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Upcoming Events & Media Appearances Belly Dancing Drawing/Illustration/Colorado Alliance of Illustrators Magazine Cover Media Appearances Other Events Past Events
Belly Dancing Events/Functions:
cd Upcoming performances: Ché Shimmies for the Cure Ché is doing a very non-traditional belly dance humor piece to the I Hate Kate song: "I'm in Love with a Sociopath " --you've gotta see it to believe it! (In a RARE public performance!) When: Friday, June 6, 2008, 6pm What: Shimmy For the Cure - Hafla event, fundraiser for breast cancer Who: Belly dancing performances by some really talented and lovely people Where: The Mercury Cafe, 2199 California, Denver, CO map & directions Cost: Your donation of $5 or more is greatly appreciated Also: You can get great food-local, organic, healthy, yummy, etc, plus they have a bar! cd Past performances:
You Asked...You Got it! The Belly Dancing Cartoonist appears in public! Come see Ché as a member of the Rafi'ah Dancer's "Evening in Transylvania" piece as part of the...
$11 in advance; $12 at the door- Recommended to purchase in advance and come early, the line will be long and you don't want to miss any of this show!
A Haunting Halloween & Horror Cult Classic theme inspires an evening of theatrical performance art and belly dancing! A spooky side of the arts to celebrate the season, followed by open dancing to live music by Yallah! and electric dj mixes to make you dance late into the evening.
Oct 20 La Danse Macabre: Carnival of Souls Halloween SHOW!
Colorado Alliance of Illustrators Upcoming CAI Events:
cd La Piazza 2008-Colorado Alliance of Illustrators Colorado Alliance of Illustrators: Patsi Pohle, John Francis & Che' (artist Lonnie Allen not pictured) at 2008 La Piazza Dell'Arte Original illustration design by John Francis: Urban submarine periscope breaking through concrete-- which had to get the USS Larimer (art on Larimer Square) moniker, because passers by just didn't get it, even though they thought it was "really cool." cd
La Piazza dell'Arte
What: Paint the town red or what color you like at our 3rd annual La Piazza dell'Arte event. Grab that big box of pastels and join in on the chance to mess around with your illustration pals for 2 days or 2 hours down on Larimer Square. We are looking for ideas for our next group masterpiece and looking for volunteers to paint with the group now, so drop us a line if you’re interested. You can sign up to do a square with a group of CAI artists or do one on your own and unite with us by putting refernce to CAI at the top or bottom of your square. Reviews and pictures from previous years. When: June 7 & 8, 2008 Where: 1430 Larimer Square Contact: Che' Rippinger 303-980-6295 Cherish Flieder Larimer Arts Association 1430 Larimer Square, Suite 200 Denver, CO 80202 303.685.8143 (p) 303.623.1041 (f) http://www.larimerarts.org
What: Paint the town red or what color you like at our 3rd annual La Piazza dell'Arte event. Grab that big box of pastels and join in on the chance to mess around with your illustration pals for 2 days or 2 hours down on Larimer Square. We are looking for ideas for our next group masterpiece and looking for volunteers to paint with the group now, so drop us a line if you’re interested. You can sign up to do a square with a group of CAI artists or do one on your own and unite with us by putting refernce to CAI at the top or bottom of your square. Reviews and pictures from previous years. When: June 7 & 8, 2008 Where: 1430 Larimer Square Contact: Che' Rippinger 303-980-6295 Cherish Flieder Larimer Arts Association 1430 Larimer Square, Suite 200 Denver, CO 80202 303.685.8143 (p) 303.623.1041 (f)
http://www.larimerarts.org
Past CAI Events:
November 2007
What: Mean Green 'Zine Scene: Magazine Art Directors Meet, Greet & Peek with CAI Illustrators (Magazines: 5280, Denver Woman, Single's Resource Guide and Advertising & Marketing Review**) When: Tuesday, November 13, 2007, 6:30 p.m. meet, greet, eat; 7 p.m. program & portfolio flip through Where: Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, 1600 Pierce Street, Lakewood, CO Print details, map directions and add comments Who:CAI members, curious creatives and fellow media folks Food: Fall munchies provided Cost: CAI members are free and a portfolio review is availalbe with your membership! Nonmembers are $20.00 and nonmember students are $10.00. Members may RSVP for a portfolio review by 11/10/2007: http://www.rsvpit.com Event code is: Magazine Contact: Che' Rippinger 303-980-6295
What: Mean Green 'Zine Scene: Magazine Art Directors Meet, Greet & Peek with CAI Illustrators (Magazines: 5280, Denver Woman, Single's Resource Guide and Advertising & Marketing Review**) When: Tuesday, November 13, 2007, 6:30 p.m. meet, greet, eat; 7 p.m. program & portfolio flip through Where: Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design, 1600 Pierce Street, Lakewood, CO Print details, map directions and add comments
Who:CAI members, curious creatives and fellow media folks
Food: Fall munchies provided
Cost: CAI members are free and a portfolio review is availalbe with your membership! Nonmembers are $20.00 and nonmember students are $10.00.
