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Date: 10/16/2008

Event Title: JumpNFunk Relaunch!!!!!!!!

 Rich Medina's and NYC's infamous parties,  Jump N Funk is back on October 16t at SOBS.

Featuring-  Dj Rich Medina and Afrobeat Zozo Band

Venue- SOB's 204  Varick st at West Houston (corner)
Trains- A,C,D,E to West 4th St or 1 to Houston St
Time- 10 pm to 4 am-
Cost- $ 10
For more information please visit- www.richmedina.com or www.sobs.com

Date: 10/10/2008

Event Title: The Contemporaries

Date: 09/26/2008

Event Title: Sew Far, Soul Goold

Friday September 26, 2008

KeiStar Productions Along w/The Minority Report & The Stylistics Agency

Present

*SEW FAR ~ SOUL GOOD!*

~ A Cocktail Dress & Black Tie Event ~

 

Honoring Those In Our Community Who Have Advanced In Fashion & Music.

 

With Special Live Performances By Jesse Boykins III & Tiye Phoenix (Super Fly Emcee)!

 

Celebrating The Union Of Fashion & Music

 

Music By: DJ SPINNA & DJ SCRATCH

 

@ The Pink Room - 199 Bowery St. (Between Spring & Rivington Sts) NYC

 

DOORS 10PM-4AM / Admission $15 (w) Advance Tickets / More @ The Door / 21 &Over- ID Required

*Hors D'oeuvres Will Be Served!*

 

** Dress w/21st Century Elegance **

Ladies: Cocktail Dresses, Skirts, Tuxedo Pants.

Guys: Blazer or Vest, Button Down w/ Necktie, Slacks or Jeans w/Shoes or Sneakers...FRESH Ones!

Date: 09/10/2008

Event Title: 2nd Annual Back to School Ball

Wednesday, Sept. 9th

The Second Annual BACK TO SCHOOL BALL
presented by Page Six Magazine

7-10pm

Star Lounge, 222 West 23rd Street (under the Chelsea Hotel)
 
DJs Reborn & Moni (Ubiquita NYC)
 
Complimentary cocktails, food, desserts, raffle & theatre games... with tequila!
 
This a 21+ over with ID event.
 
Tickets: $25 (tax-deductible)
events@makingbookssing.org
100% proceeds supports Making Books Sing education & family programs.
 
Sponsors include: Page Six Magazine, Dos Lunas Tequila, CharityHappenings.org & Sweet Virgo Desserts

Date: 08/16/2008

Event Title: Afrokinetic Carmina Soul Part 3

AFROKINETIC & M*STEADY present
in association with Rooftop films & Wingspace Design


Saturday, 8.16.08
CARMINA SOUL  (Part 3)
3rd Saturdays
@ The Old American Can Factory

In 2006 CARMINA SOUL was born in a garden in the industrial section of Williamsburg. Each Saturday we went farout of our way to gather in a space few new about; to listen, lounge and dance to music that moved us to the core. We created an environment unlike anything before it and have been searching for something like it ever since. With that spirit in mind, CARMINA SOUL returns this summer in a new, radically unique space in another industrial neighborhood; the Gowanus, Brooklyn.

Join DJ Chris Annibell and percussionist Amon as they set the musical tone while the Afrokinetic family inhabits the outdoor, interior courtyard of The Old American Can Factory, a historic 130,000 square foot, six-building industrial complex.

Join us Saturday, August 16 for Carmina Soul outside, under the stars, for part 3 of this 3 part series.


Event Information:
3rd Saturdays in July & August
11 :00 PM – 4:00 AM
cover: $10
links: afrokinetic.com


Venue Information:
The Old American Can Factory – 232 3rd Street bet. 3rd and 4th Avenue, Gowanus Brooklyn
trains: F to 4th Avenue / R to Union Street
links: xoprojects.com


Sponsor Information:
links: Rooftop Films rooftopfilms.com

Date: 08/08/2008

Event Title: Afrodesiac WorldWide Presents: Leave your ego..... bring your..... soul @ Deity

http://lafotographeuse.com/Home/Events/Photos/params/object/14/default.aspx

August Feature's Designer's
Idyllic4u
and
Nacinimod Deodee
 
DJ Reborn Spinning in the Cellar Lounge
And
DJ Scientific In The Upstairs Courtyard Lounge

Fashion Strut 10p

FREE APPETIZERS!
RED BAMBOO brooklyn

Grab a Seat In The Indoor Courtyard
And Sip One Of Deity's Original Drinks
And Catch The Show

Date: 08/07/2008

Event Title: Art for Progres presents: Summer Groove Cruise

We know many new yorkers have been out on the hudson a few times through the years, but let's be clear. You have never been to a boat party like this!

