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My homie @syreetagates and I are proud to announce the 2nd year of @yostayhungry’s #CHEFCURRYSCHOLARSHIP 👨🏾‍🍳 in honor of our brotha from anotha motha, Terrell Curry (@currythechef)! Last year, we had the immense privilege of awarding our 1st Scholarship recipient at #STAYHUNGRY2017 and we are extremely proud to continue to honor Terrell's legacy in this way: Showing mad love for our people and supporting the creative pursuits of our dreams! In the spirit of good food 🍽, good health, good vibes, creativity beyond these blue skies and a guaranteed all out good time (yep, alla that!), I invite you to join me in keeping the celebration going with this tribute to Terrell. Help us award a rising cooking and baking aficionado pursuing a career in the culinary arts careers in the flyest of ways to a 2018 Chef Curry Scholarship recipient! Pay it forward in Terrell's honor -- TWO ways to support: 💸DONATE to the CHEF CURRY SCHOLARSHIP + support the career of a promising young chef. (Suggested Donation: $25 or more.) VISIT http://YoStayHungry.com/Scholarship to give. 🔊SPREAD THE WORD. Invite an up-and-coming ambitious young chef to apply. Application deadline: May 1st, 2018. #yostayhungry #stayhungry #chefscholarship #culinaryscholarship #payitforward #terrellcurry #tribute #legacy (at Bedford–Stuyvesant, Brooklyn)

#terrellcurry #tribute #legacy #yostayhungry #chefscholarship #stayhungry2017 #chefcurryscholarship #culinaryscholarship #stayhungry #payitforward

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8th Annual #SoulofBK #Festival Presented by @mocada-museum in partnership w/ Weeksville Heritage Center, @651arts-blog, Afropop Worldwide & Jill Newman Productions Sunday, September 24 | 2pm-8pm Weeksville Heritage Center | 158 Buffalo Ave Brooklyn, NY 11213 TODAY! Join us at Weeksville Heritage Center, site of the oldest free Black settlement in Brooklyn, for a day of music, dance, food, and community! Tour the historic homes, participate in conversations, listen to music, and spend an afternoon with art. Feel free to bring a blanket and relax on the lawn. We can't wait to see you there! CONCERT & CELEBRATION: THE SOUL OF BROOKLYN FESTIVAL 2017 IN PARTNERSHIP WITH WEEKSVILLE HERITAGE CENTER, 651 ARTS, AFROPOP WORLDWIDE, & JILL NEWMAN PRODUCTIONS ADMISSION: FREE (RSVP) WEEKSVILLE HERITAGE CENTER 158 BUFFALO AVE, BROOKLYN NY 11213 SUNDAY FESTIVAL SCHEDULE: 12PM - DIY VENDORS (ALL DAY) 12PM - HUNTERFLY ROAD HOUSES TOURS (UNTIL 3PM) 12PM - AFROPOP WORLDWIDE RADIO: LIVE BROADCAST (ALL DAY) 1PM - CURATING WHILE BLACK: A CROSS-DISCIPLINARY CONVERSATION GLORY EDIN, WELL-READ BLACK GIRL CURTIS JOHN, THE LUMINAL THEATER MICHAEL TONGE, THE CULTURE LP BRIAN TATE, TATE STRATEGIES (MODERATOR) 2PM - DANDY LION: BLACK DANDYISM, A CONVERSATION W/ SHANTRELLE LEWIS THIS PANEL WILL BE MODERATED BY KLEAVER CRUZ 3PM - FESTIVAL OF DREAMS: FAUSTIN LINYEKULA, ASSISTED BY SOUTH AFRICAN DANCER MOYA MICHAEL, TEAMS UP WITH 20 DANCERS FROM IT'S SHOWTIME NYC! TO CREATE A SERIES OF PERFORMATIVE DIALOGUES IN BROOKLYN. 4PM - CONCERT ON THE LAWN: | AYO | JENNAH BELL | ELAN VARNER | DJ BRINA PAYNE MUSIC PRODUCED by x Music Director: JILL NEWMAN PRODUCTIONS

#mocada #soul of Brooklyn #festival #concert #free concert #soul of BK #Weeksville Heritage center #afro pop worldwide #Jill Newman productions #glory edin #Curtis John #Michael tonge #Brian Tate #dandy lion #faustin linyekula #moya Michael #showtime NYC #kleaver kruz #Shantelle lewis #ayo #Jennah bell #Elam Varner #DJ Brian Payne