Members may RSVP for a portfolio review by 11/10/2007: http://www.rsvpit.com Event code is: Magazine
Contact: Che' Rippinger 303-980-6295
More on the "Mean Green 'Zine Scene" . . . Ever wonder what's on an Art Director's mind--deadlines, desires, editorial calendar, metro magazine trends...or when's lunch? Come meet and greet several of these busy talented folks at the Colorado Alliance of Illustrators new November program (a fast replacement of Danlyn's cool program that's moving to spring). Part panel discussion, part portfolio pitch*. You'll get a chance to hear what magazine people are seeking, and get a 2 minute portfolio flip though with each. You'll get a heads up on some great publications, while they get to see some of Denver area's best/hot illustrative talent. Magazine Art Directors Meet, Greet & Peek with CAI Illustrators (Magazines: 5280, Denver Woman, Single's Resource Guide and Advertising & Marketing Review represented**) Starring**: 5280's art director Mike Leister is representing his 6th magazine. He's worked all over the country including Indianapolis Monthly and Sports Illustrated in New York. 5280 has been one of Denver's best loved and long-running city magazines. Mike has been with them since June of 2006. Denver Woman Magazine's editor Judy Taylor will talk about established and changing publication needs. She started Zenith Magazine in Denver 9 years back and has seen it through the transition to the renowned Denver Woman Magazine since 2006. Profiling successful women and important stories and trends has been Judy's specialty. Colorado Singles Resource Guide & Singlocity.com's publisher & editor Beth Anderson has struck Colorado gold with the success of her new magazine and web site. Featuring hot topics and leading news makers, the magazine profiles people and services, while serving as a one-stop information hub for the entire singles community in Colorado. Advertising and Marketing Review's publisher/editor/multi-hatted media mogul Ken Custer has highlighted local illustrators prevalently over his 16 years at the magazine's helm. A & M is unique resource which has stood the test and tides of time, covering news and happenings of the advertising, public relations, print, broadcast, radio, and film industries. Really helpful for seeing who has been moving and shaking, and changing constant contact info in pencil. **TBA--there might be a few other publishing surprises, including reps from another magazine or two, sample copies, and insider info, not to be missed. *There will be a limited number of portfolio review spots, and a waiting list. You must be a current CAI member to sign up. Tip: Have your materials completely together and in order for fast flipping-since you have two minutes (just like real life!) to show your best stuff. Just like speed-dating, with art. CAI members can also put out "leave-behind" materials out on a display table. Members who don't get portfolio review slot can have their portfolio out on the table. If our magazine people still have time, they may take a look.
