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Code of The Cutz represents hip-hop, caters to DJs and the community
Owner Jamie Wilkins, AKA DJ Addverse at the Capitol Area District Library Downtown.
DJ Addverse gave a scratch/hip hop class much to the delight of the attendees. She often involves herself with other community volunteer activities, such as a clothes drive for The City Mission.
The new Harry Potter book is in the hands of millions of eager readers today. Curriculum specialist/writer Colleen O’Brien explores the term "half-blood," offering critical insight into the world of magic, muggles and mudbloods.
LANSING, MI — Singer John Legend, his band and two back-up singers had been entertaining the audience at Common Ground for nearly 60 minutes, when suddenly Legend’s musical company left the stage. All that remained was a piano in front of him. The stage went black. One soft white spotlight fell on Legend from overhead. His fingers began to walk the keys to the tune of a familiar melody, triggering screams from the audience that reached deafening levels. John Legend performed his hit single "Ordinary People." And this, like all the songs before and after, was performed with passion, power and perfection.
Featuring an internationally-acclaimed cast of some of the world’s greatest circus performers, Birdhouse Factory promises to be this year’s hottest ticket during the summer season. Bring the whole family! Don’t miss out on the fun, beauty and exuberant joy of Birdhouse Factory!
Dear Readers,
Imagine my fear as I tried to put the final touches on pages 1 and 2 of the last edition and my computer system froze. No disk space!! I looked at my computer like it was on a crazy mission to ruin my day. I called one of my good friends and she tried to calm me down about the whole situation.
I talk to my oldest son, Gianni, all the time about being the kind of person who does not just talk about getting things done but actually gets things done. He is 13 and I do not think that he is listening to me at all. So I will share my feelings on the subject with you.
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Once Upon a Time in Mexico
Studio: Columbia Pictures (1 hr. 41 min.)
Plot: The mythic guitar-slinging hero, El Mariachi returns.
Cast: Antonio Banderas, Salma Hayek, Willem Dafoe, Johnny Depp, Ruben Blades
Rating: R
Bottom Line: ****
Soaring On Clipped Wings
By Darcel Williams
ISBN: 1-930586-96-5
Publisher: Millennial Mind Publishing
Available: www.darcelwilliams.com or www.american-book.com