The current market has a broad selection in the “all-in-one” category.
SUV’s downsized for efficiency are called Crossovers, and passenger
cars upsized for utility and family are called Wagon’s.
What’s a Wagon?
The wagon has come a long way from being an oversized burden to drive
car – now it’s what everyone wants because it’s a little bit of
everything all wrapped up into one nice package.
The sporty style of the 2010 Passat Wagon is just as fun to drive as
it is useful. Trips to the grocery store are no match and hauling
things like strollers and other items that can occupy significant space
make daily errands a bit constricting.
The Passat is what some might consider an entry level luxury wagon,
but what it comes down to is refinement – simplicity – functionally
complete.
Organized for Komfort.
That’s what you get with the Passat, because frankly choice just
dilutes the core competency of a well designed and practical car. Cars
that try to lather you with luxury are marginally competent in terms of
performance, whereas the Passat at it’s core is as solidly performing as
one might expect.
While performance these days is crucial, it only feels right when the
rest of the cabin gives off an ambience that puts you into the desire
to drive as often as you get the chance.
If you’re into gadgets then VW is your kind of car. The combining of
storage compartments and cup holders gives your imagination a taste of
what great engineering can do when properly examining the solutions it
offers.
Heated bucket seats, lumbar support, 60/40 split, and all the creative compartments will keep you as organized as ever.
Suggested MSRP is $28,755 and for all the Passat brings to the table it’s a real value looking across the market.
Sunday, May 30, 2010
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
deadCENTER Film Fest alive and kicking 10 years later
Fowler VW just got the best interview ever from deadCENTER Film Festival COO Kim Haywood. Check it out. And don’t miss out on this year’s festival in downtown Oklahoma City, June 9-13!
This is deadCENTER’s 10th anniversary — can you tell us a
little about how this all got started and how it’s progressed over the
past decade?
deadCENTER began as a simple idea to unite the local film community. What started with a two-day event and a handful of films at one venue has now grown to a five-day event with over 100 films at seven locations throughout downtown Oklahoma City. We’re bigger, better and ready to take over the world!
What are some of the most memorable films you’ve screened over the years and why?
A huge turning point for deadCENTER was in 2007 when we screened The Flaming Lips documentary, “UFO’s at the Zoo.” Over 1,800 people turned out for the free outdoor screening. And you know what? They all came back the next year and told all their friends! That year marked a major change in that people FINALLY knew about us. Total world domination isn’t ours just yet, but it’s close. Soooo, close.
On the deadCENTER website, it says the festival was designed to “inspire growth in the local film industry and energize visiting film professionals.” Can you give me a couple of success stories related to your mission?
I’ll give you my FAVORITE story. And I’m serious about it being my FAVORITE because I wrote FAVORITE in all caps. Two years ago, a young talented filmmaker came to deadCENTER for the first time. He had a script and the desire to make a great independent film, but didn’t have all the puzzle pieces to make it happen. This young gent showed up at the festival, networked his rear off and met the crew he needed to help make his project. And now his film, “The Rounder Comes to Town,” will be screening his first film at deadCENTER this year.
You’re a filmmaker yourself… Can you tell us from an Oklahoma filmmaker’s perspective why deadCENTER is so important?
Networking, networking, meeting chicks, networking. To stay invested in the local film community, you have to stay engaged. deadCENTER is the one point during the year when people from around the state and country converge to watch films, talk about films, and drink beer while watching and talking about film. A filmmaker has to have this kind of community and opportunity to meet others like them in order to do what they love…make movies! And meet chicks.
What are some of your favorite deadCENTER memories?
In 2008, Wayne Coyne and his fellow Flaming Lips band mates erected a circus tent downtown to show another of their projects, “Christmas on Mars.” It rained. A lot. The tent was filled with deep, thick mud. There was no escaping it. But everyone was super chill and watched the film in spite of the conditions. Another was during my very first fest as an “official” employee. The sprinklers at the outdoor screening came on at the beginning of the film. Most people think back at what a hilarious set of circumstances that was. I think back and experience, just for a moment, a little bit of the panic attack I had that night while watching a sprinkler turn on directly under someone and their lawn chair. Hahahahaha…..gasp!
What are the big films and events planned for this year?
