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Amanda Magnetta, creative whirlwind and owner and operator of Bear & Bird Gallery (upstairs in Tate’s Comics) in Lauderhill, Florida knows a thing or two about art, style, and a DIY approach to life. Bear & Bird Gallery hosts awesome art shows, creative craft classes, and of course has a shop full of hand picked, aesthetically conscious goods. The gallery is a place for the community to connect, express, and inspire. We caught up with Lady Magnetta about her life in and out of the gallery, her inspirations, and her two adorable canine companions.
Bear & Bird
So, Why “Bear & Bird”?
When I was trying to come up with a name for the gallery/boutique space I was really stumped. I can’t tell you how many times I looked through the dictionary and thesaurus! Since our space is located in an upstairs loft area inside of TATE’S Comics (Established 1993, when my husband Tate was 17!) I originally tried to incorporate the word “TATE” into the name, but Gallery DecapiTATE just didn’t evoke the feeling I wanted! One morning inspiration struck me and I went over the my computer to see if the bearandbird.com was available! It was! Bear and Bird was born… it was perfect. You see, Bear and Bird are the nicknames my parents have called each other my whole life. My dad is “Bear” and my mom is “Bird” – I’ve never heard them call each other by their real names. As an added bonus, the two animals work beautifully as a visual and it has alliteration. Who doesn’t love alliteration?!
Most impressive work on your walls in the past year?
That’s a tough one! Our newest show “Yokai in Your Eye” is going to have a TON of amazing stuff in it. Technically, it isn’t on the walls yet (opens June 14), so I won’t count that one. Looking back, most recently I have to say that I was really impressed by a couple of pieces done by Sarah J. Pierce and Johnny Winslow. For our “Cute Attack” show (March 08); Sarah J. made a giant polaroid quilt! It featured a bear, a bird and a girl hanging out at a party and was inspired by a polaroid she found on Flickr. She even had giant thumbtacks to hang it on the wall with. For that same exhibition, Johnny did a painting called Teddysburg, which featured teddy bears and sock monkeys in the Battle of Gettysburg. The idea was a great take on the show’s theme and it was rendered beautifully in oil and colored pencil on wood. People got a real kick out of it too!
Favorite place on earth to bring your camera? Got the picture to prove it?
The first time I visit anywhere on vacation is always the best! On my first trip to Vegas a few years ago I think I took four hundred photos. We visited Red Rock Canyon and the Hoover Dam in addition to all the crazy Vegas-y sights! Most recently though, I went to the Bahamas and brought my new crushproof-waterproof digital camera. We went to the awesome waterpark at Atlantis and I took it on all the slides and the rapids. All the other tourists were so jealous that I had a small camera that I could take underwater! ...and yes, I have HUNDREDS of pictures to prove it! I really have fun doing ‘experimental’ underwater photography. I can also proudly say that I was even a test user for the Frogeye and there is a photo of me in the booklet!
Got a super secret beach retreat spot?
Whenever possible Tate and I love to take an hour and half drive north to Jupiter. They have a fantastic dog-friendly beach there. Most dog beaches are pretty rocky and undesirable, since dogs are ‘second class citizens’, but this one is gorgeous! It has huge beach area with lovely soft sand. Both my adorable mutts love to dig holes to lay in and swim like furry little fish. Jupiter’s dog beach is not a secret, really, but it is definitely under appreciated… I wish it was closer!!
Favorite comic book character? Why?
It has been forever since I read it, but the one comic book character that most influenced my life was Hillary from the 3 issue Kitchen Sink series “The Dung Boys” – I loved the book and sent a letter to the writer/artist, Robb Conaway. This was over ten years ago and we’re still friends! We used to write each other elaborate letters via snail mail, but now we just email a quick hello once in a while. He’s my oldest friend whom I’ve never met in person, though I think someday our paths will inevitably cross.
Latest inspiration you just can’t seem to shake?
I’m not really sure how to answer this one… honestly, I get so much inspiration from all the artists that I am fortunate enough to work with and show in the gallery. I wouldn’t want to shake it, where would I be without them all?! Just a bunch of lousy blank walls, I guess. When coming up with ideas for upcoming shows, I just pluck them from the ether…. and by ether, I guess I mean my subconscious which is made up of my life experiences and obsessions past and present.
