'The Oscar Nominated Short Films' reviewed in City Paper

Too-affable Ed Helms at an insurance convention, plus the academy's favorite nuggets

 By Tricia Olszewski on

Washington City Paper February 11, 2011

 http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/articles/40377/cedar-rapids-and-oscar-nominated-shorts-reviewed-too-affable-ed/

 

and in the Times-

 

An Oscar Film Festival, All in One Screening

By A. O. Scott

February 11, 2011

http://movies.nytimes.com/2011/02/11/movies/11oscar.html

'Gnomeo and Juliet' reviews in local papers

Star-crossed lawn statues
By Sean O'Connell
Washington Post February 11, 2011
http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/movies/gnomeo-and-juliet,1174427/critic-review.html

Out, Damned Plot: 'Gnomeo & Juliet,' Yet Another Weird Shakespeare
Kristen Page-Kirby
[Washington Post] Express February 11, 2011
http://www.expressnightout.com/content/2011/02/gnomeo-and-juliet-shakespeare-adaptation.php

 

Gnomeo and Juliet: The bard and the balderdash
Sally Kline
Washington Examiner February 11 2011
http://washingtonexaminer.com/entertainment/movies/2011/02/gnomeo-and-juliet-bard-and-balderdash

A Kitsch-and-Tell Movie of Garden Variety Love
By STEPHEN HOLDEN
February 11, 2011
http://movies.nytimes.com/2011/02/11/movies/11gnomeo.html

Library of Congress Main Reading Room Open House on Presidents’ Day

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
101 Independence Avenue SE
Washington, DC   20540
Phone:  (202) 707-2905
Fax:  (202) 707-9199
Email: pao@loc.gov


February 11, 2011

Public contact: Visitor Services (202) 707-8000, vso@loc.gov


Main Reading Room Open House on Presidents' Day

Twice each year, the Library of Congress opens its magnificent Main Reading Room for a special public open house. The winter open house will take place on the federal Washington's Birthday (Presidents' Day) holiday, Monday, February 21, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Main Reading Room is located on the first floor of the Thomas Jefferson Building, 10 First Street, S.E. Washington, DC.  The Main Reading Room will be open to general visitors, who will also be allowed to take pictures. Reference librarians will be available to demonstrate the Library's online resources and discuss access to the Library's vast onsite collections, including services and collections for use in family history research.    No other reference services will be available and all other Library of Congress reading rooms and buildings will be closed.

The Thomas Jefferson Building also features The Great Hall and the Library of Congress Experience, which encompasses three exhibitions, including "Creating the United States."  This exhibition offers a remarkable opportunity to learn in a fresh, new way how the founding documents that emerged from this period, such as the Declaration of Independence, Constitution, and Bill of Rights, were forged out of insight, invention, and creativity, as well as collaboration and much compromise.  The Library of Congress Experience provides innovative access to rare cultural treasures in ways that inspire and engage.   

Unreserved guided tours of the Thomas Jefferson Building will be offered at 9:30, 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. Public tours, which are limited to 40 people, are designed to accommodate individuals and families, not large groups. More information about the Library or tours is available at the orientation desks at www.loc.gov/visit/ or by calling (202) 707-8000.

The Library of Congress, the nation's oldest federal cultural institution, is the world's preeminent reservoir of knowledge, providing unparalleled integrated resources to Congress and the American people. Founded in 1800, the Library of Congress is the nation's oldest federal cultural institution. The Library seeks to spark imagination and creativity and to further human understanding and wisdom by providing access to knowledge through its magnificent collections, programs and exhibitions. Many of the Library's rich resources can be accessed through its website at www.loc.gov and via interactive exhibitions on a personalized website at myLOC.gov.

