2008 is winding down, the year has gone so fast! Have an awesome Holiday season while it lasts, and a great New Year in 2009! Come celebrate at the 941 Theater with our New Year's Party!
NEW YEARS EVE 2008 - GLASS GRENADE AND VILLAGE GREEN PRESENT:
SEGWAY and CHRONICLES OF THE LANDSQUID
We're bringing the South to the North and adding a heavy dose of Philly Funk for a night of beats and jams to ring in the New Year ...
SEGWAY
"In your face Live, Organic Disco Breakbeat House. Smoothly transitioning from fast paced, driving rhythms and heavy synth and guitar leads to slow, ambient grooves combining out of this world effects with atmospheric riffs and bass lines. Segway has begun to search for new frontiers in live, organic dance music."
CHRONICLES OF THE LANDSQUID
"With influences ranging from jazz fusion to electronic drum & bass, Chronicles continues to push the envelope into new terrain. Through their unique expeditions of uncharted musical realms they've realized their main objective is get everybody out on dance floor."
Also Featuring:
Honeymoon Sweat
w/Ian McGuire, Sol Montoya, Zach Catarelli, and Ben Karp
The All-Star Jam Line Up (so far)
Jedd Buller (The Green Light Society) Brendan Johnson (The Juice) Ian McGuire (MJ Project) Jon Duxbury (The Juice) Lance Bembry (The Green Light Society) Blaine Kneeshaw (The Juice) Mark Watson (Minstrel Drummer) Ian 'Nester' Moran (The Juice) Sol Montoya (Digital Frontier) Yehonahton Bostick (The Green Light Society) Zach Catarelli (Digital Frontier) Ben Karp (MJ Project) DJ - Chris Crompton (House / Experimental) DJ - AJ Clay (Progressive Electro with a lil bit of Funk) DJ - MO Theory (Electronica / Breakbeat / Ghettotech) DJ - Marm0set (Dubstep) DJ - The Funq (Minimal, Deep / Tech House)
DJ - Chris Crompton (House / Experimental)
DJ - AJ Clay (Progressive Electro with a lil bit of Funk)
DJ - MO Theory (Electronica / Breakbeat / Ghettotech)
DJ - Marm0set (Dubstep)
DJ - The Funq (Minimal, Deep / Tech House)
Lighting by Chris Hamley
Tickets $20
BYOB (Unopened containers only)
Buy Tickets Today
http://www.inticketing.com/evinfo.php?eventid=30054
Then on Jan 3rd - THE DICKIES are the first bands at the 941 in 2009 w/Kitty and The Kowalskis, The Slotcars & The Trakes
Don't miss this rare east coast apperance by the Dickies in the
intimate 941 Theatre setting! The show is being moved from J.C. Dobbs. All advanced tickets from that location will be honored!
9pm - $15 / 21+ - BYOB
Purchase Advance Tickets!
Tuesday, December 30, 2008
New Year's Eve at 941, The Dickies Jan 3rd 2009!
Wednesday, December 17, 2008
This weekend at 941: Holiday parties - Faded and Village Green/Glass Grenade!
We've got some killer dance parties this Friday and Saturday! Come on out, get drunk and shake ya ass!
Friday, Dec 19th - Faded - X-Mas Dance Party hosted by Ricta Scale
With DJs Emynd and Bo-Bliz - more TBA
Spinnin' the hottest Pop/Electro/R&B/Hip Hop mix!
Free Booze, Good Times!
9pm - 21+ - BYOB
Sat, Dec 20th - Jimkata & Stushido - VILLAGE GREEN AND GLASS GRENADE PRESENT AN X-MAS JAM!
Jimkata anchors our pre-Christmas Jam with help from Stushido and guest artists - DJ Chris Crompton and... Jon Joffe (guitar) of Codename Sol Montoya (drums) of Digital Frontier Adam Nash (keys) of Codename and MORE!
1. DJ Opener >
2. DJ Jam Set I >
3. Stushido >
4. DJ Jam Set II >
5. Jimkata
Doors 8 p.m. Show 9 p.m.
Tickets $10
BYOB (unopened containers only)
All Ages to Enter, 21 to Drink
RSVP ON FACEBOOK!!
GlassGrenade.com
villagegreenproductions.net
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Dec 12-14 @ 941: Soltice Dance Party - Black Landlord - Building Better Bombs this weekend!
Happy Holidays to you, whoever you are and whatever you celebrate!
We're bringing all kinds of holiday cheer to the 941 this month, starting this weekend with events on Friday, Saturday and Sunday!
Friday, Dec 12th - Soltice Holiday Party - Food Drive/Fundraiser Dance Party!
Booze for Food! Canned food drive for Philabundance!
Dance party and FUN-raiser for the 941 Theater and the Philadelphia Friends of the Projected Arts!
Come get down and get drunk for a good cause! Dance till you can't! Debauchery for Charity!
With DJ Ginkgo and DJ Mustachio (Electro/Rock/Hip-Hop/Dance mash up!)
