Wondaland Arts Society

W.A.S. Approved: Any1Man LIVE in L.A.!

2009-04-16T18:03:00.006-04:00

Hey guys!

I just wanted to take the time to let you guys know about something special going on in L.A. this weekend!

Any1Man!

Any1Man was created by our fellow WAS compadre, George 2.0! 2.0 along with a few other "special" guests will be taking the stage April 16-19 @ Alexia Robinson Studio (2811 West Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91505 Thursday-Saturday at 8pm, Sunday matinees at 3p.m.)

I will not diminish 2.0's work and unique art form by trying to describe exactly what you guys will see. Just know... it will have you scratching your head, wiping your eyes, asking loads of questions, eating words, and loving it all at the same time! It is a journey...

Please go and support Any1Man. Let 2.0 know I sent you!

Thanks for reading! Enjoy!

We love ya George! Break two elbows!

Sincerely,

Jane.

Any1Man in LA

2009-04-16T11:20:00.004-04:00

ANY1MAN

A MUST SEE!!!!

Resident Thespian of Wondaland, George A. Peters II does a brilliant job in his one man show Any1man. If you are in, or anywhere close to LA, this is your lucky weekend. Consider it a weekend present from us to you, or more specifically from George to you. This show will cause you to question, confirm, and or address the issues surrounding not only manhood, but relationships in every way. Those with God, parents, family, girlfriends, boyfriends, friends, and the like.

As you know, we at Wondaland love the Imagination. Any1Man is the power of Imagination fueled into action. Get more information about Any1Man at www.any1man.com, or for more ticket information visit here!

Remaining show dates are April 16th, 17th, 18th, 19th. Thursdays-Saturdays at 8pm, Sunday matinees at 3pm. Performances will take place the Alexia Robinson Studio, 2811 West Magnolia Blvd., Burbank, CA 91505.

Any1Man Opening Night in LA

BCTV: ANY1MAN OPENING NIGHT LA from Broccolicity TV on Vimeo.

Chester French releases their 1st Mixtape!!

2009-04-09T22:42:00.007-04:00

Hey guys!

I wanted to take the time to let you know about my dearest buddies, Chester French. Chester French consists of two uber cool artists, D.A. Wallach and Max Drummey, who met at Harvard University. It was at HU, they formed the band, Chester French and recorded their upcoming album, Love the Future (out APRIL 21st!). They are now signed to The Neptunes recording label, Star Trak.

The guys and I have known one another for a few years now and have always supported each other's work.:)

I consider Chester French one of the most innovative new bands out today as well. They are in fact, one of my favorite bands: Unafraid to try out new sounds, concepts/ideas. Unafraid to help lead a new movement and fight for ART.

The guys just released their first mixtape, Jaques Jams, Vol. 1: Endurance

I am featured on the tune, "Nerd Girl" along with some other really cool artists: Wale, Solange, Lady Gaga, Mickey Factz, Jermaine Dupri, Diddy, Pharrell, Pusha, Talib Kweli, Bun B., The Mad Rapper, Kardinal Offishall, N.O.R.E, and Jadakiss

Please read their blog to hear what they have to say about Jaques Jams, Vol. 1: Endurance, ://chesterfrench.com/blog/.

The mixtape is FREE! Please download here:

http://www.chesterfrench.com/mixtape/

Enjoy!

Jane!

P.S. (I will warn you that there is graphic language on the mixtape. For a mature audience only. Parents, censor first before you allow any of my younger supporters to listen.;))
This is just their appetizer. I have had their album, Love The Future for quite some time and I must say it is brilliant and will blow minds... atleast it did for me.;)

Rialto Theatre-April 3rd... Cancelled:(

2009-04-03T02:48:00.010-04:00

To my dearest supporters, it is with great disappointment that I must announce the cancellation of my performance Friday night, April 3rd at the Rialto Theatre in Atlanta.

I have never had to cancel a performance, but unfortunately the cancellation is the result of circumstances beyond my control.

