Rare Soul Productions Events

Chicago's First DJ & Dessert Themed Party!
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every Thursday starting in April
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Resident Lady D welcomes April guests Mark Grant 4/5, Ron Carroll 4/12, John Simmons 4/19 & Paul Johnson 4/26 to the sweet spot on Division known as Jerry's. 

Your hosts Intertwine Chicago and Rare Soul Productions join D'lectable Music to give you a night like no other!

Arrive early to enjoy the SWEET NOTHINGS DESSERT & CHAMPAGNE OPEN BAR where D'lectable edibles are on hand with a spot of champagne...it's SWEET and it's OUR TREAT... until it's all D'voured! 
* This week's desert bar provided by Sweet Cakes Bakery*
http://www.sweetcakeschicago.com/

Percussionist Ben Halen and DJ Jevon Jackson kick the night off right.

We love to see you dancing...covered in whipped cream ♥ -sugar kisses!

Jerry's Wicker Park

1938 W Division | 21+ | No Cover

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Friday March 9, 2012

Join Soul Foundation & Rare Soul Productions as we bring an all new Friday night to Chicago...
Rotating Residents Jevon Jackson, Brian Gardner, Brenda D & Special guests will take you deep into the depths of House Music. This week's guest...

John Simmons

With Residents:

Brian Gardner

Brenda D

Jevon Jackson

$3 PBR tall boys
$5 Jameson
$5 Vodka Cocktails
Artisanal Pizza Specials
Late Nite Menu till 1am

9pm-2am
No Cover

Linkin House
2142 N Clybourn
Chicago, IL

for more info and upcoming shows visit us at
www.soul-foundation.com
www.raresoulproductions.com

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Friday March 9, 2012

Join Soul Foundation & Rare Soul Productions as we bring an all new Friday night to Chicago...
Rotating Residents Jevon Jackson, Brian Gardner, Brenda D & Special guests will take you deep into the depths of House Music. This week's guest...

Anthony Nicholson

With Resident:

Jevon Jackson

$3 PBR tall boys

$5 Jameson
$5 Vodka Cocktails
Artisanal Pizza Specials
Late Nite Menu till 1am

9pm-2am
No Cover

Linkin House
2142 N Clybourn
Chicago, IL

for more info and upcoming shows visit us at
www.soul-foundation.com
www.raresoulproductions.com

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Friday March 16, 2012

Join Soul Foundation & Rare Soul Productions as we bring an all new Friday night to Chicago...
Rotating Residents Jevon Jackson, Brian Gardner, Brenda D & Special guests will take you deep into the depths of House Music. This week's guest...

Todd Mariana

With Residents:

Brian Gardner

Brenda D

$3 PBR tall boys
$5 Jameson
$5 Vodka Cocktails
Artisanal Pizza Specials
Late Nite Menu till 1am

9pm-2am
No Cover

Linkin House
2142 N Clybourn
Chicago, IL

for more info and upcoming shows visit us at
www.soul-foundation.com
www.raresoulproductions.com

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Friday March 9, 2012

Join Soul Foundation & Rare Soul Productions as we bring an all new Friday night to Chicago...
Rotating Residents Jevon Jackson, Brian Gardner, Brenda D & Special guests will take you deep into the depths of House Music. This week's guest...

Frique

With Resident:

Jevon Jackson

$3 PBR tall boys
$5 Jameson
$5 Vodka Cocktails
Artisanal Pizza Specials
Late Nite Menu till 1am

9pm-2am
No Cover

Linkin House
2142 N Clybourn
Chicago, IL

for more info and upcoming shows visit us at
www.soul-foundation.com
www.raresoulproductions.com

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Join Soul Foundation & Rare Soul Productions as we bring an all new Friday night to Chicago...
Rotating Residents Jevon Jackson, Brian Gardner, Brenda D & Special guests will take you deep into the depths of House Music 



This Weeks Guest

Lady D
(D'lectable Music)


$3 PBR tall boys
$5 Jameson
$5 Vodka Cocktails
Artisanal Pizza Specials
Late Nite Menu till 1am


9pm-2am
No Cover


Linkin House
2142 N Clybourn
Chicago, IL

for more info and upcoming shows visit us at
www.soul-foundation.com
www.raresoulproductions.com

