“THANGZ-2-DO!!” (September 2014)
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Welcome to “Thangz-2-Do!!”, the monthly e-newsletter providing information of
cultural arts (poetry, theatre, comedy, etc.), as well as several other info to keep
people in the loop.
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 day!!
Peace,
VCR
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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
Sara “Ketchup” Kahlo – September 7th
Toni Rose – September 28th
For info visit www.poetryjam.org
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Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday
VerBaLizAtiOn
Boston’s longest-running open mic spot returns from tis summer hiatus to bring the community an evening of poetry, rhyme, song, music, light refreshments and much more.
@ Hibernian Hall
184 Dudley St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.
(next to fire dept. & barber shop)
7:00pm – 9:30pm (doors at 6:30pm)
$5.00 suggested donation
Hosted by VCR
Reggie B. – September 9th
Navah The Buddaphliii – September 23rd
4 more info contact VCR at 617-480-7663 or bloodskinland@yahoo.com
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Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday
LIQUID ELEMENT
Open Mic w/Live Band
@ Tornado Restaurant
2 Florence St.,Malden
(next to Dunkin’ Donuts – across from MBTA Malden Center Station)
$7.00 admission / free parking after 6pm atMountain Ave.garage)
Featuring the band Kilgoe Movement
For more info email info@soulkore.com
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Every Thursday Night
Nina LaNegra & Roxbury Media Institute presents
ART IS LIFE ITSELF
@ Haley House Bakery & Café
12 Dade St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.
7:00pm – 10:00pm / free admission (donations suggested)
Hosted by Nina LaNegra and Fulani Haynes
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Every 2nd & 4th Friday
THE HOUSE SLAM
Boston’s New Poetry Slam Venue!
@ Haley House Bakery & Cafe
12 Dade St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.
Doors at 7:00pm / open mic at 7:30pm (sign-up at the door) / feature at 8:30pm / slam at 9:00pm
No cover charge (donations recommended/welcomed for featured artist)
Hosted by Janae Johnson & Porsha-O
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Tuesday, September 2nd 2014
TEEN OPEN MIC
Chill, Engage & Express Yourself!
@ Arts at the Amory
191 Highland Ave. -Suite1A,SomervilleMA
6:00pm – 8:00pm / Free to the public
Food & drinks available
(please arrive by 6:30pm to receive raffle tickets for monthly prize)
Hosted by Books of Hope, Groundwork Somerville & Teen Empowerment
Featuring today’s rising spoken word poets and musical artists
Also looking for youth who wants to be featured
* Teen Open Mic is every first Tuesday of the month
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Saturday, September 6th 2014
“WORK TO DO” OPEN MIC
@ Gallery RF63
26 Palmer St. #204a, Roxbury
5:00pm – 8:00pm / $5.00 cover charge
Hosted by Reggie B.
Featuring Carla So Floetic
For more info call Reggie at 617-784-4700
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COMMUNITY EVENTS
Every Saturday afternoon
COMMUNITY TABLES
The Haley House is proud to present a pay-what-you-can-like meal to friends and families inDudley Squareand the surrounding areas. Through the generosity of local organizations, non-profits, farmers’ markets and community gardens, as well as with the hard work of dedicated volunteers, Haley House is able to offer a dinner that is as healthy, locally sourced and affordable as possible. Community Tables is more than just a meal – it is a place to meet neighbors, celebrate food and find common ground. Haley House believe that everyone has a place at the table and a story to tell.
@ Haley House Bakery & Café
12 Dade St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.
(offWashington St.- next to Urban Gardener & Tropical Foods)
Doors open at 5:00pm – Meal is served at 5:30pm
Hosted by Fulani Haynes
For more info call 617-236-8132 or email info@haleyhouse.org
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Sunday, September 7th 2014
22ND ANNUALCAMBRIDGECARNIVAL INTERNATIONAL
Cambridge Carnival is a colorful and festive celebration rooted in African traditions. Embarking on its 22nd year, this festival is considered a Cambridge Institution and is the largest festival inCambridgewith thousands of attendees. The highlight of the festival is a grand costume parade accompanied by rich rhythmic musicality promoting all types of cultures. Participants can be seen as revelers masquerading through the streets in dazzling handmade costumes, dancing to the beat of the Carnival. The festival is also an opportunity to celebrateCambridge’s diversity, enjoy international foods and purchase multicultural crafts from around the world.
