Frank Moore, a world-known shaman experimental performance artist, will conduct improvised passions of musicians, actors, dancers, and audience members in a laboratory setting to create altered realities of fusion beyond taboos.

Bring your passions and musical instruments and your senses of adventure and humor. Other than that, admission is free (but donations are encouraged).

ADANTE ACE & TASTEMAKER EVENTS NYC PRESENTS “R&B LOVE JONZ” (A Music & Spoken Word Live show) Hosted by Omar “The Comedian” W/Music by B.E.T.’s 106 & Park DJ Lyve “This will be a monumental event as well as a celebration of artistic talent”

Admission is Free all night With RSVP,  TasteMaker Events list Only so RSVP is a MUST!!

Roberts and Tilton Gallery present a solo exhibition of Gusmano Cesaretti’s celebrated photography.  Curator Aaron Rose has focused both on Cesaretti’s past and present work.  The photographer’s honest portrayal of East LA in the 70’s will fill the main gallery in the form twenty-four vintage prints.  His recent (2008) work in Colón, Panama focusing on the lives of impoverished children will be presented in the gallery’s project room.

Check out Music Makes The Difference Wednesday night 1/11 with host and resident DJs Schpilkas, El Dopa and special guests spinning the finest jams. Classic body moving jams all night, Hip-Hop, BrokenBeat, Reggae, Brazilian, Latin, Soul, House, & more.

‘Rather Unique’, Woodward Gallery seeks to present street art and graffiti  that is memorable, distinct and impactful. The gallery’s first-ever guest curator, Harlem artist Royce Bannon, selected artists who have had the conviction to  develop their own signature styles rather than follow trends set by others. The exhibition lineup includes Cassius Fowler, Celso, Chris RWK, Cope2, Darkcloud, H.veng.Smith, Indie184, infinity, KA, Keely, Kenji Nakayama , Kosbe, Matt Siren, Moody, Nose Go, Royce B, Russell King, UR New York, Veng, and Wrona.

You are invited to get a real taste of West Coast culture, music and style at the wethewest.com tastemakers only holiday party. This event will be full of Bay Area movers and shakers networking and having a good time enjoying free drinks and food.

WHO: Wethewest.com + Chuy Gomez + Atlantic Records + Ricb N Rude +Team Backpack

WHAT: Taste Makers Only Holiday Party. This event will be full of Bay Area movers and shakers networking and having a good time enjoying free drinks and food.

WHEN: Thursday Dec. 8th. 6pm – 9pm

WHERE: WTW Media Offices 817 Arnold Drive Martinez, Ca, 94533

INFO VIA: http://www.richnrudelifestyle.com/

HOW: FREE WITH RSVP 925.957.6860 or Info@wethewest.com

This Friday-PUMA and Spin presents a CMJ Showcase featuring the hottest talent: Massachusetts bad boys Dom, British blues rockers the Duke Spirit, and Oregonian future funk act Unknown Mortal Orchestra are among the acts set to perform live at PUMA’s Union Square store, kicking off Wednesday, October 19, and running daily through Friday, October 21. PUMA Social Sessions will be open to the public, and boast a bevy of exciting, up-and-coming bands rocking out in-store. CMJ badgeholders: Get 30% off at PUMA’s NYC stores during CMJ.

WHO: SPIN + PUMA

WHAT:PUMA Social Sessions CMJ Showcase featuring Massachusetts bad boys Dom, British blues rockers the Duke Spirit, and Oregonian future funk act Unknown Mortal Orchestra are among the acts set to perform live at PUMA’s Union Square store, kicking off Wednesday, October 19, and running daily through Friday, October 21. PUMA Social Sessions will be open to the public, and boast a bevy of exciting, up-and-coming bands rocking out in-store. CMJ badgeholders: Get 30% off at PUMA’s NYC stores during CMJ.

Friday, October 21
2:30 P.M.: Army Navy
3:30 P.M.: Special Guest
4:30 P.M.: Active Child
5:30 P.M.: Boy and Bear
WHEN: Friday, October 21st.  2:00pm-6pm

WHERE: PUMA-Union Square store 33 Union Square West, between 16th and 17th Streets.

HOW: FREE EVENT OPEN TO PUBLIC