Crib Notes

Tonight marks the second installment of Broke + Boujee since its return last month.

That ballin’ ass promoter chick Fadia Kader has big plans in store for the monthly, including expansions to Canada and elsewhere. The Puma and Pabst logos on the adjacent flyer are proof that she means business.

If you know anything about such artists as Proton, Hollyweerd, Grip, and the like, you already know B&B has been the driving force behind Atlanta’s other-ground hip-hop scene.

To prime yourself for the party tonight, download the latest Broke + Boujee mixtape here, and lookout for more to come. (See tracklist below.)

Fadia’s new twist consists of a B+B rotation that highlights different themes (music, fashion, art, lifestyle) each month. Fashion gets the focus tonight.

If that conjures Visions images of sharp-as-a-tack creased slacks, button-ups and Sunday go-to-meeting shoes in your mind, this probably ain’t your kinda party.

18-and-up. 99 cents before 11 p.m. $4.99 for ladies. $9.99 for fellas. Thurs., Aug. 21. The 5 Spot, 1123 Euclid Ave. 404-223-1100. www.fivespot-atl.com.

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Bands? Check. Beer? Check. Art? Check. Burlesque? Sure, why not.

Saturday, Alcove Gallery hosted multi-media mastermind Justin Curfman’s fundraiser for his up-and-coming, spot-motion animated film, Ticks. The day was fully equipped with live music, a silent-auction art gallery, film screenings and Atlanta’s own neo-burlesque performers, Blast-Off Burlesque!

Originally planned to be held at the Five Spot, Curfman and crew were short a venue when the Five Spot was forced to close Thursday night after a water heater break and gas leak.

Frantic, Curfman secured Alcove Gallery at 6:30 Friday night, leaving only 18 hours to spread the word and set up shop.

“We spent 12 hours in one night moving locations,” Curfman said. “And it went off perfectly.”

“Sure, there were problems,” he continued. “We had to move. It was hot. It was crowded. But, we overcame it, kicked its ass, and did it better.” (more…)

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