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2010-09-29T10:24:00.001-07:00

2010-09-28T21:16:00.000-07:00

Come get a Retro Vintage doo from the gals at Moxie doing live demo's Friday 6-9 and Saturday afternoon into the early evening! Moxie Beauty & Hair Parlor is a unique salon experience in Grand Rapids, Michigan! We are a retro inspired shop that specializes in hairstyles from 1920-1960 for men & women.

Destination:1111 on Catalyst Radio

2010-09-25T09:37:00.000-07:00

Organizers Michael Pavona, Jim Gebben and Chris Schafer join us on air to talk about this all-volunteer event for the community.http://therapidian.org/studio-destination-1111

2010-09-12T09:59:00.000-07:00

Color outside of the lines. Come down prepare to experience wonder and be amazed. This is a random non alphabetized list of the visual artists featured at the event.

Todd Wozniak-Ceramics and Quilts.
Steve Zawojski-Ceramics.
Myra Maness-Ceramics.
Nick Nortier-Water Color and Ink.
Zahrahr- Abstract Painter.
Mikey Henderberg-Collage.
Shanna Shearer-Painter.
Emily Duke-Ceramics.
Israel Davis-Ceramics.
Jack Nixon-2d/Detailed Architectural drawings.
Michael Pavona-Painter.
Ben Plus Three.
Magarets Mosaics
Jason Quigno-Stone Sculpture.
Fernando Ortiz-Metal and Wood Sculpture.
Matt Schaffer-Painter.
Kimberly Levon-Print Maker.
Steve Biabak-Sculpture.
Janel Schultz Scultpture.
Russell Bauer-Multimedia.
Helen Craules-Painter.
The Kali Factor: Linnea Carlson deRoche, Ryan Deroche, Deb Dieppa, Mellissa Nappi, Colleen Orourke, Jenn Holshoe, Sarah Scott, Kara Sprague- Bouwkamp, Mari Tobias, Chloe Viening Butler: all 2d. Mellisa Nappy-Knitted sculptural Work.
Ed Skelli-Painter.
Jan Gebben- Painter.
Hugo Claudin-Painter.
Denny Girwin-Ceramic Sculpture.
Erwin Erkfitz-Ink Paintings.
Patty Sugar-Painter.
Bethalynne Bajama-"Steam Punk" Multi Media Painter.
Etta Diem's Attic Shop.
Myke Amend-"Steam Punk" Painter, Assemblage, Black Clay Board Engraving.
Gregg Man Sound and Visuals.
Joel Van Dam-Wood Sculpture and Furniture.
Amanda R. Hess- Photographer, Performance artist.
Chris Schaefer-Metal Castings of Miniature environments.
Jim Gebben-Photography.
Amanda Sue Geiger-Photographer.
Neil Rajala-Illustraton
Dennis Darmondy
Britta Urness
Mary Cusach.
Xavier.
Nick Szymanski.
Ryan Nault.
Evan Schurlow.
Sarah Parr.

Poetry:
Gregg Bliss, Patrick Revere, Diane Baum, Melissa Wray, David Landrum, Azreal, Jerry Adams, also Seth and Laurien.

Other Participants include:

Media Rare.
West Michigan Food Coop. Including a short film on the coop filmed by Calvin College film makers.
West Michigan Fencing Academy
Mike from Grand Rapids Coffee
gregg man sound and visuals

Please keep checking back for information on events in the south building.

2010-09-01T11:01:00.001-07:00

Destination: 1111 is the original alternative art event in Grand Rapids Michigan. Come see the work of over 100 artists from the Midwest coming together for 3 Magical days. October 1,2, and 3. Painting, Photography, Sculpture, Printmaking, Performance, Film, Collage, Poetry, Textiles.

2010-09-01T10:51:00.000-07:00

The Darkroom Gallery upstairs will be hosting a singer songwriter series: Saturday 10.2 at 7:00
Chris Andrus will be performing music from his new album The Glass Man .

