Trippy events are coming to Reno, starting with the Noir show at the Renaissance Hotel on February 10th, from 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m., mixing local music, art, crafts, jewelry and fashion.
The event is being put on by fashion brand Trippy Kitty Co. the brainchild of Athen, also known as Pilar, a precocious 18-year-old artist from Los Angeles now based in Reno.
Athen says that from a young age she has always been into music and that passion only continued when she moved to the Biggest Little City a year ago. Throughout the last 12 months, Pilar met a multitude of bands and artists and wondered why the two seemed so separate from each other. “Even going to like local shows, it just feels like the sect of bands is different than the sect of artists. We’re all here to create art. Like let's combine,” Athen told Our Town Reno during a recent interview.
Pre-sale tickets for the event she is planning are now available for $18.00 on the TKC presents website. After the pre-sale ends, tickets will be $20.00 at the door: https://www.tkcpresents.com/?fbclid=PAAaZKsihttrL2pEd5D-rnhpt9oC2xtRlFNx4uiikBkT_4TsRE7d48WSvAoT8_aem_AfbogoiR0DjWf1JWPCmov6vRkBQ9NFBJ9p0Mkw0HE7iqfuAlXgJYrsB6v0xHALLgdWY
That’s what Athen hopes to accomplish with the Noir show, hosted by her brand Trippy Kitty Co.
Local music artists Noah Linker and Athen herself will be performing, as well as local bands Faded Shawties, Heaven 07, BenderWorld, and Evangeline.
On top of these talented acts, Pilar has invited local artists such as Lils, Skel, and Baby Abeille to showcase some of their work. All of these artists dabble in different mediums from pen and paper, to 3D art, and their work will be for sale during the night.
These artists have even come together to make intriguing posters to help promote the event. “I have such a passion for music and art and to be a part of an event that embraces all mediums is something I’m so grateful to have come across” says artist Lils.
Bousabe will be selling beautiful homemade silver pieces with hints of crystals and gemstones, such as above.
Other clothing and accessory vendors such as Hey Punk, Lucky Cheeks Beauty, and Bousabe will also be in attendance. Trippy Kitty Co. specializes in streetwear clothing whereas Hey Punk specializes in knitwear. If you’re into permanent jewelry, Lucky Cheeks Beauty will be selling bracelets, anklets, charms, and more.
Pilar wanted to also create a way to give back not only to these artists, but also to the Reno community. There will be a raffle at the show that is two dollars to enter. Vendors donated pieces to factor into the main prize which will consist of one beanie from Hey Punk, one T-Shirt from Trippy Kitty Co, one piece of jewelry from Bousabe, and one wax from Lucky Cheeks Beauty who specializes in body waxing as well as permanent jewelry. Lucky Cheeks Beauty is also donating a free haircut from her husband who is a hairstylist.
“I couldn’t be more grateful for the way everything came together. I prayed a lot when it came to this event and I’m super happy with the results,” Pilar says. There will also be a fashion contest for attendees to partake in. The show name being Noir, Pilar thought it would be fun to host a contest in between band sets to vote on the audience's favorite Noir outfits. A dress code of all black is encouraged but not required to attend. However the winner of the fashion contest will receive a Trippy Kitty Co. sticker.
With so many fun festivities and experiences to enjoy, what better way to remember the night than with professional photographs? Local photographer, Daniel Lopez Garzon, or Aethenee on Instagram, has been a photographer for over five years. He is offering professional photos at the event: five dollars for one, and $10 for three. Your photos will be printed within 20 minutes where attendees will have the option of either taking their photos with them when they are developed, or having them held at the photo booth area until the end of the night. “I’m really excited for an opportunity like this,” says Daniel.
Local bands are also excited to play at this event. “This is going to be a genuinely incredible show with an amazing lineup of local bands, artists, and vendors. So much is going on behind the scenes to make it perfect. I know the ticket price is a little more than usual but I promise it is so worth it,” guitarist Ryan Kowalczuk from BenderWorld, shared on an Instagram story.
Artist Skel also expressed his excitement for this upcoming show: “I love the idea, the theme, and I'm really impressed with the people we’ve got working on this one.”