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ALLHIPHOP.COM WEEK OVERVIEWSeptember 15th – 21st, 2007, New York CityOVERVIEWThis year marks AllHipHop’s 9th Year Anniversary.  As part of our celebration, we will be hosting a series of offline events to highlight the occasion.  The 4th Annual AllHipHop Week is sponsored by Vitamin Water, Hot 97, MySpace, iTunes, GIANT, Polo Grounds Music / J Records, & Atlantic Records.  Additional sponsors to be announced shortly.Sat, Sep 15th:     AllHipHop BBQ Presented By Polo Grounds Music & J Records.  Listen to good music, eat great food, meet & greet fellow AllHipHop staff, supporters, and celebrities, including Polo Ground artists Hurricane Chris, Cassidy, and Emily King!Venue: Private LocationTime: 2pm-7pm    Sun, Sep 16th:     AllHipHop Urban Art Show: THE REBIRTH OF ILL delves into the art scene showcasing artists both from the art world and from the Hip-Hop world, as well as the art of Graffiti pioneers.  Features Farnsworth Bentley of G.O.O.D. Music.Venue: Nubian Heritage Art GalleryAddress: 2037 5th Avenue @ 126th StreetTime: 2pm-6pmMon, Sep 17th:     AllHipHop Presents THE REBIRTH OF FASHION: HEAR & NOW. A sexy urban fashion show featuring top designers and trendsetters, with celebrity models including G.O.O.D. Music Family (Consquence, Sa-Ra), Nina Sky, Cassie, Souljah Boy, Wynter Gordon, Terrance J & Rocsi.  Hot 97’s DJ Envy on the 1′s & 2′s and various performances.Venue: StrataAddress: 915 Broadway @ 21st StreetTime: 7pm-11pm; Fashion Show @ 8:00pm  Tue, Sep 18th:     AllHipHop and Jumpstart Present KIDS BLOCK. A Hip-Hop rendition of The Story of Ferdinand, Jumpstart’s Read for the Record official campaign book.  Life size characters and celebrity Hip-Hop artists will come together to tell The Story of Ferdinand.  Outdoor Kids Block Party.Venue: Bank Street Head Start Center’s Community Room & CourtyardAddress: 113 East 13th Street, NYC (near 4th Avenue)Time: 12:30pm-2:30pmTue, Sep 18th:     (Evening):     AllHipHop Breeding Ground Showcase & Celebrity Rap Battle.  Live performances staged before industry executives, A&R execs, peers and fans.  The Breeding Ground hosted by N.O.R.E., with performances by M.O.P. and BG alumni Willie Joe, Wiz Khalifa, & Joell Ortiz.  Celebrity Rap Battle hosted by Fat Man Scoop, with celebrity rappers including Mistah F.A.B., Joe Budden, Royce Da 5’9, and Phonte.Venue:  S.O.B.’sAddress: 204 Varick Street @ Houston StreetTime: 6pm-10:30pm Breeding Ground Showcase / 11pm-1am Rap BattleTicket Price: $10 Breeding Ground Showcase (Rap Battle Invitation Only)Wed, Sep 19th:     AllHipHop Social Lounge Featuring DR. CORNEL WEST.  A roundtable discussion on pertinent issues confronting the Hip Hop industry, featuring civic, social, & music personalities.  Featuring a live performance post panel discussion.Venue:  The Michael Schimmel Center for the Arts at Pace UniversityAddress:  3 Spruce Street, New York, NY 10038Time: 6pm-10pmFreeThu, Sep 20th:     AllHipHop.com Presents THE RELEASE Featuring CHAMILLIONAIRE Brought To You By MySpace. A special performance by one of today’s hottest Hip-Hop artists.Venue: SpyAddress: 17 West 19th St., New YorkTime: 8pm–11pmFREE for 21+.First come, First serve.Doors close at capacity.myspace.com/hiphopmyspace.com/allhiphopFri, Sep 21st:     AllHipHop Rebirth Finale Concert. AllHipHop Week’s finale event, featuring a mix of Hip Hop artists including Talib Kweli, Cassidy and other special guests. Click here to purchase tickets!For additional information, click here. Venue: Nokia TheaterAddress:  145 W. 45th Street @ BroadwayTime:  8:00pm, Doors Open @ 7pmTicket Price: $20        *Events and line-ups are subject to change.