About this project
Have you been to a Rubulad? We can always spot the first-timers because their mouths are hanging open. They say "I didn't know places like this really existed. I read about the Factory, but I had no idea there was anything like this in New York anymore."
If you have, then you understand why our people keep coming back, month after month and year after year. Each month we hire artists to create an unforgettable, elaborately handmade landscape on a theme, on top of the art from the month before. We book musicians and DJs who get the floor moving. Filmstrips, cabaret, puppets. And we draw a diverse crowd that's ready to dance.
Now we have to move from our home of the past six years.
We need a new home to build our collection back into the amazing forest of art it once was. We cannot raise enough by running parties in other spaces - with rental costs, and compensating musicians and artists for their work, it's impossible to get ahead. Venues are scarce. We need you to bring Rubulad back to life!!
It's a bitch to move in New York. Now imagine moving our whole collection and facilities.
- Storage
- Helping hands
- First, last plus commercial deposit
- A head start on building out a new space including major work like plumbing and electrical
Art spaces like Monster Island and Surreal Estate are closing down all around us. The pressures of the real estate market are not new. But everything fun doesn't have to disappear.
photo by E.A.R
What People are Saying About Us
"When I was a fresh face in the city, Rubulad was the first slice of night that I felt at home in. It was more than a party, it was a community. Hundreds of vital projects, performers and inspired conversations emerged from that community." -William Etundi, TheDanger.com
"Rubulad stands for no-holds-barred creative freedom to carve our own space in a frequently limiting city. Their resilience, fierce independence, radical inclusivity, commitment to the arts, whimsical creativity, and welcoming attitude have been continually inspiring to me in my ten years of creating nightlife events. Rubulad is what people have in mind when they picture wildly creative underground nightlife in NYC, a happening emblematic of the city whose real-life existence is actually endangered." - Miss Scorpio, geminiandscorpio.com
"Rubulad is one of the most important ingredients in New York City nightlife. For more than the last decade, it has been a creative hot bed of innovative music and art, as well as a showcase and springboard for local, national and international artists. It has nurtured my craft and served as a celebratory meeting place for friends new and old." - Taylor Kuffner (Zemi17), artistic director of the Gamelatron
"I grew up in NYC, but Rubulad was my first introduction to any cultural underground and truly DIY institution in The City. As a kid living on my own in Brooklyn, their events opened up a world of possibilities to me for what sort of universe a group of dedicated people could create for those around them and inspired me to begin dedicating my time towards exploring the warehouse spaces of Brooklyn, eventually working on projects like Silent Barn and SHOWPAPER specifically so that others could discover that same sort of magic I had found on Flushing over five years ago. I always felt that Silent Barn was a little sibling to Rubulad's mission of mixing the perfect batch of art, community, and chaos."- Joe Ahearn - Silent Barn // Showpaper // Clocktower Gallery http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1008830584/rebuilding-the-silent-barn
"January 2000. The beginning of a new millenium. First kiss, first dance, some absinthe and romance. Now, we're married with a kid who is almost seven. Thanks, Rubulad!" - Laura & Mark
Even the cabbies love us.
"My cab driver last night has been picking up from your various locations for many years, not knowing they were all yours. He then asked about 3rd Ward, Danger, Winkel, and various other parties that have been part of the community that you started and supported and incubated really. I told him that you trained and inspired most all of those other event organizers, and he was not surprised. Then he said 'I think I would like that lady. Whenever I'm working on a Friday or a holiday, I check her space first for fares. Her crowds are the nicest, most respectful people in Brooklyn party-goers. They talk to me like a person. Tell her I wish her well and good fortune this year.'" - Maureen Flaherty
*** See our bio for further links and interviews about Rubulad's past, present, and future...
top photo credit - Jenene Bernstein.
Some of our rewards!
Gloves by Lamia Design
Yung Oh Le Page's Sound Art
Jumpsuits by Pierre Pressure
Portraits by Ricardo Rivera
Stephanie's boxes
Print by Deb Yoon
T-shirts by Pierre Pressure
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Souvenir personalized thank-you vintage Rubulad flier mailed to your home!
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a Rubulad vintage dancey 3D keychain...wiggle power! limited edition.
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From In Our Hearts - assorted cool zines.
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Hankies silkscreened with art by Chris Malechki
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One ticket + two drinks for the Official Santacon Destination Afterparty on Dec. 10th. This special offer is only good for Santas in Santa suits or some approximation thereof. If you would like to buy a ticket + another reward, contact us and we'll make a special package for you since kickstarter only lets you select one reward per donor...
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Two tickets to the Official Santacon Afterparty! Taking place on December 10th. This special offer is only good for Santas in Santa suits or some approximation thereof. If you would like to buy a ticket + another reward, contact us and we'll make a special package for you since kickstarter only lets you select one reward per donor...
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We'll paint your name into a glorious thank-you mural in the new space...
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Two more of Deb Yoon's beautiful prints - as seen in the reward photos! Thank you Deb!
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A beautiful print by Deb Yoon - see reward photos. Shipping included.
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Underpants! by Rubulad Artists. Limited edition one-of-a-kind, hand-stenciled & painted.
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Brand spankin' new 2012 Cthulhu calendars illustrated by Daupo, inspired by H.P. Lovecraft (yer last year on Earth deserves a quality calendar).
