Artist from across the world converge in NYC to
present an epic exhibition benefiting families who have lost loved ones
due to the Afghan and Iraq wars. Convergence NYC will be presenting art
to the public, Aug. 27th –29th, at the Historic 69th Fighting
Regiment’s Armory located at 68 Lexington Ave & 25th St. During
these three days the public is invited to enjoy art and live music,
while getting the unique opportunity to meet and mingle with the over
70 participating artists. Fifty percent of all sales will be donated to
the NY/NJ chapter of Operation Homefront. Operation
Homefront provides emergency, financial and other assistance to the
families of our service members and wounded warriors.
Time: 9am- 1am
Location: 68 Lexington Ave. (@25th st and Lexington Ave.)
Photography by Shareif Ziyadat
Last night, YRB took over NYC's Lucky Strike for a star-studded issue release party hosted by Swizz Beatz and Va$htie Kola. With DJ Kalkutta and DJ SnS manning the ones and twos, celebrities and musicians including Mary J. Blige, her husband Kendu Isaacs, Estelle, Joe Budden, Nipsey Hussle, Esther Baxter, Pussycat Dolls' Melody Thornton, Gravy, Mickey Factz, Corte Ellis, Ron Browz and more came to celebrate our three-cover Art issue, featuring exclusive art from Shepard Fairey, Mister Cartoon and Swizz, whose signature skulls were displayed on a table in the VIP room.
Patrons sipped complementary cocktails courtesy of Ciroc Vodka as SnS spinned classics from MJB and Swizz's discography and guests treated themselves to complementary bowling. Be sure to pick up a copy of YRB's new issue, and read on to see pics from the party.
Special thanks to our sponsors… NewBreed Girl, Greedy Genius, the Vault and Ms.Drama of Ms. Drama TV for their celebrity gifting participation. Continue Reading…
If you were at Lucky Strike on last week, chances are you did a lot more than bowl your usual wack game. YRB Magazine and Brandsway Creative shacked up at the midtown bowling lounge to showcase five new musical acts for the battle of the bands. Five bands including The Arhams, Adrienne Mack-Davis, The August Infinity, Lip Tease, and the Garden Variety rocked their hearts out as a packed house enjoyed a great night of music, drinks and bowling fun. More flicks after the cut!
Images by Lavonda Manning
