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Orange County Young Authors' Faire
OC Dept of Education
Costa Mesa, CA
May 14, 2011
8am - 12pm

A one-day event to celebrate the next generation of authors! I'll be doing a follow-along drawing demo at 9am as well as having a booth with Daily Zoo wares for sale, including the just-published MY Daily Zoo drawing activity book. There's also a pancake breakfast!


The MY Daily Zoo Drawing Activity Book is published!
May 2011

Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
USC Campus
Los Angeles, CA
April 30-May 1, 2011

Booth #420
This annual celebration of all things literary moves to the USC campus this year and, as always, is filled with books, food, and fun for the whole family. Author signings, panel discussions, music, and children's activities galore. Come check it out and stop by the Daily Zoo booth to say hi! I will debuting the latest book too: MY Daily Zoo!


Year Six of the Daily Zoo begins!
April 1, 2011 - Day 1,827


CTN Animation Expo
Marriott Hotel
Burbank, CA
Nov 19-21, 2010

Three days of art, animation, and fun. Live demos, panel discussions and presentations, a chance to meet recruiters from many studios, tons of talented artists exhibiting their wares...need I say more?

I'll be exhibiting at Table T-31 in the Talent Marketplace Hall and have Daily Zoo goodies for sale including books, shirts, and prints. Also, I'm scheduled to do live demonstrations on Friday and Saturday.
Friday: 2pm in the Atrium
Saturday: 4pm on the Main Stage in the Talent Marketplace

www.ctnanimationexpo.com


Lucca Comics & Games Festival
Lucca, Italy
Oct 29 - Nov 1, 2010

I will be hanging out at the Design Studio Press booth for the whole festival. If you happen to be in Tuscany this weekend, please stop by and say "Buon giorno!"


Orange County Children's Book Festival
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
Sunday, October 3, 2010
9:30am - 4:30pm

Please consider joining me at the Orange County Children's Book Festival this fall! Though this is the Festival's 7th year, I'll be exhibiting there for the first time. Hope to see you there!


Comic-Con International www.comic-con.org
San Diego, CA
July 22-25, 2010

Feel free to stop by the Design Studio Press booth (#1701) to pick up a copy of The Daily Zoo 1 or 2. I'll be signing at the booth from 3-4 pm on Saturday, July 24. Plus the first Daily Zoo t-shirt will be making its debut!


I Celebrate 5 Years of Remission!
July 5, 2010


Daily Zoo Exhibition
Bethesda Hospital
St. Paul, MN
June 1 - July 31, 2010

For anyone in the Twin Cities metro area of Minnesota, I just wanted to let you know that an exhibit of Daily Zoo prints from the first two books is on display at Bethesda Hospital in St. Paul, where I did a drawing workshop with some of the brain trauma patients and a book signing this past April. The show went up at the beginning of June and will come down at the end of July. Initially there were 60 images on display, but some have been sold and taken down already. The exhibit is in The Cafeteria Gallery, so if you're in the area why not stop over for a bite and some art? (I can attest that the food is pretty good there.)

http://www.healtheast.org/bethesda.html


Lights. Camera. Take ACTION!
An Event to Benefit the Be the Match National Bone Marrow Registry
City of Commerce, CA
May 22, 2010

On Saturday, May 22, 2010 I will be in the Los Angeles area selling various Daily Zoo sundries (how long has it been since you've heard that word?) at the Be the Match Bone Marrow Registry fundraiser. Consider joining us for a night of dinner, dancing, comedy, celebrity appearances, and helping out a great cause. Be the Match works to find life-saving marrow/stem cell donors for patients in need of a transplant.

Event details:
Saturday, May 22, 2010
6 pm
Stevens Steak & Seafood House
5332 E Stevens Place
City of Commerce, CA 90040
There is an entrance fee (I think it is either $55 or $65 per person - remember, it's a tasty dinner, a night of entertainment, and for charity!)


Discover the Art of Healing
An Event to Benefit the Penny George Institute's Art of Healing Program
Minneapolis, MN
May 20, 2010

I currently have a bunch of Daily Zoo prints on exhibit at the Penny George Institute located in Abbott Northwestern Hospital and they have invited me back to be a part of their Discover the Art of Healing event Thursday, May 20, 2010 at the Nicollet Island Pavilion. More than 30 local artists (I guess I count as local since my roots are there) will be exhibiting their work. Hors d'ouervres & light refreshments will be served. I'll be giving a short presentation around 6:30 pm and in my booth I'll have framed and unframed prints for sale, as well as books, notecards, and the first Daily Zoo t-shirts (hot off the press!).

