As part of the Brown-Forman Midnite Ramble its Dorrance Dance. They will be at the Brown Theatre on Wednesday, January 23rd.
Tickets start at $20.00. the dance company honors tap dance and its compelling content.
You can purchase tickets at the Kentucky Center box office, Kentuckycenter.org or by calling 502-584-7777.
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It’s a tradition that many automatically put on their calendars from year to year because when you attend the celebration hosted by Legacies Unlimited Inc. you walk away realizing that so many that grew up in this community made history in so many ways especially in the entertainment industry. On January 25th & 26th, they will be remembered and celebrated for their outstanding accomplishments. It’s all about Celebrating the Legacy of Black Louisville. It will be held at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, (KCAAH) located at 1701 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.
This event pays tribute to the achievements and contributions that Louisville’s African American citizens have made to Louisville, the nation and the world.
The program will consist of exhibits, workshops and two performance events. It’s the JAZZ AT THE TOP HAT. A re-imagined night out at the Top Hat Club, Black Louisville’s most famous entertainment spot during the glory days of the 1940’s and 50’s. This event will present jazz vocalist, Bobby J and will feature International flutist and Jazz historian Galen Abdur Razzo.
The second event is The Walnut Street Revue, a live stage show reminiscent of the “chitlin circuit” performances that played in venues on Walnut Street, now Muhammad Ali Blvd., in the 1940’s & 50’ when Walnut Street was in vogue. The revue will be hosted by WLKY’s Ann Bowdan. The evening will be filled with great music presented The Jerry Tolson Jazz Group with vocalists Alisia and Karen Chavez.
A special tribute will be paid to the late Foree Wells, a Louisville musician who played with some of the greatest blues performers in the business, which included —music legend the late B.B. King. Wells, also founded the Walnut Street Blues Band which included his two sons and a daughter in law. The Walnut Street Rhythm & Blues Band will be in attendance that evening and will perform a special tribute in memory of their beloved father, Foree Wells.
The Opening Ceremony will take place from 5:30 pm to 6:30 pm on Friday, January 25th followed by an unveiling of the exhibits. The exhibits included in this year’s program include the following: Two Centuries of Black Louisville …the Exhibit – A permanent exhibit of photographs from the book Two Centuries of Black Louisville —A Photographic History; Textile Designs by Louisville’s “Bag Lady” – Zephyr May Miller; and The Works of Louisville Folk Artist, Marvin Finn plus much more.
There will be two workshops held on Saturday, January 26th. The first one, The Legacy of Central High School from 10:00 am to 11:30 am. It’s an investigative look at the historical significance and impact that Central had on its students and the community as well. Come learn about the legacy that this educational institution created over the years through the lens of Dr. Larry Wilkins Doyle, a 1968 CHS graduate whose did his doctoral studies on the historic school. The second workshop will be The Listening Room Workshop. It will present recordings of Louisville’s African American entertainers & musicians of the 50’s, 60’s & 70’s. These selections will be provided by the Soulful Sounds of Derbytown and presented by Ron Lewis of Mr. Wonderful Productions.
Celebrating the Legacy of Black Louisville is presented by Legacies Unlimited in partnership with the KCAAH and the University of Louisville Archives & Special Collections. It is made possible through support from the Owsley Brown II Family Foundation, WLKY-TV and George & Mary Lee Fischer.
Tickets for the both JAZZ AT THE TOP HAT and WALNUT STREET REVUE are available at Better Days Records in Lyles Mall or at 1765 Bardstown Road AND JAMBUSTERS BALLOONS & MORE at Popular Level Road. For ticket information call (502) 456-2394.
To set-up an interview, please contact Sherlene Shanklin with VIPP Communications at info at vippcommunications dot com. If you have an entertainment/community calendar, we are requesting that you post and/or announce.
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They announced just before the holidays the would reunite and go on tour along with some of their friends. Well now, I have the date for Louisville for Omarion, Boog, Fizz and Raz-B also known as B2K.
