28. August 2009 by admin.

August 25th, 2009 (Austin, TX) – Transmission Entertainment is pleased to announce the lineup for the 2009 Fun Fun Fun Fest, taking place on November 7th and 8th at Waterloo Park in Austin. Fun Fun Fun Fest made its first appearance on a cold Friday evening in 2006, offering a unique approach to festival booking, filling stages with talent bubbling from the underground: what sounded great, and what was making an impact, regardless of what mainstream media said was cool. What started out as a show for a few touring acts and local favorites has become a movement — a festival that fans and bands alike realize needs to be experienced year after year.

Now in its fourth year, Fun Fun Fun Fest has made a significant impact on the country’s winter calendar, successfully combining the vast worlds of indie, punk, rap, electronica and comedy while showcasing some of the city’s most unique local businesses. It is the most relaxed, laid back and (yet) progressive festival in the market place today, a true urban event in the middle of downtown Austin. Most importantly it’s a fest we in the music community want to go to, without all of the filler that shows up at corporate music carnivals around the world. Fun Fun Fun Fest: the fest before the fest … where you go to see what’s about to happen as opposed to what’s already been done.

Each year, fans have been treated to sets by reunited legends as well as prominent acts from across the globe at the festival. And this edition is no different – music aficionados will be eagerly awaiting performances by DEATH, The Jesus Lizard, Shonen Knife, Mission of Burma, and Danzig. Of Montreal, King Khan & BBQ Show, GZA, No Age, Young Widows, Ratatat, Yeasayer, and The Cool Kids ensure that a wide variety of relevant artists will again be on display, and as always, Austin is well represented, this year by the likes of Shearwater, Foot Patrol, Black and White Years, The Laughing, Harlem, and Strange Boys.

In true Fun Fun Fun Fest fashion, fans can now learn about new music, research the line up, listen to MP3s, interact, enter contests, buy merchandise and more; simply by joining the new Fun Fun Fun Fest (http://www.funfunfunfest.com) community online.

2009 Fun Fun Fun Fest Line-up:

RATATAT – OF MONTREAL – CRYSTAL CASTLES – LES SAVY FAV – YEASAYER – MISSION OF BURMA – LUCERO – WHY? – BROADCAST – ATLAS SOUND – DEATH (DETROIT) – NO AGE – RED SPAROWES – SHONEN KNIFE – FUCK BUTTONS – TIMES NEW VIKING – THIS WILL DESTROY YOU – CRYSTAL ANTLERS – GROWING – BLACK AND WHITE YEARS – ROYAL BANGS – THE LAUGHING – JESUS LIZARD – DANZIG – GORILLA BISCUITS – FACE TO FACE – FUCKED UP – 7 SECONDS – D.R.I. TORCHE – MELT BANANA – FLIPPER – COALESCE – RIVERBOAT GAMBLERS – STREET DOGS – RUSSIAN CIRCLES – NIGHT MARCHERS  - METALLAGHER – YOUTH BRIGADE – MIKA MIKO  – ALL LEATHER – YOUNG WIDOWS – COLISEUM – UNDERGROUND RAILROAD TO CANDYLAND – OFF WITH THEIR HEADS – REIGN SUPREME – RAT KING – PACK OF WOLVES – ROLLER – THE COOL KIDS – PHARCYDE – GZA/GENIUS (PERFORMING LIQUID SWORDS WITH SPECIAL GUESTS) – KID SISTER – BARUKA SOM SISTEMA – DJ NUMARK (JURASSIC 5) – HEALTH – NEON INDIAN – MC CHRIS – SSION – ALASKA IN WINTER – VEGA – FOOT PATROL – ASTRONAUTALIS – CAR STEREO  (WARS) – THE DJ MELEE – SUGAR & GOLD – LAX – PELIGROSA DJS – BETA PLAYER – DESTROYER – WHITEST KIDS YOU KNOW SKETCH COMEDY TROUPE – BRIAN POSEHN – KING KHAN BBQ – SHEARWATER – TODD BARRY – DEAD CONFEDERATE – NICK THUNE – HARLEM – JOSH FADEM – STRANGE BOYS – HANNIBAL BURRESS – JAMES HUSBAND (OF MONTREAL) – BRENDAN WALSH – CEDRIC BURNSIDE & LIGHTNING MALCOLM – CHELSEA PERETTI – BANKRUPT AND THE BORROWERS – ALTERCATION COMEDY HOUR – MOONLIGHT TOWERS – LOW LINE CALLER – NEW MOVEMENT COMEDY GROUP – AND MORE TO COME

Tickets go on sale today at the brand new Fun Fun Fun Fest website (http://www.funfunfunfest.com/ ).