&
Live music from Menya (NYC) - Atlantic Records
10pm - $10 or $8 with food donation
All you can drink, local beers and booze!
21 + BYOB
JOIN THE PARTY ON FACEBOOK!
Sat, Dec 13th - Black Landlord and Friends - Village Green Presents
Black Landlord
"This is a project started by Maxx (formerly of the Goats and Incognegro). It is a TRUE collective. The idea began 4yrs ago with friends and super-electro producers Leonard de Leonard and Olaf Hund. They worked together in Paris and Berlin, writing songs and daydreaming about how to bring talented people together. So, after learning German, some ghetto French and drinking great beer, Maxx returned home to Philly and put a live band together and the end result was a diverse mix of Philly All-Stars."
with
Da Rezarect
and
Swift Technique
9pm - $20 / 21+
Purchase Advance Tickets!
villagegreenproductions.net
myspace.com/villagegreenshows
Sunday, Dec 14th - Flauf Productions Presents:
Totally Gross National Product Showcase
Building Better Bombs (Minneapolis Hardcore/Punk)
Seawhores (Minneapolis Indie Rock)
Doomsday Machine Schematic (NJ Grindcore/Thrash/Deathmetal)
Bad Mask
Doors 8pm - Show 9pm
$7
All Ages
BYOB
Check out the Backseat Newsletter for more upcoming shows at 941 this month, and stay tuned for info on the Village Green New Year's Party!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
This weekend - Dr. Fameus (Disco Biscuts) and Last Craft Market of the Season!
Fri, Dec 5th - Village Green and Glass Grenade Productions Presents:
DrFameus (featuring Allen Aucoin of The Disco Biscuits)
"Dr. Fameus, a guru of sound, began natural melody and TBM (Traditional Beat Medicine) in 2001. While surgery and healing beats have been given on a more personal level the doctor is looking forward to treating the masses with his delectable ear candies. Give the doctor a visit."
Random Movement
"The sound of Random Movement is a bit difficult to describe. Samples stand out from a wide variety of old soul/funk/dub/jazz albums, and the overall style of production, writing and orchestration definitely reflects that. The music feels like a hot beach at sunset, like that small club you used to go to back in the day that has long since shut its doors, like the good memories of how things used to be. Deep rolling basslines, good swingin breaks, and 10 tons of soul--Definitely a source of that feel-good vibe. One word seems to get tossed around alot to describe the Random Movement drum and bass sound, and that word is...Deep."
with DJ Ross D and Chris Crompton
All Ages to Enter, 21 to Drink
BYOB
Tickets $15
Show 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.
villagegreenproductions.net
myspace.com/villagegreenshows
Saturday, Dec 6th- The Philadelphia Independent Craft Market
11am to 6pm – FREE @ 941 Theater
941 N. Front Street Philadelphia, PA (Northern Liberties)
40 Vendors + Music and More
FREE PABST BLUE RIBBON!!!
The last craft event of the Winter Season! Come get some!!
Featuring Live Bands:
ON THE WATER
THE NORTH LAWRENCE MIDNIGHT SINGERS
AN AMERICAN CHINESE
THE PLUCKIN GRASSHOLES
The Philadelphia Independent Craft Market offers a venue for local crafters, artists, vintage clothing dealers, and all other sorts of cool peddlers to come out and sell their wares. There will be music, food and assorted surprises!
If you are interested in being a vendor please check out and contact through myspace:
http://www.myspace.com/randomsquirrellab
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
Immortal Technique and more at 941 this Sat, Nov 29th
This Sat. Nov 29th we've got a Hip Hop Show at the 941!
8:30pm - $12 - All Ages
w/ Immortal Technique
and
Reef the Lost Cauze
with special guests:
Diabolic
Hasan Salaam
WrittenHouse
Fresh Daily
ASN Verbal
2 Hungry Bros on the 1's and 2's!
Buy tickets now:
http://www.immortaltechnique.eventbrite.com/
Friday, November 21, 2008
The Pilfers, Bomb The Music Industry, Sonic Boom Six, the Emotron TONIGHT Friday, Nov 21st!
The Reunion tour of NYC's legendary Pilfers kicks off this Friday, November 21st at our 941 Theater in Philly! Tickets are $15, it's ALL AGES and doors are at 8pm. If you are over 21 there is FREE Pabst Blue Ribbon!
Just Added: Last Martyrs of a Lost Cause
Here's the lineup:
The NYC Ska Legends PILFERS (an amazing mashup of reggae/punk/ska and more) are back in action with their original lineup including former Toasters vocalist Coolie Ranx (also the voice of 'Little Jacob' in Grand Theft Auto 4) and former Bim Skala Bim trombonist, Vinny Nobile, ex-Skinnerbox rhythm section of Anna Milat-Meyer on bass and James Blanck on drums, as well as guitar player, Nick Bacon of The Erratics.
http://www.myspace.com/pilfersnyc
BOMB THE MUSIC INDUSTRY! - the ska/synth/punk fugazi!
http://www.myspace.com/bombthemusicindustry
SONIC BOOM SIX -punk/ska/reggae/dub/hip hop collaboration from the UK
http://www.myspace.com/sonicboomsix
and Philly's own THE EMOTRON - absolutely crazy one man synth punk outfit
http://www.myspace.com/theemotron
get your advance tickets here before they sell out!
https://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/45320
Presented by the fine folks at the 941 Theater, Asbestos Records, and Backseat Conceptions!
