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Comic-Con Friday Schedule: Revealed!

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With the Thursday schedule having already gone live, Comic-Con has now come out with the official television calendar for Friday, July 19.

Scroll down for a look at which shows and which stars will be featured in panel discussions with fans on the second full day of pop culture's craziest, most popular festival in San Diego...

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Defiance: 10:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m., Room 6A
Attending: Grant Bowler, Julie Benz, Jaime Murray and other cast members.

Veronica Mars: 11:15 a.m. - noon, Hall H
Attending: Creator Rob Thomas; Kristen Bell, Francis Capra, Enrico Colantoni, Percy Daggs III, Jason Dohring, Ryan Hansen, Chris Lowell, Tina Majorino and Krysten Ritter.

Nikita: 11:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., 6BCF
Attending: Producers and cast members.

Helix: 11:45 a.m. - 12:45 p.m., Room 6A
Attending: Producer Ronald D. Moore and others.

The Venture Bros.: 12:15-1, Indigo Ballroom
Attending: Creators Jackson Publick and Doc Hammer; star Patrick Warburton.

Bones: 12:30-1:30, Ballroom 20
Attending: Producers Hart Hanson and Stephen Nathan; star David Boreanaz.

The Walking Dead: 1:35-2:30, Hall H
Attending: Stars Andrew Lincoln, Norman Reedus, Steven Yeun, Lauren Cohan, Danai Gurira, David Morrissey, Scott Wilson, and Chad Coleman join executive producer and showrunner Scott Gimple, executive producer Robert Kirkman, executive producer Gale Anne Hurd, executive producer Dave Alpert.

Marvel’s Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D.: 1:45-3:00, Ballroom 20
Attending: Jeph Loeb (Marvel’s head of television), Joss Whedon and surprise guests.

Game of Thrones: 2:50-3:45, Hall H
Attending: David Benioff and D. B. Weiss; stars John Bradley, Emilia Clark, Nikolaj Coster-Waldau, Peter Dinklage, Michelle Fairley, Kit Harington, Rose Leslie and Richard Madden.

Haven: 3:00-4:00, Room 6DE
Attending: Producers and stars Emily Rose, Lucas Bryant, Eric Balfour and Adam Copeland and Colin Ferguson.

The Following: 3:15-4:00, Ballroom 20
Attending: Kevin Bacon, Shawn Ashmore and Valorie Curry, along with producers Kevin Williamson and executive producer Marcos Siega.

Sleepy Hollow: 3:30-4:30, Room 6A
Attending: Producers Alex Kurtzman, Len Wiseman and Roberto Orci; stars Tom Mison and Nicole Beharie.

Almost Human: 4:00-5:00, Ballroom 20
Attending: Producer J. H. Wyman and various cast members.

Falling Skies: 4:30-5:30, Room 6BCF
Attending: Stars Noah Wyle, Moon Bloodgood, Will Patton, Drew Roy, Collin Cunningham, Sarah Carter, Conner Jessup and Doug Jones; producers Remi Aubuchon and Greg Beeman.

Archer, 5;:00-6:00, Indigo Ballroom
Attending: Producers Adam Reed and Matt Thompson; stars H. Jon Benjamin, Aisha Tyler, Chris Parnell, Judy Gree, Amber Nash, and Lucky Yates.

Orphan Black: 7:00-8:00, Room 7AB
Attending: Stars Tatiana Maslany, Jordan Gavaris, Dylan Bruce; co-creators Graeme Manson and John Fawcett.

Source:
http://www.tvfanatic.com/2013/07/comic-con-friday-schedule-revealed/

Teen Wolf Spoilers: Midseason Finale, Scott/Stiles Scoop

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Let's face it: Derek is probably not dead.

Despite what Teen Wolf viewers witnessed on "Frayed," it's safe to assume this key character will pull through. But try telling that to Scott.

Tyler Posey says that this Monday's new episode of the MTV hit is his favorite of the season, largely because it will focus on his character's reaction to Derek passing.

“It shows a side of Scott you’ve never seen before and it was a lot of fun to play and very emotional and everyone on set was crying,” Posey said to EW, adding that viewers ought to prepare some "tissues" and previewing:

"Stiles steps up and becomes the man and shows Scott the right way to go.”

Scott and Stiles in Hiding

As for the midseason finale of Teen Wolf Season 3? Which will air in August before the series returns this fall for 12 more episodes?

“It’s going to be the biggest thing in Teen Wolf history so far,” Posey teases. “And Scott is going to finally show why he’s the lead of the show.”

Source:
http://www.tvfanatic.com/2013/07/teen-wolf-spoilers-midseason-finale-scottstiles-scoop/

Sharknado Trailer: Sharks! Tornadoes! Coming to Syfy!

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It's a slow time in the television world - but the action is about to pick up on Syfy.

The cable network premieres Sharknado next Thursday night, an original movie whose premise is summed up by the title: It stars Tara Reid and Ian Ziering as ex-spouses who come together to investigate why sharks are falling out of the Los Angeles sky.

It's a good question, isn't it?

Watch the preview now and don't worry if you end up DVRing Rookie Blue or Burn Notice next Thursday night so you can watch this live instead. We understand. We won't tell anyone.

Source:
http://www.tvfanatic.com/2013/07/sharknado-trailer-sharks-tornadoes-coming-to-syfy/

Comic-Con Thursday Schedule: Revealed!

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Comic-Con 2013 will kick off on Thursday, July 18 with a new CBS drama… before concluding the day with a pair of serial killers.

The annual pop culture festival has released its full slate of television-based panel discussions for the first full opening day, with attendees being treated to stars such as Josh Holloway, Michael C. Hall and many more. Scroll down for the schedule...