2010-08-30T23:57:00.000-07:00

The Dark Room Gallery upstairs will be hosting a singer songwriter series: Saturday 10.2 at 6:00 PM.
Juliet Bennett Rylah will perform a solo acoustic set with songs from Everybody Drinks Kombucha in Hell

2010-08-30T23:48:00.000-07:00

The Darkroom Gallery upstairs will be hosting a singer songwriter series: Saturday 10.2 at 5:00
Kurt Denison will be performing music from his new album Surface.

2010-08-30T23:43:00.001-07:00

The Darkroom Gallery upstairs will be hosting
a singer songwriter series: Friday 10.1 at 8:00
Nathan Kalish performing his critically acclaimed album "Delicate Veins"

2010-08-30T22:15:00.000-07:00

Destination: 1111 will be bringing some of the most exciting, innovative music that the state has to offer

(M) Main Stage,
(G) Darkroom Gallery

This years line up includes:
Friday:
6:00-Wazobia: G
7:00-Alexis: G
7:30-Valentiger: M
8:00-Nathan Kalish: G
9:00-Four Lincolns: M
10:00-Ribbons of Song: M
Saturday:
4:00-Ohaus: M
5:00-Kurt Denison: G
6:00-Juliet Bennett Rylah: G
6:00-Tinkers Tea: M
7:00-Chris Andrus: G
7:30 Ritsu Katsumata wsg Ric Carroll: M
8:00-Zoe Boekbinder: G
8:30-Paucity: M
9:30-Sideshow: M
10:00-Lazy Genius: M

ARTISTS Registration and Set up Times

2009-09-05T19:15:00.000-07:00

Set up times are available on Wednesday, September 29 and Thursday, September 30- 12-10 PM. Locations are on a first come first serve basis. Other times are by appointment only. Pre Registration starts now and is required. Call 616-581-0491 to Pre Register.

2009-08-13T21:30:00.000-07:00

The Chinese People brought their unique show to the stage in 2009
Photo: Jim Gebben

2009-08-13T21:15:00.000-07:00

The Fainting Generals

The Worlds best Franklin Pierce tribute band performed in 2009
Photo: Johnathan A Clay

2009-08-04T08:05:00.000-07:00

Anyone interested in sponsoring the project through donations of food, libations, funding, time, sweat and energy please contact Michael Pavona at 616-581-0491

2009-08-04T07:33:00.001-07:00

The enigmatic Chance Jones will performed in 2009

2009-08-04T07:25:00.001-07:00

Destination 1111 is about relationships not consumerism or competition. That's why sponsorship has always been crucial to its existence.

2009-08-03T21:08:00.000-07:00

Paucity returns this year on Saturday.

2009-08-03T20:53:00.000-07:00

Chinese People throw a little tea party

2009-08-03T20:50:00.000-07:00

Boogie Down

2009-08-03T20:48:00.000-07:00

Put on your MIND Goggles

2009-08-03T20:44:00.000-07:00

Chris Schaafer, The hair is real and so is his vision of bringing the best music to the event.
Pavona, The spine.

2009-08-03T20:41:00.000-07:00

Jim Gebben is on to something big, really.

2009-08-03T20:37:00.000-07:00

Greg Bliss will host a circus of words in the spoken word poetry venue. Prepare to be shocked and amused.

2009-08-03T20:33:00.000-07:00

The ever so talented Haylea Gray will be presenting the wonder and amazement of vintage fashion.

What was your favorite part

2008-10-01T19:59:00.000-07:00

Jim Gebben

We would really like to hear about your Destination 1111 experience. You comments will help us make it even better next year.

KEEP VISITING WE WILL BE OFFERING DESTINATION 1111 STUFF SOON

2008-09-28T20:44:00.000-07:00

Photo by Jim Gebben

2008-09-28T20:38:00.000-07:00

SUNDAY 12-6 Thank You Everyone

2008-09-27T21:17:00.000-07:00

Photos By Jim Gebben

Music-Performance-Poetry, thus far

2008-09-21T18:31:00.000-07:00

DESTINATION: 1111 YEAR FIVE

This event is all about the creative process. the schedule below highlights some of our musical, poetic, performance, film and other festive experiences. the south building and the north building at the 1111 godfrey complex will host art work in nearly all media with artists invited from throughout the state. this is truly a unique experience. check back for a listing of artists...

