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Weekend Hangover (3/12/2010-3/14/2010)
Baltimore, Md.
Events at Minás Gallery, 815 W. 36th Street, Baltimore, MD 21211.
- 2ND SUNDAY READING SERIES: Reginald Harris & Rita Stein, & Michael Salcman— Sunday, March 14, 4 p.m. Admission $3.
- Waiting for the Sun (part 1) — Saturday, March 13, 5 p.m. This event is part of an ongoing project that aims to collect, buy and distribute children's clothes among various shelters & transitional housing projects in Baltimore, including Volunteers of America and Booth House shelter. Shows will include music & poetry (open reading to follow). Suggested donation $5.
AJAMI—This Israeli movie shows the lives of five individuals living in religiously mixed, Ajami. The film, released to the U.S on Feb. 3, was directed by Scandar Copti and Yaron Shani. It has been nominated for and won various international awards. This weekend the film will be playing at the Ritz 5, 214 Walnut St., Philadelphia, Pa., at 11:15 a.m., 1:50, 4:30, 7:15, and 9:50 p.m.
Philagrafika— This print design exhibit is displaying its work in prominent museums and cultural locations across the city. The event showcases printmaking of more than 300 artists while also exhibiting the rich culture of Philadelphia. The exhibitions started on January 29 and will continue until April 11. The event is expected to continue annually with 2010 being its first year. Friday, artists’ work can be found at The Powel House Museum, William Penn Charter School and the Skybox 2424 Studios. For more information, check out the official Website at http://www.philagrafika2010.org/
African Fashion Show— Fola’s African Shops is running the first installment of the Olney Cultural Collaborative by hosting an African Fashion Show with authentic food and music. The show starts 2 p.m. and food will be served from 2:30 to 4 p.m. It’s free to enter but $5 to eat. The event will be at 5740 North Fifth St. Philadelphia, Pa., as part of the North Fifth Street Revitalization Project. http://olneyculture.wordpress.com/
State College, Pa.
Art Exhibit: “Painting Out of the Lines”— is on display at the Penn State Downtown Theatre, State College, Pa. The artist, Michele Rojas Rivera, uses watercolors to depict the works of famous writers. The exhibit will be ongoing until April 4 and begins at 10 a.m. each day.
Washington, D.C
Not My Label: A Journey of Self-Discovery—What would you do if you were banished by your family and friends for showing the real YOU? What would you do if you had to leave your home because of a complicated TRUTH? Would you be able to regain your inner strength after such events? On Sunday, March 14, the writer simply known as Rula, will perform a monologue from Not My Label: A Journey of Discovery.Written and read by Rula, this true story will explore compassion,taboos, self-identity and more. Come out and show your support for this Ambassador Theater production. The show starts at 7 p.m. at Flashpoint's Mead Theater,located at 916 G St., NW. Tickets are only $15. Reserve your tickets at tickets@aticc.org.
New York Songwriters Circle's first ever Young Artist Showcase
Our friends at the New York Songwriters Circle are holding its first EVER Young Artist Showcase this Monday, March 15, 8 p.m. at the Bitter End Club in New York City. Headlining the showcase will be 16-year-old Ali Brustofski , who was featured in the inaugural issue of The Indiestry Magazine! Also in the showcase are Casey Cattie ,Aubrey Caswell ,Megan Trainor ,Nick Tetrault and Clay Garner .
WHO: New York Songwriters Circle (www.songwriters-circle.com)
WHAT: Young Artist Showcase
WHEN: Monday, March 15th @ 8 p.m.
WHERE: The Bitter End, 147 Bleeker St.
COST: Tickets are $10 and can be purchased online @ http://www.theatermania.com/content/show.cfm/show/16597 or can be purchased at the door on the 15th
"Who is Dolla $ign" mixtape
Self-proclaimed, "lyrically-fit", Amos "Mo$" Harvey is finishing up his mixtape, "Who is Dolla $ign", for download by April 1. This Philadelphia native is also expecting his first solo album to be released sometime in the summer. Mo$ has been performing at various open mic events throughout the United States but is now just focusing on recording. In the past, he's played the trombone and violin but is most know for his rapping. Two of his hits, "School or get Schooled," and "Hott (The Yurp Song), "are available to listen to below. Check out Mo$ Web site at www.reverbnation.com/mosasquad.
Mo$- "Hott (The Yurp Song)"
Mo$- "School or get Schooled"
~post by Annamarie DiRaddo, Indiestry Intern
Philly’s HMO Records and the Trapfiles.com @ Big Bang’s tonight
Each and every Wednesday night at Big Bang’s Bar & Grill, located at 1433 Arch Street in Center City Philadelphia, bar patrons can party to club bangers by members of HMO Records. For information about HMO Records, go to www.trapfiles.com.
Listen to one of the tracks below that you may hear tonight at Big Bang’s!
Press release: NYSC will hold music showcase to benefit NYU Pediatric Neurosurgery Center
The New York Songwriters Circle (NYSC) and several well-known songwriters/artists will be taking to the stage of the Triad Theatre (158 W 72nd St. between Broadway and Columbus) at 9 p.m. on Saturday, March 20th to jump start a fund raising drive to keep the NYU Langone Pediatric Neurosurgery Center open and help Dr. Weiner and Dr. Wisoff continue to save the lives of children. Tickets for the concert are $15 and can be purchased by going to http://www.theatermania.com/content/show.cfm/show/165971
"The staff at the NYU Pediatric Neurosurgery Center saved my son Thomas' life," said Tina Shafer, Artistic Director for the New York Songwriters Circle. "These doctors are truly amazing 'artists' in their own right. The Center was there for me an my family in our time of need and since they are like family I will do everything I can to help them in their time of need."
Performing on the 9th will be New Jersey born and bred singer/songwriter Dan Ferrari, the NYSC's own Artistic Director and well-known singer/songwriter Tina Shafer (mother of Thomas), singer/songwriter and arranger Hillary Johnson and producer, musician and BMI award-winning songwriter Peter Zizzo (father of Thomas).
WHO: New York Songwriters Circle (www.songwriters-circle.com)
WHAT: Benefit Concert for NYU Langone Pediatric Neurosurgery Center
WHEN: Saturday, March 20th @ 9 p.m.
WHERE: The Triad Theatre (158 W. 72nd St. bet. Broadway and Columbus)
COST: Tickets are $15 and there will be a two drink, cash only minimum
The Washington, D.C. Independent Film Festival
Hey indie movie fans, don't miss the Washington, D.C Independent Film Festival! The festival runs from March 4-March 14 and features films from some of today's most creative and dedicated talent. Individual tickets are on sale through ticketleap.com now. Tickets are:
$10 General Admission
$7 (students, seniors)
$5 (Group tickets - 10 tickets or more - see Festival Pack)
Location:
FILM FESTIVAL, MUSIC FESTIVAL, SEMINARS, RECEPTIONS: March 4 - 14
Location: Navy Memorial Museum - Heritage Center/ Burke Theatre
Address: 701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20004 (Entrance - between D Street & Pennsylvania Avenue, at 8th Street)
Metro: Archives-Navy Memorial/Penn Quarter metro stop on the Green/Yellow line
Parking: Public parking lots surround the block, and average $7 per hour.
For more information visit the official DC Independent Film Festival Web site.
Watch the trailer for the 2010 Featured Film "Tenure" by Mike Million:
Happy Tears
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