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[#IAAFFESTIVAL #POETRY CONCERT] #BKMagic feat. Queen GodIs, DJ Shelly, DJ Reborn, Kokuganza, Pure Magic, DJ @hardhittinharry, @meridianlights, Wonderground, @BlackGotham, Junade Hassan, Danyelle Williamson, Rue Brown, Salima Rah, DJ Birane, DJ Mastermind, Taiwo Aloba, DJ Novak, Angel Baka, Tai Allen & DJ Sucio Smash Curated by Jah Medicine & DJ Goodwill of #PureMagicParty July 1-4 | 5-9pm Commodore Barry Park | Brooklyn, NY Admission: FREE

#concert #free concert

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[#FREECONCERT] Robert Glasper Experiment, Phony Ppl, Tank and The Bangas Presented by the Blue Note Jazz Festival Part of the @SummerStage Concert Series Sunday, June 25 | Gates open at 2pm | Show: 3-7pm Rumsey Playfield | Central park Summerstage | 14 East 71st Street Admission: FREE

Robert Glasper Experiment Growing up in Houston, Texas, Robert Glasper’s mother, a professional singer, used to take him with her to her jazz and blues gigs. Suffice it to say, these musical styles rubbed off. Glasper’s first public performance took place in a church gospel, where his mother was the music director. Soon he began experimenting, meshing gospel and jazz harmonies. He moved to NYC to attend the New School for Jazz and Contemporary Music, and here he linked up with neo-soul singer Bilal Oliver, and the two forged a performing/recording partnership. After playing in various jazz bands, Glasper released his first solo album in 2004, named Mood, which featured original compositions and his take on several jazz classics (notably one of Herbie Hancock’s, a favorite artist of Glasper’s). His next release, 2005’s Canvas, saw Glasper flexing his skills on the Fender Rhodes electric piano, creating an undeniably bold new sound. Of his next eight full length albums, there would come In My Element in 2006, which contained the touching track “Tribute” that honored his greatest influence (his mother), 2009’s funk-induced Double Booked, where Glasper displayed his newfound mastery of the vocoder, and 2012’s Black Radio, a refreshing compilation of cross-over hip hop and soul songs with Lupe Fiasco, Lalah Hathaway and Yasiin Bey. This album would receive a sequel, followed by The Robert Glasper Trio band issuing a collection of timeless covers on 2015’s Covered. Glasper has performed at jazz festivals throughout the world, and his trio continues to please crowds with their exceptional mélange of jazz/hip hop.

Phony Ppl Phony Ppl either crash-landed from the past or the future: critics and fans can’t decide. Since throwing warehouse shows around New York in 2011, the five Brooklyn natives have tossed together vintage astral funk, soulful complex R&B, and dusted-out hip-hop to evoke a newfound, genre-less music. Their sound originated in the basement of a Bedford-Stuyvesant home studio, where the band began making music together in high school. Co-founded by lead vocalist Elbee Thrie and keyboardist Aja Grant, with Aja’s brother Bari on bass, the band self-released hits like “Why iii Love the Moon,” which is featured in EA Sports’ NBA Live 16, and “End of the Night,” which was praised by none other than Tyler. the Creator as one of his favorite songs of 2016. The dynamic quintet also features Elijah Rawk on guitar and Matthew Byas on drums. Together, they have toured as direct support with like-minded experimental performers Theophilus London, Erykah Badu, and The Roots.

Tank and The Bangas Tank and The Bangas have all of the qualities that root them in New Orleans, their city of origin, but they are also gifted with a special artistic flair. Their performances have been described as “one of the most energetic shows you’ll ever see,” and they’ve performed everywhere from top national concert venues to a gospel tent in Mississippi. Rummaging through their sound like a thrift store enthusiast, you’ll find that the Bangas evoke rhythmic soul, spoken word, rock, gospel, funk, and folk. In combining their various musical skills, especially the creative play on lyrics from their lead vocalist, Tank and The Bangas have quilted a unique sound that singles them out as one of the most distinctive groups to come out of New Orleans. The group has graced the cover of one of New Orleans’ most recognized magazines, OffBeat, and they recently won the Band of the Year award at the New Orleans Big Easy Awards. The group has opened for acts such as LiAnne LaHavas, PJ Morton, Galactic, Big Freedia, The Revivalists, and The Soul Rebels. Tank and The Bangas are sure to give you an experience you won’t forget!

