Introducing to the Blackstonian Family Our Brother VCR the creator of the Cultural Calendar we will now feature VCR's monthly list of events 
FEB. 2011 - THANGZ-2-DO!!
Welcome to "Thangz-2-Do!!", the monthly e-newsletter providing information of cultural arts (poetry, theatre, comedy, etc.), as well as several other info to keep people in the loop that includes a link for Black History facts (http://www.yenoba.com), R.I.P. for those that passed away and a newly B-Day shout-out to those born in February. We have also attached a file that include out-of-Massachusetts events for those who plan on traveling outside the state.
My apologies for those who didn't receive January's "Thangz-2-Do!!" due to unforseen errors and circumstances. Hopefully you will appreciate the listing this time around. Also, please come out to Boston's longest-running open mic gathering, commonly known as VerBaLizAtiOn at the Hibernian Hall with special guest poet ASKIA TOURE on February 8th. "AFRO-CINEMA" returns to VerBaLizAtiOn on February 22nd...both nights in celebrating Black History Month. More info below. Lastly, BloodSkinLand Productions bring you our 12th annual cultural open mic gathering entitled "DEVOTION...BLACK LOVE DAY" on February 19th at the Grove Hall Branch Library. This event is strictly for people of color that has love for their Black soulmate, families, communities, race, spirituality and themselves. More info below. Please continue sending prayers to the families of murdered victims and Haiti!! Enjoy the list and have a day!! Peace, VCR R.I.P. MISSISSIPPI WINN (oldest living African-American at age 113)
STANLEY TOLLIVER (Civil Rights advocate and attorney)
GLADYS HORTON (lead singer of Motown group The Marvelettes)
DECEMBER R.I.P. MAGNOLIA SHORTY (rapper / first woman signed to Cash Money Records) TEENA MARIE (R&B singer - "Square Biz", "Lovergirl", "Fire & Desire" with Rick James)
BERNARD WILSON (Soul singer and member of Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes) MYRNA SMITH (Soul singer and member of Sweet Inspirations) BILLY TAYLOR (Jazz pianist and composer) STEVE MANCHA aka CLYDE WILSON (singer and member of 100 Proof Aged In Soul) FEBRUARY B-DAY WISHES Lovely Hoffman, Mr. Cobb, Sofia Snow, Sadiki Kambon, Ayanna Pressley, Anaiis, Brotha R.A., Marlene Boyette, Tanayi Seabrook, Iroupa Keinkede, Tu Phan, Bojah, Marie Firmin, Janeen St. Louis, LaDawn Strickland, Yaambo and Tammy Brown JANUARY BELATED B-DAY WISHES Crush One, Daniella & Dominique Gutierrez, Jamarhl Crawford, Khary Knox, Simone Miles, G. Valentino Ball, Rosa Galvao, Deidre & Dena Degraffenreid, Ashley Rose, Art Collins, Bambuu, Catch Wreck, Byg Sev, Tennisha Pinnock, Nicole Maxey, Queen Viv, Afro-DZ-Ak, Toya Hendricks and anyone else whose name haven't been mentioned
POETRY/OPEN MIC EVENTS Every Sunday Night LIZARD LOUNGE SUNDAY NIGHT POETRY JAM w/The Jeff Robinson Trio @ The Lizard Lounge 1667 Massachusetts Ave., Cambridge (between Harvard Sq. & Porter Sq.) Doors at 7:30pm - $5.00 cover 21+ w/ID required Dec. 5th - Lizard Queen/King Finals Dec. 19th - Marlon "Inphynit" Carey Every 2nd & 4th Tuesday VerBaLizAtiOn @ Roxbury Center for the Arts at Hibernian Hall 184 Dudley St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq. (across from the fire dept. and barber shop) 7:00pm start / doors and open mic sign-up at 6:30pm Free 2 The Public - All ages welcomed (parental discretion suggested) Hosted by VCR Askia M. Toure: Feb. 8th "Afro-Cinema": Feb. 22nd Wednesday, February 23rd 2010 POETIC ESCAPE'S 4TH ANNIVERSARY & TRIBUTE TO HAITI @ Blue Wave Bar & Lounge 343 Congress St., Boston Doors at 8:30pm / $5.00 before 9:30pm Proper dress required - no baseball caps or