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Greetings Artists & Patrons of the Arts -
1) URBAN GROOVZ f/ AFRO BLUE & ZENOBIA
2) EL PUS @ THE ECHO LOUNGE in ATL
3) ANTHONY DAVID @ THE CRESCENT ROOM IN ATL
4) LATIN DANCE PARTY w/DJ BERRACO (aka Carlos)
5) BENEFIT READING & CD RELEASE PARTY IN MONTGOMERY
6) CITY STAGES' SPOKEN WORD FESTIVAL
7) JUNE BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL in HUNTSVILLE
8) A HIP-HOP WEEKEND IN THE BIR f/DEAD PREZ (rescheduled)
9) THE CHOCOLATE SOUL MUSICFEST TOUR IN ATL!
10) MARY J. BLIGE IN CONCERT IN BIR!
11) Urbanham.com presents THE FIRST ANNUAL TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE
12) THE FUNKJAZZ KAFE SUMMER FESTIVAL 2000
13) CARLOS SANTANA IN CONCERT w/MACY GRAY
SPECIAL NOTE(s):
- Check out B-Brian's "Future Flavas" on 95.7 Jamz every Saturday Night from
8-9 PM to hear some good urban alternative sounds
- Visit The SunSpot Café and try our Kosher Hotlinks. We have links on the
menu that are not on the beaten cyber path. Click the following link to
see for your self: http://www.geocities.com/maliksun/links.html
- FULL MENTAL JACKET is now available at 3 locations in Alabama:
* MAHOGONY BOOKS & GIFTS in the Western Hills Mall in Fairfield
* LITTLE PROFESSOR BOOKS & CAFE, 2717 South 18th Street in Homewood
* ROOTS & WINGS, 1345 Carter Hill Road in Montgomery.
Pick up your copy today!
Power & Peace,
SUN
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We've already been celebrating African music since February, so why would
"Black Music Month" (aka June) be any different?
Get into the groove...
SUNDAY, JUNE 11, 2000
URBAN GROOVZ @ 22nd Street Jazz Café
710 South 22nd Street in Downtown Birmingham
(between 7th Avenue South & University Boulevard)
featuring:
* the soulful Jazz grooves of Atlanta's AFRO BLUE
- performing works from their debut CD, "Unbroken Circle"
* the dramatic poetic expressions of ZENOBIA
- a member of Vibes & Verses Poetry Society in Montgomery
* Open Mic Poetry Sessions hosted by THE SEVENTH SUN
- auhtor of "Full Mental Jacket" (c. 1999)
* the untouchable sounds of DJ BERRACO
- newest member of the Urban Groovz family, spinning the best in
urban alternative sounds including Acid Jazz, Latin Jazz, Jazz,
Soul, Funk, New & Rare Grooves, Hip Hop, Reggae, Afro-Cuban,
Brazilian and more!!!
Doors open at 5:00 PM...Show starts at 6:00 PM
Admission is $7 'til 7PM & $10 afterwards
The kitchen & bar will be open to provide food & beverages.
18 & up to enter...21 & up to drink responsibly.
Artists, patrons of the arts and the curious are welcome.
For more info contact The Seventh Sun at 205.806.8030 or Griot_7@hotmail.com
This unique addition to Central Alabama's cultural scene is brought to you
by Synthesis, Inc. & 22nd Street Jazz Café. Synthesis is a non-profit
collective of eclectic minds, unified to foster creativity in
under-represented communities through educational programs, artistic events
and public service...Visit 22nd Street Jazz Café on-line at
http://www.jazzcafe.4ever.cc
For a locator map and directions, click the following link:
http://maps.expedia.com/default.asp?C=33.506823,-86.796877&A=6&O=0,0&L=USA0409&Pr=1&P=33.506823,-86.796877,1,710+22nd+St+S%2C+Birmingham%2C+AL+35233&Title=710+22nd+St+S%2C+Birmingham%2C+AL+35233&L=USA0409
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TONIGHT!!!
MONDAY, JUNE 5, 2000
Pregnant Squirrel technique presents -- "EL PUS"
The Hip Hop/Rock phenoms of ATL
at the ECHO LOUNGE
551 Flat Shoals
Atlanta, GA
Doors open at 8:00 PM
Visit http://www.elpus.com for details
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Catch the continuing evolution of ATL's underground soul evolution!
