9-24-09 CBC VIP Reception

DC's Young & Powerful Presents...The 4th Annual CBC Benefit Reception
www.youngandpowerful.com/dc

Celebrate with a diverse coalition of up-and-coming leaders at the premier event for young professionals during Congressional Black Caucus Week! 

DC's Young & Powerful hosts an exciting lineup of distinguished speakers, a Live Art presentation/auction, and an evening of entertainment and networking. Our benefit event will also introduce a new generation of young leaders and our 2009-2010 calendar of mentoring programs, professional development panels and community service opportunities. 
Please support us as we continue Creating CHANGE Tomorrow by ACTION Today! 

@ Jin Lounge 
Thursday, September 24th 
6pm - 9pm

Live Art Auction by:
Charles Jean Pierre 
www.charlesjeanpierre.com

& Rachel Crouch
www.rachelcrouch.com

Featuring:

Complimentary Hors D'oeuvres, Dinner & Beverage Specials

MC/Host: 

Radio One's Sheila Stewart

CONFIRMED SPEAKERS:

Congresswoman Judy Chu (D - CA)

The first Chinese-American woman elected to Congress.

Maronzio Vance

Writer for Adult Swim's "Boondocks" Series, Actor/Comedian

HONORED HOSTS:

Congressman Jesse Jackson, Jr. (D - IL)

Alderman Sandi Jackson (Chicago, IL)

Kwame Brown

DC Councilmember, At-Large

Mike Winans & wife Stephanie Winans

Sr. Producer MTV's "Makin Da Band"

Jorrel Robinson

Fame School of Music, Owner

Irene Bueno

Malcolm Amado Uno

Doua Thor

Teddy Miller

Kelechi Kalu

Michael McQuerry

Parag Mehta

William Kellibrew IV

(More to come)

HOST ORGANIZATIONS:

Asian Pacific American Law Students Association

Baltimore Young Dems

Black Youth Vote

Howard University, Graduate Student Assembly

Howard University, School of Social Work

Howard University, Law School

NAACP Young Professionals

Teach for America DC

Young Nonprofit Professionals Network

(More to come)

To become a host, contact: 

dc@youngandpowerful.org

SPONSORSHIP PACKAGES:

Presidential | Title Sponsor: $5000

Congressional | Official Sponsor: $2000

Progressive | Official Co-Host: $250

Professional | Individual Contribution: $25

Donate Online:

www.youngandpowerful.org/dc

Donations will be accepted at the event.

Make Checks Payable to:

Chicago Young & Powerful Connection

**Chicago Young & Powerful Connection is 501(c)(3) organization. All contributions are tax deductible

For more information or to join the host committee contact:

dc@youngandpowerful.org

9-20-09 Black Luv Fest

HIV/AIDS Testing will take place from 1230pm – 6pm. Make sure you get tested!

Main Stage – Starts at 12pm!
Speakers
Gina Paige, Ancient Ancestry
Neosho C. Ponder/Gear It Up
Jeffery M Johnson /President & CEO NPFCL
Jamil White/BET
Mark Thompson/ Make It Plain XM Radio/Sirius
Reverend Yearwood/ Hip Hop Caucus
Councilmen Michael Brown
Eugene Kinlow-DC Vote

Performing Artists
National Black Anthem-Tonya Neal / Marcus Mitchell / Carolyn Malachi
Vaughn / Baltimore Poets / The Package
LabTeck / Ras D / Sunz of Soul
Hakim Green from Channel Live / Poet Ensemble / Salim
Copper Rose / Asheru / Konshens and His State of Mind
Cornell West Theory / N’digo / BlackNotes / Noon Thirty
Michael Jackson Tribute by DJ Scientific with DChase & Soul Train Line
Main Stage supported by DJ Scientific

Awards
Stop the Violence Music Award honors Hip Hop Lyricist, Roxanne Shante / sponsored by Cookie Wear
Fannie Lou Hamer Community Service Award honors Elaine Brown, Author of Taste of Power

Kids Village Pavilion – Activities Start at 1230pm
Jali D
Beat Your Feet Kings Contest. Judged by Beat Your Feet Kings of America’s Best Dance Crew
Face Painters
Arts and Crafts Table
Kid Karaoke
Toddler Station (3 and under)

