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SIGHTS & SOUNDS: National Geographic Fall Music Programs

Posted on November 5, 2010 | 1 Comment

National Geographic has some really  great music programs lined up for this Fall. DMV’s own, Lunchboxtheory Productions, is supporting two specific programs, Bouncing Cats Screening + After Party w / Crazy Legs and Music on Photography(4 nights with renowned musicians showcasing their photography skills). Check out the information below for the events and make sure you go and get your tickets now!

Bouncing Cats Screening + After Party w / Crazy Legs

“The inspiring story of one man’s attempt to create a better life for the children of Uganda using the unlikely tools of hip-hop and breakdance. With narration by Common, and interviews with K’Naan and will.i.am, the film follows Abramz and Crazy Legs, one of the founding members of the Rock Steady Crew, on a journey for positive social change. Followed by Q&A with filmmaker Nabil Elderkin, Abramz, and Crazy Legs—and an after party.”

Buy Tickets: http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/films/2010/11/09/bouncing-cats/

Trailer: http://vimeo.com/12234800

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Music on Photography

Enjoy four intimate evenings with renowned personalities in the music world as they share their view of the planet from behind the camera lens. Moderated by Mark Seliger, contributing photographer at Vanity Fair and GQ, and Juliet Blake, senior vice president at the National Geographic Channel.

Tickets: http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/event-series/music-photography/


Danny Clinch November 10
One of the premier photographers of the popular music scene, Danny Clinch has photographed artists from Johnny Cash to Tupac Shakur. His work has appeared in publications such as Vanity Fair, Spin, andRolling Stone, and his photographs have appeared on hundreds of album covers. Moderated by Juliet Blake, SVP of Production, National Geographic Channel

Tickets: http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/speakers/2010/11/10/danny-clinch/

Neko Case December 1
Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter Neko Case also has a degree in fine arts. Taking photographs “to remember the places I was traveling through that I never really got to know,” Case shares her colorful and creative perspective of the world. Moderated by Juliet Blake, SVP of Production, National Geographic Channel.

Tickets:
http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/speakers/2010/12/01/neko-case/

Ben Folds December 3
Ben Folds first found success as the leader of the platinum-selling band Ben Folds Five. Taking time out from the release of his new CD, Lonely Avenue, a collaboration with British author Nick Hornby, Folds—an accomplished photographer—shares the stories behind his images. Moderated by editorial photographer Mark Seliger.

Tickets: http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/speakers/2010/12/03/ben-folds/

Andy Summers December 4
Andy Summers, best known as the lead guitarist for the legendary band The Police, has also compiled an impressive body of photographic work, including his latest book, Desirer Walks the Streets, which documents the world as few of us see it. In this program Summers shares the stories behind his riveting images. Moderated by acclaimed photographer Mark Seliger.

Tickets: http://events.nationalgeographic.com/events/speakers/2010/12/04/andy-summers/

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Make sure you get your tickets now and support National Geographic’s events.

Selamawit

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SIGHTS & SOUNDS

Posted on February 22, 2010 | 2 Comments

EVENTS

Here are some great events you all should check out to help you round out this month.

Monday, 2/22

Free Film Screening and Discussion of SOLD: Fighting the New Global Slave Trade from 6:30pm – 8:30pm
in Georgetown at Letelier Theater. Wine and hors d’oeuvres will be served. Details about the event and more info about the film and how to RSVP can be found here. If you enjoy going out to Film events, you can check out the Washington Film MeetUp Group here.

Letelier Theater
3251 Prospect Street, NW (map)
Washington, DC 20007

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Tuesday, 2/23

Up and Up’s Open Mic Night at Liv. Presented by a group of talented  individuals from the DMV area. This open mic event occurs every Tuesday with happy hour starting at 6pm. The House Band is Mambo Sauce and there is a collaboration of music, comedy, and poetry that is showcased throughout the night. More info here.

