22. April 2009 by admin.

Vinyl Entertainment is bringing back the River Revolution party and it’s going down on Sat, May 2nd, with live performances by The Story Of, Sunset, Diagonals, The Eastern Sea + DJ sets by Thibault and Bill the Butcher, with special guests The Black and White Years.

DRINKS SPONSORED BY: DRIPPING SPRINGS VODKA, LONE STAR BEER

ADDITIONAL SPONSORS:  FC+, Austinist.com, The Chrontourage

To catch the vibe from the last party, check out The Chronicle’s YouTube video coverage:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ziC5ELmTq2U

Full details available on the do512 listing (click that you ‘LIKE IT’ for a free shuttle ride!):
http://tinyurl.com/may2ndparty

Questions:
e:  info@vinylentertainment.com
for updates, follow us on twitter:  http://twitter.com/VinylEnt

Advance tickets available through Front Gate Tickets:
http://tinyurl.com/may2ndtix

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20. April 2009 by admin.

Experience the surge of imagination as Austin’s creative community connects. A collaborative effort, Art Week Austin is a series of citywide visual art happenings produced both by Art Alliance Austin and partner organizations.
In 2009, Art Week Austin expands from daily Art Talk Austin events to include daily happenings across the city promoting emerging talent from a variety of disciplines including art, architecture, design, performance and more! 
http://www.artallianceaustin.org/art_week_austin.html

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20. April 2009 by admin.

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20. April 2009 by admin.

Broken Ear Productions

Broken Ear Productions is run by the very creative and talented Kim Sae-Eue and co-worker/mascot Alfred (chihuahua) that she named the company after who has a broken ear - just one…the other one’s perky. Check out her online store on ETSY for some really rad one-of-a-kind accessories, jewelry and handbags.

Click here to check out this cool tutorial…Quick, Dirty & Cheap way to make mini-messenger bags.

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20. April 2009 by admin.

Time goes by so fast….Wow already nearing the end of April, crazy! Well, earlier this month I started on a project and enlisted the talented Trevor Ray Thompson to take some excellent (I might add) shots of Jason Blanchette of Lost Werks.

(click here to check out Jason’s music)

Electric Promotions is currently working on vamping up the Lost Werks Myspace page & website. So be on the look out for this up and coming artist!

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19. April 2009 by admin.

The Funky Finds Spring Fling is an indie craft fair featuring the work of over 130 artisans.

When:
Saturday, April 25, 2009

Where:
Will Rogers Memorial Center
3409 Burnett-Tandy Drive
Fort Worth
76107

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19. April 2009 by admin.

Diane Gilleland of Crafty Pod has just released a new Ebook that gives an incredible depth of information to people looking to blog about creative subjects. The 49-page Making a Great Blog: A Guide For Creative People focuses on building a blog with strong content and explores building connections within the blogging community.

It’s designed for beginning bloggers, and for more experienced bloggers who need to get re-inspired. And most importantly, it’s written specifically for art and craft bloggers.

Making a Great Blog is brilliant in its straightforward, easy-to-follow guidance on how to determine the why, when, what and how a craft writer should develop their blog. Diane’s approach to blog development gets the author working on the deeper issues of their content and leaves the nuts and blots of setting up a blog to the generous online resource section. When a person can have a blog up and running in a matter of minutes, it’s incredibly refreshing to see a point of view that encourages pause for thought before hitting “publish” and going to town with a new blog. I read hundreds of craft blogs every single day, and the ideas and methods Diane introduces in her book would make each and every one of those blogs better.

Making a Great Blog walks the reader through easy exercises (with 8 handy worksheets!) that brings motivation, inspiration and endurance front and center for the blog reader. This form of self-publishing is a fantastic medium, but because it’s so easy to dive in to, it often doesn’t get the attention and focus that other media do. Blogs clearly, though, are a huge component of new media and the blogs that will not only survive but thrive and lead to new opportunities are ones that follow the exact steps Diane has outlined in her book. Even if a writer’s intention isn’t to earn income or catch the eye of a publisher, the more thoughtful approach to blogging that Diane advocates in Making a Great Blog is something any writer should aspire to, and something every reader will appreciate.

