Hip Hop Appreciation Week Schedule

Celebrate
Hip Hop
Appreciation Week
MAY 16-21
All programs at Central Library
Hip Hop Appreciation Week Pre-Programs
(Teens Only):
Beatmaking & Music Production Workshop I May 4 I 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 I May 11 I 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! I May 16 I 3 - 5 p.m. I Teen Lounge
Show your skills with DJ Hero™ on Xbox 360.
Chalk artist Ryan Frank
Black Spade I May 16 I 7- 8 p.m. I Atrium
Black Spade performs a LIVE Hip Hop set.
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Hip Hop in St. Louis I May 17 I 6:30 -7:30 p.m. I Auditorium
Alonzo “Zo” Lee gives the Hip Hop Appreciation Week 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 I May 18 I Noon-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.
For more information, visit facebook.com/LunchBeatSTL.
Hip Hop Hooray I May 18 I 3- 5 p.m. I Creative Experience
Open Mic for teens. Show off your talent with a little rap, rhyme or freestyle.
Beatmaking & Music Production Workshop I May 18
6 -7:30 p.m. I 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 I May 19 I 7-8:30 p.m.
Carnegie Room
Aja La’Starr will discuss what Hip Hop is and give a LIVE performance.
DJing Workshop I May 20 I 3:30 -5 p.m. I Creative Experience
Join DJ Alejan for a workshop on the tricks of spinning and DJing.
Double Feature I May 21 I 1:30 p.m. I 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 314.241.2288 or cexp@slpl.org.
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