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NOWMAN is featured in KABC-TV's Evening News report of the 2010 Doo Dah Parade in Pasadena, California and helps announce an upcoming Devo concert from the Winner's Circle at Hollywood Park in Inglewood in July 2010. And more! Music by Niswander.

Over the weekend of Valentines and Presidents Days and the Chinese New Year in 2010, the world renowned Hollywood sign temporarily could be seen from all around the area with the words "SAVE THE PEAK." Niswander reports.

See some of my archival video footage & photographs of Elvis Costello, the original Beatles drum head, Michael Jackson and George Harrison's stars: Rock Theater characters Mellow Man and Glam Sam host a 2009 music retrospective.

Rock Theater character Private Detective Dan Westwood uses his intuition to solve complicated mysteries... in this short... he pays tribute to Rod Serling and his infamous television show "The Twilight Zone."

"2009 Time Capsule" features the Rock Theater characters and guests in this edition of the variety show "Niswander's Fun To the Nth Degree." Some of the cool entertainment, news and landmarks of 2009 filmed from east to west coast. There's more to come!

CHECK IT OUT: A brief look at an album; even it's unique packing featuring rock theater characters. Includes songs "Fun (To the Nth Degree)" and "Read A Book" (and more) PLUS a short film called "Chameleon" ! www.cdbaby.com/niswander2 Also on iTunes!

"Short Short Stories" is the theme of this edition of "Niswander's Fun To the Nth Degree" variety show hosted by Rock Theater character Luke Warm. "Halloween' and 'The Evolution of Dance' are the two featured stories produced in the month of October. http://niswanderrocktheater.com

http://niswanderrocktheater.com - Besides Halloween there is also All Saints Day and the ancient Mexican holiday Dias de los Muertes (Day of the Dead) celebrating the lives of loved ones. The Hollywood version is also complete with Rudolph Valentino, Johnny Ramone, and great art and music in the diversity of Southern California.

Back to one of my favorite contemporary art spaces that also serves as a center for art education for all ages. Here are some scenes of an opening night exhibition during Pasadena's very popular Art Night. http://niswanderrocktheater.com

A brief look at Norton Simon Museum in Pasadena, California during Art Night October 9th, 2009 with it's rich collection from ancient to contemporary with Renaissance. 18th century and more! http://niswanderrocktheater.com

I spent another evening on Hollywood Blvd. and an amazing event happened before I returned home Saturday night. We have reached critical mass. It is time to RIDE MORE BIKES! Check it out! http://niswanderrocktheater.com

This night I was on Hollywood Blvd. with a photography meetup group. This is also a weekly recap with a lot of interesting sites on the boulevard. Part 2 is even more incredible and what happened really got me excited! http://niswanderrocktheater.com

The theme at Agel World '09 was RIGHT NOW! I asked people from around the globe what their passion is...executives as well as current and future team leaders. Helping others is a common theme. Here is a sample. http://niswanderrocktheater.com

Niswander performs a unique version of "Fun (To the Nth Degree)" from the album "Adventures In Wanderland" as Rock Theater character NOWMAN... Live at the 4th Agel World event in Salt Lake City September 5th, 2009. Agel is one of the next $billion$ business success stories! http://niswanderrocktheater.com Special thanks to Brian Bodenhamer and Agel Cares.

Les Paul was an innovator, inventor and accomplished award winning musician with interesting friends and a humble background. Featuring Rock Theater character Mellow Man. http://niswanderrocktheater.com

Contemporary Artist Chip Jinglehymer unveils one of his latest works, "The Grey Area" including the philosophy behind it. Music by Niswander. http://niswanderrocktheater.com

Jimi Hendrix was one of the performers at Woodstock during the days of Peace and Music on Yasgur's Farm from August 15- 18th, 1969. Mellow Man also talks about jamming with a former Hendrix band-mate. http://niswanderrocktheater.com

Art of the contemporary and the avant-garde with Niswander Rock Theater character, Chip Jinglehymer. Featuring Niswander music. http://niswanderrocktheater.com

Dr. Hans Nootcase invented a time machine and lives simultaneously in the 18th and 21st centuries as the story goes. It is possible to change the world and have fun doing it! http://niswanderrocktheater.com

Animals and plants have been cloned... what is next? Dr. Hans Nootcase raises the all important question about cloning. http://niswanderrocktheater.com

This tribute to Elvis Costello features scenes from Amoeba Music in Hollywood where he played music from his latest album 'Secret, Profane, and Sugarcane.' Introduced by Glam Sam. Features Niswander music. http://niswanderrocktheater.com

Scenes of Elvis Costello LIVE at Amoeba Music in Hollywood June 22nd, 2009 with your reporter Niswander. Thanks to Amoeba, The Sound L.A. (100.3 FM), the fans, and Elvis for a great night! http://niswanderrocktheater.com

Avant-garde just means out of the ordinary, and the likeable performance artist Chip Jinglehymer performs his art in front of a live audience. Here is a sample. http://niswanderrocktheater.com

Robin Williams is an incredibly gifted actor and comedian! This video is a tribute hosted by Niswander Rock Theater character Buddy Shine. http://niswanderrocktheater.com

Dr. Brian May of Queen is one of the greatest rock guitarists of all time, but he is also more! Niswander Rock Theater character Mellow Man tells us more.

