Guests at New York’s Museum of Arts and Design (MAD) danced the night away in pink at the 2024 MAD Ball on Oct. 16, gearing up for the launch of their newest exhibition, “Barbie®: A Cultural Icon.”
Don’t lie. We’ve all been there. We’ve all had moments where we have questioned what key historical figures were like and how major historical events could have *potentially* gone down.
Imagine being able to witness the magic of a never-before-heard song come to life.
Birthday parties usually focus on commemorating the individual’s special day, those moments fill our spaces with love, laughter, and memories. Typically, during this time the individual celebrating their birthday is surrounded by friends and relatives who make them feel special. O-Slice, however, does things a little differently. Recognized for her unique rap flow, O-Slice is also known for her generosity and sense of community. With these attributes, O-Slice challenges the conventional birthday festivities. Every birthday celebration is a chance for her to reciprocate the love and support that she receives from her entourage.
This year, O-Slice celebrated her 30th birthday in high vibration and symphony. Through her organization, HYERLearnin, O-Slice hosted a special edition of “The Inner Circle,” a musical series that she started in 2016. The HYERLearnin initiative began as a small project to provide space for up-and-coming independent musicians in the Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia area. Over the years, it has grown into a vital part of the DMV music scene. With eight sold-out shows and even a summer music festival under their belt, the organization has established itself as a movement rather than just a platform.
O-Slice’s goal for the HYERLearnin was to curate a concert experience that was more impactful than ordinary. Along with her talented friends, she created an environment where artists can work together, connect, and support one another.
While the crowd celebrated O-Slice’s birthday, some of the most promising up-and-coming artists in the DMV were highlighted. The list included the following artists: Adwoa, Al Hostile, Matt McGhee, Anguesomo, Foots X Coles, and Neptune XXI. Each musician showcased their individual and distinctive sound throughout their performances. The room was filled with the liveliest to the most free-flowing energy. The Inner Circle 9 was like a family get-together. In that space, you’re guaranteed to discover a new favorite performer.
What makes The Inner Circle—and O-Slice birthday parties—so memorable is O-Slice’s ability to combine communal inspiration with personal celebration. We are looking forward to enjoying music from O-Slice and witnessing the expansion of the HYERLearnin!
At this year’s New York Comic Con, BlumFest returned with a bang, delivering its biggest slate of films yet.
The dreaded Droughtlander was finally broken thanks to The Paley Center hosting the cast of Outlander on the opening night of Paleyfest New York 2024, the premier television festival.
Ryan J. Sloan and Ariella Mastroianni’s genre-bending debut is a triumph of bootstrapped independent cinema.
“Do you remember what it felt like when we sang together?”
On the first day of New York Comic Con 2024, directors Anthony and Joe Russo (Avengers: Endgame, The Gray Man) joined stars Millie Bobby Brown and Chris Pratt on stage to give fans an in-depth look at their upcoming Netflix film, The Electric State.