“THANGZ-2-DO!!” (December 2013)
Welcome to the final “Thangz-2-Do!!” of the year-end. This monthly e-newsletter provides information of
cultural arts (poetry, theatre, comedy, etc.), as well as several other info to keep
people in the loop that includes a link for daily Black History facts. (http://www.yenoba.com)
and R.I.P. for those that passed away.
Also, Boston’s longest-running open mic gathering commonly known as VerBaLizAtiOn,
will present its final night for the year as we brings you Chicago’s own poet Amanda Torres
to the mic on December 11th.
Please mention my name to the promoter of any of these events listed below if
and when you do attend one or more. Enjoy the list and have a blessed holiday!!
Peace,
VCR
R.I.P.
– JOHN PIGHT (junior high/high school friend of VCR)
– RENISHA McBRIDE (murdered victim inDetroit)
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POETRY/OPEN MIC EVENTS:
Every Sunday Night
LIZARD LOUNGE SUNDAY NIGHT POETRY JAM
w/The Jeff Robinson Trio
@ The Lizard Lounge
1667 Massachusetts Ave.,Cambridge(between Harvard Sq. & Porter Sq.)
Doors at 7:30pm – $5.00 cover
21+ w/ID required
Lizard King/Queen Slam: December 1st
The Jeff Robinson Trio: December 29th
For info visit www.poetryjam.org
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Every Thursday Night
ART IS LIFE ITSELF!
@ The Haley House Bakery & Café
12 Dade St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.
(offWashington St.- next to Tropical Foods)
7:00pm – 10:00pm / No cover charge
Hosted by Nina LaNegra & Fulani Haynes
For more info call 617-445-0900 or visit www.haleyhouse.org/cafe
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Every Friday Night
GRAB THE MIC
New Night / New Location
@ The Patio
80 Broadway St.,MaldenMA
7:00pm – 11:00pm
Open mic sign-up at 6:45pm
Free admission / free parking / 21+ event
Music by DJ Nomadik
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Wednesday, December 4th 2013
RIMAS N’ RHYMES
A Spanglish Open Mic
@ ZuZu Bar
474 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge/Central Sq.
10:00pm start / $5.00 admission / 21+ event
Featuring Live Tribe
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Wednesday, December 11th 2013
VerBaLizAtiOn
Boston’s longest-running open mic gathering rteturns from a summer
break with a blend of poetry/spoken word, rhyme, song, good vibes, etc.
@ Hibernian Hall
184 Dudley St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.
(next to fire dept. & barber shop)
6:30pm start (doors open at 6:00pm) / Free 2 The Public
Hosted by VCR
Amanda Torres: December 11th
4 more info contact VCR at 617-480-7663 or [email protected]
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Sunday, December 1st 2013
TAKE THE TEST BOSTON: WORLD AIDS DAY CELEBRATION
Join s for networkng and community building as we show appreciation
and give awards to Take The Test Boston 2013 volunteers. We are also
looking to recruit NEW volunteers for Take The Test Boston 2014 and
Safer Is SEXY (Sophisticated Empowered Xtraordinary You) campaign on site.
