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Feb 10

Photoshoot for cast of MLK in a Hip Hop World

A little background information about this act sourced from a PR release:

Rooted and grounded in the civil rights era, “MLK in a Hip Hop World” allows audiences to observe dramatic scenes through the lens of the hip-hop generation. We are reminded that hip-hop is not just a form of music but an undeniable social movement.“MLK in a Hip Hop World” examines the life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., contemplates his work and lifts his legacy to the rhythm and pulse of the streets.

“MLK” reminds viewers of Dr. King’s history and philosophy through a cultural perspective that has influenced our progress as a diverse nation.“MLK in a Hip Hop World” is an original theatre piece written and performed by ACT alumni and Asante Touring Company members Jocque “Coosto” Carey, Cleo “The Dark Knight” House, Vincent “LL” Jordan and “King” David Orr, under the direction of Deborah Asante, Founder and Artistic Director.

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14
Dec 09

A Fabulous Holiday Music Weekend

I was fortunate to see and be a part of two amazing performances this weekend. First was the Inter-generational Kwanzaa Choir which put on a wonderful show at the Indiana Historical Society’s Frank and Katrina Basile Theater. Led by artistic director Deborah Asante the performance included the African National Anthem (in Swahili), the 7 Principles of Kwanzaa, a sneak peak at MLK in hip hop world, and a tribute to Michael Jackson. The costumes were dazzling and equally dazzling were the performances.

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Rest of the Images from the Kwanzaa Choir can be seen at : Kwanzaa Choir

The second performance that I got to see was the Holiday Classic “The Nut Cracker” presented by The Indiana Ballet Company and The Russian Ballet Academy of Indiana. This was a special show put on by the Company and Dancers as part of the “Hopes and Dreams” initiative for the benefit of approximately 850 children. Some of these children are currently confronting major challenges such as poverty, homelessness and serious illness. The dances were based on original choreography by Vainonen with additional choreography provided by Artistic Director Alyona Yakovleva. I was one of the volunteer photographers covering the event, and I got to do some group photos of kids with the dancers after the performance.

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Nov 09

Mira’s “first” Halloween was a blast

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Okay officially it is Mira’s second Halloween but she wore a costume and greeted Trick or Treaters for the very first time. She had fun and even insisted on given out candy as if she knew all along that was she was supposed to do. Kids from our street were the first to show up followed by kids from other parts of the neighborhood. Mira might even have play date with one of the Trick or Treaters that she met. There were angels, Spider Men, Transformers, Dragons, and Dinosaurs. Here are some photos from last night, all are of Mira’s of course, didn’t want to make other parents mad :-)
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22
Oct 09

Fall Portrait Special

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Fall is here and the leaves are changing colors everywhere making them an exciting backdrop for family portraits. For a limited time I am offering a Fall Portrait Special. Take a look at the attached flyer and if you are interested send me an email to schedule an appointment.

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21
Aug 09

Second Helpings Graduates it’s 55th Culinary Class

Second Helpings, an Indianapolis based NPO, graduated it’s 55th culinary class. It was an emotional affair both for the graduates and the staff. Here are some photos from the event:

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20
Aug 09

IndyFringe opens with a bang and a raucous party!

20090820-20090820-59The 2009 edition of the IndyFringe Festival opened with a raucous party under a giant big tent. The honorable mayor of Indianapolis, Greg Ballard, opened the festival with the help of Indy’s coolest weatherman,radio personality bar none, 50% of the ‘Off the Cuff” web comedy show , the one and only, Paul Poteet. Several of us will be seeing plays at various venues around town and will be blogging about them on Smaller Indiana. In the meantime here are some photos yours truly took over the course of the evening.