Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29
The Dunbar Economic Development Corporation, the artistic director of the Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival, announced the stellar line-up for the 12th Annual Central Avenue Jazz Festival on Saturday, July 28 and Sunday, July 29 from 11 a.m. until 7 p.m. Admission and parking are free.
The streets of Central Avenue between 42nd Place and 43rd Street will come alive with the sounds of straight-ahead jazz and blues from high-caliber musicians:
Saturday, July 28:
Clora Bryant and guests, panel discussion
Paul Bryant Trio
Ernie Andrews, vocalist
Phil Ranelin
Jazz on the Latin Side All Stars
Arthur Blythe Quintet
Sunday, July 29:
Buddy Collette's Jazz America
CJS Quintet, winners of the Chuck Niles Award
Henry Franklin featuring Michael Sessions
Roy Gaines and surprise guests
Gilbert Castellanos Latin Trumpet Summit
Charles McPhearson
Sandra Booker's Underground Jazz Movement
The masters of ceremony are Michael Dolphin of the Dolphin's of Hollywood legacy, KKJZ Radio Personality Jose Rizo, and Jazz announcer James Janisse. Note: The order of appearance of performers may change.
"The Festival is one of the most important cultural events of the year," remarks Reginald Chapple, president and CEO of Dunbar EDC. "It is not only a tribute to the history of Los Angeles contribution to the music industry, but an opportunity for everyone to enjoy timeless music." Other activities at the Festival include art and crafts, food, and informational booths.
"Our focus, when selecting the entertainers, is to honor the rich music legacy of Central Avenue -- from the musicians to the orchestras that once graced the stages in nightclubs on Central Avenue," explained Jose Rizo, KKJZ radio personality and Dunbar EDC board member.
"It has always been important that the Central Avenue Festival reflects elements of the history of the avenue," says Michael Dolphin, a Dunbar EDC board member and Central Avenue historian. This year, blues legend Roy Gaines and surprise guests will lead a 50th Anniversary Tribute to "Mama" Laura Gross. Mama Laura has operated Babe and Ricky's (Blues) Inn, formerly located at 52nd and Central but now operating in Leimert Park, since 1957 - quite an accomplishment for any business owner, but certainly a tribute to the legacy of Central Avenue.
To learn more about the Dunbar EDC or the Festival, contact 323-234-7882 or visit the website at www.CentralAvenueJazzFestival.com.
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Tuesday, June 19, 2007
Friday, June 8, 2007
FIRST LEIMERT PARK BOOK FESTIVAL
TO HONOR THE MEMORY OF AUTHOR BEBE MOORE CAMPBELL
(Authors, Poets, Panelists and Volunteers Needed)
Few authors could touch the spirit the way best selling novelist and journalist Bebe Moore Campbell did. During her short tenure on earth, she was able to weave words into four best selling novels. Offering up hearts, lives and souls in her bestsellers, "Brothers and Sisters," "Singing in the Comeback Choir," "What You Owe Me," and "72 Hour Hold," Ms. Campbell provided the world a poignant, but pleasurable peek at issues impacting African Americans.
Before her passing in November 2006 at age 56 years, Ms. Campbell also contributed her creativity and resources as a member of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, having won their 2003 Outstanding Literature Award and, in helping found the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill chapter locally.
For all that she did as a writer and an activist, Bebe Moore Campbell will be paid homage during the historic first Leimert Park Village Book Festival.
Beginning at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 30, 2007, "Celebrating Our Literary Legacy: Our Heritage, Our Words, Our Stories," will be held in the Leimert Park Village Visions Theatre Parking Lot at Degnan Blvd and 43rd Street, Los Angeles.
Produced by Cynthia E. Exum and Associates, in conjunction with 8th District City Councilmember Bernard C, Parks. Eso Won Books and Helping One Another Progress, Inc., Leimert Park's inaugural literary festival will feature authors, storytellers, spoken word artists, poets, publishers, booksellers, literary vendors, workshops, panel discussions and musical entertainment.
Opportunities still are available for authors, storytellers, spoken word artists, poets, publishers, booksellers, musicians, literary vendors and workshop and panel discussion participants in the first Leimert Park Village Book Festival. For details contact Cynthia Exum at 323.828.7997, forward questions to info@leimertparkbookfair.com, or visit the website at www.leimertparkbookfair.com.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Rae Jones
PH: (323) 294-5280 and FX: (323)294.5258
Email: raediantcommunications@hotmail.com
(Authors, Poets, Panelists and Volunteers Needed)
Few authors could touch the spirit the way best selling novelist and journalist Bebe Moore Campbell did. During her short tenure on earth, she was able to weave words into four best selling novels. Offering up hearts, lives and souls in her bestsellers, "Brothers and Sisters," "Singing in the Comeback Choir," "What You Owe Me," and "72 Hour Hold," Ms. Campbell provided the world a poignant, but pleasurable peek at issues impacting African Americans.
Before her passing in November 2006 at age 56 years, Ms. Campbell also contributed her creativity and resources as a member of the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill, having won their 2003 Outstanding Literature Award and, in helping found the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill chapter locally.
For all that she did as a writer and an activist, Bebe Moore Campbell will be paid homage during the historic first Leimert Park Village Book Festival.
Beginning at 10 a.m., Saturday, June 30, 2007, "Celebrating Our Literary Legacy: Our Heritage, Our Words, Our Stories," will be held in the Leimert Park Village Visions Theatre Parking Lot at Degnan Blvd and 43rd Street, Los Angeles.
