A perfect storm

Written by Dan

I have a feeling that tonight is going... to... be... incredibly... ssssslllllooooowwwwww. Why? Well, do you remember how I said it's pretty slow on nights when there's a pub crawl? And do you remember when I wrote that First Friday Artwalks tend to cannibalize our older demographic? And do you recall how I told you that our attendance decreases across the board on nights (especially weekend nights) when there's a Springfield Cardinal's home game? And how beautiful weather tends to put a dent in ticket sales? Well, guess what's going on tonight... on this beautiful, 68 degree evening there is a HUGE Cinco de Mayo pub crawl, a First Friday Artwalk, AND a Springfield Cardinals home game. Hopefully THE BIG LEBOWSKI can draw in a few revelers this evening. Wish us luck!

This weekend doesn't look too promising either, as the Springfield ArtsFest is taking place on both Saturday and Sunday.

So, I guess I'll have plenty of time to write a follow-up to yesterday's post. Yay!

Jordan says:

Don't worry, Dan. I'll show up in support of The Moxie (and to a slightly lesser degree the Coen Bros.) any day. Except for tonight, because I have to go clean at the Campbell Suxteen - I'm not too proud to call it that - and then sleep.

Saturday, though? Saturday's a shoe-in.

¤ Posted on May 5, 2006 @ 4:59 pm

Derek says:

Were it not for the whole moving out and leaving town simultaneously tomorrow morning and therefore needing desperately to pack tonight, I would most certainly be there right now and for all of the shows of the evening. Now it's back to work. Good luck.

¤ Posted on May 5, 2006 @ 6:20 pm

matt says:

just out of curiosity, are you showing a print of the big lebowski, or a dvd copy? i know there are prints that still float around since there's a theater here that shows it once a year or so. what a great movie to see with an audience, and one that most people who love it seemed to have missed the first go-around.

¤ Posted on May 5, 2006 @ 6:42 pm

Dan says:

We have the real deal, Matt. An original 35mm theatrical print. If I were to wager a bet, I'd say it's been played at least 500 times. It's great!

¤ Posted on May 5, 2006 @ 6:54 pm      [ The Moxie Blog ]

Scott G. says:

Dan, is there any chance you could show art at your place on First Friday? The Moxie Gallery? maybe have a movie showing in the background. No?

¤ Posted on May 5, 2006 @ 8:55 pm

Dan says:

Actually, we already have a Moxie gallery. We switch out artists on a monthly basis to conincide with the Artwalk. Don't get me wrong, we get plenty of people on First Friday, but they're only here to see the art, not the movie. Don't they know that the movie IS THE ART?!

¤ Posted on May 5, 2006 @ 9:00 pm      [ The Moxie Blog ]

matt says:

i took my girlfriend to see the big lebowski about 2 years ago at one of these revival cult screenings. the print was obviously old and worn but it was still great to see it again with an audience. people dressed up, there was trivia! the only unfortunate thing was that some nimrods thought it would be funny to recite every line from the movie a la rocky horror or like when you watch a movie like spinal tap at home. just DON'T let people do that! i'm glad you guys are showing that.

¤ Posted on May 5, 2006 @ 10:30 pm

Dan says:

AND we're giving away free bowling game certificates. I need to think up some good trivia!

¤ Posted on May 5, 2006 @ 10:33 pm      [ The Moxie Blog ]

brian of moore says:

i bet the slowness wouldnt be so bad.. if morons werent running around throwing orange soda everywhere...
.. ahem...

anyway.. do more people (besides me and my friends) at least buy some concessions while they are looking at the new art of the month?

if you were giving away free white russians.. you'd be sold out
maybe if i stand outside and give away white russians
dont worry.. if i get arrested i promise not to mention *both* of your names

¤ Posted on May 6, 2006 @ 3:32 am

Caleb says:

You want a white russian? I can get you a white russian, believe me. There are ways, Dude. You don't wanna know about it, believe me. Hell, I can get you a white russian by 3 o'clock this afternoon... with nail polish. These fucking amateurs...

¤ Posted on May 6, 2006 @ 9:46 am

Nicole says:

The BIG L turnout was decent last night. I think tonight's will be bigger.

¤ Posted on May 6, 2006 @ 10:07 am

brian of moore says:

well played caleb.. well played

¤ Posted on May 6, 2006 @ 11:56 am

Caleb says:

Saturday late night screening of The Big Lebowski = the bestest time I've had at the Moxie since opening night. If you missed it well that sucks for you now doesn't it?

¤ Posted on May 7, 2006 @ 2:09 am

erin says:

the screening was indeed awsome! was that steve buscemi's first visit to the moxie?
the only non-awsome part about the evening was the constant getting up of people going out and in. in and out. but i guess thats should be expected with a large group of boozed young people (i know, im a total square). its great there was such a good crowd though.

cant wait for next years! caleb and i have plans for awsome 'long live donny' t-shirts.

i

¤ Posted on May 7, 2006 @ 4:58 pm

Jordan says:

Sorry for text messaging during the free game/poster giveaway.

Next time I'll be more aware. I promise.

¤ Posted on May 7, 2006 @ 5:44 pm

Caleb says:

Question: when can we expect another great episode of Moxie TV? Surely Justin doesn't have anything better to do in his last week of classes! My real question was whether the episode will be Arrested Development-centric or not. And if so, well, that would just be hilarious. I got dibs on playing Gob though, just as long as Dan and Nicole buy me a Segway so I can fully get into character.

¤ Posted on May 8, 2006 @ 11:39 pm

brian of moore says:

art school confidential

i want to see it because it has the word art in it
well.. that an john malkovich

¤ Posted on May 9, 2006 @ 2:21 am

justin says:

we're taking this week off.... but we'll be back next week

¤ Posted on May 9, 2006 @ 10:05 am

Rachel says:

Dan & Nicole -- How do you go about getting noise permit for an outdoor event? Any info would be useful!

¤ Posted on May 9, 2006 @ 11:48 am

Dan says:

Rachel: If your event is downtown, start with the Urban Districts Alliance (www.udaonline.org)

¤ Posted on May 9, 2006 @ 12:07 pm      [ The Moxie Blog ]

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