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CANCELLED – Halfway2Halloween Monster Boolesque Spooktacular 5

CANCELLED DUE TO COVID-19


HALLOWEEN IS COMING BACK TO DETROIT!!! On Friday April 24th 2020 at Detroit’s Tangent Gallery comes the return of:

HALFWAY2HALLOWEEN MONSTER BOOLESQUE SPOOKTACULAR 5

The tricks and treats include:

– A Halloween burlesque variety show starring Lushes Lamoan, Satori Circus and very special guests to be announced soon

– Costume contests with cash-like prizes (seriously, show us your fabulous worst!)

– A film festival of local and international indy short horror films

– A room full of creepy merchants selling strange & odd merchandise

– Also Halloween lounge music, UV animated decor, booze specials, cheap candy and haunted hijinks galore!

Admission is $15 with costume and $20 without (seriously, just put something on). Admission includes the merchants, film fest, variety show, contests, etc. This event is 18+.

If you’re on Facebook, click INTERESTED on our event page to get the lastest updates:

https://www.facebook.com/events/191702785308008/

Halfway2Halloween Monster Boolesque Spooktacular 5
Friday April 24th – 7p to 12a – $15 w/costume – $20 w/o – 18+

Tangent Gallery / Hastings Street Ballroom
715 E Milwaukee, Detroit, MI 48202

http://www.Halfway2HalloweenDetroit.com

5th annual Detroit International Festival of Animation (DIFA 5)

DIFA NOTICE

During these difficult and most stressful times, the 5th annual Detroit International Festival of Animation will now be available for FREE ONLINE VIEWING for everyone to enjoy the wonderful animations we have selected for 2020.

The streaming begins on the DIFA website at 7pm Friday April 3rd and will be available until Saturday April 4th 2020. Also, in cooperation with Detroit’s Senate Theater, there will also be a Facebook watch party at 8pm Saturday April 4th on the Senate’s fanpage.

NOTE: Parental guidance is suggested due to some mature subject matter and language.

It is our hope that we can bring a little bit of entertainment during this time of need and we hope you are looking forward to this as much as we all are. Until then be safe and take care of your selves, families and friends.


On April 3rd and 4th 2020 in Detroit, the 5th annual Detroit International Festival of Animation (DIFA) will celebrate and showcase a great diversity of animations from local and international animators and filmmakers. DIFA will feature approximately 90 minutes of animated shorts ranging from experimental to quirky as well as more sophisticated mini features.

NEW FOR 2020 – DIFA is now hosted at the historic Senate Theater in Detroit! This revitalized 1920’s Art Deco theater is home to the world’s 8th largest Wurlitzer pipe organ and features 784 seats, a classic concession stand, comfy lounge areas and secure parking.

Admission is $10 and this event is 18+ due to some mature content.

For further details, please visit: www.difestofanim.com

And if you are on Facebook, visit our event page at:

www.facebook.com/events/438995950309316

5th annual Detroit International Festival of Animation (DIFA 5)
Fri April 03 2020 – 2 Screenings – Showtimes* 6:50p, 9p
Sat April 04 2020 – 3 Screenings – Showtimes* 4:40p, 6:50p, 9p

* All showtimes are tentative and subject to change slightly

Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48210

FREE ONLINE VIEWING!

5th annual Detroit International Festival of Animation (DIFA 5)

DIFA NOTICE

During these difficult and most stressful times, the 5th annual Detroit International Festival of Animation will now be available for FREE ONLINE VIEWING for everyone to enjoy the wonderful animations we have selected for 2020.

The streaming begins on the DIFA website at 7pm Friday April 3rd and will be available until Saturday April 4th 2020. Also, in cooperation with Detroit’s Senate Theater, there will also be a Facebook watch party at 8pm Saturday April 4th on the Senate’s fanpage.

NOTE: Parental guidance is suggested due to some mature subject matter and language.

It is our hope that we can bring a little bit of entertainment during this time of need and we hope you are looking forward to this as much as we all are. Until then be safe and take care of your selves, families and friends.


On April 3rd and 4th 2020 in Detroit, the 5th annual Detroit International Festival of Animation (DIFA) will celebrate and showcase a great diversity of animations from local and international animators and filmmakers. DIFA will feature approximately 90 minutes of animated shorts ranging from experimental to quirky as well as more sophisticated mini features.

NEW FOR 2020 – DIFA is now hosted at the historic Senate Theater in Detroit! This revitalized 1920’s Art Deco theater is home to the world’s 8th largest Wurlitzer pipe organ and features 784 seats, a classic concession stand, comfy lounge areas and secure parking.

