DC’s Hot Hits & Hidden Jewels for the weekend; Friday, May 18 – Sunday, May 20

Posted on May 17, 2012 by TheDCArts

DC’s Hot Hits & Hidden Jewels for the weekend; Friday, May 18 – Sunday, May 20 from   CultureCapital.com

Oxygen
Fri, May 18 & Sat, May 19
Taffety Punk
Russian playwright Ivan Vyrypaev sets up two actors and a DJ to take on ten language intense tracks about love and suffocating, and suffocating in love.

AXIS Dance Company
Sat, May 19 &  Sun, May 20
Dance Place at Atlas
AXIS Dance Company, one of the world’s most acclaimed and innovative ensembles of performers with and without disabilities, will change the way you think about dance and the possibilities of the human body forever.

Zeitgeist III: Too Much Information?
Through Sun, June 10
DC Arts Cemter
Zeitgeist III: Too Much Information? is the third in a series of periodic group exhibitions of visual artists exploring contemporary cultural themes curated by Ellyn Weiss and Sondra Arkin.

Smithsonian Sleepovers
Through  Fri,  Aug 17
Smithsonian Resident Associates at Natural History Museum
Just as the museum doors are closing, the lights dim, and the crowds shuffle out, imagine arriving with your sleeping bag for a night of adventure at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of Natural History!

TICKETPLACE
Check TICKETPLACE for ½$ Tickets for the weekend and beyond.

CultureCapital is a program of the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington.  Serving Metro DC’s arts and culture community and the public for over 30 years. CultureCapital & TICKETPLACE are programs of the Cultural Alliance of Greater Washington.


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Director Thomas’ Statement on Passing of Chuck Brown

Posted on May 16, 2012 by TheDCArts

DC Arts Commission Executive Director’s Statement on the Passing of Go-Go Legend, Chuck Brown

Washington, D.C. - D.C. Commission on the Arts and Humanities’ Executive Director, Lionell Thomas released the following statement on the passing of Go-Go music legend, Chuck Brown.

“The DC arts community mourns the passing of music icon, Chuck Brown. Chuck was a musical legend that helped shape the musical identity of this city. His music touched the lives of generations of Washingtonians, and he will forever be known as the Godfather of Go-Go. Our condolences go out to his family and friends. May he rest in peace.”

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BET Coming to Town to Find Next Big Music Star

Posted on May 16, 2012 by TheDCArts

BET is coming to Washington, D.C. in search of aspiring talent for the BET Awards Next Big Music Star Mobile Tour.

The tour, a talent-recruiting contest for the BET 2012 Awards Show, will stop in five cities – Washington D.C., Philadelphia, Atlanta, Memphis, and Houston.

To enter, aspiring contestants need to register on the tour’s Facebook page at facebook.com/TheBETAwards and attend the event. There, they will sing acapella in front of a judge for a chance to record a track in BET’s deluxe mobile recording studio. After all of the winners in each city have recorded in the studio, a grand-prize winner will be selected by BET judges and through online fan voting. The grand-prize winner will attend the BET 2012 Awards Show and get a chance to perform live on the 106 & Park pre-show.

With some talent, a little luck, and a lot of online votes, one lucky grand-prize winner could be the next big music star.

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Must-see Thai Puppet Show and Music Group Are Coming to Washington D.C.

Posted on May 16, 2012 by TheDCArts

On Saturday, May 19, from 1:00pm to 3:00pm, two distinguished performing groups from Thailand will stage free performances at the Woodrow Wilson Plaza next to the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center in Washington D.C. The event is sponsored by the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, in cooperation with the Government of the District of Columbia and the Royal Thai Embassy, to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the sister city relations between Bangkok and Washington, D.C. – the oldest of such relationship that the District of Columbia has with other cities.

Experience Two Acts from the Thai Epic Ramakien
Starting at 1:00pm, Thailand’s famous Joe Louis Puppet Theater will perform two acts from Thai epic Ramakien, derived from the ancient Hindu epic Ramayana, namely, “Demon King Totsakan Seduces His Niece in the Mistaken Belief that She is Princess Sita” and “The White Money Warrior Hanuman Captures Princess Banjakai.” Watch as the puppets, beautifully handcrafted in intricate details, are skillfully brought to life, each by three puppeteers who themselves are trained Thai classical dancers.

