SUMMER SOUL SAUCE DJ Workshop & Vinyl Sale- Sunday, July 25th

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Time, time...not enough of it. We're in full summer swing and feeling a little bit soulful. Join us next Sunday, July 25th as we drop a DJ workshop and not to be missed vinyl sale (yes you read that correctly- you'll be diggin' in the crates). A few beats and treats courtesy of our own DJ FREqNIK with sponsorship and giveaways from a few of our friends No Rival, Universal and Red Bull. Peep the invite for complete details. Come prepared- see you on the decks.

ART OFF PAPER | Exhibition & Apparel Release Summer Kickoff Event

We'll be hosting our first gallery showing for the summer season along with the good peoples of Art Off Paper this coming June 26th beginning at 8PM in our Huntington Village location. They'll be taking you on a dreamscape ride and turning things upside down a little bit for the night. Beats courtesy of DJ FREqNIK. Food & drink will be served.

DISTANT RELATIVES | Nas & Damien Marley Album Listening Party

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The anticipated album entitled Distant Relatives, a collaborative project between NAS and Damien Marley is set to officially release on May 18th. You can get a listening start with us courtesy of Universals this Friday, May 14th at 7pm in Huntington. Join us as we will preview the full length album, serve pizza along with a few extra's.

RAKIM| April 8th Performance

Mark your calendar for this coming Thursday, April 8th as Rakim takes the stage in Farmingdale at the Crazy Donkey. This is a rare opportunity to see him live. Tickets available at Sauce in Bayshore and Huntington.

RECAP | 5x5 Exhibition

A few images...we'll be dropping more shortly.This past Friday 13th we hosted the 5x5 Exhibition at Sauce in Huntington, featuring 20 pieces of diverse artwork on display from artists Candido, Crespo, Edwin Bolta (All in Time), Mikey Stylez, Andy Gallardo and Patrick Keefer. The dismal weather didn't slow things down, as the house was packed. Thank you to everyone who came out to support. A special thanks to Red Bull and Blue Point Brewery for keeping our thirst properly quenched. For those of you who didn't make it don't worry, there's going to be a lot more in store. Be sure to mark your calendars for next Saturday, November 21st, and our upcoming "Street HeART" benefit and Special Sauce 16th Anniversary party. These are two events you are not going to want to miss.


Images: Sarah F.

IT'S BEEN A LONG TIME...

Back to some regularly schedule posts...

It's hard to believe that it has been over 15 years since we first opened our original shop in Bayshore. Indeed it has been a long time since our 'massive' last congregated!...

For 2009 we have created a new chapter to be added to our history books, and what feels to be a challenging future for Special Sauce. Many of you have grown up with us- some of you now having your own families...hopefully sharing some time capsule moments with them. It hasn't always been easy (can anyone honestly say it ever is?). Most will probably agree that this year will mark as being one of the most challenging yet. There will be those who love and hate you- sometimes both at the same time. We welcome all to critique with open arms.


(Crowded & in a daze)
Source: Here


(Red Bull on display)

We finally dropped our Opening party to celebrate the Special Sauce Flagship in Huntington Village. Last Thursday, May 21st we hosted a 3 hour (and of course went an extra hour) In-Store Mixer for friends & media . We kept things moving with an After-Party that started around 10PM at the Artful Dodger. Props to DJs: Myles, Big Chris, Dennis Fernando, Derek Sessions & Rob James for holding it down. The house was jumpin' and the space was packed solid!

Be sure to follow our BLOG, MYSPACE & FACEBOOK for more drops shortly.

With red carpet under foot (provided by our fam over at Extra Butter- many thanks for your support), guests were greeted through our doors with mood lit chandeliers, and camera's flashing courtesy of Tony "Memento" and Elixabet. To make sure that our snap-shooters had a proper photo-op backdrop, we made this an affair to be remembered by featuring a brand wall to showcase all 17 brand sponsors, created by the talented artist and graphic designer Twitch.

("Memento" takes his turn)


(Twitch and Dade Deon Fairchild of DDF Clothing )

The evening's main course of beats were a blend of originals and breaks, mixed by our always friendly maestro DJ Nick Pepe, served with three times the gastronomic goodness of Josh, Josh, Josh. We were blessed to have a mix of chatter friendly faces (new & old) for the entire event that seemed to spill out the front door, while our Bboy/Bgirl fam kept the energy moving. A big shout to our floor rockers: Super Freeze, Ivan (Urban Action Figure), Leo, Smiles, Red Fox, Scuba, Static, Problems, Gabe (Charlemagne) and everyone else who came through....