Tuesday, November 11, 2008
ZO2 (from IFC's 'Z-Rock') and Bellamorte at 941 this weekend!
This Friday, Nov 14th we have Z02 from IFC's 'Z-Rock' at the 941 - 8pm - $12
Presented by IntrepidJAM and Village Green - All Ages - 21 to Drink - 2 Free Drinks!
ZO2 from the show 'ZRock' will play LIVE with Special Guests Soriaia! ZO2 are a Brooklyn rock band that have a TV show that premiered on IFC August 24th called “Z Rock.” The first season is 10 episodes long, and is shot in the mostly improvised vein of “Curb Your Enthusiasm.” The show is a comedy based on their real life as a struggling rock band playing children’s parties by day, and playing rock clubs by night. The first season features guest appearances by Dave Navarro, Sebastian Bach, Joan Rivers, Dee Snider, John Popper, and many more. You can watch a trailer for the show here
On Sat, Nov 15th, Bellamorte will come rock the 941 Theater with their unique blend of gothic metal, punk, industrial synth-pop music! Including special guests Panzer Division, Project Starsign & Mister Manic! Also at 8pm, All Ages and 21+ to drink, $12!
Check out IntrepidJAM on Myspace!
And dont forget, next Friday November 21st we have the Pilfers Reunion Show at the 941! Get advance tickets now before they sell out!!
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
The AKA's and Craft Market this weekend at 941!
This weekend, on Sat Nov 8th we have the return of the Philadelphia Independent Craft Market 11am to 6pm – FREE @ 941 Theater
40 Vendors + Free Pabst Blue Ribbon + Free Live Music!
The Spinning Leaves
Joe Duffey
Sisters 3
The Lemmon Treasures
Check out the article on the last Craft Market in the 941 Film Bill!
And then at 9pm on Sat Nov 8th we have the return of the AKA's with their record release party!
"More incendiary than The Clash and as far left as the Gang of Four, The A.K.A.s are the sort of band that boasts it will paint the streets with fire and toast the bourgeoisie with kerosene."
Playing with Dirty Tactics and Trouble Everyday
Nov 8th - 9pm - $10 - All Ages
Order advance tickets now!
Then next weekend on Nov 14th we have Z02 from IFC's 'Z-Rock' and Nov 15th is Bellamorte at the 941 - both shows are 9pm - $12 and All Ages! Presented by IntrepidJAM!
Friday, October 31, 2008
Halloween Weekend at the 941 Theater!
This weekend kicks off on Friday, Oct 31st with a Richta Scale Halloween Costume Party at 10pm - $10 - With Emynd & Bo Bliz, Free Booze, Costume Contest with Prizes and more!
Then on Saturday and Sunday we have some Village Green rock shows!
Sat Nov 1- MJ Project, Psylab, Digital Frontier, DJ Sonkin / $20 all ages, 21 to drink, 9pm
Sun Nov 2- Danielson (CD Release Show), Cryptacize, Dan Zimmerman, Ortolan / $10 all ages / 6:30pm
For more info go to: www.villagegreenproductions.net
Monday, October 20, 2008
Halloween Events at 941 Theater this weekend! Zombies and Ghouls Unite!
This Friday, October 24th from 9pm-1am it's a giant Halloween Beef-and-beer costume party to benefit the Philadelphia Outrigger Canoe Club! There will be food, music, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages!
There will be prizes for best costumes, and we will be raffling off a outrigger canoe rack, Kialoa gift certificates, and other fabulous (and non-paddling oriented) items, yet to be announced.
Advance tickets on the website are $25 and $30 dollars at the door.
More info on www.philadelphiaoutrigger.com
Then on Saturday, October 25th we are celebrating World Zombie Day in Philly with a Horror Double Feature as well as a Zombie Crawl!
5-6pm - Northern Liberties Zombie Pub Crawl – FREE – starts at North Bowl (909 N 2nd St)
6pm – 7:45pm Zombies will crawl down 2nd St; hitting all the bars along the way
8pm – Horror Double Feature at 941 Theater (941 N Front St., Phila PA 19123) - $12
‘Slumber Party Slaughterhouse’ (8pm) and ‘Isle of the Damned’ (10pm) featuring a LIVE preview of the Living Dead Girlz performing their hit song ‘Brains’ for the zombie masses!
Then on Sunday the zombie action goes to NYC for the NYC Zombie Crawl and Living Dead Girlz Zombie Nation Tour at the Knitting Factory!
Monday, October 13, 2008
941 this weekend - The Model CD Release Party!