We’re super stoked about being one of two festivals screening the Mat Hoffman documentary, “The Birth of Big Air.” Mat will be there and I can’t think of a better way to kick off the fest than with a local hero. Our opening night film, “Ondine,” stars Colin “Hubba-Hubba” Ferrell and our closing night film, “Richard Garriott: Man on a Mission,” will be out of this world. Pun totally intended. And let’s not forget our kickin’ panel series at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Lots of big super secret people will be there. But I’m not talking. Mwhahahaha!
Why should people come to deadCENTER?
Because 10,000 of your friends will be there. You don’t want to feel left out do you? Remember that one time in high school? Right. You don’t want that to happen again.
This is deadCENTER’s 10th anniversary — can you tell us a
little about how this all got started and how it’s progressed over the
past decade?deadCENTER began as a simple idea to unite the local film community. What started with a two-day event and a handful of films at one venue has now grown to a five-day event with over 100 films at seven locations throughout downtown Oklahoma City. We’re bigger, better and ready to take over the world!
What are some of the most memorable films you’ve screened over the years and why?
A huge turning point for deadCENTER was in 2007 when we screened The Flaming Lips documentary, “UFO’s at the Zoo.” Over 1,800 people turned out for the free outdoor screening. And you know what? They all came back the next year and told all their friends! That year marked a major change in that people FINALLY knew about us. Total world domination isn’t ours just yet, but it’s close. Soooo, close.
On the deadCENTER website, it says the festival was designed to “inspire growth in the local film industry and energize visiting film professionals.” Can you give me a couple of success stories related to your mission?
I’ll give you my FAVORITE story. And I’m serious about it being my FAVORITE because I wrote FAVORITE in all caps. Two years ago, a young talented filmmaker came to deadCENTER for the first time. He had a script and the desire to make a great independent film, but didn’t have all the puzzle pieces to make it happen. This young gent showed up at the festival, networked his rear off and met the crew he needed to help make his project. And now his film, “The Rounder Comes to Town,” will be screening his first film at deadCENTER this year.
You’re a filmmaker yourself… Can you tell us from an Oklahoma filmmaker’s perspective why deadCENTER is so important?
Networking, networking, meeting chicks, networking. To stay invested in the local film community, you have to stay engaged. deadCENTER is the one point during the year when people from around the state and country converge to watch films, talk about films, and drink beer while watching and talking about film. A filmmaker has to have this kind of community and opportunity to meet others like them in order to do what they love…make movies! And meet chicks.
What are some of your favorite deadCENTER memories?
In 2008, Wayne Coyne and his fellow Flaming Lips band mates erected a circus tent downtown to show another of their projects, “Christmas on Mars.” It rained. A lot. The tent was filled with deep, thick mud. There was no escaping it. But everyone was super chill and watched the film in spite of the conditions. Another was during my very first fest as an “official” employee. The sprinklers at the outdoor screening came on at the beginning of the film. Most people think back at what a hilarious set of circumstances that was. I think back and experience, just for a moment, a little bit of the panic attack I had that night while watching a sprinkler turn on directly under someone and their lawn chair. Hahahahaha…..gasp!
What are the big films and events planned for this year?
We’re super stoked about being one of two festivals screening the Mat Hoffman documentary, “The Birth of Big Air.” Mat will be there and I can’t think of a better way to kick off the fest than with a local hero. Our opening night film, “Ondine,” stars Colin “Hubba-Hubba” Ferrell and our closing night film, “Richard Garriott: Man on a Mission,” will be out of this world. Pun totally intended. And let’s not forget our kickin’ panel series at the Oklahoma City Museum of Art. Lots of big super secret people will be there. But I’m not talking. Mwhahahaha!
Why should people come to deadCENTER?
Because 10,000 of your friends will be there. You don’t want to feel left out do you? Remember that one time in high school? Right. You don’t want that to happen again.
Friday, May 21, 2010
2nd Friday Circuit of Art
Despite the drizzle, last weekend’s 2nd Friday Circuit of Art provided plenty of sizzle.
Over at MAINSITE Contemporary Art, we joined the crowd checking out works from Oklahoma artists Tom Toperzer and Paul Medina. Then we headed over to the Form+Function Lab across the street and enjoyed some interactive improvisational art.
Here’s what we saw:
Over at MAINSITE Contemporary Art, we joined the crowd checking out works from Oklahoma artists Tom Toperzer and Paul Medina. Then we headed over to the Form+Function Lab across the street and enjoyed some interactive improvisational art.
