BIG THINGS at SWARM GALLERY /// SUMMER SOLSTICE
 (Screen-printed poster by Paul Morgan. First 20 people through the door get one for FREE! Otherwise for sale, $20) BIG THINGS & Swarm Gallery are pleased to collaborate for a massive creative adventure with a Summer Solstice Party! Crafting, cooking, live music, performances and a marketplace of unique handmade and vintage goods. Come experience the sights, sounds, tastes, smells and feelings of summer! Saturday, June 18th, 2011 Doors open for event at 6PM Swarm Gallery 560 Second Street Oakland, CA $5 donation at the door Market kicks off at 6PM! Featuring local designers and wares, including:  + the Estruscan-inspired collection from the Oakland/Brooklyn design duo, Feral Childe  + Geometrically-patterned fashions designed & made in Oakland by Serial Cultura  + Natural scents and skincare made with love in San Francisco by Captain Blankenship   + Art objects, found and hand-crafted jewelry from Swarm’s QUICK SHOP ART STOP and BIG THINGS SHOP! + And more surprises…  Food served up fresh from Guerilla Grub Live music will start at 7:30PM with:  + PIKI (Sam Ospovat of Oakland-based Beep!) with live projections by Miriam Lakes  + Social Studies - This group crafts intricate songs that combine angular indie rock and classic twee-pop  + DJ Ben Bracken (Intl Freakout A Go Go) |
