A Hot Mess!

Join the A.O. Movement Collective at Second Floor on Clinton for their Hot Mess Hype Party Fundraiser and get the opportunity to be featured in their upcoming work! Not convinced yet? FREE Wine and cheese plus treats from dance/chef extraordinaire, Larissa Sheldon, will be served all night. Come eat, drink, and dance dirty all night long!

EVENT DETAILS:

Monday June 28th, 2010; 6-10pm

Second Floor at Clinton (Above Berrumundi)

67 Clinton Street (between Rivington and Stanton)

Lower East Side, New York City

TICKETS:

Hundred Club Members get in FREE

$5 for Sarah Lawrence Alums

$5 per person for groups of 5+

$10 General Admission

Attendees will witness the launch of A.O.M.C’s  new show card, in addition to the new ultra-limited-edition of  A.O.M.C Glam line. Come early enough (before 8pm) and learn a short segment from “90 Ways to Wake” from Drowning ,  the SLFdstrcTV dance. Footage of club-goers dancing to this piece will be shot and will be part of the Movement Collective’s Joyce Soho show in July!

The Fundraising portion of the evening will feature a silent auction with opportunities to bid on art, goods, and services.  Grab a limited edition raffle pin and win a VIP Package to A.O.M.C.’s Joyce Soho Show!

Dress a hot mess, and we’ll see you at the party!

Purchase definition: Aya de Leon

definition: Aya de Leon looks at the process of Bay area spoken word artist Aya de Leon, whose work is at all times political and certainly fresh.  Whether dissecting images of women in hip hop, or exposing the constructs of gender and beauty, Aya de Leon makes you think, makes you laugh, makes you cry, makes you listen. To learn more about the phenom’s work, check out the docu-bio, which explores the writer/poet/activist’s artistic process, and the lives she touches as she moves through the world.

* definition: Aya de Leon is Directed by Jennifer Ongiri

Produced by Marla Renee Leech and Shalonda Ingram.

 

Trailer of definition: Aya de Leon

The full-length documentary can be purchased and/or viewed at the following sites. Click on the links below for more information:

Frameline

Amazon

Nursha Project Welcomes Mia Marcus: Photographer

We welcome our newest addition, Mia Marcus: Photographer, to the Nursha Family!

Born and raised in New York City, Mia Marcus’ early interest in photography was inspired by the NYC music scene. Starting out as an avid fan of Hip-Hop music, Mia was able to transfer that passion through her photography.

After graduating from the University of Rhode Island she began to take her interest in photography to the next level by shooting various concerts, music videos and parties in NYC. She has photographed many artists including Fabolous, Jim Jones, Q-tip, 50 cent and many others.  Still in the early stages of her career in photography, she has been blessed to work with the likes of celebrity photographer, Johnny Nunez. Her ambition to become one of the top female photographers in her field has driven accomplishments such as being featured in the Source Magazine, GO! Magazine and working as a contributing photographer at HOT 97.1.

Mia is constantly working hard  to conceive her d ynamic style in photography . Her focus and passion drive her creativity.  You can catch Mia backstage, on-stage or in crowd shooting at any live concert in NYC.

Going Back to DC…to Celebrate the 9th Hip Hop Theater Festival

The Hip Hop Theater Festival returns to Washington, D.C. this summer for its 9th installation. Join NPA Micia Mosely as she presents her one woman show, ” Where My Girls At? “, as well as her satirical poetry at the Late Night Comedy Cabaret.

“Where My Girls At? ”

Written and Performed by Micia Mosely

Directed by Tamilla Woodard

A Nursha Project Production

Thursday, July 8th, 2010 at 9pm

Studio Theater

1501 14th Street, NW

Washington, D.C.

FREE*

Late Night Comedy Cabaret

Thursday, July 8th, 2010 at 10:30pm

Bus Boys and Poets

2021 14th St., N.W. (at V Street)

Washington, D.C.

FREE*

*To Reserve tickets for either show, click here .                                 

For more information, click here .

Come celebrate hip hop, LIVE, and On Stage!

“Brass, Bows, and Beats”

Join Nursha Project in celebrating the offerings of Jazz Mafia:

Brass, Bows, and Beats

a fusion of jazz and hip hop

Friday, June 25th, 2010

(Le) Poisson Rouge

158 Bleecker Street

New York, New York 10012

Doors at 7pm

Event at 7:30pm

Advanced Tickets: $18

Tickets on the Day of: $25

For more information, go to jazzmafia.com and click EVENTS or call 212-505-FISH

Empowering Youth through Dance: Nursha Project Collaboration with El Puente

Just missed the presentation of ” The Last Layer : An Embodiment of the Words We Never Get to Say,” a performance by CARAS: El Puente Dance Ensemble at the organization’s Williamsburg-based leadership institute in Brooklyn, New York. The mission of CARAS is “to empower young artists to express themselves through movement and dance, and to create innovative works that explore the social and political issues that affect their daily lives.” With lighting and sound provided by Nursha Project, “The Last Layer” features seven high-school students who take the audience on a journey of self-exploration, breaking through struggles pertaining to identity development, family dynamics, and sociocultural and political disappointments. Through solo performances, dance ensembles, and spoken-word, the student-artists break free of their challenges and find new perspectives on love and trust, while seeking a sense of belonging in their communities.

