A King’s Event: Arts, Beats & Eats “Festival” 8.26.12
“Arts, Beats and Eats 2 Year Anniversary”
Still cant quite believe it has been two years since we (Shaheed Rucker and Myself, Curran J.) started Arts, Beats and Eats here in Philadelphia,Pa. Reflecting back over the years of Arts, Beats & Eats it has far exceeded our expectations much more than we could ever imagine. Arts, Beats & Eats has become a staple for our culture and it’s become a must attend event for young entrepreneurs in the tri-state area. With each installment making connections and donating to various causes and charities we have watched many lasting partnerships & business opportunities come about every 1st Sunday of the month.
This month’s theme is geared around celebrating our 2 year anniversary by bringing you a FREE outside festival filled with plenty of vendors, food, live music and sounds provided by Dj Gianni Lee.
This event will be held at McMicheal Park on Henry ave and Midvale from 3pm-7pm.
The only thing we ask you to bring is school supplies which will be giving out at the 1st Annual K.R.T. “Tees vs Tanks” 3on3 Basketball Tournament September 3rd located on 53rd and Parkside Ave.
A King’s Event: Arts, Beats & Eats “Mayflower” 5.6.12
“Every first Sunday of the month”
The rains dwindling down, the temperatures starting to rise- it may just be the makings of spring (finally)! With that said come kick off your spring time with Arts Beats and Eats this Sunday (5/6) from 7-11pm at 7165 Lounge on Germantown Ave. In celebration of spring this months theme is the Mayflower which we will have a series of floral displays throughout the lounge.
As always we will be hosting a variety of vendors – including K.R.T.. This months featured spoken word artists will be coming from the group Voices In Power. Also be sure to save the date for next month for our two year anniversary on June 3rd. See you Sunday!” – K.R.T.
ABE Best Dressed Spotlight | Dougie Newton
“Its not a competition, just apart of the everyday lifestyle”
Arts, Beats and Eats is an event that is designed to bring out the best in its attendees from choices of music, conversation and even style. Promoting uniqueness and individuality, every first Sunday I scope the room looking for the guy that deserves the Arts, Beats and Eats Best Dressed Spotlight.
A King’s Event | Arts, Beats and Eats ” Mind, Body & Soul” 4.1.12
“New Location for Arts, Beats and Eats”
Arts, Beats & Eats is a monthly networking mixer in the city of Philadelphia that contributes to the well being of society, through health initiatives and community service efforts. Shaheed Rucker, Gianni Lee and I have been implementing this event since May 2010. It has grown stupendously in the Tri-state area as one of the must highly attended networking events for the young creative entrepreneurs. We have teamed up with Lauren Tilghman and Danielle Jeter to help further pursue our Arts, Beats and Eats goals into 2012.
Arts, Beats & Eats is an event where individuals can grow both personally and professionally. Monthly themes focus on “giving back” through toy, book, clothing and food drives. Other themes have focused on educating our guests on health, political and social ills that plague our community. Our event allows individuals to enjoy live art, spoken word, and fine music while shopping from different local vendors.
This month’s theme is Mind, Body, and Soul. Where we will present some of the best Artist, Models, Photographers and Designers.
****PLEASE NOTE LOCATION CHANGE***
The event takes place at North by Northwest located at 7165 Germantown Ave, on April 1st from 7pm-11pm.
Arts, Beats & Eats “Super Bowl Edition” 2.5.11
“Come out and enjoy the Super Bowl with the Arts, Beats and Eats family”
Arts, Beats & Eats is a monthly networking mixer in the city of Philadelphia that contributes to the wellbeing of society, through health initiatives and community service efforts. Shaheed Rucker, Gianni Lee and I have been implementing this event since May 2010. It has grown stupendously in the Tri-state area as one of the must highly attended networking events for the young creative entrepreneurs. We have teamed up with Lauren Tilghman and Danielle Jeter to help further pursue our Arts, Beats and Eats goal into 2012.
