Make Do! A recycle and Up-cycle art and fashion show March 9, 2012

Do you lament wastefulness and struggle with throwing anything away? If you embrace Reduce, Re-use and Recycle as a way of life and prefer to buy less and make more, here is the show for you! Rhythmix Cultural Works, Julie's Coffee and Tea, Sewing guru Jennifer Serr, Upcycle Clothes and artists from Redux have teamed up to create a show that will inspire the "Make Do" in all of us! Our artists and crafters trolled through thrift stores, garage sales, and dumpsters to create fun and functional items - clothing, accessories, house-wares and fine art from cast off materials otherwise destined for a landfill. Make Do! Artists include: Jennifer Serr, Leonie Holzman, Bette Barr, Brianna Learnihan, Julie Baron, Linda Lu Castronovo, Susan Leung, Tina Martin, Mary Loughran, Amy Zimmer, Upcycle Clothes, Debbie Callen, Nicola Griffin, Chris Rummel
Phil Hargrave, Mary Elizabeth, Stephanie Rodriguez, Michelle Morgan, Joy Johnson and Shevon Dieterich.

Opening night, March 9th will feature vintage fashion vendors, an Up-cycle fashion show at 8pm, yummy eats and visual treats. The Make Do! Show runs March 9 through May 4th.

K Gallery hours: 2nd Fridays 6-9pm, Weds. eves, 6-9pm, during scheduled performances and by appointment. www.rhythmix.org

In conjunction with RCW’s “MAKE-DO” show, A satellite exhibit called “JUST USE IT” will appear at Julie’s Coffee & Tea featuring illustrations on found items by Lauren Napolitano and Candy wrapper transformations by Annie Goodsill. “Just Use it” opening Party is at 1223 Park Street Alameda on Friday, March 16th 7-9pm

Artist/Photo Credit: Nicola Griffin