Monday, February 2, 2009
More Than Dance : Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
The 50th anniversary of Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater marks a great celebration for the dance company, who has now performed for over 21 million people worldwide since its conception.
Moreover the dance company's desire to promote African American culture and modern dance has won it recognition by a congressional resolution as a American Cultural Ambassador to the World.
At the root of the dance company is faith in God. Founder Alvin Ailey found inspiration through spirtuals and gospels during his upbringing. March 29, 2008
Sunday, February 1, 2009
WBGO Studio Session: Robert Glasper Trio - "Enoch's (Inaugural) Meditation"
Check out Robert Glasper's Enoch's Meditation on YouTube
Jazz pianist Robert Glasper plays an original composition "Enoch's Meditation," with narrative from Martin Luther King's 1966 "We Shall Overcome" speech, Barack Obama's presidential election night victory speech from Grant Park in Chicago, audio from Dr. Cornel West, and a spontaneous piano reharmonization of the presidential anthem, "Hail to the Chief." This performance was recorded January 14th at WBGO Studios in Newark, New Jersey. Produced by Josh Jackson. Mix by Josh Webb, with assistance from David Tallacksen. Happy Inauguration 2009, from the jazz community!
Jazz pianist Robert Glasper plays an original composition "Enoch's Meditation," with narrative from Martin Luther King's 1966 "We Shall Overcome" speech, Barack Obama's presidential election night victory speech from Grant Park in Chicago, audio from Dr. Cornel West, and a spontaneous piano reharmonization of the presidential anthem, "Hail to the Chief." This performance was recorded January 14th at WBGO Studios in Newark, New Jersey. Produced by Josh Jackson. Mix by Josh Webb, with assistance from David Tallacksen. Happy Inauguration 2009, from the jazz community!
Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. Celebrates Black History Month
Throughout Black History Month, the Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. will periodically highlight the artistic and cultural contributions of African Americans through its blog.
Black History Month is a annual remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African diaspora.
The remembrance was originated in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson as "Negro History Week". Woodson chose the second week of February because it marked the birthdays of two Americans who greatly influenced the lives and social condition of African Americans: former President Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Woodson also founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, now the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. [www.asalh.org]
More on Black History Month at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_History_Month
Black History Month is a annual remembrance of important people and events in the history of the African diaspora.
The remembrance was originated in 1926 by historian Carter G. Woodson as "Negro History Week". Woodson chose the second week of February because it marked the birthdays of two Americans who greatly influenced the lives and social condition of African Americans: former President Abraham Lincoln and abolitionist Frederick Douglass. Woodson also founded the Association for the Study of Negro Life and History, now the Association for the Study of African American Life and History. [www.asalh.org]
More on Black History Month at
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_History_Month
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Studio Session - Michel Baytop, Jay Summerour and Stacy Brooks
Blues artists Michel Baytop, Jay Summerour and Stacy Brooks performed at the Montgomery Community Television studios in Rockville, Maryland for a program created by Executive Producer Gregory Hamilton.
Hamilton met Baytop, Summerour and Brooks at the Silver Spring Town Center Inc.'s "Tribute to America's Veterans" concert recently held at the Round House Theatre in Silver Spring.
The SSTCI is pleased to have facilitated this exciting collaboration between Montgomery Community Television and these wonderful musicians.
Hamilton met Baytop, Summerour and Brooks at the Silver Spring Town Center Inc.'s "Tribute to America's Veterans" concert recently held at the Round House Theatre in Silver Spring.
The SSTCI is pleased to have facilitated this exciting collaboration between Montgomery Community Television and these wonderful musicians.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
Silver Spring Town Center Performing Arts Series 2008-2009
The Silver Spring Town Center is sponsoring a series of community concerts in Silver Spring. These concerts, called "Community Conversations," feature a broad range of arts and entertainment offerings. We have sponsored concerts in the Ceviche Restaurante, the Mayorga Coffee Factory and the Round House Theatre.