FYI: The show tomorrow, Tues Oct 14- Imperative Reaction, is CANCELLED due to unforeseeable circumstances by the band...
But this Sat Oct 18 we have The Model CD Release Show, also featuring Sgt. Sass, The Playloop w/DJ sets by Lee Mayjahs? and Justin Paul / $10 all ages, 9pm
The Model (CD Release)
"...The album in it's entirety is a dirty electro dream and if you're a fanatic for Depeche Mode, Fischerspooner, INXS, Nine Inch Nails or even U2, you'll probably find yourself attracted to The Model's unique electronic vision. It's a brilliant piece of work, not overtly-complicated at all, yet totally inspired and synthy. Proof postive that America can still churn out an original synth now and again..."
Sgt. Sass
"Sgt. Sass is a queer hip-hop duo from Philadelphia who bring the party heat direct from the street. With influences as diverse as Rakim, Bikini Kill, Salt-n-Pepa, Sleater-Kinney, Biggie, Lil’ Kim, Missy Elliott, and Bratmobile - Sgt. Sass have found the freshest blend of the identity - politic confrontationalism of riot grrl punk and the playful, yet truthful, braggadocio of hip-hop."
Check out the music at Playloop Records and more details on upcoming shows at Village Green Productions
And dont forget, next weekend we kick off our Halloween Season Parties with events at the 941 on Friday and Saturday...
Friday, October 24th from 9pm-1am it's a giant Halloween Beef-and-beer costume party to benefit the Philadelphia Outrigger Canoe Club! There will be food, music, beer, wine and non-alcoholic beverages! Advance tickets on the website are $25 and $30 dollars at the door. More info on www.philadelphiaoutrigger.com
Then Sat. Oct 25th - Horror Double Feature at the 941 Theater - 'Isle of the Damned' and 'Slumber Party Slaughterhouse' - Featuring special LIVE performance by the Living Dead Girlz! 8pm, $12 - FREE BEER! Preceded by the No. Libs Zombie Pub Crawl starting at North Bowl (909 N. 2nd) at 5pm - Zombies meet up and will crawl down 2nd St starting at 6pm to several bars before heading back to the 941 for the screenings!
Wednesday, October 8, 2008
941 This Weekend - Penn Jersey She Devils Derby Night!
This Saturday, October 11th at 941 - Penn Jersey She Devils Derby Night!!
8pm – midnight - $12 – free beer!
Meet the rollergirls and watch movies with them!
Screening of the 1972 feature film classic 'Unholy Rollers' as well as Vintage footage of Old school and new games!
Also, play Derby Drinking Bingo to win a prize of tickets to the next Penn Jersey game the following weekend!
http://www.shedevilsrollerderby.com/
Also coming up next week at 941 from Village Green Productions
Tues Oct 14- Imperative Reaction, [:SITD:], Aesthetic Perfection, Dysick / $14 advance (www.ticketmaster.com), $18 at door- all ages, 8pm
Sat Oct 18- The Model (CD Release show), Sgt. Sass, The Playloop w/DJs / $10 all ages, 9pm
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
941 this weekend - Dressy Bessy, Indie Craft Fair
We have a lot of cool events in October, kickin it off we have Village Green Presents on Oct 2nd and the Indie Craft Fair is back on Oct 4th! Unfortunately the Black Landlord show on Oct 4th is canceled, but we have plenty more coming up...check out the calender for more info!
Thurs Oct 2- Dressy Bessy, The Squaaks, Grammar Debate! $10 / 9pm / All Ages
Saturday, October 4th- The Philadelphia Independent Craft Market
12noon to 6pm – FREE @ 941 Theater
941 N. Front Street Philadelphia, PA (Northern Liberties)
40 Vendors + Music and More|
Free Pabst Blue Ribbon – Free Live Music!
The Sweetheart Parade
Wes Mattheu & the New Way Down
The New Time
Your Midway Host
http://www.myspace.com/randomsquirrellab
Check out the Craft Market as an Editor's Pick in the Philadelphia Weekly!
Later in the month we have:
Sat Oct 11 - Penn Jersey She Devils Derby Night - Screening of 'Unholy Rollers' as well as Vintage footage of the She Devils in action! Also, play Derby Drinking Bingo to win a prize of tickets to the next Penn Jersey game the following weekend! $12, free beer, 8-12p
Tues Oct 14- Imperative Reaction, [:SITD:], Aesthetic Perfection, Dysick / $14 advance (www.ticketmaster.com), $18 at door- all ages, 8pm
Sat Oct 18- The Model (CD Release show), Sgt. Sass, The Playloop w/DJs / $10 all ages, 9pm
Oct 24 - Hawaiian Outrigger Canoe Club Halloween Party
Oct 25th Slumber Party Slaughterhouse/Isle of the Damned Horror Double Feature - 8pm and 10pm - $7 per screening or $10 for both movies!
Oct 31st - Halloween Party with Richta Scale Productions - more info TBA
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Martin Atkins and TOUR:SMART at 941 Sept 21st!
