Traveling Light: Dance Competition In Wild Wood

The Wildwoods Host Sophisticated Productions National Dance Competition
at the Wildwoods Convention Center
Sunday, July 17 – Friday, July 22

This year marks the 22^nd Anniversary that Sophisticated Productions will be returning to the Wildwoods Convention Center for its National Dance Competition. The six-day event takes place Sunday, July 17 through Friday, July 22 with performances that are sure to awe and amaze. 
Five Fast Facts – Sophisticated Productions National Dance Competition

1. Dance competitions will feature amateur to experienced dancers from all over the country competing for a chance to win cash and prizes.
2. Dancers will compete in the following categories: Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Open, Musical Theater, Character, Hip Hop, Acro, Modern, Pom Pom, Clogging, Ballet, Pointe, Song/Dance, Voice and Contemporary.
3. Judges will score each competitor on the following five categories: Choreography; Technique; Difficulty; Stage Presence/Personality; and Costume, Hair & Makeup.
4. Competitions begin at 8 a.m. daily and admission is FREE.
5. Sophisticated Productions Dance Competitions focus on coordinating professionally organized dance competitions across the nation that educate dancers in a positive, fun and most importantly, stress-free environment.

The dance competitions will feature solos, duets, trios, small groups, large groups, lines and productions ranging from amateur to experienced dancers from all over the country. Dancers in the competition will compete in the following categories: Jazz, Tap, Lyrical, Open, Musical Theater, Character, Hip Hop, Acro, Modern, Pom Pom, Clogging, Ballet, Pointe, Song/Dance, Voice and Contemporary.
Judges will score each competitor on the following five categories: Choreography; Technique; Difficulty; Stage Presence/Personality; and Costume, Hair & Makeup.
Some dancers will even have the opportunity to perform in the Wildwood Talent Showcase at the Schellenger Avenue Beach Stage off the Wildwoods’ Boardwalk, which is held nightly at 7 p.m.
Sophisticated Productions Dance Competitions focus on coordinating professionally organized dance competitions across the nation that educate dancers in a positive, fun and most importantly, stress-free environment.
Competitions begin at 8 a.m. daily and admission is FREE.

For additional information, please call 413-568-4815 or visit www.SophisticatedProductions.com.
For additional information about the Wildwoods, visit www.WildwoodsNJ.com or call 800-992-9732.          

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TRAVELING LIGHT: Free Museum Day at The African American Museum of Philadelphia

Wawa and the African American Museum in Philadelphia invites you to enjoy FREE admission to AAMP in celebration of America's birthday in America's birthplace. Celebrate The Fourth of July with AAMP, as we host a full day of fun, free family programming for history-lovers of all ages.

Read below for a detailed schedule of programs and happenings at AAMP on Friday, July 1.

WAWA WELCOME AMERICA CELEBRATION!

Schedule of Programs


11am-2pm
PICTURE ME FREE!: Mural Workshop w/ Theresa Randall – Gallery 3 Circle
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1pm- 4pm
Liberty Wands Arts and Crafts w/ Tanya Murphy - Founder’s Gallery

1:30pm-3:30pm
Meet Richard Allen - throughout the museum

2:00pm
Hip Hop Fundamentals w Roger Lee Dance - Gallery 4

12 p.m.
Films w AAMP: North Star Screening - Auditorium

3 p.m.
Films w AAMP: North Star Screening - Auditorium


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Good Night Pat Summit...ALWAYS A WINNER TO ME

Patricia Sue Summitt ( June 14, 1952 – June 28, 2016)^[1] was an American college basketball head coach and the winningest coach, male or female, in NCAA basketball history.^[2] She served as the head coach of the University of Tennessee Lady Vols basketball team from 1974 to 2012, winning eight NCAA championships (an NCAA women's record when she retired), and surpassed only by the 10 titles won by UCLA coach John Wooden and the 11 titles won by UConn coach Geno Auriemma. She was the first NCAA coach, and one of four college coaches overall, to achieve at least 1,000 wins (she achieved 1,098). ^[3]
Summitt also won an Olympic Gold Medal as head coach of the 1984 U.S. women's basketball team, and was named the Naismith Basketball Coach of the Century in April 2000. In 2009, the Sporting News placed her at number 11 on its list of the 50 Greatest Coaches of All Time in all sports; she was the only woman on the list. In 38 years as a coach, she never had a losing season. In 2012, Pat Summitt was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom by President Barack Obama. She received the Arthur Ashe Courage Award at the 2012 ESPY Awards.

What you can't find on Wikipedia...is the fact she always represented all the qualities I was taught to display and admire in basket ball.

Always shine...WIN OR LOOSE
There are NO MORAL VICTORIES
You Can Always Play Harder and Respect The Players That Make YOU!
She has been missed by me since she stopped coaching....Good Night Coach!

My prayers are with The Summit Family and all my Lady Vol Fans.

Good Night....BUDDY RYAN....WELL PLAYED

James David "Buddy" Ryan was an American football defensive coordinator and head coach in the National Football League.

He was one of only two Eagles coaches I liked.

Born: February 17, 1934 (age 82)

My prayers are with The Ryan Family and Eagles Fans every where!

EDITORIAL:I am NOT MAGIC...But I AM Real

Okay I am going to get serious for a moment...I didn't see Jesse Williams on The BET Awards
(Most awards shows have been an insult to my intelligence since the early 2000's so...)


My Facebook and Twitter after William's speech however, was a buzz with posts, that to me had all the integrity of tap dancing pancakes because this guy, Williams (who I don't what the heck he does)said "Even though we are magic. We are real."