The multi-platinum R & B group will kick-off their tour in March 2019 and they will make a stop in Louisville as Kentucky Derby activities will be in full swing.
Save the date of Sunday, April 29th at the KFC Yum! Center. The group is calling it “The Millennium Tour”. The will visit some 25 cities in the U.S. Louisville is a part of their limited engagement tour.
Their special guests for the concert will be Mario, Pretty Ricky, Lloyd, Ying Yang Twins, Chingy, and Bobby V.
Tickets go on sale to the public at 10 AM on Monday, January 14, 2019 at the KFC Yum! Center box office, by phone at 1-800-745-3000 or online at ticketmaster.com. Tickets start at $42.50.
The show is scheduled to begin at 7:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm.
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With Christmas just two weeks away, shoppers walk the malls and up and down the aisles of stores looking for the perfect gift.
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Season’s Greetings,
As we approach Christmas 2018, we at VIPP Communications would like to say thank you for giving us the opportunity to work with you. We understand and appreciate how important business relationships are and we thank you for your confidence in our talented staff to bring your vision to life. We take pride in successfully executing your goals and/or projects.
We have a wonderful team of professionals that handle your projects as if it were their own.
Thank you for your continued support as you begin to plan for 2019. Consider our full service public relations,marketing, branding, booking and video production firm.
Again, we appreciate your business and thank you for choosing VIPP Communications, VIPP Style Accessories, The VIPP Report & SherleneShanklin.com.
We look forward to working with you in the coming year. Secure your date(s) with our VIPP Communications booking agent. Check out our new site for a complete list of services by visiting http://vippcommunications.com.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate contacting our office at info@vippcommunications.com.
Happy Holidays to you and Merry Christmas!
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By Sherlene Shanklin
Just two days ago, Hollywood was all a buzz with the announcement of Kevin Hart serving as host of the 2019 Academy Awards. Just 48 hours later social media is buzzing in a negative way causing Hart to say that he does not want to be a distraction and he will step down as host.
It allegedly stems from social media postings dating back to 2009. Comedian Hart referenced the LGBTQ community in a negative manner. He was referring to an action his son did that Hart categorized as negative. The alleged anti-gay statement(s) (referenced alleged because they are no longer available for review) are commonly used in a despairing manner to anyone who identifies as a member of the community.
Hart apologized for the comments years ago and thought it was behind him but it was brought back to the forefront after he made his Oscar announcement.
Hart says he’s stepping down and giving up his life-long dream to host the Oscars but will the Academy make him honor the contract or accept it based on extenuating circumstances? Or will they help “right” the “wrong” and ask him to stay on? Hart went back on social media after his staff made him aware of what was being said. He referenced that he had apologized previously and that he had evolved and was going on 40. Stating that he had matured and was in a different place.
So, what should the Academy Awards do? Hart only stepped down from the hosting opportunity because he did not want to take away from the actors/actresses who’ve worked for this special moment to be overshadowed. Note, that’s a definite sign of maturity that he didn’t want to take the focus off the purpose of the celebration which is to honor those in the film industry for the hard work and dedication and likely the one shot many have to be nominated for an Oscar.
The Academy has not made a statement at this point but I will monitor and report when they do.
With a little over two months of planning left, will Hart rescind Thursday’s announcement or will the Academy scramble to find a new host?
The 91st Academy Awards will be held in Los Angeles, CA live on Sunday, February 24, 2019 on ABC.
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By Sherlene Shanklin, WHAS11 Louisville, ABC Affiliate
And the hosting duties of the 2019 Academy Awards goes to none other than comedian/actor Kevin Hart. The Academy did not get to make the announcement but the man with 64.9 million good friends also known as his Instagram followers received the “exclusive” announcement.