16 Days in China – Martin Atkins and Invisible Records at 941 –
THIS SUNDAY - SEPTEMBER 21st - $10 gets admission and a free book or CD!
When Chicago-based musician, producer and label owner Martin Atkins (member of PiL, Pigface, Killing Joke, etc) visited Beijing in the fall of 2006, he had no idea what to expect. What he found was a thriving underground culture of rock bands that reminded him of his time in London in the late '70s, and of the downtown scene in early '80s NYC. He signed several bands while he was there, shot 80 hours of video footage, and rented out High End Sound Studios, where he recorded tracks from well over a dozen bands.
The documentary '16 Days in China' will begin at 6:30pm, and a Q&A will promptly follow the conclusion of the film. At 8:00pm, Mr. Atkins will deliver his Tour:Smart band seminar for two hours followed by Q&A session. Tickets are $10 for the entire event, and include either a free copy of the Tour:Smart eBook, or a free copy of the ‘Look Directly Into The Sun’ compilation CD.
In ‘Tour:Smart’, Atkins talks about his Tour:Smart philosophies and explains his ground breaking theories both on DVD and through his critically-acclaimed book. Subjects as diverse as Routing, Merchandise, How to be a Better Opening Band and even more complex strategies are covered. Whether planning a national tour, or desiring more successful regional shows, this guide is a complete asset.
Complete Info for ‘Tour:Smart’ here
Check out the trailer at: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=reN-dG8QaOg
Complete Info for ‘16 Days in China' here
www.invisiblerecords.com
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Fringe Festival Hits 941 Theater - August 31 - Sept 13th!
Philly Live Arts & Fringe Festival at 941 Theater – Aug 31 – Sept 13th
The 941 Theater is proud to be an official venue of the 2008 Philly Fringe Fest, playing host to exclusive live performances throughout the entire festival! Below you will find the full schedule as well showtimes and more information! Click here for the Fringe Box Office and official website!
941 Theater Schedule - Fringe Festival
August 31st – unOfficial Fringe Cabaret
Sept. 4th - 8pm – Vampire Lesbians of Sodom
Sept. 5th - 7:30 & 10pm - Vampire Lesbians
Sept. 6th - 8pm - Vampire Lesbians
10:30pm - Tod & I
Sept 7th - 3pm & 5pm - Tod & I
Sept 8th - 8pm - Vampire Lesbians
Sept 12th - 7:30 & 10pm - Vampire Lesbians
Sept 13th – 8pm - Vampire Lesbians
Sunday, August 31st - unOfficial Fringe Late Nite Cabaret -
Free - and beer! FREE beer! (Though donations are gladly accepted)
21 and OVER Only! Doors @ 9pm - 10pm Showtime
There'll be some twisted little short films, goodwill enforced by robots and spirits of all sorts, and a few surprise guests are expected at the open-stage variety portion, including:
REVIVAL BURLESQUE - Making a special appearance and showcasing some surprises as they give you a tease for their upcoming Fringe production. Comedy, Striptease and all-round showbiz! www.revivalburlesque.com
AN AMERICAN CHINESE - Prepare yourselves as Philly's avant-pop pysche-rockers descend on the crowd! 'Comparable to every great band out there' - catch this unique band now (before they get corrupted by the music industry)!
www.myspace.com/anamericanchinese
THE BACKSEAT FILM FESTIVAL fellows' hosting an outrageous Open-Stage Variety Show (including) Strip for Pain - America's Most Dangerous Gameshow!
www.941theater.com
"because life is too short to not have a cabaret, dammit!"
TOD & I: An original puppet show by Piehole
Sat September 6 at 10:30 PM / Sun September 7 at 3 PM & 5 PM
Tickets to both shows are $10, available at www.pafringe.com or the Live Arts and Philly Fringe Box Office
One of only two shows in the Fringe that are categorized as puppetry, this mood-driven and atmospheric piece tells the story of a boy’s first encounter with death. Through sound, video, text, rod and shadow puppets, we create a storybook world in which children’s games have hidden meanings. Consider this rave review in the Village Voice of our recent performance at The Brick Theater in Brooklyn.
Vampire Lesbians of Sodom by Charles Busch
To the Wall Productions - Live Theater, 70 minutes - $15 at door
September 4th – 13th – Multiple Shows
4th at 8pm
5th at 7:30 and 10pm
6th at 8pm
8th at 8pm
12th at 7:30 and 10pm
13th at 10:30pm
Fill up your flasks and bust out your tassels: The Vampire Lesbians of Sodom are coming to Philadelphia! From the king (and sometimes queen) of camp comes the hilarious love story of two lusty vamps that love the spotlight, but hate each other. Their bitter rivalry for fame and juicy virgins endures for over 2000 years: from ancient Sodom, to 1920s Hollywood, to 1980s Las Vegas. In the tradition of Debbie Does Dallas: The Musical, The Rivals: A Drag Comedy and Oedipus Kings: The Drinking Game, join To the Wall Productions as they re-imagine this Off-Broadway hit!
http://www.tothewallproductions.org/vlos.htm
Wednesday, July 23, 2008
Big Art Show #12 this weekend!
