When Harlem Came to Paris-- THIS MONTH (A Lil SoSo Production)

(In Photo: Maceo an Moon of Liberated Muse Productions at the 2009 event When Harlem Came to Paris at L'Alliance de Francaise in Washington DC, created and produced by Lil So So Productions)

Saturday, March 20, 2010

"When Harlem Came to Paris"

Alliance Francaise de Washington
2142 Wyoming Avenue, NW-WDC
8PM-12MID

$55 for Alliance Members, $65 for Non-members (Must be 21)
Tickets available until March 19th 4PM at: 202.234.7911

Set in 1926 this event features portrayals of real -life writers and musical artists from the famed Harlem Renaissance era, food, drinks, live music and performances. 1920's style evening attired is suggested, but not mandatory.

For more information: whctp@lilsoso.com

This month, one of the most anticipated events of the year is taking place, When Harlem Comes to Paris (WHCTP). WHCTP is a whirlwind affair where you attend an evening event dressed in 20's fashions enjoying the company of some of the more notable and not so known characters of the legendary Harlem Renaissance. The event takes place at L'Alliance de Francaise which is located at Embassy Row in Washington DC and creates an experience of being among the staple artists of the Harlem Renaissance while on vacation in Paris.

(In Photo: DC-based singer Ne'a Posey portrays the legendary Bessie Smith)

Liberated Muse was up in the house for the event last year and we enjoyed ourselves immensely. Fabulous food, superb jazz music and an atmosphere of divine spirit are trademarks of this event which is intergenerational, multi-cultural, classy and fun.

(In photo: Maceo with poet Bassey Ikpi who portrayed one of the writers from Harlem Renaissance)

Liberated Muse member, curator Sharon Burton curated the art gallery last year that was featured at the event and she is back again, curating the art of this year's sole featured artist, Liberated Muse member James Terrell. Terrell's rich paintings will be the focal art of the event.

(In photo: Actress Holly Bass portrays the great Josephine Baker)

Unlike last year where there was one evening of fun, this year there will be a preceding brunch that will take place on March 13. Make sure you visit the website HERE to purchase your tickets and read more about this wonderful event. We can't wait to attend again!

Saturday, March 13, 2010
"The Gang's All Here" : Arrival Brunch
Napoleon Bistro
1847 Columbia Road, NW-WDC

11AM-1PM
Reservations should be made at: 202.299.9630

Catch the "When Harlem Came to Paris" cast in action with this Parisian brunch set in 1926. The newly arrived artists from Harlem will be on board to mix and mingle as they begin their tour of Paris and meet new friends. Come dressed in your best 1920's day look and be part of the fun.
For more information contact: whctp@lilsoso.com

When Harlem Came to Paris-- Simply Divine!

When Harlem Came to Paris is the brainchild of Risikat "Kat" Okedeyi, the founder of Lil So So Productions. Okedeyi had the creative thought to imagine the Harlem Renaissance alive and kicking with some of its key players living and breathing among us as we party and socialize like its 1934. Set at the elegant Alliance Francaise De Washington , the evening was a remarkable flashback setting where everything was authentically reenacted as possible-- from the french menu to Josephine Baker's accent. Planned to perfection, the atmosphere created was stellar-- classy, fun, cordial and festive. Some DC luminaries were at the event, including Post writer Rhome Anderson, legendary vocalist Valerie "Kehembe" Eichelberger, Sherry Ways of Sankofa Doll Artistry Studio, DJ Jahsonic, and others.

The actress in me loved this event as it was a prime event to dress up, Charleston and Lindy hop while imagining being a part of the rebirth of Black arts and literature. Some of the guests at the party included the divine Josephine Baker, writers Marita Bonner and Wallace Thurman, blues great Bessie Smith and Cab Calloway, among others.

Liberated Muse member Sharon Burton was the curator of the wonderful art auction that took place during the event.

The event featured:

Dorothy Tene Redmond as Mamie Mason

Shawnea Posey as Bessie Smith

William Smith as Count Bassie

Bassey Ikpi as Marita Bonner

Fred Joiner as Wallace Thurman

John Murph as R. Bruce Nugent

and Holly Bass as Josephine Baker

Me with Wallace Thurman (played by Fred Joiner)

My partner Maceo Thomas, co-founder of Liberated Muse Productions with Marita Bonner (played by Bassey Ikpi)

Bessie Smith (played by Ne'a Posey) belts out a nice one with Count Bassie on the keys

Visit our social network at www.LiberatedMuse.com to view more pictures from this event.

If Hip Hop Isn't Your Thing This Weekend...You Can Always Do...

Liberated Muse member GeminiVisions is the curator of the art exhibit that will take place at this fabulous event, When Harlem Came to Paris on Saturday, Feb. 28.

If you like dress-up and top-notch entertainment, this is the event you will most likely enjoy. You can don your best gear from the 1930's and come witness several local DC entertainers take on the persona of Black harlem renaissance players from the 1930's.

Come witness singer N'ea Posey portray Bessie Smith, dancer Holly Bass become Josephine Baker and poet Bassey Ikpi take on the persona of Marita Bonner. Poet Fred Joiner will become Wallace Thurman... It's a sure bet that you haven't experienced anything like this before.

Just In: TONIGHT, FRIDAY FEB. 27

Liberated Muse Member Miatta of Mimi's Boutique-Mix is having a FREE Couture Fashion Show in Crystal City, VA

Join Miatta at Crystal City Couture for her first trunk show and fashion show event!!!! And the best part? It's free, courtsey of Crystal City!!!

Her runway event is tentatively scheduled for 7.45pm to 8.30 pm.

The event starts at 6.00 pm with other designer trunk and runway shows.

Foxy and Fabulous Friday

Don't miss this opportunity to strut-your-stuff at this fantastic, Foxy Friday fete! Get into the evening's theme by sporting your best animal prints and stake out the trunk shows and sample sales. Nosh on animal crackers and sip Foxy Lemons, while Pamela's Punch knocks you out on the mic. So, let your animal instinct take over and lead you to this FREE event!

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