The GFP Daily Digest

The Evil (But Good for Party) Giveaway!

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:40 GMT

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The Evil (but Good for Party) Giveaway

1st Place Wins: Evil Kitty Zipped Hoodie ($70 value)

2nd Place Wins: Evil Kitty Jersey Versatile Dress ($30 value)

3rd Place Wins: Evil Kitty HOT Shorts ($22 value)

All you have to do is subscribe as many friends to the M.O. fashion newsletter as you can (simply fill out the fields above and then click ‘SUBSCRIBE'). When subscribing your friends, or when you get you friends to subscribe, remember to put your name in parenthesis so we can know where the referral is coming from.

The luckiest 3 people with the most forwards will win one of our 3 fabulous gifts! Runners up won’t go unappreciated either- we've got plenty of gifts- so hurry! This contest lasts only until July 31st!

Visit: www.evilkitty.net to get a look at what YOU could win!

For more information or if you have questions, please email: christina@goodforparty.com

Good Luck!

*email addresses MUST BE valid- all email addresses submitted will be tested before they are considered.

Bhangratheque - Chicago's Best Bhangra Party with free dance lessons in June!

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 12:24 GMT

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On Friday, June 26nd, Good for Party & Jimmy Singh will host the summer kick off of Bhangratheque. Over the last year, the reincarnated Bhangratheque party has established itself as the premier night to hear the latest bhangra and asian underground sounds. In 2009, Bhangratheque has featured some of the hottest Djs from around the country, including Jimmy Love and Rav-E from respected collective Non-Stop Bhangra from San Francisco. Taking place every 4th Friday of the month at the legendary Funky Buddha Lounge, Bhangratheque will be rocking all summer long with special musical guests each month! This month, DJ Tony Talwar and bhangra dance instructor Shamila are the featured guests.

Dubbed Chicago's Bhangra Queen, Shamila Khetarpal has been studying and performing Bhangra (Indian folk dance) and Bollywood (Indian film dance) for over 20 years. She teaches and performs internationally, teaches Bhangra at the Old Town School of Folk Music, regularly represents the Punjabi Cultural Society of Chicago with workshops and performances in Chicago, and has taught and performed at numerous Chicago area dance events and festivals, including Chicago Summerdance, Millennium Park Workouts, and the University of Chicago Folk Festival.

Tony Talwar has been a pioneer in the bringing South Asian music to Chicago since 1989. In addition to his prodigious DJ skills, Tony is an in-house producer with the music production group known as T.S. Soundz. His production and DJ mixes specialize in a cross-cultural blend of music from the east and west. He has been remixing bhangra and Hindi music for nearly 20 years, releasing over 10 albums in his esteemed music career.

Recloose! A New Zealand Musician brings his Sound to Chicago with “Perfect Timing” - NZ Musician

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 14:20 GMT

Recloose - Perfect Timing World Tour

Good for Party continues its stellar line-up of summer events with New Zealand's international DJ and music producer extraordinaire Recloose return to Chicago after a two years.

His visit comes at the height of the North American leg of his world tour to promote his latest full-length release, Perfect Timing. This will be his first ever performance at the legendary Funky Buddha!

Warming up the crowd for Recloose is local favorite and fellow Detroit ex-pat Jordan Z. As always, Funky Buddha will be offering recession proof drink specials all night. Recloose at The Funky Buddha…the timing couldn’t be more perfect.

728 W. Grand Ave. | 9pm - 2am.

As always: your GFP hosts are: Christina Wilson, Shreyas Shah, Jani Anderson, Rene Romero

RSVP at: rsvp.goodforparty.com

From the AllMusicGuide:

Recording as Recloose, Matt “Bubblicious” Chicoine is the Detroit producer whose notable EPs for Carl Craig's Planet E label explore upbeat, sample-based trip-hop instead of the synth-based techno often heard in the Motor City. Unsure of his career direction after graduating with a degree in English from the University of Michigan in nearby Ann Arbor, Chicoine — previously a resident mixer known as DJ Bubblicious — began exploring electronic recording as well. According to Detroit legend, while working in a take-out joint, he slipped one of his tapes into an order from techno don Carl Craig, and Craig signed him to Planet E. His first EP, 1998's So This Is the Dining Room, earned great reviews around Detroit. In 1999, just after recording the Spelunking EP, Chicoine helped fill out Craig's Innerzone Orchestra for live performances around the globe. Though his releases had been primarily home-listening experiences, he also DJ'ed and performed at several far-flung spots. In anticipation of a Recloose full-length, he released the “Can't Take It” single in early 2000. The album was held up for almost two more years, with only the Jigsaw Music mix disc and a few random remixes to hold fans over. Finally, Cardiology came out on Planet E in 2002, and it was followed by 2005's Hiatus on the Horizon (released on Peacefrog). After the live album Backwards and Sideways was released in 2007, Recloose returned to the studio for Perfect Timing in 2008.

Imaginary People™ Designer Trunk Show - Chicago Fashion Designers Display their Fall Collection

Mon, 01 Jun 2009 13:15 GMT

Imaginary People - Chicago Fashion Designers

The Imaginary People Trunk Show

It looks like fashion is in full-swing in Chicago as local-area fashion designers gear up for the Fall season. If you are a friend of fashion, make sure to attend the events these Chicago fashion designers are having. Be the first to see Chicago's New Wave of designers!

From our friends at Imaginary People:

Greetings all!

Please join us in celebrating the launch of Chicago-based clothing line Imaginary People's Fall collection.

Stop by anytime between 12 & 6pm on Sunday June 7 to Bar Deville for a free cocktail or three! Bar Deville is located at 701 N. Damen, between Huron & Superior.
Please RSVP to info@imaginarypeopleonline.com.

We'll have the entire line in its full range of sizes for viewing, trying on, and ordering. For more information about Imaginary People please visit our website at www.imaginarypeopleonline.com.

Thank you for your support. We look forward to seeing you all!

XOXO,

Telo Dunne & Olivia Shanks

XLR8R Presents Kevin Saunderson - Download this Mix from one of the Inventors of Electronic Dance Music

Thu, 21 May 2009 15:33 GMT

: Kevin Saunderson, Detroit Electronic Music Legend

The Detroit Electronic Music Festival is one of the biggest music festivals in the Midwest. For the last 10 years, musicians, producers and performers have flocked to the Motor City to enjoy the sounds of the future. In honor of the DEMF, XLR8R is offering a free download from Kevin Saunderson, one of the godfathers of Techno and one of the inventors of electronic dance music.

DOWNLOAD THE KEVIN SAUNDERSON MIX HERE

Track Listing (from XLR8R):

XLR8R Presents Kevin Saunderson:

01 Intro

02 Shakedown - “All Night” - (Panorama)

03 Radio Slave - “Sundazed” - (Rekids)

04 DOP - “Mambo Jumbo” - (Supplements Facts)

05 Choo Choo Romero - “Cumbia” - (Bambossa)

06 Miltion Jackson - “The Rhythm of the Beat” - (Freerange)

07 Osunlade - “Mommas Groove” - (Strictly Rhythm)

08 Sebastian Ingrosso - “Partouze” - (Refune)

09 Dario Nunez - “Back One Feat. DJ Nano” - (Soleado)

10 The MD X Spress Mike Dunn - “Git Cho House on Children” - (Defected)

11 Agoria - “Diva Drive” - (Differentrent)

12 Pan-Pot - “Charly Feat. Hugh Betcha” - (Mobilee)

13 Milton Jackson - “The Rhythm Track” - (Freerange)

14 Secret Cinema - “Rita & Lynn” - (EC)

15 Cevin Fisher - “You Got Me Burning Up Feat. Loleatta Holloway” - (Stereo)

16 Richard Bartz - “Subway II” - (Kanzlermt)

17 Julian Jewell - “Saint Mitre” - (Freerange)

18 Gorge - “Kassiande” - (Freerange)

19 Anthony Collins - “I Wanna Give” - (Bang Bang)

20 Kevin Saunderson - “Rock to the Beat” - (KMS)

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Who loves ya, baby? Enjoy!

