v2-n10 | DEC 17-22, 2006
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NC ACT | NC Hip Hop, Poetry & Activism Events Newsletter
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1| Editorial - My N-Word Interview / It's Ma Burth day!
2| Announcements - Robotics Team / Biggest Loser Casting
3| This Week - Gift Rappin / Way Wit Words
4| Upcoming/Ongoing - Kwanzaa Celebrations / Rap Olympics


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1| Editorial - My N-Word Interview / It's Ma Burth day!
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Greetings!

Should the word 'nigger' be stricken from Hip Hop, or
"Black" culture in general?

What do you think?

Check out my thoughts on the matter at OnPoint FM!

This interview aired this morning already, and according
to the host was very well received! And will be aired again
this Wednesday, at 7pm. To access the interview visit
http://onpoint.fm/listen.html at that time. If the air
time changes for the interview I'll let you know.

I will also talk to the show's producers about giving
me a copy of the interview to archive on my blog for
anyone who may miss the interview Wednesday.

I'ma just waitin' for the hate mail from this morning.

Also, check out OnPoint FM, broadcasting live from
Greensboro at http://www.myspace.com/onpointfm !

The host - writer, scholar, activist, teacher B. Sims,
Ph. D., is new to the area, and is seeking interesting,
controversial and/or dynamic people to be guests on the
show (Min. Scott - holla at 'em!).

Visit their myspace and friend the show, let them know
how Carolina gets down!

If you want, you can also come by my myspace today to
wish ya girl a happy birthday...go shawty...lol.

Monday I'll be posting a "birthday mix" on heavymentalist.com
and my myspace for the music junkies.

OH! If you're in the Durham area next week, consider stopping
by Hayti Heritage Center for a beautiful Kwanzaa celebration/
nightly candle lighting hosted by NC superstar Zayd Malik.

Zayd, as many know in the area, has been one of the state's
premier emcees for well over a decade, and has also become
a respected actor. Come by and support him and all of the
other talent at this beautiful event! For more info please
visit http://www.hayti.org/kwanzaa

And please...consider this um...not a late edition of NC ACT,
but an early one for next week lol!

Peace.

Cherryl Aldave
Music & Culture Writer/Blogger
www.myspace.com/cherrylaldave

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to others and print it for folks without internet
access. Thanks!

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2| Announcements - Robotics Team / Biggest Loser Casting
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HIGH SCHOOL ROBOTICS TEAM | Attention high schools, churches,
community centers, sororities and fraternities interested in
starting a robotics team for high school aged students! We
need you! For additional information, please contact the
office of summer sessions and outreach at NCA&T State University
at 336-334-7607 or 1-888-323-6237. Regional robotics competition
will take place at A&T in March 2007.


THE BIGGEST LOSER IS NOW CASTING | Do you have what it takes
to be the next Biggest Loser? We are now casting season four.
If you are finally ready to shed the pounds once and for all
with expert trainers and nutritionists, then you should apply!
How to Apply: Step 1: MAKE A VIDEOTAPE (only VHS, DVD or mini
DV will be accepted). Step 2: MAIL THE TAPE TO US ASAP (please
include a picture if possible). What to include in your FIVE
MINUTE videotape: Why you should be on The Biggest Loser. Make
your video as personal as possible. Start with your name and
hometown. (For example, you can take us on a tour of your
typical day.) Show us, don't just tell us, why you need to
lose the weight. Finally, let us know why you are a great
candidate for the show. Remember, we want to see your personality.
Have fun and good luck! Send your tape along with a completed
application to: THE BIGGEST LOSER CASTING, PO BOX 578, Manhattan
Beach, CA 90267-0578. Download the application from:
http://www.nbc.com/The_Biggest_Loser/contestants/BL4longapp.pdf
Any submissions that do not include an application will not be
considered.


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3| This Week - Gift Rappin / Way Wit Words
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506 Music Trivia Night (Chapel Hill, 8pm) Free. Local 506,
506 W Franklin St, 919-942-5506, http://www.local506.com.


Bind, Forward All, Inflowential, Exit 72 (Raleigh, 6pm) $3.
Lincoln Theatre, 126 E Cabarrus St, 919-821-4111,
http://www.lincolntheatre.Com.


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HARE KRISHNA SUNDAY FEAST (ASHEVILLE 6:30PM) Evening of
chanting, discussion on vedic literatures and a sumptuous
vegetarian feast each Sunday. Donations appreciated. NC
School of Holistic Herbalism, 2 Westwood Pl., West
Asheville. Info: 818-506-2987 or gopalonetwo@....


FMAILY: DOWNTEMPO WITH LOCAL DJS (CHAPEL HILL, 9PM) At West
End Wine Bar, 450 W Franklin St, 919-967-7599.
www.westendwinebar.com.


