STUDENT-ATHLETE

PART II

Journey through the intersection of art, basketball, hip-hop, fashion and music to celebrate Deezie Brown’s new album Look Mom, I Made Varsity!

Lace up your Jordans and step back in time. It’s New York, 1990. Swoosh and the boys are preparing for the most important decision of their lives—will they take their talents Pro to the NBA or go the collegiate route?

Venue: ART HQ 820 Shelby Ln. #103

BRINGING BACK THE HIP-HOP OF THE 90s

+ All-ages welcome
+ Live Concert
+ Free throw contest with prizes!
+ Themed cocktails & mocktails
+ Artwork for sale
+ Limited edition merchandise

THE EXPERIENCE

Step into a vibrant convergence of art, music, and community as Creative Director Deezie Brown orchestrates a collaborative art exhibition like no other.

Contemporary Art Show

90s basketball-inspired fine art featuring the visionary works of:

Deezie Brown + the dynamic creations of his daughter, Zya Brown + Kydd Jones + Gitzel Moncivais

Live Music

Genre-defying mix of 90s music from hip-hop beats to Jazz vibes with performances by:

Deezie Brown + Geto Gala + Mars Wright + The DJ Kurupt

Activities

Cash-Prize Free Throw Contest + Swap Meet to buy/sell/trade with local vendors by Jason “JUKE” Perkins + More TBA

Tickets

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Partners

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Know before you go

ABOUT THE VENUE: ART HQ arrow faq

Part venue, part gallery, part studio, part magical dance party dreamland. ART HQ is your home for all things creative in Austin, Texas. Since 2021, ART HQ has been the main headquarters for Almost Real Things and provided affordable rental and studio space for creators in Austin.

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Yes, all are welcome! If you are visiting with children, please stay with them during the event.

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Sorry, no pets please.

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Limited parking is available at ART HQ: 820 Shelby Ln., however, we highly encourage ride share and carpooling.

Let’s do this!

We use every dollar to pay our entertainers and staff for their hard work.

Almost Real Things, LLC is a sponsored project of Artus Co 501(c)(3), and operates under their non-profit status. This project is supported in part by the Cultural Arts Division of the City of Austin Economic Development Department.

Let’s do this!

We use every dollar to pay our entertainers and staff for their hard work.

Almost Real Things, LLC is a sponsored project of Artus Co 501(c)(3), and operates under their non-profit status. This project is supported in part by the City of Austin Economic Development Department.