Good Morning Good People!
TGIM! 
So ThatKellieGirl is thinking Brazil really might be the move in 2016. And if the Brazilian performance at last night’s Olympic’s Closing Ceremony didn’t do it for, then Maimouna Youssef might change your mind. Check out her newest video “Meet Me in Brazil” from her debut album “The Blooming”. And to get you in the mood even more, the video features actor Lamman Rucker…WELL ALRIGHT!
Hey Good Folks. Happy Friday!
First off, congratulations to the Miami Heat for winning the NBA Championship last night. ThatKellieGirl admits to not watching the entire series. And when I did, I actually was rooting for the Boston Celtics! Even though ThatKellieGirl and LeBron hail from the same state, I’m really not a LeBron fan. I admire him as a great player, but I just haven’t really followed him. Well, not until he decided to leave Ohio for Miami.
Hello Friends! Happy Friday.
This weekend is shaping up rather nicely. There will be beautiful weather and lots of fun things to do. In the spirit of Earth Day, ThatKellieGirl will be volunteering at the White House Garden Tours. I love flowers and the White House Kitchen Garden is a great model on how to and what to grow in your home garden. Afterwards, I am attending a tea with my God Daughter and her Mother. As you know, I always am excited to don a hat and a pair of gloves!
There also are several festivals either kicking off or closing out this weekend. Whatever you do don’t miss them.
Starting us off is The Water Street Project which is an 11 day-long temporary arts exhibition in a vacant building underneath Whitehurst Freeway in Georgetown. The project’s grand opening is tonight at 8PM.
The U.S. National Parks Service celebrates National Park Week with activities and promoting people to visit their local national park.
Activist Van Jones will discuss and sign his new book, Rebuild the Dream at Busboys and Poets (14th & V Sts NW) at 6:30PM.
The Earth Day Rally will take place on the National Mall as well as a “Float In” with Ralph Nader marking the 40th anniversary of The Clean Water Act and to say no to dirty, polluted water. Here is a list of Earth Day activities and events in the area.
And Filmfest DC is closing out this weekend, so try to find time to see some provocative, exciting, and often brave stories from varying perspectives and showcasing important voices.
Whatever you do, stay safe, have fun and keep the faith.
Peace and Blessings, ThatKellieGirl
Check out the latest release “Concrete Lily” from the talented Messiah. A Howard alumni, Messiah is the quintessential emcee and spoken word artist. His lyricism is powerful, meaningful and commanding, and the tracks go hard on this mixtape. With songs like “Royalty”, “Church in the Wild”, and “Done Fi Dem” featuring Brandon Young, Messiah is on the mission to share his gift with the world.
Hello Good People!
Happy Labor Day to all those folks who work hard for the money. This weekend is jam-packed with some TKG approved events! We get a chance to catch up after Storm Irene kept us inside last weekend. Whatever you decide to do, just remember to be thankful for your job. And if you don’t like it, change your attitude or change your job (#justsaying). There will always be challenges on the job, but it’s about how you deal with it. I believe it’s ultimately about doing what you love. And if you aren’t fortunate to do it from 9 to 5, then make sure you do it after 5. You never know what doors might open.
Peace and blessings, ThatKellieGirl
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Celebrate the official one year anniversary of MESSIAH AND FRIENDS #DC!!! This event brings some of the nation’s best talent and elite artistry on the first Fridays monthly! This event began as an organic grassroots production and has blossomed into something monumental! This renaissance approach unites live art and body paint with poets/vocalists, musicians comedians, jazz band and new gallery exhibit each month!! In celebration of our first year, this Friday we reunite some of our previous features along with the new!
Friday, September 2
Lamont Bishop Gallery
1314 9th St. NW
7PM
Suggested donation 10 bucks
Hey Good Folks!
TGIM!
It’s all about Hip Hop this week in D.C.!
Tonight (7/11) kicks off the Hip Hop Theater Festival, celebrating 10 years! There will be an opening reception at Marvin (2007 14th Street NW) at 6PM, no cover, featuring DJ Stylus the Vibe Conductor. DJ Jahsonic’s “The Main Ingredient” set will follow right after so be prepared to make it a long night! EARLY ARRIVAL STRONGLY SUGGESTED.
Celebrate our rich heritage, Celebrate Emancipation Day (Courtesy of Smithsonianmag.com)
Hello Good People,
April showers bring May flowers! Remember that?
I hope everyone had a good week, and I know you are ready for the weekend.
In honor of the of the emancipation of slaves of African origin, Emancipation Day is tomorrow (4/16). Check here and here for Emancipation Day events. Take this opportunity to pass on our rich history to young people.
Filmfest DC ends this weekend. I checked out a movie last Sunday called Transfer. I love sci-fi so I was quite excited to view this movie. It was about a rich old couple from Germany who decides to buy the bodies of two black Africans. The German couple regain their youth while the Africans ensures that their families get money. However, four hours every night, the Africans regain control over their bodies. After a while, the African hosts and the German guests begin to communicate with each other. As the story progresses, the “Transfer” isn’t as simple as advertised. Sci-fi Blogger, Martin Wikner reviews Transfer as revealing “the relation between the rich and the poor in the world. In this movie we see how Europeans exploit Africans to the degree that “we” take over their bodies. This makes it sci-fi, but is a good metaphor for how we make others give up their life for our well-being, without really knowing or considering the costs. The African couple do sign their contracts by free will, but the question is how free the choice really is.” A stand-out performance from actor BJ Britt.
The Annual Servathon event sponsored by Greater DC Cares is tomorrow (4/16). It is a great opportunity to give back to the community. It’s not too late to sign up.
Enjoy your weekend!
Peace and Blessings.
