2 THE HARD WAY: Jean Graë vs. Tamar-kali

This is a show you don't want to miss:



HIP HOP & ROCK COLLIDE!!
at the
KNOCK DOWN DRAG OUT SHOW OF THE CENTURY
Saturday, MARCH 28TH
@ Santos Party House
96 Lafayette St.
7:00 - 10:00PM
TICKETS
- Free Giveaways
Oyin Handmade: Nourishing Hair & Body Care Products
http://oyinhandmade.com/oyin/index.php

31 Cornlane: Tote bags and accessories
http://www.31cornlane.com/

& featuring the ever ecclectic Mr. LEN (Company Flo/The Masterminds) on the 1s and 2s



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Mike Leavitt featured at Fuse Gallery

Hey NYC!
Fuse Gallery will have Mike Leavitt's work on exhibition starting March 21st. For those who are unaware, Seattle artist Mike Leavitt is known for his action figures, Barack Obama pieces, cardboard shoes, and other things that make you say 'wow'.

Swiped from the press release:

Leavitt’s most notable work is the “Art Army” series of one-off action figures depicting a range of historical subjects from Van Gogh to Tupac. The figures are also formatted as custom wedding cake toppers, now a lucrative side-project. Other projects include “Penny Places”, an ongoing series of “lucky” pennies found in the street, painted with tiny landscapes showing the exact location where the penny was found; “ArtCards”, hand-drawn trading cards of artists,sold in wrapped packs with a stale stick of gum; “Portable Homeless Shelters”, made of recycled-material and built and used in the Seattle area since 1999; and "Push Button Performer" which toured the Pacific Northwest from 1998 to 2003.

“Don’t Stop Shopping,” artwork by Michael Leavitt runs March 21 through April 18, 2009, at Fuse Gallery, 93 2nd Ave (between 5th & 6th Sts, 2nd Ave stop on the F), NYC, NY. The opening reception, on Saturday, March 21, from 7 to 10 pm, is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Fuse Gallery at 212.777.7988 or
fusegall@fusegallerynyc.com.

No Name Society and TCOR Present: Garden Variety

Thursday, March 26

No Name Society B/W The Custodian of Records Present: Garden Variety

Featuring Live Performances from:

Tony Liv
Izzey Grimey
Hymn
St. Joe Louis
Ill Poetix
Born Wreckless
Dutch Mastah
Grasshopper
Solzalez
vikter creed
Paperface
B-Boy Academy
Brokn.englsh
Premium

Hosted by Joey Glasses & Soy Milk

w/ sounds provided by Dat Kidd and Subtraxshun

adm: $5... can't front on that..

doors at: 7pm (DON"t BE LATE!)

21 & over to enter

Where?
The Armory Tavern
142 Sussex Ave
Newark, New Jersey

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Fashion Magazine one year anniversary party

Fashion week is here!
Got this invite from our friends in 'Way Over Budget'...please support

Come kick off Fashion Week with Pinstripe Magazine (www.pinstripemag.com) and Kicks And Toys Magazine (www.kicksandtoys.com) as they celebrate their one year anniversaries this Thursday Feb. 12th at Greenhouse (150 Varick St). Complimentary beverages from 9-11pm courtesy of Corona and Ron Barcelo Rum (www.ron-barcelo.com). Rsvp to poull@wayoverbudget.com for guest list no later than 12noon Thursday.

Please click here to view the official invitation:
http://www.wayoverbudget.com/events/invitations/invite.html

Emperial Nation; ALPHA-TEAM

Hey Guys,

Our friends from Emperial Nation sent us this Historical Fact today:

ALPHA PHI ALPHA:

Alpha Phi Alpha is the first established African American intercollegiate Greek-letter fraternity.A handful of African American students at Cornell University founded this organization to unite against the intense racial environment on campus. The founders of this fraternity went on to become prominent professors, physicians and architects.

for more interesting facts from history; http://www.emperialnation.com/

Encore Status has a 10% off discount on this shirt. Just type in the coupon code EN121ENCORE

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iPod Killing brings Community Empowerment

photo by:williamli1983

We just wanted to get the word out about 4th Annual Christopher Rose Community Empowerment Campaign. For those who aren't aware, Christopher Rose was stabbed and killed in 2005 for his iPod in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. It is believed to be the first ipod related death/killing. His family, though heart broken have started community uplifting movements related to ipods. This Saturday (Feb 7th) they will be having, food activities, giveaways, live entertainment and an iPod Raffle.

