PYER MOSS x REEBOK CREATE NEW MOBIUS EXPERIMENT 3

Pyer Moss And Reebok Create New Mobius Experiment 3 SilhouetteAmerican menswear brand Pyer Moss and Reebok have enjoyed a fruitful collaborative partnership, one that’s set to make its first appearance of 2019 via a brand-new Reebok Mobius Experiment 3 silhouette, an updated take on basketball/training footwear from the ’90s. Pyer Moss head Kerby Jean-Raymond has displayed a compelling propensity for adding his modern-day vision to classic designs while ensuring that they still remain grounded in their rich heritage, so he’s kept the Mobius line’s ethos mostly intact while importing premium materials like rich suedes and butter-soft leather. The exterior’s molded design serves a dual purpose: it provides a look that amplifies the shoe’s form while also adding stability, and a neoprene bootie ensures a sock-like fit. The shoes are then completed by a branded asymmetrical lacing system and zipper with a colorful pull tag to lock in the design both literally and figuratively. Like the look? You can expect these new Mobius Experiments to release at the retailers listed below on April 12th.

BEYONCE'S IVY PARK X ADIDAS

Today, adidas announces a multi-layered partnership with Beyoncé. This newfound union with the all-time star will include a signature line of footwear and apparel as well as the re-launch of Ivy Park, the singer’s athleisure line that originally debuted in 2016. In addition to releasing a collection of products, Beyoncé will also champion the ideals of inspiring and empowering the next generation of creators, driving positive change in the world through sport, and identifying new business opportunities.

Beyoncé, despite her status as one of the most attractive celebrity draws for nearly two decades, has never truly had a major shoe deal with a sportswear brand. The forthcoming release of the first sneaker as part of this collaborative venture with adidas will be her first foray into the world of sneakers, which leads us to wonder – could Beyonce create a women’s line as powerful as adidas Yeezy?

Renowned not only for her music but also her style and indomitable confidence, Beyonce has slowly and painfully teased her own forthcoming adidas collaboration for quite some time. With fellow artists the likes of Pusha T and even Childish Gambino joining the ranks of the Three Stripes, it’s only fitting they leave room for the queen. Reinventing the wheel — one well worth making a comeback — the living legend has wrought an imaginative interpretation of the Samba silhouette as part of her “IVY PARK” thematics. Certainly joined by an expansive set of apparel, the shoe itself has no problems standing on its own, removing itself from its usual sportswear ethos with a chunky platform sole atop a base of what looks to be premium leathers. While the bottoms dye in dark gum shade, the rest is quite unassuming as a fitting starting point for the model itself, painting the suede toe caps with light gray then leaving all else relatively colorless — tongues, heel counters, and so on — though accents by way of the three stripes at the side and heel tab boldly display a sultry grape shade which is complemented by a swirled cord wrapped just around the entire back up to the vamp. Elsewhere, laces atop their ribbed and “IVY PARK” branded backdrop relatively are minimal to say the least, looping through only four total eye stays that are themselves constructed of the same thin string.

Grab a quick look at these as well as some unsurprisingly seductive campaign imagery right here, and sit tight as these were confirmed by Beyonce herself to be releasing on January 18th, the perfect open for the brand’s 2020 affairs. via sneaker news by michael le

"SHOES: PLEASURE AND PAIN"

Explore the creativity of footwear from around the globe through more than 300 pairs of shoes, ranging from elaborate vintage designs to those by contemporary makers. This exhibition considers the cultural significance and transformative capacity of shoes and examines the latest developments in footwear technology creating the possibility of ever higher heels and dramatic shapes. Examples from famous shoe collectors are shown alongside a dazzling range of historic shoes, many of which have not been displayed before. The exhibition is organized by the Victoria and Albert Museum, London.

On view November 19, 2016 to March 12, 2017

Carolyn and Peter S. Lynch and The Lynch Foundation provided generous support.
The East India Marine Associates of the Peabody Essex Museum provided additional support.

Media Partners: Boston Spirit, Magic 106.7

Community Partner: Dress for Success Boston

Promotional Partner: Neiman Marcus

OPENING DAY FESTIVAL PEABODY ESSEX MUSEUM

JOIN US AT 3:00PM FOR "LET YOUR SOLE SPEAK" PANEL TO DISCUSS SNEAKER CULTURE, DESIGN AND WHAT WE CAN EXPECT TO SEE IN THE NEAR FUTURE. THANK YOU TO JAY CALDERIN @JAYCALDERIN FOR DOING A PHENOMENAL JOB AS MODERATOR AND TO THE EXTREMELY TALENTED HELEN KIRKUM @HELENTIME IT WAS GREAT SHARING THE STAGE WITH YOU! THANK YOU P|E|M  @PEABODYESSEX FOR ALLOWING US TO BE INVOLVED, AND THE PPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE A FEW PIECES FROM OUR COLLECTION. 

