Entertainment News
Dakshina/Daniel Phoenix Singh Dance Co. Premeires Nov. 20 + 21:
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.
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One-woman play on Nov. 22: Addicted to the Perils of Life:
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! Read in Full >>
Former 92Q DJ Marc Clarke to be Featured in Upcoming Screening:
Upcoming screening of "Happily Ever After" - featuring Meshelle and Marc Clarke - coming to Baltimore. Read in Full >>
Jazzy Summer Nights Grand Finale: "It Don't Mean a Thing, If It Ain't Got that East Coast Swing!":
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!
Art Sherrod at Rams Head - Sat., Aug. 29th:
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. Read in Full >>
HEINOUS ACTS OF SLAVERY REBIRTHED IN NEW YORK MEGA CHURCH:
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. Read in Full >>
Mario vs. Melo: Baltimore Celebs Host Weekend of Events (Sept. 3, 4 & 5):
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 3rd to Saturday, September 5th, 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.
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STEVIE WONDER, LALAH HATHAWAY, FRANKIE BEVERLY AND MAZE APPEAR AT STAR-STUDDED HOLLYWOOD BASH TO CELEBRATE TRIBUTE CD UPCOMING RELEASE:
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. Read in Full >>
Baltimore Ravens' Terrell "T-Sizzle" Suggs Fights Sickle Cell with Celebrity Weekend:
Come out Sept. 11-13, 2009 and help "T-Sizzle" fight Sickle Cell Anemia Read in Full >>
Wise Intelligent of Poor Righteous Teachers at Sankofa Center this Friday!:
Wise Intelligent of Poor Righteous Teachers and others performing at 2901 Druid Park Drive Read in Full >>
Clifton Ross, III on WOLB 1010 AM with Doni Glover, 7.28.09 - 10 am - Baltimore:
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. Read in Full >>
BMORE's BEST Summer Talent Showcase on WOLB 1010 AM with Doni Glover:
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.
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TGR: Bern Nadette Has a New Book: "Situations 101":
Guess who we had the chance to hang-out with during my birthday? "Thelma" aka Bern Nadette Stanis. Promoting her new book, Stanis visited Baltimore and toured the city with Richard Burton and Reggie Reg.
Stanis' website is www.ThelmaOfGoodTimes.com.
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GUEST EDITORIAL: Michael Jackson and Black Politics by Noted-journalist Charles Robinson, III:
The convergence of Michael Jackson and Black politics is part of the modern tapestry of 20th Century American life. Some of you may take exception; others will wonder why a pop icon and politics are intertwined. Music, arts, entertainment and politics are often commingled sometimes in unhealthy ways.
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July 3-5: African American Heritage Festival:
COME WITNESS MUSIC HISTORY AS ANITA BAKER, TEENA MARIE, ENVOGUE, RAHEEM DEVAUGHN, TONY, TONI TONE, LAURA IZIBOR, AND MORE PERFORM LIVE AT THE AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE FESTIVAL 2009 Read in Full >>