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Intelligence: 10-11 a.m, Ballroom 20
Attending: Stars Josh Holloway, Meghan Ory and Marg Helgenberger will be joined by producers Michael Seitzman, Rene Echevarria and Tripp Vinson.

Star-Crossed: 11:00-noon, Ballroom 20
Attending: Stars Aimee Teegarden, Matt Lanter and Grey Damon will be joined by producers Adele Lim, Meredith Averill, Josh Appelbaum, Andre Nemec and Scott Rosenberg.

Beauty and the Beast: Noon-12:45 p.m., Ballroom 20
Attending: Stars Jay Ryan and Kristin Kreuk will be joined by producers Jennifer Levin and Sherri Cooper.

Psych: 1-2 p.m., Ballroom 20
Attending: Dule Hill, James Roday, Maggie Lawson, Tim Omundson, Kristen Nelson and Corbin Bernsen will be joined by producers Steve Franks, Kelly Kulchak and Chris Henze.

Workaholics: 2-3 p.m., Indigo Ballroom
Attending: Who: Star-writer-producers Blake Anderson, Adam Devine, Anders Holm, and Kyle Newacheck.

Sherlock: 2:15-3:15 p.m., Ballroom 20
Attending: Producers Steven Moffat, Mart Gatiss and Sue Vertue.

The Blacklist: 3-4 p.m., Room 6A
Attending: Stars James Spader Megan Boone and Diego Klattenhoff, along with a quartet of producers.

The X-Files 20th Anniversary Celebration: 3:30-4:30, Ballroom 20
Attending: Creator  Chris Carter, plus writers David Amann, Vince Gilligan, Howard Gordon, Darin Morgan, Glen Morgan. Gillian Anderson and David Duchovny are expected.

Wilfred: 4-5 p.m., Indigo Ballroom
Attending: Elijah Wood and Jason Gann will be joined by co-stars Fiona Gubelmann and Dorian Brown, plus producers Reed Agnew, Eli Jorne, David Zuckerman and Randall Einhorn.

Teen Wolf: 6-7 p.m., Ballroom 20
Attending: Stars Tyler Posey, Crystal Reed, Dylan O'Brien, Tyler Hoechlin, Holland Roden, Charlie Carver and Max Carver. Also, creator Jeff Davis.

Dexter: 6:45-7:45, Hall H
Attending: Stars Michael C. Hall, Jennifer Carpenter, David Zayas and James Remar will be joined by producers John Goldwyn, Sara Colleton, Scott Buck and Manny Coto.

Hannibal: 6:45-7:45, Room 6A
Attending: Creator Bryan Fuller, pilot director David Slade and producer Martha De Laurentiis will be joined by Hugh Dancy.

Source:
http://www.tvfanatic.com/2013/07/comic-con-thursday-schedule-revealed/

The Mentalist Season 6: What We Hope to See

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September 29th feels like it's a long way off. Mostly because it is. And as much as we enjoy summer, the cool breezes of autumn and our favorite shows returning with new episodes weigh heavy on our minds.

So since we have to wait another 80-plus days for the season premiere of The Mentalist, we decided to make a list.

Read on, TV Fanatics, and see if our hopes and dreams for The Mentalist Season 6 match yours. Vote for what you'd most like to see happen come fall and don't forget to share your thoughts and add anything we've missed in the comments below.

Jane's Wild West

Our Mentalist Season 6 Wish List:

The Big Reveal. Yes, we finally want to know Red John's true identity. It's been five seasons. It's about time we know.

A Love Interest for Cho. One that doesn't involve a hooker, a junkie, or any other type of criminal. Someone worthy of the character we've grown to love.

More Rigsby and Van Pelt. It took a long time for these two to find their way back to one another. We're hoping to see this couple stay happy for a while.

Jisbon. That's the shipper name for Jane and Lisbon for those not in the know. A Jane / Lisbon pairing has been hinted at and teased for five seasons. It's included an I love you from Patrick that he later side stepped and many doe eyed looks for Teresa. It's about time these two had an honest conversation about how they feel for one another.

A Kiss. For those of us who don't care about the talking and want a little more action, a real kiss between this dynamic duo would make us cheer.

Casual Time. Wouldn't it be great to see the entire team spend a little more time outside the CBI?

Real Danger for Our Core Team. Show creator Bruno Heller promised that Red John will be targeting closer to home this season. We're hoping that means RJ will go after someone on Jane's immediate team. Not that we want to see Lisbon, Cho, Rigsby, or Van Pelt die at the hands of the merciless serial killer…but having one of them in serious peril will have us glued to the screen.

YOUR turn: Pick the story you're most hoping for on The Mentalist Season 6...

Source:
http://www.tvfanatic.com/2013/07/the-mentalist-season-6-what-we-hope-to-see/

True Blood Clips: Wanna Do Me Now?

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What is the deal with Ben? Where are things headed between Willa and Eric? And just how old will Andy's daughter's actually turn?

All three of these questions will be answered on "At Last," Sunday's brand new episode of True Blood Season 6.

And in our first sneak peek at the installment, we see Jason having a very sexy dream. One that involves shaving. And nudity. And sucking and... Ben?!? Watch now:

Elsewhere, Eric will track down the Governor's daughter, with each side having a pressing question for the other. Just what does she want? How can he give it to her? Press play and get an idea below:

Finally, Andy's quartet of faerie children have always been good for a laugh. But things will turn especially dramatic for them this episode, starting with the following scene:

Source:
http://www.tvfanatic.com/2013/07/true-blood-clips-wanna-do-me-now/

4th of July Marathons: What’s On?