(Josh & Nick serving up the musicality)

To keep our guests from going hungry we served up a few tasty bites by candlelight, with spirits provided by ALCHEMIA Polish Vodka. Creator and owner Agata worked hands on with us in advance to craft four signature drinks by using Alchemia infused Wild Cherry and Crystal Clear flavors. (Nothing like a little shameless plug for our peeps!). We turned on the charm by serving everything in rock & highballer glassware. If you haven't tried this vodka- do so, you won't be disappointed!



Most of us by this time had our heads spinning with the turnout (WOW!). To thank everyone we had 125 gift bags properly prepared via RAW Creative PR. (Shout to Lady Smiles for all her efforts and endless hours helping to prepare those damn things!) The fellas & ladies walked away with gift product provided in Sauce bags and VANS totes. A major thanks to the brands that not only donated their product, but their time: Nike SB, sparkles by Cubannie Links, Upper Playground, Hellz Bellz ('always a crime for all seasons- thanks to the entire HB collective ;), Dedicated & Graffiti Magazine for being real, new music from Universal Music, Alison from Red Bull, Elwood, Nixon, Bula, RARE, Your's Truly Brand, Kweenz Destroy and lastly the talented Dana La Rock for supplying her promo CDs.



(Time to get gifted)

Whew...that was a lot! With all that being said, thank you to EVERYONE for making us who we are. Be sure to keep your eyes and ears open for us all summer long.- In the meantime here are a few images to get you going- many more pics to post within the week. Until next time...



(Pete & Chris w/Tyler)


(DJ Myles- Triple Crown/ The Hump, nyc)


(Pulse Magazine Creator Nada w/Nessa)


(L'Amour Supreme & Pete)





(Blue coctail surprise)


(Our man Pat...priceless!)


(Smiles fighting bullshit...Paul wonders how)


(VANS man Dave....Challah!)


(Anika, BabakOne- Dedicated, Germany & graffiti legend ROS)




(Mata & Dave)


(Myles hits the After-Party)

SPECIAL SAUCE OPENING PARTY| Teaser Recap

The good folks at Special Sauce partied hard last night to celebrate the opening of our newest Flagship Store in Huntington Village. Many of us are still feeling a little woozy but a whole lot of warm and fuzzy.

With much anticipation and about 4 months worth of planning we finally dropped the goodness. We hosted a private sponsored & vodka infused In-Store Mixer for our close friends, media and press to start, then turned it up a notch with a memorable After-Party at The Artful Dodger Lounge.

We'll be posting a full report within the next few days, with images courtesy of both our extraordinary photographers Tony "Memento" and Elixabet. Stay tuned for the heat...

DIE POSERS DIE!

TONY ALVA AND RICHARD VILLA III PRESENTS DIE POSERS DIE! Art Exhibition.

FEATURING:

TONY ALVA
STEVE CABALLERO
CHRISTIAN HOSOI
PAT NGOHO
STEVE OLSON
CLINT PETERSON
LANCE MOUNTAIN
MIMI KNOOP
DUANE PETERS
CHRIS PASTRAS
DAVID HACKETT
JASON ADAMS

OPENING RECEPTION: SATURDAY, MAY 9th 2009, (7-11PM)
EXHIBITION: May 9th - June 9th, (1-7PM)
LOCATION: EXHIBIT A GALLERY- 1086 S. FAIRFAX AVE. L.A., 90019

Visit www.exhibitgallery.com for more info and to RSVP.

•MUSIC BY: DJ HOWIE PYRO
•OPEN BAR BY: TRANSPHUSION
•GIFT BAGS FOR THE FIRST 50

100 LIMITED EDITION SIGNED AND NUMBERED "DIE POSERS DIE" POSTERS SIGNED BY ALL ARTISTS ART BY ALVA ARTIST RVIII AND SCREENPRINTED BY JOHN E. MINER

**ALL ART WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE- OPEN TO THE PUBLIC**

URBAN VIBES Exhibit Drops

This past Saturday we hosted the "Urban Vibes" show with the artist Semor.
Big ups to all those who made it out to support- it was truly a success.
This was the first event to be hosted in our new Huntington Village location.
The house was packed and the crowd was live, with sounds provided by our resident DJ Nick Pepe. A special thanks to all our fam who kept things moving- you know who you are!

For those that woke up late- the exhibit will be open to the public and running until May 16th. By request, those interested will be able to purchase the artwork showcased from the exhibition. In the meantime peep the slide below to view some of the work featured. Otherwise be sure to visit a few snaps provided by Elixabet. More images to follow after the jump.

QUEENZ ARRIVE RECAP

...and the winner is?...

Thanks to all those who made it out to the QUEENZ ARRIVE opening reception last Friday in Brooklyn, it was a blast! More so we has the chance to team up with its curator, host and artist Indie 184. It was a great opportunity to give back in a small way and be involved, as well as to contribute a special his and her raffle giveaway. You should have seen everyone's face (priceless). Especially those who missed out.