BIG ART SHOW #11 – THE ART PARTY RETURNS TO 941 THEATER
Sat. July 26th - $5 – All Ages – Free Beer w/ ID - 7:00pm-2:00am
Art Party at 941 Theater, Over 40 Artists on display and much more!
For more information go to: www.bigartshow.com
Check out video of the the last Big Art Show at 941 here!
ARTISTS: Sign up for the next show now!
BIG ART SHOW Philadelphia #11:
Philadelphia11@bigartshow.com
Sunday, July 20, 2008
Philly Inquirer Feature on 941
"A home at last for local directors and their films"
A.D. Amarosi did a great article on the 941 Theater and the state of indie theatrical screenings in Philadelphia!
"A movie theater in an up-and-coming neighborhood that screens independent films you can't see elsewhere and locally produced flicks - at a time when Hollywood banks on big-dollar Iron Men and Kung Fu Pandas?
Sounds like an awesome idea. And that's what's behind the 941 Theater, the bright green building at 941 N. Front St., in the shadow of I-95 and several shiny new Bart Blatstein developments.
In the spirit of indie everything, 941 is not only the first movie theater in Northern Liberties, it's the first non-chain theater to compete with the Ritzes for independent fare - and show local fare."
"They've always been believers who fight for the cause," says Scott Johnston, 41, a Philly film director and animator who curates events for fellow moviemakers on Tuesdays at N. 3rd, a bar in Northern Liberties.
Check it out at:
Check it out by clicking here!
Tuesday, July 15, 2008
Local Philly Films (and beer) this Friday and Sat!
PHILLY BEER & MOVIE WEEKEND EXTRAVAGANZA AT 941
Friday, July 18 and Sat August 19th - 7pm
Two Homegrown Philly Cult Classics on the Big Screen! Support local film making! Meet the filmmakers! Free Beer! Special appearance by Princess Horror of Terror Film Festival!
Featuring 2 feature films shot in Philly by local filmmakers, ‘Space Girls’ (8:30pm) and ‘Superhero Excelsior’ (10:30pm)!
$20 - ID gets you all you can drink beer! 941 Theater Fundraiser!
Friday July 18th 7:00pm-1:00am
Saturday July 19th 7:00pm-1:00am
Check out the Beer and Movie Weekend on Myspace!
"Space Girls" - Directed by Don Dingas
All nice guy nerd Raymond Goldblatt wanted was a friend. But instead what he gets is ripped off by sleazy salesmen, attacked by crazed bikers, and hunted by everyone and their mothers! And his only chance for true love is… SPACE GIRLS.
Starring James DiFonzo, Nicole DeRosa, Eva Holloway, Diane Tedesco, John McGinnis and Felix Diaz
Written and Directed By Don Dingas
“Superhero Excelsior” – Directed by Felix Diaz
A Superhero, Rock n’ Roll Comedy, It’s The X-MEN meets AUSTIN POWERS!!
When the evil Fare Vanity kidnaps Professor Gilligan and forces him to concoct a mind controlling elixir to take over the world, the mighty Dirk Factor and his faithful robot sidekick Cyro, swing into action to stop the crazed overlord and his evil army of thugs! In their pursuit to foil Vanity’s plan, Dirk and Cyro encounter a strange group of superheroes known as, The Uncanny O-Men! An over-medicated band of heroes who join the fight as a minor nuisance to bad guys everywhere! Dirk and Cyro discover Vanity’s hidden lair and in a battle-of-the-century, take on the maniacal madman in a fight to the finish that will leave you “peeing your pants”!!
Produced by Felix Diaz & Mark Moss
Scribbled, Yelled At, Shot, Chopped and Music’d by Felix Diaz
Starring John Nila, Scott Johnston, Sondra Enck, and Raymond Harrington
Comedy, 90 minutes, Color, Live-Action
Mike Turner, Indie Review
...Read more!
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
Monday, July 7, 2008
The Gits Trailer
Rumored to have been descended from Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, the incredibly magnetic frontwoman had a powerful, soulful voice that belied her inherent shyness and distinguished The Gits from other punk bands of that day.
This riveting documentary is part musical history and part murder mystery, brimming with rare performance footage dating from their Antioch College days through their subsequent move to Seattle just before the world's ears suddenly tuned into the emerging northwest music scene. The Gits would become an integral and influential part of the milieu if largely unsung in comparison to fellow Seattle bands like Nirvana and Soundgarden. But just as they were about to make it big, the band was dealt a mighty blow with the sudden, violent loss of their friend and band member whose lyrics eerily foreshadowed events to come.
Mia's murder became a rallying point for seattle music scene, as the investigation ripped through the community with devastating results, leaving many female musicians feeling momentarily disempowered before turning their insecurity into anger and into a statement that would resonate with women the world over. A celebration of Mia's life as well as a comprehensive testament to the band's greatness as a whole. The film's interviews reflect the enormous respect and love Mia's peers had for her, and also the sadness over her absence that still haunts them today.
