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1) URBAN GROOVZ feat. G-SOUL w/ED & ZENOBIA performing "AUSAR/AUSET"
2) VIBES & VERSES PRESENTS POETRY NIGHT feat. ZENOBIA TONIGHT!
3) VANTAGE POINTE STUDIO presents TRINITY IN ATL
4) CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS @ THE CARVER THEATER IN BIR
5) THE SANKOFA FILM SERIES @ THE MALCOLM X CENTER IN BIR
6) LATIN DANCE NIGHT @ ASSAGIO IN BIR w/CARLOS
7) REGGAE SPLASH PRESENTS ROOTS DAUGHTERS @ TROPICALS IN BIR
8) RAPPIN' UP THE VOTE @ L.R. HALL IN BIR
9) THE CHOCOLATE SOUL MUSICFEST TOUR RETURNS TO ATL
10) EL PUS LIVE AT SMITH'S OLDE BAR IN ATL
11) AKA ANNUAL SEPIA FASION SHOW @ THE BOUTWELL
12) POETRY IN THE PARK SERIES IN BIR
13) THE NEGRO PROBLEM & ANTHONY DAVID @ THE NICK IN BIR!!!!
14) THE WORLD PREMIERE SCREENING OF "TAKE THE FIELD" IN BIR!
15) COMMON & JILL SCOTT @ THE TABERNACLE IN ATL
16) 5TH SUNDAY POETRY JAM feat. BILL MILLIGAN @ ROOTS & WINGS IN MONT
17) MELODIC MONDAYS @ THE CROW'S NEST IN ATL
ONES TO WATCH:
YMCA is among the first major corporations in Birmingham to hire an
African-American owned firm to design and maintain its website. That
compnay is ENZA New Media ("Enza" - Zulu word meaning "to make produce or
create"). The Owner is Ms. Deidre Rozier-Ali. (Congrats, Deidre!) Visit
the site at http://www.ymcabham.org
Given that history tends to repeat itself, as we are seeing at this very
moment in time, it is only appropriate that we direct your attention to the
"Without Sanctuary" collection at the following link:
http://www.journale.com/withoutsanctuary for an historic journey back into
time. Read the story that goes with Photo 17...The authorities made the
same illogical claim then as in the recent case in Mississippi.
READING IS FUNDAMENTAL
The SunSpot Cafe recommends reading is WHAT IS LIFE (Reclaiming the Black
Blues Self) by Kalamu ya Salaam
SUNSPOT INNERTAINMENT:
The Seventh Sun has launched SUNSPOT INNERTAINMENT to better enhance the
connection of artist people, places and things on the local, reginal and
national levels. Services include:
* Venue Consulting
* Promotions
* Marketing & Sales
* Artist Booking
SunSpot Innertainment has the following music & book(s) ON SALE NOW:
- Anthony David, "The Acoustic Mix Tape" (acoustic Soul)
- Mausiki Scales & The Common Ground Collective, "Remembrance Has Not
Left Us" (Afrocentric Soul, Jazz...sankofa!)
- The Seventh Sun, "FULL MENTAL JACKET"...also available at
* MAHOGONY BOOKS in the Western Hills Mall
* LITTLE PROFESSOR BOOKS, 2717 S. 18th St. in Homewood
* ROOTS & WINGS, 1345 Carter Hill Road in Montgomery
Send E-mail to Griot_7@hotmail.com, if you are interested in making a
purchase! Visit The newly renovated SunSpot Cafe at:
http://www.geocities.com/maliksun for a preview and to order by mail.
Power & Peace,
SUN
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"Smoke filled rooms with an amber glow
Whispers in your ear while you're moving slow
Shadows dance all across the wall
Reflections of a revival"
- Martine Girault, "Revival"
Experience Birmingham's own underground revival of Afrobohemian roots,
culture and vibe as SYNTHESIS presents
URBAN GROOVZ
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2000
@ THE HARAMBE ROOM (http://www.harambeinc.com)
1813 Fourth Avenue North in Downtown Birmingham
(atop Wee Care Academy)
featuring:
* the JazzFunk and smooth R&B flava of Birmingham's own G-SOUL
with:
* a special performance of the spoken word play, "Ausar/Auset"
by ED & ZENOBIA from Vibes & Verses Poetry Society (Montgomery)
plus:
* Open Mic Poetry Sessions (first 9 to sign will read!)
hosted by:
* THE SEVENTH SUN - auhtor of "Full Mental Jacket" (c. 1999)
http://www.geocities.com/maliksun
DOORS OPEN AT 5PM CST with DJ CARLOS (of Latin Dance Party fame), spinning
the best in Acid Jazz, Rare Grooves, Afro-Cuban & Brazilian sounds! Come
early and dance, vibe or just chill to the vinyl grooves.