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PR 11-30
02/11/10
ISSN: 0731-3527
 

Congressman John Lewis and staff member write comic book

Congress Meets Comic Books In Historic Graphic Novel

By Vaneta Rogers

Newsarama 09 February 2011

http://www.newsarama.com/comics/comic-books-congress-john-lewis-110209.html

 

I'm not sure I'll be able to get a "Meet a Local Cartoonist" interview with the Congresman...

Comic Riffs obituary for Disney animator

From Peter Pan to Pirates: RIP, Disney legend BILL JUSTICE
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 10 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/02/from_peter_pan_to_pirates_rip.html

Today in the NY Comic Times

The Times continues to reflect a changing world - there's four articles on comic art in the print edition today:

Another Hirschfeld of Flowing Lines. But Bloodlines? That's a Puzzle.
By COREY KILGANNON
City Room blog February 9, 2011,
http://cityroom.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/09/a-hirschfeld-in-als-footsteps/

It's Collaboratin' Time: Spider-Man to Join the Fantastic Four
By DAVE ITZKOFF
February 9, 2011
http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/02/09/its-collaboratin-time-spider-man-to\
-join-the-fantastic-four/

Animation Advocacy, Pixar Style
By MELENA RYZIK
February 10, 2011
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/10/movies/awardsseason/10bagger.html

Japan Debates Depictions of Young Girls in Comics
By HIROKO TABUCHI
February 10, 2011
http://www.nytimes.com/2011/02/10/business/global/10manga.html

Political cartoon book reviewed on The Hill

No laughing matter — cartoons shape our political history
By Erika Niedowski
The Hill 02/10/11
http://thehill.com/capital-living/bookshelf/143397-no-laughing-matter-cartoons-shape-our-political-history

Caro on White Rapids

Nostalgic History: Pascal Blanchet's White Rapids

http://www.tcj.com/hoodedutilitarian/2011/02/15776/

Friday: Nick Galifianakis book-signing

Tomorrow: Nick Galifianakis at Politics and Prose

Posted by Mike Rhode on Feb. 10, 2011

http://www.washingtoncitypaper.com/blogs/artsdesk/books/2011/02/10/tomorrow-nick-galifianakis-at-politics-and-prose/

PR: New Arlington bookstore's grand opening starts tonight

This is the store that had Richard Thompson in over the holidays, before they actually opened. You've got to appreciate dedication like that.

 

 

One More Page 

2200 N. Westmoreland Street #101

Arlington VA  22213

 

We kick off with a Galley Giveaway and Wine Tasting on Thurs, Feb 10th.  Stop by to pick up an advance reading copy (or two while they last) and taste several of our excellent wines and snacks.
   Thursday, February 10th, 7:30 - 9 pm

Ellen Byerrum signs the latest in her A Crime of Fashion Mystery series - Shot Through Velvet - on Friday evening.  We'll also have copies of her previous books, such as Hostile Makeover and Grave Apparel and enjoy cookies from our neighbor, La Cote D'Or (including their famous chocolate chip and bacon cookie - it's delicious!).
   Friday, February 11th, 6:30 - 8:30 pm

On Saturday, we will have TWO Grand Opening Events:

On Saturday afternoon from 1 - 3 pm, we will host an event with four(!) local Children's Authors.  We are so fortunate to have Jacqueline Jules, Wendy Shang, Marty Rhodes Figley and Fred Bowen confirmed for this event.  Don't miss it!

We wrap up our Grand Opening weekend with a Wine, Champagne and Chocolate Tasting.  If you've been in the store, you know we have a great selection of chocolate and (plus it goes well with the champagne and wine we've selected for our tasting)!  The store will be closing after the tasting, so shop early!
 Children's Authors Event, Sat, Feb 12th, 1 - 3 pm
 Wine, Champagne & Chocolate Tasting, Sat, Feb 12th ,4 - 6 pm

Truitt on Hawkeye

First look: Archer's aims ring true in 'Hawkeye: Blindspot'
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY February 9 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-02-09-HawkeyeBlindspot_N.htm

Matt Wuerker interviewed by David Paccia

Another great interview, or perhaps that's interview with another great, or maybe it's great that it's another interview...

