HIPHOP ART and MUSIC FESTIVAL 2005 FOR HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS

HIPHOP ART and MUSIC FESTIVAL 2005
FOR HURRICANE KATRINA VICTIMS
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Prepare for the Free Event of the DECADE!!

Awnpoynt Productions Presents...
FLAWLESS Undergroundbreakin Music
Community Action Fest 2005

Local Talent - Arts & Music Festival

Be a part of the Largest Local Diverse, Hip-Hop/Urban Festival in All of Maryland, D.C. , and Virginia!

A LIVE SCULPTURE CONTEST!
A VARIETY OF ARTISTS DISPLAYING THEIR WORK!
BREAKDANCERS!
REGGAE MUSIC!
LATIN MUSIC !
A PLETHORA OF DJ's!
The HUNGRIEST, MOST SPECTACULAR MUSICIANS IN THE ENTIRE AREA!


A non-profit event for HURRICANE KATRINA Victims and Community awareness for poverty stricken families of the Maryland area and beyond!

SATURDAY OCTOBER 1st 2005
10 am - 6 pm
Truxtun Park
273 Hilltop Lane - Annapolis, MD

Vendor space is filling up FAST!

Live Performances, Showcases, Food, Contests, Merchandise..
Vendors/Sponsors/Promoters Call...
The Community Action Agency @ 410-626-1900 ext 1025
Help The Community and this non-profit event

www.flawlessworldwide.com
www.communityactionpartnership.com


If you are a vendor, the cost for space is 75 for food, 50 for Profit making companies and 40 for non-profit companies. Call the Community Action Agency for more details. 410-626-1900 ext 1025

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Madden Bowl

This and every Monday, come join the cast of "Manic Monday's" for a Monday night party including a Madden PS2 Challenge each week. Winners will receive cash awards for their play. We also have the end of the season Madden Bowl. So come on out and make sure you are ready for the competition... this and every Monday night @ South Beach in Bethesda. For more information, contact DJ XTA-C @ 202-251-4095 or go to http://www.djxtac.8k.com.

The entry fee is $15
The winner will receive $ 100 and advance to the Madden Bowl
2nd & 3rd place winners will receive a prize

For official rules and more info, visit http://www.djxtac.8k.com
Click On Manic Monday's!
Good Luck!

The Date a Doctor Afterparty @ Vida Lounge

Want to meet some doctors? Come to Vida!
This Friday September 23rd
DC Karma and the H.U. College of Medicine Class of 2008
Present
The Date a Doctor Afterparty @ Vida Lounge

Why? Because you have always wanted to date a doctor!

Featuring DJ Geometrix spinning the hottest in hip hop, r&b and reggae
all night!

How you party with us? Just say you want to Date a Doctor when you get
to the door!

For More Info Check Out:
www.DCKarma.com

A Night of Giving, A Day to Make A Difference

Baltimore's Own Mario (J Records R&B Recording Artist) will be coming through to support a Night of Giving.

Special Tuesday, September 20, 2005
Hammerjacks
6p-10p Free
All-Star DJ Line Up featuring DJ Tanz, Chris Brooks, Lil Mic, Mr. Incredible, Technics, Mike Crosby and Spontaneous

Special Invited Guests: Baltimore Ravens, Bossman, Paula Campbell, Huli Shallone, Tim Trees, B Rich, Jazz of Dru Hill, and more

