Destinations

S.T.O.R.M. Reggae Band featuring Monsoon performing Enkutatash at Babylon

After a successful 10 years with the award-winning Washington, DC-based S.T.O.R.M. Reggae Band (Strong Talented Organized and Real Musicians), founder and lead singer/deejay Denton “Monsoon” Bedward has stepped out to launch his solo career.

You can catch a LIVE performance by Monsoon this Saturday, for Enkutatash (Ethiopian New Year) Babylon located at 3501 S. Jefferson St. Falls Church VA.

A native of Northern Clarendon in Jamaica, the veteran singer-songwriter’s vocal ability has been compared to reggae veterans Capelton, Luciano and Tony Rebel. But where he really shines is on stage. After all, with a name like Monsoon, Bedward knows he has to come in like a strong wind, without mashin’ up the place too much. If you ask Monsoon, he’ll tell you his passion to explode musically has always been in his DNA.

Milu Presents

Beaunique Jewel Exhibit

Thursday july15 @”The Local Company” 511 Danforth ave.Toronto, CA

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Messaih live in DC

One of DC’s DOPEST poets and all around talent will be on the mic Tuesday, June 22 at Cre8 Space Studio Gallery, across from the Convention Center/Mt. Vernon Sq. Metro. See the full display on flier!!!

You don’t know who Messaih is?

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This Evening:  Negussie Bogale

Negussie Bogale will be performing LIVE at Lalibela Restaurant this evening, Tuesday, June 15th.  Negussie Bogale was the opening act of the Mahmoud concert this past weekend and the Legendary Mahmoud will be the guest of honor tonight as Negussie Bogale performs from his newest release album.

Place:  Lalibela restaurant

Address:  1415 14th St. NW DC

Date:  Today, Tuesday 15th

Start time:  8:00 PM EST

So go out to Lalibela Restaurant and enjoy some tasty Ethiopian cuisine and some DOPE music provided by Negussie Bogale.  Tell them that you flew in on Brown Condor.

Mahmoud Ahmed in DC

Mahmoud Amhed, Ethiopia’s most legendary singer, will be performing LIVE at Abysinia Restaurant this Saturday, June 12th at 9:00 PM EST.  The event is a benefit concert for the Maryland Ethiopian Soccer Club and is only $25.  This is the best show in town.

Event Information:  Mahmoud in DC
Location:  Abysinia Restaurant
Address:  8221 Georgia Avenue Silver Spring
Date:  Saturday, June 12th
Time:  9:00 PM EST

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New York:  Next Wednesday

June 16th 6:30 PM – 9:00 PM EST

Location:

A Picture is Worth…

Vote for this picture on facebook by joining the Global Giving fanpage.  Once you are a fan of the page, click on the picture above and then click like on the picture.  The winner of the competition will receive $1,000, money that More than Me Foundation will use to fund 25 scholarships for Liberian elementary students.

To join the Global Giving fanpage, go to: http://www.facebook.com/GlobalGiving#

To find out more about More than Me, click on the picture below:

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Can a Sista Rock the Mic?

Can A Sista Rock A Mic? Festival returns June 3-June 19! CASRAM is the nation’s all-women performance and arts festival dedicated to independent, artistic, REAL expressions of women who care about changing the world!   2010 promises to be stellar as not only do we have great musicians, singers, and MCs, but the talent expands to include designers, visual artists, and women-centric exhibitions and productions in film and theater.

Each event has been crafted with a lot of hard work &  investment by all involved, so please come out and support!!

Dates confirmed:

Thursday June 3: Pre-CASRAM Cake & Kisses /w INVINCIBLE + Tarica June, Mana

@ Asylum  Bar & Lounge
2471 18th Street Northwest (Adam’s Morgan)
Washington, DC 20009
9PM-1AM
$10

Tuesday June 8: CASRAM Reception /w LAUREN WHITE

@ Ben’s Next Door (Washington, DC)
1211 U Street Northwest
Washington, DC 20009
8PM-10PM
FREE

Wednesday June 9: CASRAM Grand Opening: DIONNE FARRIS and LEAH SMITH

@ Liv (Washington, DC)
2001 U Street Northwest (11th & U Streets)
Washington, DC 20001
7:30PM-11PM
$15
dionnefarris.eventbrite.com

