In case screen printing parties and Bloody Mary mastering sessions aren’t enough, local space Workshop is planning two very different events over the next two weeks that are well worth creative types’ time and good intentions. The first, “Taking the Emo out of Chemo” on Friday at Thee Parkside, is a non-traditional fundraiser to cover founder Kelly Malone’s ovarian cancer medical bills (and local creators owe her a bill of gratitude for starting Indie Marts and a subsequent brick and mortar space). Date auctions and DIY book sales alike will be included in the effort to raise $6K+.
The following Friday, the Workshop Field Trip will bring together elements that a lesser host would balk at: roadie beverages, 20 and 30-somethings, local venue managers, and a yellow school bus. Brown paper bag screening and secret dive bar visits are being hosted in an effort to raise money to become a non-profit (seems counter-intuitive, but after even just a bit of tax ID planning on the local front, it’s a major uphill battle that would make you want to throw a drink back).