IMPROV JAMS
SATURDAYS 11AM-1PM!!
All levels of experience are welcome to join us for two hours of improv practice, exercises and fun. Timothy Trueheart is our leader each week as we develop skills and make new friends. This group is working towards performances for those imps who are interested.

This is an adult improv group that will not shy away from “mature” subject matter so you must be at least 18 yrs. old unless accompanied by your very liberal parent.

SIGN UP HERE TO JOIN THE NEXT IMPISH PLAY DATE

SATURDAY JULY 31ST
6PM-11PM
AN ART SHOW & BENEFIT FOR BIKES FOR THE WORLD!
“Biketastic” is an art show for all mediums inspired by bicycles!  This show will feature art that represents the many nuances of bike culture; from bikes for commuting, racing and pleasure rides to those who ride them for economic, and environmental reasons.   The Soundry’s proximity to the W&OD Trail gives us a lot of “bike traffic”, and we see first hand what an important role biking plays in many people’s lives.  We also noticed that bike enthusiasts like bike related art!

This show is open to all mediums and will bring with it many bike-centered events from organized “rides” to film screenings, and a fashion show.  The opening of the arts show will benefit Bikes for the World!

Opening celebration and benefit will be Saturday, July 31st, 2010 from 7pm to 11pm.  There will be a silent auction, vendors, raffle, bike fashion show, and drinks.
SILENT AUCTION SNEAK PEAK!
All proceeds benefit Bikes for the World

Trailer (Details to Come) Donated by Bikes@Vienna
Bicycle Overhaul (Tune up, cleaning, bearing service, & new cables)L.L. Bean $179 value
6 months of coaching with writingyourmemoir.com $650 value
Two-hour design consultation with Commonwealth Home Remodelers, Inc.$300 value
Great Harvest Bread Company Gift Basket including a year-long “loaf a month” gift certificate redeemable at Great Harvest in Vienna VA .  $100 value
1hr Guitar lessons with Sean Meyers of thepocketband.com $40 value
Music Lessons with LarryRiceMusic.com $100 value
idylleclothing.com T-Shirt $35 value
Gift Certificate Neilsens Custard
1 month art studio membership at the Soundry $100 value
HID Niterider Bike Light Donated by an individual (Used) $300 value
3 personal training sessions from Evolution Fitness ($195 value)

Professional Bike Fitting from Syn-Fit ($100 value)

75 $10 off coupons at Spokes Etc. $750 value

More to come- check back soon.

Contact antoine.mcgrath@gmail.com (707) 843.1686 to donate.

—On behalf of Bikes for the World thank you for your donations. To bid on these donated items in a silent auction be in attendance at the Bikes for the World benefit event Biketastic! July 31st 6pm-11pm at 316 Dominion Rd Vienna VA 22180.

Welcome, gentle reader, to The Amplifier, a new incarnation of the Soundry blog wherein you will find chronicled the oddity, spectacle and charm that make The Soundry so remarkable. Please, settle in, put your feet up, and let me tell you about a little place in old town Vienna.

Have you ever wondered where artists go to see art? Where poets go to hear poetry? Where musicians go to hear music, or where baristas go for coffee?  Wonder no more; you’ll find them all here at The Soundry. An oasis for the parched artist and lover of art, The Soundry boasts a studio space, a gallery, a stage, screen printing facilities, a gourmet cafe, and a constant flow of shows, weekly and special events, classes, and three flavors of open mic.

What people notice first, and remember later, is the remarkable atmosphere of the place.  Walking in is like entering another hidden world, as can only be expected of an arts incubator in a building that formerly functioned as an auto body shop.  The strong sense of all-accepting community is renewed daily by the amazing and often bizarre people and  strange spontaneous events.  Still, visitors say, at the core the place is a spirit of easygoing fun.

After dropping by a few times, people will often say;  some one should write a book about this place–  a play, a movie!.   Where is the record of this extraordinary and ever-changing place?

It starts here.

