The GFP Daily Digest

Zocalo's World Music Thursdays – Global Sounds by DJs David Chavez & Mwelwa

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 18:18 GMT

World Music Thursdays @ Zocalo, Chicago

Zocalo's World Music Thursdays!

Every Thursday will feature DJ's David Chavez & Mwelwa
playing funky mix of global sounds.

6pm-10pm new time!
Zocalo 358 W. Ontario
FREE ALL NIGHT
1/2 price on all food after 9pm
Valet available for $10

feat. DJ's David Chavez and Mwelwa Musambacine

www.soundculturechicago.com
www.akasuba.com

Chicago Fashion Designers Imaginary People Trunk Show – Spring 2010 Style Preview

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:58 GMT

Imaginary People Spring 2010 preview

Please join us on Friday, March 19th for the Imaginary People Spring 2010 preview. See, touch, try-on and pre-order pieces from our core Basics Collection and check out the new colors and items for Spring.

Imaginary People is proud to be working with Child Cause (www.childcause.com), a wonderful organization that provides a peer network for kids affected by AIDS and substance abuse through sports and the arts. As always there will be music, spirits and prosecco for small donations. All beverage proceeds will go directly to the Child Cause foundation. Thank you for your support!

RSVP to info@imaginarypeopleonline.com

RESPECT: A musical tribute to MARVIN GAYE w/ Music by DJ Leonard Part Sixx

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 17:45 GMT

A Musical Tribute to Marvin Gaye

Fans of Marvin Gaye are in for a special treat courtesy of DJ Leonard Part Sixx and The Shrine. Marvin Pentz Gay, Jr. (better known by his stage name Marvin Gaye) was the voice of a several generations. Soul fans from the late 1950's all the way to the 2010, each have their favorite Marvin Gaye song(s) & memories. Whether you love “Let Your Conscience Be Your Guide”, “Here my dear”, “Sexual Healing” or “My Precious love”…come take a trip down memory lane and hear all the classics that you know and love & also hear some modern tracks influenced by Marvin Gaye as well. Marvin Gaye Classics, Remixes & more!

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Coup d'etat & The Shrine
2109 South Wabash Avenue
Chicago, IL 60616-1781
(312) 753-5700

Industry Tuesdays @ Griffin Lounge

Sat, 06 Mar 2010 10:57 GMT

Griffin Lounge, Chicago

From Miguel Castro:

We've Outlasted Them All For A Reason – Tuesday Night's First Stop For The Industry Express – Is Miguel Castro's Industry Tuesday's – We Get You Ladies Warmed Up With Free Champagne From 10 To 11 – As Is Industry Folks Preferred Drinking Style – We Have $5 U Call It Bombs All Night Long!! Musical Vibes Provided By The Dr. Jason Jones Then Followed By The Veteran Victor R – Bottle Specials Are Available As Well – Non Pretentious – Though Provocative – Always Something Happening – Come Check It Out For Yourself – And Holla At Your Here – Let's Do Some Shots!!!

Griffin Lounge
326 West Chicago Avenue
Chicago, IL 60654-5106
(312) 475-072

No-Tell Motel: Chicago's Naughtiest Wednesday Night is at Debonair Social Club

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 11:59 GMT

No-Tell Motel - Chicago Burlesque - photo: leepus on Flickr

From Time Out Chicago:

Deb hosts the weekly sex-capades of Chicago's sleaziest and sexiest performers on main-floor stage, er, room #13 of No Tell Motel. Rockers from local bands are scheduled to drop in for sets alongside burlesque regulars and an Elvis impersonator or two. The Molotov Cocktail twins host a Champagne reception to get the juices flowing. Performances take place at 10pm and midnight.

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Debonair Social Club
1575 N Milwaukee Ave (at North Ave)
Bucktown/Wicker Park, Chicago
773-227-7990

Afrodisiac – A Night of World Music in Chicago

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:31 GMT

Afrodisiac - March's Edition - Memorable night of world music

Afrodisiac @ Sayat Nova (www.sayatnovachicago.com). Evening of Afro grooves from 10pm-3am. Latest Zouk, Kompa, Coupe decalle, Ndombolo, Hip Life etc… on the menu by DJ Topdonn…

About Afrodisiac From TimeOut Magazine, April 08:

“DJ TopDonn and friends spin African dance genres including South African house, Kwaito, Ndombolo, Makossa, Coupe-Decalle, Zouk and Kompa. Think hip-hop and dancehall filtered through urban African culture. The popular Aurelien PV hosts. A diverse cross-section of African expats hailing from all over the continent…”

The party happens at the extra exclusive Sayat Nova (www.sayatnovachicago.com)

Early arrival is strongly recommended.

