Posted by Burlesque of North America on March 06, 2014. 0 Comments
Well, it's officially March, which means the snow in Minnesota should just about to be on its last leg and we are about to pack up this here van and get super familiar with I-35 South as we make our way down to Austin TX for another grand adventure at SXSW! Here's a rundown of our action-packed Austin activities: FLATSTOCK 43 Thursday March 13, 2 - 6pm Friday March 14, 11am - 6pm Saturday March 15, 11am - 6pm Austin Convention Center 500 E. Cesar Chavez St, Austin TX Free, all ages welcome We will be selling posters, shirts, and sticker packs at Flatstock 43, part of the SXSW Music Festival. This is going to be the FORTY-THIRD get-together of some of the best creators of concert posters and art prints in the world and we're honored to be involved once again! Read more details on the SXSW website. JOHN...
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Posted by Burlesque of North America on February 27, 2014. 0 Comments
As they're preparing to hit the road for a string of concerts across North America, Arcade Fire has commissioned us to create a new series of tour posters. We based the artwork not only on the Reflektor album packaging, but also one some of the band's influences as they were working on the new record. Here is the first poster, designed by Wes Winship and screenprinted by Ben LaFond and Sarah Schatz. Find a copy at the first four tour dates and shortly afterwards in our online store.
Stay tuned for an in-depth look at the making of the poster, including the building of the mask by Wes with Sarah Schatz and the hazy, light beam-filled, spaced-out photo shoot.
Click here to find out where and when Arcade Fire is performing near you!
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Posted by Burlesque of North America on February 27, 2014. 0 Comments
As they're preparing to hit the road for a string of concerts across North America, Arcade Fire has commissioned us to create a new series of tour posters. We based the artwork not only on the Reflektor album packaging, but also one some of the band's influences as they were working on the new record. Here is the first poster, designed by Wes Winship and screenprinted by Ben LaFond and Sarah Schatz. Find a copy at the first four tour dates and shortly afterwards in our online store.
Stay tuned for an in-depth look at the making of the poster, including the building of the mask by Wes with Sarah Schatz and the hazy, light beam-filled, spaced-out photo shoot.
Click here to find out where and when Arcade Fire is performing near you!
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Posted by Burlesque of North America on February 25, 2014. 0 Comments
Wowowowow thanks to everyone who rolled through Triple Rock Social Club this past Saturday for our 12th annual Dre Day celebration. This was one of the best ones yet! The performances were top notch, the $20 Sack Pyramid contestants were hilarious, and the 40s flowed like water. We even managed to get standup comedians Hannibal Buress and Kurt Braunohler to roll through and join in the fun! photos by Brian Grenz St. Paul Slim, Prof, and Felipe Cuauhtli get busy with Playatta's dog morphing technology rollin' in the background. Felipe feelin' the buzz. DJs Plain Ole Bill and Last Word bringing the Cryphyness. MaLLy takin' out all mark ass busters. Manchita and Felipe takin it to the next episode. Astronautalis and DJ Fundo teaching the crowd how to dagger during the grand finale of the $20 Sack Pyramid! ""photos"" by Mike Davis: Hal Lovemelt of Playatta morphing Manchita into a...
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Posted by Burlesque of North America on February 25, 2014. 0 Comments
Wowowowow thanks to everyone who rolled through Triple Rock Social Club this past Saturday for our 12th annual Dre Day celebration. This was one of the best ones yet! The performances were top notch, the $20 Sack Pyramid contestants were hilarious, and the 40s flowed like water. We even managed to get standup comedians Hannibal Buress and Kurt Braunohler to roll through and join in the fun! photos by Brian Grenz St. Paul Slim, Prof, and Felipe Cuauhtli get busy with Playatta's dog morphing technology rollin' in the background. Felipe feelin' the buzz. DJs Plain Ole Bill and Last Word bringing the Cryphyness. MaLLy takin' out all mark ass busters. Manchita and Felipe takin it to the next episode. Astronautalis and DJ Fundo teaching the crowd how to dagger during the grand finale of the $20 Sack Pyramid! ""photos"" by Mike Davis: Hal Lovemelt of Playatta morphing Manchita into a...
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Posted by Burlesque of North America on February 17, 2014. 0 Comments
Don't live in Minneapolis and afraid you'll miss out on all the Dre Day fun? Fear not! There are plenty of Dre Day celebrations happening from coast to coast and beyond. Check out our alphabetical party listing below and get to it!
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Brooklyn, NY:
Charlotte, NC:
Chicago, IL:
Denver, CO:
Los Angeles, CA (FINALLY!):
Minneapolis, MN:
Philadelphia, PA:
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Seattle, WA:
Tampa, FL:
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Posted by Burlesque of North America on February 17, 2014. 0 Comments
Don't live in Minneapolis and afraid you'll miss out on all the Dre Day fun? Fear not! There are plenty of Dre Day celebrations happening from coast to coast and beyond. Check out our alphabetical party listing below and get to it!
Austin, TX:
Brooklyn, NY:
Charlotte, NC:
Chicago, IL:
Denver, CO:
Los Angeles, CA (FINALLY!):
Minneapolis, MN:
Philadelphia, PA:
Saint Louis. MO:
Seattle, WA:
Tampa, FL:
Toronto, ON:
Vancouver, BC:
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Posted by Burlesque of North America on February 14, 2014. 0 Comments
Burlesque studio alum and forever fam Petey Wheatstraw has posted a super sexy DJ mix of R&B gold up on his Soundcloud, just in time for Valentine's Day. Grab your loved one(s?), tune in, and have yourself a very happy holiday.
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Posted by Burlesque of North America on February 14, 2014. 0 Comments
Burlesque studio alum and forever fam Petey Wheatstraw has posted a super sexy DJ mix of R&B gold up on his Soundcloud, just in time for Valentine's Day. Grab your loved one(s?), tune in, and have yourself a very happy holiday.
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Posted by Burlesque of North America on February 14, 2014. 0 Comments
This Saturday, February 15th, is the grand opening of Moving Skin, a new show from Minneapolis artist Courtney Reints. We chatted with Courtney about the show, her work, and seeing a different side of taxidermy... Moving Skin February 15 - March 7, 2014 at CO Exhibitions Opening reception: February 15, 7-10pm (free, all ages) coexhibitions.com (612) 379-4151 Please introduce yourself to our corner of the internet. I am Courtney Reints, an emerging artist & photographer based in Minneapolis. I am a native Minnesotan, and my Midwestern roots have influenced my most recent work inspired by taxidermy. I am a graduate of the Minneapolis College of Art and Design, and recipient of a 2013 Artist Initiative grant from the Minnesota State Arts Board. How did you become fascinated with photographing taxidermy? I started photographing taxidermy as a project prompted by the idea of the expressive body. It intrigued me to examine...
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