FOR MORE DETAILS AND INFO! PEM.ORG/CALENDAR

PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO ENJOY SOME PICS FROM OPENING DAY.

SNEAKER MUSEUM X OSD X WOODY ROCKWELL X OH OLIVE CREATIVE

BCA BALL & DISCO UNDER THE DOME

Saturday, June 3, 2017
Cyclorama | BCA South End Campus
539 Tremont Street, Boston

Cocktail Attire & All That Glitters!

BCA BALL | 7pm - Midnight
Join us for this one-of-akind event celebrating Boston Center for the Arts. PBD Events sets the stage for an amazing party where you'll savor delicious cuisine by Gourmet Caterers, Capers Catering, The Catered Affair, East Meets West, and MAX Ultimate Food, and immerse yourself in a awe-inspiring multidisciplinary experience presented by BCA visual and performing artists. 

DISCO UNDER THE DOME | 9:30pm - Midnight 
Dance the night away under the Cyclorama's historic copper dome, while DJ Natiti spins tune to keep the party bouncing all night long, while delicious desserts and signature cocktails provided by Gourmet Caterers. 

Boston Center for the Arts puts art at the center of the Clycorama for for the BCA Ball 2017, featuring a pop-up exhibition curated by Robert Moeller, video by Stephen St. Francis Decky, performances by John Lam (principal dancer, Boston Ballet) and Wondertwins, music by composer Nate Tucker, Community Music Center of Boston, and more!

Your support of the BCA Ball 2017 make it possible for Boston Center for the Arts to incubate theatre, dance and visual artists; facilitate the development of the vital contemporary art and performance; and introduce the community to artist and art that transforms. 

Questions? Contact Jordan Lovejoy, Development Events Manager at jlovejoy@bcaonline.org

ARTWEEK BOSTON

(Norwood, MA – April 14, 2017) ArtWeek Boston and Vintage Market MA come to Norwood Space Center on Saturday, April 29 from 9:00AM to 4:00PM and Sunday, April 30 from 10:00AM to 4:00PM. For two days, the Norwood Space Center will come alive through a variety of free family friendly exhibits conversations, live music and more.

Vintage Market MA, a pop-up market, will feature vintage finds and accessories, unique items for home and garden as well as up cycled furniture and select artisans. 

Planet Self Storage Gallery will exhibit artifacts from the nationally renowned David Bieber Archives, featuring pop culture collectibles and rock and roll memorabilia. The Sneaker Museum will present its Air Jordan Space Jam Exhibition including rare sneakers and Space Jam movie posters. David Bieber Archives and The Sneaker Museum are early tenants of the redeveloped property.

The weekend will also feature a series of conversations hosted by Norwood Public Access TV designed to entertain, engage and inform. The talks will offer a behind-the-scenes look at artists and their creative process including a reading by WZLX Boston DJ and music historian Carter Alan, author of The Decibel Diaries. Dr. Patricia Fanning and Josh Kastorf will speak about F. Holland Day and his contribution to art and the birth of the Arts & Crafts movement in America and its ties to Norwood.

Mad Science will offer SLIPPERY SCIENCE, an education and interactive opportunity for kids to learn about polymers and allow them to make their own Slime to take home and experiment with. The Fireseed Arts, a collective of artists committed to raising awareness of the impacts of our lifestyle on the environment through art and music, will host a hands-on workshop sponsored by Music Drives Us focusing on creating rock steady music from instruments handmade almost entirely from recycled materials from bucket drums and electric guitars, to the more exotic madinda and cajon. 

Reliving the culture of the legendary WBCN Lunchtime Concert, Norwood’s School of Rock will perform live both Saturday and Sunday, and food will be available. 

"The versatility of our property will be on display through the ArtWeek Bostonprogramming and the Vintage Market," said property developer David DePree. "We’re looking forward to offering this preview of the space for the entire community."

Set at the site of the historic mill building, Norwood Space Center is a $10,000,000 renovation of a centuries old industrial complex dedicated to commerce and innovation. Originally the home for Bird & Sons roofing business, the complex expanded in the early 1900’s to house the company’s floor covering manufacturing business. Located conveniently between Boston and Providence, the Norwood Space Center is designed as mixed-use development, where people and businesses can thrive in a community setting using shared work space, self-storage and commercial and industrial space, market space or event space.

A Grand Opening Celebration at Norwood Space Center will take place this summer to mark the completion of the first phase of renovations of the property by 83 Morse LLC, a joint venture between Cathartes LLC, Juliano Enterprises Inc., and David DePree.

The Norwood Space Center is located at 83 Morse Street with easy access from Rtes. 1 and 95, the commuter rail, a range of shopping, restaurants, entertainment and the Automile.