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Special Commemorative Santacon Package - you get two tickets, four drinks + a prize made for the Official Santacon Destination Afterparty on Dec. 10th. This special offer is only good for Santas in Santa suits or some approximation thereof. If you would like to buy a ticket + another reward, contact us and we'll make a special package for you since kickstarter only lets you select one reward per donor...
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Admission for two (& two drink tickets) to a Rubulad of your choice in the next three months...including our event Saturday 11/19!
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Signed, color posters circa "Rubulad flies to the Moon" - from the nonsense nyc 10th anniversary party.
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Original Collage by Jeff Stark
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Handpainted boxes by Stephanie Castillo, you may recognize her work from every Rubulad flyer ever!
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A pair of VIP tickets to any Gemini & Scorpio event in the next year! excluding Banya & sold-out holiday parties.
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A piece of the old Rubulad for your home - a momento you can treasure forever.
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Custom made-to-order pinata from Meg Keys of Llaves Design. Beat that party down.
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T-shirt silkscreened with original art by Daupo
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T-shirt silkscreened with art by Chris Malechki
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Gary's Scopitronic Film Fest - a highlight reel of funky old-style proto-music-videos...
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Shirts! by Pierre Pressure. Limited edition one-of-a-kind, hand-stenciled & painted.
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A pair of supple leather gloves by Lamia Design, www.lamiadesign.com.
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Ticket to the Last Supper at the old Rubulad.
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Accordion serenade from Matt Dallow.
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Say something to the Rubulad community with one line in our invitation mailing. Your favorite line of poetry, or a message to someone you know will love seeing it. But, no poison pen or advertising allowed.
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The DUMBO Arts Festival edition record player by Yung Oh Le Page: http://www.flickr.com/photos/yungohlepage/sets/72157627788059400/
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Jumpsuits! by Pierre Pressure. Limited edition one-of-a-kind, hand-stenciled & painted.
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Two tickets to our Opening Champagne Gala and Preview of the new Rubulad Dream Home.
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Custom paintings on any subject in any style, made to order for you by Rubulad artists. Does your loved one have a thing for pickles? We'll give her a painting of a pickle, a cubist pickle made with the secret ingredient, by the artists of Rubulad.
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Your own copy of Chicken John's new book, The Book of the Is: Fail to Win, with a limited edition slipcover by Swoon. http://laughingsquid.com/book-of-the-is-essays-by-chicken-john-on-engineered-disperfection/
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A piece of lamp art by our resident lighting artist, Norm Francouer of the Light Circus Extraordinaire.
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Portrait of you, by painter Ricardo Rivera.
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We sold out of the first batch! Two more portraits of you, by painter Ricardo Rivera.
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Name a chair! One Rubulad chair will boast your name.
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Custom fabulous designer men's hat made for you by Laura McMillian, costumer to the stars.
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Strolling harpist performance by Mia Theodoratus for your party or special occasion. "performing harpist/composer mia Theodoratus plays at rubulad and other venues all over the world. She has written music for flight of the concords, rubicon and bravo reality series. She will stroll into your party with a small harp, serenade your confused guests and leave them a bit confused".
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Live film screening for your event by Gary Balaban, you name the theme.
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Simone shoots a bow and arrow, on stilts! For your next party. Did we mention, she's ten years old?!
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Performer Mary-Go-Round will provide a lesson in professional hula-hooping or accordion (or both). OR, a private show at your (or your little one's) birthday party.
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Joe McGinty, impresario of Loser's Lounge, will do keyboard karaoke at your party!
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One accounting consultation for an artist or arts group, with Danielle Hlatky of Pipia Cohen Hlatky, *or* an original song by Danielle.
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Mega Monster Rubulad DJs Box Set!! Dance around to the finest jams in your own home. Compiled by such superstars as: DJ Shakey, Barney Iller, Drrtyfnger, Small Change and more.
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Fabulous custom cocktail hat created for you by Alita Edgar. Known for experimental and sculptural designs using rare vintage materials. Tailored to your dreams.
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Private party puppy dog art performance by Laura McMillian.
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Name a cocktail! Our esteemed bartenders will create a cocktail tailored to your tastes and bearing a name you invent. Or named after you, whichever you prefer.
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A date with Jeff Stark. Date includes an adventure specially tailored for the donor, dinner, and sparkling conversation. Available for all genders.
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Name a room! Your name commemorated forever on a plaque.
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Secret dinner for two in a spectacular location, and a portrait of the couple by Jeff Stark.
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Pop-up 15-minute Rubulad in your home! Or on call to the location of your choice within the five boroughs.
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Name your own Rubulad theme! A handmade wonderland of costumed splendor, and a very special night out.
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THE GRAND PATRON PRIZE: One of everything listed above, except items that are sold out/ one-of-a-kind. A huge basket of art and fun! Tickets to events throughout the year! Music and films!
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Rubulad began way back in 1993 and has been bringing people together ever since. Our events are handmade, scavenged and assembled with love. The Rubulad team is 45 people strong, and includes renegade costume designers, artists, DJs, musicians, puppeteers, craftspeople, circus performers, stilt-walkers, cooks, and plain old nice folks.
