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First Friday Afterparty at Dwellpoint.
Studio Launch and First Friday Afterparty at Dwellpoint. Artwork featured by Lin Fei Fei, Lily Mott, Molly Devlin, and S.V. Williams. All vinyl DJ sets by Chris Hopkins and Paul Coca. Learn more about Dwellpoint here. Continue reading
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Unibrow Collective’s Zine Fest 2019
Unibrow Collective Zine Fest. Verge Center for the Arts. Sacramento CA. May 25, 2019. We had a blast at the Unibrow Collective’s second annual Sacramento Zine Fest which took place on Saturday, May 25th, 2019 in the gallery of Verge Center for the Arts. Vendors independently publish zines, books, and artwork. Zines come in all … Continue reading
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KUTZ Rock n’ Swap.
New Year DIY: Count Your Blessings.
Raise your hand if you have ever pledged to be more appreciative of the little things in life in the new year. Yeah, me too. And it’s an admirable goal. When we make space for life’s sweet momentary treasures – little Easter eggs you get to find each day – our lives become richer. This … Continue reading
Craft Your Costume with Tips from TUBE.
If you are lacking motivation to find a Halloween costume this year, look no further! We’ve put together some cheap, cheesy and super easy ideas for you. Take a look and find your creativity within your very own closet. Wicked Wednesday Adams. Good thing these white collar dresses are coming back in style. We love … Continue reading
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Return to Paradise: Green Day Headline Benefit Show at 924 Gilman St.
On Friday May 9, the first of two benefit shows was held for the independent neighbors AK Press, a publisher and distributor, and 1984 Printing. In March, their West Oakland headquarters burned down in a deadly fire that claimed two lives. The second benefit show took place May 17, at the same legendary venue: 924 Gilman … Continue reading
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“Take the DIY Approach and Learn Along the Way”: Filmmaker Scott Crawford Discusses Salad Days
Bad Brains. Teen Idles. Void. Minor Threat. Youth Brigade. Iron Cross. S.O.A. Government Issue. What do these bands have in common? They are all from Washington, D.C., and part of one of the first Do It Yourself movements in American music. The nation’s capital produced some of the most influential hardcore punk bands in the … Continue reading
Easy Up-Cycled Farmer’s Market Tote
Though spring is not officially here yet, the weather seems to be sending a different message. The flowers blooming and the sun shining gives a feeling of bliss and nostalgia. And one thing that is always enjoyable in the spring, is heading over the farmer’s market and filling bags with a bounty of vegetables, warm pastries, and fresh cut … Continue reading
A Cozy Cot for a Furry Friend
While out thrift store shopping you can find all sorts of treasures from the past, but you do not always immediately know what they might be used for. For example, vintage hard suitcases look cool but they are a bit awkward and bulky. The key has most likely gone missing decades ago and even if you had it, you are not allowed … Continue reading
Frame to Frame
As a crafter and an environmentalist I really enjoy the idea of taking something old and drab-looking and giving it a makeover. Finding these things is easier than one might think. Many people throw away perfectly usable items to make way for new purchases. You can stumble upon them in alleys, garage sales and of course, thrift … Continue reading
A Stitch in Time
With the winter months ahead, you might be finding yourself at home more and more. This is the perfect time a year for crafting. And here is a really easy one: adding embroidery to bring old clothing new life. For example, find that old jean jacket you grew bored of and stitch a unicorn on that baby, and it’s like … Continue reading
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Quick Costumes from the TUBE.rs Closets.
Didn’t think you were going to need to dress up for Halloween? Are you searching through the Rite Aid isles of over picked costumes in sheer panic wondering what to do? Have no fear!!! The TUBE.rs are here! Here are 11 quick last minute Halloween costumes made with things found in our very own closets. … Continue reading
DIY: Bath Time Is For The Birds!!!
Do you love to frolic with the finches? Find yourself relaxing with the ravens? Perhaps you wish there was a spa for the sparrows… If you are living in a birder’s paradise we have got the thing for you! Starlings will go starkers for a bath in this DIY bath haus for the birds. To … Continue reading
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The Totally TUBE.ular Sale!!!!
Hello World! It is time for TUBE. to print our first issue!!! To help offset costs we are throwing a Totally TUBE.ular Sale with our pals at Phono Select Records. We are now asking for donations of gently used items. You know those band T-shirts in the back of your closet, we want them. That … Continue reading
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Del Paso design market delights
On Del Paso Boulevard, there’s a place where designers, artisans and chefs come together to provide a vibrant shopping experience unique to the area. And it’s GOOD. GOOD: street food + design market celebrated its birthday in early July – marking its third year as a destination dedicated as much to the culture as the … Continue reading
Making Your Own Merch: DIY Down To A Science
To start off, you have to be willing to put in some time. We’re not talking 20 minutes, by the way, we’re talking hours. Think about how much time you and your band put into writing and practicing your songs. Think about how much time you put into playing and driving to shows. This is … Continue reading
Show Merchandising 101: 3 Easy Steps
Think about that band that you saw 5 years ago. Remember how great they were? Remember how you left the show just knowing that they were gonna make a real mark on our music scene? Now remember how you can’t exactly remember their name? You lost that flyer, so now only small fragments of memory … Continue reading
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