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Today we remember the passing of Ari Up who Died: October 20, 2010 in Los Angeles, California

Ariane Daniela Forster, known by her stage name Ari Up, was a German vocalist best known as a member of the English post-punk band The Slits. Ari was born in Munich, West Germany. Both her parents were involved in the music industry: Her father, Frank Forster, was a German schlager singer who had some success in the 50s and 60s while her mother Nora was a friend of Jimi Hendrix and dated Chris Spedding for three years. Ari's maternal grandfather was the wealthy German newspaper proprietor Franz Karl Maier, owner of Der Tagesspiegel. Her godfathers were Austrian singer/composer Udo Jürgens and Jon Anderson, the singer of the group Yes.

Nora Forster later married the Sex Pistols' lead singer, John Lydon, in 1979. Their home was known to be something of a punk domain, where Nora would take in poor musicians. The constant presence of punk music led to Ari experimenting with it herself, learning to play the guitar from The Clash's Joe Strummer.

In 1976, at the age of 14, Up formed The Slits with drummer Palmolive. Within a short time, guitarist Viv Albertine joined the group and found herself deeply impressed by the young singer. "English was her second language," Albertine noted in an interview. "It was not easy for her and she had to fight to be taken seriously." She succeeded: "Ari was the most dynamic woman I have ever known," said Albertine. "The way she carried herself was a revolution."

By the late 1970s, The Slits were touring as the opening act for The Clash. Ari Up's love of reggae led The Slits into a "jungly" dub style. She was the most flamboyant member of the group, becoming known for her wild hair and odd stage outfits. She can be seen briefly in film Rude Boy, associating with the Clash backstage. Her 1977 performances with The Slits are featured in The Punk Rock Movie, a documentary release of various punk group club performances, principally at The Roxy.

After The Slits disbanded in 1981, Up moved with her boyfriend, Glenmore "Junior" Williams, and twin sons, Pablo and Pedro, to jungle regions of Indonesia and Belize and lived among indigenous people in those areas. Later, they moved to Jamaica, eventually settling in Kingston. She continued to make music, first with the New Age Steppers, then as a solo artist, using the stage names Baby Ari, Madussa, and Ari Up. Her son Wilton was born in 1994, though tragically, the boy's father had been shot dead by the time he was born. In 2000, John Lydon and Nora Forster became legal guardians of Up's twin boys.

Up's first full-length solo album, Dread More Dan Dead, was released in 2005. She appeared on Lee "Scratch" Perry's Repentance (2008), and performed a duet on a cover version of Mike Hugg's song "Mister, You're a Better Man Than I" on Mark Stewart's Edit.

In 2008, Ari Up was diagnosed with breast cancer. However, she refused the physician-recommended chemotherapy. Lydon later commented, "who refuses chemo because they don’t want their Rasta locks cut off? Ariane Forster was just…not sensible. She thought she could cure herself with witch doctors. We spent hundreds of thousands trying to save her, but it was too late." Despite the diagnosis, she performed in July 2009, with Perry and Austrian dub band Dubblestandart in Brooklyn, New York, just before the Central Park SummerStage festival. One of her last recordings took place in May 2010, in New York with Perry. The sessions were recorded by the Subatomic Sound System and released in August 2010 on 7" vinyl, titled "Hello, Hell is Very Low" b/w "Bed Athletes." The Slits' final work, the video for the song "Lazy Slam" from Trapped Animal, was released posthumously in accordance with Ari's wishes.

On 20 October 2010, Ari Up died in Los Angeles, aged 48 after battling breast cancer. Her death was initially announced on Lydon's homepage. At this time, Lydon and Nora Forster also became guardians of Up's third child, Wilton.

A tribute Punky Reggae Birthday Party was held at the Music Hall of Williamsburg by Dunia Best, Aram Sinnreich, and Vivien Goldman on Brooklyn on 16 January 2011. Neneh Cherry, Tessa Pollitt, Hollie Cook and other former members of The Slits performed, along with members of the True Warriors, New Age Steppers, and other friends and associates.

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Our Week Scouted // 10.31.19

We’ve got a lot going on this week, from openings of new art shows and Jefferson’s dream-realized planetarium, to a lust-worthy catalogue and ways to get your heart racing. And of course, the best way to celebrate Dia de los Muertos. 

📷: Beatrix Ost, Nature Politely Declines - Metamorphosis of Order, 2002, Oil on canvas, 66 x 60 inches

SEE: Find your way downtown on Friday, November 1 for an opening reception of Beatrix Ost’s Iluminations & Illusions at Second Street Gallery. An opening reception will be held in the gallery from 5:30 – 7:30pm, with a reading by Ost at 6:30pm. Ost’s evocative and dreamlike work has been exhibited all over the world, exploring the nature of time and intimacy, as well as the fragility of the beauty that surrounds us. The multi-sensory show at Second Street Gallery will include a tightly curated selection of Beatrix’s dark, surrealist-inspired paintings and sculptures, accompanied by a musical score by Abel Okugawa composed specially for the exhibition. There will also be an olfactory element to the exhibition, celebrating fragrance as an artistic medium. Second Street Gallery | 115 Second Street SE | 434.977.7284 Open Tuesday- Friday, 11am - 6pm and Saturday, 11am - 4pm

SHOP: We’ve loved perusing Beecroft & Bull’s Fall 2019 Online Magazine. It’s unlike any publication a local retailer produces and full of so many gorgeous things we’re dying to add to the wardrobes of the men in our lives. And we have to admit, as evidenced below, there might be an item or two you want to snag for yourself. Peruse it online through the link above, or better yet, pop into the store to pick up your copy.  