Health & Wellness Pavilion – Activities Start at 1230pm
30 minutes sessions on Women’s Healthcare, Mental Illness, Breath work, Acupuncture, Hair Care and More

Health Care Reform Pavilion (NEW) – Session Starts at 230pm
1 hour information session with 3 renowned speakers on the state of Health Care Reform

8-30-09 The Breakfast Club @ Indulj

Serves Breakfast and Bottomless Mimosas Day and Nite on SUNdays - The Blue Plate Special is chocked full of surprises & BLACK Alley's generous helping of Garage Soul w/ W Ellington Felton and live art show w/ D. Peekaso

INDULJ in the kOOL
1208 U St. NW

Breakfast starts @ 3P and lasts til 11P (that's right!)
FREE b4 6P
$10 after 6P
the Band starts around 6:30P

This Week: Randy Mills B day celebration

+ All-Year Wilson High School Reunion Brunch caps a big weekend for the Wilson Tigers' faithful contact SHELBY@District51.net for tickets http://www.wilsonalumnidc.com/

+Hear ERIC ROBERSON'S New CD before you buy it (you already know it's great!)http://www.ericrobersonmusic.com

For birthdays or just to RESERVE A SPACE contact SHELBY@DISTRICT51.net today!

Breakfast items:
Chicken - FOUR Ways (best in City!)
OMG Eggs
Turkey Bacon
all offered w/ Waffle Toast
dinner menu offered as well

the BREAkFAST kLUB every SUNday!

If you come late no worries the kitchen is still open and the vibe still Kool.

Mimosas R Us
ASK for it by name ...
the BOTTOMLESS MIMOSA - Go Red, White, Blue, Orange, Golden - We are the Mimosa Kings w/ different flavors to savor
for One Price you drink until you can't see straight:)
healthy and nutritious ... Oj & Champagne

HOST YOUR NEXT EVENT @ the BREAkFAST Club. Birthdays, Alumni Reunions etc. contact shelby@district51.net


BECOME a FAN of the BREAkFAST kLUB today http://www.facebook.com/pages/the-BREAkFAST-kLUB/115351158565

8-28-30 DC Dance Festival

CLICK HERE FOR FULL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS!!! 

Experience Global Movement With Dance Festival DC

The DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities will be hosting 50 dance performances at 14 venues around the District from August 28-30 for the 6th Annual Dance DC Festival. Through this yearly festival, the Commission exposes District residents to a wide array of folk and traditional music and dance from around the world. Some genres include hip-hop, salsa, swing, tango and many more. Performances and interactive workshops will be free to the public over this three-day event. The performances will take place at venues such as The National Zoo, Atlas Performing Arts Theatre, Dance Place, Dance Institute of Washington, the National Museum of the American Indian, Columbus Circle, Bohemian Caverns, Anacostia Art Gallery & Boutique, John F. Kennedy Center Millennium Stage, Ebenezer’s Coffee House, Heritage Center at Navy Memorial, Ft. Dupont Park and Honfleur Gallery. Last year Dance Festival DC took place in ten venues. This year more venues were added to the program to expose the city, not only to our great performers, but also the many arts venues in the District.

8-18-09 Up & Up Open Mic

Peace Family & friends,We pray this message reaches you in the greatest of health and highest of spirits. Everything is on the Up And Up and I'm inviting you to our weekly Open Mic show with featured house band Mambo Sauce, hosted by Michael Thompson of Lissen Band and Black Boo of Mambo Sauce.

The show takes place every Tuesdays @ 8:30pm @ Almaz Restaurant and Lounge located on 1212 U Street. Admission is free with a suggested donation price of $5.00 (But please donate what you believe the show is worth :) . The show is strictly based on the audience donation so please SUPPORT! Here is a run-down of the show:

Weekly Tuesday night Open Microphone hosted by Up And Up Fashions. The night is 3-segment show which includes the Up And Up lyrical showcase, weekly feature, and open mic artist.

-The lyrical showcase is the only scheduled acapella section of the show ; it features three artist that will present then written works to the audience for two rounds consecutively. However this is not a battle or competition, its a written sharing session

-The Open Microphone list is circulated prior to start of show, however its traditionally called out of order due to balance of show (There is a possibility that a performer may sign the list and be unable to perform). There will be NO tracks played from CDs, all performers MUST perform to the house band (Mambo Sauce) and they each have 2.5 minutes to perform their set.

