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This Sunday, October 1st Myke Reyes and Kien “Donger” Lieu are throwing down their 2006 SD Skate Jam as part of a large import auto show at Coors Amphitheatre. The ticket price at the gate might be a bit too steep, so try to scam your way in if you think you can handle it.
Posted by bkMark your calendars. The skateboard suppportive and free thinking city of Portland is getting ready to officially open its newest skatepark on Saturday, October 14th. Built by Red and his Dreamland crew, the Pier Park is rumored to be the first of 19 public skateparks to be constructed in the Portland area within the next five years.
Posted by bkOn Saturday, October 14th the skatepark in Ripon, CA will host the second annual Hella Hella NorCal Show (amateur skateboard contest). Click here for info to link up with the afternoon of fun and skate action.
Posted by bkHurley has created a cool and insightful slideshow from it’s recent collaborative artshow celebrating the illicit foundations and colorful culture of pool skating. Appropriately titled as “Against the Grain”, the show brought together many friends, photographers, artists, and musicians at both of its openings in Costa Mesa and ASR in San Diego. Plans are being made to perhaps bring the collection of works to Europe, Japan and beyond.
Posted by bkSkating legend and self-made music maker Tommy Guerrero is currently jamming at few select stages across county and state lines on a short little west coast tour. He’ll be in SF tonight.
Posted by bkIf you live near Portland, Oregon please make plans to attend the CALLING ALL CARS! benefit art show at Cals Pharmacy this Saturday, September 30th from 6pm to 10pm.
The artists include: Dave Carnie, Chris Johanson, Thomas Campbell , Tobin Yelland, Jason Adams, Ethan Fowler, Chris Senn, Russ Pope, Dave England and many, many more.
All of the artists involved are friends with Henry, a five year old boy who has cerebral palsy. In an effort to raise money for uncovered medical expenses, alternative forms of therapy and other miscellaneous expenses, 100% of the proceeds of this show will be going to Henry in the form of a special needs trust fund. To coincide with the opening of the show the group ‘Story Boards’ will be producing 99 skateboard decks signed and numbered by artists Jo Jackson and Chris Johanson.
‘Story Boards’ is a new skateboard/artist project where different artists donate there time and abilities in an ongoing effort to raise funds for Henry. Each of the boards offered by Story Boards will be a limited edition signed and numbered by the individual artists. for more information on buying these limited decks for a great cause, please visit Readingfrenzy.com.
Posted by ChrisThe official results are in for all divisions of skaters that competed at the 8th annual Tim Brauch Memorial contest over the weekend.
Pros
1. Benji Galloway
2. Tim Johnson
3. Steven Reeves
4. Josh Mattson
5. Chris Cudlipp
Grand Masters
1. Steve Caballero
2. Glen Charnoski
3. Pat Black
4. Jesse Martinez
5. Allan Barclay
Ladies
1. Holly Lyons
2. Annie Sullivan
3. Apryl Woodcock
4. Heidi Fitzgerald
5. Cressy Rice
Ams
1. Curren Caples
2. Tommy Werner
3. Alex Foy
4. Chris Moon
5. Nate Linford
From the industry blogger all the way up to the company CEO, these days the words “core” and “grassroots” get readily thrown around by just about everyone in skateboarding. But when it comes down to it, the crew that holds the annual Am and Pro Contests every year at Skatepark of Tampa are some of the only people that have consistently stayed true to the meaning of both words.
It is because of what the guys at Skatepark of Tampa represent and have accomplished for skateboarding over the past 14 years that Nike SB is proud to announce its sponsorship of their annual Am and Pro Contests.
“We’re excited to work with Nike for several reasons,” says SPOT’s founder Brian Schaefer. “For one, we’ll be able to set the purse where we’ve always wanted it to be. But also, the ambition that Nike SB is willing and able to put into the event will make a big difference. Having our team work with Nike on all the elements will make the contests better overall.”
For the past 13 years the Tampa Am and Tampa Pro have not only set the bar and tone for what defined skateboard contests, but also brought together the global skateboard community for several memorable gatherings. Together with Nike Skateboarding, Skatepark of Tampa will continue this tradition and raise the bar for what remains to be each year’s most anticipated events.
Source: press release
Posted by bkYes, they’ve done it again…Jackass 2 raked in $28.1 million dollars this weekend to top the weekend box office. Director Jeff Tremaine and Producer Spike Jonze made it to number one with the original Jackass film back in 2002 with 21.8 million so this makes two in a row.
From the article: “Jackass Number Two” cost just $11.5 million to make and took in slightly more than that on Friday alone. Males accounted for two-thirds of the movie’s audience, with 71 percent of the crowd younger than 25, according to Paramount.”
Is Jackass going to turn into a trilogy? Can all the cast members stay alive? Only time will tell…
Posted by ChrisThere is another Bordertown benefit set up for next week at Thee Parkside sponsored by Ipath Shoes, Lowcard, Roughneck, & DLXSF It takes place on Wednesday, October 4th at 8pm. Five bucks gets you in to witness live music sets by: River of Rust (Featuring Nate Jones), Am Magic (Featuring Karma Tsocheff) Clay Wheels, and Skuzz. Product raffles and good times are guaranteed. 21 and over. (Bust out your facial hair and fake IDs.)
Posted by bk