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Friday February 17th, 2012


Join Soul Foundation & Rare Soul Productions as we bring an all new Friday night to Chicago...
Rotating Residents Jevon Jackson, Brian Gardner, Brenda D & Special guests will take you deep into the depths of House Music 


$3 PBR tall boys
$5 Jameson
$5 Vodka Cocktails
Artisanal Pizza Specials
Late Nite Menu till 1am

Linkin House
2142 N Clybourn

9pm-2am

No Cover

Chicago, IL


for more info and upcoming shows visit us at
www.soul-foundation.com
www.raresoulproductions.com

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Funk, soul, hip hop & jazz. The music that grooves us. Once a month, Chicago’s own DJRC brings together good music for good people. Third Fridays at Schuba’s Upstairs Lounge. 9 p.m. – 2 a.m. Absolutely no cover. http://thefinetimemusic.tumblr.com/

Friday, February 17
Schuba’s Upstairs Lounge
3159 North Southport Avenue
Chicago, IL 60657
(773) 525-2508
http://www.schubas.com/

This month’s DJs:
DJRC // http://funkandsoulrevue.com/
Spenceacola // http://spenceacola.tumblr.com/
Anika Tené // http://raresoulproductions.com/

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Residents:

Jevon Jackson | DIZ | Sean Alvarez

From City Beat Residents Jevon Jackson, DIZ, and Sean Alvarez, Crocodile Lounge brings you a night of subterranean sounds, low-cost libations, and fine fellowship!

Hosted by Anika Tené

Drink Specials:
$4 Tall PBRs 
$4 Lemon Drop Shots 
$4 Gin Drinks 
$7 Tall PBR-Jamison Shot Combo

$3 cover
Crocodile Lounge BASSment 
1540 N Milwaukee Ave | 10p-2a | 21+

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Resident DJs:
Ron Trent | Jevon Jackson | Sean Alvarez

If you don't have to work the next day, need to release some holiday stress, or just want to start your weekend off right... come out and DANCE with us!

 $3 b4 12am/ $5 after

Drink Specials:

$4 Tall PBRs

 $4 Lemon Drop Shots 

$4 Trumer Pilsner 

$4 Gin Drinks 

$7 Tall PBR-Jamison Shot Combo 

Crocodile Lounge (Bassment)

1540 N. Milwaukee Ave | 10pm-2am | 21+

City Beat Sessions takes place every 2nd and 4th Thursday in the Bassment of The Crocodile Lounge

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Jevon Jackson | DIZ | Ron Trent

Every 1st Wednesday

The ROCKERS family is dedicated to bringing the Chicago dance music community the best music on the hottest system month after month! This month, come out and celebrate our 1st Anniversary with DJs Ron Trent, Jevon Jackson, and Diz with your dancing hosts Anika Tene and Jess Vera at Smart Bar, a Chicago landmark in the dance music community. 

P.S. We'll have some wonderful surprises in store for you

$5/ Free b4 11pm with RSVP
RSVP: info@raresoulproductions.com by Tuesday December 6, 2011

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Ron Trent | Sean Alvarez | Jamie 3:26

For October's second Session, the City Beat family starts your Halloween weekend off early with a costume party dedicated to the first Family of Soul, the Jacksons. Come dressed as your favorite Jackson and dance to the soulicious sounds of DJ's Ron Trent, Sean Alvarez, and our new family member, Jamie 3:26. It's a party y'all!

Hosted by Anika Tené & Gus

$3 b4 12 am/$5 after

Crocodile Lounge (Bassment)

1540 N. Milwaukee Ave | 10pm-2am | 21+

City Beat Sessions takes place every 2nd and 4th Thursday in the Bassment of The Crocodile Lounge

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Every 1st Wednesday

Resident DJs:

DIZ | Jevon Jackson | Ron Trent

With Special Guest Jeff Mills!!!

This month the ROCKERS crew is joined by groundbreaking techno pioneer, Jeff Mills. A brilliant DJ and producer out of Detroit, he has transcended disciplines with collaborations in contemporary art as well the classical world. You do not want to miss this very special occassion!.

Hosts: Anika Tené & Jess Vera

$5/ Free b4 11pm with RSVP
RSVP: info@raresoulproductions.com by Tuesday October 4, 2011
(limited to first 25 RSVP's)

Smart Bar | 3730 N Clark St | 21+

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City Beat Classics

Residents:

Ron Trent | Jevon Jackson | Leonard Part Sixx

The City Beat Residents are going to be taking you back with a Classics Session. No DeLorean necessary for this time machine; dancing shoes MANDATORY!