I sincerely apologize to those that planned to attend and support me and the other wonderful artists. It's been a long time since I've performed in Atlanta, and I was looking forward to having fun and giving my supporters a sneak peek of the new tunes from Suites II & III.

Plans are being made to reschedule the performance in the near future. Please stay tuned for details and I look forward to seeing and meeting you then.

Thanks a trillion for your understanding.

Sincerely,

Janelle Monáe

P.S. Please take a moment to discover the wonderful artists who were lending their special talents to help make the show a magical success:

myspace.com/rahbi
myspace.com/scarthestar
myspace.com/brittanybosco
myspace.com/jimicravity
myspace.com/hollyweerd
myspace.com/jaspects
myspace.com/tendaberry
myspace.com/deepcotton

Janelle and The Monáes close out SXSW Tour!!!

2009-03-22T22:58:00.003-04:00

7 Shows in 4 days?!?
(8 if you count the impromptu dance class-double dutch-Imagination party at the Paparazzi Pizza Parlour)

"Y'all betta shut up!"

Hollyweerd & Gripplyaz & Lyndsey @ SXSW

2009-03-21T11:17:00.000-04:00

Look who Chuck and I ran into out of thousands of people in the
streets of Austin, TX...Crazy!

Austin, TX...

2009-03-20T18:18:00.000-04:00

Acoustic set for Paste TV during SXSW... Country S L

The Wondaland Book Club

2009-03-15T22:08:00.006-04:00

We sat around the fire, used it to cook pheasants, and inhaled the embers of Ideas and Imagination. It was "wondaful". New friends, old friends, all converged upon the dimension that is known as Wondaland and read excerpts from Malcolm Gladwell's best selling novel "Outliers".

Only 10,000 hours?
Pick it up.
You won't put it down.

The W.A.S. Book Club, a novel idea. (sorry I couldn't resist)

Jane at SXSW!!!!!!!

2009-03-09T23:31:00.002-04:00

Hello humanoids!;)

Hope this finds you shaving or smack dab in the middle of washing your hair!

If so, Stop!

I wanted to let ya know The Wondaland Arts Society and I will be in Austin, TX for SXSW this year!

This will be my first time playing SXSW and I am really excited about being apart of the festival! I've heard nothing but cool things! I'm also excited about meeting new artists and hopefully getting the chance to catch their performances!:-) I love supporting!

Most of all, I am excited to meet you guys there! Remember, even if you can't make it--send a friend, loved one, teacher, grand parent, superviser, etc.:-) We'll all go somewhere special.:)

Dates & times are listed below! Can't wait to meet you guys!

Jane.

Wed 3/18-NPR @ Stubb's 8p

Thurs 3/19-Afro-Punk @ Austin Music Hall 11p

Fri 3/20-MTVU (Private)
Sat 3/21-Rolling Stone @ Peckerheads 2:30p
Chop Shop @ Brush Square Park 6:30p
GoTV @ Vice 12a

J*Davey x Amp Fest: Atlanta...

2009-03-06T20:06:00.004-05:00

The funky L.A. duo J*Davey will be performing next Saturday, March 14th here in Atlanta at Sugar Hill. They'll be hosting and DJing after the show at AMP Fest.

Check out this cool promo animated by Atlanta's own Jamal Otolorin. He has a pretty cool blog as well: http://jamalotolorin.blogspot.com/

AMP fest J*DaVeY animated PROMO from MOXIEJOE on Vimeo.

Me & No Doubt on tour!

2009-02-27T13:44:00.002-05:00

Hey there! It's been a while!

I have been buried deep in Wondaland, finishing Suites II & III! I have also been skydiving, learning to play chess, and swimming in the Black Seal. I have been SO inspired and full of new ideas that I needed to purge them all out! I must say that I am overwhelmed and highly excited about the new tunes! Can't wait to share the new art with you! It takes me to so many places.:)

As well, I will be on tour with No Doubt this Summer! I have always been a big No Doubt supporter, so I am thankful that I was asked to play alongside such an amazing band! Really cool artists like Bedouin Sound Clash, The Sounds, and Paramore will also be on the tour! Can't wait to meet them all!:)

The Monáe's and I will be playing new tunes! Can't wait to create magic and pop like a jumping firecracker!

