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Cita Sadeli "CHELOVE" will be one of the SALTA BLOSS Featured Artists

We are extremely excited to announce that Cita Sadeli "CHELOVE" will be one of the featured artists at the upcoming SALTA BLOSS Art & Music event happening Saturday March 28th. 

Cita Sadeli, also known as ‘Chelove’, is the multi-disciplined Founder/Director of Protein Media: an art, design & interactive company in Washington, DC and Brooklyn, NY. A practicing fine/street artist in the early 90’s DC graffiti scene, Cita’s skillset has since expanded into entrepreneurship, design, animation, interactive media, and technology innovation. 

Protein Media is a private, minority and woman owned art and interactive studio with locations in Washington, DC and Brooklyn, NY. Since 1999, Protein Media has produced e-learning, animation, art for broadcast and film, web sites, applications for web and mobile, and interactive installations. We are also heavily involved in bringing art to under-served communities through collaborative mural projects and other initiatives. 

Protein Media Inc.’s clients include institutions such as the US Navy, the National Institutes of Health (National Institute of Mental Health; National Institute for Nursing Research; National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute), Amtrak, the NAACP National Voter Fund, Temple University, West Chester County (NY) Public Schools, DC Commission for the Arts & Humanities, and Sasha Bruce Youthworks. We also provide art, design, and development support to many community development initiatives, small business, and independent artists. 

Cita also serves as Creative Director at Spreenkler Creative, a technology innovation firm located in Milwaukee, WI and Brooklyn, NY. She is responsible for producing interactive solutions for enterprise level clients like Kohl’s, AOL, Adobe, and Amtrak. 

In addition to her corporate design roles, Cita continues to create illustration, fine art, and large-scale paintings for commission, commercial projects and exhibition. She is responsible for creating the brand identity and marketing campaigns for DC’s popular Trillectro music festival, and has become a renowned mural artist in DC’s accelerating mural scene since 2011. 

CHELOVE will be one of 6 artists/artist collectives featured at DC's inaugural SALTA BLOSS Art & Music event happening Saturday March 28th from 4pm-9pm in the H street North East neighborhood of the Atlas District. Using the areas historic backdrop, 6 of the neighborhoods venues will feature handpicked artists and artist collectives from both DC and NYC to exhibit a combination of visual art, installations and live painting throughout the entire day. Each venue will also include family oriented events from 4pm-9pm with live musicians, DJ’s and members of the culinary arts showcasing signature food and drink items served by guest celebrity chefs and mixologists. For more info and daily updates on SALTA BLOSS check HERE.

Get To Know: KING BRITT - Coming To The Lodge At RedRocks This Saturday 1/24

By Marcus K. Dowling

The last time Philadelphia soul spinner extraordinaire King Britt played in Washington, DC he was on the steps of the Jefferson Memorial during the 2014 Forward Festival. Ideally, Britt's style will work at H Street's, The Lodge at Red Rocks because if headed out with a group of people who love dance, hip-hop, classic R & B and top-40 taken to a progressive place, he'll keep everyone intrigued, excited and dancing all night.

Opening for Britt is DC's Adrian Loving, who as a DJ has most recently gained tremendous acclaim for being a part of the East coast's beloved 80s funk/soul explosion known as Axel F. If the idea of hearing disco boogie, champagne soul and jheri curl activated R & B sounds like a fun night on the town, the cosmopolitan man about town Loving is more than up to the task. 

Here's three more reasons to check out King Britt at The Lodge at Red Rocks.

a) Remember jazz-rap favorites Digable Planets whose "Rebirth of Slick" was an unlikely pop/rap hit in 1992? When the rap trio toured with Sade, King Britt was chosen to serve as their DJ for the three month touring stint.

b) In 2007, Britt was a fellow in the prestigious and Philadelphia-based Pew Fellowship in the Arts program, which supports an artist's ability to explore and create unique material that will ultimately aid in their long-term development.

c) To get a true sense of Britt's diverse tastes, consider the idea that he's worked with the likes of rappers De La Soul, legendary saxophonist Grover Washington, Jr. and also fellow Philly-based house producer (of 1993's "Higher States of Consciousness" fame) Josh Wink.

