Monday, May 21, 2007
Southbank
Pics from the Southbank. None of this was here when I worked at the Two Eagles in 1992. Change is imminent.
Saturday, April 14, 2007
Techpop Video
Video I made in a WexLab class Liv and I taught last week. I don't know whose song it is, but I like it! See more like this at upcoming Jetgirl events.
Friday, April 13, 2007
We Are Still Here: Voices of HIV+ Youth
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Audio recording from the First Ohio AIDS Coalition Youth Summit. Seven HIV+ youth from around the state share their stories of being young and living with HIV.
(I think I'm getting better at this.)
Thursday, April 05, 2007
OutRights Report
This is a post I wrote for the YVO blog, but I feel like it belongs here too.
Hey Folks,
I'm back from Canada and excited to give you this report about the screening of 20 Straws at the OutRights Conference.
Here goes:
There were about 30 people at the presentation, I presented as part of a workshop called Creating Social Change through the Arts. Most of the people in the workshop were over 30, though there were several younger folks, two of whom were tranny.
One of the people who was really moved by your video was a 22 year old gender refugee from Nicaragua. He has been in Canada for two years and is facing deportation. He is fighting for refugee status based on the persecution he will face in Nicaragua for being gay. If this doesn't give you an indication of how far and wide your work can reach, nothing will.
There was a loud applause after the screening of the video, followed by a Q&A. I was very honored to be an Ambassador for YVO, maybe we can put that on the back of my t-shirt (as per Liv's suggestion!). The comments went like this:
Praise for the fact that it did not feel "totally American." In other words, people felt like the stories were universal, something anyone who is dealing with sexuality could relate to.
More praise for the fact that the video presented some of the positive outcomes of being young, gay and out. The woman who made those comments said she gets tired of seeing such a focus on the negative and that is was refreshing to see you all so happy and well adjusted even though it is clear you have had to deal with such homophobia.
People were curious to know what impact the creation of the video had on your lives. I hope I am not overstepping here, but I told them that overall, YVO participants now seemed more confident, and eager to be a part of creating change.
On another note, I sold 2 t-shirts and 9 DVDs. AND, I put a DVD in the hand of Judy Shepard, the mother of Matthew Shepard. She has started a foundation in remembrance of her son and they have a large youth focus, so I thought she should have a copy. She gave a very moving presentation about the urgent need for all people to accept diversity on all levels and to join in the fight to change the repressive Bush regime. I wish you could have heard her talk, she is one powerful woman. She had some especially interesting perspectives on the ways religion is misued to justify the oppression of GLBT people.
OK, that's the skinny. You all were missed and there was much buzz about the video and it's powerful impact. Another reason to be proud.
Big thumbs up, Julie AKA YVO Ambassador Extraordinaire
Hey Folks,
I'm back from Canada and excited to give you this report about the screening of 20 Straws at the OutRights Conference.
Here goes:
There were about 30 people at the presentation, I presented as part of a workshop called Creating Social Change through the Arts. Most of the people in the workshop were over 30, though there were several younger folks, two of whom were tranny.
One of the people who was really moved by your video was a 22 year old gender refugee from Nicaragua. He has been in Canada for two years and is facing deportation. He is fighting for refugee status based on the persecution he will face in Nicaragua for being gay. If this doesn't give you an indication of how far and wide your work can reach, nothing will.
There was a loud applause after the screening of the video, followed by a Q&A. I was very honored to be an Ambassador for YVO, maybe we can put that on the back of my t-shirt (as per Liv's suggestion!). The comments went like this:
Praise for the fact that it did not feel "totally American." In other words, people felt like the stories were universal, something anyone who is dealing with sexuality could relate to.
More praise for the fact that the video presented some of the positive outcomes of being young, gay and out. The woman who made those comments said she gets tired of seeing such a focus on the negative and that is was refreshing to see you all so happy and well adjusted even though it is clear you have had to deal with such homophobia.
