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Mosaic Fall Music Fest 2011: Fall into the sound Sept. 15 – 24

September 9, 2011 /

For the third year in a row, Raleigh’s Mosaic Wine et Lounge will present its ever growing seasonal dance music festival — staying true to form and raising the ambitious bar of innovative, live entertainment in the Triangle.  

Over the course of 10 straight nights, this veteran club recognized for its dedication to bringing world-wide flavors of sensational sound to the Triangle dance music and entertainment scene promises a detailed pairing of internationally renowned DJs and producers intermixed with Triangle and North Carolina-based talent.

Keith Ward, resident Mosaic DJ and MFMF Program Director has crafted an experience that he intends to be as intoxicating for the visiting DJs as it will be for the reveling dancers in attendance. 

“Since the inception of this festival in 2009, the goal has been to create an environment that not only allows the audience to interact with world-class DJs in an up close and personal way, but to also bring to the Triangle the same energy and cultural movements of sound that are happening all over the globe in major markets.  To have a dance experience in such an intimate space like Mosaic with these creative talents just doesn’t happen everyday,” notes Ward.  “For local and surrounding area audiences that can’t travel to London’s Fabric or New York’s Cielo or Miami’s Mansion to get into the sound of this caliber, this is for you.” 

With up to 75 artists currently programmed, the vibe will range from Deep House to Techno to Down Tempo to various forms of EDM with each thematic evening offering a variation of outdoor patio and indoor house sets grooving simultaneously.    

Fresh off tours of duty in L.A., N.Y., D.C., Oslo, Berlin, and Buenos Aires the not-to-be-missed headliners leading this semi-annual festival of infectious grooves include the following:

Sabo — www.solselectas.com.

Halo —  www.citydeepmusic.com/halo. 

Julius the Mad Thinker – www.themadthinker.com.

Fei-Fei – www.djfei-fei.com.

For more information on the event and the Mosaic Wine Lounge visit their Facebook page. 
 
Spread the word . . Here’s the event flyer.

 

Information for this post provided by Keith Ward, Mosaic Wine Lounge

 

 


 

 

 

The Carter Building: Creating Community through Art  Impressions of an Artist New to TCB

June 2, 2011 /

Last fall, I found myself in a position of growing my art studio from the lone space I had enjoyed in an apartment building on Glenwood Ave to establishing a presence in a creative community.  It was important to me to feel at home in an environment that would appreciate the knowing I had that art was a language of the spirit.  It was not just about outcome, but process, as well. Awake at 3:00 in the morning, I got out of bed to look up the link for The Carter Building.  What I read there about the creative community inhabiting a building that dated back in the Carter family to the 1920s, lured me to bring my husband with me to tour the space the following day.  The impression I had there was like walking into a Hobbit warren.  Stairways leaned and floors tilted, and everywhere art and artists’ tools competed for space.  It was that day that I knocked on Mr. Carter’s door and announced that I was coming.  He had no space available, but I knew I was meant to be there. This was a place that felt like home.

This Saturday The Carter Building artists will be hosting a gathering of school children, local celebrities, and neighbors to paint a mural [pictured here] entitled, “Raleigh, My Dream City” designed by Tunde Afolayan and Lee Ball, which will decorate the exterior of The Carter Building.  

This is exactly the vision I had when I got out of bed in that early morning last November.  I wanted to be in a place that acknowledged the creativity inside each person; a place where people experienced community, and one that allowed each to contribute according to his nature.

I invite you to be part of the dream.  

Feel a glimmer of ownership as you stroll down Glenwood South.  Bring your kids so they can share the experience of creating something that will touch others for years to come.


Saturday Market Opens at Rebus Works in Downtown Raleigh

April 25, 2011 /

Rebus Works is pleased to announce The Saturday Market.  The Market will bring together farmers, crafters, food trucks, brewers and more every Saturday from 9am-2pm beginning April 23rd and continuing through November 19th, and will take place in the area surrounding Rebus Works.

So far we have Part and Parcel farms, Double T Farms, Veggie Barn, New Grass Gardens and Terra Soul Farms selling produce.  Some of our other vendors include Locals Seafood, Escazu Artisan Chocolates, Nahualli Trading Co, Two Pounds Mustard, and Sweets. Zass Design, Bordeaux Lane Studio and Jm Design are just a few of our crafters.  To keep posted on current and future Market happenings, LIKE The Saturday Market on Facebook and follow them on Twitter.  They are continuing to accept applications for vendors.  Find out more by visiting their website www.rebusworks.us.

Rebus Works is a small gallery located in the Boylan Heights neighborhood in Downtown Raleigh.  Established in 2003, the gallery is operated by artists for artists.  Map it. http://goo.gl/maps/wKAB.

Cuegrass Festival 2011: BBQ Plus Bluegrass Jams Equals One Big Block Party

April 4, 2011 /

Gather your portable lawn chairs and blankets, pack up some sunscreen, bring the kids and the dogs, and head over to Davie Street in the Warehouse District for the Cuegrass Festival 2011. Presented by Raleigh’s popular barbecue restaurant, The Pit, Cuegrass Festival 2011 rocks the city block with a slate of live bands on Saturday, April 16 for a full day of music, craft beers, and The Pit’s famous Eastern North Carolina-style barbecue.

Jump over to HelloRaleigh.com for more on the Cuegrass Festival.


Artsplosure Looking for Volunteers for the World Beer Festival

March 18, 2011 /

For the second year, Artsplosure has been chosen by All About Beer Magazine as its local charity partner for the 2011 World Beer Festival in Raleigh.  A portion of proceeds from the event will be donated to Artsplosure, but that is dependent upon the success of the festival, which is why they need you!

Will you volunteer for the World Beer Festival on Saturday, April 9?  By volunteering for the World Beer Festival, you are also supporting the continued work of Artsplosure to present high quality annual festivals bringing great visual and performing art to downtown Raleigh.

Volunteer Shifts:

10:30am – 4:30pm, and

4:30pm – 10:30pm.

Each volunteer will also need to attend a volunteer training meeting the week before the festival.

Volunteer for the World Beer Festival – Learn about the art of great beer and meet new friends!

Volunteers, in addition to supporting Artsplosure, will receive:

  • a half year subscription (three issues) of All About Beer Magazine
  • a Festival Volunteer t-shirt
  • an invitation to the Volunteer Appreciation Party with complimentary food and beer
  • a chance to meet fun, new people!

Follow this link to register to volunteer for the World Beer Festival.  If you need additional information about volunteering, email volunteer coordinator Chase Bryan at wbfvolunteers.raleigh@gmail.com. 

If you would prefer to attend the festival as a patron, tickets go on sale to the general public on Monday, March 7 for $40.  A VIP package is available for $75 per person.  Visit the World Beer Festival website to purchase tickets.

The Artsplosure Board and Staff thank you for your continued support!

And, be sure to mark your calendars for Artsplosure 2011 – the 32nd edition of the Raleigh Arts Festival on May 19 – 22.  Festival program details will be available soon on www.artsplosure.org, and volunteer registration will begin in early April.



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