Hello to all of you in ANTIGRAVITY land, whether you’re in New Orleans or elsewhere!
We’re excited to tell you about the Alternative Media Expo, our yearly event that highlights all kinds of media, from ‘zines and comics to handmade clothing and crafts to photography, community organizers, filmmakers, musicians and more!
This year’s AME is on Saturday, March 21st at the warehouse in the Contemporary Arts Center, which is located at 900 Camp St. in the New Orleans CBD. The show runs from Noon until 6pm and features over 100 exhibitors! Admission is $5 and the first 150 paid attendees get a FREE swag bag provided by the New Orleans Craft Mafia, so get there early!
This year’s Special Guests are the fine folks from the Neighborhood Story Project, including members of the Nine Times Social Aid & Pleasure Club. Pass by their table and check out all the excellent books about local neighborhoods by local authors! Read ANTIGRAVITY’s cover story on NSP here. For a full list of Expo exhibitors, visit the AME website.
Food will be available through Cafe Bamboo and dessert by Popkitty! Coffee and drinks by the CAC’s French Market Cafe.
Check out the Expo’s pre- and post-parties at One Eyed Jacks:
On Friday, March 20th is the Dirty Expo, Dirty Coast‘s annual fashion show that this year features several fashion exhibitors from the AME plus a live art show before and after the runway show! Plus music by the DJs of Mod Dance Party. Cover is $10 with the first 200 paid attendees receiving discount cards for the Dirty Coast store.
After the Expo, on Saturday, March 21st, is a special concert featuring Ballzack and The Buttons! Cover is $10.
Have any questions? Drop an e-mail to expo@antigravitymagazine.com!
Thanks for supporting homegrown media in New Orleans, and we’ll see you at the Expo!
