10th Street Gallery owners Pat and Solomon Thurman were thrilled with the response to son Lance Omar Thurman’s Nostalgia Exhibit opening on March 16. Lance, a fine art photographer presented his artistic talents in multiple dimensions. A noteworthy conversation piece in this collection is a framed and painted Volkswagen interior door that is hanging in the gallery window. Other remarkable works on display include a picture of “Kalimu Endesha,” one of St. Louis’ original Infrared Rockers, a Reggae group from the 70s. Lance’s iconic photo “Washington Ave. in the Making” was also a big hit. Pat says in order to keep the Nostalgia theme real, Lance used a large format camera and photo film.
The Thurman team utilized professional talent for the exhibit’s 1940s, 50s, 60s, 70s, period photos including; Seviin Li (Model, R&B singer and TV personality), Models; Blu Bolden, Jameelah, Nyna and Jennifer. Hair and Stylists; Rezults by Becky J, Desiree Lyons and Tamika Sheri. Makeup artists on deck were Tara Lowery and Becky Nettie.
Photos of civil rights activist Percy Green, Pruitt-Igoe, Sara Lou’s and the Eads Bridge are just a few of the symbolic icons in the exhibit. The Nostalgia Exhibit runs through April, 21. Call 436-1806 for gallery hours or to request a private showing.
Bittersweet, a novel based on a true story, is a must read authored by St. Louis’ own Sheila Banks.
Sheila Banks (Washington, DC) and lovely daughter Morgan McKenzie (Howard University graduate student) popped into town last weekend for her April 6 book signing and celebration. The event held in the impressive rotunda of St. Louis’s City Hall was organized by Gary Boyd and Associates and hosted by Brother Atty. Richard E. Banks. Left Bank books facilitated book sales. A few well-readers on hand included: Larissa Steele, Kwadwo Armano, Bernard Randolph Jr., Randall Cahill, Randi Cahill, Monroe Smith, Ronnie Smith, Honorable Darlene Green, Honorable Michael McMillan, Gwendolyn Key, Mary A. Polk, Susan and Wayman Smith, Victor Thompson and Reggie Smith.
Odessa Clark Owens had a wonderful time in Tampa, Florida March 28th weekend. Odessa and daughters Leslie Owens Harrington (Richmond, VA) and Alisa Owens Moore (Atlanta) met in Tampa to celebrate the induction of Alisa’s daughter McKenzie Camille Moore into the Sigma Nu Chapter of Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Alisa pinned McKenzie with Grandmother Odessa’s pin. McKenzie attends University of Tampa and plans to pursue a career in sports medicine. McKenzie will represent the University of Tampa as a delegate at a National Diversity Conference in New York next month. McKenzie is one of two students selected.
Native St. Louisan Stephen D. Miller IV celebrated his 70th birthday weekend in Oakland CA. Stephen lives in Fairfield, California, but was thrilled to have family and friends fly in from everywhere. Family in attendance included; Trudy Reid (New York), Sharlene and Ray Moore– (LA), Winston Miller, Atty. Joan K. Miller, Dr. Audrey F. Miller (Columbia, SC.), Meredith Miller , Lisa Cleveland-Harvey, Margaret Miller, Jocelyn Miller, Rosemary Miller, siblings Gregory Miller(Berkley), Debbie Diggs (Sacramento), Kevin Miller (San Jose) and David Miller (Fairfield, CA). Debbie, Kevin and David are all Webster High School grads and send greetings to their beloved home-towners. Winston’s son Paul Miller (Google) popped over from Palo Alto. After 20 plus years, Paul recently relocated to Palo Alto, California. Stephen had a great time and is proud to say he had his 1st. 2nd and 3rd wives in attendance. The family enjoyed a fun-filled weekend. They spent Friday in Napa Valley; Friday night at Dave and Elizabeth’s for dinner, enjoyed a yummy brunch Saturday at Rosemary’s house and partied Saturday night and Sunday morning. Happy 70th Stephen!
Happy Birthday to my brother Randy Randolph, Uncle Ted/Cameron T. Linzey Sr.(San Jose) Gregory Smith, gal pals Carole Davis Dawson and Jeralyn W. James. Happy Belated Birthday to Cousin Patricia E. Jenkins and Rita Jackson Logan!
