DIM Media

Give me a proper swim hole…

joe — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 23:25:25 +0000

Devils and devils its hot and yet I drink coffee and digest Thai food in my sweltering 3^rd floor apartment, failing to be properly cooled by a nearby Hawaiian Breeze fan and mashing my sweaty fingers into my keyboard like a toddler learning piano. I should be swimming, because I love hot weather for that sole purpose, but out of Minnesota’s 10,000 lakes, I have yet to find one that suites me.

I could be hipping and a hopping at not so Hidden Beach, (begrudgingly my current pick for best swim hole) which offers a fun spirited nostalgic hippy to hipster atmosphere…but loses decimal spots of cool points in its swim-ability. Cedar Lake is overrun with pondweed and scum, like a big dirty mojito. It’s like swimming through a forest of green dreadlocks. I’ve had to bicycle kick out of those very same photosynthetic tentacles to keep from drowning. Some unfortunate soul with an inept buddy drowned crossing that lake, probably tangled up in a pondweed monster. Now they randomly fine strong swimmers for crossing it, which would be fine* if the money went to plucking out excessive underwater vegetation, but I don’t think it does…**

Calhoun, Nokomis, etc might as well all be the same beach, with their 10 minute no swimming breaks and posted signs prohibiting cigarettes, booze, floating devices, and anything else on my Family Feud list of fun things to bring to the beach. I mean they make for good family fun I suppose, but not ideal beaches for those who come to rock.

Then of course there is Bare-ass beach, which is a hike and a half to an occasionally nude beach. Running water is cleaner water IMO, so big points there. The atmosphere is a mixed bag, lots of off duty Village People and plenty of migrators from the oversaturated Hidden Beach. Dogs are welcome and all that. The hike back dooms this beach. I despise leaving soothing river water only to re-sweat back into a sticky stinky shaved ape. So Break Even beach is not on my A-List.

Given there are a number of chlorinated options, Lupient Water Park, Cascade Bay, infamous Water Park of America (which is indoor and therefore void of seasonal attractiveness). All of these pool options have strict hours and rules, and an aura of respectfulness, which can be fun with the right group, if you can keep from tripping over wild children.

Now I don’t want to just vent and complain. I want suggestions. I want a place where I can safely and repetitively jump off from rocks or railroad bridges into reasonable deep comfortable water. I want a tire swing or a diving board or a floating trampoline (please tell me this exists). I’ve found these places in WI, and I know they exist in MN….but where and at what cost?

Please comment your excellent suggestions.

*As a matter of fact I did use “fine” twice in one sentence, but with different meanings attached, thanks for noticing.

**Honestly I have no idea where money from fines go. Feel free to fact check me at anytime, all my information is based upon rumors, gossip, lies, and the myths I overhear or create to make sense out of this bizarre and over-stimulating world. If you would like to correct me please do so, just remember that I love you and would never write anything to hurt you, not intentionally anyway.

Birthmarks at Southpoint Acupuncture this August Minneapolis

blainegarrett — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 23:26:39 +0000

August 6, 2010

August 30, 2010

We’re excited to announce that the Birthmarks series will be on display and available for purchase at Southpoint Acupuncture through the end of August. Southpoint is located at 3745 Bloomington Ave S; Minneapolis, MN 55407. They specialize in Eastern style acupuncture focused on therapeutic practices and community. If you have never experienced acupuncture before, now is a great time to do so while checking out the Birthmarks.

Pancakes and Booze Minneapolis Aug 27th

blainegarrett — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 18:44:30 +0000

August 27, 2010 8:00 pm

August 28, 2010 2:00 am

Dim Media is proud to announce we will have four pieces up at the 2nd of the Minneapolis installments of Pancakes and Booze. All Dim Media members will in attendance. Come eat pancakes with us and enjoy some of the Minneapolis’ best emerging artists.

More Info:

LA’s Famous Underground Art Show has made a home in MINNEAPOLIS!
THE PANCAKES & BOOZE ART SHOW- MINNEAPOLIS #3!!!
OVER 30 of Minnesota’s’ MOST AMAZING, EMERGING ARTISTS & PHOTOGRAPHERS!!!
…
LIVE EROTIC BODY PAINTING!!!
FREE ALL-U-CAN-EAT PANCAKE BAR!!!
LIVE MUSIC!!!
ONLY $5 COVER
18+ to get in!
21+ to DRINK!!!
8PM-2AM

BARFLY
DOWNTOWN MINNEAPOLIS!
715 HENNEPIN AVE.
VIEW THIS LINK TO GET AN IDEA OF PREVIOUS SHOWS IN LA!!!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbllD30S3PI
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tZpzr5rKUws

To keep posted on future shows, “LIKE” The Pancakes & Booze Art Show at the link below…

http://www.facebook.com/pages/The-PANCAKES-BOOZE-ART-SHOW/239397989143?ref=ts

Official Flyer

Scavenger Sushi Garnished with Lead

joe — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:38:11 +0000

“Scavenger Sushi Garnished with Lead”
Joe Lipscomb
Digital Print
11″x17″
2010

This print is an extension of a previous print I created for the 9th Circle series. I extended the legs and renamed the work, asserting more of a narrative. Eventually I intend to create an animated work based off of this scene.