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Happy Fourth of July, TV Fanatics!

For those who want a break from the grilling, sun tanning and fireworks this year, find a spot on your living room sofa and get comfortable. Television is offering a bevy of marathons and specials that will keep you entertained on America's 237th birthday.

Scroll down and set your DVR now...

Carl and Rick Promo PicZiva With Gibbs

JULY 4
A&E: The First 48 (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
AMC: The Walking Dead (1 p.m. to 3 a.m.)
Animal Planet: North America (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
BBC America: Star Trek: The Next Generation season 3 (8 a.m. to 6 a.m.)
Cartoon Network: The Amazing World of Gumball (8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
Destination America: BBQ Pitmasters (6 a.m. to 6 a.m.)
Discovery: Fast N’ Loud (2 p.m. to 3 a.m.)
Discovery Fit & Health: Untold Stories of the E.R. (7 a.m. to 2 a.m.)
HBO: John Adams (noon to 8 p.m.)
History: Pawn Stars (4 p.m. to 4 a.m.)
H2: The Revolution (11 a.m. to 4 a.m.)
IFC: Comedy Bang! Bang! (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Ion: Without a Trace (2 p.m. to 7 p.m.)
MSNBC: Lockup: San Antonio (noon to 8 p.m.), Lock up: Cleveland (8 p.m. to 5 a.m.)
National Geographic: Wicked Tuna (9 a.m. to 3 a.m.)
Oxygen: I’m Having Their Baby (8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) — Like we mentioned, options for everyone
Science: Survivorman (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.), Survivorman: Ten Days (7 p.m. to 3 a.m.)
Smithsonian Channel: Aerial America (midnight to 6 a.m.)
SOAPnet: Beverly Hills, 90210 (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
Spike: Cops (2 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
Style: Tia & Tamera (6 a.m. to 3 a.m.)
Syfy: The Twilight Zone (8 a.m. to 6 a.m.) — The classic!
TLC: Cake Boss (6 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.), Here Comes Honey Boo Boo (1:30 p.m. to 3 a.m.)
TNT: Castle (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
Travel: Food Paradise (9 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
TruTV: Impractical Jokers (6 p.m. to 3 a.m.)
TV Land: The Andy Griffith Show (8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.)
USA: NCIS (6 a.m. to 6 a.m.)

The Walking Dead Weekend Promo

JULY 5
A&E: Storage Wars (9 a.m. to 4 a.m.)
AMC: The Walking Dead (1 p.m. to 3 a.m.) — The marathon continues with season two all day Friday.
BBC America: Star Trek: The Next Generation (8 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
CLOO: Jump the Shark (6 a.m. to 6 a.m.)
CMT: Hell’s Kitchen (noon to 11 p.m.)
Destination America: A Haunting (4 p.m. to 6 a.m.)
Discovery Fit & Health: Untold Stories of the E.R. (7 a.m. to 2 a.m.)
HGTV: House Hunters and House Hunters International (7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
History: Modern Marvels (8 a.m. to 7 p.m.), American Pickers (7 p.m. to 4 a.m.)
Ion: Cold Case (1 p.m. to 2 am.)
MSNBC: Lockup: Louisville (7 p.m. to 5 p.m.)
MTV: Buckwild (2:45 p.m. to 10 p.m.)
Oxygen: America’s Next Top Model (6:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.) — It wouldn’t be the weekend if Oxygen didn’t have an ANTM marathon
Science: Through the Wormhole (5 a.m. to 5 p.m.) — It’s hosted by Morgan Freeman, which is all you need to know
Starz: Magic City (6 a.m. to midnight)
Style: Giuliana & Bill (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.), The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills (6 p.m. to 3 a.m.)
Syfy: Warehouse 13 (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
TLC: I Found the Gown (2 p.m. to 8 p.m.)
TV Land: Friends (8 p.m. to 5 a.m.)
USA: Law & Order: SVU (6 a.m. to 1 a.m.)

Source:
http://www.tvfanatic.com/2013/07/fourth-of-july-marathons-whats-on/

A Brain is for Eating

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A Brain is for Eating by Dan and Amelia Jacobs

A Brain is for Eating by Dan and Amelia Jacobs

I think I’ve stressed before on here that I am terrified of zombies; I couldn’t pass this little beauty up when I found it. Originally a Kickstarter campaign written by Dan and Amelia Jacobs, the lovely book has all the organs we know and love and it even rhymes:

Though brains is our diet
Let’s waste not a sliver
Enjoy heart, spleen and lungs
Both kidneys and liver

I just love the delightful illustrations by Scott Brundage. Colorful and lighthearted, the children’s little gory faces are still adorable. The book can be pre-ordered at abrainisforeating.com!

 

Source:
http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/streetanatomy/OQuC/~3/ZiD5ES2ME3c/

Target: Self-Medicated – Luke Chueh and Jason Freeny Collab

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Jason Freeny Luke Chueh Collab

Jason Freeny Luke Chueh Collab WIP

Jason Freeny Luke Chueh Collab WIP

Two of my favorite artists, Luke Chueh and Jason Freeny have come together to create this collab piece, titled Target: Self-Medicated, based on Luke’s iconic bear. The limited edition of 100 hand cast and painted figures will be produced by Munky King Toys and will debut at this Summer’s San Diego Comic Con (SDCC).

 

[photos via Toys R Evil and Jason Freeny]

 

 

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http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/streetanatomy/OQuC/~3/hYSNuMhhGTY/

ANATOMY OF AGITATIONS – Oherald

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From industries to bridges, mega projects to widening of roads and pipelines, it sometimes seems that everywhere you look, some group in Goa is rallying against something.

