E- Megaphone

You can still register to vote today! Deadline tomorrow!

2008-10-05T16:29:05Z

If you have a friend the needs to register to vote
before the deadline tomorrow Monday October 6th

Go to any blockbuster or thundercloud in travis county
and there should be a voter registrar there to help you out.

Burlesque the Vote! Tomorrow!

2008-10-02T19:43:38Z

Burlesque the Vote!
Friday October 3rd
Antone's 213 w 5thbenefiting the ACLU of Austin
Doors open at 8pm

Tickets on sale now!
$15 standing /$30 seating

A Bi-Partisan (we swing BOTH ways) Burlesque Bonanza for Banned Books Week!
Showcasing a Caucus of Yankee Doodle Sweethearts Baring More Than Just Arms
for All Citizens Who Checked the Box!
With the Sexxxy Librarian Voter Registration Task Force
And your Dirty Old Uncle Sam, MC Rudy Ramirez

Featuring members of Burlesque For Peace, Kitty Kitty Bang Bang, Carousel Cabaret, The Jigglewatts, the Lolliebombs, Schave and Riley, The Amazing Buffy West, and Doryan and Adam!

Also featuring Voter Virgin for all you first time voters
and Steven Noreyko's photobooth project for all of you camera whores.

The Perfect Cure for Elect-ile Disfunction = Red, White and Boobs!
Audrey Maker

Burlesque the Vote! This Friday!

2008-09-30T04:52:26Z

Burlesque the Vote!
Friday October 3rd
Antone's 213 w 5th

benefiting the ACLU of Austin
Doors open at 8pm

Austin: 6 oct 08:Quinceanera w/ dj mel@ the drathouse

2008-09-26T16:48:03Z

Nataraja Ecstatic Dance

2008-09-25T02:35:02Z

Hi folks! The last time we spoke, we were doing genre-specific theme nights at Nataraja. We have since decided to play a wide range of genres during any given dance. To give you an idea of what that means, various worldbeat from Latin America, the Middle East, Africa, and elsewhere has all been on the program. We also feature dance and pop tunes from Portishead, Simon & Garfunkel, Jolie Holland, and many others. So really, something to please every body, and all dance-able!

The run down:

WHAT? Nataraja is a place for expressive, free-form dance. Whether you're doing pirouttes or lying down in the middle of the dance floor, it's welcome here.
WHEN? Every Sunday, 7:30-9:15pm
WHERE? Khabele Studio, 701 W. 7th St. Austin, TX 78701. Here's a Google map: http://tinyurl.com/64yz7u
COST? First dance is free! $6 walk-in, or buy 6 dances for $30 (only $5 each)!
PARKING? Available for free at front and rear of the Khabele Studio, on the street, and one block away at the Khabele School at 8th & Rio Grande.
MORE INFORMATION? Check out our website at www.NatarajaDance.com or reply to this email. I'm happy to answer questions any time! If you would like to receive weekly email updates, just let me know.

See you here!

Burlesque meeting tonight!

2008-09-24T18:37:50Z

Performer /Volunteer/ Publicity meeting
my house

and next week....
First Thursday Sexxy Librarian Voter Registration Rampage on South Congress

then show on Friday October 3rd 8pm

Burner bands at Headhunters Tiki bar tonight

2008-09-23T18:21:29Z

Happy Tiki Tuesday to you!

Barebones Orchestra 10pm
http://www.myspace.com/barebonesorchestra

The Lovers 11pm
http://www.myspace.com/theloversaustin

Tuesday, September 23rd
Headhunters
720 Red River
(corner of Red River and 8th)

Burlesque the Vote! Friday October 3rd

2008-09-16T18:33:56Z

A Bi-Partisan (we swing BOTH ways) Burlesque Bonanza for Banned Books Week!
Showcasing a Caucus of Yankee Doodle Sweethearts Baring More Than Just Arms for All Citizens Who Checked the Box!
With the Sexxxy Librarian Voter Registration Task Force
And your Dirty Old Uncle Sam, MC Rudy Ramirez

Featuring members of Burlesque For Peace, Kitty Kitty Bang Bang, Carousel Cabaret, The Jigglewatts, the Lolliebombs, Schave and Riley, The Amazing Buffy West, and Doryan and Adam

The Perfect Cure for Elect-ile Disfunction!

