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Jan 27

Organized Konfusion Performing Tonight

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Prince Po & Pharoahe Monch back together to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Stress: The Extinction Agenda along with special guests OC and Large Professor and other hip hop luminaries (if we could teleport to NY for this show, we would).  Tickets available here.

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Jan 22

Houston Rap Photographs by Peter Beste at HVW8

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houstonrapHVW8 Gallery, Myspace and Sinecure Books present:

HOUSTON RAP
Photographs by Peter Beste

Event Date: January 24th 2014
Time : 7-10pm
The exhibition will run through: February 16th 2014
[email protected]

HVW8 GALLERY
661 N Spaulding Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036

The book with a DJ Screw/Fat Pat bonus 7″ is available here.

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Jan 13

17th Annual Bringing The Noise for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

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The 17th Annual Bringing the Noise for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. in San Francisco, CA at the historic Nourse Auditorium Monday, January 20, 2014 from 7pm – 9pm.
Every year, Youth Speaks gathers the community to celebrate the ongoing life and legacy of Dr. King. Our celebration—Bringing the Noise for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.—is not a reenactment of speeches, a slideshow, or a polite revue of well-honed platitudes.  It is a showcase of young people from throughout the Bay Area who have written, in their own voices, original works that grapple with the thoughts and work of the man, who are working to demand in their lifetimes—huge leaps into possibility, an ongoing commitment to love like a consuming fire.

Directed by Sean San Jose, this year’s Bringing the Noise for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration features performances by local Bay Area artists including: members of the San Francisco Jazz All Stars, Danez Smith, Dennis Kim, DJ Dion Decibels and Young Gifted and Black.

WHO: Youth Speaks

WHAT: The 17th Annual Bringing the Noise for Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

WHERE:
The Nourse Auditorium
275 Hayes Street (Between Van Ness and Franklin)
San Francisco, CA 94117

WHEN: January 20, 2013 | 7:00pm to 9:00pm

TICKETS: Youth Tickets are $5 | Adult Tickets are $10.

RSVP on Facebook here

For more information, please visit youthspeaks.org

@youthspeaks

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Oct 17

Stones Throw vs The Beat Junkies

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STONESTHROW45_4x6Crazy secret warehouse event featuring Stones Throw (& pals spinning all 45s)  & The Beat Junkies They’re also having a fan ticket battle (see links below)

Saturday, October 26, 2013
ArtDontSleep Presents:
Stones Throw 45 Live Vs. The Beat Junkie Sound

North Warehouse: Stones Throw 45 Live
Special 45 sets by:
Prince Paul (Long Island)
Peanut Butter Wolf (San Jose)
Dam Funk (Pasadena)
Karriem Riggins (The D)

Opening Performance by: Jonwayne

South Warehouse: The Beat Junkie Sound
DJ sets by The Beat Junkies
Hosted by Rakaa Irisicience (Dilated Peoples)
Special Guests Cypress Junkies, LMNO + MORE TBA!

If you are coming out to see The Beat Junkies, purchase a ticket here. If you are coming out to see Stones Throws 45 Live, purchase a ticket here. A ticket purchased for either room will grant you unlimited access to both rooms.

Location info will be given out the Friday 10/25, to all who have purchased a ticket or have rsvp’s. We will have a shuttle location and secure, private parking. To RSVP: fill out the webform below on the following webpage: http://www.artdontsleep.com/2013/10/13/artstonesjunkies/

