The Main Street Block Party Saturday 1/28 1PM

The Main Street Block Party will be held at Continental Club, The Mink, Big Top, Natachees Supper and Punch. They are all located at the corner of Main and Alabama. The party starts at 1pm. There will be a ton of bands and some DJ’s at each spot. Lone Star and Pabst Blue Ribbon will be there with the beer.

So make sure you you check out the lineups and plan accordingly on our website here: http://do713.com/event/718277

Pre-sale tickets are available for $10 and on the day of the event they go up to $15. Make sure you get the pre-sale tickets and save that $5 for something nice like adult beverages =).

Purchase the tickets here: https://www.eventbrite.com/event/2665938895/efblike

NYE Masquerade at Kung Fu Saloon Houston

Looking for something fun to do for NYE 2012? It’s not often that this occasion falls on a Saturday – what excuse do you have?! Washington Avenue will be one of the main destinations people go to, itching to ring in 2012. Do713 is giving away a pair of tickets to party at one of the hottest spots on this Jitney-friendly corridor. By clicking Like on this page, you’re entered to win a pair of tickets to Kung Fu Saloon’s NYE Masquerade Party. Or, if you want to secure your spot at free game play, an ice block and masquerading ninja’s, we have discounted tickets. BUT, there are only 50 left at this discounted rate, enter promo code do713holiday15  when purchasing.

All Inclusive Tickets Include:

• Champagne Toast
• Food from Chatter’s Café
• Free Game Play All Night
• DJ Ice
• Ice Shot Block
• Party Favors
• & More!!

We at Do713 wish you and yours a very Happy New Year. Please designate a driver or share a cab/taxi/jitney with your BFFs. Cheers!

Do713 Presents: Top 2011 Houston Bands

Here it is, folks, our first installment of what bands/musicians/rappers were most popular on Do713. How did we come to this conclusion? We looked at who had the most followers, the most votes and the most events.  Six of the musicians listed below were in at least two of those categories. But only one musician was in all three. Which do you think it was? Without further ado and in no particular order, below are the groups that you loved in 2011.  Click here for a playlist of your favs. Congrats to all!

Garage pop trio Young Girls

If you don’t know who  Robert Ellis is yet, you will.

Tax the Wolf received the 2010 Best Band Name award from the Houston Press, but that’s not all they’re good at.

Amazing indie-folk Buxton

Not only did the legendary  Bun B make our list, he’s also teaching “Religion and Hip-Hop Culture” at Rice University

Seems like only Houston could have produced a band like Indian Jewelry

Theatrical & epic  Roky Moon & BOLT

The most unique, The Tontons

G4 TV freestyler, Devin the Dude

World-touring, indie poppers  Wild Moccasins

Keep voting, following and liking events and encourage your circle to do the same! So…which one do you think ranked highly on all three categories?

Via Colori This Weekend at Sam Houston Park

Via Colori isn’t your typical fundraiser. For six years, the Center for Hearing and Speech, benefits greatly from our pure entertainment. This weekend, Via Colori is expected to raise more than $325,000 for children with hearing impairments.

Bring the family to Sam Houston Park in Downtown and experience sidewalk-chalk art like you’ve never imagined. Street artists from all over the country will inspire you with their lively multi-dimensional (albeit temporary) pieces.

There will also be plenty of activities for the kiddos and young-at-heart.

• 2011 Visualize Via Colori Photo Contest
• Search + Sip + Stroll  on Sunday – Grown-up activities
• Live music from local musicians
• Children’s Activities

All proceeds benefit the Center for Hearing and Speech.

Saturday, 11/19, 10 am – 6 pm

Sunday, 11/20, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.

Austin’s Fun Fun Fun Fest Docks at Auditorium Shores

Austin’s 6th annual Fun Fun Fun Fest kicks off today! Touted as one of the city’s more unique un-fests, the ever-expanding FFFFest will feature over 100 entertainers, including a stage dedicated to comedy. New to 2011 – the festival will be webcast live on Pitchfork.com! That way all you suckas that can’t make it will feel the knife twisting a bit more. Hey – I was that sucker last month during ACL, #CantBelieveIMissedDFA1979

In addition to my most excellent FFFF schedule and playlist, the Do713 team also recommends seeing these guys this weekend:

Ra Ra Riot

M83

Lykke Li

Neon Indian

Who do you want to see?

Deep Eddy Vodka is Giving Away a Voodoo Music Experience Weekend!

If you could go to this year’s Voodoo Music Experience for free, who would you take? Which band do you want to see most?  In my opinion, Voodoo Fest has to be one of the better ways to spend the Halloween weekend; listening to great bands in New Orleans, a city known for its roots in black magic.

Deep Eddy Vodka wants to send one lucky pair to this year’s Voodoo Music Experience and entering the giveaway is super simple! Go to the Deep Eddy Vodka Facebook Page and Like them; then enter the contest by filling out a few fields. Be sure to tell your friends about the giveaway to increase your chances of winning (if they win they’ll have to take  you,  right?!). Here’s what Deep Eddy Vodka is giving away:

1. $500 Southwest Airlines gift card to fly to New Orleans
2. Hotel room for 3 nights
3. 2 LOA Lounge VIP passes to the Voodoo Music Experience
4. Deep Eddy gift pack filled with Voodoo Weekend Supplies

Can’t beat that!!