Red, White and Boobs!

the vestige group presents

2008-09-16T16:55:15Z

Opening Weekend!

This Thursday is the opening of the vestige group's newest show, Marisol by Jose Rivera at the Off Center.

Come join us for a war in heaven, a post-apocalyptic New York, and one woman's attempt to survive it all.

Tickets are available at www.nowplayingaustin.com. Shows run Thursday, Friday, Saturday nights at 8pm, Sundays at 3pm through September 28th.

The Off Center is located at 2211 Hidalgo Street, Austin TX 78702.

Come to the Off Center Thursday nights for:

PAY WHAT YOU LIKE!

Don't have the cash for a full price show? No problem! Bring what you can Thursday nights and get in to see a great show!

Fabulous Opportunity for Holiday Shopping!

2008-09-15T17:21:45Z

What's that you say? You don't have any plans for this Sunday, want something fun to do, and want to take advantage of the lovely cool Austin weather?

Come on out to the Arts and Crafts Show in Old Stage Park! Lots of vendors with handmade, unique items will be in attendance. (What? You don't have your ChristmaKwanzYulKah presents yet? What are you waiting for?)

Here's the vital info -

The show will be held in Old Stage Park, on Hymeadow Dr. which runs between 183 and Lake Creek Parkway and behind Alamo Draft House and Hobby Lobby. We will set up in a grassy area just off the street with high visibility under shade trees. There is free parking on the streets and a parking lot.

The date and time is Sunday afternoon, Sept. 21st from 1 pm to 5 pm.

Hope to see you there!

Austin:9.17 Redman & Cosmo Baker

2008-09-11T14:45:44Z

Cosmo Baker (The Rub) also on the bill.

rsvp at scion.com/livemetro

austin:9.30 Roots Manuva listening party @ the tap room

2008-09-11T04:03:34Z

Austin:9.23: YPPAH (Ninja Tune ) @ the Tap Room

2008-09-11T04:00:28Z

FREE SHOW!

Apocalyptic Bazzar

2008-09-07T20:03:11Z

Awaken by Hipnautica

October 3rd, 2008 9 pm

Awaken is the mirage after the apocalyptic nightmare predicted through dreams, inspiration, and passion. It is the abstract reality that gathers those who believe another world is inevitable but beautiful. On Oct 3 2008. Hipnautica will awaken the senses with it's second underground operatic legacy. Sponsored by: 3DFiction.com, SaveAustinMusic.com, 2BEntertinament.com, ATXUnderground.com, and AustinMusicGrid.com.

In a city where reality is constantly nudging futuristic visions, the night of Awaken will create a bubble where a bazaar of the exotic will utilize all of the senses. Pass through the gate and enter the exotic atmosphere of the apocalyptic bazaar. Here you will find irresistible treasures, of metal art, body artists, a seer and other merchants who will delight and *tantalize.* At 11 pm the bazaar will be filled with tribal grooves and ominous videos cast on multiple monitors abandoned behind apocalyptic artists and intoxicating dancers to entice audience participation throughout the performance.

Doors open at 9 ~ Awaken by Hipnautica starts at 11pm.

Team Skeme DJ : subSpace Freakquency creates a frenzied dance floor till 3am.

Doors 9:30 / 21+ / Cover $7-$10 / Ask the bar for a Hipnautica Shot

Neo Tribal / Dark World Gypsy / Cyber Steampunk costumes encouraged

World Bizarre featuring Ararat Middle Eastern Fusion, Bodhi Body Arts, Henna by Star, Knightime Creations, Amaranth Healer and more to come.

Pre-ticket sales available through Hipnautica and Elysium.

Venue Address: Elysium 705 RED RIVER AUSTIN TEXAS 78705

Burlesque the Vote!

2008-09-03T20:37:16Z

Hey y'all
Welcome back form your various travels!

I have a show coming up in a month that I will need help with

Burlesque the Vote
Sexy Librarian Voter Registration Dive and Variety Show
a benefit for the ACLU of Austin
Friday October 3rd
at Antone's
Austin, TX

I will need
voter registrars ( just get yourself deputized)
volunteers
performers of all kinds
and of course some very sexy librarians

If you want to do something for the show or are just interested in helping please let me know!

