BRUSH....art and wine

Experience Brush at The Iron Room
On July 7, 2014 come join us as we welcome artist Vonnie Clark, Owner of BRUSH to The Iron Room. Vonnie will be hosting a two hour painting event where participants will receive everything needed to complete a painting under her expert instruction. The theme for the night's painting will be revealed when you arrive.

During the event The Iron Room will be offering their Happy Hour Menu to all participants, which includes discounted drinks and food.

Space is limited so reserve your seat right away! The price for the class is $35.00 per person. Contact Vonnie Clark at 609-703-7689 or BRUSHclasses101@gmail.com. Additionally, you can contact The Iron Room at 609-348-6400 and they will get your reservation to Vonnie.

From Publicist Lisa Johnson

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Thanks Team Vision

Thanks To Team Vision

 

Saturday April 19th, I had the honor of being the DJ for Team Visions Second Annual Easter Egg Hunt.

 

(Left to Right Trini, Anthony, Mo and Lizbeth)
The Team Vision Crew of friends and family from The AC Area was able to provide candy, hot dogs and hamburgers, music, fun and games for more than 1000 great kids from AC.

 

I was proud to be a part of it and look forward to the next Team Vision event.

 

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TV PERSONALITY DOLVETT QUINCE TO ADDRESS THE 21st WOMEN’S FORUM

Dolvett Quince, from NBC’s The Biggest Loser  will be the speaker for the 21^st Women’s Forum benefiting the Greater Atlantic City Charities and The First Tee Drive Program, Tuesday, May 13^th at Trump Taj Mahal Casino Resort in Atlantic City.

Dolvett Quince is a force of nature. As a veteran health and fitness expert and one of the trainers on The Biggest Loser, Quince has dedicated himself to “helping people change their lives, one rep at a time.”  At the podium, Quince shares his powerful story that began
as a child along with his three siblings in the foster care system, and what led him to become one of America’s most beloved fitness experts. He opens up about his thoughts on the foster care system, how it helped shape his life, and imparts the power of positive thinking to improve overall wellness. During his early years working as a trainer at the YMCA, he noticed that by helping his clients shape their bodies, he was also improving their self-esteem, creating an overall desire for better health. Believing in the importance of reshaping one’s self mentally in order to transform physically is Quince’s philosophy.

The Women's Forum benefits the Greater Atlantic City Charities and The First Tee Drive Program, which is a non-profit, youth development organization that introduces youngsters to the game of golf, and in the process, provides valuable life skills training. This includes character development, mentoring, as well as academic enrichment and support. The nine core values of the organization are: Honesty, Integrity, Sportsmanship, Respect, Confidence, Responsibility, Perseverance, Courtesy and Judgment.  To date the program has positively impacted more than 1,700 young lives.

“Since its inception in 1994, this event has been an unqualified success, becoming one of the must go to events of the year, attracting an audience of several hundred women-business professionals, government, community and civic leaders,” says Co-Chair Brett Matik.  “More importantly, is the work we have done in making a profound difference in the lives of so many children in our community as a direct result from the money raised at this annual event.” 

The 21st Women’s Forum is scheduled for Tuesday, May 13th at The Trump Taj Mahal Casino.  Doors open with a reception and silent auction at 10am.  At 11:45am, the luncheon begins followed by featured speaker, Dolvett Quince.  Tickets are $125 per person. For more information and to purchase tickets, call (609) 645-7100, extension 125.

 

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The International DJ Cafe now has An Atlantic City Branch!

The ACNJ Chapter of The International DJ Café at Le Grand Fromage (25 Gordon's Alley, ACNJ 08401) is back to business on MONDAY, 3/24/14 and 3/31/14. We will be in the building from 9pm-2am(depending on the turn out, may shut down at 1am). NO COVER, 21 & up (ID a must). I am also announcing that starting in APRIL (on 4/14 & and 4/28), The ACNJ Chapter of TIDJC will be every 2nd and 4th MONDAY of each month. Anyone coming into AC on the AC Xwy, when you come into the city make a LEFT onto Atlantic Ave. Stay on Atlantic Ave until you get to PENNSYLVANIA Ave. (you will see a closed Pat's Steaks on the corner). Make a RIGHT on Pennsylvania Ave and then a LEFT into the parking lot. You will see the Le Grand Fromage sign, Can't miss it. All that can make it are welcome, hope to see you soon.

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The 2014 Teen Arts festival is Coming

What is the Teen Arts Program?

A one-day Teen Arts Festival is held annually in early May. Any teen from throughout Atlantic County is invited to display their talent, meet with professionals in the field and attend hands-on workshops or master classes.

The Atlantic County Teen Arts is part of a statewide multidisciplinary program in the fine and performing arts. It has been available to young people in Atlantic County in varying formats since 1969. Open to any student in public or private school, as well as home-schooled students and those who are involved in extra-curricular private instruction, the program encompasses activities in dance, theater, vocal music, instrumental music, film, photography, creative writing and the visual arts. 

The Atlantic County Festival is coordinated by the Atlantic County Office of Cultural and Heritage Affairs in collaboration with Richard Stockton College of New Jersey, the Noyes Museum/Stockton, Hammonton Art Center, The Eagle Theatre, Hammonton Arts District and other arts and educational organizations.

Come Join Us!

