Thanks to everyone who came out last night and made the Contest Issue release party a success! We'll post photos from the party soon.

And if you just can't get enough contests, check out our cover artist Timothy Buckwalter's website here. He has a weekly contest with prizes of fabulous art from his weekly online exhibitions. The contest and the prize change every week. This week... the exhibition's theme is competition.

Check back soon for party photos, or sign up to our mailing list and we'll email you and let you know when they're up.

Come one, come all to the Big Ugly Review Issue #5 Release Party this Tuesday, August 29 at Varnish Gallery in San Francisco. The evening will celebrate winners of The Contest Issue and will include screenings of the winning short films, readings, and live music. Readings by Colleen Morton Busch, Heather McDonald, Alethea Hannemann, Aneesha Capur and Anne Trumbore; films by Lev, Scott Prendergast and Amy Harrison; music by John Speck and the Bacon Bits.

Varnish Gallery has a full wine bar, with sake, soju cocktails and beer (so it's 21+). It's located at 77 Natoma, off Second Street, near Market.

Tuesday, August 29
6-9 p.m.