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Irene Frolic: Personal History, Memory, and the Interdependence of Beauty and Decay  

In 1948 at the age of 7, Irene Frolic arrived in Canada after almost three years in a United Nations refugee camp in Salzburg, Austria. A Jewish child, who had miraculously survived the grimmest of Grimm Fairy tales in the dark heart of Europe, arrived not knowing a word of English into a new world. Trying to make sense of these mysteries remains at the heart of her work in cast glass to this day. 

The little Canadian girl grew into a well-educated young woman. Frolic married, travelled the world, had children, and held a good job before discovering glass in her early 40s, inspiring a sea change witnessed in her evolution to becoming an artist. Almost 40 years later, Frolic continues to infuse her cast glass with knowledge, feelings, history and heritage. 

Working from her Toronto studio, Frolic has been involved in the international Studio Glass movement, helping to develop the art of kiln cast glass as a material for artistic expression by teaching workshops, lecturing and exhibiting world-wide. Past president of the Glass Art Association of Canada (GAAC), which honored her with a Lifetime Achievement award, she is a member of the Royal Canadian Academy of Art (RCA). Her work is exhibited internationally and found in many public and private collections, including those of the Museum of Decorative Art, Lausanne, Switzerland, Montreal Museum of Fine Art, Museo del Vidreo, Monterrey, Mexico, and the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery, Waterloo, Ontario.

Glass, which surrounds us in our modern urban landscape, is one of the most ancient, seductive and mysterious of materials. The quest to find a way to use it beyond its easy allure has propelled Frolic and has sustained her 40-year art career. By developing and exploring the emotive qualities of glass as a medium, she has explored her personal history, commented on memory, and mused on the interdependence of beauty and decay.

As the Covid pandemic continues, new sculpture is underway at Frolic’s studio. Her latest work, She Loves Us Still: Earth, addresses humanity’s treatment of our planet and each other. She says: “It goes back to my beginnings and how close I came to be extinguished. On October 13, 1941, in my hometown, Stanislawow, at nine weeks of age I was held in my 18-year-old mother’s arms, at the edge of an enormous hastily dug pit at the Jewish cemetery. I understand it was bitterly cold. The thousands of people herded there were all naked. The shooting continued all day – 12,000 Jewish citizens met their deaths that day. The reason I am still here, approaching my 80^th year, is that it got dark…too dark to kill. I am full of anguish about the way we treat each other today. If strangers live among you, love the stranger as yourself and do him no harm. Love the stranger, both within and without.”

It’s certainly going to be a different sort of New Year’s Eve celebration for most folks around the world this year, but I wanted to sneak in one more podcast before the end of it, for all of you to be able to dance around your living rooms to and to welcome in 2021!

This mix features the premiere of my new single on Queen House Music with Stephen Jusko, “The Warrior” feat. Audrey Callahan. An update of the iconic 1984 hit track from Scandal feat. Patty Smyth, Stephen and I invigorated this 80s pop-rock anthem in our own high-energy style for a new generation to embrace. With soaring reinterpreted vocals from the incomparable Callahan, this new electronic anthem is ready to lift your spirits and help you find your own inner warrior! Two incredible full remix packages will follow on January 15th and February 12th, 2021!

[Due to COVID-19, this DJ is still not yet back to work and has no upcoming gigs on the horizon, so if you appreciated or felt inspired by my set, PLEASE feel free to Venmo tip me: @DJBlacklow]

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The Tracklist:

1) Marinheiro Só - Pirate Snake, Curol
2) Lovin U (David Tort & Markem Hotl Remix) - Alexander Som vs. David Penn feat. Max C
3) Ma Baker (Bourbon Edit) – Boney M
4) My Obsession (Extended Mix) – Disco Gurls
5) You & Me (Original Mix) – KC Lights
6) House Of Wh0 (Original Mix) – Wh0
7) What I Say - Sted-E & Hybrid Heights, Xotto
8) Get Your Queer On (Extended Mix) - GSP & Nina Flowers
9) Prisoner (Rafael Dutra Review Senna's Mix) - Miley Cyrus feat. Dua Lipa
10) Say So (Leanh PVT Mash!) - Doja Cat, Bruno Knauer, Yinon Yahel
11) He Is The Joy (Bruno Knauer Mash) – Donna Allen vs. Yinon Yahel & Mor Avrahami
12) Cardigan (interlude) – Taylor Swift
13) What a Feeling (Rafha Madrid Remix) – Irene Cara
14) In Your Eyes (Esteban Lopez & Javier Solana Remix) – The Weeknd
15) Champagne Problems (Brett Oosterhaus Remix) – Katy Perry
16) Magic (Toy Armada Remix) – Kylie Minogue
17) Babylon (João Lemoz Mash) – Lady Gaga
18) Cry For You (Ruan Antonio e VMC Remix) - September
19) I Dare You (Joe Gauthreaux & Melodika Mix) – Kelly Clarkson
20) The Warrior (Original Mix) - Stephen Jusko & DJ Blacklow feat. Audrey Callahan

Jason and Alan are joined by two dental social media rock stars, Dr. David Rice of IgniteDDS and Irene Iancu (aka: toothlife.irene) of the Tooth or Dare podcast!

David knows young dentists. He's an educator and coach and spends a lot of his time helping new dentists find their way after dental school. His message is a lot more hopeful than what you hear from some people and his reach is really huge! David also spent some time talking about 3M's new Xerostomia Relief Spray. Dentistry hasn't done a great job for our patients with dry mouth and 3M has made a product that can really make a difference for them!

Irene Iancu is a hygienist, educator, social media maven and entrepreneur! She's got a great podcast called "Tooth or Dare" and she'll be podcasting live at the Voices of Dentistry with her new co-host. She's fascinating on a lot of levels, but we spent a lot of time explaining how she, as a hygienist, is opening a dental practice! If you've ever wondered how a dental practice owned by a "nondentist" can work, this is really interesting stuff! Apparently delays in dental office building affect everyone!

Some links from the show:

It's time to sign up for VoD (January 24-25th at the Hilton Scottsdale Resort and Villas

The Voices of Dentistry is just over two months away! We have an amazing speaker line up, some very exciting exhibitors and the best party in all of dentistry! Go check it out and register at www.voicesofdentistry.com!

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YAPI can help make all of your holiday dreams come true! Jason was dreaming of smooth and effortless front desk efficiency and a giant YAPI puppy explained how his dreams could be reality! Go get your own YAPI puppy by getting a demo at dentalhacks.com/YAPI. It’s a funny name but serious software!

Go Hack Yourself

Alan: Steelmade USA flat top grill

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How can someone who not only makes orthotics basically for a living, but teaches other people how to do that, have a change of heart, and become the preeminent expert in minimalist footwear and natural movement? You're about to find out on today's episode of The MOVEMENT Movement, the podcast for people who want to know the truth about what it takes to have a happy, healthy, strong body. 

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