6/12: Through Our Eyes: Everything Music Change Art Reception

Through Our Eyes: Everything Must Change Art Reception Thursday June 12, 2008 5:30-7:30 at the Ritz Theatre/Lavilla Museum - African American Artist Showcase

6/5: Florida HIV/AIDS Network Potluck Dinner @ EWC

I plan on supporting this community event this week and my food item will be chicken, I will write a review of the event later. Here is the information if you would live to attend: Florida Department of Health, Bureau of HIV/AIDS Florida HIV/AIDS Minority Network is having a Pot Luck Dinner on Thursday, June 5, 2008, 6:30pm Edward Waters College In the Student Union Building (SUB). They are in the process of organizing a local HIV/AIDS Minority Network in Area 4. There is a tremendous need for persons like yourself to help address the HIVAIDS epidemic in the minority community. Please join them for dinner for further details.

Pot Luck Items to Bring
Your Favorite Dish
Chicken (Rotisserie and Baked)
Salad(s)
Vegetables
Dinner Rolls
Drinks
Desserts
Plates, Forks, Cups and Napkins

Please RSVP Lisa Barton @ 470-8231 no later than May 30, 2008

6/3: Jax For Obama Primary Party @ Ragland's

Over the past few months, The Kimmer (who will be a guest blogger here for the upcoming campaign) has gotten me more and more interested in the upcoming campaign through her involvement with the Jax for Obama campaign, in my life time their is a possibly that a brother can be president. Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at 8pm is upcoming primary party for Montana and South Dakota @ Ragland's in 5 Points Riverside. For more info about upcoming events, visit jaxforobama@gmail.com

5/31: Its Sexy: Soul Release: Black Erotica (Verbal Porno)

SHAMELESS PLUG: As I am crossing the Fuller Warren bridge after work, Emanuel (my business partner) calls to thank me for my hardwork in getting our Soul Release: Black Erotica event in the Folio Weekly as a Arts: Best Bets page 36 in this week's May 27, 2008, of course I was surprised because they recently took our announcement about Soul Release out of the calendar section, but left several spoken word events that have been over for years. But regardless, I am happy and sent a text message to Tory, the bar manager at 9th and Main. Well the event featuring GEORGIA ME (Tony Award Winner-Def Poetry Jam) and AINSLEY BURROWS (NYC slam poet). Plus the legendary verbal porno open mic hosted by Chanel and music by DJ Al Pete. Adm: $15 (advance) and $20 (at the door).

6/14: She's back: Rachelle Ferrell live @ Ritz Theatre and Lavilla Museum

Best known for her duet with Will Downing, "Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This", I first discovered Rachelle Ferrell music while a sophomore at Florida State. And then last year (2007), the Kimmer and I went to her concert at the Ritz Theatre, and it rocked. If you have ever been to the Ritz then you know its a very initimate venue (350), the connection (ongoing conversation) between Ferrell and the audience was so on point, she even deviated from her set list and song "Blackbird", and of course after several requests throughout the night, the ended the concert with "Nothing Has Ever Felt Like This", singing both parts of the song. Well she will be back in J'ville, Saturday, June 14 8pm @ Ritz Theatre/Lavilla Museum. Adm: $35. Order your tickets early last time it sold out.