Wednesday, October 31, 2007
TLP October 31, 2007
A quick guide to tonight’s Halloween happenings and picks for the rest of the week. Bike it tonight. Catch Tina Cofer at Al’s tomorrow night. Don’t miss the Health & Happiness Family Gospel Band Saturday at the Icehouse.
Luv, Ross
:::::::::::::::::::::::: Announcements :::::::::::::::::::::::::::
** On the horizon …
Friday, November 9 - Daughters of the Mountain: Women Coal Miners in Central Appalachia at UK SCFA President's Room
Saturday, November 10 - Squallis Puppeteers workshop and performance at Living Arts & Science Center
Friday, November 16 – Wes Beltz’s BFA show at The Icehouse (during the Gallery Hop! festivities)
Sunday, November 25 – VAMPIRE WEEKEND at Old Tarr Distillery - FREE - sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM, W Weekly, and YouAintNoPicasso.com with assists from Gumbo Ya Ya, Third St Stuff Coffee, and Sqecial Media
:::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICKS ::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::: Wednesday, October 31 – Saturday, November 3 :::::::::::
:: Wednesday, October 31 ::
The Void’s HALLOWEEN SKATEFEST @ Woodland Park
4-9pm, all ages, FREE
Start your Halloween festivities early with the party in the park. Costumed skate contest, FREE food, music from THE ALL AMERICAN WEREWOLVES, KILLY TOBY WYATT, THE INFECTED, CHUBBY BEHEMOTH, and THE MORNING GLORIES, a best costume contest with tons of prizes, and more. Kudos to Reid and the Void for partnering up with LFUCG Parks & Rec, WRFL, and just about every small business in Lexington (The Black Market, CD Central, Charmed Life Tattoo, Stella’s, Dogtown, Smiley Pete, Puccini’s … and on and on) to make this happen.
:: Wednesday, October 31 ::
Lexington’s 2nd Annual Alleycat Race – beginning at Woodland Park (meet in the area next to the skatepark) - pre-race parade loop through downtown at 7pm, race registration at 8pm, race begins at 8:30pm - after-party at The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell)
The 2nd annual Halloween Alleycat race. Show up early for the pre-race parade loop through downtown. The meet-up for that is at 7pm at the corner of High St and Kentucky Ave. If you’ve not ridden in an alleycat before, this is a great one to jump into. More of an event than a race (though there will still be prizes for the top finishers). Lots of goofy fun and not an uber-competitive vibe. As Brian Turner said in a recent email – “Expect a fun night of the unexpected - there will be many components of the race (checkpoints, off-bike tasks, secret stops, and possibly even a scavenger hunt element), with many opportunities for prizes throughout.” Registration is $5. Costumes are a MUST. You’ll need a messenger bag or some other way to carry things you’ll pick up at the race checkpoints. The race ends at The Icehouse and then the party commences. Music and horror movies on the big screen. Do it, do it.
:: Wednesday, October 31 ::
“The Freakshow 2007” featuring THE DIALECTICS @ Capoeira Cultural Center, 758 N. Limestone (on the right just before Limestone hits Loudon – parking is available next to the Center) - 9pm – 1am, all ages, $5
The first of two good excuses to explore the N. Limestone renaissance. The Capoeira Cultural Center grew out of the ashes of Firebird Studio (y’all remember that little spot next door to Gallerie Soleil on Short St, right?). Firebird used to host all ages shows pretty regularly until their landlords pitched a fit. This is the first party/show happening that I known about in the new space. Expect a funky Halloween spectacle with live hip hop sounds from our friends, the Dialelctics, prizes for the best/most creative costumes, and all that jazz.
:: Thursday, November 1 ::
TINA COFER @ Al’s Bar, corner of 6th and N. Limestone
9pm, ages 21+, FREE
Yup - the second of your good excuses to head North on Limestone. As I think I mentioned in a previous issue, Al’s has begun presenting FREE shows every Thursday night. Nothing beats a free show at a bar. Puts everyone in a good mood. Tina = hard strumming guitar folk augmented with violin (played by Ondine Quinn). Check her cover of TV On The Radio’s “Wolf Like Me” on her Myspace page – http://myspace.com/tinamariacofer. IMPORTANT NOTE: Music starts and finishes early, so don’t be late. I rolled in around 10:30 or 11 last week in an attempt to catch Brando and the Phantasmos. Music was long done.