Kanye West Benefit Concert in Chicago Summer 2009 - A Concert for Chicago Public Schools on FUSE TV

Wed, 20 May 2009 15:19 GMT

Kanye West “Homecoming”
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THE KANYE WEST FOUNDATION, CHICAGO PUBLIC SCHOOLS AND
S.H.O.W PARTNER FOR THE 2ND “STAY IN SCHOOL” BENEFIT CONCERT
PRESENTED BY FUSE TV

Marking An Unprecedented Collaborative Effort to Roll Back the Nation's Staggering Dropout Rate

BUY TICKETS HERE

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The Kanye West Foundation (KWF), founded in 2007 by the late Dr. Donda West, was established to help combat the severe dropout problem plaguing America's communities. It is through the collaboration of community and corporate partnerships that the 2nd “Stay in School” Benefit Concert, taking place at the historic Chicago Theatre on Thursday, June 11th, was born. This is the first major event for the Kanye West Foundation since the 2007 passing of its founder Dr. Donda West, the mother of Kanye West. It is also the first concert Kanye has performed in the city of Chicago in over a year. The concert will be taped by Fuse, the national music network, and will air later this summer.

Benefit concert tickets go on sale Thursday, May 21st. Tickets start at $49.50 to $500 for the VIP Reception. Tickets can be purchased at www.ticketmaster.com.

Highland Park High School sophomore, David Abrams, conceived the event concept as he listened to a story on NPR about a Chicago Public School (CPS) student who was failing out of school. As an incentive to stay in school, the student's mother offered two tickets to a Lil Wayne concert. David then turned to his mom and said “We should do that - let's get kids to SHOW up to school, get their grades up and put on a free concert for them.” David formed S.H.O.W (Students Helping Our World), which is run by a group of Highland Park teens and supported by parents like Wendy Abrams, an environmental activist and founder of Cool Globes. S.H.O.W formed partnerships with CPS, the City of Chicago, former quarterback of the Chicago Bears Kyle Orton, and ultimately the Kanye West Foundation.

“I have always had the desire to help people and make the world a better place. I believe that youth are the music for creating a world filled with harmony. To create such a world, however, we must all do our part,” says Mr. West who waived his fees for the events on June 11th. Joseph Collins, CEO of the Kanye West Foundation states, “This cause is directly in line with the mission of the KWF. We see this event as a launching pad and long-term effort to help students in school.” He continues, “Immediately upon learning about David Abrams and S.H.O.W, we knew this was a good match. The fact that a young person chose to lead this effort and challenge his peers to do better in school is amazing and exactly what Dr. West envisioned when she and Kanye created this foundation. I believe these efforts directly support the vision Dr. West had for the organization and for America's children. I see this concert as the seed that will allow us to ‘fulfill a mother's dream.'”

“I want to thank the Kanye West Foundation for supporting the Chicago Public Schools and encouraging our students to stay in school and graduate,” said Mayor Richard M. Daley. “Education is the key to our children's future and by working together we can continue the progress we've made by producing graduates who are prepared for jobs and the global economy.”

S.H.O.W will offer free tickets to students who demonstrate marked improvements in attendance and/or grades in the last quarter of the current school year. Approximately 2,500 inner city and Chicago area students will have the opportunity to meet Kanye West and experience an intimate behind-the-scenes snapshot of how he prepares for a concert.

Airing the concert later this summer, “Fuse is thrilled to provide a national television platform to help raise awareness of the important work The Kanye West Foundation and S.H.O.W are doing to keep students in school,” said Dave Weier, VP of music programming and talent relations. “To capture an event that is the culmination of the power of music and the hard work and dedication of students is really exciting for us.”

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The June 11th event consists of (4) parts:

PRESS CONFERENCE
10:00am (TBC)
Formal announcement of the goals associated with the event, the ongoing collaboration with S.H.O.W and CPS the future plans for the Kanye West Foundation. Representatives from each respective organization will be present.

