Posts Tagged ‘Spike Lee’

Arts & Culture, Books, Events, Homepage, Politics - Thursday, November 5, 2009 13:27 - 0 Comments

“Design For Obama” Book Launch

Last night, on the one year anniversary of President Barack Obama’s election, Taschen Store New York hosted the launch of the graphic design anthology, Design for Obama. Posters for Change: A Grassroots Anthology. The book is a compilation of posters selected from hundreds of submissions to designforobama.org by Obama supporters.

Over 250 made their way out to Taschen to meet and also get their books signed by Design editors Spike Lee and Aaron Perry-Zucker, as well as Design historian, Stephen Heller.

For more info on the Design for Obama initiative visit www.designforobama.org and www.taschen.com.

Homepage, Music - Tuesday, October 13, 2009 17:50 - 1 Comment

Lemon: Art Imitates Life

Spike Lee presents Lemon Andersen’s County of Kings is a riveting, tour de force of one man’s coming-of-age in the midst of Disco, drug dealers, a tough Brooklyn upbringing, and the birth of Hip Hop. However what ultimately provides the story with much of its depth and movement and sets it apart from generic “tales from the hood” stories is its unequivocal street credibility. Art imitates life – true story.
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Homepage, Live On Stage, Photos & Video - Wednesday, September 2, 2009 8:27 - 0 Comments

Spike Lee Celebrates Michael Jackson’s Birthday In Brooklyn

The legendary Spike Lee invited the entire borough of Brooklyn down to Prospect Park (originally slated to take place in Fort Greene Park, but moved due to high demand) to celebrate the life and birthday of the one and only King of Pop, Michael Jackson. Fans of all ages came out to share there favorite Michael Jackson stories, moments, and music while DJ Spinna played Michael’s greatest hits the entire afternoon. Plenty of Jackson look-a-likes came out to pay homage to there fallen hero as well as some of his more famous fans in the borough of Kings. Ed Lover and Free of Power 105.1, 30 Rock star Tracy Morgan, and the Reverend Al Sharpton were just a few of the people who showed up to celebrate in the park. Hit the jump to check out more photos from the event.
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Homepage - Saturday, August 29, 2009 15:08 - 0 Comments

The Source & Spike Lee Celebrate MJ’s 51st Bday!

Watch us live from Prospect Park, Brooklyn!! If you’re in town, come through!!!

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Events, Homepage, Music - Wednesday, August 26, 2009 9:53 - 10 Comments

Spike Lee And The Source Celebrate Michael Jackson’s Birthday In Brooklyn

Spike Lee and The Source invites the world to the great borough of Brooklyn to celebrate the birthday of our fallen legend, Michael Jackson. Come down to Fort Greene Park from 12pm - 5pm on Saturday August 29th, 2009. DJ Spinna will be on the wheels of steel all day long while we celebrate the life and music of the King of Pop, Michael Jackson

Fashion, Homepage, Photos & Video - Tuesday, August 4, 2009 11:29 - 3 Comments

Spike Lee Shoots RocaWear 10th Anniversary ads

Has it really been 10 years since Rocawear first launched? Well with Jay-Z celebrating a decade of his own clothing line, Hov enlisted Spike Lee to shoot the advertisements celebrating his 10 years in the clothing game. Hit the jump to see more flicks from the shoot. Props to June Ambrose
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