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  • Press
    Complex Movements recognized at TCG National Conference in Dallas, TX

     

    Recently, Complex Movements was invited to attend the TCG National Conference in Dallas, TX. Laurie McCants speaks on the history of ensemble theater (starting at the 18:00 mark) and formally recognized the artist collective (at the 30:00 mark). 

    Thank you to Laurie and the Network of Ensemble Theaters for their tremendous and ongoing support of Complex Movements! 

    For more information on Network of Ensemble Theaters, click here.

    To learn about Complex Movements, click here. 

     

    Recently, Complex Movements was invited to attend the TCG National Conference in Dallas, TX. Laurie McCants speaks on the history of ensemble theater (starting at the 18:00 mark) and formally recognized the artist collective (at the 30:00 mark). 

    Thank you to Laurie and the Network of Ensemble Theaters for their tremendous and ongoing support of Complex Movements! 

    For more information on Network of Ensemble Theaters, click here.

    To learn about Complex Movements, click here. 

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  • Events
    June 14 - July 14: Complex Movements at Charles H. Wright in Detroit



    Complex Movements at the Charles H. Wright Museum

    Detroit-based artist collective Complex Movements announces the public work-in-progress opening of Beware of The Dandelions on Thursday, June 20, 2013 from 7:00pm-10:00pm at the Charles H. Wright Museum of African American History in Detroit, MI. Beware of The Dandelions is a multi-media performance experience and installation exhibit based on an original science fiction parable about transformation and social justice movements as complex systems.

    Presented in collaboration with the opening of the 15th annual Allied Media Conference, Beware of The Dandelions uses interactive hip-hop performance, video projection, and creative technologies to explore the relationship between art, science, and social justice. Beware of the Dandelions leaves participants with an opportunity to investigate a new theory of change for the world.

    Complex Movements is inspired by Grace Lee Boggs and decentralized community-led social justice movements in Detroit and beyond. The collective is comprised of graphic designer/fine artist Wesley Taylor, music producer/filmmaker Waajeed, hip-hop lyricist/activist Invincible, and creative technologist/multimedia artist Carlos (L05) Garcia. The installation was created in collaboration with Detroit based architect Aaron Jones.

    Following the opening are multiple opportunities to experience a performances and view the exhibit. The event is free admission, open to all ages, and ADA accessible. Reservation for performances can be made online at complexmovements.eventbrite.com. Beware of The Dandelions is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts.

    “The piece drew me in because all of its elements were so strong. I loved the piece because not only is it so exciting aesthetically with many fascinating, beautiful and unusual media elements to explore, but conceptually, it is a piece with a clear set of values about networking, the possibilities for communities to make their own change, and transforming margins into creative nodes of participation.” - Cathy Edwards, Dir. of Programming at the Int’l Festival of Arts and Ideas (New Haven, CT)

    Additional information, video footage, and artist bios are available online at complexmovements.com. Contact complexmovements@gmail.com

    RSVP FOR PERFORMANCES HERE 

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  • Events
    May 14: OuterSpaces Tour at Tangent Gallery in Detroit, MI



    The Foundation presents 4 Years of Celebrating Women in Hip-Hop

    The Foundation of 5e Gallery will be hosting our 4th Anniversary of Celebrating Women in Hip Hop on Tuesday, May 14, 2014 at Tangent Gallery located at 715 E Milwaukee Street from 7pm-2am. The Foundation of 5e Gallery weekly Tuesday night showcases ensures the presence of not only women in Hip Hop but reflects one of respect, honesty and strength of any Artist with similar values and a desire to positively continue the evolution of Hip Hop in Detroit and worldwide.

    Tuesday, May 14th
    Tangent Gallery
    715 E. Milwaukee
    Detroit, MI 48202

    All Ages | Doors at 7:00pm | $5 Advance / $10 Door

    Featuring:

    Invincible
    Climbing PoeTree
    Las Krudas
    Mae Day
    Insite the Riot
    DS Sense
    Mahogany Jones
    Monica Blaire
    Lola Valley
    Ladies Night Out
    B Girl Mama
    Hardcore Detroit 



    The Foundation presents 4 Years of Celebrating Women in Hip-Hop

    The Foundation of 5e Gallery will be hosting our 4th Anniversary of Celebrating Women in Hip Hop on Tuesday, May 14, 2014 at Tangent Gallery located at 715 E Milwaukee Street from 7pm-2am. The Foundation of 5e Gallery weekly Tuesday night showcases ensures the presence of not only women in Hip Hop but reflects one of respect, honesty and strength of any Artist with similar values and a desire to positively continue the evolution of Hip Hop in Detroit and worldwide.