Admission is $7 'til 7PM, $10 after. Show starts at 6PM CST.
Artists, patrons of the arts and the curious are welcome.
For more info: 205.806.8030 or SynthesisInc@hotmail.com. Visit Synthesis on
the web at http://synthesisinc.virtualave.net
For a locator map and directions, click the following link:
http://www.expediamaps.com/default.asp?C=33.51573996101266,-86.81001586634053&A=16&OX=0&OY=0&P=33.51573996101266,-86.81001586634053,1,1813+4th+Ave+N
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TONIGHT!!!
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18th
Vibes & Verses Poetry Society presents POETRY NIGHT
at The Rose Supper Club
954 High Street in Montgomery, AL
featuring a special presentation of "B.L.U.E.S." by ZENOBIA
also
Open Mic Poetry hosted by Ed & Derick
Doors Open at 8:00 PM...Admission is $5.00
Kitchen and bar service available.
Call 334.263.4275 for more info
Be sure to check out VVPS's NEW web site: http://www.vibesandverses.com
Click the following link for maps and directions:
http://www.expediamaps.com/default.asp?C=32.37184533952166,-86.29177987066956&A=16&OX=0&OY=0&P=32.37184533952166,-86.29177987066956,1,High+St
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YOU are invited to an evening of spiritual building
as VANTAGE POINTE STUDIO presents
TRINITY: The Building of the Mind, Body and Spirit
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2000 (At the cusp of Libra & Scorpio)
@ Vantage Pointe Studio
1429 Ralph D. Abernathy Blvd SW
Atlanta, GA 30310
Starting @ 9 PM
This is a time of renewal for those who have been on the path and have
slowed, simmered or stumbled and a time of rebirth for those who are now
conscious of themselves and are ready to align their souls with the
Universal Consciousness...
Featuring a wide array of art forms to express the truth on all levels:
* Art jam with our in house artist, Lord Yatta
* Ital foods to stimulate the micro-cosmos
* Esoteric literature & video to browse & buy
* Drum & Dance circle
* Spoken word & open mic
* Network connections thru consciousness
For directins and other info contact Vantage Studios at:
404.755.2102/PHONE, 404.755.5937/FAX or contact Dan the Man & Christy
Robinson 404.358.2685/CELLULAR
...The Diaspora Collective, Trinity, & Wise Books...
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AZIKWE ABDULLAH PRESENTS "CULTURAL EXPRESSIONS"
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2000 @ 7:00 PM
@ The Carver Theater
located at Fourth Ave. North & 17th St.
in Downtown Birmingham's historic Fourth Avenue Business District
featuring performances by The Seventh Sun (author of "Full Mental Jacket"),
DonKor, Azikwe and others
Admission: $5.00 for students with ID, $7.50 general admission
For more info contact Brother Azikwe at aabdull1@bellsouth.net
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The Malcolm X Center for Self Determination presents
THE SANKOFA FILM SERIES
1st, 2nd and 3rd Fridays of each month
OCTOBER 20, 2000
featuring Quilombo
@ The Malcolm X Center
119 Third Avenue West in Birmingham
Doors open at 7:00 PM, Film starts at 7:30 PM
$2.00 donation @ the door
The film series will showcase films that encourage dialogue, spark debate,
enchance critical thinking, educate, and entertain. For more information
call 205.324.5061
Click the following link for maps and directions:
http://maps.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll?qscr=mmvw&msds=CECAA4E1$18X$36wxa$36w94!D0$0D0!2$31$39.$33rd.Ave.W!60$0A0Birmingham20AL50$33$35$32$30$340000!4$FF000!8$FF!60v$FF$F5$5D$D3$C0!2$40$A1$A9$F0$CA$A2$B5U$C060001000!8$FF000$14000!4$FF!I010
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THE LATIN DANCE PARTY RETURNS @ A NEW LOCATION!