I hope to see you on the dates listed below! If you can't make it, send a friend, loved one, ex lover, etc! :) I appreciate your efforts!:)

Thanks so much for continuing to believe in my message, art, and mission! I love you guys and couldn't have asked for better supporters than you! xoxo!

Until next time! Off to riding zebras...

Sincerely,

JM

6.19.09 (Darien Center, New York) Darien Lake Performing Arts Center w/ No Doubt

6.20.09 (Boston, Massachusetts) Comcast Center w/No Doubt

6.24.09 (Uncasville, Connecticut) Mohegan Sun Arena w/No Doubt

6.26.09 (Holmdel, New Jersey) PNC Bank Arts Center w/No Doubt

6.27.09 (Wantagh, New York) Nikon at Jones Beach Theater w/No Doubt
Will post more dates soon...

Sol-Angel & The Hadley Street Dreams and Estelle on tour!

2009-02-25T17:49:00.007-05:00

Hey droids and pals!:) My friend Sol-Angel (Solange Knowles) is on tour now with The Hadley Street Dreams! I had the chance of seeing Solo live in L.A. and I must say you guys are in for a real treat!!!:)

She and another fantastic artist Estelle will be hitting the following cities (listed below) together! Please support these two artists if they are in your city! If you can't make it, send out your friends, family, ex-lovers, etc on your behalf.;)

I think what both these ladies are doing is groundbreaking and cool! I support them! Let's all support them to keep it going strong! Most important, let's support jamming music like these two artists both have!!!:)

Don't forget to give all your positive energy when you go! Thanks for reading.:) Rock on Solo & Estelle!:

02.25.09
House of Blues - Chicago, IL

02.26.09
Voodoo Lounge - Kansas City, MO

02.27.09
First Avenue - Minneapolis, MN

03.03.09
Estelle @ Vogue Theatre - Vancouver, BC

03.05.09
The Mezzanine - San Francisco, CA

03.06.09
Estelle with The Knux House of Blues - Anaheim, CA

03.09.09
House of Blues - Dallas, TX

03.10.09
House of Blues - Houston, TX

03.11.09
House Of Blues - New Orleans, LA

03.12.09
Centerstage Studios - Atlanta, GA

Chad and the Giant Rock.

2009-02-23T16:36:00.005-05:00

There has been a Rock in Wondaland that has been host to concerts, colloquies, and cookouts. But never before has it been visited by the Imagination of one Mr. Chad Weatherford. Known to bend time, lines, and color with a Wacom Graphics Tablet, Chad was caught yesterday, in between scribbles, taking a walk around the rock.

I asked him, "What are you doing?"
His gaze turned towards the Rock, "Can you see the dinosaur? See, right here is the head and a sort of prehistoric beak and his wings are over here."

Now as a child, I would lay in the grass and look up at the sky and see puppy dogs and ice cream cones. But I have never played this game with a Rock before.

What a Chad.
What a Rock.

Open Happiness...

2009-02-22T20:44:00.002-05:00

Travis (Gym Class Heroes), Janelle Monáe, Brendon (Panic at the
Disco), and Cee-lo rehearsing "Open Happiness" at the World of Coca-Cola.

Inaugural Twestival

2009-02-12T12:35:00.001-05:00

Twitter users join global Twestival

Nick Lewis, Calgary Herald

Published: Thursday, February 12, 2009

Twestival takes place tonight at the Auburn Saloon.

Calgary will be one of more than 180 cities across the world today that hosts the inaugural Twestival, a global gathering of users on the social networking site Twitter who wish to meet their digital friends in person. A number of Calgary Twitter users will be meeting at the Auburn Saloon at 7 p.m., and will assist a global charity aimed at helping the developing world.