Admission is $10 and this event is 18+ due to some mature content.

For further details, please visit: www.difestofanim.com

And if you are on Facebook, visit our event page at:

www.facebook.com/events/438995950309316

5th annual Detroit International Festival of Animation (DIFA 5)
Fri April 03 2020 – 2 Screenings – Showtimes* 6:50p, 9p
Sat April 04 2020 – 3 Screenings – Showtimes* 4:40p, 6:50p, 9p

* All showtimes are tentative and subject to change slightly

Senate Theater, 6424 Michigan Ave, Detroit, MI 48210

FREE ONLINE VIEWING!

12th annual DAMNED Exhibition – “The Darkness”

On October 24th through 26th 2019 in Detroit comes the 12th annual assemblage of extraordinary local and international artists to display their most introspective creations at:

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From the infamous to the freshest of local and international talent, this prodigious congregation will allow us a glimpse within the diverse shadows of id and ego…of overall mind and encompassing soul guaranteed to intrigue, disturb, inspire or repulse. Rising from within the ashes of Detroit’s historic institution of Devil’s Night, this is not Halloween-themed art but an immersion within the immeasurable realms of consciousness through an elegant ambiance of live ethereal music and cirque/butoh-inspired performances.

There are 3 nights of DAMNED, each with its own distinct theme for the ambiance and performances that flourish within the exhibition:

– ??? ??/?? “??? ????????” – A night of introspective exploration within the shadowed and primal essence of self. This opening night features an intimate VIP Preview/Artist Reception, an absinthe tasting, an on-site chef preparing hot hors d’œuvres and experimental aerial and butoh-inspired performances.

– ??? ??/?? “??? ?????????????” – A night of the extrospective self enlightened through light, fire and the ethereal. This gala night features an on-site chef preparing a sampling of internationally-inspired tapas with flavored mead tasting and exotic fire, aerial and experimental performances.

– ??? ??/?? “??? ??????????” – A festive celebration through a menagerie of exotic cirque, sensual rhythms and masquerade. This closing night features the formal mask-mandatory masquerade ball, multiple-dish strolling dinner with live chefs, sensuous dance performance interludes, the aural ambiance of DJs Josh Burge (Plastic Passion) and Slofu (Happy Endings) and a menagerie of strolling cirque performers all night.

For 2019, the DAMNED talented lists of performers include Satori Circus, Detroit Circus, Jade Ashekerra, Shadowe Feuer, Jennabelle Feuer, Stella Isis Rothe and Rocky Raquel, accompanied with live aural ambiance by Dixon’s Violin and Marcus Concernicus.

????? ????: For Thursday and Friday, there are no dress codes but dressy red and/or black is welcomed. For Saturday’s Masquerade Ball, proper attire and mask are MANDATORY. See website for details and visual samples.

??????? ??? ?????????: Tickets start at $15 and include the art exhibition and performances. VIP upgrades with absinthe tasting, onsite chefs, special performances and access to the sensually lush VIP Lounge are also available.

For details, schedules, menus and tickets, please visit:

www.thatdamnedshow.com

And if you are on Facebook, click INTERESTED to get our latest updates:

www.facebook.com/events/2375376082509493/

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Art + Performance + Dining + Masquerade

October 24th through 26th 2019
VIP 7pm to 9pm – General 9pm to 2am – 18+

Tangent Gallery / Hastings Street Ballroom
715 E Milwaukee, Detroit, Michigan

12th annual DAMNED Exhibition – “The Enlightenment”

On October 24th through 26th 2019 in Detroit comes the 12th annual assemblage of extraordinary local and international artists to display their most introspective creations at:

?????? – ?? ?????????? ?? ??????????? ????????

From the infamous to the freshest of local and international talent, this prodigious congregation will allow us a glimpse within the diverse shadows of id and ego…of overall mind and encompassing soul guaranteed to intrigue, disturb, inspire or repulse. Rising from within the ashes of Detroit’s historic institution of Devil’s Night, this is not Halloween-themed art but an immersion within the immeasurable realms of consciousness through an elegant ambiance of live ethereal music and cirque/butoh-inspired performances.

There are 3 nights of DAMNED, each with its own distinct theme for the ambiance and performances that flourish within the exhibition:

– ??? ??/?? “??? ????????” – A night of introspective exploration within the shadowed and primal essence of self. This opening night features an intimate VIP Preview/Artist Reception, an absinthe tasting, an on-site chef preparing hot hors d’œuvres and experimental aerial and butoh-inspired performances.