People were curious to know what impact the creation of the video had on your lives. I hope I am not overstepping here, but I told them that overall, YVO participants now seemed more confident, and eager to be a part of creating change.
On another note, I sold 2 t-shirts and 9 DVDs. AND, I put a DVD in the hand of Judy Shepard, the mother of Matthew Shepard. She has started a foundation in remembrance of her son and they have a large youth focus, so I thought she should have a copy. She gave a very moving presentation about the urgent need for all people to accept diversity on all levels and to join in the fight to change the repressive Bush regime. I wish you could have heard her talk, she is one powerful woman. She had some especially interesting perspectives on the ways religion is misued to justify the oppression of GLBT people.
OK, that's the skinny. You all were missed and there was much buzz about the video and it's powerful impact. Another reason to be proud.
Big thumbs up, Julie AKA YVO Ambassador Extraordinaire
Wednesday, March 28, 2007
Tune in.
Hey Folks,
If you want to hear my audio piece tonight, it airs on KUGS in Bellingham, Washington at 5:15 p.m. PST (that's 8:15 if you are on the East Coast).
Here's the link:
http://www.kugs.org/index.php
If you want to hear my audio piece tonight, it airs on KUGS in Bellingham, Washington at 5:15 p.m. PST (that's 8:15 if you are on the East Coast).
Here's the link:
http://www.kugs.org/index.php
Thursday, March 22, 2007
Wednesday, March 21, 2007
Newly Licensed
Licensed to be on PUBLIC FREAKING RADIO!!!!!!!!!
Note the line that says: Julia M. Applegate SOLD these pieces.
wooooohoooooooo
On the radio!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
3 minutes ago I found this in my junkmail:
KUGS
http://www.prx.org/station/kugs
has licensed
"We Are Strong Women"
http://www.prx.org/pieces/14929
This means my audio piece is going to be on the RADIO.
HOLY SHIT.
yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
and, I am going to get paid for it.
DOUBLE HOLY SHIT.
Yeahhhhhhhh.
KUGS
http://www.prx.org/station/kugs
has licensed
"We Are Strong Women"
http://www.prx.org/pieces/14929
This means my audio piece is going to be on the RADIO.
HOLY SHIT.
yipeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
and, I am going to get paid for it.
DOUBLE HOLY SHIT.
Yeahhhhhhhh.
Wednesday, February 21, 2007
Friday, February 16, 2007
Brandi Tribute
She moved through our lives for precious little moments,
Few were graced by her beauty.
The scent of vintage cologne and velvety Aquanet settled in our nostrils.
The black beauty wrap with vaulted shoulders draped elegantly across her flowing frame.
The patent leather heels and sheer midnight hose stretched up her galant legs.
She was, and forever will be, our beloved Brandi.
May she live in our dreams forever.
Dedicated to Scotty Scott, who knew her even less intimately than some others.
May the memories of her burn brighter with a photo salute to her dashing beauty.
Brandi before her 'do' was perfected.
Brandi with beauteous hair.
Brandi with chin.
Brandi dons diamond studded heart shaped hoops.
Brandi with bubbles.
Few were graced by her beauty.
The scent of vintage cologne and velvety Aquanet settled in our nostrils.
The black beauty wrap with vaulted shoulders draped elegantly across her flowing frame.
The patent leather heels and sheer midnight hose stretched up her galant legs.
She was, and forever will be, our beloved Brandi.
May she live in our dreams forever.
Dedicated to Scotty Scott, who knew her even less intimately than some others.
May the memories of her burn brighter with a photo salute to her dashing beauty.
Brandi before her 'do' was perfected.
Brandi with beauteous hair.
Brandi with chin.
Brandi dons diamond studded heart shaped hoops.
Brandi with bubbles.
Tuesday, February 13, 2007
Snowgirl Anatomy
There's a blizzard here today and I am home with my four year old niece because the daycare is closed. In old-school snow day fashion we got all bundled up and went outside to make a snowgirl (snowgirl because I am a feminist and clearly not all snow characters are male). The snow wasn't packing very well, so she's more like a snow blob, but we were pleased with the finished product.
