Ellis Richardson will never play in the NBA. The former high school basketball standout took a chance at NBA stardom immediately after he graduated from Poly High School in Sun Valley, Calif., but had his hopes dashed when he failed to get drafted in 1998. Now he’s serving time for […]
Author: Marlon A. Walker
Growing natural hair takes effort
Natural hair can be a serious commitment for males. However, more men are deciding to trade their hairbrushes for hair picks. Black males who decide to go natural should know what to do to keep their hair healthy, and how to avoid things that may damage their hair. “People don’t […]
Circus just a good family show
Florida State University Flying High Circus will perform on the Rattler Stage in the Youth Activity Zone located at the Foster-Tanner Fine Arts Complex for FAMU’s Artists In Bloom festival on Saturday, Mar. 9. The show will consist of many different ground acts including juggling, hand balancing, acrobatics and other […]
Authors to promote works at festival
An eclectic group of 15 authors will participate in a forum at the Artist In Bloom Festival Book Fair on Saturday from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Quadrangle of the Grand Ballroom Patty Byers, Anne Gayles-Felton and Althemese Barnes are three of the authors who will be speaking about […]
Tim Reid keeps it real at film screening
A self-admitted product of his community, actor, producer and filmmaker Tim Reid believes that his motivation to produce his own films comes from the neighborhoods of his youth. “It was bred in me,” said the star of the television sitcom “Sister-Sister.” He was speaking of his childhood in segregated Norfolk, […]
Participants hope for annual festival
Visitors can expect a wide range of food, crafts and demonstrations at the first Artists in Bloom Festival. Vendors can be found along the Set and Quadrangle. On Saturday, the festival will be held on campus. From Lee Hall to the Grand Ballroom the festivities will be hard to miss. […]
Best of southern art at festival
Florida A&M University will host the Artist In Bloom Festival at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Directed by Valencia Matthews, interim assistant dean of the college of arts and science, the event will celebrate the arts and African tradition. Instead of having an Olympic-style festival, Matthews decided on opening the program […]
Bus tour hopes to share campus art
The Office of the Art in State Buildings Program will host a campus bus tour of the artwork in the state’s permanent art collection during Saturday’s Artists in Bloom Festival. Kenneth Falana, professor of art and chairman of the department of Visual Arts, Humanities and Theater, will lead the tour […]
Volunteers will ensure success for festival
The Artists in Bloom Festival celebrates the arts and promotes literacy by displaying the talents and skills of artists from Tallahassee and surrounding artists. With all the activities, the festival needs the help of volunteers to ensure the event’s success. “Volunteers add the enthusiastic support that every project needs,” said […]
Parking planned for festival events
The Artists in Bloom Festival which takes place Saturday is expected to be one of the university’s biggest events. With thousands of visitors expected to be on campus, organizers are making sure there is ample parking and security. “We expect about 7,500 people but want a lot more,” said Valencia […]