Arts & Entertainment - May 31, 2009
Welcome to the "Loom Room" at Rochambo
The East Side's Rochambo, 1317 E. Brady St., has been a long-standing sanctuary for artists, writers, group organizers and lone thinkers to tinker with creativity and intellect over a cup of coffee or tea. A big part of what makes the space more than just another café to quench your thirst is the rotating art exhibits gracing the walls of the common areas.
Tags: rochambo, coffeehouse, brady street, loom room, vanessa andrew, madam chino, sparrow collective, art

Arts & Entertainment - April 6, 2006
Score a zillion-dollar prize at "28 Earth Days in the Diarama"
Artist and designer Vanessa Devaki Andrew (aka "Madam Chino") presents "28 Earth Days in the Diarama," a provocative new show opening Friday, April 7, at Fasten Co-op Clothing Gallery, 2365 S. Kinnickinnic Ave.
Tags: Fasten Co-op, Vanessa Andrew, Paper Boat Gallery

Marketplace - Nov. 9, 2005
Fasten Co-op pins down new Bay View shop
Five years ago, if you wanted to find fashion on the North end of Bay View, the Salvation Army was your only option. Today, there are so many more options, including the about-to-open Fasten Co-op Clothing Gallery.
Tags: Vanessa Andrew, Fasten Co-op, Christina Perez, Fashion Ninja, Areka Ikeler, fashion, Bay View, Madamchino, Janelle Schweitzer, "Little Ocean", Alyssa Schulte, "Neon Danger", Amy Schoenecker, "Softly Fiercely", Kathryn Wilson, Ryn, Mariette Thomas, "Ride A

Milwaukee Buzz - Nov. 10, 2004
Milwaukee Seen: Nov. 10, 2004
This week Julie gives us the buzz on Red Light's Asian Massive, last weekend's Art vs. Craft fair at Turner Hall, the Correa brothers' art and the grand opening party for Niche, an East Side vintage clothing and fresh vinyl shop.
Tags: Brian Kasprak, Neil Qusba, DJ J-Money, Red Light's Asian Massive, bollywood, bhangra, hookah, Cortney Heimerl, Vanessa Andrew, Madamchino, Fasten, Areka Ikler, Correa brothers, Sign Here, DJ Dapo, Gallery Night, Niche, Justin Grall Brandi Kupsky, vintage