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July 9th- East End Library, 3-6 pm
2414 R Street
Richmond, VA 23223-5250
(804) 646-4474

July 23rd- Robinson Theater Block Party
5-7 pm
2903 Q Street
Richmond, VA 23223
(804) 562-9133

July 24th- Northside Reunion (Info TBA)

Books on Wheels will be attending:
Dogtown Dance Theater Street Fair
Saturday, May 22, 2010,
3-6pm
Dogtown Dance Theater
109 W. 15th Street Richmond, VA 23224

A Recycled Book-art Exhibition and Auction to benefit Art6

@ Art6: Opening: Friday, July 2nd  6pm - 10pm, Closing Reception FRiday, July 30, 7 pm - 9 pm

Part of Worn Again 2010: A Cast-Off Couture Showcase

This exhibition invites artists to deconstruct used books (that would

creativity to the next level.

* Works should be gallery ready

* Pieces will be selected by a jury:Team Worn Again and Art6 do not guarantee that your work will be presented in the show.

* All submissions will be accepted on June 26th from 11 am until 4 pm and should be delivered to Art6, 6 East Broad Street, Richmond Va.

Artists are invited to supply their own “well read” books: or

contact wornagain@gmail.com

Space for 3 Dimensional work is limited so if possible please construct your submissions so they can be hung on the wall.

Submission fee $15 per piece payable to ART6

**Please indicate if you would like to donate your piece to be auctioned off with the proceeds to be split between ART6 and BOOKS ON WHEELS:

______Yes, I would like to donate my Book to ART6 to auction off with proceeds to be split between ART6 and Books On Wheels.

______ No, But I would like to have my book for sale with a commission of 40% taken by ART6 to be split between ART6 and Books On Wheels

please contact art6gallery@gmail.com with questions or for more info.

http://www.accreditedonlinecolleges.com/blog/2010/50-really-cool-bookstore-blogs/

Cherry Bomb presents a rock and shop charity event to benefit Books on Wheels and Gallery 5.

Friday, May 28th from 7PM - 11PM
At a mere cost of $8 dollars you get:

* Free food by Ellwood Thompson’s and Cous Cous as well as drinks (while it lasts)
* First dibs on all the amazing goods our vendors are selling records: vintage goods, crafts, and art (list of vendors below)
* Spectacular Entertainment by Gull w/ No BS Brass Band (7:30 to 8:15),
Go Go Funk Yourself - fantastical retro go-go dancing (8:30 to 8:45)
Ophelia (David Shultz + Jonathan Vassar) (9:00 - 9:45)
Bon Bon Burlesque (10:00-10:30)
* Music in between sets DJ’ed by Cherry Bomb
* That good feeling you get when you support your community

Saturday, May 29th from 12PM to 6PM
For a tiny suggested donation of $2 you get:

* Access to two floors of regional vendors selling everything from art + crafts to records, vintage goods, clothes, jewelry, art…..and so much more!
* Music DJ’ed on both floors by Cherry Bomb
* Lamplighter Roasting Co. will be selling coffee and snacks out front until 3PM
* Inside not only will the BAR be open but we will be selling pizza by the slice!
* By attending not only are you giving to two great causes but you are also supporting your local creative community.

The Vendors:

Curiosity Handmades (homewares)
Sprouthead (paper goods and art)
Itty Bitty Press (paper goods)
Christine Lucas (magnets, jewelry)
Jimmy Blackford (records)
The Eggplant Garden (jewelry, accessories)
Pop Idiot (T-shirts)
DANG! That’s Hot (hot sauce)
Imp Possible Creations (crafts made out of record covers)
House of Lukaya (clothing, jewelry)
Haus Frau Cakes (baked goods)
Richmond Soap Studio (handmade soap)
Julia Dent (jewelry)
The Gig Gallery (screen prints)
Nuna (jewelry and garden art)
Cutiebug Creations (accessories)
GOOSELICKER (embroidery)
Avenue Handmade (bags, jewelry)
Pop Culture Rehab (recycled crafts)
Dear Amalia (fabric pieces)
Andrew Felty (records)
Flux Rad (shirts)
Tracy Wilson (records)
Rorschach Records (records/comics)
Sew ono eco apparel (clothing)

W/ a few last minute additional vendors to come!