Within an hours time the gallery occupancy filled to capacity with guests spilling out the front door. Luckily the lingering heat in the air was easily put to the way side with complimentary free beer. Everyone showed up that night to support the artists works showcased that included: Fafi, Claw$, Klor, Nina and Siloette to name a few. Guests included photography and hip hop pioneers Charlie Ahearn (Wild Style), Henry Chalfant (Style Wars) and Martha Cooper. We had the chance to catch up with each of them and get their take on on street and graffiti culture- past and present. Be on the look out for something special to drop in the future.

Here are a few flicks to keep your hunger at bay. To view all images visit the: "QUEENZ ARRIVE" URL link.


All Images via: Elixabet


...she turned from an "Angel to a Demon" with a pair of Nike SB's,
Secret Society and new Special Sauce "Prolific" tee.



...he left but came back for some Nike SB 'Brooklyn Projects,
"Rise Up" Upper Playground and Special Sauce tee.



...with Indie184 & Henry Chalfant



...in the mood for love? -with L'Amour Supreme"




...She came out rockin' an original back piece on her denim jacket- Martha Cooper



Indie & Charlie Ahearn

COMING UP| THE GREEN DIAMOND Presents: Rich Mahogany World Premier

UPCOMING EVENT| "QUEENZ ARRIVE" EXHIBITION

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The last few months we've been laying low and keeping busy in the lab blending some new concoctions. We're excited to partner up with the talented artist Indie 184, in celebrating her upcoming art exhibition in Brooklyn. The event will feature 16 of the most influential women in graffiti and street art- past and present, including Martha Cooper, Claw Money & Fafi to start. Special Sauce will be sponsoring a gift bag for one lucky guy and gal. Show your support- Ladies represent! Guys don't be bashful!

Get up for the get down and join us. Full report after the jump...



INFORMATION:
The upcoming "Queenz Arrive" art exhibit celebrates selected matriarchs of contemporary graffiti culture. This elite group of international female artists
will showcase their intricate styles and personalities; bringing a refreshing perspective on the street art gallery scene.

FEATURING LEGENDARY ARTISTS:
Abby(NYC/NC),Claw Money (NYC), Mickey (Amsterdam), Hera (Germany), Nina (Brazil), Fafi (Paris), Siloette (San Francisco), Acet (New Jersey), Zori4 (Puerto Rico), Spice (Australia), EGR (Canada), Koralie (NYC/FRANCE),
Klor (Canada), Femme9 (Kansas), Sherm (Los Angeles), Martha Cooper (NYC), INDIE184(NYC)

Exhibition: April 10- May 4, 2009
Opening Reception: Friday, April 10, 7-10pm
Location: McCaig Welles Gallery
Sponsors: 123 Klan, Anatittude, ArtPrimo, Hellz Bellz,
Kid Robot, Kweenz Destroy, Metro Plastique, Powerhouse Books, Rawthentix, Special Sauce, Superfresh Design,
Trashbag Aesthetics, Violette, NYC

NikeiD| ROYALE 32 TOURNAMENT

Do you have what it takes to design and reign supreme for your coast?
Now is your chance to put your creative juices to the test and show Nike
what you're made of. For a full read and competition details visit here.

POWELL | PERALTA Present: "RIP THE RIPPER" Art Show

Vernon Courtlandt Johnson is the original mastermind and creator of the iconic "Ripper" that has been one of the most recognized and replicated
graphics in the skate and underground circuit since its inception in 1978
and made so popular starting off with the Bones Brigade.

Photographer and artist Désirée Astorga teamed up with Powell|Peralta
to curate the project, which paid tribute to the graphic by hosting the
"Rip the Ripper" art show at ASR Trade show in San Diego this past January 22-24th. To celebrate the event, the works of fifty-eight established artists including Don Pendelton, Lance Mountain, Shepard Fairey and Steve Caballero were gathered to create and interpret their image of the Ripper.

If you're feeling a little nostalgic (or just curious) the artwork is available
to view and purchase via Skateone. The pieces range between $300 to $5000 for a piece of skate history. For those of you who are a little tight in the budget (isn't everyone) don't worry, a book will also be available on Skateone shortly.

In the meantime view the video and slide below for more information
and to get an inside look of the exhibition. Stay tuned.

SNEAKER CON HITS NYC

Sneaker Con is a Buy/Sell/Trade sneaker and apparel convention.
Set to make their debut this coming March 1st., attendee's will have access to thirty vendors providing the latest in sneaker wear. Save the date.

Event Date:
Sunday, March 1st, 2009 12-7PM

Event Location:
Time Square Arts Center
669 8th Avenue
Between W. 42nd and W. 43rd St.
Times Square, New York

Contact:
www.sneakercon.com
Email: event@sneakercon.com