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Date Set For December ‘Family Blessing’ Holiday Event
Allen Temple AME
The Family Blessing, an Annual Holiday Extrava- ganza, is coming once again to Mahaffey Theater in St. Petersburg, Florida this De- cember.
The production show- cases the talents of local community youth along with professional choreog- raphers and dancers. To- gether, these artists combine colorful and daz- zling styles of dance, music and theater to tell the story of how a young girl’s dream and her grandmother’s vivid memories help her to appreciate the true Bless- ings of Family.
The Family Blessing will have guest appearances by Florida State Senator Darryl Rouson and Pinel- las County School Board Chairperson, Rene Flow- ers.
This year’s production will also feature the talents of special guest star, Paul Anthony, Grammy Award- winning singer and pro- ducer of the R&B and Hip Hop group, Full Force. In addition to his musical ca- reer, Anthony serves on the National Board of Mof- fitt Cancer Foundation and he travels from coast to coast garnering much- needed awareness and sup- port for cancer research.
Anthony himself has had his third battle with cancer. As cancer survivors, both Anthony and Family Blessing creator and direc- tor, Jai Hinson know first- hand the struggles of battling this disease. Through their shared expe-
New Minister Of Music
PAUL ANTHONY ...Special Guest
rience, these two artists join forces to emphasize the need for friends and family.
This year’s performance will be on Saturday, Decem- ber 8, 2018 7:30 p. m. at The Mahaffey Theater, 400 1st Street South, St. Peters- burg, Florida 33701.
The Family Blessing
weaves ballet, Hip Hop, jazz, tap, African Dance, Salsa, Mexican Folklorico, Brazilian Samba, and Bolly- wood dance into an exotic tapestry of light, color, music and movement.
The Family Blessing is presented by several area organizations and busi- nesses, and ARTZ 4 Life Academy as part of their mission to enhance educa- tion, promote diversity and develop life skills through cultural and performing arts. Many former youth cast members have gone on to pursue professional ca- reers throughout the world.
Former Chocolate Nut- cracker cast member, an ac-
EPHRIAM SYKES ...St. Pete native, Broad- way and International Per-
former
claimed professional Broad- way and International per- former, Ephraim Sykes will be honored at this year’s performance with a Key to the City presented by St. Pete Mayor Rick Kriseman.
A native of St. Pete, Sykes graduated from the Pinellas County Center for the Arts (PCCA) at Gibbs High School and has ap- peared in Broadway Pro- ductions, “The Lion King,” “Motown The Musical,” “Hamilton” the films “De- troit” and “Hair Spray,” with Jennifer Hudson. Ephraim is now appearing in a Broadway rendition of “The Temptations,” receiv- ing standing ovations for his performance as “David Ruf- fin!”
The Family Blessing
tickets are on sale now. To purchase tickets: call or visit Mahaffey Theater at (727) 893-7832. Groups purchase contact Mrs. Barbara at (813) 451-4410.
Allen Temple AME Church of Tampa, welcomes Corey Patrick Edwards as their newly appointed Minister of Music and Chris- tian Arts Ministries.
Formerly of Tampa, Ed- wards came aboard the first Sunday of November to lead the music and arts program- ming at the 127-year-old church located in the Ybor City district of Tampa.
Edwards comes to Allen Temple well prepared. His music and ministry experi- ence includes an impeccable record of service at some of Florida’s most prominent houses of worship. Addition- ally, he is the founder and Executive Director of the Florida Fellowship Choir, a musical ensemble made up of singers and musicians with chapters throughout the state of Florida.
Allen Temple is excited about the possibilities that the future holds. Under the leadership of Rev. Dr. Glenn B. Dames, Jr., the
COREY EDWARDS ...New Minister Of Music
church has flourished to new heights. Come and see for yourself! Worship is on Sun- daysat8a.m.and11a.m.or join Bible Study on Tuesday evenings at 7 p. m. or Wednesdays at 12 noon.
The community is invited to come out to welcome Bro. Edwards back to the area.
The church is located at 2101 Lowe Street, Tampa, FL 33605! Visit online at www.allentempletampa.o rg!
Church Welcomes
Meeting
Greenridge And Delaney Creek Association Meeting
Greenridge and Delaney Creek Association monthly meeting will be held Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at 7 p. m. The meeting is held the first Tuesday of each month at the Winston Park Boys and Girls Club of Tampa Bay, 7605 Des- tin Drive, Tampa, Florida 33619. All concerned residents are invited to attend.
Our Mission, “We the residents of Greenridge and De- laney Creek envision a community where people have a strong sense of security and everyone takes pride in where they live.” President, Mrs. Ola Lott Mitchell.
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