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2016 Hip Hop Appreciation Week
Fun events scheduled May 16 through May 21.
This article is 9 years old. It was published on May 9, 2016.
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.
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·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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