The parade starts on River St. & Blackstone St. (near theCharles River) towardsMassachusetts Ave.and ontoMain Streetand ends at the Viewing Stand (onMain St.at the corner of Albany St.)
Cambridge/ Central Sq. & Kendall Sq.
12:30pm – 4:00pm / Free and open to the public
For more info visit www.cambridgecarnival.org
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Saturday, September 13th 2014
2ND ANNUAL BIG HEAD COMMUNITY FESTIVAL
@ Museum of theNationalCenterof Afro-American Artists
300 Walnut Ave., Roxbury
2:00pm – 8:00pm / free to the public
Come enjoy a day filled with music, games, artmaking, martial arts, face-painting, community & food vendors, fashion show, spoken word, open mic, African dance & drumming, storytelling and more!
For more info call 617-442-8014 or visit www.ncaaa.org
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THEATRE
Wednesday, September 3rd 2014 – Sunday, September 7th 2014
“FENCES”
A play by late legendary playwright August Wilson and the 1987 winner of the Pulitzer Prize in drama.
Troy Mason is a former star of the Negro baseball leagues who now wortks as a garbage man in 1957Pittsburgh. Excluded from the major leagues during his prime,Troy’s bitterness takes its toll on his relationships with his wife and his son, who now wants his own chance to play ball.
Starring Jacqui Parker, Jared Michael Brown, Warren Jackson,
Gregory Marlow, Dave Morrison and Jermel Nakia
@ Gloucester Stage Company
267 East Main St.,GloucesterMA
8:00pm shows – Wednesday, Thursday, Friday & Saturday
3:00pm show on Saturday / 4:00pm on Sunday
For tickets and more info vist www.gloucesterstage.com/fences/
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Thursday, September 18th – Sunday, September 21st 2014
Common House Productions presents
JOBE: THE MUSICAL
Scripted & composed by Milton Wright / directed by Vincent Ernest Siders / music direction by Kavayah Amn
This premiere musical takes place in the proverbial “Our Town” of Overton. The minister Anna Bell of The First Born, New Born, Non-Denominational, Totally Inspirational, Functionally Congregational Church of Overtown is preaching a sermon on the Book of Job. She tells the story of a man named Jobe in their very own congregation who undergoes a Job experience.
Featuring legendary Grammy Award-winning vocalist Betty Wright (“Clean Up Woman”, “No Pain, No Gain”)
Also starring Toussaint The Liberator
@ Hibernian Hall
184 Dudley St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.
(next to fire dept. & barber shop)
Sept. 18th & 19th at 8:00pm / Sept. 20th at 3:30pm & 7:30pm / Sept. 21st at 3:30pm
$25.00 general admission – $15.00 seniors & students
For tickets and more info visit www.hibernianhall.org
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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
@AcademyofKemeticEducation
53 Cedar St., Mattapan
10:30am
Presented by Dr. Nteri Nelson
(Academy co-founder/educator/clinician/metaphysician/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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Every Saturday morning
Operation B-Fit presents
ORGANIZED CHAOS
Not Your Average Boot Camp!
Organized Chaos is a conditioning program that improves stamina, endurance and strength. Muscle and “cardio” confusion is the main focus of our program – continuous changes guarantee results.
@EnglishHigh SchoolTrack
144McBride St.,JamaicaPlain
(3500 block ofWashington St.)
Chaos begins at 7:00pm / $10.00 suggested donation
For more info contact operationbfit@gmail.com or call 857-264-1893 or visit www.operationbfit.com
Also visit www.facebook.com/operationbfit1 or instagram@operationbfit
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LECTURE
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COMEDY
Saturday, September 13th 2014
LONI LOVE
@WilburTheatre
246 Tremont St.,Boston.
7:00pm showtime
Tickets $20.00 – $25.00
For more info visit www.thewilbur.com or call 617-248-9700
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Friday, September 19th 2014
SOMMORE
@WilburTheatre
246 Tremont St.,Boston.
7:30pm showtime
Tickets $27.00
For more info visit www.thewilbur.com or call 617-248-9700
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Sunday, July 27th 2014
Team Gates presents
CHOCOLATE SUNDAYS
With a Sprinkle of Comedy!
