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"Under the able baton of late, legendary Houston music educator Dr. Conrad Johnson, Kashmere High School's band program became a force to be reckoned with in the '60s and '70s. Augmenting the traditional symphonic repertoire with everything from jazz to James Brown, the Kashmere Stage Band cleaned up at virtually every regional, state and national contest it entered. The bands also released several albums that were originally intended as fund-raisers but became highly sought-after collectibles and sampling gold mines for adventurous DJs such as Houston-born Premier of Gang Starr. Dozens of KSB alumni went on to become professional musicians and music educators in their own right." (Chris Gray, Houston Press)

Check out the trailer below as the director explains how the music and arts directly correlates to higher grades and community pride.


Thunder Soul will be screened at Discovery Green followed by a performance by Kashmere Reunion stage Band. This event is free to the public.

Thursday Nov. 11, 2010
Discovery Green
6:45pm

If you happen to be in DC on the 31st, you are cordially invited to kick it with one of my besties, Cassandra AKA "Mistress Flash" @ Rose's Dream for her 25th bday!! She is one of the most beautiful people, inside and out, that I know. We have had some of the best times together and she will definitely show love to everyone than comes through the door. Especially if she finds out Hood Socialite sent you. We take care of our people.

Its free admission, all night so the more the merrier... There's no excuse not to throw on some vintage slacks and step out in style, jack! Its gonna be a party yall! Hahaha! Im so sad Im gonna miss this one but we have some FIREWORKS planned for you guys a lil later down the line so stay tuned. Until then, I'll be poppin bottles in spirit for ya boo. Love you Cass!! Have a happy birthday cat mama. :) 

My newest guilty pleasure is Hater Magazine! They will be having a release party for their "Party n Bullshit" issue.

Gas Light Gallery
1416 Westheimer
Houston, TX

Hater Magazine is also one of the sponsors of the J Dilla Tribute going down at the Meridian on Sunday 2/7/2010.

J Dilla was one of the founders of Slum Village who we lost way to soon due to a rare blood disease. Even if you don't know his name, you're guaranteed to know his music. His influence through hip hop is heard while jammin Janet Jackson, Erykah Badu, A Tribe Called Quest, Raphael Sadiqq and many more. Come out and show respect for one of hip hop's greats.

"You know, if I had a choice, skip the major labels and just put it out yourself man... Trust me. I tell everybody it's better to do it yourself and let the Indies come after you instead of going in their [direction] and getting a deal and you have to wait, it ain't fun, take it from me." - J Dilla

The Meridian
1503 Chartes
Houston, TX


For all the dopeness that is Hater Magazine click here...

www.haterhouston.com

I'm super excited about this!

The Alamo Draft House presents "Bettie Page Tribute Night" w/ live Burlesque entertainment.

Join us at the Alamo West Oaks for a tribute to the late great Bettie
Page!

Austin’s The Jigglewatts (www.myspace.com/jigglewatts) will
host a night of live burlesque paired with footage from the classic Bettie Page
feature Teaserama. The event will feature live burlesque performances by:

Miss Coco, LectricRuby, JouleGoldie, Candela Pearl, Lux Grace, Truvant Ruby, Rockit, Elisa, Ruby Lamb, Ginger Valentine, Maye Applebottom, and Mistress of Ceremonies...Cherry Zap

Tickets are only $12 in advance!

Get them here ---> http://www.drafthouse.com/westoaks/shows.php?id=439

Shout out to http://www.innermestudios.com/ for the tip!

Grab your girls or your boo and enjoy crazy discounts at some of the best restaurants in Bethesda and Chevy Chase this week only (ends August 2nd). Some of my favorites are listed below. Just make sure you call ahead and make reservations. Tables will be going fast!


Assaggi Mozzarella Bar will only be offering up two-course lunches for $15.

Clyde's of Chevy Chase is also participating this year with two-course lunches for $12 and three-course dinners for $30.

Lia's
Get a two-course lunch for $15 or a three-course dinner for just $30 at Lias, featuring gourmet American favorites by famed Chef Geoff.

If you're craving good ol' fashioned creole or southern food Louisiana Kitchen & Bayou Bar can help you out. Try it this week with two lunch courses for $12 or a three course dinner for $30.

Redwood just opened last year in the new downtown area of Bethesda and will have multi-course $15 lunches and $30 dinners featuring their contemporary American cuisine.

Visions will be offering $12 lunches and $30 dinners, with entrees like Maryland Crab Mac N Cheese and Salmon Penne.

http://www.bethesda.org/misc/restaurantweek.htm

And its FREE... biatches. Have fun... Ill b @ Policy. How u durrin?

Raheem Devaughn will be having a listening party for his new mixtape "Art of Noise" @ Eyebar on Tuesday night from 9-11:45 pm. Come out and support DC's own and snatch up the mixtape for FREE here... http://www.368musicgroup.com/

1716 I ST. NW
Washington DC

Sounds by DJ's Alizay, Analyze and Gifted Son til 2am.

Shout out to BallerAlert.com for the info!