Event details:
Thursday, May 20, 2010
5:30-7:30 pm
Nicollet Island Pavilion
40 Power Street, Minneapolis
$20 per person
RSVPs requested (612-863-6510)


The Many Faces of Art
An Event to Benefit the Alcott Center for Mental Health
LA Contemporary
Los Angeles, CA
Sunday, April 25, 2010

This is the latest fundraising event that I'm participating in. Please consider attending if it sounds interesting to you and is within your means. It's a great cause.

"The Alcott Center, a non-profit organization that works with clients who struggle with severe and persistent mental illness, presents its annual artWorks fundraising event. With the recent cuts in State funding, this event has taken on even greater importance in order to service those in our community who suffer from schizophrenia, bipolar disorder and chronic depression. Funds raised at this event will benefit residential programs, such as the Graduate House, which provides transitional/permanent housing and encourages Alcott residents to live as independently as possible and lead more meaningful lives.

This year's event, "The Many Faces of Art," will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at the prestigious LA Contemporary, a venue which has been host to numerous well-known artists' exhibits. Artists include such well-known names as Chris Ayers, Farzad Varahramyan Daniel Alonzo, Les Biller, Huguette Caland, Laddie John Dill, Linda Jacobson, Muromasa Kudo, Brett Livingstone Strong, Jeffrey Manpearl and Suzye Ogawa. Located in the heart of LA's exciting La Cienega art district, the evening, which begins with an exclusive VIP Champagne Reception, promises to be a fun-filled celebration of art with an auction, delicious food, good wine and interesting guests."

When: Sunday, April 25, 2010, 6:00 to 9:00 pm
Where: LA Contemporary, 2634 S. La Cienega Blvd., Los Angeles CA 90034 (310) 559-6200
What: Art show, auction, food, wine
How: Purchase tickets $75 by contacting the Alcott Center at (310) 785-2121
Special: VIP reception at 5:00, tickets $125

Los Angeles Times Festival of Books
UCLA Campus
Los Angeles, CA
April 24-25, 2010

Booth #030 in Zone B
This annual celebration of all things literary on the UCLA campus is filled with books, food, and fun for the whole family. Author signings, panel discussions, music, and children's activities galore. Come check it out and stop by the Daily Zoo booth to say hi!


April 2010 Events - Midwest Book "Tour"
Minnesota/Wisconsin
April 18-23, 2010

I don't know, can it really be called a book tour if it is only a week? I guess so. Anyhow, I will be in Minnesota and Wisconsin in a few days to do a variety of Daily Zoo-themed events (presentations, gallery reception, workshops, book signings, etc.). Many of the events are in conjunction with the Midwest Arts in Healthcare Network which is having an Arts and Health Community Celebration during the month of April. Please see below for a complete listing and details of each event. If you have the time and are in the area, please consider checking one out!
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Penny George Institute: Presentation & Book Signing
Sunday, April 18, 2010 - 2-5pm
Penny George Institute for Health and Healing
2833 Chicago Ave South
Minneapolis, MN 55407
612-863-3333

Fifteen Daily Zoo prints are on exhibit at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis through May 26. There is a reception this Sunday afternoon from 2-5 pm at the Penny George Institute. I'll be presenting the story of The Daily Zoo and will have books available for signing if anyone is interested. There will also be presentations/readings/live music by other artists. Light refreshments too. This event is free and open to the public.

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Bethseda Hospital: Lunchtime Book Signing
Monday, April 19, 2010 - Lunchtime (I should be set up shortly after 11am)
559 Capitol Blvd
St. Paul, MN 55103
612-232-2000

Bethseda Hospital in St. Paul, MN invited me for a book signing and also to do some drawing workshops with some of their patients in the afternoon. The lunchtime signing is open to the public.

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Hudson Hospital: Healing Arts Event
Monday, April 19, 2010 - 7-8:30pm
Hudson Hospital Conference Center
405 Stageline Road
Hudson, WI 54016
715-531-6250

Free and open to the public, however registrations is requested (please call the Health Resource Center at 715-531-6250).

At the invitation of Hudson Hospital's Healing Arts Program I will be presenting a digital slideshow at 7pm and then be available for signing afterwards. I will be specifically addressing how my artwork has been a healing factor in my experience with facing cancer.

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University of Minnesota - Boynton Clinic: Presentation & Book Signing
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 12-1pm
Lunch will be served at 11:50am
The Roen Room

At the invitation of the University of Minnesota's Center for Spirituality & Healing I'll be sharing my cancer experience and the therapeutic properties of creating artwork with medical professionals as part of the U of M's Continuing Medical Education program. Sorry, this event is not open to the public.