More on the "Mean Green 'Zine Scene" . . . Ever wonder what's on an Art Director's mind--deadlines, desires, editorial calendar, metro magazine trends...or when's lunch? Come meet and greet several of these busy talented folks at the Colorado Alliance of Illustrators new November program (a fast replacement of Danlyn's cool program that's moving to spring). Part panel discussion, part portfolio pitch*. You'll get a chance to hear what magazine people are seeking, and get a 2 minute portfolio flip though with each. You'll get a heads up on some great publications, while they get to see some of Denver area's best/hot illustrative talent.
*There will be a limited number of portfolio review spots, and a waiting list. You must be a current CAI member to sign up.
Tip: Have your materials completely together and in order for fast flipping-since you have two minutes (just like real life!) to show your best stuff. Just like speed-dating, with art. CAI members can also put out "leave-behind" materials out on a display table. Members who don't get portfolio review slot can have their portfolio out on the table. If our magazine people still have time, they may take a look.
December 2007 Parade of Lights Party (Potluck)
What: The best spot to see the annual twinkling light display. CAI will be celebrating the holidays in festive fashion with the press. Warm and cozy inside near the fireplace, belly up to the historic bar, or come face to face with the 3 story blowup Rudolph balloon outside when the parade strolls by. Meet and mingle with members of several top journalist groups in town: The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), the Colorado Association of Black Journalists, the Hispanic Journalists, Asian Journalists and the Gay & Lesbian journalists. When: Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, Parade starts at 6pm Get there about an hour early to find parking-they do block off streets and traffic is heavy for this event. Where: The Denver Press Club 1330 Glenarm Place Denver, Colorado 80204 303-571-5260 Cost: CAI members are free! Nonmembers are $20.00 and nonmember students are $10.00. Attendees are asked to bring a pot luck dish to share. Contact: Che' Rippinger 303-980-6295 Print details, map directions and add comments RSVP by 11/28/2007: http://www.rsvpit.com Event code is: PressParade
What: The best spot to see the annual twinkling light display. CAI will be celebrating the holidays in festive fashion with the press. Warm and cozy inside near the fireplace, belly up to the historic bar, or come face to face with the 3 story blowup Rudolph balloon outside when the parade strolls by. Meet and mingle with members of several top journalist groups in town: The Society of Professional Journalists (SPJ), the Colorado Association of Black Journalists, the Hispanic Journalists, Asian Journalists and the Gay & Lesbian journalists. When: Saturday, Dec. 1, 2007, Parade starts at 6pm Get there about an hour early to find parking-they do block off streets and traffic is heavy for this event. Where: The Denver Press Club 1330 Glenarm Place Denver, Colorado 80204 303-571-5260 Cost: CAI members are free! Nonmembers are $20.00 and nonmember students are $10.00. Attendees are asked to bring a pot luck dish to share.
Contact: Che' Rippinger 303-980-6295 Print details, map directions and add comments RSVP by 11/28/2007: http://www.rsvpit.com Event code is: PressParade
Colorado Alliance of Illustrators-as the 2007-2008 president for CAI, there's a great slate of events that several members, including Ché have on tap. Check it out!
Magazine Cover Illustration by Ché Rippinger
October issue of Advertising and Marketing Review Theme: Social Marketing
Other Events:
By Noted Author and Writer's Coach Teresa R. Funke
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Some Past Events Denver Press Club One Woman Cartoon Show (50 pieces!)
Several Colorado Alliance of Illustrators Shows at various galleries including: The Buell, Reed Gallery, The Catwalk Gallery, The Denver Press Club, and others
Putting together several programs for the Colorado Alliance of Illustrators and introducing the panels as president of the organiization
Emcee for first Denver Press Club Fashion Show
Some Media Appearances: Westword, Newspaper
WB2 Morning Show, Television
The Greg And Bo Show on Alice 105.9, Radio
The Enid Goldstein Show, Radio
Speaker for Colorado Independent Publishers Association, Seminar
The Denver Post, quoted for a Valentine's Day Article, Newspaper
Editor & Publisher, Magazine
Newspaper Features Council, Newsletter
The Press Box, Denver Press Club, Newsletter
Colorado Serenity, Newspaper
Denver Womans News, Newspaper
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