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While the days might be slowly getting shorter, the list of exciting VOCAL happenings never does. As with every summer, our intentions to visit our homies scattered far and wide have gone largely unrealized, instead reprioritized by jetsetting for client engagement and the making of great projects.

While the days might be slowly getting shorter, the list of exciting VOCAL happenings never does. As with every summer, our intentions to visit our homies scattered far and wide have gone largely unrealized, instead reprioritized by jetsetting for client engagement and the making of great projects.

Luckily, if you’ve missed out there are still some good times to be had. And we hope to catch up over a few umbrella drinks before the sun decides to set on the summer.

 
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Unmoored (ending soon)

In partnership with Listen and Microsoft’s ongoing In Culture initiative, VOCAL recently supported the launch of Michael Chin’s Unmoored mixed-reality installation in Times Square. Stroll around the enormous animatronic sculpture and experience a virtual future where global warming raises the sea level to engulf the city. It’s truly terrific and terrifying, and there’s still a little time to check it out.

>> Download the app before you go: iPhone or Android.

 
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#SelfCare: Changing the Game of Meditation

It’s been a long day, and you just want to be at home. Luckily your personal space is now in your pocket; step inside to find your calm. #SelfCare allows you to reset in just a few quiet minutes, recharging your outlook from within. Developed by the team at TRU LUV, #SelfCare is currently available for iPhone and coming to Android later this month.

>> Download now & turn up your chill.

 
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WOMAN Show: September 15–17

If you want to know what’s up in the world of female fashion check out WOMAN Show. Returning to NYC, this seasonal event is an intelligently curated and widely trusted platform driving relationships between brands, buyers and retailers. Spring Studios, 50 Varick St NYC.

>> Resister Now

 
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Art Takes SoHo

The global art-curation platform SeeMe returns to NYC for a pop-up exhibition during this year’s Tribeca Art Night. Passionate artists are invited to join the SeeMe community and submit works for consideration to be part of the exclusive one-day Art Takes Soho exhibition on September 26, at 45 Lispenard Street. If you know a brilliant artist, get them involved.

>> Submit your work before September 16.

 
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13 Bonaparte NYC Store

Our dear friends at 13 Bonaparte are getting set to launch their second stateside store — the first in LA, this new one in NYC. Doors are set to open on September 6 in the lead-up to this year’s Fashion Week; be sure to check out their latest creations at 1 Rivington St, New York, NY 10002 (map).

 

Issue No.3

We’re currently sketching out the next issue of The VOCAL Times, focusing on the great creatives of Canada to celebrate the opening of our Toronto office. If you know of some amazing creative talent we should check out, shoot us a suggestion here.

As always, the classifieds section is for anywhere and everywhere, so if you’ve got a position you’d like filled email us here.

 

More details to follow on the next issue of The VOCAL Times and the print-edition launch event in Toronto. Peace out, with a piece of advice: it’s always good to be vocal.

 
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New York Sausage Bar Brings Out The Wurst In Austin

New York City’s Schaller’s Stube Sausage Bar officially landed in Austin this week with their first food truck on the corner of 3rd Street and Congress Avenue. With a fast menu built from a progressive take on traditional Berlin street food, this counter-service eatery is first introducing a selection of their signature snacks that will diversify over the coming weeks.

Austin’s downtown cuisine gets an upgrade with the arrival of Schaller’s Stube.

New York City’s Schaller’s Stube Sausage Bar officially landed in Austin this week with their first food truck on the corner of 3rd Street and Congress Avenue. With a fast menu built from a progressive take on traditional Berlin street food, this counter-service eatery is first introducing a selection of their signature snacks that will diversify over the coming weeks.

 As a detached extension of New York’s heritage German butcher shop Schaller & Weber, Schaller’s Stube was conceived by Jeremy Schaller and Jesse Denes as a more contemporary and accessible way to sample the gold-medal meats and charcuterie that the company has been specializing in for over 80 years. As the descriptor suggests, Schaller’s Stube is primarily a sausage bar with unique servings such as their Saigon Special, Po’ Brat, Steuben’s Reuben, and the Chili Willie named after Texas’ own Willie Nelson. It’s Berlin-style street food, seasoned with New York sensibility and served with Texan hospitality.

