Tyrus Rochell Townsend

Charles Philippe Jean-Pierre’s art is a reflection of the times—blending the classic elements of hip-hop, life and rhyme with the legends who paved the way for a painter to dream in color.

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2009
Tryst Coffee House
2459 18th Street NW
8 p.m. - 12a.m.


Pondering the intricacies of painting and the people who create, "Open
Canvas" is DC's first consistent live freestyle art show. Every month,
local painters freestyle paint images to canvas live in front of
hundreds of people. Nothing is planned, every piece is improvised. For
the exhibit, rather than framing the images, the artists mount them on
isles, encouraging viewers to get close to experience the work. There
is also an opportunity for the crowd to play an active role in creating
a piece live as well. While artists paint, Djs blends and
eclectic mix of rare grooves. Rather than a conventional set with
ipods, cd's or a play list, DJs fuses everything from Bjork to
Backyard Band in a sultry mix . Big up yourself if you have ever been...You matter.

In June The District is making a trip down to the A! Artist Charles Jean-Pierre and Rachel Crouch are at it again. This show is one you need not miss. Great Art, Fashion, Drinks. There is a $5 suggested donation, but it will be worth every cent of it.

FROME2U: DOPE - ART SHOW
When: June 27, 2009
Where: 675 Metropolitan Parkway SW, Suite 4008, Atlanta, GA 30310
Time: TBA

Opening Reception Wednesday May 13th from 6-9pm at 1 Buckner Blvd, Bronx NY Featuring works of Art by Rachel D. Crouch and Charles Jean-Pierre

New York's Young and Powerful presents

Spring Spirit: A Haiti Benefit & Y&P New York Launch

Space: HK Lounge (523 9th Ave @ W39th st)
Time: 6:30-9:30
Perks: supporting a great cause, networking & socializing, good music, and a live auction

Minimum donation: $25
*a portion of the proceeds will go to charity:water & the Haiti Project

rsvp: ny@youngandpowerful.org

Unfortunately I will not be part of the party this month in D.C. I have a fundraiser in N.Y., but the "Show will go on". The flyest visual artist in the Distrct along with DJ Underdog on the wheels of steel.

Open Cnavas is Thursday, April 30th at Tryst Coffee House and Bar. The event is totally free and runs from 8-11pm. Major Clothing in Georgetown is sponsoring the event.

This current time marks a point in history. With a new president, a new optimistic outlook, and new global perspective on the world, American culture automatically leaps into the door of opportunity and inclusiveness. It also means a new found evolution of thought, individuality, and life experiences represented as family, heritage, tradition, language, style, and CULTURE.

LACED CULTURE ART SHOW
2136 Wisconsin Avenue NW
6pm-10pm

Featuring Art from Charles Jean-Pierre of the Culture District

DJ Iwah spinning house, afrobeat, rare grooves, jazz, soul
Complimentary hour dourves & Mimosas
ALL WORKS FOR SALE. BUYERS WELCOME.

Mic Check 1,2, 1,2 Canvas Check 1,2, 1,2

Culture District will put a spin on the "Open mic and Performing arts" genre of entertainment. We will be hosting an "Open Canvas" forum that will feature some of the flyest visual artist in the Distrct along with DJ Underdog on the wheels of steel.

Thursdays feature artist will be Ft. Aniekan from Nigeria West Africa. This will be a great opportunity to witness his greatness and purchase a piece of his art. All of the paintings will be up for auction as soon as the artists complete the pieces. There’s no minimum bid so this is a great opportunity to get a quality original piece of art. All major Credit cards are accepted.

Visual Poetry is Thursday, March 26th at Tryst Coffee House and Bar. The event is totally free and runs from 8-11pm. Major Clothing in Georgetown is sponsoring the event.

The Culture District will be attending the 24 Annual Mayors Arts Awards on Monday, March 23, 2009 at 6 pm in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall Washington DC.

In the tradition of the Academy Awards, winners are announced for the first time during the ceremony hosted by award-winning journalist Cyneé Simpson, weekend evening anchor for ABC 7/WJLA-TV. This year’s award ceremony will feature a performance by special guest Raheem DeVaughn. Throughout the evening the audience is treated to a diverse range of performances including The Washington Ballet, Coral Cantigas and DC’s own Mambo Sauce.