SERVICE INDUSTRY NIGHT @ THE LIBRARY (CHAPEL HILL) Great
specials, free pool, free Foosball, Beer Pong. At The Library,
120 E Franklin St, 919-968-6004. Everyone in free before
10:30 on weekends. http://libraryrocks.com.


SUNDAY'S @ CLUB 300 (CHARLOTTE) With DJ Polo. Located at
300 E Stonewall, next to the Westin. Ladies $1 b4 midnight.
Invited guests from Bobcats & Panthers 10pm until. Dress code
Casual but Neat. FMI call 704-277-5652


MATURE SUNDAYS (CHARLOTTE, 10P UNTIL) Presented by Black
Ice @ Crush, 300 Stonewall St. Ladies free till midnight;
Guys $5 til 11pm. FMI: 704-277-5652.


SUNDAY NIGHT SOUL (DURHAM, 8PM) Live band & more @ MarVell
Events Center, 119 W Main St, 688-0975, www.marvellbldg.com


SUNDAY BLOODY SUNDAY (RALEIGH, 4PM) Aries Lounge, 400 W
Morgan St, 828-8494, www.aries-lounge.com.


SUBSUNDAY.COM'S HIP HOP OPEN MIC (RALEIGH, 10PM) The Brewery,
3009 Hillsborough St, 838-6788, http://www.brewerync.com.


DJ OLD SCHOOL (RALEIGH) Sundays @ Kulture, 430 S Dawson St,
919-834-3634.


BLACKOUT SUNDAYS WITH MIKE (RALEIGH) White Collar Crime,
319 W Davie St, 828-0055.


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*Only weekly events posted today*

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LIVE BANDS @ THE LIBRARY (CHAPEL HILL) The Library, 120
E Franklin St, 919-968-6004. Check the calendar on their
wbesite for details. http://libraryrocks.com.


ONE MIC MONDAY (CHARLOTTE) Next Big Thing Talent Showcase.
Sign up to compete for $1000! Hosted by Power 98's Tone X
along with the Incredible DJ Polo. @ Studio 74, 4445 E.
Independence Blvd. Doors open 8:30 pm. 18 & up. FMI visit
http://studio74charlotte.com/onemicflyer.htm


HOUSE OF JAZZ (CHARLOTTE) @ 322 South Church St. Live
Jazz band with no cover. Great food, unique atmosphere.
Dress code chic. Free all night.


RYYTHM 'N BLUZ (CHARLOTTE) @ The Wine Up, 3306 N. Davidson
St. Featuring live band the Aphrojazziacs. www.Urbanqc.Com


THE JAZZ CAFE (CHARLOTTE) @ Ayrsley Town Center, 2127
Ayrsley Town Blvd. Suite 103. Live music, Martini bar,
great food. www.thejazzcafenc.com


HOT WAX MONDAYS W/ DJ ALLWAYZ (RALEIGH) Raleigh Music Hall,
14 W. Martin St. 919-832-5222, www.raleighmusichall.com


MYSPACE MONDAZE (RALEIGH, 5-8PM) @ Crowley's of Stonehenge,
7330 Creedmoor Rd, 676-3431, www.crowleysofstonehenge.com.


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TRICKY TUESDAY NIGHT (RALEIGH, 9:30PM) Dance to hip-hop,
house, go-go, reggae and old school @ The Supper Clubb,
5610 Atlantic Ave.


SEXY SANTA (CHARLOTTE, 9PM) Santa's Sexy Helper contest to
be held for all the ladies that night. Prizes will include
$150 in cash and gift bags from the RedDoor. If you are in
search of a costume contact Joffe @ the RedDoor on Wilkinson
and he will hook you up with a discount-just mention Time Lounge.
Also, their website www.TheRedDoorStore.com has many holiday
outfits up to 50% off the store cost. There will be Complimentary
Coat Check that night for all ladies dressed for the contest. We
will have FREE BEER between 9-10:30pm for everyone 21+. ALSO, $3
candy cane shots will be added to our normal drink specials of $1
Lite Beers and $2 Well-Drinks. Door prize raffle for gift from the
Red Door. Tickets for the raffle will only go until 10:30 so make
sure you show up early. Guest Passes and Fliers admit one person
free prior to 10:30pm for 21+ and 1/2 off for 18+. I get credit
for those saying my name so please make sure you put "JAY" on the
flier. Furthermore, anyone who rolls deep PRIOR to 10:30pm with a
group of 8+ people you will ALL be admitted free and given drink
coupons good for one free drink!! @ Time Lounge, 514 N College St.


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DJ L IN JAPANESE (CHAPEL HILL) The Library, 120 E
Franklin St, 919-968-6004. No Cover.
http://libraryrocks.com


RYYTHM N BLUZ (CHARLOTTE) Every Tuesday Night @ Fire &
Ice Martini Lounge, 1228 Gordon St., corner of Central
& Pecan Ave. 7-8:30pm watch an indie movie on the big
screen; 8:30-11pm live band AFROJAZZICIACS w/Bluz.
11pm-close guest DJ's Spin your favorite cuts 'til the
lights go out! www.urbanqc.com


SOULTRY READINGS (CHARLOTTE, 7-9PM) @ the Wine-Up, 3306 N.
Davidson Street. Experience wine tasting and home cooked
cuisine. $5. FMI contact Dany at soultry_tuesday@...


