tag:www.g-rad.org,2010-01-09:/daac//30 2010-03-11T06:17:10Z Movable Type 4.24-en tag:www.g-rad.org,2010:/daac//30.8763 2010-03-11T05:54:40Z 2010-03-11T06:17:10Z

Hello facial hair enthusiasts, The Division Avenue Arts Collective is pleased to announce a call for entries for an unjuried group exhibition on display from April 2nd through the 16th. TRIMMINGS: Art for the Facialite. To coincide with Kendall...

http://www.g-rad.org/mf/ Hello facial hair enthusiasts, The Division Avenue Arts Collective is pleased to announce a call for entries for an unjuried group exhibition on display from April 2nd through the 16th. TRIMMINGS: Art for the Facialite. To coincide with Kendall AIGA's 3rd annual 'Stache Bash (a concert and mustache/beard competition fundraiser for Blandford Nature Center / Mixed Greens held at the DAAC), we are looking for work that relates, in some way, to facial hair: beards, mustaches, soul patches, goatees, etc. you get the picture we want all of it! Important dates: Deadline to apply for show - Saturday, March 24th (apply by filling out the form) Drop-off work & Install - Saturday, March 27th, 10:00am - Noon at the DAAC (115 S. Division) 'Stache Bash - April 2, 2009 8:00pm (Kendall AIGA's fundraiser for Mixed Greens / Blandford Nature Center - there is a $7.00 cover) Closing Reception - Friday, April 16th, 6:00pm - 10:00pm If you are interested in submitting work to this show, please:

APPLY ONLINE

Any questions? First check out the info in the form. If that doesn't help, feel free to email us at info@thedaac.org (note: we do not do music booking through this email) Regards, The DAAC]]> tag:www.g-rad.org,2010:/daac//30.8756 2010-03-05T07:34:33Z 2010-03-05T08:06:56Z

Kyle talking George down from the brink of a failed technology-induced meltdown. The third episode of DAAC TRAAX, an audio calendar of things coming up in the next month here at the DAAC. It broadcasts live on 88.1FM WYCE...

http://www.g-rad.org/mf/ Kyle talking George down from the brink of a failed technology-induced meltdown. The third episode of DAAC TRAAX, an audio calendar of things coming up in the next month here at the DAAC. It broadcasts live on 88.1FM WYCE here in the Grand Rapids, MI (and on the internet) at midnight (EST) on every first friday of the month. Then we stick it here for your podcasting pleasure. This one got a little weird because of some technical difficulties. But will technical difficulties stop the rock? NEVER! Co-hosts Kyle and George simply soldiered on until everything just sort of fixed itself with no intervention from them whatsoever. It could have been way worse. Trust us. This episode covers the month of March 2010, and includes music from: Flying Without Wingz - DAAC TRAAX Theme Religious SS Disorder - Unknown Dylan Ettinger - Innerspace Jes Kramer - Town Fire Tokyo Morose - Hump Full of Glitter Jes Kramer - Wherever Here Lies Candy Bar Boys - Chapter 5 Radiator Hospital - Bummer Summer Paul Baribeau - Eight Letters Skeleton Party - The Crossing Palmyra - Regrets Lovestranger, MD - Mechanic on the Beach Past Lives - Past Lives Air Waves - Lightning The Juliets - The Letter (download the whole album!) City Center - Thaw (Live at the DAAC 05/03/2010 download) Flying Without Wingz - DAAC TRAAX Outro (same as Theme) Check out the calendar of upcoming events for more details about everything we mention in the podcast. Special thanks to Kevin, Matt, and especially Kyle at WYCE for letting us do this thing. WYCE is the greatest little community radio station on the planet, and is a proud service of the Community Media Center. They're the best! Tune in for the undoubtedly magical next episode of DAAC TRAAX on Friday, April 2nd, midnight EST. See ya then! ]]> tag:www.g-rad.org,2010:/daac//30.8721 2010-02-10T05:54:33Z 2010-02-10T06:17:45Z