For further information about this event, please contact Peter Gold - 617-592-5980

KAWS x AIR JORDAN

THE KAWS X AIR JORDAN 4 IS CONFIRMED TO RELEASE THIS SPRING SEASON, WITH FOOTWEAR AND APPAREL BEING PART OF THIS MUCH-ANTICIPATED COLLABORATION. TODAY WE GET A FIRST LOOK AT A GREY SUEDE COLORWAY OF THE KAWS JORDANS, WHICH IS CONSISTENT WITH THE HANG-TAG THAT KAWS HIMSELF TEASED LAST WEEK. IT FEATURES THE KAWS HAND GRAPHIC ETCHED INTO THE UPPER, WHICH FEATURES TONAL GREY SUEDE IN BOTH SMOOTH AND HEATHERED TEXTURES. THE MIDSOLE AND UPPER “WINGS” ARE WRAPPED IN SUEDE AS WELL. THE SHOES ARE SAID TO RELEASE AT SNEAKER BOUTIQUES AS WELL AND WILL RETAIL AT $350, BUT WE’LL UPDATE YOU WITH MORE RELEASE DETAILS AS WE APPROACH THE RELEASE.

KAWS X AIR JORDAN 4
RELEASE DATE: SPRING 2017
PRICE: $350
COLOR: COOL GREY/WHITE
STYLE CODE: 930155-003
SOURCE: SNEAKERNEWS

OUT OF THE BOX: THE RISE OF SNEAKER CULTURE

Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture is organized by the American Federation of Arts and the Bata Shoe Museum. The exhibition is curated by Elizabeth Semmelhack, Senior Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum. The OMCA presentation is organized by Evelyn Orantes, OMCA Curator of Public Practice, and supported in part by the Oakland Museum Women’s Board and Macy’s.

A fashion staple and cultural icon, sneakers are worn by millions of people and seem to transcend generations and socioeconomic status. Explore the significance, complex design history, and evolution of these shoes in Out of the Box: The Rise of Sneaker Culture, the first exhibition of its kind in the United States, now open at the Oakland Museum of California.

View more than 140 iconic sneakers from the 19th century to the present, including rare collectibles from the archives of brand-name manufacturers such as Adidas, Nike, Puma, and Reebok, and selections from renowned sneaker collectors—affectionately known as “sneakerheads”—including hip-hop group Run–DMC, sneaker guru Bobbito Garcia, and Dee Wells of Obsessive Sneaker Disorder. Reflect on how sneakers represent identity and sports fashion, learn some fresh-to-death lacing techniques, and share your own sneaker story in the gallery. Experience film footage, photographs, and design drawings showcasing the history, technical advancements, and fashion trends that have played a role in the sneaker’s evolution.

OUT OF THE BOX: THE RISE OF SNEAKER CULTURE by Elizabeth Semmelhack

OAKLAND MUSEUM OF CALIFORNIA

JEREMY SCOOT x ADIDAS

Stewie Griffin x Lebron James x NIKE

AIR JORDAN 1

KENZO x H&M

KENZO x H&M Collection
Shows Us Colorful Tiger Prints in This First Look

GLOBAL RETAILER H&M AND FRENCH LUXURY LABEL KENZOARE LINKING UP FOR A HIGHLY-ANTICIPATED COLLABORATION THAT WILL DEFINITELY ADD SOME FLAIR TO ANYONE’S WARDROBE. WIDELY KNOWN FOR ITS USE OF COLORFUL MOTIFS AND ANIMAL SYMBOLS, KENZO WILL BE BRINGING ITS FAMILIAR FLAVOR OF MULTI-TONE TIGER PRINTS TO KEY ITEMS SUCH AS BODY SUITS, BOOTS, SANDALS, SOCKS AND MORE. THE GRAPHIC ACTUALLY COMES FROM THE HOUSE’S ARCHIVES SO CUSTOMERS WILL DEFINITELY GET SOMETHING SPECIAL FOR THIS NEW RELEASE. WITH THAT IN MIND, WE’LL ALSO HAVE TO WAIT AND SEE IF MASSIVE LINES AND QUEUES WILL BE FORMING ONCE AGAIN JUST DAYS BEFORE THE LAUNCH AT H&M SHOPS.

THE COLLECTION IS DUE TO RELEASE ON NOVEMBER 3 OF THIS YEAR.

BY FELSON SAJONAS

MARVEL'S BLACK PANTHER 2018

BLACK PANTHER MADE HIS PRESENCE FELT AT COMIC-CON. MARVEL STUDIOS HEAD KEVIN FEIGE UNVEILED THE OFFICIAL CAST FOR BLACK PANTHER DURING THE MARVEL STUDIOS COMIC-CON PANEL IN HALL H AT THE SAN DIEGO CONVENTION CENTER ON SATURDAY NIGHT.

