BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//Crosstown Arts - ECPv6.16.3//NONSGML v1.0//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH X-ORIGINAL-URL:https://crosstownarts.org X-WR-CALDESC:Events for Crosstown Arts REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT1H X-Robots-Tag:noindex X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT1H BEGIN:VTIMEZONE TZID:America/Chicago BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20160313T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20161106T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20170312T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20171105T070000 END:STANDARD BEGIN:DAYLIGHT TZOFFSETFROM:-0600 TZOFFSETTO:-0500 TZNAME:CDT DTSTART:20180311T080000 END:DAYLIGHT BEGIN:STANDARD TZOFFSETFROM:-0500 TZOFFSETTO:-0600 TZNAME:CST DTSTART:20181104T070000 END:STANDARD END:VTIMEZONE BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170711T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170711T160000 DTSTAMP:20260709T102923 CREATED:20170620T154313Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170630T195848Z UID:10003091-1499779800-1499788800@crosstownarts.org SUMMARY:Shoot & Splice: Hair & Makeup for Film DESCRIPTION:Monthly filmmaking forum presented by Indie Memphis and Crosstown Arts\nJuly topic: Hair & Makeup for Film with Alicia George \nBeing a hair and makeup artist for film and television isn’t as simple as making someone look good on camera. You need to have a fundamental understanding of the filmmaking process\, including lighting\, camera angles\, scene-to-scene continuity\, and how to organize a style plan based on each characters needs and progression. Join professional hair and make-up artist Alicia George (Space Warriors\, Losers Take All) as she discusses these and several other important topics including set etiquette\, working with actors\, creating a portfolio\, and more. Alicia will also have a live hair and make-up demonstration to give a sample of the craft that goes into achieving a proper cinematic look. \nAlicia George has provided hair and makeup services for dozens of films and music videos and has worked with actors and celebrities such as Justin Timberlake\, Morgan Freeman\, Mira Sorvino\, Danny Glover\, Sarah Drew\, Grace Zabriskie\, Josh Lucas\, Tia Mowry\, and many more. \nDoors open at 6:30 p.m./panel discussion begins at 7 p.m. Free and open to the public. Complimentary beverages will be available. URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/shoot-splice-hair-makeup/ LOCATION:TN CATEGORIES:430 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crosstownarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/JULY-2017-INSTAGRAM-1.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170712T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170712T160000 DTSTAMP:20260709T102923 CREATED:20170615T193703Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170710T150443Z UID:10003083-1499866200-1499875200@crosstownarts.org SUMMARY:MicroCinema Club DESCRIPTION:Monthly short film screening series\, presented by Indie Memphis & Crosstown Arts. \nThis month: Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour\nThe 2017 program offers audiences a taste of Sundance\, from laugh-out-loud comedy to contemplative reflections of the world we live in. \nTwo screenings: 7 pm (doors open at 6:30 pm) & 9 pm (doors open at 8:45 pm). Seating is limited. Admission is pay-what-you-can. \n\n\nThe 2017 Sundance Film Festival Short Film Tour is a 95-minute theatrical program of seven short films selected from this year’s festival\, widely considered the premier showcase for short films and the launchpad for many now-prominent independent filmmakers for more than 30 years. Including fiction\, documentary\, and animation from around the world\, the 2017 program offers new audiences a taste of what the festival offers\, from laugh-out-loud comedy to contemplative reflections of the world we live in. \n5 FILMS ABOUT TECHNOLOGY\nWritten & Directed by Peter Huang | 2016\, Canada | 5 min.\nTake a satirical look at the dumber side of technology. \nAND THE WHOLE SKY FIT IN THE DEAD COW’S EYE\nWritten & Directed by Francisca Alegría | 2016\, Chile\, U.S.A. | 19 min.\nShort Film Jury Award: International Fiction\nEmeteria is visited by the ghost of her patrón\, Teodoro. She believes he has come to take her to the afterlife—but he has more devastating news (in Spanish with English subtitles). \nCOME SWIM\nWritten and directed by Kristen Stewart | 2017\, U.S.A. | 17 min.\nThis is a diptych of one man’s day\, half impressionist and half realist portraits. \nLUCIA\, BEFORE AND AFTER\nWritten and directed by Anu Valia | 2016\, U.S.A. | 14 min.\nShort Film Jury Award: U.S. Fiction\nAfter traveling 200 miles\, a young woman waits out Texas’ state-mandated 24-hour waiting period before her abortion can proceed. \nNIGHT SHIFT\nWritten and directed by Marshall Tyler | 2017\, U.S.A. | 15 min.\nGet a glimpse into a day in the life of a bathroom attendant in a Los Angeles nightclub. \nPUSSY\nWritten and directed by Renata Gasiorowska | 2016\, Poland | 9 min.\nAlone at home one evening\, a young girl decides to have a solo pleasure session—but not everything goes according to plan. \nTEN METER TOWER\nDirected by Maximilien Van Aertryck and Axel Danielson | 2016\, Sweden | 16 min.