Make sure your signed up for the Homebase mailing list to stay up on ALL events happening with them, Including a special secret sale for the LVAN opening of Rabbit's "Lost and Found" solo show on Friday January 9th. I'm not allowed to say anything if your not signed up, lets just say "30% off" was used along with "during the Jan 9th Opening" Sign up HERE
I found some pics of the Eureka Car Park in Melbourne. I'm not sure who the artist is but* it's In the same steez as Julian Beever's work. I would love to drive up to one of these paintings. Or,maybe even try my own...hmm.
It's been floating around but now it's official, The New Homebase / Nik Stain video will premiere at the Ice House at Sand Island on January 31st . Mark those calendars now.
If you are in one of these you don't want to see one of these
On Friday January 9th 2009 , Homebase and the LVAN present Rabbits solo show "Lost and Found" Stop out from 7 to 10p
The month of December, The LVAN and Homebase held host to Tom Pattersons "Life From Death From Life" Tom has some amazing works showing NOW, go check them while you get down with Po's Snow Sale
Long time Nono Blog local, Luke Koch is in Florida battling humidity and hundreds of aspiring pro's in the Tampa AM 2008 contest. Good Luck in Tampa Luke! Nono Blog got your back Man, Make it happen!
On Thursday, after Thanksgiving Dinner , some of the Hometeam Family met up at the Base to give thanks for each other and check out some Videos. The crowd gathered and grew as Kill The Filmer played against the wall. You could tell everyone was enjoying the flash back, even though it was just a couple years ago. Clean faces,that are now bearded. High Voices,that are now scarred from Newports. Watching Friends that strayed from skating since then, and tripping on how timeless some trick was done by the ones still skating. A great video and a cool chapter in the HB collection. Then, it was time to witness Bubba Smith's first solo video project, Artsy Mind Freak. I thought it was a great video and I loved watching it with most of the "stars". I love to see the lifestyle videos. In the same vein as Consistently Awesome, the joy of this video comes not only from the sketchy filming but the friends, inside jokes, gross outs, and laughs. Po commented "it's best it's just Family tonight, this might not be ready for Randoms" but thats not to say you need to know the "stars" to enjoy this video. Although I missed the edited version of Emery's day-in-the-life , Artsy Mind Freak was the perfect length for Thanksgiving dessert. Congrats to Bubba. Bother him to edit and post MRE's D-I-T-L
I hope you enjoyed Nono Blog in September because I've been lagging lately due to my work schedule and a lot of changes in my life. All of which I hope, somehow, leads to a better art and skate community for the Valley. But don't stop checking everyday, I'm still taking flicks and posting 'em when I can.
I also just got a new monitor and realized that my "Nono" headers don't fit all screens the way they do on my small monitor when I set them up, sorry, but Look forward to a look back on some headers you might have missed over the months.
Here are some more pics I've been holding on to.
I hooked up with the boys to skate and the session turned to the trench life.
The wooden "mud stompers" quickly got stacked up the hill as a mega ramp type runway.
It kept growing until it included a "handrail" and kicker.
Emery with the make.
Then we headed to the Re-New trench where there was already a heated session going on
Nik taking a break from school and stressing over the new Homebase Video. He's looking mad relaxed lately.
Lurk Life
Friday, November 21, 2008
Vince Sabo's opening at Homebase. Stop by Homebase NOW to see it before the month is over. Vince worked hard and the pieces are priced to sell, go cop a original piece of art to give for christmas, you know they'll love it and you'll look all hip and creative.
SABO
Luke and N.Jay know how to take a flick.
I know where you will see this profile pic soon. Can a Jaguar get some photo credits on MySpace or what?
Emery said my coverage meter has been low lately, so he sniped my break.
Then it was off to some party at Allentown Brew Works ( thanks for the comp Peezy ) I think Pat was going to play guitar, instead he also got some new defaults. Credits man?
No, Not Kanye. Kanye never built a halfpipe for a picnic.
If your down with underground hip hop you've been witness to RA. He's rocked songs with the best, from Company Flow, to Biggie, from Kool G Rap , to Jedi Mind Tricks. Ask him why he's playing Allentown and he'd probably tell you he's washed up. Truth is, King Mag and Adlib are working with real cats and bringing them back to Town. The Sensi Starr Record crew will be opening with The Uncanny and others. If you don't know RA , it's not too late, just hide your girl and get ready to not give a fu@k.
I'm not sure what to expect but if he gets half as hype as this I'll pay twice.
This Sunday was the 3rd annual Homebase Halloween SkateJam at Saugy Park. Thanks to Escandalo's anniversary party the night before( Congrats Girls!) there were a lot of foggy heads, but the weathermen did what they could to provide some sun to burn it all off. It was a beautiful day. After some raking and leaf blowing to dry the ground the session started up. Cap Cee was on the turn tables, manning the "hip hop way back machine" with my favorite cuts from the 90's. The always welcome and always entertaining 5Boro crew came through to skate, complete with personalized Warrior vests ready to rep their set. The candy & stickers were flowing non-stop for everyone.
Thanks to Po ,Homebase , The Hometeam, Dan Pensyl and 5Boro Skateboards , CapCee and AudioDynamikz, and everyone that stopped out to help, skate and chill. See you next year.
Colbert was trying to sell me used skateboards. I told him I already have one and he kept saying he could "Put me in one at a great price."
To give a idea of how Gary rolls, he apparently had elbow and knee pads to go with his Double Dare outfit but only wore them at the bar and not to skate, thats gangsta.
Yeah, this guy brought Jesus with him. Connects, you know.
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Brendan was laughing at how all the suckas watched the Best Trick and left the slant all alone to shred. (also my best pic of Alex Duke during Best Trick. bs5050)
Look at the focus and amazement on Ballin's face. Colbert is revealing what Phil was doing the night before, TO Phil. Honest.
Game of SKATE on the side
The Best Trick this year was on a flat bank to flat bank with a hubba. As always it starts out a little unorganized then as the legs get loose the ante is raised and the cream always rises. Luke came through again with the win , and $100. Special shouts to everyone that ripped including Wes, Alex, Eddie, Kyle, TieDye, Lil Barns ,and anyone that landed something over the set up.
I'm sure Luke would have rather this was a little more ssbsts, but a make is a make.
Skills to pay the bills. Or ,The gift to buy the Piff.
After the main session was over Kyle still had some unfinished business to handle, in the form of a kickflip 5-0. A couple committed tries and some financial motivation was all it took for him to nail it. Kyle was a contender for the big purse so I was stoked to see him handle his bidniz and earn some gas money at the same time. Good work Kyle.
Then it was time for the crew shot. If you get to KnowNo, you know I LOVE a crew photo!
The middle finger version is always a crowd pleaser.
After the Jam and a shower it was back to Phil's for the BBQ cool out Where Ballins was holdin it down outside on the Flame (yes, dog's ,burgers, and even clams on the barby..mmm)
And Colbert was holding it down inside on the stove. (Veggies, corn, even potatoes..mmm)
My name is Josh Novak and I'm a Skateboarder from the 610. I love to paint and collect things. With this Blog I will try to pass on all the local events I can, including all skateboarding (local gossip?) , Music I'm into at the time (possible Downloads?), all the info on what art projects and shows I'm working on at the time, along with some general entertainment. I hope you all enjoy, Josh.
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