Rest up, because you will barely have time to sleep during AMC weekend. We've got incredible nighttime events going on every night from Wednesday to Sunday. Read below for info on:

• July 15: "Food Security" Art Exhibit Opening Reception with Blair & the Boyfriends, I, Crime, Noman, and General Population
• July 16: D-TENSION: Special Edition with feature performers Rebel Diaz
• July 17: Bowling & Karaoke Party at the Garden Bowl, the oldest active bowling alley in the U.S.
• July 18: Allied Funk Party with Monica Blaire, DJ Sicari, Frank Raines, and Radio Ríos
• July 19: Grace Lee Boggs 94th Birthday Party with special presentations and performances by Danny Glover, Invincible, and Starlet

7/15: "Food Security" Art Exhibit Opening Reception

PRESENTED BY JUSTSEEDS AND ALLIED MEDIA PROJETCS

At the Cass Café, 4620 Cass Ave., Detroit. (313) 831-1400.

Food Security is a show that questions the systems for making safe and healthy food available to everyone, while celebrating the creative work of many Detroiters who have taken this matter into their own hands. Consisting of 20 artists from around the country associated with the Justseeds Artists’ Cooperative and local artists, Food Security explores the issue of what we eat with a diversity of media, tone, and message. Food Security runs from July 12 - July 25 and is brought to you by Justseeds and the 2009 Allied Media Conference.

Opening Reception: July 15, 8PM - 1AM. Performances by Blair and the Boyfriends, I, Crime, Noman, and General Population.

7/16: D-TENSION: Special Edition

PRESENTED BY DETROIT SUMMER'S LIVE ARTS MEDIA PROJECT, EMERGENCE, and ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS

Kick-off party for the 11th Allied Media Conference.

Thurs., July 16 @ The Furniture Factory, 4126 Third Ave. (between Willis and Alexandrine), Detroit. Dinner at 6PM. Music: 7PM - Midnight $5 suggested donation.

Dinner for sale, with food provided by Louisiana Gumbo (including vegetarian/vegan options). No smoking, wheelchair-accessible venue.

Hosted by Marvwon, Miz Korona and Invincible.

Featuring Rebel Diaz (South Bronx NY), and DJs Mel Wonder and Sticky Niki (Detroit), with special guests Perseph 1 (Houston) Cassie (Oakland).

And Detroit's own Starlet, P-Rich, Fowl, Marty_McFli, Early Mac and many more!

email info@emergencemusic.net to sign up for the open mic.

7/17: Bowling & Karaoke Party

SPONSORED BY CONSUMERS UNION

The AMC's bowling & karaoke tradition continues. Friday, July 17, all registered AMC participants get treated to a night of bowling at the Garden Bowl in the Majestic Theater Complex. This event is sponsored by our friends at Consumers Union.

The Garden Bowl opened its doors in 1913, which makes it the oldest active bowling center in the U.S. It is located at 4120 Woodward Ave., about one mile from Wayne State.

There will be sixteen lanes of unlimited bowling and complimentary shoe rentals, with two attached bars and two restaurants to hang out it in. We think our music should be as participatory as our media so we are also bringing you a karaoke dance party.

7/18: Allied Funk Party

PRESENTED BY LEFTIST LOUNGE, 5 E GALLERY, and ALLIED MEDIA PROJECTS

Official after-party for the 11th Allied Media Conference. Saturday, July 18, 8PM-2AM. @ the Furniture Factory, 4126 Third Ave. (between Willis and Alexandrine), Detroit. FREE to registered AMC participants. $10 suggested donation for non-AMC. Cash bar. All Ages. Must be 21 to drink. Non-smoking venue. Wheelchair accessible.

Distance from the AMC: 0.9 miles [MAP].

Free for registered AMC participants. $10 for non-AMC.

Hosted by Piper Carter (5E Gallery).

All vinyl! Funk & Soul 45s spun by DJ Sicari (5E Gallery), Frank Raines (Funk Night), and Radio Ríos (NeverNotWorking Radio NYC).

plus featured performer...
Monica Blaire (Silent Riot Entertainment)
One of Detroit's finest vocal talents. Firmly rooted in the sound of early soul music and inspired by an unconventional sense of rhythm and melodies, Monica Blaire is more than an artist. She is an experience.

The Furniture Factory is a comfortable venue, divided into an area for dance party and an area for relaxing. We will be setting up a bar and selling snacks, with all proceeds benefiting the Allied Media Conference. There is not an ATM so please bring cash.

7/19: Grace Lee Boggs 94th Birthday Party

Join us to celebrate Grace Lee Boggs at 94!

We will gather at Central United Methodist Church (Adams and Woodward) at 7PM to honor Grace and her commitment to respiriting our city.

Danny Glover, Invincible and Starlet will join us, sharing their thoughts and talents. The celebration is also an opportunity to meet many of the young activists from around the country who participated in the 11th Allied Media Conference.

We are asking for donations of $5 to $50 as a contribution to the Boggs Center and its ongoing work.