The Ceviche Concert - The Justin Lockman Quartet - February 2008
The Mayorga Concert - Groove Jet - April 2008
The Round House Theatre Concerts - Michel Baytop, Jay Summerour, and the Marcus Johnson Project - November 2008
The Ceviche Concert - The Justin Lockman Quartet - February 2008
The Mayorga Concert - Groove Jet - April 2008
The Round House Theatre Concerts - Michel Baytop, Jay Summerour, and the Marcus Johnson Project - November 2008
Silver Spring Town Center, Inc. Presents Certificates of Appreciation
Michel “Mike” Baytop
Michael “Mike” Baytop, an extraordinary musician, has kept traditional American music alive for tens of thousands of people. His dedication to distinctly American musical forms and his efforts popularize the “blues” for new generations of our neighbors is well known and universally respected. We salute him for his extraordinary talent, his love of community, and the great joy he brings to his audiences.
Marcus Johnson
Marcus Johnson, a Silver Spring resident and graduate of Montgomery County public schools who has excelled in every aspect of his professional life, represents the best of Montgomery County. A successful businessman and an internationally recognized jazz musician, Marcus Johnson has entertained audiences throughout the United States and around the world. We proudly recognize his creativity, his passion, and his great service to our community.
Cindy McGrew
Operation Second Chance
A dynamic personality, with tireless energy and a noble vision of service, Cindy McGrew is a great champion of those who have proudly served in America’s Armed Forces and who need the help of a grateful Nation after their service. The founder of Operation Second Chance, an organization that supports U.S. soldiers and Marines, she is one of Montgomery County’s most respected citizens. We proudly recognize her service and the great example she sets for all of us.
John P. “Jack” Hewitt
Montgomery County proudly recognizes the service of one its greatest public servants, Jack Hewitt of Silver Spring. We salute his many pioneering contributions to our County and to the State of Maryland, and we thank him for his energy, his vision and his faith in our community. One of Montgomery County’s most respected veterans, we applaud his dedication to the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Disabled Veterans of America. Montgomery County is a better place because of Jack Hewitt’s extraordinary gift of service to our community and his many friends and neighbors.
Michael “Mike” Baytop, an extraordinary musician, has kept traditional American music alive for tens of thousands of people. His dedication to distinctly American musical forms and his efforts popularize the “blues” for new generations of our neighbors is well known and universally respected. We salute him for his extraordinary talent, his love of community, and the great joy he brings to his audiences.
Marcus Johnson
Marcus Johnson, a Silver Spring resident and graduate of Montgomery County public schools who has excelled in every aspect of his professional life, represents the best of Montgomery County. A successful businessman and an internationally recognized jazz musician, Marcus Johnson has entertained audiences throughout the United States and around the world. We proudly recognize his creativity, his passion, and his great service to our community.
Cindy McGrew
Operation Second Chance
A dynamic personality, with tireless energy and a noble vision of service, Cindy McGrew is a great champion of those who have proudly served in America’s Armed Forces and who need the help of a grateful Nation after their service. The founder of Operation Second Chance, an organization that supports U.S. soldiers and Marines, she is one of Montgomery County’s most respected citizens. We proudly recognize her service and the great example she sets for all of us.
John P. “Jack” Hewitt
Montgomery County proudly recognizes the service of one its greatest public servants, Jack Hewitt of Silver Spring. We salute his many pioneering contributions to our County and to the State of Maryland, and we thank him for his energy, his vision and his faith in our community. One of Montgomery County’s most respected veterans, we applaud his dedication to the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Disabled Veterans of America. Montgomery County is a better place because of Jack Hewitt’s extraordinary gift of service to our community and his many friends and neighbors.
Certificate of Appreciation - Jack Hewitt
John P. “Jack” Hewitt
Montgomery County proudly recognizes the service of one its greatest public servants, Jack Hewitt of Silver Spring. We salute his many pioneering contributions to our County and to the State of Maryland, and we thank him for his energy, his vision and his faith in our community. One of Montgomery County’s most respected veterans, we applaud his dedication to the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the Disabled Veterans of America. Montgomery County is a better place because of Jack Hewitt’s extraordinary gift of service to our community and his many friends and neighbors.
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