If looking for a night on the town where the vibe will be funky, but veer into all grooves both known and unknown (yet magically still keep you dancing), a night with King Britt will more than satisfy a desire for the familiar with a side order of something much more. More event details HERE.

Get To Know: DJ DIRTY HANDS - coming to The Lodge This Saturday 12/20

 

By Marcus K. Dowling 

Local legend DJ Dirty Hands will be hard at work maintaining his well-respected status at The Lodge at Red Rocks this Saturday night (12/20). With a set that will in all likelihood (as he has) evolve from hip-hop and dive into EDM while still remaining entirely crowd-friendly, he'll showcase why he's likely more important as a top selector and turntablist than ever before. In an era where the Nation's Capital is in many ways experiencing incredible growth and development insofar as the music and nightlife industries, DJ Dirty Hands still maintains an iconic stature. 

If familiar with (or new) to dance music and nightlife and on the fence, here's a few solid reasons that you may not be aware of to check out Dirty Hands' set on Saturday night:

a) He's checked two major achievements by which modern era DJs of all styles and backgrounds are judged. What are they? He's both been a Red Bull Music Academy mentor and an Official NBA All-Star Game party DJ. It's not hyperbole to say that he's rocked with (and for) the best.

b) He's spun at 1 Oak in New York City, DC's infamous Park at 14th, LA's legendary Chateau Marmont and Baltimore's "Get Down" party. Catching him in the more intimate confines of DC's H Street corridor is rare. If a DJ, dance or nightlife fanatic, any of those locales certainly ring bells insofar as providing quality experiences.

c) He's opened the nightspot Heist in DC's downtown Golden Triangle, but as with many DJs across the city, still very interested in what's happening over on H Street, NE. The area is hot right now, and with a top-tier sound system installed, The Lodge at Red Rocks is one of very few venues in the area ideally suited for his set.

DJ Dirty Hands is a DJ's DJ and tastemaker's favorite, locally and nationally. He's cosigned by the likes of DC-to-global mix-master phenom DJ Enferno, with rising names like DC's DJ Brad Piff stating that he always "elevates his game whenever [Dirty Hands] is around." As well, the Washington Post's lifestyle columnist Fritz Hahn remarks, "I remember when [Dirty Hands] was spinning backpacker hip-hop in the '90s; Now he's a party-rocker extraordinaire."

Catch DJ Dirty Hands this Saturday 12/20 at The Lodge At Red Rocks alongside Lodge resident, Sharkey. Music starts at 9pm. No Cover. Heated and covered rooftop. 

This Weekends Sure Shots!

THURSDAY AT TROPICALIA - STRICTLY DISCO

Mr. Bonkerz and Jahsonic team up with One Love and Joodlum for this Thursday's most anticipated event. 

9pm-2am
NO COVER!

FRIDAY AT STICKY RICE - JOHN BOWEN

John Bowen of Video Killers is back at Sticky Rice with his video arsenal.  

10pm-3am
NO COVER!

FRIDAY AT THE LODGE - DJ TRAYZE

DJ Trayze is one of NW DC's best DJ's. He's also one of our favorite in the entire city.  

9pm-3am
NO COVER!

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FRIDAY AT BLACK WHISKEY - DJ ESKIMO

DJ Eskimo sets the dance floor on fire this Friday at Black Whiskey.   

9pm-3am
NO COVER!

SATURDAY AT THE LODGE - TALIB KWELI (DJ SET)

Acclaimed rapper Talib Kweli comes for an exclusive DJ set with party rockers Sharkey and Stereofaith. 

8pm-3am
NO COVER!

SATURDAY AT STICKY RICE - PAT PREMIER

Dance floor master Pat Premier holds it down at Sticky Rice this Saturday.  

10pm-3am
NO COVER!

SATURDAY AT BLACK WHISKEY - JOHN THORNELY (DJ SET)

U.S. Royalty front man steps off the mic and into the DJ booth this Saturday at Black Whiskey.  

