Book Release Party -- "Freaks and Fire" by J. Dee Hill & Phil Hollenbeck

"What:
Book Release Party -- "Freaks and Fire" by J. Dee Hill & Phil Hollenbeck
Location:
South Side On Lamar
1409 S. Lamar
Dallas,Texas
When:
Saturday, January 29, 8:00pm -
Sunday, January 30, 12:00am

Step right up, ladies & gents! Join author J. Dee Hill and photographer
Phil Hollenbeck in celebrating the release of their book Freaks and Fire:
The Underground Reinvention of Circus (Soft Skull Press, NY). Circus
performers, tribal belly dance phenomenon Tribal Feat, freaks, DJs and
more to provide entertainment!

Books available at the party for $25, cash or check only. Or bring your
already-purchased books and get yerself a coupla John Hancocks. The money you spend you will never remember! The things you see you will never forget!

South Side on Lamar is located just south of downtown Dallas, in the
historic former Sears warehouse building (directly facing the new Dallas
police headquarters). Free public parking in the gated lot next to the
South Side Grill. Use the side entrance on Belleview and follow the signs
to our party!

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The Fashion, Music and Entertainment Networking Mixer

Bring plenty of business cards, marketing
material, press/media kits, CDs, etc.

Where: 5th Avenue at Abbotsford Court
14775 Midway Road
(located behind Ferrari's Restaurant)
Addison, TX 75001

For Directions: 214-764-7960 or 972-386-0130

Time: 6pm-9pm
Cheap Drinks Specials and Appetizers Available

Plenty of Free Parking

RSVP Required: Simply send an email to 5thavedallas@sbcglobal.net and you will receive a complimentary drink.

The Fashion, Music and Entertainment Networking Mixer is held on every 2nd Thursday of the month at 5th Avenue at Abbotsford Court in Addison from 6-9PM.

This event offers networking opportunities for entertainment professionals .We welcome all actors, producers, directors, broadcasters, journalists, photographers, music producers, songwriters, artist managers, booking agents, record labels, radio & media personnel, bands, singers, DJs, comedians, promoters, club owners, models, entertainment attorneys, other who service the film, fashion, music and entertainment industry to this event.

Our purpose is to... Form an organization that promote events that are fun, informal, and strictly business

* Bridge the gap between the business and creative side of the industry

* Bring the Film, Music, Fashion and Entertainment industry people together

* Create an environment where everyone is there to be a benefit to the other people

* Showcase and promote the attendees talent and projects

* Provide resources to identify a talent pool of industry professionals.

* Enhance and foster career growth and joint venture productions through our established network of professionals within the entertainment industry

Contact: Van G Marketing at 214-764-7960 or via email at vang_marketing2004@sbcglobal.net
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Holy Crap!

What would Houston be today without good ‘ol Enron Field? Today we see corporate logos on buildings, at sporting events, in museums, in the theater, at the symphony, at festivals even at the library. This growing trend has many asking if we are going too far. Are we trading our community culture for a corporate culture in order to pay the bills? And, is there a better way? Maybe it’s okay for commercial venues but what about in the nonprofit and cultural sector? If a cause is important shouldn’t companies donate money to help without having their logo splashed everywhere? Holy Crap!, which is part performance part exhibition explores these questions and examines the limits to which we are willing to lease visibility to companies with a brand to sell. This event promises to be loud, shocking, fun and above all, thought provoking.

“If it doesn't shock you, something is wrong! The most difficult challenge about this exhibit is getting people past their initial shock to the understanding that this is where America is heading with corporate sponsorship. Currently, we are losing our sense of culture, tradition and ultimately our identity. This installation is meant to start a dialog." -- Rebecca Davis

Services begin at 7:00PM on February 7 in the lightwell of the University of North Texas Fine Arts Building in Denton. Wine, wafers and enlightenment will be offered. For more information, visit http://www.pixelpushersdesign.com/hc/invitation.html

Contact: Rebecca Davis at 214 282-7893
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Foundations: Who will you be choosing to design your annual report?

Every foundation in the country produces an annual report. And almost all of them hire someone to design it. So, one of our first goals in 2005 is to make sure that at least 500 of those foundations hire a Design American to do it. How do we do this? We are working with talent placement companies in every major (and not so major) market in the country to assist us in managing talent. Design America candidates are thoroughly screened, their portfolios are reviewed, credentials are verified and each candidate is personally interviewed. We all want to make sure that when foundations consider hiring a Design American they get the very best candidate for their job – from young guns right out of college to the most seasoned professionals. Our supporters with these placing firms become an extension of your communications team ensuring that projects are completed on time, on budget and on target.

"We are going first-class on this from start to finish. When we meet our goal we will be able to facilitate donated creative services with an estimated commercial value (at the very least) of $750,000. In addition, we will reinvest $125,000 in Design America produced projects like the “When I Get Home” public service campaign, which helps recruit mentors, foster families and adoptive families for teenage victims of abuse, neglect and abandonment. And on top of all this we will donate an additional $50,000 in cash to assist collaborations with their outreach efforts. This is all amazing! And it starts simply with foundations deciding who will design their annual reports. I would certainly love to help them make this decision!"
-- Ron Thompson, Design America's National Director

Contact: www.designamerica.org

Calculating the greater good

From Graphic Design USA: When you specify recycled paper, you know you are doing good. But, how much good? Mohawk Paper's online Environmental Calculator precisely calculates the positive impact of a particular specification of the mill's environmentally-friendly Options grade.

"What's exciting about this tool is that now designers can literally show their clients how the thoughtful selection of paper eliminates unnecessary atmospheric emissions, reduces the amount of solid waste generated and minimizes the impact on our forests."
-- Laura Shore, Mohawk Paper's Vice President of Marketing Communications

Contact: www.mohawkpaper.com
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Preserving an historic home for the arts in Texas

Two creative directors in Dallas, Texas are working with the Design America Foundation to develop the first-ever house design team for the Sammons Center for the Arts. Located in the historic Turtle Creek Pump Station, the Sammons Center for the Arts is the oldest and largest arts incubator in the country and home to some of the most important small performing arts groups in the area. This partnership will help raise money to maintain the Pump Station and also assist the arts groups with their outreach activities.

"The creative community is uniquely positioned to support our colleagues in the nonprofit arts sector not only by creating awareness but also by helping generate revenue. Our efforts with the Sammons Center will be a model for other nonprofit incubators. We will not only be supporting the artists and their work but, we will also be helping to preserve a historic building."
-- Mark Steele, M Square Design

Contact: design@msquare-design.com
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