Ever “Drank to that?” If your answer is no, the next question might have to be where you were the last 30 months… In any event, allow yourself to be hipped to what you’ve been missing – and, if you’ve been, here is more of what you’ve been loving. I’LL Drink To That – the solely organized show by local entertainer and community organizer, Carlos Contreras is back for it’s December installment. With more than two years under the belt, I’LL Drink To That is turning to what proved to be a successful December edition, last year. This year, in the fashion of 2013 – IDTT will be turned into a “Holiday Market!”
December 7th, I’LL Drink To That is going to get festive. A “Holiday Market” will come to Tractor Brewing Wells Park. Vendors, music, food, poetry, comedy, live art – and SHOPPING ~ that’s right, shop local! Local brands of food, apparel, art, books, and Tractor apparel, will all be available for purchase. On the back end of shop and stroll, come drink and shop! This event will start at 4pm and have a live art auction element at 6:30. Acts that day include but are not limited to: Robb Janov, Zack Freeman, poets from Swimming With Elephants Publications, Oso-Blanco, Diles of Visceral View Entertainment, DJ M.Martinez, Burque Sol, and some special “pop-up performances.” That is just the performance end!
Aside from performers, there will be a slew of local artisans, and vendors present for the buying pleasure of all you folks who choose to “shop local.” One of a kind gift ideas will be available via: Just Point It, Fiery Gardens, MetalTheBrand, Stoned Betties, Ooey Cucuy, Stephanie Jamison, Yasmin Yliana, Kerry Bergen, Sparrow, Cloudface, James Montoya, OsoBlanco, Jessica Herrera, Salonfree, and Archetype Dermigraphic Tattoo/Studio/Gallery. That’s a lot of folks to buy things from, right? Yeah, we know – that means: bring your credit card, cash, and Xmas list – we will take care of the rest.
You might be wondering – “what about the live art?” Don’t fret friends. That will be taken care of in an interesting and very special fashion for the holidays. Tractor Brewing Company has been working very hard to collaborate and partner with the NM Guild of Ethical Tattooists in the past 6 months. Through that partnership, a bond between one shop in particular, and the staff here at Tractor Brewing Company, has been forged. The Guild and Archetype Tattoo are monthly guests and event hosts of Art Fusion For A Cause at Tractor Wells Park; this month, for I’LL Drink To That – at least four artists from Archetype Tattoo, one of the largest and best in town, will create pieces of art LIVE – for you to buy via the auction. The auction will go up around 6:30 – be there to bid and take home a one of a kind piece of art.
As if that wasn’t enough, there will be prizes given away by Immastar Productions – as part of the festivities – show up, get raffle tickets and stick around – must be present to win free stuff! So whatya’ say Beer Farmers? Let’s have a good time!