– ??? ??/?? “??? ?????????????” – A night of the extrospective self enlightened through light, fire and the ethereal. This gala night features an on-site chef preparing a sampling of internationally-inspired tapas with flavored mead tasting and exotic fire, aerial and experimental performances.

– ??? ??/?? “??? ??????????” – A festive celebration through a menagerie of exotic cirque, sensual rhythms and masquerade. This closing night features the formal mask-mandatory masquerade ball, multiple-dish strolling dinner with live chefs, sensuous dance performance interludes, the aural ambiance of DJs Josh Burge (Plastic Passion) and Slofu (Happy Endings) and a menagerie of strolling cirque performers all night.

For 2019, the DAMNED talented lists of performers include Satori Circus, Detroit Circus, Jade Ashekerra, Shadowe Feuer, Jennabelle Feuer, Stella Isis Rothe and Rocky Raquel, accompanied with live aural ambiance by Dixon’s Violin and Marcus Concernicus.

????? ????: For Thursday and Friday, there are no dress codes but dressy red and/or black is welcomed. For Saturday’s Masquerade Ball, proper attire and mask are MANDATORY. See website for details and visual samples.

??????? ??? ?????????: Tickets start at $15 and include the art exhibition and performances. VIP upgrades with absinthe tasting, onsite chefs, special performances and access to the sensually lush VIP Lounge are also available.

For details, schedules, menus and tickets, please visit:

www.thatdamnedshow.com

And if you are on Facebook, click INTERESTED to get our latest updates:

www.facebook.com/events/2375376082509493/

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Art + Performance + Dining + Masquerade

October 24th through 26th 2019
VIP 7pm to 9pm – General 9pm to 2am – 18+

Tangent Gallery / Hastings Street Ballroom
715 E Milwaukee, Detroit, Michigan

12th annual DAMNED Exhibition – “The Masquerade”

On October 24th through 26th 2019 in Detroit comes the 12th annual assemblage of extraordinary local and international artists to display their most introspective creations at:

?????? – ?? ?????????? ?? ??????????? ????????

From the infamous to the freshest of local and international talent, this prodigious congregation will allow us a glimpse within the diverse shadows of id and ego…of overall mind and encompassing soul guaranteed to intrigue, disturb, inspire or repulse. Rising from within the ashes of Detroit’s historic institution of Devil’s Night, this is not Halloween-themed art but an immersion within the immeasurable realms of consciousness through an elegant ambiance of live ethereal music and cirque/butoh-inspired performances.

There are 3 nights of DAMNED, each with its own distinct theme for the ambiance and performances that flourish within the exhibition:

– ??? ??/?? “??? ????????” – A night of introspective exploration within the shadowed and primal essence of self. This opening night features an intimate VIP Preview/Artist Reception, an absinthe tasting, an on-site chef preparing hot hors d’œuvres and experimental aerial and butoh-inspired performances.

– ??? ??/?? “??? ?????????????” – A night of the extrospective self enlightened through light, fire and the ethereal. This gala night features an on-site chef preparing a sampling of internationally-inspired tapas with flavored mead tasting and exotic fire, aerial and experimental performances.

– ??? ??/?? “??? ??????????” – A festive celebration through a menagerie of exotic cirque, sensual rhythms and masquerade. This closing night features the formal mask-mandatory masquerade ball, multiple-dish strolling dinner with live chefs, sensuous dance performance interludes, the aural ambiance of DJs Josh Burge (Plastic Passion) and Slofu (Happy Endings) and a menagerie of strolling cirque performers all night.

For 2019, the DAMNED talented lists of performers include Satori Circus, Detroit Circus, Jade Ashekerra, Shadowe Feuer, Jennabelle Feuer, Stella Isis Rothe and Rocky Raquel, accompanied with live aural ambiance by Dixon’s Violin and Marcus Concernicus.

????? ????: For Thursday and Friday, there are no dress codes but dressy red and/or black is welcomed. For Saturday’s Masquerade Ball, proper attire and mask are MANDATORY. See website for details and visual samples.

??????? ??? ?????????: Tickets start at $15 and include the art exhibition and performances. VIP upgrades with absinthe tasting, onsite chefs, special performances and access to the sensually lush VIP Lounge are also available.

For details, schedules, menus and tickets, please visit:

www.thatdamnedshow.com

And if you are on Facebook, click INTERESTED to get our latest updates:

www.facebook.com/events/2375376082509493/

???? ?????? ?????? ?????????? ?? ??????????? ????????
Art + Performance + Dining + Masquerade

October 24th through 26th 2019
VIP 7pm to 9pm – General 9pm to 2am – 18+

Tangent Gallery / Hastings Street Ballroom
715 E Milwaukee, Detroit, Michigan

Detroit Krampusnacht Parade 2019

The mythical holiday beast is getting ready to prowl the dark streets of Detroit…lurking through a neighborhood near you…

With large curling horns protruding from his head, displaying the half-goat, half-demon creature that is Krampus.

