Under-told story of unique Philadelphia group MOVE featured in film, book
John Oates Fest 7908 Virtual Fundraiser – March 20
On Saturday, March 20, John Oates, of the legendary duo Hall & Oates, along with wife Aimee, will host the John Oates Fest 7908 benefit to raise funds for Feeding America. Among those scheduled to appear during this virtual broadcast are Daryl Hall, Dave Grohl, Keb' Mo', Sheila E., Sammy Hagar, Darius Rucker and many more. Producing partners include Feeding America, nugs.net and Drive Entertainment Group.
Watch classic films and documentaries featuring Lena Horne, Cicely Tyson and Marian Anderson on the American Legacy Network during Women’s History Month.
American Legacy Network offers free Streaming Programming for Women’s History Month
In honor of Women’s History Month, American Legacy Network is offering a wide variety of streaming programming, for free, including classic movies such as “Bronze Venus” starring Lena Horne; “The River Niger” starring Cicely Tyson; a Marion Anderson documentary; episodes of “Valcooks Kitchen,” the “Meet the Producers” Zoom series and much more!
ALN’s founder is Glenville native and JFK HS ’76 grad, Rodney J. Reynolds.
The latest artwork of NE Ohio native Kevin Jerome Everson is on display in New York through March 27. (Photo by Dan Bradica)
Kevin Jerome Everson exhibit ‘Mansfield Deluxe’ showing in NYC through March 27
The artwork of Mansfield, Ohio native Kevin Jerome Everson is currently on exhibit through March 27 at the Andrew Kreps Gallery in New York. “Mansfield Deluxe” takes its title from a new sculpture of the same name included in the exhibit - a group of three rubber tires cast from a mold of a Fiat car tire produced by Mansfield Tire, a now defunct company that was Mansfield-based. The exhibit continues a thread within Everson’s practice that seeks to shift the narrative around labor, reversing the hierarchy that positions industry over individuals. If you happen to be in New York, the gallery is located at 22 Cortlandt Alley [10013]; gallery hours are Tuesday-Saturday from 10AM-6PM.
A scene from “The Inheritance”, a docu/comedy
Cleveland Cinematheque’s Virtual Theater presents ‘The Inheritance’ through April 1
‘The Inheritance,’ the feature length film debut by Ephraim Asili, is a docu/comedy about a man who inherits the home of his well-read, cultured grandmother, located in West Philadelphia. He decides to turn the dwelling into a socialist collective for Black artists and activists. During the 1980s, Asili was a member of the liberation group, MOVE. “The Inheritance” is available for streaming through April 1. Screening fee is $12 and you have 72 hours to watch it. Watch the trailer.
In 1985, Philadelphia police dropped a bomb on MOVE headquarters. See here and here for more info on MOVE.
Comedian Marlon Wayans is coming to the Cleveland Improv next month
Marlon Wayans at Cleveland Improv – April 16-18
Comedian/actor Marlon Wayans will do a three-night, five-show stint at the Cleveland Improv, 1148 Main Avenue, Friday, April 16-Sunday, April 18. Tickets are $50 for all performances. Wayans fans can also see him this summer as Ted White, Aretha Franklin’s first husband and manager, in the superstar singer’s biopic, “Respect”.
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