THE LONGLIST

From: The Seventh Sun (griot_7@hotmail.com)
Date: Wed Aug 02 2000 - 17:15:27 MET DST

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    Greetings Artists & Patrons of the Arts -

    The following is a list of on-going arts & innertainment events sorted by
    days of the week. This list is being sent to update those who are new to
    the distribution. "The Longlist" will be posted at The SunSpot Cafe
    (http://www.geocities.com/maliksun) in the near future.

    I apologize for the earlier mix-up regarding the event without the
    city/state/address info. You'll see the correct info listed below.

    Power & Peace,

    SUN

    P.S.
    FULL MENTAL JACKET is now available at 3 locations in Alabama:
    * MAHOGONY BOOKS & GIFTS in the Western Hills Mall in Fairfield
    * LITTLE PROFESSOR BOOKS & CAFE, 2717 South 18th Street in Homewood
    * ROOTS & WINGS, 1345 Carter Hill Road in Montgomery.
    Visit http://www.geocities.com/maliksun for a preview and to order by mail.
    Pick up your copy today!

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    SUNDAY EVENTS
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    URBAN GROOVZ @ 22nd Street Jazz Café
    710 South 22nd Street in Downtown Birmingham
    (between 7th Avenue South & University Boulevard)
    SECOND SUNDAY OF EACH MONTH!

    This progressive cultural collage is Central Alabama's premiere Spoken Word
    and live music experience. Consisting of the best in live underground urban
    music - Acid Jazz, Soul, Funk, Latin, World Beat, Afro-Cuban, Brazilian, New
    & Rare Grooves - combined with powerful poetic verse, Urban Groovz features
    some of the most talented young artists in the South. The event includes
    Open Mic Poetry Sessions for novice and experienced poets alike, hosted by
    The Seventh Sun with vinyl grooves provided by DJ Berraco to keep you in the
    mood.

    Doors open at 5:00 PM...Admission is $7 'til 7PM & $10 afterwards
    18 & up to enter...21 & up to drink responsibly.
    Artists, patrons of the arts and the curious are welcome.
    For more info contact 205.806.8030 or SynthesisInc@hotmail.com

    This unique addition to Central Alabama's cultural scene is brought to you
    by SYNTHESIS, INC. (http://synthesisinc.virtualave.net) & 22nd Street Jazz
    Café (http://www.jazzcafe.4ever.cc).

    For a locator map and directions, click the following link:
    http://maps.expedia.com/default.asp?C=33.506823,-86.796877&A=6&O=0,0&L=USA0409&Pr=1&P=33.506823,-86.796877,1,710+22nd+St+S%2C+Birmingham%2C+AL+35233&Title=710+22nd+St+S%2C+Birmingham%2C+AL+35233&L=USA0409

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    "NYTEJAZZPOETRY"
    APOLLO CONCERT HALL & ENTERTAINMENT CENTER
    (located in the MIDWAY PLAZA next to the western area YMCA)
    1201 BESSEMER ROAD on Birmingham's West Side
    Doors open @ 5:00 PM, show starts @ 6:00 PM
    ADMISSION is $5.00

    HELD ON THE 1st, 3rd, 4th SUNDAYS OF EACH MONTH!!
    featuring:
    * Poetry Competition w/$200 prize for the best performance
    * Open Mic Poetry
    * Catered Buffet

    Note: The poetry competition will be judged based on audience response to
    each performance. Categories for this event will be "conscious" &
    "romantic...love." Poets are asked to arrive by 5:30 PM to sign up.

    For more info, contact 205.925.8203

    For a locator map and directions, click the following link:
    http://msn.maps.expedia.com/pub/agent.dll?qscr=mmvw&msds=1CF477F5$18X$36w.$14$36w94!D0$100$31$32$30$31.Bessemer.Rd!60$0A0Birmingham20AL50$33$35!2$32$380000!4$FF000!8$FF!60$EE$A1$F12$F4$BC!2$40$2A$5E$C0$26$86$B9U$C060001000!8$FF000$14000!4$FF!I010

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    Huntsville Jazz & Poetry Society presents
    Jazz Combo EVERY Sunday
    Jazz and Poetry Reading every SECOND Sunday
    8:00 PM until
    Donation at the door is $3.00
    The House of Alpha
    3201 Oakwood Avenue NW
    Huntsville, Alabama

    This event combines lives Jazz performances with Open Mic Poetry. Our "Jazz
    Combo" is a pure Jazz Jam on the First, Third and Fourth Sundays of the
    month. All Poets, Jazz enthusiasts, and patrons of the arts are encouraged
    to attend. With 10 years of wind under its wings and still going strong,
    this is the longest running spoken word/jazz event in the State of Alabama!

    For more info contact Michael Smith at (256) 534-6431.