-Weekly Features are selected by the UAU Open Microphone Committee.

....Hope to see you soon...Peace!

7-25-09 Graffiti Rhapsody @Liv

Saturday 7/25: Graffiti Rhapsody

Live painting and art installations. Live band. Artwork auctioned off during the event. Come see some of the areas best artists.

7-23-09 Asheru & Guerilla Arts @ The Gallery

Gallery at Flashpoint (Washington, DC)

Opening Reception: July 23rd, 6 -8 PM

Artist Talk/Performance: August 5th, 5-8 PM

Gallery Hours: Tues-Sat 12-6 PM

Washington, DC - M3: MC’s, Mics & Metaphors (M3), developed and curated by Tewodross Melchishua, explores the creative power of the lyricism and poetry of hip-hop music through visual imagery. The exhibition captures the force behind hip-hop’s music movement, the phenomenon of the MC (Emcee, rapper) or Master of Ceremonies. M3 gathers a nation-wide group of emerging artists who are highlighting the rapper, and each responding to the theme of the MC or simply a favorite hip-hop verse or song. These visual artists are working in a variety of media, including photography, mixed media, painting, fashion, design, video and animation.

Their work will focus on MCs and hip-hop groups such as Public Enemy, KRS-ONE, Guru and more. Particular emphasis will be on MCs that emerged during what is known as hip hop’s golden era, the 1980’s and 1990’s, but the who will also showcase more contemporary MCs such as Mos Def, Jay-Z and Little Brother, as well as other popular and underground hip hop artists.

The featured visual artists include Derrick (Benetez) Bryant, Ogechi Chieke, Damani K. Diop (Reality), Dissident Display (Adrian Loving & Ayo Okunseinde), Jabari Hall-Smith, Jeff Henriquez, Ann (Sole Sister) Johnson, Hasaan Kirkland, Jati Lindsay, Jeff McCauley, Tewodross Melchishua, Ribqah, Darian Robbins, Kamaria Selam (Crystal Graham), Marcel Taylor, upfromsumdirt (Ron Davis), and Carmen Webber, Sistahs of Harlem (SOH).

M3 is on view at the Gallery at Flashpoint from July 23 – August 29, 2009.

The opening reception, hosted by Asheru, will be held on Thursday, July 23, 2009 from 6-8pm and with music provided by Munch.

Gallery at Flashpoint Site:

http://www.flashpointdc.org

M3 Site:

http://www.soulsuite.com/www/m3/index.php

7-18-09 Sneaker Pimps @DC Star Nightclub

07-08-09 4th Annual J-Dilla Tribute

We carry on tradition with this year's 4th Annual J Dilla Tribute & Fundraiser. Special Guests include Phife Dawg (ATCQ), Ma Dukes (Dillas moms) and Illa J(Dillas Bro), featuring Kaimbr, Wayna, Kev Brown, Ardamus, Grap Luva, RoddyRod, Oddissee+Diamond District, Alison Carney, E Major/Cynthia Hawkes, Phil Ade. Music by J. Laine & The Players. 

Free, donations accepted at door and on-line at http://dilladc09.eventbrite.com

proceeds to benefit Maureen Yancey Fund and Lupus Foundation (5%)

sponsored by SEIU and Smirnoff

HIP-HOP THEATRE FESTIVAL SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

WASHINGTON, DC

July 6-11, 2009 

Presented by:

the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities

 

On July 7th the DC Festival lands with an intoxicating mix of flavors, sights and sounds for all to enjoy. We’ve got four venues, 12 events, and over 20 artists coming through! From family-friendly Zomo the Rabbit to the visionary struggles of the Voices Remix to the bold dance party vision of Amsterdam-based choreographerNita Liem, this year’s Festival caters to all tastes and palates, and even throws in desert! 

The DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities andHip-Hop Theater Festival is proud to present all eventsfree of charge. 

Make your online reservations NOW!  
Be sure to check out the entire 2009 line-up below! 