Thursday June 10: CASRAM Theater production of  : PAIGE IN FULL

@ solSpace (downtown Silver Spring)
8504 Fenton Street (Fenton & Wayne Ave, across from Sprint)
Silver Spring, MD 20910
8PM-10PM
$15
paigeinfull.eventbrite.com

Friday June 11: LADY X:  Unbridled raw artistry with live graphic design, projections, paint, fashion, vendors, performances, DJs and much more! with live performances from  MEGAN LIVINGSTON and CAROLYN MALACHI

@ solSpace (downtown Silver Spring)
8504 Fenton Street (Fenton & Wayne Ave, across from Sprint)
Silver Spring, MD 20910
8PM-2AM
$10

Saturday June 12: SUMMER LOVEFEST: Some of the finest on stage outdoors with vendors & more! with ALISON CARNEY, BLACK ALLEY, DEBORAH BOND, KIMBERLY NICHOLE, PRINCESS OF CONTROVERSY, RA THE MC, SHAE FIOL + more

Hosted by APRIL WATTS

@ Ellsworth Drive Stage (downtown Silver Spring between Georgia Avenue & Fenton Street)
916 Ellsworth Drive
Silver Spring, MD 20910
3PM-9PM
+ post show acoustic set at Austin Grill 10PM
FREE

PART 2: CASRAM WEEK 2

Thursday June 17: CASRAM & Metromuse: Abby Dobson + Collette + open mic

@ Station 9
1438 U St NW
Washington, DC 20009
9PM-1PM
$10

Friday June 18: CASRAM Art Exhibition: MEDIA DISDAIN

@ solSpace (downtown Silver Spring)
8504 Fenton Street (Fenton & Wayne Ave, across from Sprint)
Silver Spring, MD 20910
8PM-1PM
Donations accepted.

Saturday June 19: CASRAM & HHCC present: P-STAR RISING documentary screening

and panel discussion with NONCHALANT & more

@ Historical Society of Washington D.C.
801 K Street, NW
at Mount Vernon Square
Washington, DC 20001
2PM-5PM
Donations accepted.

MORE DATES TO BE ANNOUNCED… stay tuned…

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Locust Lounge:  Off the Wall Humor and Deep Thought

I am a fan of countless pages on facebook, but one of the most enjoyable pages I am a fan of is the Locust Lounge.  Administered by my fraternity brother Corey Jackson, the Locus Lounge is a place where you will hear something thought provoking one minute and then something completely off the wall hilarious the next.

Trust me, click on Corey’s picture to the left to become a fan of Lenny’s Lounge and find out why it is one of the most hilarious pages on Facebook.  Your work day will never be boring once you become a part of the Locust Lounge, just be ready to laugh your ass off throughout the day.

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iPhone App for the Ethiopian Soccer Tournament

As the iPhone commercial says, “There is an app for that”. Now there is an iPhone app that consolidates all the events for the upcoming July 4th Ethiopian soccer tournament in San Jose. Go to http://arifquas.com/ and check out what is on its way. The iPhone app itself is ready but will not be released by Apple proba…bly until end of next week. Advertisers can get on the site below and immediately get going to promote their events. Brought to you by the same people who brought you http://www.arifzefen.com/

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The Black Relationships Crisis Part II: A Black Man’s Desire

Wednesday, June 02, 2010 from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM (ET)

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AKA Crab Fest 2010

The lovely ladies of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority are having their annual crab fest on Friday, August 20th, 2010 in Baltimore, MD. Enjoy a lavish buffet, including all you can eat crabs, beer and wine, dancing and door prizes.  There will also be a silent auction and 50/50 raffle.  This event is our top fundraising activity to help support their scholarships and community service programs.  Don’t miss out on the biggest event of the summer!  Purchase your tickets from by contacting Tina Shaw by clicking on the logo below.

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Desta Through Pictures

This Friday, May 28^th, Bruck and Teferi will have a DOPE event at Alero Lounge featuring the amazing photograph collection of Desta Keremela.  The event is free before midnight and will feature some amazing photographs of Ethiopia and life as seen through the lenses of Desta.  Come find out why you can always find Desta through pictures.

Event Details:

Place:  Alero Lounge

Date:  Friday, May 28^th

Time:  10PM – 3:00AM

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PARTY ALERT

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D.C. Memorial Sunday Bash w/ NYC’s DJ SIRAK at The NEW! Bar 7 Lounge w/

TALKOFDC.COM | Rendezvous DC | LIV Entertainment | Mo & DJ Goldie

This Memorial Sunday we bring something fun and
sexy for the DMV Habeshas to celebrate the beginning of Summer!