IN ADDITION TO STAR CHADWICK BOSEMAN, WHO DEBUTED AS BLACK PANTHER IN CAPTAIN AMERICA: CIVIL WAR EARLIER THIS YEAR, THE CAST WILL INCLUDE MICHAEL B. JORDAN, LUPITA NYONG'O, DANAI GURIRA. (JORDAN AND NYONG'O WERE BOTH REPORTED AS IN TALKS FOR THE PROJECT BACK IN MAY.)

JORDAN, WHO WORKED WITH BLACK PANTHER DIRECTOR RYAN COOGLER ON CREED, IS SET TO PLAY THE MYSTERIOUS ERIK KILLMONGER; NYONG'O AND GURIRA WILL STAR AS NAKIA AND OKOYE, RESPECTIVELY. THE DUO MAKE UP DORA MILAJE, WOMEN FROM BLACK PANTHER'S HOME COUNTRY OF WAKANDA WHO SERVE AS HIS BODYGUARDS. "ONE OF THE MOST AMAZING THINGS ABOUT WAKANDA IS THEY HAVE THESE WOMEN WHO ARE THE BEST FIGHTERS IN THE KINGDOM," COOGLER SAID BEFORE BRINGING OUT NYONG'O AND GURIRA.

MARVEL ALSO DEBUTED A NEW LOGO FOR BLACK PANTHER. THE FILM ARRIVES IN THEATERS IN 2018, AND WILL BEGIN SHOOTING IN JANUARY.

"HE'S DEFINITELY NOT THE LIFE OF THE PARTY IN THIS INSTANCE," BOSEMAN TOLD EW ABOUT HIS CIVIL WAR APPEARANCE. "I THINK THIS IS SOMETHING TRUE OF THE COMIC BOOK CHARACTER AND THE MOVIE. YOU NEVER QUITE KNOW WHERE HE STANDS. THERE'S ALWAYS A BIT OF CONCEALING AND MYSTERY. SO I THINK MYSTERIOUS IS MORE HIS BOAT. NOT TO SAY THERE'S NOT CHARM AND HE CAN'T BE A LADIES' MAN AND ALL THAT. IT'S MORE LIKE IF THERE IS HUMOR, IT'S MORE LIKE JAMES BOND."

BLACK PANTHER WAS IN THE MIDDLE OF THE BATTLE BETWEEN CAPTAIN AMERICA AND IRON MAN IN THE MAY BLOCKBUSTER; HE'LL TAKE CENTER STAGE IN THE STANDALONE FILM, OUT JULY 6, 2018.

adidas Originals x Pharrell Williams Hu NMD

We've been getting a couple of teasers lately, but now the official announcement has come. The Adidas Originals = Pharrell Williams HU NMD have arrived. With "hu" representing human being, human race, human kind and human species, Pharrell's hu nod stays true to adidas original dan with the latest breakthrough in technology that we've come to love. the pair features a yellow upper primeknit with a split "human race" graphic combined with the energy-returning white boost midsole. the latest edition also features a new lacing system giving the wearer more support and freedom, resulting in an audacious new silhouette. only available in limited quantities the adidas originals = Pharrell Williams hu nmd will be releasing on july 22 at select retailers and at billionaire boys club flagship stores globally followed by the adidas originals stockists on august 25. Priced at $240, will you be copping a pair.

JOHN VARVATOS x VINTAGE TROUBLE x STELLA ARTOIS

JOHN VARVATOS
Specializing in menswear, John Varvatos is a contemporary fashion designer, born in Detroit and raised in Allen Park. Before starting off with his career, he studied at Allen Park High School. Initially, Varvatos intended to become a teacher of science during his college years, however he ended up in retail business.

VINTAGE TROUBLE
Greatness begets greatness. The more time you spend around perfection, the more it rubs off on you…

Since forming in 2010, Vintage Trouble have quietly become rock ‘n’ roll’s best kept secret anointed by its very gods on international tours in every corner of the globe. Distilling swaggering rock, soulful blues, R&B (rhythm& blues) grooves, and pop ambition into a bold and brash brew, the quartet—Ty Taylor [vocals], Nalle Colt [guitar], Rick Barrio Dill [bass], and Richard Danielson [drums]—have logged 3,000 shows across 30 countries on tour with divinities such as The Who, The Rolling Stones, AC/DC, Lenny Kravitz, and Bon Jovi, to name a few. Along the way, they also performed on Later… with Jools Holland, Jimmy Kimmel LIVE!, Conan, The View, and The Tonight Show (four times in one year!) in addition to receiving acclaim from New York Times, NPR, The Wall Street Journal, Billboard, Rolling Stone, and more. With a trio of albums under their collective belt, namely The Bomb Shelter Sessions, The Swing House Acoustic Sessions, and 1 Hopeful Rd., they challenged themselves like never before on the Chapter II – EP I in 2018 and the Chapter II – EP 2 in 2019.

