Monday, September 17, 2007

Upcoming Events: Hip Hop Weekend

Saturday, September 29, 2007, 2:00pm

HIP-HOP: BEYOND BEATS AND RHYMES FILM SCREENING AND DIRECTOR Q&A
The Light Box, 3000 Biscayne Blvd #100 Miami, Fl 33137- FREE-

Hip-Hop: Beyond Beats and Rhymes is a riveting documentary that examines representations of gender roles in hip-hop and rap music through the lens of filmmaker Byron Hurt, a former college quarterback turned activist. Conceived as a “loving critique” from a self-proclaimed “hip-hop head,” Hurt examines issues of masculinity, sexism, violence and homophobia in today’s hip-hop culture.

Sunday, September 30, Miami Beach
Books & Books hosts a special appearance by author Jeff Chang
as part of the 5th Annual Miami/Project Hip Hop, presented by Miami Light Project. Chang has written extensively on race, culture, politics, the arts, and music. His first book, Can't Stop Won't Stop, garnered honors including the American Book Award and the Asian American Literary Award. He has also edited an anthology entitled Total Chaos: The Art & Aesthetics of Hip-Hop, released in February 2007. For more information, visit: www.miamilightproject.com


Mary Gordon will read from her new memoir, Circling my Mother, on Monday,

October 1st at 8 PM.

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