Details:
Saturday Feb 7th from 3-6pm
Catherine McAuley High School
710 East 37th St., Brooklyn NY 11203

For more information:
email: Forchrisrose@yahoo.com

"We live in a world which is changing rapidly. We have the technology that can give us the iPod and everything else, but it's not all these things. We have to work on the minds and the hearts. We're failing these kids. We're not loving them like we're supposed to."

-Errol Rose (Christopher's dad)
New York Times,2005

The DopeShow

What's good!

I been going hard getting the word out about this fun lil event taking place on Friday. If you hung out in an arcade in the late 90's you already know how serious this is gonna be lol.

Here's a a rundown courtesy of the good homey Fresh Daily:

JAN 30TH MARVEL VS CAPCOM 2 TOURNAMENT/SHOW!!!
Category: Music
It's here.
It's FINALLY HERE!
THE MARVEL VS CAPCOM 2 TOURNAMENT and HIP HOP SHOW!
FEAT:
*FRESH DAILY
*MICKEY FACTZ
*THEOPHILUS LONDON
*PRINT
*$TRICTLY BUSINE$$
*SUEDE JURY
*KEN BOOGALOO

FRIDAY JANUARY 30TH 2009
PUBLIC ASSEMBLY
70 North 6th St.
Brooklyn, NY 11211.
718-782-5188
L TRAIN TO BEDFORD WALK TO NORTH 6TH.
between Kent and Wythe

ADMISSION IS 10 BUX but you can RSVP to AOKCOLLECTIVE@gmail.com
for the reduced list of 7 bux!
GIRLS FREE ALL NIGHT! DRINK SPECIALS!
MUSIC BY MELO X

TO SIGN UP FOR THE TOURNAMENT (space is limited)
either:
A) ARRIVE EARLY
B) when you RSVP add that you'd like to sign up for the tournament!

Garden Variety: The City Subway Series

N.N.S and The Custodian of Records Present:
Garden Variety: The City Subway Series
Feb 19, 2009

Hosted by:
Joey Glasses and Grizzly Adams w/ DJ's subtraxshun and Dat Kidd on the wheels!!!

Featuring Performances by:
El Da Sensei
Poesh Wonder
Bill Brown
Slumz
Solzalez
Big Snuff
Ronnie Rawls
Divine Drummah and Feed
Pistil
Brokn.English
Animal Crackaz
Venomous
Lyric (Mr Go Hard)
Sessions Crew (Poet, L.I.F.E. Long and Respekt Da GOD)



Cost: $5... You can't lose with that!!!
Age: 21 and up..

Place:

The Armory Tavern
142 Sussex
NEWARK, New Jersey

For More information email: fiverowsback@gmail.com
or call 973.715.2012

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Happy '09 y'all...

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Win $1000 at Mental Supreme's Training Camp Showcase!

It goes down every Tuesday at club Pyramid in NYC!

All up & coming artist are welcome. We have the most comprehensive artist developmental program to date. For over 6 years {weekly} we have provided the unsigned community with a plateau to master their artistry & challenge their level of creativity. We are the highest form of artist development. Our events frequently have reputable industry personnel scouting for talent.

LOCATION: Club Pyramid - 101 ave. A bet. 6/7st. NYC ~ 18 to enter 21 to drink. Admission $10

On tuesday 12/30...they are giving away $1000!

Nilaja Show this Tuesday!!!

Hello,
I would just like to let you know that on Tuesday, Nilaja will be peforming at Katra lounge. If you dont know about her-- YOU WILL!

YOU SHOULD NOT MISS THIS EVENT ...especially if you are an artist. Some VERY important people will be there. Here are the details -
Date: Tuesday, December 9th
Location: Katra Lounge
Address: 217 Bowery & Rivington Street (btwn Prince & Spring)--New York, NY

For more details:
nilaja@nilajafever.com

Please check her out in this Ipod video
Written and Produced by Chris Rossomando and Joe D'Acunto.
Directed by John Paxton, AmmeAifos Pictures