Krampus leaves his lair on the night of Friday December 6th 2019 and will follow old St Nick toward the festivities of the evening. To balance Nicks treatment of the naughty boys and girls perhaps? While St. Nick is giving out candy, be careful because Krampus is known to beat children who misbehave or to stuff them into his sack for a later snack.

The Krampus spirit has been in Detroit for the last 9 years with the annual Krampus Night 9 – A Holiday-ish Charity Extravaganza! that features a badly rehearsed holiday-ish variety show, festive-ish film shorts, the Naughty List Bazaar, bad gingerbread house competition, fugly sweater contest and, most importantly, a charity toy and food card drive for Toys For Tots and Burners Without Borders Detroit. And added this year, a parade!

Who will be in the Krampusnacht Parade? YOU! We are inviting Krampuses, Perchten and all creatures alike to join us as we revel in the streets! And to top things off, we are hosting a Krampus Costume Contest (details further below). However, you do not need to participate in the contest to join the revelry.

The parade start location is 715 E Milwaukee Street in Detroit and begins at 7pm, ending around 9pm. It is free to participate, watch and enjoy.

STAY TUNED AND GET INVOLVED

For creature/parade signup: krampusnachtdetroit.com/signup

For details on the Detroit Krampusnacht Parade, visit: KrampusnachtDetroit.com

For details and updates on the indoor Krampus Night 9 event, visit:
https://www.facebook.com/events/2482993865257741/

SEE! YOU! THERE!

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KRAMPUS COSTUME CONTEST DETAILS

There will be 4 points the judges will base their decisions upon the best Krampus. The judges will have an understanding of the folklore and the long running tradition of this event and take the following points into consideration:

  • Authenticity – Materials used, aesthetic points hit, attention to folklore details.
  • Nightmare Fuel – How much will it keep you from sleeping at night.
  • Craftsmanship – How much blood, sweat and tears you put into this.
  • Embodiment – A good costume is nothing without performance.

In order to be in the Costume Contest you must sign up at 6:30pm before the parade to be considered for judging. The parade is from 7 to 9pm and you will be judged during that time. At 9pm(ish) the winner will be announced!

The prizes? $200 for 1st, $75 for 2nd and $25 for 3rd!

Krampus Night 9 – A Holiday-ish Charity Extravaganza!

You better watch out! On Friday December 6th 2019, Krampus is coming back to Detroit with his 9th annual festive charity event:
𝐊𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐒 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 – 𝐀 𝐇𝐎𝐋𝐈𝐃𝐀𝐘-𝐈𝐒𝐇 𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐑𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐄𝐗𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐕𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐍𝐙𝐀
JUST LOOK AT THE FESTIVITIES!!!
  • 𝘾𝙝𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙩𝙢𝙖𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙖𝙠𝙬𝙖𝙣𝙯𝙖 𝙑𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙩𝙮 𝙎𝙝𝙤𝙬 𝙎𝙥𝙚𝙘𝙩𝙖𝙘𝙪𝙡𝙖𝙧 – Barely rehearsed skits, bad lip synching & unfortunately more featuring Satori Circus, Lushes Lamoan, Loulou L. Roxy, Kitty Paige and Scott Dambacher with special guest Konrad Lee, Lounge singer Extraordinaire! This year’s production…A CHRISTMAS CAROL?
  • 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙒𝙧𝙚𝙘𝙠 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙃𝙖𝙡𝙡𝙨 𝙀𝙭𝙝𝙞𝙗𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 – Festive-ish Film Shorts, KRAP Crafts & Decor
  • 𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙖𝙪𝙜𝙝𝙩𝙮 𝙇𝙞𝙨𝙩 𝘽𝙖𝙯𝙖𝙖𝙧 – Kramptastic local art gifts for the naughty on your list
  • 𝘽𝙖𝙙 𝙂𝙞𝙣𝙜𝙚𝙧𝙗𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙙 𝙃𝙤𝙪𝙨𝙚 𝘾𝙤𝙢𝙥𝙚𝙩𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 – This ain’t yo momma’s bake-off!
  • 𝙁𝙪𝙜𝙡𝙮 𝙃𝙤𝙡𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮 𝙎𝙬𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙧 𝘾𝙤𝙣𝙩𝙚𝙨𝙩 – Show off your fugliest sweater catastrophes for prizes
  • 𝙉𝙤𝙩-𝙎𝙤-𝙎𝙞𝙡𝙚𝙣𝙩 𝙁𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙩 𝘾𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙞𝙩𝙮 𝘼𝙪𝙘𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 – Bid loudly against your friends on donated DAMNED art
And new for 2019 straight from the Detroit Krampusnacht Parade 2019, the first annual 𝙆𝙍𝘼𝙈𝙋𝙐𝙎 𝘾𝙊𝙎𝙏𝙐𝙈𝙀 𝘾𝙊𝙉𝙏𝙀𝙎𝙏 with big cash prizes!
Also…some yummy hot food, full boozy bar, swanky holiday lounge music and demented decor by the Krampus Recrafting Antidecoration Party (KRAP)!
MOST IMPORTANT!!! Krampus Night is a toy and canned food drive for needy kids and the homeless! Bring in some new toys or cans of food and get in on the cheap (and some good feels)! All toy donations are taken directly to a TOYS FOR TOTS center to benefit less fortunate children during the holidays and all canned donations go to Burners without Borders Detroit to help feed the homeless.
$15 with Unwrapped Toy and/or $5 Fast Food Gift Card -or- $20 for rotten Scrooges without
*non-Scrooges also get a coupon worth $5 off their purchase of $25 or more in the Naughty List Bazaar!
There is no dress code but creative/naughty/festive holiday costuming welcome!
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𝐊𝐑𝐀𝐌𝐏𝐔𝐒 𝐍𝐈𝐆𝐇𝐓 𝟗 – 𝐀 𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐝𝐚𝐲-𝐢𝐬𝐡 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐱𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐯𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐳𝐚
http://www.KrampusNightDetroit.com
Friday December 6th 2019 – 7pm until 2am – Strictly 18+
Tangent Gallery / Hastings Street Ballroom
715 E Milwaukee St, Detroit, MI 48202
Merry Krampus and stay naughty!!!