It is the mission of the Amplifier to capture the eccentric essence of day to day life at The Soundry– and we choose to accept it.  If you have any ideas, want to submit an article, send them our way, or just come up to me and chat.   I’m Allison, the newest member of the blogging team, and I’ll be leading the effort.  Most evenings you can find me in the cafe typing away, snapping photos, working on mixed media art, or knitting.  I look like this:
portrait by Soundry member Elizabeth Reid

Come, take my hand and together we will embark on a magical journey through marvelous Art-i-corn stables, the grand temples of the mad monks of melody and counterpoint, and even unto the highest Soundry Staffers in the land, Thor, philosopher king of the Peaceful Mountain, and his beautiful Warrior Queen, Jen the Berserker.

I mean, Watch this space for features such as Character Sketches depicting the wide variety of Soundry folk, The Cafe Today for the latest on what we’re dishing up, Found Art for studio doodles and other oddments, Soundry challenges whereby you, yes YOU, can win a free coffee, and more interviews, quotes and pictures than you can shake a stick at.

Tune in next time for all these wonders and more, Right here at The Amplifier.  Thanks for reading– see you at The Soundry.

On Saturday Jolene Sugarbaker came into the Soundry for a visit! How pleasant! Check it out in this video clip she provided:

Check out more from Jolene here!

The Soundry has a lot to offer the creative subculture. Please review our membership options and consider joining the most exciting thing happening in Northern Virginia.
F*CK THE MACHINE MEMBERSHIP: You create. You need to be here. This membership gives you access to a our thriving society of creatives who are allergic to corporate culture. Perfect for visual artists, DIY-ers, Indie Crafters & Designers. No suits allowed.  CLICK HERE TO JOIN

Monthly: $99

Annual: $600

*unlimited access to shared studio

*plenty of art show opportunities

*members get wall space inbetween shows

*solo shows for those who are ready

*members can sell handmade items in our “store” throughout the year

*teaching privileges

*free wi-fi

*Coffee Bar on site serving micro-roasted espresso, smoothies, teas, Topless Bakery pastries, sandwiches and more.

*25% discount on classes

*invitations to members-only events

*members-only discounts & newsletter

*network and collaborate with other artists

*get exposure! The Soundry is open everyday from 8am-1am. What other art space is open 17 hours a day?

*Members can run a monthly tab in our kick ass coffee bar

CREATIVE ECONOMY MEMBER: A membership for the creative workforce that typically work from home. Bring your lap top into our studio and spread out in an inspiring space. Free wi-fi and meeting room available. Even a whiteboard!  A great way to get out of the house or traditional stale office environment. Perfect for Web developers, graphic designers and bloggers.  CLICK HERE TO JOIN!

*$5o per month or $500 annually

*studio access Mon-Fri 8am-5pm

*ability to reserve a meeting room for client and business meetings

*Free wi-fi

*Teaching privileges

*Keep a monthly tab in the coffee bar

*business profile on our website

TEACHING MEMBERSHIP: For those creative creatures who just want to teach and need a regular space, this membership is ideal.   CLICK HERE TO JOIN

Cost: $25 per month

*use of The Soundry classroom, chairs, tables and wash sink for art/craft/creative  classes.

*Soundry will provide web-based sign up form and link, shared spreadsheet to track your classes

*Classes are posted on our website with professionally designed graphic

*Classes are marketed to our Facebook group, Twitter & other social networks.

*Classes are marketed to our Constant Contact list through a professional newsletter that is sent to over 1,000 people.

*Teachers get 60% of class fees

SOUNDRY FRIENDSHIP MEMBERSHIP: BY POPULAR DEMAND! For supporters of The Soundry who don’t live close enough to take advantage of the space on a regular basis, but participate in art shows and events. For people who love us for who we are and who we aren’t.  CLICK HERE TO JOIN!

*$75 annually

*Waived submission fees to all Soundry art shows

*25% discount on classes

*Members-Only specials & discounts on drinks and events

*Feel good knowing you are supporting a scrappy indie art space in Northern Virginia

*Member Newsletter