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! ! ! ! THE SHORTLIST (1000 strong & growing) ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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1) SYNTHESIS SIZZLIN' SUMMER SCHEDULE FOR JULY
2) 25 HOUR POETRY MARATHON @ XINDIGO BLUE
3) REGGAE NIGHT @ ASSAGIO'S IN BIR
4) LATINSOUL PRODUCTIONS PRESENTS ALABAMA'S #1 LATIN DANCE PARTY
5) THE REVIVAL @ THE CHURCH IN ATL
6) POETRY SLAM MASTERS BENEFIT FOR ATL TEAMS GOING TO NATLS
7) THE REBIRTH OF SOUL CONCERT SERIES IN ATL
8) PHAT TUESDAY JAZZ FEST
9) G-SOUL FUNKIN UP BIR IN JULY!
10) W.C. HANDY FESTIVAL IN FLORENCE, AL
11) NON-STOP REGGAE @ THE LIBERTY CAFE IN BIR
12) SYNTHESIS PRESENTS URBAN GROOVZ f/BRANDY IRVON & CHA CHA JONES
13) SADE & INDIA ARIE @ PHILIPS ARENA IN ATL
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ONES TO WATCH!!!
The Poetry in the Park Series will kick off on Sunday, August 19th, 4:00 PM
@ Linn Park with a Reggae Splash featuring Culture Dred. The event is
hosted by Kuumba Nia. For more info: 877.306.7798
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Synthesis is seeking donations for its Community Assistance Drive, more
specifically canned goods, dried goods, clothing, toiletries, blankets and
other essentials to assist the homeless and disenfranchised (NO CONDIMENTS,
PLEASE). If you have items that you would like to donate, contact Synthesis
at 205.324.ARTS or SynthesisInc@hotmail.com.
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Tune in to WBLZ - UAB Blazer Internet Radio - to hear A. Khalis Pride's
Internet radio show, "The Jazz Is Out There," on Saturday and Sunday
Evenings from 6:00 - 8:00 pm CST; Beginning on June 27th, Wednesday nights
at 8:00 PM. Visit http://microterra.net/blazeradio/
The finest contemporary Jazz radio program in Birmingham!
also check out The JazzNation at http://www.thejazznation.com
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E V E N T S
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SYNTHESIS' SIZZLIN' SUMMER CONTINUES
SYNTHESIS invites you to get into the groove all month!
the music / the poetry / the people / the culture
We had a GREAT Urban Groovz this past Sunday (July 8th) with Tehut-Nine from
Brooklyn and UPstream from Atlanta. The vibe clicked and wouldn't quit.
Tehut spit knowledge with style and conviction. UPstream's hypnotic grooves
threatened to snap necks. The open mic poets vibed off UPstream's groove to
weave their lyrics into the night's fabric. Chain of Thought made a cameo
appearance droppin rhymes that people are still repeating. DJ Berraco
kicked off and closed out the night spinning some nutritious cuts from Rare
Grooves to Hip-Hop; it was a top shelf evening of cultural innertainment in
Birmingham @ Urban Groovz!
Check out our remaining Schedule of Events for JULY 2001
Synthesis presents THE SPEAKEASY
FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2001 - 7P to 10P
(Now on the 2nd Friday of each month)
@ XINDIGO BLUE RESTAURANT & BAR
427 South 20th St., (above Ona's Music Room)
Downtown Birmingham
Special Presentation:
"Blues in the Abstract Truth..." by Tony Bolden (UA Dept. English)
w/discussion of issues afterwards
Sounds/vibes/atmosphere by A. Khalis Pride
(WBLZ - "Jazz Is Out There" http://microterra.net/blazeradio/
Sponsored by Xindigo Blue & The Jazz Nation
For more info: 205.324.ARTS or SynthesisInc@hotmail.com
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Birmingham Weekly's Summer Concert Series
Brother Bryan Park @ 5:00
South Side Birmingham
Urban Groovz - Doin' It in the Park!