Inspired by this sterling reputation on the road, Vintage Trouble aimed to seamlessly translate that stage spirit into the studio setting for the first time.

STELLA ARTOIS
At Stella Artois, we are extremely proud of our Belgian roots. Our story can be seen on every bottle of Stella Artois. If you look closely, hints of our origins are proudly displayed. By 1366 roots of our brewing tradition had been established in the city of Leuven, Belgium– which is also where the original Den Hoorn brewery was founded. Den Hoorn laid the foundation for the quality taste and standard Stella Artois is known for. The symbol of the Den Hoorn Brewery is proudly displayed in Stella Artois' cartouche to this day.

Originally Brewed for the Holidays
The Artois Brewery was so beloved internationally and locally, a special batch was created as a Christmas gift to the people of Leuven. That special batch was the first to officially include "Stella" in its name. "Stella", meaning star in Latin, pays homage to this original occasion, accompanied by a star on every bottle.
So next time you see a bottle of Stella Artois, take note of the rich history paired with the rich flavor on and in every bottle.

JOHN VARVATOS + VINTAGE TROUBLE + STELLA ARTOIS

PRODUCED BY: WOODY ROCKWELL

PHOTOS BY: RYAN STRANZ

LISA BELLO X WOODY ROCKWELL

A FEW DAYS AGO, I WAS ON TWITTER, AND WHILE GOING THROUGH MY TIMELINE, CAME ACROSS LISA BELLO’S TWEET ABOUT HER NEEDING A NEW LOGO AND THAT HER PREVIOUS GRAPHIC DESIGNER IS NO LONGER WORKING ON THE PROJECT. SO WITHOUT ANY HESITATION I HIT HER UP AND ASK TO TRY MY HAND AT IT... SHE SAID, SURE! WE TALKED ABOUT THE THEME AND IDEAS BEHIND THE LOGO, AND SOME OF HER FAVORITE COLORS. THE IDEAS WERE PRETTY FUN AND LIVELY WITH A TRIBUTE TO THE 90’S IS THE BEST WAY TO DESCRIBE IT. 

HERE’S WHAT WE CAME UP WITH #THUGLIFE

Nine out of ten black people agree that this white chick can sing. The tenth one is tone deaf. Every artist gets labeled, and Lisa’s never minded being the tattooed Italian broad with Mary’s pipes and Whitney’s gusto. Hipsters dig her dance floor-friendly backdrops, soul cats flock to see her front an eight-piece band, and hip-hop crowds haven’t heard rhythm packaged this tightly since Jodeci dominated airwaves.

by STEVE O.

FRANKIE'S BDAY W/ DJ SPINDERELLA

COME OUT TO HELP CELEBRATE FRANKIE FROM DISTRICT'S BIRTHDAY AT THE BRAND NEW JULEP BAR,  WITH LEGENDARY SPINDERELLA FROM SALT-N-PEPA THROWING BACK OLD SCHOOL JAMS.

AN ECLECTIC GROUP OF PROMOTERS AND FRIENDS HAVE COME TOGETHER TO THROW THE FLYEST PARTY WITH ONE OF THE BEST DJS IN THE COUNTRY.

BEST OLD SCHOOL OUTFIT WINS A $250 GIFT CERTIFICATE FROM CONCEPTS. 

MINTED
JULEP BAR • 200 HIGH ST
FINANCIAL DISTRICT, BOSTON
01/26/12 • 10PM-2AM

FEATURING DJ SPINDERELLA OF SALT-N-PEPA

 TICKETS JUST $10 FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS. 
ONCE THEY'RE GONE, THEY'RE GONE SO DON'T DELAY. 
THIS PARTY WILL SELL OUT. 

PURCHASE TICKETS HERE: 
HTTP://MINTED32-HERBY.EVENTBRITE.COM/

A PORTION OF TICKET SALES WILL BENEFIT THE
AMERICAN DIABETES ASSOCIATION.

WOODY ROCKWELL TAKES OVER SOCIAL•MIXXER

THANK YOU !!! THANK YOU !!! THANK YOU !!!

FOR MAKING THE START OF THE YEAR SUCH A BEAUTIFUL ONE.

THANKS YOU FOR THE BIRTHDAY WISHES...

THE FB LOVE, THE PERSONAL EMAILS AND TEXT...
THANK YOU

I'M STILL SMILING - FOR MY FRIENDS CELEBRATING THIS MONTH HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO YOU AS WELL...
THE YEAR OPENED WITH SOME REALLY COOL COLLABORATIONS, SOME REUNIONS AND MANY SHELVED PROJECTS NOW ON DECK TO BE RELEASED. ALTHOUGH WE STILL HAVE SOME UNFINISHED BUSINESS TO HANDLE, WE HAVEN’T FORGOTTEN YOU. THIS YEAR LOOKS LIKE THINGS ARE GOING IN THE UPWARD DIRECTION... FAST.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT. 

