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Navy city roller girls
Navy city roller girls
When I was in Washington visiting family and friends, I had the chance to witness something awesome.  

Paul and Amy are my good friends and Amy is on a local roller derby team.  They invited me to one of their weekly practices and I shot this video as they ran scrimmages.  

As I watched them practice, I came to realize that Fullerton badly needs a roller derby team.  I'm not sure how to get one started but I'd like to offer the following name for consideration:

G.L.O.F (Gorgeous Ladies Of Fullerton).

Here is a recent newspaper article that features an interview with Amy: 

The Kitsap Sun

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]]> A Black Lung Serenade tag:vox.com,2008-06-30:asset-6a00e398f0ca73000400fa968320800002 2008-06-30T15:50:07Z 2008-07-01T03:29:21Z My Home Town http://fullertonlife.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full
Danny vasquez
Danny vasquez
Danny Vasquez is a wonderful songwriter and a great friend of mine.  He performs under the moniker Black Lung Serenade and is one of the first artists on Nü Americas records.  

Originally from Southern California, he now makes his home in Iowa.  I interviewed him for a segment on Rehearsal Studio.  We discussed his move cross country, his family and his outlook on his music. 

Check out Danny's amazing song "Gates of Hell" on his myspace profile. 

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]]> Make Something Real-episode two tag:vox.com,2008-06-27:asset-6a00e398f0ca73000400fa96824ea90002 2008-06-27T17:54:32Z 2008-06-27T17:59:19Z My Home Town http://fullertonlife.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full
Hibbleton
Hibbleton
This episode of Make Something Real is focussed on The Hibbleton gallery located in downtown fullerton, next door to the Rialto Cafe.  

Launching last month, this co-op gallery is serious about showcasing the little known but amazing artists in Orange County and beyond.

The Hibbleton is made up of 6 different people and I interviewed most of them yesterday when I stopped by. I shot this video as we discussed the gallery and their new show that opens on Saturday, June 28th (tomorrow) at 8pm.  

Please come out and support, learn more about the gallery at www.hibbleton.com.


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]]> Muckenthaler motor car festival 2008 tag:vox.com,2008-05-20:asset-6a00e398f0ca73000400fad6889b9f0005 2008-05-20T00:36:44Z 2008-05-20T00:36:44Z My Home Town http://fullertonlife.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full
Muckenthaler car show
Muckenthaler car show
Last weekend the annual Muckenthaler Motor Car Festival took place in Fullerton.  Held every year at the Muckenthaler Cultural Center, this event brings out people who spend a ton of time and money on customized and/or classic cars.  

This two shin-dig was family friendly and also featured Boy Scout pine car races, food, beer and ice cream.  There was also a ton of car related art.  

I shoot this video on Sunday and interviewed local Fullerton artist, Scott Westmoreland about his featured pieces.

Websites
Muckenthaler: www.themuck.org
Scott Westmoreland: www.scottwestmorelandart.com

 

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]]> Are you Out of Vogue? tag:vox.com,2008-05-17:asset-6a00e398f0ca73000400fad687b9b90005 2008-05-17T07:40:25Z 2008-05-17T14:55:35Z My Home Town http://fullertonlife.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full
Out of vogue
Out of vogue
Without question Mike and Pam Atta have the coolest stores in Fullerton.  Both Out of Vogue and the Otto shop are  amazing, interesting and very unique. 

Mike was so kind to allow me to film in both stores today and ask him a few questions about his places.  If you have never been to Out Of Vogue or Otto Shop you must go immediately.

Addresses: 
Out Of Vogue: 109 E. Commonwealth Ave, Fullerton
Otto Shop: Right next door.

Websites: 
www.outofvogue.com
www.shopotto.com

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]]> I want to ride my bicycle... tag:vox.com,2008-05-15:asset-6a00e398f0ca73000400fa9675a8e30003 2008-05-15T16:24:50Z 2008-05-15T19:04:55Z My Home Town http://fullertonlife.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full
Patrick Riley
Patrick Riley
Patrick Riley is a Fullerton staple and a great guy to know.  I always enjoy our conversations and consider him a close friend.

Recently, he bought a new bike, so yesterday we went for a ride through F-town (Fullerton).

Here is the video I shot.  Oh and Patrick purchased his bike at Fullerton Bicycle Co.

Website: www.fullertonbicycle.com
Address:424 East Commonwealth, Fullerton CA 92832 
phone: 714.879.8310

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]]> Mike Filson and Artisans Label tag:vox.com,2008-05-14:asset-6a00e398f0ca73000400fae8b92ca0000b 2008-05-14T06:27:47Z 2008-05-14T06:31:55Z My Home Town http://fullertonlife.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full
Artisans label
Artisans label
Mike Filson is good people and his company, the Artisans Label is brilliant.  

By enabling musicians to release their music on their own terms, his business model empowers artists everywhere. 

I shot this video today as we were hanging out in the Artisans' studio and offices. 

Watch this video and allow Mike to better explain his mission and goals for his company.

Website: www.artisanslabel.com
office phone: 714.526.6656

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Beatnic
Beatnic
Beatnic is a hip clothing boutique two doors down from the Plush Cafe and Lounge in Fullerton.  Popular with high school and college students, Beatnic prides itself in being on the forefront of trends and community.  

I shot this video yesterday, interviewing Gabriel Green.  Besides working there, he is a local artists who promotes a monthly event at Plush called "The Hump".


Address: 203A Harbor Blvd Fullerton, CA 92832
Phone: 714.441.3434
Website: www.beatniconline.com

Gabriel's monthly event "The Hump": 
www.myspace.com/thehumpness

Gabriel's blog:
www.tuperhigh.blogspot.com

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]]> Fullerton Railroad days tag:vox.com,2008-05-06:asset-6a00e398f0ca73000400e398f6d1f70004 2008-05-06T01:50:37Z 2008-05-06T02:09:18Z My Home Town http://fullertonlife.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full
Railroad days
Railroad days
Last weekend was the 10th annual Railroad Days.  It was wonderful to see the Fullerton community come out to celebrate.  

There were so many great model trains, real trains, train art, everything train.  I hung out there most of Sunday with my family.  Here is a video I shot.  


Featured photographer, Robbe Gibson  www.robbegibson.com and www.robbepp.com

Fullerton railroad days website 
www.scrmf.org/rrdays 

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]]> Eat your vegetables at 118 Degrees tag:vox.com,2008-05-03:asset-6a00e398f0ca73000400e398f5fa910005 2008-05-03T09:03:38Z 2008-05-03T09:03:38Z My Home Town http://fullertonlife.vox.com/?_c=feed-atom-full
118 Degrees
118 Degrees
Although 118 Degrees is not "technically" in Fullerton, eating at this restaurant is a must.  Located at The Camp in Costa Mesa, Jenny Ross open the doors about a year ago.

Her restaurant offers raw, slow cooked, organic vegan food that is amazing, delicious and potentially life changing.

I made this video today as I visited with Jenny.  

Website: www.shop118degrees.com
Address: 2981 Bristol suite b5 
              Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: 714.754.0718

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