#robert glasper #phony ppl #tank and the bangas #free concert #concert #summer stage

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[#PARTY] A Great Day In Brooklyn Feat. Dj @talibkweli Hosted by PureMagicParty DJs Jahmedicine x DJ GoodWill  Saturday, June 24 | 9pm-3am  Brooklyn Tap House | 590 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn, New York 11205 Admission: $10  For tickets, visit eventbrite.com/e/a-great-day-in-brooklyn-featuring-dj-talib-kweli-pure-magic-tickets-35434444377 Facebook event page: facebook.com/events/1239893039454597/ 

Join Jah Medicine, GoodWill and Rich Mason as we properly set off of the long awaited summer season in the greatest city in the world!! Pure Magic presents "A Great Day In Brooklyn" featuring Talib Kweli. Following his performance at Celebrate Brooklyn at Prospect Park, Talib and Pure Magic will create an incredibly memorable Brooklyn experience. Classic and recent soul music, beautiful and interesting people and a special outdoor NightTime BBQ in the newly renovated yard! Tickets will go fast so cop your discounted tickets early.

#Great Day In Brooklyn #party #brooklyn #talib kweli #dj jahmedicine #dj goodwill #brooklyn tap house #rich mason

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[#FREECONCERT] The Soul Rebels featuring @talibkweli, @PharoaheMonch, Kirk Knight, @goapele, @NatashaDiggs Part of the BUD LIGHT MUSIC SERIES x @BRICCelebrateBK Concert Series Saturday, Jun 24 | GATES open at 6pm | Concert at 7pm Prospect Park Bandshell | 9th Street & Prospect Park West Brooklyn, NY 11215 GET DIRECTIONS Admission: FREE 

New Orleans' most beloved brass ensemble THE SOUL REBELS brings the spirit of the bayou to the bandshell for an evening, joined by special guests Talib Kweli, Pharoahe Monch, and Kirk Knight. The Rebels' high-energy, genre-hopping sound has been characterized as "the missing link between Public Enemy and Louis Armstrong." (Village Voice) NATASHA DIGGS of #Soulinthehorn spins throughout the night, and GOAPELE kicks things off with sumptuous neo-soul – "the spiritual love child of Sade and D'Angelo." (Rolling Stone)

#concert #free concert #soul rebels #talib kweli #pharoah monch #goapele #natasha diggs #BUD LIGHT MUSIC SERIES #bric #celebrate brooklyn #brooklyn #prospect park

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[#MakossaBK #DAYPARTY] @MakossaBK Cookout Season Music by @DJWONWAYPOSIBUL, @djtara & @djshinobishaw with special guests DJ BRINA PAYNE & SAM CHAMP Food by CHEF SANTANA + JADE OF ALL JADES Hosted by MIKE BAKER THE BIKE MAKER Saturday, June 24 | 2-10pm  Our Wicked Lady | 153 Morgan Ave (at Meserole Ave)

Admission: FREE Facebook Makossa Brooklyn Cookout fan page RSVP

You've seen the photos. You heard all about it. The season opener was a zoo. Huge thanks to everyone who came through and got that Our Wicked Lady roof poppin' with us. Pulling off a day party of this caliber is no easy feat but we do it for y'all. It was an incredible day. Fulfilling, rewarding and completely exhausting. But worth every second. And we're gonna do it all over again on Saturday, June 24. Reminder: we only do this four times every summer. So get in where you fit in.

#day party #party #bbq #cookout #makossabk #makossa #dj tara #dj wonway posibul #dj shinobi shaw #DJ BRINA PAYNE #SAM CHAMP #CHEF SANTANA #JADE OF ALL JADES #MIKE BAKER THE BIKE MAKER #Our Wicked Lady #williamsburg #brooklyn

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[#FESTIVAL] 8th Annual Juneteenth NYC Celebration Presented by @UmojaEvents1  Saturday, June 17 | 11am-7pm  Linden Park | Linden Blvd. & Vermont Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207  Admission: FREE  To register, please visit juneteenthnyc2017.com 

