Events for Wednesday, April 6th - Friday, April 15th 2011**

The Short of It:

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 / 7-10pm / $50 / At AS220 Labs at the Mercantile Block
*Vinyl Cut Sign and Sticker Making (One Session Workshop) Make stuff with the Rolland Desktop Vinyl Cutter at AS220 Labs - Check availability and sign up at http://as220.org/shop

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 / 9pm / $7
Cactus Attack, Lac La Belle, and The Denver Boot

Thursday, April 7, 2011 / 7-10pm / $75 / At AS220 Labs at the Mercantile Block
*Intro to Audio Engineering (Session 1 of 2) Produce your own music! - Check availability and sign up at http://as220.org/shop

Thursday, April 7, 2011 / 7-10pm / $100 / At the Paul Krot Darkroom, Empire St Floor 2
*Intermediate Darkroom Printing (Session 1 of 3) Intensive B&W Photo Workshop - Check availability and sign up at http://as220.org/shop

Thursday, April 7, 2011 / List-7:30pm, Doors-8pm / $4
Free Speech Thursday at AS220 featuring: Providence Poetry Slam, Feature: Angel Nafis

Friday, April 8, 2011 / 6-10pm / $150 / At AS220's Printshop at the Mercantile Block
*Letterpress Wedding Invitations (Session 1 of 4) - Check availability and sign up at http://as220.org/shop

Friday, April 8, 2011 / 7:30pm / $6-$10 sliding scale
Benefit Show for the Daughters of Lynn Staria Silvia) with: Brain Shivers, Rhythm & Blues Motherfuckers, Woozy, Gila Monster, and more TBA

Saturday, April 9, 2011 / 10am-2pm / $75 / At AS220's Printshop at the Mercantile Block
*Offset Poster Printing (Session 1 of 2) A brief intro to 2-color offset - Check availability and sign up at http://as220.org/shop

Saturday, April 9, 2011 / 3-5pm / FREE
Writers-in-the-Schools Presents: Young Poets Read at AS220 A selection of elementary and high school writers reading their original works

Saturday, April 9, 2011 / 9pm / $6
Soundoff, Birds In Paintings Can't Fly, Big Dirty Nelson, and Slonk Donkerson

Sunday, April 10, 2011 / 6-8pm / $5
Songwriters in the Round: Jan Luby, Tommy Stanley, Hannah Mariotti, and Jenny Goodspeed

Sunday, April 10, 2011 / 9pm / $8
Rebecca Gates & the Consortium, The Ricecakes, and Blue Cranes

Monday, April 11, 2011- Performance Space & Foo(d) Closed. The Bar at AS220 (now 7 days!) will be open 5pm until 1am & the Cottage Industries (i.e. the Printshop, Labs & AS220 Photo) are open their posted hours or by appt!

Monday, April 11, 2011 / 7pm / FREE / At AS220 Photo's Mercantile Block Space
AS220 Photo Open Meeting

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 / 6-8:30pm / $6
Life Drawing - Every Tuesday bring your drawing utensils and paper to AS220 and sketch from a live model!

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 / 7-10pm / $50 / At AS220 Labs at the Mercantile Block
*Intro to Vector Graphic Design using the free design software Inkscape (One Session Workshop) - Check availability and sign up at http://as220.org/shop

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 / 9:30pm / $6
The Dum Dums, Cocktail Fetus Party, and JFM & The Salamanders

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 / 5:30-8:30pm / FREE
Geek Dinner - A Chance to Network and Collaborate with Fellow Digital Innovators

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 / 6-9pm / $75 / At AS220 Photo's Mercantile Block Space
*The JOBO Film Processor (Session 1 of 2) - Check availability and sign up at http://as220.org/shop

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 / 6-10pm / $120 / At AS220's Printshop at the Mercantile Block
*Intro to Letterpress (Session 1 of 3) - Check availability and sign up at http://as220.org/shop

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 / 7-10pm / $115 / At AS220 Labs at the Mercantile Block
*Arduino for All (Session 1 of 3) An intro class on the micro-controller programming platform Arduino. - Check availability and sign up at http://as220.org/shop

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 / 9pm / $6
Daniel Chase, Erik Hartley, Jesse Emmanuel Smith, and Erin Boyea