Check the Calendar for Showtimes
Skinned Alive Trailer
A desperately lonely man finally meets the love of his life.....unfortunately for him, she is a prostitute who is feeding on the men of New York City. Melissa Bacelar and Jack Dillon star in a film about love, loneliness and flesh eating.
Check the Calendar for Showtimes
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Girls Rock!
Friday, July 11 7pm reception, 8pm movie
The Rock 'n' Roll Camp for Girls is a place where 8-18 year olds come from all over the country to learn Rock DIY-style--forming bands, writing songs and building community, and “Girls Rock!” is the movie about their journey.
The primary subjects of “Girls Rock!” are Laura, an articulate adopted Korean obsessed with death metal; Misty, who is emerging from a life of meth-addiction, homelessness and gang activity; Palace, a sweet-seeming 8-year-old with a heavy metal sneer, and Amelia, who's writing a 14-song cycle about her dog Pippi. Forming bands, writing songs and playing a gig in one week, these girls and the rest of the camp engage in an experiment in empowerment that will leave no-one unchanged.
In meeting these four children, the filmmakers discovered what many books and studies have already described—girls are struggling with a bewildering and heartbreaking array of challenges to their self-image. Everything from eating disorders to drugs to sexual harassment have made girlhood a virtual battlefield. The filmmakers were happy to find in the camp a place where, in the words of former Camp Assistant Director Jen Agosta, "it is 100% ok to be exactly who you are." What happens to the girls as they are given a temporary reprieve from being sexualized, analyzed and pressured to conform, is truly exhilarating. The act of picking up a guitar and making noise becomes a truly revolutionary act.
As the final performance for over 700 people draws near, the girls are thrown into a paroxysm of excitement and self-discovery, achieving things they never thought possible. Through video diaries, verite footage, revealing interviews, and issue-driven animations, filmgoers will transform right along with the girls.
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Thursday, June 19, 2008
Skinned Alive (a.k.a. Eat Your Heart Out)
Saturday, July 5 - Friday, July 11A desperately lonely man finally meets the love of his life.....unfortunately for him, she is a prostitute who is feeding on the men of New York City. Melissa Bacelar and Jack Dillon star in a film about love, lonliness and flesh eating.
The Gits
Saturday, July 5 - Friday, July 11Rumored to have been descended from Mexican revolutionary Emiliano Zapata, the incredibly magnetic frontwoman had a powerful, soulful voice that belied her inherent shyness and distinguished The Gits from other punk bands of that day.
This riveting documentary is part musical history and part murder mystery, brimming with rare performance footage dating from their Antioch College days through their subsequent move to Seattle just before the world's ears suddenly tuned into the emerging northwest music scene. The Gits would become an integral and influential part of the milieu if largely unsung in comparison to fellow Seattle bands like Nirvana and Soundgarden. But just as they were about to make it big, the band was dealt a mighty blow with the sudden, violent loss of their friend and band member whose lyrics eerily foreshadowed events to come.
Mia's murder became a rallying point for seattle music scene, as the investigation ripped through the community with devastating results, leaving many female musicians feeling momentarily disempowered before turning their insecurity into anger and into a statement that would resonate with women the world over. A celebration of Mia's life as well as a comprehensive testament to the band's greatness as a whole. The film's interviews reflect the enormous respect and love Mia's peers had for her, and also the sadness over her absence that still haunts them today.
Monday, June 16, 2008
Philly Beer & Movie Weekend!
Friday, July 18 - Saturday, July 19
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
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Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Philly Weekly: Film Takes a Backseat
Film Takes a Backseat
A new indie theater prepares to open in Northern Liberties.
by Cassidy Hartmann
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“I went to film school at Temple, and I was really infuriated that I couldn’t show my thesis film in their fucking movie theater. It was showing Saving Private Ryan and not my movie,” says 30-year-old filmmaker Zafer Ülkücü, one of four producers who make up Backseat Conceptions, an independent production company that moved to Northern Liberties from New York five years ago.
Best known for their raucous indie-driven Backseat Film Festival, the filmmaking forces behind Backseat—which include Ülkücü and producers Nick Esposito and Doug Sakmann with partner Jack Verrelli—know all too well the uphill battle facing small-budget filmmakers. And with a little support from the Philly film community and a lot of persistence, they’re doing something to help.
In roughly two months Ülkücü and his partners will open the first independent movie theater in Philadelphia in more than 10 years—in a bare-bones former nightclub at 941 N. Front St. To get to the building—tentatively called the 941 Theater—patrons might have to cross under a highway or pass a few ominous abandoned buildings, one of which stands directly next door. But they’re hoping potential patrons won’t be daunted.
“There are hundreds of movies made every year that don’t make it to the Ritz, but are better than straight to video,” says Ülkücü, who programs the Backseat Film Festival and will be the head programmer of the new theater. “In New York there are four or five theaters that can show those movies, and in Philly there’s not.”