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Oct 15

Alex Pardee Bunnywith Opening

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We interrupt our normal programming to bring you this epic message from Alex Pardee…
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HI (zero)Friends! Alex Pardee here.
In 5 more days I will be opening my most prolific, ambitious, affordable, silly and IMMATURE solo art gallery show that I have attempted in my life.
This Saturday, October 19th, at 7PM, my “BUNNYWITH” show will open up at Gallery 1988:East in Los Angeles, where, in short, alongside some new paintings, toys and masks, I will be simultaneously releasing over 100 brand new “Bunnywith” prints (produced by ZEROFRIENDS), most of which will be only $10 EACH. And that’s not even including a ton of free things that I’ll be giving away for no other reason than because I appreciate you coming out to an art gallery on a Saturday night when you can CLEARLY instead go to the Disco or to the Drive-In to make out with people or girls.
Well, if you’re a fan of short stories with more mystery and little details, then look no further and I hope to see you there! Here’s a link to my Facebook Event Info for it to remind yourself to come hang out:
However, if you want a more in-depth explanation of the silliness that will be taking place, including the COSTUME CONTEST and the print releases, then please continue to read on, reader, to decide if standing mere feet away from Pink’s Hot Dogs and Golden Apple Comics on a Saturday night will be worth it for you and ALL OF YOUR FRIENDS that you will be bringing. (Spoiler alert: It’s TOTALLY going to be worth it!)
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I jumped in my friend Marty’s delorian and went a week into the future, after the Bunnywith show opened, and collected the most frequently asked questions from everyone who showed up, and I’m glad I did because it turns out there was a lot of information about the show that I almost wasn’t going to mention. So here is my future-derived FAQ’s for the “BUNNWITH” Art Show this Saturday, Oct 19th, at Gallery 1988: East:
Q: What “Bunnywith” all about? 
A: Bunnywith is about 3 feet tall.
Q: No, I mean what is the CONCEPT of “Bunnywith” about. Like, what IS it?
A: “Bunnywith” is simple. It’s a Bunny…WITH something else. Like Bunnywith Hat. Or Bunnywith Herpes. Or Bunnywith A Fanny Pack made out of human skin. Each painting and print is a different “Bunnywith”.
Q: Is his name actually Bunnywith? Or just Bunny?
A: Bunnywith
Q: He has no arms!? WTF?
A: Well, you have no dick, but I don’t find it necessary to point that out in every photo of yourself that you put up on Instagram because I’m nice.
Q: Bunnywith sounds sensitive.
A: …
Q: Where/when will the show be?
A: The opening reception is OCTOBER 19th (Saturday) at 7PM.
At GALLERY 1988 (East)
7021 Melrose Ave (corner of Melrose and La Brea)
Los Angeles, CA
The show will be on view at the gallery until mid November.
Q: What is the cost of admission?
A: FREE.
Q: Will there be art for sale?
A: YES! There will only be a few larger new original acrylic paintings, but there will be OVER 100 new Bunnywith prints to choose from, in addition to some limited Bunnywith toys from RETROBAND, and even new high-end Halloween masks from Atomic Vomit.
Q: Are the prints limited?
A: No and Yes. ALL but ONE of the prints are non-limited prints, however, I can only bring so many to the opening. So there will be a limited amount of each print available for purchase at the opening. There will be ONE signed limited print being released too.
Q: If you sell out of a print at the opening, can I still get one?
A: Yes, Gallery 1988 will be re-stocking most of the prints throughout the duration of the show, and they will be selling the prints online during the show as well.
Q: Can you show me some examples of the prints because I hate surprises?
A: Sure…here you go, party pooper.
Q: Don’t you mean, “Pardee Pooper”?
A: No, that would be my butt, and you’re a dummy. Meanwhile…

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Q: Will the Bunnywith prints be available anywhere else aside from Gallery 1988?
A: At this point, NO. Perhaps far down the road, but until further notice, NO. The ONLY way to get these prints at this time will be either in person at the gallery or online at http://nineteeneightyeight.com from Oct 21-November 15th.
Q: How much are you selling the prints?
A: Most of the prints will be priced at $10 each, unframed and unsigned. Some larger ones will be a bit more, but the idea is to make the prints affordable enough so that everyone can go home with one!
There will be ONE framed, matted and signed version of each print that will cost a little more too.
Q: Will you be there to sign the prints if we buy them, since they are unsigned?
A: Yes, I will be there the entire night, so please don’t hesitate to ask me to sign anything or just say hi.
Q: How do I know what you look like?
A: I will be wearing giant bunny ears and most likely a non-matching beard. Like a lazy version of a Furrie.
Q: Speaking of, can I dress up? You mentioned a “Bunny Costume Contest”?
A: YES!!! Please, I encourage dressing up. It’s so close to Halloween! Why not?! Though you don’t HAVE to dress up like a bunny, the contest will be a “Bunny Costume Contest” so I will be awarding my favorite Bunny costume with a prize. And there will be runner-up prizes as well that I will announce throughout the week.
Q: Does it have to be a “Bunnywith” Costume?

