Eviction of the homeless.

I'm sorry this is at such short notice, everyone, but I just found out myself. Tomorrow morning, at 6 am, the cops will be evicting 40+ people from the encampment under the expressway, north of E. Madison and between Guilford and Fallsway. Two residents, Jacqui and Jeremy, have sent out press releases to the media and have homeless advocacy lawyers coming to observe. However, they are also asking anyone who can to show up and be a witness. If any of you have legal observer training, your presence would be very, very helpful.

Please, forward this widely!

Isaac

The Mike Herron Benefit

www.themikeherronbenefit.com
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This is one of Baltimore's own artists and one of our peers. Lets show support by donating works of art (not limited to graffiti) and art supplies for sale at the February fundraiser (more below) and money... every little bit counts!

35-year-old Mike Herron, who also goes by the name “Ryke” was recently diagnosed with Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.

The debilitating effects of this disease have caused significant financial strain for Mike and his four beautiful children. The side effects from prescribed chemotherapy treatments have made it impossible for Mike to work. Without health insurance and having to endure a 1-3 year wait for SSI/Disability assistance, this family is in a bind. Join the community as we show our support and lend a hand to this deserving family.

Fundraiser Event:

The Mike Herron Benefit is scheduled for Febuary 6, 2010

7pm - 1am at Skyloft Galleries 3701 Bank StreetBaltimore Maryland 21224

$10 Donation at the door... Over 90 contributing artists from around the world and a prize raffle.

Please contact us directly at info@themikeherronbenefit.com

... taken from the website, where you can find more information on the contributing artists, venue location, and a paypal donate button.

www.themikeherronbenefit.com

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Building news!

Congratulations to yours and ours On November 21st, 2009, we received notification that our request for architectural design assistance with the North Ave. building in need of rehab has been accepted. This means that we have been awarded assistance from a team of architects with the drafting of conceptual drawings for the building. In mid-2010, you will be able to view our plans for the gallery and youth mentoring center... but in the meantime, this means that we have the right to proceed with business as usual. Thanks Neighborhood Design Center!



-Steady Baltimore

Live painting by Stefan Ways and more artists! PIGTOWN

(above) Stefan Ways storefront!

December 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th...

Over 80 Artists • video • dance • live music • food/drink

FREE PARKING

DECEMBER 3-6 2009

700-800 Block of Washington Blvd

Pigtown Main Street presents "ARTDROMEDA....a constellation of artists" a four day music and arts fest where artists and those that love them can come together to display, discuss, enjoy and purchase art.

Participating property owners along Washington Blvd have donated their interior wall space to be used as temporary art galleries and will take place indoors throughout 7 buildings along Washington Blvd.

for event hours visit www.artdromeda.com

Tonight!

Hope Under Occupation: Visualizing the Resistance in Palestine

Friday, Aug 21st, 7:30pm
2640 St. Paul St.
Baltimore, MD

From non-violent direct action, to intricate works of art on the very
walls that imprison, learn about the creative tactics being used in
Palestine to resist, remember, and keep hope alive.
Pam Rasmussen, a veteran of the weekly demonstrations in Bil'in and
Nil'in will discuss the campaign there to stop the Wall.

Sabreena Da Witch (Abeer), a Palestinian Hip-Hop artist, featured in
the award-winning documentary Slingshot Hip-Hop, will share her
experience as an artist working to bring attention to the occupation.

We will also be showcasing some of the best graffiti from the West
Bank, the Wall, and Gaza. The event will include music and video as well!

There will also be food!
Sliding-scale entry. Suggested 5$ donation.

Urban Eyes; Fuel for the Arts - Aug. 15, 2009 2pm-7pm @ MUND Park

Steady Baltimore presents Urban Eyes; Fuel for the Arts... a block party featuring the works of Baltimore’s urban artists and performers. This event is in collaboration with the United Sisters Mentoring Program.

Hosts: E the poet-emcee and more!

WHAT: Steady Baltimore Urban Arts League and United Sisters Mentoring Program are organizing a day of appreciation for visual, vocal, urban arts and expression in the heart of Baltimore City. Youthful souls will have the opportunity to observe a multitude of street art presentations and performances. Aspiring artists will have the opportunity to meet productive local artists and to educate themselves on today's possibilities as creators in society.

• Sake, Leo Brady, JaziRock, Refuge, Curve, Arek and several other street artists will host workshops and exhibitions relating to their skill set.

• LIVE PAINTING WALLS!

• Live performances by Mzery Loves Company, JPope, Chad, Black Wind, Ron Williams and more.
+ DJ Vicious V and guest DJs will spin break beats and hip hop to compliment.

• B-Boys: Booda Monk, Mr. Salaam and other B-Boys and B-Girls.

Artist workshops begin at 2:30 p.m. Live painting and other ongoing activities start at 2 p.m.

WHY: Young people in Baltimore's neglected communities ARE living the most powerful and productive period of their lives and are in need of a venue for a voice. We aim to strengthen the relationship between developing artists and established artists through a day of informal mentor ship and networking. Through the alliance of several grassroots organizations, we plan to act in support of community pride and empowerment.

United Sisters has partnered with Steady Baltimore to establish an urban arts and youth mentoring center in the Greenmount community. The attaining of the necessary funding and volunteer base will be an ongoing objective, and this will serve as an awareness-of-the-cause event and fundraiser.

If you need more information / directions, please contact us at:

Email: info@steadybaltimore.com

Event Agenda:

2:05PM Opening Performance by 'The Pinch' - live band

2:20 PM
Ron Williams & Guests – spoken word performance (20 minutes)

2:25pm Live Painting begins

2:30 PM Stencil Workshop - Leo Brady

3:00 PM Hip Hop Dance Performance - Booda Monk, Mr. Salaam etc.

3:15 PM Murals - performed by volunteering artists in different parts of the park

3:30 PM Henna Tattoo Workshop - Refuge

Self Portrait workshop - Latonya Pucker+ Naomi Moore

4:00 PM Music Performance by Mzery Loves Company - live band

Kone Ice- Ice Cream Truck!
4pm-6pm

4:30 PM Workshop Session Begins (2) Jazi Rock + Adrian
Brown Bag Painting Workshop

5:00 PM Musical Performance
J Pope- R&B Singer

Guest DJ’s – TBA

DJ Vicious V- Battle DJ set (10 minutes)

6:25 PM Closing Performances

MCs: Black Wind, Chad, J Pope, Al Great and others to be announced

7:00 PM Closing Remarks - Steady Baltimore