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This free ArtsUnion festival is presented by the City of Somerville and Somerville Arts Council in partnership with Wat's Da Wurd, Mass Movements and Ultimate Entertainment Group. The festival will feature various styles of artists and dancers within the Hip Hop communities from the Somerville community and surrounding cities. Attendees can also see other visual arts presentations and visit information tables offered by local community groups: 

  • Musical performances starting at 4pm by DJ Tee Lawson, A.M.B., Ossa, Main, AQ, Wally Sparks, Dro Casso, Forte, Oompa, Sassisane and Terry  B- 
  • Photo opportunity with a collection of vintage cars provided by Gregory Smith of Show Riders and Ultimate Entertainment group  
  • Visual Artists and Craft vendors 

Stay tuned as more artists will continue to be added to the line-up!

As the community celebrates the tenth anniversary of this dynamic festival, The SAC and the City of Somerville want to thank Pacey Foster for building this platform in Somerville, as well as the Ultimate Entertainment Group with Kevin Stone and Frank Poindexter supporting the mission.  

For more information, visit somervilleartscouncil.org/artsunion/2024/hiphop.  

If you are interested in being a vendor or a performing artist, please contact Yvette at 2022wpc@gmail.com.  Questions about the festival can be directed to Events Manager, Iaritza Menjivar at imenjivar@somervillema.gov or 617-625-6600 ext. 2998.  

Rain date Saturday, September 14.

 

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Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication, written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact the ADA Coordinator, Adrienne Pomeroy, at 617-625-6600 x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov.
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This event will be videotaped by the City’s GovTV team. Watch it on-demand with optional closed-captioning (select the CC icon) on YouTube.com/SomervilleCityTV. Or watch on cable TV at GovTV Comcast Ch. 22 and GovTV Astound (RCN) Ch. 13 & 613.  Videos generally post within one business day of recording. 

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Add to Calendar 2024-09-07 16:00:00 2024-09-07 19:30:00 10th Annual Evolution of Hip Hop Festival This free ArtsUnion festival is presented by the City of Somerville and Somerville Arts Council in partnership with Wat's Da Wurd, Mass Movements and Ultimate Entertainment Group. The festival will feature various styles of artists and dancers within the Hip Hop communities from the Somerville community and surrounding cities. Attendees can also see other visual arts presentations and visit information tables offered by local community groups:  Musical performances starting at 4pm by DJ Tee Lawson, A.M.B., Ossa, Main, AQ, Wally Sparks, Dro Casso, Forte, Oompa, Sassisane and Terry  B-  Photo opportunity with a collection of vintage cars provided by Gregory Smith of Show Riders and Ultimate Entertainment group   Visual Artists and Craft vendors  Stay tuned as more artists will continue to be added to the line-up!As the community celebrates the tenth anniversary of this dynamic festival, The SAC and the City of Somerville want to thank Pacey Foster for building this platform in Somerville, as well as the Ultimate Entertainment Group with Kevin Stone and Frank Poindexter supporting the mission.  For more information, visit somervilleartscouncil.org/artsunion/2024/hiphop.  If you are interested in being a vendor or a performing artist, please contact Yvette at 2022wpc@gmail.com.  Questions about the festival can be directed to Events Manager, Iaritza Menjivar at imenjivar@somervillema.gov or 617-625-6600 ext. 2998.  Rain date Saturday, September 14.   Image Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication, written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact the ADA Coordinator, Adrienne Pomeroy, at 617-625-6600 x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov. Image This event will be videotaped by the City’s GovTV team. Watch it on-demand with optional closed-captioning (select the CC icon) on YouTube.com/SomervilleCityTV. Or watch on cable TV at GovTV Comcast Ch. 22 and GovTV Astound (RCN) Ch. 13 & 613.  Videos generally post within one business day of recording.  Union Square Somerville Ave Somerville, MA 02143 United States America/New_York public `

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