Art For Progress brings its multi-media art and entertainment experience to the New York waterways this summer for a night you'll remember for a life-time.

On Thursday, August 7th join us after-work on the Star of Palm Beach where AFP will transform the multi-level space into a night of exceptional entertainment.

If you're into music, we have what you need. Rock, reggae, funk and more. If you want to dance, we have DJ's who will make you shake it! And if you like performance art, you'll want to attend "Summer Grooove Cruise".

Featuring:

Live Music Performances: Emperor City Motorcade, Encursus, Miz Metro and Thunda Vida (w/ AFP's Barry Komitor).

DJ Performances: Jimmy Sky, Dennis Sebayan, Rob Paterson, and Doug Gomez

Dance performances: SHBA Danceworks and Nina Buisson Contemporary Move Dance Company featuring principal dancer Miki Shinagawa.

Both dance performances are collaborations with SeBiArt: Photographic Evolution

Sponsored open bar from 6PM – 7PM courtesy of Ommegang Beer and light food provided

Star of Palm Beach is located at Clarkson Street and Pier 41 on the west side. Boarding will be from 5:30 - 7:00PM. The boat will leave at 7:00PM sharp!

Tickets will be $35 at the door.

Date: 08/01/2008

Event Title: A Thousand Hills (Rwanda) Summer Bash 2008

Date: 07/27/2008

Event Title: Soul Summit-Week 1

The Soul Summit  Music Festival is a an  event that takes place in Fort Greene Park in Brooklyn on Sunday afternoons from 3pm-9pm.   Event days are July 27th, August 2, and August 10th 2008.

Date: 07/19/2008

Event Title: Afrokinetic + M Steady Present: Carmina Soul Part 2 of 3

AFROKINETIC & M*STEADY present
in association with Rooftop films & Trace Magazine


Saturday, 7.19.08
CARMINA SOUL  (Part 2 of 3)
featuring WUNMI live
3rd Saturdays
@ The Old American Can Factory

In 2006 CARMINA SOUL was born in a garden in the industrial section of Williamsburg. Each Saturday we went farout of our way to gather in a space few new about; to listen, lounge and dance to music that moved us to the core. We created an environment unlike anything before it and have been searching for something like it ever since. With that spirit in mind, CARMINA SOUL returns this summer in a new, radically unique space in another industrial neighborhood; the Gowanus, Brooklyn.

Join DJ Chris Annibell and percussionist Amon as they welcome for the very first time, singer/songwriter Wunmi, performing live in the mix!!! The trio will set the musical tone as the Afrokinetic family enhabits the outdoor, interior courtyard of The Old American Can Factory, a historic 130,000 square foot, six-building industrial complex.

Join us Saturday, July 19 for Carmina Soul outside, under the stars, for part 2 of this 3 part series.


Event Information:
3rd Saturdays in July & August
11 :00 PM – 4:00 AM
cover: $10
links: afrokinetic.com


Venue Information:
The Old American Can Factory – 232 3rd Street bet. 3rd and 4th Avenue, Gowanus Brooklyn
trains: F to 4th Avenue / R to Union Street
links: xoprojects.com

Sponsor Information:
links: Rooftop Films rooftopfilms.com
Trace Magazine trace212.com

Date: 07/14/2008

Event Title: The Contemporaries

Private event- members only

David Zwirner  Gallery’s 15th Anniversary

6-9 pm

Date: 07/11/2008

Event Title: Afrodesiac WorldWide Presents: Leave your ego..... bring your..... soul @ Deity

Back By Popular Demand!
Our Monthly Event

AFRODESIAC

leave your ego...bring your...soul

A Night of Fashion and Music
Brooklyn's One and Only  Fashion/Music Exclusive Monthly
 MUST ATTEND EVENT!

Fashion Strut!
Featuring Brooklyn's Hottest Independent Designers
and
After Party...
2Floors...DJ's Spinning Soul-Reggae-Hip Hop Classics

FRIDAY JULY 11th
9p-Til
every 2nd Friday
@ Brooklyn's Newest Hot Spot
        DEITY
www.deitynyc.com
368 Atlantic Ave
Downtown Brooklyn
Btwn Hoyt-Bond
$10

Show starts 10pm

July Features...Designers....
REBELLIS
      and
AMBIGUOUS JEWELRY ART

FREE APPETIZERS!
RED BAMBOO brooklyn

Grab a Seat In The Indoor Courtyard
And Sip One Of Deity's Original Drinks
And Catch The Show

After

Slip Downstairs To The Cellar
For Brooklyn's Hottest DJ's
Spinning Until The Wee Hours

Date: 07/04/2008

Event Title: Rebel Music Cook Out

The 8th Annual...

