February 4, 2013 COMPLETE SCHEDULE. Contact: Ryan LaFata, 757/ John Cann, 757/

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1 Media Release Contact: Ryan LaFata, 757/ John Cann, 757/ FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2013 COMPLETE SCHEDULE Third Annual Hampton Roads Tattoo Arts Festival Announces Complete Schedule --Event, scheduled March 1-3 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, to feature onsite tattoos, Little Tikes Temporary Tattoo Contest, Children s Art Camp, Skate Deck Contest, Second annual Miss Hampton Roads Pin-Up Girl, Dr. Thaddeus P. Zanzibar s Olde City Sideshow, and Team TDH-- Hampton, Virginia- The Third annual Hampton Roads Tattoo Arts Festival, taking place March 1-3 at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, has just announced its complete schedule. Presented by Folk City Tattoo and Twisted Ink magazine, the event celebrates all aspects of the tattooing industry and welcomes talented artists from across the country. Friday, March 1 12:00 noon Doors Open 12:00 noon DJ Jeyone 2:00 p.m. South Side Pro Wrestling 3:00 p.m. Acoustic Act 5:00 p.m. RIO 6:00 p.m. Tattoo Contest Judging Begins 7:00 p.m. Dr. Thaddeus P. Zanzibar s Olde City Sideshow

2 Page 2 8:00 p.m. South Side Pro Wrestling 9:00 p.m. Tattoo of the Day Judging 10:00 p.m. Team TDH Suspensions 11:00 p.m. Tattoo of the Day Winner Announced 12:00 a.m. Doors Close Saturday, March 2 10:00 a.m. Doors Open 11:00 a.m. Star Spangled Banner 11:15 a.m. DJ Jeyone 12:30 p.m. 710 Oil 1:30 p.m. South Side Pro Wrestling 2:00 p.m. Contest Judging Begins 6:00 p.m. Miss Hampton Roads Pin-Up Contest 7:00 p.m. Dr. Thaddeus P. Zanzibar s Olde City Sideshow 8:00 p.m. Team TDH Suspensions 9:00 p.m. Tattoo of the Day Judging 10:00 p.m. South Side Pro Wrestling 10:30 p.m. Freedom Hawk 11:00 p.m. Tattoo of the Day Winner Announced 12:00 a.m. Doors Close Sunday, March 3 12:00 noon Doors Open 12:00 noon Jact 1:00 p.m. South Side Pro Wrestling 1:30 p.m. Kids Temporary Tattoo Contest

3 Page 3 3:00 p.m. Tattoo Contest Judging Begins 6:00 p.m. South Side Pro Wrestling 7:00 p.m. Tattoo of the Day Judging 7:30 p.m. Best in Show 7:45 p.m. Skate Deck Winner Announced 8:00 p.m. Convention Over During the event, interested attendees have the option of speaking with tattoo artists from across the country and having the work performed on-site at the convention center. The cost of each tattoo is in addition to the entrance fee and is negotiated between customer and artist. Please note that many artists book fast and the best way to secure a tattoo at the festival is to set appointments with artists before the event. Three contestants from the second season of InkMaster will be tattooing at the festival, including Jesse Smith of Loose Screw Tattoo, Lalo of Lalo Tattoos, and Kay Kutta. Ink Master is a reality television show airing on the Spike network in which tattoo artists compete in challenges assessing their tattoo and related artistic skills. Judges include Dave Navarro (of Jane s Addiction and Red Hot Chili Peppers fame), Chris Núñez (Miami Ink), and Oliver Peck (Elm Street Tattoos). This year, the festival will feature several new contests and activities, including the Inaugural Little Tikes Temporary Tattoo Contest, Children s Art Camp, and the Skate Deck Contest. The Little Tikes Tattoo Contest (ages 12 and under) will take place on Sunday, March 3 with up to 30 participants receiving a ribbon. First, second, and third place will receive trophies. The Children s Art Camp will offer kids an opportunity to make their own art and explore other creative activities. Finally, the Skate Deck Contest will feature 20 skateboard decks decorated by tattoo artists. Attendees will have the

4 Page 4 chance to vote for their favorite design. The winning artist will receive all 20 decks. Another big highlight of the festival is the Second annual Miss Hampton Roads Pin-Up Girl Contest. This year, voting begins on Monday, February 4 at Of the submissions, nine candidates will be chosen to compete at the finals, to be held at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 2 (over $1500 in cash and prizes, $500 cash for first place). Interested parties should submit photos at Contestants are encouraged to dress in pin-up inspired garb of the 50 s, 60 s, and 70 s. In addition to all of the scheduled activities and events, the Hampton Roads Tattoo Arts Festival is happy to welcome the Dr. Thaddeus P. Zanzibar s Olde City Sideshow. According to Dr. Zanzibar s Olde City Sideshow is a fully scalable immersion performance that encompasses the Old City stylings of Vaudeville, Burlesque, and the historical sideshow acts mixed with Philadelphia s counter-culture influences. The group will play the Fourth annual Minneapolis Tattoo Arts Convention and 15 th annual Philadelphia Tattoo Arts Convention before performing for the crowds at the Hampton Roads Convention Center. Other highlights of this year s festival include daily categorized tattoo contests, art vendors, tattoo supply vendors, a Shoot the Freak Paintball Game, and more. For the second year in a row, Team TDH will demonstrate the art of human suspension with several do-not-miss performances. Cost $25 Daily $45 Weekend Pass (includes all three days) $35 Military Weekend Pass 12 and under free

5 Page 5 Hours Friday, March 1 - Noon until 12 Midnight Saturday, March 2-10:00 a.m. until 12 Midnight Sunday, March 3 - Noon until 8:00 p.m. All ages welcome. Some adult content. MUST be at least 18 years old to get a tattoo Hampton Roads Convention Center 1610 Coliseum Drive Hampton, VA For more information on the Hampton Roads Tattoo Arts Festival, call 757/ , hrtattoofest@yahoo.com, or check out Partially bordered by the Hampton Roads harbor and Chesapeake Bay, Hampton, with the 344,000 sq. ft. Hampton Roads Convention Center, is located in the center of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. Hampton is the site of America's first continuous English-speaking settlement and is home to such visitor attractions as the Virginia Air & Space Center and Riverside IMAX Theater, Hampton History Museum, harbor tours and cruises, Hampton University Museum, Fort Monroe, award-winning Hampton Coliseum, The American Theatre, among others. ### All Photos Courtesy of Charles Long Photography or Twisted Ink magazine. Please do not reprint without photo credit.

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