$5 | Free B4 11pm w/RSVP to info@raresoulproductions.com 

Please RSVP by Wednesday September 21, 2011

Crocodile Lounge (Bassment)

1540 N. Milwaukee Ave9pm-2am | 21+

City Beat Sessions takes place every 2nd and 4th Thursday in the Bassment of Crocodile!

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Saturday, September 10

ROCKERS presents... 
an evening with

KING BRITT (5 Hour Set)
http://kingbritt.com/

JEVON JACKSON
http://www.facebook.com/Ro​ckersChicago

Tickets: http://bit.ly/qkvbac
$10 advance
$13 night of
$8 before midnight with valid student ID

21 & over
Doors: 10pm / Show: 10pm

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Residents:
Ron Trent. Diz. Sean Alvarez


$5 | Free B4 11pm w/RSVP to info@raresoulproductions.com 
Please RSVP by Wednesday September 7th

Crocodile Lounge (Bassment)
1540 N. Milwaukee Ave
9pm-2am | 21+

City Beat Sessions takes place every 2nd and 4th Thursday in the Bassment of Crocodile!

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Wednesday September 7, 2011

Resident DJ's:

Ron Trent | DIZ | Jevon Jackson

Every 1st Wednesday the Smart Bar denizens are taken on a journey through dance music's past, present, and future on Chicago's rudest of rude boy sound systems; DJs Ron Trent, Jevon Jackson, and Diz with visuals by PIXEL8 and your dancing hosts Anika Tene and Jess Vera every month at Smart Bar, a Chicago landmark in the dance music community.

RSVP: info@raresoulproductions.com by Tuesday September 6, 2011
$5/ Free b4 11pm with RSVP

Smart Bar | 3730 N Clark St | 21+

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Thursday August 25th Virgo Power invades the Crocodile Bassment!
Join us as we get our boogie on, sip some libations, eat some cake (gourmet of course), and celebrate 
Sean Alvarez's Birthday! 

Featuring 4th Thursday Resident DJs
Ron Trent
Sean Alvarez
Leonard Part Sixx

$5 | Free B4 11pm w/RSVP to info@raresoulproductions.com 
Please RSVP by Wednesday August 24th

Crocodile Lounge (Bassment)
1540 N. Milwaukee Ave | 21+
9pm-2am

City Beat Sessions takes place every 2nd and 4th Thursday in the Bassment of Crocodile and is Chicago's favorite Dance/House Music Celebration!

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2ND THURSDAY RESIDENTS:
Ron Trent l Diz l Jevon Jackson

This week we're celebrating the birthday of CITY BEAT resident, and all around bad@ss, DIZ!!!! It's time to get together, dance 'til we sweat, and bask in some Leo love! ♥

Host: Anika Tene & Sean Alvarez

$5 l Free before 11pm w/ RSVP
RSVP: info@raresoulproductions.c​om 
Crocodile Lounge Bassment l 1540 N Milwaukee Ave l 21+

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Ready to DANCE??

City Beat... the only spot in this CITY that guarantees quality from all angles. From the DJ to the Sound and to the Dancer; City Beat brings the HEAT every WEEK!!!!!! 

DON'T MISS IT- THURSDAY, JUNE 9th- A MUST EXPERIENCE PRESENTATION!!!! GET Ready..IT'S ON!!!

2nd Thursday Residents:
RON TRENT| DIZ| JEVON JACKSON

$5 | Free b4 11pm w/RSVP
RSVP: info@raresoulproductions.com
Crocodile Lounge Bassment | 1540 N Milwaukee Ave | 21+

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The ROCKERS family is continuing to turn up the heat on Chicago dance music with infectious beats, a killer sound system, mesmerizing visuals and the hottest DJs in town! The 1st Wednesday of every month we are taking the Smart Bar cognoscenti on a sonic journey through dance music's past, present, and future and you don't want to miss it... DJs Ron Trent, Jevon Jackson, and Diz with visuals by PIXEL8 and your dancing hosts Anika Tene and Jess Vera every month at Smart Bar, a Chicago landmark in the dance music community.

$5/ Free b4 11pm with RSVP
RSVP: info@raresoulproductions.com

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Prescription Records/ LISTEN:U.P! Present...

