23. February 2011 by admin.

Are you a lover of all things arty, bold, creative?! Perhaps an old school comic book nerd at heart or just a welcome novice to the entire phenomenon? Well, either way, join me (seriously, sporting my snort laugh and somewhat antiquated school girl fascination to this event) in an “all-out-comic-book-geek-out”… with over 150 exhibitors, 7 hours of programming daily, live art shows and a comedy showcase.

A fun tidbit of what to expect! STAPLE! Promo Video: 7th Annual Independent Media Expo

There is a little something for everyone. Come for the art, crafts, zine collecting, fun toys, and assortment of unique games. Whatever pulls at the strings of creative wonderment…these two days of fun are sure to engage your mind. If that is not incentive enough, we are sponsoring a ticket giveaway for two day passes to attend the event, courtesy of STAPLE!

CONTEST: To enter to win a pair tickets to STAPLE! simply go online and follow @staple and re-tweet this: (*Winners will be selected within the week!)

RT @launch787 – Spread the word: #7thAnnualSTAPLEexpo! Comics, Art, Crafts, Panels + more. Mar 5-6 @staple http://www.launch787.com/?p=8637

Comics. Art. Crafts & more at The Marchesa Hall & Theater in Austin on March 5 & 6 (Sat and Sun). STAPLE! Tickets will be sold at the door. $10/1 day or $15/2 day pass.

The Independent Media Expo is an Austin event that promotes and celebrates a variety of independently created media, including self published and small press comic books, webcomics, zines, games, graphic art, podcasts, animation and crafts. Held annually since March 2005. The 7th annual expo will feature special guests Jill Thompson, Alex Robinson, Brian Clevinger, The Intergalactic Nemesis, an indie animation panel, a screening of the Comic Book Literacy Documentary, as well as other programming. http://www.staple-austin.org/guests/

A complete exhibitor listing, can be found here: http://www.staple-austin.org/exhibitors/

+ After parties to add to your calender: A live art show (with Digg and Table Manners DJs), and a live comedy showcase, both at Deville, visit www.facebook.com/stapleaustin for details on those events.

STAPLE! 7th Annual Independent Media Expo.

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25. September 2010 by Candace Carlisle.

repost from launch787.com

Adi Anand and Natasha Taylor will be tying the proverbial knot on October 2nd at the Mohawk. It’s in sweet instances such as these that there appears to be total proof that life is infinite in wonderment and precious with its limited time and stolen moments. Obviously…emoting my own feelings for the couple here.

Adi Anand & Natasha Taylor

Anand, known for his work with the Austinist, his collaborative events with local promoters like Knuckle Rumbler and his past residency series at the Mohawk with Transmission Entertainment – From the Mind of Adi also known as FTMOA. Oh and let’s not forget his current monthly showcase, First Friday Frolic at Club DeVille. Gees. Thought I was busy!!!

So, let’s just say…these two cutie-pies definitely know how to throw a kick arse party, and from the sound of it, their plan is to do just that. Rock’n the hawk in style with their lyric infused nuptials and sweet wedding Prince tribute cover band – 23 Positions. This soulful overflow of collaborative talent comes from local bands Lost Werks, and a few of the dashing gents from The Lennings. To top that syrupy sweetness off will be the ever-so-talented local writer, Giant Noise publicist and bestie to the groom, William Dewberry Mills officiating the private ceremony. Plans of many spectacular things to follow…uh, like the raging after party starting at 8pm!

Okay folks, need I say more? But yeah, guess I kind of do. Oh wait, so do Natasha & Adi, check it:

Hey, Adi and Natasha! Totally excited about your upcoming vow exchange and kick-butt after party at the hawk coming up on October 2nd! Give us the dirt on how, when, and where you two met?

A: Natasha and I met at Hoover’s, Inc. (back in 2006) in the office one day when the company brought in free pizza, and we ended up going for the same slice (she let me have the slice because it had tomatoes and she doesn’t like those). After that, we ran into each other outside the bathroom and discussed our love for Poison (because they were touring at the time). Following that, we ended up going on our first date to New World Deli for lunch, and the rest as they say, is history.

What’s with the Mohawk nuptials? Other than the obvious fact that you practically reside there?
N& A: Well, we’re already having a decent sized wedding in November in India (and a reception in December in Houston), so for Austin, we were just gonna do a legal court wedding, but decided why not have a party and do the official legal ceremony then. The Mohawk was an obvious choice since I put on shows there regularly and of course, the owner James Moody and many of the staff there including managers Cody Cowan and Rene Stokes are good friends of ours. So we decided to do a sorta “rock n roll” wedding, on the stage at Mohawk, followed by bands and DJs.

Is there a wedding theme? What surprises are in-store for Nadi-fest attendees?
N& A: Rock N Roll Wedding! The attire is band/concert t-shirts. I believe there’s going to be a Tarot Card Reader there now, our buddy Matt deWitt who has recently picked up that practice.

