Posted in Arts and Stage, Community, tagged arts, Cedar Springs Merchants Association, CSMA, Facebook, Gay Bingo, Oak Lawn, Scott Whittall, Sue Ellen's, The Strip, Throckmorton on March 19, 2009| Leave a Comment »
Does anyone remember those Throckmorton Street Art Fairs on The Strip a few years back? That little patch of street between what is now Sue Ellen’s and the clothing store Outlines and what is now Zini’s would be blocked off to host a very small version of an arts festival. It was more on the quaint side than it was say Deep Ellum Arts Fest like. Although we can’t say for sure, that may have been the reason we don’t see it anymore.
But there’s a new festival kid in town and perhaps he can pick up where its predecessor left off. The Cedar Springs Merchant Association will be hosting its first street arts fest Saturday, April 25 from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. We are surprised that they are only making it a one day affair but perhaps they just need to get their feet a little bit wet with this one. But we like the idea. In fact, with such an array of talent and vivaciousness, Oak Lawn should have a significant arts festival in its fold. And with their First Wednesday events each month, the CSMA definitely has the experience in setting up street fairs.
Now that the date is set, now comes the work. The CSMA is now on the search for artists to participate as well as community partners and businesses to help make it kind of a big deal.“The CSMA is currently negotiating with sponsors to bring a strong presence and sense of permanence for an art fest in the community,” said Scott Whittall, President of the Cedar Springs Merchants Association. “We welcome artists, vendors, and the community to see what the people of Cedar Springs have to offer. It also coincides with Gay Bingo, so expect to have a lot of fun on the strip.” It at least sounds like they want it to be a big deal which is important to the future of this event as a mainstay.
In addition, funds raised by the festival are going to “an Oak Lawn beautification project.” We’re not really sure what that means or the specifics by which project but seemingly the festival has good intentions. Their press release says, “to help raise money for the beautification efforts, artists are asked to donate a small percentage of their sales and an auction item. The CSMA will sell a loyalty card rather than charge an entry fee to the festival, which will provide a discount at participating merchants.” Hopefully more details this “beautification project” will be revealed as the fest gets closer.
Go here for more information and find them on Facebook to keep you updated with the latest info and progress. Artists can also download the application for the festival at the site above.
Posted in Clubs and Nightlife, Concerts, Music, tagged Bill's Hideaway, Concerts, Facebook, Gary Floyd, live music, Local bands, MySpace, Picks of Mint, Web site, Wednesday on January 21, 2009| 1 Comment »
Yep, that’s what his Facebook said as of four hours ago. And in that small crowded venue known as Bill’s Hideaway, that might be the most intimate many of you can get with Mr. Gary Floyd (not this guy). And thankfully he has a silky smooth voice to go with that not-too-shabby mug. But he probably gets that ALL the time.
By the way, can someone tell Bill of Bill’s Hideaway to PLEASE get a Web site? MySpace at least? Facebook could work. Something!
Posted in Community, Internet, Politics, tagged Equality Matters, Facebook, Internet, online protest, protest, Rustin Stickler, Virtual March for LGBT Equality, virtual protest on January 12, 2009| Leave a Comment »
OK, this will be an out and out cut and paste because we don’t want to get any of this info wrong and there is LOTS o’ info. We received this over on our Facebook profile that we are finally catching up on. We swear we may have to start our own protest of multiple online profiles to check. Thank to Rustin Stickler for sending this our way. Now check it and do it.
THIS EVENT IS VIRTUAL AND YOU ATTEND ONLINE STARTING 1/18/09. HERE’S HOW:
1. CHANGE YOUR PROFILE PICTURE. Samples and instructions below.
2. POST THIS EVENT TO YOUR PROFILE. Simply click the “share” button on this page (look right) —>
3. UPDATE YOUR STATUS WITH AN EQUALITY MESSAGE. Samples below.
4. POST OUR WEBSITE LINK TO YOUR PROFILE: http://www.equalitymatters.org
The idea is simple, but powerful: create a VIRTUAL protest during Inauguration Week by spreading our important message on Facebook.
The goal is to educate American about the importance of marriage rights (and all equal rights for that matter) to LGBT Americans. There are more than 1138 rights and responsibilities afforded married couples by federal law including:
— ability to file joint taxes
— job security
— hospital visitation
— medical decision-making
— exemption from estate taxes
— spousal immigration
— government benefits (social security, pensions, veterans…)
HELP US — DONATE TODAY:
We are running ads on Facebook, but it’s getting expensive. Please help by donating — every single dollar will go direct to running ads. http://www.equalitymatters.org
LEARN MORE AT:
http://www.EqualityMatters.org
****** HOW TO CHANGE YOUR PROFILE PIC ******
1. Scroll down this page to the photos areas where we have a selection of profile pictures.
2. Click on the link to “See All” photos.
3. Click on the photo you want to use as your profile pic. The photo should now appear in a larger size.
5. Save the photo to your computer. On a PC, you can do this by right clicking your mouse on the image and choosing the option to “Save As.”
7. In Facebook, now click on the “Profile” link in the main top navigation.
8. Once you reach your profile page, simply click on your current profile picture. The options to change your profile picture will now appear!
****** SAMPLE STATUS MESSAGES ******
— [Your Name] is Marching for LGBT EQUALITY. Learn more at http://www.EqualityMatters.org
— [Your Name] is fighting for EQUALITY for ALL Americans. Learn more at http://www.EqualityMatters.org
— [Your Name] is spreading a message of EQUALITY. Learn more at http://www.EqualityMatters.org
— [Your Name] is supporting LGBT EQUALITY. Learn more at http://www.EqualityMatters.org
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Of course, this makes a bit more sense if you’re actually reading from your Facebook. If you want this info from FB, click on the FB badge to the right and send us a message.
Posted in Internet, tagged Facebook, Friend Request, hint of mint, MySpace on October 6, 2008| Leave a Comment »
After all this time, Hint of Mint is finally on MySpace. We’re really not that slow, just still hitting the ground running. So, once I figure out how to do one of those little badgie things like our Facebook icon down on your lower right, just click below to visit our very new page. We hope you’ll ask us to be your friend!
Posted in Media, tagged African-American, Dallas GLBTQ, Facebook, GLBTQ magazine, Tempo on September 3, 2008| Leave a Comment »
We just received a friend request over at our Facebook profile from the gent behind the upcoming magazin
e Tempo which sort of has the same idea we have here at H o M. While we’re trying to carve our niche in the Dallas GLBTQ arts community, they will do the same in the African-American GLBTQ community here in Dallas and Fort Worth.
Until the official launch happens you can get small tidbits at their site (linked above) or their MySpace page.
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