What: Takin’ It to the Streets: Urban International Festival When: June 15th, 2013 Time: 11am-9pm Location: 6734 S. Kedzie Ave. in the Chicago Lawn neighborhood of Chicago Price: FREE* *donations encouraged Takin’ It to the Streets is a Muslim-led festival where artistic expression, spirituality and urban creativity inspire social change. Takin’ It to the Streets bridges today’s cultural divides by connecting diverse racial, ethnic, and religious communities through a dynamic festival. The festival will enrich cross-cultural community building not only in Chicago, but around the world. Featured Artists: Blackstar (Yasiin Bey aka Mos Def and Talib Kweli) featuring special guest DJ Ali Shaheed Muhammad YUNA - Malaysia Brother Ali – Minnesota, USA Vieux Farka Toure - Mali Talib Kweli - New York, USA 5:30 PM Hypnotic Brass Ensemble!!!! And many more! Three Stages: Streets Stage: The festival’s signature stage bringing together dynamic performers and inspiring speakers, also lending global expression of traditional art forms through international artists Hip Hop Pavilion: Bringing together the elements of MCing, DJing, Breakin’, and graffiti art, with skateboarding and workshops CommUNITY Stage: Reflects this unifying principle and showcases the diverse musical talents of contemporary artists with a global reach. Activities: International Bazaar: Cultural artifacts, multi-ethnic cuisine, community organizations and more! CommUNITY Pavilion: Rides, interactive games, children’s activities, and family-friendly performances, free health screenings, information on healthy living and refreshments Prayer Area: A quiet space open all day for meditation, reflection and prayer About the Producer: Takin’ it to the Streets is produced by the Inner-City Muslim Action Network (IMAN), a globally recognized leader that aims to change, serve and inspire by working on social justice issues, delivering a wide range of direct services, and cultivating the arts in urban communities.
Posted on: Sat, 15 Jun 2013 15:56:12 +0000
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