When Mike Kearney of Boston, MA heard of the sudden passing of Adam Yauch, AKA MCA of the Beastie Boys on May 4th, 2012, like many fans around the globe, he was rocked to his core. While Kearney classifies himself as a huge fan of the group, finding a way to do something meaningful became more about self-discovery.

I felt this tremendous void. Like a lot of people the Beastie Boys became the soundtrack to my life. I started to realize there were a lot of people sharing and struggling with the same feelings. I wanted to do something, but I wasnt sure what to do and how to do it, said Kearney.

The how became meaningless to Kearney and within days, using only Facebook and Twitter, Kearney had mobilized fans looking for an outlet to express their gratitude to Yauch and MCA Day was born. The event held in Union Square in 2012 was as far as you can get from a structured event. Kearney set up a 6-foot table, a giant boombox and some easels with notepads and markers for fans to write their dedications down with the hopes that at least a few people would show.

The event was a huge success attracting artists, musicians, dancers, diehards fans from across the country and even Adam Horovitz (Ad-Rock) of the Beastie Boys.

A year later, and a year stronger MCA Day 2013 is set to invade Littlefield, a performance and art space located at 622 Degraw Street in Brooklyn, NY on Saturday, May 4th, 2013 from 11:00AM 4:00PM. The event is free to the public and is meant to celebrate Yauchs life-long contributions and B-Boy culture.

Art and visual elements are the cornerstone of MCA Day and there will be no shortage with rare Beastie Boys photography by Glen E. Friedman & Sunny Bak and artwork by Brooklyn artist Mr. Kaves. The event will also play host to several fan-driven exhibits where attendees can submit their own works. A video exhibit where fans can submit footage from the event that will later be edited into an event documentary and the Keep It On and On, fan-sourced installation (http://keepitonandon.com/) are among a few.

Music is a must and Beastie Boy mixes will be in full effect with the Rock Steady Crew’s own DJ JS-1 , Pat Poon, Operator EMC and DJ Skizz from the World Famous Halftime Radio Show on WNYU FM 89.1. Breakdancers from the Legendary Dynamic Rockers will be on hand as well to round off the elements of hip-hop, a genre revolutionized by Yauch and the Beastie Boys.

The event is open and free to everyone of any age.

DETAILS: Saturday, May 4th, 2013 from 11:00AM 4:00PM, Littlefield Brooklyn, NY

CONNECT: @MCADAYNYC

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Mid-West based artist and photographer Elizabeth Sohnle announces her new online art gallery called LizArt Gallery. The recently launched site, gallery and store, include her own original, professional photographs from across the country, ranging in location from Alaska all the way down to Florida. Her photography subjects range from a dogs life on the water and incredible birds-of-prey action shots, to winter landscapes and abandoned cabins in the forest.

Elizabeth’s original prints are available for purchase from the site, via a secure checkout. Each photograph can be purchased in a variety of different sizes in order to fit any space or location in your home and to add that extra touch of warmth to any room. Some of these options include canvas wraps, magnetic wall mounting systems, custom glass and aluminum prints, and specialty prints on apparel items, all of which are available for the photograph of the viewers choosing.

In addition to her online galleries and products offered, Elizabeth is a writer, and she has included an essays section to the new site with one post so far, entitled For the love of a dog”. She plans to start a blog on the website to attract nature, animal and photograph lovers from across the globe. Clients of Elizabeth Sohnle may securely log into the site via their access code, to review their personal photographs.

Elizabeth states that, Ive been fortunate to come across some particular locations and subjects that strike up my own feelings and passions about what lies before me. It gives me great pleasure to share with you a few images of these wonderful settings.

When asked how she goes about capturing the photographs that bring such emotion to the viewer, She stated, My goal is to recognize and understand the feelings and emotions that a particular image will elicit in other people as well as myself. If I get the view just right, then all of us will probably be pleased by that certain look on a puppys face, the colorful symmetry in a bit of forest, or even the unexpected hues seen in an old building.

For more information on Elizabeth Sohnle, LizArt Gallery or to make purchases in her gallery collections call (414) 870-1610 or visit http://www.lizartgallery.com.

About Elizabeth Sohnle:

Based in Wisconsin, Elizabeth Sohnle worked for years as a critical care nurse where she became an acute observer of peoples emotions and emotional reactions. Even after leaving her nursing position, Elizabeth makes sure to integrate these past emotional experiences into each photograph to achieve the most resonant response from the viewer. She has learned to be a keen observer of the world we live in, including the people and various creatures that inhabit it. Elizabeth is a freelance photographer, photographing and exhibiting all over the United States.

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