As a matter of fact, you can head on over to Beecroft & Bull on Friday, November 1 to check out the “Costal Cool” vintage vibe of Faherty Brand as they present their fall ‘19 collection. Plus, special guest Loretta Schneider from PTO5 will be on hand with her caravan of goods from Italy.  Beecroft & Bull | Barracks Road Shopping Center, North Wing |2126 Barracks Road | 434.979.9010

EXPERIENCE: Tom Tom’s 8th annual fall festival, TOMTOBERFEST, is going down on Friday, November 1 from 5pm - 2am and it’s open to all. Head on down to the IX Park to build community and celebrate our hometown in style.First, shake hands and make professional connections at the Charlottesville Mixer. Then, enjoy a spirit or two at the Beer Garden, grab a bite from your favorite food truck, and jam to live music at the free Block Party featuring reggae surprises from The Elovaters, local favorite Free Union Music, and funky change-makers with a message of hope, The Change.

LOVE: Join Magpie Knits this Friday, November 1 from 5-8pm to celebrate their 3rd anniversary and for their premier First Fridays exhibit. They are welcoming local artist Amy Varner and her first beautiful yarn-inspired painting, “Looking at Yarn.” This is also a great opportunity to check out all of their amazing yards from all over the world, needlepoint canvases and exquisite linens. They also have great bags and other items that that are perfect for gifting.  Magpie Knits | Downtown Mall, 111 West Main St. |(434) 296 – 4625

CELEBRATE: Take part in  Dia de Los Muertos at IX Park on Saturday, November 2 from 7pm-midnight. Take part in this beautiful Mexican tradition that celebrates and honors the lives of ancestors and loved ones. Bring flowers, photos, poems, letters, creations, food, and things that represent your loved ones to place on offering table, Ofrenda. Each person or family will receive a luminary bag to decorate for the Ofrenda. Stay for a live show by Lua Project and a DJ dance party. This year’s event will fundraise for Sin Barreras Charlottesville, who provides legal aide, justice advocacy, and so much more to our local immigrant community. Kids free; suggested adult donation of $10 (all proceeds for Sin Barreras). 7-9pm: Art and decorating for the Memorial Altar 8-10pm: Live show by Lua Project and Special Guests 10-midnight: DJ Party

LEARN: In 1819, Thomas Jefferson sketched plans for a planetarium spanning the dome of the University of Virginia’s Rotunda Library. Unfortunately, Jefferson’s proposed celestial dome was never realized—until now. The Rotunda Planetarium is scheduled to open on November 1 where an array of digital projectors will transform the Rotunda’s dome room (UVa’s architectural centerpiece and a UNESCO world heritage site) into a vast enlightenment planetarium. A public symposium will be held  in the Rotunda from 2-8:30pm. This event will culminate with a keynote lecture by  Sara J. Schechner, David P. Wheatland, Curator of Historical Scientific Instruments at Harvard University, titled, “Astronomy Inside and Out: Jefferson’s Vision for the University of Virginia,” at 6:30pm. The launch of the Rotunda Planetarium projection will follow at 7:30pm. All are welcome to witness the fruition of one of Jefferson’s dreams. 

HONOR: The Club at Glenmore is teaming up with Michael Kaminski of the Freedom 5k and Gratitude Charlottesville to honor and benefit those who serve this Veterans Day weekend. The Freedom 5k race will take place Saturday November 9 and is open to 350 runners. I have run in this race and it’s a moving event with spectacular fall foliage. Register here. 

The Club at Glenmore has also added  a golfing event, “Town Day” on Veterans Day, Monday November 11 to raise even more funds for veterans and their families. Non-member golfers are invited to play Glenmore’s private, members-only golf course for just $75, which includes green fee, cart fee, range and a boxed lunch. Active military or veteran players are welcome to play for $65. There will be an 11am shotgun start for all players, with check-in at 10:30am. To make reservations email [email protected] or call the Glenmore Pro Shop [phone].

SWEAT: Get ahead of the lethargy that sets in once cold weather hits and check out the newly-opened Club Pilates. The 2,100 square-foot fitness studio is located on the second level of Barracks Road North, above Folly. The studio will offer free introductory classes year-round to anyone who is interested in trying it out for the first time.“Our full-body, low-impact workouts can work for any skill level, from someone who is just establishing a fitness routine to an experienced athlete,” Marvin Schettgen, owner of the Cville Club Pilates, said. “With seven different class formats, four different skill levels and an array of specialized equipment, we’re confident we have something for everyone.” Their regular class schedule is up and running, with 50-minute classes offered seven days a week. Go ahead and sign up for your free class here www.clubpilates.com/charlottesville. You might just discover your favorite new workout.  Club Pilates Charlottesville | 2140 Barracks Road | [phone]

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