4th Annual World Dance Awards

Brings `Biggest Names in Dance World Together to Celebrate Best in Media Choreography “So You Think You Can Dance,” “Dancing With The Stars,” “American Idol,” “American Music Awards,” “Emmy Awards,” “Kids Choice Awards” and many more WHAT: World Dance Awards2014 with Host Robert Hoffman (“Step Up 2:The Streets”) WHO: Produced and Presented by Allen Walls & Carey Ysais Celebrities expected to attend: Debbie Allen, Jamal … Continue reading 4th Annual World Dance Awards

MontequeOctober 15, 2014December 16, 2014

Arts

HOLLOWS GROVE” AVAILABLE OCTOBER 21 ON iTUNES

HOLLYWOOD, CA – (October 8, 2014) Filmmakers Mel Efros and Craig Efros announces Craig’s feature-directorial debut HOLLOWS GROVE, which he also wrote, and produced along with Mel, will be released on VOD through iTunes and the film’s website http://www.HollowsGrove.com on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 HOLLOWS GROVE stars Lance Henriksen (Aliens, Pumpkinhead), Mykelti Williamson (Forrest Gump), Matt Doherty (Mighty Ducks, So I … Continue reading HOLLOWS GROVE” AVAILABLE OCTOBER 21 ON iTUNES

MontequeOctober 8, 2014December 16, 2014

Arts

StudioVox Partners with Sundance Cinemas to Expand Opportunities for Creatives with New Professional Network

Los Angeles, California – October 8, 2014 StudioVox, a Los Angeles-based online network for creative professionals offering a platform for visual artists, photographers, interior designers, performers, filmmakers, musicians and other artists to network with like-minded colleagues, agents, companies and fans, announces its partnership with Sundance Cinemas Galleries, of Robert Redford’s Sundance Group. StudioVox serves as the submission and curation platform for artwork to … Continue reading StudioVox Partners with Sundance Cinemas to Expand Opportunities for Creatives with New Professional Network

MontequeOctober 8, 2014December 16, 2014

Arts, Social Issues

SKYLIGHT PICTURES’s New Film “DISRUPTION”

SKYLIGHT PICTURES’s new film “DISRUPTION” explores an avenue to social transformation that deserves to be better known: the potential for change propelled by womenʼs economic empowerment. “DISRUPTION” is a film by Producer Paco de Onís, Director Pamela Yates, and Editor Peter Kinoy. Because poverty is not inevitable, it can vanish and must vanish. It’s the greatest scandal of our times.” Yves Moury … Continue reading SKYLIGHT PICTURES’s New Film “DISRUPTION”

MontequeOctober 6, 2014December 16, 2014

Arts, Movie Review

The Otherworldly Genius Of Evan Mann

By Monteque Pope-Le Beau Out of death comes life and out of life comes death. Evan Mann has created another work of art. “Real Ethereal” was the work of a true genius who has brought forth another in “The Otherworldly”. In this new work it deals with the complex fluidity of the cosmos as it goes through its the natural cycles. The interconnectedness of the cosmos, life, death … Continue reading The Otherworldly Genius Of Evan Mann

MontequeSeptember 28, 2014December 16, 2014

Arts

WORLD PREMIERE PLAY “O RÉJANE” ABOUT FRENCH ICON AT BOOTLEG THEATER

Coming this fall, an innovative new play will connect LA theater- goers to the spirit of Réjane, a remarkable French actress and theater impresario who changed French culture, fashion and socio-politics as the 19th century morphed into the 20th. O Réjane will have it’s world premieres on November 14, 2014 at Bootleg Theater to take audiences into the life of an indomitable woman … Continue reading WORLD PREMIERE PLAY “O RÉJANE” ABOUT FRENCH ICON AT BOOTLEG THEATER

MontequeSeptember 28, 2014December 16, 2014

Arts

Submissions Fee Notice

We at The Art Of Monteque feel we have become limited in what we can do in the form of help and support; so starting October 1, 2014 The Art of Monteque will be implementing a submissions fee. This is to help offset the administration cost and would allow The Art Of Monteque to help more artists in need with its Artists Services. Along with … Continue reading Submissions Fee Notice

MontequeSeptember 25, 2014October 14, 2014

Arts

Perkins Coffee Haus: A Phenomenal Experience

As one enters Perkins Coffee Haus one can not help but notice the warm and comfortable atmosphere. On the walls are the works of different artists. There are people drinking their coffee, others working on their laptops and there’s those that are just sitting back enjoying the pleasant surroundings. I as I go to order I am surprised to learn that … Continue reading Perkins Coffee Haus: A Phenomenal Experience

MontequeSeptember 9, 2014September 28, 2014

Arts, Healthy Living

OKRA!! Still Going Strong

By Jannie Vaught The garden seems to be on vacation as the sustained heat has all but dried everything to a crisp. But there is a friend in the garden that is still going strong and that is OKRA!! Abelmoschus Esculentus, AKA, lady fingers, bhindi, bania and gumbo. A flowering plant in the Mallow Family. The origins of this plant is disputed, Africa, Egypt … Continue reading OKRA!! Still Going Strong

MontequeAugust 31, 2014December 16, 2014

Arts

Sundance Next: The New Breed

By Monteque Pope-Le Beau Independent artist and filmmakers have always been able to play to the music of their art form, while Sundance has always given them a place to speak to the music of their art. Whether you go to Park city, Utah for the Sundance Festival or Sundance London; you’ll find the same creative spark at play with Sundance Next. Sundance Next gives … Continue reading Sundance Next: The New Breed

