Las Montañas DAY TWO

So the night fell upon us and we rolled over the next morning ready to see the sights, feel the breeze, and taste the rainbow...minus the Skittles reference. You know what, scratch that whole sentence. Here's what really happened:

So Sankeyz decided to bring back one of his high school lunch hour games (which he'd usually play after eating an entire bag of hot cheetos - the value pack with the extra 10%, because we all know that really only meant like 3 more cheetos) ANYWAY...it was Egyptian war, to be exact, and he busted out a deck of cards he had strategically nestled inside a hiking boot. The games ensued and the hours passed, and STILL people believed Sankeyz was cheating. PSHH. That sounds a lot like an extra gulp of hater-ade. Fo'real. Fo'sheeze. Fee Fi Fo...FUM. (Speaking in 3rd person and remaining neutral is obviously not a part of this clause).

So then there was chess, where the word 'check' means you're being creeped on and not actually the word that's synonymous to a monetary gain...unfortunately.

No balls were hurt in the photographing of this portrait.

It got too steamy inside so we all headed out on a little nature walk. Sankeyz apparently was walking and pointing in the wrong direction.... We headed down to the one, the only, the beloved, the bold, the beautiful, the irreplaceable...LAKE ARROWHEAD...Humbayayaaa Humbayaayaa Arrowhead Hooyahyah Shark-bait-ooo-ha-haaaa Humbayayaaa Hmph! (crowd goes wild).

"Now folks, if you'll look to the right of your tour tram operator cabin, you'll see the birthing place of the young gazelles now frolicking to your left. Oh! Quick! They frolic!!"

(Cue Rico Suave low bass voice) Why hello ladies...fancy seeing you here. Come here often? (smiles coyly)...well...(chuckles)...hello...(winks)...(winks again).

Who said you can't bring yo swag to the woods? SWAG it mannnn.

'Don't you touch my s'more, yo. Fo'real, I will not hesitate to cut a fool out in the forest like this, now STEP OFF."

The lady of the hour, our birthday girl Jas and Cliff.

Still looking for the chupa-cabras.

Sankeyz and Cliff built this out of life-size legos and left over Hershey's wrappers. Took only 36 minutes...tops.

SNOW FIGHT!

This is how a real mountain man picks out a wedgie. It's all in the INERTIA and positioning of the hiking boots and the extending of the upper limbs...aaaand LIFT. RELEASE. Aaand LIFT. (Repeat as needed).

Aaaaaand that's all folks!

Video soon to follow if you're not on the naughty list.

Akapela Jonz at UC Riverside [fotos]

The ladies of UCR with their Akapela Jonz Stickers

Pi Delta Psi Fraternity supporting!

UCR students with their Akapela Jonz stickers!

More ladies from UCR who enjoyed the Nooner

I just loved this dudes enthusiasm.

aKDPhi showing love for Akapela Jonz!

The Official Cover Artwork for the "Wake Up and Dream"EP available Oct. 16

Here it is...The official cover for the "Wake Up and Dream"EP courtesy of Arnold Randall. Go to arnoldrandallart.com to see more amazing artwork.

-Akapela Jonz

Canvas II

On Saturday June 26th, a group of artists, musicians and philanthropists gathered together for a night of great art, soulful music and also help support a few charitable causes. Since the first Canvas show in January, awareness and anticipation for the quarterly art show has grown and that wasn't more evident than Saturday night as the crowd filled Melrose Lightspace for Canvas II. Featuring new works by the exhibit's creator, Arnold Randall, Canvas II also featured work by a few other Los Angeles based artists as well. Here are a few shots of their work:

Kyla Wright

Patrick Haemmerlein

Mark Brunner

Zimero Bennem

Jenny P.

Arnold Randall

As guests filled the room, some participants of the first Canvas and others new, they were greeted by a kaleidescope of colors as the work of each talented artist filled the candlelit space. The eye was drawn to the bright depictions of the pop culture icon Hello Kitty and then drawn to the comforting tones in Mark Brunner's abstract and representational pieces. It was also hard to miss the work of our own Arnold Randall, whose newest piece was an attention grabber and provided the perfect backdrop for the various singers and musicians who took to the stage to add another layer of creativity and inspiration to a night already brimming with both. Check out a shot of our own Tanya Thomas performing "Joy Like Sunshine"

However, let's not forget that this was not simply a night to appreciate and celebrate the sights and sounds of musicians and artists. It was also a night to show support for a few worthy local causes that strive to make a positive impact in the lives of children everyday. Free Arts for Abused Children is an organization that has been around for thirty years and uses innovative art programs to inspire abused and at-risk children and their families. Proceeds from the night went to support the Free Arts Foundation and their continuous efforts to make a difference in the lives of children who need it the most. Canvas II also saw the return of Speak Child,a non-profit organization using reading and writing programs to increase literacy through the arts and developing creative excellence in youth.

Jennifer of Free Arts for Abused Children

T-Shirts for Speak Child

Canvas II also saw work from our very own Cliffnotes and Sankeyz on the official exhibit cd, Canvas II: Hi-Life Ideologies. A major fixture during the first Canvas show, Cliffnotes again proved that his work is able to fuse all the elements of the show together to create a symbiotic relationship between the art, music and the audience. It was a spectacular night for art, music and giving. Check out more pictures from Canvas II below as well as info for each of the organizations featured during the show. Make sure you stay tuned for more info about the Canvas series and your chance to be apart of this truly amazing show.

Canvas II: Hi-Life Ideologies

Arnold Randall and William Hawkins hosting the show

Cliffnotes, Sankeyz and our girl Jazz

Randy Z. and Jenny P.

Audience enjoying sights and sounds of Canvas II

Friday Night Adventures: Did someone say S'MOREESSS???!!

So Sir Akapela Jonz decided to send a mass request of attendance to the AG One camp, and this is what become of us...don't we look smug? mmmm yessss TOASTY MUCHO MY BUNSSSSS.

would you like some grey poupon on your weiner?

smiles abound when marshmallows are in town

"so listen closely...in order to enhance the smore experience, you first toast the cracker..."

let the burning COMMENCE! its a good thing i always pack heat in my PANTSSSSS.

Randy's weiner looks bigger than everyone else's in this lighting...teeheehee

BAKE! YOU MUST BAKE! sizzzzzzle sizzzzzzzle! smoreeeeeeesssss. yessssssss.

p.s. you AG One blog minions....Randolpheus was el photographer extraodinario de mi vida santaaaaaa.

Downtown Fullerton Art Walk

Last friday (March 5, 2010) Arnold Randall-- aka AR the AR-- was the featured artists at BTNC for the Downtown Fullerton Art Walk.

Here are a couple pictures of the pieces featured that night as well as a video of Akapela Jonz performing a short set for the people.