The Beer of Choice ;-}

We're so very excited to announce that Heineken has officially become a corporate sponsor for the Artists for Social Change | Battle of the Canvas 2010!! on August 28, 2010 4pm-12am!

We have also confirmed the live musicians and DJ sets...this is going to be BANANAS!!!!!

Consider this another official ARTIST CALL for all visual artists...it only makes sense. Why wouldn't you want to be a part of a city-wide event that will showcase your work to hundreds of people and media outlets?!?!

no brainer...right?!

so, click here and register!! $25 will grant you a 40/80 canvas|food|drink...you can NOT beat that!!! come on!

Deadline is August 22, however...you'll want to reserve your spot TODAY!!!

Go ahead...click...fill out the form...pay and start thinking about your creative process.

We look forward to seeing what you got!!! The BATTLE is on...

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@uthentic dreams in color ;)

Our focus is on everything concerning visual arts and music...so it was natural for us to hop on the opportunity to curate the first annual Artists for Social Change | Battle of the Canvas 2010!! event.

This is for all visual artists that want to make a difference...visually ;)

We're calling all visual artists to bring out their pencils, brushes, spray cans...whatever it is that you use to create your vision on a canvas..WE WANT YOU!!!

August 28, 2010

4-midnight...soft ending ;)

Register here>> http://battleofthecanvas2010.eventbrite.com

Fee: $25 gets you a 48/96in canvas..food..drinks (hydration will be needed!)

But, the day will bring you more than just other artists to look at and your canvas..we're booking live musicians on a daily ;) plus DJs..it'll be something like a party with a purpose.

This event is open to the public and everyone is welcomed to come network, chill, eat, drink, dance, whatever your heart desires....

$5 w/ student ID | $10 w/o

This event is brought to you by The Arts Garage | Authentic Philly|S.Frosty Networx (SFX)|Blake Montgomery|Black Women's Arts Festival|Home News|The Ogontz Avenue Revitalization Corporation

T@Boo!!!

It's been a little hectic over at @uthentic headquarters ;) We have so much going on...it's a blessing to be able to have our hands in so many artistic/creative pots!

But, for our regular scheduled event T@Boo...it's official in August! We're bringing you of course our resident DJ, DJ shEroCk of NYC but also gracing the booth will be Jovi Babyy!!! spinning from 10-12:30am!

This party is for YOU!

• if you like to dance
• enjoy the hip hop classics and top 40s
• want a lil reggae in the mix
• want to see new faces
• enjoy having the option of being on the dance floor, patio, bar or lounge!
• can purchase food if the belly starts to talk to ya ;)

Plus...@uthentic brings you the unexpected...we aren't your typical collective of artists/DJs/musicians.

Go ahead and mark your calendars..Friday, August 13, 2010

10-3am

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The Arts Garage (1533 Ridge Ave)

$5 before midnight | $7 after

LIVE AUTHENTIC. BE AUTHENTIC. LOVE AUTHENTIC

AFRO-PUNK 2010 Brooklyn, NY June 25th-27th :: Mos Def,Bad Brains, J 'Davey, Game Rebellion, Ninjasonik, K-OS & more...I'll be painting

Major news just came out today thatMOS DEF is joining an already crazy line-up this Sunday June 27th at the AFRO-PUNK Festival! The Cool Kids, J*DaVeY, K-OS, Martin Luther, The Memorials, Galaxy of Tar, Bad Rabbits, DJ Lindsey will also be in the house that day. Don't miss it!!!!

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS!

The June 26th line-up is just as crazy, featuring Bad Brains,P.O.S., Game Rebellion, Ninjasonik, God Forbid, The Bots, The 54,Activator, Cipher, Belikos, DJ MU$A,D://Boi.

+ DJs, skate, BMX, art, fashion & food! June 26th & 27th atCommodore Barry Park in New York.

I'm super excited to be on board as one of the painters working on the massive 100 feet x 8 feet mural that will snake around the park.

We had a promo shoot a couple of weeks ago with some of the artists. The following behind-the scenes shots feature Coby, Rob Focused & See One, three of the dope painters who will be throwing around some paint on Saturday & Sunday. My good friend, activist & art hustla Rasu Jilani of Coup d'Etat Brooklyn was also there to support...I owe him big time for putting me on this year. Thank you!

