Augustina Finch

Augustina Finch is the creative endeavor of Samuel & Hanna Robertson. Like those on a faraway excavation, this duo scrapes, sifts & sorts through the archeology of paper to unearth stories to be retold in frames, folds & forms. Their products are essentially a collection of hand-sewn vintage paper envelopes & greeting cards that are made from the pages of old discarded books & magazines. Each unique & one-of-a-kind set of five is handsomely packaged, stamped & individually numbered by hand. There's such a wide assortment of images that there's surely something for everyone. This husband & wife team also makes up the Portland-based indie folk-pop band called The Woodlands. Their debut album has received international praise, press & film placement. Receive a free download of the song "Summerland" when you sign up for The Woodlands newsletter.

*GIVEAWAY - Closed - Congrats Very Married! Augustina Finch is giving away a set of five envelopes & cards. To enter, visit their Etsy shop & leave a comment noting your favorite set. For an additional entry, "like" The Woodlands on Facebook, then leave a comment on this post noting you have done so. Giveaway ends at 9pm EST, Saturday, January 15. Please leave a valid email address so I may contact the winner!

Upcoming Event in Fort Lauderdale, FL

WHAT: The Auteur Explosion XIII "Lucky Thirteen"
WHEN: Saturday, January 23, 9:00pm
WHERE: Cinema Paradiso, 503 SE 6th St., Fort Lauderdale, FL

Every month, the Auteur Explosion represents a full showcase of live bands, art exhibits, and live performances inside the theater before the short films (by local filmmakers) roll.

General admission is only $5 to attend. There is no cost to artists featuring their work and new talent interested in becoming part of the event should contact Dawn Dubriel at info@redawn.tv.

The January line-up is sponsored by Funktional Interiors, Poken Girl, Lost Legacy Systems Martial Arts, and will be hosted by Matt Zigan and includes:
• Bands: The Band with No Name 9:00 - 9:20, My Amends 9:45 - 10:15, Dear Dad Yours Truly: 10:30-11:00
• Art Exhibits by: Nick Lopes, Jennifer Taboada, Samantha Leah Shiff, Katie Sottak, Rudy Mage, & Luana Steffen
• Inside the theater at 11:15pm, special performance arts with Modernesque Burlesque, Comedy Crew "Skitsations" & new skit by Acting Troupe "Visual Aces."
• At the stroke of midnight, the flicker of the films crackle and short films and featurettes by Gerald Owens' The Key, Music Video Get Help for My Amends produced by John Garguilo & Andrew Colton, 1000 Pounds of Thrust new video by Steven Jacobs, and digitally re-mastered final cut of The Tell Tale Heart by J. Vinazza.

Local filmmaker and video producer, Dawn Dubriel and partner J. Vinazza – also a local filmmaker and animator, created Auteur Explosion on December 12, 2008. At midnight, 12/12, Jon proposed to Dawn and one year later on 12/12/noon, they were married on the same steps of the Church turned Cinema - a fine spot for a true partnership.

Cinema Paradiso is conveniently located in downtown Fort Lauderdale. It’s hip & trendy, yet offers an old-world charm suiting the senses of the art community. The charming 200+ seat theatre with outside patio also has the capacity to contain the constant influx of new and local talent at the monthly Auteur Explosion. Plus, it offers concessions, a full bar, and the best popcorn in town!

Weekend Events

WHAT: Cabbagetown Art & Crafts Sale
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 11, 1-6pm; Saturday, Sept. 12 & Sunday, Sept. 13, 10am-6pm
WHERE: 125 Spruce St., Toronto, Ontario

WHAT: Handmade in Bloom
WHEN: Friday, Sept. 11, 6-9pm; Saturday, Sept. 12, 10am-4pm
WHERE: Yarralumla Woolshed in Yarralumla ACT

WHAT: Buffalo Indie Market
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 12 & Sunday, Sept. 13, 12-5pm
WHERE: Erie Canal Harbor, Buffalo, NY

WHAT: Craft-Sale
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 12, 10am-3pm
WHERE: St Andrew's Church, Chase Side, Southgate N14 6BE

WHAT: The {NewNew} Fall Handmade Cavalcade
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 12, 11am-7pm
WHERE: Main St. & N. Cedar St., Beacon, NY

WHAT: Bang for the Buck Bazaar and All-Day Concert
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 12, 10am-8pm
WHERE: Cedar Street Studios, 3211 Cedar Street, Port Richmond area of Philadelphia, PA
ETC: Bands playing all day; $5 entry fee.

WHAT: Crafty Balboa
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 12, 11am-5pm
WHERE: Passyunk Fountain, Philadelphia, PA

WHAT: Texas Metal Arts
WHEN: Saturday, Sept. 12 & Sunday, Sept. 13, 10am-5pm
WHERE: Gruene, TX

Designer Call - We Make Stuff...

The We Make Stuff...art,music, & fashion event is set to take place on September 19th in Austin, Texas. The event, held at The Scoot Inn, will include a fashion show featuring six of Austin's best designers and boutiques, with music by Household Names & Lost Werks. The event coordinators are also looking for another band to add to the lineup, so spread the word. There will also be a juried skateboard painting contest and handmade vendors. Applications are currently on the We Make Stuff... website. If you have a question about a certain aspect of the event, you may send an email to eventinfo@wemakestuff.us. Make sure to label your subject clearly. This is a juried show and upon acceptance specific event details will be emailed out to the participants. Acceptance notification and details will be send out via email on August 18th. A wait list will be maintained in addition to those accepted, but it will be capped off at ten. All applications are due by August 14th. Payment must be submitted with application to be accepted. Booth fees are located on the application.