:: Friday, November 2 ::
SYMBIANCE’s “Monster Mash Party” @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell)
9pm, all ages, $3 suggested donation
Chilled-out, jammed-out post-Halloween costume party headlined by Symbiance. http://myspace.com/symbiance
:: Saturday, November 3 ::
THE HEALTH & HAPPINESS FAMILY GOSPEL BAND @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell) - 8pm, all ages, $3-$5 suggested donation
Gospel sounds ranging from traditional Appalachian to Otis Redding to Johnny Cash and beyond delivered with ecstatic gusto by ten Louisvillians (including Lex-patriate/half of the Smacks!, Brian Manley), who have walked and still walk the punk rock life. Health & Happiness' show at the Icehouse in June had all the sweaty energy of a tent revival. Check out a clip, courtesy of our friend Tim Stamps - http://youtube.com/watch?v=1EgT8lUUv9Q. [Full disclosure: I helped organize this show.]
:: Saturday, November 3 ::
HOLLY GOLIGHTLY @ The Dame
10pm, ages 21+, $6
Wish this wasn’t the same night as Health & Happiness. Oh, well, it’s nice to have options. Holly Golightly = prolific British songstress; “a blend of pre-rock electric blues, folk rock, and less frantic rock & roll” (AllMusic.com). Some of you of course remember her as one of Thee Headcoatees. Find music, better descriptions, and more info at http://www.hollygolightly.com/.
:: Also worthwhile in the October 31 - November 3 timeframe ::
Wed/Oct 31 CHICO FELLINI w/HOT PIPES @ The Dame
Thurs/Nov 1 CHUCK PROPHET @ The Dame
Fri/Nov 2 JOHN DOE (of X) w/GARRISON STAR @ The Dame
Fri/Nov 2 BIG MARACAS @ The Dame – late show
Sat/Nov 3 JOSH RITTER w/ERIC BACHMANN @ Headliners (Louisville) - ages 18+
Sat/Nov 3 DR DOG @ Uncle Pleasants (Louisville)
:: Soon Soon ::
Mon/Nov 5 “The Comedians of Comedy Tour” featuring PATTON OSWALT, BRIAN POSEHN, and MARIA BAMFORD @ Headliners (Louisville)
Thurs/Nov 8 CHARLAMBIDES w/ALASDAIR ROBERTS @ The Icehouse - all ages, sponsored by WRFL
Sun/Nov 11 LUCERO w/BOBBY BARE JR, and WHISKEY & CO. @ Headliners (Louisville)
Mon/Nov 12 CASPER & THE COOKIES @ The Dame
Mon/Nov 12 MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND w/TIM FITE @ 930 Listening Room (Louisville)
Fri/Nov 16 CUNNINLYNGUISTS @ The Dame
Tues/Nov 20 FEIST @ Brown Theatre (Louisville)
Sat/Nov 24 TIGHT LEATHER w/THE N.E.C. @ The Icehouse - all ages
Sun/Nov 25 VAMPIRE WEEKEND @ Old Tarr Distillery, 899 Manchester – all ages, FREE, sponsored by WRFL, W Weekly, and YouAintNoPicasso.com
Tues/Nov 27 DEMONS w/SICK HOUR @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Thurs/Nov 29 LITTLE BROTHER @ The Dame
Fri/Nov 30 PETER, BJORN, & JOHN @ Headliners (Louisville)
Sat/Dec 1 JOSE GONZALEZ w/CASS McCOMBS @ 930 Listening Room (Louisville) - ages 18+
Fri/Dec 7 MARGOT & THE NUCLEAR SO-AND-SO’S w/LE LOUP @ The Dame
Sun/Dec 16 Outside the Spotlight 5th Anniversary Concert featuring ENGINES w/THE FRODE GJERSTAD TRIO @ Pepper Distillery, Manchester St
:: Pertinent Resources ::
__Lexington__
THE DAME, 156 W.Main St, Lexington - http://www.dameky.com
THE ICEHOUSE, 412 Cross St (off W.Maxwell), Lexington - http://myspace.com/icehouselex
MECCA dance studio/gallery, 451 Chair Avenue, off S.Broadway near Bolivar - http://www.meccadance.com
CHARLES MANSION (a venue no longer, but the website's a good spot to find out about shows) - http://www.charlesmansion.org
FROWNY BEAR, 208 Forest Park
THIRD STREET STUFF COFFEE, corner of Limestone and 3rd Street - ph. 859/255-5301
THE FISHTANK, corner of Woodland and Euclid Ave - http://www.thefishtankbar.com
NATASHA'S CAFE, 112 Esplanade - http://www.beetnik.com/
DOWNTOWN ARTS CENTER, 141 E. Main St, Lexington - http://www.lexarts.org
ARTSPLACE, 161 N.Mill St, Lexington
SINGLETARY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, corner of Euclid and Rose Sts - http://www.uky.edu/SCFA/
CRICKET PRESS (amazing local poster art) - http://www.cricket-press.com
WRFL 88.1FM (UK's student-run radio station) - http://wrfl.fm
YOU AIN’T NO PICASSO (great locally-produced music blog) - http://www.youaintnopicasoo.com