@ LaughBoston
425 Summer St.,Boston(inside the Westin Seaport Hotel)
Hosted by Jonathon Gates
Starring comedians from The Black Comedy Explosion, BET’s “Comic View”, Russell Simmons’ Def Comedy Jam, Martin Lawrence 1 Amendment and Comedy Central
* Chocolate Sundays is every last Sunday of each month
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PARTIES/SOCIAL NETWORKING/DANCE
Saturday, September 6th 2014
Twins & Friends presents
HARLEMNIGHTS IV
@ Moseley’s On The Charles (aka Ray’s Place)
50 Bridge St.,DedhamMA
8:00pm start
$30.00 tickets – $60.00 VIP
Upscale attire required
Featuring live band, guest DJs, live photo shoot, gambling tables and more!
Tickets available at these outlets
A Nubian Notion:146 Dudley St., Roxbury (617-442-2622)
Zaz Restaurant:1238 River St.,Hyde Park(617-272-3083)
Master Barbers:506 River St., Mattapan (617-698-5500)
Online tickets at Eventbrite.com
For more info visit www.twinsandfriends.com
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Saturday, September 13th 2014
THE 18TH ANNUAL MELVIA WRIGHT PATTEN SCHOLARSHIP FUND, INC.
Dance & Silent Auction
@ Moseley’s On The Charles
50 Bridge St.,DedhamMA
8:00pm – 1:00am
Tickets $30.00 in advance – $40.00 at the door
Semi-formal attire required
Music by DJ Kevin Lawyer
For more info visit www.melviapattenscholarshipfund.org or call 617-908-8446
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Sunday, September 14th 2014
Queen & Company presents
VIRGO DAY PARTY
@ Phillips Old Colony House
780 Morrissey Blvd.,Dorchester
3:00pm – 9:00pm
$15.00 advanced tickets (www.eventbrite.com)
$25.00 VIP seating – includes reserved seating & gift bag
Proper dress required – no hoodies or caps
Music by Team Jerk’s DJ Dex (spinning Top 40, Reggae and Old School)
50/50 cash raffle available
For more info contact Queen at 857-212-1199, Donna at 617-650-0204 or Donnetta at 617-905-0739
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Friday, September 19th 2014
Sapphire Productions presents
THE ANNUAL VIRGO CELEBRATION
@ Phillips Old Colony – Windsor Room
780 Morrissey Blvd.,Dorchester
9:00pm – 2:00am
Tickets $15.00 in advance – $25.00 at the door
35+ event / Proper dress required / free parking
Passed hot hors d’oeuvres (9pm – 11pm)
Hosted by MC Tony Funches (longtime lead singer of Herb Reed’s Platters)
Music by DJ Kevin Dottin
(bringing you the best of Old School, R&B, Reggae and Neo-Soul all night long)
Purchase tickets online at https://vbsp.eventbrite.com
For RSVP/tables and more info contact Joyce at 617-824-0194 or email at jjenkins@jjevent.com
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Saturday, September 20th 2014
9Alarms Entertainment presents
FIRE FIGHTERS BIG BASH
Fire Fighter Auction, Comedy & Dancing
@ Moseley On The Charles
50 Bridge St.,DedhamMA
Doors at 8:30pm / Auction 9:30pm / Comedy 10:00pm
(dancing immediately to follow ending ay 1:00am – time subject to change)
$25.00 advance tickets – $40.00 VIP (table reservations available)
Proper dress – bow ties & stilettos recommended but not required
(no athletic attire – we reserve the right to deny entry)
Hosted by Daneja
Featuring comedians James “JayMac” McGowan and Nate Jackson
Music provided by DJ Vixxx and DJ C.Scott
For tickets & reservations call 617-600-8642
For additional info visit www.9alarms.com
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CULTURAL PERFORMANCES/MAJOR CONCERTS
Thursday, September 4th 2014
Playmakers Entertainment & Stae Tru Original presents
BOSTON TALENT SHOWCASE
@ Slade’s Bar & Grill
958 Tremont St.,Boston
Doors at 8:00pm – showtime at 9:15pm
$10.00 until 10:00pm / 21+ event
Relaxed dress code: no Tims, hoodies or athletic gear!
(sneakers OK – bouncer has right to deny entry)
Hosted by Loopz & Key
With performances by A.M.B.
After party with DJ Real P.