Operated by managing partners Matt and Angie Neas, this current downtown location is the first outside New York City, and serves as an appetizer to taste what’s to come. Among other moves, Austinites can look forward to a mobile food truck roaming somewhere around the West 6th Street district later this summer; fashioned from a 1942 Studebaker delivery truck and aptly dubbed the “Stube-a-baker”. Follow the Austin Schaller’s Stube on Facebook and Instagram to find out about weekly menu specials, upcoming events and updates on the mobile food truck.

 

Schaller’s Stube Sausage Bar, 102½ West 3rd St at Congress Ave, Austin, Texas 78701

Sunday – Thursday: 11:00 am – 3:00 pm (or until sold out)

Friday – Saturday:    11:00 am – 3:00 pm & 9:00 pm – 3:00 am

 

For more information visit SchallerStube.com. For all media inquiries contact VOCAL.  

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A Virtual Experience to Calm Your Reality

“#SelfCare is an antidote to a stressful world and a phone full of bad news, FOMO, and more stress,” say co-creators Brie Code and Eve Thomas. “For 3-5 minutes you can escape to a calm and soothing room, do some relaxing, meditative tasks, and return to your life refreshed and ready to face your stresses.”

TRU LUV launches #SelfCare, the app to harmonize your hectic lifestyle.


Today the innovative developers of therapeutic technologies at TRU LUV released their latest digital companion #SelfCare, a game-like app that allows you to reset, recharge and reemerge anew. In this world ruled by digital overload, TRU LUV takes your phone past being a tool for personal betterment and onto providing a truly restorative immersive experience — one that replaces mindless scrolling with mindful intention.

“#SelfCare is an antidote to a stressful world and a phone full of bad news, FOMO, and more stress,” say co-creators Brie Code and Eve Thomas. “For 3-5 minutes you can escape to a calm and soothing room, do some relaxing, meditative tasks, and return to your life refreshed and ready to face your stresses.”

The setting for #SelfCare is as simple as the process: Let’s stay in bed all day. In your virtual bedroom, surrounded by your favorite gentle things, you select calming tasks that generate simple satisfaction and uncomplicated harmony. Awaken your slumbering cat and give it some deserved affection, sort your laundry by color, indulge in a tarot card reading, or nurture your favorite plant. It’s your safe, comfortable space where you give yourself permission to feel better.

Unlike traditional games that get increasingly more stressful as you progress, the #SelfCare interactions begin disorderly and awkward and become more orderly and satisfying. There are no levels of difficulty, no winning, and no losing. The goal is simple: To feel better.

To build #SelfCare upon a solid, evidence-based foundation, the team collaborated with research advisor Dr. Isabela Granic — creator of the renowned anxiety-reducing children’s game MindLight, Professor and Chair of Developmental Psychopathology at Radboud University in the Netherlands, and Director of the Games for Emotional and Mental Health Lab. “It’s the marriage of science and design that is the game changer,” says Dr. Granic. “Ultimately, it’s that science-design integration that will motivate people to take control of their own emotional resilience, building self-care practices that prevent the development of anxiety and depression while also promoting general well-being.” 

As your #SelfCare experience progresses you can personalize your virtual sanctuary with unique additions contributed by guest artists working in themes of self-care, updating your space to reflect the evolution of your goals and outlook. The more time you spend on yourself, the more self-care techniques are unlocked for a deeper and more impactful practice.

Download #SelfCare in the iPhone App Store.

For more information visit TruLuv.ai. 

For all media inquiries contact VOCAL.  

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It's good to be vocal ;)

Whether you’ve been taking the summer off, taking it on or taking it for granted, this one’s been 2018 out of ten for VOCAL. From SeeMe’s pop-up art show at the Aspen Food & Wine Classic to Microsoft’s Unmoored augmented-reality installation by Mel Chin in NYC’s Times Square, it’s been hectic but it’s been a blast. Come join the fun at a few upcoming parties and activations.

