Beans, beans, good for your heart... and ears.

Independent Chicago rock duo, Pinto and the Bean, will be performing this Tuesday, February 15th at one of my favorite venues, Double Door. The duo, described as "spicy voices wrapped in a lo-fi sound" will be sharing the night with Hemmingbirds, Tiny Bones and Jet W. Lee.

Doors open at 7:30PM and the show starts promptly at 8PM, so don't be late, take a date or mate and activate... a good time.

On Wednesday the 16th, Anthony Macias will be playing for Fearless House on www.fearlessradio.com  The broadcast begins at 7:30PM (CST).

 After a very successful night of great music combined with plenty of love and dancing at Maria's this past weekend (oh and you also missed out on receiving a beautifully crocheted red heart courtesy of birthday gal, Thelma Uranga of elstitchybitch),  (((SONORAMA))) will be playing a special set at Cobra Lounge this coming Sunday, February 20th. These guys take their music seriously and have quite a unique arsenal of vintage tunes. If you've yet to hear a set, stop by on Sunday. Things get started at 9PM and there's no cover.



Here's a song I first heard through Charly Garcia of (((SONORAMA))) and I love it. You like?



Also that Sunday at Cobra Lounge, Proyecto Cantina will be holding our monthly writing session. If you missed the first one of the year, no worries, we're continually creating and brainstorming for new ideas, characters, story plots and more. Join us!

This past weekend I also learned that there is a documentary being worked on that includes Argentinian/Mexican cumbieras Kumbia Queers. Check out the mini-preview:



Conrado Trueba of Tru-Dar will be celebrating his birthday all week and we hope to join him on Saturday the 19th at Juniors for a night of all kinds of dance music including a special Depeche Mode set by Anthony Macias.  Things get started at 9PM, no cover before midnight for girls (11PM for boys) and if you RSVP early enough you'll get a free drink ticket that night. Sweet!

I'll have more updates throughout the week as well as on the radio on Wednesday night (89.5FM WBEW, which can be streamed online at www.vocalo.org, 7:30PM CST) so stay Enchufado for more.

How was your weekend?

They're bringing sexy back

Following the success of the first private viewing of the conceptual showcase Erotic Photography, previously presented by art gallery newcomer *soaringbird studios*, a second installment, open to the general public, will be held on Friday, February 11th, from 6:00-10:00PM, at Canale Gallery located at 500 W. 18th Street in the Pilsen arts district.

Friday, February 11th also marks the second Friday of the month, which means Pilsen, just south of the loop, takes over the night. The Pilsen Art Walk, a monthly event, offers an opportunity for anyone to enjoy the vast array of galleries located on Halsted Street. Gallery owners, artists, musicians and creative types of all kinds, open up their galleries to the public allowing a glimpse into their artistic endeavors. Canale Gallery, which will host Friday's Erotic Photography Showcase, is located just a few blocks east of Halsted on 18th Street, directly on the corner of Canal and 18th.

*soaringbirds studios* will continue to create one-of-a-kind art showcases in 2011. The Erotic Photography exhibit includes work by Jacinto Ariza, Daniel Rangel, Jose Calvo and creative concept director Julieta Alvarez. The night will also feature a live darkwave-melodrama performance by band Future Passion and music by DJs Anthony Macias and Angelfuk . In addition, enjoy the variety of sexy treat selections offered by Passion Parties by Yesenia.

All this will be streamed live online by Mas Perros Productions .

Join us:
Friday, February 11th
Canale Gallery
500 W. 18th Street
6:00-10:00PM, Free

soaringbird studios presents
Erotic Photography Showcase
Jacinto Ariza, Daniel Rangel, Jose Calvo, Julieta Alvarez

Music provided by: Future Passion, Anthony Macias, Angelfuk
Eye candy: Passion Parties by Yesenia
Streamed live by: Mas Perros Productions
 
About Julieta Alvarez:
Julieta is a freelance photographer and founder of soaringbird studios.

About Jacinto Ariza:
Professional photographer, Jacinto Ariza has been in the industry for over ten years.  His career shaped with the commitment to communicate with images, what is difficult to describe in words.  Ariza’s conceptual approach is channeled through various photographic sorts: Entertainment, Commercial, Fashion, Photojournalism, and Fine Art.  His career has taken him to various notable events such as the Latino Billboard Awards and Premio Lo Nuestro, covering personalities such as Thalia, Juanes, Rosalyn Sanchez and Ricky Martin.  Ariza’s work has been featured in various magazines, newspapers and websites. He’s collaborated with renowned international news agency EFE, LatinoSoup.com, Extra Newspaper, La Raza and Hoy Newspaper. Most recently he worked with the annual Chicago Latino Film Festival and with Comcast in Vive la Hispanidad: Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration.

About Jose Calvo:
Jose Calvo is the official photographer of Enchufate, Chicago's first latin alternative media and entertainment portal.  In addition to capturing most of latin music's top artists, his work includes professional photography for local media outlets, creative photography for some of Hollywood's newest up-n-comers and modeling shoots with some of Chicago's most sought after models. Jose also plays music with rock band [.DESCARGA.] and his paintings can be found at local art exhibits.

About Daniel Rangel:
"I started out mainly as a street photographer.  The street is my personal joy capturing people in the moment.  This includes passerby individuals, protesters, city workers, etc.  Since then, I have worked in several fashion shows and trunk shows.  I have enjoyed working with teams of people including designers, models, make-up artists, and hair stylists.  It’s the people in all these experiences that I have enjoyed and I hope that comes through in my work."