This series by @Tim Gunnett is still available at Tanglefoot Today. Noon-3pm

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Collage work created from found postcards all addressed to Dear Larry. The collection is travel themed and a great gift for the world traveler on your list.

Also they sport organic frames made from pressed sunflower seed.

Must see before it is sold out. All one of a kind.

Tanglefoot. Today.

Bottom40 Fun

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The juice is almost gone. Last post. Have fun kids.

All the CreativeClass of #GRMI are about to land @BOTTOM40 9pm @Sazerac

At the #GRAM for the lighting ceremony but the real star isn't the tree but #PamellaRoland's shoes. They are so awesome even I want a pair.

I'm posting an image on twitter. Check it!

Dear W, while in #GRMI id love 2 ask u how it felt 2 drive our economy n2 ditch? #NotReady2MakeNice

I guess I'm still angry over your 8 years and the debt you left us to settle.

Today is International AIDS Day (formerly known as Day of Silence / Day Without Art) and so I will go silent for one day.

As we enter a season of generosity and gift giving, please consider a donation to our local Red Project -  an organization making a real difference in the lives of those impact by this disease.  Quick Donation Link: http://bit.ly/hkxZaH 

If you wish to go global with your gift, there are groups out there who would be great choices including (red).  LINK:  http://www.joinred.com

I'm looking forward to a better tomorrow.  

alway, tommy

Thank You All for the birthday greetings. I was truly touched by your messages of love. #GrandRapids #GRMI

I had a wonderful birthday and cannot remember a time where I had that much fun.  The Saz is one of my favorite places to land in our city and always feel at home.  (maybe too at home given my impromptu Michael Jackson "Beat It" dance.)

@Pfleghaar posts his 1st Kickstarter project on line. A new chapter begins and you can be a part of it. http://kck.st/eKydx9

When Michael finishes his graduate work at Boston's AIB a whole new chapter begins and you have a chance to not only write a page of this history, but you can decide what level you want to author it.

Collectors of Pfleghaar's art may recall that about 20 years ago he did a small series of paintings created from his time spent in France.

These few but now classic pieces produced on that last trip have become some of his most sought after works by collectors and galleries.

Now we enter a new time period with new tools at our disposal as artists and the results truly do benefit the artist and the collector.

Please consider this exciting Austrian project and the opportunities that await him.

Cheers!

Tommy

Today is my Birthday and as a Sag (fire) birth sign should I be concerned on Thursday.... @RapidGrowth

...when as RapidGrowth's Lifestyle Editor I will be hosting the Lithuanian Tree at the Meijer Gardens's Holiday Tree Gala right next to Irish tree hosted by GR Social Dirary's Laura Caprara.

All that straw, alcohol and flash bulbs could be a combustable situation for sure.

Come for the world class fun, but most of all show up to see if my twelve Lithuanian apostles are made up of GR's finest firemen.

Event Link: http://www.meijergardens.org/calendar/event.php?id=111

Tonight the last big batch of my homegrown spuds hit the oven. (sniff) Wondering how @BillHR is holding up with his stash.

I always feel a bit blue when I reach the last of my fresh produce that I've grown in my backyard.  

Over the last 10 years I've grown plenty of produce but never potatoes.  This is the first year and I already know I will be adding more to the garden come springtime.  

Ketchup is at the ready for these babies when they are done roasting.

 

U better believe it will be huge. And U know we will laugh...a lot. http://is.gd/hXgrM #PSAGR or #Spanx

I am emceeing a fun fashion event at Eve on December 15 and it will be hot.  

So hot the models will have to strip down to their undies.  (It's for a good cause so no worries.)

The fashion will include lines from aussieBum, Baskit and Rufskin but there are talks to bring even more exclusive lines to the event. 

Details on the swag gift basket is to be announced soon as well.

As to what I am wearing or not wearing...well, that depends on my emergency lypo from Plastic Surgery Associates of GR. @PSAGR.

Don't wait, this is a limited seating fund & temperature raising event and advance tickets are selling on line.

See you on the runway!

Photo Caption: This is not a retouched photo of the Patriot Hip in Japan Red.

 

As you look over those #CyberMonday deals look at these results from a recent DDA project (in progress.) http://is.gd/hXbRO

No judgement here about your spending habits on CyberMonday, but there is a strong argument from the people who have money to spend looking for more retail in downtown GrandRapids.  

And while the study is in progress, it will be interesting which shops will begin plans to make downtown GR their new home before the final report is delivered.  

Prime storefronts are there for those who don't wait.  Wait too long and you might end up with an off the beaten path location. Lots of others have taken the plunge, so what is your company waiting for... a burnig bush?   Trust me, it's happening in Downtown GR.

Congrats to the DDA for sponsoring this study.

Cheers!

Tommy Allen

LINK: http://is.gd/hXbRO 

Back to work today after a nice break. On Deck? @RapidGrowth, producing Holiday RearviewRevue & avoiding CyberMonday Wormhole

It will be all good if I can avoid that damn wormhole.

Also, Jeff Hill is on deck at the Dog Story Theatre VIP improv tonight.

See you there, Cha Cha.

New conceptual patriotic self portrait. (2010)

From my new art series: American Original: Portrait of the New Old Teabagger. (Just kidding.)

Thanks for the cool flowers and booze.

New book about #HealthCare industry sells out on Amazon. I think I need to get a copy of #DeadlySpin

Link: http://wendellpotter.com/2010/11/selling-out/