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  • “The Tragedy of Tupac" A Theatrical Production by Angeli Kakade

     

    The Tradegey of Tupac Shakur or Who Shot Me? opened with an impressive two sold out shows at the Triad Theater September 13th, the late rapper’s 15th death anniversary.  The play is a 90-minute snap shot of Tupac Shakur’s life from a child witnessing his mother’s involvement in the Black Panther Party to the fateful night he was shot.  It is part comedy, part drama, and a fairly accurate portrayal of his aggressive personality and knack for pushing the lyrical boundaries; which subsequently led to his first record deal and ultimately to him becoming one of the greatest rappers of all time.

     

    Co- playwrights George Carroll and Christina Tyler are quite brilliant in their story telling and manage to capture Tupac’s sharp wit, quick temper, and emotional under layer.

    Actor Damian Bailey manages to make the job of bringing Tupac Shakur to life seem effortless. It also doesn’t hurt he shares a remarkable resemblance to the late rapper.

     

    The Tragedy of Tupac Shakur or Who Shot Me? has just signed on additional dates at New York City’s Triad Theater for November.

     

    Ticketing Info: www.brownpapertickets.com

     

    Facebook Page: https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Tragedy-of-Tupac-A-Theatrical-Production/162245277166684

     

    The Triad Theater

    158 West 72nd Street

    New York, NY 10023-3320

    (212) 362-2590 

     

    Show dates and Times:

     

    Nov 2nd at 7pm and 9 pm

    Nov 3rd at 7pm and 9 pm

     

    "This play is either gonna be a moment or a movement!"

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  • ELECTRIC ZOO 2011 85,000 Electronic Music Fans Attend 3-Day Festival



    Photo Credit: Bennett Sell-Kline for ElectricZooFestival.com
     

     
    Escaping the clutches of Hurricane Irene, Electric Zoo 2011 emerged this Labor Day Weekend in full force, with 85,000 attendees from 102 countries and 51 states, enjoying beats from the world’s best electronic dance music artists over three sun-drenched days on Randall’s Island Park in New York City. 

    More than 100 DJs and live acts provided the finest techno, trance, house, dubstep, electro and indie dance music across four stages. From iconic headliners Tiësto, David Guetta and Armin van Buuren along with Moby, John Digweed and Richie Hawtin, to newer talents like SBTRKT, Porter Robinson, 12th Planet, Michael Woods and Arty, Electric Zoo celebrated America’s exploding obsession with dance music. Skrillex’s epic stage dive, Tiësto's confetti shower, thousands singing along to David Guetta’s tunes, an appearance by Snoop Dogg’s DJ alter-ego DJ Snoopadelic, and Armin van Buuren’s closing set complete with fireworks are just a few notable moments from what’s now established as one of the premiere electronic music festivals in the world. 

    To top off its stellar lineup, Electric Zoo went next level with spectacular visuals, from the Hilltop Arena’s massive custom-designed concave LED wall and the Red Bull Riverside’s mixed media playback cubes to Gizem Bacaz’s meditative Garden of EZ with Kate Raudenbush’s laser-cut steel Braindrop. Not to mention the dust-free tents, plethora of organic food choices, and no lines at the festival entrance, thanks to RFID wristband technology. 


    We’re already looking forward to Electric Zoo 2012, and we want to hear your thoughts. Fill out our EZ 2012 Artist Wishlist to tell us who you’d like to see next year and provide any feedback on the festival. And don’t forget to commemorate this year’s experience with Official Electric Zoo 2011 Merchandise -- our online merch shop is open now! 
     

    For more info, please go to www.electriczoofestival.com.



     
    "Only the most serious-minded electronic music fans stream onto Randall's Island. Now in its third year, the good-natured festival continues to offer a smart, varied crew of the best D.J.s and live dance acts in the world." —The New York Times 
     
    "Randall’s Island became a multiplex of temporary dance floors, with a stadium-scale stage for headliners and three tents with club-quality surround-sound systems.” —Jon Pareles, The New York Times 

    “Capping off a summer that saw the biggest electronic music events in U.S. history, Electric Zoo marked its third and biggest year yet.”  Billboard.com 
     
    The fest that began as a modest weekend event was something more, drawing crowds that were large even by music festival standards.” —The Wall Street Journal 

    “The three-day dance party on Randall's Island had no shortage of new: New acts, new tracks and new grass (really!) filled the 24-acre island for 12 hours a day over Labor Day weekend... Despite the record number of attendees — over 85,000 fans showed up — Electric Zoo didn't lose its sense of ease and comfort. Thanks to an increased number of restrooms, a variety of food vendors and the use of RFID wristband technology, which minimized entrance time, there were no lines to be found. And when you wanted to dance deep inside the tent, there was an actual dance floor and ample space to do so. When you're talking about music marathons, these are small details that many festival producers overlook, the small details that can turn a great event into an exceptional one.  —Huffington Post 

    “While it certainly is a spectacle, Electric Zoo was probably the happiest place on earth last weekend.” —Village Voice
     