Whether you’ve been taking the summer off, taking it on or taking it for granted, this one’s been 2018 out of ten for VOCAL.

From SeeMe’s pop-up art show at the Aspen Food & Wine Classic to Microsoft’s Unmoored augmented-reality installation by Mel Chin in NYC’s Times Square, it’s been hectic but it’s been a blast. Come join the fun at a few upcoming parties and activations.

 
MAN SHOW SS19 – July 23-25MAN New York SS19 is in full swing this week. Check out the industry’s best until July 25, with an unmatched opportunity to network with top-tier designers, retailers and other authorities in fashion.

MAN SHOW SS19 – July 23-25

MAN New York SS19 is in full swing this week. Check out the industry’s best until July 25, with an unmatched opportunity to network with top-tier designers, retailers and other authorities in fashion.

 
MAN PARTY – July 24MAN New York will throw its after party tonight at the Green Lady. As always, this is an event not to be missed. Don’t miss it.

MAN PARTY – July 24

MAN New York will throw its after party tonight at the Green Lady. As always, this is an event not to be missed. Don’t miss it.

 
WILL LANE PRESS DAY – Thursday, Juley 26Will Lane is a women’s athleisure brand that truly inspires, premiering its Collection 2.0 with a pressday at Y7 Lab this Thursday. Join us for a glass of sangria at the happy hour and press preview session fr…

WILL LANE PRESS DAY – Thursday, Juley 26

Will Lane is a women’s athleisure brand that truly inspires, premiering its Collection 2.0 with a pressday at Y7 Lab this Thursday. Join us for a glass of sangria at the happy hour and press preview session from 4-7pm.

 
SCHALLER’S STUBE @ PANORAMA – July 27-29Schaller and Weber is New York’s legendary oldschool German market & butcher shop.They’ll be making their presence known at the Panorama Music Festival with a food stand for festivalgoers to refuel from Ju…

SCHALLER’S STUBE @ PANORAMA – July 27-29

Schaller and Weber is New York’s legendary oldschool German market & butcher shop.They’ll be making their presence known at the Panorama Music Festival with a food stand for festivalgoers to refuel from July 27-29.

 
SEE.ME RISHA ROX EXHIBITION - AUGUST 1, 2018Renowned artist Risha Rox will premiere her collection Heavenly Bodies on the evening of August 1 in BK, NYC. The collection explores the cosmos with bursting colours that express a vivid vision of the gal…

SEE.ME RISHA ROX EXHIBITION - AUGUST 1, 2018

Renowned artist Risha Rox will premiere her collection Heavenly Bodies on the evening of August 1 in BK, NYC. The collection explores the cosmos with bursting colours that express a vivid vision of the galaxies interwoven with the shape of the human body.

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We hope you can join us.

Mischief is fun. And as always: it’s good to be vocal.

 
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See.Me Presents Risha Rox in Partnership with Chashama

Heavenly Bodies is an autobiographical series of skyscapes that represent very specific locations and events of the artist’s life. With the human body as her canvas, Rox now presents this series as a photo documentary of her work accompanied by a live painting performance. And through See.Me, these works will be available for the first time as limited-edition prints.

Adding another event to this year’s calendar of happenings around the country, See.Me has partnered with Chashama to present the season’s solo exhibition featuring Los Angeles–based visual artist Risha Rox.

Heavenly Bodies is an autobiographical series of skyscapes that represent very specific locations and events of the artist’s life. With the human body as her canvas, Rox now presents this series as a photo documentary of her work accompanied by a live painting performance. And through See.Me, these works will be available for the first time as limited-edition prints.

 

WHO:         Risha Rox, an interdisciplinary artist working in the mediums of painting, performance, installation and sculpture. Presented by online artist platform See.Me, in partnership with the non-profit art initiative Chashama.

WHAT:        An exclusive exhibition of the artists Heavenly Bodies works, with a special live performance of the artist at work.

WHERE:      One Brooklyn Bridge Park, 360 Furman St, Brooklyn, NY 11201

WHEN:        Wednesday, August 1, 6:00pm–10:00pm

WHY:          For the first time, the works of Risha Rox in her series Heavely Bodies will be presented in a photographical presentation that will also be made available for collectors and appreciators to purchase through See.Me.