YOUTH COMPONENT
12:00pm
S.H.O.W - Students Helping Our World
Prior to the evening's event, a very special pre-show captured by Fuse will occur. Most youth do not have the opportunity to attend a concert until age 18. However, as part of the day's festivities, over 3,000 youth from Chicago Public Schools accompanied by adults will have an exclusive opportunity to attend a special pre-show sound check as Kanye prepares for the evening's performance. Youth will be entertained with positive messaging encouraging them to not only to stay in school but also to graduate.

KWF VIP RECEPTION
5:30pm - 7:30pm
Red Carpet/Step & Repeat [ongoing throughout the reception]
Later that evening VIP guests will be invited to join Kanye and celebrity guests for an exclusive meet and greet in the lobby of the historic Chicago Theatre. Immediately following the reception, guests will be escorted into the theatre for the concert with Kanye and his celebrity guests.

“FUSE PRESENTS: KANYE WEST LIVE FROM THE CHICAGO THEATRE”
Doors open at 7:30pm, concert at 8:30pm
Performing tracks off his latest album, 808's and Heartbreak, corporate sponsors and their guests will be hosted by Kanye West, Fuse and his foundation for an intimate performance at the historic Chicago Theatre. The concert airing on Fuse later this summer (premiere date to be announced) will benefit the Kanye West Foundation's 2nd annual “Stay In School” initiative and S.H.O.W.

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About the Kanye West Foundation…Fulfilling a Mother's Dream
The Kanye West Foundation is an extension of Dr. West's legacy, commitment to education. The mission of the foundation is to help combat the severe dropout problem in schools across the United States by partnering with community organizations to provide underserved youth access to music production programs that will enable them to unleash their creative ability and reach their full potential. Kanye's vision, and thus the vision of the Kanye West Foundation, is its inaugural program, “Loop Dreams”, a music production program designed to motivate students to stay in school and graduate. Kanye West Foundation is committed to providing high quality programs in partnership with community organizations such as Challengers Boys & Girls Club in South Central Los Angeles, California where Loop Dreams is currently implemented. Additional information about the foundation can be found at www.kanyewestfoundation.org.

About Fuse
Fuse brings viewers closer to their favorite artists and bands by featuring original series and specials, exclusive interviews, live concerts and video blocks - all rooted in the music experience. Celebrating the hit makers of today, familiar favorites and edgy newcomers, Fuse accommodates the wide ranging tastes and attitudes of its 12-34 year-old audience with compelling music programming on-air, on-line, on-demand and via mobile technologies. Fuse is a part of MSG Media, which includes television networks MSG and MSG Plus and MSG Interactive, which oversees all company wireless and online initiatives. MSG Media is a division of Madison Square Garden, L.P., which is owned by Cablevision Systems Corporation, and includes the New York Knicks (NBA); the New York Rangers (NHL); the New York Liberty (WNBA); the Hartford Wolf Pack (American Hockey League); MSG Entertainment, which includes concerts and events at Radio City Music Hall, Madison Square Garden, the Wang Center, the Beacon Theatre, as well as the legendary Chicago Theatre, and which manages wholly-owned live entertainment properties including the Radio City Rockettes and the Radio City Christmas Spectacular. Additional information about Fuse can be found at press.fuse.tv

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Contact:
Jada Russell
High Style Marketing
312-375-4136
jada@highstylemarketing.com

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The 2009 Chicago Pub Challenge - A Bar Crawl for Charity - The Make A Wish Foundation

Wed, 13 May 2009 10:18 GMT

The Cubby Bear, Chicago

Date: Saturday, June 6, 2009
Time: 4:00pm - 8:30pm

Location:
Starts/Ends at the Cubby Bear
1059 W. Addison
Chicago, IL

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All proceeds from this event will be donated to The Make A Wish Foundation. This is one of the world’s most well-known charities which grants the wishes of children with life-threatening medical conditions to enrich the human experience with hope, strength and joy.

HOW IT WORKS:

Teams of two enter the pub-crawl race. Teams will follow the route where at each spot a puzzle will need to be completed before moving on to the next bar.

