Photo by Powerstrip Circus. Awesomeness by KRTS.For those of you who aren't checking out the annual Atlantic Antic (The Pats - Ravens game is on at 1, so consider me busy for most of that portion) this weekend, I've got two things you'll be interested in.
First is the Urban Arts Festival in presented by Mark Batty Publisher.
From the Facebook invite:
It's $15 cash at the door & $10 in advance for the whole day & night! Buy your tickets in advance here: http://bit.ly/32XS7. *** S.K.A.T.E. competitors get FREE (beerless) entry. Sign Up at Entrance.
Mark Batty Publisher (http://www.markbattypublisher.com) is an independent publisher dedicated to making distinctive books on the visual art of communicating, showcasing the visual power and innovation of contemporary culture in all of its varied poses.
Come on out on October 3 for the first MBP Urban Arts Fest! The two-part, one-day festival will go from 1PM-2AM. The whole day is about the thriving urban art community MBP has advocated since its inception. With skateboard demos and contests sponsored by SUBSTANCE SKATEBOARDS (http://www.substanceskateboards.com), live painting, music and DJs, photography and art installations and plenty of art and books for sale, there will be something for everyone!
We will be taking over and transforming the entire lower-half of Castle Braid (http://www.castlebraid.com) in Bushwick, Brooklyn. The day’s first part runs from 1PM-9PM and is open to all ages; 8PM-2AM is 21 and over, featuring free beer and a dance party.
Our non-profit beneficiary is Art for Progress (http://www.artforprogress.org), an organization dedicated to supporting rising multi-discipline arts in New York City.
What to expect:
• Gallery-style art installations
• Live graffiti exhibitions & public graffiti wall
• Live entertainment, DJs, dance & musical performances
• Sponsored skate/BMX demos & open skate park
• Free corresponding entry to the Brooklyn Artillery Art Fair (http://www.brooklynartillery.org) at the location, hosted by the Williamsburg Gallery Association
• Unveiling of exclusive OBEY x PEEL poster by Shephard Fairey for Peel Magazine (authors of MBP’s PEEL: The Art of the Sticker)
• Special Guest Signings
• First 500 guests receive a FREE in-person signed copy of "Talk Balk: The Bubble Project" by Ji Lee (http://markbattypublisher.com/books/talk-back-the-bubble-project/)
• Local & International Artist Showcases & Tables
• Shopping (MBP bookstore & Local Artists’ offerings)
• Food & Drinks (Honest Ade, Hoegaarden, Local Food Truck Vendors)
• Gift Bags & Prizes - with bags from Bags for the People (http://www.bagsforthepeople.org), goodies from Mimobots (http://www.mimoco.com), Cafe Bustelo (http://cafebustelo.com), Zoo York (http://www.zooyork.com), AIAIAI (http://aiaiai.dk) and more!
