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The End of the World Has Been Scheduled as an Event on Facebook
Facebook users should be sure to RSVP to the December 21, 2012 End of the World event. For readers not versed in eschatology (that’s the…
Grateful Dead Drummer Mickey Hart Plans on Turning Golden Gate Bridge Into Giant Wind Harp For 75th Anniversary
A huge two-day celebration is planned for May 2012 to commemorate the 75th anniversary of San Francisco’s Golden Gate Bridge. According to Leah Garchik of…
Cat Lady at Work
Cat Lady at Work on Cat vs Human
Edward Gorey Opening Animations for the PBS Mystery! Series
These wonderful animations (1 and 2) based on the art of Edward Gorey were used in the memorable opening sequence to the PBS Mystery! series.…
Art of Molly Crabapple Volume 1: Week in Hell
Molly Crabapple locked up in a hotel room, created art on paper taped to the walls, and called the it, Molly Crabapple's Week in Hell.
Jeff Harris, Shooting 4,748 Self-Portraits and Counting Over 13 Years
New years resolutions come and go, but Jeff Harris stuck with his self-portrait-a-day, and over 13 years later, has 4748 portraits (and counting)
2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival
The lineup has been announced for 2012 Coachella Valley Music & Arts Festival, which takes place two weekends this year, April 13-15 and April 20-22…
Adult Swim Group Art Show at Gallery 1988
Mooninite by Scott Listfield by Dave Perillo Tim and Eric Awesome Show, Great Job! by Miranda Dressler Gallery1988 in Los Angeles will be hosting the…
The Great Debate: Star Trek vs Star Wars, Which is Better?
The great tongue-in-cheek Star Trek vs. Star Wars “which is better” debate began with Star Trek actor William Shatner proudly stating in a September 2011…
MakerBot Replicator, A New Larger 2 Color 3D Printer by MakerBot
MakerBot Replicator is a new 3D printer from MakerBot Industries (video). The open source printer can make larger objects than its predecessor, and is available…