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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE – TEEREX AND THE COTTON FACTORY OPEN FOR UNBLURRED
Local screen printer open for sale on Friday, August 3.
Make a new fluffy friend and browse handmade, reclaimed jewelry at the TeeRex Studio during Unblurred along Penn Ave on Friday, August 3 from 6:00pm to 10:00pm. Attendees can also add a unique flair to their wardrobe with affordable, hand-printed tees by local designers. New 2012 designs will also be available, and all 2011 tees will be $10.
August 3rd special guests will include:
- Pittsburgh Architect Lucia M. Aguirre is bringing her handmade lamps and lampshades to shine a little light on the evening’s festivities. www.pittsburghartistregistry.org/laguirre_arts
- The brain behind Vehement Romantic, Miss Kali Gonzalez, has had a love affair with nature her entire life. You can have one too just by peeking through her handmade jewelry collection of resin-captured treasures. www.etsy.com/shop/VehementRomantic
- Nicole of Erra Creations loves working with reclaimed bicycle parts and other materials and re-inventing vintage items into new wares. www.erracreations.com/
- 10% of sales on August 3 will be donated to the non-profit Rabbit Wranglers.
Make a new furry friend while learning about local rabbit rescue. Rabbit Wranglers is an all volunteer-staffed network of foster homes that rescues abused, neglected and abandoned rabbits; assists shelters with their overflow population and high maintenance cases; provides rabbits, primarily those with medical and behavior issues, safe harbor and state-of-the-art care; and finds them loving and permanent indoor homes. The organization also provides a variety of services to rabbit owners including boarding, grooming and medical respite. Representatives and rabbits will be on hand! www.RabbitWranglers.org/
Along with these special guests, The Cotton Factory and TeeRex Syndicate will provide East End Brewery Beer, and the Franktuary will bring gourmet hot dogs for purchase.
The Pittsburgh Tote Bag Project is always in need of new or gently used totes. Donations of tote bags, canned foods, hygiene products or pet goodies will be accepted. Anyone who donates will be entered to win a free tee from the shop. tote4pgh.blogspot.com/
About TeeRex Syndicate:
TeeRex hand prints quality apparel with original designs created by a devoted staff of local designers. The TeeRex items found in the storefront are unique, experimental one-offs that can’t be found in their online store, CottonFactory.com. Based in Pittsburgh, PA TeeRex often partners with local groups such as the Penn’s Corner Farm Alliance, Hello Bully, and more. TeeRex’s studio is located at 5440 Penn Ave.
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By: Cara Rufenacht