EARLY BIRD TICKETS (LIMITED FOR 2 WEEKS)
$67.50 / WEEKEND PASS
EARLY BIRD PIP TICKETS (LIMITED FOR 2 WEEKS)
$135 / PIP WEEKEND PASS

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27. August 2009 by admin.

Anne Marie Beard of *annemarie* & Leslie Bonnell of Glitzkrieg are having a Trunk Show at Parts & Labour on Thursday, August 27, 6:00 - 9:00 PM. Free fabulous swag! Craft-tastic demos! Awesome prize drawings! Complimentary cocktails! Swank vittles from Blue Note Bakery and Pie Fixes Everything and chair massages from Paul Drown, LMT!

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24. August 2009 by Candace Carlisle.

Event Name: We Make Stuff…Music, Art, & Fashion

Date: Saturday, September 19th | Time: 7:00pm to 12:00am

Location: The Scoot Inn, 1308 E 4th St | Admission: $6 at the door

Website: http://www.wemakestuff.us

Feeling crafty? We are! On Saturday, September 19, We Make Stuff…music, art, & fashion show presented by Electric Promotions will be host to a bash bursting at the handmade seams. Fashionistas, mad crafters, music lovers and skateboarders will converge at The Scoot Inn for a completely one-of-a-kind party – the kind where you can design your own t-shirt, take in a band and see a fashion show..You’re invited.

First things first: the music. We Make Stuff attendees will enjoy a musical set from local rockstars like Hollywood Gossip at 10:30, Lost Werks at 8:30, and Panjoma at 9:30. Watch models strut the runway in a fashion show featuring kicky designs by Tara Tonini, Jinxedaposed Clothing, Malissa Long, accessory designer Dainty Daisy Creations, and talented handbag designer *annemarie*. Models Ruby Joule, Coco Lectric, Goldie Candela, and Pearl Lux of The Jigglewatts, AFAW nominee Haley Penlaber, and fab members of the TXRD Lonestar Roller Girls such as such as Varuca Assault, Barberika, Mona Littlemore, Miss Amerikill, Horrorshow, Maya Mayhem, and Moko Loko. All of whom will work their walks for these designers, who have been featured everywhere from Austin Fashion Awards to the Modish Blog. Event and fashion photography by John Pesina.

Siren’s Salon & Electra Beauty Lounge will be styling up the runway with outstanding up-do’s and make-up for the We Make Stuff show. Shop cool vendors like SweetWolf, Chels-E.com, Peace Boutique, April Wright Design, Ruby Slipper Designs,Vintage Rehab, Merrit Gade, Nepenthe’s Bathtime, maneki, Ape-Gear, Wings of Addiction, Diamonds and Guns by Action Jackson, & DevilGirl Design. Be sure to rock out your style at the event in the photo booth by Trevor Ray Thompson. After you capture the moment, check out the half-pipe and rad skateboard demos provided by the guys at Find n’ Grind skate shop.

We Make Stuff wouldn’t be complete without indulging your own crafty creativity, would it? Stop by the Team Etsy Austin booth to get your own “I make stuff” t-shirt, then dive into make n’ take projects with fabulous ladies of The WonderCraft, recently featured in Austin Monthly. Screen your own shirt design with new screen shop, Under Pressure, and reward yourself with tasty (and complimentary) treats from Nadamoo and Treaty Oak Rum.
And finally, because we know Austinites are not only wild crafters but discerning art critics too, we invite you to be our official skateboard art judges! Check out hand-painted and crafted skateboard decks by amazing designers and artists like Jason Silver, Tom Cox, Anne Genung, Candace Carlisle, Sara Hasslinger and Wendy Offield, many more. After tallying your votes, we’ll reward the winners with gift baskets filled with local goodies, art supplies, and the opportunity to be featured in a future gallery showcase.

Proceeds from We Make Stuff raffle will benefit Art From the Streets (AFTS). Art From the Streets is a non-profit, volunteer-driven art class program that provides a safe and encouraging environment where the positive spirit of homeless people is nurtured through artistic expression.

The first 100 people to arrive at The Scoot Inn will receive a special We Make Stuff goody bag, filled with one-of-a-kind crafts and reusable items.