80S NIGHT WITH DJ SHAEROCK (DURHAM) Sirens Lounge, 1803 W
Markham Ave, 416-6684, http://www.sirenslounge.com.


PHEONIX FIRE TUESDAYS (GREENSBORO, 6:30-11PM) The Official
After Work Lounge for Great Food & Quality Entertainment @
the Minj Grill, 310 South Elm Street. Exclusive listening
parties, CD releases for independent artists, open mic,
live music, art openings, games & more. Admission free from
6-7 pm, $7 from 7-11pm, or $5 with Business Card, Work or
School ID.


EASY DRUM N BASS (RALEIGH) Berkeley Cafe, 217 W Martin St.
821-0777, http://www.berkeleycafe.net.


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KWANZAA CELEBRATION (GREENSBORO, 6PM) Central Library,
219 N. Church St. Free. FMI call 336-373-3617


WAY WIT WORDS WEDNESDAYS IS BACK! (DURHAM, 8PM-UNTIL) A
Holiday Tribute - Enjoy a Christmas Celebration With Us.
Live performances by Flavor Fruit Ent Artists and many
others. Enjoy a relaxed atmosphere and good eggnog. Price:
$6. Broad Street Cafe, 1116 Broad Street, (919)451-4389 or
(919)477-0581. 18 to dip 21 to sip.


MODELING TEAM - MODEL SEARCH (CHARLOTTE, 7PM) Need models
for upcoming talent agency. I would like to be able to
count on a selected group of models for photo shoot jobs,
company product promotion, modeling work in general. For
consideration, you will need to send the following: photos
you would like me to use about you: (NO LIMIT) include all
modeling chategories, as well as: a legend promoting yourself
(ie: Why you are a good modeling personality for a prospective
client?), Type of work you are open to do, current measuments,
experience list, your fees and requirement for setting up a work
request, Special accomodations you require for shoots: Hair, makeup,
special needs. Hope to get your reply soon if you would like to be
considered for our site model's team at www.artmantic.com


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FREE WEEKLY BREAKDANCE PRACTICE (ASHEVILLE, 7-9PM) Hunab
Kru & Fresh Trix invite to learn all aspects of B-Boying
in a loosely structured class for all ages and skill levels
Wednesdays at Stephens Lee Rec. Center (30 George Washington
Carver St.) in downtown Asheville. Kids welcome! FMI call:
828-350-2058.


THE REGION'S BEST BANDS @ THE LIBRARY (CHAPEL HILL) 120 E
Franklin St, 919-968-6004. http://libraryrocks.com.


REGGATON VS. HIP HOP (CHARLOTTE) @ Time Lounge, 514 N.
College Street. www.timecharlotte.com


TROIS (CHARLOTTE, 6-11PM) @ The House of Jazz, 322 S.
Church St. Live Jazz, mingling, cocktails, business
dress. Featuring the sounds of UNCOMMON JAZZ. FMI contact
Willie Ramey at 704-614-3497 or Tonya I. at 704-649-5304.


MARTINI MADNESS (CHARLOTTE) Cosmos Cafe, uptown @ corner
of 6th & N. College. FMI call 704-372-3553.


MOUTH PEACE WEDNESDAYS (CHARLOTTE, 9PM) @ The Cafe Room,
1250 Lucky Penny Street (corner of I-85 & Freedom Dr).
With Rhythm 'N Bluz's Boney B on the wheels. Hottest poets
in the region over live sounds provided by VKC. Every Week
live taping to be shown on UPN airing every Monday @
12:30pm. Doors open at 9pm show starts at 10pm. FMI
www.urbanqc.com or call 704.891.7809 or 704.222.0553


OLE SKOOL WEDNESDAYS (CHARLOTTE, 9P-) @ Amos' Southend,
1423 South Tryon St. Every Wednesday after the comedy
show. $12.50-$15.00. FMI: Perfect Balance Ent. at
704-891-6634 or dam3428@...


QUEEN CITY COMEDY (CHARLOTTE) @ The Big Chill, 911 E.
Morehead. Hosted by Chris "Funny Man" Robinson. Doors 8pm,
show 9pm. For more info visit www.goodpeoples.com or
704-358-9888. www.ajentertainmentnc.com


LIVE JAZZ WEDNESDAYS (CHARLOTTE) @ Excelsior, 921
Beatties Ford Road. FMI call 704-334-5709.


