3rd Annual Winter Block Party for Chicago’s Hip-Hop Arts January 15, 2011

Created to celebrate Chicago’s hip-hop arts, this annual event will begin at 11am with the visual art and graffiti gallery exhibition showcasing some of Chicago's most notable and up and coming contemporary artists. Other day time highlights include a marketplace; hip-hop barbershop; and the Vocalo Sampling Showcase where Jesse Menendez, host of Vocalo’s Music Vox, will lead a presentation on the art of sampling with local producers constructing beats live with Stefan Ponce providing the music. Hear music all afternoon by some of Chicago’s favorite DJs including Itch 13, Sweatpants Money, DJ Susannah Kim, and more!