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2000 - 11 PM
LATIN DANCE NIGHT @ ASSAGIO
2015 Highland Avenue South
in Birmingham's the 5 Points South District
(across the street from Ruby Tuesday's)
Featuring the sounds of Central Alabama's NuyoLatin Soul Brother #1, DJ
BERRACO (aka Carlos) sprinkling the adobo on wax, serving up the Latin flava
for all those who've ever dreamed of "living la vida loca." The party starts
at 11pm. This dance party will feature incredible NEW Latin sounds, ranging
from Merengue to Salsa in a more spacious atmosphere. All ages are welcome
but you must be 21 to drink responsibly!
There will be FREE Salsa and Merengue dance lessons taught by John Travis of
the Dr. Dance Studio. If you are interested in receiving lessons please
come to the DJ booth area and sign up.
Assagio offers valet parking and serves Italian cuisine until midnight.
For more info call 205.933.6605
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REGGAE SPLASH INI SATURDAYS PRESENTS ROOTS DAUGHTERS
celebrating sistas of Reggae music
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21st
featuring CULTURE DRED w/ELAINE HUDSON & MUSTAFA SHAMBULIA
plus
New York's DJ MIXXX
@ Tropical Bar & Lounge
108 North 17th Street (between First & Second Avenue North)
in Downtown Birmingham
Doors open @ 9:00 PM...Show starts @ 10PM
Admission is $5.00
For more info 205.254.9898 or e-mail at nkrumahtou@hotmail
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RAPPIN' UP THE VOTE
Saturday, October 21st
@ L.R. Hall
424 North 16th Street
Downtown Birmingham
Birmingham's first Hip Hop based voter awareness campaign and party will
feature performances by national recording artist, King B, Birmingham's own
Red Light District, Faultless (Bessemer), Brandon (Boaz), Black-N-Myld
(Birmingham), Ice (Montgomery), Suazee (Montgomery), ATF (Annistion), Jameel
(Birmingham), Dark Shade (Birmingham) and others. There will also be a
HipHop fashion show featuring the Urbanham.com Models wearing clothes from
Mungins Apparel and Flip The Script Clothing.
Hosted by Alice Gordon, host of the Alabama Now TV Program and Shelia Smoot
of Fox 6.
Admission is $5.00 for students and $10.00 for adults. Proceeds will go
towards the support and development and community and youth oriented
activities.
Concession and voter registration will be available. Anyone interested in
volunteering to assist with this event should call 877.646.8655 or email
russ@urbanham.com
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THE CHOCOLATE SOUL MUSICFEST TOUR
Saturday, October 21, 2000 @ 9:00 PM
@ Studio Central
300 Central Avenue
in Downtown Atlanta
Doors open at 9:00 p.m.
Admission $15 Advanced tickets, $20 day of show.
Advance tickets available at Earwax Records and online at
http://www.chocolatesoul.com.
Call 404.688.3444 for more info
Featuring old-school Hip-Hop artist Slick Rick and the "original Jazz
expressions" of Atlanta's own afro blue, whose debut album, "Unbroken
Circle" (http://www.cdbaby.com/abt) is in stores now. Vinyl grooves
provided by DJ Kemit.
"Chocolate Soul: The Music Compilation" is HOT and in stores now @ Earwax
Records & Tower Records in Atlanta...featuring cuts by Seek, Jiva, DJ Kemit,
Kindred, Edith's Wish and Julie Dexter. Get your copy INSTATNTLY BY CREDIT
CARD online at http://www.chocolatesoul.com or http://www.amazon.com
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The Pregnant Squirrel Technique and Groove Essentials Presents
Atlanta's #1 Hip-Hop/Rock band *** EL PUS *** performing live
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, 2000 @ 9:00 PM
also w/Slangbanger and Justin Hale
@ Smith's Olde Bar
1578 Piedmont Road
in Atlanta, GA
For more information on El Pus, upcoming shows and other stuff, visit
http://www.elpus.com !!!! For assistance with pronouncing the name of the
band, please see the first page of the website. ciao.
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The Omicron Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will host its
Annual Sepia Fashion Show at the Boutwell Auditorium
SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2000 @ 5 PM
featuring Atlanta's Acoustic Soul Ambassador, ANTHONY DAVID
All donations received will be given back to the community through several
organizations. The Omicron Omega chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha has been
noted for being major contributors to organizations such as : the Sickle
Cell Foundation, Walk America, Breast Cancer Foundations, AMerican Cancer
Society, the Bessemer Rescue Fund and many more.