The ceremony is free and open to the public. RSVP’s are not required. For additional information on the Mayor’s Arts Awards or other DC Commission on the Arts and Humanities programs call (202) 724-5613.

Thursday March 12th 2009

7:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Defining Arts - The Art of Leadership
Silent Auction / Art gallery social

Free Admission
Oak Brook Hills Marriott Resort Hotel
3500 Midwest Rd.
Oak Brook, IL

This will be an elegant evening of art and poetry

Live painting and silent auction from Charles Jean-Pierre
"One of the Hip Hop generation's shining Visual Artist"

Has created art for Roots, Common, Erykah Badu, Michael Eric Dyson, the Young & Powerful Group....

All major credit cards will be accepted for the silent auction.

The Culture District is inviting everyone out for live music and art tonight: "Seed The Sound" 7:30-9:30pm at Bloombars 3222 11th St NW DC. Its a hip new spot that we're sure you're going to love.

Alpha Phi Alpha Omicron Lambda Alpha Chapter will be hosting its Inaugural OLA Jazz Brunch & Art Exhibition March !st, 2009. Our very own Brother Robert Simmons will be performing with his Jazz Ensemble and Brother Charles Jean-Pierre will be displaying and selling Jazz inspired artwork. This is event is family-oriented and open to all.


Time: 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
Place: Howard Univ - Armour J. Blackburn University Ctr
Ballroom (2400 6th Street, NW Washington, DC)
Cost: $40 - Tickets can be purchased online @ www.ola1906.org/onlinepayment.html

Mic Check 1,2, 1,2 Canvas Check 1,2, 1,2

Culture District will put a spin on the
"Open mic and Performing arts" genre of entertainment. They will be hosting an "Open Canvas" forum that will feature some of the flyest visual artist in the Distrct along with DJ Underdog on the wheels of steel.

Thursdays feature artist will be Aniekan from Nigeria West Africa. This will be a great opportunity to witness his greatness and purchase a piece of his art. All of the paintings will be up for auction as soon as the artists complete the pieces. There’s no minimum bid so this is a great opportunity to get a quality original piece of art. All major Credit cards are accepted.

Visual Poetry is Thursday, February 26th at Tryst Coffee House and Bar. The event is totally free and runs from 8-11pm. Major Clothing in Georgetown is sponsoring the event.

Come out and see the latest fashions from D.N.A. (Dimes And Nicks Apparel) This Coming Febuary. Aside from the fly fashions there will be performances by Jessica Chambliss, Brandon Hines, and DJ Marvelous.
Rachel Crouch, Johnnie Bess, and Charles Jean Pierre of the Culture District will be holding it down on the Artistic front. Look forward to seeing there latest paintings inspired by D.N.A.

Event Location: Washington, D.C.
Event Date: February 12, 2009
Start Time: 7:00 P.M. - 1:00 A.M.

Sponsored by BRANDAID In association with:Culture District, singersroom.com, camelstreet.com and Prestige Marketing.

Featured Designers:
Adrienne Yancy, Hannah Alwin of Christina Simone.
Casey Crawford, Gregory Ganthier, and Hollis Chin-Kee-Fatt of Centsless Clothing Co.

NYC's Young & Powerful for Obama present... THE FINAL COUNTDOWN MEETS THE END GAME. Help us raise funds to elect the next President of the free world. There will be a live Obama Art Auction featuring works presented by "The Visual Poet" Charles Jean-Pierre of CULTURE DISTRICT. Honored Hosts include Ted Kennedy, Wyclef Jean, Hill Harper, Jamaal Simmons, David Pollak, Dr. Gary Grant, Ed Freiberg and Cynthia Rowley.

THE END GAME
Tuesday, October 14th from 7p-11p
Hiro Ballroom in the Maritime Hotel
16th Street and 9th Ave in NYC

Phila Live
Come out to hear the dopest lyrics and flyest paintings on the East Coast. It all goes down October 2, 2008 Poets include Def Poet Amanda Diva and Art from the Visual Poet Charles Jean-Pierre and Johnie "Monk" Bess of the Culture District. Doors open at 8pm. The show runs from 9- till.

