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ST. LOUIS PUBLIC LIBRARY CELEBRATES THIRD ANNUAL HIP HOP APPRECIATION WEEK

The St. Louis Public Library is proud to host programs throughout the week of May 16-21 in celebration of its Third Annual Hip Hop Appreciation Week.  All events will be held at Central Library, 1301 Olive Street, and are FREE and open to the public.

Hip-Hop Appreciation Week celebrates the history and culture of the art form.

This year, the Library's Hip-Hop Appreciation Week programming includes:

Hip Hop Appreciation Week Pre-Programs (For Teens Only):

·Beatmaking & Music Production Workshop
May 4

6-7:30 p.m., Creative Experience

Alonzo "Zo" Lee is a two-time Grammy Award-winning producer, songwriter and engineer of The Trak Starz, a St. Louis-based production group. Lee also teaches at ex'treme Institute by Nelly. This workshop will be the first of two that will prepare teens for the May 18 Hip Hop Hooray: Open Mic program.

·Songwriting Workshop May 11       
4-5:30 p.m., Creative Experience

Christine Stern has published music with several companies and artists, including Grammy Award-winner Thi'sl. She also teaches at the ex'treme Institute by Nelly. This workshop will be the second of two that will prepare teens for the May 18 Hip Hop Hooray: Open Mic program.  Beatmaking & Music Production Workshop attendance not required to attend Songwriting Workshop.

Hip Hop Appreciation Week Programs:

·Spin it!                                
May 16
3-5 p.m., Teen Lounge
Show your skills with DK Hero™ on Xbox 360.

·Black Spade                     
May 16
7-8 p.m., Atrium

Black Spade performs a LIVE Hip Hop set.

·Hip Hop in St. Louis        
May 17
6:30-7:30 p.m., Auditorium

Alonzo "Zo" Lee gives keynote address. Lee is a two-time Grammy Award-winning producer, songwriter and engineer of The Trak Starz, a St. Louis-based production group. He will discuss the state of Hip Hop in St. Louis.

·Lunch Beat St. Louis
May 18
12-1 p.m., Creative Experience

Lunch Beat St. Louis featuring Nappy DJ Needles is back again for a special Hip Hop lunchtime dance party. Buy lunch on site at Urban Eats Café Central or bring one.

For more information, visit https://www.facebook.com/LunchBeatSTL 

·Hip Hop Hooray               
May 18
3-5pm, Creative Experience

Open Mic for Teens. Show off your talent with a little rap, rhyme or freestyle.

·Beatmaking & Music Production Workshop
May 18
6-7:30 p.m., Creative Experience

Alonzo "Zo" Lee is a two-time Grammy Award-winning producer, songwriter and engineer of The Trak Starz, a St. Louis-based production group. Lee also teaches at ex'treme Institute by Nelly.

·I Am Hip Hop Discussion & Performance  May 19
7-8:30 p.m.,Carnegie Room

Aja La'Starr will discuss what Hip Hop is and give a LIVE performance.

·DJing Workshop  
May 20
3:30-5 p.m., Creative Experience

Join DJ Alejan for a workshop on the tricks of spinning and DJing.

·Double Feature   
May 21

1:30 p.m., Creative Experience

Tupac: Resurrection, an Academy Award-nominated documentary which consists of interviews, home video footage and rare songs from Tupac's life.

Juice, a 1992 film starring Tupac, tells the story of four young men growing up in Harlem and their everyday struggles.

Registration suggested for all events. Contact 314.880.8593 or cexp@slpl.org.

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