We encourage area artists, teachers, school administrators and parents of teens active in the fine and performing arts to work with us to provide an even wider range of programs and opportunities for the Atlantic County Teen Arts Program. Your comments and ideas are welcomed. Please contact the Atlantic County Office of Cultural & Heritage Affairs at (609) 646-8699, Ext. 6314.

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Learn About Seals

WHO:         The Marine Mammal Stranding Center (MMSC) is a non-profit organization located in Brigantine, N.J. and is the only organization in the State of New Jersey authorized to rescue and rehabilitate stranded marine mammals and sea turtles. Since the Center's founding in 1978, over 4,300 animals (including whales, dolphins, seals & sea turtles) have been treated by the MMSC.

WHAT:      On Saturday, April 12, the Center will celebrate “Seal Day”.  There will be guided tours of the rescue and rehabilitation facility along with educational demonstrations and arts and crafts activities for the kids.  There will also be screenings of videos documenting the Center’s founding and present-day work with marine mammals and sea turtles.  Have your photo taken with The Center’s animated mascot “Lu-seal”!

WHERE:   3625 Brigantine Blvd.

Brigantine, NJ 08203

*The Center is approximately 40 minutes south of Manahawkin and 40 minutes north of Cape May Court House.  The Center is located on the bay side of Brigantine Blvd near the Brigantine circle and there is limited parking in front (additional street parking is available on side streets)

  

WHEN:      Saturday, April 12, 2014

                      10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

COST:        FREE ADMISSION! Donations welcome to support the Center’s animal care program.

Contact Jill Romano at jill@mmsc.org or 609-266-0538 for more information

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Happy Birthday Bow Legged Lou (Lucien George Jr.)

An Open Letter To Bow Legged Lou
(Originally Presented March 13, 2013)

 

MUSIC and CHARACTER APPRECIATION

By Raymond Tyler

 

 

During the 4 years I spent in High School Music was a major part of my life. My fellow students knew me as a LAKERS FAN, a visual artist, sometimes A BRAINIAC, and teen deeply entrenched in hip hop culture.
One of the most exciting things to happen in music and hip hop during my time in school was the success of the hip hop group UTFO. My crew loved UTFO because they were so innovative and so different from anyone else at the time. UTFO were also extremely a wonderful celebration of humor and intellect that fit the personality of myself and the people I hung out with.

I can tell you who was in the car with me the last day of school as we blasted CALLING HER A CRAB. I can tell you who I referred to as LISA LIP and how hard she punched me after she heard the song later that month.

I never in my wildest high school dreams would imagine that years later I would be paid to interview one of UTFO's producers Bow Legged Lou from Full Force. To this day I recall every conversation I have had with Lou from breaking down his recordings with UTFO and Real Roxanne and hearing stories I can't repeat to his concern when my father passed to his crank calls and my prayers going up for his family.

I have learned a lot about myself and music and the role it plays in my life and fame vs. kindness from the years I have known Lou. This is an open letter not because I think Lou will be blessed anymore by my meager word but because I hope you the reader will be and because it is not crime to let people know that they matter.

 

Lou and I at a United Way Fundraiser in Atlantic City

 

Dear Lou,

Brother I can say I was not surprised to see your photo with my dear departed colleague in radio Stan The Man Wilson. You are living proof that God Is Love.

Let me explain.

During my time as a journalist I have met all kinds of people the world and the hood would call celebrities.
People that have been blessed enough to receive a fair amount of notice for their hard work and talent.

One thing I learned early is that successful people sacrifice, work hard and sometimes make their own luck and are prepared when luck smiles on them. None of those things means they will be a good person in anyway.

At the risk of sounding snobbish, I have met many famous people and the ringing though in my mind was..."I COULD NEVER EVER SPEAK WITH THEM AGAIN AND BE OKAY WITH THAT."

I remember being very anxious before our first conversation because I enjoyed your music so much and I was praying that I would not come off as a over hyped fan and that you would not be a crumb.

The reality was you made me feel like family and I thought during that conversation I heard every Full Force/UTFO/Krush Groove story that you had.

If I had any doubt about how real you are? You crank called me later that week and put me on the phone with Kangol Kid and the 3 of us talked for another 2 hours.

This is just a note to say thanks Lou.

As a producer and performer you have given the world exactly what you owe it, which is to produce hit records. You have given hip hop a wealth of innovation and great samples and breaks and beats.

However as a man. You have laid down a hard road to follow my brother.

Hard, because in a world where most people are always "Me, Me, Me" and they have never been on Soul Train or hung out with The Cosby Kids. No one could fault you for living your life, collecting your checks, and kicking everything to your secretary.

What makes you outstanding in my mind is that you field the personal calls, get on my case when I don't invite you to my events, and direct me to the secretary for the business stuff.

Earlier I said you were living proof that God IS LOVE.

Let me tell you why.

Only a loving God would create a brother as dope as you are musically and creatively (Temporary Bow Legged Theater...MY DUDE!) but also give that man the heart that you have to enjoy being a bigger part of peoples lives beyond the music. I do know about many great things you do for people not in music or entertainment at all but I will respect our friendship and not put them on blast here.

If I were to ever think that some one was too small or below me...I would feel you spiritually smack me in the head. And if you ever catch me acting that way...you have my permission to smack me literally.

LOU.... Lucien George Jr....Thanks.

I wish I had the wit to say it so it sounds cool....but thanks for the music and I thank you more for the honest to goodness...goodness.

And most of all thank you for not attempting to bring the gherri curl back.

I LOVE YOU MY BROTHER.

Raymond Tyler
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