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The Intergalactic Nemesis-CONTEST!

repost from launch787.com

Intergalactic Nemesis

The Intergalactic Nemesis on Sept. 3rd and 4th at the Long Center.

Watch The Intergalactic Nemesis – 60 second trailer

Check out an exciting event September 3rd and 4th at the Long Center – The Intergalactic Nemesis — A Live-Action Graphic Novel. Live-Action and Graphic Novel…together, huh? Indeed, this sci-fi radio thriller comes to life, in a entirely new form!

Keeping Austin weirdly wonderful is Jason Nuelander: local writer, director, producer and self proclaimed Benevolent Supercomputer (at The Robot Planet…of course) has kindly taken the time to give Launch787 readers a little insight into his upcoming opus and a chance for readers to WIN tickets to the opening night festivities.

CONTEST: Enter to win a pair of tickets to see The Intergalactic Nemesis — A Live-Action Graphic Novel, on Friday September 3rd. Simply, go online and follow @intnemesis on twitter and re-tweet this:

RT @launch787 #IntergalacticNemesis “suitable 4 the kid in everyone” Checkout @intnemesis @longcenter on Sept 3-4! http://tiny.cc/intnemesis

(*Winners will be selected within the week!)

Hey Jason! Tell us a little bit about your role in this project? How did you get involved?
Jason: Well, I’m the guy who created the project so I guess I got myself involved. Here’s how it started: back in 1996, a writer and musician named Ray Colgan approached me about an idea for doing “Little Theatre at Little City,” where he worked. He came up with the idea of doing a sci-fi radio drama. That’s when The Intergalactic Nemesis was born. Since then, the show grew: we recorded it at Little City; KUT broadcasted it; we created a new version in 2000 which was popular enough to spawn a sequel in 2001; KUT broadcasted both of those in 2002; in 2005 we created a third part; in 2006 we played Hogg Auditorium at UT (1200 seats), then toured the country for three years, landing back in Austin in 2008 at the Paramount. Then, last year, the folks at the Long Center asked me if I could bring the show to the big hall there. At first, I was hesitant–the radio drama’s visual spectacle was the sound effects which would be hard to see from the back rows of a 2,400-seat space. But then it hit me–what if we combined the comic-book artwork we were creating with the radio drama? This would create a spectacle that could work in such a big venue and would also be something totally new. So, that’s how the Live-Action Graphic Novel was born.

What exactly is The Intergalactic Nemesis, live-action graphic novel? What is it about?
Jason: The year is 1933. Pulitzer-winner Molly Sloan and her intrepid assistant Timmy Mendez have traveled to Transylvania to meet a key contact for a story about illegal pelt-smuggling. As the crackling fireplace warms the room against the blizzard outside, their contact, Vlad, tells them that their story is at a dead end: all the smugglers have either disappeared or been killed by … something. There are rumors of monsters in the Carpathian Mountains.
Sure, this is Transylvania. We’ve all heard stories about vampires, werewolves, goblins. But this time is different.
This time is real.

Vlad hands Molly and Timmy a map of something called the “Central Hive” when suddenly an assassin appears in the doorway and Vlad falls dead, a knife in his back. Almost as suddenly, a mysterious and handsome stranger appears behind the assassin, throws the assassin into the roaring fire and tells Molly and Timmy to run for their lives. Pulitzer-prize-winning reporter Molly Sloan and her assistant Timmy Mendez have stumbled upon the story of the century.

What is the back story? How were the characters developed? Who wrote the story?
Jason: Ray Colgan and I outlined the initial story together and then I brought in three other writers: Jessica Reisman, Julia Edwards, and Lisa D’Amour. The original version was created like an exquisite corpse, with the writers writing to a cliffhanger and then the next writer having to pick it up where it left off. We performed and recorded two episodes a week at Little City and the episodes were literally written the week of the show. So it all happened very quickly. In 2007, however, a writer named Chad Nichols and I worked together to completely rework the show, giving it a more modern feel, cutting out a lot of exposition, and giving it a much quicker pace. Interestingly (at least to me) is that the three main characters were originally named after the actors who played them. Over time, those names evolved, except for the main male hero, Ben Wilcott, who is named after Ben Willcott (note the slight spelling difference in the last names). The real Ben is the head chef and co-owner of Texas French Bread.

Who is the artist behind the action-packed images for this particular show?
Jason: Tim Doyle. He’s amazing. (indeed…so amazing)

How many people would you say are involved in the performance? Who makes up the cast?
Jason: That’s part of what’s so cool about the show. Three actors play the dozens of characters; one Foley artist performs the hundreds of sound effects; and one keyboardist provides the live score. It’s amazing that five people can create so much spectacle!

