SMoCA Lounge is an active laboratory within the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art. Real people, in real time, with real ideas, stories, concerns, films, music, and humor all converging to create refreshing cultural compounds!Tumblr (3.0; @smocalounge)http://smocalounge.com/<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/nZ0GUqNc_Ns?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><strong>Don’t miss the “Most of” Lit Lounge on Thursday, May 30th at Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts! Tickets and Info <a href="http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/smoca-events.php">HERE!</a><br/></strong></p>http://smocalounge.com/post/50594718493http://smocalounge.com/post/50594718493Thu, 16 May 2013 15:47:21 -0400taniakatan<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/onY9cbGigvc?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Tania Katan is officially Out of the Cubicle!!!! Check out her NEW FANCY Office!!!<br/><br/></p>http://smocalounge.com/post/47786594309http://smocalounge.com/post/47786594309Fri, 12 Apr 2013 12:00:56 -0400taniakatan<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/SHAMTXRWIHo?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Writer/Performer Scout Durwood rocks the Lit Lounge!</p> <p>Get your tickets NOW for <strong>THRS, MAY 30th “Most Of” Lit Lounge  </strong><span><span></span></span></p> <p>Lit Lounge already has the BEST Writer/Performers, we’re just giving you MORE!  </p> <div><span>Featuring <em>Comedy Central Stage</em> performer Shaz Bennett, <em>The Moth</em> Storytelling Slam </span><span>(N.Y.) Winner Molly McCloy, award-winning author <a href="http://hillarycarlip.com">Hillary Carlip</a>,<span><em> Stephen Colbert</em> guest <a href="http://joesmith.com">Joe Smith</a> + More.  All in the BIG Scottsdale Center for Performing Arts Theater!</span></span>  <div><span> </span></div> </div> <p><span>Musical Guests: Where Are All the Buffalo, <a href="http://www.dougbale.com/">Doug Bale</a> + More! </span></p> <p><a>Tickets</a><span> are on sale NOW, get ‘em </span><a href="http://www.smoca.org/calendar/the-most-of-lit-lounge"><span><strong><span>HERE</span></strong> </span></a><span>or</span><span><strong> 480.499.TKTS (8587)</strong></span></p>http://smocalounge.com/post/46623026464http://smocalounge.com/post/46623026464Fri, 29 Mar 2013 17:23:33 -0400SMoCAsmoca loungelit loungereadingshumormuseumstorytellingtania katanstorytaniakatan<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/f4xut1XMIBk?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.smoca.org" title="SMoCA">SMoCA is </a>asking and answering the big questions: What is <a href="http://smocalounge.org" title="SMoCA Lounge">SMoCA Lounge</a>? Who is <a href="http://www.taniakatan.com" title="Tania Katan">Tania Katan</a>? Why are all the offices empty??</p>http://smocalounge.com/post/43011795926http://smocalounge.com/post/43011795926Wed, 13 Feb 2013 12:58:18 -0500taniakatan<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/JItPRXsdvME?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>The second to the LAST episode of <em>Out of the Cubicle</em> the new-ish series from SMoCA Lounge! In this episode, 8 months into her tenure at <a href="http://www.smoca.org">Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art</a>, <a href="http://www.taniakatan.com">Tania Katan</a> finds herself being celebrated as Employee of the Month or being fired. It’s a fine line!</p>http://smocalounge.com/post/37263052848http://smocalounge.com/post/37263052848Wed, 05 Dec 2012 10:34:00 -0500taniakatan<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/kHAioz_ktsw?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><em>Arm Wrestling for Art</em> makes ABC’s The List!! Tickets are almost gone for Nov. 9th, get the last ones<a href="http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/smoca-events.php" title="Arm Wrestling for Art"> HERE!</a> or Call: 480.499.8587</p>http://smocalounge.com/post/35134189289http://smocalounge.com/post/35134189289Tue, 06 Nov 2012 12:17:58 -0500taniakatan<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/OCcSxpzo8cU?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><div class="caption">Arm Wrestling for Art is right around the corner! Here’s your chance to muscle your way into winning an ORIGINAL <a href="http://www.maymekratz.com/" title="Mayme Kratz">Mayme Kratz </a>piece! Get your tickets <a href="http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/smoca-events.php" title="Arm Wrestling for Art">HERE!</a> before they’re gone.</div></p>http://smocalounge.com/post/33964643967http://smocalounge.com/post/33964643967Sat, 20 Oct 2012 12:33:00 -0400taniakatan<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/PLrx_2nbcVI?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p> <a href="http://www.davidschweikert.com/index.php" title="David Schweikert">David Schweikert </a>writes Tania Katan, “If I can ever be of service to you in any way, please don’t hesitate to contact me.” Watch what happens AFTER the credits!</p>http://smocalounge.com/post/32956515352http://smocalounge.com/post/32956515352Fri, 05 Oct 2012 16:34:31 -0400taniakatan<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/5kwl0CetpW4?