Cash Bar

A Taste of New Orleans in Baltimore featuring Class Act, Timothy Dean's Bistro, Southern Blues, and JD Ward's Catering
Everyone invited, no age limit
Masters of Ceremony: 92Q's Big Phat Morning Show
Honorary Host: Zachary McDaniels
Hosted by The Coalition: Barbee Doll Entertainment, Black Star Entertainment, b Magazine, Bmore Connection, B'More News, Blackout Studios, Black Professional Men, Boom Bash Radio, Celebrity Entertainment, Chris Brooks, CME Imaging, DJ Tanz & Friends, D. Wade, Events4Good People, Extreme Night Life, First Man Enterprises, Gary Gray Entertainment, Girl Crazy, Greek Life, Mark Baltimore, MarvaD Events, One Love Entertainment, On Time Promotions, Inc., PPP Productions, Quick Silva, School Yard Entertainment, SJO Entertainment, The Flywire, Inc., Sarita--Traci--Shane, Two Fierce Productions, Urban Knights, UpFront Promotions, UPIC, Urban League's Young Professionals, Visionary Marketing Group and Concerned Citizens of Baltimore
Devnix.com, Maryland Women for Responsive Government, Soulful Golf, Inc., Marcye Bodine Styling Company, Geminii Models, Roland Selby & Lisa Cloud, Rush Hour Bar, The Family Comprehensive Center, Evolve Web Development, and Big Sam of Auto Showcase All Volunteers, please call VMG at 410.235.4427, info@visionarymarketinggroup.com or go to: www.theflywire.com/guestlist.cfm

All Volunteers, please call VMG at 410.235.4427,

Admission is FREE but everyone MUST bring one or more of the following items for the victims of Hurricane Katrina. These items will be loaded onto a big truck in front of HAMMERJACKS and driven directly to Claiborne County Health Center in Port Gibson, Mississippi, run by Dr. Demitri Marshall. It is one of the closest rescue and help centers in the New Orleans area and in a position to really get these items to people in need. PLEASE make sure clothing and shoes and sneakers are new OR clean and in good condition....
SUPPLIES NEEDED:
Clothing for children and adults
Adult shoes and sneakers
Adult socks
Children's shoes and sneakers
Children socks
Bottles of water
DiapersBaby wipes
Baby food
Baby aspirin
Aspirin
Vitamins
Toilet paper
Sanitary napkins
Portable radios with batteries
Plastic forks, knives, and spoons
Cotton balls
Cotton swabs
Hydrogen peroxide BUT NOT rubbing alcohol, because that is flammable
Band aids
Shaving cream
Male AND female razors
Blankets
Air mattresses
Sheets
Pillows and pillow cases
Gift cards for gas
Wal mart gift cards
Garbage bags
Cleaning supplies
Soap School Supplies
Toothpaste and toothbrushes
Flashlights ?Batteries
Candles
Books for children, including coloring booksBooks for adults
Magazines

If you are placing donated items in a bag PLEASE LABEL. For example, Children's shoes or Adult shoes, or Children's clothes or Adult clothes.
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www.theflywire.com
www.katrinabaltimore.com
www.bmorenews.com

B-more road trip

Casting Call

STRAIGHT, NO CHASER AUDITIONS

When:
Saturday, September 17, 2005

Time:
12:00 Noon – 7:00 PM (OPEN CASTING CALL)

Place:
15TH Street Presbyterian Church
1701 15th St. NW Washington, DC

Are you an aspiring actor/actress? Would you like to break into the movie industry and just need that first gentle push to get you started? Looking for more exposure? Want to see your face on BET? Well look no further!

Straight, No Chaser Productions, a Washington, DC-based writing collective and film production company, has recently won the 2nd Annual Rap-It-Up/Black AIDS Short Subject Film Competition for their screenplay, "Multitude of Mercies". This innovative screenplay depicts the story of a young Black minister and the struggles he faces while dealing with HIV/AIDS in his church. This film is set to air on BET on or around World AIDS Day.

Straight, No Chaser Productions in association with Big Belly Productions will begin filming for this project in early October and we are seeking actors, actresses, and singers who are not only willing to work under high-pressure time constraints, but are also committed to making positive changes within their community.

To schedule an appointment, please send your resume, along with your headshot to SNC.CASTING@GMAIL.COM.

For more information, you can call 202-558-5221, or email snc.casting@gmail.com
or visit www.straightnochaserfilms.com


CHARACTER DESCRIPTIONS:

Tim Ross (LEAD ROLE): MUST be available to film for ten straight days of shooting (times will be unpredictable) . African American Male (late 20's to mid 30's). Thin to medium physique, attractive and 5'9" or taller.

