Category: Art and Entertainment

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Around Town, Art and Entertainment, Contributing Writers, Website Stories

When Silence Speaks Volumes: How Another Kind of Silence Reignited My Purpose

Love. Silence. Desire – Signed, Spoken, and Felt. Lady Madelyn Patterson, GoneMad Production Contributor I walked into The Vortex in Austin last week expecting a play. What I experienced was a divine appointment that reignited my purpose and reminded me that God speaks in more languages than I had imagined. When I learned that Another Kind of Silence would be performed in both English and … Continue reading When Silence Speaks Volumes: How Another Kind of Silence Reignited My Purpose

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Art and Entertainment, June-July Issue

Why Fine Arts Matter: Your Soul’s Favorite Self-Care 

By Jacqueline Johnson, Contributing Writer Ooh girl, yes! Let’s take a moment to give fine arts the standing ovation they deserve. We’re talking about music, dance, painting, theater, poetry—yes, ALL the things that make our souls do a little happy dance. The fine arts aren’t just for the elite or “super creative” folks. They’re for everybody, and trust me when I say, they are essential … Continue reading Why Fine Arts Matter: Your Soul’s Favorite Self-Care 

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Around Town, Art and Entertainment, Holidays

Ballet Afrique presents Duke Ellington’s -The Nutcracker Suite

Jazz-Infused Holiday Classic at Bass Concert Hall Ballet Afrique, Austin’s premiere Black ballet fusion company, returns with a fifth annual production of Duke Ellington’s “The Nutcracker Suite.” Half a decade old and already a cherished holiday tradition, the production invites audiences to reimagine the holiday season through Ellington’s jazz take on Tchaikovsky’s timeless score. This year, the production moves to its biggest stage yet: Bass … Continue reading Ballet Afrique presents Duke Ellington’s -The Nutcracker Suite

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Active Living, Art and Entertainment, Black History, Contributing Writers, Entrepreneur, Latest Issue, Ujima Magazine

Black History Issue: Black History and the Arts: Featuring Jeanette Hill, AUDELCO Award Winning Playwright

We hope you enjoy this issue and please share with our friends and family. Damita Miller-Shanklin, Editor-in-Chief Continue reading Black History Issue: Black History and the Arts: Featuring Jeanette Hill, AUDELCO Award Winning Playwright

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Around Town, Art and Entertainment

Around Town: Craft and Sip Event by Rhea Rose

Source: Repost from Eventbrite You will be making your own custom candle and choosing a relaxing or inspiring scent. Then you will think about all of the amazing plans you have for the new year, cut images of your plans out of magazines and attach them to your custom candle. Every morning when you wake up, light the candle and imagine what it feels like … Continue reading Around Town: Craft and Sip Event by Rhea Rose

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