This year’s lineup is crawling with great acts – so sign up for the giveaway today and share the news with your friends! Voodoo Music Experience is October 28 – 30, 2011. Some of the bands performing are:

Band of Horses

My Chemical Romance

Blink 182

Snoop Dogg

Dangermuffin

Social Distortion

Girl Talk

Mastodon

Z-Trip

Daedelus

City & Colour

The Raconteurs

TV on the Radio

Mates of State

Portugal. The Man

+ much  much more

Congratulations to Market Square Park on receiving the 2011 Downtown Pinnacle Award

Recently Downtown Houston’s Market Square Park beat out 10 other public city spaces to receive the coveted award that recognizes marked improvements on urban design, functionality, or enhancing the downtown economy. With a dog park, Niko Niko’s restaurant and a plaza for live music and movie screenings, I’d say Market Square Park hits all three categories right between the eyes.

Washington D.C. based International Downtown Association awarded Market Square Park this prize. IDA President and CEO, David Downey had this to say about Houston’s newest beloved park:

“Market Square Park is a wonderful example for all downtowns to emulate.”

If you haven’t been to Market Square Park, now’s your chance! Bring a blanket or some lawn chairs and enjoy a free screening of National Lampoon’s Animal House presented by Alamo Drafthouse. Yeah…you may need to find a baby sitter for this outing. Below is a list of things you can/can’t bring to Market Square Park. Screening is tonight at 8 p.m. Free! Address and map can be found here.

Yes:

• Blankets, lawn chairs, picnics
• Free street parking after 6 p.m.; $5 parking across the street at Market Square Garage
• Beer and wine are available for purchase on site

No:

• Outside alcoholic beverages
• Glass containers

Again, Do713 sends a big congratulatory embrace to Market Square Park and the Houston Downtown Management District for this amazing achievement.

Charity Event: Canned Acoustica #4 at Warehouse Live is Here!

Feel like simultaneously helping your community while listening to some of Houston’s best local musicians in a unique setting? Look no further than EaDo’s (that’s East of Downtown) premier venue, Warehouse Live for Canned Acoustica Numero Quatro. All proceeds from each Canned Acoustica session benefit a local charity. Friday’s show will benefit Harvey Middle School, which is in desperate need of school supplies.

What makes this so different from any other charity event? Well, for one thing, you don’t have to get all fancy, nor do you have to fork over a ton of money to feel good about helping the community. Alls you have to do is bring 3 items from the list below to gain access to 8 bands playing for your enjoyment, all night long. Oh yeah, in case the title didn’t tip you off, the show will be all acoustic. Check out the Facebook event page. Friday 8/26, at Warehouse Live, 7 p.m.

Free entrance when you bring at least 3 of any of the following:

Loose leaf notebook paper (more than 80 sheets)
Spiral Notebooks: 70-page, single subject
Pencils (1 pkg more than 24 count)
Kleenex
Markers: fine point and regular (more than 2)
Multi-colored construction paper (more than 30 sheets)

Performances by (schedule TBA):

Los Skarnales
Literary Greats
Springfield Riots
Venomous Maximus
Nick Gaitan
Frank Freeman
Screwtape
Brandon West and The Black Hats

5th Annual White Linen Night in Houston’s Heights adds Pink Street

This Saturday evening, many businesses in Houston’s historic Heights will open their doors to participate in the 5th annual White Linen Night. Drawing more than 40,000 revelers, this free event creates a Texas-sized sense of community that includes, art, live music, fashion shows and so much more. Maps of the event can be downloaded or will be available throughout the event.

New to this year’s event is a focus on raising awareness for Breast Cancer. Pink Street will be a section of White Oak Dr., that will host several organizations passionate about education & finding a cure for this disease.  Along Pink Street, event goers will drink pink lemonade and have a chance to win raffles, play fun games (Bra Pong ping pong?!), receive goodies and much more!

Many of Houston’s finest Food Trucks will be stationed throughout the event – remember to bring cash! These aren’t the trucks in front of construction sites; think gelato, Korean BBQ, and gourmet foods/artisan breads.

Fitzgerald’s will host three events, celebrating Houston’s thriving arts scene. Fresh Arts at Fitz will feature performances from Dominic Walsh Dance Theater, Stages Repertory Theater, & Talento Bilingüe de Houston as well as live music into the night.

If you live in the Heights or within a reasonable biking distance, it is highly recommended you safely bike, walk or find another form of transport. Parking in the heights will be a nightmare (coming from past personal experience). However, if these aren’t viable options, no fear – complimentary parking & shuttle service will be provided.

Saturday August, 6 from 4 p.m. – 2 a.m. Free at most participating locations.

Scrabble and the City – benefiting Literacy Advance of Houston

Forget Words with Friends and try your skills face to face in what will be one of Houston’s more fun and creative ways to raise money for a great cause. Scrabble and the City will be held on Thursday at the St. Arnold Brewery. With entry, participants will enjoy dining, dancing, drinks and, of course Scrabble. The fun part? How about bribery, rule bending, costumes & great prizes? Not too shabby, eh? Either enter as a team or as a spectator. Proceeds will benefit the free programs Literacy Advance of Houston provides to our community. Words with real people begins at 7 p.m.