venangago-go: April 11, 2009 Open Studios, Battle of the Bands, and Free and Legal Downloads

Don’t forget that The National Transit Art Studios will be open to the public today from noon-5:00PM.

The Meadville Tribune spends some time with Gypsy Dave and the Stumpjumpers

Kronmiller Photography gives some tips on Nature photography.

Saturday Music is hosting a Battle of the Bands this year at the Warren County Fair. Email saturdaymusic08@gmail.com for more information.

The Penn State Industrial and Energy Heritage Study Tour will be stopping at Drake Well National Historic Landmark and Pithole and spending the night in Titusville.

For more details,, information, and registration information please contact Karen Karnes, Penn State Harrisburg at ksk1@psu.edu or 717-948-6536 or Dr. Kenneth C. Wolensky at kwolensky@comcast.net or 717-469-7729.

WARRIOR, a Lionsgate Studios feature film shooting in Pittsburgh, is seeking extras to participate in the filming of a staged "smoker" - an unlicensed mixed martial arts fight- as fans. Background actors age 21 and up of all types are needed. There is a special need for bikers- as in Harleys, not Ducatis- both male and female for this location.

Shooting will take place in Clairton on Wednesday, April 22nd, and Thursday, April 23rd, beginning in late afternoon. Background will be required to stay for the entire day of shooting, usually around twelve hours but often going longer. Pay is $100/12 hours, with overtime as needed. Actors will be required to provide their own wardrobe and transportation, and may be asked to use their vehicles in the film for an additional $25.

If available for this date, please send an e-mail to warriorextras@gmail.com with "SMOKER" in the subject line to be considered. Include your name, e-mail address, phone number, photo of yourself, and photo of your vehicle. Please only respond if available for the specified dates and location. The shoot day may start late and end late.

Pittsburgh Punk label The Atomic Family Records has a huge selection of local music for free.

Free and Legal Downloads:

North Mississippi Allstars Live at House Of Blues on November 21, 2004