__Louisville__
LAVA (Louisville Assembly of Vanguard Artists) HOUSE - 927 Shelby Parkway, Louisville - http://www.lavahouse.org
HEADLINERS MUSIC HALL, Louisville - 1386 Lexington Road, ph. 502/584-8088 - www.headlinerslouisville.com
UNCLE PLEASANTS, 2126 S. Preston, Louisville - p.502/634-4147
THE POUR HAUS, 1481 S. Shelby Street (corner of Shelby and Burnett), Louisville
THE RUDYARD KIPLING, 422 West Oak Street, Louisville - http://www.therudyardkipling.com/pages/206999/index.htm
OLD LOUISVILLE COFFEHOUSE, 1489 S. Fourth St, Louisville - ph. 502/635-6660
PRODUCTION SIMPLE (produce many of the events at Headliners and Uncle Pleasants) - http://www.productionsimple.com
__Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky__
THE SOUTHGATE HOUSE, Newport, KY - http://www.southgatehouse.com
ALCHEMIZE, 3929 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH - http://www.alchemizebar.com
THE COMET, 4579 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH - http://www.cometbar.com
BOGART'S, 2621 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH - http://www.bogarts.com
NORTHSIDE TAVERN, 4163 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH - http://www.northside-tavern.com
Know of an upcoming event that others should get hip to? Let us know - email informationactivists@yahoo.com. All Picks by Ross Compton unless otherwise noted.
:::::::::::::: QUESTIONS/COMMENTS/SUBMISSIONS ::::::::::::::::::::::::
email thelexingtonproject@yahoo.com
Luv, Ross
:::::::::::::::::::::::: Announcements :::::::::::::::::::::::::::
** On the horizon …
Friday, November 9 - Daughters of the Mountain: Women Coal Miners in Central Appalachia at UK SCFA President's Room
Saturday, November 10 - Squallis Puppeteers workshop and performance at Living Arts & Science Center
Friday, November 16 – Wes Beltz’s BFA show at The Icehouse (during the Gallery Hop! festivities)
Sunday, November 25 – VAMPIRE WEEKEND at Old Tarr Distillery - FREE - sponsored by WRFL 88.1FM, W Weekly, and YouAintNoPicasso.com with assists from Gumbo Ya Ya, Third St Stuff Coffee, and Sqecial Media
:::::::::::::::::::::: THE PICKS ::::::::::::::::::::::
::::::::: Wednesday, October 31 – Saturday, November 3 :::::::::::
:: Wednesday, October 31 ::
The Void’s HALLOWEEN SKATEFEST @ Woodland Park
4-9pm, all ages, FREE
Start your Halloween festivities early with the party in the park. Costumed skate contest, FREE food, music from THE ALL AMERICAN WEREWOLVES, KILLY TOBY WYATT, THE INFECTED, CHUBBY BEHEMOTH, and THE MORNING GLORIES, a best costume contest with tons of prizes, and more. Kudos to Reid and the Void for partnering up with LFUCG Parks & Rec, WRFL, and just about every small business in Lexington (The Black Market, CD Central, Charmed Life Tattoo, Stella’s, Dogtown, Smiley Pete, Puccini’s … and on and on) to make this happen.
:: Wednesday, October 31 ::
Lexington’s 2nd Annual Alleycat Race – beginning at Woodland Park (meet in the area next to the skatepark) - pre-race parade loop through downtown at 7pm, race registration at 8pm, race begins at 8:30pm - after-party at The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell)
The 2nd annual Halloween Alleycat race. Show up early for the pre-race parade loop through downtown. The meet-up for that is at 7pm at the corner of High St and Kentucky Ave. If you’ve not ridden in an alleycat before, this is a great one to jump into. More of an event than a race (though there will still be prizes for the top finishers). Lots of goofy fun and not an uber-competitive vibe. As Brian Turner said in a recent email – “Expect a fun night of the unexpected - there will be many components of the race (checkpoints, off-bike tasks, secret stops, and possibly even a scavenger hunt element), with many opportunities for prizes throughout.” Registration is $5. Costumes are a MUST. You’ll need a messenger bag or some other way to carry things you’ll pick up at the race checkpoints. The race ends at The Icehouse and then the party commences. Music and horror movies on the big screen. Do it, do it.
