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photo credit: Vintage Halloween Postcard from Tuck Series 160 by riptheskull, on Flickr

What: Art in the Dark, a benefit for Unsmoke Systems
When: Friday, October 24
Time: 9PM-1AM
Where: UnSmoke Systems, 1137 Braddock Ave, Braddock, PA 15104
Price: $3 cover, $1 suggested donation for beer (each)

Sponsored by Brillobox.

A Halloween benefit featuring DJs, games, and prizes. Costumes are suggested.

Unsmoke Systems is a gallery/artist work space in Braddock. This huge building is perfect for large parties and gallery shows. Geekstar attended one of Unsmoke Systems’ last events, and it was packed out. People were arriving all night and it was a LOT of fun. The artists in residents are from all over the country and are very talented. They create work in a variety of different mediums.

Artwork at a previous Unsmoke Systems’ event. © geekstar.com

The night will feature DJing by Lauren G. and Nikkles of Hoof & Beek, and performances by Brain Jamage (aka Barkley Bronson and Manson) and John Raymond of the Strange Cocktail.

Halloween-themed trappings, created by the resident UnSmoke artists, will transform the gallery space for the evening.

Unsmoke is bringing back the kitschy Halloween games of childhood – including bobbling for apples (and bananas!) – with prizes for the winners.

* For additional information, please contact UnSmoke Systems director Jeanine Hall at hall.​jeanine@​gmail.​com.

Artwork at a previous Unsmoke Systems’ gallery event. © geekstar.com

 Beautiful San Diego Sunset captured by my Blackberry 8130 Pearl off of the balcony at the Pacific Terrace Hotel.  

A week ago Friday, I spent a lovely evening with friends at the cabana bar located in Wexford. I learned from Ambergurrl that the Tiki Bar was voted the top “Cougar” destination in south west PA. She was not kidding but I say more power to the ladies for their May December relationships.

According to UrbanCougar.com :

North Park Field House, Wexford, PA
“I don’t go there often. But the North Park Field House at the Oxford Club, in Wexford, PA is a major den. Every time, I go there I feel like I am on safari and I am the prey.”

Back to the photos….During the evening, our new friend, Justin, cleverly showed us the powers of changing a few settings on my Cannon SD800 camera. Anctics ensued.

Be careful if you sit near the fire pits. The men at the Tiki Bar support the use of massive amounts of hair gel (and self-tanner). Hair gel is quite flammable. Watch out:

This is the best photo ever. Sick Puppy from the Should I Drink That? podcast in his full glory.

For my birthday, my brother Luke, purchased me a ticket to see Projekt Revolution in Pittsburgh. This is the Linkin Park tour w/ guests Chris Cornell, The Bravery, and Busta Rhymes. Yes Busta.

Anyways, he was going with all his friends to see Linkin Park and I am a HUGE Soundgarden fan.

It ended up being a quite surreal experience.

Here is a brief recap:

• The crowd represented how other countries picture typical Americans. This was not a good thing.
• Plenty of muscle shirts, white leather high tops, acid washed shorts, and bikini tops that were two sizes too small.
• Tattoos that may be questioned later in life including Yosemite Sam and a gecko with a tail that circled a man’s pierced nipple.
• Lots of corsets with thigh high patent leather boots.
• Insanely drunk men wrestling for fun on a cement slab throughout Chris Cornell’s set. Yes, they were bleeding.
• A plethora of girl on girl dancing.
• Bonfire that errupted in the middle of the crowd during Linkin Park. It was a real bonfire - large. This was a first.
• Lots of jumping and pumping of fists.
• I love boobies t-shirt.
• 6 pack abs t-shirt converted into a muscle shirt that had side openings to the bottom of the shirt. Real abs created by many many six packs were revealed.
• I love vagina t-shirts and hats - everywhere.
• Being hit on my a very drunk man and having to pretend my brother was my date so he would leave.
• Flag Man.
  Flag man ran with a flag the entire evening throughout the crowd. Here is an action shot courtesy of Doug’s I-phone as he ran to put the flag in our faces. Please notice the crowd’s reaction.

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So, as Becky and I drove to church tonight I had my IPOD on shuffle mode. I like shuffle mode because each song is like a little surprise! Tonight my IPOD played my favorite song “Ridin’ Spinners” by 3 Six Mafia. I know every word to this masterpiece. If I ever hit the lottery, my first purchase will be Dub Spinners to compliment a sweet black escalade with tinted windows, black leather seats, and full on speakers galore. I want roll in a ride that looks like a bodyguard would be driving a rapper… I’m Italian I love me a caddy….

Anyways, in honor of my favorite song and my love of rims, I am sharing the following videos. Enjoy.

Hommage to Spinners by Brazilian Boy:

I changed my mind. I’m buying this car when I hit the lottery:

3 Six Mafia Ridin’ Spinners:

Lately, I have been getting many compliments on my new shorter hair-do. It’s a Katie Holmes inspired bob with an edge. I want to give Dritan a big shout out for not only being one of Pittsburgh’s most fab hair stylists but also for being a great friend! Dri is excellent at color, cuts, and staying ahead of fashion trends. You should call him now to schedule your next hair appointment. Dri often is a lead stylist at local fashion shows. His work also can be seen on the cover of Maniac Magazine.

Visit his website at: www.dritanazemi.com

So this is a photo I took of Stacy singing karaoke at Lava Lounge after Liquid Sundays a couple of weeks back.

I love the random dude with the leather hat, sunglasses, silky hair and drink taking it all in. By the way, it was after 1 AM and we were inside…I wear my sunglasses at night…