    Click the following link for maps and directions:
    http://www.expediamaps.com/default.asp?C=34.7494854167375,-86.6161983659087&A=16&OX=-0.09285714285714286&OY=0&P=34.7494854167375,-86.6161983659087,1,3201+Oakwood+Ave+NW

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    THE FIFTH SUNDAY POETRY JAZZ JAM
    featured artist to be announced
    IN MONTHS WITH FIFTH SUNDAYS ONLY
    Show starts at 4:00 PM
    Open Mic Poetry to follow feature performance
    at Roots & Wings - A Cultural Bookplace (as featured in Essence)
    1345 Carter Hill Road
    Montgomery, Alabama (near Alabama State University)
    Call (334) 262-1700 for more info

    Click the following link for maps and directions:
    http://www.expediamaps.com/default.asp?C=32.3590324322387,-86.2861911005358&A=16&OX=0&OY=0&P=32.3590324322387,-86.2861911005358,1,1345+Carter+Hill+Rd

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    TUESDAY EVENTS
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    Creative Vibrations presents UNDERGROUND TUESDAY (every Tuesday)
    spinning urban undergound sounds for the heads:
    Hip Hop, Reggae and more
    at Club Odyssey
    4600 Gary Avenue in Downtown Fairfield, AL

    Open Mic performances from 8-10 PM
    Culture Dred live @ 10 PM
    Admission is $5.00
    18 & up to enter

    For more info call 205.954.1871

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    TODAY'S WORD OPEN MIC POETRY SESSION
    hosted by EPIFHANI HOWARD
    EVERY TUESDAY @ 8:00 PM...Admission is $5.00
    @ Taste Nightclub
    495 Courtland Street (directly across from Esso's)
    Atlanta, GA

    We are seeking DJ's, musicians, poets, drama ensembles, cultural dance
    groups, actors w/monologues, storytellers and singers to perform as featured
    artists. For more information call Orbit Productions @ 404.529.9717 or
    404.306.3007.

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    RITES OF PASSAGE BOOK CLUB
    7:00 PM on the Third Tuesday of each Month!!!
    at THE BLUE MONKEY LOUNGE
    1318 Cobb Lane (in the Five Points South district)
    Birmingham, AL

    For more information, contact Melissa Corprue at (205) 918-0261
    or send an E-mail to: ritesofpassagebc@hotmail.com

    Visit Rites of Passage Book Club on the web at http://www.rpassage.com

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    WEDNESDAY EVENTS
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    Vibes & Verses Poetry Society presents POETRY NIGHT
    Open Mic Poetry Readings every 1st and 3rd WEDNESDAY
    at The Rose Supper Club
    954 High Street in Montgomery, AL

    Doors Open at 8:00 PM...Admission is FREE!
    Kitchen and bar service available.
    Call 334.263.4275 for more info

    Be sure to check out VVPS's NEW web site: http://www.vibesandverses.com

    Click the following link for maps and directions:
    http://www.expediamaps.com/default.asp?C=32.37184533952166,-86.29177987066956&A=16&OX=0&OY=0&P=32.37184533952166,-86.29177987066956,1,High+St

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    LOVE JONES WEDNESDAYS
    Open Mic Poetry Every Wednesday
    hosted by Kuumba Nia & Tammy Mac
    @ THE PHOENIX
    5214 Valley Road
    Fairfield, Alabama

    Happy Hour with buffet starts at 5:30 PM
    Show starts at 6:00 PM
    Admission free until 8:00 PM
    For more info call 205.780.2800

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    Yin Yang Music Café presents ELEVATION
    hosted by Kembo
    EVERY WEDNESDAY NIGHT @ 10 PM
    Admission is $5.00

    Voted best weekly undergound event by Atlanta's Creative Loafing, ELEVATION
    Wednesday night is the ONLY spoken-word driven night that has thrived for
    years in the ATL. This event features open mic sets for all culturally
    minded artists who want to share and experience free expression. Decorated
    with a rotating selection of choice DJs to pack the dancefloor and live
    bands making their mark, ELEVATIONS steps into a whole new realm of arts &
    entertainment.

    at
    YIN YANG Music Café
    64 Third Street (in Midtown)
    Atlanta, GA
    Call (404) 607-0682 for more info...

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    THURSDAY EVENTS
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    Infinite Currents presents THE CIPHER
    NOW HELD at CLUB ODYSSEY
    4600 Gary Avenue in Downtown Fairfield, Alabama
    Open Mic Hip Hop on the 1st & 3rd Thursdays
    Open Mic Poetry w/featured artists on the 2nd & 4th Thursdays
    DOORS OPEN AT 7:00 PM...Admission is $5.00

    For more info, including directions, call 205.954.1871 or 205.780.5669, send
    an E-mail to i-currents@yahoo.com or visit Infinite Currents on the web at
    http://www.geocities.com/i-currents

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    THE EARGASM
    featuring Ben Kenobi, The Brain & DJ FX
    plus local Hip Hop acts
    EVERY THURSDAY
    @ The High Note Lounge Cafe
    414 South 21st Street
    in Downtown Birmingham
    (between Fourth & Fifth Aves. South)

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    Patti Hut Cafe
    595 Piedmont Ave.
    in Atlanta, Georgia

    Open Mic Poetry from 8pm to 12 Midnight Every Thursday
    Call 404.892.5133 for more info

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    FRIDAY EVENTS
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    FUNNY FRIDAYS @ THE PHOENIX
    The Comedians give it to you raw at the Phoenix featuring the most talented
    comedians in the South.