@ United South End Settlements
566 Coumbus Ave.,Boston
3:00pm – 6:00pm / Free and open to the public
Refreshments provided
For more information email [email protected]
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Thursday, December 5th 2013
BOSTON ZULU NATION CHAPTER & BOSTON HIP-HOP ALLIANCE RE-LAUNCH
Celebate the re-launch of two organizations for the new year which
features guest speakers, special guests and performances
@ Bella Luna Restaurant & MilkyWay Lounge
284Amory St.,JamaicaPlain
9:30pm start / $5.00 admission
Hosted by DJ Nomadik (State leader of Boston Zulu Nation/Soulkore Productions
& Darcie Nicole (R&B artist/BHHA co-founder & executive director)
With special guest Dinco D. (of the legendary group Leaders of theNewSchool)
Also features:
– DJ Diamond (of the X-Men/Xecutioners)
– Corey “Mr. Wizard” Pace (of ZuluNation-NewEngland Coordinator)
– MC Spice (Zulu NationBoston- Minister of Information)
And featured Hip-Hop artists:
Rugged-N-Raw (Boston/NY), Dramatik (of W.O.L.V.E.S.), Da’Rayia, DL, Zaid Tabani
and more Zulu Nation representatives from New England & New York
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Friday, December 6th 2013
The John D. O’Bryant African-American Institute celebrates
KWANZAA: CELEBRATION & FEAST
@Amilcar Cabral Center – Northeastern University
40 Leon St., Boston
5:00pm start / Free and open to the public
African marketplace 3:00pm – 7:00pm
Purchase an array of holiday gifts from vendors including:
Greeting Cards, Jewelry, African Arts, Oils & Soaps, Kuba
& Kente Cloth and books from Frugal Bookstore
For more information please call 617-373-4911
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THEATRE
Mondays, December 2nd & Monday, December 16th 2013
THE EMANCIPATED CENTURY
A staged reading series in AugustWilson’s Ten-Play Cycle
Two plays in December:
– “King Hedley II”: Mon., Dec. 2nd
@ Hibernian Hall – 184 Dudley St., Roxbury (7:00pm)
– “Radio Golf”: Mon., Dec. 16th
@ UMass Boston/McCormick Theatre (7:00pm)
Thursday, December19th
Re-Visioning Tomorrow: Emancipation In A New Century
“Politics, Property and Ancestral Roots” public forum
@ Trinity Church/Ferris Library:206 Clarendon St.,Boston(6:00pm)
All staged reading at free admission
For more info visit www.theemancipatedcentury.com
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Friday, December 13th – Sunday, December 22nd 2013
The National Center of Afro-American Artists presents
BLACK NATIVITY
The 43rd Season of Langston Hughes’ Greatest Gospel Play
@ Blackman Auditorium – Northeastern University
342 Huntington Ave.,Boston
Saturday & Sundays at 3:30pm (Dec. 14th, 15th, 21st & 22nd)
Fridays & Saturdays at 8:00pm (Dec. 13th, 14th, 20th & 21st)
For tickets call 1-800-514-3849 or visit www.blacknativity.org
For group tickets (20+) and info call 617-585-6366
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Thursday December 19th – Saturday, December 21st 2013
Origination Cultural Arts Center presents
TAFUTA!
A Young Boy Search for the True Meaning of Kwanzaa!
@Roxbury Community College – Mainstage Theatre
1234 Columbus Ave., Roxbury
(across from MBTA Roxbury Crossings)
Thurs., Dec. 19th – 10:00am school matinee (grades K1-3)
Fri., Dec. 20th – 10:00am school matinee (grades 4-6)
Sat., Dec. 21st- 7:00pm evening performance
For tickets & more visit www.shapepwithshaumba.com
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EDUCATIONAL/HEALTH
Every Sunday Morning
KaAbBa: BUILDING THE LIGHTED TEMPLE/TREE OF LIFE KEYS
Awakening Consciousness 1st Degree Educational Model
Advanced education for all in fields of service (counselors, educators, human service providers,
practitioners and those who like to deepen their cultural competency)
Orientation for Fall program
@Academy of Kemetic Education
53 Cedar St., Mattapan
10:30am
Presented by Dr. Nteri Nelson
(Academy co-founder/educator/clinician/metaphycian/African Studies professor – UMass Boston)
– Psychological, Stages of Consciousness, Character, Human Development
– History of Ancient Africa/Egypt/Kemet and the Diaspora
– Self-Knowledge, Healing, Health and Cultural Competency
– Learn Tree of Life, Afrikan Science of Mind, Body & Soul
– Anatomy of the Soul and its Journey
– Practice Afrikan Wisdom in Modern Daily Living
– Behavioral/Mental Health/Social Worker (2011 approved for 64 CEC’s)
– Summer Travel toAfrica
To register please visit www.rrrk.net or www.akew.org
Or call Dr. Nteri Nelson 617-296-7797
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LECTURE
N/A
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COMEDY
Sunday, December 1st 2013
BILL COSBY
@ The Wilbur Theater
246 Tremont St., Boston
5:00pm & 8:00pm showtime / $49.50 – $97.00
For tix and more info visit www.thewilburtheatre.com
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Friday, December 13th 2013
MO’NIQUE
@ The Wilbur Theater
246 Tremont St., Boston
7:30pm & 10:00pm showtime / $39.00 – $55.00
For tix and more info visit www.thewilburtheatre.com
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PARTIES/SOCIAL NETWORKING/DANCE
Every Saturday Night
SOULKORE SATURDAYS
@ The Patio
80 Broadway St., MaldenMA
9:00pm – 11:00pm / Free admission / 21+ event
$2.00 draft – $4.00 mix drinks
Plenty of free parking
Music by DJ Nomadik (spinning old school classics & new joints ’til closing)
* “SoulKore Saturdays” is for a limited time
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Sunday, December 1st 2013
ImOnDaList & The Z-Spot presents
SWEAT!