* Also join us and Habesha Social Mavens for the 1st EVER Habesha
Tweetup from 9-10pmFor more info check out
http://twtvite.com/habeshatweetup

Make Plans NOW! BAR 7 5.30.2010 Will You Be There?

Sunday, May 30th, 2010 • Bar 7 Lounge • 1015 1/2 7th St. NW • Washington DC

Special Private Event • Free before 11pm •

Discounted Admission for ALL WHITE

Johnny Walker BLACK LABEL Open Bar 10p to 11p • Dance until 3:00am

Attire: White or Summer Sexy |

//TABLE SPECIALS AVAILABLE// Please consider bottle service and early
arrival as a means to guarantee admission and a great experience.
To make reservations, contact us at 703.801.8057 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting 703.801.8057 end_of_the_skype_highlighting or email
yodit@talkofdc.com

IS IT YOUR BIRTHDAY? // Celebrate your birthday with us!! Email events@talkofdc.com for more info.

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Ethiopian Student Association

presents

Culture Show 2010

“Education Surpassing Adversity”

Hosted by DJ Meraf from WPGC 95.5

with Performances by:
Blair High School’s Ethiopian Club
ESA students
Judah & Funsho
AP and BSheba = (TheeinCrowd)

Fashion Designs by Amina Mussa The Creator Muse

and our featured performer and long time friend of ESA:

Mike – E with Afroflow

Don’t miss this cultural experience! It will be an evening of artisitic expression and solidarity as we come together to support the cause for education in Ethiopia.

$10 UMD STUDENTS
$15 NON-UMD STUDENTS
$20 NON-STUDENTS

FOR TICKETS CONTACT MKEBERAB@MAIL.UMD.EDU
FOR TICKETS CONTACT 301-275-1690

100% OF THE PROCEEDS FROM THE SHOW WILL BE USED TO PROVIDE NEEDED TEXTBOOKS FOR ADDIS ABABA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS IN ETHIOPIA. WHEN YOU BUY YOUR TICKET YOU ARE SUPPORTING THE CAUSE FOR EDUCATION IN ETHIOPIA AND HELPING PROVIDE MUCH NEEDED MATERIALS FOR AAU.

Knowledge is like a garden: If it is not cultivated, it cannot be harvested.
-African Proverb

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Purple SHIFT

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Paradigm 84 in partnership with Brown Condor Productions presents the Purple Shift Happy Hour. Thursday, February 18th will be the inaugural celebration of Purple Shift Happy Hour. Slated for the first Thursday of each month, Purple Shift Happy hour is a celebration of talented and accomplished professionals over specially priced cocktails, DOPE music, and the star of the evening–YOU.

The inaugural celebration coincides with the launch of Paradigm 84’s revamped website. Paradigm84.com is slated to launch officially midnight on February 18th. During the Purple Shift Happy Hour, you will get a chance to view the revamped website in person as well as other surprises we have in store.

So we encourage all mature and motivated professionals to come out and take part as we shift the paradigm. The status quo is party, party, party, on Thursday, February 18th, you will get a chance to celebrate in a chill environment with like minded young professionals. This event is FREE to the public; we highly encourage everyone to wear purple as that is the theme of the celebration.

Going forward, each month we will highlight a minority owned business that specializes in IT/Web Design. This is a great way to market your company by leveraging the combined resources of Paradigm 84 and Brown Condor Productions.

So Thursday, February 18th, you have a choice:

A) Go home

B) Party Party Party

C) ~OR~

Purple Shift

Event Info
Venue: Eye Bar
Address: 1716 I St. NW Washington DC
Date: Thursday, February 18th
Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

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Abugida:  The Way You Spell Music

In the world of entertainment, one has achieved a level of excellence and accomplishment when you just say their first name and people know who you are talking about.  Elvis, Michael, Tiger, Madonna, Barrack, these are people who made such a profound impact that they are known by the world by just their first name.  These are people who shake the universe when they speak, people who have millions of hits on youtube, people who inspire Paparazzi photographers and who have spawned TV shows—TMZ anyone—that track their every movement.