ABOUT SEEME — SeeMe has changed the game of artistic entrepreneurship by strengthening direct relationships between artists, gallerists, and collectors, as well as helping a fleet of new artists in a creative league of their own to establish recognition for their work. SeeMe's online platform and regular exhibitions have become an irreplaceable resource for artists who wish to take their careers to the next level. With an incredible audience of over a million art-enthusiasts across 30 countries, SeeMe offers these artists the exposure they deserve.

 

Online: www.See.Me  |  Instagram: @SeeMeCommunity  |  Twitter: @SeeMe   |  Facebook: /SeeMe     

 

 

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Introducing: OBRA Footwear

A long-awaited step forward in vulcanized sneakers is imminent with the launch of OBRA premium footwear, the joint vision of two New York City-based entrepreneurial designers — ALIFE and New York Art Department founder Arnaud Delecolle, and Dave Cory formerly Converse’s Director of Product.

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OBRA Footwear Announces Imminent First Limited Release for June ’18.

 

A long-awaited step forward in vulcanized sneakers is imminent with the launch of OBRA premium footwear, the joint vision of two New York City-based entrepreneurial designers — ALIFE and New York Art Department founder Arnaud Delecolle, and Dave Cory formerly Converse’s Director of Product.

Roughly translating from the Portuguese obra as physical or artistic work, OBRA footwear represents both the utilitarian and artistic interpretations through a considered approach to functional styling with focus on everyday-use wear, fit and comfort. From the cushioning pleasure of a thick, dual-density EVA insole to the grippy outsole inspired by Brutalist architecture, OBRA sneakers offer durability and stability unmatched by such lightweight construction.

OBRA footwear reinforces the founders’ appreciation and enthusiasm for contemporary art and culture that continues from a strong emphasis on progressive design to a commitment to create inspiring footwear with exceptional artists while also promoting and furthering their personal work.

A core part of OBRA’s greater purpose and underlining appeal is a social-betterment initiative that continues through design and production, and even beyond purchase to allocate a share of revenue to non-profit organizations focused on civil liberties and education. Kicking this off is a partnership with Red Hook Labs that donates 10% of sales to their teen programs which link year-round skills training with professional opportunities.

This socially conscious ethos is further highlighted with production undertaken in Brazil by a family-owned production house now celebrating its 70th year in business, where employees thrive within a progression program that uplifts the local community — continuing education programs, on-site medical facilities, a nutritionist-managed cafeteria, local day-care facilities and to-and-from work transportation. 

To request preferred access to events and advance product release information, visit www.oobbrraa.com.

For all media inquiries contact VOCAL.  

 

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See.Me at Aspen Food & Wine Classic

SeeMe proudly kicked off Aspen’s Food & Wine Classic, with a VIP cocktail opening an exceptional exhibition at the Limelight Hotel. The event featured the artwork of renowned dynamic artists Alex Nero, Olivia Daane and Darrin Hartman. Limited edition prints are now available for sale, benefiting environmental organization ‘Nature Needs Half’, in an exhibition that will last for the duration of the culinary festival. Guests enjoyed refreshments supported by Lumi Juice, Winc Wine and Woody Creek.

ART PLATFORM SEE.ME KICKS OFF ASPEN’S FOOD & WINE CLASSIC WITH VIP COCTAIL AND EXHBITION

International Art Platform SeeMe opened Aspen’s Food & Wine Classic with a VIP Cocktail and Exhibition, featuring works by Alex Nero, Olivia Daane and Darrin Hartman, at the Limelight Hotel.

SeeMe proudly kicked off Aspen’s Food & Wine Classic, with a VIP cocktail opening an exceptional exhibition at the Limelight Hotel. The event featured the artwork of renowned dynamic artists Alex Nero, Olivia Daane and Darrin Hartman. Limited edition prints are now available for sale, benefiting environmental organization ‘Nature Needs Half’, in an exhibition that will last for the duration of the culinary festival. Guests enjoyed refreshments supported by Lumi Juice, Winc Wine and Woody Creek.

