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LA's BEST to Complete Mural Project at Detention Center – Friday, July 11th, 2008

CONTACT:
Catherine Stringer
Vice President, Communications
(213) 978-0793

LA's BEST After School Enrichment Program

MEDIA ALERT
July 8, 2008

MAYOR AND CHIEF ‘DO TIME’ WITH LA’s BEST
LA’s BEST, City Leaders Complete Mural Project at Detention Center Construction Site

LA's BEST After School Enrichment Program is celebrating its 20th Anniversary this year by continuing the dialogue in the Los Angeles community about gang violence and crime and the role after school programs play in preventing these sort of behaviors in the youth of the city. Last week part of the construction wall around the new LAPD Metro Detention Center in the Downtown Los Angeles Civic Center was white-washed, creating a 260-ft. canvas for a mural along Los Angeles Street between Temple Street and Parker Center. Artist Marcus Suarez has been painting a mural which reads, "Do Time at LA's BEST."

The intent of the mural is to bring awareness to the crucial after school hours between 3:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. when many students are often left unsupervised and rates of juvenile crime go up. This mural depicts the importance of after school supervision and engagement in healthy, enriching and educating activities and the role it plays in juvenile crime abatement. In 2007, the Department of Justice commissioned UCLA’s National Center for Research on Evaluation, Standards and Student Testing (CRESST) to do a long-term evaluation of the LA's BEST After School Enrichment Program and its impact on juvenile crime rates. The results show that students in LA’s BEST are 30 percent less likely to commit juvenile crime than their peers. Using conservative estimates, the study also found that for every dollar invested in the LA’s BEST program, the City saves $2.50 in costs associated with crime.

We invite you to meet the team of artists, learn more about the inspiration behind this project and to support the message of LA's BEST, that children who "do time" at LA's BEST are far more likely to make positive choices down the road. Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Chief William J. Bratton will help finish painting the mural on Thursday, July 10 with LA’s BEST students and the mural artist, Marcus Suarez.

Marcus Suarez has been an accomplished artist for twenty years who got his start painting the steel on the sides of subway cars and now works with many celebrities and renowned artists such as photographer David LaChappelle. Fine artist Jillian Kogan art directed the mural project; she recently completed the annual promotional campaign for the California Arts Council.

WHO
Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa
Chief William J. Bratton
Councilmember Wendy Greuel
Carla Sanger, President & CEO, LA’s BEST
Artist Marcus Suarez
LA’s BEST students

WHAT
Culmination of painting of the LA’s BEST mural on the construction wall around the LAPD Metro Detention Center

Visual: Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa and Chief William Bratton will finish painting the LA’s BEST mural on Los Angeles Street with LA’s BEST students and the mural artist, Marcus Suarez

WHEN
Thursday, July 10, 2008
9:00 a.m.

WHERE
Next to Parker Center at the mural site
150 N. Los Angeles Street
Los Angeles, CA 90012

About LA’s BEST
LA's BEST — Better Educated Students for Tomorrow — is a nationally recognized after school education, enrichment and recreation program serving more than 26,000 children with the greatest needs and fewest resources throughout the City of Los Angeles. LA's BEST After School Enrichment Program provides a safe haven for children ages 5 to 12 at 180 elementary school sites each day during the critical hours after school — at no cost to parents. Established in 1988, LA’s BEST is a partnership including the City of Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Unified School District and the private sector. For more information, please visit www.lasbest.org.

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Monarchy Collection - Backstage - MBFW At Smashbox

Artist Marcus Suarez and a stylist prepare a model backstage at the Monarchy Collection Spring 2008 fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week held at Smashbox Studios on October 18, 2007 in Culver City, California. (Photo by Charley Gallay/Getty Images for Monarchy Collection)

  • by Charley Gallay

 

EVENT REPORT   04.17.08 11:23 AM PRINT | SEND TO A FRIEND |
Fashion Central
Casa Casuarina recently hosted the 10th annual Fashion Art Ball for the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation.
On April 4, guests at the 10th annual Fashion Art Ball, benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, were transported into an opulent realm of fashion. The event was held at the infamous Casa Casuarina, the former Versace mansion, on South Beach. Originally built in 1930, the house has been influenced by geniuses of architectural and fashion design, including Gianni Versace, making it the perfect setting for the annual style event.

Just through the iron gates was a selection of silent-auction items on display for bidding, including timepieces by Krieger and fine artwork by artists such as Marcus Suarez and Miami's own Romero Britto. In addition, the courtyard was lined with tables displaying luxury auction items such as spa packages and sports memorabilia.
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Photo Gallery The Forge set up its own food station in addition to those by Table 8, CuisineWorks, and more.
The Forge set up its own food station in addition to those by Table 8, CuisineWorks, and more.   The entryway into the courtyard was draped with sheer linens. 
The lawn of the mansion housed the catwalk and intimate lounge areas courtesy of CuisineWorks.    CuisineWorks served a variety of bites including sweet sugared pastries filled with chocolate and nuts. 
Silent auction items included works of fine art from Marcus Suarez, Miami's own Romero Britto, and others.   Gaming stats were projected onto the mosaic wall behind the pool.
Models hit the catwalk in fashions from Betsey Johnson, La Perla, and more.  
The Forge set up its own food station in addition to those by Table 8, CuisineWorks, and more.


