The Capital Hip Hop Soul Fest 2009 Planning in the Works

The Capital Hip Hop Soul Fest debuted on Saturday, July 26, 2008 in Washington DC in Marvin Gaye Park. The 19 act line-up was intense. The roster of acts included hip hop artists Substantial, Christylez, Mello-D & the Rados, Gods'illa and soul singers Rogiers, Afi Soul, Chaquis Maliq and Tia Dae. Well-attended, DC council-members Yvette Alexander and Kwame Brown participated as well.

As planning moves forward, Liberated Muse Productions would like for nonprofits, vendors and artists interested in participating to be on the look-out for dates for submissions and sponsor/vendor applications. Visit www.capitalhiphopsoulfest.com to get a listing of some of last year's vendors, sponsors and performing artists.

Election Night Watch Party @ The Park on Fourteenth

Admission is Complimentary with RSVP: RSVP HERE: http://my.barackobama.com/page/event/detail/gprj7v
-OR-RSVP HERE: election08@teambbc.com For more information on volunteer opportunities visit: http://www.yp4obma.com/

Liberated Muse Productions is a proud sponsor

Liberated Muse Productions Announces Call for Submissions for New Anthology

Liberated Muse Productions seeks submissions for the anthology Liberated Muse: How I Freed My Soul which is set to debut in Spring 2009. Submissions can be in poetry, artwork, prose, or essay form.

Submissions should illustrate an example of when the author experienced or witnessed a moment when they felt truly "free", whatever that definition means to them. All submissions should be authentic renderings by the person submitting the work.

All authors and visual artists may submit up to three pieces for consideration. Liberated Muse Productions seeks submissions from all but will give special consideration to those who are emerging writers who have an active online presence and whose artistic image promotes artistry and/or social responsilitiy/activism.

To submit your work or for questions, please email LiberatedMuseProductions@gmail.com or visit www.LiberatedMuse.com.

Calling All Artists!! The Saartjie Project Celebrates New Logo and Kicks Off Visual Showcase!

CALLING ALL ARTISTS! THE SAARTJIE PROJECT™ CELEBRATES NEW LOGO & KICKS OFF VISUAL ARTS SHOWCASE

The Saartjie Project™ is proud to unveil its official logo, designed by DC-based Artist and Facilitator, Helina Metaferia. The logo has been dubbed, “Bearers of Light” by Founder Jessica Solomon.

She says, “This simple yet powerful symbol represents the collective creative healing energy we bring to issues and topics that are often missing our voices.”

The Saartjie Project™ is sending a rallying cry to all artists and artistically inclined peoples! Help us celebrate the launch of our logo by participating in our Visual Arts Showcase. Recreate “Bearers of Light” using the medium of your choice.

How will you add your artistic flair? Get creative!

All entries will be apart of a community exhibit in Washington D.C. this December.

The Visual Arts Showcase is open to all ages, backgrounds and levels of ability. Submissions may include, but are not limited to: water color, photography, sketches, and digitally created art. Submissions must represent the likeness of The Saartjie Project™ logo.

Entries must be submitted to The Saartjie Project by Friday, December 5th at 5pm.

Entries can be submitted electronically at info@thesaartjieproject.org, or by mail to: Visual Arts Showcase, 3802 14th Street, NW, Suite 702, Washington, DC 20011.

Purple Magazine Ready for a Download Near You!

Check out this month's Purple Magazine, edited by the wonderful PurpleZoe who is the main blogger for the fantastic daily blog Ultraviolet Underground. The blog is featured on the main page of our social networking site at http://www.liberatedmuse.com/.

In this month's issue of Purple Magazine, Liberated Muse Productions is pleased to read about the lady we know as Mama Moon, the lead singer of the DC-based band Uninterrupted. Visit http://www.megaupload.com/?d=ZKAAL91E download the magazine for free!

Farah Lawal in "Women, Words and Power!"

Farah Lawal is one of the most talented actresses I've ever worked with. I have had the pleasure of sharing the stage with her as we are both members of the artist collective The Saartjie Project. Farah has been the epitome of professionalism as she has mentored all of us on the key elements of theatre and the fundamentals that enhance a passionate performance.

Farah is a UMD theatre graduate and will be performing some of her poetry on November 1st at 3 pm and 7:30 pm at a program called "Women, Words and Power!"

It will take place at Playbill Cafe in Washington DC, which is located at 1409 14th Street NW (at the corner of 14th & P St NW).

The program is associated with The Essential Theatre and will feature Farah and 8 female spoken word artists and a group of female drummers.

The tickets are $20 and can be purchased at the door. Support this program!