What is behind this new opposition-ism? Goans social values, and their evolution over the past few decades, tell an important part of the story.

Social values are the deep-seated beliefs and orientations that underline our opinions on the issues of the day.

While at one time many Goans would conform to the expectations of authority figures, and follow the customs and demands of institutions and ideologies, these days they are increasingly unwilling, or uncomfortable, deferring to authority and instead are interested in making their own choices onwhat they want.

The people want development they want motorable roads, uninterrupted water and power supply what they dont want is an abrupt change in their lives wrought about by a project that they are unlikely to ever benefit from.

Goans do not generally accept the notion that pollution is inevitable, or acceptable, in an industrial society.

Second, Goans do not tend to hold the belief that environmental damage is an acceptable price to pay for economic growth.

Third, Goans, by and large, tend to see environmental activists as reasonable people who have Goan interest at heart , rather than extremists out to take away livelihoods

While this combination of values sounds pretty daunting for those wanting to move forward with infrastructure or other developments, there are ways to ensure that these projects are aligned with the communitys values and expectations.

While the agitation against the casinos and many a mega projects besides polluting industries is understandable the recent agitation which led to shifting of the plans to set up Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) at Loliem is highly debatable.

This is not the first time that a project or projects proposed by the government have been deposed by the people. In the past decades, especially since the early 1980s, very few projects proposed by the government have met with the approval of the people. Some have been bulldozed through despite opposition and others have been scratched from the planning board after some long and bitter agitations.

The Nylon 6,6 project and the Special Economic Zones are examples of the latter.

Against this background of agitations, it would have been smart on the part of the government to first take into confidence the people on any project and then give its approval for the venture, rather than push forward its plans and agendas without knowing the mind of the people.

This would portray that the government was sensitive to the wishes and opinions of the people and that this was a government that would act positively only on such projects that met with the approval of the affected people.

But this is just not happening in Goa. At regular intervals the government will propose a project that the people will oppose and then the fight begins.

While the IIT at Loliem is a justified project, it is nowbeing moved to Ponda, because all stakeholders were not taken into confidence at the project clearing stage.

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Trip to Mexico with Morbid Anatomy for Day of the Dead, Anyone?

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Hi there! Interested in taking a little trip down to Mexico for Day of the Dead this year under the guidance of Mexican writer and history of death in Mexico scholar Salvador Olguín and organized by Morbid Anatomy?

The trip will take us to some of the of lesser-known macabre destinations in Mexico holding unique gems associated with the culture of death. Our journey will take us to two off-the-beaten-track Day of the Dead celebrations, special tours of obscure museums, markets selling Day of the Dead and Santa Muerte artifacts, churches, cemeteries, and, throughout, great regional cuisine (and drink!) and luxury transportation...

Full details follow; must RSVP by email to info [at] borderlineprojects.com by July 20. Hope you can join us for what is sure to be an unforgettable trip!

Death in Mexico: A Special Field Trip to Mexico for Day of the Dead, Obscure Macabre Museums, and other Sites Important to the History of Death in Mexico October 31 - November 4
A 4-day trip to Mexico focusing on sites influential to the Mexican history of death, organized by Mexican writer and scholar Salvador Olguín and Morbid Anatomy
Dates: October 31  -  November 4 2013 (**Must reserve by July 20)
Includes: Two Day of the Dead Festivals; Special tours of The Museo de las Momias (Mummy Museum), The Museo Nacional de la Muerte (National Museum of Death), and The José Guadalupe Posada Museum, and a visit to historical Hidalgo market in Guanajuato, the Zacatecas Cathedral, the Temple of the Jesuit Order and other beautiful places.
Cost: $600.00 USD (Includes all hotels, luxury ground transportation, museum admissions, and breakfasts; airfares not included)
PLEASE NOTE: non-refundable down payment of $250.00 required by July 20 to reserve) Email info@borderlineprojects.com with questions.

This Halloween season, why not join Morbid Anatomy and Mexican scholar Salvador Olguín for a very special 4-day, 4-night trip to Mexico for our favorite holiday, Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead?

With Mexican writer and history of death in Mexico scholar Salvador Olguín as our guide, this tour will introduce attendees to some of the of lesser-known macabre destinations in Mexico holding unique gems associated with the culture of death. Our journey will take us to two off-the-beaten-track Day of the Dead celebrations, special tours of obscure museums, markets selling Day of the Dead and Santa Muerte artifacts, churches, cemeteries, and, throughout, great regional cuisine (and drink!) and luxury transportation.

Departing from Monterrey, the trip will take us to the beautiful, historical colonial cities of Guanajuato, Zacatecas and Aguascalientes to experience an area traditionally described as wild and untamed within Mexico. This region of Mexico is uniquely important to the history of death in Mexico in that it was the home of both José Guadalupe Posada and Joaquín de Bolaños, author of the first official Mexican biography of Death La Portentosa Vida de la Muerte published in 1792.

Attractions include:

October 31
We recommend arriving in Monterrey on the evening of Halloween, October 31. We will have a Halloween celebration, Mexican style, and we will depart to our first destination early in the morning of November 1st.

November 1st  - Monterrey/Guanajuato
We will convene in Monterrey, Mexico at 7:30 in the morning, and leave for the city of Guanajuato by bus. Mexico’s Museo de las Momias (Mummy Museum) makes the small Colonial city of Guanajuato the star of this tour. The Mummy Museum has been displaying the naturally mummified bodies of people buried in the local cemetery for almost 150 years. A combination of dry weather, a mineral-rich soil, and a potent concentration of minerals in the water makes every person who has lived and died in Guanajuato a potential mummy, according to local lore. The museum itself is a wonderful combination of the macabre and the kitsch. You can visit the actual cemetery and see real mummies, but you can also visit the ‘modern’ Halloweenesque section of the museum, and eat charamuscas, a sugary candy shaped like a mummy.

