What Do Christy Canyon, Gil Garcetti, Black Eyed Peas, And Yumiko Kayukawa Have In Common? They are all in the premiere issue of Vodka Magazine.

Vodka Magazines' Premiere Issue Hits Newsstands Nationwide February 1, 2004

Los Angeles,(PRWEB) February 1, 2004 - The bold and colorful Vodka Magazine will hit newsstands nationwide today. From cover to back, Vodka Magazine readers will experience more than just cocktails and cool clubs. They will be exposed to a world of stories and topics they want to know more about-from art exhibits to former porn star; from exploding trends to hot new urban cultural destinations.

Vodka Magazine isn't like any other lifestyle magazine, and its premiere issue sets the pace. The cover features bold artwork of Japanese-based, West Coast-influenced artist Yumiko Kayukawa-who carries a cult following in

the U.S. urban art scene. Rather than using a model or celebrity shot, Chief Editor/Creative Director Erika Kao decided to make a statement with such an usual approach. "Yumiko's whimsical and sexy style draws you in immediately, and her art speaks volumes to our readers." said Kao "Her (Yumiko's) art is a perfect fit for the premiere issue of Vodka Magazine."

Urban Living

A consumer-based lifestyle magazine with a title like Vodka, it defines a landmark for the publishing industry. Of course the magazine is expected to deliver spirit-related stories and awesome cocktails. Vodka Magazine delivers much more-it openly defines an era when Vodka is a lifestyle, an attitude, and represents a group of people, the new urban bohemian. The new magazine is looking into topics urban dwellers are interested in. The premiere issue includes cultural destinations such as the new Walt Disney Concert Hall, and goes into different retrospectives-from construction photos by ex-LA District Attorney Gil Garcetti, to the new REDCAT arts laboratory housed inside the new concert hall. Nightlife whereabouts in the 'Down with d'town' section. Emerging trends of Tapas Restaurants and Pinball Bars in the 'Hot Spots' section.

Cocktails

Vodka Magazine must talk about Vodka! The new issue introduces an ongoing column Russian Chicks' Vodka Review-we gave our six spunky ladies the daunting task of sampling different premier Vodka brands, and choose only the top three (a task any Vodka reader would love to tackle). Along the way to their final choices, they talk about what's on their mind - life, sex, politics, etc. 'In The Mix' article, a professional drink designers was interviewed to show us how to stock up our own bar for house parties; and to share unique cocktail concoction recipes such as Tiramisu Martini, Cremé Brulee Martini, and Black Cherry Martini (the official Vodka Magazine drink). The 'Spirited' section delivers secret recipes of the nation's greatest cocktail lounges. A special feature 'Sexy Bar Tricks' is a stylish photomontage that mixes fashionable shots with fun bar tricks for entertainment at any cocktail lounge or dinner party.

Culture

The urban culture landscape is influenced by so much-subculture icons, artist movement, pop culture phenomena, spirituality ... they are all in Vodka. Featuring an in-depth interview, readers get to see works and get to know Yumiko Kayukawa, the Japanese artist splashed onto our shores in Tsunami style (she consistently sells out each of her U.S. art show on the opening day). In the reoccurring section 'Underdog' focusing on people who prevail against all odds, former porn queen Christy Canyon contributes to Vodka in a big way. She wrote about her entry-and-exit from the porn industry. The article puts a very human side to Canyon's private life that very few people know about. In 'Dom Joly Is Trigger Happy,' an up-and-close interview with UK's prince of prank revealed why he's an odd ball in the reality TV phenomenon. Stories about artists and musicians take a different angle from the typical music and art reviews: featuring Black Eyed Peas and their socially-conscious hip hop style, Gotan Project's electronic tango music; illustrator/artist dream team Kozyndan who create art for people on the same wavelength, and photographer Kevin Kerslake showcases his artistic point of view besides his famed rock music video direction for bands such as Nirvana, Stone Temple Pilots, and Greenday.

Vodka Magazine promises to be the exploration guide for the new urban dwellers. The premiere issue delivers as promised, and brings much more

to readers.

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About Vodka Magazine:

Vodka Magazine is an exploration guide to urban living, cocktails, & cultural trends for the new 'bohemian' lifestyle. It delivers great stories and ideas on how to enjoy an enriched downtown social life and 'gear up' to explore every aspect of urban living. Vodka Magazine, which reaches a North American audience in every major city, is published 6-time a year and has a cover price of $4.95 ($6.95 Canadian). InCulture Media Group, Inc., the owner of Vodka Magazine, is a California corporation.