Waking Sleeping Beauty is a fascinating documentary about the Disney employees who saved the dynasty from near disaster. Join me, and the fabulous designers of AIGA Charlotte and UNCC, for a look at the artists, creators, animators and storytellers who turned the company around and churned-out our favorite childhood animated films (Little Mermaid anyone!?.... I've got gadget and gizmos of plenty.... I've got whozits and whatzits galore... you want thing-a-ma-bobs? I've got plenty....). Via AIGA CharlotteReel Design: Waking Sleeping Beauty February 04, 2011 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM UNCC's Belk Theater at Robinson Hall Free for members, $5 for non-members ( Register here) AIGA Charlotte and UNCC's AIGA Student Chapter presents, in collaboration with Charlotte Underground Film Festival, a screening of Waking Sleeping Beauty!(Courtesy of The Walt Disney Company via Facebook) By the mid-1980s, the fabled animation studios of Walt Disney had fallen on hard times. The artists were polarized between newcomers hungry to innovate and old timers not yet ready to relinquish control. These conditions produced a series of box-office flops and pessimistic forecasts: maybe the best days of animation were over. Maybe the public didn't care. Only a miracle or a magic spell could produce a happy ending. Waking Sleeping Beauty is no fairy tale. It's the true story of how Disney regained its magic with a staggering output of hits - "Little Mermaid," "Beauty and the Beast ," "Aladdin," "The Lion King," and more - over a 10-year period. Join us as we follow Tim Burton, John Lasseter, Ron Clements, John Musker, Michael Eisner, Roger Allers, Gary Trousdale, Kirk Wise, Roy E. Disney, and many others on their magical journey of Waking Sleeping Beauty! www.wakingsleepingbeautymovie.com
The Big Crafty is THIS SUNDAY in Asheville, NC! Man-oh, man-oh, I've been furiously make make making some buttons! I even had to enlist my boyfriend to help (yes I'm sexist... I had to hire a dude so I could still be the One-Woman Assembly Line...). What can you expect at The Big Crafty? Well there's free beer, tons of crafty vendors, yummy baked goods, music and a craffle raffle. Plus Not Made In China will be unveiling some brand new products! AND, later today, I'll also be posting a coupon for all you loyal followers: A FREE bottle opener, magnet, or mirror with every $10 purchase.
Photos via Indie Craft Experience on Facebook
Check out Daily Candy's Indie Craft Experiene Pop-Up Shop shout out! Remember? I mentioned this in early November... well, the pop-up shop is now open for business (as of Black Friday). It's located at the Woodruff Arts Center and features artists from all over the United States. So if you're headed to Atlanta before the New Year, go stop-by and shop-buy. Oh, and wave to all the Not Made In China products there too! Dates: November 26th - December 30, 2010 Hours: Monday-Wednesday 10 am-5 pm Thursday-Saturday 10 am-9 pm Sunday 12 pm - 7 pm Location: Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309
Do you love art, design and crafting? Are you a DIY, handmade and local art supporter? Have you ever drooled over letterpress, designed your own invitations, ogled stationery or gotten sucked into the vortex of event planning? Maybe you even fancy yourself a blogger? Then join AIGA Charlotte WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 10TH, for an evening with Ellie Snow, freelance graphic designer and author/editor of Mint, as she shares her process, work and incredible story of transforming her blog into self-employment. Trust me, if you live anywhere near Charlotte, you don't want to miss this event. (via aiga charlotte)Talk About with Ellie Snow of MintNovember 10, 2010 6:30 PM - 9:00 PM @ aloft Charlotte Uptown @ the EpiCentreRegisterAIGA Charlotte welcomes Ellie Snow, freelance graphic designer and the author and editor of Mint.
Mint delights its visitors daily with inspiring posts focusing on art, weddings, graphic design and hand-made items. This admired blog was recently featured in the 2009 London Times article, “50 of the World’s Best Design Blogs." Ellie also recently launched her stationery shop, Hello Tenfold, and has a collection of letterpress wedding invitations on Bella Figura.
While attending Moogfest in Asheville last weekend, I happened upon Malaprop's Bookstore... and what to my wandering eyes should appear? But an advertisement to see Amy Sedaris, November 12th, promoting her latest book, Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People. A crafty comedienne who dazzled us on Strangers with Candy AND is native to North Carolina -- coming to Asheville!? -- Say no more. I'm sooooo there.
Here are more details via Malaprop's event site:America's most delightfully unconventional hostess and the bestselling author of I Like You delivers a new book that will forever change the world of crafting: Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People. Malaprop's is psyched to announce Amy Sedaris' new book and her return to Asheville!The multi-talented Sedaris is well-known for her work as an actress (Comedy Central's Strangers with Candy, Rescue Me, Sex and the City, Shrek Forever and the upcoming Ass Backwards), her collaboration with Stephen Colbert and Paul Dinello on the book, Wigfield, and her frequent appearances on David Letterman. And yes, she is also David Sedaris' sister.Tickets to the event are $33 plus tax and include a hardcover copy of Simple Times ($27.99) plus a $5 seat reservation. Amy will entertain then meet each of you as she signs your copy of Simple Times.