What’s the best place to find unique clothing in or around Lauderhill?
That’s a tough one. We actually sell some great t-shirts from Design By Humans and tokidoki here at Bear and Bird, other than that everything around town is mostly mass-produced and not really unique. If I want something unique, I go to etsy! You can find the most amazing, handmade, totally unique clothing there. We have a GIANT mall right nearby (Sawgrass Mills) and I’ll go there sometimes and maybe find one thing that I like enough to buy, I really enjoy browsing and people watching though!
Coolest craft class you’ve ever participated in?
This year we started holding monthly craft classes here at Bear and Bird! It is called StitchBird Workshops and it is run in collaboration with another Amanda who puts together the fantastic yearly craft extravaganza, StitchRock. Last months StitchBird Workshop taught us how to use a household iron to fuse layers of plastic shopping bags together, which melts them into a surprisingly durable tyvek-like material. We then used our plastic fabric to make wallets and pouches!
Hottest spot in town to grab a cool drink?
If we’re talking booze – I’d say you can’t miss visiting the historic Mai-Kai’s Molokai Bar during happy hour. You really can’t go wrong with 2 for 1 fancy tropical drinks in an amazing tiki bar! Definitely a great spot for picture taking too!!
Exactly what species of bear & bird do you imagine as the official mascots of the gallery?
I don’t know exactly what they ARE, but I know what they’re NOT! The bird is not an ostrich or penguin and the bear isn’t a teddy bear or a hairy guy! I have commissioned (and come across) quite a bit of artwork featuring a bear and bird and I leave it up to the individual artist to determine the exact species, they’re all good! Come to think of it, an ostrich wouldn’t be so bad! It definitely isn’t a vulture though, those are gross looking, too pink and fleshy.
What’s next?
We’re working on getting the Bear and Bird online shop setup! We actually have the start of something good now and will be building on it over the next few months, I want to be ready for holiday shopping season! I also plan on getting into publishing and doing more exclusive Bear and Bird merchandise lines, t-shirts, totes and jewelry… Personally, I’d love to spend some time learning embroidery and watercolor painting, as well as turning my backyard into a plant filled garden habitat!
Interview with local news crew. Bachman Lake, Dallas Texas.
Paraplegics On Independent Nature Trips, AKA P.O.I.N.T.
U.S. Army NATO Brigade Soldiers Sgt. Erik Mauff (left) and Staff Sgt. Lorenzo Graham take part in an interview during the media lane event of U.S. Army Europe's 2013 Best Warrior Competition in Grafenwoehr, Germany, Aug. 19. The competition is a weeklong event that tests Soldiers’ physical stamina, leadership and technical knowledge and skill. Winners in the Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer categories of the USAREUR competition will go on to compete at the Department of the Army level. (U.S. Army photo by Gertrud Zach)
Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Khatoll Mohammedzai, anwsers questions from public affairs photojournalist Sgt. Christopher Harper during the lunch break at the Shafafiyat-sponsored International Women's Day event Mar. 7 (Photo by Maitre Christian Valverde, French Navy)
Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva is interviewed following her press conference during the 2022 Annual Meetings at the International Monetary Fund.
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July, 1985 Interview Magazine with Kathleen Turner. Publisher, Andy Warhol. Brittle condition.
Contents:
Upfront - Al Corley, Lisa Bonet, Hnut Slonem & Bill Campbell, Ann Magnuson, Taimak, Virginia Madsen & Helen Slater, Run-D.M.C., Ray Lata, Rob Compono, Eric Stoltz, Scott Farnsworth, Max Wigram, Toby Morris
Interviews - Kathleen Turner, Washington: Caspar W. Weinberger, Books: Baron Guy de Rothschild, Hollywood Confidential: Emilio Estevez & Judd Nelson, True Confessions: Belinda Carlisle, Music: Darlene Love, Modern Masters: Joel-Peter Witkin, Art: David McDermott & Peter McGough
Features - Pierre Franey, Stars In Stripes, The Mennonite Farmers, Art In View, Made In The Shades, In Hollywood, Beat, American Food Revisited, In Milan & Rome, Awful But True
Larissa Waters (Australian Greens Senator for Queensland and Andrew Bartlett (Australian Greens Senate Candidate for Queensland interviewed by Channel 9. In the city
I did an interview with Jess Gibson who is working on a "blockumentary" on the AFOL world. I also did a little blurb about my stick bug and tire octopus with Scott Decoteau and Roger Cameron of LEGO Club TV: club.lego.com/en-us/news/NewsDetails.aspx?id=125590
All three were awesome guys, I had a great time talking with them!