With more than 2,000 already registered to attend, this year's Juneteenth NYC aims to unite and empower youth in the East Brooklyn community with a dynamic celebration featuring a community talent show, exhibitors, health and wellness screeners on Saturday, June 17th. Umoja Events has a full day roster of entertainment, including performances by DJ Annie Red, Success Academy Prospect Heights Dance Team, Leaders of Tomorrow Step Team, New Explorers Step Team, Queen Diva and a Magic Show. Confirmed speakers include NYC Comptroller Scott Stringer, Council member Inez Barron and Assembly Member Charles Barron. The festival event will feature an interactive education marketplace that offers resources and support programs for youth entrepreneurship, self-help, goal setting and planning for the future. In keeping with the Juneteenth tradition of promoting unity and building self-esteem through reflection, education and through acknowledgement of achievements, several youth will be honored with awards for their service in their communities. In addition, attendees will enjoy shopping in the vendor marketplace, raffles and family-friendly activations like the bouncy castle, NYPD climbing wall, Zumba, an FDNY fire smokehouse and a basketball tournament. FB | IG | Twitter: @UmojaEvents1 #Juneteenth *FREE and open to the public

#juneteenth #juneteenth nyc #umoja events #Linden Park #gershwin park #DJ Annie Red #Success Academy Prospect Heights Dance Team #Leaders of Tomorrow Step Team #New Explorers Step Team #New Wave Dance Youth and Community Development #Queen Diva #Scott Stringer #Inez Barron #Charles Barron

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Ambition: An Interactive Panel on How to Start, Survive & Sustain Your Career with Evita Robinson (@evierobbie), Kathryn Hurley (@katnaima), @ChrisCanty99, Jessica Castro & Todd Wahnish (@wahnish)  Moderated by @KevinYBrown Music by @KhaleeltheDJ Wednesday, June 21 | 6-9pm  We Work Harlem | 8 West 126th StNew York 10027  Admission: FREE To RSVP, visit cylseries.eventbrite.com

Have you ever had dreams and ambitions that were so big that they scared you? Do you see yourself achieving higher levels of fulfillment in your life but don’t know where to start? Have you gotten stuck after pursuing your goals and now you’re in need of direction? Are you determined to manifest your dreams by finding a way or making one? If taking your ambitions to the next level is your goal then join the Create Your Life Series alongside industry trailblazers for an excitingly innovative panel on starting, surviving, and sustaining your ambitions!

Come with your curiosity and questions as this event will incorporate a live mixer for attendees to personally interact with panelists before they dive deep into the secrets of materializing their ambitions and creating their BEST life.

This is your opportunity to connect with like-minded creatives, entrepreneurs, and professionals. If you are ready to be inspired to take your ambitions to the next level, this is a Create Your Life Series experience that you won’t want to miss! Register today!

The Create Your Life Series host Kevin Y. Brown will moderate the conversation amongst our esteemed panelists while DJ K-Leel will be spinning tunes to keep the conversations flowing.

Our Esteemed Panelists are:

Evita Robinson: CEO & Founder, Nomadness Travel Tribe www.nomadnesstv.com

Kathryn Hurley: General Counsel, Makerbot Industries, LLC (3D Printing) www.makerbot.com

Chris Canty: NFL Superbowl Champion & ESPN NFL Analyst www.chriscantyfoundation.com

Jessica Castro: Pro Dancer, Broadway Dance Center & Lipstick Diaries NYC http://www.broadwaydancecenter.com/faculty/jessica-castro

Todd Wahnish: Founder & CEO, Aarting https://aarting.com/

#ambition #panel #personal developement #professional development #young entrepreneurs #kevin y brown #create your life series #evita robinson #Kathryn Hurley #chris canty #Jessica Castro #Todd Wahnish #dj k-leel

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[#PARTY] Summer Bliss - All White Day Party Presented by @1L2LEnt / @eternalgr8ness Music by @DJCommish x DJ MPure x DJ Black Moses Saturday, June 17 | 3-10pm Supernova Rooftop | 226 W. 52nd Street Admission: Ladies FREE until 5pm w/ Mandatory RSVP | Gents Reduced Early Arrival and VIP Table Reservations are Strongly Recommended!

For all birthday bookings or VIP table reservations: Please email [email protected] or text [phone] ASAP!