HERE’S WHAT I’VE BEEN UP TO... IGUEHI(BOSTON POET) PROPOSE AN EVENT TO ME, AND AFTER A FEW MEETING WE CAME OUT WITH A NEW POETRY NIGHT CALLED THE POETS CORNER WE STARTED A FEW MONTHS BACK, AND WE’RE DOING PRETTY GOOD... MAN DO I HAVE SOME PLANS FOR THAT NIGHT. WAIT TILL YOU SEE. CONTAINING SOME MINOR ELEMENTS OF WHAT I DID AT POETIC ESCAPE AND JUSSLISSEN... THE POETS CORNER IS HELD AT DARRYL’S CORNER KITCHEN & BAR. YOU MIGHT REMEMBER THE OLD RESTAURANT BOB’S THE CHEF WELL THAT’SWHERE WE ARE.
COME CHECK US OUT ONE OF THESE SUNDAYS

WELL AFTER THAT DURING ONE THE NIGHT AT #THEPOETSCRNER LIZ MIRANDA (EMS/DOWNTIMEBOSTON) AND I GOT THE TALKING, AND FROM THAT - WE REALIZED WE HAD SOME SIMILAR IDEAS AND PROJECTS IN MIND FOR BOSTON NIGHTLIFE AND SOCIAL SCENE, SO AFTER A FEW MORE DAYS OF BACK AND FORTH WE DECIDED TO BRING A NEW SPIN TO BRUNCH WITH A DAY PARTY, SIMILAR TO THE ONES YOU HEAR ABOUT OR MAYBE HAVE ATTENDED IN NEW YORK, DC, MIAMI AND SUCH. WE CAME UP WITH NAME, WELL SHE CAME UP WITH THE NAME INSIDERS... I JUST THOUGHT IT WAS A REALLY POWERFUL WORD AND FOR WHAT WE WERE HOPING TO ACCOMPLISH INSIDERS WAS A GOOD ONE. WE CALLED, EMAIL, TEXT, FACEBOOKED, TWEETED, RETWEETED AND OTHERS ALSO REWTEETED FOR US... YEAH I’M ON TWITTER NOW...*SHURGS* AND ON NEW YEARS DAY, A FEW FRIENDS AND YOUNG PROFESSIONALS DROPPED IN... I’M TALKING SOME ABOUT SOME PEOPLE THAT DO SOME COOL SHIT IN BOSTON... THE CREW FROM LACEDBOSTON CAME THRU, G.VALENTINO FROM KILLERBOOMBOX, SINGER/SONGWRITER LEE WILSON AND HIS PEOPLES CAME BY AND HAD TOAST WITH US BEDLAM FROM SHOWOFF & KILLERBOOMBOX AND HIS FOLKS CAME BY... THAT’S JUST TO NAME A FEW. WE GAVE AWAY GIFT BAGS COURTESY OF STUDIO24 GRAPHIX. YOU SHOULD’VE HAVE BEEN THERE. 

I’M LOOKING FORWARD TO THE NEXT ONE. 

GOT A CHANCE TO GET AWAY FOR A BIT FOR THE BDAY WITH MY LADY...
MUCH NEEDED TIME OFF FOR US... PICS?

BUT NOW IT’S TIME TO CELEBRATE WITH YOU AND SOME CLOSE FRIENDS...
WHO WILL ALSO BE CELEBRATING THEIR BIRTHDAYS THIS THURSDAY... 

LADIES & GENTLEMEN

PLEASE JOIN US FOR ---> THE CAPRICORN PARTY

M’RELD GREEN (DEFPOETRY JAM/VERSE&FLOW) FEATURED POET 

ART COLLINS X RUDY X PORSH O. X ASLEY ROSE BOSTON’S POETS

CLOCKWORK X PHILLIP YOUNG LIVE MUSICIANS
DJ REGGIE BEAS AKA BIG CHICAGO

IT’S GOING DOWN THIS THURSDAY
AT MARKET - 130 WATER ST. !!!

QUALITY & SOUL PT. 3

NEW LIFE ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

QUALITY&SOUL OPEN MIC PT.3
@ THE GREATEST BAR (NEAR TD GARDEN)4TH FLOOR

WEDNESDAY JANUARY 25 • 7PM-12AM

SOUNDTRACK PROVIDED BY: JAGGAMOVEMENTS INTL

HOSTED BY: HERBY F. "WOODY ROCKWELL"

LIVE PERFORMANCES BY: 
CATEYES
 "BABY BABY" FT. SIZZLA

SPOKEN WORD BY: 
FRANKLY PINA • MZPOETIC • RICH DARX
GRACE EJIWALE •  MS_AYELG • THARISHA • MELISSA G
FEATURED ARTIST: D. RUFF

$5 ALL NIGHT • CASUAL DRESSCODE • 21+ EVENT

FOR MORE INFO
RELLY RELL 857-334-8875 NEWLIFEENT.INTL@GMAIL.COM • TWITTER: @NEWLIFECEO

THE POETS CORNER

THE POET'S CORNER
INSIDE DARRYL'S CORNER BAR AND KITCHEN

SOFT OPENING: NOVEMBER 13, 2011

HOSTED BY: IGUEHI AND HERBY F.