Our little snowgirl is fitted with all the requisite accessories- carrot nose, button eyes and tophat replaced with punked out hair. Before she was complete, however, Amoreh informed me that "all she needs now is a bagina."
Close up of bagina:
We then gave our snowgirl a snowboy companion complete with a
"long skinny thing up front."
Kids rock.
Our little snowgirl is fitted with all the requisite accessories- carrot nose, button eyes and tophat replaced with punked out hair. Before she was complete, however, Amoreh informed me that "all she needs now is a bagina."
Close up of bagina:
We then gave our snowgirl a snowboy companion complete with a
"long skinny thing up front."
Kids rock.
Tuesday, January 23, 2007
Thursday, January 18, 2007
Thursday, January 11, 2007
Audition?
In two hours from now I will be co-presenting a workshop on Audio Documentary to 60 professors, students, Kiplinger Fellows, NPR buffs, etc. at Ohio State University.
This workshop evolved out of my attendance to the Third Coast Audio Festival in Chicago last October. As a result of this workshop, I got a call from the Radio Manager at WOSU last week. He was trying to figure out who I was since I am listed as an Audio Producer. YIKES. ("Remember the Artist's Way" I keep telling myself).
When we talked he asked me if I knew about the digital media center at COSI (a joint project of COSI and WOSU). He said they are trying to do this kind of teaching and outreach there. "Duh, of course I know about that place, it's my dream job," I thought. We talked briefly, he told me he would be at the workshop and looked forward to seeing what we did with it. I hung up, assembled my resume with audio samples and delivered to WOSU 30 minutes later.
I am NERVOUS right now because this workshop feels like an audition. I feel like it could get me somewhere in this field, if the right person likes what we are doing. At the same time it scares me because I am so excited and eager to work in this field and I am afraid it could be another kick ass presentation that leads nowhere.
Plus, I love to teach and I don't get to do it enough anymore.
Ugh, mixed emotions.
I'm off....
P.S. Description for the first workshop in the Audio Trilogy follows:
Audio Documentary at the Digital Union
Thursday January 11, 3-5 pm
Digital Union, 370 SEL
Are you a fan of This American Life or Fresh Air programs? Interested in learning about the art and science of audio production? HIS, STC, TELR and the Digital Union invite you to participate in a Winter Quarter workshop to learn the theory and practice behind audio narratives.
Meet with audio producer, Julia Applegate and video artist, Liv Gjestvang to learn about the current state of audio documentaries – on the radio, through the internet and in our classrooms. Hear a wide range of audio samples from students at OSU to award winning professionals at NPR. You will learn what equipment you’ll need to get started, how to find a story, capture it and turn it into something great. Registration is required and may be done online. More information: http://digitalunion.osu.edu/audio
Leaving the Mountains
Listen
One of the reasons I love audio as a medium.
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One of the reasons I love audio as a medium.
**you will need to sign up for prx.org to listen (it is a free service)**
Must See TV
For the lesbians in the house, check it out. This video is not to be missed.
HOT, HOT, HOT, and one of my FAVORITE songs of 2006.
HOT, HOT, HOT, and one of my FAVORITE songs of 2006.
Wednesday, January 10, 2007
Lonelygirl P
My gal pixelville is virtually the lone commenter on this blog. She faithfully responds to nearly every post. Help her out folks, she's feelin like a stalker.
Blogging: YR2
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I am entering year two as a blogger and want to start a new blog that has a more specific focus. Perhaps a place to house my audio and video experiments.
I have been toying with ideas for a new blog title and url. I am searching for word combos that reflect my interests.
So far I have come up with:
digitaldyke.blogspot.com
dykeradio
dykediaries
dykevideo
This is a video tag for digitaldyke.blogspot.com
I'm open to suggestions. Help.
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