Become A Member of Coalition for Queer Youth
October 31, 2011 by Nursha
Filed under Community Events & News, Nursha World Featured Content
LGBTQ youth supporters to have a space to come together, share ideas, organize and use creativity to educate and effect change. Red “Chases Summer”
August 29, 2011 by Nursha
Filed under Community Events & News, Nursha World Featured Content
Next Stop: Memphis, Tennessee! Join Red Summer in celebrating and promoting her latest project, “Chasing 
Summer.” An online, mini docu-story featuring Red as she tours to promote her work of poetry, the first installment features Red journeying through Memphis, Tennessee to perform at the popular, Soul Cafe.
For more on Red’s Summer adventures in Memphis, click here . You may also read more about Red’s project’s by clicking here .
Purchase definition: Aya de Leon
June 25, 2010 by Nursha
Filed under Community Events & News, Nursha World Featured Content
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:
“Brass, Bows, and Beats”
June 25, 2010 by Nursha
Filed under Community Events & News
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
June 24, 2010 by Nursha
Filed under Community Events & News
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 .
Don’t Miss The Bull Dyke Chronicles Summer Finale With Shelly Mars
June 10, 2010 by Nursha
Filed under Community Events & News
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
June 9, 2010 by Nursha
Filed under Community Events & News
” 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
YaYa Dreams A Future: A Live Installation At Summerstage
June 2, 2010 by Nursha
Filed under Community Events & News
Don’t miss a wonderful opportunity to view YaYa Dreams A Future: A Live Installation featured at Summerstage this Friday! Sharing the stage with Akim Funk Buddha’s Flying Boombox, this will be an evening to remember. YaYa Dreams A Future implores you to look through the eyes of a 5 year old as he dares to imagine the future. It was inspired by a series of organic paintings by Delano Franklin. Catch the preview video here: YaYa Dreams A Future
Directed and choreographed by Maijia Garcia, this live installation will take the audience through a dream sequence with a live soundscape arranged by composers Monk Washington and Hamilton Harris. Movement artists include:
- Dwayne Brown
- Maijia Garcia
- Shaneeka Harrell
- Julia Kobceva
- Kafi Pierre
- Marcus White
Costume designs by Anjia Jalac and lighting design by Xavier Pierce are sure to add elements to this work that you won’t see anywhere else. Join in as these amazing artists embody the infinite possibilities of YaYa’s imagination.
Event Details: YaYa Dreams A Future: A Live Installation
Date & Time : Friday, June 4th at 8pm
Location : Herbert Von King Park in Brooklyn, NY ( By Subway: Take the G train to Bedford/Nostrand )
Ticket Pricing : FREE!
Booking : T’ai Jamar Hanna ( taijamar@mac.com )
This outdoor event is FREE! Whether you’re young, an elder, love or dreamer, don’t miss this event! Catch the preview video here: YaYa Dreams A Future
Come Out And Splurge! At Happy Ending In New York
May 31, 2010 by Nursha
Filed under Community Events & News
SPLURGE! at Happy Ending is a brand-new monthly comedy showcase featuring stand-up and musical comedy from New York’s most exciting talent. SPLURGE! will premier a new short comedic film every month, closing with host Carolyn Castiglia ‘s hilarious signature freestyle rap.
Come out for an amazing lineup of artists in New York, including:
- Dan Allen (Premium Blend)
- Badlands Booker (Competitive Eater, Hip-hop mogul fresh off the GoDaddy Indy500 ads)
- Lisa Kaplan (Lesbians of Laughter Tour)
- Amy Schumer (Last Comic Standing, Comedy Central Presents)
- Sheng Wang (Live at Gotham)
Event Details: Splurge! At Happy Ending
Date & Time : Friday, June 4th @ 7:30 pm ( Doors open at 7)
Location : 302 Broome Street (Forsyth/Eldridge)
Ticket Pricing : Free!
The premier showcase will also feature video premiers from three talented artists:
- Tom McCaffrey (Premium Blend)
- Mara Herron (Maury)
- Carolyn Castiglia (MTV, VH1)
Musical Guest : Adira Amram (Kid Koala’s Slew Tour)
See The World Premier Of The WHIZ: OBAMALAND
May 28, 2010 by Nursha
Filed under Community Events & News
As a new generation creates its own pop culture icons, the classics that paved the way continue to inspire every generation to new heights. Ever wonder what The Wizard of Oz would look like for the Obama generation? Nicholas Leichter and Monstah Black are bring you The WHIZ: OBAMALAND , an astounding 75-minute extravaganza. Join us for a full -spectrum original of dance, performance, and music styles in The WHIZ: OBAMALAND.
Event Details: The Wiz: Obama Land
Date & Time : June 16-19 @ 8pm
Location : The Abrons Arts Center
Henry Street Playhouse 466 Grand Street
Manhattan ( Lower East Side ), NY
Ticket Pricing : Tickets are $20 at www.theatermania.com or call 212-352-3101
OBAMALAND Post Performance Party and Benefit ( after the show ) will include:
- Music
- Cocktails – Michelle’s Hard Lemonade
- Lite Fare from Chef Michael
- Comments from the artists
- Whiz Swag Bag
- and more!
Ticket Pricing : $50 at the door / RSVP to nldnyc@gmail.com
Cash or check payable to Foundation for Independent Artists, Inc.