Hello friends, The Division Avenue Arts Collective is pleased to announce a call for entries for a group show opening on March 5th, 2010. Theme Meditations on humanity, nature, and where they intersect. We are looking for work that...

http://www.g-rad.org/mf/ Hello friends, The Division Avenue Arts Collective is pleased to announce a call for entries for a group show opening on March 5th, 2010. Theme Meditations on humanity, nature, and where they intersect. We are looking for work that reflects any part of that already super vague theme. Important dates Deadline to apply for show - Saturday, February 20th Drop-off work & Install - Saturday, February 27th, 10:00am - 3:0pm at the DAAC Opening reception - Friday, March 5th, 6:00pm - 9:00pm Discussion / Potluck - Sunday, March 7th - 2:00pm If you are interested in submitting work to this show, please check out this online submission form - there is lots of info up in there. Any questions? Email us at info@thedaac.org (note: we do not do music booking through this email) We are going to make a catalog of this, and future group shows, so please pay special attention to the due dates for information. Can't wait to see your work! ]]> Episode 2 - February 2010" length="" /> tag:www.g-rad.org,2010:/daac//30.8709 2010-02-05T08:01:23Z 2010-03-12T18:13:05Z

Jes burnin' up the airwaves. This is the second episode of DAAC TRAAX, an audio calendar of things coming up in the next month here at the DAAC. It broadcasts live on 88.1FM WYCE here in the Grand Rapids,...

http://www.g-rad.org/mf/ Jes burnin' up the airwaves. This is the second episode of DAAC TRAAX, an audio calendar of things coming up in the next month here at the DAAC. It broadcasts live on 88.1FM WYCE here in the Grand Rapids, MI area, on the internet through the magic of online streaming, and then exists in the end as a podcast right up there. This one was waaaaaay better than the last one. While we were able to preserve much of our plucky charm (read: awkwardness), Episode 2 seems way more professional right off the bat thanks to a new theme song by the unbeatable Flying Without Wingz (Holy crap guys, way to BRING IT!). We also got way more creepy thanks to a snacktastic bumper by WYCE's Kyle Colter - our more than gracious host at the radio station. And to make things even better, episode 2 features an incredible in-studio performance from our dear friend Jes Kramer. Check her out, y'all. This episode covers the month of February 2010, and includes music from: Karisa Wilson - Bossa Nova White Pines - Name As Son Strand Of Oaks - End In Flames Graham Parsons & The Go 'Rounds - Migration Jes Kramer - We Will Be Warm (in-studio performance) Chaperone - Witches & Sailors Lauren Elle - O Sleeper Victor! Fix The Sun - Blind Man's Bluff Leaving Songs - La Charrada Xtra-Vomit - Double Zero NYOIL - Be My Brother (Haiti Mix) (buy this track to help raise money for relief work in Haiti!) Flying Without Wingz - Turn On Your TV Casiotone For The Painfully Alone - White Jetta (Live at the DAAC 2009/07/09) Extra Life - The Refrain The Bangups - Sunburnt Love Check out the calendar of upcoming events for more details about everything we mention in the podcast. Special thanks to Kevin, Matt, and especially Kyle at WYCE for letting us do this thing. WYCE is the greatest little community radio station on the planet, and is a proud service of the Community Media Center. We love them. Episode 2 February 2010]]> tag:www.g-rad.org,2010:/daac//30.8708 2010-02-02T01:39:03Z 2010-02-02T01:49:14Z

We made zine! That's it right up there. It's all about the DAAC. What we are, what we believe in - and most importantly - how YOU can you get involved. That's right. You! It's a single page, 8...