But what does that statement even mean.

I am NOT magic.

I AM an artist, a DJ, a Writer.

I do however WORK HARD.

From my skills as a turntablist, to turning a phrase, that all took HARD WORK.

I have been offended by the ideal, we as Black People got voodoo other people don't have.
Sports may be the exception where God really blesses the top 2 percent of the population with height, speed, power and ability.

However, in every sport I played...take basket ball for example...I had to work hard to get better.

In an effort to stay sharp. I studied game film of some of my favorite players. Then I studied film of players I didn't like at the time like Larry Bird and got a renewed respect for their games and added what I could to my game. NO MAGIC THOUGH.

My body won't let me play ball like I used to but I spent many hours on the court working on going left, shooting jumpers, ect...no MAGIC involved.

Fast forward to today...when I take the skills I have such as being a DJ and then use those skills to create a legacy and a business...again hard work....some one explain to me the MAGIC?

I am always concerned that we refuse be for real with younger people about life.

MOST OF THEM will NOT be the next Jay Z or LeBron...and that's okay.
Should they decide to play ball or become MC's...they should enjoy the ride, and even develop a plan to make money. However, I don't believe there is a "fairy God Brother" out there granting wishes and "hook ups."
Too Short and MC Hammer for example became Hip Hop House Hold Names because they sold CD's and tapes to people out of the trunk of their cars. This involved hard work and yes LOVE....don't recall the magic.

I know for some people...the concept of a father , being with his father and working a 8 hour a day JOB, is "lame, "square" and a lot of other cool ways to say "corny."

However, the "magic" I will always remember with my dad was discussing the importance of HARD WORK and Being Honest.

My father had nothing against short cuts and invested lots of money into my career as an visual artist...so he wasn't against ART or MAGIC. Raymond Tyler, SR just wanted me to understand , that I have what it takes already to WORK HARD , THINK SMART and create my own success and opportunity...because chances are very slim...that I will be sitting in the mall drawing in my sketch book and Stan Lee will come and offer me a million dollar contract. with Marvel comics

So I do not want to tear down anyone's dream of becoming the next Dr. Dre by making the best beats in the world in your bed room for the artists on the album covers in your collection. I would say...instead of waiting on some "MAGIC" get OUT THERE with them beats...and give the world the results of your hard work...and one day some kid in HIS/HER bed room will be making beats while YOUR CD cover hangs on a wall.

My name is Raymond Tyler , Jr. and I am REAL and I WORK HARD!

Traveling Light: Please Touch Philly

Little ones can have big fun this summer with the Please Touch Museum’s Play and Stay Hotel Package, bookable at visitphilly.com. Available through September 30, 2016, the offer includes hotel parking and four tickets to the Please Touch Museum^®, where kids can explore two full floors of hands-on displays and enjoy the popular Curious George: Let’s Get Curious exhibit, on view through September 5.
“The Please Touch Museum is one of the top children’s museums in the country,” said Meryl Levitz, president and CEO, VISIT PHILADELPHIA^®. “The Play and Stay Hotel Package gives families a fun start to their active, entertaining and legendary visits to Philadelphia this summer.”
Package Perks:

• Overnight accommodations at one of six participating hotels
• Free hotel parking
• Discounted parking at Please Touch Museum
• Four museum tickets, which include general admission and exhibits, programming events, Please Touch Playhouse performances and discounts at the Please Taste Cafe and Kids Shop

Participating Hotels & Starting Rates:

• Crowne Plaza Philadelphia West, starting at $229 per night
• Homewood Suites by Hilton Philadelphia – City Avenue, starting at $229 per night
• Homewood Suites by Hilton – University City, starting at $204 per night
• Sheraton Philadelphia University City Hotel, starting at $229 per night
• Sheraton Philadelphia Downtown Hotel, starting at $159 per night
• The Windsor Suites, starting at $225 per night

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The Second Annual Set Set Wine Tasting at Pleasantville's Bay Port Marina

Whether you arrive by foot, car or even boat....June 25th all roads lead to The Marina In Pleasantville, NJ for The Second Annual Sun Set Wine Tasting!

Last year's event drew more than 500 sexy/grown/professional people in all white.

This year there will be more people.

More wine vendors!

Great food from T Wakes , BBQ.

The sounds of the evening will also be delivered with a fresh helping of Spring wrapped in Jazz from the Eddie Morgan Trio.

The fun and excitement starts at 6:30pm.

And there is nowhere else you can go for a great night of adult tastes, sights and sounds for only $20.

Go to www.BayviewSummerSeries.com right now to get your tickets!

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Benefitting the Pleasantville Envisions Pride and Prosperity (PEPP) Committee*
Date & Time: Saturday, June 25th, 2016 | 6:30PM-10PM
Rain Date: Sunday, June 26th, 2016
Location: Lakes Bay Marina in Pleasantville
Tickets: $20 in advance | $25 at the door
Featuring light bites by T. Wakes BBQ and Live Music by the Eddie Morgan Trio

Get your tickets today! 

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Remembering Kalief Browder

It was a year ago today that Kalief Browder ...decided to take his own life.

Here's the quick list of what lead to the end of his short life.

*As a highschool sophomore he was stopped by NYPD police. Accused of stealing a pack back and taken to Rikers Island.

* Although Browder maintained his innocence until his death. Browder a teen at the time. Was charged as an adult and held at Rikers for three years with out a trial.

* Much of his time was spent in solitary.

* A judge offered to release Browder, if he confessed. Browder maintained his innocence.

* Months after refusing to confess, Browder had all charges against him dropped by the city of New York.