"The Far East" wins Creative Catalyst Grant

    “The Far East” wins Creative Catalyst Grant

    For immediate release
    The San Diego Foundation has named Justin Hudnall, Executive Director of the literary arts collective “So Say We All,” one of 15 artists to receive this year’s Creative Catalyst Grant and a share of the $285,000 fund. With the guidance of the sponsoring organization, San Diego Writers Ink, Hudnall will lead a team [...]

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    SSWA Radio Episode #3: "Occupy!"

    SSWA Radio Episode #3: “Occupy!”

    SSWA Radio has been revived and revamped by the strong and steady hands of Dallas McLaughlin (you may have heard him from one of his night jobs as DJ on FM94.9,) Sam Wiles and Sam Carr. It’s re-debut episode lands on the theme of “Occupy!” as the Occupy San Diego movement transitions from downtown to [...]

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    For 36 hours only, give to SSWA and it's matched!

    For 36 hours only, give to SSWA and it’s matched!

    If there was ever a time to make a 2011 year-end tax-deductible gift to So Say We All, this is it!  You can make your gift go twice as far if you give online through the San Diego Foundation’s giveBIG campaign. For only 36 hours, from Wednesday, Dec. 14 at 7 a.m. through Thursday, Dec. [...]

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    San Diego Foundation's Rising Arts Leader grant funds education and outreach to San Francisco for SSWA

    San Diego Foundation’s Rising Arts Leader grant funds education and outreach to San Francisco for SSWA

    Thanks to the Rising Arts Leader grant awarded to So Say We All this year by the San Diego Foundation, I’ve been able to start taking a series of courses relating to non-profit management at the prestigious Foundation Center in San Francisco. These are crash courses in everything from non-profit sustainability to developing donor relations [...]

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    October Artist Spotlight: Ikoi Hiroe

    October Artist Spotlight: Ikoi Hiroe

    Ikoi never fails to surprise us. Besides coordinating and organizing the volunteers for SSWA’s numerous events, she’s also a fantastic writer, master chef and visual artist. We spoke to Ikoi about the poster she designed for October’s VAMP, “Crack Ups and Melt Downs”.
     
    What medium did you use for “Crack Ups and Meltdowns”?

    Berol Prismacolor pencil [...]

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    Call for proposals: Hell House

    Call for proposals: Hell House

    Call for Proposals
    HELL HOUSE
    “A Hell House is a haunted attraction operated on the days preceding Halloween by certain American fundamentalist churches. A hell house, like a conventional haunted house, uses actors and gruesome exhibits in an attempt to frighten attendees. Unlike a traditional haunted house, a Hell House focuses on sin, its horrific effects, and [...]

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    Upcoming Events

    January VAMP Showcase: “Faking It”

    Jan
    26
    8:30 pm

    Submission deadline: Monday, January 2nd

    January 2012 kicks of a new VAMP season on the theme of “Faking It.” We’re presenting stories, songs and more about phoning it in, dressing it up, and acting like something we’re not.

    Featuring:

    Joni Redmond
    Cecil Hayduke
    Ryan Bradford
    Lizz Huerta
    Evan Jones
    Jessice Ruane
    Keith McCleary
    Matt Lewis

    VAMP: “Faking It”
    Thursday, January 26th
    8:30pm
    The Whistle Stop – Get directions
    2236 Fern Street
    San Diego, CA 92104-5431
    (619) 284-6784
    RSVP on Facebook

    Long Story Short: “Lost”

    Jan
    29
    7:00 pm

    The first of 2012′s Long Story Short comes on the theme of “Lost.” Open to one and all to tell a true, five minute story without notes to a room of story devotees on the theme. We’re made of love and we would love you to join us.

    Long Story Short: “Lost”
    Sunday, January 29th 2012
    7:00pm
    Space 4 Art
    325 15th Street
    San Diego, CA 92101
    Phone: 619-269-7230
    $5 suggested donation
    RSVP on Facebook

    New Best Thing presents: Laughapalooza 2006, The Musical!

    Feb
    1
    9:00 pm

    Following up an absolutely epic debut show, New Best Thing at Whistle Stop presents: Laughapalooza 2006, The Musical!

    A variety musical comedy show featuring:

    Jiavani Linayao
    Allison Gill
    Rob Deez
    Sing-a-Longs
    and several surprises!

    Hosted by San Diego’s favorite Sam Wiles and Dan Venti. Wednesday, February 1st at The Whistle Stop in South Park. 21+ and, as always, FREE (donations accepted and appreciated).

    New Best Thing presents: Laughapalooza 2006, The Musical!
    Wednesday, February 1, 2012
    9:00pm until 12:00am
    Whistle Stop
    2236 Fern Street
    San Diego, CA 92104
    Phone: (619) 284-6784
    $5 suggested donation
    RSVP on Facebook


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    "The Far East" wins Creative Catalyst Grant
    “The Far East” wins Creative Catalyst Grant

    For immediate release The San Diego Foundation has named Justin Hudnall, Executive Director of the …

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    January VAMP Showcase: "Faking It"
    January VAMP Showcase: “Faking It”

    [ January 26, 2012; 8:30 pm to 10:30 pm. ] Submission deadline: Monday, January 2nd January 2…

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    October 2010 VAMP: “Altered States”
    October 2010 VAMP: “Altered States”

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    Bawdy Storytelling's "Dirty Minds Tour" in SD!
    Bawdy Storytelling’s “Dirty Minds Tour” in SD!

    [ February 25, 2012; 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. ] Bawdy Storytelling features real people sharing t…

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    San Diego Citybeat: "The San Diego Foundation's Creative Catalyst Fund helps artists make money"
    San Diego Citybeat: “The San Diego Foundation’s Creative Catalyst Fund helps artists make money”

    by Kinsee Morlan The tendency to award art grants to institutions rather than individuals has been…

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