Get your craft on, Austin. For more information, please visit www.wemakestuff.us

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21. August 2009 by admin.

Mix and Make Happy Hours in September:

September 4th @ Speakeasy (First Friday)

Get Crafty with The WonderCraft Happy Hour (for the crafter on a liquid diet) @ Speakeasy, 412 Congress Ave. On First Friday from 4pm to 7pm, Drop in, grab a drink & work on a make n’ take project with The WonderCraft. Network, relax and enjoy crafting/making/stitch’n/bitch’n/& upcycling. Admission is $18 at the event & $15 for early sign-up: includes class, materials, entry into a giveaway, 2 drinks (Cosmo, Margaritas & and Wines by the glass)

For discount admission sign-up early. Click Here>

September 14th @ Cube Libre (Second Monday)

Get Crafty with The WonderCraft | Happy Hour@ Cube Libre, 409 Colorado St

On Second Monday from 4pm to 10pm, Drop in, grab a tasty app and a drink & work on make your own drink/wine charm with The WonderCraft. Network, relax and enjoy crafting/making/stitch’n/bitch’n/& upcycling.
Admission is $20 at the event & $18 for early sign-up: includes class, materials, entry into a giveaway, 1 drinks (Drafts, Wine by the glass, or Cosmopolitan Martinis) & your choice of chicken or cheese quesadillas.

For discount admission sign-up early. Click Here>

September 17th @ Imperia (Third Thursday)

Get Crafty with The WonderCraft | Happy Hour@ Imperia, 310 Colorado St.

On Third Thursday from 4pm to 7pm, Drop in, grab a cosmo and a california roll & work on make your own upcycled hats/scarves with The WonderCraft. Network, relax and enjoy crafting/making/stitch’n/bitch’n/& upcycling.
Admission is $20 at the event & $18 for early sign-up: includes class, materials, entry into a giveaway, 1 drink (Specialty Martinis) & a california roll.

For discount admission sign-up early. Click Here>

Also…..Special! Demo Day @ Jerry’s Artarama on Saturday, Sept 26th from 12-3pm, 6010 N.IH 35

Don’t miss out! Get Crafty with The WonderCraft on Saturday, September 26^th. Be sure to stop by Jerry’s Artarama for a day filled with DIY fun. With onsite demos by The WonderCraft including a special appearance of “Stella” The WonderCraft’s mobile crafting unit/Airstream trailer. Also enjoy the in-store watercolor demos by Kathleen McElwaine and tasty refreshments by NadaMoo! Featuring music by student band The Rotators lead by instructor Ross Carnes, of the Sri Atmananda Memorial School! This is a day of fun for the whole family, so be sure to bring out the kiddos!

Admission is free.

For more info visit http://www.thewondercraft.com

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18. August 2009 by Candace Carlisle.

PRESS RELEASE

August 18, 2009

Hushed galleries. White walls. “Inside” voices. That’s one way to experience art. But Art Outside 2009 is looking to change that. If you are a visual artist, performer, musician, dancer, comic, filmmaker, crafter, fashion designer, or a creative spirit of any sort - we are looking for you to participate this October 9-11th.

One of Texas’ most anticipated annual art events, Art Outside is a three-day experience for art lovers, families, DIY junkies and avid concert-goers. You’ll perform or display your work in the environs of Apache Pass, located just East of Austin and centered between Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio. With over 100+ participants across all media, it’s also an opportunity to meet and network with artists from all over the country, from under-the-radar newcomers to today’s art icons.

Just some of this year’s participants include carnivalian collective Art of Such N’ Such, fresh off their 2009 Bonnaroo performance, eco-chic fashion designer Rene Geneva, recently named Best Local Fashion Designer at the Austin Fashion Awards, blues/vintage rock outfit The Golden Animals, The Mutaytor, Freq Nasty, DIY workshops by The WonderCraft, Comedy by Reggie Watts and Adira Amram, food by Ararat and Happy Vegan Baker and many more. *visit website for full line-up/line-up is subject to change.

SUBMIT YOUR ART NOW: http://www.artoutside.org/submit09

We look forward to reviewing your wild, wonderful creations. With a tradition of showcasing groundbreaking talent on breathtaking grounds, Art Outside has hosted artists and art appreciators since 2004. Founded at Austin Enchanted Forest, Art Outside began as a small gathering of creative souls, and expanded into a destination event for visitors near and far. We pay homage to the Enchanted Forest as we spread our wings over a new landscape, Apache Pass, where we can host more art than ever before. An inspiring expanse of beautiful central Texas landscape, Apache Pass will offer music performance areas, a cantilevered stage, artist tents, camping grounds for full-weekend participants, food and drink vendors. A limited amount of advance 3-day passes are now available for purchase on the website. To learn more, please visit Art Outside-www.artoutside.org.