Matt Wuerker - Cartoonist Survey #210
by David Paccia
David-Wasting-Paper blog February 9, 2011
http://www.david-wasting-paper.blogspot.com/

New Flugennock cartoon

He's staying busy.  I like this one.

http://sinkers.org/stage/?p=780

And here you thought all the fun was over after the Berlin Wall fell.
"End Of History", my ass.

Oscar animated shorts in Baltimore

Animated Oscar Shorts
By Laura Dattaro
Baltimore City Paper February 9, 2011
http://citypaper.com/film/animated-oscar-shorts-1.1101728

They start February 11th at the Charles Theater.

March 7: James Sturm speaking at Johns Hopkins in Baltimore

Cartoonist James Sturm to Speak at Johns Hopkins March 7
Priya Lopes on 02 8, 2011
http://www.vadvert.co.uk/education/8865-cartoonist-james-sturm-to-speak-at-johns-hopkins-march-7.html

Weldon on Daytripper

'Daytripper' Explores The Quiet Moments That Shape A Man's Life. And His Death(s).

by Glen Weldon

 National Public Radio's Monkey See blog February 9, 2011

 

http://www.npr.org/blogs/monkeysee/2011/02/09/133607454/daytripper-explores-the-quiet-moments-that-shape-a-mans-life-and-his-death-s

February 10: Bill Ayers at Busboys and Poets

William Ayers Book Talk & Signing

Thursday, February 10, 2011
6:30 pm -8:00 pm
Busboys and Poets
14th and V St. NW

William Ayers, school reform activist, will discuss and sign copies of his recent books - To Teach: The Journey in Comics & Teaching the Taboo: Courage and Imagination in the Classroom (co-authored with Rick Ayers). Sponsored by Teaching for Change and Graduate Students from The College of Education at the University of Maryland.  The event is free and open to the public.

 

(thanks to Joe Azar for the tip)

Truitt on Venom

Classic Spider-Man character gets a venomous makeover
By Brian Truitt, USA TODAY February 8 2011
http://www.usatoday.com/life/comics/2011-02-08-NewVenom_N.htm

Wuerker comments at Comic Riffs on Huffington Post sale

BOON OR BOONDOGGLE? Working artists react to the HuffPo/AOL deal
By Michael Cavna
Washington Post Comic Riffs blog February 8 2011
http://voices.washingtonpost.com/comic-riffs/2011/02/artists_react_to_the_huffpoaol.html

PR: This Sun, 2/13-Capicons Comic Con

I plan on being at this show close to opening time.

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Capicons Comic Book & Pop Culture Con
http://capicons.com

Capicons Comic Book & Pop Culture Con
Sun, Feb. 13, 2011

10 am - 3 pm
Dunn Loring Volunteer Fire Hall, 

2148 Gallows Rd, Dunn Loring, Virginia
Admission $3 - Kids FREE!

Open to the public from 10 am - 3 pm. Buy, sell & trade: Gold, Silver,
Bronze Age comics; Indie & Modern comics, Publishers & Creators, TV &
Movie Collectibles. Non-sport cards; Videos & DVDs; Horror/Sci-Fi;
figures, toys; Star Wars & Star Trek memorabilia; original artwork,
posters and other comic-related collectibles.

FEATURING:
John Gallagher of Sky-Dog Comics (Buzzboy, Roboy Red)
Dan Nokes, 21st Century Sandshark Studios
Also featuring:
Tom Arvis, of Sureshot Comics
and Josh C. Lyman

Over 50 dealer tables!
Door prize drawings at 11 am, 12 pm and 1 pm!

Directions to DLVFRD: 
Take I-495 (DC/Capital Beltway) to Exit 47A
(Rt. 7 West). Go 1/2 Mile, Left on Gallows Rd. 1 mile to 2148 Gallows Rd.