Friday, October 23, 2009

Art is Vectorized


Date: Friday, October 9th
Time: 7:00pm
Location: Apple Store SoHo (103 Prince Street)
Cost: Free




"Art:21 season five artist Florian Maier-Aichen will share how he uses the Mac to manipulate his photography to create stunning digitally abstracted images. The event will feature an advanced screening of Maier-Aichen’s segment from Art:21 episode Fantasy, along with a moderated discussion and Q & A with Maier-Aichen and Art21 Associate Curator, Wesley Miller. Art:21 – Art in the Twenty-First Century Seasons one through four are available in the iTunes store where you can also subscribe to the Art:21 Exclusive Podcast." Seating is first come first serve.

HU HOMECOMING FINALE @ STIR LOUNGE THIS SUNDAY 10|25|09 HOSTED BY D-WOODS:


This event is specifically for students/persons currently in the D.C area but it doesn't hurt to get the word out to the masses. If you're in the Washington, D.C area and wish to have a great time, check out this party.

For those going I hope you enjoy!

Saturday, October 17, 2009

Boom Bye Bye


Buju Banton is going in concert, in the U.S, for the month of Oct.

For more information on Buju Banton go to: htttp://www.myspace.com/bujubanton

Here are the Oct. tour dates in the United States:

Thu-Oct-01 CINCINNATI, OH CLUB ELEMENTS

Fri-Oct-02 COLUMBUS, OH ALROSA VILLA

Tue-Oct-06 DENVER, CO CERVANTIS

Wed-Oct-07 ASPEN, CO BELLY UP

Sat-Oct-10 BERKELEY, CA SHATTUCK DOWNLOW

Sun-Oct-11 EUREKA, CA NOCTURNUM

Mon-Oct-12 SAN FRANCISCO, CA ROCKIT ROOM

Tue-Oct-13 SAN JOSE, CA VOODOO LOUNGE

Wed-Oct-14 SANTA ROSA, CA CASBAR

Thu-Oct-15 LOS ANGELES, CA CLUB CABANA

Sat-Oct-17 SOLANA BEACH, CA BELLY UP TAVERN

Mon-Oct-19 ALBUQUERQUE, NM SUNSHINE THEATER

Tue-Oct-20 DALLAS, TX PALM BEACH

Wed-Oct-21 AUSTIN, TX ACES LOUNGE

Thu-Oct-22 HOUSTON, TX RED ZONE

Sat-Oct-24 ATLANTA, GA CENTER STAGE

Tue-Oct-27 CHARLESTON, SC MUSIC FARM

Wed-Oct-28 MELBOURNE, FL LEVELZ

Thu-Oct-29 JACKSVONVILLE, FL PLUSH

Fri-Oct-30 TAMPA, FL TBA

Sat-Oct-31 MIAMI, FL JAMES KNIGHT CTR

Sun-Nov-01 ORLANDO, FL DESTINY

Jesse Boykins III's new video: "Shine"

Someday the sun is going to shine down on me in some faraway place.” - Mahalia Jackson

Check out Jesse Boykins III's new video "Shine"

Jesse Boykins III- Shine (Official Music Video) from Jesse Boykins III on Vimeo.

Jesse Boykins III

Shine

The Beauty Created

NomaDic MuSic

Dir & edited by: Dr. Woo

http://jbiiimusic.com

http://twitter.com/jb3music


Friday, August 14, 2009

Hindsight, Mindsight

A New Film by Logan Coles Explores The Affect of Reflection

Logan Coles, a producer/director--just to name so a few of his talents, has released a trailer for his new film "In Retrospect." The film chronicles the life of a older jazz musician as he cogitates about his life, after his wife has lost her own. Through death is self-redemption and peace accessible?

Tuesday, July 21, 2009

Monday, July 20, 2009

The Curbside Electric Boombox

Summer Weather, No Raining

In another segment of The Curbside Electric Boombox, I bring to you Tony Toni Tone's "It Never Rains In Southern California"

Enjoy!

