Video : @SayYourABC - How it goes down on Thursdays

ABC (Absolutely Beyond Control)
Thursdays at Funk Lounge 5 W. Division

ABC: The Movie - Chapter #1 from Mike Carson on Vimeo.

Tonight @ WildHare : Freddie gibbs

HustlePalooza...

Spotted via... www.TheHustleSimmons.com

The Blackout...

Hustle Simmons x Lebron James x READ THE FLYER...

Cleons Clothing Fashion Show

CLEONS Spring/Summer 2009 pt. II Fashion Show
feat. NOIR II Dance Troupe
Saturday, April 25th @
DuSable Museum of African American History
Doors Open 6:30pm
Showtime 7:00pm
Advance Tickets $20
At The Door $25
Tickets On SALE March 8th!

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YouTube:


EXCLUSIVE NEW 242 Piece Collection!

www.myspace.com/cleons
www.modelmayhem.com/cleons

Dave Jeff's B-Day... tonight

Free before 11

50% off Second Saturday @ Encore Tonight

Tonight @ SoleMates...Chicago

Solemates and Enstrumental have teamed up to bring you the ultimate "Soulmates" collaboration. In honor of the Obama campaign and expected win, we are celebrating "Politics As Unusual". Join us for the launch of the limited release shirt and networking event.

Wednesday, November 5th 5-8pm 2708 N. Halsted Wine provided by Black Swan :

RSVP: mailto:RSVPInfo@solemateschicago.com
http://cmpgnr.com/r.html?c=1346186&r=1345096&t=1188404646&l=1&d=90242345&u=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2eenstru%2dmental%2ecom&g=0&f=90242348 http://cmpgnr.com/r.html?c=1346186&r=1345096&t=1188404646&l=1&d=90242346&u=http%3a%2f%2fwww%2esolemateschicago%2ecom&g=0&f=90242348
GET OUT YOUR VOTE!!

Friday Oct 17 @ Lava

DJ REVOLUTION at Lava Lounge Chicago Fri. 10/17
1270 N. Milwuakee
10pm-2am
$10 dudes
$5 ladies
also DJ RUDE ONE and DJ ROOSEVELT TREASURECHEST

VOL.3 & CHI-CITY BEATS VOL.2 on sale now!!!
www.masshysteriahiphop.com
www.myspace.com/masshysteriahiphop

Wed. Oct. 22 @ Darkroom

Location: Darkroom - 2210 w Chicago ave, chicago, IL 60622 US
When: Wednesday, October 22, 9:00PM
Phone: 7732635193

The Oct. edition of the E! event is non stop music all night. The lineup is Preach, Sam-I Am, Graphic Nature,N.E.S. and Nazim. They all rock with the soul band Konstant Groove! on the one's and two's Tree Thirteen! Hosted by B-VAX and poet Jamilla Talseem. It's gonna be a hot one. Don't miss out!!!

DJ Jay Illa B-Day Bash Oct. 9

DJ Jay Illa Throws Star-Studded B-Day Bash
Special performances by Slum Village and The Ivy League

Chicago- The Windy City's own resident DJ to the stars, Jay Illa, is set to celebrate yet another year of success with a lavish birthday extravaganza. And fresh from Detroit to help him bring in another year will be none other than the incomparable Slum Village.

The festivities will take place on Thursday, October 9th from 9pm-3am and are in conjunction with the SoChi Experiment and Bridging The Gap: 3 (Leaders 1354, Movemakers, Black Alumni, Solemates Chicago), presented by Boutique. The city's elite from corporate execs to the streetwear set will all converge on Chicago's premiere night life location, Boutique (809 W. Evergreen), for the can't miss event of the year.

Providing the sounds for the evening will be an all-star line-up of spin doctors including the Heavy Hitter DJ TimBuck 2 (WGCI) "The Legendary" Vince Adams, "The Beat Bully" Jamal Smallz (G-Unit's Tour DJ), DJ "?", DJ Toure (Mikkey Halsted's DJ), 3rd Degree (Enve Group) and Dave Affects.

"October 9th is gonna be a celebration the way I always wanted to do it with one of my favorite groups [Slum Village], great people, and a great vibe," says Jay Illa. "Bridging The Gap happens once a month and I'm just fortunate that my birthday falls on a Thursday, and we're able to put together a great event. Go IL or Go Home!"

Hosting duties for the evening will be handled by The Ivy League, Prolyfic, Phli's Dave Jeff, Fashion Geek Zoe, Marques & Muhammad (BA), Autumn & Brian (Solemates Chicago), Mike & Vic (Leaders1354), Josh Mercer (Movemakers), and D. Green, ReeseJohnson, Red Tindall (SoChi P.M).

About Jay Illa- Making a name for himself as one of the best on the 1's and 2's since 2001, Jay Illa has been a mainstay on both the Chicago hip hop and nightlife scenes ever since. A third of the hip hop collective The Ivy League, Jay has also worked with and manned the tables for a who's who list of celebrities including Kanye West, Pharrell Williams, LA Clippers guard Shaun Livingston, Eric Sermon, Michael Jordan, Jazzy Jeff, Kid Capri, Vivica Fox, Mya, Erica Badu, De La Soul, Nina Sky and others.

For More Event Info:
illathanme@gmail.com
http://www.sochipromotions.com/
http://www.myspace.com/jayilla

Tomorrow Night... Mikkey Halsted... One Night Only

The Fake Shore Drive Presents: Mikkey Halsted "One Night Only" event is happening tomorrow night in Wicker Park (1552 N. Milwaukee - 2nd Floor). Do not forget to RSVP now @: mikkeyevents@gmail.com RSVP is REQUIRED to gain entry.

