1. a score of zero in tennis or squash
2. 2008 film directed by Kabir Bhatia
3. エクセル・サーガ
4. an Angolan footballer
5. (spelled with the L♥ve) is a record album featuring the cast of Sesame Street released in 1980
6. a 2006 theatrical production by Cirque du Soleil which combines the re-produced and re-imagined music of The Beatles in 1980
7. the album by K-Ci and JoJo (of Jodeci) released in Japan only on February 6, 2008
8. a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

#8 may seem simple enough, and even a little boring considering the rest of the list but “love” can be such a strong emotion that it gets it’s own day! As a part of your Valentine’s Day celebration, come check out the “Love Song” show at the Art Hotel Gallery. It will be a gathering of phenomenal artists, poets, and musicians basking in all of love’s gratuitous cheese!

The ultimate beef. Who would have ever thought  that a not-so-quiet art revolution would bubble up to the surface and be the force to bring the rivals together? Not quite the Biggie vs. Tupac or LL vs. Canibus or even the most recent Saigon vs. Joe Budden, if even for the simple fact that these artists understand that 2 or 3 or even 5 heads will always collectively be better than 1, especially when creating art to reach a common goal. In this case that goal was to celebrate Black History, and to be optimistic about the future of this country.

Saturday, January 17 – The Art Hotel Gallery in Dallas, Texas opened it’s doors for it’s Black History Tribute featuring artists such as the almighty C. Kirk, Robert Hodge (“he’s a bad man”), the “never know what you’re gonna get” Walter Johnson, Jr, and reknowned sculptor Eric Pouncie…just to name a few. Each piece depicted a snapshot in time of an important moment or figure in Black History whose legacy is one that should be told over and over again from many different perspectives. Each piece had it’s own story to tell. In all my years of attending gallery opening, never has an exhibit been quite so relevant and relatable, and moving, and to the point. Not to mention the impromtu jam session that involved Michael K. Taylor on the harmonica and Walter Johnson, Jr. on the trumpet (kinda)!

The show was met with critical acclaim, and will open it’s doors to the public for an additional viewing party on February 1, 2-6P.

www.myspace.com/art_hotel for more details.

‘Black History Tribute’ Art Exhibit
Opening Reception Saturday, January 17, from 7pm – 10pm
Open January 18 & 19 from 2 – 6pm
View by appointment thru February 7

Today is history in the making! Come to remember our heroes and celebrate this time of change!

We are collecting art supplies for Booker T. Washington High School for the Arts. Bring what you can!

Participating Artists:
C. Kirk
Eric Pouncie
Erika Smith
Frank Campagna
Jennifer Culbertson
Mike Arreaga
Robert Hodge
VET
Walter Johnson Jr.

Art Hotel Gallery
1112 S. Akard – Dallas, TX 75215
arthotelgallery@gmail.com

www.myspace.com/art_hotel