CMC Directors Jess Faller and Erin Moore are presenting at the Future of Music Coalition’s conference in Chicago this weekend. Jess and Erin will sit on the Health Insurance Panel and share info about the Columbus Musician’s Assistance Program.
To learn more about the amazing Future of Music Coalition click here:
Tomorrow! Gay Street downtown between Third and High will be closed for an all day festival celebrating Columbus!
Below is a schedule of music and events!
Gay Street Stage
12pm - 1pm This is my Suitcase
1pm - 2pm Stretch Lefty
2pm - 3pm Deerhead
3pm - 4pm Random Movement
4pm - 5pm The Exceptionals
5pm - 6pm Rosehips
6pm - 7pm Six Gallery
7pm - 8pm Pirate
8pm - 9pm Happy Chichester
9pm - 10pm Two Cow Garage
Pearl Alley Stage
12:30pm-1:30pm Our Cat Phillip
1:30pm-2:30pm Paego Paego
2:30pm-3:30pm Karate Coyote
3:30pm-4:30pm Lo Pan
4:30pm-5:30pm The Slide Machine
5:30pm-6:30pm One Point Three
6:30pm-10:30pm Damon Day Parade Performers
featuring: DJ Detox, DJ Truskillz, and Catalyst
Music Inside the Vault
6:30pm - 7:30pm Floatation Walls
7:30 - 8:30 Phantods
Wandering Musical Performance
Mono to Mono
Couch Forts
Apollo and the Nation
Late Show at Skylab
Starting at 11pm Performances by:
Earth Crown
Secret Abuse
Vile Gash
Interactive/Idea Convention at The Vault
12:00pm Welcome and Introduction Mike Reed
12:00pm - 1:00pm How to build local community using online communications and tools. Andrew Miller and the Columbus Social Media Cafe
1:00pm - 2:00pm The Drama Foundry presents… Arvin Donner of The Drama Foundry
1:00pm - 4:00pm Fuse Factory Course: Intro to Drupal. $15. sign up Presented by The Fuse Factory
2:00pm - 2:30pm A Crash Course on Freelance Writing Sandra Gurvis, Writer
2:30pm - 3:00pm Creative Columbus Presentation Jung Kim of Community Research Partners
3:00pm - 3:30pm Cycling as Transportation Meredith Joy of Consider Biking
3:30pm - 4:00pm A Geek’s Approach to Managing Everything Else: Agile Development For Non-Technical Stuff
Jim Cropcho
4:00pm - 4:30pm Introduction to wearable technology Alison Colman of The Fuse Factory
4:30pm - 5:00pm Honoring your Unique Nature through Scientific Alternative Medicine by getting to know you briefly one on one. Kimberly Kalfas, ND of Bexley Healing Arts
5:00pm - 5:30pm Local Cultural Shift to National Impact Matt Barnes
Columbus Alive After Party at The Vault
DJs and dancing from 10pm to 2am
Featuring:
DJ Dave Espionage
DJ Mister Shifter
DJ dKilla
Projections by Rainer
Alive editorial staff serve as guest bartenders!
Art Show at The Shelf and Skylab
Work by Alana Odenweller and Scott Vogel
Installation by Colleen Grennan and Josh Erb
Due Amici Performance Arts Space
1pm – 2pm Club Theater Company
2:30-3:30pm Shadowbox
4pm-5pm Available Light Theater Company
5:30-6:30pm Grimaldi Circus
7pm-8pm Columbus Dance Theater
8:30-9:30pm Mad Lab
10pm-11pm Anna and the Annadroids
For more info visit http://www.thisisindependent.com
Please visit the Columbus Music Co-op and Band Merch Tent! We love Columbus festivals!
The CMC will be hosting two workshops at the Grandview Heights Public Library in September and October!
GRANTS FOR LOCAL MUSICIANS - Thursday, September 25, 2008 - 7-9 p.m.
Attention musicians who love their community! Find out how to apply for grant money with Erin Moore and Jess Faller from the CMC. This local non-profit organization can help you find money for everything from giving free lessons to organizing a music event. Even get help with medical bills! To register, call 614-486-2951 beginning Tuesday, September 9.
SO YOU WANT TO MAKE MUSIC IN COLUMBUS? - Thursday, October 16, 2008 - 7-9 p.m.
How do you book shows? How do you make a press packet? How much does a “sound guy” cost? The Columbus Music Co-op answers these questions & more in a workshop for young and aspiring musicians. Plus, get tips from a panel discussion featuring veteran musicians, engineers & online bloggers. For ages 15 & up. Questions? Call circulation at 614-486-2951.
More info at www. ghpl.org
The Columbus Music Co-op is excited to be helping plan INDEPENDENTS’ DAY, a celebration of the unique spirit of creativity in urban Columbus. Couchfire Collective is partnering with local artists, musicians, businesses and the City of Columbus to create an event that showcases the best of our community.
Street Market
Over 100 booths line Gay Street and Pearl Alley and feature Columbus artists, organizations, and businesses
Gay Street Showcase
Stop by Tip Top Kitchen and Cocktails, Due Amici, Skylab, and other Gay Street favorites for special Independents’ Day events and offerings.
Music and Performance
Two main stages and a handful of alternative venues feature Columbus’ best musicians and performers
Interactive/Idea Convention
The Vault hosts a creative outlet for ideas and innovation with presentations and conversations throughout the day
After Party
When activity on the street winds down, the party moves into The Vault where DJs and creative collaborators continue the celebration into the
wee hours
Food and Drink
Independent breweries and local restaurants provide a taste of what Columbus has to offer
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