THURSDAY, JUNE 8, 2000
Live performances by EVERYDAY PEOPLE
with ANTHONY DAVID performing a live acoustic set @ 8:00 PM!!!
at The Crescent Room
Corner of 13th & Crescent
Atlanta, GA
In two outstanding acoustic sets @ URBAN GROOVZ in Birmingham, Anthony David
has expanded his devoted following into Central Alabama. If you missed him @
URBAN GROOVZ last month, you have another chance to experience Anthony
David's soulful, acoustic grooves @ The Crescent Room in ATL. ANTHONY DAVID
will deliver his musical magic promptly at 8:00 PM, so don't miss it!
For more info on this event call 404.875.5252
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LATIN DANCE PARTY w/DJ Berraco (aka Carlos)
FRIDAY, JUNE 9, 2000 at 11:00 PM
22nd Street Jazz Café
710 South 22nd Street in Downtown Birmingham
(between 7th Ave. South & University Blvd.)
Admission is $6.00
DJ Berraco, Central Alabama's NuyoLatin soul brother #1, will be sprinkling
the adobo on wax, serving up the Latin flava from 11:00 PM to 3:00 AM.
Salsa, Merengue and Bachata sounds will be in constant rotation.
For more info call 205.252.0407 or visit 22nd Street Jazz Cafe on line at
http://www.jazzcafe.4ever.cc
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MONDAY, JUNE 12, 2000 @ 8:30 PM
Benefit Reading and CD Release Party
featuring Christopher James Weddle
@ Gator's
5040 Vaughn Road
Montgomery, AL
Featured Performer, Christopher James Weddle, will be celebrating the
release of his Spoken Word CD, ARROWS IN THE SUN. The only cover is a
donation according to what the patron can give. All donations will be used
to send Christopher to The Southern Fried Slam in Americus, Georgia. Also
performing will be Clay Koontz and Larry Terrell. There will be an open mic
set after the event.
For more info contact Christopher Weddle at holydirt@hotmail.com
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CITY STAGES' SPOKEN WORD FESTIVAL
JUNE 17-18, 2000
featuring special guest DICK GREGORY
at the Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
520 North 16th Street
Birmingham, AL
(in the historic Civil Rights District)
Spoken word performances by local and national artists including Seed, Vibes
& Verses Poetry Society, Larry Jaffe & and more.
THE SEVENTH SUN will be performing on SATURDAY, JUNE 17
between 3:00 & 3:30 PM...
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THE CHOCOLATE SOUL MUSICFEST TOUR
Saturday, June 24 2000 @ 9:00 PM
@ Studio Central
300 Central Avenue
in Downtown Atlanta
Featuring the JAZZYFATNASTEES, KINDRED and JIVA and much more!
For more info visit http://www.chocolatesoul.com
The Chocolate Soul Music Compilation is HOT and in stores now @ Earwax
Records & Tower Records in Atlanta...featuring cuts by Seek, Jiva, Edith's
Wish and Julie Dexter
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JUNE BLACK ARTS FESTIVAL
Saturday, June 24 - Sunday, June 25, 2000
@ WEUP Radio Station
2609 Jordan Lane
Huntsville, AL
For more info. call 256.837.9387
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FRIDAY, JUNE 30 - SUNDAY, JULY 2
A Hip-Hop Weekend in the BIR featuring DEAD PREZ
at
APOLLO CONCERT HALL & ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
(located in the MIDWAY PLAZA next to the western area YMCA)
1201 BESSEMER ROAD
Birmingham, AL
FRIDAY, JUNE 30, 2000, 10 AM-2PM
clean/censored concert and workshop w/ DEAD PREZ, Birmingham's own RED LIGHT
DISTRICT and Boston's UNO THE PROPHET
Sponsored by the Birmingham community schools, MATAH, Lyndia Computers,
MAJESTIC PROMOTIONS(APOLLO), and the MALCOLM x CENTER.
FREE ADMISSION!!!
SATURDAY, JULY 1, 2000 @ 9:00 PM
DEAD PREZ live & uncensored!!!
also featuring UNO THE PROPHET, ENTRUDA, MASSIVE GAME AND more!
Advanced tickets for Saturday's show are $13
Admission at the door & day of the show will be $17
SUNDAY, JULY 2, 2000 @ 6:00 PM
"NYTEJAZZPOETRY"
a combination of FUNKJAZZKAFE/CHOCKLATESOUL = HIPFUNKGROOV
featuring Poets & Hip-Hop headz from all around.
ADMISSION is $20.00
For more info contact Kamau Afrika @ afrika_iff_intl@yahoo.com or
205.252.3715; contact the APOLLO @ 205.925.8203
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MARY J. BLIGE live in concert
FRIDAY, JULY 7, 2000 @ 8:00 PM
at the Boutwell Auditorium
Downtown Birmingham
tickets are on sale NOW! for $35.
More info as it becomes available.