Hart announced Tuesday evening by posting an Oscar with the message saying “The day has finally come for me to host the Oscars. I am blown away simply because this has been a goal on my list for a long time….To be able to join the legendary list of host that have graced that stage is unbelievable.”
This is not the first time the academy asked Hart to be the host but Hart feels like this is the right time for him to take on this task and mark it off his bucket list.
He thanked his fans for their support and of course his close friends and family but what was so powerful was acknowledging his late mother by saying “I know my mom is smiling from ear to ear right now.”
The 91st Academy Awards will present some 20 plus awards for their artistic and technical merit in the film industry. You can see the show live on Sunday, February 24, 2019 on ABC.
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This year’s holiday market benefits the Kids Cancer Alliance
(Louisville, KY) The Fleur De Flea Vintage, Antique and Handmade Holiday Market will deck the halls of the newly renovated Kentucky International Convention Center, (KICC) located at 221 S. 4th Street where shoppers get to experience Kentuckiana’s largest and best holiday market in the area. Save the date of Saturday, December 8th and Sunday, December 9th from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm to go on your shopping spree for the hard to buy family, friend and/or coworker who have everything.
The Holiday Fleur de Flea will have vendors from all over the region with more than 200 booths specializing in vintage, antique, boutique and handmade items. There will be a holiday bar withy festive drinks that shoppers can enjoy. Plus, there will also be plenty of food for you to enjoy.
Admission for the Holiday Fleur de Flea is only $5.00. In turn, proceeds to benefit the Kids Cancer Alliance. They will be on site both days to talk about their non-profit organization and answer any questions our guests may have.
With the holiday market strategically located in downtown Louisville it helps shoppers avoid long lines from mall traffic and it gives our neighbors in Indiana to make a quick trip across the bridge to support small businesses.
The Holiday Fleur de Flea Vintage, Antique and Handmade Holiday Market is on Saturday, December 8th and Sunday, December 9th at KICC from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. If you would like to set up an interview, schedule a live shot and/or to cover the event, please contact VIPP Communications at info@vippcommunications.com.
Prior to the market, we request that you put on your community calendars and/or place on your media outlet websites and social pages.
You can follow Fleur De Flea on IG: @fleurdeflea and FB: @fleaurdeflea.
VIPP Communications is a full service public relations, event management and production firm headquartered in Louisville, KY with clients and/or projects all over the U.S. We can create, maintain and sustain your brand. Our clientele range from small businesses, non-profits, corporate leaders, entertainment to current and retired professional athletes. Contact one of our team members to see if we can assist you at info at vippcommunications dot com. http://vippcommunications.com
THE HOPE AWARDS GIVE YOUTH SOMETHING TO SING ABOUT WHERE EXCELLENCE HITS A HIGH NOTE
(Louisville, KY) The West Louisville Performing Arts Academy (WLPAA) d.b.a. West Louisville Boys and West Louisville Girls Choirs, (WLBC/WLGC) announces their 19th Annual Hope Christmas Awards Dinner Concert on Saturday, December 1st at the University Club on the University of Louisville’s Belknap Campus. The dinner concert will begin at 6:00 p.m.
This year’s McDaniel Bluitt Hope Award recipient is Manfred Reid. The current chairman for the West Louisville Performing Arts Academy. The Chairman of the Board of Commissioners for the Louisville Metro Housing Authority. In 2017, Mr. Reid received the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Award given by Louisville Mayor Greg Fischer. This year’s emcees will be husband and wife team, Entrepreneur and community leader Lacy and Barbara Sexton Smith, Metro Councilwoman for District 4.
We invite you to come out and support the choirs, our honoree and other special guests. Tickets for the 19th Annual Hope Awards are $100 for adults and $50 for students. They can be purchased at 323 West Broadway, Artspace, 4th floor. For more information, please contact McDaniel Bluitt at 502-376-7840.
