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“THANGZ-2-DO!!” (June 2012)

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“THANGZ-2-DO!!” (June 2012)

 Welcome to the 2012 “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 that includes a link for daily Black History facts. (http://www.yenoba.com), R.I.P. for those that passed away and a B-Day shout-out to those born in June. This time around, “Thangz-2-Do!!” has moved from Yahoo! to G-Mail. Hopefully this will help out a lot easier for folks to view the list of events.
Also, Boston’s longest-running open mic gathering commonly known as VerBaLizAtiOn goes on every 2nd & 4th Tuesday of each month, bringing the community some more poetry and stuff. The featured poet on June 12th will be RUDY “RUDACIOUS” CABRERA and “Afro-Cinema” returns to VerB on June 26th for an evening of important films. Our featured film will be “Beats, Rhymes & Life: The Travels of A Tribe Called Quest”. Details below.
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 blackstonian
VCR

 R.I.P.
BELITA WOODS (vocalist – Brainstorm & George Clinton/Parliament-Funkadelic)
CHUCK BROWN (guitarist/lead singer of Chuck Brown & The Soul Searchers – “Godfather of Go-Go music’)
DONNA SUMMER (Boston-born singer/undisputed Queen of Disco)
HAL JACKSON (disc jockey/radio personality)

BELATED R.I.P.

WALT SAUNDERS (former WBZ-TV reporter)
JUNE B-DAY WISHES:
Natalie Gill, Terri Brown, Dawn Jennings-DuBose, Mwalim, Nakita Bowman,
Carmen “Slac” Blyden, Rebecca Auguste, D-Cross, Edward Hegeman, Julia John,
Porsha-O, Courtney Boston, Teresa Valentine, Kwesi Johnson, Adilson Barros,
Cindy Diggs, Carl Alleyne, Nancy Rousseau, Amina Shaw-Moss, Star Layne,
Shana Turner, Cara Lisa Berg Powers, Hood Louis, Mildred Reese, Fulani Haynes,
Shilo Kurikose, Toni Asante Lightfoot, Taqwa The Edutainer, Sabrina Forde,
Abria Smith, Melodie Turner, Jonathan Jackson, Niko Harrison, Walnut,
Mariama White-Hammond, Deborah Shariff and Toussaint LaCoste
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
June 10th – Titilayo Ngwenya
June 17th – Rudy “Rudacious” Cabrera
For info visit www.poetryjam.org

Sunday, June 24th 2012

THE POET’S CORNER
Come and chill out for some live mellow music and inspirational poetry

to get you motivated for the next work week

@ Darryl’s Corner Bar & Lounge

604 Columbus Ave., Boston/South End

7:00pm – 11:00pm (open mic starts at 8:00pm)
$5.00 admission / Proper crowd only

Hosted by Iguehi and Herby F.

Every Monday Night

SoulKore Productions presents

GRAB THE MIC MONDAYS

@ Bossa Nova

290 Main St., Malden MA

(near Malden Center Station and bus routes 104, 105, 106 & 99)

6:30pm – 10:00pm / Free 2 enter

Come early for open mic sign-up

All forms of talent welcomed

Sign up early – space limited (5 minutes each)

Free parking / buffet and full menu

Hosted by Essex

Music by DJ Nomadik

For more info contact info@soulkore.com or 857-205-2706

Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday

VerBaLizAtiOn

@ Hibernian Hall

184 Dudley St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.

(next to fire department & barber shop)

7:00pm start (doors and open mic sign-up at 6:30pm)

Free 2 The Public / All ages are welcomed

Hosted by VCR

June 12th – Rudy “Rudacios” Cabrera
June 26th – “Afro-Cinema”