Detroit Krampusnacht Parade Creature Workshop

Prepare thyself for the coming of the Detroit Krampusnacht Parade!

On Sunday September 8th, Krampusnacht Detroit is hosting a Krampusnacht Creature Workshop to guide the intrigued to become the Krampus (or Perchten, etc) they were always meant to be. This workshop, beginning with the historic traditions of Krampusnacht, will focus on the creation of your own wearable horns with guidance to develop your unique creature ensemble for the festivities in December.

The Creature Workshop is presented by Eyecon FX Studios, whose credentials include the art department for The Parade Company, lead fabricator for Marche du Nain Rouge and makeup department head for Theatre Bizarre. This workshop is graciously hosted at Gallery Bypass in Detroit.

The workshop itinerary will consist of:

● Introductions to Holiday Folklore (St Nick, Perchta, Saturnalia, Yule and Krampus)
● The Various Renditions of Krampus
● An Overview of Krampus as a Character and Costume
● Hands-on Horns Fabrication Workshop

The workshop length is approximately 3 hours and the rate is $50, which includes base materials for horn fabrication. Refreshments will also be provided.

REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED AT:

https://krampunachtcreatureworkshop2019.eventbrite.com

And if you are on Facebook, help us spread the word by inviting a few friends to our event page there:

https://www.facebook.com/events/2918059194876226/

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For the December parade, join/follow us below for coming details:

Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/KrampusNewsgroup
Newsletter: http://KrampusnachtDetroit.com

Artist Market at Oakland Mall

On September 28th and 29th 2019 (Saturday & Sunday) in coordination with the Oakland Mall in Troy, we welcome everyone to attend our Artist Market! Hosted inside the mall just outside of JCPenny, this event will feature numerous local artists selling original art, handicrafts and merchandise. All artists keep 100% of their commissions.

FREE ADMISSION and ALL AGES are welcome! This all indoor event is open Saturday 11am to 8pm and Sunday 12pm to 5pm with plenty of free parking.

And if you are on Facebook, help us spread the word by inviting a few friends to our event page there:

https://www.facebook.com/events/2918059194876226/

So stop in and shop local…and don’t forget to invite your friends!

Artist Market at Oakland Mall
September 28th and 29th 2019
Hours: Sat 11a-8p, Sun 12p-5p
Oakland Mall, 412 W 14 Mile Rd, Troy MI

http://artistmarketoaklandmall2019.eventbrite.com

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INTERESTED IN SELLING YOUR ART? Further information and application can be found at:

https://form.jotform.com/dvsdetroitevents/omam2019app

NOTE: This is for LOCAL ART AND HANDICRAFTS ONLY of your own creation and NOT for retail/commercial/MLM items or related services. If you are unsure if your items are acceptable, please contact us before applying.

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