Twitter is the third-most popular social networking site on the Internet, after Facebook and MySpace, and boasts nearly six-million users. The inaugural Twestival was organized a mere three weeks ago online, and is being done through the help of thousands of volunteers around the world.

"We're already blown away by the global reception and how keen people are to invest their time and energy for free," said Amanda Rose, one of Twestival's London-based organizers. "Social tweet ups like this are a great way to meet those faces behind the avatars while raising a lot of money for a fantastic cause."

Today's event isn't just about meeting up off-line, it's also a means to raise funds and awareness for Charity:Water, a not-for-profit organization that aims to bring clean, safe drinking water to communities in the developing world. Currently, one in six people on the planet don't have access to clean drinking water, and this lack of basic sanitation causes 80 per cent of all the world's sickness and disease, annually killing more people than all forms of violence, including war. Drilling a freshwater well can cost between $4,000 and $12,000, and even with their money combined, people living on less than $1 a day cannot afford one. Charity:Water, is trying to raise near $1 million with today's global event to begin construction of freshwater wells in the developing world.

The Calgary portion of Twestival features a social media panel with a number of guest speakers, as well as live music from local acts. There will also be a silent auction of items as well as a live raffle.

The idea of collaborating on an international level via a string of local communities could have a spectacular impact, organizers believe.

"Our goal, between the event in Edmonton and Calgary, is to raise close to $4,000, so we can combine our efforts and build a well in a developing country," said Roger Kondrat, the organizer of Calgary's Twestival. "And so while we expect a lot of Twitter users to come down, we'd like to invite others to visit us on Calgary. Twestival.com tomake a small donation."

nlewis@theherald.canwest.com---------

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John Legend "Everybody Knows"

2009-01-29T13:16:00.002-05:00

Written by our brother Scar! Congrats man!

John Legend - Everybody Knows / NEW
by PeteRock

....Time Machine (minus 4 years):

Scar + Big Boi + Nate Wonder = "U Got Me!"

www.myspace.com/scarthestar

NEW DEEP COTTON!

2009-01-28T12:34:00.006-05:00

The new track "SYDM" fromThe W.A.S's own Deep Cotton.

BAHHH HUMBUG!!!

CLICK HERE!

http://www.zshare.net/audio/547593977504b6fa/

www.myspace.com/deepcotton

-Dr. Martin Muvyer Thang, Jr.

Lil' Wayne Prom Queen

2009-01-26T22:39:00.002-05:00

I hope and pray that the new lil wayne album (Rebirth) sells millions.

Inspiring Letter from Barack Obama...

2009-01-19T20:27:00.002-05:00

Next Tuesday, Barack Obama will be sworn in as our 44th President. On this historic occasion, PARADE asked the President-elect, who is also a devoted family man, to get personal and tell us what he wants for his children. Here, he shares his letter to them.

Dear Malia and Sasha,

I know that you've both had a lot of fun these last two years on the campaign trail, going to picnics and parades and state fairs, eating all sorts of junk food your mother and I probably shouldn't have let you have. But I also know that it hasn't always been easy for you and Mom, and that as excited as you both are about that new puppy, it doesn't make up for all the time we've been apart. I know how much I've missed these past two years, and today I want to tell you a little more about why I decided to take our family on this journey.

When I was a young man, I thought life was all about me-about how I'd make my way in the world, become successful, and get the things I want. But then the two of you came into my world with all your curiosity and mischief and those smiles that never fail to fill my heart and light up my day. And suddenly, all my big plans for myself didn't seem so important anymore. I soon found that the greatest joy in my life was the joy I saw in yours. And I realized that my own life wouldn't count for much unless I was able to ensure that you had every opportunity for happiness and fulfillment in yours. In the end, girls, that's why I ran for President: because of what I want for you and for every child in this nation.

I want all our children to go to schools worthy of their potential-schools that challenge them, inspire them, and instill in them a sense of wonder about the world around them. I want them to have the chance to go to college-even if their parents aren't rich. And I want them to get good jobs: jobs that pay well and give them benefits like health care, jobs that let them spend time with their own kids and retire with dignity.

