tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-74933447598671773902012-02-16T16:39:31.600-08:00What is Queen Bee's Art and Cultural Center? “The Center” is an all-in-one: fine art exhibition gallery, live entertainment venue, arts workshop, meeting rooms, dance classes, internet cafe and private party space. An all age venue and located in one of San Diego';s established art districts, North Park. Why “8Teen”? 18% of our proceeds will assist in establishing a “House of Hope”, a short-term emergency shelter for homeless young adults 18-24.Laura Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03882071413863356703noreply@blogger.comBlogger71100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493344759867177390.post-22425256494113185242009-08-01T13:03:00.000-07:002009-08-01T13:05:11.818-07:008Teen Art and Cultural Center has changed it's name!<br /><br />We are now<br /><br />Queen Bee's Art and Cultural Center<br /><br />Watch for the opening of our new website<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7493344759867177390-2242525649411318524?l=8teencenter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Laura Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03882071413863356703noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493344759867177390.post-82346690586457436382009-05-23T22:25:00.000-07:002009-05-23T22:28:18.319-07:00<div align="center"><span style="font-size:180%;"><span style="color:#ff0000;"><strong><em>The Mural is nearly complete!</em></strong></span><br /><span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:100%;">Come by and take a look! We are beautifing North Park!</span></span></span></div><div align="center"> </div><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RNUzMdoMEZE/ShVidrXGcnI/AAAAAAAAACQ/EUxDKYRJptA/s1600-h/103_0394.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338281195312935538" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RNUzMdoMEZE/ShVidrXGcnI/AAAAAAAAACQ/EUxDKYRJptA/s320/103_0394.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RNUzMdoMEZE/ShViddtge3I/AAAAAAAAACI/2wdT8hhyKuQ/s1600-h/103_0393.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338281191648820082" border="0" alt="" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_RNUzMdoMEZE/ShViddtge3I/AAAAAAAAACI/2wdT8hhyKuQ/s320/103_0393.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RNUzMdoMEZE/ShVidEtUQ9I/AAAAAAAAACA/6Q0Z-ap7BXk/s1600-h/103_0392.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5338281184937133010" border="0" alt="" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_RNUzMdoMEZE/ShVidEtUQ9I/AAAAAAAAACA/6Q0Z-ap7BXk/s320/103_0392.JPG" /></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7493344759867177390-8234669058645743638?l=8teencenter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Laura Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03882071413863356703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493344759867177390.post-61663537525788763652009-05-02T11:41:00.000-07:002009-05-02T11:43:17.267-07:00We are very happy to have you at the 8Teen Center! Please comment on your experience while you were there.<br /><br />What did you like?<br /><br />What can we do better?<br /><br />What kind of events do you want to see at 8Teen Center?<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7493344759867177390-6166353752578876365?l=8teencenter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Laura Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03882071413863356703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493344759867177390.post-79495565779448179672009-04-14T12:18:00.000-07:002009-05-02T11:46:43.128-07:00<a name="c8859477942434905526"></a><a href="http://www.myspace.com/malistad" rel="nofollow">Malistad</a> said...<br />It's not too often musicians or artists get an opportunity to display a true reflection of their craft in an environment such as the 8teen center. In a world that is uncaring and despondent there are still people with passions and ideas and this was a most memorable night. Thank you to ALL the artists and especially Mac for hosting the show and recognizing the need for cultural expression in the San Diego communities. Much love, Jason FROM THE BAND MALISTAD! haha can't forget that. great night great show!<br /><a title="comment permalink" href="http://8teencenter.blogspot.com/2009/04/great-acoustic-showcase.html?showComment=1239650280000#c8859477942434905526">April 13, 2009 12:18 PM </a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7493344759867177390-7949556577944817967?l=8teencenter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Laura Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03882071413863356703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493344759867177390.post-78485092023471378502009-04-12T16:21:00.001-07:002009-05-02T11:47:40.014-07:00To post a new entry on this blog, please first make a comment here giving me your e-mail address and I will grant you permission to be an author.<br /><br />If you want to put your post in the comment that is fine, I will change it to a post for you and then add you as an author.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7493344759867177390-7848509202347137850?l=8teencenter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Laura Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03882071413863356703noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493344759867177390.post-42840901223814625232009-04-12T15:50:00.000-07:002009-05-02T11:49:04.878-07:00HOWDY YA'LL!!<br /><br /><br /><br />The Great Acoustic Showcase was a successful event!! We had over 80 people show up to listen to some of San Diego’s Best local Acoustic artists. It started of with a bang when Mod For Marq opened the show. He got everyone in the mood for what was to come the rest of the evening. Andrew Lovely with his Haunting lyrics and classic picking style followed, and set a nice chill vibe. Just as everyone was settled in for a relaxing evening Mary Dolan came on stage with her usual explosion of energy and rocked the house. We had a brief pause as Richard from "Project Alarm" An Artist Activist Group that showed their environmental artwork, explained to the audience how they preserve and make art from nature. This was too cool just before Earth day (19April09). Tuna Boot then mosey’d on stage and impressed a friend and Special Guest in the Audience Randy Soel (Strawberry Alarm Clock) with their awesome vocals and dueling guitar work. Randy Invited them to La to Jam with Steve (Guitar player for S.A.C. and Oingo Boingo) and being that both Randy and Steve are very well connected in the International Music World this could be a nice break for Tuna Boot. During all this “Slappy Thing” was being played by Mr. Jake Allen. The way he plays his guitar is just amazing to watch and listen too! Who knew guitars could be played in such a way! Thanks Jake for giving us all something to strive for in our own playing techniques. A Beautiful Duet followed known as LMA (Tori and Barbara). Their passion and harmonies danced in the ears of all who listened. I would like to give Tori Roggeman a big “Atta Girl” for her efforts and assistance in making a great show and connecting me with “Project Alarm”! Through out the night I would mention the last performer’s name and the crowd would roar! Jason from the band Malistad capped off the night!! Although he was a last minute addition to the line up he really came through and was the perfect closing act to a great show. He even invited audience member Kevin Egan to join him and play some lead on his last song…way too cool!!! Well what more can I say. Except Thanks to all the Artists who worked hard to make this happen and to the folks that came to just to enjoy local music, I hope to see you again. The 8Teen Arts Center had a very successful Fund Raiser for homeless youth in San Diego!! I’m looking forward to seeing ya’all on Thursday night ‘s open mic which now has a featured house band,<br /><br />“The Peter Ray Band” Come by and have a listen and join us at the 8Teen and just have fun……..!!!!<br /><br /><br /><br />Thanks Again!!!!<br /><br /><br /><br />Your Humble HostMacMac<br /><a title="comment permalink" href="http://8teencenter.blogspot.com/2009/04/welcome-to-our-blog.html?showComment=1239565860000#c8466417123802319656">April 12, 2009 12:51 PM </a><a title="Delete Comment" href="http://www.blogger.com/delete-comment.g?blogID=7493344759867177390&amp;postID=8466417123802319656"></a><div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7493344759867177390-4284090122381462523?l=8teencenter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Laura Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03882071413863356703noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7493344759867177390.post-84130144011612847502009-04-07T15:31:00.000-07:002009-05-02T11:49:45.283-07:00Thank you visiting and reading our blog.<br /><br />We hope you stop by often and see what we're up to and give us feed back on how your visit to 8Teen Art &amp; Cultural Center was for you!<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/7493344759867177390-8413014401161284750?l=8teencenter.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>Laura Thompsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03882071413863356703noreply@blogger.com2