Thursday, April 14, 2011 / 6-10pm / $120 / At AS220's Printshop at the Mercantile Block
*Advanced Intaglio: Aquatint (Session 1 of 3) - Check availability and sign up at http://as220.org/shop

Thursday, April 14, 2011 / 8:30pm / $6
ACCO - The AS220 Criss Cross Orchestra

Friday, April 15, 2011 / 9pm / $6
Friday, April 15, 2011 / 9pm / $6
Felix Lieter Jr, The Sugar Honey Iced Tea, Silicone Feelings, and Audio Booty Call

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**All events are at AS220's 115 Empire Street Location on the ground floor, unless otherwise noted.

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*For info on Cottage Industry classes and events, check the workshop listings in our webstore and the Labs, Printshop and Darkroom pages via the links on the left!

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The Long of It:

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 / 7-10pm / $50 / At AS220 Labs at the Mercantile Block
*Vinyl Cut Sign and Sticker Making (One Session Workshop)
In this class, students will learn how to use the Lab's Rolland Desktop Vinyl Cutter by making stickers and signs.
This is a one session workshop. Check availability and sign up at http://as220.org/shop

Wednesday, April 6, 2011 / 9pm / $7
Cactus Attack, Lac La Belle, and The Denver Boot
Cactus Attack is passionate indie folk music.
Lac La Belle is an acoustic group that juxtaposes the early decades of recorded rural American music with decaying Rustbelt aesthetic. A tradition is re-imagined, or maybe just resumed, in the future-rustic swirl of accordian, mandolin, banjo, ukelele, and resonator guitar. The instrumentation echoes another era but is employed for a 'music of now'.
The Denver Boot is fronted by singer, songwriter, & guitarist William Moretti, preforming original Americana roots music. With upright bass player - Johnny 'Custom' Viveiros, pianist & accordion player - Bill Canton. On occasion they are joined by lap steel player - Mike Samos and backing vocalist Maggie Frament both from the band 'The Silks'. With lyrics that have depth and music that can make you move, this dirty country- indie- folk group, ain't your uncles country band.
http://www.laclabellemusic.com
http://www.myspace.com/thedenverboot
http://www.myspace.com/cactusattack999

Thursday, April 7, 2011 / 7-10pm / $75 / At AS220 Labs at the Mercantile Block
*Intro to Audio Engineering (Session 1 of 2)
This course will provide a primer for those interested in digital audio production. Students will learn fundamental concepts and gain practical experience producing their own music.
This is the first of two sessions: April 7th & 14th. Check availability and sign up at http://as220.org/shop

Thursday, April 7, 2011 / 7-10pm / $100 / At the Paul Krot Darkroom, Empire St Floor 2
*Intermediate Darkroom Printing (Session 1 of 3)
In this mixed level class, students with a foundational knowledge of the black and white darkroom will go into further detail and gain a better understanding of printing practices and expand on their knowledge of photo chemistry, paper types and film formats.
This is the first of three sessions: April 7th, 14th & 21st. Check availability and sign up at http://as220.org/shop

Thursday, April 7, 2011 / List-7:30pm, Doors-8pm / $4
Free Speech Thursday at AS220 featuring: Providence Poetry Slam, Feature: Angel Nafis
Providence is one of the most well known and exciting Poetry Slam scenes nationwide. The open mic is open to all performers--writers, poets, musicians, rappers, comedians, storytellers, etc. Poets competing in the slam earn a shot at the semi-finals and a chance at the national recognized Providence Youth and Open teams, who have performed and competed all over the country, making semi-finals and finals stage at Brave New Voices and the National Poetry Slam on multiple occasions.
http://www.myspace.com/providencepoetryslam

Friday, April 8, 2011 / 6-10pm / $150 / At AS220's Printshop at the Mercantile Block
*Letterpress Wedding Invitations (Session 1 of 4)
This workshop is designed to give you the skills, space, and tools needed to letterpress your own (or a relative's/friends's/client's) beautiful wedding invitation! The rich colors and inks, fine paper, and embossed type or imagery will surely make a wonderful impression on all invited.
This is the first of four sessions: April 8th, 15th, 22nd & 29th. Check availability and sign up at http://as220.org/shop