4 more info. contact VCR at 617-480-7663 or bloodskinland@yahoo.com

Every Wednesday Night
LIFTED WEDNESDAYS
The Re-Launched Open Mic, Spoken Word & Live Music
@ Om Restaurant & Lounge
92 Winthrop St., Cambridge
9:00pm – 1:00am / $10.00 admission / 21+ event
Featuring performances by some of Boston’s finest artists
Hosted by Demo
Music by DJ Leah V
(playing classic R&B, Neo-Soul and Jazz)
For more info and open mic sign-up contact bostonssoul@gmail.com

Every Thursday Night

ART IS LIFE ITSELF

@ The Haley House Bakery & Café

12 Dade St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq. (off Washington 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
Thursday, June 21st 2012
Ellite Promotions presents
POETRY COVE
Live Spoken Word by Talented Poets & Musicians
@ Byblos Lounge & Restaurant
2 Washington Sq., Worcester/Union Station
8:00pm – 11:00pm
$10.00 cover charge / 18+ mature crowd
Dress code: business casual
Live music by Be Heard
Cash bar and $1.00 garage parking available
If you are a poet or musician and are intertested in performing,
register with efua at 508-615-1149 or e-mail at elliteartistpromotions@gmail.com
* Poetry Cove is every 3rd Thursday of the month

Saturday, June 2nd 2012

THE 33RD ANNUAL CAMBRIDGE RIVER FESTIVAL

Join us for this one-day celebration of the arts, attracting 200,000 annually.

This free event along the banks of the Charles River features Jazz, Folk, Roots

and World music performances, dance art demonstrations, family art-making

activities and over 100 specialty food purveyors and craftspeople.

@ the Northern bank of the Charles River/CambridgeSide

(along Memorial Drive btw JFK St. & Western Ave.)

12:00pm – 6:00pm

Hosted by Cambridge poet/populist Toni Bee

 

Saturday, June 2nd 2012
Butterfly Cafe presents
STREETLIGHT
Live Talent & Art Showcase
@ Butterfly Cafe
1420 Tremont St., Roxbury
(inside MBTA Roxbury Crossings – Orange Line)
8:00pm – 11:00pm
Featuring various artists TBA
Saturday, June 16th 2012
Blackstonian, 10,000 Strong Boston & Occupy The Hood Boston presents
THE LAST POETS
The Legendary Pioneers of Poetry, Spoken Word & Hip-Hop
A special tribute to the late great poet Gil Scott-Heron (04/01/1949 – 05/27/2011)

@ Hibernian Hall

184 Dudley St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.

(next to fire department & barber shop)

Youth Show: 6:30pm – 8:30pm
$10.00 18-20yr. / $5.00 13-17yr. / Free 12 & under
21+ Show: 9:00pm – 1:00am
$25.00 in advance / $30.00 at the door
With performances by The Jeff Robinson Trio, Neiel Israel,
Catch Wreck, Sofia Snow and Jamarhl Crawford
Special music tribute to Gil Scott-Heron by
DJ On & On, DJ Evilldewer and Rah Intelligence (CCR)
Tickets available at these location:

– A Nubian Notion, Inc.: 57 Dudley St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq. (617-442-4425)
– Everything Is Real Barbershop: 182 Dudley St. Roxbury/Dudley Sq. (617-524-2887)
– Frugal Bookstore: 306 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd., Roxbury Mall (617-541-1722)
– Back To The Roots: 493 B Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester/Grove Hall (857-312-8594)
– Skippy White’s: 1971 Columbus Ave. Roxbury/Egleston Sq. (617-524-4500)
– Peace Market: 505 Washington St. Dorchester (617-436-0321)
– MAMLEO: 61 Columbia Rd. Dorchester/Columbia Rd. (617-436-6868)
– Got Sole 1981: 617 Centre St., Jamaica Plain (617-942-7991)
– United Global – NAN: 1338 Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan (617-298-6080)

