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RAW: Natural Born Artists - "Your Fix" @ Hotel Maya, Long Beach 2010

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Vote for Me for Artist of the Year @ RAWards 2010!!

Click the "Vote For Me" image above to cast your vote! You may vote once a day and pick up to 10 artists! Voting begins October 16 - November 1, 2010!

Click the images above to learn more about RAWards 2010!

I will be 1 of the 3 live painters being highlighted at RAWards 2010 this year also! Such a great honor! Thank you to everyone for your continued support! This has been an amazing experience for me and I can't wait to see where it takes me! Thank you!
<3,
Michekke!

OC Weekly presents ARTOPIA!!

ARTOPIA- a celebration of the release of OC Weekly's 2010 "Best Of" issue takes place on Saturday, October 16th at The Camp in Costa Mesa.

From 7-11PM enjoy art, food, music and more all in one great evening set in the beautiful outdoor spaces of The Camp.

This event is ALL AGES and FREE to the public.
...21+ guests will have the opportunity to indulge in an outdoor lounge provided by Ecco Restaurant and The Old Vine Cafe.

For guests craving something sweet, stop by Milk & Honey for some tasty drink and dessert specials, sweet treats courtesy of Blackmarket Bakery or take in the sounds & tastes of 118 Degrees.

Featured Artists include-
Max Neutra: www.maxneutra.com
Jennifer Carle: www.jenicarle.com
Kim Grijalva: www.goodfellastattoo.com/theoriginal/indartist.php?id=6
Michelle Chan: http://michekke.blogspot.com/
Shane Mesquit: www.shanemesquit.com
Nicole Longstreath: www.aviewfromtheedge.net
Bray Panfilo: http://justbry.deviantart.com/
Tony Hong: www.tonyhong.net
Jay Brockman: www.jaybrockman.com
Eric Zendejas: http://ezenart.blogspot.com/
Intrepid Designs: www.visionarybuilderartist.com
John Carle
Robert Martinez
Brooke Flores
Zack Benson

...and more to be announced!

Spinning by DJ Velvet Touch & Matt Cole

Live performance by Dan Krikorian: www.myspace.com/dankrikorianmusic

Blue Moon Beer Specials... and more!

Ecco will be featuring the following $5 Small Plates:
Butternut Squash Bisque, Artisan Sour Dough Bowl, All Natural BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwich, House Made Meatball with Pomodoro Sauce

Sponsored by
Blue Moon: www.bluemoonbrewingcompany.com
The Camp: www.thecampsite.com
Ecco Restaurant: www.eccocm.com
Milk & Honey: www.likeme.net/places/milk-honey-costa-mesa
Old Vine Cafe: www.oldvinecafe.com
118 Degrees: www.118degrees.com

Limited parking available at The Camp. Valet services will be available for a small fee.

Don't forget to pick up your issue of "Best Of OC Weekly" when it hits stands on October 14th!