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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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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11. August 2010 by Candace Carlisle.

 reposted from launch787.com

Living in a seriously laid back town, flip-flops have very much become a staple to the modern closet. It is refreshing to find a product that is so much more…that it literally brings new meaning to, “the soul of your feet.”

When Kyle Berner, owner of Feelgoodz was 25, he decided to throw some clothes in a backpack and buy a one-way ticket to Thailand to embark upon his often now referred to as, “adventure of a lifetime.” He spent an entire year there, fully immersed, living just like the locals. He learned the difficult and beautiful language and unbeknownst to him at the time created the foundation for a brand new endeavor that would completely change his life. After his amazing year in Thailand ended, Berner decided that he wanted to find a way to give back. “We just had to…”

Kyle, being industrious learned that Thailand is the world’s leading exporter of natural rubber, and because of this vast natural rubber supply, there is excellent quality at an amazing value. Therefore Feelgoodz was able to create some of the most comfortable flip-flops quite possibly in the world at a pretty reasonable price. These flops are made from 100% eco-friendly natural latex rubber harvested from tropical Yang Para trees and come in a variety colors.

Recalling my experience with Kyle, first time meeting then new neighbor and young entrepreneur from New Orleans, almost seven years back while living in some apartments in South Austin, way too terrible to name. Admittedly, Kyle was a great neighbor, perhaps the kind you would want to borrow sugar from or help out building an easy to assemble furniture kit with. Kyle was ALWAYS full of ideas, all sorts of ideas. Little did I know his adventures would lead him down such a promising path.

Kyle along with his generous and hardworking staff at Feelgoodz have been kind enough to offer an amazing chance for you to WIN a few pairs of these sweet flops, as well as a chance to support an amazing cause.

In the true spirit of nourishment, Feelgoodz has launched The 5-5-5 Flip-Flop Feeding Fiesta campaign. For every pair of Flip-Flops sold, 5 children in Thailand will be fed for 1 day.  Feelgoodz is partnering with Green Coop Thailand to provide Fair Trade jasmine rice to children in rural villages.  In addition to providing this nourishment, customers receive $5 off their purchase as well as $5 flat rate shipping. Amazing deal, right?!

The 5-5-5 Flip-Flop Feeding Fiesta shows how a simple purchase can make a difference in the life of a child. Just enter the code FIESTA upon purchase to activate the Fiesta!

CONTEST: To enter to win a pair Feelgoodz flip-flops, simply go online and follow @feelgoodz on twitter and re-tweet this: (*Winners will be selected within the week!)

RT @launch787 – Spread the word: #555FlipFlopFeedingFiesta! Every pair @feelgoodz flip-flops sold, 5 children fed! http://tiny.cc/feelgoodz

Now for a little info on Feelgoodz from owner, Kyle Berner:

Kyle, why did you start FeelGoodz?  What’s your story?
I was a backpacker in Thailand.  I was walking around one of the local markets in Bangkok and my J Crew flops broke.  I stopped to buy new pair, had a lightbulb moment.  I knew I could use sales of flip-flops in the States to funnel margin percentages to support everyday needs in Thailand. And 2 years later, here we are.

Kyle Berner, Owner of Feelgoodz The Eureka Moment — “So, when I was 25, I threw some clothes in a backpack and bought a one-way ticket to Thailand to embark upon the adventure of a lifetime. I spent an entire year there, living like the locals. I ate the delicious local food, learned the difficult – but beautiful – language, and developed lifelong friendships. It was phenomenal…”

Where does the name FeelGoodz come from? What does it mean?
As soon as I put the flip-flops on my feet in that market in Bangkok, the first thing I thought to myself was, “Man, these feel good.”  And I paused for a moment… “They’re my feelgoodz.“  So it is in direct relation to how comfortable the flip-flops are.

What is your vision for the future of your company? Where do you see yourself in ten years?
To become a for-profit social enterprise that uses sales revenues of conscious products as a vehicle for global social empowerment initiatives.  I see us aiding in poverty alleviation, ridding of malaria, supporting micro-finance, encouraging youth entrepreneurship, ending starvation, supplying clean drinking water, etc.  All through sales of conscious products.

What are some of the biggest challenges you have faced in starting your business? and how have you dealt with these challenges? anything you would like to note to other other young entrepreneurs just starting out?
The biggest challenge has been in working with our factory overseas.  Having a true understanding on extraction processes, manufacturing processes, and accurate timelines can be an issue.  My advice is to be as detailed as possible to truly understand your supply chain.

