Author Archives: Bomani Armah

The week of April 16, 2012

Your weekly breakdown of the live entertainment spots in DC this week. The Upper Room at Club 12 Welcome to the Upper Room Tuesdays at Club XII. This is where you go to experience the upper echelon of food, drink and entertainment in Washington DC. Located in the historic H Street corridor, The Upper isContinue reading “The week of April 16, 2012”

Where to be in the (sigh) DMV

Get ready for another exciting week of live entertainment in Washington DC.  Here’s what we’ve got planned for you!  Sorry I missed last week, but we are gonna keep this going.  Still no clever name for this post yet, because I damn sure ain’t gonna keep saying “DMV”.  Mattafact, all the gigs on here areContinue reading “Where to be in the (sigh) DMV”

Originally posted on Prometheus Unbound:
Not if you believe Matthew 27:51-53. Have you ever noticed what it says? Immediately after Jesus’s death, Matthew has this very, very strange Night of the Living Dead story that he includes in his gospel. Matthew says that there was, immediately following Jesus’s death, an earthquake, and this earthquake was accompanied…

The Angle Episode #2 (Christylez Bacon)

Christylez Bacon (pronounced: chris-styles) is a GRAMMY Nominated Progressive Hip-Hop artist and multi-instrumentalist from Southeast, Washington, DC. As a performer, Christylez multi-tasks between various instruments such as the West African djembe drum, acoustic guitar, and the human beat-box (oral percussion), all while continuing the oral tradition of storytelling through his lyrics. With a mission towards culturalContinue reading “The Angle Episode #2 (Christylez Bacon)”

Trayvon Martin Rallies are NOT Selective Outrage.

I’m tired of this popular stream of argument spreading amongst detractors of the Trayvon Martin rallies.  “…Why is there so much selective outrage on the part of so many?” asked William Bennet in his latest CNN coverage.  He’s part of a growing group of people who have the reasons for our outrage confused.  The protestsContinue reading “Trayvon Martin Rallies are NOT Selective Outrage.”

my weekly event blog that i still havent come up with a clever name for

Once again, this is a test of the “get the hell out of the house on a weekday” emergency system.  There is never a reason to be bored in Washington DC, so here are the places to catch live entertainment.  Each venue and event is unique and entertaining in it’s own way, and each approvedContinue reading “my weekly event blog that i still havent come up with a clever name for”

Teachable Moment: What to tell my kids about Trayvon Martin

“Mommy, I’m not black. I’m white like Maya”, is what my  5 year old son said standing at the base of the Martin Luther King Jr. monument.  His mother had just given him the cliff notes explanation of the civil rights movement.  “Why is that?” his mom asked.  “Because if they are going to beatContinue reading “Teachable Moment: What to tell my kids about Trayvon Martin”

Bomani on “Views & Vibes”

Tariiq Omari Walton invited me to be a guest on his CTV talk show Views & Vibes a few weeks ago as they discussed the importance of arts education in the current educational environment that is constantly devaluing and de-funding arts.  Other guests panelists, Ms. Patricia Cruze (the Education Director for Young Audiences), and Ms.Continue reading “Bomani on “Views & Vibes””

What’s happening this week…

Time for my weekly updates on the best places live entertainment.  I have two features this week! Tonight, .  March 19, 8:30pm – 11:00pm at Bloombars (3222 11th St NW Washington DC map) The Garden Open Mic features poetry, music, comedy, storytelling and other talents that can be shared in 5 minutes or less inContinue reading “What’s happening this week…”

The Angle Episode #1 (Busboys & Poets)

Busboys and Poets is a community gathering place. First established in 2005 Busboys and Poets was created by owner Anas “Andy” Shallal, an Iraqi-American artist, activist and restaurateur. After opening, the flagship location at 14th and V Streets, NW (Washington DC), the neighboring residents and the progressive community, embraced Busboys, especially activists opposed to theContinue reading “The Angle Episode #1 (Busboys & Poets)”

Where to be for poetry this week.

Time for my weekly updates on the best places for poetry.  Stay tuned, I’ll add other genre’s of music and entertainment very soon.  This has been a great week!  After a good show at Everlasting Life with Immaletchufinish and Karega Bailey, we are getting ready to have a busy spring and summer with more gigsContinue reading “Where to be for poetry this week.”

Art in the “Middle East”

Good monday morning to all of you!  I get facebook messages and tweets at 6:30pm everyday asking what events are going on in the Washington DC, and the beltway surrounding it.  (Sorry, but I can’t call it the DMV.  Nobody wants to go to the DMV, it’s boring and aggravating, no matter where you go. Continue reading “Art in the “Middle East””

“Forgive Them Father” at Slam Theatre 2.0

Sometimes artists just get lucky and tap into something artistically that is right on time socially and politically.  This upcoming weekend is the last showings of Slam Theatre 2.0 – The Miseducation, a collection of sketch comedy and poetry based on the titles of songs from Lauryn Hill’s classic album The Miseducation of Lauryn Hill. Continue reading ““Forgive Them Father” at Slam Theatre 2.0″

“That Thing” is Slam Theatre 2.0

This guy right here, Mr. Jared Mason Murray, did an outstanding job last night as one of the four cast members starring in Slam Theatre 2.0 The Miseducation directed by Malcolm Pelles (with poems written by myself and the lovely Mrs. Goldie Dean). Check out his performance on the air with the good people ofContinue reading ““That Thing” is Slam Theatre 2.0″

Global African Diaspora Summit

I had a great time last night at performing with my good friends Sahel, Christylez Bacon and Evelyn Kingada-Njuko at Busboys & Poets for the Global African Diaspora Summit.  This event, sponsored by the South African Embassy, was a great fusion of artistic expression from throughout the diaspora and inspirational words from the ambassador ofContinue reading “Global African Diaspora Summit”