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The Alternative Cafe

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About Me


The Alternative Cafe provides a showcase for all of BoundWord’s endeavors. This cafe offers a setting for our community to congregate, exchange ideas, and appreciate creativity.
We host art openings every six weeks featuring a diverse selection of artists. Local meetings, functions, seminars and classes will make use of the gallery space as well.
Please visit our websites and take advantage of the many ways BoundWord Inc. can enhance your world.
www.boundword.com
www.thealternativecafe.com The Alternative Cafe 1230 Fremont Blvd. Seaside, CA 93955, 831-583-0913
Hours of Operation:
Monday: 10-4
Tuesday: 10-4
Wednesday: 10-4
Thursday: 10-4
Friday: 10-4
Saturday: 12-3
Sunday: We Rested
Pieced Together opening ..
The Alternative Cafe - Bask and TESONE
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VUE2xj3U9cs
The Alternative Cafe commercial 1
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8QzHtI5yvd4
New Brow: The Rise of Underground Art Exhibition
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kWfjHpyZA1A

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Artists, Collectors, and those who celebrate art.

Calendar for The Gallery at The Alternative Cafe Openings:

May 29th - July 6th
En Fuego

Featuring Adam Flores, Mitsy, Paul Torres, and Carlos Villas.

July 10 - August 17th
2nd annual Garter Belts and Gasoline
Curated by Tanem www.thinmanstudio.com
Featuring Mike Giant, Mark Gerardi, Susan Heidi, Eric Joyner, Big Al Lopez, John Maclachlan, Glen McDowell, April May, Matt Nellen, Dale Sizer, Tanem, Ronnie Werner, Jessica "Tink" Whiteside, and Derek Yaniger.

August 21st - September 28th
Click, Click, Bang

Featuring Eric Joyner and Gabe Leaonard.

October 2nd - November 9th
Flora and Fauna

Mike Bullas and Genevive Roland

November 13th - December 14th
Travis Louise, Anne Faith Nicholls, and Patrick Segui

December 18th -January 22nd 2010
Locals and Favorites


PAST SHOWS

April 17th - May 25th "Confections"
Pilar Alvarez, Sherry DeLorme, Fang Ling Lee, Miss Kika, Rudy Fig, Kukula, Ryan Meyers, Arabella Proffer and Danni Shinya Luo.
A portion of proceeds from this show will be donated to "Keep-A-Breast.org" to increase awareness and help eradicate breast cancer by exposing young people to methods of prevention, early detection and support.

March 6th - April 13th 2009 "This is the End"
Curated by Creep Machine www.creepmachine.com
Featuring 8pussy, Alex Kuno, Andy B Clarkson, Beth Bojarski, Chet Zar, Dan Harding, Dean McDowell, Dave MacDowell, E.Gauger, Ego, Gene Guynn, Jacqueline Gallagher, John Cebollero, Jshua G, Kelly Vivanco, Ken Garduno,Luke Kopycinski, Michael Ryan, Michael Shapcott, Paul Chatem, R.M. Hanson, Sandi Calistro, and Tom Haubrick.

January 23 - February 9th 2009 "For Those Who Showed Up Late"
Curated by Outer Edge Studio ww.outeredgestudio.com
Featuring signed, rare, sold out, limited edition prints and posters. Featuring work by Banksy, Shawn Barber, David Choe, Shepard Fairey, and more.

December 12th 2008 - January 19th 2009 "Pieced Together, locals and favorites"
Featuring: Bones, Emily Brown, Scott Brown, Kyle Bourne, G.R.I.M., Sam Hisey, Jennifer Hugo, Sunshine Jackson, Mark Jones, Kevin Miller, Rick Moore, Amber Renee, Steven Roberts, Jillian Rose, Mike Schultz, and Ian Welling. Curated by E. Brown.
October 31st - December 8th "Hallows":hal~low, verb, to make holy; sanctify; consecrate. To honor as holy; consider sacred; venerate.
Featuring Butch Adams,Ray Magsalay,Paxton Mobley,and Devon Ryan, with late inclusions by Eric Joyner.
September 19th - October 27th "15 Years, an Art–f/x Retrospective"
Justin De Vine, Andrew Jackson, Chris Love, and Jennifer H. Sullivan
August 8th - September 15th "Garter Belts & Gasoline" Featuring John Bell, Spencer Davis, Kirsten Easthope, Tyson McAdoo, Glen McDowell, Tom "Dr. Sizzle" Smith, Tanem, and Jessica "Tink" Whiteside. Curated by Tanem.
June 27th - August 1st 2008 "New Brow" Show
Curated by Justin Giarla of The Shooting Gallery SF. Featuring Shawn Barber, Anne Faith Nicholls, Mike Maxwell, Paul Chatem, Greg Gossel, Joshua Petker, Adam Flores, Eric Joyner, Lee Harvey Roswell, Kevin E Taylor, Patrick Segui, Van Arno, Ron English, Erik Otto, Andres Guerrero. Most of these artists are represented in the documentary film, 'New Brow, the rise of underground art'. Film preview at The Golden State Theatre following opening.
May 16th - June 20th 2008 "Kind of a Big Deal" Curated by the Outer Edge Studio. Bask and Tes One

My Blog

"For Those Who Showed Up Late"

Banksy, Shawn Barber, David Choe, Shepard Fairey and more.This show features prints and posters that are signed, rare, sold out, and limited editions. The opening reception is January 23rd from 7-9pm,...
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Check out this event: Hallows art opening

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Check out this event: "15 Years, an art f/x retrospective" art show

Hosted By: The Alternative CafeWhen: Friday Sep 19, 2008 at 7:00 PMWhere The Alternative Cafe1230 Fremont Blvd.Seaside, CA 93955United StatesDescription:The Alternative Cafe Click Here To View Event
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Garter Belts and Gasoline

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXJP2yIB1C0
Posted by on Tue, 16 Sep 2008 16:08:00 GMT

Check out this event: New Brow art show and film preview

Hosted By: The Gallery at The Alternative CafeWhen: Friday Jun 27, 2008 at 6:00 PMWhere: The Alternative Cafe1230 Fremont Blvd.Seaside, CA 93955United StatesDescription:The Gallery at The Alternative ...
Posted by on Sat, 14 Jun 2008 16:10:00 GMT