Is there anything else that you would like to note or promote?
Jason: Yeah! People can buy the actual comic books at the show, along with Zygonian slime, some of the sound effects gadgets, CDs of the radio drama, t-shirts, and silkscreen posters. Also, we’re touring to the Wortham Center in Houston in the Spring.

Are there any special offers?
Jason: Yes! Right now you can buy 4 tickets for the price of three! Click HERE and enter code “NEMESIS” to redeem this impossible-to-believe offer!

Are there any other events that people should know about?
Jason: Yes! We’re doing some signings of the comic-book series at Austin Books and Comics on August 25 from 4 to 7 PM and Book People on August 30 at 6 PM.

Where can people buy tickets?
Jason: Just click the link HERE!

More details about the event can be found here:
http://www.thelongcenter.org/intergalactic_nemesis.aspx

More details about the show itself can be found here:
http://www.theintergalacticnemesis.com

ANDY WARHOL’S BIRTHDAY BASH 8/6

posted from launch787.com

Andrew Warhola, known as Andy Warhol, born August 6, 1928, was described as the bellwether of the art market in his time. Warhol, a household name largely associated with modernism and commonly identified as a great American painter, was also considered to be a leading figure in the visual art movement known as Pop Art. Warhol became famous worldwide not just for his work as a painter, but also for being an avant-garde  filmmaker, record producer, author, and public figure known for his sorted membership to wildly diverse social groups, and consortium with distinguished intellectuals, and celebrities alike. In 1952, the artist debuted with his first individual show at the Hugo Gallery, exhibiting Fifteen Drawings Based on the eccentric writings of  Mr. Truman Capote. Not a bad start…

Warhol went on to create many paintings that remain icons of 20th-century art, such as the Campbell’s Soup Cans, and the Marilyns. Not to mention his underground 16mm film classics, such as Chelsea Girls, Blow Job, and Empire.

In honor this iconographic American Pop artist the kids at Massive Beacon, are hosting a giant Andy Warhol Birthday Bash on Friday, August 6th at the Mohawk. In the tradition of its previous all-out parties like ATX Emerge and Massive Art Attack, Massive Beacon has put together a true night of debauchery.  Those who come out to the event will be treated to a finely tuned sensory overload of bands, DJs, decorations, costumes, interactive art booths and tons of swag.

The event coordinators have taken every step to make sure that Warhol’s spirit is present.  ”We want this to look like a factory event from the old days, but updated, as though they had never stopped throwing parties,” says Clayton Armstrong.

Massive Beacon plans to transform the Mohawk’s upstairs patio into an immersive environment with a throwback to Pop era decor, a photo booth by Trevor Ray Thompson, and live stop-motion animation booth, called The Edge of Imagination Station, created by one of the most unique San Marcos-based inventors of recent years, Johnny Villarreal. In true factory-party form there will be live screen-printing by Austin’s arts enthusiast Twin Villain, in association with (th)ink Tank. In addition to having apparel for sale and printing on-site partygoers can also bring in their own clothing items to print on during the show. With performances from local psyche-rockers Ringo Deathstarr, Hatchet Wound, Politics, and Prayer For Animals, and a DJ set from the always perennially fashionable Team Fabrication.

Be sure to get in your “15 minutes of fame” (*Andy Warhol coined this ubiquitous phrase about each human’s ability to momentarily grasp the ephemeral brass ring of notoriety.) as there will be a factory-person look-a-like contest with a grip of prizes from our sponsors, judged by local socialite, Richard Gonzalez of the blog Ultra8201.

Plan to eat like Manhattanites, with free sausage bites and veggie treats from Frank, Austin’s premier venue for cold beer and artisan sausage.  Those provisions will last until 10:30 (so get there early!), but Massive Beacon will leave the first 250 people through the door with something to take home: $10 gift cards for Frank’s hot dogs. And to top it all off, the Mohawk will be adorned with the trimmings of Warhol’s legendary shindigs: red and silver balloons and stacks of reproduced Brillo boxes.

The party starts at 9 and is $7 with an RSVP at do512.com or $10 at the door. Sponsored by Frank Hot Dogs, Ultra8201, Birds Barbershop, and KVRX 91.7 FM, and is presented by Massive Beacon.

