. Each artist created a piece about their feelings and views on our great democratic republic. Come to the show! It's fun, it's free and It's your civic duty. Support the Arts.

Featuring work created by some of America's finest citizens: Tindel and Michi, Sam Parker, Stephanie Dowda and John Paul Floyd, Brandon Crawford, Bethany Collins, Teresa Bramlette Reeves, Ashley Anderson, Jessica Scott Felder, Mike Germon,Brandi Supra, Erin Bassett, Jim O'Donnell, Chris Walter, Katy Malone, Andrew Cho, InKyong Chun, Katie Coleman, James McConnell, Paul Rodecker, Claire Paul, Bean Summer, Baxter Crane, Preston Snyder, Jessica Orlowski, Don Robson, Travis Smith, Andrea Sanders, Jimmy Alvarez, Marcy Starz, Kelly O'Brien, Beau Torres, Edward Smucgyz, Edie Gonzales, Nikki Grote, Jessica Miller, Mike Devine, Egg Tooth, Ben Goldman and many many more.
Opens at 7, goes late. See you there!


have a great 4th everyone!

xx,
r

Gawrsh!

...It's already the 4th of July weekend! I'm up in Cumming with the boyfriend's family and we are so prepared for Sunday...too prepared perhaps. Don't worry, for the ridiculous volume of fireworks we possess, they're also good friends with the police captain who happens to be off-duty and lighting them off with us that evening.

YB loves Atlanta artist R. Land.

Feeling patriotic? One great way to support the economy is to support local businesses. A few of my favorite local Atlanta spots would have to be: Starlight Six Drive-In (just discovered this place with a girlfriend and had a great time. Word to the wise, get there a wee bit early, and when you find a space don't park outside the lines like a douche), Papi's Cuban Cuisine in midtown (great prices, great Cuban sandwiches and yucca fries), Stefan's Vintage, which is like a fun little treasure hunt in L5P, and Criminal Records (obviously a music/record store, also located in L5P).


I'd have to say, though, with an admitted bias, that Young Blood is by far my favorite local Atlanta business. Oh yeah! And don't forget one of our favorites, King of Pops!

Stay safe this weekend (don't drink and drive), but not too safe (play with fire)!
Until next week,
Steph

New Things!!

Good grief guys!

After a full day of counting inventory.. I turned around to see a MASSIVE stack of boxes from all corners of new goodies for us to stick out. Anyways, Mary (our lovely new intern) and I busted our butts and got a ton of it on the floor, ready to be purchased!

Wanna see??

RAD New Moonshine Button Sets (a sure fire way into Maggie's heart) from Kin Ship Press out of Louisville, Kentucky! Prints, shirts, and totes too!!


New Prints and Cards from the so so sweet Ashkahn of LA, CA.

New plushie friends from Pipoca Handmade, out of Ontario, Canada.. Because everyone seems to be having little babes now, right?!

Anyways, I'm beat and there's still more to do! Come by this weekend and be sure to snatch up some new goods!


xo, Jen!

Doin' thangs!

A shorty but sweetie from Maggie who is pooped as a mug after a long day and is looking down the barrel of inventory tomorrow! Hard work, good sleep - right?

Tonight we set up shop at Lady Rogue Biz Network's monthly hootenanny. It was the first time they organized an underground market. Those ladies sure are growing on me, along with the other members. All I have to say right now is that I love Atlanta and I love our growing presence of independent business. CHURCH! PREACH! Amen.

new friends!

bonjour pancakes!

it's a beautiful day. summer is shaping up nicely, although i'm not totally into boob sweat, i did spend the better part of winter talking about summer...and i'm already really looking forward to halloween...i run on a really twisted season schedule, ben-jammin (the hus) is constantly having to correct my seasonal references. he's nice like that.

speaking of fashion.

our friend brandy over at indie fashion addict finds some seriously adorable stuff...

i will take all three, please!

Disco Prism skirt from REiNViNTAGE.

Lexi Belted dress from Alice + Olivia.

Loose fit rainbow tee from David David.

of course, we have plenty of pretty, colorful things to brighten up your day, so when you're done exploring brandy's blog come by youngblood and get yourself (or a friend) something pretty and summery!

stay cool.

r

Southern Art?

Hey sorry I missed you guys on Sunday... but, I was at the beach! with all my bestie friends digging my toes in the sand and swimmin with the fishies.

Some of our best YB buddies are in a show next week at the Welch Gallery at Georgia State. I'm really excited about it and can't wait to see what they come up with. Ben is one of our oldest friends and first YB intern that left us for San Fran boo hoo-but still shows his southern pride though is art work. John Paul and Stephanie had a show with us at the beginning of the year and our buddy Joey Orr is back in Atlanta from Chicago and we're excited to see what he's up to.
xo Kelly

Southern Art? An Exhibition that Explores the Usefulness or Necessity for Such a Label July 6 - 15, 2010: Exhibition Dates July 6, 7 - 9pm: Opening Reception & Gallery Talks Boat, Radcliffe Bailey Venom Dip, Ben Venom Limbic System, Tindel Michi In this exhibition co-organizers Teresa Bramlette Reeves and Ben Goldman explore questions about the existence of something called “Southern Art.” Does simply living and working in the South make one a “Southern Artist?” If one makes work about a particular location in the South, or engages in Bible belt philosophies or focuses on issues of racism and the legacies of the plantation economy, is she or he then a “Southern Artist?” Can an artist successfully incorporate Southern stereotypes and cultural icons without risk of being misunderstood? Are ideas about the South shaped by Southerners or are they imposed by others? Participating Artists: Radcliffe Bailey Bethany Joy Collins Stephanie Dowda John Paul Floyd Lynn Marshall-Linnemeier Michi Meko Joey Orr Katherine Taylor John Tindel Lisa Tuttle Ben Venom Chris Walter Georgia State University Ernest G. Welch School of Art & Design Gallery 10 Peachtree Center Ave Atlanta GA, 30303. 404-413-5230 artgallery@gsu.edu www.gsu.edu/artgallery Gallery Hours: Mon -Fri 10 am - 6pm Free evening event parking at United Way parking garage at Courtland & Edgewood Ave. Generous support provided by CENCIA (Center for Collaborative and Interntional Arts)