#party #summer bliss #All White Day Party #dj commish #dj mpure #dj black moses #Supernova Rooftop #day party

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[#DANCE #FREECONCERT] #RootsofMyLegacy: Select works by Purelements Junior Dance Company  Featuring performances by spoken word artists Jaime Lee Lewis, Erwin Thomas & Jennifer Falu Presented by @Purelements in partnership with @DanceNYC Friday, June 16 | Doors open at 6pm | Show starts at 7pm Kumble Theater | 1 University Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11201 Admission: FREE For more details and to RSVP, visit rootsofmylegacydance.eventbrite.com

Experience an evening of selected works presented by the Purelements Junior Company, with spoken word artists Jaime Lee Lewis, Erwin Thomas and Jennifer Falu, providing a lyrical current that stretches throughout the evenings' works, which will include: - "Forever One" (Modern) - "Nina" (Contemporary/Modern) - "Iele" (Improvisational) - "The Call" (Movements based in a fusion between African Pyrogramics and Modern DanceTechniques) - "Buffalo Soldiers" (Modern/Jazz) FB | IG | Twitter | YouTube: @Purelements @DanceNYC #RootsofMyLegacy *FREE and open to the public*

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SAVE the DATE: Purelements presents Roots of My Legacy: A Community Conversation on Dance, Immigration and Equity with iele Paloumpis, Elana Anderson, Phd and Kwikstep & Rokafella and moderated by Alejandra Duque Cifuentes on Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 7pm.

#dance #dance concert #free concert #free dance concert #purelements #purelements junior dance company #Jaime Lee Lewis #spoken word #Erwin Thomas #brooklyn #kumble theater

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[#DANCE #ARTISTTALK] #RootsofMyLegacy: A Community Conversation on Dance, Immigration, Equity & Community Building Featuring panelists iele Paloumpis, Elana Anderson, Kwikstep & Rokafella Moderated by Alejandra Duque Cifuentes Presented by @Purelements in partnership with @DanceNYC  Thursday, June 15 | Doors open at 6pm | Conversation starts at 7pm  Kumble Theater | 1 University Plaza Brooklyn, NY 11201 Admission: FREE  For more details and to RSVP, visit rootsofmylegacyconversation.eventbrite.com

Join Purelements: An Evolution in Dance for a conversation at the intersectionality of dance, immigration, equity and local community building. The community conversation on the impact of immigration on dance and cultural practices and the cultural and racial legacy of East New York and other underrepresented areas will be moderated by Dance/NYC’s Programs Manager, Alejandra Duque Cifuentes, will address:

How do immigrants and first-generation Americans work to assimilate, preserve, or transcribe dance and cultural practices for future generations?

How does equity play a role in the creation of spaces that help to preserve and support the sharing and development of dance as a cultural practice?

PANELISTS iele paloumpis iele paloumpis is a dance artist, educator and end-of-life Doula. Choreographic works have been shown through Brooklyn Arts exchange, New York Live Arts, Danspace Project, Dixon Place, the Flea Theater, Movement Research, Painted Bride Art Center, Franklin Street Works and Taubman Arts among others. iele has danced for many artists including niv Acosta, devynn emory, Jaamil Olawale, Jen McGinn, Katie Pyle, Emily Wexler, and Nina Winthrop. iele was a 2020 Leeway Foundation Art and Social Change Grantee; 2012-2013 New York Live Arts Studio Series Air in Queer Art Mentorship Bello, 2013 BAX Fall Space Grantee, 2014 Franklin Street Work Resident Artist and 2017 Artist in Residence at Zil Culture Center in Moscow. iele received a BA from Hollins University in 2006 and was awarded end of life doula certifications from Mount Sinai, Valley Hospice and Deanna Cochran's Accompanying the Dying Program. iele currently offers dropping classes through Movement Research's Physical Inquiry and Somatic Practices series. Elana Anderson, Phd Elana Denise Anderson, Ph. D. is an artist, instructor, life-long student, lecturer and scholar. She holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in African American Studies with minors in English Literature and French from Chicago State University (2007), a Master of Arts degree (2009) and Doctorate of Philosophy (2013) in African Studies concentrating in Language, Literature, and the Arts, as well as a Graduate Certificate in Women’s Studies (2013) from Howard University. She is currently the Associate Director of the Women’s Institute for Freedom of the Press (2012). Dr. Anderson is a member of the American Guild for Musical Artists (AGMA) and a lifetime member of the National Council for Negro Women. Dr. Anderson currently serves as senior artist, consultant, narrator, rehearsal coach, project manager and instructor, while also serving on the faculty of the DC-based Joy of Motion Dance Center (2008), Dance Dimensions of Forestville, MD (2014), MODAS Dance of Albuquerque, NM (2011) and most recently as Ballet Mistress of the Center for Visual and Performing Arts of Suitland High School in MD. Kwikstep Gabriel “Kwikstep” Dionisio AKA DJ KS 360 started dancing between the ages of 6 and 7 influenced by Soul Train and block parties in NYC. Kwikstep has performed in PBS's Peabody Award-winning Everybody Dance Now, the Great Performances 20th Anniversary Special and Kurt Weill's Emmy-nominated September Songs. In 1991 he had won a Bessie award for choreography and founded the internationally known Full Circle in 1992. In 1996 Kwikstep and his wife Rokafella established Full Circle as a non-profit internationally acclaimed Hip-Hop collective. As an international icon in breaking, Kwikstep is best known for his smooth style, versatility and signature head spins. He was also an original founding member and principal dancer in Rhythm Technicians, GhettOriginal -- creators of Drama Desk Award-nominated “Jam on the Groove”. In 2002, Gabriel “Kwikstep” Dionisio along with his wife wrote, choreographed and directed the Hip-Hop show, "Soular Powerd," which showed to sold out audiences for 3 weeks at the New Victory Theater. Most recently, Kwikstep along with his wife wrote, choreographed and directed a new Hip-Hop theater piece commissioned by the Kennedy Center, called “Outside The BachX.