Arts, Beats & Eats is an event where individuals can grow both personally and professionally. Monthly themes focus on “giving back” through toy, book, clothing and food drives. Other themes have focused on educating our guests on health, political and social ills that plague our community. Our event allows individuals to enjoy live art, spoken word, and fine music while shopping from different local vendors.
This month’s theme is our “Black History Month Super Bowl Edition.” Come celebrate unsung African American Historians that contributed to African American History through the sport of football.
Live Artist: Tone Casso of S.W.A.G. (Sharp with Art Group)
Wear a Football jersey of an African American player and get a discounted entry! Regular admission is $15.
The event takes place at the Towers at Wyncote (Primo Bacio Ristorante) 8460 Limekiln Pike from 7pm-11pm.
ABE Best Dressed Spotlight: Basquiat Yin
“Its not a competition, just apart of the everyday lifestyle”
Arts, Beats and Eats is a event that is designed to bring out the best in its attendees from choices of music, conversation and even style. Promoting uniqueness and individuality, every first Sunday I scope the room looking for the guy that deserves the Arts, Beats and Eats Best Dressed Spotlight.
Arts, Beats & Eats “Shoe Drive” 1.8.12
“Bring new or used shoes for the less fortunate”.
A great way to kick off our monthly networking event Arts, Beats and Eats for the new year is to have a “Shoe Drive”. For those of you who don’t know we (Shaheed Rucker, Gianni Lee and myself) have been implementing this event since May 2010. It has grown stupendously in the Tri-state area as one of the must highly attended networking events for the young creative entrepreneurs. We have teamed u with Lauren Tilghman & Danielle Jeter to help us further pursue our Arts, Beats and Eats goal into 2012.
Arts, Beats & Eats contributes to the well-being of society through health initiatives and community service efforts. Arts, Beats & Eats is an event where individuals can grow personally and professionally. Monthly themes focus on “giving back” by way of toy, book, clothing and food drives. Other themes surround educating our guest on health, political and social ills that plague our community. Individuals are able to enjoy live art, spoken word , and fine music while shopping different local vendors.
There will be reduced admission with the donation of new or used shoes. All collected will be donated to The Convenant House. Admission with donation is 10$ with and 15$ without a donation.
The event takes place at the Towers at Wyncote (Primo Bacio Ristorante) 8460 Limekiln Pike from 7pm-11pm.
Live Artist: Taqiy Muhammad
ABE Best Dressed Spotlight: Tawfeeq Gaines
“Originality, enhancement and overall swagger” – ABE Best Dressed
Arts, Beats and Eats is a event that is designed to bring out the best in its attendees from choices of music, conversation and even style. Promoting uniqueness and individuality, every first Sunday I scope the room looking for the guy that deserves the Arts, Beats and Eats Best Dressed Spotlight. Although, my blog highlights men fashion, my partner Gianni Lee, of Babylon Cartel, features the Best Dressed women on his blog.
Arts, Beats and Eats “Toy Drive” 12.4.11
“An event where individuals can grow personally and professionally”
Arts, Beats & Eats is a monthly networking mixer in the city of Philadelphia that contributes to the well-being of society through health initiatives and community service efforts. Arts, Beats & Eats is an event where individuals can grow personally and professionally. Monthly themes focus on “giving back” through toy, book, clothing and food drives. Other themes surround educating our guests on health , political and social ills that plague our communities. Individuals are able to enjoy live art, spoken word, and fine music while shopping different local vendors. – K.R.T.
This month’s theme will include the collection of toys new and used for children less fortunate.
The event takes place from 7pm-11pm at Primo Bacio Ristorante (8460 Limekiln Pike) Towers at Wyncote.
For advance tickets go to http://artsbeatseats.eventbrit
Check out the video form last months Arts, Beats and Eats “Canned Good Dr” by Social Scenes
ABE Best Dressed Spotlight: Brian Carroll
“Originality, enhancement and overall swagger” – ABE Best Dressed
Arts, Beats and Eats is a event that is designed to bring out the best in its attendees from choices of music, conversation and even style. Promoting uniqueness and individuality, every first Sunday I scope the room looking for the guy that deserves the Arts, Beats and Eats Best Dressed Spotlight. Although, my blog highlights men fashion, my partner Gianni Lee, of Babylon Cartel, features the Best Dressed women on his blog.
