Pervasiveness is the everlasting characteristic of any true artist. The adaptability and influence of their artistic efforts is what keeps their work eternal. Imaginative boundaries need to be tested and the evocative disposition of the Bon Bon Vie clothing line call to the casually fresh and the dedicated modish.

Designer Shari Neal is no stranger to the saturated and treacherous waters of design and fashion, having been commissioned for projects for Visine, URB 1,000 artist selects Windimoto and other acclaimed blogs. With these efforts and insights she curtails her designs to her imagination and to an audience who is beginning to recognize the skill held by this designer.

Take a quick look at these slick designs at here at http://www.wearbonbonvie.com.

And for good measure! 

The Silver Room embodies urban lure. The seductively sterile décor serves to accentuate the art and articles of clothing that titillate fashionistas, hipsters, socialites and the passive shopper.

Make no mistake this chic store continually envelopes its patrons with seamless reinvention as it pushes the boundaries of art, poetry, music, clothes, and jewelry. However, the Silver Room’s grasp on Chicago extends far beyond its store and enraptures the Wicker Park neighborhood every summer with its annual block party, which unites the freshest in artists, musicians, and performers to give our summers the perfect mass appeal.

Recently, the Silver Room has opened its doors to Chicago DJ staples Sean Alvarez of Swank Society and Tone B. Nimble of All Natural Inc. with the ongoing series Sunday Brunch that features the finest selections of deep house. It goes without mention that no trend can go unseen without the influence of this Wicker Park shop.

Windy City, it's your turn! The North Coast Music Festival is coming to Union Park in Chicago, IL, this Labor Day Weekend, September 4 - 6. The Fest features a very big, very diverse lineup of great acts, incuding Nas with Damian Marley, De La Soul, Moby, Chemical Brothers, Umphree's McGee, Flying Lotus, and many more.

We have 3 (three!) pairs of general admisison 3-day passes to give away to 3 lucky Frank followers!! Keep reading to learn how to win...


1. Create a profile on Frank151.com. It's quick and doesn't cost a thing.
2. Be sure to include a picture and some information about yourself. Only complete profiles will be eligible to win.
3. Your ex governor, Rod Blagojevich, recently beat 23 of the 24 charges he was facing, including trying to sell Obama's Senate seat. Through all his trials and tribulations, not so much as one hair on Blago's head looked out of place. Your challenge is to describe Blago's marvelous mop top in 5 words or less. Be creative!  


Winners will be announced on Monday, August 30, so make sure you comment by 11:59pm EST August 29, 2010. You can see the full North Coast Music Festival lineup here.

Have fun and good luck!

Kanye's G.O.O.D. Ass Mixtape dropped yesterday. I had a good-ass listen, and I have to say, I had myself a good-ass time.

This good-ass mix is brought to you by the good-ass Russian VJ, Perajok, who features all of the good-ass artists from Kanye's own good-ass label, ("G.O.O.D."). Download your copy of the G.O.O.D. Ass Mixtape here. And have yourselves a good-ass day.
 

The Internet has afforded us enough luxuries and distractions to last us two lifetimes. Sometimes these rewards invariably come with downfalls; we have all fallen into an Internet existential crisis, where do we start? The free programs, the spoilers, the gossip, the viral videos, the movies, the music . . . Artists, performers, producers, and DJs try to jump in the fray in hopes of standing out, but can’t someone make it easier for us?

From his office in Pilsen, Christopher Nicholas Thomopoulos (also known as DJ Moppy) rifles through what the internet has to offer from it’s bountiful and deceitful terrain and brings together a weekly collection of 10 mixes suited for a varied audience, the site is aptly titled 10mixes.com.

Read more, including an interview with Moppy, after the jump...

Kanye West recently described his new video for "Power" as more like a painting than a video.  It is inspired by Michelangelo's frescos in the Sistine Chapel.  The piece depicts a faux historical moment.  And once again we're left to wonder, is Kanye a genius or out of his mind?  Check the video below and leave thoughts after the jump.  Be sure to follow Kanye on Twitter for some insight into his madness, as well as Frank for some insight into ours.  

The good people at Knuckle Rumbler and Yea Man! came together to bring you a high energy night of new school music. As I walked in, I was greeted by the eclectic sound of Rockwell Knuckles. He had a good smooth vibe to walk in to, grab a drink and get prepared for the night ahead. 

Next up was one of my home team favorites in BBU. They set the pace for the rest of the night. Blazing the stage with tracks such as 'C.H.I.C.A.G.O.', 'BB Who!' and their biggest hit 'Chi Don't Dance'. What caught my attention the most was the raw style and overall realness of 'I Do This For My Culture'.

Hollywood Holt held down the slot before Yelawolf. He kept the energy up with tracks like 'Bullshit' and 'Bang That'. He has one of the most entertaining shows I've seen thus far. Keeping the crowd attentive in between songs with rants and jokes, he capped it off with a performance of 'Freak Ass Playa' which featured raps from Million $ Mano!

As the night went on, Yelawolf busted in the front doors and went straight to the stage with a bottle of Jack Daniel's in hand. He commanded the crowd from the beginning with 'Good To Go' and continued to hold their attention for the rest of the night. He already had everybody reciting his lyrics by the time he made it to 'Trunk Muzik' (video). A couple of lucky ladies got to hit the stage with Yela for his performances of 'Speak Her Sex' and 'My Box Chevy'. Whipping his hair like a true rock star, he had the crowd bouncing to the ceiling by the time he made it to 'Pop The Trunk'. 

Saturday July 17th when Yelawolf headlined Darkroom as presented by Yea Man! and Knuckle Rumbler was definitely a night to remember!

On TUESDAY , several HIGH PROFILE sponsors bring the together the ONLY official listening party for RICK ROSS - TEFLON DON in CHICAGO!!!!!!!! HOSTED BY RICK ROSS W/ A LONG LIST OF FRIENDS!!! *JUST LEAKED* W/ A PERFORMANCE BY CHICAGO'S OWN L.E.P.!!!

NEW RICK ROSS MUSIC + VIDEOS HERE!!!!! 

The Chicago Tribune follows the creation of the highly anticipated public sculpture "Eye", from Sparta, Wis., where sections of the fiberglass sphere were put together, to downtown Chicago, where the assembly was completed. The 30-foot eyeball, designed by Oak Park artist/sculptor Tony Tasset, is on display from July 7 to October 31.