For more info, contact Dru Harris @ Dru_Harris@spc.com
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Sunday, October 22nd @ 4:00 PM
POETRY IN THE PARK SERIES 2000
hosted by Kuumba Nia
@ Bessie Estell Park in Birmingham
f/JERRY HARDESTY
For more info call 205.854.3531
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THE NICK presents L.A. based alternative band, THE NEGRO PROBLEM
performing live in concert
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26, 2000
also in concert will be
Atlanta's Acoustic Soul Ambassador, ANTHONY DAVID (Acoustic Mix Tape), who
has set out 3 memorable performances at Urban Groovz in Birmingham
Sounds/Vibes/Atmosphere by DJ Berraco
(aka Carlos of Latin Dance Party acclaim)
@ THE NICK
2514 10th Avenue South
on Birmingham's South Side
For more info call 205.252.3831
(Alabama promotions by SunSpot Innertainment)
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Robert Dawson and Black Nile Pictures present
The World Premiere Screening of "TAKE THE FIELD"
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2000 (Eve of the 59th Annual "Magic City Classic")
@ the "Show Place of the South"
The Historic Alabama Theatre
in Downtown Birmingham, Alabama
Activities that day include:
* Outdoor Band Festival @ 5:00 PM
* Fashion Show @ 7:00 PM
* World Premiere Film Screening @ 8:00 PM
The documentary film chronicling the marching bands and music experience at
some of the nation's most dynamic Historically Black Colleges and
Universities with an emphasis on the Southeast and Gulf Coast Regions
After the film, come to The Official After Party
@ The Harbert Center
2019 Fourth Ave. North
in Downtown Birmingham
w/music by DJ Chris Coleman
Doors open @ 10:00 PM
Stay Tuned to http://www.bandcentral.net for more info or call 205.298.8593.
Tickets on sale now at all Ticketmaster locations.
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The essence of Afrobohemian expression hits ATL -
spoken word, conscious Hip-Hop, and Soul
COMMON & JILL SCOTT land in Atlanta in rare, creative form
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27, 2000 @ 8PM
@ The Tabernacle
152 Luckie Street NW (near Centennial Park)
Atlanta, GA
Tickets are $25.00. Get tickets at The Tabernacle Box Office
For more event info visit http://www.tabernaclemusic.com or call
404.659.9022
Click the following link for directions to THE TABERNACLE:
http://msn.maps.expedia.com/default.asp?C=33.758877,-84.391374&A=12&OX=0&OY=0&L=USA0409&Pr=1&P=33.758877,-84.391374,1,152+Luckie+St+NW%0D%0AAtlanta%2C+GA+30303&Title=152+Luckie+St+NW%0D%0AAtlanta%2C+GA+30303&L=USA0409
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SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2000
THE FIFTH SUNDAY POETRY JAZZ JAM
featuring BILL MILLIGAN...from the Vibes & Verses Poetry Society
Show starts at 4:00 PM
Open Mic Poetry to follow feature performance
at Roots & Wings - A Cultural Bookplace (as featured in Essence)
1345 Carter Hill Road
Montgomery, Alabama (near Alabama State University)
Call (334) 262-1700 for more info
Click the following link for maps and directions:
http://www.expediamaps.com/default.asp?C=32.3590324322387,-86.2861911005358&A=16&OX=0&OY=0&P=32.3590324322387,-86.2861911005358,1,1345+Carter+Hill+Rd
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beginning MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6th
Nu' Drank Entertainment presents MELODIC MONDAYS
@ The Crow's Nest MegaPlex
5495 Old National Highway in College Park, GA
We invite everyone to come out and unwind to an evening of Neo Classic Soul
and Acid Jazz along with the soulful taste of Smooth Poetry and Urban
Melodies by some of the best poets and vocalists that Atlanta has to offer
with your host the lyrical jazz vocalist EM'DEE and that prolific, giftedly
smooth poet EDDIE OLIVER backed up by the jazzy tones of the band TAKE NOTES
it promises to be an evening you don't want to miss.
Doors open at 7 with the night ending promptly at 11 EVERY MONDAY
Admission is $8.00
For directions call 404.767.0123
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A NEW BLACK RENAISSANCE IS EVOLVING THROUGH THE SYNTHESIS OF ANCIENT
ELEMENTS...KEEP YOUR THIRD EYE OPEN FOR WEEKLY EVENTS...
THE SHORTLIST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY SUNSPOT INNERTAINMENT
(A SUBSIDIARY OF THE SUNSPOT CAFE)
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