Independent Arts News Reporting A Decade of DIY - Celebration with Live Music & Comedy Announced for May 18th
Thursday, April 25, 2024
Pictured Above: Bodega. Photo Credit: Contributed.
Decade of DIY! Flemington DIY announces headlining set from NYC post-punk band, Bodega with other performances from comedian Chris Gethard, Shalom & Classic Traffic
Newsroom Post: FLEMINGTON, NJ
Flemington, NJ – Flemington DIY, local nonprofit community arts space, has announced its DECADE OF DIY celebration slated for Saturday, May 18. The event will feature a headlining set from NYC post-punk band Bodega with other performances from comedian Chris Gethard, indie rock outfit Shalom, and rising power-pop group Classic Traffic.
Pictured Above: Chris Gethard. Photo Credit: Contributed.
In addition, Diamond Heart Body Piercing & Tattoo will be offering a tattoo flash sheet during the day, with a portion of proceeds benefiting the organization.
Lone Eagle Brewing, for the third year in a row, will be pouring Decadent Decade IPA, a fresh new brew in honor of the occasion – again with some proceeds going to Flemington DIY. The beer will also be available as an exclusive 4-pack to go.
“It’s hard to believe the community has sustained Flemington DIY for so long, nearly a third of my life,” says Jeff Hersch, co-founder and Executive Director. “These days, maintaining an arts space is not an easy task, especially operating as 100%-volunteer run (including my role), and I am forever thankful and grateful for all our volunteers, collaborators, and supporters who have got us this far.”
Hersch adds, “In those ten years, we’ve hosted well over 1300 events (probably more), collaborated with countless groups and businesses, and met some of the best and uplifting voices of the greater area. It seems every year we grow more and more, and I am eager and excited to see what our future holds.”
Flemington DIY’s new Art Circle will also be unveiling a new art vending machine, which features small works by local artists available for sale.
Event sponsors include Princeton Record Exchange, Aunt Mary’s Dispensary, and TapInto Raritan/Flemington as a media sponsor.
Pictured Above: Indie rock outfit, Shalom. Photo Credit: Contributed.
The show kicks off at 7:30pm, with tickets available for $20 in advance, $25 at the door, and can be purchased at flemingtondiy.org.
FLEMINGTON DIY (Do It Yourself) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to provide an inclusive art space that engages the community with the burgeoning local arts scene, inspires social change, and invigorates the economic development of Flemington, New Jersey. For further information, please visit www.flemingtondiy.org.
Made possible by funds from the Hunterdon County Cultural & Heritage Commission, a partner of the New Jersey Council on the Arts.
Pictured Above: Classic Traffic. Photo Credit: Luke Ivanovich.
