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Theatre Project presents VT Dance

Sat, 27 Feb 2010 19:50:30 UT

Theatre Project presents Vincent E. Thomas and VTDance, for two exciting weekends of dance. Vincent is a recipient of a 2009 Baker Artist-Peoples' Choice Award (established by the William G. Baker, Jr. Memorial Fund) and a 2009 Best of Baltimore- Choreographer Award. The residency will feature two award winning programs- the Grandmother Project and Witness. Both works received the acclaimed MetroDC Dance Awards for Outstanding New Work and Witness is a 2008 John F. Kennedy Center Local Dance Commission Project. Featured performers include: 2009 Mary Sawyers Baker Prize Artist Carl Grubbs (saxophone), Linda-Denise Fisher-Harrell, students of the Morton Street Dance Center, Sharon Chaiklin, and Senior Electricity.

Performances for Grandmother Project are March 19, 20 @ 8pm and March 21 @ 3pm.

Performance for Witness are March 26, 27 @ 8pm and March 28 @ 3pm.

Tags: dance, theatre project, vincent e. thomas, vtdance

"The Wire" Actor Pens Track For Haiti

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 20:24:23 UT

Feeling helpless, Chaney decided to respond to the disaster and the hopes of the people of Haiti in the only way he knew how. While in the studio, he penned a track simply entitled "Dear Haiti" to showcase the resilience of their country and to those who are helping to reshape it.

Not wanting to profit off the situation but offer some type of hope, Tray is making the song available for free to the general public at: www.twtmuzik.net/songs.php?tms=14550

Tags: black actor, earthquake, giving, haiti, Tray Chaney

SAGE: A Softer Side of B-more…

Fri, 27 Nov 2009 18:22:20 UT

Home of HBO’s television show "The Wire", political scandals, indictments, drugs, and gang violence ushers three sisters to salute building better communities and brighter futures. The rough streets of Baltimore often obscurely portrayed in the media, now has a softer side: Sage. Winning over the ears and hearts of people of all ages with their catchy tunes and eclectic sounds, Sage is comprised of three biological sisters from Baltimore - Rell, Muffin, and Melody. The birth-name, SAGE, derived from the original name of their former gospel group, “Sisters of Agape”, given to their mother in a dream. The acronym S.A.G.E. stands for “Sisters of Agape with Essence.”

Tags: black music, entertainment, neo soul

Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Co. Premeires Nov. 20 + 21

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 05:19:39 UT

Dakshina premieres in Baltimore!

Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Company will showcase Anna Sokolow's pivotal work Dreams at the Baltimore Theatre Project, along with their signature program featuring the Baltimore premiere of Karna, a Bharata Natyam piece, an ancient Indian dance form known for its use of symmetry, angular lines, rhythmic footwork and interpretative mime that explores spiritual and philosophical themes.

Tags: dance, indian

One-woman play on Nov. 22: Addicted to the Perils of Life

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:30:48 UT

Radience Pittman is premiering in her one-woman show...Addicted to the Perils of Life - The Cycle of Domestic Violence. The show is Sunday, November 22, 2009 @ 6 pm. Part of the proceeds will be donated to the House of Ruth. Tickets are $15.00. Come out and support the cause!

Tags: domestic violence, play, theater

Former 92Q DJ Marc Clarke to be Featured in Upcoming Screening

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 04:49:04 UT

Upcoming screening of "Happily Ever After" - featuring Meshelle and Marc Clarke - coming to Baltimore.

Tags: marc clarke, movie, theater

Jazzy Summer Nights Grand Finale: "It Don't Mean a Thing, If It Ain't Got that East Coast Swing!"

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 19:04:47 UT

What more can you say? The end of an era is upon us.

Thank you, Mr. Finney, for giving us a wonderful decade of fun and entertainment via Jazzy ... Summer ... Nights! She will be missed!

Tags: black music, entertainment

Art Sherrod at Rams Head - Sat., Aug. 29th

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 05:23:11 UT

Today (Saturday, August 29th) is not just a CD Release Concert featuring the lovely songstress Tracy Hamlin; it's a party with benefits. Art Sherrod, Jr. and A-Train Enterprises have partnered to provide one of the biggest giveaways known to Rams Head.

