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Boston, MA (Urban Dwellers, Boston) April 23, 2008 – On Saturday, May 31, 2008, musicians, regional businesses and the community will gather together at the Sportsmen’s Tennis Club located at 950 Blue Hill Avenue, Dorchester, Massachusetts 02124 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. to barbecue and enjoy a talent show, tennis match and a job fair in a combined effort to raise funds to benefit the club.
Founded over forty years ago, Sportsmen's Tennis Club is a 501(c3), non-profit corporation organized in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts with a mission of providing low-cost tennis to urban youth.
“Massachusetts is not without its share of community events, but it’s rare the public know exactly where any funds raised are going”, says Lainee Starosta, co-coordinator and official spokesperson for Urban Dwellers Boston. She adds, “We’ve selected a single credible organization at the core of urban Boston to deliver our support to. The community can observe firsthand the difference being made. This is grass roots.”
The event is being launched with the job fair which will open at 10 a.m. The goal of the job fair is to network regional businesses with local youth looking for something positive to do this summer. The job fair will be followed by a tennis match organized by the club and then a barbecue with hamburgers, hot dogs and other food prepared by Chef Jay.
The talent show is a competitive showcase in two categories: rap and vocals. Local youth will compete to take home cash and prizes. The talent show will be hosted by DraMatik of W.O.L.V.E.S. Entertainment and be judged by female rapper BRIX (MTV.de hottest download), Lawrence rapper Krumbsnatcha (The SOURCE Quotable), Chris Farone (Boston Herald, the Boston Phoenix and The SOURCE) and other guest judges. It will also feature soon to be announced special performances.
All ages are welcome to the event and donations are being accepted at the door, as well as, via representatives on sight. The event will be closed with a short benefit concert by Urban Dwellers guest performers. For additional event information on Rock Tha Block, contact rockthablock@gmail.com.
About Urban Dwellers, Boston:
Urban Dwellers started as a group of underground political artists who promote public awareness by developing relatable urban clothing in the current trends and artwork with subtle messages that raise public consciousness. It is the mission of Urban Dwellers, Boston to provide a creative outlet for inner city youth who are interested in the arts.
the show was tight! i wanna thank ya for puttin it together and lettin some boston cats rock wit it cuz we put alot of time and energy and money, but there's always only little support we get back..that was a big push for us guys...im sure all the others feel the same too!!! LETS GET IT FOR 09!!!!!!!!!!!
This is event is definitly something we need in Boston. It was good to see everyone come out an do their thing. Alot of artist otherwise would not get a chance to showcase their talent. Big up's to Everyone who helped organiz this event an to everyone who made it worth while! Imma def stay in tune with yall!
the event was crazy thanks to everyone for havin us the streets need more events like that to keep tha youth off tha streets real talk. if u ever need us well be there!!!! YM
thanks all who showed up... damn it was amazing... 2 all the judges,2 all our extended family who repped and to (*Brix who kept ed it all 2gather*)...2 siamon who drove 2 hell and back in one piece,(miami beach) will be in your future...thanks ma...to my twin,drama is a story thats so deep only me and twin laugh and cry on that one...to krumb and the hole w.o.l.v.e.s. family,always madd support, a way of life that is only described as us...we as a family will keep this moving 4ward..4 all the amazing teen talent that pushed greatnesses on their level,you all won!!!!!!!!!!!and will keep winning and we will support you and lead with passion.and 4 the sportsmens tennis club...power to our culture..my amazing new friend,why well that brain you carry is brilliant,the way you hold your self,amazing,i will hold back so you can write the amazing experience we had 2day and night...Chris Farone.....
AYO that jumpoff was where its at str8 grassroots cats kept it gully thats what it is everyone there killed it i look forward to working with ya'll again and all the networts i made so HOLLA AT YA BOY
that talent show was ill there was mad competition too I liked that but you kno brockton s.t.l had to win it LOL we where mad aimpt too but can't wait till next year it was ill
besides the technical difficulties.. the event went pretty well...every act was very talented, diff styles & everything... networking w/ several others along with seeing freinds again was great!
W.O.L.V.E.S co-sign on that!!! 1st annual was a success... let's keep it movin'!! wolf~ Thank you to everyone who came out and kicked it with us for a good cause yesterday at the first annual Rock Tha Block! For the contestants who performed in the talent show you all did a really great job and can't wait to hear from more of all of you! You all have a long road ahead of you but I see a great future for you as you are all so very talented! Thank you also To Everyone who assisted in organizing the event...We worked hard..had some technical difficulties, but pulled it off and I think everyone had a great time! Thank you to all the celebrity judges, and performers who came out to support a good cause as well! We hope to do this again next year so look forward and start spreading the word now that we'll be back again next year, doin' it bigger and better! Thank You! Lainee* Urbandwellers
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