| Magpie is having a special event tomorrow with a wonderful local business called The Sampler (well, local being South Shore in this case).
On Saturday February 7th Magpie is teaming up with The Sampler and giving away Valentine's Day themed mini-samplers to the first 100 customers. Each mini Sampler contains a variety of valentines, candy, jewelry, pins, cds...all sorts of crafty cool things!
The Sampler is a marketing & promotional tool for indie businesses. Each month, independent crafters, artists, shops, zines and record labels who run web-based businesses send samples and promotional materials to a contribution pool. All the samples are photographed, posted to the site and then are portioned out, put in little packages and sent off to Sampler Subscribers, other Sampler Contributors and members of the Media all over the world.
And if that isn't exciting enough, all jewelry and Valentine cards are 25% off and there will be free cupcakes! Yes, free cupcakes!
This event starts at 11:00 am and goes until we are out of Samplers and cupcakes. | comments: Leave a comment   |
| If you were stuck in a giant igloo this weekend and didn't get as much holiday shopping done as you'd like, we thought you might like to know that Magpie has extended hours leading up to Christmas.
Monday 11-8
Tuesday 11-8
Wednesday 11-7
And we also have a 25% off coupon too!
Happy Holidays!
 | | comments: 1 comment or Leave a comment |
| HonkFest! And Magpie Sale in Celebration of HonkFest!
This weekend is the third annual HonkFest in Davis Square.
Never been before? It's too hard to describe in a few words what HonkFest is all about, but let us assure you, you don't want to miss it! You can read all about it in their own words and see pics from previous years here: http://honkfest.org/
 