Patterson Palace
1621 Cecil B. Moore Ave
Philidelphia PA 19121

Come on out this Wednesday June 25th for two shows featuring Jason Jasper, the ELS and special guest, live Artist Jean-Pierre, at Bohemian Caverns. The shows start at 8 & 10pm. Tickets are $12 in advance and $15 at the door. This is music and art for the conscious mind. We are Change Agents Connecting Communities for the Common good.
Go to Jasonjasper.com for music, videos, tour dates & more

Bohemian Caverns
2001 Eleventh St., NW
Washington DC 20001
202.299.0800

Come out this Friday the June 13th as we celebrate Jean-Pierre of “Culture District’s” Birthday. Come feel the grooves and enjoy the live art sponsored by Red Bull. Dj Alizay from 93.9 WKYS will be spinning on the 1’s and 2’s as our Female models show off the latest in tasteful body art from the Culture District. There’s a complimentary buffet from 6-11pm. Early arrival is suggested. For Guest list info or table reservations go to H20dc.com.

H20 Night Club and Lounge
800 Water Street SW DC
Friday June 13th, 2008
6pm – 2am

Come check out the Chicago Based Cool Kids at the Black Cat this Sunday with the Culture District. We are sure to cook up something special for them that will make them feel at home here in the District. The Show is from 8-10pm. Doors open at 7pm. Its bigger than HIP HOP.

1811 14th St. NW
Washington DC 20009
202.667.7960

Miller & Long the #1 Concrete Construction Company in the United States Sponsored Culture District for this years Artomatic exposition. Artist Charles Jean-Pierre, Brock Horne, and Johnie “Monk” Bess will be displaying their wears during this month-long multimedia arts event. It draws together visual artists, musicians and performers and brings their work to the community.
Artomatic was originally conceived as a way to break down the geographical and social segmentation of the Washington arts scene, to bring art directly to the public and to build cohesion among artists. Artomatic provides a forum for all of our area's artists to convene, perform and exhibit, strengthening the visibility, cohesion and marketplace of Washington's arts community.

In 2008, Artomatic will be held at held in the NoMa neighborhood in Washington, D.C., expecting to attract a record-breaking 50,000 visitors, more than any previous Artomatic event.
Where: 1st & M st NE D.C.
When: May 9th –June 6th
Time: Wednesday & Thursday 5pm-10pm Friday 5pm-2am Saturday 10am-2pm Sunday 10am-10pm

That's right. THESE guys from THAT CREW are coming to LIV Night Club for a special edition of SOUNDS of the THE CITY. Come out this Thursday to hear soulful tracks from their latest album “Rising Down.” They will be joined by resident turntablist TWO TONE JONES and Culture District Artist CHARLES JEAN-PIERRE for an evening you won't forget. I can’t wait to see what Jean-Pierre cooks up this time. I can't say too much more about it but trust me it’s an evening that you don’t want to miss.

Come out to get up close and personal with Jean-Pierre's latest collage work, “Acoustic Struggle” and “Déjà vu” at the DC Museum of Contemporary Art in Georgetown. This group show promises to be a conscious eye opener. The opening reception will take place April 6th from 6pm to 10pm and the show runs to May 9th. MOCA is located at 1054 31st Street NW - In Canal Square, Georgetown - Washington, DC 20007. If you cannot make it out to the opening reception the gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1pm to 6pm. Hope to see you soon.

Live painting featuring Culture District at the National Mall.

This year on Sunday, April 20, 2008 Washington, DC will hold one of the largest Earth Day gatherings in U.S. history – a major day-long event on the National Mall to rally support for national action on global warming. The flagship event on the National Mall is free and will feature elected officials and candidates, community speakers, celebrities and major musical acts as well as educational displays and voter registration. Come support National Earth Day with Culture District.

THE OBAMA FUNDRAISING PARTY@ Tuscana West 93.9 WKYS' ANTONIO THE CUBAN CIGAR SMOKER will be hosting the party!
Its time for CHANGE WE CAN ALL BELIEVE IN
Young College Democrats of America, Culture District, DNC, Obama Campaign, NAACP, HU Alumni, Rock the Vote, Capitol Hill & more will be in the building for this special night!