REBEL MUSIC COOK OUT ~ & A Pre-Birthday Celebration For Yours Truly
As Well As For My Fellow Cancerians...

A Musical Event w/ DJs Spinna * Kim LightFoot, & Guests DJs (TBA)
 
<<< DJs Will Spin Selections with Messages Of REVOLUTION, PEACE,
CHANGE, & LOVE...
As You, Our Guests Enjoy The Sounds, Food, & Vibe >>>
 

Date: 07/03/2008

Event Title: Get Open Sessions_ La Musica del Sol and Culture of the Drum

bigger dance floor than most clubs
world class sound system
global, afro, latin, soul, tech house music @ it's finest
under the sun & stars & on the sand with the city as your backdrop
 
drummers, capoeiristas, dancers of all influence, beautiful people of all nations
come celebrate our Culture of Drum en la ciudad tropical...
 
 
July 3rd
Twonda Entertainment & GetOpen Sessions  presents:
Culture of Drum/La Musica del Sol
big summer weekend GetOpen Session
@ beautiful Water Taxi Beach
6p - 12a
2 Borden Avenue, Long Island City, New York
7 train to Vernon-Jackson or map it at Yahoo Maps (ample parking available!)
LIRR to Long Island City (exit at Borden Ave end) via Jamaica from Flatbush & via Woodside from Penn
Hosted by dj Insomniak
guest dj's: AQuaBeaT, Sabine & FLX (3Degrees Chicago)
alongside residents: Carlito & L-eaz.
Bring your energy & celebrate our ciudad tropical.  Get the long weekend started under the sun & greet the night in the way of our ancestors... together.
PlayFeelDanceMusic
Peace Baby
www.twonda.com
www.myspace. com/djaqbt
www.myspace. com/djsabine
www.myspace. com/718carlitos
www.watertaxibeach. com

Date: 07/01/2008

Event Title: This world is yours

What
Cocktail party displaying inspiring conceptual photography commissioned to communicate messages beyond consumption.

Who
Photographers Claire Benoist, Michael Scott Slosar, Harry Fellows, Justin Tellian, and Jamie Chung.

Why
Fashion photography both reflects and creates our culture. Most of the time it is designed to sell you something, but the tools of fashion photography can be used for other purposes: to transmit messages that resonate on a higher level than that of pure consumption. We need less propaganda and more images that make us think.

Date: 06/24/2008

Event Title: Hope Change Progress Art Focus for Obama

Tuesday, June 24th from 6- 9 pm the G.R. N'Namdi Gallery (NYC) will host the Hope Change Progress: Art Focus for Obama Exhibition/ Fundraiser.

Under the curatorial direction of Derrick Adams, (Rush Art Gallery, founded by brothers Russell and Danny Simmons) and co-hosted by members of the Obama for America Tri-State Finance Committee,  this silent auction offers the work of established, emerging and mid career artists. Well known artists like Ed Clark, Frank Bowling RA, Debora Willis and Nanette Carter will hang alongside younger artists like William Cordova, Hank Willis Thomas, Diane Wah, and Miru Kim.

This event provides the unique opportunity to both collect and contribute as 100 % of the proceeds from the sale of the artwork will go to Obama for America in the form of direct contributions.

We hope to see you there!

G.R. N'Namdi Gallery
526 W. 26th St.(between 10th & 11th)
Chelsea 6-9 pm

Please RSVP by Monday June 24th to artfocusforobama@gmail.com

$50 suggested campaign donation at the door.

Date: 06/21/2008

Event Title: Afrokinetic Carmina Soul (is back baby!!!!!!) @ Old American Can Factory

Officially kicking-off summer under the moon and stars at the courtyard of The Old American Can Factory in Gowanus, Brooklyn. Daz-I-Kue of the UK's Bugz in the Attic collective joins Amon, Myself and promoter Michael Adasko as we infuse Brooklyn's dance community with West London Broken Beats, Latin Grooves, Atlanta Soul, NY Deep House, Lagos Afro-beat and all the rest. This special event is part 1 of a 2 part series at the OACF.

