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2009 NORTH AMERICAN HANDMADE BICYCLE SHOW

02.27.09

The fifth annual North American Handmade Bicycle Show is rolling into Indianapolis, Indiana, today through this weekend, giving Midwesterners a chance to ogle some of the most beautiful bikes ever made and shake hands with the craftsmen who built them. Via – Bike Mag

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ANDREW BAJADALI – MY BRO – CHAMPION!

03.26.07

By: Lucian Foehr

We’re, well, I’m – takin’ a brief reprieve from our run of the mill art and design banter and givin’ BIG props to a few of our homies. A couple of us over here at the Engine are pretty big bike geeks. Well, Lucian “Small BUT Dangerous” Foehr is probably the biggest, but I’ve got some cycing history and a soft spot for the sport myself. This weekend was the 2007 Redlands Bicycle Classic, held in Redlands, California, the biggest cycling event running this time of year on domestic soil. Andrew Bajadali of Boulder won the overall. Alex Candelario, currently residing in Reno, Nevada, Andy’s teammate, long time training partner, and one of Andy’s closest friends, put in 4 days of tremendous efforts to help deliver Andy the victory. Finishing 2nd was another close friend of ours (Lucian’s house mate when he’s not crashin’ at my pad), Phil Zajicek.

For starters, Congrats “Baj”, “AC” and Phil. You guys are fuckin’ gladiators. I have the utmost respect for what you do on the road. It’s down right nasty and I know a little bit about how much it hurts. Now, the emotional part. Andy “the BAJ” Bajadali and Alex Candelario are two of my oldest and most highly respected friends. I trained with these guys while chasing my cycling dreams day in – day out for a number of years (while Phil is a good friend, a great guy, and an amazing athlete, I just haven’t it laid it down on the road with him like I have with the BAJ and AC). I have to admit that when I got the call from AC just after the race I was pretty damn choked up, to the point of having to hold back some tears. You see Andy and the Baj are tight, like brothers, they’ve been in the trenches together and a victory like this, well, it means a lot. It’s the realization of lots of years of hard work, sacrifice and belief, belief in on another as peers, athletes, and friends.

Bike racing is tough. There’s no room for pussies. It takes more dedication, committment, faith, and confidence than any other endeavor I’ve ever undertaken. The moment’s of glory are fleeting, they fade fast. But, when you’re in the midst of one of those the moments, they’re just that, glorious. I tip my hat to my homies, the “Baj”, AC, and Phil for a job well done. Way to represent.

Now, Baj, let’s drink some fuckin’ beers – you pussy. I know you’re home, I saw Phil this morning and he said he saw your meticuously anal, skinny little bike racin’ ass in Whole Foods. Oh, I’m flipping you off in my head right now and I can see your response. Pussy. AC, I will sincerely be making the effort to blast out to Reno and kick it with ya at your new pad. I need some Alex time. Word up.

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Mod Livin’ presents the Denver By Design Showcase. Vote for the best modern design object, art or furniture created by a Colorado designer.

07.20.09

Public Works is a group show featuring new works from Chicago artists Cody Hudson, Justin Fines, Andy Mueller, and Chris Eichenseer. WHOA!

Friday, July 31st
Andrew Rafacz Gallery

07.14.09

ART FOR OBAMA: Designing Manifest Hope and the Campaign for Change – Now Available.

07.09.09

Tuesday, July 21st, will be Denver’s 6th volume of PechaKucha Night. The line-up of presenters includes: Lawrence Argent/Argent Studios, Berger, Foehr, and Henry/cypher13, Charles Carpenter/EBD, Larabee & Thornton/DoubleButter, Scott Lary, Bruce Mau/Bruce Mau Design Inc., Ted Schultz/CTA Architects Engineers, Brand Shigley/Fashion Denver, Ravi Zupa/Parts and Labor Union.

07.07.09

July 16th MCA Denver: Kevin O’Connell shot wind turbines, while Arlene Shechet cast the surface of water.

07.03.09

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07.03.09

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07.01.09

Seriously Super Fresh East Colfax July 4th Block Party!!!

06.25.09

Joseph Shaeffer presents 3 bodies in 3 states: a survey of work from 2004 – 2009 – Opening Reception, Friday, July 3, 2009 – 6 to 9 p.m. at Sellars Project Space

06.24.09

Nice profile on our good friend Shannon Bonatakis at the Egotist. Read it – and look at the pretty pictures.

06.23.09

FLUIDIAM apparel launch party at Family Affair goin down June 27th. Check it.

06.18.09

Noise x Buffalo Exchange x XROCKSTHEPOT™ present: SPLASH BASH

Music from:
Le Castle Vania & Alex K.

Fashion from:
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live art from:
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The Splash Bash Alley Cat:
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10PM – 2PM

1909 Blake St Denver
www.betanightclub.com
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06.11.09

City Folk Art by Zshanna Kristoff opens this Saturday June 13th. The opening reception will be from 7PM – 10PM at The Fabric Lab : 3105 East Colfax Avenue Denver.

06.10.09

If you’re in Chicago… Saturday, June 13, 2009, 11am – Fuller Gallery Talk: Life Cycle of Products with Steve Belletire

06.09.09

The “Sneaker Prom” is a semi-formal cocktails and dancing event/auction to raise money
for Pulse Arts, a Denver based non-profit, and their bi-annual “Shoe Shine” Sneaker
Competition and Exhibition. Get your tickets, yo!!!

06.08.09

ARF live online art auction featuring the works of Matthew Doubek, Mikey Welsh and Chule (the talents of Ray Young Chu and Quang Le)

06.04.09

Lots of great new content and ideas being shared over at becauseweliketo.com – Go there.

06.04.09

Friday June 5th – Andenken Gallery is honored to host Chris “Daze” Ellis’ solo show, “Fat Caps and Burnt Racks: Recent Works.” The show consists of recent paintings and works on paper, inspired by and drawn from the artists’ vast collection of sketchbooks.

06.04.09

INDYINK at 84 s. Broadway in Denver is slightly frightened to present new works by Sam Turner on Friday June 5th. Show up and scare yourself.

05.29.09

Sounds fresh!!! More on Cluster Studio’s Creative Kegger’s here – shit goes down tonight!!!

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IN HONOR OF LE TOUR’S FINISH…

CITY, POLITICS, AND ARCHITECTURE

2009 NORTH AMERICAN HANDMADE BICYCLE SHOW

ANDREW BAJADALI – MY BRO – CHAMPION!

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