Arts, Beats and Eats “Canned Good Dr” Photos
“I love Arts, Beats and Eats”
Arts, Beats and Eats is an event that creates an escape from the mindset of people who believe there is no one else in the city that shares the same creativity or passion. Every first Sunday Shaheed Rucker, Gianni Lee and myself, create an atmosphere that allows people to bring forth their talents. Also, while contributing to the well-being of society through health, initiatives, and community service efforts. Our goal within the few hours of this event is for everyone to network, and leave not only inspired but with long term memories and relationships. -K.R.T.
Live Artist: Bariq Cobbs
Spoken word Artist: Ryan Brooks
Vendors: Babycakes Couture, MilaFire Vintage, Natural Born Heartbreakers, In 2 Mind, Mijourne Jewelry, Nur Jewelry, Oh La La and House of Ra’oof.
Special thanks to the vendors and attendees as we look forward to you next month for our Arts, Beats and Eats ”Toy Drive” December 4th
Arts, Beats and Eats “Canned Good Drive” 11.6.11.
Shaheed Rucker, Gianni Lee and Myself organized a event every first sunday of the month called Arts, Beats & Eats. It is a networking mixer in the city of Philadelphia that contributes to the well-being of society through health initiatives and community service efforts. Arts, Beats & Eats is an event where individuals can grow personally and professionally. Monthly themes focus on “giving back” through toy, book, clothing and food drives. Other themes surround educating our guest on health, political and social ills that plague our community. Individuals are able to enjoy live art, spoken word, and fine music while shopping different local vendors. -K.R.T.
This Month’s efforts surrounds the collection of canned goods for those many families less fortunate.
Live Artist: Bariq Cobbs
Spoken word: Voices in Power
The event takes place from 7pm-11pm at Primo Bacio Ristorante (8460 Limekiln Pike) Towers at Wyncote.
For advance tickets go to http://artsbeatseats.eventbrit
Arts, Beats & Eats “Breast Cancer Awareness” 10.2.11
Arts, Beats & Eats is a monthly networking mixer in the city of Philadelphia that contributes to the well-being of society through health initiatives and community service efforts. Arts, Beats & Eats is an event where individuals can grow personally and professionally. Monthly themes focus on “giving back” through toy, book, clothing and food drives. Other themes surround educating our guest on health, political and social ills that plague our community. Individuals are able to enjoy live art, spoken word and fine music while shopping different local vendors.
This months focus is “Breast Cancer Awareness”. Last year our organization assembled over 200 individuals to help raise awareness. Attendees supported the cause by wearing the traditional pink ribbon and other creative fabrics. This year we hope to generate more individuals as we include our Walk and Flag football game at Roxborough High School Football field. The walk will begin at 9:00 am. Please spread the word and come help support this movement.
ARTS BEATS & EATS will take place at Primo Bacio Ristorante (8460 Limekiln Pk) Towers At Wyncote. 7pm-11pm
Purchase online tickets here http://artsbeatseats.eventbrite.com/
ABE Best Dressed Spotlight: Luis Marrero
Every first Sunday of the month Shaheed Rucker of Changemakers Org & Gianni Lee of Babyloncartel & myself host a social mixer called Arts, Beats & Eats. We like to bring out the best in our attendees from choices of music, conversation & even style. So I have been featuring the best dressed male every Sunday on my blog for a style feature called ABE Best Dressed Spotlight (Check out last month’s winner Zombie Flyed Nation).
This contest is not necessarily a competition just another way to get the gentleman who attend to to step it up and come dressed appropriately. Having a room of stylish men is a bit challenging to just pick one so I have to judge on many things including originality, style, swagger and consistency.
This month winner was also 1 part of the spoken word artist duo that night. Luis Marrero is the CEO of Voices In Power ” We are only heard if we speak”. Currently they hold a poetry slam at The HeadHouse every third Sunday from 6:30-9:00pm. He has been also falling into hosting many arts events in Philadelphia along the lines of sound and images. Check out Luis Marrero’s style & detail shots captured below. – K.R.T.