Members of the Boys & Girls Choirs rehearse twice a week, Mondays and Wednesdays, from 4:30-6:30 p.m. The WLPAA is more than just singing. They offer college scholarships, After School Tutorials, private Acoustic Guitar lessons and performance opportunities locally and statewide.
If you would like to set up an interview with Bluitt, Founder/Director of the West Louisville Performing Arts Academy please contact VIPP Communications at info@vippcommunications.com. For additional information go to http://www.westlouisvilleperformingarts.org.
History
West Louisville Boys Choir began in November 1990. The choir is directed by McDaniel Bluitt, a retired vocal music teacher with twenty-nine (29) years of experience. He received his B. M. ED. from the University of Louisville School Of Music and a Masters in Counseling from Western Kentucky University. The Boys Choir has performed throughout the commonwealth, for mayors, governors other national dignitaries. The Boys Choir’s first European Tour established international prominence in Paris, France and London, England. They received a superior rating during their first international music competition in the Bahamas. They were also awarded first place in the Music Festival at Sea.
The West Louisville Girls Choir made its debut in November 2002. The choir is directed by Mrs. Mamie Bluitt who received her B.M.ED. from the University of Louisville School of Music. The Girls Choir is also a performing choir. Some of its more notable performances are: Governor Patton’s Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration in Frankfort, Kentucky, ECHO, Women for Women Conference and at Cincinnati’s National Underground Railroad Freedom Center. Their first Southwestern Tour to Texas was held in 2010.
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For more than 50 years the Dance Theatre of Harlem, (DTH) have been entertaining audiences all over the U.S. The 17-member dance ensemble is dedicated to transforming lives thought the power of arts and the vision of inclusion and access for all. DHT is in Louisville on tonight, (November 9) at 8:00 pm at the Kentucky Center in Whitney Hall.
If you have never seen them perform, it’s a variety of generational art of expression from treasured classics, neo-classical works to ballet and African-American culture.
It’s not only an anniversary for the Dance Theatre of Harlem but the Kentucky Center for the Performing Arts 35th anniversary.
Tickets start at $25 and they can be purchased at the Kentucky Center box office, www.kentuckycenter.org and/or by calling 502-502-584-7777.
For the week of October 26, 2018
Wednesday, October 31st
Fall Institute Conference hosted by the Family Resource and Youth Services Coalition of Kentucky @11:00 am, Galt House Hotel, 140 N. 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40202
Thursday, November 1st
Colony Elementary School, 3656 Somerset Rd, @9:00 am, London, KY 40741
Hazel Green Elementary, 2515 Highway 1394, @11:00 am, East Bernstadt, KY 40729
Wyan-Pine Elementary School, 2330 Keavy Road, @1:00 pm, London, KY 40744
Friday, November 2nd-Saturday, November 3rd
Breeders’ Cup World Championship, Churchill Downs, 700 Central Ave, Louisville, KY 40208
Katie participated in the Miss America Competition on Saturday, September 9th, from historic Jim Whelan Boardwalk Hall in Atlantic City, NJ. Now, she travels throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky speaking to schools, organizations and events empowering and motivating everyone she comes into contact.
The Miss America Organization, a 501(c) (4), is one of the most recognizable household names in America working to empower young women through education and service. The Miss America Organization is comprised of 51 licensed state organizations, including all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Miss America candidates contribute tens of thousands of community service hours annually and have raised over $17 million for Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals and Miss America scholarships since 2007. The Miss America Foundation, a 501(c) (3), provides academic, community service, and other scholarships to young women.
If you would like to set up a media interview with Miss Kentucky Katie Bouchard please contact VIPP Communications for availability by calling 502.295.0435 or email us at info@vippcommunications.com.
For appearances and speaking engagements please send your request to bookmissky@gmail.com.
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(Louisville, KY) The music scene continues to grow in the Louisville bringing in all types of genres. Now, a rap music fest is coming to give you a diverse platform and several types of rap from southern to east coast rap. DRIPFEST will be held on Friday, October 19th at Diamond Concert Hall, 630 Barret Ave.
