Weds, Dec. 9, 2009, 6:00 PM
The Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History presents Books and Beats, featuring Public Enemy’s Professor Griff, who will be discussing his book Analytixz.

Class is in session with your favorite Prof.

Also in the mix will be authors Jessica Care Moore to discuss her book God Is Not An American, and Ber-Henda Williams to discuss her book Memoirs of the Human Experience and Everything in Between Vol. 1.

Hosted by Omari “King Wise,” the event will feature live performances by 5 Ela, Supa Emcee, and Khary “WAE” Frazier. Sponsored by the Black History 101 Mobile Museum and Hip Hop Congress.

At the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History
315 East Warren Ave, Detroit, MI 48201
(313) 494-5800
www.CharlesHWrightMuseum.org

Digital Release Party and Live Show at St. Andrew’s Hall on Oct. 23, 2009

Detroit rapper Hush returns to St. Andrew Andrews Hall for his first show there in over 8 years to celebrate the release of “The Open Book” – a 12-track opus now available on iTunes. Doors are at 9 pm and ages 18 and over are welcome. Tickets are $10 and available at the door. Opening for Hush are Quest Mcody, who appeared inVibe’s “Top 51 Unsigned Artists” and on MTV’s popular “Made” show, up and coming rap infused rockers, The Definition and 2007 89x’s “I’m With the Band” contest winners Band with No Name. Zodiac Vodka and On the Rocks Detroit sponsor the show.

2005’s “Bulletproof” on Geffen Records garnered Hush national attention with features in Maxim, and songs and appearances on NBC’s “The Contender,” Spike TV’s “Murder,” the movie “XXX-2 State of the Union” and video games “Need for Speed Most Wanted” and “Incredible Hulk.”

Now an independent artist, “The Open Book” is Hush’s follow up to “Bulletproof” and showcases Hush in his rawest form. Explains Hush, “It’s a therapeutic release…an open book into my thoughts of where I have been and what’s going on in the world.”

In the 90’s Hush cut his teeth at St. Andrew’s Hall in the group Da Ruckus with his then partner Uncle Ill. During that time Hush shared the stage with many of Detroit’s legendary rappers including Eminem, D-12, J Dilla & Slum Village as well as national artists Ja RUle, Mos Def & Talib Kweli. Now, years later Hush returns to St. Andrews Hall to perform as a solo headliner backed by his seven piece live band. The show is especially meaningful for him, “I believe in the City of Detroit. I was born and raised in the City and it’s time to bring it back to my roots. I want to make them and Detroit proud.”

Presenting the show are Zodiac Vodka and On the Rocks Detroit. Zodiac Vodka is an American-made luxury potato vodka. Detroit’s hottest event marketing company On the Rocks Detroit create/host/and promote events “That ROCK!”

St. Andrew’s Hall is located at 431 E. Congress in downtown Detroit. For ticket and additional show info please call the venue at 313-961-8137.
More information on Hush is available at

http://www.myspace.com/Hush

http://www.facebook.com/mchush

Downtown Windsor

Harvesting The FAM is Windsor Ontario’s largest independent inter-arts festival designed for the promotion and development of independent Film, Artistic and Musical talents working in any medium or genre. The festival creates a positive, open-minded space for a diverse array of artists to exhibit, promote, perform and sell their works.

You can catch live hip hop from Windsor/Detroit all the way to Copenhagen, as well as indie rock, minimal techno, electro, folk, spoken word, DJs, hot new producer showcases and more! Some of our featured artists include Nick Speed, Magestik Legend, Drummer B, The Golden Eagles, live hip hop bands The Definition and of Mice & Musicians. We’re also offering free film and art exhibitions, from Windsor/Detroit filmmakers and visual artists, a live outdoor projection installation from Broken City Lab and a fashion show put on by the FAM Fashion Team.

It’s all for FREE in downtown Windsor at the best independent businesses we could find!

Check the full festival music schedule at www.famfest.ca. Click “artists” to see who’s work will be on the walls and on-screen.

Our films this year are a very rare and special treat and will feature a number of exhibitors whose movies put focus on urban Detroit. We’ll showcase everything from experimental film to hip hop beat-videos, documentaries and feature films from the area.

