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Festival of Maps, which opens at the Field Museum on November 2, 2007, and is joined by more than 30 cultural and scientific institutions in a unique collaboration that features maps, globes, artifacts, and artworks from ancient to contemporary times. Coordinated by a committee of leading experts and collectors of historical maps, globes and atlases, the Festival of Maps explores how societies discover, interpret and record their physical, political, psychological, and virtual worlds.“London Map”Created for the 1851 Great Exhibition, George ShoveThere’s even have a cool blog keeping everyone up to date on all the citywide events.For more on all the events happening around Chicago, click on the logo below.– Anthony P. Munoz

Sack Wear Just slightly smarter then your average dumb-*ss tee shirt.Sack Wear– Anthony P. Munoz

A speedy commute home requires transfering from the Green to the Pink Line, at the Clinton stop, for me. This view from last month captures the sun in the last throws of the “golden hour” as it hits an eastbound train and the EL platform. This magical time of day is happening earlier and earlier.– Anthony P. Munoz

This coming weekend many will be celebrating various holidays for the dead. Go out and get inspired!The Day Of The Dead, or Dia De Los Muertos, celebrations happen all over Mexico, Central American and in Mexican communities throughout the world. The celebration is in honor of ancestors that have passed, often with differing days for children and adults. Amongst the many traditions, Sugar skulls and skeletons are made and loved by all.Brazilians celebrate Finados on Nov. 2, in honor of those past.The Celtic celebration of Samhainn begins at dusk on October 31, the eve of the new Celtic year. Oidhche Shamhna (“oi-kha haw-na”), the Eve of Samhainn, was the most important part of Samhainn. The moment between the old and new year was considered the time when the present and the Otherworld were linked. This holiday is marked by neo-pagans everywhere with rituals, food and spiral dances.In the Philippines, it’s called Araw ng mga Patay, and families often camp out in cemetaries cleaning, repainting and playing games. It’s treated as a family reunion for both the living and the dead.Throughout the Roman Catholic community, people celebrate All Saints Day and All Souls Day, giving presents to children and lighting candles and placing flowers at grave sites.In Bolivia, the dead are expected to return to their homes and villages. The Andean emphasis is agricultural, since November 1 is in spring south of the Equator. It is the time of returning rains and the reflowering of the earth. The souls of the dead also return to reaffirm life. Tables are bedecked with bread figurines called t’antawawas, sugarcane, chicha, candies and decorated pastries.Haitians have mixed voodoo traditions with the Roman Catholic, All Saints Day, adding in drums and loud music played at all-night parties in cemetaries. The goal is to wake Baron Samedi, the god of the dead.>>>>Just Some of the Inspirational Events Near YouMesa, Arizona Dia de Los Muertos CelebrationMercado, Altars, Artist Workshops & ProcessionNov. 3rd – 4th–Calabasas, California Public Samhain RitualNeopagan Druid Ritual & Potluck Feast, Oct. 27thLos Angeles, California Dia de Los Muertos Celebration, Oct. 26th – Nov. 9thParades, performance, exhibitions, food, etc.Oakland, California Dia de Los Muertos Celebration, Sunday Oct. 28thSan Franciso, California Dia de Los Muertos CelebrationProcession & Altars Samhain Spiral DanceOct. 27th misc. Halloween EventsA list of Halloween stuff happening around SF, including a Spider Ball, Costume Dance, Erotic Expo, Vampire Tour, Ghost Hunt, Boo Zoo, and much more.–Chicago, Illinois69 PartsA collection of 23 Exquisite Corpses created by 69 Chicago artistsCountry Club Chicago1100 N. Damen, Chicago, ILSaturday, October 27, 20077-10 pm Dia de Los Muertos Celebrations, Oct. 25th-Nov. 2ndDining, art shows, etc.–Miami, Florida Halloween Bash at Fairchild Tropical GardensFood, Drink, Dancing and Costumes, among the lush gardensOct. 27th Trick or Freak with Dennis Rodman, Oct. 26–Minneapolis, Minnesota Poetry PerformanceMid-town Writer’s group presents Wend L Brown in a poetry performance for Day of the Dead /Dia de los MuertosWrite Calaveras, eulogies to the living, followed by a writing workshop led by GaiaNov. 3rd–New Orleans, Lousiana Wild Kingdom: Halloween Costume DanceSaturday, Oct 27thARVLFC / Les Temps des Vampires presents THE WITCHING HOUR BALL 2007Vampire Lestat Fan Club Witches BallOct. 26th–New York City, New York Dia de Los MuertosAn exhibition of altars at the Rocking Horse Cafe on Eighth Avenue. 34th Annual Village Halloween ParadeThousands of costumed paraders, puppets, dancers, performers and freaks.–Charlotte, North Carolina Day of the Dead & Celtic Samhain CelebrationArt, altars & snacks, Oct. 27th–Tacoma, Washington Dia de Los Muertos CelebrationFree Community Celebration, Sunday Nov. 4th–at Circle Sanctuary Nature Preserve25 miles west of Madison, Wisconsin 2007 Samhain Festival:Images of the AfterlifeRitual, Discussion, Food, Merchants, Family Fun – Oct. 26th – 28th–London, England17th Latin American Film FestivalDay of the Dead Shrine & Dance Party, Thursday Nov. 1st–Xcaret, Cancun, MexicoJanal Pixan, or Feast of the Souls, traditional Mayan CelebrationOCt. 30th – Nov. 2nd– Anthony P. Munoz