http://www.g-rad.org/mf/ We made zine! That's it right up there. It's all about the DAAC. What we are, what we believe in - and most importantly - how YOU can you get involved. That's right. You! It's a single page, 8 panel zine, with a fold out poster on the inside that lays out the 10 main points the DAAC abides by. It is the most succinct declaration of what we are all about thus far. You can pick up physical copies at the DAAC, and various local shops around town. You can print out your own from the .PDFs on the resources section. Oh, we also made a resources section. Riding on the buzz from last week's volunteer fest / zine release /pizza party / rock show (thanks The Spirits, you are rad!), we stayed up super late and put it together as a permanent place to corral all of our extra stuff. Right now it's the permanent home for the zine, for an incredible guidebook Jenn Schaub wrote for throwing your own DIY art show, and our logo (so you can stick it on a flyer when you organize your next event) We are going to add more things as they come along. But that's it for now. Is there anything else you need? Let us know! ]]> Episode 1- January 2010" length="" /> tag:www.g-rad.org,2010:/daac//30.8659 2010-01-09T23:26:41Z 2010-01-11T18:25:00Z

We are very pleased to announce the all new DAAC radio show and podcast, DAAC TRAXX! On the first Friday of every month at Midnight (Thursday night), DAAC TRAXX will be live on the airwaves of 88.1FM WYCE in...

admin We are very pleased to announce the all new DAAC radio show and podcast, DAAC TRAXX! On the first Friday of every month at Midnight (Thursday night), DAAC TRAXX will be live on the airwaves of 88.1FM WYCE in the Grand Rapids area, and then on the internet in podcast form some time later on. It's not yet in iTunes, but we are going to try to get it there. In the meantime, click on the play button above to listen right on this page. This first episode was, admittedly a bumpy road. We messed up something major right off the bat - we couldn't get our laptop to play through the mixing board. But Sam figured out what was wrong and it was smoothing sailing from there on out. Sort of. We took out a lot of the early mistakes and dead air (yikes!) out of the podcast version, but not before we made a bunch of weird references to our failures. Whatever. It's cool. We are getting the hang of it. Here is what we played: Josiah Gentry - GR Rockstars TwoTonTyrant - Concrete Beds Ribbons of Song - I Can Hear It In My Sleep Glowfriends - Charade Brook Pridemore - A Brighter Light Brook Pridemore - Trite Fidelity Minnesota - Divorce Seth - Monkey Rick Beerhorst Band - Little Piece of The Pie PK Fire feat. Andy Lamb - Meet You There White Pines - Our Things in the Street These are just a few of the artists playing at the DAAC in January 2010 - for a full schedule of events check out calendar here. We want to give a special shout out to Kyle from WYCE for letting us crash his time slot once a month and to Matt and Kevin from the Community Media Center (of which WYCE is a proud service) for actually letting us on the radio. We will make it better. We promise! And tune in at midnight on Friday February 5th (AKA Thursday night) to listen to the very exciting next all new episode of DAAC TRAXX!!! You can listening to it over the radio, live online at wyce.org and then right here on this website a couple of days later. Check it out! Episode 1- January 2010]]> tag:www.g-rad.org,2009:/daac//30.8550 2009-10-26T18:54:29Z 2009-11-19T03:43:52Z

Announcing the new DAAC board for 2010! Come and meet new board members and get involved in planning for 2010 at our November 4th Board meeting, 7pm at the DAAC! Here they are! Dylan Cole Chad Vickery George Wietor...

www.g-rad.org/wordonthestreet/ Announcing the new DAAC board for 2010! Come and meet new board members and get involved in planning for 2010 at our November 4th Board meeting, 7pm at the DAAC! Here they are! Dylan Cole Chad Vickery George Wietor Briana Ureña Jules Schmuker Jill Martindale Steve Mayville Dustin Hobbins Meyer Jenn Schaub Jon Chambers Victoria Marcetti not pictured but totally on the board... Sam Snedeker Gary Nye Teresa Zbiciak Matt Elliot Herm Baker. Member at Large]]> tag:www.g-rad.org,2009:/daac//30.8537 2009-10-19T15:31:10Z 2009-10-19T15:36:23Z

Come and elect a new board for the DAAC and find out more about what we will be doing over the next year and how YOU can get involved. At 12pm we will be meeting for DAAC Brunch, please bring...