9pm-3am
NO COVER!

SUNDAY AT BLACK WHISKEY - 9TH WONDER (DJ SET)

Backpacker hip-hop producer 9th Wonder comes to Black Whiskey for a DJ set via friends, Adrinkwithfriends.   

9pm-3am
See event for details

Impala Cantina's Saturday Taco Throwdown

Everyone has been asking what the 4-1-1 is on Impala Cantina finally opening since we did our blow out of a Cinco de Mayo party there in their H Street courtyard last May. They are close people!!! I've seen it for my own eyes. We're hoping they'll have at least some of the building open to the public by the H Street Festival on Saturday September 21st. Regardless, we'll be doing our second courtyard party there that day. In the meantime, Impala is holding picnic styled events in the courtyard every Saturday from 1pm-7pm until they officially open. So get down there and get your taco's, agua fresca & horchata's on!     

Source: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Impala-DC/3...

H Street's Newest Addition: Red Rocks

Over the past couple years, the space at 1348 H street, NE has definitely had its fair share of purposed restaurants and nights clubs claim the space. Just as quickly as hopeful H Street walker by's watched businesses signs go up on the building, they'd almost immediately be removed and replaced once again by a "for lease" sign.  Whether it be licensing issues or land lord tenant issues, for one reason or another, no single business was able to get the front doors open. So the building sat like a giant over done eye sore, until now. Columbia Heights Neapolitan styled Pizzeria, RedRocks has completed their build out and should be a week or so from opening. And the build out looks damn good I might add! Read H Street Great Street's full story on the new location HERE.

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Source: http://hstreetgreatstreet.blogspot.com/201...

Monster Weekend in DC

FRIDAY AT MARVIN - SHARKEY

SHARKEY takes it to NW to grace the decks at one of the cities most respected venues, MARVIN. 

9pm-3am
NO COVER!

FRIDAY AT LITTLE MISS WHISKEY's - DJ's FACE & CUZZIN B of TRUE SCHOOL

True masters of the dance floor, DJ's FACE & CUZZIN B of TRUE SCHOOL hit LITTLE MISS WHISKEY's this Saturday. 

9pm-3am
NO COVER!

FRIDAY AT STICKY RICE WEST WING - DROP

The areas largest Drum & Bass party, DROP moves to STICKY RICE's WEST WING with the help of the BRAU BROTHERS for the events first time, this Friday.  

9pm-3am
$5 Bucks at the West Wing Entrance.

FRIDAY AT STICKY RICE - DJ BENNY C

DJ BENNY C is known all around DC has thee premiere video DJ. STICKY RICE  has always been known for their big screen video's. Now they are taking it to the next level with Video DJ's. 

10pm-3am
NO COVER!

FRIDAY AT BLACK WHISKEY - SOULCALL PAUL

BLACK WHISKEY kicks off their Rock N Roll Dance Party Weekends this weekend with soul music master, SOULCALL PAUL. 

9pm-3am
NO COVER!

SATURDAY AT LITTLE MISS WHISKEY's - SHARKEY

The world touring musician and DJ, SHARKEY hits LITTLE MISS WHISKEY's for his famed monthly party known for helping put H Street on the map. 

9pm-3am
NO COVER!

SATURDAY AT STICKY RICE - TOM LIM & MATHIAS

Two of North West's best selectors, TOM LIM & MATHIAS invade H Street's STICKY RICE, this Saturday. 

10pm-3am
NO COVER!

SATURDAY AT BLACK WHISKEY - DJ's RENE & TOVA

BLACK WHISKEY  kicks off their Rock N Roll Dance Party Weekends this weekend with DJ's RENE & TOVA. 

9pm-3am
NO COVER!

The H Street Development Rundown

H Street, NE's development plans are nothing short of shocking. Everyone's seen the unbelievable amount of growth thus far. But make way for mixed commercial residential condominiums planned for practically every major corner of the street. For a detailed look at the projects that are currently in the planning stages or under construction on the strip, click HERE.

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Source: http://dc.urbanturf.com/articles/blog/the_...