Terratag’s work is a hybrid of Japanese and British influences. Anime, manga, graffiti, giant robots, and typography all go into the mix. Add in Japan’s latest, bloodiest samurai movie, Afro Samurai, and you have a recipe for cool gear.BloodPrinted on WHITE T-SHIRT – 165g, 100% Cotton Jersey.Afro Samurai Utility BagPrinted on HEAVYWEIGHT 100% WOVEN COTTON– Anthony P. Munoz

Species By The Thousands features fun hand painted accessories and objects with images of based on life amongs wild plants and animals. A healthy dose of macabre humor is stirred in for good measure. All their designs are one-of-a-kind or produced in a very limited quantity.Lockets – $80Vintage lockets with hand painted landscapes inside. 18” silver or brass chain. Assorted designs.Hand-Painted Shoes – $90White canvas slip on shoes. Hand painted and added vintage fabric lining. Women’s sizes 5.5 – 10.Men’s Organic Crew Shirt – $30 Limited edition designs. Men’s and women’s in various sizes and styles.Species By The Thousands– Anthony P. Munoz

Could it have been 10 years already since I was drawn to this website by their “Tokyo Cutie Girl” street fashion photography. Guess it could. Check out Shift, the Japan-based online magazine of visual and creative culture.– Anthony P. Munoz

Arno (dit Nodar) Parisian illustrator and design, Arnaud Boutin, creates delightful scenes and creatures in his monotone, pen & ink style.“HLM (Habitation Largement Modifée)”Arno (dit Nodar)– Anthony P. Munoz

Funky Little Darlings was established by Mandy Colliss and David Quinton in 2006. They began producing hand painted children’s murals, but quickly realized they needed a faster way to get their ideas onto walls. They found a printing company capable of producing digitally printed wallpaper with the super vivid colour, fine texture and quality – and their business was born.“Tree of life”“Our ’showcase’ mural for ‘Grand Designs Live’ at Excel, London 8-10 June 2007. We designed this to incorporate elements of interest for babies, children and adults and to show how we use bold colour and scale for maximum impact. We were overwhelmed by the reaction we had from this design, with many mums and dads wanting it in their room too!”“Dragonflies, cowparsley, butterflies and dandelions”“This design works wonderfully in many rooms, from baby’s nursery to mum and dad’s bedroom or living room. Vibrant lime green and contemporary cool grey make this a versatile, but dynamic choice.”Funky Little Darlings

The fine folks at 20×200 have made it their mission to connect the producers of art with the desire to sell and the potential buyers out there. The showcase a new photo and a work on paper each week, either available at multiple sizes and prizes. They keep the options all within the “2″ theme.Small – a run of 200 @ $20Medium – 20 @ $200Large – 2 (original artwork) @ $2000Started 5 years ago by Jen Bekman out of her small gallery on NYC Lower East Side, 20×200 has been getting more and more attention.Need something for that blank wall at your home or office?20×200 has just the thing for you.– Anthony P. Munoz@ apmunoz.com