www.g-rad.org/wordonthestreet/ forum. At 2pm we will be watching a movie about collective communities, doing a sound equipment demo and just hanging out! EVERYONE is invited to come, vote and hang out!]]> tag:www.g-rad.org,2009:/daac//30.8411 2009-09-10T04:04:51Z 2009-09-10T04:05:38Z

The first annual DAAC TO SCHOOL benefit will be happening September 19 from 3pm to 12am. Proceeds will be put towards the finalization of all of the DAAC's P.A. issues FOREVER (wehope)!!!! The event will include A BAKE SALE! of...

http://www.g-rad.org/blood/ Tokyo Morose Jes Kramer Cookie Bumstead and the Lonesome Space Cadets Jesse Stephanopoulos Positive Noise Crab Claw Chad Golda and MORE!!]]> tag:www.g-rad.org,2009:/daac//30.7692 2009-01-23T04:18:26Z 2009-02-05T04:40:46Z

The DAAC is not only a venue for bands. It is a place for poetry, watching movies, holding potlucks, having art shows, making things, finding a sense of community and exploring the options. All it is missing is you....

www.g-rad.org/wordonthestreet/ The DAAC is not only a venue for bands. It is a place for poetry, watching movies, holding potlucks, having art shows, making things, finding a sense of community and exploring the options. All it is missing is you. We all have stuff that we want to do... a favorite band that we are dying to see.... or artwork we want to display.... or a fundraising event for our favorite cause. The DAAC is the place to do that. The DAAC is THE PLACE for YOU to do THAT. So how DO you get a show at the DAAC? 1. Figure out what you want to do... if you play in a band and want your band to play at the DAAC, find a few more bands and find out if they are interested in playing a show with you. 2. Look at the DAAC calendar for a few open dates that work for you. You probably want to think about dates that are about a month out. (at least) 3. Come to a DAAC meeting and reserve the date..... You will need to have a DAAC board member work the show with you. They will show you how to use the equipment, fill out the paperwork and take care of putting your show on the calendar. 4. Then you can start promoting your show... invite friends, family and even perfect strangers.....use flyers, facebook, email, tattoos, do it how ever you want..... but get the word out that you are having a show... 5. Then do the show... rock out, make stuff, have an event. After the show, clean up. You are responsible for cleaning up the space at the end of the night. Taking out the trash, putting away equipment ect. What else do you need to know about booking a show? • The DAAC is not free. There is a charge to use the space (it's how we pay the rent) Events before 8pm have a cost of $35 and 20% of the door, shows starting at 8pm or after are $65 and 20% of the door. • Starting price at the door is $6. • All Shows are All Ages, • No drinking/drugs in the DAAC • Respect each other and the space If you have an idea and want to book an event join us at our next board meeting to find a date. Check the show calendar for a schedule of upcoming meetings. If you have other questions about the DAAC feel free to post them on our forum, there is a link at the top of the page. ]]> tag:www.g-rad.org,2008:/daac//30.7269 2008-10-29T17:17:24Z 2008-10-29T17:28:45Z

Ben Schaafsma, a co-founder of the DAAC, died Saturday afternoon-five years to the day we first opened our doors. It has been difficult to comprehend the senselessness of his passing, but comforting to more fully understand the impact Ben...

http://www.g-rad.org/mf/ Ben Schaafsma, a co-founder of the DAAC, died Saturday afternoon-five years to the day we first opened our doors. It has been difficult to comprehend the senselessness of his passing, but comforting to more fully understand the impact Ben had not only on this community, but every other he touched in his all too brief life. Ben loved the DAAC, and I can absolutely say without question that this little venue would not exist without Ben's vision, tireless energy, and guidance. He will be utterly missed. Please join us, G-RAD and InCUBATE (two other collective organizations Ben was instrumental in starting) to celebrate his life. We are hosting a special potluck version of Ben's Sunday Soup granting program (read about all about it here) on tonight after his visitation. This is a potluck, so please bring a dish to pass, if possible. Otherwise, there will be loads of soup and other food available. We would like to use this opportunity to raise a little more money for Ben's family with a suggested donation of $10 per person. But any amount (or lack thereof) is welcome. Come remember our friend Ben. we will start gathering at around 7:00pm. Also, if you get a chance, please leave a memory of Ben at his memorial. Love to all, George]]> tag:www.g-rad.org,2008:/daac//30.7258 2008-10-23T16:20:00Z 2008-10-23T16:32:18Z

