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Liberated Muse Featured Visual Artist of the Month

Visual artist Falando Thomas is a visual artist extraordinaire. He draws, paints and does various genres of graphic art. Visit his page here on Liberated Muse.

("Motherly" by Falando Thomas")

The Marvin Gaye Park in DC

The Marvin Gaye Park in Washington DC is the site for the Capital Hip Hop Soul Fest


To learn more about the longest municipal park in DC, visit HERE

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Arts Plan Could Cause Funding Gap

Washington Post, 7/23/2008

"In the midst of a contentious and politically turbulent first year as D.C. schools chancellor, Michelle A. Rhee drew near-universal acclaim with one goal: to place music, art and physical education instructors in all public schools. But a study by a coalition of public education advocates says that the rigid financial formula Rhee imposed to fulfill that promise would trigger unintended consequences -- including teacher shortages, large class sizes and per-pupil funding gaps between some schools in low- and high-income areas of the city."

Read more here.

Authentic Art Visions, 8th Edition: Art Collecting 101: The Role of the Art Critic - Interview with JW Mahoney

From the Art Information panel at Artomatic (courtesy of Ann Marchand): L to R, Martin Irvine, JW Mahoney and Yours Truly.


We continue with the second installment of our Art Collecting 101 series with a discussion about the Art Critic and how their reviews may or may not guide your decisions regarding purchasing an artist's work.

For this discussion, we talked to Jim "J.W." Mahoney, a noted Washington, D.C.-based artist, critic, and independent curator who serves as Washington’s Corresponding Editor for Art in America. He is one of the most influential visual arts voices in our area. Jim is currently a Professor of Visual Arts at the University of Maryland, Baltimore County, and has been writing and curating on the idea of transmodernity since 1992. His most recent nationally published piece on this subject was “Transmodern Yoko,” which appeared in Art in America in February 2002. His latest one-person show, “Stella Maris,” was on exhibit in January 2007, at Curator’s Office in Washington, D.C.

I first met JW at the Art Information Overload panel that was held at Artomatic and was co-sponsored by the Pink Line Project in May of this year. His comments during that discussion were so insightful, I felt we needed to talk further about the role of art critics in making decisions about supporting artists.

Click on the G-Cast player on the right of this blog
or visit our Artcast website here to listen to the podcast.

Some references from our discussion:

Mekbib Gebertsadik at Blackburn Gallery Howard University

Mekibib Gebertsadik Art show at Howard University Blackburn art gallery

Reception: July 25, 2008 at 6:30pm - 9:30 pm.

Original paintings for sale with reasonable prices
Refreshments will be serving, please for ward this email for your family and friends
Exhibition will remain open until August 5, 2008

To view the artwork of Mekibib visit www.artmesk.com

Attitude Exact Presents New Works by Shaunte Gates

Saturday July 26th 3pm -9pm
Sunday July 27th 1pm-5pm

Senate Square Condominiums
Commons Building
201 I Street NE
Washington, D.C.
(Previous location of the Childrens Museum)

Special Guests: Executive Chefs John & Mark Woods will prepare Culinary delights that will tempt your Eye and your Palate

FOR MORE INFO CALL 202 546-7186

Borrowing With Fine Art as Collateral

By KATE TAYLOR July 22, 2008
New York Sun

With the stock market volatile and housing in a slump, many wealthy individuals are looking to tap another kind of equity — the kind hanging on their walls. Specialists at banks and auction houses say that more of their clients recently are interested in borrowing against their art collections.

Read more here.
 

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Liberated Muse is the OFFICIAL Host Group of the Capital Hip Hop Soul Fest 2008


Go directly to the festival site HERE

Blog Posts

Doomsday: Lyrical Showdown Freestyle Battle @ the Capital Hip Hop Soul Fest

Saturday July 26th, WHBC will be hosting the "Doomsday: Lyrical Showdown". It is the freestyle battlezone to take place at the Capital Hip Hop Soul Fest this weekend in Marvin Gaye Park in Washington DC (visit www.capitalhiphopsoulfest.com for directions). Contestants will have the op… Continue

Posted by Liberated Muse Productions on July 22nd, 2008 at 12:31pm — No Comments (Add)