ADULT BASKETBALL OPEN GYM (DURHAM, 6-9PM) Still got game?
Come out show your skillz, get some exercise and have some
fun! 35 & up. @ Weaver Street Recreation Center. Free. FMI
call 919-560-4294, ext. 22 Line)


OPEN MIC (DURHAM, 9PM) At Talk of the Town, 108 E Main St,
919-682-7747. http://www.talkofthetown-nc.com.


UNDERTOW: DOWNTEMPO & INTERNATIONAL NITE WITH ARON WAYNE
(DURHAM, 10PM) Sirens Lounge, 1803 W Markham Ave, 416-6684,
http://www.sirenslounge.com.


WAY WIT WORDS WEDNESDAYS IS BACK! (DURHAM, 9:30PM-1:00AM)
Soundtrack & Listening Party Featuring the New Single "The
Street" by Kal Royale & Phatibread. @ Broad Street Cafe,
1116 Broad Street. 18 to dip 21 to sip. Entry: $6. For tix
call (919)477-0581. FMI call (919)451-4389


INTRO WITH KEITH - URBAN SPIN (RALEIGH, 9PM) Free @ Helios
Coffee Company, 413 Glenwood Ave, 838-5177, www.helioscoffee.com.


80S NIGHT (RALEIGH) Kulture, 430 S Dawson St, 919-834-3634.


MIC CHECK 1,2 (RALEIGH, 8PM) Every Wednesday @ Xscape,
7112 Sandy Forks Road. www.openmicraleigh.com


EMERGENCY SERVICES NIGHT @ RUSH LOUNGE (RALEIGH) Rush
Lounge and Aura Night Club honor the men & women working
emergency services every Wednesday night. Police, fireman,
EMTs & nurses are all welcome to a complimentary buffet as
well as great drink specials. DJ Fireman will be taking the
helm of the turn tables! Come let us take care of you! Rush,
407 Glenwood Avenue, 919-832-8987, www.raleighnitelife.com


DEJAVU 80S WITH DJ CUTLASS (RALEIGH) At Sushi Blues, 301
Glenwood Ave, 919-664-8061. http://www.southendbrewery.com.


RHYTHM CHILD - SOUL (RALEIGH) Club Kiroco, 108 1/2 E Hargett
St, 833-5599, http://www.kiroco.com.


WORDPLAY WEDNESDAYS (RALEIGH, 8PM) @ the Groove night club,
416-A W South St. downtown. Zayd Malik hosts one of the
hottest new Open Mike spots in the Triangle. Come be
edutained, inspired and uplifted by some of the Triangle's
best Spoken Word and Literary poets, singers and jazz
artists. Free til 8:30 pm, $5 after. 25 and up! (If
you're 21 to 24 we require grown up behavior!) For more
info visit www.thegroovenightclub.com or call 832-1072.


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LIVE DJS @ THE LIBRARY (CHAPEL HILL) 120 E Franklin St,
919-968-6004. http://libraryrocks.com. No Cover


TRIPLE TS WITH DJS MOTHERSBROTHERS (CHAPEL HILL, 10PM) At
Nightlight, 405 1/2 W Rosemary St, 919-933-5550. FMI visit
http://freewebs.com/nofuturefest/nightlight.htm.


AMATEUR COMEDY SHOWCASE AND CONTEST (CHARLOTTE, 8PM) @
Dilworth Playhouse, 1427 South Blvd. Featuring area
comedians. Best performance awarded $75 prize! $2 for
college students and $3 for general public. FMI visit
www.dilworthplayhouse.com


CELEBRITY THURSDAYS (CHARLOTTE, 10pm-3am) L.A.Inc,
Parisworld and Power 98 presents Power 98's Mr. Incognito
@ Sky (Formerly The Vault), 1400 Elizabeth Ave. Ladies
free til 11pm, men $5 til 11pm. FMI call 704.376.0866


TOUCH ONE THURSDAYS (CHARLOTTE) @ Wine-Up, 3306 N
Davidson St. The finest poets in Charlotte, live
music and DJ DR. Hosted by founder and poet J.C.
Doors open @ 9pm. $5 before 10pm. FMI contact J.C. at
704-605-6983 or jc_touch1@...


VIBES WITH DJ KRAZE & ZAYD MALIK (DURHAM) At Montas
Lounge, 2223 Hwy 54, 919-361-2390. www.montaslounge.com.


SOUL, REGGAE, RHYTHMS & BLUES WITH DJ RIAH (DURHAM)
Thursdays at the Fifth Corner Lounge, Anotherthyme
Restaurant, 109 N Gregson St (near Brightleaf Square).
FMI call 682-5225.


AFTER WORK JAZZ (DURHAM, 6-8PM) At Talk of the Town, 108 E
Main St, 919-682-7747. Free. www.talkofthetown-nc.com.


OPEN MIC (DURHAM) At the Lounge at the Cosmic Cantina, 1920
Perry St, 919-286-1875.