\nPeople who have never been up a 10-meter diving tower must choose whether to jump or climb down in this entertaining study of people in a vulnerable position (In Swedish with English subtitles). URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/microcinema-club-9/ LOCATION:TN CATEGORIES:430 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crosstownarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/Sundance.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170713T150000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170713T180000 DTSTAMP:20260709T102923 CREATED:20170712T160833Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170712T160833Z UID:10002692-1499958000-1499968800@crosstownarts.org SUMMARY:Summer Nights Release Party DESCRIPTION:Live performances + listening session. \nFree admission. Organized by the artist. \nDoors at 8 pm | show at 9:30 pm URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/summer-nights-release-party/ LOCATION:TN CATEGORIES:430 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crosstownarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/Summer-Nights.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170715T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170715T100000 DTSTAMP:20260709T102923 CREATED:20170712T162427Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170712T162427Z UID:10002694-1500098400-1500112800@crosstownarts.org SUMMARY:God in the Center Gospel Fest DESCRIPTION:Second annual festival for young adults with guest speakers\, spoken word\, and worship services. There will also be a breakout session where men and women will be ministered to in separate rooms. \nRSVP on Eventbrite. Tickets are $20. \n  URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/god-in-the-center-gospel-fest/ LOCATION:TN CATEGORIES:430 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crosstownarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/image1-3.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170718T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170718T143000 DTSTAMP:20260709T102923 CREATED:20151215T182353Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170714T200846Z UID:10002638-1500382800-1500388200@crosstownarts.org SUMMARY:Open Crit DESCRIPTION:Artist installation 5:30-6 p.m. \nDiscussion 6-8 p.m. \n\n\nFacilitator: Nick Pena\nPresenting artists: Katie Diley\, Lily Anderson\, Judith Dierkes\n\n\n\n\n\nCrosstown Arts’ Open Crit series\, organized in partnership with ArtsMemphis\, is a monthly critique event where visual artists are invited to bring new and/or in-progress studio work for critical feedback and group discussion particular to each artist’s practice. \nA dedicated facilitator with experience in a group critique setting will guide discussion for each critique event\, which will include up to 4 artists’ work\, with 15-25 minutes devoted to the work of each. \nAll visual artists and anyone interested in joining the discussion are welcome to participate regardless of their level of expertise\, prior professional art experience or background/education in fine art. Participation is free and open to the public. Input during the critiques from everyone in attendance is welcomed and encouraged. \nNo formal preparation is necessary for participating artists\, who will have an opportunity to introduce and contextualize their work on view at the beginning of each critique. Participating artists are only asked to be open to (and interested in) considering reactions to their work by the group\, which will always be done in a supportive\, constructive and casual environment\, but could at the same time be challenging. \n\nTo participate\, artists can sign up here: \nOpen Crit Request form \n  \nContact Mary Jo at maryjo@crosstownarts.org with any questions!  \nArtists are asked to bring no more than 8 individual pieces (in any medium). Maximum run time for time-based work(s) is 10 minutes. \nParticipating artists are encouraged to invite friends\, peers and colleagues to the open crits\, both to see their work in progress and to give constructive feedback. \nSpecial thanks to Art Center for donating a $25 gift certificate for each participating artist. \nOrganized by Crosstown Arts in partnership with ArtsMemphis ArtsAccelerator. URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/open-crit-16/ LOCATION:TN CATEGORIES:430,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/png:https://crosstownarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/CXA_Open-Crit.png END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170722T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170722T160000 DTSTAMP:20260709T102923 CREATED:20170518T201205Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170518T201205Z UID:10002680-1500728400-1500739200@crosstownarts.org SUMMARY:Of Being DESCRIPTION:A series of dance and photographic works \nPhoto gallery open at 6 p.m.\nDance performance begins at 7 p.m. \nFree (but registration is recommended due to limited space) \nOrganized by the artist URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/of-being/ LOCATION:TN CATEGORIES:430 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crosstownarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/Of-Being.