 

MONDAY, JULY 6

7 PM :: AM Radio Live Art & Performance
In association with ART UNPLUGGED
 

Art Unplugged features the visual artists team AM Radio. The creative collective is made up of Aniekan, PJ Herring, Wes Clark, Jamaul Smith, Perry Sweeper, Tyler Luck, BUCK! and DJ Two-Tone Jones. The artists and DJ work in collaboration to create painted 7'x5' compositions in front of a live audience. Using the environment and the African aesthetic as inspiration, AM Radio breaks canvas and concepts down to their root. 
The Library Saloon :: 3514 12th Street, NE

 

 

9 PM :: HHTF OPENING NIGHT PARTY
In association with Lil Soso Productions

 

Join us for “The Main Ingredient” and share in a global hip hop experience that includes music from DC to West London. Featuring resident DJs, Jahsonic and DJ Stylus of The Soul Controllers, with special guests from the London?based collective Uprock Recordings. 
Marvin’s :: 2007 14th Street, NW

 

 

 

TUESDAY, JULY 7

12 PM :: YOUTH PANEL
Parallels between Graffiti Art and Fine Art

 

What was considered radical art at the turn of the 20th Century today is now hanging proudly across the worlds finest contemporary art museums. Where does that leave Graffiti Art, arguably one of the most influential and popular visual art forms from the last quarter century and of the new millennium? This panel will engage youth and pioneers alike on the subject. 
Ballou Senior High School :: 3401 4th Street, SE

6 PM :: Voices Remix: A People’s History of the United States
Elizabeth Acevedo, Regie Cabico, Staceyann Chin,Michael Ealy, W. Ellington Felton, Lupe Fiasco, Walter Mosley and other special guests.
Narration by Dave Zirin
Music by DJ Earth 1ne

 

THE VOICES REMIX  

 

The Voices Remix: A People’s History of the United States (National Project of Howard Zinn) is a unique collaboration set to ignite and honor the activists, dissenters and progressives from America’s vibrant history as read by today’s hottest talent. Fashioned as a night of theater, it will fuse multi-generational artists and performers to celebrate the courageous agents of change who gave birth to the most powerful generation yet. 
The Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts Terrace Theater :: 2700 F Street, NW

Seating limited. First come, first served.

9 PM :: Voices Post-Show Reception
Eye Bar :: 1716 Eye Street, NW

(5 blocks from the Kennedy Center)

 

 

 

WEDNESDAY, JULY 8 

  

12 PM :: Panel Discussion
A Conversation on the Power of Hip-Hop Arts and Culture

to Create Change     

 

This conversation will address how Hip-Hop arts and culture can be a primary vehicle used to build communities and create social change. It will explore the amazing organizing power of community arts by looking at the existing efforts and organizations within the cultural and social justice movements that are building on these ideas. Additionally it will touch on how Hip-Hop arts and culture might be used by the Obama administration as a tool for national change. 
Flashpoint Mead Theater Lab :: 916 G Street, NW

 

4:30 PM :: Teacher Training: Shakespeare Metes the Beat 

As an educational component to the 2009 DC Hip-Hop Theater Festival, Joy Jones will provide arts-in-education training for District of Columbia teachers with techniques and dynamic activities to enliven and supplement language arts and theatre education through exploration of the exciting similarities between the poetry of William Shakespeare and Hip-Hop music. 
American Poetry Museum :: 1922 Martin Luther King Jr. Avenue, SE

9 PM :: FILM SCREENING 
HOMEGROWN: HipLife in Ghana 
By Eli Jacob Fantauzzi

HOMEGROWN is a documentary about VIP (Vision in Progress), the most popular HipLife music group in Ghana. The film chronicles their journey from the ghettos of ACCRA to their first international tour. 
Studio Theater :: 1501 14th Street, NW

10 PM :: 3rd Annual J. Dilla Tribute Concert & Fundraiser
Featuring Wayna, Kev Brown, Kaimbr, Oddissee, Roddy Rod and more. Hosted by Grap Luva. Suggested Donation at the door. 
LIV/Bohemian Caverns :: 2001 11th Street, NW

 

 

 

THURSDAY, JULY 9

7 PM :: Zomo the Rabbit: A Hip-Hop Creation Myth
Written and Directed by Psalmayene 24
Originally Commissioned by Imagination Stage
Premiere performance January 24, 2009

 

Zomo the Rabbit in search of wisdom 

 

Set in our Nation's Capital, Zomo is a contemporary, high-energy take on an African tale. Zomo the Rabbit calls the Sky God (on his cell phone) requesting the ultimate prize of wisdom. The Sky God gives him three tasks and Zomo succeeds in trickster fashion, but it's only by sharing the prize that he invents Hip-Hop, leading all the characters to celebrate their culture together. Enjoyed by Ages 4+. 
THEARC Theater :: 1901 Mississippi Avenue, SE

NOTE: For Thursday, July 9 performance, HHTF Shuttle Van running from Southern Avenue, Green Line Stop from 6 PM – 7 PM.