Andy Warhol's Birthday

Andy Warhol’s Birthday @ The Mohawk on August 6th

Click here to watch an interview with Andy

Pixel Pop: A Fusion of Art, Fashion and Music

Pixel Pop: A Fusion of Art, Fashion and Music — Friday, July 16th @ The Mohawk

A couple of months ago, From The Mind Of Adi, Electric Promotions, and Team Fabrication decided to put on their thinking caps and come up with a cohesive shindig that combines their biggest passions. Pixel Pop, scheduled to take place on Friday, July 16th at The Mohawk, is the result of those brainstorming sessions. We’re excited to present this original event that brings together the wonderful worlds of art, fashion, and music. Doors open at 9:30 p.m. and cover charge is set at $5 ($7 for minors).
Team Fab’s Jen Rea and Erin Mikulenko are set to present a comic book inspired fashion collection, and local illustrator Chad Townsend will offer up an original art display at the event. Additionally, Jeannine Schafer and other Austin artists will be sketching on site as well. As for the music, outside, Candi and The Strangers and The Happen-Ins will entertain the masses, while later, inside, The Bubbles will bring down the curtain. Plus, DJ sets by uLOVEi throughout the course of the evening so bring those dancing shoes. And naturally, we’d love for you to treasure this evening’s memories forever. We’ve procured the services of not one, but two of our fabulous photog friends. Be sure to stop by both Annie Ray’s and Trevor Ray Thompson’s comic book themed photo-booths for a choice picture, or four.

Portions of the proceeds from the door will benefit HAAM, a local entity that ensures all musicians in town have access to affordable healthcare.
Finally, a big thank you to all our sponsors — Tito’s Handmade Vodka, Graham’s Texas Tea, Yelp, Birds Barbershop, Blue Note Bakery, Sirens Salon, Dynamic Reprographics, The WonderCraft, Sublime Stitching, 302 Designs, Jinxedaposed Clothing, Austin Aztex FC, TXRD Lonestar Rollergirls, and Austin Visual Arts Association.

Pixel Pop A Fusion of Art, Music & Fashion

Take your pick…lots to do this weekend in Austin

AVAA

For over thirty years, the Austin Visual Arts Association (AVAA) has supported area artists behind the scenes and behind the canvas by organizing weekly classes to foster artistic talents, arranging discussion panels to encourage conversations about art, and assembling exhibits to give exposure to deserving artists. Tonight, AVAA will host the first ever Austin Visual Arts Awards to recognize the many talented creatives that call Austin home. The awards ceremony will take place at the Austin Museum of Art Downtown beginning at 7pm. Tickets to the awards may be purchased online or at the door for $25.00 - admission includes a cocktail reception and networking event.

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Saturday, 10/24 - Mixx & Make: Pre-Halloween Craftacular

(FILL IN THE BLANK) The most unique answer gets two tickets to the Mixx Make event/Halloween party on the 24th. http://www.mixxmake.com

It was a dark and _____ night when the ____ ringing of the ____ awoke them. There was only heavy breathing on the other end of the line. “Who is this? Why are you calling me?” The creepy ________ voice said, __________ and Happy Halloween you ________.

*Simply email your response to thebuzz@electricpromotions.com*

Mixx Make presented by Electric Promotions & TwoGroove from 9pm to 2am on on October 24th at Mixx (612 E. 6th St.)

October 16th, 2009 (Austin, TX) – On Saturday, October 24th Electric Promotions and TwoGroove are joining forces to create a spooky smorgasbord of fun. With awesome crafts, great music, delicious treats, amazing giveaways, and much more.

Taking visual cues from the Day of the Dead, this celebration will be nothing short of a creative blast with plenty of crafty goodness, skulls, and ghoulish treats. Watch a special screening of Army of Darkness while grooving to the sweet sounds of Focus Group, Panjoma, and the fabulous Team Fabrication DJs. Create DIY Halloween masks with The WonderCraft including special decorative treats from Sublime Stitching. Participate in a gummy bat/worm eating contest with the winner taking home VIP passes to one of the coolest Halloween events this year: Flip Scene’s Halloween Bash 2009! presented by Cherrypeel.com. Nibble on edible eyeballs and tasty coffin cake from Blue Note Bakery and quench your devilish thirst with red rum compliments of Treaty Oak. To top all that off, there will also be a guitar giveaway. That’s right one lucky person will go home with a brand new guitar!