Feel Good Fridays & The Foundation Presents:
5 E Gallery Meets The Whitney!
A Fundraiser for 5 E Gallery

Hosted by Piper Carter
Sounds by DJ Sicari & DJ Kutz
Featuring YIN – All Female Hip Hop band
Also Featuring: KIKO http://myspace.com/kikocan
StevieSoul http://myspace.com/steviesoul steviesoul.com
Invincible http://myspace.com/invincilana
Mz Jonz http://myspace.com/shayvonna

The social impact of Hip Hop is a cultural revolution which crosses borders, inspires ideas & influences behaviors.

Encouraging freedom of expression, healthy competition, independent thought, & positive self-identity, this weekly event as a movement focuses on redefining the vital role of Women in Hip Hop.

Our mission is to educate and empower the community through sharing our love of the arts, while inspiring change and growth.

Hosted by Detroit’s own Piper Carter
Featuring DJ’s Mel Wonder, Sticky Niki, & La Jedi
with B-Girls Mama (Hardcore Detroit), Ri$ Money, & Teena Marie
& Graf Artist Riku

This evening is dedicated to celebrating, supporting, and creating empowering images of Women through Performance, Film, Videos, Internet and other forms of media. :Open Mic, Freestyle Cipher, Graffiti, B-Girls, showcases, special guests, & other surprises.

Once a month we have our in house all female hiphop band YIN. Whose members were formerly in detroit Rock band Lola Valley.
We have an open mic with ALL people welcome. Past special guests include Invincible, Miz Korona, Niambi, Monica Blaire, Mz Jonz, Skim, D.S. Sense, T Miller, Jessica Care Moore, Mae Day, Finale, 14KT, Mu, DJ Graffiti Buff 1, Big A, Zhao, FES, Masood, Mudd, Kiko & sooooo much more!
Consistant supporters include the likes of DJ Head (Eminem), DJ Dez (Slum Village), DJ Sicari (5 Ela), DJ Soko, Sintex (Detroit’s best graff writer), & much much more.

We call it The Foundation because we are dedicated to preserving the culture of Real Hip Hop and also because Women are the Foundation of the Universe!

We’ll be streaming:
http://ustream.tv/channel/5-E-Gallery

Find more info on twitter!
Http://www.twitter.com/5egallery
Http://www.twitter.com/pipercarter
Http://www.twitter.com/RisMoney

All are welcome.
No Athletic Wear (No Sneakers, No T-Shirts, No Baseball Caps)
Dress Like You give A Damn!
Dresscode Will Be Enforced!

Peace!

Friday, 08.21.09
DET: A Night w/A Beat Junkie II ft. DJ Rhettmatic +sg | DJ BET’s B’Day
@ OSLO

Oslo presents…

DJ BET’s B’DAY PARTY
A Night With A Junkie II

wsg
DJ RHETTMATIC
[Beat Junkies - LA]

+sg
DJ Primeminister
[Detroit]
Event Information:
Friday, August 21, 2009
9:00 PM – 3:00 AM
21+
cover: $10.00 | $5 Advance
music: Hip Hop, Classics, and Soul

Venue Information:
OSLO
1456 Woodward Ave.
Corner of John R.
Detroit, MI 48226
313.962.7200

http://www.oslodetroit.com

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Links:

http://www.myspace.com/rhettmatic

http://www.myspace.com/djbet

http://www.myspace.com/primemin

Contact: Traveling Merchant productions
Phone: (248) 850 8210 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
9 A.M. EDT, July 5th, 2009
Real Hip-Hop Drives Droves of Detroiters to the club

Detroit, Mi, july 5th, 2009: Traveling Merchants Productions presents Hip Hop Classic part 2 for all the major music miscreants in the city of Detroit. The Classic will take place on August 7th, 2009 at the 5 Elements Gallery in Detroit on Michigan Avenue. The Classic will showcase the musical stylings of some of Detroit’s elite artists. Names like 5 ELA, Finale, MU, Journalist 103, Bilal Rossi and Miz Korona. Special guests that will also be in attendance are Faceman and a comic routine by none other than Tony Tales. This musical extravaganza will be hosted by B-Boy Falah. DJ WaxTax and Dre will be playing the hottest hip-hop throughout the night. Performances will start at 11pm. For more information email, BBOYFALAH@YAHOO.COM or DNELSON787@YAHOO.COM.

