Tonight at Hells Kitchen: Fresh Blends, D. Black, Grynch, John Crown

Fresh Blends of Hip Hop is proud to bring you Fresh Blends. Tonights lineup at Hells Kitchen is Dblack, Grynch, and John Crown, hosted by Can-U. 21+, $5 cover. This night is not to be missed if you enjoy underground hiphop.

For more information visit:
http://253hiphop.com

Dockyard Derby Dames Has A Posse

So I’d never gone to a derby dames game until last Saturday. Here is what you are missing.

I was pretty amazed with the turnout, definitely brings more then soccer parking was a bit difficult so be warned. Overall it was fun to watch women on rollerskates bash into each other.

Urban Arts Festival 2008

June 29th, 2008 is Urban Arts Festival, we went last year and had a great time not familiar with what the Urban Arts Festival is? Heres some blurbage from their homepage:

The Urban Art Festival is an all ages celebration of music, DJs, performance art fashion and hand crafted goods.While showcasing some of the best pacific NW talents, the UAF is a wonderful opportunity for emerging artists and performers. Consider the Urban Art Festival your outlet for artistic desires. It’s not uncommon to see a Glassblower or Graffiti artists creating live at the Tacoma’s Urban Art Festival. Did we mention it’s FREE! Come spend the day with us at Fireman’s Park in downtown Tacoma.

Photos from Show at the Helm

Saw Peter, Jena, Aaron, Colin, Sarah, Jordan, Maria, James, Deena, Kelly, Ian, Chris, Byron, Sam, Zach.

What did you miss? Well there was music, lots of people standing, some smoking outside, and lots of smiles. Oh yeah the living statue even made an appearance.

St Patty Day Recommendations in Tacoma

These are our recommendations in order of craziness and fun for tonight

1. Doyles - On St Helen’s just look for the giant Guinness
2. Paddy Coins - Downtown, never is empty on St Pattys
3. O’malleys - 6th ave/ Will be crazy
4. Crownbar - Has some specials lined up

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As always be safe and if you don’t have a designated driver just call a taxi.
Speed’s K Street Taxi
(253) 272-3887

Public Taxi
(253) 779-0442

Farwest Taxi
(253) 779-5200

Yellow Taxi
(253) 627-2525

Tacoma Limo.com LLC
(253) 922-7783

Orange Cab
(253) 779-8080

Best Taxi
(253) 465-1000

Yellow Cab
(253) 472-3303

Tacoma Hiphop Rally Tomorrow at Pantages @ Noon

There has been some loose organization of a protest/rally tomorrow at the Pantages theater at noon. March 10, 2008.

This is what was posted by the promoters:

The city of tacoma would like you to believe they are for diversity and growth, but we call their bluff! They welcomed a rap show in december. They wanted the new and fresh to share in the performing arts community. Rottweiler rented the building hired e40 , tickets went on sale, Kube started advertising, then the TPD stepped in. To insure the safety of the night we agreed to hire additional security including 19 tacoma police officers, 20 staff pro employees, and the numerous broadway center staff. (for an event that holds only 1100 people) then they gave us three days to pay all of these people. And when we give them there money and jump through their hoops, they then decided to scare the community. They want to blame e40 but they couldn’t prove any violence at his concerts, so they want to blame the local artists and their fan base. They would like people to believe that if you throw up your neighborhood or hang in a certain part of town, or try to put a certain event on you are condoning gang activity. They are using your myspace posts and comments for their arguments. They claim the Rottweiler crew and e40 will bring violence and riots downtown that night. So its time to join together to show the communities and hip hop events don’t constitute gang violence. We are speaking out and would like your feelings on the subject. rottweiler is a family and community based organization. that support all the performing arts of all kinds!

Organization then started happening online and plans to rally in protest started popping up.

http://253hiphop.com has started a forum for discussion on this event at
http://253hiphop.com/discussion/169/tacoma-hiphop-rally-monday/

Zachary Marvick / Chris Sharp Artwalk Photos

Like usual The Helm put out. I am always amazed with the talent they host across their stark white walls. This months rotation is featuring the work of Zachary Marvick and Chris Sharp. Both local I have seen them many times at local coffee spots or bars but had no idea (In Real Life) who they were till tonight.

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Zachary Marvick and Chris Sharp at the Helm

This Thursday at The Helm there will be an opening reception featuring the work of local artists Zachary Marvick and Chris Sharp. The show will feature paintings and drawings from both artists as well as a small video installation. Both artists will be in attendance for the the reception which will take place between 5pm and 10pm. There will be hors d’oeuvres and refreshments for all to enjoy.

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Talk Tacoma

As the rain gets well rainy-ier we decided now would be a great time to introduce the In-Tacoma Forums. The talk will mostly be about events, art, and music of Tacoma. We will not focus on politics and condos we just could careless talking about such topics. If you would like to join us feel free to jump right in, upload a photo of yourself or something… and start a discussion

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Tacoma Fashion Carnival

Last Sunday was the “Tacoma Fashion Carnival” over at 21 Commerce. I was not able to make last years indie show so coming out this year was a must.
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