THURSDAY NIGHT COMEDY JAM (RALEIGH, 7PM-UNTIL) Featuring
BET's hottest comedians thru Dec 28, 2006. Also performing:
poets & spoken word artists. Come out and enjoy a evening
of culture, laughter & a mouth watering free buffet at Club
Kiroco, 108 1/2 E Hargett St. Tix 15. FMI and ticketing info
call 203-243-9643


SKATENITE THURSDAYS (RALEIGH, 8PM-12AM) Grown Folks Thursdays
every Thursday @ Skate Ranch, 2901 Trawick Rd. FMI visit
www.skatenitethursdays.com or www.myspace.com/brianodawson


HOUSE WITH DJ BISHOP (RALEIGH) At VIP Ultra Lounge, 430
Dawson St, 919-829-0901.


80S NIGHT WITH DJ MERLIN (RALEIGH) At White Collar Crime,
319 W Davie St, 919-828-0055.


80S NIGHT WITH DJ CHRIS LONDON & SOCIAL MAGAZINE (RALEIGH)
@ Aura / Rush Lounge, 407 Glenwood Ave, 831-1111.


OLD SKOOL HIP HOP (RALEIGH, 8PM) @ Aries Lounge, 400 W.
Morgan St, 828-8494. http://www.aries-lounge.com.


REGGAE NIGHT (SPRING LAKE) @ Los Comals Club. Music by
Third World Sound System. FMI call (910) 286-5623.


POETRY OPEN MIC (WINSTON-SALEM, 8P) Every Thursday. 522
North Liberty Street, hosted by Eurydice.


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GIFT RAPPIN (RALEIGH, 9:30PM) Featured peformers: O.N.E.
Jones, Mic Saavy, Ghost Dog, RAL da vision. Open Mic at
the end of the night! $6 to enter, ladies free untill 11.
@ The Berkeley Cafe, 217 W. Martin St.


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LADIES NIGHT AT THE LIBRARY (CHAPEL HILL) Ladies enjoy
no cover All Night! Featuring the area's hottest DJs.
The Library, 120 E Franklin St, 919-968-6004.


HOUSE OF JAZZ (CHARLOTTE, 8PM) @ 322 South Church St, Live
Jazz band, no cover. Great food & unique atmosphere. Dress
code chic.


FRIDAY FOREPLAY (CHARLOTTE) At Crystal on the Plaza Reggae
Club, 3018 The Plaza Rd. FMI call 704-376-3799 or log on
www.crystalontheplaza.com.


FEEL FREE FRIDAYS (CHARLOTTE) @ Fire & Ice, 1228 Gordon St.
Ladies free all night long. Enjoy great drink specials, with
DJ Double A spinning Neo Soul, Groove, Funk, Hip Hop and Soul
all night. FMI call 704-333-5694 or visit
www.fireandiceonline.net


FLIRTATIOUS FRIDAYS (CHARLOTTE) @ Tempo, 4809 Wilkinson Blvd.
Music by DJ Stacey Blackman, DJ Boney B, and Mr. Incognito,
all three DJ's spin everything from Crunk to Classic. Doors
open 9:30 pm. Ladies FREE until 11 pm. Enjoy drink specials
all night long. www.tempocharlotte.com


BRAZILIAN MUSIC NIGHT (DURHAM) @ Cafe Verde, Erwin Plaza,
2200 W Main St. 919-286-9755.


FIESTA TROPICAL (DURHAM, 9PM) High energy mix of Salsa,
Merengue, Bachata, Reggaeton, Cumbia, Punta, Latin Pop &
R&B. @ Montas International Lounge, 2223 Hwy 54. 361-2390,
http://www.montaslounge.com.


HATHOR'S HIDEOUT (DURHAM) Hip Hop, reggae, soul & funk with
DJ Riah. Fridays @ the Fifth Corner Lounge, Anotherthyme
Restaurant, 109 N Gregson St (near Brightleaf Square).
919-682-5225.


INFUSE FRIDAY WITH DJ DAE (DURHAM, 10PM) Fridays @ Sirens
Lounge, 1803 W Markham Ave, 919-416-6684,
http://www.sirenslounge.com.

REGGAE DANCEHALL (DURHAM) At Uptown Club, 335 W Main St,
919-423-7787.


HOUSE, DISCO & TRANCE WITH GUEST DJS (RALEIGH, 6PM) @ Rush
Lounge, 407 Glenwood Ave, 831-1111, www.raleighnitelife.com.


BRAZILIAN MUSIC WITH EDUARDO DE SOUZA (RALEIGH, 8PM) Brasa
Brazilian Steakhouse, 8551 Brier Creek Pkwy, Brier Creek
Shopping Center, 544-3344. Free.


DO SOME TIME WITH MERLIN (RALEIGH) @ White Collar Crime,
319 W DAVIE ST, 828-0055.


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ZIGGY'S REGGAE CHRISTMAS PARTY FEATURING THE MOVEMENT
(DEC 23, WINSTON-SALEM) With Lion Tracks and Spiritual
Foundation. Doors at 8:00 / show at 9:00. Tix $7 at the
door. @ Ziggy's 433 Baity St.


