5. January 2009 by Candace Carlisle.

Photo by the Artseen Alliance (http://artseenalliance.com), announcing the opening of Exposure: photos from Austin-area photographers. The Austin photographers in question are (alphabetically, because that’s most fair): Brian Alesi, Brian Birzer, C. Andrew Boyd, Aaron Geiser, Elizabeth Hosington, Anya Vaverko, and Keith Young. It’s all good stuff: see above (by C. Andrew Boyd).

There will be music by the incomparable DJ Chicken George.

WHEN & WHERE-
January 9th From 6:00 - 10:00 pm |  IF+D @ 208 Colorado

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5. January 2009 by Candace Carlisle.

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5. January 2009 by Candace Carlisle.

THE 6TH ANNUAL WHAMMY AWARDS ARE COMING UP

After a hard-hitting, nail-biting season full of fun and surprises, the Texas Rollergirls are gearing up to make 2009 even better. But before we can officially close out the 2008 season we’d like to celebrate in style and we need your help to do it. Was there a certain special rollergirl who captured your heart or was there a certain skater who would send a shiver down your spine every time she skated onto the track? Was there a certain special lady who you’d love to take home to meet your mom? Visit (http://www.txrollergirls.com) to cast your vote for your fan favorites now. Voting closes January 16th!

Also come out on January 18th at Mohawk on Red River for the 6th Annual Whammys Award Ceremony. This year’s theme is “Then and Now”, derby through out the ages. Come dressed in your most glamorous attire from your favorite derby decade.

What: Texas Rollergirls 6th Annual Whammy Awards
When: January 18, 2009
Where: Mohawk (912 Red River)
What Time: Open to the public at 11PM

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WANNA PLAY FLAT TRACK DERBY TOO?

Release your inner rollergirl with Rec-n-Rollerderby, our just-for-fun recreational flat track derby league for women aged 18 and up. Want a taste of rec league derby before their 2009 season begins? Enrollment for our three-week primer session is now open! This course runs from 1/07/09-1/25/09

Visit http:///www.txrollergirls.com/recleague for more information & to register.

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2009 SMACK PACKS ARE HERE!

You can now purchase our 2009 SEASON SMACK PACKS for $75 from Brown Paper Tickets: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/49623.

What’s included in the 2009 SEASON SMACK PACK you ask?
–Entry to all regular season 2009 Texas Rollergirls regular season bouts, including the Championship - an overall savings of $30 compared to 2009 prices at the door!
–VIP access into Playland Skate Center - less waiting in line!
–VIP Collectors Badge
–Special Smack Pack seating on a first-come first-serve basis
–Merchandise discounts and other special offers

2009 SEASON DATES
March 1, April 5, May 3, June 7, July 5, August 2, & September 6

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