And to celebrate, we're having a sale of 20% off your entire purchase all day Saturday and Sunday. We're open Saturday 11-7 and Sunday 11 - 5.
Hope to see you at HonkFest and at Magpie this weekend! | | comments: Leave a comment |
| Just spreading the word because (a) SPACE 242 is awesome and (b) Magpie's own Dave McMahon is one of the featured artists at the monthly opening tonight. :)
SPACE 242 proudly announces its seventh exhibition of 2008, SECRET PRIZE INSIDE, featuring illustrations, paintings, and mixed media by Dave McMahon and Chi-Yun Lau.
The opening reception, Friday, July 25, runs from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. in Boston’s South End, 242 E. Berkeley Street, 2nd floor (Between Albany Street and Harrison Avenue), Boston. The artists will be present and artwork on view is also for sale.
Drinks, snacks and art aplenty! Hope to see you there!
http://space242.com/
 | | comments: Leave a comment |
| Umm... Unless the earth descends into eternal darkness... There will be an art opening at Magpie tonight!
We have a fantastic new art show up by local artist Dave Kiersh, cartoonist extraordinaire, called "Teenage Dilemma." We have long admired Dave's dense, loopy comix and are delighted to host his work.
The Opening Party for Teenage Dilemma is:
Wednesday, July 23rd at 7pm
with snacks, music, party hats, drinks...
and we're having a special 20% sale off all wall artwork.
More about Dave Kiersh:
http://www.davekcomics.com
 | | comments: Leave a comment |
|
On this coming Saturday,
April 19th, from 2:00-4:00 pm F Minus
comic strip creator Tony Carrillo will host a book signing event at Magpie
for his first book, “F Minus,” a collection of comic strips
from his first year of syndication.
F Minus has been in syndication since
April 2006 and currently is featured in 125 newspapers, including The
Boston Globe, The New York Daily News, The Houston Chronicle, The Denver
Post and The Arizona Republic.
F Minus was nominated for a National
Cartoonists Society “Best Newspaper Panel” in 2007 after less
than a year in syndication.
Distributed by United Feature Syndicate, this very funny comic strip was
chosen by more than 200,000 college students as the winner of the "mtvU
Strips" contest. Providing daily hilarity on comics.com since May
2005, F Minus is a strip short on
life lessons, precious moments, and pearls of wisdom. Instead, it tackles
life's serious issues, pins them to the ground and steals their lunch
money. Then it feels a little bit guilty and gives some of it back.
Tony Carrillo, 26, began his drawing career while a student at Arizona
State University. F Minus appeared
in the college newspaper, The State Press, for two years, and would eventually
gain national recognition. In December 2004, the strip was named the winner
of the 2004 mtvU Strips Contest, chosen by judges Scott Adams, creator
of Dilbert, and David Rees, creator of Get Your War On, as well as more
than 200,000 online voters.
"I draw my material from my experiences at a wide array of failed
careers," says Carrillo. "Over time, I have worked as a pizza
cook, website designer, dancing costumed character, portrait artist, insurance
drone, waiter, custom framer, camel ride attendant at the zoo, and the
guy at the airport that waves orange wands at the airplanes. As varied
as these jobs were, eventually I had the profound realization that they
all had two important things in common: each offered a wealth of comedic
inspiration and there was always a creepy guy named Larry."
Details:
Magpie, 416 Highland Ave, Davis
Square, Somerville
April 19, 2008, 2-4 p.m.
More information:
http://www.spreadthefword.com
http://www.fminus.net
|
 |
| | comments: Leave a comment |
|
|
Howdy Magpie friends!
We have a new art show kicking off this Saturday March 15th in the "cavernous" East and West Wings of Magpie. This art show features the work of Somerville artist Elisa Archer aka Samba Goods.
In Elisa's own words: "Since 1998, I have been attempting to create new surfaces through collage that express my desire for balance and beauty in everyday life. The materials that I am drawn to have character created by the passing of time, and reflect the beauty found in nature. I often combine elements from diverse cultures and time periods because of my belief that all humanity is inherently similar. My goal is to draw attention to the universal connections between people through our desires and our understanding of beauty."
See some examples of Elisa's work here:
http://sambagoods.com/
|
|
Secondly, we are most excited to announce that Magpie was nominated for TWO "Boston Phoenix Best '08 Readers Poll" awards!
The categories we are nominated for are:
Boston's Best Non-Gallery Art Space
Boston's Best Jewelry Store
If you'd like to vote for us, we wouldn't object! If nothing else, we'd like to see Magpie beat Longs Jewelers and Shreves, Crump & Low in the jewelry category. Ha!
(Be sure you follow the instructions for finalizing your votes or they won't be counted.)
|
|
And lastly, to celebrate our new art show, we have a 20%-off coupon for use on Saturday March 15.
We hope you'll come in and check out the new art show and treat yourself to something nice. We all deserve it after putting up with this toooo loooong winter!
xoxo
Magpie
|
| | comments: 1 comment or Leave a comment |
| 
Happy New Year from Magpie!
Hope your holidays were festive and restful.
But before you get too bunkered in this weekend, we are extremely excited to present:
"Glorious Prognostications, Resolutions, and Tidings of Good Fortune for 2008"
An Exhibition of Picture Scenes and Amusements by Kari Percival and Greg Cook
Please join us at the opening reception!
Saturday, January 5, 2008 6-8pm
Where you may enjoy: Art, Snacks, Music, Chatting, etc.
Hope to see you there...
Love,
Magpie
Greg Cook is a fantastic artist and comic book author. He has been published in Nickelodeon Magazine, The Believer, New Art Examiner, Non, and numerous other publications and his art has been exhibited in venues from Gloucester, MA to Napoli, Italy and Angoulême, France. His darkly funny comic book, Catch as Catch Can, was published by Highwater Books in 2001 and his work toured the United States as part of the exhibit "Comic Release: Negotiating Identity for a New Generation" in 2003 and 2004. A newspaper reporter for nearly a decade, Cook is now writing and illustrating a graphic novel documentary about American veterans of the war in Iraq, to be published by a division of Henry Holt Books.
http://www.gregcookland.com
Kari Percival is a delightful illustrator, storyteller, and puppetmaker. Her illustrations embrace whimsy while they reveal the magic behind everyday relationships in the natural world. Kari holds a Bachelor's of Fine Art from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a Master's in Environmental Studies from Antioch New England Graduate School. Her work combines her knowledge of ecology with her love of painting and drawing for people of all ages, and she especially enjoys making art for the very young.
http://karipercival.com | | comments: Leave a comment |
| Emily did such a beautiful job with our most recent newsletter that I just had to share it here!
Hello and Happy Holidays from Magpie,
We know last Sunday's shopping was hampered by much "wintry mix" but luckily Magpie is open til 8pm every night this week, and til 6pm December 24th. And the store is chock full of incredible amounts of new stuff from the Bazaar Bizarre and crafters around the country. So stop by for some last minute holiday finds!
Some of our favorite gifts include etched glass by Amanda Siska of Bread and Badger. We've always loved her robot shot-glasses and octopus magnets and now we have an incredible squirrels vs. acorns chess board, darling penguin vase, and many pins and necklaces in lovely colored glass.
  
Speaking of squirrels, 'tis never not the season for our all-time most popular lil friend: Squirrel Playing Drums from Ferdinand. We have Mr. Squirrel on thermal long-sleeve shirts, perfect for this time of year, as well as tees for men, women, kids, and babies alike! We have many other animal companions to keep you company, including pleather bird coinpurses by k. autumn and pewter bird coffee scoops, cheese markers, hooks, and holiday ornaments from Beehive.
  
Jewelry's always a good bet and two of our perennial faves are Twigs and Heather--dazzling sterling silver necklaces--and Erica Weiner--tiny scissors, seashells, airplanes, lockets, etc. in silver or brass. We also have Tilly Bloom charming jewerly with old-timey decoupage illustrations.
  
