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Bushido Festival Event Planning Query/Survey

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:07:07 GMT

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

Mon, 11 Aug 2008 18:17:32 GMT

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

Wed, 06 Aug 2008 03:47:10 GMT

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

Sun, 03 Aug 2008 19:10:25 GMT

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.

Rock show in north Austin Saturday night

Fri, 01 Aug 2008 18:49:15 GMT

Hey everyone!

A great, and cheap, rock show will be going down in north Austin tomorrow night.

Saturday, August 2nd
Merkaba Lounge & Grill
$5/$8 - over 21/under

Go north on I-35, take U-turn at 1825/Pflugerville exit, it'll be in the strip mall after Chaparral Ice.

9:30pm - Velvet Brick - (CD with Grammy recognition)
10:30pm - Tungsten Coil - (Austin Music Award winner)
11:30pm - Sounds Under Radio - (featured on Spiderman 3 soundtrack)

All of these bands will rock, with great music and a great live show; Tungsten Coil always brings a cool light show, too.
Merkaba lounge is a relative new venue that has an excellent sound system, good atmosphere, and very good food!

7.29.08 The Bug (ninjatune) listening party @ taproom

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 03:33:54 GMT

Baroque Pop at Nataraja Ecstatic Dance

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 15:09:28 GMT

Come join us for a totally free-form, non-judgmental dance experience! This Sunday's (8/3) music theme will be Baroque Pop (think The Decemberists, Fiona Apple, Arcade Fire...). The first dance is free; you can't go wrong!

Website: NatarajaDance.com
When: Every Sunday, 7:30-9:15pm
Where: Khabele Studio, 701 W. 7th St.
Cost: First dance free, then $6 walk-in, $5 with a six dances quantity discount.
Parking: Available for free at the front and rear of the Khabele Studio, on the street, and one block away at the Khabele School at 8th & Rio Grande
Other: Wear cool, comfortable clothing that allows for a full range of movement. There is a water fountain, but you may want to bring a water bottle anyway.
Questions? Email me at caelligh at geemail dot kom.

Austin Books Signing

Thu, 24 Jul 2008 01:29:58 GMT

Popgun is an anthology from Image Comics. I have a couple short stories in there.

Comic Book Tattoo is the Tori Amos anthology out in stores today. I did a short based on the song Crucify.

Also, this Friday I'm a guest at Austin Books for the "We're not at San Diego Comic Con party." 7-11pm

This Sunday I'll be doing a live art show benefit for KOOP. Overrrr heeeere,
http://www.koop.org/#scooterraffleparty

You might win a free scooter to look cool riding around in!

Lastly, the 30th is the signing for my books at Austin Books 4-7pm

TXBF heads up!

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 22:06:01 GMT

Save the Date!
the 2nd sort of annual
Texas Burlesque Festival
will be
Feb 27th & 28th 2009
at Antone's

Togakure Ryū Ninpo Taijutsu Seminar with Shihan Shawn Gray

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 21:04:03 GMT

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

Jigglewatts Burlesque!

Wed, 23 Jul 2008 16:16:31 GMT

The Jigglewatts Burlesque is ready to add some sizzle to your summer with a cheeky romp through sultry locales near and far. With jet-setting mermaids, southern belles, Brazilian beauties and native temptresses, to name only a few, these gals will take you on a honey of a holiday!

Starring: 
Ruby Joule
 Cherry Zapp
 Coco Lectric
 Champagne Shock
 and.. with Special Guests!

Saturday, July 26 at 11:45pm  AND  Saturday, August 9 at 11:45pm
At Esther's Follies  525 E. 6th Street
Tickets: $7 at the door
For more information, contact: info@thejigglewatts.com

The Lovers tonight at Ruta Maya!

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 17:10:59 GMT

Come hear The Lovers tonight at Ruta Maya on Monday (July 21st). Big stage, great sound system, and the show is being recorded! $2 pint night with music from 8:00pm until midnight. The Lovers will go on around 10pm. Get there earlier to hang out with us and to hear Will Dunlap and Upper Echelon. See you there!

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

Will Dunlap:
http://www.myspace.com/willdunlapband

Upper Echelon:
http://www.myspace.com/snowmobilerock

Ruta Maya:
3601 South Congress, Austin
http://www.myspace.com/rutamaya

quick reminder - gfire's Big B'day Show - tomorrow! Fri 07.18.08 @ Elysium - 10 p.m.

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:45:57 GMT

Howdy y'allz!

Please come to my big birthday bash tomorrow evening - 4 Drishti Dancers, 2 brilliant back-up singers PLUS yours truly on vocals/keyboards/songwriting. It'll be awesome. Especially if YOU are there.

xoxo

gfire

Mothers Anthem Antones Tonight!!!

Thu, 17 Jul 2008 18:26:48 GMT

Mothers Anthem Tonight at Antone's!!! Antone's 33rd Anniversary, hosted by Do512. com and with our good friends Ember, Nothing More, and The Ars Supernova.

ALL AGES!!!

Doors At 8pm!!!

Mothers Anthem-Midnight
Ember-11pm
Nothing More-10pm
The Ars Supernova-9pm

It's going to rock!!!

