Monday: Here’s the Best of what’s poppin on our side of town tonight according to our friends at The Marquee and KGNU Community Radio

Battle of the Bands at the Marquis Theatre
Atomic Reactor at Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom
The Night Beats at Larimer Lounge
Smoove recorded classic jazz while you get styled by J Audrey Hair Studio at Megafauna

++ Don’t forget to vote MegaFauna as Denver Westword Best of RiNo Boutique 2013 at www.westword.com

Tuesday: RiNo Membership Social this Tuesday!

Let’s get together! Questions about membership or how to get involved in the RiNo Art District? Come see what we’re up to and meet other people and businesses in the district.

Please join us for our RiNo Membership Social!
Tuesday, March, 5th from 5:30-7:30pm
Infinite Monkey Theorem Winery
3200 Larimer Street, Denver, CO 80206

FREE Pizza compliments of the Walnut Room and the first 40 people get a FREE glass of Infinite Monkey Theorm Wine! Cash bar. Please feel free to pass the word about the social to your neighbors.
For more information on Membership please visit our web site at http://www.rivernorthart.com/membership/

+Jacuzzihidive at Larimer Lounge
+The Air I Breathe at Marquis Theater Denver
Wednesday:WAY BACK WHENsday 15% OFF ALL VINTAGE. VINTAGE REDESIGN, Vintage TOUR TEES, Vintage Trucker Caps, Vintage Snow wear. Hundreds of locally consigned goods. Join your neighbors for the happiest hour in vintage apparel in Denver. BUY SELL TRADE. 9AM to 9PM

Second Saturday: March 9th, 7-11PM
It’s a MF Art Show with the Extraordinary Work of Cody Kuehl | 2701 Larimer

Also Open on Second Saturday in Rino:

Wazee Union | Lucky Dog Art Show A MaxFund Fund Raiser Event

Studios @ Walnut Workshop | 3525 Walnut Street

Trace Gallery | Permanence|Decay Opening | 3700 Franklin

Sunday: Vinyl Revival -
The perfect way to close out the weekend. Get your vinyl fix before Monday sneeks up on you.

Bring your favorite albums or sit back and enjoy what we’ve go spinnin’. Either way fill your soul with the joy only wax can provide
SUNDAY SIDEWALK SALE! 20% OFF select ART + Tees + HOODIES + Totes + Backpacks + Vintage + NEW & USED & ALL LOCAL everywhere!

Show your Mile High love for music and art the entire month of January at MegaFauna & Meadowlark 2701 Larimer 80205pts

Band Poster aficionados will rejoice at the sight of Tour Posters and musical propaganda from past & present.

Join dozens of local musicians, designers, artists, and even some of us regular non-talented types who just enjoy a nice piece hanging on a wall.

Food and Drink and Music to make you dance will be provided.

See you there…and then

They say that the purpose of art is to invoke an emotional response. If this is the case, it takes a special type of art to invoke a melee. This past July Mike McGinley approached me about hanging an impromptu show featuring his latest and greatest pop and flash art etched on glass. No promotion, no advanced notice. Within two days every piece was purchased. The mob reached such a frenzy at one point, I was up a ladder trying to hang a piece and customers were bidding and buying before the piece could get properly leveled. Such has been my experience with Mike McGinley and his art etched on window and glass panes.

December 7 at Meadowlark & MegaFauna, Mike McGinley aims to add to a new and fun-filled show presenting one-of-a-kind pop-art etched on glass with, “Keep it Glassy”.

Mike will be presenting all original interpretations of pop influenced imagery and his own creations of flash and street culture, just above the curb. Each piece will be displayed on resourced and upcycled window pane and modified doors with glass installations. Each sized properly to fit a large wall as a series OR individually for the downtown or loft crowd. There are some surprises in play for the show, including LED retro-fitted and back-lit pieces.

Boulder-based Evo Hemp of Hemp Health, Inc., will be in attendance passing health-filled hemp bar samples and cool schwag. DJ Viking Sound Machine will be in the house pushing beats and other audible treats. J Audrey Hair Studio will be offering discount cards for their in-house hair studio. As always the MF Cafe will be selling locally roasted Novo Coffee, Rocky Mountain Sodas, sandwiches by local deli’s and Mom’s famous baked treats.

Keep it Glassy 6 PM-10PM at MegaFauna and continue Keeping it Glassy until midnight in Meadowlark at 2701 Larimer in the North Larimer neighborhood of Greater Five Points.