Costumes are “encouraged and possibly rewarded”…but optional, either way be sure to jump in the photo-booth by Trevor Ray Thompson.  Cool giveaways and great prizes are in store! Like gift certificates to Bird’s Barbershop, passes to see Evil Dead the Musical at the Salvage Vanguard Theater, and more…

Entry is $6 (if you RSVP at www.mixxmake.com) or $8 at the door. The first 50 people through the door get a special treat including something from those thoughtful guys at Yelp.

This Saturday ArcAttack is a MUST-SEE!

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ArcAttack

The Austin Electronic Music Grid has come together with Diverse Arts to bring Austin something completely different. This one-of-a-kind event will showcase Austin’s most awesome and spectacular rock and electronic music:

ArcAttack is a MUST-SEE! ArcAttack’s mastery of two (2) twelve feet tall singing Tesla coils is an eye popping spectacle of musical midi-controlled electricity that you must hear and see to believe. Their electrified rock performances have been included at Burning Man, DragonCon, and many more festivals worldwide. Electric Fest will be ArcAttack’s official homecoming performance from their European

Panjoma is an eclectic electronic blend of pop and rock. Panjoma’s sultry lead singer Hannabella provides the audience a super-charged, sexy and energetic stage performance. Electric Fest will be the official CD Release Party of Panjoma’s new album ‘Trixster God’.

Gobi, Austin’s live electronics sweethearts, always win over the audience with their electro-pop styling and their unique blends of electric guitar and synth beats. You’ve heard of them, now is your chance to come see this up and coming act for yourself.

The mastermind behind Austin and Flipside favorite HipNautica will be doing his dubstep set under one of his many pseudonyms, DubNautica. DubNautica delivers hard beats and tasty dub-treats, while HipNautica will provide visual ambience.

Audiences will enjoy special guest DJ spots including DJ John Thomas (Chicago, Il.). Beer and liquor services provided by Side Bar. The event will feature multi-screen video projection provided by HipNautica.

All ages advance tickets $5 (available at AustinMusicGrid.org). Sponsors for the event include: Navdo, Puzzelle Productions, Diverse Arts Austin, Zebra Imaging, ATX Underground.

Friday, 10/16 - Beard Folk Art Show@ Austin Handmade

 

Beard folk Art Show

Beard Folks Art Show at Austin Handmade on October 16th, 6:30-9:30pm

This Friday is Austin Handmade’s last shindig as they will be closing their doors come November 1st. The Beard Folks Art Show will feature an interactive photo-booth by Corinne Loperfido, bearded art by Allyson Lipkin, and many more. DIY demos by The WonderCraft & music by Team Fabrication DJs.

Sponsors include: Saint Arnold Brewery, Birds Barbershop, The WonderCraft, & Sugar Mamma’s Bakeshop.

Raffle & Giveaways throughout the night from the coolest barbershop in Austin (Bird’s)! *This event is free to the public. 

Raffle & Giveaways throughout the night. *This event is free to the public.

www.austinhandmade.com

Art Outside 2009

Art Outside 2009 | 3-Day Art & Music Festival Lineup

Texas’ most unique art and music event, ART OUTSIDE, is pleased to announce the full lineup for the upcoming 2009 festival .

The 2009 Art Outside festival presented by Art Seen Alliance is now in its fifth year. It will be held on the sprawling grounds of Apache Pass just east of Austin, Texas on Friday, October 9th to Sunday, the 11th.  Art Outside offers an exciting three-day camping experience.  With full camping facilities and beautiful central Texas landscape, Apache Pass allows families, small parties, and singles to enjoy an all-out art and music celebration during the day, and sleep under the stars at night.

Featuring musicians like Wine and Revolution, Suzanna Choffel, Freq Nasty and 62 other acts across three stages, over 100 visual artists ranging from photographers to jewelry-designers, film shorts by Austin Underground Film Society, on-site yoga and acrobatic training, DIY craft demos by The Wonder Craft, fashion show by Rene Geneva, fire dancing performances and much more, Art Outside is an unforgettable, full-sensory art adventure. Art Outside also makes a special effort to reach out to families, and will offer interactive earth-friendly projects, storytelling, and a variety of arts and crafts workshops for children at this year’s event.

Since its inception in 2004, Art Outside has played a significant role in shaping Texas’ vibrant art and music community.  By moving creative works from inside gallery walls to an outdoor setting with open sky and wild environs, Art Outside challenges guests to rethink the way they view art, fostering an environment where no genre is off-limits, no medium left unexplored.

SITE INFORMATION:

Gates open Friday, October 9th at noon.  All children 12 and under will receive free admission. In addition to camp ground privileges for full-weekend participants, Apache Pass offers RV parking and on-site shower facilities for guests, as well as music performance areas, a cantilevered stage over the San Gabriel river, and tents for participating artists and attendees.