Not Made In China just got accepted into the Indie Craft Experience's Pop-Up Shop in Atlanta! That's right, I said Pop-up Shop... how New York City of them! This year, in addition to their 2-day shopping extravaganza (Nov 21-22), ICE is going brick and mortar and opening a retail store in Midtown Atlanta. All the inventory is supplied by indie makers, like Not Made In China, and features all sorts of handmade goodies. The pop-up shop opens Black Friday and closes just before the new year. So, make the trek to the NYC of the South and get your shop on!
Dates: November 26th - December 30, 2010 Hours: Monday-Wednesday 10 am-5 pm Thursday-Saturday 10 am-9 pm Sunday 12 pm - 7 pm Location: Woodruff Arts Center, 1280 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, GA 30309 Opening Party: Friday, November 26th - Black Friday - 4 -9 pm
(photos posted to flickr from past swaps)
I know, I know, Christmas already? It was only Halloween yesterday! I'm right there with ya. HOWEVER, I just have to make an exception for Freshly Blended's 5th Annual Holiday Ornament Swap. Deadlines are at stake here folks. This ain't your mom's ornament exchange. Each participant makes 8-10 ornaments and in return they'll receive 8-10 ornaments from people all over the country/perhaps even world. Yeah, it's kinda like those chain letters you did back in grade school... but I'm such an optimist, I just know they'll write back... I mean send me an ornament. Registration opened today and ends on Sunday, Nov. 7th. Swappers will be notified of their recipients Nov. 15th and ornaments must be mailed by Dec. 10th. Did I mention it's free to participate? So snap out of your candy coma and sign up to swap!
It's official! Not Made in China will be representing at The Big Crafty this December. Support your local artists and buy handmade for the holidays. The fabulous, one-day, indie craft show takes place in Asheville, NC and features over 100 makers. Did I mention there's free beer? If you need more convincing, see my recap post from last July's Big Crafty. Here are the details: WHAT: The Big Crafty WHEN: Sunday, December 5th from 12pm-6pm WHERE: Pack Place in Asheville, NC
 Calendar Tea Towels by Avril Loreti (click image to see more!) 'Tis the season for socializing and consumerism. The 'ol calendar is filling up quick! There's a ton of great events happening around Charlotte and the South East... so I thought I'd post some of the things I'm up to through the New Year. Hope to see you around and feel free to add your events in the comments! OCTOBER 23rd-24th :: Urban Gypsy Trunk Show (see my blog post from their last event here) 26th :: Handmade Nation screening... FREE... at Common Market Southend 28th :: GUTS - a pumpkin carving contest benefiting the Levine Children's Hospital 28th :: Night of the Crafting Dead - Crown Town Handmade - Make Out - Oct. Edition 29-31 :: MoogFest an indie/electronic/rock music festival in Asheville NOVEMBER 4th-7th :: Metrolina Fall Antiques Classic (this one is the mutha of antiques shows) 6th-7th :: Chatty Crafty - Chattanooga's annual indie craft fair 9th :: A screening of the French film Amelie at the new Mint Museum downtown 10th :: Ellie Snow of Mint speaks at the EpiCentre in Charlotte 13th :: The Handmade Market - Raleigh's annual indie craft fair 20th-21st :: Indie Craft Experience (ICE) - Atlanta's annual indie craft fair 25th :: Turkey eatin time DECEMBER 5th :: The Big Crafty - Asheville's indie craft fair (Not Made in China will be there!) 15th-16th :: All Arts Market - Neighborhood Theater (Not Made in China is there too!)
 Elle Palmer was blessed with the bargain hunter's eye. You know the type... you ask her where she got her FABULOUS, strapless, floor length dress and she responds, "At a garage sale... it was $5!" Then you resolve to go to the Goodwill in search of such a find, but all you see is a pile of Bermuda shorts, shoulder pads, "mom" jeans and "teacher" sweaters. It wasn't long before Elle found herself buying things for friends and hosting clothing swap parties at her house. Her style expertise and affordable fashion sense was soon in demand. That's when Elle decided to turn her hobby into something more. She calls it Urban Gypsy. For months Elle's been scavenging, collecting, wheeling and dealing. Eventually she'd like to open a store, but for now she's testing the waters with her first ever "trunk show," happening this Sunday. Urban Gypsy will be showcasing gently worn, brand name clothing, shoes, jewelry, vintage apparel etc. And the event promises more than just shopping, there will be giveaways (cut/color/style from an upscale salon, a full service facial, mani/pedi, etc), food, mingling, drinks, music and more. I can't wait to see what's in store... or should I say trunk? WHEN: Sunday, September 19th from 2:00pm-8:00pm WHERE: Elle's House | 1909 Tippah Avenue | Charlotte, NC (only cash and checks will be accepted)
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