Royal Flush

Kid Cudi Video "Make Her Say" Premieres

Kid Cudi meshes with a variety of artists, including Kanye West and Common, rapping over LadyGaga's "Poker Face" instrumental.


Where Are The Wild Things?



1963 Children's Book Comes To Life As A 2009 Film

The flick is an adaption of a youth book by the same name. In the book the main character, Max, creates mischief in his home in a wolf costume after getting in trouble.

As a book I remember reading and loving in 1st grade I am curious to see the film.

The movie, directed by Spike Jonze, is set to premiere on Oct. 16, 2009.

Thursday, March 19, 2009

"CHARLES HAMILTON IS A WINNER!"

XXL MAGAZINE PREMIERES CHARLES HAMILTON'S "LOSER" VIDEO

XXL Magazine premieres a video to a song Charles Hamilton performed on "The Last Call with Carson Daly" two weeks ago. Daly featured Charles as a new and upcoming artist on "The Last Call's" new music week, taped in California.

Saturday, March 14, 2009

"THE CURBSIDE ELECTRIC: BOOMBOX"

THE CURB PRESENTS ANOTHER JAM FROM THE BOOMBOX VAULT

Does anyone remember Bobby Valentino, before he was Bobby V? Check out the BOOMBOX song of the month from the group Mista. The song is entitled "Blackberry Molasses," it features Bobby Valentino before he started asking girls to "Slow Down."

Saturday, February 7, 2009

"THE CURBSIDE ELECTRIC: BOOMBOX"

NEW CURB SECTION BRINGS BACK OLD SCHOOL MUSIC AND MUSIC VIDEOS

I want to post music that I remember listening to/hearing as a youngster, in a section I would like to dub "Boombox" or "The Boombox" every month. In the first "Curbside Electric: Boombox" I want to re-introduce Ahmad, a Los Angeles born rapper from the '90s with the hit suingle "Back In The Day."


As times prove to be a bit challenging (economically) and with the beginning of 'Black History Month,' I thought I would present a song that acts as a cornerstone for reminiscence within the Hip-Hop community and cheers me up.

The symbol to the left (<----), is an Adinkra West African symbol that basically means: "learning from the past." This video brings me many good memories from my past and I have personally learned a great deal from my past as well...Oh! "Back in the day."


ENJOY THE VIDEO!

Sunday, February 1, 2009

THE PARLÉ POETRY TOUR TRIPLES IT'S RUN FROM "THE CURB"

THE PARLÉ TOUR SPEAKS A WORD TO COLLEGE STUDENTS FOR A THIRD TIME

Officially beginning in February of 2007, the tour’s kick off performance was held at the Bowery Poetry Club in New York City, NY. Now the ParlĂ© Poetry Tour is back for the third go around, visiting colleges and cafĂ©s across the nation.

The poetry tour venture began with “ParlĂ© Newspaper” holding poetry slams with poets from all five of New York City’s boroughs. The venture expanded to a first time inclusive performance entitled: “The New Christmas”, during the last week of 2006. In 2007 (when the tour officially began) the poets performed at venues such as: SUNY Purchase, Brooklyn College, and The Nuyorican CafĂ©. During the ParlĂ© Tour’s second run the tour branched out to states outside of New York, presenting themselves in states like Pennsylvania and Florida.

The featured poets are Devin, “The Poet,” Kesed, and Marcus Wright, these poets have performed for the tour from the beginning, but there have been a host of other artists who have performed, including: Brian aka SciryL, Naima Ince and Charles Hamilton who is now signed to Interscope Records.


So far this run of the Parlé Tour has visited Keystone College, SUNY Oswego, Quinnipiac University, Edgewood College, and Lawrence University.

UPCOMING SHOW DATES AND LOCATIONS INCLUDE
February 6th – Chapman University in Orange County, California

February 12th – The College of New Jersey

February 13th – Pre-Valentines Day show in NYC

February 14th – Wesleyan University in Connecticut
February 22nd – Albion College in Michigan

For more information on the “ParlĂ© Poetry Tour” and/or ParlĂ© Newspaper CLICK HERE.