Tags: black music, jazz

HEINOUS ACTS OF SLAVERY REBIRTHED IN NEW YORK MEGA CHURCH

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 05:17:22 UT

New York nationally-recognized theologian, Reverend Dr. Johnny Ray Youngblood, in association with St. Paul Community Baptist Church, presents The MAAFA SUITE...A Healing Journey®, a controversial reenactment of American slavery. The off Broadway psychodrama is expected to draw a crowd of over 5,000 attendees to the Brooklyn, New York house of worship for a riveting reenactment of the journey from Africa to America. A journey that was endured by over 100 million Africans through the "Middle Passage" during a period in history known as the Trans-Atlantic Slave Trade. Visual displays of slavery artifacts from the 19th century will be on display in the MAAFA Museum.

Tags: american slavery, arts, theater

Mario vs. Melo: Baltimore Celebs Host Weekend of Events (Sept. 3, 4 & 5)

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 04:49:35 UT

NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony and R&B Sensation Mario Barrett have joined forces on behalf of Baltimore’s young people. The two Baltimore-born celebrities will host the “Melo & Mario Face-Off Weekend” from Thursday, September 3^rd to Saturday, September 5^th, 2009. With an action-packed line-up, the weekend will feature both private and public events that will highlight both men’s foundations.

The kickoff press conference is on Thursday, September 3, 2009 at 4 pm at the Carmelo Anthony Center at 1100 E. Fayette Street. Attendees include Baltimore Mayor Sheila Dixon. The highlight of this event is the distribution of school supplies to hundreds of Baltimore youths.

Tags: Carmelo Anthony, mario, NBA, R&B

STEVIE WONDER, LALAH HATHAWAY, FRANKIE BEVERLY AND MAZE APPEAR AT STAR-STUDDED HOLLYWOOD BASH TO CELEBRATE TRIBUTE CD UPCOMING RELEASE

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:25:24 UT

Brantera Music Group, Inc. and Nu Face Entertainment held the hottest ticket in town on Thursday, August 6, hosting a VIP CD release party at The Highland nightclub in Hollywood to celebrate the August 25th release of Silky Soul Music...An All-Star Tribute to Maze featuring Frankie Beverly. The CD salutes 40-years, 12 albums and countless concerts of the most inspiring, timeless music and lyrics in Rhythm and Blues.

Tags: black music, R&B

Baltimore Ravens' Terrell "T-Sizzle" Suggs Fights Sickle Cell with Celebrity Weekend

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 19:06:54 UT

Come out Sept. 11-13, 2009 and help "T-Sizzle" fight Sickle Cell Anemia

Tags: celebrity weekend, entertainment, football, NFL

Wise Intelligent of Poor Righteous Teachers at Sankofa Center this Friday!

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 05:53:33 UT

Wise Intelligent of Poor Righteous Teachers and others performing at 2901 Druid Park Drive

Tags: classic hip hop

Clifton Ross, III on WOLB 1010 AM with Doni Glover, 7.28.09 - 10 am - Baltimore

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 06:22:21 UT

Hailing from the great City of Detroit, Clifton Ross, III, a Howard University Fine Arts degree candidate, is a gifted musician sharing his talents most often as a moving vocalist, a skilled musical director and an innovative musical consultant. Just recently, many have become familiar with Clifton as one of the top contestants in the online and nationally televised BET Sunday Best Competition.

Tags: BET, black music, church, clifton ross III, gospel

BMORE's BEST Summer Talent Showcase on WOLB 1010 AM with Doni Glover

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:27:34 UT

It's official! For the next few weeks, there will be a summer talent showcase on WOLB 1010 AM with Doni Glover on Tuesdays from 10 to 11 am. The cost is FREE. So, sing your heart out! Interested parties should contact Leamon Best at 410.383.8334.

Sponsors include www.bmorenews.com, Leamon Best and LAB Productions, David Miller, and the Urban Leadership Institute.

Tags: black music