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Friday, July 3rd, 7pm

Elka Kerkhofs will show, and discuss, several of her short films at
Dinnerware Artspace,
264 E. Congress,
Free.

Elka won the "My Queer Career" film competition in Sydney, Australia, earlier this year.

Her 1 minute film "LASH" can be see on youtube at:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VqAV3_TFoA8

See Elka's 5 minute film "Filled With Water" at:
http://www.logoonline.com/shows/events/short_films/details.jhtml?cid=1588109
&popThis=popVideo(233124)

For more information on Elka:
http://www.maryjaneoverall.com/images/Artist_of_the_M_elka.html

Quote:
""Filled With Water" is based on my personal experience of falling in love
and breaking up due to the abuse of alcohol in the relationship. I believe
that alcoholism is a serious problem in the lesbian and in the wider
community. Within the lesbian community in particular it is not a commonly
discussed issue. Although the film takes us on a journey to self-healing, it
symbolizes the destruction of the relationship through alcoholism, but
abstract visual language allows the viewer to arrive at his or her own interpretation."
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First Annual 4th of July Clothing Swap
Dinnerware Artspace
264 E. Congress
Tucson, Az
Saturday, July 4th, 2009
10am-1pm

Tucson women are independent and they wear it well everyday.

What to bring:
Bring all worthy new and gently used wardrobe items you no longer wear.
There is a 5 piece minimum.
Items must be clean and in very good condition.
Clothing may include coats, tops, sweaters, blouses, tees, jeans, pants,
skirts, suits, dresses and gowns.
Also bring shoes, purses, accessories, jewelry, and summer reads.
Only bring items clean, and fashionable enough that you would lend to a friend.

Leave clothes that you no longer wear.
Leave with a pile of clothes that you want to wear.
For free.

Mimosas will be served.
Live music by (woman singer, tbd, still looking for someone).
Air conditioned space: 75 degrees inside.
Chair massages available (tbd, still looking for someone)

Bring all fashionable items that you are ready to let go of.
Play dress up. Take home your favorites.
All unclaimed items are donated to Value Village or other charity.

Women Only allowed into Dinnerware, 10am-1pm, July 4th.
Men's clothing swap, nearby Rocket Gallery, 270 E. Congress.

Front gallery: tables set up, with clothes on the tables.
Middle gallery: changing area.
Office and bathroom: changing areas, mimosas, treats, chair massage.

Wear a swimsuit for quick changes.
Tooley's on Congress is running a special fruit bowl or salad special for $3
each for Clothing Swap participants.

For more information, contact David Aguirre, 792-4503.

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July 10, 2009
Salon des Refusés
Artists celebrate togetherness in rejection from the Arizona Biennial.
Thanks to the Tucson Museum of Art's assistance in making this exhibition
possible.

"Rejection is Beautiful" is this year's slogan.
Salon des Refusés shirts avialable for purchase.

Artist Reception: July 10, 2009, 6-9pm. Dinnerware asks for $5 at the door
at the artist reception which goes to pay for food, and paying the rent. We
appreciate your support for this 'small bites' approach to fundraising!

Exhibition runs thru July 25, 2009.

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Thursday, July 30, 2009
IGNITE Tucson
This is the one you've heard about.
Do a 5 minute, Powerpoint presentation, using 20 images, 15 seconds an image
on a topic that has your interest. Chances are, it will be interesting to a
high quality, interactive, audience, too. Turn in your Powerpoint, or email
it by July 29th. Let us know if you intend to participate.
At The Screening Room, 127 E. Congress.

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August 1, 2009
Thunder and Lightning Fashion Show
At Dinnerware

This is the third installment Fashion Show. Lots of fun. Dinnerware sets up
the runway, lighting, arranges for the DJ, seating, etc. Designers come in and strut their stuff.

$10 at the door to attend. Lots of fun and adrenalin, as we see what each
designer brings in. Some are more on the performance art part of the spectrum.

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Dinnerware's Stimulus Package
The above listed artist events are sponsored by Dinnerware Artspace, a
nonprofit community artspace
promoting artist exhibitions, artist studios, and artist live/work space in
downtown Tucson.

"Success in Downtown Tucson requires a passionate commitment.
It can be done by a philosophy of attraction, rather than by promotion."
-- John Wesley Miller
Dinnerware Artspace

Hours: During an exhibition period: Wednesday-Saturday 12pm-5pm and by
appointment.
264 E. Congress St, Tucson, AZ 85701 | ph. 520.792.4503
dinnerware@dinnerwarearts.com