CELEBRATE KWANZAA! NIGHTLY CANDLE LIGHTING (DEC 26-31,
DURHAM, 7PM) Kwanzaa is celebrated by millions of people of
African descent through out the world African community. As
a cultural holiday, Africans practice it from all religions,
traditions, all classes, ages and generations, and political
persuasions on the common ground of their African ness in all
its historical and cultural diversity and unity. Kwanzaa is
based on the agricultural celebration of Africa called "the
first fruits" celebrations, which celebrate the times of
harvest, gathering, reverence, commemoration of the past,
recommitment to cultural ideals and celebration of the good.
Nightly candle lighting ceremonies commemorate the first six
days of Kwanzaa: Umoja (Unity), Kujichagulia (Self Determination),
Ujima (collective work and responsibility), Ujamaa (cooperative
economics), Nia (purpose), and Kuumba (creativity). Each nightly
candle lighting celebration will include musical entertainment
or performances by renowned local, regional, and national
performing artists. The event will be hosted by MC, Percussionist
and Lyrist Zayd Malik the week will be filled with dance, music,
song, and spoken word. This event is free and open to the public.
Please bring a non-perishable food item to donate to the Food
Bank of Central & Eastern North Carolina each night. Vendors
nightly. Zayd Malik of Durham, NC is a Hip Hop lyricists and
rap artists who uses his cultural awareness to help write songs
for the world not just the "hood". He is a poet, actor and producer
with three albums and winner of the Verbal Combat (freestyle battle)
championship to his credit. For full list of artists scheduled to
appear, please visit http://www.hayti.org/kwanzaa/


HOMECOMING 2006 JOB FAIR (DEC 28, ASHEVILLE, 10AM-3PM) Want
to move back to Western North Carolina? Graduating and looking
for a job? Living in the area and seeking a new job? Looking to
change careers? Come check out exciting jobs in growth industries
and high job demand! Talk with employers who are hiring now!
Bring your resume! Applications taken on site. @ Biltmore Square
Mall, Brevard Road, Exit 33 on I-26. FMI contact Mountain Area
JobLink, (828) 250-4761 or visit www.mountainareaworks.org


MARVELL EVENT CENTER NEW YEARS EVE PARTY (DURHAM, DEC 31)
Everybody free til 11 pm, doors open at 9 pm. VIP available
with exclusive mini bar. Free food and drinks all night long.
Cash money ballon drop. Free champagne toast at midnight. Dress
code: sexy. Carribiaen cuisine available, security enforced! At
the Marvel Event Center, 119 W. Main. St. Downtown Durham.
919-688-0975


NEW YEAR'S EVE FIRE & ICE BALL (DURHAM, DEC 31) @ Siren's
Lounge, 1803 W. Markham Avenue. The ice luge, champagne toast,
and dancefloor extravaganzas will be back! DETAILS TBA! The
Sirens Lounge is the latest addition to the increasingly popular
area just off Ninth Street near Duke's East Campus. We are across
the street from the BP gas station. Free parking available in
the Dollar General parking lot. For directions please visit
http://sirenslounge.com/staticpages/index.php/directions


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21ST ANNUAL KWANZAAFEST (JAN 1, DURHAM) Doors open at noon,
program begins at 2 pm at the Durham Armory, 220 Foster Street,
Downtown Durham. Baba Chuck Davis and the African American Dance
Ensemble present the final day of Kwanzaa with the 21st Annual
KwanzaaFest Celebration, Baba Chuck's 70th birthday. Please join
us at the Durham Armory Downtown, 220 Foster St. Doors open @ 12
noon with an African Styled Market Place, including ethnic food.
Performances will be held from 2pm-5pm, featured guest, The Healing
Force, Fruit of Labor Singing Ensemble and Drums of Fire and a
performance by AADE. Please bring school supplies to donate to St.
Sya Academy. For more information about KwanzaaFest call call
(919) 683-1709 or (919) 560-2720; or for more inforamtion about
AADE visit www.africanamericandanceensemble.org or call 919-560-2729.
21st Annual KwanzaaFest 2006 is presented by the African American
Dance Ensemble.


TYLER PERRY'S "WHAT'S DONE IN THE DARK" (JAN 11-14, GREENSBORO)
Tyler Perry's What's Done in the Dark is very high spirited,
encouraging and full of fabulous singing. It raises the conscious
level of current health issues and single parenthood. The inspiring
message promotes bold statements of truth and understanding when it
comes to love and infidelity. Starring David Mann and Tamela Mann
("Meet the Browns"); D'Atra Hicks (Family Reunion); Christian Keyes
and Ryan Gentles ("Madea Goes to Jail"); Terrell Carter, Chandra
Currelley, and Jamal McGhee (Madea's Class Reunion), all Tyler
Perry Productions. Newcomers to the production family are Julie
Dickens, Matisha Baldwin and Dino Hanson. Tickets are on sale NOW
and available at the Coliseum Advance Box Office, all participating
Triad Lowes Foods locations, online at www.tickets.com. Or call
1-888-397-3100. For group sales information, please call 336/373-2632.
Dates/times: Thursday, Jan. 11, 2007 at 8:00 PM; Friday, Jan. 12, 2007
at 8:00 PM; Saturday, Jan. 13, 2007 at 3:00 PM and 8:00 PM; Sunday,
Jan. 14, 2007 at 3:00 PM. Ticket Prices: $32.50 - $42.50.