Pastor Bernard: African American Male (late 40’s) Thick physique, 5'9" or taller with a conservative, but stylish appearance.

Simone Bernard: African American Female (late 30's to mid 40's). Average physique, moderately attractive with a stately appearance. 5'6" or taller.

Jordan Shepherd: MUST be able to sing ACCAPELLA GOSPEL in order to get this role. African American female (mid to late 20's), average/thin physique, very attractive, 5'7" or under.

Roger Purell: African American Male (in his 20's), thick physique, soft presence.

Jabari Allen: MUST have some level of basketball skill for this role. African American male (18-20 years old, but can pass for 16 years of age), attractive, 5'9" or taller, thin/muscular physique. Also must have an urban/edgy yet charming look.

Denise Hayes: African American Female (late 20's to early 30's), average physique, 5'5" to 5'7" in height.

Sisters Tisdale and Conley: 2 African American Females (late 50's to mid 60's)

Brother Jenkins: African American Male (mid to late 60's), large physique, preferably graying hair.

Michael Patrick: African American Male (in his 30's), slender and attractive. Very sharp dresser.

Church Choir: We are looking for an existing choir (with their own robes) to double as the church choir for this film. Choir will be required to sing "This Little Light of Mine" and will sing backup for Jordan Shepherd on a song to be determined.

Wal-Mart: Sneak Peek at Fall's Latest Electronics

Check Out New Electronics at Wal-Mart

Links to other Black Blogs

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iPod Jukebox -- An iPod DJ Night

(As seen in The Washington Post and USA Today)

If you have an MP3 player, you are invited to DJ at Cafe Saint-Ex on September 14.

On the second Wednesday of every month, The Cricklewood Massive presents "iPod Jukebox," an open-decks DJ night that replaces the turntables with portable MP3 players. No vinyl. No CDs. No kidding.

The format is simple: Aspiring MP3Js sign up for a timeslot. When it's your turn, you plug your iPod (or other portable MP3 device) into the bar's sound system and play whatever you want for up to 12 minutes. This is intended to be a night where everyone can show off their favorite gems from their own record collection, whether a hot new underground band or an old-school Madonna tune. (Setlists from previous events are posted on ipodjukebox.com.

iPod Jukebox debuted at Arlington's Galaxy Hut in April 2004, drawing more than a dozen MP3Js and a rave review from Washington Post technology columnist Rob Pegoraro. It moved to Cafe Saint-Ex's Gate 54 Lounge in June, attracting an even larger crowd, and became a regular event on the bar's schedule.

iPod Jukebox usually runs from 9 p.m. to 1:30 a.m., although MP3Js can arrive earlier to sign up for a timeslot. Admission is free.

Cafe Saint-Ex is located at 1847 14th St. NW, on the corner of 14th and T. The closest Metro station is U Street/African-American Civil War Memorial/Cardozo (Green Line). Call 202-265-7839 for directions. E-mail The Cricklewood Massive for more information about the event, or visit ipodjukebox.com.

Classic DVD Sale at JR.com: Great Movies for $5.99 and $8.99

"An Evening in the Clouds" Fashion Benefit

Gather up your girlfriends and join us for a night of retail therapy, beauty demonstrations, and designer goodies, while giving back to a local charity. Indulge yourself with sparkly treats from our vendors while sipping on delicious martinis, enjoy informal modeling from local boutiques, receive beauty demonstrations and mini-makeovers, and get the latest fall fashion advice and tips from our on-site stylist. The evening will also feature delightful raffle prizes, a sampling of delicious tapas, and a pink goodie bag packed with over $100 worth of treats! A portion of the proceeds from this event will be donated to Suited for Change.

