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Bobby Asato created this shirt with Kenny Brimer in mind both visually and as a benefit shirt to continue raising funds and awareness for Kenny’s diagnosed leukemia.

The raised-arm graphic is a sketch and rendition of Kenny’s forearm tattoo.

Buy one of these shirts and know that you’re helping Kenny directly in Hawaii as all proceeds will go to pay for his medical treatments/bills.

Thanks to Bland and APB for creating this…

$27 total includes shipping in the US for a shirt benefiting a friend.

Click images below or HERE to purchase.

HR Documentary in DC with McRad

A special trailer-screening of the upcoming documentary on HR from Bad Brains/Human Rights is scheduled for Thursday, January 28th in DC at DC9 (ticket info and venue).

McRad from Philadelphia will be performing along with DJ Eurok and DJ Neville C.

Tobin Yelland Interview At HUH. Magazine

Photographer and filmmaker, Tobin Yelland has an interview over at HUH. Magazine.

Karen Kimmel at Heath Ceramics, Sat. 01.09.10

Celebrate an incredible ceramic collaboration that Karen Kimmel worked on with First Street Gallery in Los Angeles.

Heath Ceramics
Saturday January 9, 2010
6-8pm
7525 Beverly Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90036

RSVP: rsvp@alexandramalloy.com

There will be succulent gardens, planters and medallions.

100% of exhibit sales will directly benefit First Street Gallery, a non-profit art program serving adults with physical and developmental disabilities.

STACKS 01.01.10

Hau'oli Makahiki Hou!

Happy New Year!

Color Magazine's New Site

THIS, Los Angeles.

Our friend, Jeremy Weiss told us about their new shared space in Highland Park which will house their studio in the back (along with other luminaries), and a gallery up in the front. THIS, Los Angeles’ first show is scheduled for February 2010.

Check THIS blog often to see who’s been visiting and performing in their space.

SF Food Bank Benefit Show, Wed. Dec. 30th, 8:30 pm @ The Hemlock Tavern

Ron Silva and the Monarchs, Marc & The Casuals and Tommy Guerrero are getting together this Wednesday, December 30th at Hemlock Tavern for an early 8:30PM start time with three-sets (plus surprises).

Nominal door charge which benefits the very worthy SF Food Bank.

Mele Kalikimaka & Deck The Halls

My good friend, Gene Dadoy gifted me with a plane ticket to Hawaii to surprise Kenny Brimer for the , “Deck The Halls” benefit that the fine folks from Lightsleepers threw, in Kenny’s honor.

It was heartwarming to see Kenny and to attend an event dedicated to help raise awareness and funds for his diagnosed leukemia. A good turnout came to support on that warm, Friday, December 11th evening in Chinatown, Hawaii.

In addition, we got a bit of skate-time in with the old crew between the daily gatherings and parties.

Thanks to everyone for their hospitality.

Special mahalo’s to Gene Dadoy and Rob Hechtman’s families for all the ono food and for opening-up their homes.

DECEMBER 24TH:
I went to the doctor today and it was my best visit yet. At my last visit my doc told me that my lymphocytes were at 60%. Lymphocytes are the leukemia cells. Now, it’s down to 10%.
- Kenny

For more photos from the Deck The Halls event, check Metromix, Lightsleepers, Lofa, and John Hook’s photo site.

[o] John Hook – has full photo coverage of the event

Deck The Halls

Fitted x APB x Hawaii Bone Marrow Registry deck

[o] ↓ YKC

Kenny Brimer holding his hand-painted deck offering for the event

We also went to Eighty Four Skate Co. since they made Kenny’s, “For The Love Of Life And Skateboarding” decks

I purchased one and had it signed. You should as well since portions of the sale of this deck goes to support Kenny. In addition, shirts are available through their site.

Lots of BBQ nights… L-R: Rene Matthyssen, Isao Kaji, Jeff Mills, Shawn Naone, Gene Dadoy, Rob Hechtman, Yong-Ki Chang, Jon Adriatico
SITTING: John Bala, & Kenny Brimer

Jeff Mills recently got back on the board. Jeff and I go way back and skated together starting in the 7th grade. So stoked. Kapolei Park, Keyhole

John Bala, Back-Smith at Hickam Hanger

Lunch at Hawaii Kai Park… Full plate courtesy of Nu’uanu Okazuya. Thanks for taking us, Isao.

Larry Warnken, Front-Smith at Hawaii Kai

Kenny, Back-Smith

Mele Kalikimaka…