Timbs allowed Hosted by Eli & Nuri Music by DJ Razor Kutz (of Simply Sweet Entertainment) spinning the best of Neo-Soul, R&B, Old School and Hip-Hop For more info to feature or to sign-up in advance for the open mic, Every Thursday Night ART IS LIFE ITSELF @ The Haley House Bakery & Caf̩ 12 Dade St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq. (off Washington St . Рnext to Tropical Foods) 7:00pm Р10:00pm / No cover charge Hosted by Nina LaNegra & Fulani Haynes Saturday, February 12th 2011 SLAC Entertainment presents Boston's 1st Annual "NO GLOVE, NO LOVE" Urban Valentine's Extravaganza Featuring HBO stars The Punany Poets Introducing "The Head Doctor Show" Starring founder & novelist Jessica Holter Also starring Sinnamon Love @ The Clubhouse 44 Mazzeo Drive - Rt. 139, Randolph MA (exit 20A - across from Randolph movie theatre) Showtime at 8:00pm /$35.00 tickets After party with music by Boston's own Shortman & Mikey (spinning Old School, R&B, Hip-Hop, Reggae and Soca) Tickets available at these locations: Mattapan's Finest (663 Warren St., Dorchester/Grove Hall) House of Culture (585 Columbus Ave., Boston/South End) For more info contact SLAC at 857-318-5601 Saturday, February 19th 2011 BloodSkinLand Productions presents DEVOTION...BLACK LOVE DAY: 12TH EDITION An open mic gathering celebrating Black Love... ...love for your soul mate, family, race, community, spirituality and yourself. @ Grove Hall Branch Library Multi-Purpose Room #124 - Lower Level 41 Geneva Ave., Dorchester/Grove Hall 1:00pm - 4:30pm / Free to the public Refreshments available! Hosted by Cabral Thomas & ToRena Webb
LECTURES Tuesday, February 1st 2011 CHUCK D. Best known as leader and co-founder of one of Hip-Hop’s most influential groups of all time, Chuck D redefined rap music and Hip-Hop culture with the release of Public Enemy’s explosive debut album "Yo Bum Rush the Show" in 1987.
He is the author of two critically acclaimed books, a political activist, publisher, radio host, and producer. His messages address weighty issues about race, rage, and inequality. Chuck D and Public Enemy were celebrated in the May 2004 issue of Rolling Stone magazine as one of the "50 most important performers in rock & roll history." In 2007, he was named one of the 100 Most Influential Black Americans by Ebony magazine.
Chuck D is also a national spokesperson for Rock the Vote, the National Urban League, and the National Alliance for African American Athletes. He has appeared in numerous public service announcements for national peace and the Partnership for a Drug Free America. As he continues to work on commentary, music, and writing on diversity, politics, rap, and technology, it is clear that there are few who have transcended music and have made an impact as loud as hip hop speaker Chuck D.@ Campus Center Ballroom University of Massachusetts Boston 100 Morrissey Blvd., Boston 3:00pm - 5:00pm Topic: "Race, Rap and Reality" as part of the campus's kick-off for Black History Month THEATRE
Wednesday, February 2nd - Sunday, February 6th 2011 Huntington Theatre Company presents "RUINED" The story of savvy business woman Mama Nadi who knows how to survive in the midst of the Congo civil war: don’t take sides. She sells beers and girls to any man who'll leave his gun at the door. The good-time atmosphere of the canteen and her sharp wits can’t always protect her and her girls, but their courage, humor, and hope live on in this gripping drama. @ Boston University Theatre 264 Huntington Ave., Boston MA Wednesday, February 2nd - Saturday, February 5th 2011 Company One presents "NEIGHBORS" One of the most controversial and brilliant plays of the season! Have you seen the new neighbors? Richard