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Urbanham.com presents THE FIRST ANNUAL TECHNOLOGY SHOWCASE
Date: SATURDAY, JULY 8, 2000
Location: L.R. Hall, 424 North 16th Street, Downtwon Birmingham
Time: 9AM to 5PM
Admission: FREE
As an effort to continue to reach out to the community, Urbanham.com is
organizing and planning the 1st Annual Urbanham.com Technology Showcase.
This showcase will allow smaller technical and communication companies to
join forces with larger corporations and the media to help educate our youth
and business owners on the power of the Internet and Information Technology.
The format of this showcase will allow for fun, interactive learning,
which will allow participants to receive gainful experience through hands on
demonstrations, seminars, and discussions. During this showcase, we plan
to capture the interest of children and adults and initiate the possibility
of them pursuing a career in the expanding field of technology or becoming
active consumers of computer and information technology products and
services. The highlight of this event will be a city-wide Video Gaming
Contest that will allow participants to win prizes. We are seeking vendor
and sponsorship support from individuals and corporations that have
experience in the following areas.:
Dot.coms
Hardware
Software/Database Development
Technical Integrators & Designers
Internet Service Providers (ISPs)
E-Commerce Providers
Technical Recruiters
Technical Consultants
Engineering
Internet/Network Security
Colleges (Math, Science, Engineering & Computer Science Programs)
Technical Learning Institutes and Programs
Communications (Mobile, Cellular, Wireless, Handheld, Palm)
Satellite and Cable Companies
New Media (Web/Multimedia/DVD Development/ Graphic Design)
Sound, Audio & Electronics
Media (Television, Radio, News & Print)
Video Gaming (Developers & Resellers)
We hope that you see the importance of educating a community that is falling
behind in this fast paced Internet Economy. This is an opportunity for
local and national Information Technology companies to support a community
effort while highlighting the latest in technical products and services.
This event will be advertised on local radio, television and print. We are
expecting a large turn out and receiving a positive response from business
owners, community leaders and corporations. Please see the attached
Vendor/Sponsor Form and return it to Urbanham.com at 1527 5th Avenue North,
Birmingham, AL 35203. Vendor/Sponsor deadline is set for June 16th 2000.
Booth availability is on a first come, first serve basis.
IT Vendors (Inside/Air Conditioned Facility)
- 6 Foot Booth $ 350.00 (Along the left or right side of LR Hall)
- 10 Ft x 6 Ft Booth $ 1000.00 (Center of L.R. Hall)
Food, Apparel & General Retail Vendors (Outside)
(Non-Technical Vendors should contact Russ McClinton @ (205) 251-7573 ext
107.
- Vendor Fee $ 200.00
FOR ADDITIONAL BOOTH & SHOWCASE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Russ McClinton or James Williams
(205) 251-7573 ext 107
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THE FUNKJAZZ KAFE SUMMER FESTIVAL 2000
COMING JULY 8, 2000
@ The Tabernacle
152 Luckie Street NW (near Centennial Park)
Atlanta, GA
Featuring Six Vibrant Levels Of Interactive Experiences Including:
- The Main Performance Room (live bands with interacting DJ's)
- The FunkJazz Kafe Poetry Suite
- The Tanqueray Vintage Jazz Suite
- An Independent Film Suite
- The FunkJazz Kafe Healing Suite (Massages & Aromatherapy Treatment)
- An Interactive Art Gallery (For your own creative expression)
- Vendors and Tribal Drumming In the Marketplace
Advance Tickets On Sale @ Ear Wax Records, 1052 Peachtree St. in Midtown
Atlanta
Prices are:
- $20 w/ Food Donation(Benefiting The Atlanta Community Food Bank)
- $25 w/out
- $25 Day of Show @ Venue box office
Join us for The FunkJazz Kafe experience and see what all the hype has been
about for so many years!!! Call 404.659.9022 and visit
http://www.funkjazzkafe.com for more info.
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The legendary CARLOS SANTANA live in concert
w/opening performance by MACY GRAY
SATURDAY, JULY 22, 2000 @ 8:00 PM
@ The Coca-Cola Lakewood Amphitheatre in Atlanta, GA
Tickets on sale NOW,
prices range from $28.75 to $61.75.
Tickets may be purchased at Earwax Music, Tower REcords & all Ticketmaster
locations (www.ticketmaster.com to order on-line).
For more ticket info, 404.249.6400
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A NEW BLACK RENAISSANCE IS EVOLVING THROUGH THE SYNTHESIS
OF ANCIENT ELEMENTS...KEEP YOUR THIRD EYE OPEN FOR UPCOMING EVENTS...
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