Check out Mothers Anthem's music Here:

Mother Anthem Official MySpace

7.22- Flosstradamus-markus w/ak-richardhenry@Mohawk

Tue, 15 Jul 2008 01:48:56 GMT

AUSTIN - July 19 - DJ ICE MIKE - Legendary New Orleans Bounce Pioneer

Tue, 08 Jul 2008 21:03:32 GMT

Gamer's Picnic 2008

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 04:22:46 GMT

Native American Night @ Nataraja Ecstatic Dance

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 18:45:37 GMT

Nataraja Ecstatic Dance

Come join us for a totally free-form, non-judgmental dance experience! This Sunday's (6/29) music theme will be Native American, next Sunday will be Swing. The first dance is free; you can't go wrong!

When: Every Sunday, 7:30-9:15pm
Where: Khabele Studio, 701 W. 7th St.
Cost: First dance free, then $6 walk-in, $5 with a six dances quantity discount. Special offer for the first 20 dancers to buy a quantity discount!
Parking: Available for free at the front and rear of the Khabele Studio, on the street, and one block away at the Khabele School at 8th & Rio Grande
Other: Wear cool, comfortable clothing that allows for a full range of movement. There is a water fountain, but you may want to bring a water bottle anyway.

All you can eat Pancakes for just $5 Today from 8 to 10!!!

Sat, 21 Jun 2008 11:22:55 GMT

Applebees at 290/71/Ben White and Mopac, in the same shopping center as Best Buy/Sam's.

Eat A Short Stack for Can’t Stop the Serenity

June 21st
8am-10am
Applebee’s South (Mopac & 290)
$5 (cash, money order, check)
$5.50 (paypal)

All you can eat pancakes and Sausage, Coffee and Orange Juice.

Have a great Breakfast for a wonderful cause with the proceeds supporting Can’t Stop the Serenity and Equality Now. Invite all your friends and family, because everyone loves pancakes!

You can purchase tickets in advance, which we would prefer (so we know how many people to expect) or you can purchase your ticket at the door. Either way, you’ll get to eat great food and support an awesome charity.

See you then.

www.cantstoptheserenity.com
www.equalitynow.org

Mothers Anthem at Speakeasy tonight in Austin

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 17:43:30 GMT

An evening with Mothers Anthem tonight at Speakeasy!!!

Mothers Anthem-10pm

This will be a first...

Speakeasy
412 Congress Ave #D
Austin,Tx 78701
(512)476-8017

Go take a listen to them at their MySpace!!!:
Mothers Anthem

SWOLL w/DJ ASSAULT @ Beauty Bar 21 June 08

Wed, 18 Jun 2008 20:10:16 GMT

Don't forget about the pancake fundraiser this Saturday!!!

Tue, 17 Jun 2008 20:38:08 GMT

Folks who attend will have the opportunity to win some fun Browncoat prizes!!!

Eat A Short Stack for Can’t Stop the Serenity

June 21st
8am-10am
Applebee’s South (Mopac & 290)
$5 (cash, money order, check)
$5.50 (paypal)

All you can eat pancakes and Sausage, Coffee and Orange Juice.

Have a great Breakfast for a wonderful cause with the proceeds supporting Can’t Stop the Serenity and Equality Now. Invite all your friends and family, because everyone loves pancakes!

See you then.

www.cantstoptheserenity.com
www.equalitynow.org

To Pay:

Pay $5.50 via paypal @ paypal@austinbrowncoats.com

Or you can mail check/money order to:

Austin Browncoats
Pancake Fundraiser
P.O. Box 203604
Austin, TX 78720-3604

Of course, we can do a ticket exchange for a cash purchase, and you can purchase tickets at the door. Want to donate straight to Can’t Stop The Serenity and Equality Now?

You can donate here! (http://www.cantstoptheserenity.com/austin/en.html)

The Muses II: Memories of a House

Sun, 15 Jun 2008 04:54:30 GMT

Greetings from the vestige group!

We're once again performing a Theatre in the Home production, this time at the home of the amazing Bobby Pearl!

We opened this weekend, but there are plenty of seats available for the Sunday night performance this weekend and for all performances next weekend.

Check out our write-ups in The Chronicle and the Austinist!

Tickets are available now at TexasPerforms.com for $15/20/25.
Tickets are NOT sold at the door.
Sunday matinees are pay as you wish with reservations ONLY. Contact dawn.vestige@gmail.com for Sunday matinee reservations.

Come out and enjoy a truly unique Austin theatre experience!

Togakure Ryū Ninpo Taijutsu Seminar with Shihan Shawn Gray

Thu, 12 Jun 2008 22:10:04 GMT

and

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

please come out for gfire's 1st gig @ Austin Java! - THIS Saturday, June 7, 2008, 8-11 p.m. :)

Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:21:40 GMT

Greetings y'allz!

I am playing a FREE show this Saturday evening, June 7, 2008, 8-11 p.m.
at Austin Java, 12th & Lamar:

gfire
w/special guests Kimbo & Laura Marie

Austin Java
12th & Lamar

this Saturday, 06.07.08
8-11 p.m.

my set is 10-10:50 p.m.

come hear gfire's two new songs!

you can even bring the kids - it's all ages.

xoxo

gfire