X in DC this Saturday

This Saturday Tina Seamonster and I are participating in the X in DC show at BeBar. The show runs from 6pm-10pm. Come on out and see us!

David, one of the X in DC organizers, was kind enough to answer some questions (below the image). Visit their site to watch the video from July’s event. They’ve got pictures here. Looks like an arty good time!

What is X? How often does the event occur?
Well, the reason it is called ‘X’ is because each month’s result is unique and different, dependent upon the artists, crowd and energy in the room. The event revolves around the equation: Live(Art + Projections + Fashion + Electronica + Performance) + YOU = X. Hence it being different each month. ‘X’ took inspiration from the happenings of the 60’s, with a 21st century twist. Artistically, we’re focused on cutting edge talent and creativity. Each month features music, dance, a graphic design battle, projections and locally made wares.

It is the 3rd Saturday of every month.

Where is it? How do I get there?
BeBar: 1318 9th St., NW. 20001. I like to describe it as being by the ass of the new convention center. So you can take the metro and get off at the convention center, walk or bike…plenty of parking.

Who are you?
I’m a creator, community developer and environmentalist with a passion around cultivating creativity.

Why did you start organizing this event?
The event’s first iteration was about 4 years ago in an abandoned dry cleaners in Silver Spring. We organized a few of these happenings and it was incredible to see/watch what happened. The building was torn down, so that put a stop to that, but eventually I founded 88 (www.eightyeightdc.com) with my good friend Albert and one of our main focuses has been curating multi-media events.

In December of this year, I reached out to Dave G. of Flavoredlayers and Ricardo R. of Nuvo Music who were throwing an inspired event called Eden. I simply wrote to congratulate and thank them for bringing another multi-faceted event to DC. They checked into what we were doing, we chatted and one thing blossomed into another. Before we knew it, we had created this wonderful creative monster called ‘X’.

That was really more of a sequence of events, than a ‘why’ answer. Basically, those of us involved are creativity and technology junkies and wanted to establish a forward thinking event that brought together and would support different facets of the local arts scene.

What 5 words best describe the X ?
Live, Creative, Unique, Hot, Vibrant

How is this event different from other events in the area?
Honestly, I’m not one to brag but there really isn’t anything like this event period. I’m not the most well traveled person, but I’ve lived abroad, traveled and get out of the country a couple times a year and haven’t experienced anything like ‘X’. We bring in artists from all over the US and Canada and each of them has the same reaction.

Any highlights from previous X events you’d like to share?
Seriously, there are a lot. The event really energizes me. Last month, we had Shuhei doing Live digital drawing, which we were projecting in a couple places. One wall we were hitting traversed the length of the stage. At one point, Mavi was dancing to A Drop In Silence’s music and she was in this spot where the eyes of Shuhei’s drawing looked like this incredible tattoo on her back. It was one of those magic moments that happens at every event.

What can people expect to find.
A really diverse crowd with good energy in an environment that will hit all of ones senses. There’s plenty to do, see, listen to, buy and talk about!

Will there be food? Drinks?
No food, but drinks abound!

Parting words?
Please visit www.xindc.tv for more information and updates!