Andy Warhol was among the most iconic and prolific visual artists of the 20 th century, a highbrow and low class culture cultivator of profound influence. The pop artist is just as recognized for his soup cans or Marilyn Monroes as he is for the silver New York "Factory" where those works were produced (while his Superstars and other celebrities milled about, glamorously bored). But Warhol was also an avant-garde filmmaker, publisher, producer and dabbler in performance art. One facet of this multidimensional career was The Exploding Plastic Inevitable, a series of traveling multimedia shows that occurred between 1966 and 1967. The shows featured Warhol’s films, dancing and performances by Factory regulars and house band The Velvet Underground. In reverence of these legendary parties, on Saturday, Aug. 27, the Alibi’s Group Hug will host its own Factory Party featuring film projections, screen printing and real-live superstars. The Factory Party starringLow on High (with famed auteur Jon Moritsugu)The Dirty Novels (a reunion and farewell)Manby’s Head (ex-DMZ, Lyres, Customs)The Scrams (Burque warehouse rock)DJ Cassyle (your music editor)With video projections by Basement Films and live screen-printing from 111 Media Collective (BYOShirt $3, or buy one for $5)RSVP hereSaturday, Aug. 27, 201121+ Launchpad $5Doors at 8 p.m.
What Is A Factory Party?
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