check out Renee Stout at the Phillips

here she is talking about the new Man Ray exhibit that opened at the Phillips a few weeks back!
check it out:

around my way: RIVER. EAST. ART

I try to keep up with all the interesting neighborhood bloggers around town, renewshaw is one that I read regularly.

When i checked it out today there was an interesting article up there about the financial woes of both the building owner and the gallerist at the well known art complex at 1515 14th Street NW.

in his/her post shaw rez suggested that the galleries should relocate to Shaw, because of lower rents (for now) and centralized buildings with architectural character. While I cannot disagree with him/her, I can think at least two other solid locations with just as much potential if not more than the 9th Street Corridor.

Firstly, the H Street Corridor, with help of the Great Streets Initiative and the efforts of a lot of good organizations and individuals H Street is quickly becoming a desired destination by those in the know and those willing to venture East of 11th and U Sts NW, not mention North Capitol Street.

Secondly, Downtown Anacostia, I know as some of you are reading this you are already scoffing at the idea but what many of you may not know is that there are already three Fine Art galleries there that have been adding to the art scene of this city for almost 4 years, Honfleur Gallery, Vivid Solutions and American Poetry Museum’s Gallery, have been showing work by locally, regionally, nationally and internationally known artists since opening their doors. Additionally they have been participating in ongoing cultural exchanges programs with artists and galleries in France (Dorothy’s Galerie), Wales, Belfast (Belfast Exposed), Cuba (Lazaro Baptisa), these collaborations have sent Washington DC and River East based youth and adult artists around the world showing their art…..

So i started thinking to myself although Shaw would be a good place move for the 14th Street galleries, i think it would be a wiser move to have those galleries plug themselves into a community that has created an international arts community without the help of all the critical attention, foot traffic, and the brut force of an economic development engine that continues to support the neighborhood. Additionally in considering Downtown Anacostia would probably give these gallerist the opportunity to buy their own space and not have to immediately worry about their taxes increasing at an alarming rate (500% in the case of another Shaw artspace, The Warehouse).

I am hopeful that someday soon business like these soon-to-be displaced galleries will come to communities further East and perhaps even as far as River East. I think they will be pleasantly surprised to find a community spawned unofficial arts district already hard at work in the heart of Downtown Anacostia.

MONK: the play- a must see

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Showing Every Sunday in June!
Monk the Play written by Laurence Holder, starring Rome Neal and Music by Bill Lee.
Blair Mansion 7711 Eastern Ave Silver Spring MD
for more info go to www.blairmansion.com, www.monktheplay.com, www.washingtondcjazznetwork.ning.com

around my way: Ward 8 Farmers Market begins THIS SATURDAY

The Ward 8 Farmers Market Cooperative is back for its 11th Season!

This and every Saturday through November 21, from 9am to 2pm, come out to purchase fresh produce, herbs and plants provided by local farmers.

We’re located at the old Congress Heights School parking lot, at Martin Luther King, Jr. and Alabama Avenues, SE.

WIC Coupons, Food Stamps and Debit Cards are accepted.

For more information, call (202) 561 – 8204 or email ward8fm@gmail.com.

Happy Birthday Edward Kennedy Ellington, 4.29

Although these three albums don’t even begin to scratch the surface of Duke’s range and contribution to the world of music, they all hold a special place in my heart and in the development of musical “ear”….I will talk about this later…in the meantime go and listen to Duke and if you are DC walk down You Street, down to the Howard Theatre and Frank Holliday’s Poolroom (the old Cafe Mawonaj) where Ellington started his musical career at 14…

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS:Sex and Hip-Hop Beyond Misogyny

CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Sex and Hip-Hop Beyond Misogyny

Many have stated that sex sells with regards to commodities, hip-hop culture in particular. However, in recent years the industries surrounding sex and hip-hop have developed a symbiotic relationship. For example, rappers often use strip clubs to premiere records and circumvent mainstream radio payola. In turn, the porn industry employs rappers to promote its DVDs and websites. This connection not only allows the two industries to benefit financially, but also results in their mutual exploitation.
Traditionally, hip-hop scholarship and commentary has focused on the misogynist and sexist nature of cultural products. That is, until now, academic debates about how sex is addressed by the hip-hop community have centered primarily on topics such as the treatment of the video girl, Nelly’s “Tip Drill,” depictions of rappers as violent, sexual predators, etc.

For the forthcoming issue, “Sex and Hip-Hop Beyond Misogyny”, Words. Beats. Life: The Global Journal of Hip-Hop Culture invites scholars, students, and practitioners to submit nuanced takes on gender and sexuality within hip-hop culture. Topics may include sex trafficking, sexual education, hip-hop and sex in film and literature, queer hip-hop, boyhood and girlhood, and representations of the body. We hope to push ideas about sex and hip-hop beyond simple investigations of misogyny in this issue.

Submissions Process
All submissions are accepted on a continuous basis and need not be limited to the themes outlined.

All submissions designated as scholarly require an abstract of 150 words or less and up to five key words to accompany each submission.

All scholarly submissions should follow the APA style guide.

