{Photo taken from Spokes + Ink Website.}
SAT JUNE 7
WHO: HOSTED BY GENESEE CENTER FOR THE ARTS + EDUCATION
WHAT: “ON THE AVE. OFF THE CHAIN.”
WHERE: 317 WILCOX ST. {That’s my last name. Please do not excuse the enthusiasm.} MONROE AVE, BETWEEN OXFORD + RUTGERS.
WHY: FOR THE FUN. FOR THE FOOD. FOR THE MUSIC. FOR THE RIDE. FOR THE #ROC.
WHEN: SATURDAY, JUNE 7, 2014. 12PM-6PM.
SPONSOR: DOGTOWN
12-6PM | WILCOX ST | MONROE AVE | FREE
“It’s a Monroe Ave block party mashup of cycling enthusiasts, local artists, cold beer, live music, unique vendors, and stuff for the kids.” –Facebook Event
I have been to Genesee Center. But I’ve never been to Spokes + Ink! Both are just down the street from where I live. Genesee Center for the Arts + Education (GCAE), member of The National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts + a community based non-profit on Monroe Ave {near 490}, “transforms lives” and our Rochester community. Celebrating its 4 year this June, I am seriously excited to finally check out GCAE’s Spokes + Ink’s Festival! Aside from general dopeness, here are my Top Pics:
SPOKES + INK TOP PICKS
WHO: Locally produced prints by local graphic artists, letterpress artists, + photographers.
WHAT: All $20! This year’s? See examples HERE. {ALERT : High Level of Pure Talent.}
2-4PM
WHO: The Pickpockets
WHAT: Bootleg Ass Cassette Mixtape. I gotta find out more about these guys.
WHERE: 1st saw them live at 1975 Gallery for an event in partnership with The Little Theatre.
WHY: True musicians. Haunting music … that makes you dance!
1-4PM
WHAT: SCAVENGER HUNT. Sign up now!
WHERE: All along Monroe Avenue. Get your FUNK on.
WHO: Skateboards. BMX-ers. Fathers. Athletes. KRUDCO. Community.
WHAT: Fundraising Initiative + Advocacy Group.
WHY: To get a “well-let, safe, outdoor, community center for the entire family” up in Rochester, NY.
WHO: Amber Odhner + Catelyn Augustine
WHAT: Local + Organic artisan ice cream. Gluten free + vegan options! So delicious!!!
WHERE: South Wedge Farmers’ Market, Thurs 4-7 | Joe Bean Coffee Roasters, Fri 6-9 | Brighton Farmers’ Market, Sun 9-1 | Abundance Cooperative Market | { My 1st time? At Rochester Brainery‘s Brainery Bazaar. }
WHO: Printing + Book Arts Center
WHAT: Classes + Studio Access for “letterpress printing, bookbinding, book arts, paper making, + calligraphy.”
be a spoke, leave your ink
Spokes + Ink Festival spins the wheels of collaboration + creativity within Rochester, NY. Each organization, each shop, each band, each business that contributes to this fest is another spoke in the wheel of Rochester. Growing. Thriving. Connecting. Moving. Spokes + Ink is more than a festival and more than a block party. Spokes + Ink is a lifestyle. Spokes + Ink links us to our greater Rochester community. Ultimately, Spokes + Ink helps us to spin the wheels that keep Rochester moving.
Thank you to Genesee Center for the Arts + Education and to Communications Specialist Kate Edgerton for this indelible festival!!
See ya there!
#spokesandink
#printmaking
#bicycle
#artlocal
#printlocal
#ROClocal
XO.
