Wednesday 7/1/09 - 6:00PM @ Logan Square Auditorium Elastic Hip-Hop Series Chicago One Love Kick-off to Chicago Hip-Hop Heritage Month.  All-city hip-hop rally and speak-out against violence and crimes against children.  This event will take place at Logan Square Auditorium and will feature hip-hop performances, speakers, and special guests.  Presented by Elastic and chihiphop.org Featuring: Jitu tha Jugganot, Dr. Groove, Amina, Ang 13, Lid Law, Aquamoon, FM Supreme, Coolout Chris, Absolute Ikon, Respect Ours, Stick-&-Move, Kuumba Lynx, GQ The Teacher, Poetree Chicago, Lunatic feat. Dr Who, No Try Do Sincere, 21st Century Hip-Hop Music by DJ Clash Titan & DJ SP 1 Thursday 7/2/09 - 10:00PM Improvised Music Series NO SHOW Tuesday 7/7/09 9:00PM Frame Quartet Ken Vandermark  - saxophones, Fred Lonberg-Holm - cello, Nate McBride - bass, Tim Daisy - drums Thursday 7/9/09 - 10:00PM Improvised Music Series Stein/Baker/Abrams Jason Stein – bass clarinet, Jim Baker - piano/synthesizer, Josh Abrams - bass Friday 7/10/09 7:00PM Elastic Visual Series Lucy Krieg Works 1960-present reception of exhibit opening 9:00PM Bill Brickey's Emerging Songwriter Series Davis Krieg Andrew Essary Saturday 7/11/09 - 8:00PM Elastic Hip-Hop Series Chicago Hip-Hop Initiative presents: The Best of Elastic Hip-Hop NoTrydo.Sincere, Tomorrow Kings, Griffen, Mecca G,  L.U.N.A.T.I.C The Messiah, Urbanized Music Music By D.J. Freeze Rock Tuesday 7/14/09 9:00PM Frame Quartet Ken Vandermark  - saxophones, Fred Lonberg-Holm - cello, Nate McBride - bass, Tim Daisy - drums Thursday 7/16/09 10:00PM Improvised Music Series set one Frankenstein Jason Stein - bass clarinet, Frank Rosaly - drums set two Pride/Irabagon Mike Pride - drums, Jon Irabagon - alto saxophone Monday 7/20/09 9:00PM Elastro Electro/Acoustic Music Series Christian Bucher Solo/Group Christian Bucher - drums + Lou Mallozzi - turntables/electronics, Paul Giallorenzo - synthesizer, Fred Lonberg-Holm - cello, Jeff Kimmel - bass clarinet Hess/Lee/Sonderberg Steve Hess - drums, Okkyung Lee - cello, Adam Sonderberg - electronics Tuesday 7/21/09 9:00PM Frame Quartet Ken Vandermark  - saxophones, Fred Lonberg-Holm - cello, Nate McBride - bass, Tim Daisy - drums Thursday 7/23/09 10:00PM Improvised Music Series set one Dave McDonnell Group Andra Kulans - violin, Evan Spacht - trombone, Jason Adasiewicz - vibraphone, Jeff Kowalkowski - piano, Kate Bradfield - piano, David McDonnell - sine wave organ set two The Hats Dave McDonnell - alto saxophone, Josh Berman - cornet, Jason Adasiewicz - vibes, Anton Hatwich - bass, Dylan Ryan - drums Sunday 7/26/09 6:00PM Bomba y Poetry Poets: Mariposa Bronx native and award winning poet, playwright, actress, visual artist, educator and activist Andrea Harrison Bronx native and a graduate of Colgate University. She’s a captivating poet and accomplished playwright   Live Music Provided by: Buya Chicago Native Bomba Artists, known for their original Urban Roots Music Tuesday 7/28/09 9:00PM Frame Quartet Ken Vandermark  - saxophones, Fred Lonberg-Holm - cello, Nate McBride - bass, Tim Daisy - drums Thursday 7/30/09 10:00PM Improvised Music Series set one Jackson/Roebke/Pfammatter Keefe Jackson - reeds, Jason Roebke - bass, Hanspeter Pfammatter - piano set two Blink Greg Ward - alto saxophone, Dave Miller - guitar, Jeff Greene - bass, Quin Kirchner - drums Friday 7/31/09 - 7:00PM doors/10:00PM show Elastic Hip-Hop Series Chicago Hip-Hop Initiative presents: Hip-Hop Heritage Month: The Wrap-up Featuring some of Chicago's premier Indie Hip-Hop Artists Music By D.J. Earn Money Hosted by Amina and Coolout Chris + an early beat showcase and auction 7pm - 9pm