1Luv!!!!

Aurelien PV

312.804.2488

OSCAR Social and Red Carpet Party – An Oscar Viewing Celebration, Social Cocktail Party and Charity Benefit

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 22:13 GMT

Oscar Night Cocktail Party At The Drake - photo by kern.justin on Flickr

EVENT TYPE: NICE social fundraiser and networking event.
COST: $20 repay. $30 at the door if available.
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW @ http://drakeoscarparty.eventbrite.com
ATTIRE: Dress to Impress. Expect to meet well to do people. (Black Tie Optional, No Jeans or Gym Shoes)

AGE GROUP: Late 20’s to late 60’s – GROUP GENRE: Professionals, Entrepreneurs, and Social Butterflies. Good people with good personalities who are easy to socialize with and “play well with others.”- THIS IS FOR: People to share the experience, socialize and mix-n-mingle with a few good people, and open to making new friendships. – THIS IS NOT FOR: People who want to do MLM style recruiting or FORMAL networking.

Discover Detroit Techno Music: D3: Stacey Pullen, Lady D, Max Jacobson and more!

Sun, 21 Feb 2010 21:59 GMT

D3: Stacey Pullen, Lady D, Max Jacobson

D3: Chicago Nightlife

Can a music genre have a birthday?

The people of Detroit sure think so, as this year they will mark the 25th anniversary of the world-renowned techno sound, with celebrations planned around the globe from 2010 through 2011. Chicago DJ Lady D, inspired by the connection of Detroit Techno and Chicago, House, has put together an art and music series, D3, to celebrate techno in 2010. D3, championed by the D’Lectable Music label, promoter Volatl and artist collective Prak-sis, will reflect the history, esteem and future of the Detroit techno sound.

Smart Bar will exclusively host this quarterly series with events in March, June, October and December of 2010.

Kicking off the series on March 12, D3 will feature music from DJs Stacey Pullen, DJ Lady D, Max Jacobson, Max Loomis (aka Joint Effort) and DJ Jay Cho. Art curated by the Prak-sis artists collective will adorn Smart Bar, reflecting the multimedia intersection of music and art.

Tickets will go on sale Saturday February 13 and are $15. This event is 21 & over and starts at 8pm.

Thrillist Mardi Gras 2010! Crazy Chicago Nightlife Photos from the Double Door

Fri, 12 Feb 2010 13:59 GMT

photo by Sapan Ahuja

The folks at Thrillist always throw great parties, so we were really excited to find out about their Mardi Gras-themed party in Chicago this year. Thrillist and the Double Door showed us Mardi Gras from a Louisiana-circus-like viewpoint, and it was wild! They had acrobats, face-painting, Carnival masks, guys on stilts and crazy drink specials. We have the photos to prove it! Good times, good times…

Here's the invite from Thrillist:

You're on the list, so round up your coolest Krewe and laissez les bons temps rouler at Thrillist’s Mardi Gras Ball, featuring cocktails from Southen Comfort, spicy Cajun grub from Sheffield’s Grill, knee slappin' music by “Mojo & the Bayou Gypsies” and “Papadosio,” and other Gras-themed tomfoolery like beads, masks, face painters, and regrettable cell phone pics you wish you deleted.

Gotta love these guys. Head over to Thrillist and take a look at the rest of the photos from the night: you'll flip out!

Free Dance Music Podcasts – Download Free Party Music Podcasts on GFP

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:32 GMT

PHOTO: blythe_d - Flickr

Good music and good events go together like Corn Flakes and milk. You can rarely talk about a good party without describing the music, so at Good for Party we focus on good party music. It can be hard to navigate the millions of available dance music podcasts out there, so we've put together a brief list of our favorite dance music podcasts online. Check ‘em out and let us know what you think. Want to get your podcast on this list? Just leave us a comment!