This year’s headliner will be Tekashi 6ix9ine. The artist known for his unconventional appearance but contagious lyrics and explosive stage performance that you normally see at a rock music concert. Known for his 2018 hit “FeFe” featuring Nicki Manaj and Murda Beatz which debuted number #3 in the Hot 100. In 2017, his hit “GUMMO” also landed in the HOT 100 ranking. In April, he also released “Gotti” and created a music video in the Dominican Republic and donated money to people in need.
Also, performing at DRIPFEST on October 19th will be artists Dusty Leigh, BSimm, INDY Cut and BBlasian.
To support area entrepreneurs, we will have a food trucks for you to purchase their specialty foods at an economical price. Gates open at 6:30 pm. The show will begin at 8:00 pm. General admission tickets are $60 and VIP tickets are $75 with a special meet and greet. You can purchase tickets at Eventbrite.com or stop by Michael JS in Mall St. Matthews, 5000 Shelbyville Road; HairLaFlair Boutique, 1859 Berry Blvd; DBA Couture, 5017 Poplar Level Road; Lil Pat’s Barbershop, 821 North Wilson Road in Radcliff, KY; Better Days Records East, 1765 Bardstown Road and Better Days Records West, 2600 W. Broadway #104.
Be sure to tune into 98.9 FM and 93.1 FM to win tickets to DRIPFEST 2018 at Diamond Concert Hall on Friday, October 19th.
For additional information and/or to be a vendor, call 502-315 -9443.
Please announce and/or post on your media platforms. If you would like to setup an interview with the organizers of DRIPFEST or local artists performing contact VIPP Communications at info@vippcommunications.com.
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Giving the whole family something to do under one roof
You are invited to the first ever technology, arts and music festival in Louisville. This year’s event will be held in the Germantown neighborhood on Sunday, October 7th starting at 2:30pm at the Art Sanctuary located at 1433 South Shelby Street.
The Hideaway Fest is a day filled with a mix of music, comedy, interactive art and groundbreaking technology programs. From 12:30 p.m.-2:30 p.m. there will be opportunities to network along with a panel discussion of technology influencers of Louisville which includes Paige Battcher from Kistmet Ideas, Raechele Gray from 1804, Clay Cook from Clay Cook Photography, Jabril Goodner from Art World among others.
Followed by performances from the likes of Apalatin, Stanliv, Vonda, Picasso Cleezy, Dom B & Rommel from 3:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. with additional names added daily. As you listen to the artists and explore Louisville’s best food trucks, live paintings, multiple art exhibits and vendors all at one location.
Tickets are $15 for early bird admission $35 for VIP which includes express lines to food vendors and access to other VIP sanctioned areas. You can purchase advance tickets at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/hideaway-fest-tickets-49544442762.
A portion of all the proceeds will go toward the Americana Community Centers Youth programming to fund their resources for creative technology such as computers, cameras, iPads and, software.
Americana provides comprehensive programs to immigrants, refugees, and low-income individuals in Louisville. These programs enable people to overcome the challenges of integrating into a new community and of living below the poverty line. Learn more about the Americana Community Center at americanacc.org.
Please post and/or announce the inaugural Hideway Festival held on Sunday, October 7th. If you would like to setup an interview contact VIPP Communications by email at info@vippcommunications.com.
(Louisville, KY) The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage is exhibiting James Pate’s KKK Series Kin Killin’ Kin Traveling Art Exhibition September 14 – November 12, 2018. The artist James Pate will give a gallery talk during the opening reception on Friday, September 21, 2018, 6:00 – 9:00 pm. Pate will discuss what motivated him to create Kin Killin’ Kin featuring scenes of young African-American men donned in Ku Klux Klan hoods committing acts of violence, creating an overt comparison between gang violence and the terrorism of the KKK. Pate says, “the numbers of Blacks killed by other Blacks since reconstruction far exceeds those lynched by “Whites”. Sadly, this pattern continued year after year, up to the present day”. The Center for Disease Control cites homicide as the leading cause of death for Black males between the age of 15 and 34.
