Saturday, February 14, 2015
Let Hope Rise | A Movement in the Making
Collaboraction's Crime Scene Chicago: Let Hope Rise is more than just a theatre piece, it is a vehicle for change in the city of Chicago.
Born out of the February 2013 production of Crime Scene: A Chicago Anthology that examined the epidemic of violence in Chicago from it's inception to current day, Let Hope Rise has toured neighborhoods affected by violence throughout Chicago for the last two summers as a part of the Chicago Park District's Night Out in the Parks program, through Let Hope Rise Collaboraction is establishing a quarterly presence on the north, west and south sides of Chicago.
Go to www.collaboraction.org for more info or email info@collaboraction.org to get involved.
Labels:
Chicago,
Community,
Let Hope Rise
Shon Roka (pronounced Shaun Roca) the DJ also known as Shaun Ortega was born on the west-side of Chicago. He started gaining fame as a bboy in 1991 and later became a member of a well known crew called the BRICKHEADZ. He would perform for such artist and events such as The Roots, KRS One, Immortal Technique, Dougie Fresh, Common, Rhymefest, Cypress Hill, Pharoah Monch, Nas, Diddy, Mariah Carey, Taste of Chicago, Lollapolooza, Looptopia, B96 Summer Bash just to name a few. The BRICKHEADZ also won many breakin' competition nationally and internationally. While Shon Roka was being active as a bboy he was working on his craft of being a DJ.
DJing for w/ Nike, Jordan, Under Armour, Adidas, Vans, Uprise (Chicago) Skateshop for numerous in-stores, sporting events, galleries and corporate outings. Also Shon Roka is a resident DJ post Covid in Chicago at McGee's, Tantrum, Imbibe and Harbee's. While being a DJ, he has been teaching music production and the Art of Skateboarding through Maggie Daley's After School Matters. Also known as Gallery 37.
For more information contact via email.
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