The Discerning Brute: fashion, food & etiquette for the ethically handsome man » Princess Superstar

Paris Journal, Day 5

joshuakatcher — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 19:09:51 +0000

Paris Vegan Day drew in almost 5,000 people from all over France and Europe! The day started with a buffet vegan brunch at the La Bellevilloise Cafe where James and I met up with Brice Partouce of April77 and his pals. There was a line out he door and so many people showed up for a vegan brunch in Paris that it blew my mind. Who knew? The atmosphere was great - I loved the space. As I've mentioned, something I really fell in love with about Paris is all the attention to detail and aesthetics that is considered. We had more creamy soy yogurt, tofu-scramble, risotto, salad, breads and spreads - one of which was like vegan Nutella, mango juice, and of course, perfect espresso. Later I emceed a fashion show featuring C-PAS, Mademoiselle Pimpante, Olsen Haus, Under the Pyramids, Herbivore Clothing, Vegetarian Shoes, Lili Cerise, Funambulle, and then gave a 45 minute talk on Fashion & Animals to a full crowd. I am thrilled to say that was asked to come back to Paris in September to give the talk at American University! I am so stoked, and really looking forward to this. Later, my roommates Isa and Terry of Veganomicon / Post Punk Kitchen / Viva Vegan! gave a cooking demo, and there was vegan shwarma and chocolate chip waffles and so many other things happening I couldn't keep up! For a full list of participants, click here. That night, vegan choreographer James Koroni and Paris' own Celine Orang of Creadanse - who is also veg - performed with my friend Princess Superstar who totally rocked the house! Check out James' new website Enforced Arch, that has a great article about the night. Enforced Arch is dedicated to using dance as a platform for addressing social issues like animal rights, as well as highlighting other veg dancers and performers like Tonya Kay, Bettina May and Ray Hesselink.

Film Fundraiser at The Peter Max Studio w/ Amazing Food & Celeb Guests!

TheDiscerningBrute — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 20:26:35 +0000

I am embarking upon the production of a feature documentary film called “Standardized Testing” in collaboration with Kelly Overton of PATH (People Protecting Animals & Their Habitats).

This pioneering, controversial and hilarious film follows PATH founder Kelly Overton, an overachieving activist who has degrees from Harvard, Tulane, Columbia and UMASS, as he attempts to return his diplomas and get his tuition refunded in an effort to bring attention to the dangerous and wasteful biomedical research being done at the universities.

In order to begin production on the film, the legendary artist Peter Max (http://www.petermax.com/) and activist Mary Max (http://www.kindgreenplanet.org/) have offered to host a production launch party - featuring food, drink, and special celebrity guests!

To purchase tickets, click here: http://www.ppath.org. .. . . Special guests include: Golden Girl - Rue McClanahan, Actress -Ally Sheedy, International Phenomenon- Princess Superstar, CNN Commentator -Jane Velez-Mitchell, Glamazon Lifestyle Guru- Chloé Jo Berman, Healthy Chef - Alexandra Jamieson, and yours truly, The Discerning Brute- Joshua Katcher. More special guests to be announced! Featuring food & drink from 4 Course Vegan, Candle Cafe, Vegan Treats Bakery, Tuthilltown Spirits and Blackwell’s Organic Gelato! Friday, June 19th 2009 6:30 to 8:30 pm The Max Studio 37 West 65th Street, 7th Floor New York City I would love for you to join me, and tickets start at just $100, and all proceeds go to PATH’s efforts to produce the film.

$100 per individual ticket
$350 for ticket and signed & dedicated Peter Max poster
$1,000 for ticket and signed & dedicated Peter Max poster and signed & dedicated The Art of Peter Max book*

To purchase tickets, click here: http://www.ppath.org Pass the word on Facebook!

Winter Wonderlands

TheDiscerningBrute — Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:16:58 +0000

• If you aren't doing anything on December 4th, you should absolutely come party with me at the Farm Sanctuary Winter Wonderland Benefit. Thursday Dec 4th, 6:00 - 10:00 p.m. The Art Directors Club, 106 W. 29th St. New York, NY 10001 My gal-pal Chloé Jo of the Girlie Girl Army did an amazing job putting this event together and invited special guests like Justin Theroux, Jennifer Coolidge, Corey Feldman, Peter Max, Patrick McDonnell, Tatum O'Neal, Daniela Sea, Ally Sheedy, Princess Superstar, Justin Theroux, and many more. Picture a festive cocktail party with hors d’oeuvres and sweets (can you say BABYCAKES?!) from a variety of the city’s finest vegan restaurants (think Candle 79, Blossom, and so many more), holiday shopping at a silent auction, gorgeous (and potentially single!) guests mingling, and overflowing goody bags. What are you waiting for - visit the event web site to rsvp now (tickets are $100 per person, with sponsorship levels from $350 and up). • Speaking of partying for the animals, I recently attended the Humane Society of the United States' Cool Vs. Cruel event at the Bowery Hotel. Supermodel Agyness Deyn sported her no-fur button, and I got to meet her, and everyone from Jay McCarroll (winner of Project Runway, Season One) to fashion icon Marc Bouwer to Nigel Barker. •Speaking of Nigel Barker, get your tickets now to tomorrow's screening of A Sealed Fate in NYC. Join Nigel Barker, renowned photographer, "America's Next Top Model" judge, and one of The Humane Society of the United States' top spokespersons, for a benefit screening of his moving documentary film "A Sealed Fate?" Will I see you there?