Portion of proceeds benefit “Fill Your Fridge” program
Saturday, June 30th 2012
C.R.A.K. Poetry After dark presents
FLOWETIC POETRY
@ Grove Hall Community Center
51 Geneva Ave., Dorchester/Grove Hall
Showtime at 6:00pm / Free admission / 18+ event
Open mic at 9:30pm
Featuring performances by Mwalim DaPhunkeeProfessor, Row Jones,
Rise Above, Nyagua, Arafat, Nikki Lee, C.C. Poetics, Pained Poet,
Ill Literate, Mermaid, Shelly P. and more!
Hosted by Posira Lady Rider
For more info log onto www.facebook.com/crak.poetry

 

COMMUNITY/CULTURAL EVENTS:

Sunday, June 3rd 2012
P.A.C.E. YOUTH ACHIEVEMENT DINNER
The Institution for Pan-African Cultural Education Inc. (P.A.C.E.) presents the first youth achievement dinner hosted by Be R.E.A.L. program
(Be Responsible for your Education, Achievement and Life)

@ Hibernian Hall

184 Dudley St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.

(next to fire department & barber shop)

4:00pm – 6:00pm

$10.00 adults / $5.00 youth

(children under 10yrs & awardees are FREE)

With special guest youth guest speaker Ayanna Hampton

(2012 Madison Park graduate – future Wentworth scholar)

Food provided by Divine Image Catering

For more info visit www.panafricanculturaleducation.com

 

 

Wednesday, June 6th 2012

MALCOLM X/ELLA LITTLE-COLLINS HOUSE ANNOUNCEMENT

Join Mayor Thomas M. Menino and Hiastoric Boston Inc. for a

special announcement about the house.

– Malcolm Little’s Roxbury:

Malcolm Little came to Boston as a teenager in the early 1940s to live with his sister Ella Little-Collins and her husband Kenneth. He described Roxbury in the 1964 Autobiography of Malcolm X, co-authored by Alex Haley:

“I didn’t know the world contained as many Negroes as I saw thronging downtown Roxbury at night, especially on Saturdays. Neon lights, nightclubs, pool halls, bars and the cars they drove! Restaurants made the streets smell rich and greasy with down-home Black cooking. Jukeboxes blared Erskine Hawkins, Duke Ellington, Cootie Williams and dozens of others.”

While in Boston, Malcolm held several menial jobs before becoming a street hustler and landing in jail for five years during which he read voraciously and proved to be a talented debater. More significantly, it was in this period that Malcolm converted to the Muslim religious organization the Nation of Islam and, upon his release, rose quickly in the Nation’s leadership.

The Malcolm X – Ella Little-Collins House, built in 1874, is the last known surviving residence of the young Malcolm Little and the family of his older sister, Ella Little-Collins. HBI has partnered with Collins’ son Rodnell to rehabilitate the home and develop living quarters for area graduate students studying African-American history, social justice or human rights.