Experience Thai Musical Innovation
Following the puppet show, the Boy Thai Band will entertain the audience with music that blends traditional Thai and contemporary international styles, including jazz, samba and bossanova. Among the songs that they will perform are Burmese Salsa, Chameleon, Lao Duang Duen, Lao Paen, H.M. Blues, and Kang Kao Gin Gluay (The Bat Eats a Banana).

Performance Information
Time: May 19 at 1:00 PM – 3:00 PM
Location: Woodrow Wilson Plaza next to the Ronald Reagan Building and
International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20004
Admission: Free

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Conversations on Great Streets: Celebrating Historic Georgia Avenue

Posted on May 16, 2012 by TheDCArts

Wednesday, May 23rd; Chez Billy, 3815 Georgia Avenue, NW; 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. Reception and Discussion

  • Panel Discussion: ”The Seventh Street Turnpike: DC’s Longest Commercial Corridor”

Honorees

  • Howard University
  • Industrial Bank
  • Jones Haywood Dance School
  • Morgan’s Seafood
  • Sankofa Video, Books and Bookstore

Panelists

  • Maybelle Bennett
  • Haile Gerima
  • Sandra Fortune Green
  • B. Doyle Mitchell, Jr.
  • Romeo Morgan
  • Sylvia Robinson (Moderator)

Special Guests

  • Dr. Sidney Ribeau, President of Howard University
  • Dr. Paula Whetsel-Ribeau, First Lady of Howard University
  • Muriel Bowser, Ward 4 Councilmember

Suggested donation $50

For more information, please contact Eva M. Lucero, Humanities Council of Washington DC Director of Development at 202.387.8391 or elucero@wdchumanities.org

 

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Jazz Samba 50th Anniversary Celebration

Posted on May 16, 2012 by TheDCArts

Sunday, May 20th, 2012
All Souls Unitarian, Pierce Hall
The Jazz Samba Project – 3pm – 5pm
1500 Harvard St. NW
Washington District of Columbia 20009
USA Phone: 202-332-5266
Price: $20
Tickets: Instantseats.com

In the very room where Jazz Samba was recorded live 50 years ago, Veronneau will launch their new CD, inspired by the album which popularized Brazilian Bossa Nova around the world. Featuring guest musicians from the album Jeff Antoniuk (sax), Alejandro Lucini (percussion) and Jim McFalls (trombone) this will be a really special show – a piece of history where history was made.

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Music and Local Happenings this Week and Beyond!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by TheDCArts

Listen Local First May Showcase and Panel Discussion @ BlackByrd – Thursday May 17th 7:00pm

If you are free on Thursday come out to Blackbyrd (near 14th and USt).  Panel discussion on technology and local music starts around 7:00pm, live music starts up around 8:30 – great discussion and great local music is the way to spend a Thursday ;)

More Details Here - https://www.facebook.com/events/376496542388237/

Learn about Tixelated (panel topic) and give a donation here - https://d.tixelated.com/#/00118

 

THE DIG DC ALBUM RELEASE SHOW - Saturday May 19th at The Dunes (1402 Meridian Pl NW) – Doors Open at 8:00pm

The Dig release their second full length album, Midnight Flowers, on May 29th – help them celebrate by joining us at The Dunes in DC this Saturday Night.  Buy your tickets now before they sell out!

NEW TRACK  – released today!!! - http://soundcloud.com/thedig/ialreadyforgoteverythingyousaid

SHOW DETAILS

The Young Rapids - http://theyoungrapids.bandcamp.com/ - 9:30pm

The Dig - www.thedigmusic.com – 10:30pm

Tickets can be purchased online for $10 http://thedigdcrecordreleaseparty.eventbrite.com/

$12 at the door.