November 2nd – Zacatecas
Zacatecas, another small Colonial city in Northern Mexico, was the home of Joaquín de Bolaños, author of the first official Mexican biography of Death. La Portentosa Vida de la Muerte was first published in 1792, and was quickly condemned by the literary elites and some prominent officers of the Inquisition. T
he book managed to survive, and nowadays the City of Zacatecas honors Bolaños, its prodigal son, with a festival named after him around Day of the Dead.

November 3rd – Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes was the birthplace of José Guadalupe Posada. Posada’s Calaveras have become icons of the festivities around Día de Muertos. In this city, we will visit the José Guadalupe Posada Museum, which houses original illustrations by Posada and other engravers of the time. The tour includes an exclusive visit of the Museo Nacional de la Muerte (National Museum of Death.)
We will be back in Monterrey by November 4 after 5:00 p.m. Please consider this for your traveling arrangements. For more information, contact  info [at] borderlineprojects.com

Cost: $600.00 USD - airfares not included, non-refundable down payment of $250.00 required by July 20 to reserve . Email info [at] borderlineprojects.com for questions.
The $600 fee covers land transportation in a luxury bus, traveler insurance, lodging (double rooms at hotels), taxes, breakfasts, guided tours, tickets to all museums, special visits to some of the sites, and special treats.

Source:
http://morbidanatomy.blogspot.com/2013/06/trip-to-mexico-with-morbid-anatomy-for.html

Morbid Anatomy in Brooklyn and Mexico (!!!): Workshops, Lectures and Field Trips!

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Taxidermy classes galore! Anthropomorphic insects! The Australian Terra Nullius! Day of the Dead Field trip to Mexico (must sign up by July 20) !!!

Following is a complete list of upcoming Morbid Anatomy Presents events in Brooklyn and Mexico. You can also always find a full event and workshop list on the Morbid Anatomy Facebook page by clicking here.

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Anthropomorphic Mouse Taxidermy Class with Divya Anantharaman
Date: Saturday, July 6
Time: 12:30 - 5 PM
Admission: $110
Advance Tickets Required; Tickets here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/392361
Email divya.does.taxidermy at gmail dot com with questions or to be put on wait list
Class limit: 10
This class is part of the Morbid Anatomy Art Academy

Anthropomorphic taxidermy--in which taxidermied animals are posed into human attitudes and poses--was an artform made famous by Victorian taxidermist and museologist Walter Potter. In this class, students will learn to create--from start to finish--anthropomorphic mice inspired by the charming and imaginative work of Mr. Potter and his ilk. With the creative use of props and some artful styling, you will find that your mouse can take nearly whatever form you desire, from a bespectacled, whiskey swilling, top hat tipping mouse to a rodent mermaid queen of the burlesque world.

In this class, Divya Anantharaman--who learned her craft under the tutelage of famed Observatory instructor Sue Jeiven--will teach students everything involved in the production of a fully finished mount, including initial preparation, hygiene and sanitary measures, fleshing, tail stripping, and dry preservation. Once properly preserved, the mice will be posed and outfitted as the student desires. Although a broad selection of props and accessories will be provided by the instructor, students are also strongly encouraged to bring their own accessories and bases; all other materials will supplied. Each student will leave class with a fully finished piece, and the knowledge to create their own pieces in the future.

Also, some technical notes:

  • We use NO harsh or dangerous chemicals.
  • Everyone will be provided with gloves.
  • All animals are disease free.
  • Although there will not be a lot of blood or gore, a strong constitution is necessary; taxidermy is not for everyone
  • All animals were already dead, nothing was killed for this class.
  • Please do not bring any dead animals with you to the class.

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Traditionally Wrapped Body Pigeon or Quail Bird Taxidermy Class with Rogue Taxidermist Katie Innamorato
Date: Sunday, July 7
Time: 12 – 6:30 PM
Price: $250
This class is part of  The Morbid Anatomy Art Academy
This class will introduce students to basic small bird taxidermy processes. As with other classes, this is only open to 8 students to allow for a more intimate one on one environment. Each student will be provided with their own quail which they will skin, flesh, and prep for mounting. Due to the small and varying nature of these birds, we will be using the old school traditional technique of wrapping bodies for these birds. Students will learn how to mount a bird using its skull and learn how to preserve the skin and pose it. Legalities of working with birds and bird parts will also be discussed. A copy of the MBTA will be brought to class and passed around to students.
Katie Innamorato, artist and Rogue Taxidermist, is a member of the M.A.R.T. or Minnesota Association of Rogue Taxidermists. She is professionally and self taught in taxidermy; winning awards and ribbons every year at the GSTA. She explores the commercial relationships between animals and our society and her work questions the idea of bringing nature inside. She also examines the cyclical connections between life and death, and growth and decomposition. As with all M.A.R.T. members she adheres to strict ethical guidelines when acquiring specimens. She uses roadkill, scrap skins from other taxidermists and the garment industry, and donated skins to create her artworks; almost every part of the animal is utilized.
Her work has been featured recently on the new Science Channel show, "Odd Folks Home," on the hit Science and Discovery Channel TV show, "Oddities," and exhibited at La Luz de Jesus Gallery in Los Angeles, CA.
Her website and blogs-
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Guinea Pig Taxidermy Class - Intro to Basic Taxidermy with Rogue Taxidermist Katie InnamoratoDate: Sunday, July 14
Time: 12 – 6:30 PM
Price: $150
Email: katie.innamorato(at)gmail(dot)com or afterlifeanatomy(at)gmail(dot)com to sign up.
This class is part of The Morbid Anatomy Art Academy
This
class will introduce students to the process and techniques behind basic taxidermy. Students will learn how to skin, prep, preserve, mount, and position the animal. The class instructor will provide all specimens, materials, and tools for the class. Each student will leave with their own finished mount!
***Nothing was harmed for this class, these animals were raised to feed large reptiles and would otherwise be discarded if not sold.

