Good Afternoon BlackRadioIsBack.com and FuseBox Radio Broadcast supporting family! :)
It's been quite hectic around this way with personal (mostly good, a bit off putting) and professional (pretty darned sweet developments, more formal announcements soon) over here in the this corner of the realm, so I apologize in advance for not having as man updates on the 'site as I should.
Thanks for sticking with me.
Anyway, we had to give props to our family over in the DC Metro who do the Can A Sista Rock A Mic Festival that goes down around that way each year.
Here's a description of what they do for the arts:
Can a Sista Rock a Mic? Festival is a live music and visual arts exhibition from local, National and International women performers. The week of themed events celebrates the convergence of women trendsetters in music, dance, spoken word, media arts and community activism in Washington D.C.We're happy to have be a part of the events going down this year and in the past as both audience members and performing artists. Definitely check out the event breakdown below of everything that's going on (it's wrapping up this week) and support if you can if you're in the DC Metro!
Can a Sista Rock a Mic? is a positive event to counterbalance current images of women in music and media. The event features live music, cultural entertainment, and visual art by various women performers and exhibitors from various cities at uniquely themed, selected venues in Washington, D.C.
For more information about the Can A Sista Rock A Mic Festival and B-Girl Manifesto, go over to their official website at http://www.CanASistaRockAMic.com.
This week's Can A Sista Rock A Mic Events:
Tuesday June 15: WENDY McINTYRE
@ Ben’s Next Door (Washington, DC)
1211 U Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20009
8PM-10PM
FREE
and
Tuesday June 15: CASRAM Blue Print with Afi Soul, Precious Joubert, Alison Carney, Jamela Bullock, and Tameka Love Jones + Visuals by Eye Choose Love
@ Island Cafe (Washington, DC)
829 Upshur Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20011
8PM-1AM
$10
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Wednesday June 16: CASRAM & Verses: CHINAH BLAC , poet Zenobia+ open mic
Hosted by Lorna “L Boogie”
@ Bohemian Caverns
2001 U St NW
Washington, DC 20001
8PM-1AM
$7
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Thursday June 17: CASRAM & Metropolitan Muse: ABBY DOBSON (NY) + COLLETTE + open mic
@ Station 9
1438 U St NW
Washington, DC 20009
9PM-1AM
$10
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Saturday June 19: CASRAM & HHCC present: P-STAR RISING documentary screening
and panel discussion with NONCHALANT (DC) & more
@ Historical Society of Washington D.C.
801 K Street, NW
at Mount Vernon Square
Washington, DC 20001
2PM-5PM
Donations accepted.
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WHAT YOU MISSED DURITNG WEEK 1:
Tuesday June 8: CASRAM Reception /w LAUREN WHITE
@ Ben’s Next Door (Washington, DC)
1211 U Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20009
8PM-10PM
FREE
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Wednesday June 9: CASRAM GRAND OPENING: DIONNE FARRIS (ATL) and LEAH SMITH (Philly)
Hosted by W. Ellington Felton
@ Liv (Washington, DC)
2001 U Street Northwest (11th & U Streets)
Washington, DC 20001
7:30PM-11PM
$15 adv tix, more at door
dionnefarris.eventbrite.com
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Thursday June 10: CASRAM Theater production of : PAIGE IN FULL
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Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control with the space not being prepared in time, the event has been postponed. Please visit theHegira.org for June and July show announcements.
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Friday June 11: LADY X: All female artistry with live graphic design, projections, paint, fashion, singing, DJs and much more! with live performances from MEGAN LIVINGSTON (Bmore) and CAROLYN MALACHI (DC/Bmore)
@ 8504 Fenton Street (Fenton & Wayne Ave, across from Sprint)
Silver Spring, MD 20910
8PM-2AM
$10
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Saturday June 12: SUMMER LOVEFEST: Some of the finest on stage outdoors with vendors & more! with ALISON CARNEY, BLACK ALLEY, DEBORAH BOND, KIMBERLY NICHOLE (ATL/NY), PRINCESS OF CONTROVERSY, RA THE MC, SHAE FIOL (NY) + YAHZARAH!
Hosted by APRIL WATTS
@ Ellsworth Drive Stage (downtown Silver Spring between Georgia Avenue & Fenton Street)
916 Ellsworth Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20910
2PM-9PM COME EARLY
FREE & OUTDOORS :: FREE CONVENIENT PARKING :: BRING YOUR LAWN CHAIRS!
AFTER PARTY @ AUSTIN GRILL (across from the stage) – with Alison Carney & The Band - 10PM FREE
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Sunday June 13: Smart Chicks Brunch: The lovely ladies of Smart Chicks Inc. host a networking session with a live performance by violinist CHELSEA GREEN with her trio, and featured poets.
$1.25 mimosas
@ Utopia
1418 U Street NW
Washington, DC 20009
12PM-3PM
FREE
Sunday June 13 : CASRAM “SUNDAY SCHOOL “
@ LIL MISS WHISKEY’S
1104 H Street NE
Washington, DC 20009
5PM-10PM
DJ Saucee/Hostess Kristi Love
Summer LoveFest goes back to ‘06, when the weather is breezy, people are friendly, and the music is excellent. It’s enough to make you cherish a DC summer, and the CASRAM Festival. One of the peak highglihghts of CASRAM, this outdoor family fun day is dedicated to showcasing some of the best underground-that-should-be-overground performers in soul and hip-hop.
Every single performer will be bringing their A game Saturday, so bring your own chair just in case we run out of them.
In addition to the best live music in town, Austin Grill is going to make it extra fresh with their margaritas and sangria and bar menu extending outdoors. Then The Band with Alison is hosting a funky jam session at 10PM inside the packed place. It’ll be a full, FREE day to remember.
Free parking | Silver Spring Station Metro
2PM-9PM Outdoors, 10PM Afterparty @ Austin Grill
916 Ellsworth Drive, Silver Spring, MD aka “Downtown Silver Spring”
Live exhibition of Graphic Design + Fashion + Art + DJs + more!
with live performances by Megan Livingston + Carolyn Malachi
Projections by Shantell Martin + Media Disdain Art Show
with DJ Fusion of FuseBox Radio | DJ C Breeze | DJ Saucee
@ solSpace 8504 Fenton Street Silver Spring, MD 20910
8PM 21&up [cash bar]
in Support of Raising Expectations + Words Beats & Life
Once again, CASRAM Culture graces downtown Silver Spring with some of the best in independent soul and hip-hop with live bands! Bring your lawn chairs for an all day sizzle from some of the hottest ladies in music. Always positive, CASRAM is family-ready, and this day is FREE to the public, so tell everyone you know!
Address: 916 Ellsworth Silver Spring, MD
Time: 3-9PM with afterset at Austin Grill for 21&up.
Austin Grill will have $4 margarita & sangria specials at their extended, outside bar for the adults!