Capital Hip Hop Soul Fest Mentioned on Soulbounce.com

Visit Soulbounce.com and let them that you will be up in the Capital Hip Hop Soul Fest this Saturday...the countdown begins! Click HERE to check the article

Posted by Liberated Muse Productions on July 21st, 2008 at 7:03pm — No Comments (Add)

ARE YOU A VENDOR | ARE YOU SAVING MONEY ON YOUR VENDOR SPACE| NEED BVN TODAY

ARE YOU A VENDOR OR SOMEONE THAT PURCHASE VENDOR SPACE TO SHOWCASE YOUR BUSINESS SERVICES OR PRODUCTS? If Yes? Are you saving money on your vendors space? Or are you paying full price? BLACK VENDORS NETWORK -Can save you money on your vendors space -Enhance your bottom line profits -Save you time and effort in locating events to participate in How? BLACK VENDORS NETWORK Has partnered with various organizations that need you - the vendor. By becoming a member of Black… Continue

Posted by The Black Business Cafe on July 19th, 2008 at 5:58pm — No Comments (Add)

Meet & Greet Other Liberated Muse Members @ The Capital Hip Hop Soul Fest, Saturday, July 26th in Washington DC

Come out and meet and greet other Liberated Muse members at the Capital Hip Hop Soul Fest on Saturday, July 26, 2008 in Washington DC. Liberated Muse members Gods'illa, Afi Soul, Dee Stone, Cool Cee Brown, Mycah Chevalier, Edith Sodolo, Pryhme, The Bangladesh Project & Tia Da… Continue

Posted by Moon on July 19th, 2008 at 12:16pm — No Comments (Add)

Author and Yoga Teacher Ananda Leeke Launches New Green Living Radio Show on 8.10.08

For Immediate Release New Green Living Radio Show Launches in August Three dynamic 21st century community builders share their experiences about building community with mindfulness and green living on Go Green Sangha Radio's first episode. July 19, 2008 - Washington,… Continue

Posted by Ananda Kiamsha Madelyn Leeke on July 19th, 2008 at 1:19am — No Comments (Add)

Forum

What is Your Favorite Form of Creative Expression and Why? 12 Replies

When left alone to create, what format do you use? Post some of your work as you share.

Started by Liberated Muse Productions. Last reply by Liberated Muse Productions Mar 28.

What or Who Is Your Muse (Inspiration) to Create? 8 Replies

The belief is that all artists have a muse that inspires them to create...do you? Share with us who your muse is and what in general inspires you to create...

Started by Moon. Last reply by JaWar Jun 20.

musicians for upcoming performance 8 Replies

Looking at gathering musicians for my set at the Capital soul fest in July. Keys, Bass, drums, and acoustic guitar. Holla at me if you're interested.

Tagged: musicians

Started by CrY. Last reply by JaWar Jun 20.

Networking, Collaboration and Building with Each Other 8 Replies

I am guilty of it. That's right. I am guilty of that syndrome of paranoia that crops up when you have a new thing going on and you become so entrenched in protecting it that you either horde or smo...

Tagged: building, collaborating, networking

Started by Liberated Muse Productions. Last reply by Gemini Visions Jul 20.

I Love My Mom - Songs, Poems, Lyrics and Stories... 7 Replies

Hi All. TGrundy here, one of the newer members. Moon so graciously invited me to join LM and I have taken her up on her suggestion. I'm very happy to be here. Anyway, Mother's Day is coming up in ...

Tagged: mother's day, mother, mommy, stories, songs

Started by TGrundy. Last reply by Jon Vee Apr 16.

What Do You Do To Get You In The Mood? 7 Replies

What do you do to to get you in the mood to perform your art? Do you do yoga before going on stage? Before painting your masterpiece, do you have to eat? Share your preparation rituals.

Started by Liberated Muse Productions. Last reply by Kamal Imani May 22.

Where's the Talent At? 6 Replies

Motor City (Detroit) is known for Motown and music...singers from this area are often exptected to sing well. New York is the metropolis for many aspiring acts as is LA. Where do you think the tale...

Started by Liberated Muse Productions. Last reply by Black CapaCity Literary Arts Festival May 1.

