Offbeat. That’s the word that immediately comes to mind when I think of SLG Publishing’s Art Boutiki & Gallery. Everything about it is offbeat, and I mean that in a good way. Friday, December 3 starting at 8:00 PM they’re throwing a Festivus Celebration and everyone’s invited. There’ll be an aluminum pole, feats of strength, and everyone’s favorite: the airing of grievances.
SLG is a comic book publisher in San Jose founded by Dan Vado in 1986. They seek out edgy new talent. They have an extensive catalog of their own and others’ books, graphic novels, and other items. Their office is located Downtown San Jose in the SoFA District. Actually, they’re about a block south of the official SoFA District—as Dan puts it, in the cracks between the cushions. Off the beaten track. It’s not just an office. It’s a retail outlet, an art gallery, and a performance space for live bands. Dan’s wife Michelle has designed an interior full of kitschy fun with a hint of tiki fetish.
SLG is a bit of a hub for some of San Jose’s burgeoning subcultures, for example taking point in October’s Zombie-o-Rama. The Boutiki participates in the SoFA District’s monthly South First Fridays in which art galleries and other venues stay open late to kick off the weekend with showings and receptions. For December, as I said, it’s Festivus Time at the Art Boutiki. Festivus is the fictional holiday alternative invented by George’s dad on “Seinfeld.” If you need a quick refresher, YouTube is your friend.
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There will be live music and refreshments. Bring your grievances and let them be aired. (There will be a webcam.) Festivus is for one and all!
Festivus
The last South First Friday event of the year is probably the best. Come by the Boutiki and perform feats of strength, donate to The Human Fund, get your picture taken next to our aluminum pole and, best of all, take the microphone between band sets and AIR YOUR GRIEVANCES!
Friday December 3rd
8:00 PM
LIVE MUSIC!
SLG Publishing’s Art Boutiki & Gallery
577 S. Market St
San Jose, CA 95113
http://www.artboutiki.com/