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>The Employee of the Month Committee Give Tania the BIG News!</p>http://smocalounge.com/post/30088119868http://smocalounge.com/post/30088119868Fri, 24 Aug 2012 01:48:25 -0400taniakatan<iframe width="400" height="225" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/0H9OkEqD6uc?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Episode 9 Tania Katan is FINALLY eligible to become Employee of the Month!</p>http://smocalounge.com/post/28472653474http://smocalounge.com/post/28472653474Wed, 01 Aug 2012 03:31:33 -0400taniakatan<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2eKjYOf87DM?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Episode 8: Tania Katan gets an endorsement for Employee of the Month from none other than <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ScottsdalePerformingArts" title="Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts">Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts</a>Vice President and Director, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/cory.baker.319" title="Cory Baker"> Cory Baker</a>!</p>http://smocalounge.com/post/26944548745http://smocalounge.com/post/26944548745Tue, 10 Jul 2012 21:22:00 -0400taniakatan<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/ZBtIrH19JGs?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Join us for the very first <a href="http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/smoca-events.php" title="Arm Wrestling for Art">Arm Wrestling for Art</a> event where we’ll learn professional arm wrestling technique from fitness trainer and boot camp expert <a href="http://ultimatebodybootcamp.com/" title="Ultimate Body Boot Camp">Richelle Melde</a> and use strength, sweat and desire to win an original sketch by<a href="http://www.ericfischl.com/" title="Eric Fischl"> Eric Fischl</a>! Buy Tickets <a href="http://www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/smoca-events.php" title="SMoCA Events">HERE</a>!</p>http://smocalounge.com/post/26052411187http://smocalounge.com/post/26052411187Thu, 28 Jun 2012 00:50:20 -0400taniakatan<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/85MIqGTBmU0?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Trading Cubicles Part 1. Like <a href="http://tlc.howstuffworks.com/tv/trading-spaces" title="Trading Spaces">Trading Spaces, </a>only less rooms!</p>http://smocalounge.com/post/25529761125http://smocalounge.com/post/25529761125Wed, 20 Jun 2012 17:44:16 -0400taniakatan<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/pckakvwa5tM?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Good with Scotch Tape? Ordering cappuccinos? Basic math skills? Tania wants YOU to be her Intern! <em>(*Those seeking money or a solo exhibition need not apply.)</em></p> <p>Episode 4.</p>http://smocalounge.com/post/25020095815http://smocalounge.com/post/25020095815Wed, 13 Jun 2012 09:26:00 -0400taniakatan<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/2lPr1KqrkKE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.facebook.com/SMoCALounge" title="SMoCA Lounge Facebook">SMoCA Lounge</a>: Behind the Museum. Like VH1, but with drills, <a href="http://www.juddgreenstein.com/" title="Judd Greenstein">Judd Greenstein</a> and <a href="http://newcatalogue.net/projects/" title="New Catalogue">New Catalogue.</a></p>http://smocalounge.com/post/24678813751http://smocalounge.com/post/24678813751Fri, 08 Jun 2012 10:20:00 -0400taniakatan<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/nxQMKtce4lo?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p><a href="http://www.taniakatan.com">Tania Katan</a> Gets into a Hairy Situation with<a href="http://www.smoca.org"> SMoCA</a> Director Tim Rodgers</p> <p>Episode 3.</p>http://smocalounge.com/post/24128792067http://smocalounge.com/post/24128792067Thu, 31 May 2012 10:17:00 -0400taniakatan<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/vIw3KDdUMUE?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>What Curators Do After Hours…Contemporary Art Password!</p>http://smocalounge.com/post/23642804647http://smocalounge.com/post/23642804647Wed, 23 May 2012 20:56:00 -0400taniakatan<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/scHO1xIulhg?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>The SMoCA Lounge would like to formally apologize. We are sincerely sorry. This press conference will address any further concerns you might have.</p>http://smocalounge.com/post/23350449646http://smocalounge.com/post/23350449646Sat, 19 May 2012 10:45:50 -0400taniakatan<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/SJ849xt91hg?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>Second Episode of Out of Cubicle with Special Guest artist + designer,  Janis Leonard</p>http://smocalounge.com/post/22766290503http://smocalounge.com/post/22766290503Thu, 10 May 2012 01:08:45 -0400taniakatan<iframe width="400" height="300" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/LXiO3ULR7NQ?wmode=transparent&autohide=1&egm=0&hd=1&iv_load_policy=3&modestbranding=1&rel=0&showinfo=0&showsearch=0" frameborder="0" allowfullscreen></iframe><br/><br/><p>The First Episode from <em>Out of the Cubicle</em>.</p>http://smocalounge.com/post/22320069869http://smocalounge.com/post/22320069869Thu, 03 May 2012 10:07:20 -0400taniakatan