Friday, April 8, 2011 / 7:30pm / $6-$10 sliding scale
Benefit Show for the Daughters of Lynn Staria Silvia) with: Brain Shivers, Rhythm & Blues Motherfuckers, Woozy, Gila Monster, and more TBA
Brain Shivers are four guys from Providence RI who play scathing punk rock anthems of glory.
Rhythm & Blues Motherfuckers are the Traveling Wilburys of hard rock.
Woozy is 2 bass and drums. Spacy & loud. Early pink Floyd and sabbath having sex in the back of a pinto.
Gila Monster are experimental noise punk.
http://www.stariasilva.com/
http://www.myspace.com/woozyband
http://www.myspace.com/stabbats
http://www.friendster.com/rbmfandyou
http://www.myspace.com/gilamonsterri

Saturday, April 9, 2011 / 10am-2pm / $75 / At AS220's Printshop at the Mercantile Block
*Offset Poster Printing (Session 1 of 2)
This is a brief introduction to offset printing. Come with an 11x17 design, one or two colors as a pdf on a usb drive. You will not be able to print on your own after taking this course but it is a great opportunity to find out you would like to take our more in-depth course and to produce a poster or complete a simple 11x17 inch or smaller project.
This is the first of two sessions: April 9th & 16th. Check availability and sign up at http://as220.org/shop

Saturday, April 9, 2011 / 3-5pm / FREE
Writers-in-the-Schools Presents: Young Poets Read at AS220 - A selection of elementary and high school writers reading original works
Young Poets Read at AS220. Come hear elementary and high school-age poets take the stage at AS220. Come show your support for poetry in the schools and in the community. An all-ages lineup of Martin Luther King Elementary and Central Falls High School students will read from their work created with visiting poets through Writers-in-the-Schools, RI as the program celebrates its third year. Student anthologies will be available for purchase.
Writers-in-the-Schools, RI founded by poet and teacher, Tina Cane, brings professional writers into public school classrooms to help students produce, revise, publish and perform original imaginative writing. The program's mission is founded on the belief that working writers bring a particular energy and expertise to teaching writing that awakens the intellect and the imagination while supporting curriculum and strengthening skills. Students learn how to read as writers and write as readers, and about process, craft and genre. They are encouraged to explore language in new ways and, in turn, become increasingly invested and deliberate in how they use words. Children learn to take pride in the power of their words and translate that pride into power. Tina Cane piloted Writers-in-the-Schools, RI three years ago at Vartan Gregorian Elementary in the Fox Point section of Providence. WITS has since expanded and served hundreds of students at several schools in Providence and in Central Falls, including Martin Luther King Elementary School where, this year, poets have been teaching "imaginative writing" to support 4th grade and 5th grade Science and Social Studies curriculum.
Phone for more info: Tina Cane 401 274 0242 Email: tinacane@aol.com

Saturday, April 9, 2011 / 9pm / $6
Soundoff, Birds In Paintings Can't Fly, Big Dirty Nelson, and Slonk Donkerson
Soundoff is what happens when you place two blackbelts in a basement, give them instruments, and feed them love, care, and punk rock. Birds In Paintings Can't Fly are experimental post hardcore.
Big Dirty Nelson is 4 guys from Scituate. A combo of metal, punk, and a touch of grind. Metal hardcore.
Slonk Donkerson is loud, fun, college rock for summer driving, woodland romping, city slumming, crushed skulls, and left of the dial heros.
http://www.myspace.com/123soundoff
http://www.myspace.com/birdsinpaintingscantfly
http://www.myspace.com/bigdirtynelson
http://www.slonkdonkerson.com

Sunday, April 10, 2011 / 6-8pm / $5
Songwriters in the Round: Jan Luby, Tommy Stanley, Hannah Mariotti, and Jenny Goodspeed
Songwriters in the Round is a totally acoustic (no PA) showcasing of the songwriting craft. On the second Sunday of each month at AS220, rotating hosts, Ryan Fitzsimmons , Jan Luby, Jim Tata, and Jacob Haller will find three songwriters to join in and share their work, writing a new song on a theme specifically for the event. The show will run from 6pm to 8pm, and includes 4 rounds of original songs. Roughly a month before the show, each writer scheduled is given a common theme to write on, and is expected to perform a new, original song in the third round. This provides the rare opportunity to see 4 separate writers perspectives on the same subject matter. Two additional writers from the Rhode Island Songwriter Association (RISA) join in each month and a third spot is open anyone, not just RISA members. Anyone interested in performing should email John Fuzek at fuzmek@aol.com or Ryan Fitzsimmons at songwriters@ryanfitzsimmons.com.

