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- Artist: DJ LOKASH
- Date: 18 Jun 2011
- Time: 1:00pm
- Venue: Annual Block Party hosted by Channel 1 @ The Festival of Arts & Ideas
- City: New Haven , CT
- Address: New Haven Green, Temple St.
- Country: United States
- Admission: FREE
- Age restrictions: All Ages
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Notes:
The 5th Annual Block Party presented by Channel 1 will be held on Saturday June 18 and Sunday June 19, 2011 as part of The International Festival of Arts & Ideas (June 11-25) on Temple St between Elm and Chapel (next to the New Haven Green).
Saturday June 18
1-5 pm graffiti jam open invitational
1-2 pm performances by Elvee the Ultimate Emcee, Frank Brady, and Izadu.
2-4 pm Channel 1 BBoy Battle for $200 in cash and prizes open invitational
4-5 pm performance by Indy 5G
On the Elm Street Stage
5-5:45 pm “Can You Dig It!
45 minute stage production presented by Channel 1 & friends with rhyming narration, choreographed dancing, and music that demonstrates how break dancing was influenced by Greek, Middle Eastern, South American, and American culture. “Can You Dig It!” demonstrates how a simple activity such as break dancing can be used as a platform to champion an understanding and appreciation of different cultures. Narration by Elvee the Ultimate Emcee and music by DJ LOKASH.
Additional performances by Sharece Sellem, Jessica Deluca & her dance team, Taris Clemons, and Style Weapons Crew.