Events
2012
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Thu02Aug2012
WindyCityUnderground.com Presents STATE YOUR POETRY
8:00pm - 10:00pm CT 530 South State Street Chicago, IL 60605,WCUG Presents State Your Poetry August 2nd! Lovers of Spoken Word come out! Featured Performance from Christopher LeMark and MORE! Check the site for more details: http://www.windycityunderground.com/
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Sat11Aug2012
Meet and Greet the Young, Ambitious and Beautfiul Women of Michigan
4:00pm ET Rosie O' Grady's Irish Pub 279 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale, MI 48220,Y.A.B. and a host of other Young, Ambitious and Beautiful Women of Metro-Detroit would like to MEET and GREET with you at Rosie O’ Grady’s Irish Pub (279 W. Nine Mile, Ferndale, MI 48220) on Saturday August 11th 2012 at 3:00pm.
This will be a very informal event allowing us all to meet each other, find out interest, discuss expectations of you and Y.A.B., as well as brainstorm on programs, seminars and events you would like to see from Y.A.B. this year.
We are inviting you all to bring at least one guest who you believe to also be Young, Ambitious and Beautiful! The person who brings the most guests will receive a special gift from Y.A.B. Will it be you?
Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/297081787056436/
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Tue14Aug2012
To Laugh Love or Cry
10:00pm - 2:00am@ UDetroit Cafe
1427 Randolph Street, Detroit, MI 48226
An Evening with Storytellers featuring “TheColdestPoetEver”
Poetry Slam/Comedy/R&B showcase
Attire: Grown & Sexy
The DJ is DJ Platinum
$10 Entry
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Fri24Aug2012
A2 ETSY Craft Party
7:00pm - 9:00pm ETThe Ann Arbor Art Center
117 West Liberty, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104The Ann Arbor Art Center 117 West Liberty, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48104 SAVE THE DATE- AUG 24th!! Hello All ETSY buyers, sellers, friends, and family. This is a worldwide party happening all over the globe. You are invited to come and celebrate in the name of DIY. Make and take crafts, food, fun, door prizes (Shop owners: promo items are encouraged- business cards, postcards, freebies, etc.) More info: http://www.etsy.com/craftparty2012 Intro to ETSY: http://www.marthastewart.com/902454/intro-etsy RSVP: http://www.meetup.com/etsy/Ann-Arbor-MI/315691/ Event Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/292244210874511/
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Sat25Aug2012
The Peaceful Poetic Place: Aug. 25th
6:00pm - 10:00pm EDT7738 Harper (off VanDyke- 94 exit) Detroit, MI
VENUE- CAFE HAVEN/Cover REDUCED til Oct (8/25, 9/8, 9/22) The Peaceful Poetic Place: A monthly poetry & open mic series brings you christian, spiritual, inspirational, motivational & other clean words. Spittin’ truth, hope, & love w/host ~ Natasha ‘Beautiful Thought’ Ane’e Open Mic. Poetry. Spoken Word. Vendors. Food. Desert. FUN!!! MUSIC: DJ Jus MOVE & Timmy Lee on keys RAINA GOLD ~ vocalist / guitarist Admission – only $8 OPEN MIC – only $5 Youth 10 & up – only $3 Children 9 & under – FREE Donate/Sponsors @ http://beautifulthought.eventbrite.com/ Doors Open @6pm – free parking & security Vendors: Cafe Haven- food & drinks, Tim Lee- Jazz CDs Videography: ATE-UP Videos / Photos: Michael “Click” Masi Sponsors/Vendors/Artists Contact: Consulting by Ane’e 313.242.POEM(7636) / www.mybeautifulthoughts.com Facebook Event Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/273169842784864/273178849450630/?notif_t=plan_mall_activity
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Thu30Aug2012
Our Voice Our Truth Youth Poetry Slam & Scholarship: How do you envision a better Detroit?
6:00pm - 10pm EDTMotor City Java House
17336 Lahser Road , Detroit, Michigan 48219Our Voice Our Truth is a SLAM poetry contest. For more information please contact : Freda Sampson (313) 870-1501 ext 104 or email us at mrdi.youthintern@gmail.com or visit: http://www.miroundtable.org/youthevents.htm Rules Detroit Youth Poet Laureate Guidelines 1. Must be age 14-19 to participate. 2. Must live in Wayne, Oakland or Macomb County 3. Piece MUST be under 5 minutes. 4.To participate as a contestant you MUST register here http://tinyurl.com/9ksqpdo 5. DEADLINE TO ENTER: August 19, 2012 11:59 pm 6. We have the right to refuse a piece or disqualify youth based on our criteria in terms of content length and intent. 7. No explicit language or content 8. Must submit at least 2 original pieces, in case of tie to preform the other. 9. Poem must center around the following theme: How do you envision a Better Detroit? First Prize: $500 & Youth Poet Laureate of Detroit Title Second Prize: $250 Third Prize: $100 Event Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/events/481402131870284/
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Thu06Sep2012
Youth Takeover & Acts of Love at State Your Poetry!