@ Malcolm X/Ella Little-Collins House

72 Dale St., Roxbury

11;00am – 2:00pm

Saturday, June 9th 2012
FATHERS FAMILY FUN DAY 2012
Strengthening Families, Strengthening Communities, Uplifting Fathers
& Putting Fathers Back Into Familes!
Fathers play a critical role in their child’s development and their involvement
can bring important, immediate and life long benefits. Research shows that
when fathers are involved with their children in a positive, nurturing, safe and
consistent way, there are lifelong benefits to children and families as a whole.
@ Harambe Park (Franklin Field)
15 Talbot Ave., Dorchester
12:00pm – 4:00pm / Free to the public
Featuring music, free prizes, face-painting, sack races and more
Pastor William Dickerson will lead off the event with prayer
Come and meet officials from federal, state & local government, as well
as community service providers
There will be a “White Ribbon Pledge” for men pledging to end violence against women
For more info contact John Laing at 617-288-2030
Sunday, June 10th 2012
3K HEEL-A-THON AGAINST DOMESTIC VIOLENCE WALK
Are you ready to be a “heeler” against domestic violence? Come out and be
a part in bringing awareness for this important event. Wear your favorite and
comfy pair of heels and walk a short distance in support of awareness against
this silent killer while raising funds that will benefit Penelope’s Place Domestic
Violence Shelter.
@ Oscar F. Raymond School
125 Oak St., Brockton MA
9:00am – 12:00pm
$20.00 in advance – $30.00 day of event
(children 10 & under FREE)
Feel free to wear your flats or sneakers…especially for the Zumba post-walk!
Heel optional, guys and gals!!
After the walk, take part in a Zumba Demo led by WEPA Fitness Ladies
(must have sneakers on for this session)
Games and prizes available
To register and pay online visit www.healthimperatives.org/penelope/home
Wednesday, June 13th – Sunday, June 17th 2012
THE 14TH ANNUAL ROXBURY INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL
Films Celebrating People of Color
Opening Night Celebration: June 13th
@ Museum of the National Center of Afro-American Artists
300 Walnut Ave., Roxbury
6:00pm – 9:00pm / $35.00 admission
(no charge for sponsors, filmmakers & festival pass holders)
Music, food and pre-screening of highlights from the festival
Friday, June 15th
Opening Night Film: “The Last Fall”
Starring Keith David (“Dead Presidents”) and Lance Gross
Sunday, June 17th
Closing Night Film: “The Contradictions of Fair Hope”
A conversation with S. Epatha Merkerson (“Law & Order”) and Q&A to follow screening
Both opening & closing nights @ Museum of Fine Arts
465 Huntington Ave., Boston
2:30pm / $15.00 tickets
Visit www.mfa.org for tickets
EDUCATIONAL

Every Sunday Afternoon

MEDU NETER CLASSES (later called Hieroglyphics by the Greeks)

The oldest of African languages and most sacred of languages

Reconnect with the Wisdom of our Ancestors…learn to read the writing on the wall

– Scribe/write

– Transliteration/read/translate

– Speak

– History/Culture

– Sentence Structure/Grammar

– Museum, Field trips & more

@ 53 Cedar St., Mattapan

11:30 –1:00pm (sign in at 11:00am)

To register call Dr. Nteri Nelson 617-296-7797

THEATRE

Saturday, June 16th 2012

Swagga Inc. presents

“CINDERELLA: THE RECITAL”

Kaili Turner (co-founder/CEO of Swagga, Inc.) directs an original

and entertaining interpretation of the tale of Cinderella, as the familiar

characters come to life in the youth ensemble’s spring dance concert.

@ Hibernian hall

184 Dudley St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.

(next to fire dept. & barber shop)

1:00pm showtime / $12.00 admission

PARTIES/SOCIAL NETWORKING

Friday, June 8th 2012
New Life Productions presents
“IT’S AN ALL-WHITE AFFAIR”
The 10-Year Anniversary Celebration of New Life Productions
Featuring R&B sensation Force MD’s
(“Tender Love”, “Tears”, “Love Is A House”)

@ Hibernian Hall

184 Dudley St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq.

(next to fire department & barber shop)

9:00pm – 2:00am (showtime at 10:00pm SHARP!)
$25.00 general admission / $35.00 VIP (include dinner)
Proper dress strictly enforced:
No athletic wear, work boots or baseball caps
Hosted by Mr. Classic
Music by Boston’s own DJ Mystique
(spinning the hottest Old School, R&B and Reggae)
Cash prize for the Best “All-White” Outfit
Tickets available at A Nubian Notion: 57 Warren St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq. (617-442-2622)
For VIP tickets and reserved tables contact the New Life Prod. staff:
Craig at 617-347-0556 or Vic at 617-719-1188
Friday, June 15th 2012
70’S COSTUME PARTY 2012
Get Your Soul Train On!!
@ Russell Auditorium
70 Talbot Ave., Dorchester
(across from Franklin Field)
8:00pm – 2:00am
Tickets $15.00 / $25.00 at the door (couples – $25.00)
Performances by Donna Nixon, Elegance, Whitney Marshall,
Sade, JB & JC and Helena Ruffen
(tribute to the sounds of the wonderful 70’s)
DJ will be spinning the 70’s tunes
For more info contact Barbara Lomax at 617-304-5654
Or Arthur Jefferson at 508-738-4971
Every Saturday nightCalloway Entertainment presents

30+ SATURDAYS

Great Food, Music & Dance!