Don’t think that Making a Great Blog is just for newbies, either. Long-time bloggers will find new inspiration and will learn a few tips and tricks for keeping ideas fresh and for avoiding Blogfade. (you’ll have to get the book for that brilliant little bit of verbiage) I found myself newly excited to beef up my personal craft blog and felt renewed sense of motivation after reading the book. What’s even better is that Diane’s handy worksheets and tips help to harness that newfound excitement into purposeful habits.

Simply put, if you have a craft blog or have toyed with the idea of starting one, Making a Great Blog should be considered required reading. Diane’s expertise is rich, and is rooted in years of successful blogging, networking, researching, experimenting, sharing and plain old perspiration. Her blog and podcast, Crafty Pod, was recently referred to in the New York Times as an “influential blog and podcast.” She’s blogged regularly and thoroughly for several years, and has written for multiple craft publications. Her book, Kanzashi in Bloom, will be released this summer. She’s taken her years of experience and has extracted the most fundamental ideas and laid them out beautifully in Making a Great Blog. In addition, she’s developed an extensive online resource section to accompany the book. All of this for less than it would cost to see a movie and buy a soda.

Here are some of the highlights of Making a Great Blog:
- Diane’s exploration of the benefits of a good blog will inspire new bloggers and will remind veteran bloggers why they started in the first place.
- Her tips and tricks on avoiding Blogfade would keep even the most finicky blogger afloat.
- The chapter on imagery provides simple techniques for boosting the look of your blog that anyone can follow.
- She addresses blog etiquette in a thoughtful, professional way that I wish every blogger would pay attention to.

Making a Great Blog: A Guide For Creative People by Diane Gilleland
49-page EBook, including 8 worksheets
Extensive Online Resource Guide
$12.50 for Downloadable EBook

-by Rachel Hobson

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18. April 2009 by admin.

Ice cream social, art show, and local music blowout with Chris Riley, City Council Candidate Place 1.

Q+A w/ CHRIS @ 11:20pm

Chris Riley is a strong advocate for music & arts, sustainability and local business. Come hear him speak about his plans to cultivate Austin’s character.

Vote Early for Chris Riley! Monday, April 27 - Tuesday, May 5 at ANY early voting location. Election Day is Saturday May 9.

Free ice cream provided by NadaMoo. Come early before it runs out!

Also, free Myka organic sugar scrub samples.

No Cover. All Ages.

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18. April 2009 by admin.

The Lone Star Ladies Present: Shop Austin will take place from 11AM - 5PM at Saengerrunde Hall, (1607 San Jacinto Blvd, Austin, TX) today April 18th, 2009.

This shopping event brings together over 30 top local designers, crafters and fine artists from Austin, Texas and surrounding cities.Peruse merchandise from incredible artists and crafters such as *annemarie*, Ballistic Sweater Girl Designs, Chia, Kandle Kidswear, Ornamental Things, Tasty Jewelry and many more high-end designers and crafters. Shoppers can indulge in complimentary facials and makeovers in the Beauty Lounge provided by Haute Sponsor Sarita Richmond of Mary Kay, or treat themselves to a decadent cupcake from local specialty vendor, Hey Cupcake! Attendees can capture the moment by having their picture taken in the Trevor Ray Thompson photo booth. All photos will be available for free download after the event.

So come out and enjoy shopping across a wide variety of gift friendly art and fine craft for all members of the family, including pets! Be sure to arrive to the event early as the first 30 shoppers to line up will receive goodie bags sponsored by DesignSociety.net, Shop Shop Designs and Southern Sister Designs, filled with fun local must-haves, and fabulous products from Shop Austin vendors.The Lone Star Ladies Present: Shop Austin has named Electric Promotions, Greenling.com, IMT Residential, The Laser & Electrolysis Studio, Inc., The Onion, and The River 102.3 as its Haute sponsors for this year’s independent design, craft & fine art showcase.

The Lone Star Ladies Present: Shop Austin is based in Austin, Texas. To learn more, visit http://www.thelonestarladies.com/

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17. April 2009 by admin.

The Lone Star Ladies Present: Shop Austin gears up for its event this weekend. Saturday April 18th to be precise, and Electric Promotions wanted to express a big THANK YOU to Emily Weerts at the Austinist for hosting The Lone Star Ladies goodie bag & ticket giveaway on the Austinist website.

We also wanted to congratulate the following winners:

Maris Clegg winner of one pair of tickets & a goodie bag & Patee Franks winner of a pair of tickets to the event.

Visit the Austinist.com to read more about the event

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