Celeste Bateman

My prayer for you this Thanksgiving is, as always,
that by Grace you and yours be granted the
Wisdom and Strength you need to
endure, survive and thrive!

Alright Then Young Lady . . .
Thank you for your continued Friendship and Support!

Glynn

Greetings!
When you get a chance, please check out my novel, Manjani. The RAWSISTAZ Reviewers called it "a revolutionary work well worth reading." I'd like to know what YOU think about the book.





STORY SYNOPSIS:

Manjani Jackson is a mouthy New York teenager who believes her life’s purpose is to lead her “deaf, dumb, and blind” brothas and sistahs into The Revolution. On one of the worst days of her life, tragedy strikes, landing her at an all white school. Although she is working on getting along, the racist students make it impossible, and before long, the administration crosses the line, forcing Manjani into political action. Then one of her events gets out of hand, sending her on the run. Her journey leads to a place where bittersweet lessons about liberation are learned as her comrades turn against her. Only tough love, spiritual revelations, and self-determination will help her find her place in the struggle.


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http://www. amazon. com/Manjani-Freedom-Speaks-Diaspora/dp/0979432227

RAWSISTAZ REVIEW:
http://www. therawreviewers. com/artman/publish/Manjani. shtml

Hey!
Come help me sing in the new year with some funk and cheer!

THIS Saturday, January 10th -- The Bitter End
Show starts at 8:30 PM
18+; $7

147 Bleecker Street (between Thompson and LaGuardia)
New York City, NY 10012
http://www. bitterend. com/

If you would like another reminder, please let me know!

Stay funky,
Laura

BLOCK CITY WANT YOU TO COME PARTY WITH US EVERY THURSDAY

Hello, how was your weekend?

I Posted the innaugural theme
"The Light Within Hopes Eyes!"
I would be honored if
you would stop by and
give it a listen!

Alright Then Young Lady
Hope all is well on your end!

GD

Hey Celeste,

You have a secret admirer. Her name is Laura C… no, no, let’s call her L. Cheadle. She’s requesting your presence at her show next Friday, and if you would like to be reminded again, please let her know:

Friday, October 17th -- The Bitter End
Show starts at 8:30 PM
18+; $7

147 Bleecker Street (between Thompson and LaGuardia)
New York City, NY 10012
http://www. bitterend. com/

Your funky admirer,

LC :-)

Thanks so much for the Add.. I surely hope there was some music on my page that you enjoyed. I hope you have a Wonderful and Positive week! New Albums in My Snocap Store.
Check them out! Download NoW! Tell A Friend! And Feel Free to Choose One for Profile Song ;) Take Care and Stay Positive :)

you shoulda seen these kids eating... i couldn't help but laugh!

Alone and Together: Tintype Portrait Studio
Gallery Aferro
73 Market St Newark NJ
AFERRO. ORG
October 3 + 4th, 1-7 PM

Photographer Keliy Anderson-Staley is inviting the public to have their portrait taken at Gallery Aferro on October 3 and 4th from 1-7 PM. Sitters can come solo or with a loved one. The sittings are free. A print of the image is $10.

This portrait series is made with the wet plate collodion process, the leading mode of photography in the 1850's and 1860's. Tintypes are positive images exposed onto metal. This historic process has a different relationship to time than digital or film photography. The chemistry is hand-mixed and poured onto the plate in front of the sitter. As soon as the exposure is made in the wooden view camera, the plate must be taken to a portable dark box to be developed and fixed. The wet plate collodion image captures a pose held over several seconds or even minutes. This prolonged gaze creates a tension between the sitter and the camera. While a snapshot captures a moment about a 1/1000 of a second long, the tintype process allows for a portrait of a person or a couple to unfold over time; the image produced can then slow down our looking. A viewer sees the hard lines of bone structure, wrinkles and blemishes, but also sees bright, focused eyes staring back intently. This process allows the photographer and the viewer to stare, but it is not entirely voyeuristic, as the sitter stares back. The act of taking someone's portrait can once again be an event.

Keliy is hoping to meet and photograph as many people as possible while she is in Newark.
All are welcome!

Happy Birthday.

Keep living your dreams star.




6 Milly