(playing today’s hottest in R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae and more)
* BTS is every first Thursday of each month
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Thursday, September 4th 2014
THE KARAOKE: UNSUNG SERIES
A monthly Karaoke night that features one tribute performance to music’s greatest unsung artists/groups, a pass the mic segment and a cash prize contest.
@ Milky Way Lounge
284Amory St.,JamaicaPlain
9:00pm – 1:00am (kitchen opens until 10:00pm)
$5.00 cover charge / free parking / 21+ event
Music by Karaoke host DJ Dave
September tribute: Prince
For event schedule, questions and more info visit www.facebook.com/karaokeunsungseries
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Sunday, September 7th 2014
BOSTONCALLING MUSIC FESTIVAL
@BostonCityHallPlaza
One City Hall Plaza Square,Boston
Featuring Nas & The Roots
For more info visit www.bostoncalling.com
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Thursday, September 11th 2014
IMMORTAL TECHNIQUE
@ TheMiddle EastDownstairs
480 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge/Central Sq.
Doors at 8:00pm / $20.00 in advance – $25.00 day of show / 18+ event
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Thursday, September 18th 2014
FUTURISTIC SOUL
@ Milky Way Lounge
284 Amory St., Jamaica Plain
Doors open at 9:00pm / $10.00 admission / 21+ event
Hosted by April Stanford & Melissa Green
With special guest TBA
Featuring sounds by DJ Owt Law & Unique Sound
* Futuristic Soul is every third Thursday of the month
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Wednesday, September 24th 2014
OFFIONG BASSEY PRESENTS “THE HARVEST”
@ Scullers Jazz Club – Double Tree Suites by Hilton
400 Soldiers Field Rd.,Cambridge
8:00pm / $25.00 admission / all ages
For tickets and info visit www.scullersjazz.com or call 866-777-8932
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Friday, September 26th – Saturday, September 27th 2014
OLETAADAMS
@ Scullers Jazz Club – Double Tree Suites by Hilton
400 Soldiers Field Rd.,Cambridge
8:00pm & 10:00pm
$40.00 show – $80.00 dinner and show
For tickets and info visit www.scullersjazz.com
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Friday, September 26th 2014
DUTCH REBELLE ALBUM RELEASE PARTY
@ TheMiddle EastDownstairs
480 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge/Central Sq.
Doors at 8:00pm / $13.00 in advance – $15.00 day of show / 18+ event
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Saturday, September 27th 2014
BERKLEE BEANTOWN JAZZ FESTIVAL 2014
Boston’s biggest block party has delighted tens of thousands with a host of Jazz, Latin, Blues and groove acts. Communities come out in force with attendance swelling to 70,000 strong at its height to enjoy world class music on three stages, great eats and good times stretching six blocks in Boston’s historic South End. Families are entertained with face-painting, inflatables, photos and an instrument petting zoo. More than 70 vendors participate, making the Berklee BeanTown Jazz Festival the place to be.
@ Columbus Ave., Boston/South End
(betweenMassachusetts Ave.&Burke St.)
12:00pm – 6:00pm / free and open to the public
Featuring performances by Sheila E., Dionne Farris & The Russell Gunn Quartet, Snarky Puppy, Federator N*1, Marco Pignataro Jazzet (featuring Eddie Gomez), Marcus Santos & Bloco AfroBrazil, Sapporo Junior Jazz School Band, Screaming Headless Torsos, Ambrose Akinmusire, Aubrey Logan, Miguel Zenon, Bill Banfield’s Jazz Urbane (with special guest Grace Kelly) and Melissa Aldana & Crash Trio, Yoron Israel/Bill Puierce Quintet (Tribute to James Williams) and Kneebody
For more info visit www.beantownjazz.org
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Sunday, September 28th 2014
DJ PREMIER VS PETE ROCK:BATTLEOF THE CHAMPIONS (ROUND 2)
@ TheMiddle EastDownstairs
480 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge/Central Sq.
Doors at 7:00pm / $30.00 admission / 18+ event
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SPORTS
Sunday, September 21st 2014
NEW ENGLAND PATRIOTS VSOAKLANDRAIDERS
@ Gillette Stadium
One Patriot Place, Foxborough MA
1:00pm gametime
For tickets and more info visit www.gillettestadium.com or www.patriots.com/tickets/
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