Like You Never Have Before
@ Villa Victoria Center for the Arts
85 W. Newton St., Boston/South End
3:00pm – 5:00pm
$15.00 early bird / $20.00 regular price
Zumba masterclass with guest Zumba instructors:
Ama Edzie, Lele Ramirez, Tyisha Fernandes and Carl Alleyne
Hosted by the Z-Spot’s Lena Andrade
For more information & tickets contact the following
[email protected] / zumbasweat.eventbrite.com / www.thezspotboston.com
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Monday, December 9th 2013
The Word Boston & Mystique Entertainment presents
AFTERWORK NETWORK’S 1ST ANNUAL HOLIDAY PARTY
Join Pat Williams and Harold Austin for cocktails, conversation and holiday cheers
@ Darryl’s Corner Bar & Kitchen
604 Columbus Ave., Boston/South End
6:00pm – 9:30pm / $10.00 admission
Featuring complimentary appetzers, givaways, raffles and special guest speakers
To purchase tickets visit afterworknetworkholidayparty.eventbrite.com
* A portion of the proceeds to benefit Franklin Park Tennis Association
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Friday, December 13th 2013
2ND FRIDAY
@ Naga at Moksa
450 Masachusetts Ave., Cambridge/CentralSq.
10:00pm – 2:00am
Proper dress only!
For more info call 617-270-5753
* “2nd Fridays” is of course every 2nd Friday of the month
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Friday, December 13th 2013
NABA Boston (in association with The United Minority Professionals) cordially invite you to
THE 26TH EBONY WINTER GALA
@ The Westin Boston Waterfront Hotel
425 Summer St., Boston
8:00pm – 2:00am
$60.00 in advance / $80.00 at the door
Semi-formal attire dress code will be strictly enforced!
Light fare & desserts / cash bar / vendors / raffles
Multiple rooms of entertainment & music
– Rm. 1: DJ Kevin Lawyer (spinning Top 40, R&B, Old School, Hip-Hop and House)
– Rm. 2: DJ Rob Da Hitman (spinningCaribbeansounds)
– Rm. 1: Live muisc by Le’Mixx Band
For ticket info please call one of the UMP partners below:
1. National Association of Black Accountants, Inc. -BostonChapter
Deborah Banks (617-320-8449), George Greer (617-445-8897), Craig Simpson (781-700-7340)
2. Consorthum of Info & Telecommunications Executives NE
Richard Cummings (508-930-7429), Tia Daly (617-694-9090), Brenda Mutcherson (774-279-1458)
3. Eta Phi Chapter / Omega Psi Phi Fraternity Inc.
Ed Roberts (508-942-1385), Mike Munn (617-857-8259)
4. National Society of Black EngineersBoston
Michael Burt (978-238-9928), Chederah Okoye (617-819-5053)
5. Blacks In Government
Warren Howard (857-472-1307), Palmer Doiley (617-445-0073)
6. Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc.BostonAlumnae Chapter
Evelyn Norman (617-314-3296), Rena Wright (617-548-3642), Kristan Murray (617-548-3642)
7. Black Educators’AllianceofMassachusetts
Karen King (617-480-9338), Johnny McInnis (617-510-2281)
8. YMCA of GreaterBoston
Wendy Zinn (857-205-5615), Francois Fils-Aime (617-212-1850)
9. Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity Inc.