Also, big shout out to the lovely ladies Jacqwi Campbell who shot the promo video & to Shaunna Randolph who interviewed me and took most of these shots of me below...[ehmm..that was all spontaneous fun... Shaunna is a kinky girl.] Also shout to Toshun Campbell who was on board shooting as well. I'll post Toshun's photos and Jacqwi's promo soon as well.

My girl, Toofly will be representing the female wing and the homie Benjamin Rojas from Trust Your Struggle are also part of the line-up. I mean I feel really lucky to be part of this incredible line-up..it's gonna be epic!

I just set up my page on the AFROPUNK site, connect if you're there. And come give me a shout if you're around. Also you can connect on facebook // twitter // blog // website!

HERE ARE some of my favorites of the line-up

We'd like to say.....

THANK YOU!

for all who have supported and continue to support Authentic and our efforts to bring you innovation|creativity|fun and fresh energy never seen or felt before.

We can only do more at this point! ;)

It's incredibly important that we keep you informed and interested at the same time...so we hear you music lovers!!

This July, authentic is releasing our LIVE MUSIC SERIES at Taboo events located at The Arts Garage.

Be prepared to witness the best in local and underground|indie scenes. We're into what makes you feel good...so we're giving you more.

With you in the building every month...we'll take over The Arts Garage!!! Remember we go from 10-3am every 2nd Friday and there's a full kitchen!!..

We'd leak who our artists are...but um, we'll keep that surprise to ourselves ;)

have a great Memorial Day weekend!!!

e a s e |::kholi::

@uthentic @pproved!

..we like to put our stamp on artists and products that we enjoy and think you should too!

our monthly column featured this week on Gay Girls Guide | CLICK HERE!

• Joy Thomas
• Jeneen Nicole
• Oyin Handmade products are just a few of the topics we discuss this month!

However, on the music tip...this summer is going to be HOT HOT HOT!

Already artists are releasing some crazy tracks no matter what your speed is....

Remember Naima from America's Next Top Model?!?!?

she's the lead singer in band, Galaxy of Tar...and you can download their album for FREE! Read the fun interview done on AfroPunk's blog. Now, i have to say...if you're not ready for the heavy bass lines and melodic tunes over high pitch singing...don't download...she's not featured on AfroPunk for nothing ;)

For a softer approach...catch Sarah White. She's amazingly authentic in approach, delivery and sound....one of our favorites and might be in Philly on our stage soon..shhhh!Download FREE here...

Either way you go...music is going to be NUTS this summer...i can feel it. Also...if you're down for a little trip to nyc...definitely check out the AfroPunk festival this summer...we'll definitely be in attendance!!

Find more videos like this on AFRO-PUNK

stay tuned for more summer music artists/products/festivals!

ease|kholi

FunKyFreSh.GRIND!

FRIDAY!! to jump start your Memorial Day Weekend ;) We're giving away tickets to see Sex in the City 2 to the hottest pair of shoes...well, the person wearing the shoes ;)

and we know how to pick em!

also...see any @uthentic chick|ease or kholi and indulge on the @uthentic pink drink for the evening...we got you covered!

THEN! Authentic is going to DC on Sunday!

DJ India>>>who did our LUSH party in April is hosting a 4 venue bar hop from 9-3am!

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DJ India presents

THE 8TH ANNUAL WORLD FAMOUS BAR HOP BAR CRAWL BLOCK PARTY
HOSTED BY THE NYC DREAMGIRLS-COYOTE PRETTY STYLE
Ask Around! Every Year Bananas & A Sea Of Women!!
Last Year 2000+ Women Attended From DC, Bmore, ATL, NYC, PA, Va & More
*****PLEASE NOTE****
This Year's Bar Hop Will Take Place On A New Street
4 Venues For 1 Price On 18th Street NW In Adam's Morgan
DISTRICT || SAKI || MADAM'S ORGAN || BOSSA BISTRO
Valet Parking All Night
9pm-3am

WE HAVE THE NATIONS HOTTEST FEMALE DJ'S LINED UP FOR YA
NYC's Legendary DJ Mary Mac
NYC's DJ Missy B
NYC's DJ Trini Spinning Exclusively House
West Coast LA's DJ One
& DC's Own DJ India