Please join us for a very special event to benefit NextAid and Solar Sister at one of the coolest new venues in New York City. WE ARE ENDING $20 PRE-SALE TICKETS AT 2PM TODAY. YOU MAY MAKE $30 DONATION AT THE DOOR TONIGHT. Anane' Vega DJ Set (Nulu Music) with AmonDrum (Afro-kinectic / Turntables on the Hudson) on percussion Mr. V (Sole Channel Music) Nickodemus & Nappy G (Turntables... [read more]

Please join us for a very special event to benefit NextAid and Solar Sister at one of the coolest new venues in New York City. WE ARE ENDING $20 PRE-SALE TICKETS AT 2PM TODAY. YOU MAY MAKE $30 DONATION AT THE DOOR TONIGHT. Anane' Vega DJ Set (Nulu Music) with AmonDrum (Afro-kinectic / Turntables on the Hudson) on percussion Mr. V (Sole Channel Music) Nickodemus & Nappy G (Turntables on the Hudson) w/ WUNMI (Live Vocal performance) DJ OBaH (Dubspot / FunkAid)   Candice Anitra (Singer Songwriter /HeartSleeve Records) Spoken word by Daniel Carlton w/ flautist Claudia Hayden   Yotel - 570 Tenth Avenue - NYC   5pm-7pm Reception & Tech4Development Marketplace** 7-10 Main Event (live performances at 7:30) 10-1am After-party Come hungry! The food is excellent!   Ticket page: http://illuminate-nyc.eventbrite.com Tickets available at the door for $30. Facebook event If you are unable to attend, your generous contributions will be greatly appreciated! Visit: www.nextaid.org/donation.htm  and  www.solarsister.org/invest   Group packages and VIP cabins, are also available, contact carolann[at]nextaid.org to inquire. **Tech4Development Marketplace: The Tech4Development Marketplace gives you an opportunity to buy one, give one, or give many.  Your choice can make a real and tangible difference in a woman's life. Innovations include: the world's first solar light bulb by Nokero, flexible solar panels by Konarka Technologies, a water wheel by Wello Water, a solar suitcase and other innovative technologies that promote safe motherhood and reduce maternal mortality by WE CARE Solar and Maternova, clean cookstoves by EarthSpark International, and solar cell phone chargers by Renewit, solar powered radios from Lifeline Energy, and hip-action water pumps from Kickstart, and a soccer ball that generates electricity from sOccket, and solar lights with cell phone charging from d.Light Design. For more information on these products, visit the Facebok Event page. ----------------- NextAid: With a mission to improve the lives of children, youth, and women in Africa by promoting and implementing sustainable solutions, NextAid raises awareness for, and partners with, community-based projects and grassroots organizations in Africa. NextAid implements and promotes integrated approaches with the belief that it is the best formula for establishing real and lasting change. Through music events and public education initiatives, NextAid provides empowering opportunities for concerned individuals to make a difference. Solar Sister: Solar Sister eradicates energy poverty by empowering women with economic opportunity. We combine the breakthrough potential of solar technology with an Avon style direct sales network to bring light, hope and opportunity to even the most remote communities in Africa. YOTEL YOTEL was created by YO! founder Simon Woodroffe and YOTEL CEO Gerard Greene. The idea was conceived by Simon after he was upgraded to first class on a flight. He decided to translate the language of luxury airline travel and Japanese capsule hotels into a small but luxurious cabin. YOTEL launched as a revolutionary hotel concept in the summer of 2007, with its first location inside London’s Gatwick South terminal. In December 2007, the brand opened its second airport location inside London’s Heathrow Airport Terminal 4, followed by its third location in the airside transit area at Schiphol Airport, Amsterdam in September of 2008. Supported by IFA Hotels and Resorts, YOTEL’s CEO, Gerard Greene, leads an experienced executive team bringing together expertise from the hotel, travel and leisure industries across the private and public sectors.  Nokero: Nokero (short for No Kerosene) was formed in June 2010 by inventor Steve Katsaros to develop safe and environmentally-friendly solar products that eliminate the need for harmful and polluting fuels used for light and heat around the world, and most importantly, are affordable to the communities that need them. ---------------------- **Artwork by Ehron Asher: www.serendipityarts.com Links! www.nextaid.org www.solarsister.org www.nokero.com www.yotel.com www.giantstep.net www.whiteribbonalliance.org www.fusicology.com www.thebloomeffect.com www.africologymedia.com www.universal-rhythm.com www.nulumusic.com www.ananesworld.com www.danielcarltonthoughts.blogspot.com/ www.mediaservicesnyc.com