FRIDAY, JULY 20, 2001
featuring two of Birmingham's premiere Jazz-Funk bands:
G-SOUL & ON PURPOSE
w/DJ BERRACO spinning music for your mind, body & soul
The vinyl goes into rotation @ 5:00 PM.
The bands take musical flight @ 5:30 PM.
THIS CONCERT DATE IS SPONSORED BY SYNTHESIS
See the ad in this week's Birmingham Weekly!
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Montevallo Poetry Slam Team presents
The 25-hour Poetry Marathon!
Read your own original poetry, your favorite poet, or the classics. There
will be non-stop spoken word for 25 hours, delicious drinks,
great food - including breakfast - and a great time to be had by all!
Kick-off is 10 PM Friday, July 13th
through 11 PM Saturday, July 14th
at Xindigo Blue Restaurant & Bar
427 S. 20th St (above Ona's)
Downtown Birmingham
Please e-mail or call us to sign up for a time slot in which to read! Or
just come out to listen and enjoy! We're really excited about this as we
are raising money to attend the Nat'l Poetry Slam in Seattle!
Contact: Jerri Hardesty @ WytRabbit1@aol.com
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REGGAE NIGHT @ ASSAGIO'S
FRIDAY, JULY 13th - 10 PM
RED STRIPE SPECIALS ALL NIGHT LONG!
@ ASSAGIO's
2015 Highland Ave.
5 Points South District.
Admission: $6.00
For more info: 205.933.6605 or berraco2@hotmail.com
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LATINSOUL PRODUCTIONS - KEEPING THE SUMMER CALIENTE!
First off, we are proud to announce the birth of our Latin party/event
production company---LatinSoul Productions! LatinSoul Productions became
necessary to help our parties stand out from others who use the "DJ Carlos
Otalora" name in flyers to promote events that I'm NOT affiliated with in
any way, shape or form. So, whenever you see LatinSoul Productions on a
flyer you will know it's the real deal unfiltered Latin party that you've
come to expect.
Schedule for July:
SATURDAY, JULY 14 - 10 PM
@ THE HARAMBE ROOM
1813 Fourth Avenue North
(above the Wee Care Acedemy)
Downtown Birmingham
ADMISSION: $6.00
For more info: 205.322.6670 or berraco2@hotmail.com
FRIDAY, JULY 20 - 10pm
(with a guest DJ in the back room)
AND
SATURDAY, JULY 28 - 10pm
@ ASSAGIO's
2015 Highland Ave.
5 Points South District.
Admission: $6.00
For more info: 205.933.6605 or berraco2@hotmail.com
FREE DANCE LESSONS & DOOR PRIZE GIVEAWAYS @ EACH EVENT!
Look out for LatinSoul Productions' website in a couple of weeks.
In the meantime, check out Assagio's new updated website for Latin party
dates. Click on the "events calendar" link on the main page:
http://www.assagio.com
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Welcome to the sounds of heaven. The Earwax Family invites you to REVIVE
your spirit...
"THE REVIVAL"
SATURDAY, JULY 14, 2001
(2nd Saturday of each month)
at "The Church" (also known as "Celebration Hall")
181 Ralph David Abernathy Blvd
Atlanta, GA
(one block north of the Braves Stadium across from the Amoco station).
Minister of music is DJ KEMIT
Doors open at 11pm and of course we party until Sunday School.
Advance tickets are on sale at Earwax Records for $7.
For more information email syweld@mindspring.com or call 404.392.0504.
Underground til we Underground
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Poetry Slam Masters
Who will be the Tiger Woods of Poetry?
Atlanta’s teams: BlueMilk vs. MoorEpics
SATURDAY, JULY 14, 2001
at home of Bill and Sue Sue Bounds;
261 Walker Street,
Downtown Atlanta, GA
Doors open: 8:30 p.m.
Competition begins: 9:30 p.m.