June 18th and 19th, 2010

211 South 4th Street

Brooklyn, New York 11211

EL PUENTE

“The Last Layer” is a journey to express our identity; to release our past experiences. We struggle with our fears of growing older because of the uncertainty of where life will take us and where we want to take ourselves. We substitute our emptiness, using others to fill the void in order to bring us a sense of belonging. Although we often feel that what is happening to us isn’t normal it is our most vulnerable moments that are the most natural; they are life in its purest form.

Thus our need for love encourages us to trust one another in hopes of finding love and compassion. Through expression and reflection we figuratively peel through our last layer in order to gain a new perspective on our past, accepting that the past affects us but does not limit who we can be.”

~CARAS

For more information about EL PUENTE, click here .

Micia Mosely Goes to Michigan

Join Nursha Project in celebrating the 35th Anniversay of the Michigan Womyn’s Music Festival from August 3rd-8th, 2010. This year, NPA Micia Mosely will take the Acoustic Stage on Tuesday, August 3rd as well as host on Thursday, August 5th. To learn more or to purchase tickets, click here .

Don’t Miss The Bull Dyke Chronicles Summer Finale With Shelly Mars

Dan Fishback, Max Steele, Jon Kinzel, Taylor Black, Kim Katzberg, and Shelly Mars and Kirby (DP’s mascot), offer a night of bull-dyke bullshit, artistry & edgy performances. Come and shake your tails off for the summer finale of The Bull Dyke Chronicles.

“Come join a motley crew of performers, poets and musicians for thought-provoking entertainment and to dance your asses off.” – Dixon Place

Event Details: The Bull Dyke Chronicles Summer Finale

Date & Time : Saturday, June 12th @10:00pm

Location : Dixon Place - 161A Chrystie Street, New York, NY 10002

Ticket Pricing : $10 @ the door (C ash Only! )

For more information please call: (212) 219 – 0736

Black Girl Ugly Opening This Week In NYC

” It ain’t easy comin’ up Black not to mention female, in these so-called United States. ”

Courtney Dowe, Li’l T., and Chiquita Brooks will be your guides into the collective subconscious of Black Girls trying to hold fast to self-love. Black Girl Ugly will expose the “truth” of white girl beauty and the reality of Black Girl Ugly through moment, poetry, and song. The end result: a cultivation of a healthy self-image for young and old black women surrounded by the superficial din of white media.

Ashley Brockington, along with Black Grrrlz R Dee-Licious Productions, presents the third installment of Black Girl Ugly. www.offoffonline.com called 2009’s Black Girl Ugly, “ …touching, amusing and ultimately thought provoking… ”. Ashley is a member of the WOW café theatre collective that is celebrating its 30th year. Join us in another creative opportunity to make a positive impact in our communities.

Event Detials: Black Girl Ugly

Weekends Only: 6/10 – 6/ 26  Thursday, Friday & Saturday @  8pm ( doors open at 7:30pm )

Location : WOW café theatre 59-61 East 4th - 4th Floor (Between Bowery & 2nd Ave.)

NY Transit Directions

• F Train to Second Ave.
• N,R to Eighth St
• 6 to Bleeker

Ticket Pricing:

• $10 for seniors & students
• $12 in advance at  www.fabnyc.org
• $15 at the door

RSVP Info : Call 212-777-4280 or email blackgirlugly@gmail.com

Get Ready For National Trails Day With Hike The Heights VI

Hike the Heights is an annual family-friendly event that combines art, physical activity, and fun. The day is composed of hiking Northern Manhattan Park Trails, participating in artistic activities, and celebrating. The hikes culminate in a festival of the parks celebration, or a “neighborhood potluck party” of group contributions.

Walking proudly into it’s 6th year, Nursha Project is proud to provide services for Hike the Heights VI, an event organized by CLIMB (City Life Is Moving Bodies). CLIMB is a partnership between Columbia University Medical Center and community-based organizations in Northern Manhattan. As a community partner, Nursha Project is dedicated to CLIMB’s mission of ensuring that people have access to safe parks and neighborhoods regardless of their socioeconomic status, as safe parks and neighborhoods are essential to achieving community health.

This year, Hike the Heights VI will take place on Saturday, June 5th, 2010 on National Trails day. Hiking trails include Central Park, Jackie Robinson Mark, St. Nicholas Park, Swindlers Cove, and the Ring Garden. This year additional starting points including Morningside Park have been added. The event will culminate at the Sunken Playground at Highbridge Park on 167th and Edgecomb Avenue.

Event Details: Hike The Heights VI

Date & Time : Saturday, June 5, 2010 @ 11am – 3pm

Location : Sunken Playground

Highbridge Park on 167th Street and Edgecomb Avenue

Ticket Pricing : FREE! -  Sign-up for a hike .

To get to the party, we recommend that you walk. Join a hike along the giraffe path that meets your abilities. Hikers will meet at 9:30AM with a brief art project to get your creative juices flowing. The hikes will depart by 10:30AM from parks along the trail. At the end of the hike, your achievements will be celebrated (11-2pm).

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