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Hipsterwave: Couple Updates // Art

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So, first-off, we want to officially welcome our newest contributor, Saen. An official shout-out should also be sent to Michelle, as she has been contributing for eight months by now.

Coincidentally, Saen is the winner of our Newcastle Brown Ale contest for the Ron English painting giveaway (painting and Saen’s hand pictured below).

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We selected Saen’s artwork back in September, but his contest-winning submission won’t be posted until some finishing touches are made on it. Saen has been busier than usual as he just recently started his site, Blowing or Blowing Up, which you might have noticed is syndicated with hipsterwave.com as well.

We won’t just leave you hanging though, here is another piece of Saen’s artwork that we just got and will share now.

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Newcastle Brown Ale: Walk The Dog Day [9/24/11 - Alex's Bar - Long Beach, CA - Recap]

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This past Saturday was the inaugural Newcastle Brown Ale “Walk The Dog” day, an annual event. In the UK, people affectionately refer to Newcastle Brown Ale as the ‘Dog.’ The euphemism of “Walk the Dog” originated in Newcastle, UK, and is code for heading over to the local pub for a pint of Newcastle Brown Ale. Trying the patience of significant others for years now, this drinking excuse has become an English classic.

The event was awesome. There was a sizeable turnout at Alex’s Bar, also known as Fangtasia or the vampire bar in the Showtime series True Blood. For just a minimum donation of $1 to the Los Angeles Art Association at the door, attendees gained access to plenty of complimentary Newcastle Brown Ale, food, live entertainment by LA-based band: Superhumanoids, free Newcastle shirts and accessories, and a professional photo booth. Naturally, everyone had a great time. With the temptation of that much complimentary Newcastle, it was hard to avoid getting a bit tipsy.

Newcastle really went all out and made it easy to enjoy the entertainment with a comfortable Ambiance created by Alex’s Bar. Alex’s is a fairly universal venue; so, if you’re looking to party and have fun, you should definitely check-out the place if you haven’t already.

Below are photos from the event and four videos from Superhumanoids. The sound of their live show was spectacular and is definitely worth seeing in person, even if you already love their music.

Remember that our art-submission contest is still open (more details here) so please keep submitting your digital art for a chance to win a limited edition painting by contemporary pop artist Ron English.

Newcastle: Walk The Dog Day – Giveaways and Additional Details [9/24/11 Event]

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Origins of Dog Walking

A euphemism originating in Newcastle, UK, “Walking the Dog” is code for scampering to the local pub for a pint of Newcastle Brown Ale. Usually greeted with a sigh from your significant, this witty drinking excuse has become a classic in England.

Please remember to RSVP: Now there’s an easy way (RSVP link here) to get your name on the list for the bar of your choice.

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Also, we will be giving away Newcastle Bar Stools (photo below) and Newcastle cooler bags to the people selected for art and “meme edited” photos between now and the event on Saturday.

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Also, on the day of the event, a sizeable limited edition painting (one of five painting replicas made – photo below) by graffiti artist Ron English (a sort of mix between Banksy and Shepard Fairey) will be given away to a contest winner!

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