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Pics: Snewty Summer Music Soulstice

August 13th, 2010 | By Malcolm Snax

Flicks from last Sunday’s event @ Tini Martini.  It was a great turnout for a week’s worth of promo!  All the artists rocked out and a good time was had by all.  There’s video footage floating around, hopefully we’ll that to you all shortly!  Thanx to Tini Martini, @thechicagodiva, R.O.E., Real Talk, Fatboy Skinny, Nino Punchlines, Pure Dope and those who came out and showed us love.

Snewty.com Presents Summer Music Soulstice

August 4th, 2010 | By Isis

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Come Out if your in Chicago !!!
You don’t want to miss some of the best Music Chicago has to offer…

Host: Sharmon Jarmon

Rising Over Envy (http://risingoverenvy.com/)

Chris Capalano (http://chriscaplive.com/)

RealTalkthePoet (http://realtalkthepoet.bandcamp.com/)

Speedy Calhoun (http://www.myspace.com/speedycalhoun)

NinoPunchlines (http://NinoPunchlines.com/)

super fly rap group…. FatBoySkinny

LADIES FREE ALL NITE!

$5 drinks all nite…including Patron, Cosmos, Red Stripes and Heineken….all other drinks will be 1/2 off untill 11pm!

Nike Stadium- New York

July 19th, 2010 | By Isis

The World Cup may be over but check out the visuals from how Nike transformed there space in NYC to take full advantage of the soccer frenzy. At Nike Stadium NYC, various soccer-related programs and performances in architecture, design and art are taking place all summer and into the fall. These include film screenings, match viewings and other events, all focused on exploring creative expression of soccer.

Nike Stadiums
are the brand’s multi-purpose event spaces that have so far opened in Berlin, London, Milan, New York, Paris and Tokyo

Out & About: Back 2 Basics Hip-Hop Event

July 12th, 2010 | By Malcolm Snax

 

This past Saturday, me the cakes drove out to the burbs for Back 2 Basics: Crew vs. Crew presented by Jam 1 and Toyota Continental.  The event featured a breakdance tournament, grafitti artists and a live hair graphics demo! Dopeness all round…. check the pics…. I even got in on the action *does illest b-boy stance*

Blackberry Live Bold. Be Bold. Streetville Venetian Festival Chicago

July 9th, 2010 | By Isis

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Black Berry Live Bold. Be Bold. Chicago
When: July 17-18
What: BlackBerry Live Bold. Be Bold.
Where: Streeterville Venetian Festival
Price: FREE
www.LiveBoldBeBold.com
Visit this unique hands on experience where customers will set up close and personal with the new Blackberry ® Bold ™ Smartphone from Verizon. Try cool applications like Skype mobile ™, Slacker, VCAST, BlackBerry App World ™ and BlackBerry Messenger. Plus try he Augmented Reality Game and enter the Live Bold. Be Bold. Contest.Be sure to Like the official Facebook Fan page: www.facebook.com/LiveBoldBeBold and follow us on Twitter @LiveBoldBeBold
Great discounts and lots of prizes to be won, including a bold adventure tour.

Big Boi Performs In Vegas [Pics]

July 8th, 2010 | By Isis

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So I spent this past Holiday weekend in Vegas. The trip was definitely just what I needed. We stayed at the Trump hotel. While at Ceasar Palace we lucked up on V.I.P passes to the topless pool to see Big Boi perform. I had video footage but it isn’t very long, so I’ll just post pics instead. No I didn’t go topless but there sure were a bunch of women who had just got boob jobs by the pool.

Chicago P.J Morton July 29th @ the Double Door

July 6th, 2010 | By Isis

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This is a show that if God permits, the Snewtonians will be in the building for and I suggest you do the same. P.J morton will be performing along with Torri Griffin (from Black Orchard), Vernard Burton, and Soltre James. Check them out and in the meantime you can hit them all on twitter.
@torrigriffin
@soltrejames
@pjmorton

Lid Law @Phinal Thursdayz 06/24

June 28th, 2010 | By Malcolm Snax

Lid Law @Phinal Thursdays Red Kiva from Sir Coolington on Vimeo.

More footage from Thursday… I had never heard of Lid Law before this night, but despite not knowing any of his songs, I was still entertained by his set… amazing feat!  This guy had props, jokes annnnd BARS!  I’m gonna do my research and bless you all with the results.

Black Orchard – Poppin’ x Freaky Friday @ Phinal Thursdayz

June 28th, 2010 | By Malcolm Snax

Black Orchard – Freaky Fridays @ Red Kiva 06/24 from Sir Coolington on Vimeo.