Patterson is not happy. The family of black actors that has moved in next door is rowdy, tacky, shameless, and uncouth. And they are not just invading his neighborhood - they’re infiltrating his family, his sanity and his entirely post-racial lifestyle. This wildly theatrical, explosive play on race marks the major debut of Branden Jacobs-Jenkins, member of NYC’s Public Theatre’s Emerging Writers Group. The play is directed by Summer Williams. Neighbors includes explicit language and sexual content and is inappropriate for children. @ The Plaza Theatre Boston Center for the Arts 539 Tremont St., Boston/South End Wednesdays at 7:30pm (Wild Wednesdays - all tickets $18.00) Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays at 8:00pm Saturday matinee (Feb. 5th show ONLY) at 4:00pm Full price: $30.00 - $38.00 Students always $15.00 For tickets call the box office at 617-933-8600
PARTIES/SOCIAL NETWORKING Every Friday Night Soul Cafe presents GROWN & CLASSY FRIDAY Voted "Best Old School Night" in the city @ The Blue Wave 343 Congress St., Boston 9:00pm - 2:00am $5.00 before 10pm / $10.00 until 11pm w/RSVP Proper dress required Each night with a different DJ each week Wednesday, February 16th 2011 COCKTAILS & CONNECTIONS: TRIVIA EDITION The friendliest after-work mixer in the city with a twist. To help facilitate connections and just have an all-around fun time, we will have a special team trivia edition...and you can't have trivia without prizes! Prizes will be awarded for the highest scoring team. Questions will be Boston-related with an emphasis on Black culture. Back Bay Social Club has offered complimentary apps. @ Back Bay Social Club 867 Boylston St., Boston 6:00pm - 9:00pm COMEDY NIGHTS Every Monday Night SoulKore Productions presents THE HAPPY HOUR Express Yourself!! @ 270 Medford St., Malden MA 6:30pm - 10:00pm / Free 2 enter Come early for open mic sign-up All forms of entertainment welcomed Open mic slots are limited (5 minutes each) Hosted by Bigg Nez / Music by DJ Nomadik
Every Wednesday Night BLACK COMEDY EXPLOSION @ Slade's Bar & Grill 958 Tremont St., Boston/South End 9:00pm showtime / $15.00 admission Hosted by Jonathon Gates For more information contact Jonathon Gates CULTURE/PERFORMANCES Every Thursday Night The Roxbury Center for the Arts at Hibernian Hall presents CAFE TATANT An Upscale Venue for Jazz, R&B and Sweet Soul Music Come early for socializing and enjoy fine dining, dancing and the most evocative talent around as the grand ballroom is transformed into a relaxed listening lounge & supper club @ Hibernian Hall 184 Dudley St., Roxbury/Dudley Sq. (next to fire dept. and barber shop) Drinks at 6:00pm / Dinner served at 7:00pm / Show starts at 7:30pm Cash bar available Dinner & show: $39.00 / $69.00 for couples Show only: $19.00 February dates: Tribute to Abbey Lincoln - Feb. 3rd Ralph Peterson Unity Project - Feb. 10th Parking behind Hibernian Hall off Zeigler St. Additional free parking available at Peking House on Harrison Ave. Thursday, February 10th - Saturday, February 12th 2011 OrigiNation proudly presents "OUR STORY" - 10th Anniversary Performance! Celebrating the African-American Experience through Spoken Word, Music & Dance @ Roxbury Community College - Mainstage Theatre 1234 Columbus Ave., Roxbury (across from MBTA Roxbury Crossings and Domino's Pizza) Fri., Feb. 11th & Sat., Feb. 12th at 7:00pm Student Matinee & Artist Talkback: Thurs., Feb. 10th & Fri., Feb. 11th (10:00am - 12:00pm) With performances by: Omekongo (Spoken Word), NIA Dance Troupe, Girlz of IMANI and talented youth and adults from across Boston! For more info call 617-541-1875 | 
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