Adi, tell us a little bit about the bands/music selections you have in store for Saturday’s festivities? Who’s playing?
A: We have 23 Positions, a Prince tribute band up first, because really how can you go wrong with Prince covers. The band is comprised of our friends Jason Blanchette and Ross Carnes. The Eastern Sea and The Frontier Brothers are both very talented young bands in Austin and I’ve been a huge fan over the years and have worked with them in the past. All the bands have been really excited to do this and we’re so glad they’re on board. And the dazzling duo that is Learning Secrets, ie. Jeramy Neugent and Ian Orth, will be spinning tunes before and after the ceremony.

In lieu of the traditional first dance song question…I have a more robust and fitting query for you both. If you lovebirds had to create a playlist of music that defined your lives together at this very moment, what would the top three bands of that playlist be?
A: Hmm, we may need to get together and get you an answer on this, but I would say The Beatles, Poison, and Stellastarr*

Last but not least… Are there any vendors that you would like to give a shout out to?
N& A: We’re lucky to have our friends help us capture the night forever — Annie Ray will be doing a photobooth upstairs, Alison Narro is taking wedding ceremony (and some pre and post pictures), and Miguel Angel is filming the ceremony for us. There will be food from Frank (love my boys Daniel Northcutt and Brendan Hannah there) plus cupcakes from Kenda Ebbs, ie. Peaches Magee.

Oh…and just in case anyone is wondering where this lovely couple is registered, well they are not. But, you CAN send them some congratulatory love by contributing to help send this couple to Australia for their honeymoon! Simply click here to donate. – See you at Nadifest!

poster design by www.alt-r8.com

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1. September 2010 by Candace Carlisle.

repost from http://www.doublestereo.com

Transmission Entertainment - From The Mind Of Adi: First Friday Frolic series hosts its ACVB and Double Stereo night on September 3rd at Club de Ville.

The Austin Music Office, a division of The Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau, will be celebrating the launch of its new music microsite, powered by Double Stereo.

Local bands are encouraged to create a profile and add their music, bio, and merchandise to the site; tourists (and residents) will be able to check out these Austin artists, buy their music, and of course, make plans accordingly to attend a performance. The site will eventually serve as a comprehensive database for Austin acts, and in due time, should be a priceless resource for information on these musicians.

Doors open at 5 p.m. on the 3rd. We’ll have some food from Frank and beverages from Waialua Soda Works waiting for the early-birds. uLOVEi’s reliable selection of music, and live sets from Hard Proof Afrobeat and Bus Stop Stallions comprise the scheduled entertainment for the evening.

A special thanks to the FTMOA event sponsors and supporters — Austinist, uLOVEi, Giant Noise, KVRX 91.7 FM, Red River Noise and Waialua Soda Works.

From The Mind Of Adi’s First Friday Frolic Calendar (Club de Ville):

This Friday! September 3rd: Austin Convention & Visitors Bureau / Double Stereo Night: Hard Proof Afrobeat, Bus Stop Stallions; DJ sets by uLOVEi

Posted in ACVB, Double Stereo, Giant Noise, Frank, KVRX 91.7, FTMOA, Ulovei, austin event | 94 Comments »

1. September 2010 by Candace Carlisle.

repost from launch787.com

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

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27. August 2010 by Candace Carlisle.

First off a few dates to keep in mind… on what those kids at Knuckle Rumbler will be up to…so what you should attend, like mandatorily. (stars have been placed by my personal favs):

*SEPTEMBER 10 - ADI FEST 3: CLONE WARS @ BEAUTY BAR: Info | RSVP
*SEPTEMBER 16 - DESIGNER DRUGS: LIVE IN AUSTIN @ REPUBLIC LIVE: Info | Advanced Tickets
*OCTOBER 8 - AMANDA BLANK: THE RUMBLER LOUNGE DAY 1 @ THE SCOOT INN: Info |Advanced Tickets

TONIGHT: WONDER TANG + 1 YEAR ANNIVERSARY

Re-posted from http://knucklerumbler.com:
We are keeping it moving over here at KR. This Friday, August 27, is the one year anniversary of our versus events at The Scoot Inn!! We have been through the musical sands of time with Prince Klassen and DJ Orion, starting just over a year ago with MJ and The Purple One. From there we werehypnotized in a man’s world, threw a southern Icelandic ball, danced with the material girl, found Jigga’s stardust and inhaled Dre’s chronic vibrations.

So without further ado, we bring you:

TONIGHT, AUGUST 27 AT THE SCOOT INN (1308 E. 4TH STREET)

WONDER TANG: STEVIE WONDER VS WU-TANG CLAN

WITH PRINCE KLASSEN AND DJ ORION

FREE WITH BRAIDS OR TIMBALANDS

PHOTOBOOTH BY ANNIE RAY

DOORS AT 9PM, 21+ WELCOME

TRAVELING HOOKAH WILL BE ON SITE WITH DISCOUNTED HOOKAH SESSIONS

RSVP HERE FOR $3 ENTRY

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4. August 2010 by Candace Carlisle.

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 @ The Mohawk on August 6th

Click here to watch an interview with Andy

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29. June 2010 by admin.

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.

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19. January 2010 by Candace Carlisle.