Pate’s Kin Killin’ Kin is designed to shock and stop the viewer. Pate says “mainly, I want kids to pause and reflect”.
To close out the exhibition, a Youth Voices Against Violence Forum will held at the Heritage Center on Saturday, November 3, 2018, 1:00 – 3:00 p.m. During this forum, District 15 Councilwoman Cheri Bryant Hamilton will facilitate a panel of youth from our community who will discuss the themes of gun violence and other forms of violence occurring in our society today. This panel of youth will examine the themes of gun violence within the context of public health, bystander action, healing through arts, and mobilizing for change through community dialogues.
Kin Killin’ Kin curator Willis Bing Davis says, “art holds the power to promote change”. For Davis, that’s partly because art is a language that everyone understands. “It is the universal connection of the art,” he said. “Art is one of the things that touches all of us.” Art is also a liberating language, he says. “Sometimes the art can say something that we can’t say in words.”
The Heritage Center views this exhibition as a powerful tool to promote community dialogue and community action by delving deeper into the themes of the exhibit, highlighting current efforts in violence prevention in Metro Louisville and cultivating the youth voice in the community. The Heritage Center recognizes the increase in gun violence and its impact on the communities it serves and presents Kin Killin’ Kin for the community to take action.
If you would like to setup an interview and/or tour the exhibit, contact Sherlene Shanklin with VIPP Communications at 502-295-0435 or by email info@vippcommunications.com. We hope you are able to post on your calendars so your viewers and/or listeners get an opportunity to see the exhibit while in Louisville.
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INAUGURAL DRIPFEST ANNOUNCES OCTOBER 19TH LINEUP AT THE LOUISVILLE WATER TOWER PARK
(Louisville, KY) The music scene continues to grow in Louisville bringing in all types of genres. Now, a rap music fest is coming to give you a diverse platform and several types of rap from southern to east coast rap. DRIPFEST will be held on Friday, October 19th at the Louisville Water Tower Park, 3005 River Road.
This year’s headliner will be Tekashi 6ix9ine. The artist known for his unconventional appearance but contagious lyrics and explosive stage performance that you normally see at a rock music concert. Known for his 2018 hit “FeFe” featuring Nicki Manaj and Murda Beatz which debuted number #3 in the Hot 100. In 2017, his hit “GUMMO” also landed in the HOT 100 ranking. In April, he also released “Gotti” and created a music video in the Dominican Republic and donated money to people in need.
Also, performing at DRIPFEST on October 19th will be artists Dusty Leigh, BSimm, INDY Cut and BBlasian
To support area entrepreneurs, we will have a food trucks for you to purchase their specialty foods at an economical price. Gates open at 6:30 pm. The show will begin at 8:00 pm. General admission tickets are $60 and VIP tickets are $75 with a special meet and greet. You can purchase tickets at Eventbrite.com or stop by Michael JS in Mall St. Matthews, 5000 Shelbyville Road; HairLaFlair Boutique, 1859 Berry Blvd; DBA Couture, 5017 Poplar Level Road; Lil Pat’s Barbershop, 821 North Wilson Road in Radcliff, KY; Better Days Records East, 1765 Bardstown Road and Better Days Records West, 2600 W. Broadway #104.
Be sure to tune into 98.9 FM and 93.1 FM to win tickets to DRIPFEST 2018 at the Louisville Water Tower on Friday, October 19th.
For additional information and/or to be a vendor, call 502-315-9443.
Please announce and/or post on your media platforms. If you would like to setup an interview with the organizers of DRIPFEST or local artists performing contact VIPP Communications at info@vippcommunications.com.
