Sun Cooking

When Rita Riewerts says she's putting her career on hold to catch some rays, she's not talking about working on her tan - she's being literal. Rita has come up with a very cool invention that helps people in developing countries by letting the searing heat and blazing sun do the cooking for them.

When Rita Riewerts says she’s putting her career on hold to catch some rays, she’s not talking about working on her tan - she’s being literal. Rita has come up with a very cool invention that helps people in developing countries by letting the searing heat and blazing sun do the cooking for them.

Logan Leistikow from VJIAM gets more than he bargained for while uncovering the mystery behind some movie magic with Jessee Clarkson, prop and model maker on some of your favorite Hollywood’s blockbusters. Jessie tells us why, when he does his job well, he’s invisible. Lucky for him, Logan is putting Jessie in the spotlight instead of his creations for once!

Most artists aim to have their work sold and displayed in galleries, but Chicago based artist Patrick Scoff makes an adventure out of each painting – all you have to do is follow the bread crumbs. Serena Brahney catches up with the eccentric and generous artist to learn how he makes the entire city of Chicago his personal gallery and is more interested in people’s time than money in exchange for his hidden treasures.

For those who prefer to stand and shuffle awkwardly at the edge of the dance floor then full-out dance, Metronomy claims themselves to be the band for you! VJIM’s Matthew Anderson hooks up with Metronomy at a tour stop in Vancouver, Canada to talk shop and debate whether or not the Internet makes it too easy for audiences to find their music.

MCs leave your mics at home, Bboys and Bgirls leave your dancing shoes in the closet, because tonight the only people doing battle are Picassos and Van Goghs! VJIAMs Brian Vines takes us inside a New York club to see artists do battle, armed with brush and palette, and paint for survival.