8:00pm - 10:00pm CTIllinois Center for Broadcasting - Downtown Chicago Campus
530 S. State Street, Chicago, Illinois 60605Youth have something to say , in a talented way & WE WANNA HEAR YOU! It’s important that grown folks show up to support the youth also. Everyone is asked to bring books to donate to the Acts of Love Campaign. The Acts of Love Organization goes door 2 door in the communities to pass out books to the youth. See you all there with those books! Remember it’s still FREE admission 4 all:-)
Even if you’re unable to attend for some reason, you can still support Acts of Love by donation or volunteering. No excuses, here’s the info: www.millionactsoflove.org
773 527 1300 (office)
Twitter: @loveyoungpeopleFacebook Event page: https://www.facebook.com/events/216722758454790/
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Fri14Sep2012
To Laugh Love or Cry: Sep. 14th
10:00pm - 2:00am@UDetroitCafe 1427
Randolph Street, Detroit, MI 48226Come enjoy An Evening with Storytellers feat. TheColdestPoetEver, Poetry Slam/Comedy/R&B Showcase, Attire: Grown & Sexy, DJ Platinum, $10 Entry Sponsor Website: http://www.udetroitcafe.com/
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Mon01Oct2012
In The Black Launch Party
4:00pm - 7:00pm EDTDetroit Seafood Market, 1435 Randolph Street Detroit, MI 48226
Come celebrate the launch of In The Black with us at Detroit Seafood Market on October 1st! There will be plenty of food, fun, give-aways and lots of info about the organization. We hope to see you there!
Visit Us At:
www.facebook.com/intheblack.org
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Thu18Oct2012
STATE YOUR POETRY's One Year Anniversary
8:00pm CT530 S. State, Chicago, IL 60605
Presents STATE YOUR POETRY’s One Year Anniversary
MouthPeace Entertainment’s Much Anticipated Ep Release
featuring SB, Poetry Tap, Larry Brown, & Christopher LeMark
www.Livestream.com/WindyCityUnderground
Free Admission
Ep available for purchase
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Thu25Oct2012
Sex, Love & Relationships Hosted by Christopher LeMark
8:00 PM to 10:00 PM (CDT)One Stop Productions, 340 N Ogden Ave Chicago, IL 60607
Sex, Love & Relationships is a unique panel discussion designed to create a better way to cultivate healthier lifestyles. In today’s society we struggle with these three subjects so its best to return back to the basics. This event will tackle some incredible issues from pregnancy, STD’s, pre marital sex, being faithful, having multiple partners, marriage and being brave enough to remain abstinent. Doors open @ 7:30pm and we suggest early arrival . Come out & experience this inspiring open discussion, wine tasting w/ dessert bar and a very special live performance by Kamilah Sumner.
This event is hosted by Christopher LeMark http://iamChristopherLeMark.com/
Buy Tickets Now: http://slrbychristopherlemark.eventbrite.com/
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Sat10Nov2012
Yellow "A Happy, Creative, & Artisitc Concert"
7:00pm CDTBoys & Girls Club of Kenosha, 1330 52nd Street Kenosha, Wisconsin 53140
@MrLeMark & @TeamAINIOM Presents: The Yellow Concert
Complimentary Admission (Free)
Doors Open: 6:30pm Show Starts: 7:00pm
Tickets: http://iamchristopherlemark.com/
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Mon19Nov2012
In The Black and Y.A.B. presents: "An After Hour Affair"
7:00pm until 10:00pm in ESTRound Bar525 W. Lafayette, Detroit, Michigan 48226Want a chance to connect with Young and Ambitious men and women of Detroit and Metro Detroit? Well, we’re providing that opportunity!
In The Black and Y.A.B. invite you to take part in this opportunity by attending our mix and mingle with young professionals that are becoming more engaged and immersed in the Detroit and Metro Detroit community. You’ll have the chance to expand your business contacts, make new connections, and simply unwind after work!
We hope to see you there!Facebook Event Link: http://on.fb.me/RJwkR8
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Sun09Dec2012
Styled in Stella
4:00pm - 7:00pm EDTStudio 88, 6718A Orchard Lake Rd West Bloomfield Township, MI 48322
With the winter style season vastly approaching, Y.A.B. wants to embark upon preparing a vast array of women for holiday looks and we feel that this would be a befitting event to do so! We have connected with Stella and Dot as well as styling consultants from The Style Dolls and Love of Style by Erika to present a unique spin on a jewelry party! We also wanted to find a way to bring together a vast array of women in age so this event is for women of all ages to attend!Stella and Dot, an Inc. 500 Fastest-Growing Company, is a San Francisco based social selling company that creates flexible entrepreneurial opportunities for women. Their boutique-style jewelry and accessories line is available exclusively through in-home Trunk Shows by Independent Stylists and online. Their one of a kind collections are designed by celebrated New York designers and featured in Gossip Girl, In Style and Lucky Magazine as well as on the wrists and necklines of today’s hottest celebrities. The Today Show, Wall Street Journal and The New York Times have praised Stella & Dot for their innovative social shopping concept which brings together the best of ecommerce, social media, personal service and passionate earning to create the ultimate home based business for today’s modern woman. http://www.stelladot.com/
This event is in collaboration with many of our venture partners including: Let Them Eat Cake Detroit, The Akir Group, and Luxury Girl Boutique.There will be photographers present as well as fashion bloggers from FASH DET so get ready for an afternoon of chic relaxation.
There will also be a raffle to win our “Relaxation Package” while at the event!
We hope to see you there to enjoy custom jewelry, wine, hors d’oeuvres, networking, and more!
Facebook Event Page: http://on.fb.me/VzZJ7cTweet