I am very excited to share with you Promise Land, an independent film by Kevin Dalvi, will be screening in Philly for one-night-only!! The show will be playing Thursday, May 10 at Ritz East.

Promise Land is an enjoyable and touching film of three stories connected by immigration issues faced by South Asians in the United States today. A relevant and personal film for many — US born and immigrant, young and old.

Tickets will be available for purchase through Eventbrite starting April 2 (mark your calendars, seats are limited)!!
http://www.promiselandfilm.com
http://www.facebook.com/events/364771803554937/

We are arranging for a VIP post-screening cocktail party with the Filmmakers and Cast. RSVP “GOING” to the facebook event to stay-tuned for all details.

Kevin Dalvi has produced several outstanding short films screened at notable film festivals in Chicago, New Orleans and New York City.  He makes his Directorial Debut with Promise Land, also his first full-length feature film.  Watch-out for his blockbuster Bengali feature film, Simanaheen, due for release on Diwali 2012, starring Rahsaan Islam, nephew of Runa Laila, and Ismat Alamgir, one the top upcoming female actors in the Bengali film industry!

Phoenix is a native of Seattle, Washington. She draws inspiration for her work from west coast tattoo art, graffiti, classic Islamic art and calligraphy, as well as events personal and political. Much of her centers on the theme of life and death –the space between two extremes and their coexistence. She is also spoken word artist whose poetry can be on her blog, Anger is My Motor(misshydroangrymotor.wordpress.com)

Contact: phopenixartist1.0 (at) gmail.com

It took a while, but it’s finally flying high and proud! The splash of bright pink looks great on Walnut Street. I just wish I could’ve ironed it before they hung it up there… but I’m guessing the wind will workout all the wrinkles Happy days!

Inspire your look by Bollywood beauty! This Wednesday, Sept 14, anjuthreads will be hosting a trunksale with gorgeous Fall sundresses, scarves and clutches by Bombayand New Delhi designers. AND for the guys, we have a handful of the classic SHER SINGH POLOS!  Give your eyebrows the definition and mystery it’s been wanting by getting them threaded by our expert staff. And finally, adorn your skin with beautiful henna designs. Checkout all the amazing events lined up for The Philadelphia Collection 2011. It’s fabulous!

** Henna only available on Wednesday Sept 14.

Check us out! We made Philly Style Magazines 2011 HOTLIST! Very FUN.  Everyone at the salon is very honored and excited. I thought it was really neat to see that Eyebrows have their own category – definitely a testament to the significance of how a good eyebrow shape can be to defining & enhancing your overall look.

We’re  serving up Skinnygirl Margarita’s for you tasting pleasure, yummmmmm!

“Art is, like, the most worthless degree anyone can get. Like, haha, they have a degree in making shit with popsicle sticks” is the statement Amy overheard. Sure she wanted to shake these kids silly. Scream and shriek at the madness of this RIDICULOUS statement.  But, alas she got off the subway and funneled her energies through the passions of her life, creating and supporting ART. And so, the ARBP was born.  A call to action for artists near and far to create artistic rebuttals against this blasphemous statement.  The artistic rebuttals will be compiled into a book, ah-hem hence the name the Artistic Rebuttal Book Project *wink*, each page dedicated to a single artistic rebuttal.

It’s pretty wild to see these artistic responses from over 50 cities across the nation and some worldwide. COME support the Opening Night Exhibition-Celebration-Fundraiser HappyHour Event Thursday, April 21. I’m super excited to host this event and support the ARBP.

ARBP Links: FacebookPage KickstarterCampaign Blog

Art is essential. Anytime I am exposed to heart and passion translated into creativity, an idea, a decision, courage/strength — it gives me chills. I champion that. And for me, art is a tangible expression of that awesomeness.  Sure not every piece of artwork moves me, but that’s not the point. And, to Mr.Subway-Dude-Dork, I happen to LIKE popsicle stick artwork! It makes me happy and reminds me of goofier times.

I often get asked, after moving the salon to Walnut Street, “So.. anju… what are you gonna do with all this S P A C E ?!” Well my friends, I’m going to share it.

Wink is the space within anjuthreads dedicated to sharing the passions and giggles of our lives. Since opening the salon in August 2008, I’ve learned that our clients (yes, you) are involved in some really awesome stuff. It tickles me. The imagination, excitement, heart and silliness of these fragments should be shared. There are no boundaries in this space — arts, music, non-profits, fashion, food, wellness… Hopefully you’ll come across something you enjoy!

Ps.Wink is the blog where features will be announced along with any other must-shares.

Not to worry, THREADING will always be the main focus of the salon. And yes, the possibility of offering additional spa services is very real, it will just take a little time. It’s going to be fun watching this new space evolve!