Monthly Archives: December 2012

Altpick Members Celebrate!

Posted on December 24, 2012 by altpick connects

Altpick members have been busy creating some fun images for the holiday. That fellow in his seasonal best. Merry cups of good cheer. Tripping the light fantastic. These are a few of our favorite things. Alternative Pick wishing everyone a … Continue reading →

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Bryan Cole’s Christmas Vacation

Posted on December 13, 2012 by altpick connects

“The idea was to take a classic, the moose mug scene from Christmas Vacation, and add my own twist to it.  First,  I got the black dickie and a sweater similar to what they used in the film, a V-neck … Continue reading →

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2012 Christmas In America: Happy Birthday Jesus

Posted on December 12, 2012 by altpick connects

It’s that time of year again. Shorter days, holiday themed coffee cups, played out sweater parties, awesome awkward family moments, gnarly travel, and Christmas carols on repeat in nearly every place of commerce. Christmas is coming. And with Christmas, comes … Continue reading →

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Selina Alko’s DADDY CHRISTMAS AND HANUKKAH MAMA

Posted on December 10, 2012 by altpick connects

The New York Times Sunday Book Review on the Bookshelf had some nice things to say about Selina Alko’s book, “Daddy Christmas and Hanukkah Mama”: DADDY CHRISTMAS AND HANUKKAH MAMA – Reviewed in The New York Times Written and illustrated … Continue reading →

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Curtis Parker Creates Custom Mural for Panera

Posted on December 7, 2012 by altpick connects

Did you know Panera Bread builds each bakery cafe from the ground up, with architects and designers thinking through all aspects of the project, including which neighborhood it’s in? Realizing that, it makes sense that they wouldn’t choose off-the-shelf art … Continue reading →

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Amanda Koster: TEDX : Love Your Neighbor…really

Posted on December 4, 2012 by altpick connects

Amanda Koster, founder of SalaamGarage gets personal while sharing her experiences as a kid, ending up in ‘respite’ care, how SalaamGarage got started with her amazing teams and filled a vital need. Finally, the deeply personal “why” storytelling is so … Continue reading →

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