When it comes to Ethiopian music, there are but two iconic names who have achieved this level of fame.  Mahmoud and Telahun, that’s the list.  You speak to any Ethiopian, or for that matter any Parisian or Moroccan and you say the name Telahun and Mahoud, and instantly there is no doubt which Ethiopian you are talking about.  Well, add to the list the name Teddy.

Click on pic to see Teddy

Tewodros Kassahun was born in Ethiopia on July 14^th 1976.  Better known as Teddy Afro, at such an early age, Teddy has revolutionized Ethiopian music in only eight years!  Teddy is the Obama of Ethiopian music, his songs are profound and shake the conscience while stirring the soul to eskesta freely.  There are few songs that can literally get you to dance involuntarily.  Today, there is no song that can start a spontaneous party like Abebayehosh can.  Don’t believe me, go to any Ethiopian parties.

What you will see is people talking, people mingling, people enjoying the scenery.  Until the DJ starts playing Abebayehosh.  At that exact moment, the dynamic changes, people stop talking, people stop mingling, people stop enjoying the scenery—and they run to the dance floor.  It’s as though kerosene is sprinkled on a smoldering ash, a quite get together is transformed instantly into a blazing inferno of eskesta, jumping up and down with the Ethiopian flag, and pure elation.

This is the power of Teddy.  With one song, he can transform a party into a celebration of life.  He can transform strangers into best friends.  He can transform hate into love.  Don’t believe me?  Last year, Beyonce was performing at her concert in Ethiopia.  Sure, it was an amazing performance, the place was packed and everyone was having a great time.  I mean, this is BEYONCE, a world renowned Supernova.  Then, the DJ decided to sprinkle some kerosene onto the smoldering amber.  All the sudden, a Beyonce concert exploded with pure elation.  The place detonated with eskesta, jumping up and down, and Ethiopian flags started being waved everywhere.  In what has to be one of the most surreal moments I have experienced, Beyonce was overshadowed at her concert by another one name wonder—Teddy.

Click on pic to see Teddy

Yet, as profound of an impact that Teddy Afro has made, perhaps his biggest impact is his message.  A message of unity, forgiveness, and a shared success.  Sure, it would be easier to make songs about nothing, to write songs about alcohol, sex, and money—that would be the coward’s way of making music.  Teddy Afro is no coward, Teddy Afro is a MAN—a would be King of Ethiopian music.  His songs are laced with a profound message, whether it is “Mona Lisa”, “Abugida” or “Yasteseryal” to name but a few, the words he chooses are those that strive to enrich the lives of people instead of enriching himself.

No greater man is he than one that sacrifices for the things and people he believes in—Teddy Afro has sacrificed fame, money, and liberty for the things he believes in.  And God in return continues to enrich Teddy Afro by multiples of ten for those things which he has sacrificed for Ethiopia.  Thus, when we dance to Abebayehosh, whether or not we know it, we are not only dancing to Teddy Afro, we are dancing for the things he believes in.  We are dancing for OURSELVES.  That is why there is but only one Teddy, that is why you can’t spell Musika without Teddy.  It is as simple as Abugida.

Teddy Afro will be performing live on Saturday, January 2nd at the DC Armory.  Show starts at 10:00 PM sharp.  We highly encourage you to go to this event, this is Teddy Afro’s first concert in DC on his US tour.  This is a Destination you cannot miss.

Event information:

When:  Today, Jan 2nd

Where: DC Armory
2001 east capital street
Washington, DC 20003

Are you planning an event in DC, New York, Philadelphia, Miami, LA, Vegas, Seattle, Atlanta, Austin, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, AddisAbeba, or any other city that Brown Condor flies to?  Brown Condor Productions currently has an email database of over 4,000 names and reaches tens of thousands more through our presence on the internet.

Thus, this is a perfect location for you to list your event.  As long as your event is free to the public and serves to bring the African Diaspora closer together and educates us about our history, you can list your event for free and it will be published on www.browncondor.com.  Simply email your event information along with any relevant pictures to events@browncondor.com and we will publish your event–no matter where you live.

If your event is not free but would still like to publish your event on www.browncondor.com and have your event blasted out through email to over 4,000 email addresses, for a flat fee of $250, we will publish your event as well.

It is important that all submissions meet the following two requirements:

1. Your event has to be one that does not divide one community against another
2. Your event has to celebrate the beauty and diversity of the African Diaspora

If you meet these requirements, simply submit your event information to events@browncondor.com and we will publish your event to the world.

Thank you for FLYing with Brown Condor