I want us to push the boundaries of discovery so that you'll live to see new technologies and inventions that improve our lives and make our planet cleaner and safer. And I want us to push our own human boundaries to reach beyond the divides of race and region, gender and religion that keep us from seeing the best in each other.

Sometimes we have to send our young men and women into war and other dangerous situations to protect our country-but when we do, I want to make sure that it is only for a very good reason, that we try our best to settle our differences with others peacefully, and that we do everything possible to keep our servicemen and women safe. And I want every child to understand that the blessings these brave Americans fight for are not free-that with the great privilege of being a citizen of this nation comes great responsibility.

Sasha (l) and Malia Obama at play in New Hampshire in 2007.
Bumper cars at the Iowa State Fair in August 2007.
That was the lesson your grandmother tried to teach me when I was your age, reading me the opening lines of the Declaration of Independence and telling me about the men and women who marched for equality because they believed those words put to paper two centuries ago should mean something.

She helped me understand that America is great not because it is perfect but because it can always be made better-and that the unfinished work of perfecting our union falls to each of us. It's a charge we pass on to our children, coming closer with each new generation to what we know America should be.

I hope both of you will take up that work, righting the wrongs that you see and working to give others the chances you've had. Not just because you have an obligation to give something back to this country that has given our family so much-although you do have that obligation. But because you have an obligation to yourself. Because it is only when you hitch your wagon to something larger than yourself that you will realize your true potential.

These are the things I want for you-to grow up in a world with no limits on your dreams and no achievements beyond your reach, and to grow into compassionate, committed women who will help build that world. And I want every child to have the same chances to learn and dream and grow and thrive that you girls have. That's why I've taken our family on this great adventure.

I am so proud of both of you. I love you more than you can ever know. And I am grateful every day for your patience, poise, grace, and humor as we prepare to start our new life together in the White House.

Love, Dad

*He is such an outlier. Let's all do our best to help.:)

Kellindo's brand new baby....

2009-01-16T23:53:00.001-05:00

Beyoncé digs Jane...

2009-01-16T11:07:00.006-05:00

Our buddy Solo's big sister jams to Janelle too!

Beyoncé - MTV Shows

Pretty cool...It rhymes at the end.

-MM

Dr. Martin Muvyer Thing, Jr's Mid-Week Mix

2009-01-14T11:48:00.004-05:00

-Dr. Martin Muvyer Thing, Jr.

What I'm listening to....

2009-01-07T21:40:00.003-05:00

New Hollyweerd Mixtape "Electricity Showroom"

The new mixtape from Atlanta's own Hollyweerd. They're good friends of the W.A.S. and pretty much the funkiest thing out right now.

It includes production by Mr. DJ, 9th Wonder, and Hollyweerd's in-house production team A.D.D.

Download Electricity Showroom here:

Some standout tracks are The Arrival, U Scared Shawty, Day N Nite, Mandatory Mandate, Shawty too Hot. But everything's worth a listen.

What do y'all think?

Dr. Martin Muvyer Thing, Jr.

Sincerely Jane

2009-01-02T11:03:00.004-05:00

Check out this Sincerely Jane Choreography!

http://www.sceneinteractive.com/talents/hollywood051/?movie=480_hollywood-theatrical.flv
(Click on the theatrical video clip)

Thanks Rae Holliday for spreading the word. We LOVE to see this kind of expression.

Happy New Year W.A.s. readers!!!:-)

2009-01-01T23:57:00.000-05:00

Last year was fantastic and unpredictable! Can't wait to see what this
year will bring us all!

I am overally excited to share my new music with you! Can't wait to
film visuals to share with you as well! I look forward to giving
plenty of art away to all of you this year.:)

I wish you so much happiness and may you continue to be passionate
about your gifts! Work hard, find peace and balance, and be the change
you want to see (thanks for reminding me of such powerful words Jovi)!

We love you guys and would not be where are without your support and
understanding of our mission and gifts...

Thank you! Now live thrivals! HNY!

Sincerely,

Jane!