2005 Black History Month Local Hero Awards

Feb 10, 2005

The studios of KPBS were transformed into a beautiful setting fit for the Academy Awards last week as Union Bank of California and KPBS gave its annual salute to Local Heroes Awards. The event, narrated by Robert and Delores McNeely, both senior Vice Presidents with Union Bank, was a first class event with great food catered by Magnolias and a host of Who’s Who in San Diego’s African American Community.

This year’s honorees were Jennie Hamilton, founder of Community Actor’s Theatre; Freddie M. Jackson, retired educator; Vincent E. Mudd, owner and President of San Diego Office Interiors; Cecil H. Steppe, President and CEO of the San Diego Urban League; John and Gerri Warren, Publishers of the San Diego Voice & Viewpoint Newspaper and Reverend George Walker Smith, Founder of the Catfish Club who received a Lifetime Achievement Award.

“This award will not be given every year, but when deemed appropriate,” said Bob McNeely.

Doug Mepland, General Manager of KPBS started the evening’s activities with a statement about their commitment and support. The event was attended by about 100 friends and family members of the honorees at no cost to them or their guest. The 45 second videos produced on each honoree will air throughout the month of February as a tribute to Black History Month.

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“Open Mic”

Please join us for “OPEN MIC” every 4th Monday of the month at 7pm. Share Poetry, Spoken Word, Comedy, Sing or Dance, Musical Instrument, Share projects, Magic Tricks, etc… all ages. (except May, November, & December) Perform on stage, or be our audience. Performers, sign-in between 6:30 & 7pm. Everyone, $5.00 suggested Donation.

*FACE MASK – OPTIONAL – HAND SANITIZING STATIONS ARE AVAILABLE. Enhanced air flow has been added. We thank you for your on-going support!

“Juneteenth Celebration”

Our Juneteenth Celebration was outstanding!!! Thanks to everyone who was part of it in anyway. PLEASE Mark your calendar now, for next year’s ANNUAL Juneteenth, A Community Celebration – You are invited to again join Community Actor’s Theatre as they celebrate JUNETEENTH ON SATURDAY, JUNE 16, 2024, 10:00am to 5:00pm., at “Gloria’s Mesa” Amphitheatre, the opposite end of the beautiful Chollas Lake Park. About 3-4 blocks right up the hill from Community Actor’s Theatre.  VARIOUS FABULOUS VENDORS AND ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC, FREE  ENTERTAINMENT plus lots of Free Parking.  A Day of Oak Park Family & Friends Fun and learning the history of Juneteenth! There will be a variety of Vendors, so come prepared to shop! We need and appreciate your on-going support! Tell a few and bring a few! Bring a small pillow to sit comfortably on the cement bleachers/benches as you enjoy the wonderful music and entertainment. There will  also be an arts & crafts table for the little ones. Please also bring a hat and sunscreen lotion. Come and stay all day! Listen, look, learn, eat, shop and enjoy this ANNUAL special day of celebration!!!

 

CAT’s 8-Day Bahamas Cruise

CAT’s FABULOUS 8-Day Bahamas Cruise, is NEXT YEAR, Saturday, April 6, 2024, Departing out of Galveston, TX.  Don’t you want to go with us??? TO BOOK, please call, text, or email Jennie at: 619-581-2634 or 619-807-7059  jlou2@cox.net   We Thank you!

AUDITIONS & ACTING CLASSES

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Acting Workshop Classes

CHILDREN & YOUTH AGES 7-15 – Acting Workshop Classes: FREE again, but students will be asked to sell more tickets for the culminating Show at the end of the session. NEXT SESSION: August 12-December 2, 2023, Saturdays from 10am to 12noon. Instructor: Miss Marvell.

 The ADULT ACTING workshop classes, every other Saturday from 10am to 1:00pm., August 12-December 9, 2023. Cost: $85.00 per student, a month. Instructor: Mr. Lorenzo. Register for either class, at your first class meeting.  Just show up.

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