Mos Def is hands down one of the best hip hop artist of our time. His first release with Talib Kweli under the group name Black Star was packed with soulful jazzy beats and poetic lyrics it quickly became an instant classic. Years later, Mos Def dropped his first solo album, Black on Both Sides which was just s good if not better than the Black Star album. Mos Def is known for touching on spiritual and political issues with deep sympathy and humor. In addition to being a hip hop genius he has bona fide acting and vocal skills. The boy got talent! So, when I heard about him performing at the Kennedy Center with a full orchestra my emotions went from shock to pure delight. It's about time Mos Def got recognized for what he is; an amazing artist.

Catch Mos Def at The Kennedy Center September 21, 2008 at 7PM.
I know this show is months away, but trust me you want to get your tickets as soon as possible!
Tickets range from $20-$50.
For more info and to buy tickets visit www.kennedy-center.org

Jack Davey and Brook D'leau are J*davey, an electro soul force duo with sexy lyrics and colorful visuals. There music is reminiscent of Prince, reminds you of some neo soul shit, but sounds like nothing you've heard before. To quote Quest Love "J*Davey is the swift kick in the ass I've been praying for Black music to produce"...and that they are!

Go check them tommorrow (6/5/08) at Bohemian Caverns (11th and U Streets).
Tickets will run you $15 if you get them in advance (ie, right now)
Show starts at 7PM and ends at 1:30pm
DJ 2 Tone Jones will also be spinning.

For more ticket info check here:
http://jdaveybc.eventbrite.com/?discount=fusi

The Green Apple Festival for Earth Day is throwing one of the best concerts of the Spring. The Roots, Thievery Corporation, Talib Kweli and so many more will be performing on the National Mall. There will also be guest speakers including Chevy Chase (yep, dude from Caddy Shack) and green tech exhibits. The best part about this celebration is that it's from 12 noon until 7pm, so you it will be the perfect time to pack a blanket, a salad and head down to the Mall. Oh yeah, and it’s FREE!

For more information visit: The Green Apple Festival

It's been a long time, I shouldn't have left you.

I have been neglecting Chocolate Milk for a while, but blame it on my head and not my heart. I am starting a new (creative) gig on Monday, and I have been traveling the globe, well the DC area, searching for cool events to tell you about.

Here is a line up from Friday to Monday.

Friday: The Hirshhorn's Art Night. The tickets are selling out fast though, so if you wanna go, get your tickets right now here.

Saturday: Dissident Display is having a crazy all night Loft party that ends at 5AM! (DJ) Adrian Loving just got back from the Winter Music Conference in Miami and he and a host other hot DJ's are going to show off their skills! For more information or to RSVP email Dissident Display.

If that is too much for you, check out the Money Earnin' Mount Vernon event at the Scion House in BMore. DJ Two Tone Jones will be spinning and there will be complimentary (free) beer and wine.
I just saw some of the installations, and all I have to say is that them AM Radio cats got talent!

Sunday: Lay around and watch reruns of What's Happening.

Monday: Saul Williams is performing at the 930 Club!

There ya' have it. Three events to keep you busy until Tuesday! I will be at the Hirshhorn on Friday, and the Scion house on Saturday, so if you're a reader introduce yourself; I wanna meet you!

I am more than likely going to be covering this event for Richmond Worldwide Underground, so after Sunday I'll write a detailed post on how it was. If ya' don't know about Harriet's Alter Ego's Check out her site.

AM Radio has parterned with Scion to create LOCATION, an interactive art installation in a four story Baltimore townhome. The residence has been completley revamped with original paintings and sculptures by area artist. LOCATION will host a weeks worth of events with a revolving door of DJ's and performers.

For more info visit Inspire Location

Below is the schedule of events and the gallery/LOCATION hours.

Money Earnin' Mount Vernon (Public)
April 5th 6-10pm

Closing Event (Public)
April 12th 7-11pm

Exhibit Closes its Doors
April 19th
Gallery Hours of Operation:Tuesday/Wednesday/Friday Noon-7pmSaturday11am-5pm

Wreckfest

Wreckfest's closing party in the Tiffany Gallery of the Arlington Arts Center is going to be a day and night long event filled with a fashion show, live graffiti installations and panel discussions about graffiti art and the influence of Hip Hop Culture. Jobyl A. Boone, one of the co-curators from the Smithsonian’s Recognize exhibit will be speaking on the panel. If you read this here blog then you already know how I feel about the Recognize exhibit, but in any case, I still think the closing night of Wreckfest is going to be dope.

For more information just click on the flyer to enlarge it.

De La Soul and 9th Wonder

De La Soul will be performing with 9th Wonder at MCCXXIII (1223). Even though the choice of venue is odd to say the least, this show should still be amazing. It's been awhile since De La Soul performed in DC, so this is definitely a treat. The only downside is that Thursday is MCCXXIII's 18 and over night, so be prepared to party with folks that probably don't truly remember who the hell De La Soul is. To be honest 1223 isn't one of my favorite spots in town, let's face it; it sucks and is pretty pretentious most nights, but it's worth the ride for De La Soul!

MCCXXIII is at 1223 Connecticut Ave.
Doors open at 8:30pm
This event is free with a pass/ticket.

Laced

The guys over at Laced are doing it again, this with live sneaker installation by SDTV, live art by Greg the Color Slinger, and fashions by Bliki Clothing.

It's going down Thursday, March 20, 2008 at the Cue Bar

For more information visit Sol Source

The Five Senses: More Than Meets the Eye

J. Lewis Takahashi




Sun Kyoun Kim

The Target Gallery of the Torpedo Factory is hosting an exhibit entitled The Five Senses: More Than Meets the Eye. Many of the pieces in this exhibition are three dimensional and functional. F. Lennox Campello of the Daily Campello Art blog curated this event and did an amazing job, I might add.

The Five Senses: More than Meets the Eye runs through April 6, 2008. The opening night is March 13, 2008, 6-8pm. Mr. Campello will give a gallery talk at 7pm.

For more info visit, The Torpedo Factory Arts Center