Addy Awards 2011

It's that time of year again. Time for ad agencies across the country to enter their "best of the best". As a member of the AAFWM, I was busy this week taking in the events that culminated in the Addy Awards on Feb 24. As always, I am amazed at the creative talent that West Michigan possesses. For a full write up of the Addy's, follow the link to the Mlive.com news site.

Addy Awards

A Few Good Music Quotes

Music is what life sounds like. ~Eric Olson

Music expresses that which cannot be said and on which it is impossible to be silent. ~Victor Hugo

Music is the shorthand of emotion. ~Leo Tolstoy

Merry Christmas

Wishing everyone a blessed holiday season!

I heard the bells on Christmas Day
Their old, familiar carols play,
And wild and sweet the words repeat
Of peace on earth, good-will to men!
- Longfellow

MIchigan Film Festival 2010

The Michigan Film Fest 2010 is happening this weekend Nov 12-14. Founder, Jen Pider, described the event as "a celebration of Michigan made works and our Michigan film making community. We're hoping by displaying these Michigan made films and bringing all these film makers together and people who have worked on films together with film enthusiasts community it will just be a great networking event and make our community stronger." Organizers do not want to compete with the other 28 festivals in the state so instead of taking direct film submissions from movie makers they ask the other festivals to send in their best works. I will be performing at the Music Supervisor's Showcase, the evening of Nov. 13. Looking forward to it!

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Michigan Film Fest 2010

It's now only a month away until the 2nd annual Michigan Film Fest. in downtown Grand Rapids, MI. Last year I was on a panel discussing music for film and this year I'm honored to be serving on a committee. It's shaping up to be a great event, with more films, more seminars, and more speakers. Of particular interest will be the Music Supervisors Showcase, where Michigan musicians will be showing off their songs for industry professionals. (Unfortunately, this will be a private portion of the fest, for industry professionals and not open to the general public.) If you are free Nov. 12-14 and near Grand Rapids, MI, consider taking in this entertaining and informative event.

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ArtPrize

Grand Rapids was host for the second year to the innovative art competition, ArtPrize. It was bigger and better than ever! It's creators describe it as "a very different art competition, the goal is for the general public and artists to collide, exchange ideas and come away changed." It is tremendously inspiring to see so much excellent and diverse art all showcased in and about the city. Not only that, but it has been a fantastic draw for the city of Grand Rapids, and further boosts it's reputation as an up and coming "cool city". I'm continually blown away with the creative and innovative spirit that is present in West Michigan and I am so glad that I call it my home!

What is Quality?

“Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of high intention, sincere effort, intelligent direction and skillful execution; it represents the wise choice of many alternatives.”

William A. Foster