30 and Still Trying to Be a Famous Rapper 6 Replies

Nowadays, the idea of celebrity is what appeals to most people...fame and name in the lights. Often, many without talent aspire for celebrity when they have nothing to bring to the game. On the oth...

Started by Liberated Muse Productions. Last reply by Kamaria7 Apr 21.

"The Bandana Republic" -- Have You Read It? 5 Replies

hey y'all, i wanted to start a discussion on the “the bandana republic.” one of the editors of the book, bruce george, is a member here. i heard him speak on an internet radio interview and was imp...

Tagged: george, bruce, gangs, republic, bandana

Started by dee stone. Last reply by Liberated Muse Productions Jun 13.

 
 

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Who We Are

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Liberated Muse Productions (LMP) is an arts-based events planning group based in the Washington DC and Baltimore, MD area. LMP was created in 2007 by writers and community activists Maceo Thomas and Khadijah Ali-Coleman. The intent was to create events promoting artistry and awareness of issues pivotal to urban communities. LMP has become a network of dedicated artists and patrons of the arts. The Capital Hip Hop Soul Fest is an LMP landmark event.

First Tuesdays at JoJo's

First Tuesdays is a unique event that brings DC area youth service providers, entrepreneurs and other socially conscious folks together to chill, network and build relationships across sectors and across town. Invite a friend or colleague. Proper attire is not required. Come as you are and leave any pretension at home.

Each month a different non-profit organization is featured and a representative shares the mission with the group. The owners of Jojo's support the work of these groups and makes a financial contibution that can be used for discretionary funds. Others are welcome to make donations.

First Tuesdays is brought to you by Liberated Muse Productions. Learn more HERE

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Vegenaise



Would you believe this is actually better than Hellman's? Seriously. Go vegan. It's better for the spirit and mind. Leave the cruelty laden chemically tainted trick-food alone.
If you're more of a partaker of Miracle Whip look for Nasoya's Nayonaisse which is identical in flavor and also egg-free.

Vegenaise can be purchased through Veganessentials and VeganStore to name a few, if your local grocer doesn't carry it.

If you've bought Nayonaisse and aren't the miracle whip type of condiment user, you can mix it with honey and make a superb hair conditioner. I speak from experience. I coated my hair with the remainder of my Nayonaisse and then applied a layer of honey over it. The results once rinsed out are better than anything over the counter and enclosed in plastic could provide... I may actually start buying Nayonaisse stricly as a conditioner because I know I couldn't waste a drop of Vegenaise, and would need a vegan mayonaisse substitute for conditioner.

You may appreciate knowing that here are those who claim to have a very fly homemade recipe for Vegenaise:

VeggieBoards.com



Related Flyness:

A few Uncheese recipes from The Uncheese Cookbook.

Digital Splendor: An Algebra Blessett Tutorial



Algebra Blessett's brand of non-homogenized soul couldn't be a more timely
example of how it's done. With natural, languid, and holistically sleek presence she's a symbol of organic femininity we can grow with; the kind that stands on its own without props, and contains all of the yet to be discovered, unnamed prizes, others will likely try to run off with and rebox for years to come under a generic and less fitting formula. You can't fake the majesty of simmering, impassioned soul. Algebra's intensity may take the masses a moment to readjust to for the unfortunate ears that have been reconditioned to settle for payola radio, but the ones who turned off their radios when music left the building a few years back, will find themselves blessed for their loyalty to art without pretense.

Bear with us. A review of Algebra's first set of soul lessons 'Purpose' is en route.
We hope this sizzling performance with the illustrious Rahbi (more on RAHBI's slick flavor later...) will tide you over until then.

Algebra and RAHBI 'Come Back'



Props to ThinkTank Mktg



Related Intel:


We've haven't seen many video interviews with Algebra,
but we came across this seriously charming snippet of the mysterious
Miss Blessett speaking with GeeQue.
Enjoy.

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the washington post news

Chapter 11: A Grisly Find

Embarrassed D.C. police unearth Levy 368 days after disappearance.

ICT Gets Chance to Repair Image

Arrest of Bosnian Serb leader is a major test for the huge and costly international court.

Gilmore Files False Data on Form

Senate candidate blames clerical error for entries that obscured ties to Va. firm in fraud lawsuit.

 

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