Saturday, April 19, 2008
Doors open @ 10pm
1350 I Street NW Washington, DC 20005

Déjà vu and Acoustic Struggle were selected to be part of the member’s only show at the DC Museum of Contemporary Art in Georgetown. The opening reception will take place April 11th from 6pm to 10pm. The exhibit will run from April 8th to May 9th 2008. The MOCA is located at 1054 31st Street NW - In Canal Square, Georgetown - Washington, DC 20007. If you can not make it out to the opening reception the gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1pm to 6pm.

Come out and celebrate Jazz appreciation month with Artist Charles Jean-Pierre and The Culture District at Bus Boys & Poets located at 2021 14th St NW Washington D.C. The opening reception is April 3rd, 2008 and the show will run until the end of the month.

Bus Boys & Poets is a progressive gallery space, political bookstore, restaurant, and performance space which was named after D.C. native Langston Hughes.

Come out to see Jean-Pierre's latest pieces Achilles Heel I & II at the DC Museum of Contemporary Art in Georgetown. This show promises to be an eye opener. The opening reception will take place March 8th from 6pm to 10pm. Erotica 2008 will run from March 8th to April 5th 2008. The MOCA is located at 1054 31st Street NW - In Canal Square, Georgetown - Washington, DC 20007. If you can not make it out to the opening reception the gallery is open Wednesday through Sunday from 1pm to 6pm. Hope to see you soon.

News Flash: Charles Jean-Pierre garnered an Honorable mention in the 77th Annual Howard University Student Art Exhibition (HUSAE) presented by the College of Arts and Sciences Division of Fine Arts. This juried exhibition has been a Howard University tradition since its inception in 1931. The HUSAE has been a stepping-stone and a right of passage of sorts for a number of the United State’s premier African-American artists. The exhibition is currently taking place in the Armour J. Blackburn University Center through the end of March. The Gallery Hours are Monday - Saturday 9:30 am - 9:30 pm. Sunday the gallery is open from 12 pm - 7pm. Please take some time to check out and support the work of our colleague.

The Potomac Area Newcomers' Club (PANC) is DELIGHTED to announce that we have commissioned Charles Philippe Jean-Pierre to create a piece for our 2008 silent auction. Last year the PANC raised over $10,000 to donate to the Stepping Stones Shelter. With your support, we are confident that we will surpass last years donation. Please come out and support. The Stepping Stones Shelter (SSS) provides the opportunity for homeless men, women, and children to regain their independence. They offer food and shelter in an atmosphere of dignity and respect. They promote strength in family values, hope for the future and self-sufficiency. The SSS offers counseling, classes and tutoring for children. Our auction is scheduled for Friday, April 11, 2008 at the St. Raphael’s Church in Rockville, MD.

For more information see their website - www.steppingsonesshelter.org

So, thank you, thank you!

Mary Ann
2008 auction coordinator

MLK Reception in Honor of Alderman Howard B. Brookins Jr. for Cook County State's Attorney

A silent auction featuring a private piece from Chicago native Charles Philippe Jean-Pierre will be held during the reception.

Thursday, January 17th
6pm-9pm

Rumbra Restaurant
351 West Hubbard Street
Chicago, IL 60610


For more information, call (312) 622-8682 or to purchase your tickets for the hottest young professionals event of 2008 please visit www.brookingsforjustice.com

The hope of a secure and livable world lies with disciplined nonconformists who are dedicated to justice, peace and brotherhood ~ MLK

Celebrate the legacy and contributions of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and Coretta Scott King on 01/19/2008 fom 3pm-6pm. This is sure to be an annual event and one to remember. The cooking competition between members of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity & Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, inc. will be highlighted with an art showcase by Charles Philippe Jean-Pierre, music and entertainment by local youth, and recognition of civic and community leaders through the Kings’ Youth Leadership & Citizenship Awards.

Location:
The Xi Omega Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority,Inc.House
4411 14th Street, NW
Washington, DC

Tickets can be purchased from a member of the (OLA) Chapter of AÖA Fraternity or visit www.ola1906.org to purhcase tickets and/or make a donation.