21st Annual Neighborhood To Neighborhood Festival with Chrisette Michele, Macy Gray and More Sat. 9/4/2010

Saturday, September 4th 2010

Via: UrbanPhilly.com

This annual free daylong family friendly music and entertainment festival features something for everyone. This year we are proud to present an impressive array of perfomers featuring headliners Neo-soul sensation,Grammy and BET Award nominee Chrisette Michele; Two time Grammy and MTV Award Winner singer,songwriter and actress, Macy Gray and Gospel recording artist, actress,model and Philadelphia native, Tamika Patton. Other performers include Urban Guerilla Orchestra and Universal Dance & Drum Ensemble. The event begins at 11 a.m. with a Gospel Hour featuring the Abundant Life Youth Choir, Calvary Baptist Church Ensemble, Freedom Choir, and Kevin Jarido, & Nu Virtu. Children will enjoy carnival rides,face painting,hula hoops and sack races while there will be line dancing and karaoke for adults. There will also be community resource information booths, food and merchandise vendors and a special tented area for seniors. The N2N Festival will take place rain or shine in the University City area of West Phila. on Baltimore Avenue between 49th & 52nd St.

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Kee Kee Ross Listening Party for "Voice of My Heart" Friday, August 27th 2010

Listening Party for Philly’s Rising Hip-Hop Star

Philadelphia, Pa. August 2010 A very special opportunity for new music enthusiasts in the Philly music scene has arrived. Upcoming soulful hip-hop artist and Philly native, Kee Kee Ross will be hosting a listening party for her new album “Voice of My Heart” Friday August 27th 2010. The listening party is intended to give press and critics an intimate performance and opportunity to meet Ross. Her music combines empowering soulful productions such as “Enough is Enough”, a song that disallows feelings of defeat and pity. While her first single “Emergency” is a vivacious and infectious anthem. Ross worked with several other artists such as Grammy nominated R&B artist, Glenn Lewis. Soul/ R&B artist, Jaguar Wright, who has collaborated with Jay-Z, The Roots, and Blackalicious. Philly hip-hop and gospel artists, Twyse and Iyso. All of these artists contributed a unique aspect to the production of “Voice of My Heart” to create a memorable and versatile album.

To confirm your attendance, or for more information on Kee Kee Ross or the listening party, contact The Phoenix PR at 215-668-8171, press@thephoenixpr.com.

17 Days Of Fashion Celebrating Over 21 Events in 17 Days August 20th-September 5th 2010

OUR ORIGIN

17… Days of Fashion is an event created by the founding members and organizers of The Philadelphia Fashion Consortium (PFC). It's purpose is to support and celebrate Philadelphia's endless talent in the fashion industry. 17...Days of Fashion will promote over 21 fashion shows taking place over 17 wonderful days. Each of the shows during this extravaganza are being produced by local Philadelphia fashion designers, models, industry pioneers, trendsetters, rising and aspiring newcomers; and industry stakeholders in the Delaware Valley.

OUR MISSION

17… Days of Fashion mission is to engage and unite the Delaware Valley fashion community to promote and highlight their talents and skills during scheduled events where fashion enthusiasts are welcome to attend. Such events include, but are not limited to:

Cocktail Parties
Fashion Shows
Industry-focused forums and symposiums

OUR SPECIALTY

17… Days of Fashion specializes in showcasing Delaware Valley’s unique and diverse fashion sense and style. It is our desire to promote and support as many fashion-minded professionals, organizations, and individuals who desire to build and strengthen their networks, expand their knowledge base, and boost their exposure in the fashion industry.

OUR PLEDGE

We pledge our support to those participating in the17… Days of Fashion by providing resources, marketing and advertising support with an opportunity to highlight their expertise. We take pride in providing relevant advice and practical suggestions as it pertains to planning their specific event.

http://17daysoffashion.com

Ms. Ursula Rucker Previews Her Latest Work Thursday, September 2nd at Johnny Brenda’s

As a poet and performance artist, Ursula Rucker has enchanted critics and fans across the globe with her diverse repertoire, captivating vocals and accessible poetic verse. Critics have compared Ursula to celebrated writers like Sonia Sanchez and Nikki Giovanni. Coincidentally, when Ntozake Shange was unable to provide The Roots with a... spoken word contribution for their debut album Do You Want More?!!?!!, they called on her to fit the bill. “The Unlocking”, which closed the album, introduced Ursula to the world of progressive hip-hop and led to subsequent invitations to close The Roots follow-up albums Iladelph Halflife and Things Fall Apart. Ursula has performed her work at an array of venues, universities, and festivals including Montreaux Jazz Festival, Winter Music Conference, Painted Bride Art Center, and World Café Live. She has toured with Jamaaladeen Tacuma, SYLK130, and 4 HERO in the United States and Europe. Her solo recordings include Supa Sista, Silver or Lead, Ma’at Mama, anforthcoming untitled project on King Britt’s FiveSix Recordings label.

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http://www.johnnybrendas.com/event-details/?tfly_event_id=14517
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Pics/Video: Slurpee Battle Of The Bands Explodes with 3 Hot Bands & N*E*R*D in NYC

Vote For Your Favorite Battle of The Bands Contestant http://slurpee.com

Burning Tree open up the show first. I was so busy grooving to their reggae sound I missed getting a shot of them performing. This picture is from the Slurpee Blog
http://slurpeeblog.com/

http://twitter.com/burningtreelive

Talain Rayne Performing Live

Talain Rayne http://twitter.com/talainrayne

Talain Rayne http://twitter.com/talainrayne

The Hollabacks http://twitter.com/thehollabacks

Tony Lead Vocalist of The Hollabacks

N*E*R*D & Fam-Lay http://n-e-r-d.com
http://twitter.com/NeRdArMy
Pharrell and Shae

Chad working the Keys!