Continuing this year’s program the second event of a three-part competition series, SeeMe invited today’s passionate and talented artists to join their community and submit works for consideration to be included in a three-part series of exhibitions this summer.

The Aspen event features the work of Darrin Hartman, selected  as Grand Prize winner by the curator panel including Jia Jia, Creative Director and Chief Curator at Art Assets, and Catherine Sippin, Director of Art Sales at SCAD, at SeeMe’s recent event in NYC. Darrin is in good company alongside New York City experimentalist artist Alex Nero who explores the physical dynamics of paint within vessels of water and captures this in stunning digital photography. Olivia Daane ‘s celebrated butterfly series will also be featured.

To conclude the series, a special public exhibition of works will then be installed within Anita’s Way in Times Square in late June. All semi-finalists, finalists and the grand-prize winner will be on display for all to enjoy at the crossroads of the world, showcasing the robust talent of the SeeMe artist community.

VIP Cocktail Reception – June 14 at 1PM

Exhibition – Open to the public June 14-17

Limelight Hotel, 355 S. Monarch St., Aspen, CO, USA, 81611

For all media inquiries contact VOCAL.  

 

ABOUT SEEME

SeeMe has changed the game of artistic entrepreneurship by strengthening direct relationships between artists, gallerists, and collectors, as well as helping a fleet of new artists in a creative league of their own to establish recognition for their work. SeeMe's online platform and regular exhibitions have become an irreplaceable resource for artists who wish to take their careers to the next level. With an incredible audience of over a million art-enthusiasts across 30 countries, SeeMe offers these artists the exposure they deserve.

Online:  www.See.Me  |  Instagram: @SeeMeCommunity  |  Twitter: @SeeMe   |  Facebook: /SeeMe

 

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Summer Exhibition Takes Over Times Square

Continuing this year’s program with their second activation in New York City, SeeMe invited today’s passionate and talented artists to join their community and submit works for consideration to be included in a three-part series of exhibitions this summer.

SeeMe Kicks Off Their Second NYC Series at ChaShaMa Gala

Continuing this year’s program with their second activation in New York City, SeeMe invited today’s passionate and talented artists to join their community and submit works for consideration to be included in a three-part series of exhibitions this summer.

The series will launch in partnership with the renowned ChaShaMa Art Party as a takeover of the entire 22nd floor of the 4 Times Square building, featuring over 150 selected artists from around the world as curated by Anita Durst. This installation labyrinth of immersive art experiences will also feature the ten SeeMe finalist submissions, selected by the curator panel including Jia Jia, Creative Director & Chief Curator at Art Assets, and Catherine Sippin, Director of Art Sales at SCAD Art Sales.

From the SeeMe works featured at ChaShaMa, one standout artist will be selected to receive a $2500 cash grant and an all-expenses trip to the Food & Wine Classic in Aspen to feature two of their pieces for sale at the event’s VIP Reception as one of three featured artists. These selected works will hang for the duration of Food & Wine event for all to see when visiting the Limelight Hotel.

A special public display works will be installed within Anita’s Way in Times Square to conclude the summer series. All semi-finalists, finalists and the grand-prize winner will be on display for all to enjoy at the crossroads of the world, showcasing the robust talent of the SeeMe artist community. 

ChaShaMa Art Party — Thursday, June 7, 9:00pm – 12:00am, 4 Times Square, NYC

F&W VIP Reception — Thursday, June 14, 1:00pm – 3pm, The Limelight Hotel, Aspen

Anita’s Way Display — June 28, Public passageway at 4 Times Square, NYC

SeeMe has now become the destination for serious artists and photographers to establish recognition, connect with enthusiasts and collectors, and develop genuine commercial opportunity. With an audience of more than 1 million supporters spanning over 30 countries, SeeMe has established an open platform that allows emerging artists and photographers to truly flourish outside of the traditional and restrictive agent / gallery model. Through their ongoing series of exhibition events, SeeMe is further strengthening the relationships between artists, gallerists and collectors.

For more information on joining the community, visit www.See.Me. 

For all media inquiries contact VOCAL.  

 

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