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! ! ! ! Synthesis Sizzlin' Summer Calendar of Events ! ! ! ! ! ! !
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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.
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. If you have
items that you would like to donate, contact Synthesis at 205.324.ARTS or
SynthesisInc@hotmail.com.
NOTE: THE SPEAKEASY WILL NOT BE HELD IN JUNE. THE SHOW WILL RESUME ON
FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2001 WITH A VERY SPECIAL PRESENTATION...
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J U N E
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JUNETEENTH SPOKEN WORD COMPETITION - GRAND FINALE
Celebrating a legacy of struggle through poetry
FRIDAY, JUNE 1, 2001
@ Birmingham Civil Rights Institute
520 North 16th St., Downtown Birmingham
Doors open @ 5:00PM in the Community Room
Six semi-finalists from the Preliminaries battle for Grand Prize of $200.00
plus performance @ Juneteenth Culture Fest!
Sounds/vibes/atmosphere by A. Khalis Pride
(WBLZ - "Jazz Is Out THere" http://microterra.net/blazeradio/
and The JazzNation - http://www.thejazznation.com)
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URBAN GROOVZ - CD RELEASE PARTY!!!
SUNDAY, JUNE 10, 2001
@ XINDIGO BLUE RESTAURANT & BAR
427 South 20th St., (above Ona's Music Room)
Downtown Birmingham
featuring MAUSIKI SCALES & THE COMMON GROUND COLLECTIVE, who will be
performing music from their album, "Endless Summers & Southern Porches" +
poetry by DR. E-K DAUFIN (Vibes & Verses Poetry Society)
+ Open Mic Poetry hosted by THE SEVENTH SUN
+ guest DJ E-SMOOV, spinning rare and futuristic global grooves
Doors open/Open Mic sign up @ 5P...Showtime @ 6P
Admission $7.00 with food and/or clothing donation for Synthesis' Community
Assistance Drive, $10.00 without donation
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J U L Y
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URBAN GROOVZ -
SUNDAY, JULY 8, 2001
@ XINDIGO BLUE RESTAURANT & BAR
427 South 20th St., (above Ona's Music Room)
Downtown Birmingham
featuring TEHUT-NINE (Nuyorican Poets Cafe in NYC)
& UPSTREAM (Elevations @ Club Kaya in Atlanta)
+ Open Mic Poetry hosted by THE SEVENTH SUN
+ DJ BERRACO spinning global sounds - past, present & future
Doors open/Open Mic sign up @ 5P...Showtime @ 6P
Admission $7.00 with food and/or clothing donation for Synthesis' Community
Assistance Drive, $10.00 without donation
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THE SPEAKEASY
FRIDAY, JULY 13, 2001 - 7P to 10P
@ 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)
Sounds/vibes/atmosphere by A. Khalis Pride
(WBLZ - "Jazz Is Out THere" http://microterra.net/blazeradio/
and The JazzNation - http://www.thejazznation.com)
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Birmingham Weekly's Summer Concert Series
Brother Bryan Park @ 5:30
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
THIS EVENT IS SPONSORED BY SYNTHESIS
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A U G U S T
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The SPEAKEASY
FRIDAY, AUGUST 3, 2001 - 7P to 10P
@ XINDIGO BLUE RESTAURANT & BAR
427 South 20th St., (above Ona's Music Room)
Downtown Birmingham
Topic: Male/Female Relationships
Sounds/vibes/atmosphere by A. Khalis Pride
(WBLZ - "Jazz Is Out THere" http://microterra.net/blazeradio/
and The JazzNation - http://www.thejazznation.com)
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URBAN GROOVZ
SUNDAY, AUGUST 12, 2001
@ XINDIGO BLUE RESTAURANT & BAR
427 South 20th St., (above Ona's Music Room)
Downtown Birmingham
featuring Atlanta's BRANDY IRVON ("Imagination Fruit")
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special guest DJ, CHA CHA JONES (Hot97 ATL, formerly UrbanFlava, 88.5)
Open Mic Poetry hosted by THE SEVENTH SUN
Doors open/Open Mic sign up @ 5P...Showtime @ 6P
Admission $7.00 with food and/or clothing donation for Synthesis' Community
Assistance Drive, $10.00 without donation
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Look for info on Synthesis' events in the BIRMINGHAM WEEKLY!
XINDIGO BLUE RESTAURANT & BAR - Specializing in international cuisine and
vegetarian dishes: great soups, pita sandwiches, fish dishes, pasta dishes,
imported beer and wines, and be sure to save room for DESERT...bread
pudding, bananna pudding, rice pudding, sweet potato pie, tarts, and a
variety of cakes...home made right on the premises.
The hours of operation are as follows:
* Lunch: Tuesday-Friday, 11-3 p.m.
* Dinner: Wednesday-Saturday, 6-10 p.m.
Visit the following link for directions/maps to Xindigo's:
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