Rokafella Ana "Rokafella" Garcia has represented Hip-hop dance over the past two decades and co founded Full Circle Productions Inc, NYC's only non profit Breaking Theater company with her husband veteran Bboy Kwikstep, generating theater pieces, poetry, a documentary highlighting the Bgirl lifestyle entitled "All The Ladies Say" plus original music based on her experiences growing up in Hip-Hop's mecca. Rokafella is hired internationally to judge Break dance competitions based on her mastery of the classic Hip-Hop dance style and teaches unique workshops aimed at evolving and preserving its technical aspects. NYC public and private schools, CUNY and UNY Universities as well as local community centers present her workshops to aspiring dancers as part of mentorship programs. Presently, she is a fellow of NYU Hip-Hop Education Center, an artist in residence at the Bronx Music Heritage Center and a member of the Bessie's Dance and Performance Awards selection committee. She has been featured in pivotal Hip-Hop music videos, tours, film and commercials as well as choreographed for diverse festival concerts, including the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Rokafella is a multi faceted Hip-hop artist who references street and Latino culture as her foundation.

Alejandra Duque Cifuentes (Moderator) Alejandra Duque Cifuentes is an entrepreneur, program developer, activist, theatre artist, and educator. Having worked in productions alongside Austin Pendleton, Kristin Linklater, Melanie Joseph, Joanna Haigood, Lear DeBessonet, Ken Rus Schmoll, and the Columbia University School of the Arts, among others. Alejandra brings her production and stage management, and directing experience to Dance/NYC. A graduate of Columbia University School of General Studies, Alejandra has been teaching children and adults of all ages for 10 years and is the founder and director of Theatre That Transcends, an educational and community theatre organization that teaches local, underserved communities how to express themselves and address community issues through the art of theater.

FB | IG | Twitter | YouTube: @Purelements @DanceNYC #RootsofMyLegacy

*Events are FREE and Open to the Public*

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SAVE the DATE: Purelements presents Select works by Purelements Junior Dance Company feat. performances by spoken word artists Jamie Lee Lewis, Erwin Thomas and Jennifer Falu on Friday, June 16, 2017 at 7pm

#dance #artist talk #immigrant stories #purelements #dancers #roots of my legacy #Community Conversation on Dance Immigration Equity & Community Building #community conversation #iele Paloumpis #kwikstep #rokafella #Elana Anderson Phd #kumble theater #cultural preservation #brooklyn #Community Building

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[#SehiiiNYC #OpenMic #ART #PopUpShop] #SehiiiLive Presented by @sehiii / @sehiiinyc  Feat. @orgonlymass, @keysera_ & @deuceellis  Featured Artist: @teethratedr Special Community Presentation By: Bro. Maje Music by @omgcornelious Food Menu By: Chakula Catering (@Chakulacateringnyc) Wednesday June 7 | 7pm-12am Sehiii Gallery | 1103 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY   Admission: $10

