1st Ever National Graffiti Battle Harlem May9 Free!

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1st Ever National Graffiti Battle Harlem May9 Free!

Time: May 5, 2009 from 6pm to 7pm
Location: Riverbank Park, Harlem, New York
Street: 679 Riverside Dr
City/State: New York, NY
Info/Tickets/Map: http://www.estriabattle.com
Event Type: hip, hop, gospel
Organized By: Estria Miyashiro
Latest Activity: May 5, 2009

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Riverside Theatre, The Living Word Project, MAPP International, Mighty4 and Samurai Graphix present:
The Estria Invitational Graffiti Battle &
Mighty 4 Break Battle hosted by Paulskeee
at the Life Is Living Festival
hosted by Marc Bamuthi Joseph

Riverbank State Park
on 145th & Riverside along Hudson River

Saturday May 9, Time: TBD
Free event, open to all!

16 of the nation's most talented artists will compete for the crown in a live, one-day painting competition. Winner will be flown to Oakland in October to compete in the Finals, plus receive $500 cash.



Judges (confirmed to date):

1. Tatu Xmen
2. Wane One COD
3. Mare 129
4. Doc TC5
5. Estria



Contestants (confirmed to date):

1. Bounce, TYS, winner of last 2 yrs.
2. Keo FC
3. Dezo TC5
4. Vik TD4
5. Vogue TDK
6. Cern One YMI
7. Demer Wallnuts
8. Queen Andrea AOK
9. Cekis
10. Aero Lords
11. Sienide
12. Lucha ESP
13. Erotica 67
14. Doves TC5
15. Sade TCM
16. Bullet DF



Featuring:

• Live performances by Kurtis Blow & Hip Hop Choir, Brave New Voices Green Team, Riverside Inspirational Choir, Grace Kelly Jazz Quartet
• Mighty4 Break Battle hosted by Pauskeee (with cash prizes)
• JamesTOP Blackbook Battles, one for 18 & under, another for over 18
• Learn about Bamboo Bicycles Demonstration, Riverside Youth Greenhouse Project, Harlem Green Mappers, The Earth Institute, WE ACT

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For up-to-the-minute updates, follow Estria on www.twitter.com/estria

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