:: Wednesday, October 31 ::
“The Freakshow 2007” featuring THE DIALECTICS @ Capoeira Cultural Center, 758 N. Limestone (on the right just before Limestone hits Loudon – parking is available next to the Center) - 9pm – 1am, all ages, $5
The first of two good excuses to explore the N. Limestone renaissance. The Capoeira Cultural Center grew out of the ashes of Firebird Studio (y’all remember that little spot next door to Gallerie Soleil on Short St, right?). Firebird used to host all ages shows pretty regularly until their landlords pitched a fit. This is the first party/show happening that I known about in the new space. Expect a funky Halloween spectacle with live hip hop sounds from our friends, the Dialelctics, prizes for the best/most creative costumes, and all that jazz.
:: Thursday, November 1 ::
TINA COFER @ Al’s Bar, corner of 6th and N. Limestone
9pm, ages 21+, FREE
Yup - the second of your good excuses to head North on Limestone. As I think I mentioned in a previous issue, Al’s has begun presenting FREE shows every Thursday night. Nothing beats a free show at a bar. Puts everyone in a good mood. Tina = hard strumming guitar folk augmented with violin (played by Ondine Quinn). Check her cover of TV On The Radio’s “Wolf Like Me” on her Myspace page – http://myspace.com/tinamariacofer. IMPORTANT NOTE: Music starts and finishes early, so don’t be late. I rolled in around 10:30 or 11 last week in an attempt to catch Brando and the Phantasmos. Music was long done.
:: Friday, November 2 ::
SYMBIANCE’s “Monster Mash Party” @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell)
9pm, all ages, $3 suggested donation
Chilled-out, jammed-out post-Halloween costume party headlined by Symbiance. http://myspace.com/symbiance
:: Saturday, November 3 ::
THE HEALTH & HAPPINESS FAMILY GOSPEL BAND @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St (just off W. Maxwell) - 8pm, all ages, $3-$5 suggested donation
Gospel sounds ranging from traditional Appalachian to Otis Redding to Johnny Cash and beyond delivered with ecstatic gusto by ten Louisvillians (including Lex-patriate/half of the Smacks!, Brian Manley), who have walked and still walk the punk rock life. Health & Happiness' show at the Icehouse in June had all the sweaty energy of a tent revival. Check out a clip, courtesy of our friend Tim Stamps - http://youtube.com/watch?v=1EgT8lUUv9Q. [Full disclosure: I helped organize this show.]
:: Saturday, November 3 ::
HOLLY GOLIGHTLY @ The Dame
10pm, ages 21+, $6
Wish this wasn’t the same night as Health & Happiness. Oh, well, it’s nice to have options. Holly Golightly = prolific British songstress; “a blend of pre-rock electric blues, folk rock, and less frantic rock & roll” (AllMusic.com). Some of you of course remember her as one of Thee Headcoatees. Find music, better descriptions, and more info at http://www.hollygolightly.com/.
