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HOMETOWN MEMPHIS: LIL EXTRA! MEMPHIS BLACK WRITERS CONFERENCE & SOUTHERN FILM FESTIVAL

HOMETOWN MEMPHIS:  LIL EXTRA!  MEMPHIS BLACK WRITERS CONFERENCE  & SOUTHERN FILM FESTIVAL
Posted By: MIISRAEL Bride on April 24, 2009

HOMETOWN MEMPHIS: 04.24.2009
MEMPHIS BLACK WRITERS CONFERENCE & SOUTHERN FILM FESTIVAL
04.24.2009
Memphis, TN

This weekend has plenty of cultural events to attend and the Black Writers Conference and Southern Film Festival are among the finest of them. Black writers, and directors, along with multi-talented indivuals will fill downtown to celebrate and expo these great achievers in our town. My friend on the Connect Forum here, Lawrence Wayne is President and Founder of the Black Writiers Conference. In January he wrote me and informed me of the events to take place beginning this weekend and running through May 09, 2009. The following commuincation gives more detail of this remarkable event of culture. Hope you're in Memphis and will be able to attend.

Why not Go? If you are a Memphian...GO AHEAD

Lawrence Wayne wrote (Fri Jan 9th, 2009 at 6:54PM):
2009
OFFICIAL MEMPHIS BWC INVITE:


**The Memphis Black Writers Conference &
Southern Film Festival:

April 24 – May 9, 2009 – (Downtown Memphis)

The Memphis Black Writers Conference & Southern Film Festival is partnering with the Black Business Expo & Showcase, Memphis Business Executives For Change, and the Blues City Cultural Center (who will be celebrating 30 years in theatrical productions).



We will be offering a larger variety of cultural and literary events including the following
Workshops, panels, screenings, children & teen events, and an original play!

EVENTS INCLUDE:

*Christian Authors & Inspirational Prayer Breakfast
*Entrepreneur Workshops for Children & Teens
*Theater Symposium & Workshops
*Nickelodeon Kids Corner
*Action Stunts (Legendary Hollywood Stunt Actor—Matrix, Terminator, etc)
*Writing & Publishing Workshops
*Urban Film Festival Screenings
*Original Live Play
*Much more…

Registration range from $49- 99

SELECT FROM LIST BELOW:

___ $49 2 Workshops; 4 Films; Play; Author’s Breakfast; T-Shirt or Cap

___ $75 3 Workshops; 6 Films; Play; Author’s Breakfast or Award’s Banquet;
T-Shirt and Cap

___ $99 VIP ALL-ACCESS PASS TO ALL EVENTS!

*(Payments can be made via PayPal; EventBrite; Money Order or Cashier’s check)

MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: MEMPHIS BWC

Proceeds From This Event Benefits...
The Memphis Black Writers Summer Urban Youth Program:

Donations accepted on-line...
MAKE A PLEDGE NOW!

Thank you so much for your time and willingness to consider participating in this great conference & festival.
Lawrence Wayne, Founder & President
Memphis Black Writers Conference & Southern Film Festival
5100 Poplar Ave. Suite 726 Plaza Level *Memphis, TN 38137
901-680-2018

Email: MemphisBlackWriters@Yahoo.com
Website http://www.angelfire.com/tn/blackwritersco...

Please make an effort to attend or just support..


Let it GO!
That's a HOMETOWN MEMPHIS Lil' Extra TKO!
Before you go from here...
Read about the Blues City Cultural Center Celebration of 30 years....
Where? GO! >>>To my web site listed below:
Read about that in "A Little Southern News" http://Godsbloodybride.com/a_little_southe...

"That's a Little .....that can GO! a long way."


This Report is written by:
MIISRAEL SHIELDS
HOMETOWN MEMPHIS

MY MESSAGE TO YOU: THERE ARE MORE POSITIVE THINGS YOU CAN FIND TO DO IF YOU CONTINUE YOUR SEARCH ... GO FIND THEM RIGHT INSIDE YOUR OWN HOMETOWN. GO!

MESSAGE SENT: GOODBYE
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Jen Fad
Nurse at Healthcare
Thanks for the update Miisrael as you have become the trusted name in downhome Memphis news!!
Friday, April 24th 2009 at 6:31PM
MIISRAEL Bride
Author/Writer at Self
It appears I'm awarded THE HOMETOWN MEMPHIS NEWS SEAL OF APPROVAL. Appreciate your observations.......Thank you Jen.
Sunday, April 26th 2009 at 5:03PM
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