Will be held by IMAN the Inner - City Muslim Action Network on the 19th of June 2010 in Chicago, between 9am -9pm the entry is free and welcomes families so bring your loved ones along. Takin' it to the streets is a urban international Muslim - led festival which only occurs on one day, the aim is to show case artistic expression, spirituality and of course urban creativity all in the hopes to inspire social change.
IMAN is is a community-based nonprofit that works for social justice, delivers a range of social services, and cultivates the arts in urban communities. It all started in 1995 and was formed by Muslim students, community residents and leaders responding to the pervasive symptoms of inner-city poverty and abandonment. This festival will not only enrich cross-cultural community building only in Chicago, but also around the world.
Picture this:
- 20,000 people
- 200 vendors
- 100 artists
- 4 stages
- 1 day
Featured Artists:
- Mos Def
- Brother Ali
- Tinarwein
- Chabab al Andalous
- and many many more...
Four stages :
- Unity Stage - Reflects this unifying principle and showcases the diverse musical talents of contemporary artists.
- Hip Hop Pavilion - Bringing together the elements of MCing, DJing, Breakin’, and graff art, with skateboarding and workshops.
- World Music Stage - Blending global expression of traditional art forms through international artists.
- Streets Stage - The festival’s signature stage bringing together dynamic performers and inspiring speakers.
Activities:
- Faith and Justice - Speakers, panel discussion, and dialogue on a variety of issues relating to spirituality & social change.
- International Bazaar - Cultural artifacts, multi-ethnic cuisine, community organizations and more!
- Health and Wellness Fair - Free health screenings, information on healthy living and refreshments.
- Sports Arena - 3-on-3 Basketball tournament open to all
- Family Zone - Rides, interactive games, children’s activities, and family-friendly performances.
- Prayer Center - A quite space open all day for meditation, reflection and prayer.
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sounds like fun!! i wish i lived there to go!!
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Cool! Reminds me of the Global Peace & Unity Event in London.
I wish I could go! I'm going to Chicago in July :(
Sounds cool, unfortunately i'm not close to chicago!
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I went there. It was a lot of fun. Mos Def also performed, although that was a but short.
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soooo close to going :(
i'm loving you blog.
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Eid mubarak. Have a wonderful time:)
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I really appreciate Muslim artists who participate in Urban festivals and poetry slams. Spoken Word is really big in my town. Its such a beautiful way to get people together from different cultures and ages...all united through poetry.
Dear Darling, عيدكم مبارك
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Are you guys muslims? isnt hip hop and mixing between male and female HARAM we can bring people to Islam the Halal way:)
sounds cool..
thanks for sharing:)
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