RAP OLYMPICS (JAN 12, RALEIGH, 7-9PM) $200 to the champion.
Last year's winner was Wholly Vinyl. @ Bragaw Resident Hall
Lounge on the campus of NCSU. Last year like 300+ people came
out, so we tryin to do it big again this year. If you are
interested in entering or know someone who is, hit me up at
DJilldigitz@...


INFLOWENTIAL (JAN 13, RALEIGH) @ Raleigh Music Hall, 14 W.
Martin St. (upstairs), 919-832-5222.


MLK CELEBRATION: FROM THE DREAM TO THE VISION (JAN 13, DURHAM,
2-5PM) January kicks off the beginning of a new year and ushers
in one of the most important nationally celebrated holidays--the
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. Throughout the Triangle community
and beyond, events ranging from church services, candlelight vigils,
exhibitions, readings, lectures, concerts, films, and socials will be
taking place. It will be a time to reflect on this important leader's
legacy. Join the St. Joseph's Historic Foundation and Hayti Heritage
Center as we present a full weekend of activities for all to enjoy.
Celebrate the MLK Holiday with St. Joseph's Historic Foundation, Inc.
Each year the Foundation commemorates the King holiday with
storytelling and musical entertainment. Past performances have
included storytelling and poetry by Carol Boston Weatherford and Willa
Brigham, Kenneth Capel's stirring portrayal of Dr. King, many
wonderful gospel performances, and the annual Raise-A-Reader Book
Fair. @ Hayti Heritage Center, 804 Old Fayetteville St., 919-683-1709.


5TH ANNUAL MARTIN LUTHER KING JR. HOLIDAY PARADE (JAN 13,
DURHAM, 12NOON) The 5th Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday
Parade theme is "Our Youth: Crucial to the Movement". Durham
Mayor William "Bill" Bell will serve as Grand Marshal of the
parade, a wholesome, family-oriented, multi-racial event for
the entire community. The Parade route starts at Heritage Square
Shopping Center and proceeds down Fayetteville Street. Marching
bands, floats, step and drill teams, motorcycles, horses, dancers,
ROTC's, queens, scouts, cars highlighting businesses and more will
make Durham a festive place to be. The MLK Jr. Holiday Parade will
be televised on local cable access, where available, in all markets
in the state. FMI visit http://www.durhammlkparade.com or call
919-680-0465.


WORKING WOMEN'S WEDNESDAYS (JAN 24, BURLINGTON, 11:30AM-1PM)
Jess McLamb speaks: "Surviving and Thriving Around People Who
Drive You Crazy". Working Women's Wednesdays is an exciting
monthly luncheon series developed by Women's Resource Center
and WIN (Women Into Networking). $20 for WRC members; $25 for
non-members. FMI: 336-227-6900. @ Alamance Country Club, 2402
Pineway Drive. http://www.wrcac.org


PATO BANTON AND THE MYSTIC ROOTS (JAN 26, WINSTON-SALEM) Tix
$10 in advance. Doors at 8:00 / show at 9:00. Ziggy's, 433
Baity St., 336-748-0810.


FREQUENC RECORDS NIGHT (JAN 27, CHAPEL HILL, 10PM) $3.
Monthly party thrown by our homegrown squad of county line
beat guerillas, every fourth saturday. Night Light, 405 1/2
W. Rosemary St. 919-933-5550.


MINT CONDITION (JAN 27, RALEIGH) With guest Sonja. @ the
Lincoln Theatre, downtown Raleigh at 126 E. Cabarrus St.
between Wilmington St. and Blount St. Advance tickets also
available at: SchoolKids Records on Hillsborough St.,
919-821-7766 & Schoolkids Records on Franklin St. (Chapel
Hill). 8:00pm doors, 9:00pm show. $35 advance, $39 day of
show