Friday, January 16, 2009

JESSE BOYKINS MAKES A TOTAL REQUEST

RHYTHM AND BLUES SINGER, JESSE BOYKINS III, PRESENTS A NEW VIDEO ENTITLED "PANTYHOSE"

Naiquan Greene

With the release of "The Beauty Created" back in November 2008, Jesse presents a new smooth, mellow, and suggestive video for his single "Pantyhose." In the video and song Jesse Boykins III asks that his love interest undress down to her bare essentials and let him see more than her true heart.

I enjoy the song and thought that putting up the video and song would take my blog in a new yet different direction. I am not knocking the vocabulary used in the video by any means but I never put any content that has been this suggestive on the blog. I believe I am beginning to find my own voice, rhythm, and sound; just as I believe Jesse Boykins III is doing with his second album.

The video also brought me back to the place where I grew up, as I noticed a scene with a "Clean Rite" franchise laundromat. Brooklyn goes hard but in this case Jesse shows that Brooklyn can go soft when he requests what he would like to see his love interest wear.


Saturday, January 10, 2009

LIGHTS, CAMERA, NETWORKING!

SCENEPR HOSTS NETWORKING EVENT FOR ACTORS, AGENTS, AND MANAGEMENT IN NYC

Many people in big cities dream of making it big in the entertainment/media industry, including me, so why not be able to get at least one foot in the industry door by attending an event that will help you reach your goals of stardom?

In March, SCENPR, "a network for film & media entrepreneurs looking to expand their professional network as well as collaborate on common projects & initiatives" will host the SPOTLIGHT! networking event.

"
Actors, Models from all over the New York City are invited to come meet and mix with casting agents, management, and photographers for a evening of networking and casting.


First 25 people who purchase tickets and submit headshots/bios will be included in our Actor Spotlight e-newsletter that will be sent out to many of New York City's Casting Agencies during the event. One lucky person will be chosen to receive a gift package consisting of a sitdown with a qualified life coach, casting agent and headshot photographer."

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS FOR THE EVENT

Sunday, January 4, 2009

FEAR IS NOT A FACTOR FOR 13...OR IS IT?

NEW CW TV SERIES SETS TO PUT THE FEAR IN 13 REGULAR PEOPLE


New show on WPIX, home of the CW called "13 Fear Is Real" sends 13 individuals to the Louisiana Bayou to stay in a cabin and play a game. The 13 contestants soon find out that they are the game and a mysterious host haunts their every move.

The show seems interesting and a contributing writer from the "TV GUIDE" states that the series is a mix between "Fear Factor" and "The Blair Witch Project." The series looks to be a scream! Check out the premiere episode this Wednesday, January 7th, 2009. Check your local listings for more details regarding the show.




CHECK OUT A CLIP FROM THE SERIES BELOW. ARE YOU GOING TO FEED INTO THE FEAR AND WATCH THE SHOW?

Thursday, January 1, 2009

"WHO WANTS TO BE SOMEWHAT OF A MILLIONARE?"

MTVU CHALLENGES STUDENTS ECONOMICALLY


So why are we in so much debt? Who knows? But as a way to help prevent this debt and gain more awareness of fiscal policy MtvU has devised a challenge, which people from Generation Why? can help solve.


The challenge asks that you come up with a video game scenario that seeks to provide a solution to America’s current financial crisis...and guess what? The winner(s) of the challenge earns some money! So to check out the details of the contest CLICK HERE.


So it’s a New Year and with this New Year comes new joys, new actions that must be taken, and of course new problems! A huge problem that has existed for a while is the financial state of America…let’s face it we’re in debt!

Also check out a clip from the film “I.O.U.S.A” and further educate yourself on just how much in debt America and her citizens are in at this moment. Let’s break the New Year in with some fiscal change!