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! ! ! WEEKEND REMINDERS ! ! !
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Grettings, Artists, Patrons of the Arts & the Curious -
I've got a few reminders for events this weekend in Birmingham and Atlanta,
but first I am proud to announce that Urban Groovz will be turning one-year
old on the 2nd Sunday in March...
To mark this occassion, our UNOFFICIAL anniversary event will feature
internationally-known spoken word artist, Ms. JESSICA CARE MOORE and her
talented husband Mr. SHARRIFF SIMMONS...
SYNTHESIS presents URBAN GROOVZ
SUNDAY, MARCH 11, 2001 - 5P to 9P
@ XINDIGO'S RESTAURANT & BAR (pssst...the "X" is silent!)
427 South 20th St.
(above Ona's Music Room)
Downtown Birmingham
featuring spoken word artist JESSICA CARE MOORE!
* She shocked the world by winning SIX straight weeks on Showtime at the
Appollo!
* She is the founder and CEO of Moore Black Press which published Saul
Williams' first book of poetry!
* She dazzled you with her verbal gynastics in the PBS arts documentary,
"I'll Make Me a World"
* She made a cameo appearance in the movie Slam.
* She is the author of "The Words Don't Fit in My Mouth"
JESSICA MOORE CARE will be accompanied by an ensemble that includes
outstanding poet/vocalist SHARRIFF SIMMONS.
This will be their debut performance in Birmingham.
Open Mic Poetry (1st 9 to sign will read) is still in E-F-F-E-C-T!
hosted by THE SEVENTH SUN
ADMISSION: $10
Doors open @ 5P w/ DJ BERRACO spinning Acid Jazz, Rare Grooves, Neo-Classic
Soul and Afro-Latin vibes...
Showtime begins between 6P-6:30P.
NOTE...This show will be in Xindigo's larger BANQUET HALL, so that you can
all get in and be comfortably seated. ARRIVE EARLY TO HAVE A CHANCE AT
WINNING AN ALICIA KEYS CD SAMPLER (BMG Enterainment).
Sample a variety of international food and drinks from Xindigo's
menu...Artists, patrons of the arts and the curious are welcome.
For more info: 205.806.8030 or SynthesisInc@hotmail.com
Sponsored by Alabama Power, Birmingham Weekly, and Xindigo's
Visit the following link for directions/maps to Xindigo's Restaurant.
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G-SOUL
(Jazz/Funk/Soul)
February Performance Dates in Birmingham
Feb. 23rd at 10PM
@ Club 280
on Hwy 280.
Feb 24th at 10PM
@ Mindgames
2012 Magnolia Ave
(off 20th street under cosmos pizza next to the mill)
Five Points South in Birmingham
G-Soul is emerging on Birmingham's undergound scene with a unique Jazz-Funk
and smooth R&B flavor, making them an act you do not want to miss!
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RIGHTEOUS VIBES: MUSIC FOR THE PEOPLE
in conjunction with THE DIVINE UNIVERSAL SISTERHOOD presents:
MESSAGE TO THE GRASS ROOTS GROOVE
* a benefit concert for the building of a memorial for the hundreds of
children who were massacred in Soweto, South Africa on June 16, 1976
It is with extreme pleasure that we invite you to be a part of this
historical epoch to highlight the reconnection of African Americans to the
continent of Africa. MOTHER WINNIE MANDELA will address the grassroots
during this event.
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 23, 2001
@ Clebration Hall
181 Ralph D. Abernathy Boulevard SW
Atlanta, GA (in the West End Community...Ashby St. exit off I-20)
featuring performances by
* Chuck D & Professor Griff (Public Enemy)
* India Arie
* Doug E. Fresh
* Laurnea
* Kindred
* Fertile Ground
* Julie Dexter
* Seek
* jessica Care moore
* Mausiki Scales & The Common Ground Collective
DJ Kemit & "the digital DJs in the basement" will be spinning the vibes
DOORS OPEN AT 7:00 PM...
Advance tickets are on sale now at Earwax Records (404.875.5600)
Admission is $22.50 in advance $25.00 day of the show.
All proceeds from the concert go to the development of a historical monument
commemorating the lives of the children murdered during the Soweto Massacre.
For more info please call 404.392.0504 or send an e-mail to
syweld@mindspring.com...
Also visit http://www.righteousvibes.com
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Alabama's #1 LATIN DANCE PARTY feat. DJ BERRACO!
* sprinkling adobo on wax *
Don't miss out on Central Alabama's #1 Latin vibe. The parties feature
incredible NEW Latin sounds, ranging from Merengue to Salsa. All ages are
welcome but you must be 21 to drink responsibly!
The party will be making its debut at a new location:
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2001
@ THE HARAMBE ROOM
1813 Fourth Avenue North
(above the Wee Care Acedemy)
Downtown Birmingham
We will also have FREE dance lessons available that night taught by Tracy
Chang and John Travis starting at 9:00 PM.
Doors open a 9:00 PM...Party starts @ 10:00 PM
ADMISSION IS $6.00
For more info: 205.322.6670 or berraco2@hotmail.com
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MAKE NO MISTAKES...THE NEW BLACK RENAISSANCE CONTINUES IN 2001
THE SHORTLIST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE SUNSPOT CAFE:
* SunSpot Music & Books - Organic wordsounds for the enlightened mind
* SunSpot Innertainment - Connecting artistic people, places and things
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