2009 ART OUTSIDE 3-DAY ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL LINEUP

Visual Artists (All 3 Days):

Kristen Woo/photography - Kimberly Woo/photography - Marc Cooper/installation - Jennifer Alt/mixed media - Jamie Panzer/installation - Marco Valenzuela/3D imagery - Jay MacLeish/ice sculpture - Georgia Van Gunten – mixed media, spoken word - Thomas Britton/painting - Jason Sedillos/illustration - Esther Garcia/photography - James Plata/painting - Grace Manley/fashion - Rene Geneva Design/fashion - Trisha Kummer/installation - Roque Mendez/painting - Molly Rogers/video projection - Albert Deloach – projection - Scott Specht – 3D - abstract city model - Leila Hijazi/mixed media - Kati Evans/jewelry - Chad Rittenberry/installation - Katie Rose Pipkin/painting - Lisa Chouinard/handmade soap - John Goode/mixed media - Steve Weber/drawing/painting & sculpture - Chesley Williams/installation – Sunny White/handmade aprons - Ronald Moses/leather art - Greater Austin Garbage Arts/recycled art gallery - Sarah Shafer/sculpture – Amy Auchey/painting - Jessica Edberg/painting - Sara Hasslinger/Monsterlove mask making & performance - James Farias/installation - Wesley Bellanca/mixed media - Kesley White/headwear - Austin White/photography - David Garcia/painting - Casey War/sculpture - Jason Mika/installation, projection - Laura Lea Nalle/installation - Joe Wood/illustration - Eric and Angelique Pearson/sculpture - Alberto Penuelaz/photography - Darren Minke/mixed media, installation - Joshua Meadow/sculpture - David Fincher/installation - Mike Robbins/mixed media - Kanya Lyons/stop motion animation - Joseph Santandrea/sculpture, installation - Preston W. Riggs/installation - Jimmy Kuehnle – sculpture - Ethan Azarian/painting - Silvana Vienne – painting - A.R. Santiago-Aguirre/painting - Danielle Mika/painting - Aaron Geiser/photography - TattooSue McQueen/Henna art - LeAnne Coggin/headwear - Baruzula Hutchings/fashion - Sarah Waite/stationery & greeting cards - Aidan Liller/recycled wearables - Kari Stringer/recycled jewelry - Kendrick Corp/painting - Valkyrie Lang/handcrafted bodycare products - Helen Wheeler-Shaw/mixed media - Chia Guillory/fashion - Mary Hess/glass artist - Lisa Lawler/fashion - Andre Olivier/jewelry - Samuel Ladach-Bark/screen printing - Industry Print Shop/screen printing - Ginny Wegener/prints, fashion accessories - Janean Johnson – fashion - Lydia Fiedler/handmade cards and collage - Amy Murphy/handmade house wares - Olivia Weathers Witkop/jewelry - Danelle Cass/jewelry - Carl Witkop/ceramics - Daniella Valerio/mixed media - Edson Enriquez/jewelry - Lisa Herrington/painting - Handmade Collective/printed shirts and bags - Wings of Addiction/vintage and recycled jewelry - Travis Bush/mixed media - Brooke MacFarlane/jewelry, painting - Emily McClosky/glass art - Chelsea Hostetter/prints, handmade books, hand-blown glass - Todd Shepherd/mixed media - Carmen Johnson/painting - Ashley Larson – headwear - Lorraine Bier/silk scarves - Ken Chicosky/painting - Matthew Cuellar/mixed media


Friday Oct 9th – MUSIC - 3 Stages: (band, DJ & variety)

Acid Tomb - The Little Gentlemen - The Boxing Lesson - Frantic Clam - Astronaut Suit - Smoke and Feathers - Cartright - Shapes Have Fangs - Ocha la Rocha - The Warlocks - DJ Bigface - Stefanko Selecta - Resident Anti-Hero - Fort Knox Five – Manny - Happy James - Neptune - Mad Happy (Sunset) - Shimmering war Choir - Sangre Del Sol presents - Adira Amram - DC Juicy - Reggie Watts - Helios Jive


Friday - Comedy & Film:

Mocha Jean Herrup - Kerri Lendo - Suddenly Dapper - Lost Film Festival - Austin Underground Film Festival


Saturday Oct 10th – music - 3 Stages: (band, DJ & variety)

