24 October 2009

NoLA Rising Presents: The Dinglerization of America ... Art and Performances...

NoLA Rising presents the Dinglerization of America - Nov 7th
NoLA Rising Presents...

THE DINGLERIZATION OF AMERICA - 2009

...Not as intrusive as the Beatles' British Invasion and a helluva lot friendlier than the storming of Normandy...

On Saturday, November 7th, NoLA Rising presents "The Dinglerization of
America" at Coup D'oeil (2033 Magazine Street).

Private Reception from 4-6, Opening from 6-10. Nov 7th.

Artwork by Rex Dingler
Performance by Bella Blue
Video Installation by Crista Rock
Music by DJ Stress
White Trash Eats by Melissa Levine


***Also a birthday celebration for Rex...no presents required unless
your bringing 12 Year Jameson***

THE WILL OF THE PEOPLE IS THE FORCE OF LIFE

www.michaeldingler.com/
www.coupdoeilartconsortium.com

Fwd: Dinglerization_flyer

19 October 2009

ARTOBERFEST! at National Art and Hobby!

ARTOBERFEST

National Art and Hobby, Deutsches Haus, and NoLA Rising team up to raise money for Children's Hospital of New Orleans.

On Saturday, October 24th, National Art and Hobby will have a block party on the Eleonore side of the business with food and drinks and a live art demonstration.

All proceeds from the art store that day will go to support our local Children's Hospital.

Please join us on Saturday, October 24th, 2009, 2pm-5pm
Usual Business hours for National Art and Hobby 10 am - 530 pm

5835 Magazine Street

14 October 2009

AME 72 - Believe in Yourself and Others Will Believe in You Too



Rex salutes AME 72 who just recently had a solo show in Tel Aviv. "Let's Go" opened last Thursday with some bad-ass Lego themed artwork. To see photos of the exhibition, CLICK HERE

For more pics of AME 72 (taken by our brother INSPIRE), CLICK HERE


12 October 2009

It's Yours, Take It Call for Art for NoLA Rising Toys for Tots drive

NoLA Rising is making a call for art for It's Yours, Take It, NoLA 3

In the past, we've done an on the street IYTI for general passers-by and an indoor IYTI intended to raise toys for the last holiday season. This year, we'd like to continue that tone and have an IYTI where people can bring brand new toys in a box for a piece of art. The toys will then be donated to the Marine Corps' Toys for Tots program for their annual toy distribution.

I encourage a free and open theme to allow you the freedom to work as you wish, so no set themes

This year, the work deadline will be Monday, December 7th because I plan on holding the open air event on December 11th in collaboration with a music show expecting high attendance. The music will be by the SoulRebels and DJ SoulSister at Tipitina's.

We'll be holding a paint party at Fringe Festival in the side yard at XO Studios (2833 Dauphine) on November 15th to add to the collection for the toy drive!

Anyone interested, pls email me...

Thanks for helping to make another successful IYTI!

For more info, see FLICKR GROUP IYTI

11 October 2009

Jay and Kendra's Wedding Bash!

Jay and Kendra's Badass Public Reception

Jay and Kendra's Wedding Bash!!!
at
ONE EYED JACK'S

featuring the music of:
EYEHATEGOD
Suplecs
Secret Assholes
Felix

& MC'd by DJ JUBILEE

MONDAY, OCTOBER 12th
10 p.m.

One Eyed Jacks
615 Toulouse Street
(in da Quarters)
***If you haven't been to too many cool weddings this year, come to this show and pretend like you have friends like this***
Jay and Kendra's Badass Public Reception
Poster design by Steve Whatstyle...

08 October 2009

Elysian Fleas presented by Artist Inc - October 11th

Elysian Fleas Brings Magic (& a Magician) to New Marigny Market

October 11 debut spotlights creative Halloweenery, Oktoberfest oom-pah-pahs, a sleight-of-mind street magician, string troubadours and plenty of fab vintage bargains & art...

Great news, vintage mavens and NOLA arts appreciators! A new outdoor market with old world charm is opening in the heart of Faubourg Marigny, where Elysian Fleas offers a spicy New Orleans mix of vintage merch, upcycled fashions, fine jewelry, arts and crafts; delicious food and drink; and outrageous live entertainment.

Presented by Artist Inc, and sponsored by Old New Orleans Rum, Abita Beer and the Faubourg Marigny Improvement Association, Elysian Fleas launches October 11 in the shady, tree-lined courtyard next to Michalopoulos Studio at 527 Elysian Fields on the corner of Chartres St. Hours are 11 am to 5 pm.

Miss Claudia and her Biergartners roll out the barrel to celebrate Oktoberfest at the debut market, which also features the sleight-of-mind illusions of street magician Mark Faulkner and the old-timey string music of wandering troubadours The Picklers with Tom Marron and Daron Douglas.

With Halloween on the horizon, seasonal spirits will also be out in force. Shoppers can play dress-up with one-of-a-kind costumes, masks and headdresses from High Bohemia, Howlpop, Avant Garbe, New Orleans Masks, Ann Marie Popko and other fashionistas, including Cree-ations' 2009 line of Vampire Cocktail Couture.

Organized by flea queen Cree McCree, author of Flea Market America, Elysian Fleas features vendors selling everything from used & rare books, antique furniture and retro-chic clothes to second line umbrellas, urban folk art and handmade soaps.

Shoppers can get their nosh on with sweet & spicy pecans, homemade ice cream and Beaucoup NOLA snowballs; sip hand-pressed Cane Elysée sugar cane juice spiked with Old New Orleans Rum; and chase Woody's famous fish tacos with a cold Abita beer. Also on the menu: Moroccan cuisine, Crepes a la Carte and spicy XXX Catering.

"I'm really excited to have all these terrific creative people, vintage vendors and outdoor chefs in the same spot," says McCree, whose local career dates back to the legendary Mermaid Flea Market. "We couldn't ask for a better location, which allows us to draw in tourists as well as locals. And the funky mix of merch is perfect for the Marigny."

So is the funky mix of live entertainment.

"The old world European village flea markets are the inspiration behind Elysian Fleas," says Artist Inc.'s Reese Johanson, who runs the Salon and Un Route cabaret at the Blue Nile. "Merchants and buvette (food and drink area), yes of course, but it wouldn’t be complete without the colorful troubadours rolling through to entertain the villagers."

Elysian Fleas continues with holiday markets on November 21 and December 19. Hours are 11 am to 5 pm.

For more information, and to inquire about vending, contact creemccree @ gmail.com