Date: Wednesday, September 14th 2005
Place: CLOUD Dining Lounge, 1 Dupont Circle, Washington DC 20006
Time: 6:00pm-9:00pm
Cost: Tickets: $10.00 (include beauty demos, mini-makeovers, sampling of tapas, and a goodie bag)

For tickets and information please visit:
http://www.urbandivas.org/fashionbenefit.html

BET sends a SOS

BET will host S.O.S. (Saving OurSelves): The BET Relief Telethon on Friday, September 9 from 7:30 - 10 p.m. (ET/PT) to raise money for hurricane relief efforts. The telethon boasts a roster of superstar artists, many with ties to the affected areas, including Wynton Marsalis, Master P, David Banner and Juvenile along with Jamie Foxx, Russell and Kimora Lee Simmons, Morgan Freeman, Alicia Keys, Diddy, Jay Z, Kanye West, Ludacris, Mary J. Blige, Island Def Jam Music
Group Chairman Antonio "L.A." Reid, Common, Usher, Nick Cannon, Omarion, Pharrell Williams, Ciara, Keyshia Cole, Avant, Lyfe, Twista, Stevie Wonder, Brandy, Wyclef, Erykah Badu, Al and Star Jones Reynolds, Chris Rock, Sheryl Underwood, Chris Tucker, Patti LaBelle, Floetry, Cedric "The Entertainer", Nelly, Rhianna, Big Boi, D. L. Hughley, Marques Houston, Choppa, Twista, Paul Wall, Kirk Franklin, John Legend, Ice Cube, The Game, Bow Wow, Musiq, Monica,
Aaron Neville, Samuel L. Jackson, Chaka Khan, Chuck D, Shakim, Swizz Beats, Kem, Smokey Robinson and more.

The evening will begin with a special benefit edition of the popular “106 & Park” program beginning at 6 p.m. (EST) followed by the telethon from 7:30 to 10 p.m. (EST). The telethon will also be streamed simultaneously on-line at http://www.BET.com, with video clips and highlights available on the website after the event.

Queen Latifah along with comedian Steve Harvey are lending their talents as co-hosts for the evening featuring musical performances, testimonials, special presentations, pleas to the public for financial pledges to help the victims and video packages by BET News covering developments from the affected region. Throughout the telethon, viewers can call 1-888-BET-3598 or go on- line to http://www.BET.com/sos to make their donations.

Viewers will also have the option of using mobile telephone and text
messaging services as a means of making donations, with cellular carriers Cingular, Alltel, Nextel, Sprint and Verizon Wireless participating in the BET fund-raising effort starting with tomorrow night's telethon and lasting through September 30. Users can donate a minimum of $5.00 to a maximum of $25.00 by sending the text message BET to 24357 (2HELP) and following the on-
screen instructions to execute the donation.

In addition to the BET telecast, the telethon will also be radio simulcast
on XM Satellite Radio Channel 67 -- The City, Sirius Satellite Radio Channel 50 -- Hot Jamz and Inner City Broadcasting stations WBLS (107.5-FM) in New York and WWDM (101.3-FM) in Columbia, South Carolina. Radio One will promote the BET Telethon on the nationally-syndicated program The Russ Parr Morning Show and throughout the broadcast day on its radio stations in 19 urban markets across the country.

Little Brother Listening Party

Guerilla Arts Ink, LLC, in conjunction with Groove Gumbo and Fast Forward Promotions presents:

"GUERILLA LOUNGE": a tribute to Hip Hop arts & culture
Sept. 8th @ Mirrors (33 New York Ave. NE)
www.mirrorsdc.com

This Month:
Little Brother Listening Party
with special guest performances by:
The Cornel West Theory
Dirty Water
Flex Mathews
Guest DJ: DJ P-Nyce
Additional Beats by Kokayi
Photo Exhibit by Jati Lindsay

Hosted by Asheru
Doors open @ 8
Cover: $5
First 50 ladies FREE
Autographed Little Brother posters, CDs, and other door prizes
available including an XM MyFi Radio.