Below is a link to the original work.
http://storyofdim.com/2009/09/10/dinosaur-composition-9/

Red Hot Art Festival, Minneapolis – This Weekend

blainegarrett — Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:41:40 +0000

Ladies and Gentlemen, Dim is proud to announce that we will have a booth for the 4th year in a row at the coolest of Twin Cities art festivals – Red Hot Festival. We will be selling prints from the Paparazzi series and our latest edition of the coffee crumbs zine – all at special Red Hot Art Fest pricing. Also, well be giving away hand drawn, original, one-of-a-kind cards to fans who sign up for our mailing list or are our friends on Facebook. To get yours, stop by our booth at the south-west corner of Steven’s Square park (next to the north stage), and sign up on our mailing list or show us you are a fan of ours on facebook – either on your smart phone or a print out! We hope to see you there!

Red Hot Art Festival is the annual art and music festival that takes place in Stevens Square park near Downtown Minneapolis. With two days of over 20 bands and 50 artists, Red Hot art is free, open to the public and super awesome.

Artists include:

Alex Moros
Amy Hall and Maria Athanasselis/Pouty Petals
Amy Palmer and Jasmine Wencl
Andrea Krueger and Jessi Sawyer
Ben Boylan
Charlotte Mann and Shannon Ringsmuth
Chris Chookiatsirichai and Sarah Hall
Chuck U
Cody Kiser
Devin Johnson
Devon Adrian and Shanon Gass
Dorianne McCreary and Katie Schultz
Dim Media
Elizabeth Yoder
Emily Madland and Kelly Frampton
Erik Nelson
Jamie Brock and Dave Engesser
Jarad Jansen and Vy Thorng
Jennifer Sandquist
John Terwilliger
Katy McGrath
Kristina Perkins
Laura and Aaron Connor
Laura Holewa
Lauren Kebschull w/Spilled Milk Factory
Lauren Nicole Rusnak
Lewis and Tricia Brown
Martha Iserman
Mary Collins and Molly Corrick
Megan Burns
Meghan and Jenna Howard, Mollie King
Mei Pak and Erica Larson
Melanie and Cherish Haskell
Mike Mason
Molly Spilane
Rasun and Talissa Mehringer – booth #16
Rogue Citizen
Ryan Dow and Chris Lyons
Ryan Dyer
Sarah Byrnes
Sarah Jones and Adam Brackney
Sarah Morean, Karin Knudsen
Sara Hanson w/Artonauts
Sarah Trucks and Joanna Buyert
Shelley Robinson
Stacy Banken
Tim Traver
Xan Laurence

For more details, check out the official site and find out how to get there.

Pediatric Oncology Foundation – Fundraiser – Charles

blainegarrett — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 06:52:52 +0000

Untitled
Ink and Acrylic on Cardstock 2010
3″×5″
NFS

Charles’ entry for the Pediatric Oncology Foundation Treasure Chest Fundraiser at the Chicagoland Entertainment Expo

Pediatric Oncology Foundation – Fundraiser – Blaine

blainegarrett — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 17:47:46 +0000

Untitled
Ink and Acrylic on Cardstock 2010
3″×5″
NFS

Blaine’s entry for the Pediatric Oncology Foundation Treasure Chest Fundraiser at the Chicagoland Entertainment Expo

Have you Seen Steve?

storyofdim — Wed, 30 Jun 2010 16:38:52 +0000

Scylla @ Java J’s in July – Opening July 10th

blainegarrett — Wed, 23 Jun 2010 14:00:39 +0000

July 1, 2010	to	July 31, 2010
July 10, 2010
7:00 pm	to	11:00 pm

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
Dim Media Presents
Scylla, Sultry Sirens and Buxom Bombshells
On display July 10th – 31st, 2010 – Opening July 10th 7pm

RSVP on FACEBOOK »

Java J’s Cafe
700 N. Washington Ave.
Minneapolis, MN 55401

Scylla is a collection of work dedicated to the female form. Come get a healthy eyeful of sultry sirens and buxom bombshells passionately crafted by true admirers. This show is the latest installment from Dim Media artists Joe Lipscomb, Ivy Sendrijas, Charles Denton and Blaine Garrett. The Scylla exhibit will be up from July 10th to July 31st at Java J’s Cafe in Minneapolis.

The opening reception features musical guest Jamez Smith, “Vibe Genie”. This reception is free and open to the public, opening at 7pm.

Dim Media is an aggressively collaborative group of four artists who express vivid ideas through paintings, comics, podcasts, books and any media that brings ideas out of the realm of illusion and into conscious reality. This is what happens when collaborators stop playing nice and start flinging paint.

Photo by Sharolyn B. Hagen
http://sbhphotography.com/

Lady of Sleep

charles — Thu, 17 Jun 2010 18:05:52 +0000

Acrylic and Ink 2010
8×10 prints available $20

Image and Art Created by Ivy Sendrijas and Charles Denton