ARTISTS/SPECIAL GUESTS:
Martha Cooper, "Going Postal" (http://markbattypublisher.com/books/going-postal)
Remo Camerota, "Graffiti Japan" (http://markbattypublisher.com/books/graffiti-japan)
Ji Lee, "Talk Back: The Bubble Project" (http://markbattypublisher.com/books/talk-back-the-bubble-project)
Luz A. MartÃn, "Textura: Valencia Street Art"
Art from ORBIT Gallery (http://www.orbitgalleryspace.com)
Special Guest Curator Mighty Tanaka (with art from: avone, JMR, Hellbent, Alexandra Pacula, Peter Halasz, Mike Schreiber, AVOID PI, FARO, Royce Bannon, BLOKE, Mari Keeler, John Breiner, Skewville) (http://mightytanaka.com)
Tijn Snoodijk of Shop Around-Netherlands (http://www.shop-around.nl)
Chris & Veng - RobotsWillKill (http://www.robotswillkill.com)
Project Super Friends (http://projectsf.blogspot.com)
Destroy & Rebuild (http://destroyandrebuildnyc.com/)
Royce Bannon (http://choiceroyce.tumblr.com/)
El Celso (http://www.elcelso.com)
CR
Abe Lincoln Jr. (http://www.girlsbike.com)
Cosbe
Indigo (http://www.flickr.com/photos/indigoindigo) & Mania (http://cargocollective.com/pleasedontfront)
infinity
Chalk drawings by Ellis Gallagher (http://www.ellisgallagher.com)
PERFORMANCES:
Hosted by: iLLspokinN (http://www.illspokinn.com)
Termanology http://termanology.ning.com/
Cormega (http://www.myspace.com/cormega)
DJ Statik Selektah (http://www.myspace.com/statikselektah)
DJ GSUS187
Krts (Powerstrip Circus) http://www.krtsmusic.com/
Hot 97's DJ Juanyto (http://www.myspace.com/juanitony)
Guest DJ Jason Mizell (son of Jam Master Jay) http://www.myspace.com/jammasterjr
The Outabodies http://www.myspace.com/outabodies
Michael Brian http://www.myspace.com/michaelbrianmusic
True2Life http://www.true2lifemusic.net
Goodomens
Quan
Ad Lawless
Spokinn Movement (http://www.spokinnmovement.com)
William B. Johnson’s Drumadics (http://www.myspace.com/drumadics)
...and SURPRISE MUSICAL GUEST!
SHOWCASES/VENDORS (list in progress)
Sabrina Beram (http://requiredtaste.blogspot.com)
Abztract (http://www.abztract.com)
Fresthetic (http://fresthetic.blogspot.com)
Owen Jones & Billy Hahn (http://www.billyhahn.com)
Peter Moschel Johnson (http://www.petermoscheljohnson.com)
Steve Driebe
Jemmanimals (http://www.jemmawilliams.com) & John Bent (www.johncharlesbent.com)
Natasha Quam/L'Ange Atelier (http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=9382)
Dawn of Man Productions (http://www.dawnofmanproductions.com)
Katie Jean Hopkins
Stephanie Paz (http://pazs.etsy.com)
Alessandro Echevarria (http://www.Skulldaggery.com)
Spost Love (http://www.spostlove.com)
Andrea Grannum-Mosley
Gully Klassics (http://www.gullyklassics.com)
Clazzi & Qool Accessories
Bag and Board Studios / United Fire Comics (http://www.benvsdov.com)
The OFFICIAL BLOG of the event is http://www.BrooklynStreetArt.com.
A GIGANTIC thank you goes out to Kevy Paige Catering (http://www.kevypaigecatering.com), who will be feeding our artists and performers gourmet-style as they work throughout the day!
You're going to want to go at 1pm because my boy KRTS will be there ripping your mind out of your brain out of your head with serious electronic dreams.
The second thing you're going to want to do is sorta slimy, but oh so good. It's Grand Central's Oyster Frenzy which is still shuckin' it up tomorrow starting at noon. Free admission, here's more info:
It’s an all day frenzy! It’s a Bi-Valve Bonanza! Pro shuckers from across the country including four-time champion Luis Iglesius will vie for the championship;
What: The annual Grand Central “Oyster Frenzy” featuring Professional Shucking Championships, “Slurp off” eating competition, chef demos and seminars, plus 16 Varieties of Oysters
When: Saturday, October 3, 2009
Time: 12:00 noon-6:00 PM
Where: The Grand Central Oyster Bar & Restaurant
“Below Sea Level,” Lower Level, Grand Central Station at 42nd Street, NYC
Admission: Free (including samples, but oysters and other culinary delights from the menu are priced by consumption)
Who: Professional shuckers from across the country including four-time world champion Luis Iglesius; Oyster Bar executive chef Sandy Ingber, general manager Jonathan Young; Pershing Square executive chef Aaron Bashy; food writer Rowan Jacobsen, author of The Living Shore; “Oyster 101” seminar by John Bril, shucking champion and owner of Ship to Shore restaurant on Prince Edward Island
Reservations and Information:
Website: www.oysterbarny.com
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