Chadwick "Niles" Phillips is a renaissance man within the arts. He is a hip-hop artist, actor, director, creative drawer and song writer. He is also the host of "The Poet's Groove" open mic. Plus, he is the founder of the "Hip-Hop, History and The Arts" curriculum. Now he is creating an entertainment/arts company entitled "The Avant Garde". This company embodies the true meaning of artistic expression through every avenue of creating. "The Avant Garde" is about the essence of bringing unique and refreshing experiences for society's enjoyment. Chadwick is putting on a very special exclusive launch party for "The Avant Garde" and you are invited! This event is going to be a very special holiday season evening of great soul music spinning, an amazing live band, pure organic. Neo-Soul, Be-Bop era reminiscent jazz, and live painting from a master of the paint brush! I will be hosting the event as well! Some absolutely amazing Twin Cities artists will be performing! Something very unique, amazing, eclectic, soul quenching, refreshing, new and highly artistic is on the horizon! It would mean the world to me for you all to celebrate with us!