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springfieldnewssun.com | Russell Florence Jr.
“It’s very overwhelming,” she said. “I considered retiring three years ago but I got cold feet. I just didn’t feel ready and part of it was the dread of all the (retirement) attention. You go through your career step by step and you enjoy your job and the people you work with but to get close to the end a part of me is saying, ‘Do I really deserve all this attention?’ It’s a lot but I’m very gracious.
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daytondailynews.com | Russell Florence Jr.
“It’s very overwhelming,” she said. “I considered retiring three years ago but I got cold feet. I just didn’t feel ready and part of it was the dread of all the (retirement) attention. You go through your career step by step and you enjoy your job and the people you work with but to get close to the end a part of me is saying, ‘Do I really deserve all this attention?’ It’s a lot but I’m very gracious.
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daytondailynews.com | Russell Florence Jr.
Dr. Shabazz will discuss the life and legacy of her father, Malcolm X, who was born May 19, 1925 in Omaha, Neb. She has written five historical novels, served as project advisor for the PBS award-winning “Prince Among Slaves”documentary, and is currently producing a television series based on her latest publication, “The Awakening of Malcolm X.”She is also chairperson of the Malcolm X & Dr. Betty Shabazz Memorial and Educational Center Board of Trustees.
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daytondailynews.com | Russell Florence Jr.
The Rose Music Center has also hosted 298 concerts, 61 of which were sold out. More than 900,000 people have come through its gates in the past 10 years as well. The 4,200-seat, fully covered amphitheater began construction in 2013 and was completed in 2015. The venue’s name was approved by the Huber Heights City Council in a $4 million lifetime naming rights deal with the Stuart Rose Family Foundation in 2015.
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daytondailynews.com | Russell Florence Jr.
“We are here to provide a platform for Black women and make sure Black women are spotlighted in these spaces because Black women can do anything,” said Mitchell, who will be graduating this fall. “Providing spaces like this creates the emphasis that it’s important for Black girls to know they can be filmmakers.
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daytondailynews.com | Russell Florence Jr.
Levitt Pavilion takes pride in building community through music and this year is no exception. From country, blues and funk to gospel, soul and reggae there‚Äôll be something for everyone to enjoy this spring and summer on the lawn. Click here. Beyond music, Levitt plans to present Shakespeare‚Äôs ‚ÄúMacbeth‚ÄĚ performed by Gem City Groundlings, Dayton‚Äôs emerging professional theater troupe devoted to the Bard.
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daytondailynews.com | Russell Florence Jr.
For more than two-and-a-half hours, the vocally sublime Randall brings firecracker spunk to the cheerful, tough, inspiring and optimistic early 20th century progressive who was most famously a survivor of the Titanic. In many respects Randall is the energetic lifeblood of this show, confidently in command as if she were Annie Oakley, Dolly Levi, Mame Dennis, Eva Perón and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez all rolled into one.
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daytondailynews.com | Russell Florence Jr.
As a result Culture Works is no longer accepting Letters of Intent for the NEA GAP program across the eight counties the organization serves in our region, according to a press release. Culture Works CEO Lisa Hanson has reportedly begun the appeal process as well within the guidelines set forth by the NEA. Organizers said she will announce the results of the appeal once she receives the decision. The press release also detailed aspects of the NEA’s updated policy.
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journal-news.com | Russell Florence Jr.
Filmed in New Orleans over roughly three months in 2024, “Sinners” features multiple locations from a small church to a bustling downtown but a large juke joint is the film’s dramatic centerpiece. As twin brothers Smoke and Stack (both portrayed by Michael B. Jordan at his most versatile) deal with repercussions beyond their control, the juke joint becomes a haven for education, pleasure and terror.
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daytondailynews.com | Russell Florence Jr.
The season launches Saturday, May 31 with Funk Fest featuring Thumpdaddy, Freekbass and Rick James’ Stone City Band, and closes Saturday, Sept. 13 with Jazz Fest featuring Dave Greer’s Classic Jazz Stompers, Ric Sexton and Cherry Poppin’ Daddies. “Our mission is about creating access for all,” said Lisa Wagner, executive director. “Our season is curated through the lens of trying to serve the whole community. This season is layered.
