To raise funds for Origins of Hip-Hop 12, we’re asking our supporters to join us for a meal, a drink, and a viewing of the 1984 classic film Breakin’ on the big screen for $25/person. A couple surprise performances will follow the movie.

A special menu will be available from the in-house restaurant, Gibby’s, and each person will receive one drink. A portion of the $25 spent will go to help fund this year’s event with the remainder going to George’s and Gibby’s. You’ll be supporting three great treasures in our community. Thank you in advance!

SAVE THE DATE
Origins of Hip-Hop 12 will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2024 from 4-10pm at Smoke’d on the Water (3 Fifth St. Racine, WI 53403).

We all love Origins and wish for it to continue to prosper. It takes an epic team of dedicated folks, many hours of planning, and a considerable amount of funds to pull it off every year. Many thanks to the heads for their contributions (pictured above L to R):

-Venue head: Caleb Robinson
-Graffiti head: Dee Hutch
-MC head: Nick Ramsey
-DJ head: Dario Wilson
-Breakin’ head: Willy Reynoso

We need to raise funds in a big way this year. Our annual budget nears $5,000. Every cent helps!

These funds are used to purchase painting supplies such as boards, primer, paint, markers, tarps, and tape for the graffiti area. We also give each of our painters a little something for their time and talents.

A large chunk of bread goes to pay the winners of our all-styles and breakin’ battles. The remainder goes to compensate the judges, DJs, MCs, sound guys, and to pay for print advertisements.

Please consider joining us this Saturday and please think about becoming a sponsor, donating, and/or purchasing merchandise so we can keep this rolling.

Many thanks to the Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation for their sponsorship this year and for many years in the past.