Synopsis Bob Marley’s universal appeal, impact on music history and role as a social and political prophet is both unique and unparalleled. “Marley” is the life story of the musician, revolutionary, and legend, from his early days to his rise to international super stardom. Made with the support of the Marley family, the film features [...]
Trayvon Benjamin Martin (February 5, 1995 – February 26, 2012) was an African American teenager who was shot and killed by George Zimmerman, a multiracial man (white father, Peruvian mother) in Sanford, Florida. Martin, who was unarmed, had been walking to his father’s girlfriend’s home from a convenience store when Zimmerman called 911 and followed [...]
“One of this decade’s most exhilarating Broadway musicals!” —USA Today With non-stop energy from beginning to end, FELA!, Broadway’s joyous dance, theater, music spectacle, has had audiences dancing in their seats across three continents. The Tony Award® winner, directed and choreographed by Bill T. Jones, explores the extravagant world of Afrobeat legend, Fela Kuti. FELA! [...]
Red Tails is an upcoming film directed by Anthony Hemingway, from a script by John Ridley and story by executive producer George Lucas. It is based on the Tuskegee Airmen, a group of African American combat pilots during World War II, and is the first Lucasfilm Ltd. production since Radioland Murders (1994) not to be [...]
The Houston Texans are a professional American football team based in Houston, Texas. The team is currently a member of the South Division of the American Football Conference (AFC) in the National Football League (NFL). The Texans joined the NFL in 2002 as an expansion team after Houston’s previous franchise, the Houston Oilers, moved to [...]
Free Press Summer Fest 2012 taking place June 2-3, 2012 featuring Erykah Badu, Snoop Dogg, Willie Nelson, The Avett Brothers and more at Eleanor Tinsley Park. Purchase Passes Today: www.fpsf.com
Santigold (formerly Santogold), is an American songwriter, producer, and pop singer. Her debut album Santogold was released to positive reviews in 2008. Her new album Master of My Make-Believe is announced for spring 2012. – Source: Wikipedia
Roderick Vonn “Godz Language” Available now! Copyright 2012 Download Single for Free: http://roderickvonn.bandcamp.com/track/luv Listen to Album Now: http://RoderickVonn.bandcamp.com twitter.com/RoderickVonn facebook.com/Roderickvonnmusic Official Website for Roderick Vonn www.roderickvonn.com
The Ensemble Theatre was founded in 1976 by the late George Hawkins to preserve African American artistic expression and enlighten, entertain and enrich a diverse community. Thirty-four years later, the theatre has evolved from a touring company operating from the trunk of Mr. Hawkins’ car to being one of Houston’s finest historical cultural institutions. The [...]
A s one of the most visible and involved community centers in the Greater Houston Community, as well as in the State of Texas, S.H.A.P.E. has led the way toward Justice, Equal Opportunity, Human Rights and Institution Building in the city, state, nation and world. Because of its deep commitment to the community, Human Rights [...]
Project Row Houses is an organization in downtown Houston formed to inspire art and culture. This simple idea has become a national prototype for what can be accomplished in local conservation, artistic presentation, and social and group cooperation. The organization is located on the site of old shot gum houses. Take a self-guided walking tour [...]
The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum (BSNM) The Buffalo Soldiers National Museum (BSNM) a non-profit 501(c)(3) institution was founded in the year 2000 by a Vietnam Veteran and African American military historian, Captain Paul J. Matthews. The museum’s Historian is Dr. Franklin D.B. Jackson, a highly decorated Vietnam veteran. Currently, Richard Barefield, Historian and former member [...]
The Red Cat Jazz Café has returned to Downtown Houston nestled on Buffalo Bayou at 711 Franklin St (at Louisiana) in the Magnolia District. Voted your favorite Jazz Club by the Houston Press building up their seasonal line-up already boasting the likes of Mike Phillips and the MJ Immortal cast and pianist Robert Glasper. Visit [...]
The Breakfast Klub 3711 Travis Street Houston, TX 77002 (713) 528-8561 Open Weekdays 7am-2pm; Sat 8am-2pm; Sun 9am-2pm Website: www.thebreakfastklub.com
Cafe 4212 Jazz Bar & Grill Address: 4212 Almeda Blvd. Houston, Texas 77004 Phone: 713-522-4212 Web: www.cafe4212.com Established in 2005, Cafe 4212 is Houston’s newest upscale restaurant and international jazz club providing a truly unique experience that combines the very best in international jazz and global cuisine. Cafe 4212 is also available during [...]
The Eat Gallery Art meets food, come enjoy vegan and in between culinary creations from a vast background of chefs in an artistic surrounding. Address: 4420 Almeda, Houston, TX 77004 Phone: (713) 737-8366 Hours: Mon – Fri: 7:30 am – 6:00 pm Sat: 9:30 am – 5:00 pm Sun: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm
22nd Annual Houston International Jazz Festival August 4 & 5, 2012 Bayou Music Center 520 Texas Ave. Purchase Weekend Passes: Click Here Saturday, August 4th show time 8 pm, doors 7 pm Roy Ayers “Battle of Brass Bands Texas vs. Louisiana” Texas Brass Band vs. Rebirth Brass Band Purchase Tickets: Click Here Sunday, August 5th [...]
Founded by husband and wife team Tonya and Ray Reed, has entered the curly hair world with trails-a-blazing. The universe stuck its foot out and tripped the Reeds into the world of entrepreneurship when the couple was laid off after the Enron scandal sent shockwaves through Houston’s business community. Armed with little money and lots [...]
Fresh Music Festival Saturday, May 26, 2012 – 8:00pm Reliant
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“One of this decade’s most exhilarating Broadway musicals!” —USA Today
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Santigold (formerly Santogold), is an American songwriter, producer, and pop
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