Is The Outsider the New Establishment?

Well people, it must be a sad state of affairs in the world when I’m being sought out and invited to be part of the establishment!  What do I mean? What you don’t grok?!;D

Earlier this week this museum scout from the Architectural + Design Museum came to the shop and invited me to come wreck shop @ at their annual Art Bash 2008 on Museum row on Wilshire Blvd. So I said,”Sure!”

I mean come on! No Censorship! WTF! It’s happening to me and  I still don’t believe it!.   I went last night to set up and was totally blown away to (1) see that the shit was real, (2) Everyone was so nice and accomidating.  I just knew when I put in my dvd to start my projection that they would be like, “No thanks!”  But it’s a funny what a difference a few months can make.  When I broadcasted “WHERE’S MY BAILOUT BITCH” a couple of months ago, most didn’t get it and were a bit put off.  BUT MUTHAFUCKAS get that shit NOW!  I taped the final episode of COSMIC MUMBO JUMBO 19, but do to the closure of the Public Access system on Dec. 31CMJ 19 will never be aired by cable  broadcast.  Oh well, as on door closed another flew open…..& i didn’t even have to do anything!

I know i said i wasn’t going to do anything special for my 40th, but it seems the universe has other plans for me.

Today, the A+D Museum and next saturday I’ll be showing up @ Ayanna’s in Pasadena  [it won’t be bourgie I swear!] for my PAPER DOLLS SHOW.  I’m having a Paper Doll workshop the entire day! Yeah, my first workshop! [Please don’t overwhelm me — you know how I like to be on Low Key vibe].

paper-doll-flyer-color

So! How long do you think that I will be able can claim underground outsider status?

xoxoxo

adah

What a wild ride

I have come to the conclusion that my life is surreal, and it’s probably not going to get calm anytime soon!

The Art of not taking yourself too seriously…..

I know that’s pretty halarious coming from me. but 39 has taught me to put myself out there, have some fun, and most of all don’t be afraid to laugh @ yourself.

All that being said, I’ll be performing some poetry @ The ARACAS Music & Art Festival of West L.A. this Saturday which will be a blast…. I’ve been busting my hump for a minute and I am looking forward to having some fun with my peeps.  Hanging with some esteemed collegues, performing, vending, and meeting some new people.

…and I must congratulate myself for surviving/thriving 16 years as a mom today.  It has been an adventure!

Peace

COSMIC MUMBO JUMBO 17

COSMIC MUMBO JUMBO 17 Airs Friday September 19 @ 11pm on Time Warner Channel 22.  Yes, I know — Bad Adah just won’t behave!

Recent Work

Is it possible for us to ever evolve beyond oil?

& Michael Jackson

I finally finished it! The Michael Jackson Painting.  The second in my Rockstar Crush Series.

My Michael Jackson Painting
My Michael Jackson Painting

….i did one of the other virgo i like…..what’s his name–uh yeah! Freddie Mercury! But I haven’t shot it yet.

WTF

I have got to stop listening to the news.  I promise myself that i won’t start again but do…. If i don’t listen to the news then i won’t get angry! Right?! I know that I’m being fatalistic but the world is going to hell in a hand basket.  I think we should all become mindless drones & maybe the end won’t be so painful.

Well I’ve been settling back @ the studio after a whirlwind summer filled with exciting people & places.  Sometimes wish i could stop and capture every moment but that would prevent me from living in the moment which i am really into right now! I’ve been meeting some really interesting people, with interesting ideas that are making take stock of my own life [you know who you are].

It all has me starry eyed as i exchange with like minded people who’s success in their own lives, give me the needed encouragement to keep going and to be as brave, brazen, & fearless as I want to be….and that is my goal after all, is to be the hero of my dreams.

stay true ya’ll

adah

COSMIC MUMBO JUMBO 15 ON THE BIG SCREEN!

AFROPUFF PRODUCTIONS
IS PROUD TO PRESENT
COSMIC MUMBO JUMBO 15 ON THE BIG SCREEN!
@ THE NEW YORK INDEPENDANT FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL – L.A. SHOW
RESISTANCE IS FUTILE!!!!!

Cosmic Mumbo Jumbo is the episodic rants & raves of L.A.’s underground cultural icon/urban legend Snake Doctor. Produced & Created by Adah Glenn.  Directed by Cupcake. Hosted by Snake Doctor.
Running Time: 28:30 min

Date
TUESDAY July 22nd @ 4:00pm – 6:00pm

Location
Laemmle Sunset Screen 3
All films will be shown at Laemmle Sunset 5 Theatre located at 8000 Sunset Blvd. in West Hollywood, CA. Screen 3 seats 140. Screen 2 seats 130.
Laemmle Sunset 5 Theatres (Screen 3) located at 8000 Sunset Blvd., West Hollywood, CA 90046

Ticket Info
HOW TO PURCHASE TICKETS –
You can purchase Tickets by clicking the “green ticket icon” next to the Cosmic Mumbo Jumbo title/block on the film schedule at http://www.nyfilmvideo.com  This will take you to the appropriate Ticketweb page.

Tickets are $12.

Contact Info
adah@adahma.com

One more day……

thank god! The Pan African film festival is almost over!!! Just so you all know– I can’t wait to get to my studio Tuesday morning & close the door! I’m so done

adah