February 12-18, 2004

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compiled by Ainé Ardron-Doley

The Department of Recreation and Person-L Management think children are, you know, the future, hence Poetry and Hip Hop in Da Hood, a 20-week series of spoken word and hip-hop programs for kiddies and young adults. These educational workshops kicked off in January and culminate in June with a big ol’ talent showcase featuring the semester’s participants. Each week hosts a guest speaker or two dishing knowledge on everything from contracts to live performances to how to publish a poem or song. Open to youth and youthful folks from 13 to 25, the workshops strive to provide a safe environment for participants to gather and learn about the music and arts industry. This week’s guest is WKDU’s "Momma Wit Da Drama" Monica Peters and violinist/vocal instructor Owen "The Fidla" Brown.

Thu., Feb. 12, 7 p.m., free, Myers Recreation Center, 58th and Kingsessing sts., DearaP@aol.com.

Friday night dancing just keeps getting better as the five-man Ill Vibe Collective (DJs Statik, Skipmode, Phillee Blunt, Lil' Dave and Panek) rock, cut and sway with Soul Clap. Fri., Feb. 13, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $7, Fluid, 613 S. Fourth St., www.illvibe.net.

When Black Eyed Peas asked "Where is the love?" last Sunday on the Grammy Awards, someone should have jumped up on stage and told 'em it's in Philly. With Lady Alma, a live sax player and DJ Mike Nyce at the helm, Tasty Treats becomes a Valentine's Day throwdown for singles and cuddly couples alike. From house to sexy slow jams, watch Alma rip the roof off and pack the dancefloor. Sat., Feb. 14, 10 p.m.-2 a.m., $7 ($10 after midnight), Fluid, 613 S. Fourth St.,

www.squarebiz.org

. P.S. Grammys: Prince and Beyoncé? What? Should we call it a comeback? Or was The Artist showing signs of desperation?

Back to business. It’s time for the D

ell East Music Business Institute registration. Celebrating their fifth anniversary, DEMBI is registering students for 15 classes including artist relations, event production, concert promotion, studio production and more. Classes run March 8 to April 29 at $50 per course. Course brochures and registration forms can be found at www.delleast.org or by calling 215-685-9717.