($25 early register) ($30 day of registration) per person gets you a beer at each bar, and a 2 hour domestic beer open bar after the event (that’s 4 hours of drinking!)
Prizes awarded to the winning team, and the best dressed team!

Questions? Email:
Chicagopubchallenge@gmail.com

(The race will start at Cubby Bear at 4:00pm on June 6th)
Must be 21+ to play, Cash only, No refunds

Phone: 309.838.7946

Email: Chicagopubchallenge@gmail.com
Website: www.jacksonevents.net

Bhangratheque w/ Jimmy Love - Bhangra on Memorial Day Weekend

Thu, 07 May 2009 14:46 GMT

Bhangra in Chicago - Non-Stop Bhangra's Jimmy Love back from San Francisco!

Friday, May 22nd
GFP presents: Bhangratheque w/ Jimmy Love
Funky Buddha Lounge
West Loop

$10 (Pre-Sale Tickets!)
A Bhangratheque Memorial Day weekend special! After his INCREDIBLE set in February, we are bringing back Non-Stop Bhangra's Jimmy Love back from San Francisco!

DJ Jimmy Love has been rocking San Francisco with his unique blend of world and hip hop mixes for years. A true lover of funky beats, Jimmy Love's remixes have been featured everywhere from the BBC Asian network to NYC's finest The Rub's remix wall. Having played along side some of the biggest world DJ's around, he has also opened for superstar acts like Anoushka Shankar, Michael Franti and Ziggy Marley with his Non Stop Bhangra Collective live sets. A new rising star from San Francisco, his hope is to bridge the gap between Eastern and Western dance floors all over the world.

Because we expect to reach capacity, we are offering pre-sale tickets for only $10. Avoid the long lines and buy your tickets today for guaranteed admission!

Rejuvenate - A Custo Barcelona Spring Fashion and Swimsuit Show - Spring, Chicago

Thu, 07 May 2009 14:34 GMT

Rejuvenate, Custo Barcelona Spring Fashion/ Swimsuit Show

Thursday, May 21st
Rejuvenate, Custo Barcelona Spring Fashion/ Swimsuit Show
Lumen
Meat Packing District

Reduced admission (w/RSVP)
Funky Couture, Good for Party, and Lumen present the 2nd Annual Custo Barcelona Fashion Show! A kick off to Memorial Day weekend, Rejuvenate promises to be a warm welcome to the long-awaited Summer season, and of course, the sexiest runway show in Chicago this year. In addition to the show, guests will be treated to complimentary gift bags courtesy of the event sponsors.

9:00 - 10:00
Reception with Spanish tappas and Spanish drinks

10:00 - 10:30
Watch Ford & Elite models hit the runway donning Custo Barcelona new Spring/Swimsuit and Accessory line! After, enjoy Custo Barcelona's resident DJ Umber Bandi-ville from Miami and Funky Couture on the decks!

Lumen
839 W. Fulton
RSVP for this fashion event

Happy Hour…Happy Ending: An After-Work Downtown Chicago Event at the Crimson Lounge

Thu, 07 May 2009 14:19 GMT

Happy Hour...Happy Ending - Happy Hour in Downtown Chicago

RSVP for this Chicago event here

You told us, and we listened. You're a grown up with a job. You can't party until 3am on school nights anymore. You've got to get up the next morning and go to work and make that money. You still want to party on Thursdays, you've just got to do it earlier. We get it. That's why we created what promises to be the best after-work evening party in Chicago, designed especially for all you people on the morning grind. Drop by straight after work, and enjoy our amazing food and drink specials, and mix it up with like-minded professionals who are still Good for Party, and listen to great music from Chicago's finest DJs.

Come celebrate the launch of this new party, celebrate the coming holiday weekend, and above all celebrate the launch of the Summer. Even if you have to work Friday, remember, in the Summer, the weekend starts on Thursdays!

1/2 price Bin36 menu,
$3 glasses of champagne,
$3 glasses of wine,
$3 draft beer,
because at Crimson Lounge, good things come in threes…

Thursday, May 21st , 6pm - 9pm

Crimson Lounge
(inside the Hotel Sax)
333 N. Dearborn