Tell us about how Feelgoodz gives back and your involvement in that?
Our current projects are two-fold.  We provide a means of revenue for Kenyan villagers through our Recycle your unFlops campaign, and we are feeding Thai children through our 5-5-5 Flip-Flop Feeding Fiesta.  The vision is to harness the power of the internet to turn everyday consumers into philanthropists.

Do you feel that the people who purchase your products are beginning to adopt the lifestyle that you have based your business mantra after?

Yes!  I’ll be the first to admit that I’m no environmentalist, but I think it is all about taking small steps in a responsible direction.  Our customers can understand and live the “small steps” approach.

Also would you mind listing a few of your favorite causes that you personally
support?
B Corp, 1% for the Planet, Ashoka

Reading about your “Zero Flip-Flop Waste World” mission has really piqued my interest.  What exactly does the FeelGoodz — “Recycle Your unFlop Campaign”entail and how can people get involved?
People can simply send ANY kind of flip-flops or sandals to our partners’ Alabama warehouse facility.  That partner is Soles4Souls.  They just need to mark their package with “Recycle your Unflops” and S4S will partition accordingly.  In return for their involvement, we offer a $5 recycling credit upon future purchases.

Recycle Your unFlop Campaign –”An unFlop is a flip-flop turned into a work of art, crafted by a Kenyan villager, transforming one man’s trash into another man’s treasure. how can you get involved? If you have some flip-flops you want to recycle, you can either send them to a Soles4Souls DC (www.soles4souls.com), or toss them in a Soles4Souls Collection Bin. Soles4Souls has generously agreed to house the flip-flops for up to one year, and at the end of the year, Feelgoodz will send them to Kenya (yes, Kenya!) to a company called UniquEco, the (flip-flop) recycling company. UniquEco (www.uniqueco-designs.com) will take the unFlops, distribute them to Kenyan villagers, and these villagers will make new eco-boutique items out of them to then use for resale. This creates a much needed source of revenue for Kenyan villagers! So, in essence, the unFlop you recycle will, in turn, provide employment for a Kenyan villager one day. Get involved! twitter — @feelgoodz, Facebook — Feelgoodz, or at http://www.feelgoodz.com!

Lastly, where can we find these fabulously soulful flops?
See a list of our stores online!

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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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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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4. December 2009 by Candace Carlisle.

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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29. October 2009 by Candace Carlisle.

Austin Bleet-Up Presents: Austin, Meet Your Bloggers

You are invited - (bloggers and non-bloggers) to the Austin Bleetup at Mohawk on November 5th!  Austin’s very own eavesdropper, Tolly Moseley will be hosting a variety of cool music, fashion & delicious delights for bloggers* and attendees alike. Enjoy bands, pop-up shops by Prototype Vintage and Rene Geneva Designs, drinks by Tito’s Vodka and Sweet Leaf Tea, and eats by Mama Fu’s. (Oh and GET THIS. They are auctioning off a guitar signed by Debbie Harry to benefit Girls Rock Camp.)

In addition to that the oh-so-talented Cory Ryan, will be snapping the night away with a rock’n photo-booth. Expect to get some cool stuff from Birds Barbershop (for the early arrivals that is). It starts at 8:30 sharp and the bands begin at 9:45; in between rock out on the Mohawk balcony & inside the Green Room with Learning Secrets.

The OUTSIDE stage will have….

The Lennings
Built By Snow
Corto Maltese

& the INSIDE stage will be…

Politics
Sad Accordions
The Great Nostalgic

To get in, you MUST RSVP. RSVP’s close once they hit capacity, so get yours in quick! Tickets are $7 at the door, remember to bring your cash money.  rsvp here.

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27. October 2009 by Candace Carlisle.

Kick start your Halloween on WEDNESDAY, OCT. 28TH, and head out to Mohawk for Flip Scene’s Halloween Bash 2009 presented by Cherrypeel.com!

