Luther Barnes

DALLAS— “There Is One In Every Family,” will be presented, on October 13-18, 2009 at 8:00 p.m. at the Majestic Theatre located at 1925 Elm Street Dallas. “There Is One In Every Family,” is an exciting and stimulating drama that positively accents the lives of four African-American men living in everyday America dealing with real person struggles. Love conquers all and time heals all wounds; but what happens when love is not enough and time runs out? The only common denominator that ties four brothers together is the love they share for their Mama Cora. The play will feature Singer Shirley Murdock and Gospel Singer Luther Barnes.
For more information contact Barbara Hudson at (866) 567-6336 or email her at barbara@movetentertainment.com.

Knight

LANCASTER- Rep. Helen Giddings (D-Dallas), in an effortto help with closing the gap of hunger in our community, will host her 2nd Annual Movie Night in the Square with Mayor Marcus Knight of Lancaster to benefit the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB).   Movie Night attendees are asked to donate canned food and non-perishable food items to help refill the pantries that feed our hungry families. 
The NTFB will be on-site to collect the donated items.  The free Movie Night will be held at  Historic Town Square located at 200 N. Dallas Ave, on Friday, Sept. 11, 2009 from 7:30-10:00p.m. Showtime will begin at 8:00 p.m. featuring the hit movie, “Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa.”
For more information, contact Tamara Hobbs at (972)224-6795.

HOUSTON-  Thomas Meloncon is a nationally known playwright and poet, who lives in Houston, Texas with his wife and daughters. Thomas was born and raised in Houston’s 5th Ward where he attended Atherton Elementary, E.O. Smith and graduated from Kashmere Gardens High School. He writes extensively about social problems affecting society.

HOUSTON- The MLK Parade Foundation-Houston is now accepting Online Fall Registrations for its upcoming January MLK Events. These registration will be used to facilitate all remaining Parade Sections and Cheer Explosion and  BOTB Selections. Early Registrations that were conducting in The Spring were used to facilitate Parade Sections 1-5.
Fall Registrations will be used to facilitate Parade Sections 6-10. Upon the receipt of your registration, you will be forwarded A Final Letter of Instruction regarding the event of  your choice. The 2010 MLK Holiday Celebrations has already exceeded the 2009 Event by more than 40% in participation, and all events are expected to attract more than 400,000 spectators over the three day weekend from January 15, 2010 - January 18, 2010. To register online visit http://www.mlkgrandeparade.org for the event(s) of your choice.

SUGARLAND- Ryan Kilgore, (left) saxophonist for Stevie Wonder, will perform at the Sugarland Town Square, in Sugarland, Texas with special guest Dwayne Hildreth (below) on Thursday, August 20, 2009 at 7p.m.  The event is free to the public. A repeat performance will be held on Saturday, Aug. 22, 2009 at 9p.m. at the Red Cat Jazz Cafe, 924 Congress St. in Houston. A cover charge may apply.

HOUSTON- Project Row Houses (PRH) is excited to announce the opening of the 2009 Summer Studios Exhibition, Saturday, August 15th, from 5pm to 8pm at 2505 to 2517 Holman. 
This event, which is free and open for art lovers of all ages, will feature the new works of seven emerging artists, in addition to an exhibition of work created within the Fotofest Literacy Through Photography program, an interactive drawing room Artist At Large project and live music by Freak-in the Frame & The Color of Sound. The mission of Project Row Houses is to create community through the celebration of art and African American history and culture.

Seven area art students, nominated by their professors and selected by a panel of professional artists, have been creating original artwork in the Artist Project Spaces during a six-week-long residency.  Engaging within the PRH/ Third Ward Community and receiving feedback from established Houston-based Artists, the residents have created original installations ranging in materials and subject matter. The exhibition will run August 16, 2009 through August 31, 2009. For more information or to schedule large group tours call (713)526-7662.

HOUSTON- The Platinum Adults Social Club (P.A.S.C) a group of  feisty seniors citizens, who refuse to let grass grow under their feet, celebrated the 70th birthday of Jesse Simon and the 71st birthday of Clara Malveaux at the House of Blues Restaurant, 1204 Caroline Street, in Downtown Houston.

Georgia Provost

HOUSTON- Georgia Provost, a native of Lafayette, Louisiana, is a graduate of Texas Southern University and was inducted into the “Wall of Honors.” She received advanced studies from the University of Houston and the Winona National School of Professional Photography. The studios of Provost and Associates, 3821 N Macgregor Way, contain photographs that show the rich culture and history of Texas, Louisiana and all parts in between.

Although progress has been made in the global fight against HIV/AIDS, the epidemic continues to devastate the United States and the international community with 56,300 new HIV infections each year in the U.S. and an estimated 33 million people living with HIV worldwide. As the leading U.S. government institute for HIV/AIDS research, National Institute of Allergy & Infectious Diseases (NIAID) is committed to conducting the research necessary to successfully end the fight against HIV/AIDS. HIP HOP has jumped on the bandwagon to fight against HIV and all STDs around the globe.

Jacqueline L. Giles

STAFFORD- “Woman What In The Hell Were You Thinking?” a play written, directed and produced by Playwrite Jacqueline L. Giles of JLG Productions, will come to Stafford, TX,  from July 24 -July 26, 2009. The play can be seen at the Stafford Civic Centre, 1415 Constitution Ave. The play is a non-fiction story of how a woman became a victim of domestic violence and soon became the abuser.
Through relationships and two failed marriages, Jacqueline received physical, mental, and emotional abuse. After being inspired by her life events, she decided to write her story in this play. It also stars gospel recording artist Latoya Earl. A percentage of the proceeds from the play will go to Domestic Violence Shelters, Abused Children Organizations, and various Church Children Ministries.
For more information or to ticket prices/purchases, call (281)772-9357.