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 26, 6-11PM
look for poetry and performance during the evening; also seek out
"beyond the door" by little ms. winikaitis. inadition, jeff hudson and gregg mann will be working the film-video-musical experience too.
6:00 Native song and dance (outdoors)
7:00 Mantra (2nd floor north building)
8:00 (or 9:00) Wesley west (2nd floor north building)
9:00 Feeble (dock 1)
10:00 Kinetic Stereo Kids (dock 1)
outside performances wrap up by 11:00pm----schedule subject to change

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 27, 11am-11pm
(this day is the day for the public to witness various demonstrations)
11am-2:00ish check in for spoken word-performance-film
3:00-5:00 Aikido demonstration with question and answer session (2nd floor north building
5:oo Bolt Creek
7:00 Happy Hour (dock 1)
7:00 The Chinese People (2nd floor north building)
Dusk Fashion Show (dock 2)
8:00ish Performance-Poetry-film (2nd floor north building)
9:00ish Sex Panther (dock 2)
9:00ish John and Griff with Pete Bass and other space bros
10:00ish still deciding who fits this slot
11:00 inside 2nd floor north building and south building

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 28, NOON-6:00pm
1:00 Mama DeBarge will read from her book of memoirs "The Other Side of Pain"
noon sunday sounds
2:00-4:00 Living light dance company
5:00ish Brad and Dan (onemansun.com)
look for stringed instruments and possible native song and drums throughout the day as well as film-spoken word and performance
6:00 conclusion

Suspended: The Art of Geary Jones

2008-09-14T13:24:00.000-07:00

If you enjoyed Geary Jones Artwork at Destination 1111 head for Muskegon.
Suspended: The art of Geary Jones runs September 4 - November 9 at the Muskegon Museum of Art 296 West Webster Ave. Muskegon, Michigan 49440 231-720-2570 Website: www.muskegonartmuseum.org

In The News

2008-08-27T16:54:00.000-07:00

Look for upcoming articles about Destination:1111 in Grand Rapids Magazine, On The Town, The Review and The Grand Rapids Press this month!

South building contact info and view

2008-08-07T07:24:00.000-07:00

John Despres and Fred Bivins are the contact people for this building
grapevine@vincroft.com

Here’s the current list of artists for the South Building for Destination 1111:

John Despres – Metal Sculpture
Fred Bivins – Turned wood and letterpress printing
David Tuck – Fine Furniture
Clayton Reister – Sculpture and Painting
Craig Odewkurk – Sculpture
Karl – Functional Sculpture
Brent Daniels – Furniture
Ann Mutchinsky – Drawing/Painting
Mary Anderson – Painting
Randall Nyhof – Photography
Mei Chow – Chinese Watercolor, Watercolor, Chinese Calligraphy
Michael W. Peoples Jr. – Recycled Music Art
Robin Porteen – Photography
Noel Skiba – Painting—Live painting
Rolando Mancera – Oil Paintings, Pencil Drawings, Metal Sculpture

Erick Pichardo - Painter

There will be music as well:

Friday, September 26 from 7:00 pm to ? WaZoBia

WaZoBia is a Grand Rapids, MI, based music ensemble. The five member group has a diverse musical background that they bring together to create a unique musical sound that combines traditional African and Afro-Cuban drumming with a variety of other musical influences and styles arranged with modern compositional techniques.
http://www.myspace.com/wazobiainfo

Saturday, September 27, 8:00 to ? The Folk Rock Group Four Lincolns http://www.myspace.com/fourlincolns

We have openings for other musical groups to perform. Contact Fred Bivins 453-2211 or fred@vinecroft.com if you are interested.

IMAGES

2008-08-07T06:52:00.000-07:00

Photography By Matthew Dae Smith and Jim Gebben