TIME: 7PM-11PM
(OPEN MIC STARTS AT 8PM)

ADMISSION: $5

COME AND CHILL OUT AT THE POET'S CORNER.
LIVE MELLOW MUSIC AND INSPIRATIONAL POETRY TO GET YOU MOTIVATED FOR THE NEXT WORK WEEK.

BEST THING ABOUT THIS?!?  ITS RIGHT DOWN THE STREET!! 

EASILY ACCESSIBLE BY TRAIN, BUS OR YOUR FEET... YOUR CORNER.

PERFORMERS DROPPING BY: 
CAMILLE • D. RUFF • MELISSA G. • ART COLLINS

CAN'T WAIT TO SEE AND HEAR YOU

DARRYL'S CORNER BAR & KITCHEN
604 COLUMBUS AVE. | BOSTON

QUALITY & SOUL

NEW LIFE ENTERTAINMENT PRESENTS

QUALITY&SOUL POETRY SLAM
@THE GREATEST BAR (NEAR TD GARDEN)4TH FLOOR
WEDNESDAY OCT, 26TH -  7PM-12AM - 21+ EVENT

SOUNDTRACK PROVIDED BY: JAGGAMOVEMENTS INTL
HOSTED BY: RELLY RELL

LIVE PERFORMANCES BY:
MARK A. MERREN & SWERV-O

SPOKEN WORD BY:
RICH DARX, MZENVEED, MENTAL ENLIGHTENMENT
FRANKLY PINA, LADY ROSE
MS GYSELE, ALI AND RONDY RAYMOND

$5 ALL NIGHT

CASUAL DRESSCODE
FELLAS- NO HATS OR TIMBS
JEANS/SNEAKERS COLLARED/POLO SHIRT
LADIES- CLASSY AS USUAL

FOR MORE INFO CALL 

RELLY RELL @ 857-334-8875 
EMAIL @ NEWLIFEENT.INTL@GMAIL.COM TWITTER: @NEWLIFECEO

NIKE AIR MAGS aka MARTY MCFLY'S

UPDATE: Nike has officially announced that it will be releasing 1,500 pairs of the NIKE MAG. 

The NIKE MAG is no longer the 'greatest shoe never made.' The mythical shoes that originally captured the imagination of audiences in Back To The Future II is being released - and they're here to help  create a future without Parkinson's disease, Nike wrote in a press release. The 2011 NIKE MAG shoe was designed to be a precise replica of the original from Back To The Future II. The aesthetic is an exact match, down to the contours of the upper, the glowing LED panel and the electroluminescent NIKE in the strap. The 2011 NIKE MAG illuminates with the pinch of the "ear"  of the high top, glowing for five hours per charge" 

These shoes will be auctioned off on EBAY Fashion Vault and proceeds will be donated to the Michael J. Fox Foundation. 

Visit NIKEMEDIA.com for more details on the sale which will begin September 8th, at 8:30PM PST.

HAITI.revisted ART + MUSIC + CULTURE

socialmixxer ... presents

HAITI.revisited
+art +music +culture

+Wednesday October 19th, 2011
7:00PM - 11:00PM

+MARKET
120 Water Street - Boston 

+music by
DJ BRUNO(utopiaboston)
kompa - zouk - boukan 

+hosted by
herby f.(socialmixxer)

+featured artist
JEAN-CLAUDE SAINTE - JCS STUDIO
Haiti + Boston

Born in Haiti; Jean-Claude Sainte earned a degree in architecture before he immigrated to the United States in 1993, with the objective to further his education and to promote Haitian culture. Sainte began to paint since he was a child, demonstrated such profound passion for fine art at the age of seven, with the help from his father he attended the "Foyer D'es Arts Plastiques" one of the most prestigious art academies in Haiti. Later, Sainte became a member of Haiti's Academy of Fine Arts,( Academie D'es Beaus Art), where he specialized in portraits. Sainte has exhibited his work at the Mansfield Art Festival, Harvard Multi Cultural Art Festival, Boston Center for the Arts, Museum of Afro-American Arts in Roxbury and The Philadelphia Art Expo.