Marcus Daly (617-694-9089), Ronald Tull (617-438-7470), Frank Larmond (617-438-9377)
10. National Black MBA Association,BostonChapter
George Best (617-661-4335), Sabriya Stewart (617-970-5264), Sharhea Wade (617-459-1822)
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Saturday, December 14th 2013
DJ Bruno Productions & UtopiaBostonRadio.Com presents
UTOPIA
@ Machine Nightclub
1256 Boylston St.,Boston
8:00pm – 2:00am
$10.00 admission / $5.00 Utopia Boston members
(sign-up to receive a membership card at the club)
Featuring music by DJ Bruno and DJ Savuth
* Utopia is every second Saturday of the month
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Saturday, December 14th 2013
DJ VAL BEATZ BIRTHDAY BASH 2013
You are invited to join us for an evening of celebation and elegance.
Last year was a perfect beginning to an annual tradition of great music,
food, atmosphere and of course free giveaways
@ Courtyard Marriot
777 Memorial Drive, Cambridge
9:00pm – 2:00am
$25.00 general admission
(include free parking & hot hors d’oeuvres)
Limited VIP tickets only $60.00
(includes free parking, hot hors d’oeuvres open premium bar all night,
access to private VIP lounge & exclusive gift bags)
Please dress accordingly for this is a classy event!
Featuring music by DJ Ill Neil, Deejay Jinx, DJ Pain (aka Dr. Rockyafaceoff),
DJ Que (aka Mr. “I Got Fans”) and the B-Day boy himself DJ Val Beatz
ALL tickets are sold in advance at:
– Distinguished Cuts (221 Dudley St., Roxbury)
– Singh’s Roti (692 Columbia Rd.,Dorchester)
– www.eventbrite.com/e/val-beatz-annual-birthday-bash-tickets-9523548189
Also listen to the Good Life Morning Show onBigCity101.3FM to win!
For more info contact Val Beatz at 617-212-8106
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Tuesday, December 31st 2013
Class Act Entertainment presents
2014 NEW YEAR’S EVE
@ Moseley’s On The Charles
50 Bridge St., DedhamMA
9:00pm – 2:00am
$35.00 in advance / $40.00 at the door / $60.00 per couple
Discounted tables at $350.00
$50.00 VIP includes hot buffet in the VIP room
Proper dress a must (no Timberland boots, sneakers or athletic wear)
Featuring music by DJ Mystique
Tickets available at these locations:
– A Nubian Notions Inc. (DudleySq.)
– Skippy White’s Records (Eglestonn Sq.)
– Mattapan’s Finest Barbers (Grove Hall)
For tickets call Class Act Entertainment at 339-234-9201
Or go online at www.classactentertainment.net/events.html
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CULTURAL PERFORMANCES/MAJOR CONCERTS
Every Monday Night
MOTIVATED MONDAY
@ Church Boston
69 Kilmarnock St., Boston/Fenway
Doors open at 8:00pm – showtime at 9:00pm
$5.00 ladies – $10.00 fellas / 21+ with ID required
Hosted by Mark Merren
Free parking in rear
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Sunday, December 1st 2013
SOUL FOOD SUNDAY
Music That Sticks To Your Ribs!