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SOME OF THE HOTTEST PROMOTERS IN LOUISVILLE HIT A HOME RUN BY TEAMING UP TO CREATE A WEEKEND TO SHOW UNITY AND THEIR POSITIVE INFLUENCE IN THE COMMUNITY
(Louisville, KY) The entertainment scene in Louisville is growing by leaps and bounds from concerts, celebrities after-parties, galas, Kentucky Derby to community events. With the growth in 2018, comes a sense of pride from entertainment promoters to outdo themselves every time to give their strong support system of followers and guests a unique experience.
Imagine if all the promoters would come together to create and show a united front because they are the trendsetters in the community and they have the influence to set the standard. So, on September 15th and 16th ten Louisville-based promoters will team up for the “Louisville 502 Shutdown”. This is a major collaboration of Big Don MJ, The Gentlemen of Dream Team, Keys2KY, BHen Entertainment, Elite Society, Southside Entertainment, DJ Equip, FAO, Lil Wayne and JRock Entertainment, and B. Smith Entertainment.
The weekend kicks off at the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, (KCAAH) located at 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd for their Louisville 502 Shutdown Day Party. Each promoter’s fanbase will start at KCAAH with three rooms to party from 5:00 pm to 10 :00 pm.
The DJ schedule is just as impressive. Promoters has assembled a dynamic roster of party starters. You can see them around the city in their particular club and/or major event. Many have garnered regional and national attention for their skills and five of them will work the day party to get the weekend started. DJ Samosa, DJ Butter, DJ Lil Jerry, DJ Kaos, and Rockstar Renegade will party until the sun goes down. Then your 502 Shutdown experience moves. Two different venues but both guaranteed to have you dancing late into the night.
Some will head to The Hideout at 934 Baxter Ave while others will go to Cole’s Place at Kentucky Street for their official after-parties. DJ Knitti, DJ Lil Jerry, and Hype man Face will be at Cole’s and DJ Cam and DJ Znyce will be at The Hideout.
To conclude their grand slam weekend, on Sunday, September 16th at MVP Sports Bar, 5011 Poplar Level Road. DJ Phats, DJ Lil Jerry, Rockstar Renegade and DJ Eb will wrap up the collaboration as you enjoy their music, food and watch a few games.
The inaugural weekend is guaranteed to fill that void that party lovers have been missing. Ten promoters teaming up to give you’re the ultimate party experience. You can purchase tickets at various locations: Wing Station, 2119 Crums Lane; Better Days West, 2600 West Broadway; Hair La Flair, 1859 Berry Blvd; Michael JS, St. Matthews Mall; DBA Couture, 5017 Poplar Level Road and/or got to Eventbrite.com. For additional information call the Louisville 502 Shutdown hotline at 502-472-2069 or by email at 502shutdown@gmail.com.
Please consider announcing and/or posting our weekend of events. If you would like to setup an interview, contact VIPP Communications at info@vippcomunications.com.
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ATLANTA, GA AUGUST 2018 – Phyllis Newhouse and Viola Davis have come together as Co-Founders of a new global women’s movement called ShoulderUp.
Around the world, women who represent economic power and voices of influence, have come together to launch what many believe to be the most impactful and important movement of our time. These are women dedicated to connecting and supporting other women on their journey, in an effort to bring about change where and when it is needed the most.
Phyllis and Viola will launch the ShoulderUP Movement during a 2 hour simulcast, called Journey to Legacy. The simulcast on Sunday, August 26, 2018 will offer candid conversation, laughter, lessons, and inspiration, as they teach us that connection begins with understanding the power of your own story. They will share how they each used their pasts to create a new story for themselves, how you can do the same and -in turn- use this as your foundation for building significance and legacy. By tuning in, you will learn the true purpose of the movement, and see how connecting with these women can help you on your individual journey to legacy.
To experience the ShoulderUp launch and learn from these two incredible women, individual and group Simulcast Passes can be purchased at legendsandleaders.com.
