Charybdis
Member
Profiles
Andrew Bedno
Mike "Four/4" Brunner
William Darkė
& The Psycho Circus
Defiant Theatre Company
John DeLeonardis
AJ Esbrook
Mark Faje
Alan Gold
Carm Grisolia
Tom Hickey
Gail Knox
Nikki Lopez
Ron Mather
Daniel Myers
David Myers
Brian Miller
Rich "Ram" Moore
Richard "Chip" Rosenthal
Brian Shaw
Cynthia Simms
Joe Swain
David Trantina
Reverend J Vela
Cristie Mather
I became involved with Charybdis in 1996 after attending a gathering at its location in the old washing machine factory near Diversey and Clybourn Avenues.
For the first time, I was made to feel comfortable enough to display my amateur bass playing skills along with other, much more proficient musicians, as we formed an impromptu band.
I immediately realized just how necessary it is to both give and gain support to and from other creative types, be they musicians, artists, performers, etc.
Charybdis provided not only a physical space to grow in but, more importantly, mentorship as I delved into other mediums over the next four years.
I have been involved in the discovery phases of several Charybdis initiatives, including planning events, raising public awareness, creating the web site, and developing the magazine.
I am currently living in Seattle, where I will continue my membership with Charybdis by forming alliances with area artists. I refuse to leave such a good thing behind in Chicago!
If you're in the Seattle area, whether you live here or are visiting, please don't hesitate to contact me by e-mail:
pixiepapers@hotmail.com