CITY BEAT

4th Thursday Residents:

Ron Trent | Sean Alvarez | Leonard Part Sixx

Thursday, May 26th City Beat pays tribute with a birthday celebration for the creator and resident DJ RON TRENT!!!! Come out to Celebrate, Support and Dance to the Rhythm of the City and to the Beat of Life!!!!

Hosted by Anika Tené
Special thanks to Boogie & Gus

****2nd and 4th Thursday of the month****
$3 b4 12 am/ 5 after
Crocodile Lounge Bassment | 21+
1540 N. Milwaukee Ave

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4th Thursday Residents:

Ron Trent | Sean Alvarez | Leonard Part Sixx

City Beat invites like minds to interact with each other in the appreciation of self-expression and sonic mediums. A masterful mix of soulful music and artful presentation not limited to canvas or genre.

Hosted by Anika Tené
Special thanks to Boogie, Gus, and Linda Redd

****2nd and 4th Thursday of the month****
$3 b4 12 am/ 5 after
Crocodile Lounge Bassment | 21+
1540 N. Milwaukee Ave

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Co Lab invites you to “E L E V A T I O N”!

On April 15, 2011, CoLab an inter-disciplinary arts cooperative, welcomes you to an extraordinary evening of experimentation, elegance, excitement, energy and elevation! “ELEVATION” is a one night event which is conceived to inspire and evoke a higher spirit of collaborative exploration. Through Elevation the artists, performers and audience are destined to create an unforgettable colla...borative experience!

“ELEVATION” is the new Chicago. It represents a renewed spirit of trust, respect, and adventure! The evening of April 15th is traditionally known as the party night after tax day; this year “ELEVATION” offers us all the opportunity for a total creative release. You owe it to yourself to come out and enjoy the pioneering expressions that have made Chicago the creative cutting edge hub of the world!

The line up for the next “ELEVATION” represents the broad and diverse breath of Chicago’s finest creative artists. Kahil El’ Zabar, the internationally renowned percussionist and composer, along with the sensational installation artist, Lucy Slivinski, and the stellar fashion designer, Agnieszka Kulon, have conceptualized a gathering of collaborative splendor. This is the happening and the juncture! It is time to engage the new possibilities of creative cultural expression; it is time for “ELEVATION!”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=REeXzVTAwFg

Elevation Line Up

Experimental Band:
Kahil El’ Zabar - Composer & Conductor
Corey Wilkes - trumpet
Ernest Kahbeer Dawkins - saxophone
Junius Paul - bass
Anthony Capers - drums
Justin Dillard - piano
Kevin Nabors - tenor sax
Jeff Parker - guitar
Steve Berry - trombone,
Isiah Spencer - drums
Lilianna Wosko - cello

Art Installation: Lucy Slivinski

Live Painting: Slang, Rahmann Statik, Dorian Sylvain, ChadwickAnderson

Fashion Performance: Agnieszka Kulon

Djs: Ron Trent, Madrid Perry, Sadie Woods, Anika Tené

Host Committee:
Eric Williams/Silver Room
Patrick & Judith Blackburn
Kennedy Ashinze/Casa de Soul
Jerry Kleiner/Carnivale, KDK Restaurant Group
Michael Zhou/Zhou B. Art Center
Laurie Glenn/ThinkArt! Gallery
Nic Sementa/R.G.B. Lounge
Jacklyn & Jumaane N’Namdi/N’Namdi Gallery
Larry James/ H.O.T. House of Trend
John Moultrie/ 87.7FM WLFM
Michael Del Piero/ Good Design
Andre Guichard/ Guichard Gallery
Pan Akin/ Akin Stores

Location:
Zhou B Art Center
1029 W. 35th St.
Suggested donation: $15 in advance/ $20 at the door

Artists’ Websites:
http://lucyslivinski.com/ http://kahilelzabar.net/ http://kreatia.com/

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Are you ready for the “Nü Revolution???

Les Nubians are proud to announce the official release of their NEW ALBUM, “Nü Revolution” available everywhere APRIL 19th, 2011.