Stephanie S. Photography

Throughout the courtyard and pool area, multiple bars and food stations were set up courtesy of Southern Wine & Spirits, Table 8, and the Forge.

The main event began following an introduction by Shireen Sandoval, a Deco Drive reporter, who served as the evening's M.C. Models hit the catwalk in fashions from Betsey Johnson, La Perla, and other designers, while captivated guests looked on from the loungers and seating areas flanking the runway, courtesy of CuisineWorks.

Then it was the men's turn. Among those gracing the catwalk-and entertaining guests-were actor Pauly Shore, Shareef Malnik-owner of the Forge and Glass-and director Brett Ratner, a Miami native. Elizabeth Carrera, a survivor of cystic fibrosis, rounded out the show by sharing the story of her battle with the disease, after which celebrity auctioneer Tommy Pooch took donations for the foundation.

Guests then hit the poker tables-set up on the acrylic stage covering the pool-for a chance to win $200,000 and a spot in the World Series of Poker tournament in Las Vegas.   —Erick Cipau

 

9 November 2006

CAREY’S FUR COAT LOST IN THE MAIL

Posted in: Entertainment — PR-inside Entertainment News @ 9:18 pm

A $7,500 (£4,200) fur coat MARIAH CAREY donated to People For The Ethical Treatment Of Animals (PETA) has been lost by US delivery firm United Parcel Service.
The coat was en route to Mongolia, where it was to be given to refugees to help them keep warm this winter.
Animal-lover Carey sent two floor-length mink coats she received from a rich admirer to PETA bosses, asking them to donate the furs to the charity’s annual winter drive to help clothe homeless and needy refugees around the world.
According to PETA sources, one coat was on its way to Switzerland, where it was to be included in a sealed container bound for Mongolia to be included in a Swiss Animal Protection Society drive - but the coat never arrived.
UPS tells PETA the coat cannot be located and is lost. After filing a claim, the anti-fur charity will be reimbursed the full $7,500 (£4,200).
The other coat Carey donated did get to its destination - Los Angeles - and will be used as the canvas of a new anti-fur campaign, created by graffiti artist Marcus Suarez. The coat will be used as a prop at PETA protests later this winter.


Tom Austin's Swelter

www.miaminewtimes.com - Published: March 30, 1995

Other clubs, other scenarios, public-relations duty entailing a tour of S.O.B.'s, opening with Celia Cruz this weekend. The design team of Suzanne Lipshutz and Trudy Beers working wonders on a world culture theme, with touches of African art, cubism, French deco, the Parisian haunts of Josephine Baker. Great touches all about, the tropics meets El Morocco: gold leaf walls encrusted with fake jewels, lighted African masks and design patterns, enormous silk banana leaves, Marcus Suarez murals, parquet floors in 3-D relief, the stage surrounded by a grotto effect of rock formations and an illusory waterfall. A stab at the opulence of movieland nightclubs, Mighty Joe Young come to life.

 

Olde English Unveils Limited Edition, Tattoo-Themed Packaging

 

King of Ink Program to Honor Tattoo Artists, Reward Consumers

 

MILWAUKEE, May 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Olde English, a leading malt liquor

brand, is honoring body artists by tattooing its can this summer. From May

through August, the Olde English (OE) tattoo-themed cans will be available

nationwide, and a different design will be available each month. The new

packaging, designed by nationally renowned artist Marcus Suarez, is a part

of the OE King of Ink program.

      Suarez, whose paintings and designs adorn canvases, walls and

automobiles, as well as skin, is a graduate of the School of Art and Design

in New York.

       "Tattoos play an important role in our culture and our community, and

the King of Ink program is our way of paying tribute to this important,

beautiful art form," said Kevin Oglesby, Olde English brand manager. "Olde

English is honored to get its own tattoo by Marcus Suarez, truly one of the

most talented and influential artists and designers of our time."

Through the program, Olde English and Suarez also will team up this

summer to crown top tattoo artists as a "King of Ink" in New York, Chicago

and Houston. The three Kings of Ink will have the opportunity to showcase

their work online and at events in their home city. Also, through a

consumer sweepstakes, 50 first-place winners will have the chance to

receive a tattoo from one of the artists.

In addition, Olde English will reward a grand prize winner with an

all-inclusive, four-day trip for two to Las Vegas, with hotel

accommodations at The Palms, spending money and the opportunity to get a tattoo at the famed Hart & Huntington Tattoo Company. From May 1 through Aug. 31, legal-drinking-age consumers can enter once daily using one of these methods:

    -- Text message the word "KINGS" to the short code OE800

    -- Call toll-free 877-OE-KINGS (877-635-4647)

    -- On a 3x5 card, print your name, address and phone number, and mail it

       to "Olde English "Kings of Ink" Sweepstakes, P.O. Box 5562, Blair, NE

       68009-5562.

The grand prize and first-place winners will be determined by a random

drawing in late September. For more information about the contest and

official rules, visit http://www.OEkings.com.

Olde English 800, one of the country's leading malt liquor brands,

offers the smooth, rich taste with a slightly fruity aroma that is a

favorite among malt liquor drinkers. Introduced in 1964, Olde English 800

is available nationwide.

 

 

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