This workshop is for children aged 10 and older, and teenagers are encouraged to attend; No prior drawing skills are required.  Space is limited to 25 participants, so get to ArtStorm early to sign up for this wonderful opportunity with a great local artist.

For those that can’t make it out (or don’t quite meet the age requirement), we definitely recommend that you stop by ArtStorm to see Kober’s exhibit, Politics and the Weather.

The Details:

What: Political cartoon workshop w/ Mindy Kober

When: Saturday, January 31 at 1pm (Sign-up at 12:45pm)

Where: ArtStorm, 4828 Caroline

Cost: Free!

For more information on this event, Mindy Kober, or ArtStorm, check out their sites.

Image: ArtStorm

The event will be held alongside the Spirit of Patriotism Pre-Inauguration Party,  a program providing transportation to the inauguration of Barack Obama. Donations for Spirit of Patriotism will go toward providing food, incidentals, and transportation for some who otherwise could not afford to go. So stop in to welcome our new members to the community as well as show support for an historic inauguration trip.

The details:

What: Show & Tell Happy Hour

When: Thursday, January 15, 4-7pm

Where: CC’s new South Coworking Space (4820 Caroline, of course)

The Details:

What: Spirit of Patriotism Pre-Inauguration Party

When: Thursday, January 15, 6-10pm

Where: Caroline Collective

Cost: Free, but donations to the program are greatly appreciated

For more information or to RSVP, please send an email to skj2020houston@yahoo.com.

Image: Jeff Domke

Houston-based painter Mindy Kober exhibits new paintings and large-scale drawings on paper at ArtStorm. In her work, Kober assimilates iconic American characters into unexpected fictitious environments, creating interesting points of dialogue between the subjects and the viewer. The artist often intentionally removes images from their context and rearranges them in new ways for the viewer to interpret. Kober’s provocative work is intended to encourage discussion surrounding new ideas about politics, colonialism, diaspora, nationalism and environmental issues. Politics and the Weather will be on view until February 7, 2009.

Come by Thursday to see Ned unveil his prints, or make sure to stop by the Mezzanine Gallery at Rice Media Center anytime until December 18th to see the show.

Here’s a taste of the prints you’ll see at the show:

Sweet!

The details:

What: Big Prints: Monoprint Exhibition Opening reception

When: Thursday, Dec. 4, 6-8p

Where: Mezzanine Gallery Rice Media Center, Rice University, 6100 Main St

Check out the Rice events calendar or talk to Ned for more information.

Image: Ned Dodington

We are well on our way to the world’s largest CD curtain thanks to the following crafters:
Angela Molledahl
Jennifer Mathis [aka aluminum foil guru!]
Nicole Haagensen
Ed Onecic
Sean Boyd
Jason Armstrong
Jenni Rebecca Stephenson
Erin Nies
Matthew Wettergreen
Ned Dodington
Danielle Eley

Mirror Ball Facts:
Friday, December 5, 2008
Tickets available by calling (713) 850-0939
Ticket prices start at $125 – Sponsorships available

Visit the Fresh Arts Coalition and Glasstire sites for more information.

Image: Fresh Arts

Remember, 25% of all proceeds from the special green drinks and appetizer menu go back to Caroline!

If you enjoyed the Beaver’s Green Drinks station at the Caroline Collective Opening Party, they’re keeping the party going every Wednesday with weekly happy hour featuring drink and appetizer specials from 5-10pm, $4 appetizers, $3.50 beer and $5 cocktails.

This week, Keep the Energy Flowing at Caroline Collective! This Wednesday 25% of all drink and appetizer specials will go towards keeping the lights and energy flowing at Caroline. Snack on refreshing bites and bevs while supporting local community initiatives!

Beaver’s Icehouse
2310 Decatur Street
Houston, TX, 77007
713.864. BEAV (2328)
www.beavershouston.com

Houston SleepOut, sponsored by SEARCH Homeless Services’ Young Ambassadors, is a first-time fund-raising event to be held on November 15, 2008. SEARCH’s Young Ambassadors group aims to communicate the issues of homelessness and transform lives by connecting with young professionals in a meaningful way. For a minimum $100 donation, individuals and teams will SleepOut under the stars in Sesquicentennial Park, promoting awareness and understanding for those who have no place to call home. Participants will raise funds by asking friends, family and others in their community to sponsor their commitment to the project as “Sleepers”, those who will actually spend the night at the event. That evening, participants will be served dinner and enjoy a “Faces of Homelessness” program in which individuals who have overcome their struggles will tell their stories.

This is expected to be a great event for an even greater cause, so we’re encouraging everyone to donate or get involved.

The details:

What: Houston SleepOut

Where: Sesquicentennial Park, on Buffalo Bayou Downtown

When: Saturday, November 15th – 16th, 5pm-8am

Why: Raise awareness for Houston’s homeless men, women, and children

For more information, check out our Firstgiving site, the official Houston SleepOut site, or Grace Notes on the event.

Image: Houston SleepOut

This Tuesday after NetSquared, stop by Caroline Collective for Craft Night, where Fresh Arts Coalition and Glasstire will be creating decorations for their annual holiday soiree that raises funds to bring the most spectacular progressive arts to Texans. Come by to contribute to a colossal wall decoration made from your old CDs and form creative table sculptures out of aluminum foil to help Fresh Arts and Glasstire prepare for a glittering celebration of all things reflectacular.

A little bit about Mirror Ball:

The blow-out bash, this year themed Mirror Ball on Friday, December 5, has become one of the season’s most memorable, photographed and popular events thanks to inventive themes and entertainment, unique locations,approachable ticket pricing and broad appeal.

Refreshments and good times will be provided.

The details:

WHAT: REFLECTACULAR CRAFT NIGHT

WHEN: Tue, Nov 11, 7-9PM

Mandy Says: Come out to Caroline Collective and help us assemble the world’s largest [ok, maybe not] CD wall to decorate the walls of Adicke’s Studio for Mirror Ball.

For more information on Fresh Arts or Mirror Ball, email Mandy@fresharts.org.

PowerShift¬Æ is a leadership workshop series that enables you to achieve well being from the inside out. We have an infinite source of power within that we can tap to achieve our goals and desires. Too often we don’t leverage our power source or we give our power away. PowerShift serves to remind us of this grounding, unwavering, constant and reliable source of power that we each possess .It provides you with practical ways to get and stay connected to your own power, to remain authentic, and to be energized and inspired in your efforts.

This event is registration only, but there is still time to register online. For more information about this and the following workshops, visit the PowerShift website.

The details:

What: PowerShift 1 – Self-Awareness Now

When: Tonight (11/11/08), 6pm – 9pm