New nightlife for the 30+ crowd

@ Slade’s Bar & Grill

958 Tremont St., Boston/South End

10:00pm – 2:00am

$10.00 admission / 30+ proper dress

(no athletic wear, hoodies or boots – collared shirts accepted)

DJ spinning old school – 80’s, 90’s & today’s hottest music

Log-in now and receive 2 for 1 admission w/pass before 11:00pm

www.facebook.com/30plussaturdays

For more info or parking call 1-888-538-3834
Every Saturday Night (Summer 2012)
Twins & Friends and Liz Dstination presents
TALK OF THE TOWN SATURDAYS
Two of the top female promotional companies in New England join forces
to bring you a new and fresh Saturday night experience for Boston, Providence,
Brockton, Randolph, Stoughton and all surounding towns.
Beginning June 2nd!!
@ Whiplash
63 Wyman St., Stoughton MA
9:30pm – 1:00am
$5.00 women before 11:00pm / $10.00 men w/RSVP
$15.00 after
25+ event w/proper ID required
Dress code: casul but chic attire
(we have the right to refuse not only based on attire but also attitude)
Complimentary buffet from 10:00pm to 11:00pm
June line-up:
June 2nd: “Ladies Luck”
A ladies night with flair
Complimentary scratch tickets to all ladies before 11:00pm
Speciality gifts for lucky ladies!
June 9th: “Second Saturdays – Beauty Insider”
Hosted by local beauty professionals and entrepreneurs.
Party with your favorite barber, stylist, nail tech & hair dresser
All for reduced admission
June 16th: “The Ultimate Man Bash”
A Father’s Day Experience like no other
Men reduced – man prizes all nigth long
June 23rd: “Summertime Shine”
Hosted by local fashion designers and stylists
Featuring a summer fasion show to blow your mind!
June 29th/30th: “The Champagne Campaign”
MzLiz’s Jam Session 30+ Birthday Bash Weekend!
A special night time cookout combined with a fashion and music extravaganza.
Also featuring the “All-White Escape” boat ride on the Spirit of Boston (Juen 30th)
For more info contact talkofthetownsaturdays@gmail.com
You can also call 617-819-4DST (4378) or 1-888-878-TWIN (8946)

Saturday, June 16th 2012

THE ORIGINAL 30+ PARTY: “THE BEST OF FRIENDS”

When was the last time you had a chance to get all your best friends out together?

Maybe you haven’t seen one other in a while. Everyone gets busy with work, family, relationships, etc. and time goes by fast and before you know it, many months or years have passed. For this month’s event, we figured we would have a “Best of Friends” Party! Let’s do it right!!

Step it up as we mix, mingle and party with New England’s most progressive mature 30+ urban elite! Come see why this long running monthly 30+ is the premier event. 30+ attracts a diverse group from Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire and Connecticut who seek to socialize with like-minded professionals in eclectic, trendy and upscale non-club environments.
@ The Bostonp Park Plaza Hotel

Terrace Lounge

50 Park Plaza at Arlington St., Boston
9:30pm – 2:00am

$30.00 advance / $35.00 at the door
Proper dress ONLY: upscale cocktail attire
Gentlemen: collared shirts, slacks, blazers/suits and shoes
Women: Diva Chic!!!
Dress code enforced – reserve the right to turn away
(ABSOLUTELY NO JEANS)
Featuring a live band at 10:00pm
Resident DJ Reggie Beas at 11:15pm
Paid parking at the hotel
For information on VIP, B-Day parties, tables & vendor tables