Pharrell and the Falsetto! Fam-Lay http://www.facebook.com/hitmybeeper
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Shae Check out his new band Mansions On The Moon
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The guitar solo during "Sooner or Later"

"Everybody Simmer Down Simmer Down"

Philly Band Love! Me with Dewayne the Guitarist & Keyboardist from N*E*R*D

Me with Talain Rayne

The Red Carpet Event at The Kimmel Center Saturday, August 21, 2010

http://redcarpetevent2010.eventbrite.com/

Broad Street will be transformed into Hollywood on Saturday, August 21, 2010 when the TEAM of Stomp & Clay Productions, LLC literally rolls out the Red Carpet at The Kimmel Center. Borrowing the glitz and glamour of Hollywood's legendary Academy Awards, this event is designed to cater to our core clientele, who help make our events the best the City has to offer. As guests arrive on the Red Carpet under the lights and cameras everyone will be treated like celebrities to show our appreciation for the continued support we have received over the years.

Proclaimed by the Travel Channel as One of the World's "Modern Seven Wonders," The Kimmel Center is one of the jewels in Philadelphia's crown and one of Philadelphia's most desirable venues offering a one of a kind atmosphere catering to a discerning audience with higher sensibilities.

With its elegant and luxurious facilities, the exquisitely chic and captivating Kimmel Center provides the perfect ambience for our “Red Carpet" event. Come prepared for a memorable evening of live entertainment, music, savory & tantalizing cuisine and more.

Hosted By
DC Todd & Lady B

Supper Buffet
Savory & Tantalizing

Featuring Two Live Bands
L!ssen The Band & Let it Flow Band

Featuring Two DJ’s
DJ Bent Roc & DJ Touch Tone

Party Buses
From DC & Maryland

Meet Talain Rayne Regional Slurpee Battle Of The Bands Artist from Phoenixville, PA Opening up for N*E*R*D Monday, August 16th

When Talain Rayne Blanchon was a senior in high-school he had no piano, no voice, and no clue music would come for his heart like it has. The journey didn’t begin until a teacher helped him buy his first keyboard and record his first song that year. Writing music quickly became Talain’s livelihood, keeping him afloat amidst stormy seasons. He clung to songwriting through college with a fervor that has not subsided. In spring 2009 his growing passion led him to study abroad at the Contemporary Music Center on Martha’s Vineyard in Massachusetts with 30 other young, aspiring musicians. He thrived on the island, writing music amongst a strong community of like-minded artists, scratching harder at this musical itch that wouldn’t quit and developing a sound all his own.

Talain’s music emanates the creativity and passion of someone who’s been writing and playing for much longer than a mere four years. His dynamic personality is reflected in the melodramatic, electronic-infused, pop-rock that is bound together by his characteristic voice. He draws inspiration from varying influences like Sleeping at Last, Coldplay, Sigur Ros, The Rocket Summer, and Shiny Toy Guns, As for the songs themselves, they are influenced by nostalgia and his closest relationships, in a form more reminiscent of a child’s dream than a cookie-cutter song. “A lot of the songs have scenes that don’t quite seem to connect, kind of like a child’s dream,” says Talain. “They’re summed up in memories; each scene and every word is a part of the story, part of this child’s dream—” A dream that tugs on listeners’ hearts, despite being incredibly specific to the writer alone. In songs like “Family Wall” he doesn’t hold back personal family struggles: “So tempted to say/ that all the photographs/ all the times we laughed/ WERE THEY REAL?/ Mommy left ten years ago/ with that burger-face pic on the patio.” Nor does he hold back the hope and love that is so integral to his character. In “Owls” he sings for his friends, “Please get inside cause something’s coming/ no emotion, no lies, and no religion/ it’s real enough/ just something I call love.”

When it comes down to it, this raw honesty about love for the people in his life and hope for the future reflects the realization that it’s all for a higher purpose: “I write because it’s what God gave me,” he says. “I love it so much, and I’m ok if I’m the only one who ever listens.” But hopefully if you’re still here reading this bio, it means that Talain is not the only one who listens…

Fans can view all performances live online on Slurpee's Facebook fanpage (www.facebook.com/Slurpee) and then vote at Slurpee.com for their favorite band for three days immediately after each event. Also, one song from each competing band's performance will be posted on Slurpee.com. The group with the winning votes from each of the four events will continue on to the next round of competition.

Four semi-finalist bands will travel to Dallas where they will each have three days to create music videos with amateur video crews. Their music videos will be shown on Slurpee.com. Again, fans will vote for their favorite music videos. The two winners from this challenge will battle it out when each performs a special engagement in their respective home towns. Live video of their performances will be streamed on the Slurpee Facebook fanpage. Fan votes will be collected over two days and the winner will be announced on Sept. 30 on Slurpee.com.

The top band will receive the grand prize of $10,000 and a chance to record in-studio and be featured on Wolfgangsvault.com.

Upcoming Social Media and Tech Events NYC, IL, DC and More!

August 5, 2010, New York, NY: Web Design for Startups. Web design is one of the most important determinants of a startup’s success. A well-designed website increases user engagement, virality and conversions. A poorly designed site can turn off prospective users and leave a lasting negative impression. This event will provide an overview of the essential web design skills (interactive design, information architecture, usability testing, graphic/visual design, logo/identity design, etc.) and show you how to find and hire cost-effective designers to make your application usable and keep people coming back. Mashable readers can receive 25% off registration with promo code mashable.




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