Event: "Seven Sister's"

Right about now your probably thinking about what to get your loved one for the upcoming holidays. Although we're in a recession, it doesn't mean that you're shopping and careful thought giving efforts should cease to exist. This holiday bazaar is geared towards expanding your shopping experience, art knowledge, and finding that special gift for that important loved one.

"Seven Sister's" Holiday Bazaar is an event put together by seven talented women, Patricia Gaines-Mills, Marsha Quarles, Ja-Na (a sister company), Sandra Smith, Michelle and Shannon Mitchell, whose artistry ranges from painting to therapeutic messages. This is a free event, so come out and enjoy a lovely afternoon of delicious catered creations, and exquisite artwork that your pocket would surely appreciate.

Saturday November 7th
1:00pm-6:00pm
The Julia Carson Center

Artistry: In The Form of Film

The Indianapolis Museum of Art will be featuring a Hip-Hop documentary directed by Nirit Peled on October 1, 2009 and beginning promptly at 7pm.

In a hip hop and R & B world dominated by men, female lyricists in this documentary speak candidly about artists pursuing their passions as female emcees. Featuring interviews and musical performances from Remy Ma, Rah Digga, Jean Grae, Erykah Badu, Estelle and newcomers Chocolate Thai, Invincible and Miz Korona, the film presents the personal stories of women balancing professional dreams with the realities of urban life, racism, sexism, and motherhood. Film shown in DVD format. Definitely come out and support. This will be a great film with great content.

Members $5 / Public $9

Student tickets free with ID, available only on-site

Online ticket sales will end at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, October 14.

Having trouble? Call 955-2339

Artist: On The Spot

moxie! public realtions is proud to feature Rocksteady as this week's Artist: On The Spot.

No one has really been paying attention to the Midwest. I mean, cities like Chicago and St. Louis have produced some big names, but there is way more talent in the Midwest than recognized. Unforuntely being smashed in between two coasts that have profoundly impacted hip hop, the Midwest is stepping out with a bang! Ladies and gentlemen meet Rocksteady...

MPR: Why the name "Rocksteady"?

Rocksteady: I chose Rocksteady not because I'm a cartoon watcher, but because "rocksteady" was a villan in the cartoon series of Teenage Mutan Ninja Turtles. I kinda see myself as the raps villan.

MPR: Many artists are inspired to perfect their artistry. What was yours?

Rocksteady: My inspiration came from knowing that my dad used to rap. He opened up for BOW-WOW when Snoop had first put him on stage at the Valleydale so I use him as my motive to go hard.

MPR: So how did emceeing come about? What brought about your love for hip hop?

Rocksteady: Why i became a rapper slaughterer? lol I just have this major love for music. I started off playing the trumpet in 5th grade.I liked it. I was first chair through my middle school years and then it started to bore me. So at about twelve years old I just was writing down little stuff that rhymed while I was in the back of class. Thats when the cockiness started. I heard guys around school saying they was the next wayne and stuff. So like on the school bus we would pass around a cd player with instrumentals on it and we'd rap for the kids on the bus and let them chose who was doper. It wasnt battling it was just competition. Lots of people thought I was dope..so i just keep it pushin...fell in love with it..now i wake up and breath music..i have note pads full of songs...black berry is full of memo's..lol

MPR: How important is originality?

Rocksteady: Originality is always good, but you have to remind the listeners of someone when they hear you..not necessarily sound like someone else..but you have to spark something up in their minds.

MPR: What image do you think your music conveys?

Rocksteady: That not all young artist are doing the stanky leg and the superman. I'm bringing real music back. I haven't mentioned not one thing that's not true in my music.

MPR: You often mention "Cocky Club." Tell me a little about who Cocky Club consists of.

Rocksteady: COCKY CLUB consists of me, Young Wise, Trillieboi, Dpayne and P.Graves. Basically I have a great foundation behind all this madness.