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Wednesday, 2/24

Free Classical Concert at the National Gallery of Art at 12:10pm. Music by African American composers and being presented in honor of African American History Month. The musical showcase is going to be in the West Building Ground Floor, Lecture Hall. For more info go here.

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Thursday, 2/25

AFROBEAT THURSDAYS: Monthly party held at Bossa Lounge in Adams Morgan. Downstairs live performance by Elikeh and upstairs DJ Underdog spins nothing but records. (Check out my past reviews of it here).

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Friday 2/26

IndiVisible: African-Native American Lives in the Americas. An ongoing exhibit at the National Museum of the American Indian focusing on the lives of people of dual African American and Native American ancestry. Museum is open from 10am-5pm. More info here.

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Saturday, 2/27

National Geographic Presents…Global Glimpses Series Showing all Foreign Film nominees for this year’s Oscars in the Grosvenor Auditorium. A 5-film pass is $35 and single tickets are $8. Event starts at 7pm. For more info go here.

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Sunday, 2/28

The African Presence in Mexico: From Yanga to the Present is an exhibit at the Anacostia Museum. Exhibit showcases the history and strong African presence in Mexican culture. For more info go here.

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Make sure you check out these great events!

-Selamawit

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SIGHT: THE CHOIR

Posted on January 26, 2010 | 2 Comments

THE CHOIR

National Geographic is showing a documentary called The Choir on Monday, February 8th at its Grovesnor Auditorium located at it’s main headquarters at 1600 M Street, NW Washington, D.C., US 20036 (Telephone: 202-857-7700). Directed by Emmy-award winning filmmaker, Michael Davie, the documentary follows the lives of South African prison inmates involved in the prison choir and how they seek refuge and redemption through music and arts amidst the confines of the prison walls and gates. The film is showing on Monday, February 8th at 7:30pm. I would definitely recommend you go check it out. Buy your tickets here

-Selamawit

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DMV EVENT-12/12 NAS+DAMIAN MARLEY

Posted on November 19, 2009 | 1 Comment

Hey folks,

A great friend of mine, Christine(1/2 of LunchboxTheory) has been working really hard over at  National Geographic to get the word out to the masses about this amazing event called Distant Relatives at National Geographic. It’s going to be NAS+DAMIAN MARLEY.in.one.room. (and there’s several other Hip/Hop greats in the building too! like Kool Herc, Rakim, Daddy U-Roy, King Jammy, Jeff Chang, Moussa Lo and DJ Red Alert). A HIP HOP and REGGAE panel discussion…AND THEN an AFTERPARTY (there will be an OPEN MIC at the party…so all local artists should definitely make sure to come and you know the greats themselves will PERFORM! so you know you don’t want to miss that!). Event is on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12th, 2009. Tickets became available Tuesday after midnight. And you are probably wondering…how much? and What does a ticket give me access to, right? Tickets are $25.BUT  JUST WAIT, that INCLUDES not only seating at the panel discussion but also covers your admission into the afterparty later that night.So you know, soon as I heard about this event, I wasted no time to purchase my ticket yesterday at work.Yes it’s that serious. Tickets are limited too! So you better hurry up and get yours!

Here’s the Press Release below if you want detailed information on the whole project and the all the people behind it:

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC LIVE TO PRESENT RECORDING ARTISTS NAS AND DAMIAN ‘JR. GONG’ MARLEY FOR SPECIAL PROGRAM

‘Distant Relatives’ Event Dec. 12 Will Feature Hip-Hop and Reggae Legends In Conversation Moderated by MTV VJ Sway, Made Possible by VTech

WASHINGTON (Nov. 18, 2009)—National Geographic Live will conclude its fall event series with a one-of-a-kind evening with some of hip-hop’s most legendary figures. “Distant Relatives,” sponsored by VTech, will feature hip-hop icon Nas and Grammy-winning artist Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley, son of Bob Marley, in a discussion about the often under-appreciated evolution of and deep-rooted connections between reggae and hip-hop.