Lineup (Outside):
8 PM - Learning Secrets (http://www.learningsecretsmusic.com)
9 PM - The Bright Light Social Hour (http://www.facebook.com/thebrightlightsocialhour)
10 PM - The Black and White Years (http://www.theblackandwhiteyears.com)

Lineup (Inside):
11:30 PM - L.A.X. (http://www.myspace.com/dancewithlax)
12:30 PM - Neiliyo (http://www.myspace.com/neiliyomusic)
1:15 PM - DJ Markus (w/ a K) (http://www.myspace.com/markuswithak)

With Special Guest Host - Zeale (http://www.zealerapz.com/)

Doors open promptly at 8 pm with the party going til 2 am. Get there early! The first 300 attendees will receive a $25 gift certificate to Wish, a local boutique on campus.

Also, courtesy of Birds Barbershop and Wish, we’ll have a costume contest with prizes such as:
* A year’s worth of free haircuts to Birds Barbershop
* $100 gift certificate to Wish
* $40 gift certificate to Birds Barbershop
* VIP wristbands to the party
* Complimentary tickets to future Flip Scene shows

To win, costume contest winners must be present at 11 PM, when the winners will be announced at the outside stage. The winners will be decided by a panel of guest judges from The Austin Chronicle’s Chrontourage, Alamo Drafthouse and Party Ends.

And don’t forget to take pics in Cherrypeel’s complimentary photo booth provided by ANNIE RAY!

Advance tickets on sale at Front Gate Tickets. $10 Advance/$12 Door.
http://tickets.frontgatetickets.com/choose.php?pl=76&lid=37163&eid=43559

We’d like to thank our generous sponsors:

Cherrypeel (http://www.cherrypeel.com)
Dripping Springs Vodka (http://www.drippingspringsvodka.com)
Yelp (http://www.yelp.com)
Sweet Leaf Tea (http://www.sweetleaftea.com)
Chrontourage (http://www.austinchronicle.com)
Birds Barbershop (http://www.birdsbarbershop.com)
South Side Sanctuary (http://www.southsidesanctuary.com)
Wish (http://www.ishopaac.com/)
Party Ends (http://www.partyends.com)

The Black and White Years:
During SXSW 2007, Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads discovered this local gem during their showcase. His enthusiasm for the group led to him producing their debut LP, and recruiting Steve Ferrone of Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers to perform the drum tracks. This led the band to sign with Brando Records which released their first LP in 2007. Since then, the band has performed at festivals such as Austin City Limits Festival, Wireless Festival in Hyde Park, London, and Midem in Cannes, France. In 2009, the band was awarded five music awards during SXSW including Best New Band, Best Song (“Power to Change”), Best Bassist, Best Performing Rock Band, and Best Producer. The song, “Power to Change” has been charted at Waterloo’s Top Ten Songs for numerous weeks and has been on regular rotation on 101X.

L.A.X.:
Emerged from the house party scene, electro group, L.A.X. combines a dance hybrid of house, R&B, and pop. Their invigorating live performance has made them a standout band, being recognized by influential blogs and media outlets. Recently, L.A.X. performed at ACL Festival and is scheduled to perform at this year’s Fun Fun Fun Fest with The Black and White Years.

The Bright Light Social Hour:
The Bright Light Social Hour, an Austin indie rock band who recently played at ACL Festival after winning Dell Lounge’s “Sound and the Jury” contest. The band competed with over 1500 bands from around the world in multiple rounds of public and industry voting, culminating in a final battle of the bands at Antone’s Nightclub two nights before the kickoff of ACL. Supported by hundreds of their local fans, the band garnered an unanimous vote from industry judges. Industry judges included reps from Paste Magazine, Spin Magazine, 101X, etc. Tim Basham with Paste Magazine said, “Their Dell Stage performance [at ACL] didn’t disappoint. They are a blast to watch, and I can’t get their songs out of my head.”

Neiliyo:
Neiliyo is a solo electro-funk producer/performer from Austin, TX. His high energy shows with simply an iPhone, a guitar and a charismatic “free-form MC” vocal style has kept him in demand at club shows, house parties, and boat parties around the US since his premiere in July 2008. Neiliyo’s debut LP, “People Skills” and the “Copywriting 101″ mixtape have received huge reviews from Austin’s finest critics, ranging from Partyends.com to Austinist and more. Neiliyo best describes himself as a “Me”J as opposed to a “DJ”, approaching electronic music at a fresh new angle for everybody to shake to.

*Poster design by South Side Sanctuary

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16. October 2009 by Candace Carlisle.

(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*

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.

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11. October 2009 by admin.

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.

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

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