A Gathering of Ancient American Archaeology Enthusiasts

Columbus WASN’T first! There are thousands of years of evidence of visitation to the Americas, and many researchers who actively seek this data. The 4th Annual International Conference on Ancient America is being held in Marquette MI on Oct. 24-26th. at the Holiday Inn. Sponsored by the Ancient Artifact Preservation Society.

Presenters come from across the US, Canada, Bosnia and South Africa. Come and be amazed at what they have to say.

Contact: Judy M Johnson, PO Box 216, Skandia MI 49885
Details online: http://www.aaapf.org

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DICK'S Sporting Goods will host a unique hands-on experience for outdoor enthusiasts in the Grand Rapids area. Customers will enjoy an extensive, large-scale “mobile” parking lot event and sale that will showcase outdoor adventure sports. This 20 week, 20-city tour will
run until August 3rd, 2008, and will visit a total of 14 states across the Southeast, Midwest, Great Lakes, Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions.

A specially customized 53-foot tractor trailer will anchor the 8,000-square foot parking lot venue and will feature such activities as a 10,000-gallon paddling pool for kayak and canoe trials, air gun shooting lane, casting area for fishing, a complete campsite and a main stage for outdoor product demonstrations.. This event provides a great “try before you buy” opportunity when it comes to outdoor sports like fishing, camping, canoeing and kayaking. Some of the brands that will be featured include: Field & StreamTM, Coleman®, Crosman®, Kelty®, Mad River®, Perception®, Old Town® , and Wilderness Systems.

This family event will also have manufacturer representatives on site to demonstrate products and answer questions. In addition to special giveaways at each stop on the road tour, customers can also sign up to win the Field & Stream Field Tested, Guide Approved Great Gear Giveaway, total value over $8,000.

On board will be spokesperson, outdoor adventure expert Brian Brawdy, He has been seen on Good Morning America, NBC, ABC, CBS, Fox and WGN affiliates across North America, and has given expert advice on national and local radio shows. Brawdy “demystifies” outdoor adventure gear, educates non-outdoor enthusiasts and makes outdoor sports fun.

Join us for this FREE event.

Friday May, 30th 4pm-9pm

Saturday May 31st 10am-9pm

Sunday June 1st 11am-6pm

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The Mayor of Detroit Kwame M. Kilpatrick says, “"The Urban Organic Festival is a movement. Detroit's music scene has been the launching pad for some of today's most well-known artists and this festival is a showcase for established home-grown talent as well as the next generation of local and national artists."

To name a few – Dwele, Kem, Kindred, Raheem Devaughn, Anthony David, Amp Fiddler, Leela James, Goapele, and Eric Roberson were all introduced to the Detroit market via Urban Organic. In the Detroit News, last September, Motown recording artist Kem applauded, “Urban Organic for creating an essential sort of springboard for talent on the rise." He went on to express, "When you are invited into the experience, it's like you're going through a necessary initiation into the Detroit Live Music marketplace."

Drake Phifer, founder of Urban Organic says, "We knew in the beginning that we wanted to create a quality product. The intent was to create a track record for selecting great artists on the rise that would feed back into the brand, and compel people to want to come out even if they weren't familiar with the artist. I think that we have achieved just that.”

”This year’s festival’s theme is Connecting the Dots, and we basically wanted to show where the love of the music originates. We are on a continuum, and it is important to look back and see who led the way. For that reason, we have chosen Roy Ayers to be our headlining artist as well as a bevy of other critical and emerging performers from Detroit and around the nation. It’s going to be a hallmark weekend for the city of Detroit and for the entire indie soul community.

Thursday, November 15
Urban Organic Heavy Rhyme Experience
at The Buzz Bar 9pm
546 Larned, Downtown Detroit
Hosted by LocalLuv.com and Fusicology.com
With John Arnold, DJ Jose Barrito, and DJ Sicari
5Ela, Fluent, Savallace, Mudd, Leaf Erikson, Wae, Khary Turner, Thyme, T3, Black Milk, DJ Sicari & DJ Jose Barrito

Friday, November 16
Soultracks.com Music Awards @ The Cobo Convention Center – Riverfront Ballroom - 8pm
One Washington Blvd
An Awards show honoring the best and the brightest in the Indie-soul movement including Maysa Leak, Kloud Nine, Maya Azucena, Eric Roberson, Frank McComb and others hosted by Soultracks.com the webs’s largest site for Indie Soul artists. Presented by Detroit’s Mosaicthump.com and Jodinescorner.com of Atlanta. Unique individual performances throughout the evening. Tickets available at Groovetickets.com

Saturday, November 17
Museum of Contemporary Art of Detroit (MOCAD) – 11AM - 12:30PM
4454 Woodward Ave
Free for artists with published CD/ Non-Artists - $10.00
How to make money as an Independent?
Hosted by Jodine Dorce, of Jodinescorner.com
Tonya Byrd Wilson, Sirius Radio; Kevin Harewood, Edclectic Entertainment, Fiona Bloom, The Bloom Effect, Korie Enyard, Gypsy People Music
Participants learn about publishing, song writing, marketing, promotions, retail activation, and more.