UNITED FOR PEACE AND JUSTICE - NATIONAL MARCH (JAN 27,
WASHINGTON, DC) Tell the New Congress: Act NOW to Bring
the Troops Home! Join United for Peace and Justice in a
massive march on Washington, D.C., on Sat., January 27, to
call on Congress to take immediate action to end the war. On
Election Day the voters delivered a dramatic, unmistakable
mandate for peace. Now it's time for action. On January 27,
2007, we will converge from all around the country in
Washington, D.C. to send a strong, clear message to Congress
and the Bush Administration: The people of this country want
the war and occupation in Iraq to end and we want the troops
brought home now! Congress has the power to end this war
through legislation. We call on people from every congressional
district in the country to gather in Washington, DC -- to express
support for those members of Congress who are prepared to take
immediate action against the war; to pressure those who are
hesitant to act; and to speak out against those who remain tied
to a failed policy. http://www.unitedforpeace.org


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FALK VISITING ARTIST DARIO ROBLETO: CHRYSANTHEMUM ANTHEMS
(THRU DEC 17, 2006) @ the Weatherspoon Art Museum, Corner
of Spring Garden + Tate Streets in the Cone Building. Dario
Robleto has achieved international recognition for his
sculptures and installations that integrate historical
artifacts (in particular old vinyl records and wartime relics)
to create new histories. His work shows us how the original
artifacts he uses carry both personal and cultural meaning
that survives their transformation. Robleto is heavily
influenced by DJ culture and the theory and practice of
mixing and sampling. Admission: Free. FMI call 336-334-5770


G.O.A.L.S. FOR WOMEN WORKSHOP (GREENSBORO, JAN 10-DEC 19,
2006) GOALS for women workshop is an innovative series
offering strategies for success in goal achievement. Meets
Tuesdays. Assessments, networking, and group support.
Monthly meetings, weekly followups. Also opportunity to
sign on as a sales associate/homeshow hostess/fundraiser
with specialty gifts - 20% comm. Sponsored by N'Joy Prod.
& Stone of Help.Org. At Stone of Help Cafe, 455 Gorrell St.
FMI call 336-337-7060. Price: 1st session FREE


Healing the Spirit: The Art of Kadir (GREENSBORO, THRU Dec
22) Kadir Nelson, internationally recognized artist and
illustrator solo exhibition. His work is instantly recognizable
by the emotion and strength of his varied subject matter. A
master at capturing the spirit of African American children,
Nelson has illustrated books for celebrities such as Will Smith,
Spike and Tanya Lee and Debbie Allen. Nelson's paintings have
decorated the sets of television sitcoms "The Fresh Prince Of
Bel Air" and "The Jamie Foxx Show." Kadir Nelson has won an
NAACP Image Award and earned the American Library Association'S
2005 Coretta Scott King Illustrator Award. Day(s)/time(s): Tu,
Thu,Fri,Sat 10a-5p; Weds 10a-7p; Sun 2p-5p. Admission: free, at
the Greensboro Cultural Center, 200 North Davie St., 336-333-6885


GREENSBORO FARMERS' CURB MARKET (GREENSBORO, THRU DEC) Featuring
fresh fruits, vegetables, handmade crafts, fresh cut flowers and
homemade baked goods. Open year-round May through December on
Saturdays 6 am-noon, and vWednesdays 7 am-1pm. Free parking
and admission. 501 Yanceyville Street, 336-574-3547.
http://www.greensboro-nc.gov


SPIRITUAL AWAKENING - WORK BY C. O'MEGA BARNES (DEC 9-FEB
18, 2007, DURHAM) @ Hayti Heritage Center's Lyda Merrick
Moore Gallery. Artist Reception - Jazzy Friday, January
12, 2007, 6-8 pm. Refreshments and Live Jazz. Free & Open to
the public. After 30 years of service as a public school
teacher in Harrisburg, PA, Carolyn O'Mega Watson Fox Barnes
was blessed with a new gift for developing artistic "Paper
Sculptures". Viewers often comment about the spiritual quality,
vivid vitality and amazing uniqueness of her art. It wasn't
until 1994, when Carolyn experienced a Spiritual Awakening
and C. O'Mega emerged. She credits GOD with providing her
with the imagination and ability to use miniature scissors
to create art without painting, sketching or drawing. Prayer,
divine guidance and those tools have enabled her to transform
paper into beautiful works of art. Ms. Barnes has had two
shows at the Washington's Children's Hospital National Medical
Center and at Duke Children's Hospital. She has been featured
in Upscale Magazine in 2001, and was chosen to exhibit her
work in "Testament of the Spirit" in Chicago, a program
presented by Oprah Winfrey. Her work has been commissioned
by the President of Bennett College and Judge Henry Frye.
Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10 am-5 pm; Saturday, 10 am-
3 pm.


HENRY OSSAWA TURNER: PAINTER OF THE SPIRIT (THRU FEB 25,
GREENSBORO) Exhibition features works by America's best-known
African American artist, Henry Ossawa Tanner. @ Weatherspoon
Art Museum, corner of Spring Garden and Tate streets. Free.
Hours: Tues., Wed. & Fri. 10am-5pm; Thurs. 10am-9pm; Sat. & Sun.
1pm-5pm. FMI call 336-334-5770, e-mail weatherspoon@..., or
visit http://weatherspoon.uncg.edu


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