In addition to ill shredder, Arto Saari has been flexing his photographic talents for a minute. Check out his technique in the new Gravis ad for the Quarters.

Last Friday night was the New York launch of the street culture book, All Gone at the Stussy store in SoHo. Author Michael Dupouy was in attendance signing books while guests enjoyed beats from Shy Guy and drink courtesy of PBR. Hit the jump to peep a couple flicks from the evening.

All the media attention may have shifted to the Euro X Games but visually, historically, and culturally, the 30th anniversary of the US Open was the highlight of the 2012 season. And by culturally we mean the parties of course. TheGoodLife! was in full effect at this year’s Open and just posted an amazing gallery of photos from Craig Wetherby. Check them out here and hit the jump for a dope video recap from DJ A Dog who played throughout the weekend including opening for Red and Meth.

Last weekend the 30th anniversary of the Burton U.S Open popped off once again under the always variable spring conditions at Stratton Mountain. The Radcollector crew ventured to Vermont for a couple days of riding, partying and catching up with old homies. During our trip we got the chance to take a couple of runs with Jake Burton and blessed Louie Vito, Laura Austin, A-Dog and a bunch of fans with the Stance x Radcollector snow socks. To top things off Method Man & Redman closed out the Open with a smoked out concert. Hit the jump to peep a gallery of photos from our editor Brad Clarke with some additional flicks by Michael Cohen.

Etnies is giving you a chane to win some goods from Tyler Bledsoe. Up for grabs are two pair of signed Bledsoe Lows and Polaroids of the man himself. Go here for full contest details.

Back in January we gave you a sneak peak at the Carharrt x 5Boro collab. Now check out this video of the Carhartt and 5boro Crew skating from the busy streets of NYC to the desolate industrial areas of Detroit. The video features journalistic art of Pontus Alv mixed with photos shot from Bertrand Trichet and Luidgi Gaydu. Head here to peep the product.

TheGoodLife! just dropped this rad image of Trouble Andrew and Santigold living it up in Aspen at Louie Vito’s X Games after-party featuring Raekwon and Ghostface. Epic. See more at wearethegoodlife.

Vans and DQM are proud to present “Pave The Way”, a photo exhibition opening December 1, 2011, at The Vans DQM General in New York. “Pave The Way” showcases the legendary work of C.R. Stecyk III, Mofo, Tobin Yelland and Lance Dawes, chronicling their lives and iconic careers shooting some of the most pivotal photographs throughout the history of skateboarding and beyond. Hit the jump for a closer look at the flyer.

In the season two premier of Loveletters to Skateboarding, Jeff sits down with SLAP magazine founder and photographer Lance Dawes to call out as many epic skate photos as they can remember in one hour.

After a super successful run that saw all the works completely sold out, columnist Michael Cohen’s group show “Skateboarding Works” will have its closing party tommorrow night at Panda in the LES. Hit Michael’s column for all the info. Above is his piece “Unknown skater Owls Head Skate Park” 2001.