1AM SF » “Bomb It!” http://1amsf.com 1000 HOWARD STREET SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94103 415.861.5089 Sat, 19 May 2012 20:02:51 +0000 en hourly 1 MEET THE PANEL http://1amsf.com/2009/10/08/meet-the-panel/ http://1amsf.com/2009/10/08/meet-the-panel/#comments Thu, 08 Oct 2009 19:48:33 +0000 1:AM http://1amsf.com/?p=1319 The Can Film Festival is tonight at 1:AM Gallery.  In between the showing of “Style Wars” and “Bomb It!”, there will be an open discussion panel talking about keeping graffiti real and how graffiti influences social changes.  The panel consists of the following five people who are experts in the urban arts:

1. Dr. Susie Lundy:

A graffiti historian, b-girl, deejay, educator, and muralist.

2. Erin Yoshi:

A painter, photographer, muralist and rider with the Trust Your Struggle Collective.  Her artwork is a reflection of the struggle within our neighborhoods, communities, the paradigms of social justice and youth empowerment.

www.erinyoshi.com

3. Kevin Epps:

Creator of the documentary “Straight Outta Hunter’s Point”, which won local and national acclaim, and established him as a leader in digital, independent film and new media.  A boardmember of San Francisco Black Film Festival, and have have partnered with governmental and corporate entities such as: Golden Gate National Parks, Yahoo, Google, Discovery Channel, Boys and Girls Club, City of Richmond, Current TV, and other well known organizations.

http://blackalcatraz.com/

4.  Estria:

He has served the community through his non-profit cultural work for over 28 years.  Estria’s life work has been to build and advance community through mural projects.  He is the co-founder of Estria’s Invitational Graffiti Battle.

www.estria.com

MODERATOR: Jeff Chang

Author of Can’t Stop, Won’t Stop.  The book garnered many honors, including the American Book Award and the Asian American Literary Award.  In 2007, he interviewed Barrack Obama for the cover of Vibe.

www.cantstopwontstop.com

STREET FOOD VENDORS: Adobo Hobo (serving chicken and vegetable adobo) and Brazilian Bites (specializing in moqueca)

The Can Film Festival starts at 5:30pm… If you can’t make it that early, make sure that you don’t miss the panel discussion at 7:30pm!

]]> http://1amsf.com/2009/10/08/meet-the-panel/feed/ 0 THE CAN FILM FESTIVAL http://1amsf.com/2009/10/01/the-can-film-festival/ http://1amsf.com/2009/10/01/the-can-film-festival/#comments Thu, 01 Oct 2009 19:14:28 +0000 1:AM http://1amsf.com/?p=1237 In addition to “Don’t Sweat the Technique: Ode to the Spraycan”, 1:AM gallery and Estria Invitational Graffiti Battle bring you a night of films, thoughtful discussions, and street food.  On October 8th, from 5:30 – 9:30pm, we will be showing “Bomb It!” and “Style Wars”.  In between the two films we will be conducting a panel discussion, but not limited to, about the evolution of graffiti, from the streets into galleries, street art’s place in our city and society, styles, and awesome murals around the city.  The panel discussion topics are based on the participants and contributors, that means whatever YOU want to talk about!  We  are open and encourage anyone and everyone to bring up any topics that relate to graffiti.  The forum will be moderated by Jeff Chang, the  author of Can’t Stop Won’t Stop, a history of hip-hop generation, and he also writes for hip-hop publications like Vibe magazine where he has interviewed President Obama. (Check out Jeff’s website)

The night starts at 5:30pm.  Adobo Hobo and Brazilian Bites will be there, perfect to satisfy your appetite while you watch the movies.  If you cannot make it at 5:30, make sure you don’t miss the graffiti panel discussion at 7:30pm!!!

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Don’t forget that Estria Invitational Graffiti Battle finals are on October 10th at deFremery Park in Oakland!  For more information, visit www.estriabattle.com.

“THE CAN FILM FESTIVAL” on Thursday, October 8th from 5:30 – 9:30pm!  See you there!

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