Katie Innamorato, artist and Rogue Taxidermist, is a member of the M.A.R.T. or Minnesota Association of Rogue Taxidermists. She is professionally and self taught in taxidermy; winning awards and ribbons every year at the GSTA. She explores the commercial relationships between animals and our society and her work questions the idea of bringing nature inside. She also examines the cyclical connections between life and death, and growth and decomposition. As with all M.A.R.T. members she adheres to strict ethical guidelines when acquiring specimens. She uses roadkill, scrap skins from other taxidermists and the garment industry, and donated skins to create her artworks; almost every part of the animal is utilized.

Her work has been featured recently on the new Science Channel show, "Odd Folks Home," on the hit Science and Discovery Channel TV show, "Oddities," and exhibited at La Luz de Jesus Gallery in Los Angeles, CA.
Her website and blogs-
http://www.afterlifeanatomy.com
http://www.afterlifeanatomy.tumblr.com
http://www.facebook.com/afterlifeanatomy
http://www.etsy.com/shop/afterlifeanatomy
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The Unclassifiable Body: Australia and the Unknowable
Illustrated lecture by Ian Haig, RMIT University, Melbourne
Date: Monday, July 15
Time: 8 PM
Price: $8
To the British explorers, the newly discovered Australian continent was Terra Nullius, 'empty land' or 'land belonging to nobody', a land mass at the end of the known world, the end of known geography. Tonight Ian Haig of RMIT University, Melbourne will discuss the mythology of Australia as a zone of the unclassifiable, along with other antipodean notions of the geographical, biological and culturally unclassifiable and unknowable. He will detail the disbelief of English naturists upon first seeing renderings on paper of unthinkable animals--such as kangaroos, platypuses, and black swans-- that exist no where else in the world, and examine Australia’s outback as a post-apocalyptic space. The discussion will range from The Howling 3.
Ian Haig - The marsupials--featuring a breed of marsupial werewolves based on the extinct Tasmanian tiger-- to prehistoric Australian marsupials (mega fauna) and finally to his own art work responding to the notion of the unclassifiable body. is an artist and art instructor who works at the intersection of visual arts and media arts. His work explores the strangeness of everyday reality and focuses on the themes of the human body, devolution, abjection, transformation and psychopathology, often seen through the lens of low cultural forms. Previous works have explored  the science fiction of sexuality, the degenerative and malign aspects of pervasive new technologies, to cultural forms of fanaticism and cults, to ideas of attraction and repulsion. Over the years the trajectory of Haig’s vision has encompassed everything from site-specific installation projects, interactive sculpture, comics, noise music, to animations, videos, drawings, web projects, to large-scale gallery installations.
Image: Early depiction of Cygnus atratus, given the title "Black Swan", native name "Mulgo." Published in 1792. From First Fleet Artwork Collection at The Natural History Museum, London. Found on Wikipedia.
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Anthropomorphic Insect Shadowbox Workshop with Former AMNH Senior Insect Preparator Daisy Tainton
With Daisy Tainton, Senior Insect Preparator at the American Museum of Natural History
Date: Saturday, July 20
Time: 1 – 4 PM
Admission: $75
***Must purchase tickets either in person or at http://beetleclass.bpt.me/
This class is part of The Morbid Anatomy Art Academy
Today, join former AMNH Senior Insect Preparator Daisy Tainton for Observatory's popular Anthropomorphic Insect Shadowbox Workshop. In this class, students will work with Rhinoceros beetles: nature's tiny giants. Each student will learn to make--and leave with their own!--shadowbox dioramas featuring carefully positioned beetles doing nearly anything you can imagine. Beetles and shadowboxes are provided, and an assortment of miniature furniture, foods, and other props will be available to decorate your habitat. Students need bring nothing, though are encouraged to bring along dollhouse props if they have a particular vision for their final piece; 1:18 scale work best.
BEETLES WILL BE PROVIDED. Each student receives one beetle approximately 2-3 inches tall when posed vertically.
Daisy Tainton was formerly Senior Insect Preparator at the American Museum of Natural History, and has been working with insects professionally for several years. Eventually her fascination with insects and  love of Japanese miniature food items naturally came together, resulting in cute and ridiculous museum-inspired yet utterly unrealistic dioramas. Beetles at the dentist? Beetles eating pie and knitting sweaters? Even beetles on the toilet? Why not?
You can find out more about all events here.