Take your art OUTSIDE!

Art Seen Alliance

www.artseenalliance.com

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17. August 2009 by Candace Carlisle.

Super excited! September 5th-6th,  Faythe Levine will be screening her highly acclaimed film here in Austin. Pairing this fantastic screening up with a weekend of fun including: a book signing party at Domy, craft bazaar, and post-screening party at Austin Handmade.

Saturday, September 5th
Book signing party 7-9pm, Domy Books
Faythe Levine will be signing books alongside artists featured in the book (Whitney Lee, Jennifer Perkins, Magda Sayeg, and Kathie Sever) Sounds by DJ Bullet, complimentary beer sampling from Live Oak Brewery, and an awesome raffle, packed with prizes from local artists like Tate’s Tastees, Broken Ear Productions, Lucy Blue Studio, 302 Designs, Paired Hearts and businesses. This event is free to the public.

Sunday, September 6th
Craft Bazaar noon-6pm, Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar
Craft fair featuring some of Austin’s most talented up and coming artists, craft demos by the awesomely talented ladies at The WonderCraft and giveaways, and stuff for the kiddos. This event is free to the public.

Handmade Nation Screenings will run at Alamo Drafthouse South Lamar: 1:30pm and 4:10pm.
The film’s Austin premiere! Q & A to follow with director, Faythe Levine, and several of the films’ subjects.

To buy Special VIP Pre-sale tickets go to http://www.sublimestitching.com
or get tickets at: http://www.originalalamo.com

To follow Austin Handmade Post Screening Party from 6:30pm-9pm at Austin Handmade (2009 S. First)
Stop by for more crafty goods, mojioto bar by Treaty Oaks Rum, & delicious treats by NadaMoo! and a dj. This event is free to the public.

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8. August 2009 by admin.

On Friday August 14, 2009, from 7:00-9:00pm, Austin Handmade is having a reception featuring Beverly Satch Mangham. Satch, has been creating her assemblage-collage style works since 1992. She develops these from a variety of materials: urban cast-offs, kitchen utensils, tin cans and children’s doll parts. Other more unusual items are incorporated, such as old boxes, jewelry, antiquated advertisements and memorabilia. By combining, juxtaposing and redefining ordinary objects she hopes to initiate a visual conversation with each viewer.

Drinks will be sponsored by Dripping Springs Vodka & entertainment by DJ Hot Britches.This event is free and open to the public. Original artwork will be available for purchase at the event.

 

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7. August 2009 by Candace Carlisle.

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5. August 2009 by admin.

The WonderCraft is getting their class schedule started off with a bang, so don’t miss your opportunity to sign-up for classes this month at one of the several locations around Austin! http://www.thewondercraft.com/classes/

Also, The WonderCraft will be teaming up with Electric Promotions to do a “Get Crafty” Happy Hour at Cuba Libra starting this month so make sure to sign-up for updates/details on their website! http://www.thewondercraft.com/contact-us.aspx

Many, many big thanks to those of you who participated in The All Austin All Handmade Bash.

Pictures can be found:

http://photos.trevoray.com/gallery/9122794_CqddZ#608040742_37tJc

http://www.flickr.com/photos/electricpromotions/sets/72157621800003749/

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5. August 2009 by admin.

Art Outside October 9-11, 2009 CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

Art Outside 2009
Art Outside is looking for artists, performers, musicians, dancers, comics, and creative people of all types!

SUBMIT YOUR IDEAS NOW.

Your art can be anything you imagine… anything that you can create to engage other participants.

To submit your project and learn more about the event, please visit www.artoutside.org.

Art Outside continues the tradition of showcasing groundbreaking talent on breathtaking grounds. In the past, this event has taken place at the Austin Enchanted Forest. We pay homage to the Enchanted Forest as we spread our wings over a new landscape and hope for its quick return to our community. Apache Pass, an inspiring expanse of over 1000 acres, lies just east of Austin and is centered between Houston, Dallas, and San Antonio.

DREAM BIG!
The AO09 Team
Art Outside 2009

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