Great Big Show with Big Star

2008-08-30T14:20:54Z

Don't forget to join us for our show tomorrow at Emo's Lounge! Doors at 9pm, show at 9:30!

Are you ready for it?

We sure as hell are! The heart-breakers of Big Star are pulling out all the stops and breaking all the rules to bring you Austin's most show stopping ladies (and we use the term 'ladies' very loosely) in their montly burly-q revue!

Tickets are still on sale for the discounted price of $10 @ www. bigstarburlesque. com ! This gets you into the show for both Big Star and the band afterwards, The Box Spring Hogs!

Come early, stay late, be loud, wear pasties!
Drink heavily and be sure you have a safe ride home

Love,
Big Star

"Dedicated to Burning Man" by Hipnautica

2008-08-28T04:39:15Z

Thurs & Friday --> 08-28-2008 and 08-29-2008
Ruta Maya's
On Congress near Ben White
BEHIND Expose

World Bizarre
Spoken arts
Dancers
Artists variety
Live Electric & VJ Show -- special performance by Hipnautica "Dedicated to Burning Man"

Event is a fundraiser for The Enchanted Forest

$15 or whatever you can afford

Fun for a Good Cause!

2008-08-25T15:25:49Z

Official Information:
Do you have what it takes to SCARE the pants off of Austin? Are you freaky enough to be in the cast or crew of Austin’s Premier Haunted House? YOU need to be part of the most interactive haunt Austin will experience. Join veterans of the legendary Austin haunts ‘Britannia Manor’ and ‘Haunted Trails at Wild Basin’ in creating the greatest SCARE in town!

Come to the Elks Lodge on September 7th to show us what you’ve got! Bring your talents and energy to our VOLUNTEER ORIENTATION. We will be revealing the HAUNTED truth behind SCARE for a CURE!!!

You’ve PLAYED video games, but have you ever LIVED one? It’s the most fun you can have on this side of the grave…

SCARE FOR A CURE Volunteer Orientation

Location:	Elks Lodge 201 700 Dawson Road Austin, Texas 78704
Date:	Sunday, September 7, 2008
Time:	2:00 - 5:00

Refreshments will be served

This year our goal is to give college scholarships to students affected by cancer. This group of hard working students often falls through the cracks of available scholarships due to the hardships placed on them and their families while dealing with cancer. Please help us give these students a fighting chance for higher education. Net proceeds from ticket sales of this event will go towards this cause.

Go to http//:www.scareforacure.org and get involved!
Please RSVP to attend orientation: scareforacure@austin.rr.com

Unofficial Information:
No experience or skills necessary. If you can't RSVP please come anyway. It's great fun with a purpose, and not in a Highlights magazine kind of way. We raise money that makes a real difference in people's lives. We believe that we make a positve impact on Austin and really do enjoy making the best Haunted House in Central Texas.

Did I mention it's fun?

If you have any questions you can e-mail us above, or contact me here.

UT Bujinkan Classes Starting Back Up Next Tuesday

2008-08-22T22:46:09Z

Bujinkan Ninjutsu Club at University of Texas will be starting classes back up this coming Tuesday, 26AUG08 from 7:30 to 9:30 PM at Patterson Park.

For more details see www.roundrockbujinkan.com/utexas

9.11.08 Midnight Juggernauts: Hearts Revolution : Markus w/a K

2008-08-21T06:08:55Z

9.4.08: Heavy Metal in Baghdad @ the Draft House

2008-08-21T05:03:09Z

Bushido Festival Event Planning Query/Survey

2008-08-15T17:07:07Z

Hello,

My name is John Hidalgo and I am in the preliminary stages of planning a new event which will focus on Japanese martial arts and culture. I am writing various people (martial arts schools, martial artists, Japanese culture related businesses and organizations, etc; mostly in the Austin area) who might either be interested in participating or who might be able to provide input that will help shape the event. Below is an overview of the event and questions related to the various aspects of the event. If you would be willing to provide any input it would be greatly appreciated. If you would like to be removed from any further communications about this event, please let me know and I will do so. Thank you so much for your time and consideration.

Respectfully,
John Hidalgo

Overview
The event will effectively be a Bushido festival. Though, the focus will be primarily Japanese martial arts, it will also encompass Japanese visual and performing arts, religion and culture.