We have some other nifty new illustrated goods--mini-paintings by Craig Bostick of Aquaboy, fancy french lady garden party stationery sets by Magpie's Emily, and Ray Guns, Robots, and other cool prints by William Greenlaw of Big Dead Gerbil.
  
And do we ever have holiday cards! Christmas, Chanukah (belated), New Years, ambiguous "wintry mix" cards, gift tags (these cute ones are by Nikki McClure)--we got it all.
 
So let every stocking be stuffed (we also have stockings by a. modern), let every pencil, teapot, and ipod be cozied, and may you all have a wonderful holiday season!
Love,
Magpie
| | comments: Leave a comment |
| 
It's the 7th Annual Boston Bazaar Bizarre! And Magpie will be there!
Sunday December 9th
Noon - 6:00 pm
At the Cyclorama (Boston Center for the Arts)
539 Tremont Street, South End, Boston
(directions)
Admission is $1.00 at the door
Knock some items off of your holiday shopping list or just treat yourself! This year's Bazaar Bizarre showcases the works of over 100 amazing indie crafters, artists and designers. Some longtime Bazaar favorites plus lots of new vendors from Boston and all over the country. See the this year's list of vendors here.
Entertainment, curated by Stacie Slotnick of The Critique of Pure Reason, includes:
* Jonnie Spaceman, Holiday Thereminist Extraordinaire
* DJ sets by Clint Conley of Mission of Burma, Elio DeLuca, DJ Generoso, Mark E Moon, Brad Searles
* See the entire entertainment lineup here
Event web page:
http://www.bazaarbizarre.org/boston.html | | comments: Leave a comment |
|
| Jewelry from Sarah West. Sarah created these beautiful earrings and necklaces that you can now find at Magpie! In addition to jewelry, metalsmith Sarah West also creates sculptures. Check out her site at www.sarahwestdesigns.com!
|
 |
| Pin Up Pendants from Trashed Clothing. The pendants have decoupaged images of pin up girls, added crystals, and then are covered in lacquer for a hard plastic finish. Visit Tashed Clothing at trashedclothing.etsy.com
|
 |
| Pendants from Glass and Grout. Glass and Grout have sent us a variety of glass gem and stained glass stick pendants. They come in a multitude of colors, so there's certain to be one you love! Glass and Grout's website is www.glassandgrout.com.
|
 |
| T-shirts and totes from Hobocamp Crafts The Hobocamp Craft totes have great button designs and there's only a few in stock! Head over quick if you want to get one of these great bags. Go to www.hobocampcrafts.com to find out more info about this company.
|
| | | comments: Leave a comment |
| This Saturday 10/6 Magpie is kicking off a new exhibit by local artist Craig Bostick. And to celebrate we're having a sale of 10% off everything in the store all day on 10/6. So if you're in the 'hood checking out HONK, perhaps you'll want to drop by Magpie too.
-- Opening reception Sat 10/6 from 2pm-5pm. Snacks and tunes DJ'ed by Craig Bostick.
-- 10% off everything at Magpie all day on 10/6.
-- Magpie is located at 416 Highland Ave, Davis Square, Somerville
-- http://www.magpie-store.com
  | | comments: Leave a comment |
| (Copying an pasting from their website...) http://honkfest.org/
Fri - Sun Oct 5 - 7 Davis Square
"Last October, for the first time ever, a dozen honk bands from around the country gathered in Davis Square to meet, perform and hang out together. It was a blast! So we're doing it all over again this coming Columbus Day Weekend, October 5-7, 2007. This time around, we are honored to welcome The Original Big Seven Social Aid & Pleasure Society from New Orleans. We are all looking forward to learning from their decades old tradition and rocking to their music in the streets. We've also planned a parade, workshops, and lots more honking in the Square. There'll be more music, more bands, and plenty more fans to help us party in the streets. Hope to see y'all there!"
Lots more details here:
http://honkfest.org/ | | comments: Leave a comment |
| More eye candy for y'all in the form of new goods we're carrying at Magpie!
Beautiful paper goods including these birthday/anniversary reminder logs by Easy Life Productions.
New vinyl cuffs, ipod cases, and purses by Coffee Drinker.
 
Jewelry by Damselfly Creations.
 
Lots of great T's by locals Family Dinner for One. Kittens! Need I say more?
New T's by local illustrator George Pfromm.
Colorful jewelry by local jewelry maker Jack and Ginger.
 
Adorable cards by Just Jenn.
Crocheted head bands and earrings by Lindsay Streem Designs.
 
Totally kick ass vinyl pouches and wallets by Miss Alison.
Hand spun, hand dyed yarn by the talented Misshawklet.
Motion Affair Planners -- Daily planners chock full of great Boston information by local publishers 1st Publications. And we're in the planner! Also be sure check out the Motion Affair Planner website -- they have tons of great information there about what to do and what's happening in Boston.
 
