A Mixed Bag (3.2.09)

Vadis Turner, Beautyware Chocolates, 2007. Panty hose, curlers, kitchen sponge, q-tips, bodega bags, cotton balls, etc. Courtesy of Lyons Wier Ortt.

Dowry on Display: Artist Vadis Turner will install a series of objects at PULSE NY that comprise her "professional dowry." Lyons Wier Ortt Gallery's booth, Pier 40, March 5-8.

Re-Inventing Non-Profits in NYC: A panel discussion that explores how NYC's non-profits are working to reinvent themselves and maintain visibility and relevance today. VOLTA NY, 7th floor, March 6 at 5pm.

Small is the New Big: A Rush Arts Gallery presentation of objects, drawings and photographs that highlight the relationship between scale and value. SCOPE 2009, Lincoln Center Damrosch Park, March 4-8.

The Complete Guide: The 2009 NY art fair map from Art Fag City.

A Good Reason to Eat Out: Decompress after art fair madness by inviting friends to dine out. On Sunday, March 8, a selection of Time Out New York's favorite restaurants will donate 10 percent of the day's proceeds to the NYC Food Bank.

Uh oh, Federico: An animation by the talented Mr. Solmi caused some trouble at Arte Fiera Bologna.

The Practice of Joy Before Death; It just would not be a party without you: The inaugural exhibition at Scaramouche on the Lower East Side includes work by Solmi. On view through April 19.

Sweet!: I love it when my neighbors are successful (especially the foodies).

Sweet Tooth of the Tiger: This Brooklynite really takes the cake. [via updownacross]

Galapagos Goes to the Circus: The DUMBO based organization co-hosts Open Variety Night with Bindlestiff Family Variety Arts.

Superfront: A new space in Bed-Stuy for architectural experimentation. Submit a proposal for their design competition.

Beet the System: Black Sheep Heap is selling a new utilitarian and environmentally conscious work of art in the form of a lunch bag. Order it online or catch up with the Brooklyn-based enterprise at the Union Sq. Greenmarket.

Creative Escapes: New painting, writing and videomaking workshops at Millay Colony for the Arts in Austerlitz, New York.

Hudson Valley Fresh: Tasting Table features a NY dairy co-operative that takes milk from cows to local customers in less than 36 hours.

Speaking of Cows: Keep an eye out for a new soft drink made of cow urine.

Speaking of Urine: Kid Rock has his own beer.

WTF: Snoop Dogg joins the Nation of Islam.

Work it Girl: The Cadbury bunny gets a makeover, but her new curves and makeup won't come free.

Double Whammy: The Ultimate S'more; and Double Chocolate Devil's Food with Fresh Raspberries.

Start the Day Right: A good looking recipe for Vanilla Brown Sugar Breakfast Polenta.

Fish Out of Water: A local art auction to raise money for this film has already passed, but you should know about it anyway.