cool stuff in providence tonite

AS220 is hosting "Put This in Your Gun," a touring reading series featuring the playwright Michelle Embree and fiction writer Tennessee Jones.  There will also be readings by Jacob from Mothers News fame and Richard Bump, creator of Fanorama.  This goes down from 6 - 7:30 and should be sweet!

RK Projects is having a closing ceremony for their Chloe Wessner/Mengli Qi show at 186 Carpenter St.  The event runs from 6 - 9 and they're having tapas!  You can view the FB invite here. 
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Lucky Dragons "Shape Tape"

We've been listening to this cassette by Los Angeles based  Lucky Dragons pretty consistently lately.  It could have been the relaxing rainy days we just got over but we're pretty sure it's just really awesome.  Put out by Teenage Teardrops, this one is sure to help you keep it mellow for at least 90 minutes.  Available online and in store.

$7

SOLD OUT!

AHTCAST

Phillip Mellen runs a podcast based blog, Ahtcast.  Mellen interviews artists from all over but there is a heavy New England vibe running through it.  It's great to hear working artists discuss their own work and the trials and tribulations that aren't often talked about.  This morning I listened to New Bedford, MA based artist Brooke Mullins-Doherty's interview.

Cory Arcangel: Pro Tools

This Thursday at the Whitney Museum, Cory Arcangel: Pro Tools opens, and will be up through 9/11.  A selection of new work, ranging from Photoshop paintings like the one shown above to a room full of bowling video games dating from the '70's to the present day, this is sure to be a great show.

Currently Listening to/Looking at:

Elk #11. Each page corresponds to a track on the included CD-R by George Draguns. Very nice and intriguing. Perfect for a grey day like today! Available in-store and online.

$10

Get it Together #2

We are now carrying Get it Together #2 by Brooklyn-based artist Lauren Denitzio.  The zine was recently made during an Artist-in-Residency at AS220, and focuses on motivational phrases and mantras.  This issue is based on self-employed friends living in Providence and their continued motivation to remain independent.  It's beautifully made, come check it out or purchase it via paypal below!

Tonight in NY!

Amigos pal, Mat Petronelli is jamming tonight with the Apehangers and others. Apocalypse FTW.

Rain Daze

Here's to hoping Providence gets some sunshine so we can stop listening to this^ and start listening to this:

Girl Talk Zine #12 Release Party!

Be sure to mark our next event on your calendar!  On Friday June 10th, from 6-9 (get it?), we'll be hosting a rad release party for Girl Talk zine #12, the origin stori/creation myth issue!  We'll also be unveiling our new in-store installation of photographs by local hero Abby Grenon, which will be available for purchase right off the wall!  As if that weren't enough, we'll also have drinks by Cafe Intelligentsia and a special musical guest.  NOT to be missed.

Subscribe to Mothers News!

Looking for something to do with that 20$ in your wallet?!  Subscribe now to the next year of Mothers News!  Get all the benefits of reading Mothers New without having to leave yr house.  Click here or here to subscribe and feel good knowing you're supporting a kewl independent publication. Yes!  And look for our ad in the June issue, there may or may not be a coupon involved.

'Sup Magazine 23

We just got a few copies of 'Sup Magazine in the shop.  168 pages of great photos, awesome layout, and interesting interviews with some of the best in contemporary music today.  Issue 23 includes a great article on Occult Rock, some rad photos of Chicago's DJ nate, and interviews with Night Slugs, Azari & III, Kisses, Blondes and tons more!

Derek Aylward & Andrew Burton @ Dedham Open Studios 5/14/11

Amigos friends, Derek Aylward and Andrew Burton will be showing new work at The Centre Deli during Dedham Massachusetts Open Studios this Sunday May 14th from 11AM-4PM. Check out the Dedham Open Studios Site for more info and also be sure to peep Derek's work, as well as Andrew's blog!

2True 2morrow Night in LA

Chloe Wessner/Mengli Qi Show at RK Projects

Be sure to check out R.K. Projects new show by Providence-based artists Chloe Wessner and Mengli Qi, up now through May 28th.  The exhibition, curated by Craig Smith Dermody, is on display at 186 Carpenter Street.  Click here for more info and some q&a with one of the artists!

New In The Shop

We now carry Headmaster, The Providence "assignment-based queer print publication".  Full bleed and perfect bound, Headmaster appeals to a "to a discerning audience of man-lovers."  This mag looks awesome.

 

We also have some new music items.  Novus 2, who played at the shop on Easter Sunday dropped off some sweet, super limited, handmade 45s!  Also, Sloppy Sam gave me some The ---ones 7inches complete with a digital download.  

And one of my favorite recent arrivals are these cassettes from Minneapolis based duo, Sad Ghems.  Each cassette has a handmade cover and they are totally awesome.

New stuff is always showing up, come drop by and see what's cooking now that the weather has finally started to break!

Moms

Next Sunday is Mother's Day! If you're out of ideas, maybe we can help. We have two t-shirts that may up your mom's alley. First is the Providence-based, free newspaper Mothers News's iconic, "Every Mother is a Working Mother" tee.

And secondly, we have an homage to What About Bob? with the Don't Hassle Me. I'm Local tee. Great for the approaching summer!

Incase t-shirts aren't your mom's thing, we have a whole bunch of other things that may be more fitting. Maybe this cool newsprint poster by David Horvitz could hang in your mom's office to remind her to take it easy!

We'll be open all day Friday and Saturday from 12-7 for all your Mother's Day needs. If that doesn't work for you, just give us a ring at 401 439 9532 or shoot us an email at amigospublishing@gmail.com and we could set-up an appointment. And don't forget you can always have anything shipped. Just call or email for help!