    The Phoenix
    5214 Valley Road
    in Downtown Fairfield, Alabama
    For more info call 205.780.2800

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    WOMEN'S OPEN MIC
    Every First Friday
    Hosted by the Mojo Mamma, Laura Secord
    at Lodestar Books
    2020 11th Avenue South
    (in the Five Points South district)
    Birmingham, AL

    poets sign-up @ 7:30 PM
    show starts at 8:00 PM
    Everyone welcome...Sisters perform.

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    The Great Birmingham Poetry Slam
    SECOND FRIDAY OF EVERY MONTH @ 10:00 PM!
    @ Half Shells Oyster Bar & Grille
    1005 South 20th Street
    in Birmingham's Five Points South District
    Admission is $2.00

    This event includes a slam competition & open mic poetry. For more info
    call 205.933.0525

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    Yin Yang Music Café presents Fridays Live @ Yin Yang (FLYY)
    (every Friday)

    Find new meaning in the word FLYY, as Fridays Live @ Yin Yang presents the
    only play-out spot for the Atlanta's nu-souls scene. As many as 10 bands
    call Yin Yang Music Café home on Friday nights, and rotate weekly to
    showcase their talents and pay tribute to the soul greats that have come
    before them. Top the night off with Atlanta's premier DJs spinning soulful
    sounds and dance classics into the wee hours of the night.

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    YIN YANG Music Café
    64 Third Street
    in Midtown Atlanta, GA
    Call (404) 607-0682 for more info...

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    Every Friday
    The Original Jamaican Pattie Stop
    166 Trinity Av. SW
    Atlanta, Georgia

    Open Mic Poetry Hosted by Fox starts 8pm
    There is a 2 item minimum purchase. For more info call 404.525.8921

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    OPEN MIC POETRY
    hosted by Phillipe The Philosopher, The Prophet & The Poet
    every 2nd, 3rd and 4th Friday night at 9:00 PM

    at SPORTS GALORE
    6015 Mableton Parkway
    Mableton, Georgia

    For more information call (404) 669-0383 or send an e-mail to
    blacktrack@africana.com

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    SATURDAY EVENTS
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    GRASSROOTS MEDIA presents REGGAE EXPLOSION
    Tropical Bar & Lounge
    17th Street near First Avenue North
    in Downtown Birmingham
    Doors open @ 8:00 PM...Admission is $5.00
    This event will be EVERY SATURDAY!

    Caribbean food will be available for the eatin'
    For more info contact NKrumah @ 205.323.5444 or Bodile @ 205.320.0210

    For info call Nkrumah @ (205) 322-5736 or e-mail at nkrumahtou@hotmail

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    SPECIAL EVENTS!!!
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    The Department of English of The University of Alabama presents
    A Spoken Word Performance by legendary poet KALAMU YA SALAAM
    THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2000 @ 7:30 PM
    Smith Hall, Room 205 (The Museum of Natural History)
    The University of Alabama
    Tuscaloosa, AL

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    FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 22nd - SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24th
    REGGAE & LATINO FESTIVAL
    featuring Exodus 2000
    @ LINN PARK
    Park Place @ North 20th Street
    in Downtown Birmingham

    Tickets available through Ticketmaster
    - $25 for 3-day pass
    - $75 for VIP pass

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    Check out B-Brian's "Future Flavas" on 95.7 Jamz (Birmingham) every Saturday
    Night from 8-9 PM to hear the good stuff that the standard on-air format
    overlooks during the week.

    Tune into 91.9 WCLK every Friday night from 9:00 pm to 1:00 am for Atlanta's
    premiere acid jazz/drum 'n bass/rare groove/new groove show - SOUL - hosted
    by Jamal Ahmad.

    For the best in soul, acid jazz and uncommonly good R & B listen to URBAN
    FLAVA on WRAS 88.5 FM hosted by Cha-Cha Jones on Saturdays from 7:00 pm to
    9:00 pm.

    For the best in real hip-hop, tune into The Bomb WRAS 88.5 FM Saturdays from
    9pm to 12am and Rhythm & Vibes on Sundays from 9pm to 12am.

    Every Wednesday night between 12:00 am and 2:00 am turn your dial to 88.5 FM
    for the Poet's Guild, a spoken word/poetry show hosted by Marcel Daniels (of
    the Weekend Wrecking Crew who produce The Bomb & Rhythm & Vibes!) Any poet
    who would like to get on the show, e-mail Marcel at
    marceldaniels@hotmail.com or leave him a message at (404) 690-1227

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    OF ANCIENT ELEMENTS...KEEP YOUR THIRD EYE OPEN FOR UPCOMING EVENTS...
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