Sunday, April 10, 2011 / 9pm / $8
Rebecca Gates & the Consortium, The Ricecakes, and Blue Cranes
Rebecca Gates is a US based musician, curator, artist and audio editor. She has released four albums, three as leader of the critically acclaimed group The Spinanes (Sub Pop), toured internationally and appeared as a vocalist on numerous records by artists as wide ranging as The Decemberists and Willie Nelson. Her record Ruby Series was hailed by Spin as "warm, thoughtful, and melodically gorgeous." The 2011 version of the Consortium features Ji Tanzer, Joanna Bolme + various musical geniuses who consent to participating.
The Ricecakes are acoustic pop music with a touch of jazz.
Blue Cranes are from Portland, Oregon. Hailing from the fertile scene of Portland, Oregon, the Blue Cranes create music that is as invigorating as it is disarming. Working a thin line between improvisation and catchiness, Blue Cranes arrive at a unique place. They have found a way to make exploration seem like the most enjoyable process around.
http://www.parcematone.com
http://www.themarfasessions.wordpress.com
http://www.sonosetsounds.com
http://bluecranesmusic.com/main_page.htm
http://www.myspace.com/rozraskin

Monday, April 11, 2011-Performance Space & Foo(d) Closed. The Bar at AS220 (now 7 days!) & Cottage Industries (i.e. the Printshop, Labs & AS220 Photo) are open their regular hours!

Monday, April 11, 2011 / 7pm / FREE / At AS220 Photo's Mercantile Block Space
AS220 Photo Open Meeting
Get an inside look at the photo program at AS220 and meet our instructors, key-members and staff people.
Questions? Contact Krystal Grow: krystal@as220.org / (401) 831-9327 x203

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 / 6-8:30pm / $6
Life Drawing - Every Tuesday bring your drawing utensils and paper to AS220 and sketch from a live model!

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 / 7-10pm / $50 / At AS220 Labs at the Mercantile Block
*Intro to Vector Graphic Design with Inkscape (One Session Workshop)
Participants will receive an overview of vector graphic design using Inkscape, including how to make objects, trace images, and create design files that could be used on our digital fabrication tools. Inkscape is the vector design program that the AS220 Labs uses for the laser cutter and the vinyl cutter, it is also free!
This is a one session workshop. Check availability and sign up at http://as220.org/shop

Tuesday, April 12, 2011 / 9:30pm / $6
The Dum Dums, Cocktail Fetus Party, and JFM & The Salamanders
The Dum Dums like lollipops and hollow tips.
Cocktail Fetus Party is punk rock experimental.
JFM & The Salamanders are four guys playing high energy country and folk mysic with a punky snarl.
http://ianyaple.com/cocktailfetusdemo2311/
http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#!/pages/JFM-and-the-Salamanders/147985031889879?ref=ts

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 / 5:30-8:30pm / FREE
Geek Dinner - Network and Collaborate with Fellow Digital Innovators
The goal of Providence Geeks is to help Rhode Island's digital innovators connect, collaborate, and ultimately make the City-State and its geeks info-technology leaders. Topics of conversation will vary as they will at any gathering of geeks, but many of us will be talking about AJAX, Mashups, Startups, and Web Services. It's totally casual. Wear whatever, bring whoever, arrive and vamoose whenever. And don't worry about eating or not. Come famished or full, eating is optional, and frankly, the least of the festivities. http://providencegeeks.org/

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 / 6-9pm / $75 / At AS220 Photo's Mercantile Block Space
*The JOBO Film Processor (Session 1 of 2)
Learn to use our JOBO film processing tank to develop film outside the darkroom! This German made developing system operates on an automated timer, but also relies on the knowledge of the operator to ensure proper film processing. Learn how to load film using a film changing bag, how to control time and temperature and safe handling of film and photo chemistry outside the traditional darkroom setting.
This is the first of two sessions: April 13th & 20th. Check availability and sign up at http://as220.org/shop

