wombat Posted May 8 Report Share Posted May 8 HelloFor the past year, we have been involved in talks with the City of Chicagoon behalf of the DJ community in an attempt to communicate to them that DJCulture and Electronic Music is a positive thing, and has a positive impacton the lives of many people in this city ranging from the DJ's, artists,musicians, record companies, distributors, stores, agents, promoters, clubs,technicians, designers, journalists and fans.We are pleased to announce that we have made some progress, and have beengranted permission by the City, to present a "trial" event this Saturday,May 12 adjacent to the Chicago Park District Skate Park which is located at31st Street and Lakeshore Drive.THIS IS A FREE EVENT!!! IN A CITY PARK!!! IN CHICAGO!!!SPINOUTa day of tracks, tricks and trucks featuring:DJ HEATHER(Superjane, Seasons Recordings)JOSH WERNER(Gramaphone Records, Material, Antenna Intl)ERIK TALLACSON(Gramaphone Recods, Clear Entertainment)RIK SHAW(Deadly Dragon Sound System)SATURDAY, MAY 12, 2001 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.The City of Chicago Skate Parkat 31st Street and Lakeshore Drive(Lakeshore to 31st, east to the Park,then south to the Skate Park)The stage and sound system will be in a large meadow adjacent to the skatepark.click here for a map:hicago&state=IL&slt=41.832000&sln=-87.607100&name=&zip=60616&country=us&BFCat=&BFClient=&mag=9&desc=&cs=9&newmag=8&poititle=&poi=> Due to the concerns of the Chicago Police Department, we are only allowed topromote this event via the internet and flyers. IF YOU CAN HELP SPREAD THEWORD, PLEASE DO. But, also please stress to EVERYONE the importance of thisevent and the importance of everyone acting responsibly!!!This is our opportunity to put a different face on our scene than that whichhas been portrayed by the media and law enforcement.Thanks, and please come show your support for DJ Culture and the ElectronicMusic scene in Chicago.For more information, please contact djinc@mac.com.Thank you.Ken Waagner-- DJing is NOT A CRIME is an organization dedicated to the preservation andrespect of DJ Culture in Chicago, and Around the World.------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmitch1114 Posted May 10 Report Share Posted May 10 Sounds like a good time, I'll definitely head into the city for this. This is a gonna be a good Saturday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
back2basics- Posted May 10 Report Share Posted May 10 Nice!! I will be checking that out and putting a 'different face on our scene than that which has been portrayed by the media and law enforcement.'It's important don't want the Twilo issue happening here.It's good that the Chicago music awards honered Frankie Knuckles at least the recognise he represents.Want to meet up for it Marcel??------------------I want to go out blazing..not fade away.Trust in the currency of relationships, it's hard to earn but easy to loose - back2basics Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombat Posted May 10 Author Report Share Posted May 10 Yeah, I could pick you up. It's supposed to be nice too so it'll be a good day.Party in the park during the light, Richie spewing the skillz later that night. ------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scratchapella Posted May 10 Report Share Posted May 10 Hells yes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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