From the mouth of Tolly Moseley….the talented red headed vixen is up to her amazing party tricks again…..

{Who has a weakness for vintage clothing, dance parties, cupcakes and alcohol?  You?  Me?  Let’s dance.

Friends!  If you are in the Austin-and-surrounding area, the lovely Sarah Dean from The Year of Living Thriftily and I are putting on a par-tay.  The Austin Rock N’ Swap is designed to benefit your wardrobe, your dance moves, and the Earf!  Let me just break down this awesomeness one piece at a time:

CLOTHING SWAP.  You bring 10 gently-used pieces of garment magic to the Austin Rock N’ Swap, you get 10 pieces of clothing (or jewelry, accessories, shoes) in return.  No clothes (perhaps you are walking around naked)?  No problem: $5 will secure your entry.

POP-UP SHOPS. If you bring a little extra folding money, you get to peruse two ever-so-lovely pop-up shops by Laced With Romance and Magnolia Family Vintage.

DRANK. Treaty Oak Rum!

CUPCAKES. The Cupcake Bar will be there giving away samples of their famous confections.  In true vintage style, they will have nostalgic candy toppings for your cake!

MUSIC. By two hot men, Businessman DJ’s.  Go give their mix “It’s Gonna Be Awesome” a listen, as it basically describes how I feel about everything.

This is all happening Saturday, January 30, from 6-10pm.  RSVP here for guaranteed entry!  Because once we hit capacity, we have to close this baby up, and then you will be sad.  Visit our Facebook invite too, and scheme with your friends for fashion swap ideas.

So….I cannot even tell you how excited I am about this.  (Are you noting the exclamation points exploding from this post?) Sarah and I met years ago when I was interviewing her for a story in Rare, and since then have been good buddies!  Today, she is a vintage stylist for a variety of shoots and magazines, including one of my faves, Boho.  Check out her wonderful post on the event here, and also be on the lookout for “swap pointers.” }

with poster design by yours truely!

So come on out and get your swap on.

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15. December 2009 by Candace Carlisle.

WHAT: Beauty Bar Vodka Launch Party benefiting Bright Pink
WHEN: Thursday December 17th, 2009 (7:00pm to 10:00pm)
WHERE: Beauty Bar, 617 E. 7th Street Austin, TX 78701
HOW MUCH: Free

On,Thursday, Dec. 17th, from 7:00-10:00pm, the Beauty Bar will be launching it’s own brand of vodka (that’s right…they are launching their own Beauty Bar” brand vodka) and $1 from every drink sold at the launch party benefits Bright Pink (http://www.bebrightpink.org) and will continue to do so throughout all of 2010.
Enjoy a hosted DJ set by Brian Tweedy, manicures by Aziz Salon, and a crafty make n’ take station by the fabulous ladies at Sublime Stitching. In addition, fabulous items are being raffled off in support of Bright Pink. So come out to the Beauty Bar next Thursday to support a great cause, and by just attending the event you will be eligible for a chance to win cool prizes from:

Birds Barbershop (http://www.birdsbarbershop.com)
Austin Handmade (http://www.austinhandmade.com)
302 Designs (http://www.302designs.com)
Bella Flora Creative (http://www.bellafloracreative.com)
Bettysport (http://www.bettysport.com)
Cindie’s Lingerie & Gifts (http://www.cindies.com)
Dainty Daisy Creations (http://www.leannecoggin.com)
Black & Bluebird (http://www.blackandbluebird.com)
Jinxedaposed Clothing (http://jinxedaposed.blogspot.com)
Aziz Salon (http://www.azizsalon.com)
Mana Culture Boutique (http://manaculture.com)
Leah Duncan (http://www.leahduncan.com)
Peace Boutique (http://peaceboutique.com)
Naughty Secretary Club (http://www.naughtysecretaryclub.com)
Waterloo Records (http://www.waterloorecords.com)

Bright Pink (http://www.bebrightpink.org) is a non-profit organization that provides education and support to young women who are at risk for breast and ovarian cancer. Visit their website to find out more ways in which to support their cause. Website: http://www.beautybar.com

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9. December 2009 by Candace Carlisle.

AUSTIN POST PRESENTS WHITE ELEPHANT PARTY on Thursday, Dec. 17th from 6-9pm @Lanai Lounge (5th & Congress).

Bring a wrapped “gag” gift to participate in the “white elephant” gift exchange & for a chance to win something fabulous from:
*annemarie* - Merritt Gade - SweetWolf - Vintage Rehab - Bella Flora Creative - Lipsting Media - Lucy Blue Studio
Enjoy FREE Food & Drinks from-
Dulce Vida tequila, St. Germain, Promise Pizza, Kenichi, MisoHungry & there will also be an OPEN BAR.
Make n’ take & Event goodies by-The WonderCraft, Hair & Makeup Touchups by Johanna Esper, Po Campo Bags (cool gifts). With a photobooth by Trevor Ray Thompson. Music is by Twist and Shout.
MUST RSVP FOR ENTRY! Limited capacity so you must RSVP
For entry @ www.electricpromotions.com/rsvp

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