Produced by Cynthia E. Exum and Associates, in conjunction with 8th District City Councilmember Bernard C, Parks. Eso Won Books and Helping One Another Progress, Inc., Leimert Park's inaugural literary festival will feature authors, storytellers, spoken word artists, poets, publishers, booksellers, literary vendors, workshops, panel discussions and musical entertainment.
Opportunities still are available for authors, storytellers, spoken word artists, poets, publishers, booksellers, musicians, literary vendors and workshop and panel discussion participants in the first Leimert Park Village Book Festival. For details contact Cynthia Exum at 323.828.7997, forward questions to info@leimertparkbookfair.com, or visit the website at www.leimertparkbookfair.com.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Rae Jones
PH: (323) 294-5280 and FX: (323)294.5258
Email: raediantcommunications@hotmail.com
NOW SHOWING: The Hollywood Black Film Festival
The Hollywood Black Film Festival: Now in its 8th Year: June 5-10, 2007: Beverly Hills, California
Advance registration for HBFF 2007 passes is now closed but you can still register on-site during the following hours:
FESTIVAL REGISTRATION HOURS
June 10, 2007: 11 am - 12 noon / Writers Boot Camp / Bergamot Station Arts Center , 2525 Michigan Ave., Bldg. I / Santa Monica, CA
June 5th marks the opening of the 8th Annual Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF). Running a full 6 days, a record-breaking 124 films are scheduled to un-spool at HBFF 2007, June 5-10, 2007 in Beverly Hills, California. The 124 films includes 29 features, 64 shorts, 18 documentaries, 9 student films, 2 animated shorts and 2 music videos, from seven countries including Spain, Cameroon, South Africa, Haiti, Nigeria, the UK, and the United States. From June 5th through June 10th at the Fine Arts Theatre and Laemmle Music Hall 3 in Beverly Hills, HBFF 2007 promises to again bring the best in independent black cinema.
Among the notable talent appearing in this year's line-up of HBFF films are Elise Neal and Wood Harris in RAN$UM GAMES; rapper Coolio in SIDES, Eric Roberts and Tico Wells in SISTER'S KEEPER; Flex Alexander, Tangie Miller, Essence Atkins and Tico Wells in LOVE & OTHER 4 LETTER WORDS; NBA basketball star Doug Christie and his wife Jackie in THE CHRISTIES UN-CUT;
Omar Gooding in THE CANDY SHOP; rapper Chuck D., Ella Joyce and Glynn Turman in CITY TEACHER; Richard Lawson and Johnny "Bookman" Brown in I'M THROUGH W/WHITE GIRLS, Tonya Pinkins in TRUE GRITS, Tamara Tunie in AFTERLIFE; T.C. Carson in IN CONFLICT WITH KISMET; Art Evans in TESTIFY; and DB Woodside and Reiko Aylesworth in FIRST. In addition, the late James Brown's grandson, Jason, pays homage to his grandfather in the animated short, A TRIBUTE TO MY GRANDDADDY. And actress Victoria Rowell wrote, directed and produced the documentary, THE MENTOR.
Check the entire festival schedule and film line-up at www.hbff.org
Advance registration for HBFF 2007 passes is now closed but you can still register on-site during the following hours:
FESTIVAL REGISTRATION HOURS
June 10, 2007: 11 am - 12 noon / Writers Boot Camp / Bergamot Station Arts Center , 2525 Michigan Ave., Bldg. I / Santa Monica, CA
June 5th marks the opening of the 8th Annual Hollywood Black Film Festival (HBFF). Running a full 6 days, a record-breaking 124 films are scheduled to un-spool at HBFF 2007, June 5-10, 2007 in Beverly Hills, California. The 124 films includes 29 features, 64 shorts, 18 documentaries, 9 student films, 2 animated shorts and 2 music videos, from seven countries including Spain, Cameroon, South Africa, Haiti, Nigeria, the UK, and the United States. From June 5th through June 10th at the Fine Arts Theatre and Laemmle Music Hall 3 in Beverly Hills, HBFF 2007 promises to again bring the best in independent black cinema.
Among the notable talent appearing in this year's line-up of HBFF films are Elise Neal and Wood Harris in RAN$UM GAMES; rapper Coolio in SIDES, Eric Roberts and Tico Wells in SISTER'S KEEPER; Flex Alexander, Tangie Miller, Essence Atkins and Tico Wells in LOVE & OTHER 4 LETTER WORDS; NBA basketball star Doug Christie and his wife Jackie in THE CHRISTIES UN-CUT;
Omar Gooding in THE CANDY SHOP; rapper Chuck D., Ella Joyce and Glynn Turman in CITY TEACHER; Richard Lawson and Johnny "Bookman" Brown in I'M THROUGH W/WHITE GIRLS, Tonya Pinkins in TRUE GRITS, Tamara Tunie in AFTERLIFE; T.C. Carson in IN CONFLICT WITH KISMET; Art Evans in TESTIFY; and DB Woodside and Reiko Aylesworth in FIRST. In addition, the late James Brown's grandson, Jason, pays homage to his grandfather in the animated short, A TRIBUTE TO MY GRANDDADDY. And actress Victoria Rowell wrote, directed and produced the documentary, THE MENTOR.
Check the entire festival schedule and film line-up at www.hbff.org
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