The Argonaut Benefit at the Rock and Roll Hotel – June 30

Washington, D.C.’s The Argonaut, a neighborhood staple on H Street, recently suffered an unfortunate fire - destroying the coastal themed tavern’s kitchen and bar area.

The Rock and Roll Hotel, whose kitchen was created by the staff at the Argonaut (and who also happen to be a Ticket Alternative venue) are hosting an Argonaut fundraiser Wednesday, June 30.

Admission is $20 (service charge-free) and includes free cocktails from 5 to 11 p.m. Rock and Roll Hotel co-owner Steve Lambert says “100 percent” of proceeds will go to the employees and management of the Argonaut to help make up for lost wages and also “small repairs” that can help get the bar up and running.

Visit the Argonaut Fundraiser Facebook invite page HERE.

Keep up with the Argonaut via Twitter: twitter.com/ArgonautDC

Decatur Square Turns into Decatur Beach – June 18

The Decatur Business Association brings in 60 tons of sand and turns the square into a beach for the annual Decatur Beach Party on Friday, June 18 from 5pm to midnight. Dancing to live music on the MARTA Plaza, boardwalk games and an expanded children’s activities area provides fun for the entire family. Proceeds from the annual fundraiser benefit downtown improvement projects.

Decatur Beach Party
Friday, June 18
5pm – Midnight

Children Under 12 FREE
No Coolers, Picnics or Pets allowed in the event area

CANCELED: Half-A-Ween @ Vinyl, April 30

The Half-A-Ween event at Vinyl on April 30 has been canceled. Refunds are now being issued.

Ticket Alternative Announces “No Convenience Fees” At Any of their Ticket Outlets on Record Store Day – Saturday, April 17

Ticket Alternative will waive all convenience fees on tickets purchased for any event at any Ticket Alternative outlet on Saturday, April 17, in honor of Record Store Day – a celebration for the culture that surrounds hundreds of unique record stores around the world.

Customers simply need to purchase tickets in person at one of the following Ticket Alternative outlets (which happen to be record stores!) on Saturday, April 17 during normal store hours.

In addition, customers will have a chance to win tickets and guest list spots to over a dozen concerts at multiple venues – such as The EARL, Star Bar, 529, Vinyl and The Loft.

About Ticket Alternative

Ticket Alternative (www.ticketalternative.com) provides a wide range of ticketing and box office solutions for hundreds of venues nationwide while maintaining the lowest service charges in the industry. This Atlanta based company, with an office in the U.K., prints millions of tickets for independent distribution throughout the U.S. and the U.K. through TA Ticket Printing.  Founded in 2004, by music lovers and entrepreneurs Iain Bluett and Jamie Dwyer, Ticket Alternative believes in putting fans first, dedicated to providing stellar customer and client support.  Combining these elements created a visionary solution that has catapulted Ticket Alternative to market-leader status as they continue to add venues as well as theatres, sports teams, festivals, non-profits and other events across the nation.

Visit www.ticketalternative.com for a complete list of concerts and events nationwide.

For more information, contact:
Melinda M. Bluett, Director of Marketing & Operations
P. 404.897.2375 | melinda.bluett@ticketalternative.com

Friends of Dogwood Pavilion at Piedmont Park, April 17 & 18

The Friends of Dogwood Pavilion, a local restaurant tasting and wine sampling area, will once again open the doors to some of the city’s best cuisine during the 74th Annual Atlanta Dogwood Festival on April 17 and 18. Open Saturday and Sunday during the festival, the Friends of Dogwood is a ticketed area. Tickets can be purchased in advance for $25 or for $30 at the door. “Friends With Benefits” tickets are an additional $20 and include an open bar ticket from 1:00 – 9:00 pm. This year the “Friends Of Dogwood” program will be held indoors at the newly renovated Greystone event facility (the former bathhouse).

Participating Restaurants for 2010 include: Bakeshop, CHEF, Dogwood, Dolce, Eclipse de Luna, Fine Italian Foods, Geisha House, Genki, Gilbert’s Cafe, Graveyard Tavern, hobnob, Holy Taco, Legal Sea Foods, Livingston Restaurant and Bar, Metrotainment Bakery, Nakato, Pacci, PARISH, Peasant Bistro, Pura Vida, Ri Ra Irish Pub, Rolling Bones, Rosebud, Straits, TAP, Taqueria del Sol, The Melting Pot, The Sundial and Veni Vidi Vici and more!

Saturday, April 17

Sunday, April 18

Vivica A. Fox Hosts Doug E. Fresh & Slick Rick, Live @ The Revolution Music Room, April 9

Looking for a party in Little Rock, Ark.? You’re in luck, we found one and it’s big!

Vivica A. Fox (Kill Bill, “Curb Your Enthusiasm”) hosts legendary hip-hop performers Doug E. Fresh & Slick Rick at the Revolution Music Room on Friday, April 9.

Doug E. Fresh, also known as the Human Beat Box, has been performing with Slick Rick (originally MC Ricky D of the Get Fresh Crew) since the early ’80s and are both considered early pioneers of hip-hop. True entertainers, Doug E. Fresh and Slick Rick are sure to put on a show like no other.

General admission and VIP (including artist meet & greet, champagne and buffet) are available online now

Vivica A. Fox hosts Doug E. Fresh & Slick Rick
Friday, April 9 / 9 p.m.
The Revolution Music Room
Little Rock, AR

Leila’s Three Picks Of The Week: The Constellations, Florence and the Machine, Vampire Weekend

Here’s what I’ve been grooving to this week:

The Constellations – “Setback”

THE CONSTELLATIONS | MySpace Music Videos

Hometown heroes (from our neck of the woods in Atlanta) The Constellations are set to take over the world this summer. They’ll be taking on a huge tour starting this month, and will be making a stop at Atlanta’s Drunken Unicorn with Hockey on March 23 and at DC9 on May 3.

Drunken Unicorn, March 23

DC9, May 3

Florence and the Machine is an act that has featured in this feature before, with Dizzee Rascal at The BRITS, but it seemed fair that she got her own spot, especially since her videos are so visually stunning, matching her phenomenal sound.

Many of us have been positively giddy at the release of the new Vampire Weekend record. The video for “Giving Up The Gun” cements our giddiness. The band is touring the country (most shows are sold out) and we’re selling tickets for the Official Vampire Weekend Afterparty on Saturday, April 3 at DC9, with the band’s bassist Chris Baio, who DJs simply as “BAIO,” DJing.

Official Vampire Weekend Afterparty with BAIO at DC9 – Saturday, April 3

Vampire Weekend’s bassist Chris Baio, who DJs simply as “BAIO,” will be setting up shop and spinning his favorite tunes at Washington, D.C.’s very own DC9, for the Official Vampire Weekend Afterparty on Saturday, April 3.

Get your tickets today!

DC9
190 9th Street NW
Washington, DC 20001

Ticket Alternative Pairs Up with Indie Record Label Favorite Gentlemen for Party at SXSW!

We have paired up with one of the coolest indie labels around, Favorite Gentlemen, for an incredible party during the crazy festivities surrounding SXSW. This isn’t an official SXSW party though, so don’t worry if you don’t have a pass – just RSVP so we know how many people to expect, and so we can send you updates on all the goodies we will have in store.

The party will be taking place Thursday, March 18 at The Belmont in Austin, Texas (of course), and you can check out the bands playing by entering your email address with the folks at NoiseTrade. We’ll also be treating everyone to drink specials and giveaways … Continue Reading