Denver RAW Artists presents RADIATE on August 23rd featuring 20+ artists including:

Art:
Lauren Anthony
Tim Tindle
Earl Chuvarsky
Collin Kilty
Bas Hollander
Christy Lynne Harris
Color Labs Design
Art by Melinda
Adam Rhodes
Gabriel Smith
Evendesign
Christian Usera
Alex Artista

Music:
Andy Palmer
Devinh

Photography:
Luna Moon
RED ARMY ARTS
Tyler Seielstad
Katie Keighin Photography

Film:
AESeiler

Conari Arts

Our mission is to provide independent artists of all creative genres, with the tools, resources and exposure needed to inspire and cultivate creativity. RAW educates emerging artists through seminars, workshops and insight to further the knowledge of their industry.

August 23rd @ Casselman’s Bar & Venue

Ages 18+
Fashionable Attire
Tickets are $10 online at www.rawartists.org/denver/radiate
$15 at the door

For more information, please contact  [email protected]

MegaFauna is looking forward to providing merchandising, management and marketing opportunities to the RAW network going forward.  For more information on joining the RAW Artist network contact Giulia.

MegaFauna is proud to sponsor the July 26th album release for Colorado Operations; an event at Hi-Dive (7 South Broadway).

This event will feature LOCAL talent from our very own Colorado Streets. Starting with the much anticipated mix tape release from Colorado Operations. Also bringing to the stage Talent Among Us, and MergerBoyz. Bringing you the threads of the night will be local designers from MegaFauna (2701 Larimer-5points), Aaron Blaze with Retroed Fresh, and more to be announced.

We are teaming up with Mile-HImusic, Gains Media, and additional parties to promote and capture the night! It is a dress to impress event- our photographer will be on sight to shoot all the fresh entertainment of the evening.

As per all the involvement of this event we are thankful to all of the love and support in chasing the dream of our street voices being heard. With all this talent in a collective night of Fashion, Art, and Music our FAM grows stronger, continuing to bring truth and inspiration to the Colorado streets.

It’s Third Friday, you’ve got a job and you have plenty of shit you could be doing, but where to begin for something fun, diverse and enjoyable whilst giving back to the social stream of consciousness?

Third Friday in Denver has been growing in favor with many locals as a “safe” alternative to the ruckus found at First Friday on Santa Fe’s art maul. The third Friday of the month has opened up galleries and studio spaces to share countless events and workshop events. Denver Art Society, for example, has continued to develop this weekly appreciation of art through performances, music and visual presentations.
Stop into 734 Santa Fe and check out all of the wonderful Denver Art Society member’s art and jam to some local tunes. Jazz project Sybil Vane will be performing from 7-9pm in the main gallery.

MegaFauna will be hosting a pop-up at 734 Santa Fe featuring local designers and new visual art pieces for your eye balls to wander and your brain to ponder. Local favorites John Vogl, Robert Bell and Joe Triscari will be presented. New MF addition Corey Merritt will be on display as well with his well received limited run acrylic “Equal Rights for Wookiewok Couples”.

Adding to the bountiful and diverse weekend-long festivities are Gay on Santa Fay, PrideFest and Juneteenth at Santa Fe, Civic Center park and Five Points, respectively.

Gay on Santa Fay runs June 15, from 5 to 9 p.m. in Denver’s Arts District on Santa Fe. For more information, visit www.gayonsantafay.com.

The 2012 Juneteenth, historical cultural event will feature five major components: Arts & Culture, Youth & Education Enrichment, Main Stage & Feature Performance, Food & Beverages, and Sunday Church Service & Gospel Concert. The festival will benefit four community organizations, The Colorado Association of Black Professional Engineers & Scientists, Byrne Urban Scholars, Men Who Care, and Ameribill-job training; all education enrichment organizations located in Denver designed to promote higher education accessibility and equality, job readiness skills need to become a self-sufficient contributing member of society while reinforcing the value of a healthy family dynamic in the long term sustainability of their efforts. The Juneteenth event runs Saturday June 15 and Sunday June 16 at locations around the Greater Five Points neighborhoods.

For more information on Juneteenth please visit http://juneteenthmusicfestival.com/

Be sure to visit our flagship location at 2701 Larimer, in Greater Five Points, for the latest in Denver’s best independent art, design, fashion, jewelry and products. Open daily 11-9.

