Phoenix Asylum

Hi folks,

We’re trying something new for our 2nd Friday Art Shows at the Phoenix Asylum. One type of art that we haven’t really delved into is wearable art: custom clothing, costumes, hats, and other works of fabric wonder…Until now! On May 13th, prepare to find clothing unlike what you’ve seen before – and the people who can make your costume idea reality!

Here’s just a few of the people we’ll be showcasing in May:

Sophie Melich: Sophie loves creating costumes and helping people harness their creative energy into what they wear. She decided she needed to do this very early on in life when she realized that all she wanted to do was play Dress Up. Particularly known for some fantastic burner costumes through her own design company, Sew Smooth!

Lisa Toyne: Elisabeth A Design Studio was created three years ago by Lisa Toyne. She was taught to sew and craft by her late mother and grandmothers. Lisa loves that she can create and make unique clothing and accessories for herself as well as other. Most items are upcycled to make unique clothing and accessories; all pieces are one-of-a-kind.

Stephanie Schwartz: Known for her gifts of graphic design, Stephanie particularly enjoys helping others make their own costumes. From steampunk inspired costumes to creative custom pieces, Stephanie is a great source if you want to get started making your own costumes.

Frank Coffman: Frank Coffman is a Boulder artist who makes masks, props and costumes, especially bigfoot and gorilla costumes. Seriously!! He sells costumes across the world via the Internet, but for May 13th, you may get to see some of his creations in person!

Our very own skilled Phoenix Asylum tailors/custom clothiers!
Peter Trench: Peter’s coats and vests turn heads with their style and excellent fit. A rare and cultured tailor, he often asks people to draw what they are interested in having made, and can help realize that dream through his company Trench Clothing.

Crystal Hinds: Crystal started Dead Girl Fashions officially in 1998, though she has always been interested in sewing. Her specialty is costuming. Crystal tells me she really enjoys fantasy, and making things that encourage people to feel beautiful and completely unique. She looks forward to many more years of perfecting her skills through helping others accomplish their clothing desires.

Our music for our very special 2nd Friday on May 13th will be

Stefan David – who will be “Digging Through The Ashes”! This is a very cool performance!
All this, plus pomegranate soda on tap for donations. Hooray! Come celebrate spring with us!

FRIDAY, May 13th 7-10:30pm
@ The Phoenix Asylum
2510 47th Street in Boulder
BYOB – or visit our neighbors, 303 Vodka for adult refreshments!

Do you make costumes or custom clothing too? Contact us at info@phoenixasylum.org to participate!

The Phoenix Asylum is hosting it’s next 2nd Friday Art Show!

The theme for this month’s show is: Art Under $100!  Come check out some great art and jewelry, just in time for the annual gift holiday of your choosing!

DETAILS:

• Friday, December 10th
• 7pm to 10pm
• FREE!
• BYOB (or visit our friends over at 303 Vodka!)

INFO:

2nd Fridays are an informal art opening at the Phoenix Asylum art and maker cooperative. Local artists and members of the Phoenix Asylum get together to display their works, and get to know one another. Free!

ATTENTION ARTISTS:

Are you an artist or a performer who would like to display your works at the Phoenix Asylum during a 2nd Friday event? Please contact us! We have no hanging fees or commissions, and appreciate variety in the forms of art we display at our events. First time show-ers welcome, we strive to be a welcoming environment for artists who are just getting out into the public eye!

(303) 900-2662 (expect to leave a message) or email sam.ley@gmail.com

Remember how nice Tom Sawyer was when he let his friends whitewash the fence for him? Well we are just that generous! We have our first lists of things to complete on our way to City of Boulder code compliance and fire safety, and you can help!

We’ll have snacks and beverages, and beer to slake our thirsts when we are done.

11am to 5pm on Saturday the 27th
11am to 5pm on Sunday the 28th (unless we finish early!)

Tasks include many things like – painting some safety stripes on the floor, changing door handles, improving storage, and closing up open electrical boxes. Something for everyone!

We are also in need of some items that you may have lying around:
- Commercial door hardware (must be openable from the inside, even when locked)
- Brightly colored concrete paint
- A closing all-metal cabinet for flammable liquid storage (doesn’t have to be an “official” flammable cabinet)
- Material for a drywall patch
- 2 fire extinguisher “hangers”

Dearest Supporters of Art and the Phoenix Asylum:

Phoenix Asylum’s 2nd Fridays Art Openings are designed to provide artists and performers with a venue in which to showcase their art and to provide you, our community, with a rich artistic and creative experience. The Phoenix Asylum has a strong vision around providing this experience to a growing audience.

Which is why, with saddened hearts, we have decided to cancel this month’s Circus of Love 2nd Friday event, previously scheduled for February 12.

We have set a high bar for ourselves, and high standards sometimes come at a cost. As part of our effort to ensure that these events happen safely and legally, we have applied to the City of Boulder for a Special Events license to cover the next several 2nd Fridays events. This application triggered a property inspection that included five (!) city officials.

Given the age of our building and the types of activities that have been historically held there, we have been informed that we have some work to do to bring the space up to code for the types of activities we wish to conduct. In order to protect the long-term vision of our space and maintain a positive working relationship with the City, our strategy is to complete the work on the space before holding additional events. Suffice it to say, that we have learned from the experiences of NIMBY in San Francisco!

We sincerely apologize to you and to our artists and performers for the last minute notice. This situation came to our attention and a decision was made within the past 48 hours. Many of our artists have worked hard to prepare for this show, so we welcome any suggestions on other venues in Boulder looking for artists. We want to help make this right for the participating artists.

Keep reading for more information on what we need to accomplish in the space and how you might be able to help.

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Some people start each year with a clean slate–setting resolutions, reassessing goals and ending bad habits.  Other people have a more direct route.  Join us as we enjoy some of the past decade’s best films and celebrate the new year… by stamping out the old.

Time:

Come at 6:00 for networking and to grab a drink.  Films start at 6:30

Series Designers:

Terry Welty and Caroline Kert

Have an idea for the next film series?  Contact Caroline at carolinekert AT yahoo DOT com

1)  January 31

6:30 Kill Bill Vol. I  (2003)
8:30ish Kill Bill Vol. II (2004)

Quentin Tarantino’s masterpiece is a stylistic homage to his personal favorite genres: kung fu, samurai, spaghetti westerns, exploitation, and revenge films.  The Bride, Uma Thurman, has been horribly wronged.  Join her as she seeks revenge against a gang of trained assassins.

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Did you hear? The Phoenix Asylum is now a registered Colorado Non-Profit Organization!