Saturday, September 6, 2008

B-girl Backpacks, Brooklyn and (good)Byes

Tomorrow there is much amiss at Brooklyn's legendary Coney Island. I've only been to Coney Island once before but I feel like its the sort of magical place that you'll always have fun. I've been dying to go all summer and still haven't made the annual (okay, i'm starting a tradition) pilgrimage. So now that I read that Astroland's last official day is Sunday; I felt compelled to go pay my respects for sure.

Extra confirmation of this mission was this email I got from Sharra at 3-D Publicity about the Street Arts Festival at Coney Island presented by Tatoot. It's all day and features graffiti, skateboarding, B-boys (hopefully B-girls too), live DJs...it's an extravaganza! And Tatoot, a combination of two words meaning 'DRAW LOUD, makes these dope backpacks and messenger bags designed by graffiti artists using the bag as their canvas...mobile art I must say. My favorites, not surprisingly, are Lady Graffiti and 5 Boros but there's some funky styles for every taste. I encourage you to stop by the festival and support some artistry.

The strawberry on top is that it's my sister's birthday and she is in town with my 4-year goddaughter how I wish I saw more (they grow up so fast). She's my star, so I'll be surrounding by love and light; what life's all about.

So be there or be square :)


Tatoot Presents
The Street Arts Festival @ Coney Island
Sunday September 7th From 10am - Sunset
Tatoot salutes Urban Art! Join Tatoot as we bring urban art to life, celebrating the four elements of the urban art form with: Graffiti painting, MC battles, Breakdancing, and skateboarding!
(This Is A Community Event For All Ages)
When: Sunday, September 7, 2008
Time: 10:00am – Sunset
What: Graffiti Bust out your spray cans! The best Taggerz compete to show who has the real skills with the spray can. Canvases to be auctioned. (Proceeds to artists & charities)
BBoy Battle- Straight off your 80's Street corner An all out b-boy battle for props and $250! Special guests judges in attendance.
Performances – DJ's and MC's come together from all boros to show lyrical
superiority.
Skateboarders – all boarders trickin' out bring your board!
Where: Coney Island between Nathan's and Astroland
Sponsored By: Bombin' Magazine, NYC ArtsCypher


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