Charitable Cause
One of the things that is being considered is to have the event benefit a charity. If that direction is taken the first choice would be the Tsubaki Grand Shrine of America (www.tsubakishrine.com). The Tsubaki Shrine is the only full time active Shinto shrine in North America. If that is not workable we would be open ot other chartiable causes.

Timeframe
Spring 2010

Venue
Currently under consideration is the Austin Convention Convention Center and the AT&T Conference Center. In the future, other venues may also be considered.

Format
This will be a convention type event and may include demonstrations, classes, movie screenings, and vendor area.

Questions
1) From an event that bills itself as a Bushido festival, what sort of things would you expect to see and do?

2) If there was a vendor area, what sort of vendors would you want to see?

3) If there was a movie screening area, what movies do you think would be appropriate? What movies would you like to see?

4) What demonstrations or classes (martial arts or otherwise) would you like to see? How long do you think these demonstrations and classes should be? Is there anyone in particular you would want to see giving those presentations?

5) For an event that includes demonstrations, classes, a movie area and a vendors area, what would you be be willing to pay.

6) If you were to be a vendor, what would you be willing to pay for a 10' x 10' space?

7) If you were to place an ad in the event program or have banner advertizing at the event, what would you be willing to spend on these things?

8) If you were to provide a class or demonstration at the event, what, if anything, would you expect in return?

9) would you be interested in participating in such an event and, if so, in what capacity?

10) Do you have any other ideas, questions or concerns about this event?

Togakure Ryū Ninpo Taijutsu Seminar with Shihan Shawn Gray

2008-08-11T18:17:32Z

Present

戸隠流忍法体術セミナールと師範ショングレイ

Togakure Ryū Ninpo Taijutsu Seminar with Shihan Shawn Gray

Saturday and Sunday, August 23rd and 24th, 2008

Overview:
The theme of the seminar will be homework from the Togakure-ryu training that Shawn Gray has been doing with Sensei in Japan this year. We will be working from the kata as they are written, and then move on to explore the feeling of each in a more artistic manner. Tools that will possibly be used are ken, bo, knife, shuko, shaken/shuriken, and kyoketsu-shoge.

Instructor:
Shawn left behind 10 years of Karate and 3 years of Kendo to begin training in the Bujinkan Dojo in Vancouver, Canada after returning from a 1-year stay in Japan in 1990. After a training trip to Japan in 1995, he decided to move back to live and has been studying in Japan as a regular student of Shiraishi Sensei and Hatsumi Sensei since the beginning of 1997. He has also trained with other Japanese Shihan such as Senseis Seno, Noguchi, Oguri, Nagato, Someya, Nakadai, Nagase, etc. and admires each of them for their own unique abilities.

Date:
Saturday and Sunday, August 23rd and 24th, 2008

Time:
Saturday, 10:00 to 6:00 PM
Sunday, 10:00 to 4:00 PM

Attire:
Standard Bujinkan Uniform (gi, tabi, obi) or loose, comfortable clothing.

Equipment:
Bokken, bo, hanbo, knife, shuko, shaken/shuriken, and kyoketsu-shoge

Fee:
$85

Contact:
Brian Gore
(512) 524-7227
shinkengata@gmail.com

Location:
Acrotex Gymnastics in Round Rock
708 Round Rock West Drive
Round Rock, TX 78681
(512) 244-5437

www.acrotex.com

Jygy -- could be a great site for artists and musicians

2008-08-06T03:47:10Z

I’ve been playing around with a new social networking community that seems to be a combination of MySpace, FaceBook & Twitter but a little more stylish. It seems like a fun site and I’m still playing around with it. I’m interested to see how I can use my cell phone to send little tidbits of ‘My Life’ and just random stuff in general. Plus there seems to be some cool features for media.
www.jygy.com/

Free to look me up www.jygy.com/users/sierranighttide

Browncoat Ball 2008 - Register Early to Win

2008-08-03T19:10:25Z

http://www.browncoatball.com/2008/news.htm

If you register before August 15th, you will be entered to win tickets to Creation Entertainment's SALUTE TO FIREFLY and SERENITY: A Celebration for Fans. Two tickets will be awarded to the raffle winner, with a total value of almost $700.