Michael Pollan on Bill Maher

Free Pie Atlanta May 16th 2009

Remember my post about Project M and buyameter.org last year?

Well Project M has started a side project called Pie Lab and is "doing" it in Atlanta next weekend May 16th. They have a couple of websites Pie-Lab and Free Pie but briefly, here's some background:

On 3/14/2009 (Pi day) at 1:59 pm, a group of young graphic designers from all over the country, gathered in Belfast Maine and gave away free pie. They shared stories and laughter and united groups of all kinds, all while savoring slices from 35 different pies. Their message was unassuming and honest: Sometimes life is bad; free pie isn’t. The Free Pie Movement is founded on the idea that simple gestures, like giving away free pie, can unite communities and spread joy. Sweet or savory, fruit-filling or custard, graham crust or pastry, pie is a delicious provender enjoyed by all.

So make a pie and join them and Spread the Word.

Housing Works Photo Auction

Whenever I'm asked, I donate work to good causes to be auctioned at fund aisers. From the PTA fundraiser at my kids schools to the recent Leave Out Violence Fundraiser, it's a great way to help out and have your work seen and appreciated.

Which brings me to the reason for my post today. Here's a great cause to support with your love of photography: The Housing Works Design-on-a-Dime event tomorrow night in NYC. Here's a sample (from Cig Harvey) of the work that will be on sale:

What: Housing Works Fifth-Annual Design on a Dime silent photo auction, featuring over 40 photographs from top fashion, celebrity and fine-art photographers.

Who: Work by more than 40 photographers including Pamela Hanson, Alistair Taylor Young, Hank Willis Thomas, Todd Selby, Eric McNatt, Neal Slavin, Ingvar Kenne and more

Where: Metropolitan Pavilion, 125 W. 18th St between 6th and 7th Aves.

When: Thursday, May 7, 2009 from 6pm to 9pm

Tickets: Tickets include access to the opening night Design on a Dime party, featuring cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, and incredible preview shopping of 50 room vignettes by top interior designers. Tickets start at $150. To purchase tickets, visit www.housingworks.org/dime or 212-645-8111 ×164

BENEFITS: Housing Works’ lifesaving services for homeless and low-income New Yorkers living with HIV and AIDS

Last Gorilla of the Congo

©Brett Sirton

One of the most memorable editorial moments last year was seeing Brett Striton's Who Murdered the Virunga Gorillas? in National Geographic. He's won numerous awards for this photography and now has a show at Fovea Gallery (a great little niche gallery in Beacon, NY - they only show photojournalism.) Also check out Striton's new projects at http://www.brentstirton.com

see the virtual exhibition here