Urban Organic Film Sessions @ MOCAD (11:30AM- 5:00 PM)
There’s No Such Thing as Neo Soul – (Running Time: 61 Minutes) –11:30AM
Movie filmed at various performance venues throughout 2003, “No Such Thing As Neo-soul” provides viewers with a deeper appreciation of factors that have led the City of Brotherly Love to a significant position in the world music scene, thanks to its contributions to what is commonly referred to as Neo-soul.
Discussion Following Film with Filmmaker Stephanie Renee

High Tech Soul – (Running Time: 64 Minutes) – 1:05PM
The first documentary to tackle the deep roots of techno music, alongside the cultural history of its birthplace, Detroit. From the race riots of 1967 to the underground party scene of the late 1980s, Detroit's economic downturn didn't stop the invention of a new kind of music that brought international attention to its producers and their hometown.
Discussion Following Film

Before The Music Dies – (Running Time: 95 Minutes) – 2:40PM Narrated by Academy Award® Winner Forest Whitaker, BEFORE THE MUSIC DIES is an unsettling and inspiring look at today’s popular music industry featuring interviews and performances by Erykah Badu, Eric Clapton, Dave Matthews, Branford Marsalis, Questlove and a wide variety of others.
Discussion Following Film
The Urban Organic Experience: Everybody Loves The Sunshine!
Featuring Roy Ayers

7:00PM – 12:00AM

Hosted by Amp Fiddler
Featuring Roy Ayers, Anthony David, Monica Blaire, Suai, Alison Crockett, Jon Bibbs, John Arnold, Cel, Melissa Young, Kloud 9, and others

Doors Open 7pm; Performances 8PM – 12AM
$20.00 tickets are available until November 1st
Tickets are $20-$5
Tickets Available at
Urban-Organic.net

Johanson Charles Gallery – Fusicology.com After-party
With DJ Kai Alce Atlanta/Detroit and
Wajeed – New York/Detroit
On the Ones and Twos
12:00AM – Until
$10.00

Sunday, November 18
Brunch Hosted by Urban Organic, Fusicolgy.com, and Gypsy People Music
Brunch Grooves by Kori and Urban Organic
Lola’s in Harmonie Park
1427 Randolph Street
10:00AM-3:00PM

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ALL HALLOWS EVE/HOBGOBLIN BUFFET
An eerie Scottish folk tale filled with laughs and things that go bump in the night. FYT's bewitching blacklight Halloween fantasy with its kaleidoscope of colors, imagery and creepy music is back again to delight audiences young and old, alike. Add to the fun with a HOBGOBLIN BUFFET of Halloween treats. Recommended for ages 5 and up

YOURS TRULY, JACK THE RIPPER
In the summer and autumn of 1888 at least five women were brutally murdered and their bodies mutilated in an area in the East End of London known as Whitechapel. Only two things about this grilsy story are certain: Jack the Ripper, whatever his real identity, is surely dead but his story is definitely alive. Recommended for ages 12 and up.

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Event Beginning Date: 6/15/07
Event Ending Date: 6/17/2007 9 am - 5 pm
Kalamazoo County Fairgrounds
Admission $5 per car per day or $10 for weekend pass
269-343-9020

PREMIER is an international competition featuring dog and owner teams from across the nation and Canada being showcased in a variety of UKC licensed events, such as conformation, obedience, agility, weight pull, terrier race and dog sports. Spectators are invited to enjoy one of the most diverse dog events in the country. UKC’s PREMIER™ Dog Show also features the renowned Ultimate Air Dogs team (ultimateairdogs.net) performing their high-flying dock jumping competitions throughout the weekend. These gravity defying dogs continually push their performance to new heights and are always a crowd favorite.

For a discount coupon and more information, visit the United Kennel Club website: http://www.ukcdogs.com

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11:45 Flag Raising Ceremony
12:00 Smokey The Bear
1:00 Guest Speaker: Karl Bohnak TV-6
Afternoon visit by Representative Bart Stupak
2:00 Whitewater Band - Folk Music
All Afternoon: Free Tours of Museum - Old Town Hall Built in 1894
Games, Raffle Drawing, Crafters, Food, Cotton Candy, Fun for everyone!!

For more info call 906-822-7714 or E-Mail: UPRockHunter@hotmail.com

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The Kalamazoo Institute of Arts (KIA) welcomes the exhibition Lorna Simpson, the first mid-career survey of the artist’s work. Simpson became well known in the mid-1980s, confronting and challenging conventional views of gender, identity, culture, history and memory with large-scale photograph and text works. The KIA is the only Midwest venue for Lorna Simpson.

Get all the details from the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts web site

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Randall Faber will discuss:
 Student Motivation
 Ages and Stages Students Go Through
 Getting Students Through Slumps
 Piano Adventure® Series

The workshop is free and will take place on June 5, 2007, from 10:00am – 1:00pm at Evola Music located at
12745 23 Mile Rd. Shelby Township, Mi. 48315. For more
information please visit our web site: http://www.michiganmusicassociation.org under calendar of
events. Please RSVP to Evola Music @ 586-726-6570.

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Eastown Grand Rapids web site

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