-Hosted by Phli's Dave Jeff
-Sounds by DJ Timbuck2
-Private Screening of Mikkey's "Liquor Store" video
-A "Vh1 Storytellers" style performance and Q&A with Mikkey
-Free wine courtesy of Black Swan Wines

Props to Alex & Virgil @ RubyHornet (a sponsor)for putting this dope commercial together.

RSVP closes TOMORROW AT NOON. Get right or get left.

Ruckus is... Sep. 26, 2008

If you are one of the few who like to rock the freshness before its OUT come through to Par Lounge (1415 north milwaukee) SEPT. 26TH for limited run apparel, poster prints, skate decks, and art work. This will be a good night of music, drinks and art with sounds provided by DJ Marcus Shadden (myspace.com/djmarcusshadden). The event is FREE so come through peep the art have a drink with us and share the vibe of creativity with us until 3 am.

Also stay tuned for the Ruckus is... FASHION SHOW OCTOBER 17th!!!

Showcasing new gear from:
The MAS Collection
Durte Vyntag Era &
Rebel Jedyz
& more...

Read More...

HoodMan Rooftop Sale in NY

What's Good Hoodman Fam !!!

All you NYC heads are invited to drop by the Hoodman "I Shoot Hipsters" Rooftop Sale this Saturday, September 20th! $10 and $15 tees, $30 hoodies - peep the flyer and see you there!

Hoodman Rooftop Sale
Saturday, Sept. 20th, 12-4 pm
143 Mulberry St
Take N R Q W J M Z 6 to Canal St / 6 to Spring St / N R to Prince St
Contact: Steve @ 646.637.2321

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Hoodman Clothing & Design
www.HoodMan.tv
hoodmanclothing@gmail.com

FSD & Mikkey Halsted present... 'Liquor Store' Private Screening

You are ALL cordially invited to Fake Shore Drive & Mikkey Halsted's private screening and special event: Fake Shore Drive - One Night Only: The Uncrowned King Unplugged, on September 17, beginning promptly at 8pm.


The event will feature:


- The sounds of DJ Timbuck2 on the wheels of steel


- The WORLD PREMIERE, private screening, of Mikkey's controversial "Liquor Store" video


- Also a "VH1 Storytellers" style performance and Q&A with Mikkey, where he'll play exclusive joints from his upcoming debut Chicago: The Photo Album, as well as unreleased and rare material from his days with Cash Money and Kanye West.


-It will also serve as a release party for Mikkey's lastest mixtape, Uncrowned King.


The event is officially sponsored by Black Swan Wines (big, big thanks to them), so come out and drink FREE wine on them all evening.


This is a 21+ event, and you MUST RSVP to gain entry. Please RSVP to MikkeyEvents@Gmail.com


The event will be held at the 2nd Floor of 1552 N. Milwaukee (above the Levi's store) in Wicker Park

Tonight @ Tabu

@ Tabu - 730 N. Clark

Ladies : FREE til 11:30!!!
Men : $10

LIVE MANNEQUIN SHOW FROM 10-1AM!!

THE HOTTEST FEMALE DJ IN THE CITY:
RABOO on the 1's and 2's

$5 MARTINIS ALL NIGHT!!

Tonight @ Victor Hotel

For More Info: SoleMatesChicago

Chrisette Michelle & Dwelle (Free) Concert

For more info: ChicagoNightLIfe247 : Jaipora Myspace

Model Search - Cleons Clothing

MODEL SEARCH AUDITIONS

CLEONS Spring/Summer 09 Fashion Show!
*****HEADS UP ANNOUNCEMENT, PLEASE READ*****

Do you want to be in the next CLEONS Spring/Summer 2009 Fashion Show?!Here is your chance...CLEONS, Inc. Presents it's "Will It Be You?" MODEL SEARCH that will take place in early December! Time & Location TBA (To Be Announced) in mid September. Paid Gig! At the casting call Models will be judged on Runway walk, Look & Potiential by the Designer and Producers of the Fashion Show.

**********MODEL REQUIREMENTS**********

CLEONS, Inc. is looking for Down-2-Earth, energetic & easy to work with Male & Female Models who can appreciate the Art in Modeling and Fashion. Models MUST take direction well, and able to walk traditional High End Runway. Looking for 8 Female Models, and 8 Male Models.

*MALES*

Height: 5'9" and taller- Waist: 30" - 34"- Body: Athletic - Muscular- Race: ALL- Age: 18 and Over- Experience: Is a plus, not a must

*FEMALES*- Height: 5'7" and Taller- Size: 0 - 6- Body: Slim- Race: ALL- Age: 18 and Over- Experience: Is a plus, not a must

CASTING CALL - 12.07.08

e-mail CLEONS, Inc. @ cleonsclothing@yahoo.com

Other contacts: www.myspace.com/cleons

www.modelmayhem.com/cleons

Jordan Heads Documentary

Once again, the last scene of the Jordan Heads Documentary is coming up. The shoot will take place at the Michael Jordan Statue in front of the United Center on August 23rd, 2008. Participants are asked to bring in their favorite Air Jordan sneaker to be held in the air. This is an attempt to capture the history and essence of the Air Jordan line. Be sure to arrive promptly at 10 a.m, shooting begins at 12 p.m.