MPR: Have you recorded any previous CDs or posted any auto files online? If so, what's the recording process like? Who produced the tracks?

Rocksteady: I haven't relased any previous cd's but lots of leaked music.Plenty of downloads and lots of love for it. As far as recording goes, my dude Kito Denham is my engineer and Oren Unger does some of my beats. Lots of people have helped put some of the pieces together for my puzzle.

Copy and past link into URL adress bar. Enjoy!

http://www.zshare.net/audio/6318829399b64b41/

http://www.zshare.net/download/627967922bf40025/

Also, be sure to follow Rocksteady on Twitter @ http://twitter.com/imrocksteady

Artist: On The Spot

moxie! public relations is proud to feature Patricia's Glass Garden as this week's Artist: On The Spot...

originally from Detroit Michigan, Patricia has lived in Indiana for over 30 years. The city of Indianapolis has been very rewarding and has offered tremendous opportunities. As a child she was labeled as talented & gifted and with the support of her parents her career as an "artist in training" was launched.

Educated formally, she began at The Detroit Institute of Arts for gifted children, then on to the prestigious School of Fine Arts at Wayne State University. Although teaching has been her main focus over the years, she has been intensively involved with the advancement of community awreness for the arts. She was a founding member of Indy Renaissance, past Director of Youth in Arts, and Executive Director of Light Green Art Studios. She currently is a member of the Arts Council of Indianapolis, Indiana Arts, World Wide Arts Resources, Americans for the Arts, Woman Made Gallery, and she serves on the Advisory Board at Butler University Clowes Hall.

In her line of creative endeavors, Patricia introduces her most exquisite deltailed hand painted wine glasses. Designed for the discriminating collector or wine connoisseur, Patricia's Glass Garden out stages the ordinary and is ranked with the extraodinary. A true work of art. This elegant collection has been created with the finest materials that are garaunteed to last for decades and remain beautiful for many years to come.

For more info and purchasing inquiries please visit:

http://www.patriciaglassgarden.vpweb.com/

Or contact the artist directly @ 317.871.1425

Message! Understanding Twitter Talk

Twitter has become one of the fasted developing social websites today. For those new comers, understanding Twitter can be a bit overwhelming and confusing. So I'm posting some commonly used Twitter Talk to help you on your Twitter journey. NOTE: to grow and generate a buzz for yourself on Twitter you must UPDATE, FOLLOW, and RETWEET. Repeat these steps continuously.


Twitter Talk


DM /Direct Message
send a direct, private message to another Twitter user (Message! You must be following each other to send direct messages.)

RT /Retweet
to retweet means to repost someone else’s tweet

#
is a hashtag. Hashtags are associated with specific trends and topics. Example: #PRadvice

Followers
people who “add” or “follow” you on Twitter

Following
people you have “added” or are “following” on Twitter

@
comes before someone’s Twitter name. This is their Twitter address. For example, @moxiepr

Pls
Please

EM
email

WTF
What the F*** (Message! Be mindful that if you use this term, your tweets are read by the whole world. Don't use it if your on Twitter looking for a job. Be professional!)

SMH
shake my head

TIA
Thanks in Advance

TWEET UP
an in-person meeting/gathering of Twitter folks (Message! Look for these great opportunities to network.)

PPL
people

Artist: Making Moves

Art is an expression of an individuals passion for life. Art is not only music, painting, or dancing. It's acting as well. Definitely come and support the arts and the local artist that perform for the love it. You are guaranteed to have a great time!





"And You Don't Stop" Starring Son of Thought, Ace One, Bigg Skittz, Kiesha Veal, St. James, Dj Redbone, Shawn P and Ecurb. The play was written by Nicole Kearney

July 24-25, 2009 8p.m.
Wheeler Arts Community 1035 Sanders St (Ft. Square)
Tixs $5 in advance, $7 at door
hiphopplay09@gmail.com

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