FILMED FOR HOLLYWOOD MUSIC TV

5 Bands, 3 DJ’s & 3 Designers To Grace Famous Gothic Stage for 1st Annual Rock The Gothic May 4th

Who:

Riven (featuring members Motograter) | No 1 Left Standing | A Vast Eclipse | From Slaves to Kings | Your Own Medicine | DJ Johnny Gear | DJ Flexx | DJ Phabric8 RocKandie Entertainment | Megafauana | Hollywood Music TV | Illustrious Productions | Mile High Underground | Bad Kittie Salon | Outlaw Clothing | Ruckus Apparel | Lucky 13 Tattoo

What:

ROCK THE GOTHIC “Sexy Rock|Dirty Beats” California’s Riven, produced by Ahrue Lustesr of Il Nino and featuring former members of famed metal band Motograter are debuting their new band in Denver at the 1st Annual Rock the Gothic. They will be joined by KBPI Best Band in Denver No 1 Left Standing (music video shoot), A Vast Eclipse, From Slaves to Kings & Your Own Medicine. DJ Johnny Gear, DJ Flexx, DJ Phabric8 will be spinning dub step sounds between sets. Fashion show by RocKandie, Megafauna, Ruckus Apparel & Outlaw Clothing will be spun live by DJ Johnny Gear and will feature one of the biggest productions Denver has ever seen-for the very 1st time the Gothic is extending the stage with a runway!

When:

TONIGHT! Friday, May 4th Doors: 7PM Show: 8PM

Where:

The Gothic Theatre 3263 S Broadway

Why:

Filmed for Hollywood Music TV, streamed live by Mile High Underground, this will be one of the most unique and highly produced shows the local Denver music scene has every put out. A full night of rock music, fashion and DJ’s!

Denver’s rock scene has been the talk of the nation for the past few years so we wanted to throw an all out ROCK SHOW, film it and show the country what the Mile High City is all about with Rock the Gothic, May 4. 7pm.

What better way to show off the Denver scene than adding a bit of Hollywood to the mix? Not only are we bringing out a California headliner but we’re bringing Hollywood Music TV out too! Add this to the line up of Colorado born and bred artists, designers, musicians, performance art and production and we have a show unrivaled in the region.

Groovey will be on site doing some filming and some announcing!!

Rock the Gothic chose five bands for the 1st annual Rock the Gothic at The Gothic Theatre. A night of interactive sight, sound, light and LIVE performances by Colorado’s grimiest Fashion, Art, Music and Performance art displays. Think Mad Max in Blue Ray in yo face walking into your living room hi definition

resKued by rocKandie Fashion Show featuring looks by RocKandie, Outlaw Clothing, Ruckus Apparel, Beatrice Holiday, Mad Hattris, Def Star Clothing, DeRailed Ink, ISVERA, MegaFauna, Seventh Sin Co, Thornton Bullet Design, Elyse Rainbolt Designs, Public School Body Art, Lucky 13 Tattoo

*Hair by Bad Kittie Salon

*Produced by: RocKandie & MegaFauna collective of Mile High grown, clipped and smoking hot talent

Making their debut at the Gothic is Riven, featuring former members of Motograter and a new sound that will launch them into the forefront of the national metal circuit by the end of the year. Riven has already confirmed plans to tour in 2012 making major stops including Rockapalooza 2012 and more. This may be their first show in Denver but this is more of a reunion for the members of this Southern California band. You might remember Angel (Riven front man|vox) from Denver’s own Relevant who sold out the same venue only a few years ago.

Representing Denver’s current rock scene are KBPI’s Best Band in Denver (2 times running), No 1 Left Standing–who will be filming a LIVE music video and interviewed on site about their reign as Best Band in Denver.

A Vast Eclipse–fairly new to the scene but coming out the gates HARD. AVE has already proven their ability to pack houses and bring a “sexy rock” vibe to every bill they appear on. May 4th marks their debut CD Release so expect them to be at the top of their game!

From Slaves to Kings–making noise in Colorado Springs but buzzing even more in Denver, this hard rock band is turning some serious heads. They will be taking their new age rock sound on tour with Novus Folium and rightfully representing CO rock throughout the country.

Your Own Medicine–The members of this band have an extensive history in the Denver rock scene. Hailing from Littleton, CO, they will bring a bit of a pop|rock to the show with an edgy hard rock vocal from front man Michael Kellogg.

DJ Johnny Gear|Phabric8|–there is no doubt that dub step is the hottest craze in music right now and when you combine in it with hard rock beats there is nothing like it. DJ Johnny Gear is one of the biggest names in Denver’s thriving DJ scene so get ready for him to lay down some DIRTY BEATS all night long!

ROCK THE GOTHIC 2012
“Sexy Rock | Dirty Beats”
Friday| May 4th
16+
$10
7PM Doors

Celebrity Guest Hosts TBA + more!

So-Cali Rock|Metal Band:
Riven (Members of Motograter)
A Vast Eclipse *CD Release Party*
No 1 Left Standing *Music Video Shoot*
From Slaves to Kings
Your Own Medicine
Featuring Dubstep Sounds by: DJ Johnny Gear

Information and Tickets:
[email protected]
2701 Larimer Street, 7 days a week 11am to 8pm
OR call hotline @ www.megafaunastore.com

OFFICIAL AFTER PARTIES @ OAK TAVERN & SHOTGUN WILLIE’S