After months of deliberation, long meetings, and tons of help from our awesome lawyer, the DAAC is now an official non-profit, and soon-to-be 501c3. This is great news for the future of the DAAC. Expect lots of positive changes...

http://www.g-rad.org/blood/ After months of deliberation, long meetings, and tons of help from our awesome lawyer, the DAAC is now an official non-profit, and soon-to-be 501c3. This is great news for the future of the DAAC. Expect lots of positive changes over the coming months. As always, the public is welcome to attend any board meeting, and encouraged to become involved in one of our committees, or volunteer in a variety of ways. The meetings take place at the DAAC, at 7pm, on the third Wednesday of every month.]]> tag:www.g-rad.org,2008:/daac//30.6986 2008-08-01T17:13:46Z 2008-08-01T17:21:34Z

Hey Guys, Our good friends Casiotone For the Painfully Alone and Paleo are playing a show with our new friends The Spectacles to benefit the purchase of a better PA for the DAAC. As anyone who has ever been...

http://www.g-rad.org/mf/ Hey Guys, Our good friends Casiotone For the Painfully Alone and Paleo are playing a show with our new friends The Spectacles to benefit the purchase of a better PA for the DAAC. As anyone who has ever been to a show a DAAC knows that this kind of upgrade is sorely needed. We are pretty excited about this! and this show! and, well everything! so come on out tonight and have a fun time helping out the DAAC. check out out these kind words straight from Owen from CFTPA: What's up, fellas? Tomorrow I am going to Grand Rapids to play a make-up show for the bummer cancellation back in April. I'm really happy to be sharing this show with The Spectacles, who are good friends from Chicago, and Paleo, whom I have never met but whose music I have enjoyed listening to in my home. The show is also going to be a fundraiser for a new soundsystem for the DAAC. The DAAC has faced some legal troubles in the recent past, and its staff of purehearted volunteers have worked really hard to get the DAAC up to code and totally leigitimate, and that hasn't left much time, energy, or money for things like new mics, cables, and other equipment necessary to put on really great all ages shows. So, to support the cause, none of the bands are taking any money for this show. Come help out the DAAC! The show will start around 8pm, and we are expecting to be at capacity pretty much around then, so please show up early. As with all events at the DAAC, this show is ALL AGES and has a sliding scale entry price from $6 to $16 (or more if you want!) please pay what you can afford! Love, The DAAC]]> tag:www.g-rad.org,2008:/daac//30.6862 2008-06-25T23:39:04Z 2008-06-25T23:43:34Z

The Board Meeting will be happening July 2, 7pm at the DAAC. The Facilities and Programming Meetings will happen on Saturday June 28th at 10am and Noon, respectively. As always, last Saturday of the month....

http://www.g-rad.org/blood/ The Board Meeting will be happening July 2, 7pm at the DAAC. The Facilities and Programming Meetings will happen on Saturday June 28th at 10am and Noon, respectively. As always, last Saturday of the month.]]> tag:www.g-rad.org,2008:/daac//30.6728 2008-05-29T22:17:06Z 2008-05-29T22:35:45Z

As some of you guys may be aware, a few dudes from a GVSU nonfiction filmmaking class spent the part of last semester filming a documentary on the DAAC. The fruits of their labor, "Heartside Story: A DAACumentary," will be...

http://www.g-rad.org/mf/ Also check out the $6 show that follows: La Dispute - Tour Kickoff!! Native Downers A Hollywood Ending 8:30 PM $6 ALL AGES! Love, The DAAC ]]>