:: Also worthwhile in the October 31 - November 3 timeframe ::
Wed/Oct 31 CHICO FELLINI w/HOT PIPES @ The Dame
Thurs/Nov 1 CHUCK PROPHET @ The Dame
Fri/Nov 2 JOHN DOE (of X) w/GARRISON STAR @ The Dame
Fri/Nov 2 BIG MARACAS @ The Dame – late show
Sat/Nov 3 JOSH RITTER w/ERIC BACHMANN @ Headliners (Louisville) - ages 18+
Sat/Nov 3 DR DOG @ Uncle Pleasants (Louisville)
:: Soon Soon ::
Mon/Nov 5 “The Comedians of Comedy Tour” featuring PATTON OSWALT, BRIAN POSEHN, and MARIA BAMFORD @ Headliners (Louisville)
Thurs/Nov 8 CHARLAMBIDES w/ALASDAIR ROBERTS @ The Icehouse - all ages, sponsored by WRFL
Sun/Nov 11 LUCERO w/BOBBY BARE JR, and WHISKEY & CO. @ Headliners (Louisville)
Mon/Nov 12 CASPER & THE COOKIES @ The Dame
Mon/Nov 12 MY BRIGHTEST DIAMOND w/TIM FITE @ 930 Listening Room (Louisville)
Fri/Nov 16 CUNNINLYNGUISTS @ The Dame
Tues/Nov 20 FEIST @ Brown Theatre (Louisville)
Sat/Nov 24 TIGHT LEATHER w/THE N.E.C. @ The Icehouse - all ages
Sun/Nov 25 VAMPIRE WEEKEND @ Old Tarr Distillery, 899 Manchester – all ages, FREE, sponsored by WRFL, W Weekly, and YouAintNoPicasso.com
Tues/Nov 27 DEMONS w/SICK HOUR @ The Icehouse, 412 Cross St – all ages
Thurs/Nov 29 LITTLE BROTHER @ The Dame
Fri/Nov 30 PETER, BJORN, & JOHN @ Headliners (Louisville)
Sat/Dec 1 JOSE GONZALEZ w/CASS McCOMBS @ 930 Listening Room (Louisville) - ages 18+
Fri/Dec 7 MARGOT & THE NUCLEAR SO-AND-SO’S w/LE LOUP @ The Dame
Sun/Dec 16 Outside the Spotlight 5th Anniversary Concert featuring ENGINES w/THE FRODE GJERSTAD TRIO @ Pepper Distillery, Manchester St
:: Pertinent Resources ::
__Lexington__
THE DAME, 156 W.Main St, Lexington - http://www.dameky.com
THE ICEHOUSE, 412 Cross St (off W.Maxwell), Lexington - http://myspace.com/icehouselex
MECCA dance studio/gallery, 451 Chair Avenue, off S.Broadway near Bolivar - http://www.meccadance.com
CHARLES MANSION (a venue no longer, but the website's a good spot to find out about shows) - http://www.charlesmansion.org
FROWNY BEAR, 208 Forest Park
THIRD STREET STUFF COFFEE, corner of Limestone and 3rd Street - ph. 859/255-5301
THE FISHTANK, corner of Woodland and Euclid Ave - http://www.thefishtankbar.com
NATASHA'S CAFE, 112 Esplanade - http://www.beetnik.com/
DOWNTOWN ARTS CENTER, 141 E. Main St, Lexington - http://www.lexarts.org
ARTSPLACE, 161 N.Mill St, Lexington
SINGLETARY CENTER FOR THE ARTS, corner of Euclid and Rose Sts - http://www.uky.edu/SCFA/
CRICKET PRESS (amazing local poster art) - http://www.cricket-press.com
WRFL 88.1FM (UK's student-run radio station) - http://wrfl.fm
YOU AIN’T NO PICASSO (great locally-produced music blog) - http://www.youaintnopicasoo.com
__Louisville__
LAVA (Louisville Assembly of Vanguard Artists) HOUSE - 927 Shelby Parkway, Louisville - http://www.lavahouse.org
HEADLINERS MUSIC HALL, Louisville - 1386 Lexington Road, ph. 502/584-8088 - www.headlinerslouisville.com
UNCLE PLEASANTS, 2126 S. Preston, Louisville - p.502/634-4147
THE POUR HAUS, 1481 S. Shelby Street (corner of Shelby and Burnett), Louisville
THE RUDYARD KIPLING, 422 West Oak Street, Louisville - http://www.therudyardkipling.com/pages/206999/index.htm
OLD LOUISVILLE COFFEHOUSE, 1489 S. Fourth St, Louisville - ph. 502/635-6660
PRODUCTION SIMPLE (produce many of the events at Headliners and Uncle Pleasants) - http://www.productionsimple.com
__Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky__
THE SOUTHGATE HOUSE, Newport, KY - http://www.southgatehouse.com
ALCHEMIZE, 3929 Spring Grove Ave, Cincinnati, OH - http://www.alchemizebar.com
THE COMET, 4579 Hamilton Avenue, Cincinnati, OH - http://www.cometbar.com
BOGART'S, 2621 Vine St, Cincinnati, OH - http://www.bogarts.com
NORTHSIDE TAVERN, 4163 Hamilton Ave, Cincinnati, OH - http://www.northside-tavern.com
Know of an upcoming event that others should get hip to? Let us know - email informationactivists@yahoo.com. All Picks by Ross Compton unless otherwise noted.
:::::::::::::: QUESTIONS/COMMENTS/SUBMISSIONS ::::::::::::::::::::::::
email thelexingtonproject@yahoo.com
