Kevin Barnes – musician, singer and songwriter with the band of Montreal. There have been many bands born out of Athens, Georgia. But few can be compared to of Montreal. Since 1997, this recording group has produced 12 albums, in addition to many other remixes of individual songs. Of Montreal is described as a rock band, […]
Article · January 14, 2015 by Y-O Latimore
Stephanie Mills headlines the Tubman Museum’s 19th Annual All That Jazz concert and ball. Each year, the Tubman Museum holds an event called All That Jazz to raise money for its education and outreach programs. This year marks the 19th annual All That Jazz fundraiser, and the headlining artist is Stephanie Mills, a Grammy Award-winning […]
Article · January 12, 2015 by Y-O Latimore
John Oliver Killens photographed by Carl Van Vechten, June 8, 1954. Coined as the spiritual father of the Black Arts Movement in the 1960s, John Oliver Killens was an African-American fiction writer who was born January 14, 1916 in the historic Pleasant Hill neighborhood of Macon, Georgia. He was a Pulitzer Prize nominee for his […]
Article · January 7, 2015 by Y-O Latimore
B&B ENT presents #LMAO Comedy Tour. Laughter can serve as a form of medicine, and B&B ENT has prescribed the #LMAO Comedy Tour for Macon residents. This production will turn out an array of comedians, such as our very own Keith “Hollywood” Woods, BET’s Comicview Pooh Carter and Comedian Tiny, along with Atlanta’s Marti P. […]
Article · January 5, 2015 by Y-O Latimore
Festival and Event Marketing Power Seminar and Workshop. Fantastic fundraisers and solid sponsorships are key elements when it comes to planning a festival or event. Many of these productions are created to help with a cause marketing effort where donations are essential. While other events may be generated for profit with a dual purpose of enlightening […]
Article · December 17, 2014 by Y-O Latimore
Kwanzaa Kujichagulia Youth Night at the Douglass Theatre. Kwanzaa is often thought of as an African American holiday that takes the place of Christmas. This cultural celebration was created by Dr. Maulana Karenga to help blacks in the United States embrace the lifestyle of their ancestors. Dr. Karenga introduced this concept in 1966 during a […]
Article · December 15, 2014 by Y-O Latimore
The 567 Center for Renewal will honor Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with its “Black & White” photo exhibit in January 2015. During January, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s legacy of advocating for racial equality is highlighted by acknowledging his birthday as a national holiday. In addition, all around the world, people conduct ceremonies, marches […]
Article · December 10, 2014 by Y-O Latimore
C.H.O.I.C.E. International hosts a holiday concert. C.H.O.I.C.E. International is the acronym for Cultivating Healthier Options in Communities Everywhere. This nonprofit organization was founded in 2012 by Veronda Ford to help people maintain a sound mental, physical and spiritual state of being. If individuals in society can have outlets to overcome the many obstacles that will be […]
Article · December 8, 2014 by Y-O Latimore
Saxsational Christmas features Damon L. Brown at the Douglass Theatre on December 5. Originally from New Orleans, Louisiana, Damon L. Brown now resides in the Middle Georgia area. He plays gospel and jazz with his saxophone. Although he can play other instruments like the piano and drums, his first love is the saxophone. Brown is […]
Article · December 3, 2014 by Y-O Latimore
Featured artwork by Heidi Clinite for the Pop-Up Art Gallery at Just Tap’d. Pop-up art galleries and businesses are a very popular trend, nowadays. Of course, as artists, we aren’t hesitant to accept opportunities to show off our talents. Well, this concept is not just beneficial for branding and selling the creative product or services. […]
Article · December 1, 2014 by Y-O Latimore
Corner Concert #3 – New Madrid, White Violet and 100 Watt Horse at the Historic Shriner Temple flyer. There’s an interesting concept going on around town with the Corner Concerts. Just imagine going to a show every month at a different location where indie artists are the headline acts. Some of these events may occur […]
Article · November 27, 2014 by Y-O Latimore