     “...A line-up that reads like a who’s who of the electronic music world with Tiësto, David Guetta, Richie Hawtin and Luciano all playing.”  —Mixmag 
     
    "I felt like I was playing the finals of the champions league or the superbowl. It was THAT big. WOW!"  —Armin van Buuren
     
    “Electric Zoo was sick!  The crowd was unbelievable and brought an incredible energy to the city.” —Tiësto 
     
    “As last year, Electric Zoo was totally amazing. To play in such an amazing city like New York, in front of ten thousand dancing and screaming people is a real highlight of my year I really enjoyed.” —ATB 

    “It’s incredible to gather all those people for an EDM event like Electric Zoo. I'm very excited to follow the progression of house music in US when events like this turn out they way it did.” —John Dahlback 
     
    “We've watched EZ become in 3 years something with a lot of promise into a festival that is paid attention to all over the globe. The line-ups are a good cross section of what's really happening in dance music as well as a few cool and interesting surprises.” —Gabriel & Dresden

    “It was massive, and as an artist is always nice to be part of that, sometimes you look around and say, ‘wow I’m playing here'.” —Guti 
     
    “I felt like playing Electric Zoo advanced me as an artist.” —Porter Robinson 
     
    "It was not only incredible as a performer but so much fun as a spectator. The collection of artists that performed was one of the best lineups I've seen in a while, let alone been a part of." —Nick from Super Mash Bros


    About Electric Zoo 
    Electric Zoo: New York's Electronic Music Festival now in its 3rd year, featured more than 100 of the world’s biggest electronic music talent, including DJs and live acts, providing the finest techno, trance, house, dubstep, electro, indie dance music and more across four stages on beautiful Randall's Island Park. Electric Zoo received a coveted IDMA nomination for “Best U.S. Festival” and “Best Music Event” by URB magazine, as well as press coverage from major media outlets like CNN, New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Huffington Post, Village Voice, Time Out New York, New York Post, The Source, DJ Mag, Mixmag and Ocean Drive, establishing it as New York City's premier electronic music festival as well as a top American event. After a sold-out capacity crowd of 50,000 over 2 days in 2010, Electric Zoo expanded to a new 3-day format with over 85,000 attendees in 2011. This year's lineup included headlining sets by: Tiësto, David Guetta and Armin van Buuren with Moby, Above & Beyond, Afrojack, Benny Benassi, Boys Noize, Calvin Harris, Carl Cox, Diplo, Richie Hawtin, Skrillex and many more. For more information, please go to: www.electriczoofestival.com.
     

    About Made Event
    Made Event, helmed by Mike Bindra and Laura De Palma, working with a team of industry leaders, is committed to excellence in the programming, promotion, and production of electronic dance music events. They stand at the vanguard of their field due to the world-renowned caliber of entertainment and expert production values they bring into a variety of distinctive and innovative venues. In 2009, Made Event launched the inaugural Electric Zoo and was nominated for “Promoter of the Year” by URB magazine and “Best Music Event” and “Best Event Promoter” by the International Dance Music Awards for the best of 2010. With over 25 years of combined experience, and over 400 successful events produced in New York City and Miami, Made Event continues to set the bar for quality electronic music events. For more info, please go to www.MadeEvent.com.
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  • Fekkai Celebrity Stylist Renato Campora Created An Iconic 1940’s Look for Katy Petty at the Video Music Awards in LA

                                                                    Katy Perry at the VMA's

    INSPIRATION: A modern take on a 1940’s Hollywood look. Renato was inspired to create this look after seeing Katy’s red carpet outfit.

     

    How To Get the Look: Renato began by creating a side part to the wet hair. He applied Fekkai Full Blown Mousse throughout the hair to build a strong and reliable base.  Renato then blow-dried the hair using a round brush. Once the hair was completely dry, he used a ½ inch curling iron to add shape. After letting the curls cool off he allowed the curls to set for 15 minutes and then brushed through the hair.  Renato used Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairpsrayto secure the look, adding a lasting finish and shine. To create the final touch, Renato took a one-inch strand of the hair and pinned it back with a vintage hairpiece, securing it with a bobby pin.

     

    All products by Fekkai: Fekkai Full Volume Mousse ($21), and Fekkai Sheer Hold Hairspray ($24) available at Fekkai.com and Nordstrom, Neiman Marcus, and Saks Fifth Avenue stores.




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  • The Town Hall's 5th Annual Summer Broadway Festival

    ALL SINGIN' ALL DANCIN'
    Monday, July 25, at 8pm.
    Review by Yuki Style Music TV



    With

    Ron Bohmer, Carolee Carmello, Darius De Hass,
    Josh Franklin, Eddie Korbich, David Larsen, Julia Murney,
    Valarie Pettiford and Lilias White

    The Town Hall, New York City's landmark theater and concert venue, concludes its acclaimed 5th Annual Summer Broadway Festival with All Singin' All Dancin' features Broadway show tunes sporting brand new choreography from Mark Stuart and Lorin Latarro, performed by today's Broadway song and dance stars. Ross Patterson is the musical director.

