Art Jamz Photos and Video And Now in Crystal City!

ArtJamz now in Crystal City! 

On Wednesday night, Markette, myself and fellow Artjammers took over the entire floor of a building in Arlington,Va., unleashing our inner artist while painting the night away. And while, I'm certainly no Piacsso, it really didn't matter, because the night was all about letting loose, having fun and getting creative.

The space was a masterpiece by itself. 

ArtJamz is  an interactive, artistic and creative environment. Go with a group or go by yourself-- it doesn't matter. Between your fellow art -goers, the music, foobations (that's food and libations haha new word), and all that creativity in one room-you are bound to have an incredible time. Forget going out to dinner and a movie, where you can spend well over $100 bucks per person, spice it up, spend $60 and get creative! This is the perfect "date" outing as well. No awkward silences, or "interview talk" here, you can just focus on the art! Your'e relaxed and  in the moment, and even if there's absolutely no chemistry between you and your date, at least the night will be fun and you can always go home with your art work!

Art comes in all sizes, shapes, and forms. Creativity at its best!

Here's how it works: 

Each participant receives a canvas on an easel, paint and materials and gets four hours to create an  original work of art, which is yours to take home. Wine, beer, and hors d'oeuvres, a dj spinning tunes, and your fellow Artjammers will help inspire you and get those creative juices flowing.  For me personally, the more I drank, the better my art! 

Vanessa paints the night away.

And mark my words you guys,  ArtJamz is and will become so HUGE that I believe it will  expand and go nationwide. Oh and ArtJamz is available on Groupon, so now you can get a ticket for even cheaper. 

And the pioneer behind this creative concept is Michael M. Clements--artist, painter, musician, director and producer.

Clements founded ArtJamz as a production of Genki Media LLC, a company dedicated to the incubation, consultation for and management of creative enterprises in the Washington DC metro area.

"The goal of Genki Media is to help foster the creative economy of the DC Metro Area on an independent and entrepreneurial small business level. Artjamz is one of the first projects we've undertaken, and it speaks directly to what Genki Media stands for-getting DMV residents creatively engaged," says Clements. 

See what else founder Michael Clements had to say...

 What ArtJamz is all about! 

Pamela Kahn of wwwiloveballston.com creates her masterpiece

Liquid courage and inspiration! 

And food! 

The lounge.

Artists at serious work and play. 

DJ and the bongo drums didn't miss a beat! 

This Arlington resident was inspired to paint her sister

I love the use of colors and textures in this art piece. 

Vanessa's final art piece

Markette in action almost done with her piece

An incredible goldfish painted by my neighbor. 

Love the geometry and colors in this piece. 

One word-Jealous. OK two. AMAZING! 


The 360 degree cam

Check out what Vanessa was working on...

See what inspired Markette...

And now go see for yourself!

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Besos xoxxoxo Vanessa

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It's Restaurant Week and have you been eating, praying and loving?

EAT PRAY LOVE

I fell in love with author Elizabeth Gilbert's book Eat Pray Love when I read it from top to bottom over a year ago. Naturally, I was so excited when I found out that Julia Robert's would be starring in the movie coming out this August.

And contrary to what the message in the book tells you to explore, I have found myself just too busy and rundown to head to the theatre to watch the movie. I also generally find it to be true that while I may devour and j'adore every detail that the author shares in a novel, the movie usually fizzles and can never hold up to the written word. Example: Dan Brown's (The Davinci Code and Angels and Demons.) I'm hoping that this will not be the case for Eat Pray Love! In the meantime I've looked to good friend and fellow blogger Willie Waffle to share his review of the movie. Wille gave it 2 1/2 waffles.

Willie says, " Eat Pray Love is one of those movies where you know exactly what you are going to get, kinda like comfort food for your movie going soul."

But don't worry I'll be headed out very soon to go see for myself. What did you think of the movie? Did you read the book too?

And speaking of the "Eat" part of the movie, don't forget to enter to win the DC on HEELS and Dining in DC-- Ultimate Restaurant Week Giveaway contest! It's so easy and the prizes are amazing. You could win:

1. One (1) $75 dining gift certificate to Capital Restaurant Concepts (for use at any of their area eateries, such as J.Paul's, Old Glory, Georgia Browns, and Neyla's)

2. Two (2) $75 dining gift certificates to Buddha-Bar DC

3. One (1) dining gift certificate to Thunder Burger and Bar

4.One (1) $75 dining gift certificate to Sushi Rock

Here's all you have to do:

1. Dine out during Restaurant Week and take picture(s) of your meal.

2. Send the photos,along with the price of the meal and explanation of whether or not you think it was a "Deal or No Deal" to dcfoodcontest@gmail.com. Submissions are due no later than midnight, Friday, Aug 27, 2010. Please include your name and telephone number.

3. You must be a Facebook Fan of DC on Heels and Subscribe to Dining in DC for a chance to win.

4. Five (5) lucky winners will be announced on Dining in DC and DC on Heels on Friday, Sept. 10, 2010

--At least one (1) winner will be selected at random that is a Facebook fan of DC on Heels

--At least one (1) winner will be selected at random from the Dining in DC subscriber list.

--The other three (3) winners will be selected based on their "Deal or No Deal" submissions.

Rules: Only amateur photographers are eligible. One entry per person.

Ok we've got the "eat" part of things down, don't forget to pray and love as well!

Like our blog? Then nominate us!

Thanks for your support. DC on Heels hopes to keep bringing you food fashion and fun!

Vanessa xoxoxo