MontequeAugust 29, 2014December 16, 2014

Arts

AFI DIRECTING WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN

LAUNCHES 40th YEAR WITH INNOVATIVE NEW EPISODIC PROGRAM Call for Applications Begins August 21 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE, LOS ANGELES (August 21, 2014) — The AFI Directing Workshop for Women (AFI DWW) announced today that it will launch an innovative new episodic program, expanding its 40-year-old directing program beyond the making of short films. Women participating in the episodic strand of the program will produce content … Continue reading AFI DIRECTING WORKSHOP FOR WOMEN

MontequeAugust 29, 2014September 22, 2014

Arts

Celebrating The Life Of M. Elizabeth Pope

By Austin Winter- Chase Many of you do not know the person who inspired the Art of Monteque, for some she is nothing more than a name or myth. M. Elizabeth Pope was far more than just that……… There are no words to describe M. Elizabeth Pope, but one could still try. Born in 1944 and raised in Santa Barbara. She was raised in a … Continue reading Celebrating The Life Of M. Elizabeth Pope

MontequeAugust 28, 2014June 22, 2022

Arts

You are Invited to the Sundance :

Shorts Lab: Los Angeles (Documentary) Join us for a short film workshop Saturday, September 13, 2014 Cinefamily 10 a.m.–5 p.m. *One hour reception to follow. ShortsLab L.A. (Documentary) offers filmmakers the opportunity to participate in an intensive one-day seminar of screenings and discussions with firsthand insight and access into the world of short-form documentary story development, production and exhibition. Panelists include Rodney Ascher (Room … Continue reading You are Invited to the Sundance :

MontequeAugust 27, 2014September 22, 2014

Arts

Sundance Institute and Skywalker Sound

Select Independent Filmmakers and Film Composers for September Music and Sound Design Lab for Documentary One of 15 Labs the Institute will Lead for Independent Artists in Film and Theatre This Year Los Angeles, CA — Sundance Institute and Skywalker Sound today announced the independent directors and composers selected for the second of two Sundance Institute Music and Sound Design Labs at Skywalker Sound. This … Continue reading Sundance Institute and Skywalker Sound

MontequeAugust 27, 2014September 22, 2014

Arts

Sundance Institute to Host First-Ever ShortsLab for Documentaries in Los Angeles

Sundance Institute to Host First-Ever ShortsLab for Documentaries in Los Angeles on September 13 Rodney Ascher | Kirby Dick | Lauren Greenfield | AJ Schnack | Lucy Walker | Tabitha Jackson Los Angeles, CA — Sundance Institute invites Los Angeles-area filmmakers to its first day-long ShortsLab focusing on short-form documentary, taking place September 13 at the Cinefamily. ShortsLab L.A. offers filmmakers the opportunity to participate … Continue reading Sundance Institute to Host First-Ever ShortsLab for Documentaries in Los Angeles

MontequeAugust 14, 2014September 22, 2014

Arts, Healthy Living

Planting The Fall Garden

By Jannie Vaught Just so you know the first estimated frost date for our county is Nov. 13. Last frost date is March 18. This is an estimate since our weather seems to be changing daily. For Thanksgiving spinach try this: Spinach has a 6 week duration from seed to plate. Mid August would be a good first plant time, then … Continue reading Planting The Fall Garden

MontequeAugust 5, 2014December 16, 2014

Arts, Movie Review

I Origins Review: A Window To The Soul

By: Monteque Pope-Le Beau “I’d like to tell you the story of the eyes that changed this world.” “I origins” is a beautifully told story which journeys into the unknown. It’s exploration of religion, evolution, eternal love, death and reincarnation is a fascinating experience of the visual senses. It is both spiritual and thought provoking. Ian Gray (Michael Pitt), is a logical … Continue reading I Origins Review: A Window To The Soul

MontequeAugust 3, 2014September 22, 2014

Arts

Sundance Institute to Host a Week of Creative Film Producing Initiatives July 28 – August 4, 2014

Nine Projects Selected for Creative Producing Labs, Ongoing Support and Granting; 40 Independent Filmmakers and 50 Industry Leaders Converge for Creative Producing Summit Park City, UT— Sundance Institute today announced the participants for its annual Creative Producing Labs and Creative Producing Summit, both held the week of July 28 at the Sundance Resort in Sundance, Utah. These activities are part of the Institute’s year-round … Continue reading Sundance Institute to Host a Week of Creative Film Producing Initiatives July 28 – August 4, 2014

MontequeJuly 28, 2014September 22, 2014

Arts, Product reviews

2014 Marks the 50th Anniversary Launch of the Ford Mustang.

By James Groth of Miles Ahead Communications Mustang is the Ford model that massively succeeded in attracting cross generation people seeking a youthful image. As a marketing strategy Ford succeed beyond anyones imagination. Today Mustang rivals its creator as its it own brand. In some ways Mustang as a brand is actually bigger.That’s a serious sales and marketing success story and a car … Continue reading 2014 Marks the 50th Anniversary Launch of the Ford Mustang.

MontequeJuly 28, 2014March 30, 2022

Arts

CELLULOID DREAMS’s Oscar Qualifying Theatrical Run Aug. 5 – 7 in LA

“CELLULOID DREAMS” TO HAVE OSCAR QUALIFYING THEATRICAL RUN AUGUST 5-7, 2014 AT LAEMMLE’S NoHo 7 AS WINNER OF THE DANCES WITH FILMS GRAND JURY AWARD” The Drama/Sci-Fi/Fantasy Short Film Is Also on the Film Festival Circuit. Coming Next to Screens at the LA Shorts Film Festival, the Rhode Island Film Festival and the Playhouse West Film Festival in North Hollywood HOLLYWOOD, CA … Continue reading CELLULOID DREAMS’s Oscar Qualifying Theatrical Run Aug. 5 – 7 in LA

MontequeJuly 27, 2014September 22, 2014