and discounted hotel for this event, call 617-270-5753

Saturday, June 30th 2012
THE 3RD ANNUAL SUPREME DIVAS ALL-WHITE AFFAIR
Party With The Divas: Ann, Butter & PAm!
@ William E. Reed Auditorium
24 Washington St., Dorchester/Grove Hall
9:00pm – 2:00am / Tickets $20.00
30+ event w/proper ID required
Dress code: All white casual attire
Featuring Chicago’s best line-dancers The Thomas Twins
Music by DJ Kevin Lawyer
Tickets available at these locations
– A Nu Look: 1102 Blue Hill Ave., Dorchester (617-279-7455)
– Princey Hair Salon: 501 Washington St., Dorchester (617-822-1031)
For more information call Butter at 617-775-3358 or Ann at 617-388-3859
Saturday, June 30th 2012
Twins & Friends
(in conjunction w/Liz D’Stination, Noir Marketing Group and more presents
THE 5TH ANNUAL “ALL-WHITE ESCAPE” BOAT RIDE
One of teh summer’s hottest events!
Aboard the luxurious Spirit of Boston
@ World Trade Center
200 Seaport Blvd., Boston (waterfront)
11:30pm – 3:00am
Boarding at 11:00pm sharp!
Featuring 4 floors of entertainment:
– 1st floor: Reggae, Soca, Cabo Zouk, Kompa and more!
– 2nd floor: Top 40, Hip-Hop. R&B, Old School
– 3rd floor: Exclusive VIP Suite
– 4th floor: Moonlight Roof Deck (party under the stars)
Upscale All-White attire MANDATORY!!!
Purchase tickets at pur2012-twins.eventbrite.com
For more info call 1-888-878-TWIN (8946)

 

 

 

COMEDY NIGHT

Every Sunday Night

Corey Manning presents

THE FUN ROOM COMEDY NIGHT

You Never Know What’s Gonna Happen or Who’s Gonna Come Through!

@ Biff’s Lounge

18 Washington St., Dorchester/Grove Hall

(downstairs from William E. Reed Auditorium/Prince Hall)

8:30pm start

Tickets can be purchased at www.coreymanning.ticketleap.com/funroomcomedy

For more info contact 617-506-FUN1 or funroomcomedy@gmail.com

 

Friday, June 15th & Saturday, June 16th 2012

MIKE EPPS

@ The Wilbur Theater

246 Tremont St., Boston

7:30pm showtime

Tickets available at Wilbur Box Office (noon – 6pm) or TicketMaster

Or by phone at 1-800-745-3000

For more information visit www.thewilbur.com

 

CULTURAL PERFORMANCES/MAJOR CONCERTS

Every Sunday Night

LIVE JAZZ AT THE POST

Jazz Music For Your Ears!

@ William E. Carter Post

American Legion Post #16

1531 Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan

6:00pm – 9:00pm

Small donation is always appreciated

For more info call Gary at 617-905-4662

Every Monday Night
MAIN EVENT MIC CLUB
@ Dublin House / Yaz’s Place
7 Stoughton St., Dorchester
(Uphams Corner – one block from the Strand Theatre)
Doors open at 8:00pm – show starts at 9:00pm
Free to the public
Hosted by DJ Daz One
Thursday, June 7th 2012

BOSTON TALENT SHOWCASE: SEASON 3 – VOL. #9

“Standing Ovation”

@ Slade’s Bar & Grill

958 Tremont St., Boston/South End

8:00pm – 1:30pm / $10.00 all night – official after party until 1:30pm

Relaxed dress code (sneakers OK)
No Tims, hoodies or athletic gear…bouncer has right to deny entry
After-party with DJ Dex until 1:30am

(playing today’s hottest in R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae, Top 40)

Hosted by Dee-Loopz & Kool-Key

With performances by April Stanford, Genuis, Mark Merren,
Za-Cari The Poet, “Mr. BTS” Rey Royal, Antoine, Ace Da Truth,
5th Cal & Sauna Rell and more!
Plus the album release party for A.M.B.

* Boston Talent Showcase is every first Thursday of each month

Every Thursday Night (except the first of the month)

BERKLEE UNPLUGGED

Slade’s New Musical Experience!!