Toshihiro Oshima (Tommy Oshima) was ever so kind to let Kai interview him with 10 questions and share with us some of his photos and videos. Read the full interview: 10 Q&A with Toshihiro Oshima - Virtuoso of Visual Creation
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Note: portrait of Tommy in the banner is taken by Masanori Miyauchi
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Job Interview Tips – Job Interview Questions and Answers
If you’ve got a big job interview coming up, how do you prepare? Career consultant Maggie Mistal of Martha Stewart Living Radio has excellent advice for anybody looking to ace a job...
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A new and fresh interview on Seeking Magazine with the Spanish photographer Yosigo.
A talent that doesn’t stop for a moment, pure creativity. Find out everything here!
Una nueva y refrescante entrevista en Seeking Magazine con el fotógrafo español Yosigo.
Un talento que no se detiene ni un instante, pura creatividad. Encuéntralo todo aquí.
Kakata, Margibi County, Liberia -- February 4, 2015
In order to identify any and all people that may have been contaminated by the newest Ebola case, the Montserrado County case investigation and contact tracing team interviews community members and anyone else in contact with the newly reported patient--rumored to have traveled from Monrovia to Kakata while infected. The Montserrado Consortium, a brave group of real-life Sherlock Holmes’ figures, is a key component of the U.S. Ebola strategy. It is USAID actions like this that allow the global aid effort to combat and contain Ebola at its source.
Photo by Neil Brandvold, USAID
This band (guy on left) had just played in a small bar in Szombathely, Hungary. The guy on the right was taking photos throughout then after he pulled out this dictaphone and did a 10 minute interview in front of us in the bar. I'm guessing from a local paper or musi magazine,
This shot really captured the discomfort of the band member even though taken in very low light and no flash. Nokton @f1.4 at ISO 3200.
Quarterback Matt Hasselbeck gets interviewed as the majority of his teammates make their way off the field and into the locker room following the annual Seahawks Scrimmage at Qwest Field on August 2, 2008.
If you wanna know a bit more on my photographic work, here is a recent inteview for Mull It Over : mullitover.cc/post/135635325748
Mingle Media TV and Red Carpet Report host Brandi Chang were invited to come out to cover FX's Justified Season 5 premiere red carpet event and screening at the Directors Guild in Hollywood.
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About the FX’s Justified
Based on Elmore Leonard’s novella Fire in the Hole, Justified was developed by Graham Yost and stars Timothy Olyphant as ‘Deputy US Marshal Raylan Givens,’ a lawman who finds himself drawn back to his home state of Kentucky. This January, Raylan confronts the Crowes, a deadly, lawless family from Florida intent on settling in Harlan with new criminal enterprises in mind. Meanwhile, ‘Boyd Crowder’ (Walton Goggins) struggles to free his imprisoned fiancée ‘Ava’ (Joelle Carter) as he partners with the Dixie Mafia’s ‘Wynn Duffy’ (Jere Burns). For more info visit:
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Interviewed by ethnotraveler about one of my favourite photo that i recently shot in Chennai on New Year
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NOTE: INFORMATION HAS BEEN RECEIVED ON 4/21/13 WHICH CALLS THE VERACITY OF THIS ACCOUNT INTO QUESTION.
Jo Quasney is a survivor of Hurricane Katrina. Of French Creole heritage, Quasney is a native of New Orleans who was living alone in her house in the eighth ward when the hurricane struck on August 29, 2005. Quasney bred birds and had no way of transporting or finding shelter for the birds when New Orleans residents were advised to evacuate so she stuck it out. Her neighborhood began to flood after she heard an explosion that she attributes to a Halliburton company oil barge breaking through a levee. (For a discussion on the cause of the breech, see en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ING_4727)
A third of her roof was blown off but she managed to escape upstairs from the rising waters. To this day she has nightmares from hearing her birds drowning on the floor below. She had bottles of water but no food for three days and recalls most vividly the silence around her, hearing only her own breathing, a silence so profound it was deafening. From time to time she waved, in vain, to a helicopter passing overhead.