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English Sparrow Taxidermy Class with Divya Anantharaman
Date: Sunday, July 21
Time: 12 – 6:00 PM
Price: $185.00
MUST pre-purchase tickets: http://www.brownpaper
tickets.com/event/396058
This class is part of  The Morbid Anatomy Art Academy
In this class, students will create a fully finished mount from an English sparrow. An awfully cute, yet highly invasive species commonly seen in city and country alike, this class will cover introductory basic techniques used for small bird taxidermy. Each student will begin with their own sparrow, which they will proceed to skin, flesh, and mount in the pose of their choice. A selection of anthropomorphic and naturalistic props will be provided, although attendees are also welcome to bring their own, allowing the student to customize their bird. Students will create forms and poses using the technique of wrapping (a very traditional method of creating forms for small animals). We will also discuss the various methods of maintaining feet, beaks, and the delicate nature of grooming feathers. Reference images will be provided, though students are more than welcome to provide their own props and inspiration. We will also discuss federal and state bird laws, as well as the MBTA (a copy of which will be provided).
And please note: No animals were killed for the class.
Divya Anantharaman is a Brooklyn based artist whose taxidermy practice was sparked by a lifelong fascination with natural mythology and everyday oddities. After a journey filled with trial and error, numerous books, and an inspiring class (Sue Jeiven's popular Anthropomorphic Mouse Taxidermy Class at Observatory!), she has found her calling in creating sickly sweet and sparkly critters. Beginning with mice and sparrows, her menagerie grew to include domestic cats, woodchucks, and deer. Recently profiled on Vice Fringes, the New York Observer, and other publications, she will also be appearing in the upcoming season of Oddities-and is definitely up to no good shenanigans. You can find out more at http://www.d-i-v-y-a.com.
Also, some technical notes:
  • We use NO harsh or dangerous chemicals.
  • Everyone will be provided with gloves.
  • All animals are disease free.
  • Although there will not be a lot of blood or gore, a strong constitution is necessary; taxidermy is not for everyone
  • All animals were already dead, nothing was killed for this class.
  • Please do not bring any dead animals with you to the class
Image found here.
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Wearable Taxidermy Workshop with Beth Beverly, Rogue Taxidermist and Fashion Designer at Diamond Tooth
Date: Saturday, July 27
Time: 12 - 6:30 pm
Admission: $150
Must RSVP to RSVP Email: diamondtoothtaxidermist(at)gmail.com
This class is part of The Morbid Anatomy Art Academy
Students will be provided with pre-skinned and tanned chicken hide elements (wings, tails, heads, etc) along with millinery hardware and all the glues, threads, chain, and miscellaneous decorative elements to create a one of a kind custom taxidermy headpiece.
Starting with the malleable hide parts, students will be instructed on how to manipulate, fill and and position the feathered sections while anchoring them to the metal hardware using foam mannequin heads (provided) for stability.  Millinery accents like netting, crinoline, jewels and metal embellishments can then be added to complete the students' own personal design, finishing off the workshop with instruction on lining the inside and adding a personalized garment tag.
Students will leave with their new wearable piece of fashion taxidermy, along with printed out lesson sheets and sourcing info so that they may employ these new skills for life.
Philadelphia’s premiere rogue taxidermist, Beth Beverly specialises in wearable taxidermy. Her hats have won awards at the Devon Horse Show, Brandywine Polo and Radnor Hunt Clubs. Her work has been featured in The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, plus galleries such as La Luz de Jesus, Art in the Age and Michael Vincent Gallery. In 2010 Beverly won "Best in Show" at the annual Carnivorous Nights competition in New York. Currently featured as an "Immortalizer" on AMC's series about competitive taxidermy, she relishes in being photographed wearing her work and defying common stereotypes of taxidermists.
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Anthropomorphic Mouse Taxidermy Class with Divya Anantharaman
Date: Saturday, August 10
Time: 12:30 - 5 PM
Admission: $110
Advance Tickets Required; Tickets here: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/392363
Email divya.does.taxidermy at gmail dot com with questions or to be put on wait list
Class limit: 10
This class is part of the Morbid Anatomy Art Academy

Anthropomorphic taxidermy--in which taxidermied animals are posed into human attitudes and poses--was an artform made famous by Victorian taxidermist and museologist Walter Potter. In this class, students will learn to create--from start to finish--anthropomorphic mice inspired by the charming and imaginative work of Mr. Potter and his ilk. With the creative use of props and some artful styling, you will find that your mouse can take nearly whatever form you desire, from a bespectacled, whiskey swilling, top hat tipping mouse to a rodent mermaid queen of the burlesque world.

In this class, Divya Anantharaman--who learned her craft under the tutelage of famed Observatory instructor Sue Jeiven--will teach students everything involved in the production of a fully finished mount, including initial preparation, hygiene and sanitary measures, fleshing, tail stripping, and dry preservation. Once properly preserved, the mice will be posed and outfitted as the student desires. Although a broad selection of props and accessories will be provided by the instructor, students are also strongly encouraged to bring their own accessories and bases; all other materials will supplied. Each student will leave class with a fully finished piece, and the knowledge to create their own pieces in the future.

Also, some technical
notes:

  • We use NO harsh or dangerous chemicals.
  • Everyone will be provided with gloves.
  • All animals are disease free.
  • Although there will not be a lot of blood or gore, a strong constitution is necessary; taxidermy is not for everyone
  • All animals were already dead, nothing was killed for this class.
  • Please do not bring any dead animals with you to the class.

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Ex Voto Making Workshop with Master Jeweler Karen Bachmann
With Art Historian and Master Jeweler Karen Bachmann