Bands and entertainment from Berklee School of Music

@ Slade’s Bar & Grill

958 Tremont St., Boston/South End

8:00pm – 2:00am

No cover charge / no dress code!

Kitchen open for lunch & dinner

Hosted by Ms. Stefany

Music by various DJs

With special guest artist each night

Friday, June 1st 2012

HIP-HOP ELECTRONICA NIGHT

@ The Vault at the Gathering
217 Essex St., Salem MA

7:00pm –11:00pm / Free to the public
With performances by Walnut Da Lyrical Geni, Big Brotha Sadi,

Dr. DK and David Gerard

Sunday, June 3rd 2012
“URBAN CONNECTION” ANNUAL DANCE RECITAL
Not Your Average Dance Recital
Enjoy Modern, Jazz, Hip-Hop, Afro-Caribbean, Tap & Liturgical
@ Roxbury Community Center – Media Arts Building
1234 Columbus Ave., Roxbury
(across from MBTA Roxbury Crossings & Domino’s Pizza)
3:00pm showtime
$10.00 in advance / $15.00 at the door

Friday, June 8th 2012

DEEP SOUL – CHANTS & HOLLERS

An Album Release Party for Mwalim DaPhunkeeProfessor

@ The Milky Way

284 Amory St., Jamaica Plain

10:00pm showtime

$10.00 admission / 21+ event

With a premium House blend by DJ Adakeja & DJ Jeff Soultronic Love

For more info visit www.liberationmusic-mgm.com

or log onto www.mwalim.com

Friday, June 8th 2012

BOOTSY COLLINS

@ House Of Blues

15 Lansdowne St., Boston

(across from Fenway Park)

Showtime at 8:00pm (doors open at 7:00pm)

$25.00 admission

For more info visit www.houseofblues.com

Tuesday, June 12th 2012
EARTH, WIND & FIRE
@ Citi Performing Arts Center
270 Tremont St., Boston
8:00pm showtime
Tickets: $36.00 – $130.00
For more info visit www.citicenter.org
Friday, June 15th 2012
Lady G. and Lady T. presents
THE 2ND ANNUAL SUGAR SHACK REUNION
Celebrating the Juneteenth Weekend!
Featuring live in concert the legendary Intruders feat. LJ Waiters
(“Cowboys To Girls”, “I’ll Always Love My Mama”, “Together”)
@ William E. Reed Auditorium
24 Washington St., Dorchester/Grove Hall
9:00pm – 2:00am
$30.00 admission / $35.00 at the door
VIP tickets: $40.00 in advance / $45.00 at the door
(free hor d’oeuvres in VIP area only!)
Proper dress required – no sneakers or jeans
Featuring a performance by Boston’s own Soul group The Midnight Crew
Music by DJ Auther B. and Jeff Dixon
(playing the best in R&B and Old School)
Tickets available at A Nubian Notion (Roxbury/Dudley Sq.)
and Kay’s Hair Salon (Blue Hill Ave., Mattapan/Dorchester)
For tickets and more info contact Theresa Kelley at 857-753-5974,
Gloria at 857-753-5844 or Marsha at 857-492-6829
Sunday, June 17th 2012
THE CLUB PARADISE TOUR featuring DRAKE
@ Comcast Center
885 S. Main St., Mansfield MA
7:00pm showtime
With special guest J-Cole, Waka Flocka Flame, Meek Mill and 2 Chainz
Tickets can be purchased at www.livenation.com
Or call the Comcast Center box office at 1-800-745-3000

Tuesday, June 26th 2012

LEDISI & ERIC BENET

@ The Wilbur Theater

246 Tremont St., Boston

7:30pm showtime

Tickets available at Wilbur Box Office (noon – 6pm) or TicketMaster

Or by phone at 1-800-745-3000

For more information visit www.thewilbur.com

About The Author

Vernon C. Robinson is aka VCR

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