Sign up by 7pm for Open Mic

#SehiiiNYC #open mic #art #black art #pop up shop #sehiii live #sehiii #Org Mass #Keys Era #Deuce Ellis #Bro. Maje #Jenna Clayburn #Cornelio Octavious #Chakula Catering #brooklyn #bedstuy

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Body Noire 2: A Celebration of Black Female Bodies with Yetty Bames  Live photo exhibition and discussion  With Yahoo.com Beauty Director, Dana Oliver Presented by Beyond Classically Beautiful Moderated by Abi Ishola  Sunday, June 11 | 2-6pm  Jollie Studio | 1131 Nostrand Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11225 Admission: $25  To register bodynoire.eventbrite.com

#body noire #Black Female Bodies #Yetty Bames #Yahoo.com #Beauty Director #Dana Oliver #Beyond Classically Beautiful #Abi Ishola #Jollie Studio

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[#BRUNCH #PARTY #ART] #InsideBlackGotham pt. II: Photography Exhibition Reception Presented by @kamauware-blog Music by GoodWill and JahMed of Pure Magic + @hardhittinharry  Hosted by Sonya Spann + Saada Ahmed Saturday, June 10 | 12-6pm BGX Work/Space | 192 Front Street NY, NY 10038  For tickets, visit blackgotham.com/artparty

This event is ticketed because the full experience includes a walking tour, brunch, two DJs and a performance. Full line up below. There is an early bird discount of $20 until Friday morning. Use the link below to jump on board.

12-2pm | Brunch by Chef Shawn Hamilton and Complimentary Drinks

2-5pm | Hourly Walking Tours of NYC's hidden African past (choose time below)

5pm | Performance from Sugar.Water.Fire. A Choreopoem by Berry

Last and not least, I'm attaching my Artist Statement that felt really good to write. The #INSIDEBLACKGOTHAM series is candor x creativity. The process is everything, so I'm sharing:

#INSIDEBLACKGOTHAM is an exhibition threading time like material into a unified statement. On Black Gotham Experience walking tours, strangers become compatriots, the past is remixed, New York City becomes magical - the streets pull you into an unknown nostalgia. It’s the creative process of a growing community on a journey. Equal parts historical and artistic; 100% nerdy.

#INSIDEBLACKGOTHAM PT. II departs from its antecedent from 2015. The Black Gotham Experience was being debuted to its widest audience at the time. We just completed our kickstarter funding goal to start our graphic novel production. #INSIDEBLACKGOTHAM PT. I covered the walls of a Bed Stuy cafe with vinyl images of contemporary figures that illuminated buried souls. From that summer, this visual storytelling project has grown to encompass more creative collaborators while pulling me deeper within myself. An unintended consequence has been a trajectory that has moved as quickly outward as it has inward. In leading the celebration of the impact of the African Diaspora on New York City, I have unlocked something mysterious in the universe that has brought my own past racing toward me. In taking an honest look at what it means to be inside Black Gotham in 2017, it is personal. Cathartic. Magical. Haunting.

This exhibition, #INSIDEBLACKGOTHAM PT. II is comprised of 11 pieces. One pulled from a commission completed in December 2016 honoring Tom Lloyd titled “Black Solidarity.” Eight are wooden bookshelves turned vertical to make canvas panels. Each panel tells the story of my creative growth from my childhood to yesterday and tomorrow. This visceral memoir is an honest revealing of my creative soul that has a mystic connection to the stories I tell. In revealing more about my impetus to create and my influences, I hope to learn as much I expose. Celebrating the African Diaspora is more than an idea when your life has been shaped by the throes and joys of its arc.

What about the last two pieces? They will remain a mystery for now.

#brunch #art #party #day party #walking tour #black gotham #insideblack gotham #kamau ware #pure magic djs #DJ Jahmedicine #DJ goodwill #dj hard hittin harry #Sonya Spann #Saada Ahmed #black art

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Member’s Only Speakeasy Series Presented by @1L2LEnt / @eternalgr8ness Music by DJ K-Leel x DJ K. Kess Friday | June 9 | 11pm Underbar (280 ½ W. 115th Street New York, NY To RSVP, visit membersonlynyc.splashthat.com/

Join us Friday, June 9th from 11pm to 4am at Underbar for our monthly “Member’s Only” speakeasy event, uptown in Harlem! There is No Cover all night with your Mandatory RSVP! Early Arrival and VIP Table Reservations Strongly Recommended!

For all birthday bookings or VIP table reservations: Please email [email protected] or text [phone] ASAP!