Submission Formats
Research Papers: 3,000 words
Essays:1,500 words
Editorials:1,500 words
Short Stories: 3,500 words
Lyrics:150-300 words
Featured Poet:150-300 words (4 poems, bio, and photo)
Featured Artist:PDF or JPEG (5-7 pieces, bio, and photo)
Scholarly Reviews: 2,000 words (albums, books, and films)
Interviews:1,500 words

Submissions and Inquiries:
E-mail: journalstaff@wblinc.org

Mailing address:

Words Beats & Life
Attn: Journal Staff
1525 Newton Street NW
Washington, D.C. 20010
The Journal is the world’s only peer-reviewed academic journal dedicated to hip-hop culture used by organizations and in university classrooms, including Harvard, Morgan State and the University of Maryland, around the country. Please contact us if you are interested in becoming a peer reviewer.

We look forward to receiving and reviewing your submissions.

Sincerely,

Simone Jacobson
Cipher Director

Millenium Arts Salon presents Breaking Through: Women Leading Museums

Breaking Through: Women Leading Museums
A Panel Discussion Celebrating Women’s History Month 2009

In celebration of Women’s History month, four women who direct museums in Washington, D.C. will candidly explore the role of women in our nation’s cultural life in a panel discussion at the National Museum of Women in the Arts at 6:30 p.m. on March 26, 2009. The program is co-sponsored by ArtTable, the leadership organization for professional women in the visual arts, and the National Museum of Women in the Arts, dedicated to recognizing the contributions of women artists.

At the panel, Breaking Through: Women Leading Museums, nationally renowned interviewer and N.P.R. Morning Edition special correspondent Susan Stamberg will moderate a lively conversation with directors whose institutions reflect Washington’s broad range of museums:
• Camille Giraud Akeju, Director, Anacostia Community Museum, Smithsonian Institution
• Leslie Buhler, Executive Director, Tudor Place Historic House and Garden
• Dorothy Kosinski, Director, The Phillips Collection
• Susan Fisher Sterling, Director, National Museum of Women in the Arts

“Women are making extraordinary contributions to our nation’s cultural life, but still face marked challenges, from the gender pay gap to work-life balance,” said Elizabeth Ash, Chair of the D.C. Chapter of ArtTable. “These museum directors will offer their unique perspectives on how to succeed at the highest levels and what they wish they had known sooner.”

During the evening, the panelists will share their professional journeys, offer advice to emerging professionals, and communicate their vision for leading museums today and beyond.

Admission is $20 for ArtTable members, $25 for non-members, and $10 for students (with ID). Tickets are available at www.arttable.org or 212-343-1735 x 25. For general information about the program, call 703-231-5242. The National Museum of Women in the Arts is located at 1250 New York Avenue NW, two blocks north of Metro Center. Additional directions can be found at www.nmwa.org.

Founded in 1980, ArtTable, Inc. is the leadership organization for professional women in the visual arts.ArtTable’s purpose is to increase the effectiveness, visibility and diversity of women in the field. Through activities and initiatives, ArtTable is dedicated to: supporting women in the visual arts at all stages of their careers; documenting outstanding achievements by women past and present; increasing opportunities for women; and in so doing, enriching the nation’s cultural life. For more information, visit www.arttable.org.

National Museum of Women in the Arts (NMWA) is the only museum solely dedicated to celebrating the achievements of women in the visual, performing and literary arts. Founded as a private, not-for-profit organization by Wilhelmina Cole Holladay in 1981 and opened in 1987, the museum’s collection features 3,000 works from the 16th-century to the present by more than 800 artists. Highlights include works by Lavinia Fontana, Alma Thomas, Louise Nevelson, Lilla Cabot Perry, Frida Kahlo and Nan Goldin along with special collections of 18th-century silver tableware and botanical prints. NMWA offers multidisciplinary programs for adults, young people, and families, including role model workshops, film, music and literary events. Located at 1250 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC in a landmark building blocks from the White House, the museum is open Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday, noon–5 p.m. For more information, visit www.nmwa.org.

kind of blue

man i jumped on Google Reader to check one of my new favorite blogs (http://blackclassical.wordpress.com/) only to find that is now a protected blog.. Appearantly some ungrateful jerks really offended the tremendously generous soul who runs the site so he/she put the blog in protected mode..i cannot say I blame him or her..sucks for me and the rest of the world that really dug what they were doing over there. BlackClassical if you are reading this you are appreciated!

weekend starts in T-Minus….

I am looking forward to this weekend perhaps I will get some writing and reading done….i have been a little preoccupied lately…”that’s all i have to say about that” (in my best best Forrest Gump voice)…

Being that I have book buying problem that mean that I have a ton of goodies to get in too this weekend, here’s a sample:

Don’t Deny My Name : Words and Music and the Black Intellectual Tradition By Lorenzo Thomas

Alpha Zulu by Gary Copeland Lilley

and I want to start chipping away at Hoodoo Voodoo by D.S. Marriott.

I know you are not supposed to judge books by their covers, but the Jacob Lawrence (Television) on Lilley’s collection and the Wangechi Mutu (Uterine Catarrh) on Marriott’s collection definitely caught my attention.

On a non-literary note, i hope to check out the Martin Puryear joint at the NGA…and check out some good cook outs and partying…I love long weekends in the summer

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