Media Alert – Fazzino Unveils Reusable Bag for The Food Emporium to Benefit MDA

May 27th, 2010

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Media Alert

Who: Charles Fazzino, Famous 3-D Pop Artist; Ron Marshall, President & CEO of The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company; Hans Heer, SVP of The Food Emporium

What: Unveiling of Charles Fazzino’s “Fazzino’s Fabulous NY Apple” reusable shopping bag and autograph signing

When: Tuesday, June 1: 11:00AM-1:00PM (Press Conference and Unveiling); Wednesday, June 2: 5:00PM – 7:00PM (Fazzino bag signing only)

Where: The Food Emporium Store at 810 Eight Avenue (49^th St.), NYC

Pricing/Ordering: To order a bag from outside the tri-state area, call the Food Emporium at 212.381.0885. Bags retail for $7.99

The Food Emporium is proud to introduce the “Fazzino’s Fabulous NY Apple,” limited edition reusable shopping bag designed by renowned 3-D Pop Artist Charles Fazzino. Available exclusively in the New York Tri-State Area at The Food Emporium stores in Manhattan, a portion of the proceeds from sales of this unique new tote will be donated to the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) to help support the fight against neuromuscular diseases. Customers for the bag who live outside of the tri-state area, may order by calling the Food Emporium Catering Service at (212) 381-0885.

To celebrate Fazzino’s magnificent artwork, Ron Marshall, President & CEO of The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company; Hans Heer, SVP of The Food Emporium; and the artist himself, Charles Fazzino, will be on-hand for the unveiling of the exquisite and vibrant “Fazzino’s Fabulous NY Apple” reusable bag, June 1 from 11:00am to 1:00pm, at The Food Emporium store on 810 Eighth Ave. (49^th St.). Shoppers will be treated to a special meet and greet with Charles Fazzino where they can get their special edition bag signed, and also participate in raffles giving away some of the artist’s original work. Mr. Fazzino will also be on hand, Wednesday, June 2^nd, from 5:00pm to 7:00pm at the same Food Emporium location on 810 Eighth Ave (49^th St.).

“Fazzino’s Fabulous NY Apple” is the first in a series of limited edition collectible bags made from 100% post-consumer recycled materials featuring the artwork of some of the world’s most renowned artists and designers. A large, sturdy shopping bag featuring a set of long handles for over-the-shoulder transport, as well as a set of short handles for carrying the tote in-hand, “Fazzino’s Fabulous NY Apple” bag combines the ultimate in fashion and shopping functionality. The bag is not only sized perfectly for carrying several bags of groceries, but is also great for books, toys, and much more.

“This is truly an exciting partnership of two New York City icons – The Food Emporium and famed artist Charles Fazzino. The “Fazzino’s Fabulous NY Apple” re-usable tote bag is not only a beautiful tote but it also supports an important cause as a portion of the proceeds of each bag helps MDA’s fight against neuromuscular dystrophy disease,” said Ron Marshall, CEO, The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Company.

Retailing for $7.99, proceeds from sales of the “Fazzino’s Fabulous NY Apple” shopping bag will go to MDA. Those interested in this beautiful bag, can stop by one of The Food Emporium stores in New York City or order via phone at 212.381.0885.

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Fazzino Pop Art Collectors Mailbag

July 5th, 2009

My friend Christian Baehr recently commissioned me to paint a 3′-4′ diameter apple sculpture with a New York/Broadway theme. All went well until we shipped the final sculpture to him. We crated the sculpture and it arrived at his doorstep in Germany safely …. but…well…it wouldn’t fit through his front door! All was not lost because Christian is a very resourceful man. He had the piece lifted through a second story window…he sent us these pictures to share the experience. I thought it was very cool!

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Watch Good Morning America on Thursday AM

June 29th, 2009

I’m going to be on Good Morning America on Thursday. It’s my first time on the show and it was so funny how it happened. To make a long story short, Sam Champion is doing a feature story on Ellis Island and The Statue of Liberty for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday. The producers asked me to come on both because I often create 3d pop art limited editions and original artwork based on both subjects…but even more because my grandparents came through Ellis Island and i have some good stories to share…plus i was an Ellis Island Medal of Honor recipient this year.

We had a great time filming last Thursday, but it was a long day…down at the Statue of Liberty at 8AM! I had the honor of meeting Sam…and of meeting Alex Harris and his wife Judy. Now, Alex is just an incredible human being. He personally came through Ellis Island in his early twenties after having served time in a Russian prison. His story is just unbelievable and i was honored to spend time with him.

I showed Sam some of my artwork and some photographs of my grandparents from way back when…but the story and item that everyone seemed most interested in was the lock my grandmother had when she came to this country. She was 13 years old and on her way here, by herself, from Sicily. It was 1903. She had NOTHING to her name but a ripped up sack with a few items of clothes that was taped to hold it together. Her brother was a locksmith in Sicily and had nothing to give her for her journey EXCEPT for a huge skeleton key lock. He told her to use it to lock her door at night so she wouldn’t be attacked…and to use it to lock up her belongings during the day so she wouldn’t be robbed in the New World. That lock was handed down to my parents who then gave it to me. I have it framed in my living room with a tribute to grandma Josephine….They may show it on GMA on Thursday. I plan to hand it down to my daughter…along with all of the stories.

It’s easy to forget where we come from sometimes. But last Thursday, i was certainly reminded of the sacrifices that so many made just to get here…to live here…to be free here. It’s something pretty special. I wish you all a Happy Fourth of July holiday!

–Charles

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