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‘All about the kids’
We’ve all heard of wishing upon a star. Some wish for glamour, fame or even VIP treatment. At the star-studded 9th Annual Oscar Night America, the Ronald McDonald House of Memphis provided just such a dreamy setting.
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BET winner and budding star has Memphis roots
Memphis’ very own Jessica Ray Griffin – the daughter of Grammy-nominated bass player Ray Griffin – won BET’s “106 & Park Wild Out Wednesday” live competition on Feb. 17.
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Darrel Petties: ‘The Year of My Identity’
Unwinding recently during a conversation at the House of Mtenzi, Darrel Petties – charismatic as ever – rolled through his difficult yet faith-based childhood, fans and his latest plunge into entrepreneurship.
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A new decade with hope and promise
City officials and constituents gathered Friday morning for City Councilman Myron Lowery’s 19th Annual New Year’s Day Prayer Breakfast.
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New Year’s Potpourri
Wow, is it really the end of 2009? Somebody pinch me and wake me up from this dream. Was that really me having such a wonderful year? ... I’ve committed to take some quality time to reflect more fully on the highs and lows of the year.
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Fashion storeowner threads success with Memphis’ style
Nikki T. Fashions started as a mobile and online boutique…about a year and a half ago. We opened on Nov. 13, 2009 at 1337 Madison and we look forward to being there for many years to come.
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Darryl Evan Jones: Living a ‘Bronx Tale’
Darryl Evan Jones uses the flute to express his rich and exceptional style – described as “Instrumental Soul”. A native of the South Bronx, Jones has been on a magical journey since the release of his CD “Dream” in the Mid-South area. This past Saturday, at the Winter concert at the Cannon Center, Jones opened for jazz, soul and R&B chart topper “Kem.” I caught up with him after his performance.
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Soundman behind Take 6, DeltaCappella takes five to share with Memphis
Tony Huerta, audio and sound engineer for the Grammy-winning a cappella group Take 6, was the man behind the soul stirring sounds of DeltaCappella during the group’s Christmas concert with Kallen Esperian at the Germantown Performing Arts Centre last week.
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A DeltaCappella Christmas
If you’re experiencing the warm fuzziness that goes with the holiday season, or are in need of a jumpstart, the harmonic sounds of Memphis’ own DeltaCappella fits the bill.
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AARP sponsors free day at National Civil Rights Museum
AARP Day at the National Civil Rights Museum will be Tuesday, Dec. 8. The museum normally is closed that day but the doors will be open for this special AARP outreach event.