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University of Minnesota Campus Bookstore: Book Signing
Tuesday, April 20, 2010 - 4pm
Coffman Memorial Union
300 Washington Ave SE
Minneapolis, MN 55455
612-626-0559

I'll be signing at 4pm.

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Hennepin County Medical Center: Presentation & Book Signing
Wednesday, April 21, 2010 - 11am-12pm
HCMC Blue Bldg, Room BL.320
900 S. 8th Street
Minneapolis, MN
612-873-2208

I'll presenting & signing at the Hennepin County Medical Center as a part of the Inspire Arts program's participation in the month long celebration of arts in healthcare. This is free and open to the public.

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Holy Family Elementary School: Student Workshops
Wed-Thurs, April 22-23, 2010
Green Bay, WI

Two days of art workshops with the K-8 students at Holy Family school in Green Bay, WI. Sorry, this one is not open to the public.
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The Reader's Loft: Book Signing
Thursday, April 22, 2010 - 6-8pm
www.readersloft.com
2069 Central Ct, Suite 44
Green Bay, WI 54311
920-406-0200


Daily Zoo Exhibit & Presentation
The Penny George Institute for Health and Healing
Minneapolis, MN
April 5 - May 26, 2010

An exhibit of 15 prints from the first two Daily Zoo books just opened at Abbott Northwestern Hospital in Minneapolis. It is being put on by the Penny George Institute for Health and Healing as a part of their Healing Arts program. The show is located on the lower level of the hospital by the LiveWell Fitness Center and will be on display until May 26, 2010.

Additionally, I'm going to be presenting a slide show and telling the story of my cancer and the Daily Zoo at a reception on Sunday, April 18. The reception is from 2-5pm and will include a talk by fellow exhibiting artist Sarah Schaleger, as well as live music, poetry readings, and light refreshments. I'll be signing books for anyone interested after my presentation. Both the exhibit and reception are free and open to the public.

The exhibit can be viewed during clinic hours:
M-Th 8am-9pm
Fridays 8am-4:30pm


Cox Forum - "Living with Leukemia"
TV appearance
Irvine, CA
Thursday, January 28, 2010
7 pm
The Daily Zoo made its first television appearance when I was invited to participate on Cox Forum, a show dedicated to issues relevant to Southern California. The topic of this episode was "Living with Leukemia." You can read more about it here on my blog.


Book Signing: Minneapolis
Minneapolis, MN
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
6-10 pm
The just-published Daily Zoo: Year Two will be available!
More info on this event here.


The Gifted Artist Show
Rancho Cucamonga , CA
Saturday, December 19, 2009

I was one of a large group of very talented friends and colleagues who donated art for The Gifted Artist Show in Rancho Cucamonga, CA. The charity art show and auction benefitted the Loma Linda Children's Hospital and raised over $3,500!

I also presented the story of The Daily Zoo and my battle with cancer with a slideshow and signed copies of the just-published Daily Zoo: Year Two. Thanks to all those who attended and aided a great cause!

Saturday, December 19, 2009
5pm - 10pm
CCAA Museum of Art
12467 Baseline Road
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91729

www.giftedartist.blogspot.com

If interested, you can watch a video of my presentation below. (Thanks to Thomas Brillante and Santosh Oommen for making this available.)






The Daily Zoo Year Two is published!
December 2009


Daily Zoo Exhibition: Saint Mary's University
Winona, MN
October 7-November 11, 2009
Forty-five prints from the first two years of The Daily Zoo will be on display in the Lillian Davis Hogan Galleries on the Saint Mary's University campus. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Also exhibiting is sculptor Maureen Costa.

Gallery hours: 9 am - 8 pm M-F
Located in the Michael H. Toner Center

Book Signing & Gallery Reception:
Friday, November 6, 2009
4-6 pm at the Gallery

More info on this event here.




Comic-Con International www.comic-con.org
San Diego, CA
July 23-26, 2009
Feel free to stop by the Design Studio Press booth (#1701) to pick up a copy of The Daily Zoo (Vol. 1). I'll be signing at the booth from 2-4 pm on Saturday, July 25. A limited number of Daily Zoo notecards will also be available for purchase during the signing session. Hope to see you there!


UCLA Medical Center - Celebration of Life Event
Presentation and Book Signing
Los Angeles, CA
July 16, 2009
11 am - 2 pm