Joining them for this conversation, moderated by MTV VJ Sway, will be key players in the development of both musical genres, including Kool Herc, Rakim, Daddy U-Roy, King Jammy, Jeff Chang, Pat McKay, Waterflow and DJ Red Alert.

The event will take place at National Geographic’s Grosvenor Auditorium on Saturday, Dec. 12, at 7 p.m. Tickets are $25 and may be purchased online at www.nglive.org, via telephone at (202) 857-7700, or in person at the National Geographic ticket office between
9 a.m. and 5 p.m. Monday to Friday. Tickets purchased online can be picked up in the lobby prior to the event.

Hip-hop, now a multibillion-dollar industry, originated as a vital form of cultural expression in Africa that was translocated by the slave trade to the Caribbean and the American colonies. It blossomed a half century ago in the dance halls of Kingston, Jamaica, and soon migrated to the parks jams and recreational centers of New York City, where the culture became known as hip-hop.

This evolution forms the basis of the “Distant Relatives” music project, a collaborative effort by Marley and Nas, which will comprise an album set for release in early 2010, a documentary film, performances and a series of public discussions, the first of which is this event hosted by National Geographic.

An open-mic party will be hosted at popular Washington nightclub Zanzibar following the event. National Geographic ticket holders will receive free admission with proof of purchase. For more information on the Zanzibar event, visit www.zanzibar-otw.com.

This event also will be streamed live and broadcast online at www.natgeomusic.net.

About National Geographic Live
National Geographic Live is the performing arts division of the National Geographic Society, featuring live concerts, films and dynamic presentations by today’s leading explorers, scientists, filmmakers and photographers, covering a wide range of topics, including exploration and adventure; wildlife and habitat conservation; natural phenomena; world cultures and ancient history; and relevant issues such as climate change and sustainability. Proceeds from speaker series help fund future National Geographic initiatives in field research, exploration and education. For more information, visit www.nglive.org.

About Nat Geo Music
Nat Geo Music, a division of National Geographic Entertainment, was established in 2007 to inspire people to care about the planet through the power of music. Content developed by Nat Geo Music is utilized across all National Geographic platforms, including online media, radio, print media, film and television. The Nat Geo Music label, launched in January 2009, records, releases and promotes modern music from around the globe from a variety of artists and genres. The Nat Geo Music Channel programs music from every corner of the planet and showcases global legends, local stars and up-and-coming artists. For more information, visit www.natgeomusic.net.

About VTech
VTech is one of the world’s largest suppliers of corded and cordless telephones and a leading supplier of electronic learning products. It also provides highly sought-after contract manufacturing services. Founded in 1976, the Group’s mission is to be the most cost-effective designer and manufacturer of innovative, high-quality consumer electronics products and to distribute them to markets worldwide in the most efficient manner. For further information on VTech’s blogs and its array of products, please visit www.vtechphones.com.

About “Distant Relatives”
“Distant Relatives” is an album created by two great artists to explore and celebrate the correlations and deep-rooted connections between reggae and hip-hop, tracing both sounds back to the African motherland that is both the cradle of humanity and the wellspring of mankind’s music. Unlike all previous collaborations between Jamaican and American artists, “Distant Relatives” is neither a remix nor a featured guest spot on a single track but a fully collaborative effort filling an entire album, opening new avenues of musical expression. Who better to fulfill this long-overdue mission? The youngest son of the legendary Bob Marley, and a hip-hop icon since 1991: Damian “Jr. Gong” Marley and Nas, whose success as a duo was proved in 2006 with the double-Grammy-Award-winning “Road to Zion.”
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Contacts:
Stephanie Montgomery
National Geographic
202-857-5838
smontgom@ngs.org

Carleen Donovan
Press Here Publicity
212-246-2640
carleen@pressherepublicity.com

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I really hope to see you all there! Don’t wait too long to purchase your tickets! This is one event you will not want to miss out on!

-Selamawit

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