THE GOOD NEGRO

WHAT'S GOING PEOPLE... HOPE YOU ALL ARE DOING WELL. AS FOR ME, I JUST RECENTLY CELEBRATED MY 30TH, THIS PAST SUNDAY AT THE GOODLIFE. THANK YOU AGAIN TO EVERYONE WHO MADE IT, AND EVERYONE WHO SENT ME SOME WELL WISHES, I APPRECIATE YOU ALL. I WAS GOING TO DO A THANK YOU VIDEO, BUT GOT SIDETRACK WITH SOME PROJECTS I HAVE COMING UP IN THE NEAR FUTURE. FOR THE PEOPLE THAT SHOWED UP I REALLY HOPE YOU HAD A GOOD TIME.

AS SOME OF YOU MAY OR MAY KNOW, I WAS THINKING OF "RETIRING" FROM THE WHOLE CLUB PROMOTING, I HAVE BEEN IN THIS INDUSTRY FOR THE LAST 10 YEARS. I HAVE SOME GOOD EXPERIENCES, SOME BAD EXPERIENCES, AND AS WELL SOME GREAT EXPERIENCES. AFTER MY DEPARTURE FROM POETIC ESCAPE, WHICH REALLY I DIDN'T WANT TO DO, BUT I HAD TO BECAUSE MY PARTNER AND I DIDN'T SEE THINGS THE SAME WAY, GRANTED WE HAD A GOOD RUN FOR THE LAST 2 YEARS, BUT THERE WERE TO MANY THINGS I DIDN'T AGREE WITH, AND HE DIDN'T AGREE WITH OR WOULDN'T BUDGE ONE... AND SINCE THERE WAS NOTHING ON PAPER THE BEST THINGS FOR MY PIECE OF MIND WAS TO STEP BACK.... TRUST ME IT WAS ONE HARD DECISION TO MAKE, IT FELT LIKE I GAVE UP ON MY FRIENDS AND MY GOAL TO PRODUCE QUALITY EVENTS.

SO AFTER SOME SOUL SEARCHING AND A MAJOR WEBSITE AND COMPANY RECONSTRUCTION, I DECIDED I'M NOT GIVING UP BECAUSE OF OTHERS AND THEIR SELF-MOTIVATED AGENDAS, BUT I WILL DO SOMETHING ABOUT IT. ENTERTAINMENT COMES IN VARIOUS FORMS, AND IT SEEM THAT AS A PEOPLE WE DON'T SEEK THESE OPTIONS, BECAUSE WE ARE SO WHAT WE HAVE, WHICH ISN'T MUCH. 

I'VE BEEN TO A FEW PLAYS THIS PAST YEAR, AND ONE THING THAT ALWAYS STUCK OUT FOR ME IS THAT THERE WEREN'T MANY OF US, AND BY US I MEAN BLACK PEOPLE - THERE TO ENJOY THESE SHOWS, THAT WERE PRODUCED FOR US AND BY US. SO WHY WEREN'T WE THERE. I FEEL WE AS A PEOPLE HAVE COMPLETELY LOST TOUCH WITH THE ARTS AND ALL WE CAN DO IS SHAKE OUR ASSES, AND DON'T GET ME WRONG THERE IS A TIME AND PLACE FOR THAT, BUT WE CAN'T PARTY ALL WEEK AND WEEKEND LONG. CAN WE?

SO I REACH OUT TO COMPANY ONE, WHICH PRODUCE PLAYS ALL YEAR LONG, AND WE ARE CURRENTLY IN THE PROCESS OF FORMING A PROMOTIONAL PARTNERSHIP TO BRING MORE AWARENESS TO PLAYS PRODUCES FOR US AND BY US. I HOPE THAT YOU WILL JOIN ME ON JANUARY 15TH, 2010 AT THE BOSTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS PLAZA THEATRE THEATRE, FOR THE OPENING OF THE GOOD NEGRO

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BEFORE THERE WAS CHANGE, THERE WAS BIRMINGHAM. WHEN CLAUDETTE SULLIVAN IS BEATEN AND ARRESTED FOR TAKING HER LITTLE GIRL INTO THE “WHITE ONLY” RESTROOM AT A DEPARTMENT STORE, SHE FINDS HERSELF AT THE HEART OF THE 1960’S AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT. TENSIONS BUILD IN THE INCREASINGLY HOSTILE SOUTH AS A TRIO OF EMERGING BLACK LEADERS ATTEMPTS TO CONQUER THEIR INDIVIDUAL DEMONS AMID DEATH THREATS FROM THE KU KLUX KLAN AND WIRETAPS BY THE FBI. THOUGH THE DETAILS AND CHARACTERS MAY BE FICTIONALIZED, THESE PERSONAL STORIES ARE INSPIRED BY POLITICAL UPHEAVALS AND THE HISTORICAL RECORD, REVEALING THE HUMAN FRAILTIES BEHIND THE HISTORIC HEADLINES.

Written by Tracey Scott Wilson
Directed by Summer L. Williams
January 15th – February 6th 2010
The Plaza Theatre @ The Boston Center for the Arts