Event Information:
Friday, August 07, 2009
9:00 PM – 2:00 AM
21+
cover: $7.00 | DONATION WILL BE HELPFUL.
music: Classic Hip Hop

Venue Information:
5 E Gallery
2125 Michigan Ave
off 14th
Detroit, MI
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Links:

http://www.myspace.com/travelingmerchantprodu

http://www.myspace.com/5ela

http://www.myspace.com/finale

Detroit CYDI & Stryfe
July 31st, 3pm performance at Comerica Park during the Van’s Warp Tour
Detroit CYDI’s first album recorded in the ILL Magazine studio in 2008 at the former 555 Detroit location

3:00PM performance in Comerica Park parking lot by Detroit’s freshest hip-hop act, Detroit CYDI.

It’s United States of Mind….It’s 5 Elements….It’s Detroit….It’s You

With DJs Craig Digga, Sicari, Sleepy Biggs, and special guest host USM
Saturday, July 25, 2009
Every Last Saturday
10:00 PM – 3:00 AM
21+
cover: $3.00
music: Hip Hop, Classics, Soul, Funk

Contact Email:
hiphopismysoul@gmail.com
5 E Gallery
2125 Michigan Ave
off 14th
Detroit, MI

Links:

http://www.hiphopismysoul.com

http://www.usmdetroit.com

“From Detroit With Love” is an art exhibit, fundraiser, and La Famiglia Magazine’s International Launch Party!
La
Famiglia Magazine is an art, music, and culture magazine. Covering
everything from street art and graffiti to acrylics on canvas, hip-hop
and electronic music, and cultural movements from around the world. La
Famiglia’s official magazine launches July 15th!

All proceeds from these events will be donated to the Heidelberg Project for “The House that Makes Sense.”

DJ Sets by:
DJ Sicari
DJ Frank Raines
DJ Seoul
Alf Won

Live Performances by:
The Lyricists
5 Ela
The Fatt Father
United States of Mind

$6 Cover
21 & over
5E Gallery
2125 Michigan Ave
(just west of the old Tiger Stadium in Corktown)

“From
Detroit With Love is also the opening for a three week exhibit
showcasing some of Detroit’s most talented artists. Focusing on all
mediums. Everything from graffiti and oils to photograhy and glasswork!

Come early or late! Bring your friends and celebrate with us! Cheap drinks! Great music! Great Cause!
Event Information:
Friday, July 10, 2009
9:00 PM – 4:00 AM
21+
cover: $6.00 | An evening of art, soul, funk, live hip-hop, & techno!
music: Funk, Hip Hop, & Soul

Venue Information:
5 E Gallery
2125 Michigan Ave
off 14th
Detroit, MI

Links:

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=8662258

http://www.lafamigliazine.com

DSE @ Grand Presents….
Do The Right Thing: 20th Anniversary Celebration

Come join us on June 6th, 2009 @ 1515 Broadway Theater for a night of
Poetry, Comedy, Hip-Hop & Film in celebration of the 20th
Anniversary of the classic Spike Lee Joint, “Do The Right Thing”.

This will be a live showcase where anything goes. You will hear some of
Detroit’s best Slam Poets, laugh with a comedy showcase, as well as
listening to some classic Hip-Hop. Once the live showcase ends, there
will be a special screening of the classic film “Do The Right Thing”.
In short, this is a night you don’t wanna miss.

Hosted By: Fluent
Sounds By: DJ Sicari

Performances By:
Heather Jay Henderson
Josh Adams
Chase “Mic” Write
Honeycomb
And Many More…

Tickets are available at:
DSE @ Grand
202 E. Grand River
Downtown Detroit

ALL IN PEACE AND LOVE!

Where: 1515 Broadway, Detroit

When: Doors 7:00PM, performances begin at 8:00PM

Tix: $10.00 at the door

www.fusicology.com