Black Orchard – Poppin’ @ Phinal Thursdayz Red Kiva from Sir Coolington on Vimeo.

Snewtonians were in full effect this past thursday @ Red Kiva for Phli’s Phinal Thursdays.  Between Lid Law’s comedic rap performance, Small Records’ MJ tribute and Black O’s usual brand of WTFuckery, I was thoroughly entertained! (Seriously, I woulda paid for the show!)  Here’s footage of Black Orchard (stay tuned for more from these guys)  performing Freaky Fridays and their energetic, party starting anthem, Poppin‘….. click play and enjoy the ride!

House of Hanibl Presents…

June 22nd, 2010 | By DyVine

What’s goin’s on Snewty! Just dropping in to lay some “went ons” on ya! @_BellaNicole and I went out this Friday to support our homies BeatStreetClub (check them out at www.BeatStreetClub.com).

Here are a few pics! Enjoy!

Hosted/Produced by the homie Phee

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Andrew David ft. ZPia Renee

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The BeatStreet Club

Recap and Footage of Erykah Badu, Janelle Monae and N.E.R.D Concert

June 4th, 2010 | By Isis

This was a dope concert that no one should have missed. The concert started on time and everybody performed with plenty of energy, engaging the crowd.  Badu didn’t get off stage till 12 am.  The show was in Chicago June 2, and the 3rd. I went to the show that was on the 2nd. I had some of the best seats in the house and was able to capture some footage for you guys to check out. Shouts out to my favorite Dj for showing me ticket love.

Janelle Monae opened the show and killed it might I add. She had me wanting to buy a cloak and some black dance shoes.

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Here she is performing a ballad ” Smile”… think this vid pretty much captures her raw talent vocally.

Janelle Monae Performing Smile June 2, 2010 at Chicago Theater from So Snewty on Vimeo.

N.E.R.D followed Janelle and boy do I love me some Pharell. The group performed a bulk of their girl friendly songs. Pharell was real cool and even stepped out on the ledge of the stage to touch fans. ( I love Pharell)

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Heres the footage of my boo performing ” Beautiful” .. at the end of the video he hops on some speakers, you can tell he loves his fans.

Pharell 6-2-10 Chicago Theater from So Snewty on Vimeo.

Lastly we have Ms. Badu who definitely did her thing. She gave dope live versions of tracks of her latest album as well as taking it back to her 98 debut.

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Here is footage of her playing a beat on the MPC

Badu 06-02-10 Chicago theater from So Snewty on Vimeo.

Summer Guide of Things To Do in Chicago (free events included)

June 1st, 2010 | By Isis

Here are some guides and events going on in the city this summer.

Chicago Festival Guide:
http://chicago.metromix.com/events/article/chicago-festival-guide-2010/339943/content
http://www.chicagotraveler.com/chicago_events.htm
These sites have a lot of information about upcoming events in the city.

Chicago Cultural Center: http://www.explorechicago.org/city/en/things_see_do/attractions/dca_tourism/testing_attractions.html
 
Field Museum is free June 14th
http://www.fieldmuseum.org/plan_visit/free_days.htm
 
Adler Planetarium is free June 7th-11th
http://www.adlerplanetarium.org/plan/index.shtml#2009discountdays
 
Shed Aquarium is free June 14–18
http://www.sheddaquarium.org/discounts.html
 
Chicago History Museum is free every Monday
http://www.chicagohs.org/planavisit/visitorinformation/tickets
 
Chicago Museum of Contemporary Art is free on Tuesdays and starting June 1st will have free jazz concerts every Tuesday evening.
http://www.mcachicago.org/programs/event_detail.php?id=22
 
Museum of Science and Industry is free June 7-11th
http://www.msichicago.org/visit-the-museum/museum-info/admission/
 
National Museum of Mexican Art is free every day and closed on Mondays.
http://www.nationalmuseumofmexicanart.org/visit.html
 
Swedish American Museum is free June 8th (every second Tuesday)          
http://www.swedishamericanmuseum.org/museuminfo/

 
The Art Institute of Chicago is free Thursday s 5pm-8pm
http://www.artic.edu/aic/
 
(Keep in mind that most of these free admission days will have some restrictions on special exhibits or programs so additional charges may apply if you want to see them.)