Date: Sunday, August 11
Time: 1 - 5 pm
Admission: $150
***Must pre-purchase tickets at http://exvoto.brownpapertickets.com; 8 person limit
This class is part of The Morbid Anatomy Art Academy
An Ex-voto is an offering made in fulfillment of a vow, usually offered to a particular saint or other divinity. The term is Latin in origin, short for ex voto suscepto –“from the vow made." Ex-votos are placed in chapels, shrines, and other places of pilgrimage to offer thanks for blessings, healing, and to seek grace. Such places of pilgrimage have been found throughout history and in such diverse places as Egypt, Italy, and Mexico.
As ex-votos are often associated with miraculous healing, the forms they take reflect the healed body part. Hearts, lungs, legs, arms, heads, breasts, crutches, etc. often find themselves replicated in embossed and sometimes painted metal which adorn the walls of chapels in fantastic array. They are sometimes accompanied by written verse as well. Such ex-votos stand not only as tokens of thanks, but also as testaments of faith to other viewers.
This class will demonstrate how to construct from sheet metal an ex-voto of one’s own choosing. Using metal sheers and embossing tools, students will learn how to lay out a design and create their own individualized ex-voto suitable for hanging on a wall (chapel or otherwise). Metal and tools will be supplied. Samples will be shown, as well as anatomical images suitable for reproduction. Please bring sketchpad and pencil.
Karen Bachmann is a fine jeweler with over 25 years experience, including several years on staff as a master jeweler at Tiffany and Co. She is a Professor in the Jewelry Design Dept at Fashion Institute of Technology as well as the School of Art & Design at Pratt Institute. She has recently completed her MA in Art History at SUNY Purchase with a thesis entitled Hairy Secrets:... In her downtime she enjoys collecting biological specimens, amateur taxidermy and punk rock.
Image found here.
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Death in Mexico: A Special Field Trip to Mexico for Day of the Dead, Obscure Macabre Museums, and other Sites Important to the History of Death in Mexico October 31 - November 4
A 4-day trip to Mexico focusing on sites influential to the Mexican history of death, organized by Mexican writer and scholar Salvador Olguín and Morbid Anatomy
Dates: October 31  -  November 4 2013 (**Must reserve by July 20)
Includes: Two Day of the Dead Festivals; Special tours of The Museo de las Momias (Mummy Museum), The Museo Nacional de la Muerte (National Museum of Death), and The José Guadalupe Posada Museum, and a visit to historical Hidalgo market in Guanajuato, the Zacatecas Cathedral, the Temple of the Jesuit Order and other beautiful places.
Cost: $600.00 USD (Includes all hotels, luxury ground transportation, museum admissions, and breakfasts; airfares not included)
PLEASE NOTE: non-refundable down payment of $250.00 required by July 20 to reserve) Email info@borderlineprojects.com with questions.

This Halloween season, why not join Morbid Anatomy and Mexican scholar Salvador Olguín for a very special 4-day, 4-night trip to Mexico for our favorite holiday, Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead?

With Mexican writer and history of death in Mexico scholar Salvador Olguín as our guide, this tour will introduce attendees to some of the of lesser-known macabre destinations in Mexico holding unique gems associated with the culture of death. Our journey will take us to two off-the-beaten-track Day of the Dead celebrations, special tours of obscure museums, markets selling Day of the Dead and Santa Muerte artifacts, churches, cemeteries, and, throughout, great regional cuisine (and drink!) and luxury transportation.

Departing from Monterrey, the trip will take us to the beautiful, historical colonial cities of Guanajuato, Zacatecas and Aguascalientes to experience an area traditionally described as wild and untamed within Mexico. This region of Mexico is uniquely important to the history of death in Mexico in that it was the home of both José Guadalupe Posada and Joaquín de Bolaños, author of the first official Mexican biography of Death La Portentosa Vida de la Muerte published in 1792.

Attractions include:

October 31
We recommend arriving in Monterrey on the evening of Halloween, October 31. We will have a Halloween celebration, Mexican style, and we will depart to our first destination early in the morning of November 1st.

November 1st  - Monterrey/Guanajuato
We will convene in Monterrey, Mexico at 7:30 in the morning, and leave for the city of Guanajuato by bus. Mexico’s Museo de las Momias (Mummy Museum) makes the small Colonial city of Guanajuato the star of this tour. The Mummy Museum has been displaying the naturally mummified bodies of people buried in the local cemetery for almost 150 years. A combination of dry weather, a mineral-rich soil, and a potent concentration of minerals in the water makes every person who has lived and died in Guanajuato a potential mummy, according to local lore. The museum itself is a wonderful combination of the macabre and the kitsch. You can visit the actual cemetery and see real mummies, but you can also visit the ‘modern’ Halloweenesque section of the museum, and eat charamuscas, a sugary candy shaped like a mummy.

November 2nd – Zacatecas
Zacatecas, another small Colonial city in Northern Mexico, was the home of Joaquín de Bolaños, author of the first official Mexican biography of Death. La Portentosa Vida de la Muerte was first published in 1792, and was quickly condemned by the literary elites and some prominent officers of the Inquisition. The book managed to survive, and nowadays the City of Zacatecas honors Bolaños, its prodigal son, with a festival named after him around Day of the Dead.

November 3rd – Aguascalientes
Aguascalientes was the birthplace of José Guadalupe Posada. Posada’s Calaveras have become icons of the festivities around Día de Muertos. In this city, we will visit the José Guadalupe Posada Museum, which houses original illustrations by Posada and other engravers of the time. The tour includes an exclusive visit of the Museo Nacional de la Muerte (National Museum of Death.)
We will be back in Monterrey by November 4 after 5:00 p.m. Please consider this for your traveling arrangements. For more information, contact  info [at] borderlineprojects.com

Cost: $600.00 USD - airfares not included, non-refundable down payment of $250.00 required by July 20 to reserve . Email info [at] borderlineprojects.com for questions.
The $600 fee covers land transportation in a luxury bus, traveler insurance, lodging (double rooms at hotels), taxes, breakfasts, guided tours, tickets to all museums, special visits to some of the sites, and special treats.

Full list and more information on all events can be found here. More on the Morbid Anatomy Art Academy can be found here.

Photo: © Kurt Hollander; more here.

Source:
http://morbidanatomy.blogspot.com/2013/07/morbid-anatomy-in-brooklyn-and-mexico.html

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