 

 

 

FRIDAY, JULY 10 

3 PM :: SPECIAL YOUTH MATINEE
Zomo the Rabbit: A Hip-Hop Creation Myth
Written and Directed by Psalmayene 24
Originally Commissioned by Imagination Stage
Premiere performance January 24, 2009

 

 

6 PM :: Freshest of All Time 
Presented by Words Beats & Life

Last year's Freshest Of All Time attracted over six hundred spectators and more than twenty-five break dancing crews from across the globe. Building on the momentum created by last years’ event, Freshest of All Time 2009 will bring together the b-boy/b-girl community, youth, families, and anyone interested in seeing one of the best battles of the year together under one roof. 

Registration for the battle will begin at 3 PM and closes at 6 PM. A film screening of Beat Street will begin at 6 PM. Battle will begin at 8 PM sharp. For more informationemail Cory Stowers or call 202-667-1192. St. Stephens Episcopal Church :: 1525 Newton Street, NW


9 PM :: Nita Liem’s Dance Party

Featuring Don’t Hit Mama: Nita Liem - Artistic Director, Bart Deuss Co-Artistic Director/Dramaturg, with Clearence Koorndijk and Honey Eavis, Holly Bass, 
Brandon Barnette, Meghan Bowden, Olivia Crosby (Culture Shock), 
Simone Jacobson, Shae Lim and many more! 
Curated by Holly Bass. Music by DJ RBI.

Support for Nita Liem was made possible by 
Consulate General of The Netherlands in New York & 
The Royal Netherlands Embassy

 

 

Nita Liem's Dance Party 

 

What happens when you mash-up a great dance theater venue like Dance Place and eliminate the barriers between performer and audience? You get Nita Liem’s Dance Party. Featuring some of DC’s hottest local dance talent, Dance Place will be transformed for two nights into the ultimate jack your body experience. Don’t miss this unique, unprecedented site-specific performance. 
Dance Place :: 3225 8th Street, NE
Online Reservations

 

 

 

SATURDAY, JULY 11

12 PM :: Step Into a World

 Open House :: ALL AGES WELCOME

 

Each year this event welcomes families, community leaders, local artists, and young people out east of the river to enjoy some of the art and music created by the students of the DC Urban Arts Academy. This year,Words Beats & Life is inviting several local organizations, community groups, and programs to come showcase their programs. Throughout the day there will be interactive workshops in arts & crafts, Hip-Hop history, chess, a b-boy/b-girl exhibition, an interactive student art exhibition and performances, all for ages 6 and up. For more information email Ayana Patrick or call 202-667-1192. 
Benning Park Recreation Center :: 5100 53rd Street, SE (@ Fitch Street) 

9 PM :: CLOSING NIGHT PERFORMANCE

Featuring Don’t Hit Mama: Nita Liem - Artistic Director, Bart Deuss Co-Artistic Director/Dramaturg, with Clearence Koorndijk and Honey Eavis, Holly Bass, 
Brandon Barnette, Meghan Bowden, Olivia Crosby (Culture Shock), 
Simone Jacobson, Shae Lim and many more! 
Curated by Holly Bass. Music by DJ RBI. Support for Nita Liem was made possible by 
Consulate General of The Netherlands in New York & 
The Royal Netherlands Embassy

Online Reservations

 

 

10 PM – 3 AM :: CLOSING NIGHT PARTY

Shake what your Mama gave you with DJ Rich Medina & special surprise guests!  
Warehouse :: 411 New York Avenue, NE (near 4th/Penn Street)
 

All events and performances throughout the festival are
free and open to the public.

We will have limited tickets available for walk-ups.
Reservations suggested.

 

 Funded in part by the DC Commission on the Arts & Humanities,

an agency supported in part by the

National Endowment for the Arts.

 

6-25-09 OPEN CANVAS Live Art @ Tryst