“It’s easier now to make movies and see movies, but it’s really hard to see films in the proper presentation, with good sound—not just a home theater,” adds Esposito. “We want to show excellent films, done by professionals, just on a small scale.”
That’s the main concept behind 941—a place for small-budget independent filmmakers to exhibit their work, and for film lovers to enjoy movies in a communal setting. The theater will show films hand-picked from all over the world, but it will also be open to local artists and filmmakers to exhibit their work.
But Backseat wants to make it clear: “This is not the drinking man’s theater,” says Sakmann, referencing their festival’s unofficial moniker. The theater will sell traditional concessions, and no alcohol—though complimentary drinks will be offered at some events.
“You’d never see that at the Ritz,” says Ülkücü.
Inside 941’s intimate screening room will be three levels of chairs, with barstools in the back, all facing a free-standing screen. Films will be shown on HD video, with the goal of purchasing a 4K projection system when the technology becomes more widespread—and affordable—a few years down the road.
With the theater, Backseat hopes to help cultivate a larger film production community in Philadelphia—a goal that undoubtedly attracted the Greater Philadelphia Film Office, which has worked closely with the company over the last year to get the business off the ground.
“One of the reasons why [so few people] want to make a $500,000 movie here is, where are you gonna show it?” asks Ülkücü. “We definitely feel like the production and theatrical exhibition communities in Philadelphia both have to grow. We’re trying to do our part.”
They’ve had some additional help—particularly in their efforts to revitalize the surrounding neighborhood. Councilman Frank DiCicco had two new streetlights put up outside the theater’s entrance, and is working to have the condemned building next door torn down. Owners of the parking lot behind the building have also agreed to open their 70-car lot to theater patrons.
“We’re taking this kind of scary cobblestone street, and we’re putting a bright space there,” says Esposito.
But attracting business remains a concern.
“I think they’ll be able to sustain themselves because they’re not trying to run a seven-day-a-week movie theater,” says Bernard Neary, owner of the Roxy—the last independent theater to open in Philly—and Backseat’s attorney. “The fact that they’re willing to take a flexible space and be flexible with the operation is going to help them.”
Neary says that because of distribution deals, it’s difficult for other independent theaters to show movies that are playing at one of the Ritzes, and those movies tend to be the most marketable independent films available.
“So we have one national company that has a stranglehold on the independent film business in Philadelphia,” he says. “And unless something drastic happens, that’s the way it’s going to be.”
Ülkücü and co. hope their new theater is just that drastic happening.
Cassidy Hartmann (chartmann@philadelphiaweekly.com) edits PW’s film section.
Saturday, March 22, 2008
About the 941 Theater
The 941 Theater is an independent theater space; the main use is for movie screenings augmented by occasional live theater and music performances. There are not many places in Philadelphia like this and we are certainly the only Movie Theater serving the Northern Liberties, Fishtown, Kensington and Port Richmond areas. We plan to breathe new life into the neighborhood and film community with our theater space.
The bulk of our programming will be first run independent feature films. In addition we will have the ability to host community based events, screenings from local university students and filmmakers and other events that would bring culture to Northern Liberties.
Outside of the regular screening schedule, we are working with local production companies and artists to bring a diverse blend of programming to the 941 Theater. Our first non-film event will be the Big Art Show on Saturday, April 26th, an all day art celebration featuring over 40 artists from all over Philadelphia. We will also be hosting established film programmers both local and national to bring the finest screening selections from around the world.
For the film production industry, the 941 Theater will be available for Film/Video Dailies Screenings with space for full crew and catering, cast and crew screenings, press screenings, Film, video & arts instructional seminars, Ongoing Art or Video Gallery/Installations.
We all agree that film production is good for the economy and the culture of the city. We picture a Philadelphia where film productions of all sizes can be self sustaining: reinforcing the production industry and labor pool. Additionally we picture the 941 Theater as a national destination for first run screenings for the dynamic new cinema of the twenty first century.
The 941 Theater will provide access for the people of Northern Liberties and all of Philadelphia to a broader variety of films by programming films that are not available here because there is no venue for them. Thousands of independent films are released to American and International theaters every year, but unfortunately only a small percentage of those films are screened in Philly.
The 941 Theater has received written support from the Greater Philadelphia Film Office, 1st District Councilman Frank DiCicco, State Representative Mike O’Brien, The Northern Liberties Neighborhood Association as well as several local businesses and artists.
About the 941 Theater Founders:
For the last six years the 941 Theater partners have been producing the Backseat Film Festival with semi-annual events in Philadelphia (Roxy Theater, Triangle Theater), New York (Pioneer Theater) and Baltimore (Creative Alliance Performance Space). Additionally, Backseat Conceptions has been doing business in Philadelphia as a production company for five years and have a good reputation with local film fans as well as vendors who would benefit from a new independent theater in Northern Liberties.
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Thursday, March 20, 2008
Backseat Film Festival '08 = Success!
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