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1 STRUGGLE 1 COMMUNITY Film Series
Come to a FREE film screening, followed by refreshments and a community panel discussion with Northwestern University scholars, Uptown community leaders and youth artists.

Sponsored by ONE, Ceasefire, Northwestern University, Alternatives Inc., Mayne Stage, Senator Heather Steans and Representative Kelly Cassidy

Doors open at 5:45 p.m. Film begins at 6:15 p.m.

The event will take place in the Youth Center at Alternatives, Inc., 4730 N. Sheridan, Chicago.

Join Connect Force as we host three breakdancing battles, a sketch book battle, and a hip hop arts exhibit with DJ's and MC's showcasing their talents live!

Saturday February 25, 2012
5 p.m. - 11 p.m.

Alternatives Inc.
4730 North Sheridan Rd.
Chicago IL, 60640

$5 requested donation at the door

shot images

Photographers from Connect Force exhibit their work for the first time in a formal gallery setting.

Opening reception Friday, March 16, 2012
4 p.m. to 8 p.m.
at Perutz Projects
7430 North Lehigh Avenue, Niles, IL

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Please join us from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. as the Connect Force hip-hop arts program presents its Fall Showcase.

During this youth-led event, participants will display the art, dance, rap and poetry that they have learned and created this Fall.

$5 suggested donation

For more information, email jgrey@alternativesyouth.org.

Break-dance competitions and Popping and locking battles Collaboration with J-Matrix and Robot Mafia.

$5
6-11pm

Break-dance competition amongst Chicago’s new generation Collaboration with Roldare.

$5
5-11pm

CF is hosting UIC YD Summit pre-party meet and Greet with Alt/CF.

Free 5-7pm Photography Exhibit with KBEV, Jam1, ChicagoOriginal, Berto Solo and CF youth.
Music by local band Wild Onion People.

$5 suggested donation
7-11pm

Connect Force Crew Break-dance Competition Halloween Event Collaboration with Hekstar.

$10
6-11:30pm

Join us at Alternatives' Uptown Youth Center (4730 N. Sheridan) for an evening of art and photography, with music by "Thump," a local Chicago Hip-Hop band!

7-10:30 p.m.

$5 suggested donation

Alternatives Inc

$5 all ages

Connect Force is celebrating Hip-Hop Appreciation week with a series of Hip-Hop activities, competitions, and festivities.