More coasters but the ingenious My Favorite Mirror.
More T's by SEIBEI. Including our favorite "Make me a sandwich" in lots of sizes and new color combinations.
Pretty duct tape purses and wallets by Vanessa Jean.
 
And that's all for now! But only because we have yet to take pics of even MORE new stuff we've been getting in lately! So stay tuned for more posts soon... | | comments: 1 comment or Leave a comment |
| It has been busy busy in Magpie Land of late! We've been remiss in posting about all the new stuff we've been getting in the store. So here's part 1 of my attempt at posting a bunch of this amazing new work that we've gotten in since earlier this summer... More coming tomorrow...
1 Girl 1 Boy make just about the most beautiful t-shirts on the planet. They are hand block printed and have leather appliques.
Magpie favorite Skunk of 80GritArt has provided us with enough robots for a whole robot dance party. Here are just a few examples. I'm always amazed that nuts, bolt, and other bits of metal can have so much personality!
Not only do we love these fabric and button frames from A Modern Home, but we think we almost prefer the vintage images that come inside them to pictures our own loved ones!
 
Pouches and handbags made of adorable vintage and retro fabric by local crafter Emily of Applecart.
 
Awesome pouches and t-shirts by Barry and Kate of Barry's Farm.
 
 
Tons of hand screenprinted t-shirts and totes by local designers Bias Design. The one with the bike below has a very subtle map of Boston on it!
 
Lovely ware by Birdcage Jewelry. It's taken much restraint on my part not to buy those blue and black earrings!
 
Lots of adorable notecard sets by Bird in a Skirt.
Wondering how to make the most of your beloved one-inch button collection? Tara from Button Collective makes these glossy acrylic boards with notches cut out that are perfectly sized to display your one inch button collection. The inside of the board is magnetic so the buttons easily stick and then pop off again when you want to switch 'em out. She has lots of other sizes and styles in her web shop.
 
A gajillion different t-shirt styles by Campfire Designs. They are brilliant. You could find the perfect gift for practically anyone by looking through their designs.
Embroidered felt ipod cozies by one of my personal favorite crafters -- Laura from Charcoal Designs.
Stay tuned for more eye candy tomorrow! | | comments: Leave a comment |
| This Summer/Fall, Somerville ArtsUnion found different groups to curate specially themed "markets" that happen outdoors at the Union Square Plaza. Last weekend Magpie ran one of these markets and it was a blast!
So I wanted to help spread the word about 2 more of these markets that are coming up and are currently seeking vendors. Magpie is not affiliate with either one -- I just wanted to spread the good word...
Somerville Rock and Roll Yard Sale - Sat 9/15
Urban Country Fair - Sun 9/23
( Read more ) | | comments: Leave a comment |
| Here's a reminder that tomorrow (8/18) is the "Reduce, Reuse, Recycle...Recraft!" Fair in Union Square. There will be eco-friendly shopping, live music, free craft activities and local environmental organizations.
Saturday August 18th
3:00 - 7:00 pm
Outdoors at the Union Square Plaza, Somerville
-- 25 vendors selling eco-minded art, crafts and other goods
-- DIY activities: Decorate Your Own Reusable Grocery Bag, Make Your Own Disco Ball, Freestyle Crafting
-- Live music - The Blind King (3:00) The 'Mericans (4:30) Neptune (6:00)
(Neptune is known for their menacing-looking instruments forged out of circular saw blades, gas tanks, oil drums, bike parts, VCR casings and miscellaneous scrap metal found in the trash!)
More details about the event here: http://www.magpie-store.com/recraft/
Hope to see you there! | | comments: Leave a comment |
| Magpie is putting on a craft fair in Union Square Saturday August 18th!
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle...Recraft!
An Eco-Friendly Craft Fair brought you by Magpie and the Somerville Arts Council.
August 18th 3:00pm - 7:00 pm
Union Square Plaza in Union Square, Somerville, MA
-- 25 vendors selling recycled/repurposed/eco-friendly art, crafts and other goods.
-- Local environmental organizations.
-- Free crafty activities.
-- Live music.
Lots more info here:
http://www.magpie-store.com/recraft/
Hope to see you there! | | comments: Leave a comment |
| Hey everyone! You can save some dough and support local businesses!
Midnight Madness in Davis Square
Thursday July 19th
5pm - Midnight
Several businesses offering discounts, free snacks from local eateries, and a raffle for an amazing gift basket with donations from several stores to benefit local non-profit Solutions at Work.
( Read more about it! ) | | comments: Leave a comment |
| |
![[info]](http://l-stat.livejournal.com/img/community.gif){kind=small}
magpie_store