Here’s what we saw:
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| "Clear Evidence: A Quiet Visitation" by Tom Toperzer |
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| "Man in the Middle" by Paul Medina |
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| LIVECRAFT Improv Orchestra at Form + Function Lab |
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| "Wannabes" by Deborah Brackenbury |
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
OK film group Seven Tummy debuts VW vids
Here are some funny videos that pretty much have nothing to do with Volkswagen, but we pretty much love them anyway — so much so that we put our name on them.
NMF Wrap-Up Part 7: OK Victory Dolls
The Oklahoma Victory Dolls really got the party started at Norman Music Festival 3. Here we are at Guestroom Records with Sara and Tonya talking about their favorite NMF bands and what’s next for VD.
NMF Wrap-Up Part 6: Hot Wheels
As an NMF3 sponsor, Fowler Volkswagen got all interactive with its advertising and handed out VW Hot Wheels to the kiddos hanging out at the Kids Stage. Then we set up a homemade racing ramp and enjoyed the ensuing chaos.
NMF Wrap-Up Part 5: Those Darlins
These chicks were a riot. We actually got to take a break to check out their NMF show in between chasing down the Dirty Projectors and it was awesome. Awesome as in they sounded great, looked great and were throwing rotisserie chicken into the crowd. Also awesome in that they gave us a really fun interview after their set.
NMF Wrap-Up Part 4: Norman Allen
We found Allen on the streets and don’t know much about him, except that he’s lived in Norman for 43 years. But, boy, did he have some insightful things to say about the past, present and future of Norman’s music scene.
Saturday, May 8, 2010
NMF Wrap-Up Part 3: Edan
Personally, alternative rapper Edan was my favorite NMF3 performer. Maybe it’s because he was really nice and signed my Echo Party record. But it’s probably because he was just a totally amazing performer. Seriously — if you like old school hip hop with a new twist, you will love him, too.
However, Edan’s performance never would have happened, if not for Fowler VW GM Jonathan Fowler’s heroic efforts to track down Edan’s lost luggage. In short, Delta lost Edan’s gear. Jonathan was responsible for picking Edan up at Will Rogers airport in OKC, so he subsequently became responsible for the lost luggage. It didn’t show up at the airport until an hour before Edan’s performance. So Jonathan booked it to and from OKC, pulling up to the Main Stage in downtown Norman just minutes before Edan was set to take the stage. There were a few technical difficulties due to a lack of time to set up, but it was still an amazing show.
Next time you’re in the shop, ask Jonathan how fast he was driving on his way back to Norman.
However, Edan’s performance never would have happened, if not for Fowler VW GM Jonathan Fowler’s heroic efforts to track down Edan’s lost luggage. In short, Delta lost Edan’s gear. Jonathan was responsible for picking Edan up at Will Rogers airport in OKC, so he subsequently became responsible for the lost luggage. It didn’t show up at the airport until an hour before Edan’s performance. So Jonathan booked it to and from OKC, pulling up to the Main Stage in downtown Norman just minutes before Edan was set to take the stage. There were a few technical difficulties due to a lack of time to set up, but it was still an amazing show.
Next time you’re in the shop, ask Jonathan how fast he was driving on his way back to Norman.
NMF Wrap-Up Part 2: Dirty Projectors
OK. I’ll admit it. This is not my best interviewing work. And it’s a real shame because Dirty Projectors hadn’t done any interviews since January, so we had an opportunity to get a scoop of some sort.
But the interview was a bit complicated by the fact that their manager had originally told the NMF PR team that they wouldn’t be available for any interviews whatsoever. The PR team stalked them down during their dinner at Blu anyway. We thought we had them talked into it until I pulled out the Flip cam. Then Angel Deradoorian said they’d rather do the interview in their dressing room an hour later.
We went to their dressing room under the Sooner Theatre stage an hour later and found out they were at their hotel instead. So we lined up a mole to call us when they got there.
They finally showed up at 8:00 and we mysteriously showed up five minutes later. Their manager told us to come back in 15. We were almost going to call it quits, but were enjoying our backstage view of The Non’s show so much that we decided to wait it out and give it one last shot.
Upon making our last trek down to their dressing room, totally expecting another letdown, we were excitedly greeted by their manager. He had lined up an interview with drummer Brian McOmber and bassist Nat Baldwin.