Women of all backgrounds and from around the world are being invited to experience Journey to Legacy and the debut of the ShoulderUP movement.
Phyllis Newhouse After spending 22 years in the Army developing computer technologies for homeland security, Phyllis started her own business from scratch, as a mother who is single. 16 years later, she won the 2017 Ernst & Young Entrepreneur of the Year Award, for Technology, and her company, Xtreme Solutions, Inc., has been recognized as being one of the 50 Fastest Growing Women-Owned Companies in the U.S. consecutively for the past six years. She is also member of the Women Presidents Organization, the Belizean Grove, and Women Impacting Public Policy (WIPP), as well as a Partner in the Legend52 Fund.
Viola Davis Named by Time Magazine as one of the 100 most influential people in the world in 2012 and 2017, Viola is a critically revered actress of film, television, and theater. She was Oscar nominated for her performance in The Help, won an Academy Award for Fences, and received a Prime Time Emmy Award for her work in ABC’s How To Get Away With Murder. Viola is the only black person to achieve the Triple Crown of Acting (an Oscar, an Emmy, and a Tony). She and her husband, Julius Tennon, are the founders of the production company JuVee Productions.
For additional information on the Journey to Legacy simulcast and the ShoulderUp movement, please call: Emma Pitts emma@PullSpark.com Cell: 404-432-6014.
For media inquiries and to obtain media credentials for the white carpet, contact Sherlene Shanklin at sshanklin@vippcommunications.com.
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(Louisville, KY) The Kentucky Center for African American Heritage, (KCAAH) in collaboration with the Kentucky Music Heritage Foundation presents the Soul of Russell Arts & Cultural Festival August 24th & 25th. The Soul of Russell Arts and Cultural Festival will be two amazing nights celebrating the blues and jazz tradition in Kentucky at the Heritage Center in Louisville.
On Friday, August 24th, 2018 from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm local blues and jazz artists will perform Saluting Past Blues and Jazz Giants from Kentucky, showcasing artists: Tanita Gaines, Karan Chavis, Carla Reisert and the Midwest Creole Ensemble, will perform music remembering Mary Anne Fisher, Helen Humes, Sara Martin, Barrington “Boogie” Martin, William “Roach” Cochram, and special tribute to Bluesman Steve Ferguson.
On Saturday, August 25th from 1:00 pm to 4:00pm, the festival will take you back in history with Kentucky Music from 1840s through the 1920s. At 1:00 pm it’s Gallery Talk: Doug Van Buren About the Exhibition by the Kentucky Music Heritage Foundation currently on display at KCAAH. This conversation is scheduled to conclude around 2:15 pm (approximately 1 hour and 15 minutes).
From 2:30 pm to 4:00 pm its From Jug Band to Blues and Jazz. Michael L. Jones and Keith S. Clements will facilitate a presentation and discussion about the rich history of Jug Band Music the origin of Blues and Jazz in Kentucky. These two presentations are free and open to the public.
Also, on Saturday evening, August 25th from 7:00 pm to 10:00 pm it’s the Soulful Sounds of Derby Town. The evening will showcase some of Louisville’s rich talent featuring Robbie Bartlett, Marjorie Marshall, Paula Yarbrough, Ron Lewis “Mr. Wonderful” and The Villeffect Band.
This year’s mistress of ceremony for both evenings will be The Glamour Girl of Comedy Kimberly Vaughn. The Heritage Center is located in the heart of the Russell Neighborhood at 1701 W. Muhammad Ali Blvd. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door and/or $35 for both nights
If you would like to setup an interview and/or covering this year’s Soul of Russell Arts & Cultural Festival contact VIPP Communications at 502-582-7216 or by email at info@vippcommunications.com.
For additional information visit the Kentucky Center for African American Heritage at http://www.kcaah.org Follow us on our social media platforms: Twitter @kygriot/FB @kygriot.
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