2011 Whitewater Grand Prix from Tribe Rider on Vimeo.

The Whitewater Grand Prix brings together 25 of the world’s best kayakers for a 6-stage competition on spectacular whitewater across Quebec. whitewatergrandprix.com

SABER Plain and Simple from MTN COLORS USA on Vimeo.

L.A. GOT ALOHA (✿◠‿◠)
TUESDAY, AUGUST 9th 2011

@ The Dragonfly
6510 Santa Monica Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90038-1408
Street parking

$5 COVER. Doors open 9PM
*FREE drink w/cover before 9:30PM
Performances start 9:30PM
This is a 21+ event

Hip-Hop Performances • DJs • Live painting • Body art • Visual art displays • Open Mic

2 Stages / 2 Rms • Patio • Food • Full bar

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+ DJ SETS BY
» Dj Packo (Hawaii)

http://soundcloud.com/djpa​cko/aquadust-ii-dubstep-vs​-turntablism-mix

http://soundcloud.com/djpa​cko

» Handroidz
» DJ Stereotype

+ FRONT STAGE
» Also Known As http://aka-alsoknownas.com​/
» Creed Chameleon (Hawaii) http://www.reverbnation.co​m/creedchameleon
» Analog Dive (Hawaii) http://analogdive.bandcamp​.com/
» Turtle (Learning Curve) http://vimeo.com/7682360
» Besatree & Kserious http://besatree.com/
» Handroidz

+ SECOND STAGE
» Anthm http://www.reverbnation.co​m/anthm
» Onslot (Ever Ready Records) http://onslot.bandcamp.com​/
» Gym Beam http://www.myspace.com/gym​beam1
» Handroidz
» Generik & Anek
» Jmelen http://soundcloud.com/jmel​encholy
» Will (Hawaii)
» Justin V http://justenvy.blogspot.c​om/

+ LIVE PAINTERS
PROTO • Booleep • ZNUPH • Mariposa Curiousa • Norah Martin-Hall

+ ALONG WITH ARTISTS
The Lovelin • Charlene Borja • Yvonne Claire • Dillion Martin • Martha Parra • Melenie Fajardo • Diane Abapo • Miguel Antonio (M.A.D) • Shaun Womack • Zina Pheonix • Sally Baxter • Casey Brodley • Christian Hansmann • Pete Ulatan • Eddie Saucedo • Adrien Ordorica • Sylvia Wan • Kristalyn Lipps (w/Tiana Spencer & Caitlin Pynes) • David Monaghan

Nu-Soul continues to take part in the Downtown Los Angeles Renaissance transforming a 100-year old speakeasy in the historic Alexandria Hotel into a unique experience in sight + sound.

Held every other 1st Saturday, ART + SOUL features live performances from cutting edge talent, art exhibitions from a diverse set of local artists, mood enhancing visual projections, and LIVE ART all within the one-of-a-kind setting of The Mezz.

Live Performances by:

BLU

With his cool-headed SoCal demeanor and everyman charisma, Blu was championed at the onset of his recording career when he collaborated with Emanon DJ/producer Exile for the highly acclaimed LP Below the Heavens (2007). When Below the Heavens first hit shelves in August 2007, Blu and Exile were virtual unknowns in underground hip-hop, but Blu’s deft songwriting and Exile’s soul-drenched, Jay Dee-influenced production quickly amassed them a national audience. Below the Heavens ended up on many critics’ year-end lists and, particularly, launched Blu into the public hip-hop eye. Remaining independent, Blu has since worked with the likes of such acclaimed and diverse artists as J-Period, Q-Tip, The Roots, Mark de Clive-Lowe, The Grouch & Eligh, and Tanya Morgan.

http://twitter.com/herfavc​olor

E REECE

The hard penetrating, self-reflective vocals of this MC poignantly illustrate that true school hip hop is alive and well. E Reece brings you “Organic Hip Hop” to feed your mind, body and soul with no additives or preservatives. He’s performed at numerous clubs, universities and festivals across the globe and the country, opening for and playing alongside such artists as Pete Rock and CL Smooth, Talib Kweli, DJ Babu, DJ Revolution, Greyboy, Rich Medina, MED, Eternia and others. “Once they’ve heard my music or seen my live show, I want people to believe in the power of positive music and to know that real hip hop isn’t dead.” Look out for his new EP “The T.iM.E is Now” with Theimagination due out early fall ’11.

http://www.ereecelive.com/

http://twitter.com/ereece

IMAN OMARI

http://www.reverbnation.co​m/imanomari

**JUST ADDED D-FELIC (HOLLAND) Special guest DJ
www.dfelic.com

Sounds by DJ SEVEN57 + DJ MZA (Jazzercise)

http://djseven57.podomatic​.com/

http://djmza.blogspot.com/

http://soulcircleradio.com​/

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Art Gallery + Video Projections + Live Art

+ Visuals by Hearsee Av including the Infamous Digital Grafitti Wall http://hearseeav.com/

+ Nail Art by KLEUR http://www.kleur.me/

+ Makeup by Glo http://www.facebook.com/gl​oluvsmakeup

+ Live Art & Exhibit by:Germizm http://germizm.blogspot.co​m/

+ Artist:Katie Wohl http://katiewohl.com/

+ Photographer:Andres Quesada http://www.andrewquesada.c​om/

+ Live Artist: Agapito Doronio http://www.facebook.com/ag​apito.doronio

Additional Artists To Be Announced

Drink specials until 11:30pm

Hosted + Curated by
Nu-Soul Magazine + Michelle aka Cali + Christina Maxine

21+
9pm – 2am

FIRST 75 PEOPLE FREE w/ RSVP to http://tinyurl.com/artsoul​august2011 or events@nu-soulmag.com
$5 with RSVP : $7 without RSVP
EARLY ARRIVAL IS HIGHLY SUGGESTED!
RSVPs must be received by 5pm on Saturday August 6

The Mezz @ the Alexandria Hotel
501 S. Spring Street – 2nd Floor (follow the signs)
Los Angeles, CA 90013

About The Mezz
The Mezz Bar at The Alexandria Hotel is Downtown L.A.’s newest bar in it’s oldest location. Located in the heart of the new downtown LA, the Mezz provides the feel of a speakeasy but with gorgeous detailed ceilings, a stage, and plenty of space to roam.

John Hicks

Rah

Jillian Frederick



Agapito Doronio : Proto




Bebe, Neva & Journey


Adrien Ordorica


Robert Yancy


Sasha

I’ve curated this event from day one & to watch this art movement evolve. It has been an honor & a privilege to grow alongside these talented individuals. So please continue to follow us & show support with love & respect. PEACE

proto!

photography by:
Joshua Loveslife

CITIZEN COPE

COMPANY FLOW

PEOPLE UNDER THE STAIRS

BEAT JUNKIES X VISIONARIES

TYPICAL CATS

LIVING LEGENDS

LIVING LEGENDS

STACY EPPS

BENEATH THE SURFACE

HIEROGLYPHICS

JDILLA