The Hidden Manhattan Mysteries

Attitude the alligator

Love is in the air at Sarasota (Florida) Jungle Gardens, where Attitude the alligator has fallen head over heels for a garbage truck.

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In this era of being green and saving money, recycling is in fashion. But the Museum of Northwest Art in La Conner, Washington, has taken this concept to new heights.

“Finds Refined,” an exhibition running from March 14 to June 14, 2009, is a 15-artist show featuring works made up either in whole or in part by found objects–trash.

Some examples of the pieces on display and what’s in them:

Bracket, by Jason Mouer

ABOVE: Jason Mouer, Bracket: magazines, wood, glue.

Pot, by Allen Moe

ABOVE: Allen Moe, Pot: blue anchovies.

Untitled, by James Castle

ABOVE: James Castle, Untitled: soot and saliva on found paper.

Hello Hello Hello, by Gretchen Bennett

ABOVE: Gretchen Bennett, Hello Hello Hello: Toblerone chocolate wrappers, acid-free adhesive on paper.

Corner Swarm, by Michelle Allard

ABOVE: Michelle Allard, Corner Swarm: recycled mail.

“Finds Refined” is part of a recycled art exposition that also features “Haute Trash” fashion shows in Seattle and Burlington. This is the eighth year that The RE Store, a local used-building-supply store, has sponsored the event, and the first time MoNA has participated.

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On Wednesday, March 11, 2009, I appeared at The New York City Police Museum to answer questions and sign copies of my recently released mystery, EVIL JUSTICE, the second book in my Hidden Manhattan mystery series.

Evan Marshall with Iris Stephen, Retail Manager at The New York City Police Museum

Incorporated in 1998, the Museum is dedicated to preserving the history of the world’s largest and most famous police force, the New York City Police Department. Definitely worth a visit!

Mystery writer Evan Marshall behind bars at The New York City Police Museum

To learn more: http://www.nycpolicemuseum.org/