    Tuesday, May 14th
    Tangent Gallery
    715 E. Milwaukee
    Detroit, MI 48202

    All Ages | Doors at 7:00pm | $5 Advance / $10 Door

    Featuring:

    Invincible
    Climbing PoeTree
    Las Krudas
    Mae Day
    Insite the Riot
    DS Sense
    Mahogany Jones
    Monica Blaire
    Lola Valley
    Ladies Night Out
    B Girl Mama
    Hardcore Detroit 

    Hosted by:

    Jessica Care Moore

    Live Art by:

    Nicole April Carter
    Colibiri Harris
    Help 

    CLICK HERE TO RSVP ON FACEBOOK

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  • Events
    May 10-11: OuterSpaces Tour at Kalamazoo College in Kalamazoo, MI



    OuterSpaces Kalamazoo

    Performing Justice Workshop: First in the Series

    Friday, May 10th
    Fire Historical and Cultural Arts Collaborative
    1249 Portage Rd.
    Kalamazoo, MI 49001

    All Ages | Doors 4:30pm | Free

    OuterSpaces Performance

    All Ages | Doors at 8:00pm | $5 

    Featuring:

    Invincible
    Las Krudas

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    OuterSpaces Performance

    Saturday, May 11th
    Kalamazoo College
    1200 Academy St.
    Kalamazoo, MI 49006

    All Ages | Doors 9:00pm | $5 for Non-Students

    Featuring:

    Invincible
    Las Krudas
    Climbing PoeTree 

    CLICK HERE TO RSVP ON FACEBOOK 

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  • Events
    May 2: OuterSpaces Tour at Frontier Bar in Austin, TX



    OuterSpaces ATX

    Thursday, May 2nd
    Frontier Bar
    Austin, TX 78702

    All Ages | Doors 7:30pm | $10 21+ / $15 Under 21

    Featuring:

    Invincible
    Las Krudas
    Climbing PoeTree

    CLICK HERE TO RSVP ON FACEBOOK

    CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE ADVANCE TICKETS 

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  • Events
    April 23: Invincible at Hendricks Chapel in Syracuse, NY




    Invincible at Syracuse University

    Tuesday, April 23
    Hendricks Chapel
    Syracuse, NY 13244

    All Ages | Doors at 7:00pm | Free

    Featuring

    Invincible
    Verbal Blend
    Nu Rho Poetic Society 

    CLICK HERE TO RSVP ON FACEBOOK 

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  • Events
    April 19: Invincible & Leftist at Palestinian Solidarity Week in University Park, MD






    Students for Justice in Palestine present Palestinian Solidarity Week

    Friday, April 19th
    Stamp Prince George Room (1210) 
    College Park, MD 20742

    All Ages | Doors at 7pm | Free

    Featuring

    Invincible
    Leftist 

    CLICK HERE TO RSVP ON FACEBOOK 

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  • Events
    April 12: Invincible, Khaled M, Remi Kanazi, & Shining Soul at Red Owl in Tempe, AZ





    Friday, April 12
    Red Owl
    2155 E. University Dr.
    Tempe, AZ 85281

    All Ages | Doors at 8pm | $15

    Featuring

    Invincible
    Khaled M
    Remi Kanazi
    Shining Soul

    All proceeds go to Palestine Children's Fund

    BUY ADVANCE TICKETS

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  • Events
    March 28: OuterSpaces at University of Arizona in Tucson, AZ




    With Liberty & Hip-Hop For All 

    Everyday, we teach in the classroom, educate in the community, or organize in our institutions to create positive change. To celebrate our accomplishments and continued efforts to create change and address social injustices, I invite to join us for a program called "With Liberty & Hip-Hop For All," a two-part series March 27-28 that showcases how various art forms can celebrate, recognize, and push us to create positive change in our communities. Come to any or all of our programs. All are FREE and open to the public. 

    Thursday, March 28
    University of Arizona
    1401 E University Blvd.
    Tucson, AZ 85721

    All Ages | Doors at 6pm | Free

    Featuring

    Invincible
    Climbing Poetree
    Las Krudas
    Tucson Youth Poetry Slam

    Sponsored by UA's Justice Education Diversity Internship (JEDI) program, UA Residence Life Social Justice Program, Africana Studies Department, Women's Resource Center, Disability Resource Center, Confluencenter, African American Student Affairs, Asian Pacific American Student Affairs, Chicano/a Hispano Student Affairs, Native American Student Affairs, LGBTQ Affairs and the UA Student Services Fee

    CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION 

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  • Events
    March 22: Invincible, Jean Grae, and more at Pyramid Scheme in Grand Rapids, MI





    Ladyfest Grand Rapids (Late Show)

    Friday, March 22
    The Pyramid Scheme
    68 Commerce SW
    Grand Rapids, MI 49503

    18+ | Doors 10pm | $15

    Featuring:

    Invincible
    Jean Grae
    Brazen
    Sarge Da Dame
    Lady Ace Boogie

    The first Ladyfest took place in Olympia, WA in 2000 and since then, there have been Ladyfests independently organized all around the world.

    LadyfestGR will be donating proceeds to Our Kitchen Table, a Non Profit, food and social justice organization making a difference for women and families in our community.

    The event will include free workshops, a variety show, vendors, and a concert featuring local, regional, and national performers. All performers and presenters must self-identify as female. Anyone is welcome to attend.

    CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION

    CLICK HERE FOR WORKSHOP INFORMATION

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