For MORE Event Details - https://www.facebook.com/events/356706047720588/

 

LLF presents Jonny Grave & The Tombstones at The Kennedy Center – Friday May 25th 6:00pm

Event Details Check Here - https://www.facebook.com/events/373030692755081/

 

Capital Bop Mega Jazz Loft Series June 9th

My friends at Capital Bop (www.capitalbop.com) are hosting a full day concert on June 9th as part of the DC Jazz Festival.  LLF is going to be a sponsor.  Please mark your calendars and give them a hand so they can try to reach their Kickstarter goal.

http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/capitalbop/capitalbops-dc-jazz-loft-series-at-the-2012-dc-jaz

 

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SEE CHANGE: Youth -> Cameras -> Action!

Posted on May 15, 2012 by TheDCArts

Please join us for our 7th annual exhibit of D.C. student photos and writing, “SEE CHANGE: Youth -> Cameras -> Action!” We’ll be hosting an opening reception on Wednesday, May 23rd from 6-9:00pm – come help us celebrate the students’ amazing work!

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Sulu DC’s HOMEGROWN & HOMESCHOOLED at Artisphere this Saturday

Posted on May 15, 2012 by TheDCArts


Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) Arts Organization, Sulu DC,
Presents the May Sulu Series Show:
Homegrown & Homeschooled:
An Asian Pacific American Heritage Month Celebration
Saturday, March 19, 7:00 PM
Artisphere, Rosslyn, VA
$15

On Saturday, May 19, Sulu DC will celebrate Asian Pacific American Heritage Month at Homegrown & Homeschooled, the May show of the bi-monthly Sulu Series. Hosted by spoken word pioneer Regie Cabico, this event will focus on showcasing local, up-and-coming AAPI spoken word artists, comedians and musicians:

• Tarfia Faizullah, a poet, Kundiman fellow and graduate of Virginia Commonwealth University’s creative writing program whose performance will explore family loss and racism in the South;

• Suty Komsonkeo, a freshman at The George Washington University who explores self identification through his writing;

• Don Mike Mendoza, actor, singer and co-founder of spoken word/musical theatre cabaret series, La-Ti-Do;

• Yeveto, a Baltimore-based experimental rock band featuring guitar, organ, cello and drums;

• The Pinstriped Rebel, Sulu DC’s resident DJ spinning tunes

The show will take place on Saturday, May 19 at 7:00 pm in the Dome Theatre at Artisphere (1101 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA 22209). Tickets are available online for $15 ($12 for students). To purchase tickets, visit http://tickets.artisphere.com.

More information about the show’s artists and about Sulu DC is available at http://suludc.com.

About Sulu DC

Sulu DC provides emerging and established artists of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) diaspora with an empowering space to nurture artistic growth, build the AAPI artist community, and raise awareness of issues relevant to AAPI communities at-large. Named after Sulu of Star Trek (the first Asian American character in space) and a remote island in the Philippines, Sulu DC is an underground network and home for emerging and established artists of the Asian American Pacific Islander (AAPI) diaspora. On the third Saturday of every other month, Sulu DC curates and produces a performance showcase of AAPI artists in poetry/spoken word, music, theater, comedy, film, and multidisciplinary performances.

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Petworth Jazz Project Fundraiser, Saturday!

Posted on May 14, 2012 by TheDCArts


Hope to see you all this Saturday, May 19th, 6-9pm at Chez Billy, for the pre-season fundraiser for Season 2 of the Petworth Jazz Project!

This year there will be 5 shows, on the last Saturday of every month from May through September, on the lawn at the Petworth Rec Center at 8th and Taylor St. NW. The talent is sourced in collaboration with Omrao Brown of Bohemian Caverns, and is truly the best of the best in local jazz.

The season kicks off on May 26th with a performance by the Jolley Brothers.

If you cannot attend the fundraiser but wish to donate, please follow this link:

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/3507078767

The fundraiser event will feature a silent auction with art works by:
Trevor Young
Tim Conlon
Albus Cavus
Mark Jenkins (signed book “Urban Theater”)
Brandon Hill
Peter Chang
Jeff Huntington
James Kerns

Live music by Herb Scott (sax), supporting the DJ, Rich “The Unknown” Patterson.

10$ suggested donation.

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