Poet's Corner: Maya Marie Bass

Open Doors

When I was two, I escaped

the prison of my crib

to the Beloit mall parking lot

just beyond my backyard.

I pulled on my Barbie robe and

put on bunny slippers for a

journey to the fresh air that

teased me through the screen door.

My mother has no idea how I got out;

only that she left her child sleeping and

then a police officer knocked on

her door with her smiling baby.

We used to laugh about it, but

Amber Alerts have taken away the

humor and the days when we

beat back the summer heat

by propping our back doors open.

DIVA Tunes: Lena Horne

Lena Horne, who is a notable singer and actress, was born June 30, 1917 in Brooklyn, New York. In 1963 she became a Honorary Member of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. Like many African American women in the arts during the early years of her career, she fought what seemed like a never ending battle. She was refused rooms at hotels where she was performing and she was invited to parties only when she was asked to provide entertainment. Lena Horne was a trooper throughout her entire career, which didn’t end until the year 2000. With all of the odds against her, she fought back and eventually reached the pinnacle of her profession. In 1940, she became the first African American to tour with an all white band, which she considers to be the beginning of her success as a singer. Lena Horne has been featured in numerous musicals and films, including her role as Glinda the Good Witch, in The Wiz. She also received a Tony Award for distinguished achievement in the theater for her one-woman Broadway hit Lena Horne: The Lady and Her Music, which opened in 1981.

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Celebrity Spotlight: Wedding BELLS!

Wedding Bells have rung in the honor of Khloe Kardashian and Lamar Odom!! Who would have ever thought the knot would be tied between these two?? Rumors say they had only been dating for about a month!! Time waits for no one so when you’re in love, you’re in love RIGHT?? Have you checked out the ring?? It is a slammin 2.5 carat platinum band. Very NICE!! Of course it was a celebrity-style black tie affair at a private residence in Beverly Hills. Among the guests were Lauren London, LaLa Vasquez, and Kobe Bryant. Ironically her sister Kim caught the bouquet at the reception. We wish her and Lamar the best. Who knows after Kourtney delivers in December, maybe Khloe will be next….

LIVE from the FiveHundredandFour

WEEKLY EVENTS

Bombshelter Thursday (Lounge,DJ Set) 18+

DATE & TIME: Every Thursday); 10p – 1a

VENUE: Dragon’s Den (435 Esplanade)

Therapy Thursdays (Lounge, DJ Set)

DATE & TIME: 10/02/09 (& every Thursday); 10p – 2a

VENUE: OHM Lounge

COVER: FREE

Art

The Clean Up Woman

10/25/2009

Sunday 3:00pm and 7:30pm

Showing at the Mahalia Jackson Theater for the Performing Arts

New Orleans, Louisiana

Music

1. Maxwell BLACKsummersnight Tour

10/21/2009 Wedesnday 7:30pm Lakefront Arena

2. The Sunday Gospel Brunch

10/25/2009 Sunday 9:30am The House of Blues

New Orleans, Louisiana

3. 106.7 Old School and Today’s R&B Power Presents…

The Fall Brass Band Blowout

10/23/2009 Friday 8:00pm The House of Blues

New Orleans, Louisana

4. The court of Two Sisters

Jazz Brunch Buffet 9am-3pm daily

Creole a la Carter Dinner 5:30-10pm nightly

Call for reservations 504-522-7261

XU Spotlight: Megan Duronslet

With a mother who was a dancer, Megan Duronslet was born dancing in the womb. From a very young age, she had the abilty to perform starting at nine years old. At that age she was on St.Mary’s dancing team, St. Augustine’s Cheerleading Team, and she danced at church.

The love she felt for dancing at an early age carried into her more mature years at Xavier University. Her drive continued, in 2006 as a freshman, she became the only freshman to be on the Gold Star Dance Team at Xavier University. Now four years later, she is the captain for the Gold Stars. Their performances include coronation ball, a pregame performace they will be doing at the Hornet’s game during Homecoming, and community service in Hammond, Louisiana.

Before Hurricane, Katrina, Duronslet’s family owned a dance studion called Dee’s Studion. Though it has not been reopened, her goal is to reopen the studio because she wants to share her passion of dance to others. Through dance she has learned many things about herself and most of all to stay humble.

Awwww SNAP!

CONGRATULATIONS to all FALL 2009 NEOPHYTES!