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Friday

Creative Growth/Yard Dog


“Creative Growth/Yard Dog” marks the first collaboration between Yard Dog and Creative Growth Art Center of Oakland, California, and includes works by Creative Growth artists John Martin, Aurie Ramirez, Luis Aguilera, and Gerone Spruill.
Creative Growth Art Center, founded in 1974, is the oldest and largest visual arts center and exhibition space for adults with developmental and physical disabilities in the world. The Center has fostered public awareness and understanding of outsider art nationwide through its education, exhibition, and publishing activities.

Opening reception
Saturday, March 4
7 - 9 PM

On view here and in the gallery
March 4 - April 16

Sunday

Parties During SXSW March 15 - 18


This will be our 11th year of backyard parties during SXSW. Once again we'll have 4 afternoons of music, Wednesday through Saturday, food and drink out back and a gallery full of art to see. FREE ADMISSION.

Party schedule & sponsors:
Wednesday, March 15, 1 - 6 PM
BAAMO (Florida music lovers group)

Wednesday, March 15, 6 PM
Special Yard Dog show: Steve Wynn and the Miracle 3 at 6 PM

Thursday, March 16, noon - 6 PM
Schuba's (Chicago's coolest club & restaurant)

Friday, March 17, noon - 6 PM
Bloodshot Records

Saturday, March 18, noon - 6 PM
YepRoc Records/Harp Magazine

We don't make the party lineups available in advance for 2 reasons: 1) we get all the people we can handle just relying on word of mouth; and 2) it's a party, we're not a venue, and the whole idea is for you to come hang out. Favorite highlights from past years include the Mekons (pictured), the Waco Brothers, Robyn Hitchcock, Drive By Truckers, Calexico, Casey Chambers, Chuck Prophet...