From DC 05/08/08Much-much permalinkMiami artist Jen Stark brings her meticulously Xacto-d paper sculptures, colorful line drawings, and eerily psychedelic “Papermation” videos to DC’s Civilian Art Projects for “Much-much,” a month-long show opening this Friday from 7-9. Get there early and be prepared to stay late - Civilian openings have a reputation for turning into killer dance parties.
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From DC 03/05/08Simple Song Design permalinkIt’s been awhile DC...nice to see you again. These dinosaur pushpins by Simple Song Design win today’s cute award. (Via poppytalk.)
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From DC 11/13/07Dissonance permalinkUnless you’ve been living under a rock, you should have some knowledge of DC’s punk and hardcore pedigree. We’ll forego the lecture but recommend that you subscribe to the weekly Dissonance podcast if you’re looking for quality music along these lines. Each episode features a different guest from the DC punk community who serves as guest DJ. |
From DC 11/01/07The Unusual Suspects permalinkThis weekend: DC Craft Mafia’s The Unusual Suspects. Featuring artists from across the country - all peddling fine art, housewares and everything in between. Plus, there might be a few things that, you know, might have fallen off of a truck… if you catch our drift.
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From DC 09/28/07Crafty Bastards permalinkBecause it’s never too early to start Christmas shopping. Check out the City Paper’s annual Crafty Bastards event, complete with bands, workshops and of course - tons of vendors. |
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From DC 05/18/07Dynamite Printworks permalinkThis post is like a treasure chest overflowing with gold. It started by writing about Dynamite Printworks’ silkscreened prints. Then we found out that the bassist for Let’s French is the guy behind the prints. Then we found out that Let’s French is having their CD release show tomorrow nite! Now that’s the kind of informational triple whammy we love. |
From DC 05/08/07
CocoRosie Show Cancelled permalinkFreak-hop sister act Coco Rosie’s show at Rock and Roll Hotel tonight is cancelled. According to their Myspace page “the band got arrested.” Sierra and Bianca did not elaborate, so for now you’ll have to satisfy yourself with the unicorn and astrology laden video for “Noah’s Ark.” |
From DC 04/02/07The Psychic Soviet permalinkIan Svenonius’ toothy little book of essays spouts off on the use of rock ’n’ roll and art by the ruling class, and the sinister machinations behind popular fiction, film, and television serials.
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From DC 03/28/07
Trans Am permalinkHyperedited new vid for “Tesco v Sainsbury’s”, from Sex Change, Trans Am’s latest release. |