Luis’ Wardrobe Description:
- Hat: Urban Outfitters
- Blazer: ASOS
- Shirt: J.Crew
- Tie: Vintage
- Pants: Levis 511 Cords
- Boots: Ariat
- Tie Clip: Ebay
- Pocket Square: BeautiesLTD.com
- Belt: H&M Suspenders
- Watch: Timex
- Leather Bracelet: ASOS
Be sure to check us out next month. Arts Beats & Eats “Breast Cancer Awareness”
10.2.11 – Primo Bacio – Towers At Wyncote – 8460 Limekiln Pk – 7pm-11pm
Arts, Beats and Eats “School Supply Drive” Pictures
Each month our network of young artist & young professionals assemble to contribute to various causes that are not only beneficial to their careers but the community as well. This Arts Beats & Eats was dedicated to bringing in school supplies for children in need to help them start the school year off right. Under a cool atmosphere of good music, art, vending and good people our organization along with our supporters made that happen. Together we collected loads of school supplies to help children for the academic school year.
Each 1st sunday of the month we share ideas, laughs and crafts at Primo Bacio Ristorante. We look forward to the month of October where we will dedicate our energy towards “Breast Cancer Awareness”. – K.R.T.
Arts Beats & Eats “Breast Cancer Awareness”
10.2.11 – Primo Bacio – Towers At Wyncote – 8460 Limekiln Pk – 7pm-11pm
Follow the organizers @Change_makers & @GianniLee
Photos by Lamont D Nyce
Arts, Beats and Eats “School Supply Drive”
“Come help us donate school supplies to hundreds of needy children”
Arts, Beats and Eats is a monthly networking mixer in the city of Philadelphia that contributes to the well-being of society through health initiatives and community service efforts. Arts, Beats & Eats is an event where individuals can grow personally and professionally. Monthly themes focus on “giving back” through toy, book, clothing and food drives. Other themes surround educating our guest on health, political and social ills that plague our community. Individuals are able to enjoy live art, spoken word and fine music while shopping different local vendors.
This month’s theme is our “School Supply Drive”. Come help us donate well-needed school supplies to hundreds of children to start their 2011-2012 school year.
Admission: $10 with school supplies & $15 without
Location: Primo Bacio Ristorante (8460 Limekiln pike) Towers at Wyncote. 7pm-11pm
Twitter Hashtag: #ABE
ABE Best Dressed Spotlight: Zombie Flyed
Every first Sunday of the month Shaheed Rucker of Changemakers Org, Gianni Lee of Babyloncartel & myself host a social mixer called Arts, Beats & Eats. We like to bring out the best in our attendees from choices of music, conversation & even style. So I have been featuring the best dressed male every Sunday on my blog for a style feature called Arts, Beats & Eats Best Dressed Spotlight (Check out the last month’s winner Brad Pointer).
I can honestly say it was a hard choice. There were so many stylish gentlemen that night that I decided to choose two. Yasin Nahl & Charles Holmes, both in their early 20′s are the owners and designers behind Zombie Flyed Nation. With only 6 months into their reconstructed vintage & street wear brand they have already been featured in fashion shows throughout the area. Both gentlemen have a distinct look that they merge to create a unique style.
You may know the last name of Yasin, as he s the son of Taji Nahl of House of Ra’oof. His dad is a major influence on the way he shops and having an eye for good vintage. Beside him being a model for Debonaire’ Models, he is always dressed very put together and incorporates vintage into his looks seamlessly.
Charles stood out to me because pinstripes pants are my favorite and to see him wearing a pair caught my eye. I also like to see people create a great outfit from seemingly “basic” elements. Charles’ hat was a plain hat until he added the patches and he did the same with his sweatshirt. This spotlight is also about consistency and these two young kings display true style every month at Arts, Beats and Eats. – K.R.T.
