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Chicago native jazz legend Herbie Hancock is one of five artists that will be recognized at the upcoming 

Kennedy Center Honors Ceremony that will take place at the Kennedy Center Opera 

House in Washington D.C.

The artists are to be presented their awards Dec 8. The program, which will be attended by President Barack Obama and first lady Michelle Obama, will be televised Dec. 29 on CBS.

"The Kennedy Center celebrates five extraordinary individuals who have spent their lives elevating the cultural vibrancy of our nation and the world," Kennedy Center Chairman David M. Rubenstein said in a statement Thursday.

"Herbie Hancock has established himself as one of the most innovative musicians in the world, constantly breaking musical barriers and redefining the art of jazz."

Others recognized will be opera singer Martina Arroyo, singer/songwriter, Billy Joel, actress Shirley MacLaine and guitarist Carlos Santana.

 

Chicago native actor/comedian Craig Robinson's starred in 

the film “Peeples” that was released on DVD this week. The 

extras with “Peeples” include a making-of featurette; audio 

commentary by Chism, Robinson, Washington and Grier; 

and a gag reel.

Fans of Robinson’s TV work can also enjoy “The Office: 

Season Nine” thats also available in the farewell season of 

the popular workplace comedy. The extras include a 

retrospective (“The Office: A Look Back”), a blooper reel 

and deleted scenes.

In other Robinson newz, he kicked off the annual Milton S. 

Eisenhower Symposium at Johns Hopkins University this 

week. Robinson, visited the university's Homewood campus.

 The appearance, co-sponsored by the HOP, is the first of 

five events that make up this year's undergraduate-run 

symposium, titled Learning From Experience: The Path 

Ahead for Generation Y.

 

Chicago native actor/minister Clifton Davis is one of the featured artists in teh fifth season of the hot TV One show, "Life After " that chronicles the careers of veteran entertainers after their major success occurred. Davis's is after he starred on the hit NBC sitcom,"Amen" for five seasons from 1986 to 1991. His episode aired this week.

In other Davis newz, he just wrapped his stint as Dr Dillamond, a British instructor who's a goat in the stageplay, "Wicked" that was staged at The Acamedy of Music on Philly.

This weekThe St. Louis Blues announced that Hall of Famer Brett Hull would returned to the franchise.

Hull was welcomed as the club's new executive vice during a press conference at Scottrade Center on Monday.

"We are pleased and proud to announce that Brett Hull is coming home to the St. Louis Blues. "Brett was a Hall of Famer on ice, and he'll be a Hall of Famer in this capacity as well," said Blues chairman Tom Stillman.

Hull was acquired from Calgary late in the 1987-88 season and over the next 10-plus campaigns rewrote the franchise record books. ,

Following the end of a legendary 20-year NHL career during which he compiled 741 goals, the 49-year-old moved into management with the Dallas Stars in 2006, rising to the level of co-general manager with Les Jackson in November of 2007.

 

According to stltoday.com,, attorneys for Larry Conners challeneged  his former employers at KMOV TV Friday in court on their “no compete” clause in the former anchor’s contract.

Conners,  who was reportedly fired  earlier this year  after he reportedly posted comments on a Facebook page suggesting the Internal Revenue Service was pressuring him after a 2012 interview with President Barack Obama.

After his firing, KMOV officials have reportedly enforced the no compete clause in Conners’ contract that prohibits him from working for another television or radio station for one year.

A decision by the court will be made reportedly at a later date.

This week we feature St Louis wardrobe stylist and entrepreneur Dez Lyons. Here, she had taken a pic of herself wearing this business casual ensem that consisted of a leopard print blouse and belt, hip hugging jeans and black pumps. Her natural brown tinted fro also enhanced her look. Lyons is owner of Styled by Dez

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Why does it seem that the Syrian conflict is going to be Obama's historic misstep?Why did Roland Martin have a cursing rant at an airport taunting the Dalls Cowboys? Why does Arsenio halls new show seemed dated? Why did Don Lemon say that rapper Waka flaka was a black leader? Why did Tyler Perry lay hands on TD Jakes at his church after Perry donated money to Jakes' charity? Why is K Michelle and Tamar Braxton beefing?

Why did Barbara Walters ask tMichael Buble on The View that she wanted to his penis? And why is Gucci Mane on twitter calling out folks about his sexapades?

Come down and enjoy the first show of the fall season. Daniel Beaty's EMERGENCY. A one man show performed by Ron Conner. A slave ship has risen out of the Hudson River and landed in present day NYC. Conner weaves the story of 40 characters through spoken word, monologues, music, and song! Tickets go on sale today! Limited engagement so get your tickets now. EMERGENCY runs Thursday through Sunday from September 5 through September 15th. Call the box office for more info and tickets (314 534 3807) Or go online and purchase your tickets at theblackrep.org. "WE TELL THE STORY!"

Real Life is musical theater piece that explores the attitudes of urban

living. The main character Ray, has a test of faith as he is forced to

choose his morality over a sensationalized street nature that may

lead to his demise. Identifying with the consequences and

repercussions, the community intervenes to effect his choice,

while facing struggles with their own threats of crime and daily living.

Ray connects his fate with sense of abandonment, thus compelling

his reckless behavior and neglect of fatherhood. Through the power

of community, acts of faith and an enduring grandmother, Ray

embraces redemption. Who does decides at what cost?

Washington University's Edison Theatre

6445 Forsyth Blvd

Friday, September 13th 8pm ---FOR STUDENTS AND SENIOR CITIZENS ONLY...

Saturday, September 14th, 3pm and 8pm

Sunday September 15th 3pm..

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The Black Rep in celebration and commemoration of the 50^th anniversary of the bombing of The 16^th Street Baptist Church present a staged reading of  FOUR LITTLE GIRLS: Birmingham 1963 by Christina M. Ham on Sunday, September 15th at 5PM at Washington Tabernacle Baptist Church, 3200 Washington Avenue, St. Louis MO 63103.  The staged reading, directed by Linda Kennedy, will commemorate the precise 50th anniversary of the bombing that claimed the lives of the four little girls in Birmingham, Alabama. The reading will feature music by Charles Creath, Leslie Johnson, Karen Hylton and  young people from The Black Rep Summer Performing Arts and Young Artists for Peace and Justice.

There are live staged readings planned all over the country, including the Kennedy Center onSeptember 15th.  Check www.project1voice.org for a complete listing of cities across America.  This is a great event for community engagement.

If you or someone you know who is an artist or a business person in the arts and would like to be featured email us at snaphoney2011@gmail.com

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