Let’s rally against this bailout in the heart of the financial district! Gather at 4pm, this Thursday, Sept. 25 in the plaza at the southern end of Bowling Green Park, which is the small triangular park that has the Wall Street bull at the northern tip.

What: Say NO to the Wall Street bailout
When: Thursday, September 25: 4pm
Where: Southern end of Bowling Green Park, in the plaza area
What to bring: Banners, noisemakers, signs, leaflets, etc.

Please do whatever you can to put a stop to this bailout — attend the rally, bring your friends, families, and colleagues, spread the word far and wide.

Learning From The Past

Everyone knows just how important Thurgood Marshall is to American history. His role isn’t just that of a civil rights persona- he is also one of the most important legal personalities, having the distinction of being the first African-American to serve on the Supreme Court of the United States. The Thurgood play follows the life of Marshall, right from his early days as a young man trying to make a living as a waiter.

Many people wonder what makes the life of Marshall so unique. Interestingly enough, it is not the obstacles that he had to overcome that make him so unforgettable- although he certainly had his share of hard times, growing up in poverty during a time when race was a volatile issue. But what sets Marshall apart from the rest is his sense of dignity and his overwhelming respect and belief in the power of justice. When so many people were raving and ranting over the politics of power and race, Marshall remained steadfast in his belief in true justice. He was not concerned about which color people were; but he cared deeply about bringing justice to the oppressed.

A Heavy Role

Needless to say, donning the main role in the one-man Thurgood play is no easy task. One-man shows in general can be difficult to pull off; the actor must have enough charisma and fortitude to not only carry the story but to keep the audience engaged as well. Thurgood is even more difficult because the persona of the man is not only huge, it is complex. The play doesn’t just depict Marshall as a flat, faceless hero. The audience gets to see a very human side to him as well- all this is meshed with the important historical events that happened around that time, particularly the case known as the Brown v. Board of Education United States Supreme Court decision. It is this single case that effectively set the stage for the civil rights movement in the 1960s.

The current production of the Thurgood play has the Hollywood actor Laurence Fishburne playing the role of Marshall. Critics have been raving about his performance, describing it as a rare combination of humor and quiet dignity. At the same time, he manages to capture the intensity and passion that characterized Marshall’s passion for law. This is certainly not your run-of-the-mill biopic; this play manages to encompass the pains both in the success and failures of one very special man.

If you’ve been trying to get tickets for the Thurgood play, you’ve probably noticed that they are pretty hard to find. Instead of standing in line for tickets that you might not get, you can always order your theater passes online from an authorized ticket vendor.

Live In NYC! OnSMASH Presents:
Jay Electronica
dead prez
Charles Hamilton
DJ Green Lantern
Ced Hughes

Location:
Le Poisson Rogue
New York City, NY

Date:
Wednesday
October 1, 2008

Time:
11:00 PM
158 Bleeker Street

Click here to buy tickets.

East Village Radio marks its fifth anniversary by debuting the East
Village Radio Music Festival at the South Street Seaport today. The
event is hosted by the legendary KRS-ONE and performance will include
Boris, Mark Ronson, Flying Lotus, High Places, Devin the Dude, Awesome
Color, Vivian Girls, Dr. Lonnie Smith, The Hypnotic Brass Ensemble,
Olof Arnalds, and John Oliver (of The Daily Show)! Free shuttle buses
will run from East Village Radio station’s First Avenue location. Acts
are split between two stages, one at the seaport and one dubbed “On
The Side” @ Seaport located at 210 Front Street. Set times after the
jump! Brave the rain and come out!

BANDS SCHEDULED FOR “On The Side” @ SEAPORT LOCATION
Lil’ Dusty 1:30
Bunnybrains 2:30
Hex Message 3:30
Crystal Stilts 5:30
Woods 6:15
BIG A little a 7:00

SOUTH STREET SEAPORT STAGE
4-ize 12:45
Hypnotic Brass Ensemble 1:15
Dr. Lonnie Smith 1:45
Olof Arnalds 2:30
Vivian Girls 3:00
High Places 3:45
Awesome Color 4:30
John Oliver 5:00
Devin the Dude 5:30
Flying Lotus 6:15
Mark Ronson 7:00
BORIS 7:45

Monday, August 25th
7:30pm
Wingate Field
Bklyn, NY

Free

26 years ago, Brooklyn Borough president Marty Markowitz began the
Martin Luther King, Jr. Concert Series to bring outdoor entertainment
to the BK Masses. Tonight, the series concludes with legendary soul
singer Patti LaBelle. All Ages.

http://www.brooklynconcerts.com/mlk.html

Monday August 25
11:00pm

Bobbito Garcia aka DJ Cucumberslice

APT
419 W 13th St
New York, New York 10014

(212) 414-4245

http://aptwebsite.com/

Date: Monday, August 11th
Time: 7:30pm
Location:
Cost: Wingate Field (Winthrop St btw. Brooklyn and Kingston Ave

http://www.brooklynconcerts.com/mlk.html

The MLK Jr. Concert Series continues bringing live music to the BK masses tonight with special guest Jill Scott. Scott, a Philly native, is an artist with “an abiding, deep commitment to lyrical honesty and
musical integrity. Simply put, if Jill feels it, she writes and sings it. While vivid imagery, metaphor analogy are her stock in trade, there’s no pretense, no hiding. She’s upfront, in-your-face always real, using her own distinctive poetry to breathe life into words, digging inside to bring forth the accompanying emotion.” While it doesn’t say it on the site, I heard a rumor that Estelle may be joining her on stage today. Guess we’ll just have to wait and see.