Brian and Nat led us to a dressing room, proceeded to put on a wig and a hoopskirt that were randomly hanging on a rack, and kindly offered us a beer. I knew this wasn’t going to be a serious interview. So I threw them generic softballs and ended up with a generic interview. My bad.
To their credit, though, Brian and Nat were extremely nice. Even after I confessed that the NMF PR team drank a good deal of their rider beer (Choc 1919) the night before. They even made a point to say hi when we ran into each other again the next morning at Gray Owl Coffee and pointed out that I had on the same awesome TV on the Radio shirt as a guy in their entourage. Angel, Amber and Haley beamed when I told them they sounded amazing at their show. Now that would have made a great video.
But the interview was a bit complicated by the fact that their manager had originally told the NMF PR team that they wouldn’t be available for any interviews whatsoever. The PR team stalked them down during their dinner at Blu anyway. We thought we had them talked into it until I pulled out the Flip cam. Then Angel Deradoorian said they’d rather do the interview in their dressing room an hour later.
We went to their dressing room under the Sooner Theatre stage an hour later and found out they were at their hotel instead. So we lined up a mole to call us when they got there.
They finally showed up at 8:00 and we mysteriously showed up five minutes later. Their manager told us to come back in 15. We were almost going to call it quits, but were enjoying our backstage view of The Non’s show so much that we decided to wait it out and give it one last shot.
Upon making our last trek down to their dressing room, totally expecting another letdown, we were excitedly greeted by their manager. He had lined up an interview with drummer Brian McOmber and bassist Nat Baldwin.
Brian and Nat led us to a dressing room, proceeded to put on a wig and a hoopskirt that were randomly hanging on a rack, and kindly offered us a beer. I knew this wasn’t going to be a serious interview. So I threw them generic softballs and ended up with a generic interview. My bad.
To their credit, though, Brian and Nat were extremely nice. Even after I confessed that the NMF PR team drank a good deal of their rider beer (Choc 1919) the night before. They even made a point to say hi when we ran into each other again the next morning at Gray Owl Coffee and pointed out that I had on the same awesome TV on the Radio shirt as a guy in their entourage. Angel, Amber and Haley beamed when I told them they sounded amazing at their show. Now that would have made a great video.
Friday, May 7, 2010
NMF Wrap-Up Part 1: Wayne Coyne
We took lots of great videos at the Norman Music Festival this year and wanted to kick off our NMF wrap-up with Wayne Coyne.
We sort of stalked Wayne Coyne at The Non’s NMF show. We got word he was at the show, rushed to the Sooner Theatre, spotted him in the audience, didn’t let him out of our sight, and then followed him backstage after the show. He was gracious and eloquent and our favorite interview of the day.
Side Story No. 1 — The beer came from his wife Michelle’s purse.
Side Story No. 2 — Wayne and Michelle wanted backstage during the Dirty Projectors’ show, but security didn’t recognize Wayne. Fowler VW GM Jonathan Fowler saw it all go down, so he went over and let them in. A few days later, Wayne ends up sitting next to Jonathan and his family at a Thunder playoff game and Wayne comes up to him and shakes his hand. It made Jonathan’s year.
Side Story No. 3 — Security also didn’t recognize Dirty Projectors frontman Dave Longstreth, so they kicked him out of the backstage area. Jonathan rushed over and gave Dave his all-access pass. Then security tried to kick Jonathan out. It took some pleading, but the walkie talkie and NMF staff t-shirt finally convinced them.
We sort of stalked Wayne Coyne at The Non’s NMF show. We got word he was at the show, rushed to the Sooner Theatre, spotted him in the audience, didn’t let him out of our sight, and then followed him backstage after the show. He was gracious and eloquent and our favorite interview of the day.
Side Story No. 1 — The beer came from his wife Michelle’s purse.
Side Story No. 2 — Wayne and Michelle wanted backstage during the Dirty Projectors’ show, but security didn’t recognize Wayne. Fowler VW GM Jonathan Fowler saw it all go down, so he went over and let them in. A few days later, Wayne ends up sitting next to Jonathan and his family at a Thunder playoff game and Wayne comes up to him and shakes his hand. It made Jonathan’s year.
Side Story No. 3 — Security also didn’t recognize Dirty Projectors frontman Dave Longstreth, so they kicked him out of the backstage area. Jonathan rushed over and gave Dave his all-access pass. Then security tried to kick Jonathan out. It took some pleading, but the walkie talkie and NMF staff t-shirt finally convinced them.
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