Date: 06/20/2008

Event Title: The Contemporaries Summer Soiree 6.19.08

http://www.thecontemporaries.org/

Date: 06/14/2008

Event Title: Wonderful Party- The Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom

DJ Spinna & Bobbito Garcia a.k.a. Kool Bob Love
(6.14.08)
 
Saturday June 14, 2008
 
KeiStar Productions Presents
 
WONDER-Full™ (X) ~ An Annual Tribute To The Wonder Of Stevie Wonder
 
Featuring DJ SPINNA & BOBBITO
 
Spinning All Stevie Exclusives, Covers, Samples, Remixes, etc…
 
@
 
The Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom
311 West 34th Street (Btwn 8th & 9th Aves.) New York, NY 10001
 
Doors 9PM-3AM / Admission $20 (w) Advanced Tickets / 21 & Over, ID Required
 
Tickets Available At:
Fat Beats (NYC) 406 6thAvenue (Corner of 8th Street) 212.260.8729
Pieces (BKLYN) 671 Vanderbilt Ave (Corner Of Park Pl.) 718.857.7211
Academy Records (NYC) 415 East12th Street (Btwn 1st Ave & Ave A) 212.780.9166
Harriet's (BKLYN) 293 Flatbush Avenue (Corner Of St. Marks Pl.) 718.783.2074
Addy & Ferro (BKLYN) 672 Fulton Street (Btwn South Elliot & South Portland) 718.246.2900
 
Info - keistarproductions@gmail.com / myspace.com/keistarproductions
 
Directions To: Manhattan Center Grand Ballroom
A, C, Or E Trains To 34th Street & 8th Avenue
#'s 1, 2, 3, Or 9 Trains To 34th Street & 7th Avenue.
Mapquest.com for Driving Directions.

Date: 06/13/2008

Event Title: SIX DEGREES WHITE ROOF TOP PARTY

Location: EDEN
Address: 268 West 47th St. (8th Ave-Broadway)
Time: 10PM-4AM
Music by: Sid LVaga playing infectious AfroBrazilian House
Very special guest DJ
Live Percussion
No Cover
Capacity: 600 people

Date: 06/11/2008

Event Title: ConceptLink Consulting NYC Launch

Date: 05/29/2008

Event Title: Afrodesiac WorldWide Presents: Leave your ego..... bring your..... soul @ Deity

Afrodesiac Worldwide invites you to attend our exclusive Fashion Preview and Party
At Brooklyn's new hot spot !

DEITY
368 Atlantic Ave
Btwn Hoyt-Bond
Downtown Brooklyn
www.deitynyc.com

2 Floors
2 Bars
DJ D-Nice and Lumumba
Appetizers from RED BAMBOO Brooklyn

Preview AFRODESIAC WORLDWIDE
Spring/Summer Collection
             2008
  Brooklyn-Kingston-Accra

Our Fashion Strut begins promptly @ 9pm
Free Until 10p
$10 Donation After
Proceeds will provide computers and supplies to
the Flobar Elementary School, Accra Ghana....Party with a purpose!
Stay and enjoy our after party
Reggae-Soul-Hip Hop Classics...till the weee hours

A night of FASHION and MUSIC
@ BROOKLYN"S NEW and HOTTEST SPOT !

an AFRODESIAC WORLDWIDE event  
a REVOLUTIONARY UNDERGROUND project

in Conjunction with
THE BROOKLYN RENAISSANCE

Date: 05/25/2008

Event Title: Body & Soul - Webster Hall

05.25.08
NYC: Body & SOUL
@ Webster Hall

Join Body & SOUL for the start of Summer on Memorial Day Weekend with the messagers FK, DK and JC bringing it to the masses.
Advance tickets NOW on sale.

Event Information:
Sunday, May 25, 2008
6:00 PM - 3:00 AM
21+
cover: $20.00 | $20 in advance $30 at the door
music: All Styles

http://www.myspace.com/bodyandsoul-nyc 

Date: 05/24/2008

Event Title: Manjinga meets Twelve Tribes -Sputnik (BK)

The Brooklyn Renaissance Presents:

Manjinga meets Twelve Tribes
(262 Taffee Place bet. Dekalb and Willoughby, Brooklyn)
With music by DJ's OP! and REBORN (spinning house, hip hop, reggae,
classics, afrobeat and more...)
Featuring a live performance by Ase Dance Theatre Collective
$7 with flyer or an email RSVP $10 at the door
9:00 PM-until

Date: 05/23/2008

Event Title: Turntables on the Hudson-Water Taxi Beach

nickodemus & mariano present:
TURNTABLES ON THE HUDSON * 2008 is our 10th year of events!


******************* ******* ***** * * *** * * * * *

****TOTH 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY WEEKEND **** Friday May 23rd & Sunday May 25th with an allstar lineup of DJ's, MC's, MUSICIANS****

Has it been that long since we started our first parties on the River under the Sun Moon & Stars?? In celebration, we invited some of our favorite local guests from over the years- the fam who've been down since day 1!!!

Friday, May 23rd: Nickodemus & Mariano + Nappy G, Christian Rogers & Amon on percussion, ZEB on Oud. Special guest DJ's Busquelo, Chris Annibell & Sabo!! 8PM - 2AM

Date: 05/03/2008

Event Title: Welcome to: The Other 8 Hours- Harriet's Alter Ego