The holidays are a time of generosity and good will, and now it is even easier to support a worthy cause during the season: GoodShop online at stores such as Best Buy, the Gap, Target, Sephora, and eBay and the retailer will donate a percentage of your purchase to the charity of your choice.
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There is no doubt that an evening of exemplary contemporary works by nearly 40 local artists, DJs the Defective Agency and Mind at Large, and possibly a few drinks, will leave you energized for a late night on the town. Here are a few options for post-Cl07 on Saturday night:
The Hi Tone hosts a benefit […]
OUR MISSION…
is to establish an artists’ guild and center, cooperatively run &
maintained, providing the facilities, educational resources and
creative environment necessary to serve the community and support the
artistic practices of individuals within the city of Memphis and
abroad.
The Rozelle Rummage & Art Sale is a community-wide yard sale and
miniature Cooper-Young fest taking place in the Rozelle-Annesdale Park
on […]
Okay, we’re a day late on this one. We’ve been busy preparing for Class of ‘07, checking out the Pissaro exhibit at the Brooks and the inaugural River Arts Fest, and watching horror movies like those shown by Black Lodge at the Memphis Digital Arts Co-op.
Speaking of horrifying things, can anyone boast jack-o-lantern creativity such […]
More on intriguing street art, and cool MySpace friends. Meet Knitta, a band of guerilla street artists who tag cities near and far with…. yes, knitting. Formed in 2005 and wrapped in enigma, members such as PolyCotN and Purl Nekklas are bringing their unique style to the world’s utility poles and fire hydrants.
Image from […]
Okay, you missed the opening night last night, but there is still time to catch the rest of an amazing musical lineup for Gonerfest 4, sponsored by Memphis’ one and only Goner Records. If you can make it tonight you should check out the art show from 5:00-7:00 pm. And definitely learn more about who […]
We found this on wikiHow, and had to share. With suggestions such as “bubble letters are especially popular” and “perhaps a lightning bolt for the dot of an ‘i’ would be good,” we think you’ll enjoy this set of instructions on How to Draw Graffiti Names.
If you’re still looking for something to do tonight, here it is: the Roller Derby Championship Playoffs! It’s a double-header, with the Legion of Zoom vs. Women of Mass Destruction, and then the Angels of Death vs. PrissKilla Prezleys. The action starts around 7:00 pm at FunQuest Entertainment at 440 Highway 72 in Collierville, and […]
We have proof that you can meet cool people on MySpace. Philadelphia artists Jesse Rinyu, Jeremy Lauder and Paul Yavarone, Jr. with Big Art Show have created Big Art’s Reprorama. They offer full color laser printing on matte or glossy 80 lb cover stock, at the following rates:
8.5 x 11″ for $ .35
11 x 17″ […]
From Sandy…
The reviews are in, and they’re not pretty. The latest Grease revival - starring Max Crumm and Laura Osnes, christened the new Danny and Sandy by the television audiences of Grease: You’re the One That I Want - opened last week at the Brooks Atkinson Theater in New York City. Despite its box-office […]
Memphis is abuzz this weekend. The Lion King opens tonight at the Orpheum, and runs through September 16. There is an artist presentation with photographer and stylist Robin Tucker at D’Edge Art and Unique Treasures on Friday from 7:00-9:00 pm. And an art exhibition with Michael Warren at MO’s Memphis Originals on Saturday from […]
(photo courtesy of www.myspace.com/wearememphis)
There’s a new arts co-op in town! Shea Colburn, just one of the group members talks a little bit about the beginnings of a great new making!
Interview w/Shea Colburn:
Can you talk about how the group was started?
The idea first started developing in the summer of 2006. I felt
the need to establish […]
In case you’re still looking for places to go and things to see (or hear) this weekend… There is the Eight Days in Exile show, with art by MCA students, at Studio 1688 tonight from 6:00-9:00 pm. The OutFlix international film festival at Muvico Peabody Place also starts tonight and runs through Sunday. Details including […]
Don’t forget that the Candlelight Vigil for Elvis Week 2007 begins tonight at 8:30 pm at the gates of Graceland Mansion.
“When I was a child, ladies and gentlemen, I was a dreamer. I read comic books, and I was the hero of the comic book. I saw movies, and I was the hero in the […]
There are some interesting discussions going on throughout the blogosphere, regarding the value of creative expression or production.
We think you would enjoy this Gates of Memphis post, that begins with a Slashdot debate about copyrights… but doesn’t end there. You should also peek in on Carl Moore’s blog, where he pastes a Craig’s List tirade […]