@ Church Boston
69 Kilmarnock St., Boston/Fenway
8:00pm – 1:00am / $10.00 admission / 21+ event
Hosted by Mark Merren
Music by DJ Bobby Bangers
(spinningan eclectic mix of Classic Soul, Neo-Soul, R&B and Hip-Hop)
Featuring a performance by Joy Daniels
Also performances by Tavonna Miller, Tizy and Mike Wyche
Drink special and soul food bar menu
Free parking in rear of building
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Tuesday, December 3rd 2013
K. MICHELLE
@ The Wilbur Theater
246 Tremont St., Boston
Showtime at 7:30pm / $25.00 – $35.00
For tix and more info visit www.thewilburtheatre.com
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Tuesday, December 3rd 2013
JAM’N 94.5 presents
LUPE FIASCO: TETSUO & YOUTH PREVIEW TOUR
@ House of Blues
15 Lansdowne St., Boston
Showtime at 8:00pm – doors at 7:00pm
$35.00 admission
For tix and more info visit www.houseofblues.com
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Thursday, December 5th 2013
ELAN TROTMAN CHRISTMAS SPECIAL
@ Scullers Jazz Club
Doubletree Suites
400 Soldiers Field Rd., Boston/Cambridge
8:00pm showtime
$25.00 show / $65.00 dinner & show
With special guests Gerald Veasley, Myanna and Athene Wilson
For more info visit www.scullersjazz.com
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Thursday, December 5th 2013
Playmakers Entertainment & Stae Tru presents
BOSTON TALENT SHOWCASE:
@ Slade’s Bar & Grill
958 Tremont St., Boston
Doors at 8:00pm – showtime at 9:30pm
$10.00 at the door / 21+ event
Relaxed dress code: no Tims, hoodies or athletic gear!
(sneakers OK – bouncer has right to deny entry)
With performances by: TBA
Hosted by Dee Loopz and Kool Key
After party w/DJ TBA
(playing today’s hottest in R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae and more)
* BTS is every first Thursday of each month
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Friday, December 6th 2013
LEGENDS OF THE FALL
Featuring “The World’s Greatest Entertainer” Doug E. Fresh
Also performing legendary Hip-Hop group Brand Nubian
@ Wonderland Ballroom
1290 N. Shore Rd.,RevereMA
Doors open at 8:30pm – showtime at 10:30pm SHARP!
$25.00 advanced general admission / $45.00 VIP admission
This is a 21+ event
Dress code: FRESH! (no sneakers or sportswear)
Hosted by Bay Holla
Music by DJ Ill Neil & Ladie Luck
Tickets can be purchased at these locations:
-Princess Hair Palace (1876 Dorchester Ave., Dorchester)
– Namels (555-A Washington St., Dorchester)
– Wonderland Ballroom Box Office (every day after 7:00pm)
For more info call 617-329-1773 or 781-289-3080
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Friday, December 13th & Saturday, December 14th 2013
Origination Cultural Arts Center presents
ORIGINATION’S ANNUAL KWANZAA CONCERT
An Evening of Dance, Spoken Word and Music
@Roxbury Community College- Mainstage Theatre
1234 Columbus Ave., Roxbury
(across from MBTA Roxbury Crossings)
Fri., Dec. 13th – 7:00pm / Sat., Dec. 14th – 3:00pm
$18.00 advanced tickets – $20.00 at the door
With performances by The Performing Arts Program students,
NIA Dance Troupe, Girlz of IMANI, IMANI Jr., Aleye Boyz
and Spoken Word artist Omekongo
For tickets & more info visit www.originationinc.org
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Friday, December 20th 2013
BEYONCE: THE MRS. CARTER SHOW
@ TD Garden
100 Legends Way., Boston
8:00pm showtime
Tickets $47.50, $92.50, $152.50 & $252.50
For more info visit www.tdgarden.com
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Tuesday, December 3rd 2013
House of Blues (in association with Ingeous Concepts) presents
COMMON
@ House of Blues
15 Lansdowne St., Boston
Showtime at 8:00pm – doors at 7:00pm
$36.00 admission
For tix and more info visit www.houseofblues.com
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Sunday, December 29th & Tuesday, December 31st 2013
PIECES OF A DREAM
@ Scullers Jazz Club
Doubletree Suites
400 Soldiers Field Rd., Boston/Cambridge
Dec. 29th – 4:00pm & 7:00pm showtimes
$30.00 show / $70.00 dinner & show
Dec. 31st – New Year’s Eve show featuring Wannetta Jackson
8:00pm: $100.00 show / $309.00 dinner & show (both shows per couple)
11:00pm: $130.00 show / $379.00 dinner & show (both shows per couple)
For more info visit www.scullersjazz.com
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