Join Us for great tunes by Music Stylist FATHOM DJ, and enter for your chance to win a copy of the album before it hits stores 4.19
...
Note: This is NOT a concert promotion

“Music is every moment of our lives”
Hélène Faussart – Les Nubians

“Our music is a bridge where people can meet, dance, love and create…”
Célia Faussart – Les Nubians

Grammy Nominated international recording artists Les Nubians have intrigued audiences for over a decade with their inventive and glamorous Afropean style. This distinctive sound embodies the timeless vibrations of Miriam Makeba, Ella Fitzgerald, Doudou N’diaye Rose, Fela Kuti, Edith Piaf, The Fugees, and Soul II Soul.

www.lesnubians.com

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On Friday, April 8, Chicago's music scene is coming together to help raise funds for the relief efforts following the massive earthquake and tsunami disaster in Japan. There will be giveaways, a raffle, and silent auction.

CHICAGO'S GOT SOUL!
A benefit to aid the relief efforts in Japan.
$5 donation at the door.
...FREE BEER from 8–9 pm. Drink specials all night.

AUTOGRAPHED ITEMS FOR RAFFLE
FROM CHICAGO'S FINEST BANDS:::
Umphreys McGee
JC Brooks & The Uptown Sound
Bumpus
Poi Dog Pondering
The Shams Band
Van Ghost
The Right Now
Rita J
Akasha
The Hue
The Dig
Midnight Conspiracy

LIVE DJ SETS:::
DJRC (funkandsoulrevue.com)
ANIKA TENÉ (rare soul productions)
BEASLEY Q (dirty funk fridays)

MC:::
Connie Howe
(aka Chicago comic Lauren Maul)

RAFFLE PRIZES FROM:::
Tonic Room
Lincoln Hall
Schubas
AliveOne
Silver Wrapper
Chicago Music Collective
Big Buzz Media
Toujours Spa & Salon

SILENT AUCTION:::
Chicago Bears Dan Hampton autographed football
Photography package from Elaine Melko Photography
Silk screen poster by Simpletype Studio
Jewelry designed by Jendy Barnes
So Silly clothes
Artwork by Junebug

All proceeds going to the Japanese Red Cross: http://www.jrc.or.jp/english/index.html

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This month ROCKERS is bringing you 6 hours from residents Ron Trent and DIZ with a special birthday set from Jevon Jackson! Atmospheric contributions: the stunning visuals of PIXEL8 and your dancing hosts Anika Tene and Jess Vera every month at Smart Bar, a Chicago landmark in the dance music community.

Smart Bar
3730 N Clark St/ 21 +
$5/ Free b4 11pm w/RSVP
RSVP: tene74@gmail.com by Tuesday April 5, 2011

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Prescription Records/LISTEN:U.P! Present:

CITY BEAT

With Resident DJ'S:

Ron Trent|Sean Alvarez|Leonard Part Sixx

Alongside very Special Guest and Birthday Boy

Andre Hatchett!

Andre Hatchett has been an integral part of House music since the late 70s, early 80s, continuing to evolve with the times. True to the legacy of the greats such as Frankie Knuckles and Ron Hardy, Andre plays from a place which reveres the music of the past while still understanding that in order to grow you have to stay ahead of the times and live for today.

Also to honor Women's History Month as well as musical pioneers such as Gwen Guthrie and Minnie Ripperton who succumbed to Breast Cancer, we shall be donating a percentage of the proceeds of this event to the National Breast Cancer Foundation.

Hosted by: Anika Tené
Special thanks to Gus, Linda Redd, and Boogie

$3 b4 12am/$5 after
21 +

http://www.nationalbreastcancer.org/

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Prescription Records/ LISTEN:U.P! Present...

CITY BEAT               
... Loves Nina!

...Resident DJ's:

Ron Trent | DIZ | Jevon Jackson

For the month of March, City Beat will be celebrating Women's History Month by celebrating the lives and music of strong women all over the world and specifically the goddess of song known the world over as the "High Priestess of Soul", Nina Simone! With a career which spanned over 40 years and over 40 albums, she influenced generations through her music and as a fighter for civil rights. So come join us as we celebrate her legacy through song, dance and fellowship.

To insure that we can continue to bring you the highest quality in sound and music, starting in March we shall begin charging a small entrance fee of $3 before 12am and $5 after. We promise that you shall always get your money's worth!

Hosted by: Anika Tené and Sean Alvarez
Special thanks to Boogie, Gus, and Linda Redd

$3 b4 12am/ $5 after
Crocodile Lounge Bassment

1540 N Milwaukee/21 +
http://www.high-priestess.com/home.html
http://www.nwhp.org/whm/index.php

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