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170725T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170725T150000 DTSTAMP:20260709T102923 CREATED:20161130T173436Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170913T212308Z UID:10002893-1500987600-1500994800@crosstownarts.org SUMMARY:Hustle: It's a Maker's World DESCRIPTION:The term “maker” refers to anyone who creates small-batch products\, according to Little Bird Innovation\, the group behind the Made By Project. They’ll fill us in on how their project seeks to understand the aspirations and needs of those handcrafting and selling physical products in Shelby County. \nWhether you’re an artisan\, potter\, baker\, chef\, craftsperson\, fabricator\, blacksmith\, sculptor\, soaper\, or any other type of maker\, you’re sure to learn some valuable advice on marketing your craft. \nPanelists include Terry Lynn (fine artist)\, Micah Dempsey (Belltower Artisans)\, Tootsie Bell (silversmith)\, and Darin Throndson (Innovative Dental Technologies). Moderated by Nicole Heckman of Little Bird Innovation/Made By. \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\nPresentation with Q&A to follow.\nProgram begins at 6 pm\nComplimentary food and drinks \n\nHustle: professional development for artists is a free program organized by ArtsMemphis\, UrbanArt Commission\, and Crosstown Arts. The series will provide visual artists with information\, resources\, and opportunities to support them in the development of their professional careers. Workshop topics will range from positive studio practices to pricing work and navigating gallery representation. Questions? Contact Mary Jo Karimnia at maryjo@crosstownarts.org. URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/hustle-its-a-makers-world/ LOCATION:TN CATEGORIES:430,Programs ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crosstownarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/CXA_HustlePosterJULY17.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170726T133000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170726T170000 DTSTAMP:20260709T102923 CREATED:20170615T195818Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170615T195818Z UID:10003085-1501075800-1501088400@crosstownarts.org SUMMARY:Indie Wednesday Film Series DESCRIPTION:Weekly film screenings hosted by Indie Memphis. Films will screen at Crosstown Arts\, Malco’s Studio on the Square\, and Ridgeway Theatre on a rotating basis. \nThis week: Shake ‘Em on Down — The story of Mississippi Fred McDowell\, the godfather of the North Mississippi style of blues. The film will be followed by a Q&A with filmmakers Joe York and Scott Barretta. \nDoors at 6:30 pm | Screening at 7 pm\nAdmission is pay-what-you-can. URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/indie-wednesday-film-series-5/ LOCATION:TN CATEGORIES:430 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crosstownarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/COVER_Shake_Em_On_Down_still_1.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170728T130000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170728T160000 DTSTAMP:20260709T102923 CREATED:20170523T145412Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170620T164209Z UID:10003070-1501246800-1501257600@crosstownarts.org SUMMARY:"Just So You Know" Opening Reception DESCRIPTION:Opening reception for work by Sara Moseley \nSara will give an artist talk on Saturday\, July 29\, from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. \nArtist Statement:\n“I just want you to know that I create and arrange comics. Sometimes my comics are set in familiar worlds\, and sometimes they reference unfamiliar alternate realities\, yet they are always autobiographical. In my recent work\, I have been unfolding stories using both collaged materials and metaphorical drawings. These stories that will be displayed are not linear; they can be read in any order. They exhibit instances of inner turmoil and conflict and are ultimately about what it’s like to be alive.” URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/just-so-you-know-opening-reception/ LOCATION:TN CATEGORIES:430 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crosstownarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/unnamed.jpg END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT DTSTART;TZID=America/Chicago:20170729T060000 DTEND;TZID=America/Chicago:20170729T100000 DTSTAMP:20260709T102923 CREATED:20170523T145715Z LAST-MODIFIED:20170523T145715Z UID:10003071-1501308000-1501322400@crosstownarts.org SUMMARY:"Just So You Know" Artist Talk DESCRIPTION:Artist talk by Sara Moseley \nArtist Statement:\n“I just want you to know that I create and arrange comics. Sometimes my comics are set in familiar worlds\, and sometimes they reference unfamiliar alternate realities\, yet they are always autobiographical. In my recent work\, I have been unfolding stories using both collaged materials and metaphorical drawings. These stories that will be displayed are not linear; they can be read in any order. They exhibit instances of inner turmoil and conflict and are ultimately about what it’s like to be alive.” URL:https://crosstownarts.org/calendar/just-so-you-know-artist-talk/ LOCATION:TN CATEGORIES:430 ATTACH;FMTTYPE=image/jpeg:https://crosstownarts.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/unnamed.jpg END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR