Wednesday's Words- Ralph Marston

Jay Shells Combines Rap Lyrics & Street Art

Street artist Jay Shells has come up with a cool and clever way of putting together his love of hip-hop and street art. Check it out below.

"Street artist Jay Shells has a new project that brings together rap lyrics with the places that inspired them, putting up custom signs of lyrics like Big L’s ”On 139 and Lenox Ave There’s a big park, and if you’re soft don’t go through when it gets dark” right where they belong.

Watch a short documentary on the project above, and see the signs in their new homes in the gallery below." ~Pigeonsandplanes.com 

Music Monday- Kat Dahlia "Gangsta"

~ The Ivorys

An Amazing Night at Inner City Arts!

This past Saturday was the 1st Fake Prom put on by the wonderful folks of Unique LA in support of Inner City Arts. The Inner City Arts campus is so beautiful and they are doing so many amazing things to bring creativity and the arts to those who might not be able to access it on a regular basis.

Check out a few fun photos from the night courtesy of the Unique folks. And for even more photos check out their Flickr!

After winning the men's dance competition. Won an Undefeated gift card.

Enjoying Joia

Wednesday's Words- Ernest Ivory

You have to be tired of the same old same old... TODAY take your life back FIGHT for your dreams your happiness your goals!!! Excuse the excuses and find your REASON....IT'S TIME live today like its day ONE of your new journey it's not over it's not too late that's BS forget what THEY say and believe whats in your heart...I wish you all well...NOW LETS GO!! BELIEVE!!
~Ernest Ivory

We're Going to Prom!

On February 9th, we will be going to prom! Well fake prom that is. Will you come with us? The 1st Fake Prom will be held at the Inner-City Arts Campus in downtown Los Angeles and brought you by the folks who put on Unique LA. 100% of the profits will go to benefit Inner-City Arts.

When: Feb. 9, 2012 8pm-Midnight

Where: 720 Kohler Street in DTLA

What: A giant fake prom! with everything from prom portraits to dancing, dessert & DIY

For more info check out www.fake-prom.com and buy your tickets! No tickets will be available at the door the night of.

A little about Inner-City Arts: 

Inner-City Arts, widely regarded as one of the nation's most effective arts education providers, is an oasis of learning, achievement and creativity in the heart of Skid Row, and a vital partner in the work of creating a safer, healthier Los Angeles.

Providing access to the arts and the endless possibilities they offer, Inner-City Arts is an investment in the youth of Los Angeles. Creating a bridge between the studio and the classroom, Inner-City Arts' unique approach to arts education measurably improves academic and personal outcomes for children and youth, including those students with Limited English Proficiency who are at risk of academic failure.

~ The Ivorys 

Wednesday's Words

"There is no deep, dark, hidden secret to success. Success comes from doing what must be done, when it must be done."

~Ralph Marston

A Pep Talk from Kid President to You!

A friend of ours shared this video with us and now we are sharing it with you...on point!

~The Ivorys