A tribute to the Tonight Show Host from 1992-2009 who is now going to prime time! This clip features an excerpt from a 2002 interview that I did in Beverly Hills. Music excerpt from "Adventures In Wanderland." http://niswanderrocktheater.com

NRT character comedian Buddy Shine pays tribute to the man who succeeded Johnny Carson as host of "The Tonight Show" from 1992 to 2009. Rare audio track of Jay Leno and Niswander courtesy of Lyon's Den Music. http://niswanderrocktheater.com

Niswander Rock Theater character rocker Mellow Man tells us about the 'other band' called the Plastic Ono Band. Music: "Mellow Man" by Niswander. http://niswanderrocktheater.com

Niswander Rock Theater character MOJO asks: "Do you have your mojo working?" Things are not the way they appear. Music: from "MOJO" by Niswander http://niswanderrocktheater.com

The suave MOJO character talks about the cup of joe. http://niswanderrocktheater.com

GREATER GOOD UNITED is a think tank started by Los Angelenos Pete Brach and Dan Niswander in 2009. The mission: identifying real problems to find real solutions. Then take action! Calling active passionate professionals and volunteers! Let's get the economy moving!

Comedian Buddy Shine shows us the award that is given each year for outstanding achievement in the television industry. http://niswanderrocktheater.com

Beatles guitarist and singer/songwriter in his own right, George Harrison received a star on the Walk of Fame in Hollywood April 14th. Special thanks to the fans from New York for video taping assistance! The Unique News http://niswanderrocktheater.com

thenewno2 in Hollywood, never seen before rare footage of Beatles history, Coachella, Harrison's Hollywood star, and more to come! http://niswanderrocktheater.com

This story covers a contemporary art/multi-media collaborative exhibition sponsored by the Andy Warhol Foundation For the Visual Arts and others which ran at the Armory Center For the Arts in Pasadena, California. http://niswanderrocktheater.com

"Summer In My Mind" from the album "Adventures In Wanderland" is featured in Don Campau's underground radio show on FM, satellite radio and the Internet in Germany during March. Check out www.radiomarabu.de, doncampau.podomatic.com and www.doncampau.com

Scenes on Hollywood Blvd. as the Oscar ceremony was happening February 22nd, 2009 at the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. Congratulations to Best Picture "Slumdog Millionaire" and all winners and nominees. http://niswanderrocktheater.com

NOWMAN marches with standup comics, Bagpipe Hero, Martha Stewart fav Grand Marshall Charles Phoenix, Darth Vader and stormtroopers, farmyard rollerskaters, marching bands, Queen Skittles, Uncle Fester, and more! http://niswanderrocktheater.com

The 32nd version of the Rose Parade parody is visited by NOWMAN who asks Grand Marshall Histo-tainer Charles Phoenix, the Swami From El Monte, a female Elvis, Naughty Nicki and others what is important to them in the present moment! HERE AND NOW! Music by Niswander Check out more DOODAH soon- http://niswanderrocktheater.com

Brian Ray plays in Paul McCartney's Band and has his own solo project Black Unicorn, also Mike Campbell, Jon McLaughlin, 100.3 FM, and more highlights of my shows and favorite music stories of 2008. brianray.com -music excerpts courtesy of Brian Ray.

"HATS OFF TO ENTERTAINMENT" -New Year variety show from Pasadena, California's Rose Parade & Rose Bowl featuring marching bands, floats made with flowers and plants, football, pageantry, aircraft and more fun for ALL AGES! http://niswanderrocktheater.com

This episode is about a therapy group and the meaning of 'the present.' Also featuring Buddy Shine, Morey 'Mojo' Workman, and Mellow Man with an out take at the end. Music by Niswander including "The Present Is Now." http://niswanderrocktheater.com

Festivity from middle America to the west coast with a variety of Holiday music, talk, and lights on board a cross country train and also featuring special guests the Niswander Band and singer/songwriter Jon McLaughlin. http://niswanderrocktheater.com

Perhaps inspired by a Devo song, NOWMAN visits Glam Sam who seems to think that being unhappy is his only choice..in the here and NOW. Music by Niswander. http://niswanderrocktheater.com

Part 3- "Adventures In Wanderland" EPK & Documentary- Stories about "Chameleon" the film, the band, artwork, NOWMAN, live and online variety shows, and more. http://niswanderrocktheater.com But it now! http://cdbaby.com/cd/niswander2 ...also on iTunes!

Part 2- "Adventures In Wanderland" EPK and Documentary- Niswander Rock Theater characters Dan Westwood, MOJO, and Buddy Shine are featured as well as the songs "I've Got To Love You This Way" and "Mojo." http://niswanderrocktheater.com

Yoko's specific artwork project Wish Tree For Pasadena collected over 90,000 wishes from August 2nd - November 9th and the trees were then planted in Wish Tree Garden. The wishes will be part of a time capsule on the John Lennon Memorial Peace Tower.

The on-going story of Yoko Ono's Wish Tree For Pasadena from August to November 2008 continues with the creation of Wish Tree Garden. Over 90,000 wishes were collected for a time capsule at the John Lennon Memorial Peace Tower. imaginepeace.com

Part 1-"Adventures In Wanderland" EPK and Documentary- Stories of Fun (To the Nth Degree), Niswander Rock Theater, Luke Warm, Read A Book, Chip Jinglehymer, Summer In My Mind, Everyone, Dr. Hans Nootcase, Hats and more featured. http://niswanderrocktheater.com

A tribute to books and those who enjoy reading them. This song is from the album "Adventures In Wanderland." Style: Rock www.cdbaby.com/niswander2 www.apple.com/search/ipodtunes/?q=Niswander (iTunes) http://niswanderrocktheater.com