Charles wardrobe description:
- Hat by Zombie Flyed
- Sweat shirt by Zombie Flyed
- Pinstripe Pants by H&M
- Shoes by Zara
Yasin’s wardrobe description:
- Shirt by Vintage Brooks Brothers
- Pants by Levi’s super skinny
- Vest by House of Ra’oof
- Shoes by Bruno Magli
Arts, Beats & Eats “Health & Wellness” 8.7.11
Each first Sunday of the month Shaheed Rucker of Change Makers, Gianni Lee of Babylon Cartel and myself plan a social mixer called Arts, Beats & Eats. Arts Beats & Eats features different local vendors and artists that display their latest projects. Complimentary buffet is served for guests as they socialize to further their careers goals while listening to great music and monthly featured spoken word artists and comedians.
Arts, Beats & Eats contributes to the well-being of society through health initiatives and community service efforts. It is an event where individuals can grow personally and professionally. Monthly themes focus on “giving back” through toy, book, clothing and food drives. Other themes include educating our guests on health, political and social ills that plague our community.
This month’s theme is “Health & Wellness”.
I also will be doing Arts Beats & Eats Best Dressed Spotlight where I will give the best dressed gentleman of the night a style feature on Kings Rule Together.
Arts Beats & Eats will be held June 5th 2011 at Primo Bacio Ristorante (8460 Limekiln Pike ) Towers at Wyncote from 7 pm-11 pm.
Get your tickets in advance for 10$ http://artsbeatseats.event
Arts, Beats & Eats x Social Scenes Video
Arts Beats & Eats (June 2011 Book Drive) from SocialScenes on Vimeo.
Check out this video that my good friends over at SocialScenes captured from our last Arts, Beats & Eats “book drive” this past Sunday. SocialScenes.Tv is a social networking platform where you are able to view, share and experience all of the great events the Philadelphia social scene has to offer. Look out for them in a place near you. K.R.T.
ABE Best Dressed Spotlight: Brad Pointer
Every first Sunday of the month Shaheed Rucker of Changemakers Org & Gianni Lee of Babyloncartel & myself host a social mixer called Arts, Beats & Eats. We like to bring out the best in our attendees from choices of music, conversation & even style. So I have been featuring the best dressed male every Sunday on my blog for a style feature called Arts, Beats & Eats Best Dressed (Check out last month’s winner Tony “Munch” Rogers)
This month’s winner is no stranger to Arts, Beats & Eats. I have been noticing the Mt Airy native Brad Pointer‘s creative fashion sense for quite some time. I like to judge style based on details, overall swagger, improvement, originality & in his case consistency. Brad is a current student at Penn State University (Berks Campus) majoring in Kinesiology and minoring in Business Management. He likes to make his own customary adjustments to his wardrobe to bring his appearance above the average look. He plans to start a clothing line with his fellow colleagues in the near future while pursuing a career in Personal Training with a desire of operating his own Health and Fitness practice in the future. K.R.T.
Brad’s King Wardrobe:
- Vest: Old Navy Vintage
- Shirt: Levis
- Jean Shorts: Lucky Brand
- Shoes: Adidas Nza Shell Mid
- Watch: Breitling
- Chain: Ambush Pow Necklace
Check out pictures from this past Arts, Beats and Eats “Book Dr” here
Arts, Beats & Eats “Book Drive” June 5th
Each first Sunday of the month Shaheed Rucker of Change Makers, Gianni Lee of Babylon Cartel and myself plan a social mixer called Arts, Beats & Eats. Arts Beats & Eats features different local vendors and artist that vend and display their latest projects. Complimentary buffet and wine is served for guests as they socialize to further their desired careers goals while listening to great music and monthly featured spoken word artists and comedians.
Arts, Beats & Eats contributes to the well-being of society through health initiatives and community service efforts. It is an event where individuals can grow personally and professionally. Monthly themes focus on “giving back” through toy, book, clothing and food drives. Other themes include educating our guests on health, political and social ills that plague our community.
This month’s theme is “Book Drive / Literature Swap”. Come donate , trade and collect literature. Knowledge is Power!
I also will be doing Arts Beats & Eats Best Dressed Spotlight where I will give the best dressed gentleman of the night a style feature on Kings Rule Together.