Wine and Revolution - Framing Strangers - Planet Rye Co - Damon Moon - The Chibas - Golden Animals - Amplified Heat - Y - Lower Heaven - Woven Bones - The Vandelles - Dead Meadow - John Gomi - Aaron Anthony - iiiTawk - Oscure - Know One/Souleye - Freq Nasty – Jantsen – Neptune - Sensei Strange - The Back Pockets - Mad Happy – Cohen - Helios Jive - Dolomites/Stevhen Iancu - Fashion Show (Pavilion) - Scientists & Rockstars - Death is not a joyride – Firegroove - DMT - Hipnautica


Saturday – Workshops:

Yoga - CrossFit and Parkour - Improvisation Dance - Aerial and Acro Training - Hula Hooping/ Superhoopers - Anda Mandala/Stop Motion Animation - Fankamentals/Hip Hop - Poi Spinning - Recycled Art Making/Art Ninjas - GAGA Clothing Swap - Shire/eco workshops - WonderCraft/craft making


Saturday – Fashion Show:

Grace Manley - Rene Geneva Design - Chia Guillory - Baruzula Hutchings -  Lisa Lawler


Saturday – Comedy & film:

Confidence Men - Max Amini - & Special Guests - Elevate Film Festival


Sunday Oct 11th – music - 3 Stages: (band, DJ & variety)

Deacon Willie - Wendy Colonna - Suzanna Choffel - Dave Madden - Sideshow Tragedy - Geronimo son - James Moran - The Lovers – Cohen


Sunday – Workshops:

Yoga - Crossfit and Parour - Aerial and Acro Training - Hula Hooping/Superhoopers - Anda Mandala/Stop Motion Animation - Kitchen Sink Film Making - Accordion –Why would you want to? - Discover What’s Stopping You - Recycled Art Making/Art Ninjas - GAGA Clothing Swap - Shire/eco workshops - WonderCraft/craft making

Check out the full lineup here: www.artoutside.org (*subject to changes & modifications.)

Tickets for the 2009 5th annual Art Outside website are on sale now, tickets will sell fast, so reserve your spot for Art Outside today: http://tiny.cc/6WUkY

EARLY PASSES: $29.00 / 1-DAY PASS - $50.00 / 3-DAY PASS - $75 / RV 3-DAY PASS

 

Experience the art, OUTSIDE!
The AO09 Team | Art Seen Alliance
www.artseenalliance.com

This Saturday!We Make Stuff..music,art & fashion at Scoot inn

We Make Stuff
Feeling crafty?  We are! Join us this Saturday, September 19th from 7pm-12am, at the We Make Stuff…music, art, & fashion show presented by Electric Promotions. It will be 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.
We Make Stuff attendees will enjoy music 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 Lonestar Roller Girls 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, Vintage Rehab, Merrit Gade, Nepenthe’s Bathtime, Dainty Daisy Creations, *annemarie*, 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, Wendy Offield, Candace Carlisle, Sara Hasslinger and 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 the 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. Win cool items while helping a great cause: like a gift certificate to Yoga Yoga, gift certificate to Uchi, tickets to see Rob Dickenson at Mixx sponsored by TwoGroove, tickets to see the Trey Mcintyre Project & DJ Spooky, subscription to Cantanker Magazine, original print by Allyson Lipkin, membership to Mexic-arte Museum & Women & their Work, vouchers to the Alamo Drafthouse, signed copy of Jennifer Perkin’s Naughty Secretary Club book & Jenny Hart’s Embroidered Effects and much more.

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 http://www.wemakestuff.us/
Thanks!

Electric Promotions

Handmade Nation Premiere After Party at Austin Handmade

Exciting News! Faythe Levine will be screening her highly acclaimed film here in Austin, and Sublime Stitching & Austin Handmade are welcoming her with a action-packed weekend of fun including: a book signing party, screenings, craft bazaar, and post-screening party at Austin Handmade on Sunday September 6th from 6:30-9pm.

We will have plenty of crafty goodness, a mojito bar by Treaty Oak Rum, and delicious frozen treats by Nada Moo with entertainment by the fabulous ladies at Team Fabrication. Admission is Free!

Screenings at 1:30pm, 4:10pm- Alamo Drafthouse - South Lamar

After Party from 6:30-9:00 at 2009 South First Street, 78704
(just down the street from Alamo Drafthouse)

Visit Sublime Stitching’s website for more details on how to participate in Saturday & Sunday’s Events! http://www.sublimestitching.com/ATX+HMN

 Handmade Made Nation Premiere Party Austin Texas Sept. 5th-6th