The Charities:

Books On Wheels: http://bookonwheels.com/wordpress/about/
Gallery 5: http://www.gallery5arts.org/Home/Home.html_____________________________________________________________

Our friends at Worn Again are circulating this reminder about

their great upcoming fasion event. All of the information you

need should be listed below, but if you have any questions, please

contact Anna or Garyt at wornagain@gmail.com. Good luck

and we’ll see you on July 2nd!

Don’t forget to register for Worn Again 2010, Our First clothing pick-up day is this Sunday, May 23rd.

We have also scheduled an additional Pick up day: Saturday May 29th during RVyay! at Gallery5.

If you are not able to design make sure you don’t miss Worn Again 2010: a Cast-Off Couture Showcase: July 2nd at Art6.
Please forward this to anyone who may be interested!

Thanks,.
Team Worn Again

WORN AGAIN 2010:
A Cast-Off Couture Showcase: CALL TO ARTISTS!
Friday, July 2nd at Art6 (6 East Broad Street)
Doors open at 6, $5 minimum suggested donation at the door.

Worn Again 2010 is our 7th Recycled fashion extravaganza and the latest
opportunity for Richmond designers to take the Worn Again challenge.

Designers and artists will have from May 23rd - June 27th to take cast-off clothing
and materials and turn them into a recycled runway masterpiece!

All are welcome to register but not everyone will make it past our W.A. jury (on June
27th) and walk in our Cast-off Couture Showcase, Friday July 2nd at Art6.
Only designers/artists that bring innovation, craft and overall WOW will be chosen to
represent our mission.

Whether it’s high fashion or wearable art, your imagination is your only limitation. After 5 years and six shows we have seen our fair share of talent and we are ready to introduce Richmond to the next level, so shred, dye, deconstruct and re-construct. Tap into your couture and help us prove how innovative and beautiful recycled fashion can be.

Since it’s 2005 debut in Richmond, Team Worn Again’s goal has been to promote a
recycled lifestyle that is innovative, creative, accessible and always fashionable!
Part of this mission includes raising money for other local grass roots non-profits and
strengthening positive efforts in our community. That’s why TWA is proud to donate
all proceeds from Worn Again 2010 to Books on Wheels.
Register today!

$15 non-refundable registration fee per designer

• Rolling registration: April 25th - June 12th
• Official Clothing pick-up: May 23rd and May 29th @ RVyay!
• Worn Again Jury: June 27th
• Worn Again 2010: A Cast-Off Couture Showcase, First Friday, July 2nd
• Top 15 designs honored at Eco-Logic, August 6th

Please follow this link to find out more about RVyay! another benefit for Books on Wheels, presented by Cherry Bomb!
http://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=500551425#!/event.php?eid=125187760826757&ref=ts

About our beneficiary:
Books on Wheels is a 501 (c) 3 non-profit organization that brings free books and
free bicycle repair to low income communities. As a mobile operation Books on
Wheels is able to take this mission beyond Richmond and around the country. By
providing free books and helping educate community members about basic bicycle
maintenance, Books on Wheels ensures access to valuable life-long skills that
promote both physical and mental wellness. While Books on Wheels commonly
works with at-risk youth their services are available to everyone.

For more information please visit:
www.booksonwheels.org

Please fill out the following information and return this form in an envelope,
clearly marked WORN AGAIN 2010
along with a $15 non-refundable registration fee to the following location.*

Books, Bikes & Beyond: 302 Brookland Park Blvd.

*or contact wornagain@gmail.com
**Please make checks payable to: Books On Wheels

Name:______________________________________

Phone:______________________________________

Email:_______________________________________

The Official Worn Again Jury is Sunday June 27th.

*Please note that this is a juried exhibition and Team Worn Again does not
guarantee that your work will be chosen for the showcase.

*The official clothing pick-up day is May 23rd (and May 29th) and while we suggest you
register prior to this date (to maximize your work time),
registration will be open until June 12th.

http://www.vdot.virginia.gov/programs/bk-laws.asp

http://www.bikeleague.org/programs/bikemonth/

May 17th-21st 2010
Bike to Work Week

May 21st 2010
Bike to Work Day

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Children’s Book Week

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for almost 500 kids books donated yesterday during the Spring Carnival. Awesome!