Our 3rd Annual weekend Skillshare is fast approaching (June 5th and 6th @ Space 12) and we are more ready this year than ever! To help us in all that we do to organize this lovely event, Stem and Leaf is throwing us a benefit show this weekend!! What sweethearts they are.

If our skillshares are free, someone has to pay for the materials and we don't want the workshop teachers to carry this. So, we do what we can to use repurposed refuse and get things donated but eventually someone's pocket gets rifled through for money that isn't already promised to a roof, a glass of water, or a tasty avocado.

This is why we have benefit parties and here is what you can expect from this year's benefit.

Skillshare Austin will have a few tables of quick skills and offer information about us and our upcoming event. We will also have workshop sign-up forms for any last minute workshop teachers. There is always room for one more!

The Stem and Leaf Collective will be there promoting creative expression through music, art and community involvement.

And the gems of the evening will be all of the bands that have donated the fruits their skill and passion made!

Darling New Neighbor, Elizabeth Jackson (solo set) - 2:30

Dark Water Hymnal - 3:00

Polar Optimist - 4:00

Searching for Signal - 5:00

Honey & Salt - 6:00

This is an all ages show. No chunky X on your hand that somehow makes its way to your cheek in the morning and no need to get a sitter!

If you are of that drinking age there are $2 lonestar pints and $3 for all other pints!

In other news, we are looking for help in getting the word out about not just our benefit, but the weekend skillshare. Can you help us out? Invite your friends to our benefit via facebook!
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=121754637845128&ref=mf

if facebook isn't your thing, send me an email if you want press kit for your blog, zine or just to send to your friends. You can also pick up fliers to post up around town. And as always, we are looking for volunteers to help out at the event and beforehand. Let me know!
charibird@gmail.com

Its not to late to sign up to teach, but June 5th and 6th will be here before you know it. Email Chris at chris.roncal@gmail.com if you have ideas or questions!

With so much love,
Charity Ridpath
one of your darling skillsharers.