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Local Howard W. Blake Class Of 1964 Celebrates 70th Birthday
Howard W. Blake High School class of 1964 celebrated their 70th Birthday at the Hyatt Hotel on Lois Ave. on August 27, 2016. Class members also toured the new Blake School on August 26, 2016. Mem- bers of the Blake Jazz Band and members of the Orchestra entertained with several selections.
A very good time was had by all.
From left to right: Caridad Arenas Johnson, Sandra McCall Moody, Jackie Chester Lewis, Inez Austin Sims, Essie White Edwards, and Margaret Dunlap Long. Standing: Bernard Washington, Nancy McNair Sutton, Dorothy Sheppard Jenkins, Patricia Watson Weaver, Deborah Holmes Mc- Farland, Alberta Harris, Mary Larry DuPont, Eunice Manning Stoney, Dorothy Mckinnes McGee, Sheila Bass Bryant, Marvin Jones, Odell Sails, George Nix, Sylvia Hardy Hornsby, Charlie Robinson, Jackie Nickson Cotman, Yvonne Suber Williams, Walter Robinson, Leroy Long, and George Hilliard.
The Tampa Bay Black Heritage Festival
‘Tribute To Black History’ At Florida State Fair
Brings Comedy To Downtown Tampa
The Florida State Fair Black History Committee in con- junction with the Hillsborough County Public Schools’ Office of Diversity invites organiza- tions to participate in the 2017 Florida State Fair “Tribute to Black History” Booth Exhibit, Celebrating Local & National African-American Legacies.
The Florida State Fair runs February 9-20, 2017. The Black History Booth Exhibit will be housed in the Special Events Center at the Florida
State Fairgrounds.
The deadline to submit an
exhibit proposal is Friday, Oc- tober 14, 2016.
To learn more about sub- mitting your proposal, please contact: Florida State Fair Black History Committee member Fred Hearns at fhearns@netzero.net or call (813) 545-3183. Or, contact Hillsborough County Public Schools’ Chief Diversity Offi- cer, Minerva Spanner- Morrow at (813) 273-7125.
In Partnership With Amalie Arena
The Tampa Bay Black Her- itage Festival is at it again with another admirable event in the Tampa Bay area. The event will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2016, at the Amalie Arena (401 Channel- side Drive, Tampa, FL 33602) in downtown Tampa.
The Festival will be present- ing an evening of comedy fea- turing national and local comedians and live entertain- ment. Enjoy the sounds of the LFG Band and laughter as Gina G., John Jacobs and Willie Brown and Friends grace the stage. This will be an event to re- member, it’s a night out with friends, date night, or a family outing. Seating starts at 4:30 p. m., show time begins at 5:30 p. m., General and VIP tickets can be purchased at the Amalie Arena Box Office and at w.ticketmaster.com
This exciting comedy show is just the beginning as the fes- tival and the community unite to raise funds for the 17th An- nual Tampa Bay Black Her- itage Festival, January 12-22, 2017. The Festival hosts a va- riety of family-friendly, arts, culture, and musical events while continuing the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
Highlighting the Festival is the electrifying 2-Day Music Fest taking place the weekend of January 21-22 at Curtis Hixon Waterfront Park in
Retired Tampa Businessman
WILLIE BROWN AND FRIENDS
GINA G
downtown Tampa Bay. For more information visit www.tampablackheritage.org. Willie Brown, known as "The Soul of Comedy," is a nationally recognized stand- up comedian. He's been fea- tured in hit comedy shows such as "The Comedy Jam" and BET's popular "Comic
JOHN JACOBS
View." For more information on Willie Brown and Friends visit www.williebrownandwoody.c om.
John Jacobs, a popular stand-up comic has performed in colleges and clubs all over the country. He's been fea- tured on hit TV shows such as MTV's "Are You The One?" and the 26th season of MTV's "The Challenge." For more in- formation on John Jacobs visit www.johnjacobscom- edy.com.
Gina G, known for her crazy, sexy and cool vibe has performed at numerous comedy clubs in Los Angeles, including The J Spot, The Laugh Factory, The Comedy Union, and The Comedy Store on Sunset. For more informa- tion on Gina G visit www.gi- nagthecomediam.wixsite. Com.
Recently, a retired Tampa businessman celebrated his 90th birthday with family members and friends. Her- bert C. Wellons enjoyed the day with members of his ex- tended family.
During the 1960s, Mr. Wellons managed a family- owned and operated popular restaurant, Rogers Dining Room, located on historic Central Avenue. After retir- ing, he relocated to Orlando for several years. However, recently, he moved back to Tampa and resides with his
cousin, Howard F. Harris, Jr. Among those on hand to help Mr. Wellons celebrate were from left to right: Chase Temple, Mr. Herbert Wellons, the honoree, and Cameron Harris. Shown on the second row from left to right: Or- lando Temple, Dr. Lori Harris Temple, Ozepher Harris Wilds, Tina Sinclair, and Howard F. Harris, Jr. Shown on the third row from left to right: Connie Small, Julian Wilds, Attorney Jeria Wilds, Jemelle Wilds, and Julian
Wilds Savage.
Celebrates Birthday
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