After the third day, she noticed that the waters had receded sufficiently for her to exit the house. Throwing her briefcase and a small bag of clothes into a recycling bin, she left the house and, turning around to look back, then knew in her heart she would probably not see her home again.
For more than ten hours she pushed her bin through the floodwaters to the Superdome where she endured three horrific days of body odor, people out of control and authorities treating the hurricane victims like prisoners.
She left and started walking along Highway 10 and says she was halfway to Baton Rouge when she got picked up by a relief worker. There was no place to stay in Baton Rouge so she wound up for another three days at the Cajun Dome in Lafayette, Louisiana which was not much better than the Superdome but she at least got a chance to shower.
Authorities suggested that she relocate to Arkansas but she was determined to come to Philadelphia, where she had studied years before. For three days she sat in a chair in the Greyhound bus station waiting for a bus that could get her to Atlanta from where she get her connection north.
Upon arriving in Philadelphia, a very kindly hotel manager at a hotel she was acquainted with from before converted the $68 nightly charge to $60 for the week upon learning of she had survived Katrina.
After a couple days of recuperating, the manager knocked at her door and told her to go to the Wanamaker School. The people there were incredible, she says- firefighters, police and Housing Authority personnel volunteering their off-time. She received food stamps, help filling out FEMA and other forms, a $300 gift card from the Red Cross and relocation assistance. She still maintains friendships with people she met there.
Finally, Quasney decided to accept placement at the Emlen Arms, a Philadelphia Housing Authority building. In her small, but very cozy apartment, she has the company of Ziggy, a parrot rescued from a crack house, a parakeet and a cat. She has amassed a sizable little collection of ceramic elephants, like the one she had in New Orleans, and numerous pothos plants adorn her small living room.
She loves Mardi Gras so that’s what she misses most about New Orleans but she continues the tradition here. She decorates a tree in green and gold, the Mardi Gras colors, and bakes King cakes for the community room. Friends and neighbors usually cajole her into making jambalaya and gumbo.
As she has become settled in her new home, she is now the one regularly helping newly entering residents who often arrive with few possessions. Of her Emlen Arms sanctuary, Quasney says, “They’ll have to carry me out of here feet first.”
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I have several escape routes out of the job I'm currently doing. I applied last week for a 3 year secondment to the Boundary Commission for Wales, dealing with electoral boundary reviews.
Today I had this letter telling me I've got an interview for the job! Here's hoping I get it as I know it would make me feel so much happier than I do now.
You people call me a ghost crab but I have never worked out why. Someone tried to tell me once but the answer was confusing. Because I am a light colour, because I am the colour of sand and you think I am well camouflaged, because I can run fast and hide in my burrow or dash into the sea if I hear your big clumsy footsteps and loud voices, because I come out at night. I was also told you think I am a scavenger.
I agreed to talk off the record today and pose for some photos so as to set things straight. Not true I only come out at night. I’m out here now, aren’t I. And if you sit down quietly here, where the sand is damp, you will see many of my relatives and neighbours. One topic we probably shouldn’t go into is the name we give you human beans. Well, you do stamp all over our homes and chase after and grab us for crab knows why! No wonder we run away from you!
I know that you sometimes confuse us with fiddler crabs, but it’s not hard to tell the difference. In fiddler crabs only the male has one claw larger than the other but with us ghost crabs we all do. We spend a lot of time cleaning our burrows and eating and probably not as much time fighting as the fiddlers. Our eyes are different too.
I showed the human bean how I eat and make small neat sand balls of the remains of my food, how I can carry bigger balls of sand when cleaning out my home, how I throw the sand a long way ( but she’s too slow to get that; we ghost crabs have competitions to see how fast we can throw sand balls and I am the current seaweed record holder), how I can hold my eyes down and make a funny face.
I wanted this human to do a photo story, some writing and a photo, some more writing and a photo to illustrate etc but the human tells me that “flickr” doesn’t do that well anymore. Oh well, I will just have to find a video photographer for my next interview.
Note from the photographer
This photo entailed considerable physical discomfort as the day before I had slipped on seaweed and fallen heavily on my posterior end. This made sitting on the sand to listen to the above very painful and errors of translation may have crept into the account. ( But my camera is Okay ; - ))))