    The evening will feature performances from Ron Bohmer (A Little Night Music / Ragtime), Tony Nominee Carolee Carmelo (The Addams Family) Obie Award winner Darius de Haas, Josh Franklin (Anything Goes), Eddie Korbich (Wicked / Little Mermaid), David Larsen (Billy Elliott), Drama Desk Nominee Julia Murney (Andrew Lippa's Wild Party, Wicked), Tony Nominee Valarie Pettiford (Fosse) and Lilias White (Fela!)

    All Singin' All Dancin' concludes The Town Hall's 5th annual SUmmer Broadway Festival.  Broadway WInners: The Award-Winning Music of Broadway! Was presented on Monday, July 11th and Broadway Rising Stars was presented on Monday, July 18th.



    As I picked up my press Tickets from the lovely Glenna, I really didn't know what to expect since my co-worker James had to cover a last minute movie screening. All I can say is Wow! What talent on stage!  Julia Murney is outstanding! Everyone was great! It was a master class in dancing and singing! Take a look at the performance list below and please buy your tickets to next year show and support this great Town Hall series!


    This is the performance list

    Act 1

    Without a Song (Great Day) Ron Bohmer

    Satin Doll/I Got Rhythum (Dream / Girl Crazy) Darius deHaas, April Perry, Grady Bowman, Michele Camaya, Rosie Fiedelman, Sarah O'Gleby, Adam Perry, Marcos Santana, Mark Stuart, Rickey Tripp, Jaime Verazin (MS)

    My Baby Just Cares For Me (Whoopee!) Julia Murney, Ashley Amber, Mayumi Miguel, Callie Carter and ... (LL)

    There Are Worse Things I Could Do (Grrease) Carole J. Bufford

    Little Me (Little Me) Cameron Adams, David Hull (LL)

    Mein Herr (Cabaret) Valarie Pettiford

    Trouble (Smokey Joe's Cafe) Kearran Giovanni, Grasan Kingsberry, Samantha Zak, Adam Perry, Kevin Munhall, Anthony Wayne, Grasan Kingsberry (LL)

    Ain't Got No / I Got Life (Hair) Lilias White

    Sisters (White Christmas) Kearran Giovanni, Sarah Strimel, Sarah O'Gleby, Samantha Zak, Adam Perry, Kevin Munhall, Anthony Wayne, Grasan Kingsberry (LL)

    Someone Else's Story (Chess) Carolee Carmello

    Libertango (Tango Argentino) Mark Struat, Jaime Verazin (MS)

    We'll Take a Glass Together (Grand Hotel) Eddie Korbich, Ron Bohmer, and Company (LL)


    ACT 2

    Le Jazz Hot (Victor /Victoria) Julia Murney, Adam Perry, Kevin Munhall, Grasan Kingsberry, David Hull, Michael Jon Slinger, Anthony Wayne (LL)

    You Can Always Count On Me (City Of Angels) Carolee Carmello

    I Walk a Little Faster (Cy Coleman / Carolyn Leigh) Lilias White, Lorin Latarro, Todd Burnsed (LL)

    Fever (Million Dollar Quartet) Valarie Pettiford, Mark Stuart, Jaime Verazin, Michele Camaya, Sarah O'Gleby, April Berry (MS)

    I Have Dreamed (The King And I) Darius de Haas

    Unexpressed (John Bucchino) David Larsen, Jennifer Savelli (LL)

    What Did I Have That I Don't Have (On A Clear Day) Carole J. Bufford

    Real Live Girl (Little Me) Eddie Korbich, Cameron Adams, Sarah O'Gleby, Sarrah Strimel, Samantha Zak, Jennifer Savelli (LL)

    Blue Suede Shoes (All Shook Up) Josh Franklin, Marcos Santana, Adams Perry, Grady Bowman, Rickey Tripp, April Berry, Jaime Verazin, Sarah O'Gleby, Michele Camaya (MS)

    As Long As He Needs Me (Oliver!) Carolee Carmello

    Will I (Rent) Anthony Wayne, Darius de Haas, Valarie Pettiford, Josh Franklin, April Berry, Michele Camaya, Adam Perry, Marcos Santana, Rickey Tripp, Jaime Verazin (MS)




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  • Gossip Girl's Kelly Rutherford Attends Shop Italy NYC Launch

    Gossip Girl star Kelly Rutherford attended the VIP launch celebration for ITC’s Shop Italy NYC at Centre 548 in Chelsea on Tuesday night.  Surrounded by all things Italian, the actress, who spoke at the event’s press reception about her love of Italian fashion, wore an olive-colored dress by her favorite designer, announcing, “Thank goodness Gossip Girl got picked up for a fifth season so I can continue buying Bruno Cucinelli clothes!” After her speech, Kelly posed for photos and mingled with guests as they sipped cocktails courtesy of iconic Italian brand MARTINI.


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