Date: August 7^th, 8-12am

Location: Fourth Wall Project – The Gas Station Gallery (1301 Boylston St/ across from Yawkey Way)

**Strict invite only event. RSVP @ paintpensinpurses@gmail.com. 21+

No cover but donations encouraged.

Sponsor List: Scion, Pabst Blue Ribbon, Adidas, Via Matta, Christiana Vodka, Karmaloop & Red Bull

Complimentary Pabst Blue Ribbon, Red Bull & cocktails from Christiana Vodka.

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Paint Pens in Purses, an all-female urban art collective, is throwing their summer art show!! This upcoming show, themed “Paint Pens & Pet Monsters”, proudly showcases nine emerging and established low-brow and non-traditional artists.

The continuously growing group first started in the summer of 2008 and has done a range of art events including a Pop-Up gallery in a vacant space, a 20ft x20ft live painting on a storefront and a variety of other parties throughout the city. They are also in the process of producing a full-color book set to be released in the winter of 2009.

Confirmed artist lineup includes Jessica Hess, Veronica Hebard, Allison Bamcat, Mykim Dang, Illy, Tofusquirrel, Rich Millionaire, Morgan Thomas & Shayna Shenanigans. Event hosted by Shayna Shenanigans. Gift bags provided by our sponsors. Music by Doc Klaw. Drinks provided by Pabst Blue Ribbon, Red Bull & cocktails from Via Matta & Christiana Vodka.

For samples of artwork and more info on the “Paint Pens in Purses” series please visit: myspace.com/paintpensinpurses.

It’s always a sad sight to see long-standing local business close despite having a legion of faithful customers. Marty’s Liquors in Allston, MA had to close it’s doors after 60 years due to an unfortunate rent dispute. Marty’s Liquors, a place where locals once went to choose from a selection of beers/wines/spirits, grab a sandwich, or just hang around the notable landmark, is now boarded up and awaiting a new business to move in.  Among the locals who miss Marty’s is Shayna Shenanigans, contributing artist and founder of Paint Pens In Purses. In an effort to liven up Marty’s old locale, Shayna and fellow female artists Silver Oris, Kim Harris, tofusquirrel, Molly David, Morgan Thomas, Casey Williams, Mykim Dang and Nineta, of Pain Pens In Purses, will be taking over the space to use as an art gallery. The pop-up art gallery will open today, Tuesday, April 21st, 2009 at 193 Harvard Ave, Allston MA 02134.