Katrina Charity Event

Trivia Night-Katrina Charity Event-Crystal City Sports Pub

This Tuesday Night (8:30 pm), we'll be running our usual trivia at the Crystal City Sports Pub (http://www.crystalcitysportspub.com/), but I will also be collecting money to donate to the Red Cross for victims of Hurricane Katrina. I think we've all seen how bad this has gotten with not only the storm itself, but it's after affects as well. I will be donating my nightly fee that I get for running trivia to the Red Cross. I urge people to donate what they can. Even five dollars can make a difference in our fellow Americans’ lives.

I will be putting out a jar on Tuesday for anyone who wants to donate money. I'll take the money we collect and write a check to the Red Cross. Feel free to bring checks made out to the Red Cross which I can mail along with mine.

If anyone else has any other ideas let me know. I was thinking we could do a raffle or silent auction (or with our crowd, a not so silent auction.) Perhaps someone who works for a store, restaurant, massage place etc... can donate something nice like a gift certificate. I was thinking I could raffle off a guaranteed table for the following week’s trivia or even the question of the week for one team only. Perhaps we can get the bar to raffle off gift certificates etc…

Please email me with any ideas or leads. Or if you have any questions, please let me know.

Also, please let you friends know about the event. The more people we can get to attend, the more money we can hopefully raise.

If you can't make it to trivia this Tuesday at the Crystal City Sports Pub, please check out the link below for the Red Cross and other agencies:

http://www.microsoft.com/mscorp/citizenship/giving/agencies.asp

http://www.redcross.org/

Also-here is this week’s question of the week which, if answered correctly, will garner you 8 points for your team:

(ANIMALS) Which animal has the highest blood pressure of any mammal – the Giraffe, the Great Northern Crane, the Yak, or the Killer Whale?

GIVE!

Cash donations do allow the agencies to avoid the need to store, pack, and distribute donated goods. The cost to do so becomes prohibitive which is why cash donations are currently being sought.

FEMA (Federal Emergency Management Agency www.fema.gov) listed the following agencies as needing cash to assist hurricane victims:

- American Red Cross, 800-HELP NOW (435-7669) English, 800-257-7575 Spanish.

- Operation Blessing, 800-436-6348.

- America's Second Harvest, 800-344-8070.

- Adventist Community Services, 800-381-7171.

- Catholic Charities, USA, 703-549-1390.

- Christian Disaster Response, 941-956-5183 or 941-551-9554.

- Christian Reformed World Relief Committee, 800-848-5818.

- Church World Service, 800-297-1516.

- Convoy of Hope, 417-823-8998.

- Lutheran Disaster Response, 800-638-3522.

Hurricane Relief Call Center Positions

Hey, do you want to start working right away making $15 to $22 an hour by helping at the Hurricane Relief Call Center in Hyattsville? There's a job fair going on Thursday and Friday from 9-5 at the College Park Best Western! Dress professionally and bring your ID!

Looking for work? Want to make some money right NOW? Augmentation job placement is staffing a Call Center to aid the current Hurricane Relief effort. Earn great money AND help Hurricane victims. 450 full-time positions need to be filled immediately. Earn fifteen dollars an hour, forty to sixty hours a week! Overtime pays $22.50 and even though these are temporary positions, the call center's efforts may continue for months.

The location is metro accessible in Hyattsville, across from the Mall at Prince Georges. You must be a US citizen and possess good phone etiquette and basic computer skills. Bring a valid Driver's License and Social Security Card or Birth Certificate.

Open interviews are Thursday and Friday from 9 to 5 at the College Park Best Western. Walk in - dress professionally and be ready to start work this week! That's this Thursday and Friday from 9 to 5 at the College Park Best Western - 8601 Baltimore Blvd.

DONATE NOW!

http://store.yahoo.com/redcross-donate/
http://www.amazon.com/gp/philanthropy/red-cross.html/102-3806668-9292955

Help save a life and help save New Orleans...it must be rebuilt. If you've ever taken a trip to the big easy then you must show your love and show your support in the effots to save lives and rebuild. Make a donation.