A: Nope, just any kind of BUNNY costume. Be creative. It doesn’t have to be an expensive store-bought costume. I just want to smile. My smile will be the judge

Q: What will the main prize for the contest be?
A: A framed original “Bunnywith” piece from me. I will also be giving away some runner up prizes that I will announce via my TWITTER or INSTAGRAM @alexpardee throughout the week.
Q: What else will be going on at the show? What else will be for sale? Why should I go? I’m tired. I want to eat pizza. Saturday night is the same night that I was going to see Machete Kills. Why should I go to your show?
A: Actually, maybe you shouldn’t. BUT, if you keep up with my Twitter or Instagram @alexpardee , I will be sharing a few more incentives to go, but seriously, there will be so much silly art for sale for cheap that it would be really cool if you came and hung out and chuckled with mature kids and immature adults, even if you just want to stare and wonder why there are no arms on Bunnywith.
See you there!!!
Facebook Event and Art Page (invite your bajillion friends!):

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Oct 12

Life is Living

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Life_is_Living_Poster_2013_webStill time to make it out to Defremery Park (1651 Adeline in Oakland)  for Life is Living…a beautiful afternoon to be sharing the community love!

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Oct 04

A3C Hip Hop Festival

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Folks have been crazy running around ATL this week at the A3C Festival.   There are a ton of performances and panels covering everything from building a buzz to how to be a better performer.  9th Wonder  and DJ Premier are  doing a panels tomorrow.  Talib Kweli is performing tonight.  J-Live is performing several times.  Aesop (w/ Rob Sonic & Big Wiz) and Madlib are playing on the Redbull Sound Select stage tomorrow night. Check out the schedule here.

www.a3cfestival.com

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Oct 04

Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project

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Tajai is performing this Sunday for the Opening Ceremony of the Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project.  Other performers include:

En Vogue
Miko Marks
Iron Triangle
Urban Ballet
and more!

Hosted by Renel Brooks-Moon & Mark Curry

Proceeds Benefit Habitat East Bay/Silicon Valley

Paramount Theatre
2025 Broadway,  Oakland,  CA  94612
Doors 6:30pm. Show 7:30 PM
Tickets $35-150
>> BUY TICKETS

 

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Sep 30

Latyrx The Second Album World Tour

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latyrxtourLatyrx are getting ready to go on tour for the release of their second album.  They’ve launched a kickstarter to help get it to the people, and they’re offering some cool thank you packages, including vinyl and passes to the show.

Here are the dates for the first leg:

10/25/13     Denver, CO     Cervantes Masterpiece Ballroom
10/26/13     Gunnison, CO     The Last Chance
10/27/13     Aspen, CO     Belly Up (Aspen)
11/01/13     Missoula, MT     Top Hat
11/02/13     Bozeman, MT     Zebra Lounge
11/03/13     Billings, MT     Railyard
11/04/13     Boise, ID     Neurolux
11/08/13     Laytonville, CA     Boomers
11/09/13     Sacramento, CA     Harlow’s
11/14/13     Portland, OR     Wonder Ballroom
11/15/13     Bend, OR     Domino Room
11/16/13     Seattle, WA     The Crocodile
11/20/13     San Francisco, CA     The Independent
11/21/13     Santa Cruz, CA     Moe’s Alley

@latyrx @lyricsborn @truthspeakerhq

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Sep 27

Rock The Bells Cancelled in DC & NY

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CANCELLED_zps9ed320c2Oh yeah, in case you haven’t heard, they’ve cancelled Rock the Bells in DC which was scheduled to take place this weekend as well as in NY on Oct 4th & 5th.

Chang Weisberg, founder and owner of Guerilla Union states: “First and foremost, it is with great sadness and disappointment that we must cancel the Washington, DC and New York City Rock the Bells dates due to lack of ticket sales. I, along with our staff, the artists, and all of the sponsors, media partners, local promoters, and radio stations involved are thankful for our supporters and the fans that planned on attending. It’s extremely unfortunate that we can’t complete the last half of the 10th Anniversary Rock the Bells tour. We did everything in our power to save the show. Unfortunately, the financial loss would have been devastating. This festival has been ten years in the making.  I am truly sorry we could not produce the show for all the fans who did buy their ticket in support of.”

Full refunds will be honored at the location where fans purchased their tickets.  Online purchases will be credited back in the next 5-7 days.

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