“The Yard” An A’Capella/Hip-Hop Musical Semester Finale at Southern Illinois Carbondale

May 1st, 2010 | By Isis

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With the title stemming from college greek slang referring to the “schoolyard” (i.e. campus), “The Yard” is a screenplay written, produced, and directed by 24 year-old Southern Illinois University-Carbondale alumnus Brandon A. Williams. This particular piece of work is a story portraying college life involving characters from different backgrounds, upbringings, cultures and etc. It tells stories from the different perspectives of the various students, faculty, and members of the university and local community; some of these stories come from Williams’s personal experiences with his alma mater. The author labels this screenplay as a “acapella musical”. Similar to a musical, the characters’ lines transition from dialogue to verbal cadences and rhyme as a form of expression. However, instead of using song, the characters’ lines transition from dialogue to “spoken word” or acapella rap. Williams brings one of the major elements of hip-hop to the stage; being an independent hip-hop artist as well as an overall writer of comedy, poetry, songs, and plays, he decided to merge two of the talents together for his newest creation of artistic expression that is “The Yard”.
LOCATION:
Southern Illinois University-Carbondale
1050 S. Normal Ave.
Carbondale, IL 62901
-Shryock Auditorium-

***Tickets will be available at any Ticketmaster location!
ADMISSION: $10.00 in advance, $15 at the door***
***Tickets will be available at any Ticketmaster location!
ADMISSION: $10.00 in advance, $15 at the door***
***Tickets will be available at any Ticketmaster location!
ADMISSION: $10.00 in advance, $15 at the door***

http://www.ticketmaster.com/The-Yard-An-ACapellaHipHop-Musical-tickets/artist/1440168
http://www.ticketmaster.com/The-Yard-An-ACapellaHipHop-Musical-tickets/artist/1440168
http://www.ticketmaster.com/The-Yard-An-ACapellaHipHop-Musical-tickets/artist/1440168

Featuring:
-Live Music during intermission.
-2 $500 scholarship giveaways (1 male and female)
-Q & A session with director Brandon A. Williams

DyvineSoul and Snewty Supports Illinois- PurpleStride Chicago 2010 Walk for Pancreatic Cancer

April 29th, 2010 | By Isis

Snewty’s very own DyvineSoul is participating in this event and she needs you guys help. She will be running on behalf of Snewty in her purple  Snewty T-Shirt . So support Snewty and DyvineSoul as we attempt to support a good cause. Click here and donate whatever you can towards her walk/run.

R.O.E. Live @ The Abbey via Ustream!

April 21st, 2010 | By Malcolm Snax

The Snewtonians couldn’t be there in person, but with today’s technology that ain’t stopping ish!!!!!!

Online video chat by Ustream

Chicago Taste of Chicago Restaurant Days April 20, 21, & 22

April 20th, 2010 | By Isis


Some of the restaurants participating in taste will offer deals and discounts on food items on April 20, 21 & 22. For a full list of the restaurants as well as what the discount is they are providing click here. These are some great deals including a $3.00 popcorn from garretts.

Taste of Chicago 2010 Line Up Announced ..Trey Songz among the many

April 20th, 2010 | By Isis

Friday, June 25, 2010 5:30 pm
• V103 Rap Down Rewind ftg
• Rob Base, Slick Rick, Doug E. Fresh,
• Salt-n-Pepa
• Bell Biv Devoe

Saturday, June 26, 2010 5:30 pm
• Gavin Rossdale
• opening act – tba

Sunday, June 27, 2010 3:00 pm
• Emily Osment
• Allstar Weekend (opening act)

Monday, June 28, 2010 6:00 pm
• Broadway In Chicago

Tuesday, June 29, 2010 5:30 pm
• Los Lobos
• Los Lonely Boys (co-headliner)

Wednesday, June 30, 2010 5:30 pm
• Mat Kearney
• Brett Dennen (opening act)

Thursday, July 1, 2010 5:30 pm
• Trey Songz
• Teairra Mari (opening act)

Friday, July 2, 2010 5:30 pm
• Rob Thomas

Saturday, July 3, 2010 3:00 pm
• Steve Miller Band

Sunday, July 4, 2010 1:00 pm
• Headliner – tba

R.O.E. Live @ Abbey Pub

April 16th, 2010 | By Malcolm Snax

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Ran into the homie R.O.E. @ the Foreign Exchange show last night.   That ninja was front and center, taking notes for his performance @ the Abbey next Wed. lol.   Snewtonians will def be in full effect!

Foreign Exchange @ Double Door 2Nite!

April 15th, 2010 | By Malcolm Snax

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I believe tickets are still available… the Snewtonians will be deep, come mellow out with us!

Little Brother at the Double Door Chicago May 19th

April 13th, 2010 | By Isis

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I definitely gotta check this out!!! I’ll post more info regarding this as the days come upon us.