Admission:
$30.00 / at the door
$25.00 / advance tickets (contact Nikki Edmond (404) 931-8735 or Gloria Few
(404) 786-1651 for tickets)
Enjoy the food, beer and wine, art gallery and beautiful surroundings
of the newly renovated home of Bill and Sue Sue. Bring a blanket and
candles to enjoy the stars and moonlight on the magical and scenic terrace
as you are treated to:
Maple Yum Yum featuring Nanya
and the incredibly talented Brian "Bean" O’Neal (smooth relaxing jazz)
Proceeds benefit the Atlanta Slam Teams of MoorEpics and BlueMilk on their
journey to the national spoken word competition.
for more info:
http://www.undergroundepics.com/poetry_slam_masters.htm
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THE REBIRTH OF SOUL CONCERT SERIES
SUNDAYS @ Celebrity Rock Cafe
56 East Andrews St.(located behind Rio Bravo/Buckhead)
Atlanta, GA
Doors open @ 8:00 PM w/Salah Ananse on the wheels
Schedule: (All SUNDAYS)
July 15th
The Kevin Chadler Band & Detour
Plus Atlanta Soul Movement All-Stars
July 22nd
Fertile Ground
Plus Atlanta Soul Movement All-Stars
July 29th
Corey Glover (of Living Colour)
Plus Atlanta Soul Movement All-Stars
For more info:
http://www.AtlantaSoulMovement.com
info@AtlantaSoulMovement.com
404.212.5883
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PHAT TUESDAY JAZZ FEST
featuring:
* JONATHAN BUTLER * WILL DOWNING * CHANTE MOORE *
TUESDAY, JULY 17th
@ The Alabama Theater
1811 Third Ave. North
Downtown Birmingham
Tickets available @ Ticketmasters
Call 205.254.9898 for more info
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G-SOUL FUNKIN' UP BIRMINGHAM IN JULY
1. July 20th at Birmingham Weekly's Summer concert series. The funk of the
bands begin at 5pm at Brother Bryan Park in the south side of Birmingham,Al.
The event is sponsered by synthesis.
2. July 21st at "Bailey's pub". The funk will began at 10pm til 1:30 am.
Located in five points south across from ruby tuesday's behind daves pub in
Birmingham, AL.
3. July 27th at "Ona's Music Room". The funk will began at 9pm til 1am.
Ona's is location: 423 20th street south near pizza hut in Birmingham, Al.
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W.C. Handy Music Festival
JULY 29 - August 4
in Florence, AL
Who is W.C. Handy, you ask?
http://www.wchandyfest.org
or call 256.766.7642
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NON STOP REGGAE
SATURDAY, AUGUST 11th - 10 PM
RED STRIPE SPECIALS ALL NIGHT LONG!
@ Liberty Cafe
Admission: $6.00
For more info: 205.758.1833 or berraco2@hotmail.com
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Synthesis presents Alabama's #1 Spoken Word Event!
U R B A N G R O O V Z
the poetry / the music / the people / the culture
featuring
the Funk-n-Soul grooves of Atlanta's BRANDY IRVON
performing cuts from his debut album "Imagination Fruit"
(available for purchase day of the show)
and
the mood-altering turntable artistry of MISS CHA CHA JONES
spinning Atlanta's best "Soul, Acid Jazz, and uncommonly good R&B"
plus
Open Mic Poetry hosted by THE SEVENTH SUN
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2001
@ XINDIGO BLUE RESTAURANT & BAR
(above Ona's Music Room)
427 S. 20th St.
Downtown Birmingham
Doors open/Open Mic sign up @ 5P...Showtime @ 6P
Admission $7.00 with food or clothing donation
$10.00 without donation (NO CONDIMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED!)
For more information: 205.324.ARTS or SynthesisInc@hotmail.com
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Multi-platinum selling R&B/smooth Jazz vocalist, SADE,
is touring on the heels of her latest release "Lover's Rock."
Sade will be performing in Atlanta with INDIA ARIE,
whose album, "Acoustic Soul," is in everybody's ear
MONDAY, AUGUST 27, 2001, 7:30 PM
@ The Philips Arena
in Downtown Atlanta
Tickets: $37.25 - $77.25
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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
* Visit us @ http://www.geocities.com/maliksun
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