Arts Beats & Eats will be held June 5th 2011 at Primo Bacio Ristorante (8460 Limekiln Pike ) Towers at Wyncote from 7 pm-11 pm.
ABE Best Dress Spotlight: Tony “Munch” Rogers
Every first Sunday of the month Shaheed Rucker of Changemakers Org & Gianni Lee of Babyloncartel & myself host a social mixer called Arts, Beats & Eats. We like to bring out the best in our attendees from choices of music, conversation & even style. So I have been featuring the best dressed male every Sunday on my blog for a style feature (Check out last month’s winner Erik Honesty).
This month I chose Tony “Munch” Rogers. Munch and I grew up in the same neighborhood (Mt. Airy section of Philadelphia). There hasn’t been a time when I have seen Tony not looking dapper. If he isn’t at the mall or checking out the stores in Philly/NY looking for what’s hot to fashionably stand out from the crowd. Munch has an immaculate fashion sense and his look at Arts, Beats & Eats was a cut above the rest.
Tony is also a recent graduate of West Chester University with a Bachelors degree in Pre-medical Respiratory Science and he is currently pursuing his dream of becoming a Pulmonologist (lung doctor) at The University of Pennsylvania. K.R.T.
If you would like to get a style feature come to the next Arts, Beats & Eats June 5th with your Sundays Best!
- Glasses- Marc Jacob
- Bandanna – by SuperDry
- Hoody – Obey deep V hooded sweate
- Jeans – levi straight leg utility Jean
- Jacket – levi denim jacket
- Watch – nixon
- Shoes – Toms (stubbs and wootton edition)
Arts, Beats & Eats “MayFlower” 1 Year Anniversary
“A year in the making”
When first starting Arts, Beats & Eats our (Shaheed Rucker, Gianni Lee & myself) intentions were to to bring together like minded individual to a event that was beneficial to our careers as well as to our love of arts and socializing.
Reflecting back over the year of Arts, Beats & Eats it has far exceeded my expectations and much more than I could ever imagine. Arts, Beats & Eats has become a staple for our culture and it’s become a must attend event for young entrepreneurs in the tri-state area. With each installment making connections and donating to cause or charity we have watched many lasting partnerships & business opportunities come about on each 1st Sunday of the month.
This month’s theme was our 1 Year Anniversary Floral Display event “Mayflower” This event is held each first Sunday of the month at Primo Bacio Ristorante located at the Towers At Wyncote 8460 Limekiln Pike.
Live Artist: Iye Yinde
Spoken Word Artist: Ky Hickman & Diandre Brown
Vendors:
Babycakes Couture
RM67
These Pink Lips
Symphoni Design Studio
Abstract Thought
Trashion
DJ Cultz
Mijourne Jewelry
A Girl’s Best Friend
Babyloncartel’s Rare Collectables
Special thanks to all who has been supportive of this event & look forward to seeing you at the next Arts, Beats & Eats on June 5th.
Arts, Beats & Eats “1 Year Anniversary”
This month’s Arts, Beats & Eats is our 1 year anniversary! Come out and help us celebrate how far we’ve come and how far we are going.
Arts, Beats & Eats is a monthly networking mixer in the city of Philadelphia that contributes to the well-being of society through health initiatives and community service efforts. Arts, Beats & Eats is an event where individuals can grow personally and professionally. Monthly themes focus on “giving back” through toy, book, clothing and food drives. Other themes surround educating our guest on health, political and social ills that plague our community. Individuals are able to enjoy live art, network, spoken word, wine tasting and music while shopping local vendors.
I also will be doing Arts Beats & Eats Best Dressed Spotlight where I will give the best dressed gentleman of the night a style feature on Kings Rule Together.
Live Artist: Sharp With Art Group
Spoken Word Artist: Voices In Power
Vendors:
Babycakes Couture
RM67
Thesepinklips
Symphoni Design Studio
Abstract Thought
Trashion
Mary Ann’s Daughter
Mijourne Jewelry
A Girls Best Friend
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