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 / 6-10pm / $120 / At AS220's Printshop at the Mercantile Block
*Intro to Letterpress (Session 1 of 3)
This course provides a quick, basic introduction to letterpress. Participants learn to ink the press, adjust pressure, adjust roller height, register and feed a sheet of paper, make an impression and then clean the press. Creating and using plastic plates in combination with metal movable type to create your own vision in letterpressed embossment.
This is the first of three sessions: April 13th, 20th & 27th. Check availability and sign up at http://as220.org/shop

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 / 7-10pm / $115 / At AS220 Labs at the Mercantile Block
*Arduino for All (Session 1 of 3)
This is an introductory level class on the popular microcontroller programming platform, Arduino.
This is the first of three sessions: April 13th, 20th & 27th. Check availability and sign up at http://as220.org/shop

Wednesday, April 13, 2011 / 9pm / $6
Daniel Chase, Erik Hartley, Jesse Emmanuel Smith, and Erin Boyea
Daniel Chase is folk music. He is an observer and a listener above all else and his music is a product of this. A simple interpretation of personal insight and examination turned into song.
Erik Hartley is a soulful singer/songwriter. His songs combine contrasting feelings of spite and infatuation; a musical mixture so tangible that it begs the listener to linger in the melody.
Jesse Emmanuel Smith is a singer/songwriter who has fronted a number of bands. He likes to play rock n roll as well as country and bluesy stuff.
Erin Boyea is a songwriter from Southern RI whose slow moving rock melodies are rooted in original chord progressive movements, with an element of extreme originality. Erin's voice is a sultry blend of Enya'ish tribal inspired soul music combined with the breathy aching vocals of Regina Spektor. Her voice is moving and her keyboard playing enchanting. Erin's performances have enraptured and entranced audiences throughout New England in recent years. She is currently finishing up her first studio album with Walk of The Earth Productions.
http://www.facebook.com/drjesseandmrsmith
http://www.erikhartley.com
http://www.myspace.com/erinboyea
http://www.myspace.com/danielchase

Thursday, April 14, 2011 / 6-10pm / $120 / At AS220's Printshop at the Mercantile Block
*Advanced Intaglio: Aquatint (Session 1 of 3)
Previous basic knowledge of Intaglio required. Students will be introduced to aquatint which is the most common method of creating tones in etching, from a very subtle and faint tone to deep darks. An aquatint can be etched into the entire plate (creating various tones or a single one) or to a chosen area.
This is the first of three sessions: April 14th, 21st & 28th. Check availability and sign up at http://as220.org/shop

Thursday, April 14, 2011 / 8:30pm / $6
ACCO The AS220 Criss Cross Orchestra
Dance Party!
The AS220 Criss Cross Orchestra (also known as ACCO) will be performing every second Thursday of each month. They will lift your heart with its polyrhythmic, jumpy, musical style which is based in the traditional rhythms of Ghanaian West African music. The group is directed by Obuamah Laud Addy, an award winning West African Ghanaian musician and composer. He is joined by many of the finest West African and New England musicians and ensemble performers. Criss Cross music is currently performed in Europe and Africa; it is defined as a crossing or combination of powerful traditional native African, American, Caribbean, Cuban, Latin American and European musical styles, and includes some of the tonality, improvisations, and other musical dynamics found in Jazz, Rhythm & Blues, and Hip Hop. Per Artistic Director of AS220 Umberto Crenca, ACCO is intended to demonstrate the compelling and powerful results of cross-cultural collaborations. What better way than through the creation of new music!"

Friday, April 15, 2011 / 9pm / $6
Felix Lieter Jr, The Sugar Honey Iced Tea, Silicone Feelings, and Green Oedipus
Felix Lieter Jr is a solo artist who sings and plays synthesizer. Very catchy, 80's inflluenced music.
The Sugar Honey Iced Tea is folk music. There is ukelele, banjolele, cello, banjo, mandolin.
Silicone Feelings are alternative magma rock. They just do what they love and want to share it with everyone.
Audio Booty Call is four energetic, songwriters and musicians, all with very different influences and backgrounds.
http://www.myspace.com/siliconefeelings
http://www.myspace.com/thesugarhoneyicedtea
http://www.facebook.com/audiobootycall