“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Savvy St. Louisans don’t want to miss this event. Anheuser-Busch, Inc. presents the St. Louis American Foundation’s Salute to Excellence in Education Scholarship and Awards Gala – September 16. Mike Claiborne’s popular Dirrty Muggs Band will perform. Among the list of VIP awardees for this year: Darnell Young (Crestview Middle School), Rayna Blackshear (Cardinal Ritter College Prep), Carolyn Blair (Clayton High School) and Superintendent of the Ferguson-Florissant School District Dr. Art J. McCoy II.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Rave reviews for “The Help”! The St. Louis chapter of Girl Friends, Inc. viewed the movie as a group on Saturday August 13 at the cushy Moolah Theatre in the CWE. Following the viewing members enjoyed a good old-fashioned 1960s-style luncheon at the home of Carol Williams. Hostesses adorned with petal pushers, cat eye glasses and pearls were Dianne Powell, Jeralyn Williams James and Carol Williams. Linda Wilson and Jeralyn planned the themed event.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>The Southern fare was delicious and included The Best Soup This Side of the Mississippi, Charleston Chicken Casserole, Pascagoula Peas with Pearl Onions, Jackson Jigglin Jell-O, Sister Shubert’s hmmm hmmm good Rolls, Georgia Peach Cobbler with Sweet Cream Custard and Tunica Sweet Tea.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>We were excited to see Michelle Williams who is off to Westminster College this fall. Southern belles for the day who enjoyed this lively afternoon included; Adrienne Glore, Malaika Horne, Christina Bennett, Marva Williams, Joyce Price, Shirley Kayira, Vickie Newton, Alison Nash Dula, JoAnn Adams, Sandra Murdock, Bettye Reed and Kay Shaw.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Last weekend’s pool party at Marvin T’s was a big success but partygoers Atty. Jerryl Christmas and Atty. Stacey Hancock Cross say they are planning a repeat performance because the rain cramped their swimming for a couple of hours! A few St. Louisans enjoying the poolside festivities included Hope Whitehead, Inez Ross, Soda Lo, Mike Cross, Keith Williamson, Michelle McMahon, Jackie Christmas, Rochelle Woodiest, Alyson Singfield and Annette Slack. Jerryl Christmas is excited about his new office suite located in Olivette. Shared with longtime friends and fellow attorneys Inez Ross, Joan Miller, Mary Monroe and Hope Whitehead
“_GoBack”> the new office located at 9668 Olive St. Rd. This popping location also houses Cathy Hughes’ local Radio One stations Foxy 95.5 and Hot 104.1.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>More literary news from Gail and Wendell Allmon. Daughter Wendi Allmon “font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Duplessis
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>and Granddaughter Remmi Duplessis are featured on pages 40 and 44 in the September 2011 issue of Essence Magazine. The Mother-Daughter duo is featured in an article titled One Stop Shopping for you and The Little Ones.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>On the cover of the same issue is actress Tracy Ellis Ross, who has been promoting her new television series Reed Between The Lines scheduled to air on BET this fall. Ross co-stars in the series with Malcolm Jamal Warner. It will be great to see these two back on prime time television.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>Ron
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>(recently retired Executive Director of St. Louis for Kids) and Hattie Jackson (Board of Trustees member for St. Louis Community College) celebrated their 40th wedding anniversary August 16. The couple hosted a private gathering for family and friends at Bar Italia on Maryland Plaza. Happy 40th to Ron and Hattie Jackson!
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>James Hill “font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>and Jody Squires were pleased with the outstanding support for their 9th annual School Supply Drive and Happy Hour held at J. Buck’s Clayton on August 12th. Mingling in the crowd while supporting this party with a purpose were former NFL players Howard Richards and Bernard Whittington, Atty. Jerry Hunter, Charlie Tuna Edwards, La Tia King, Jolena Johnson, Eugene Roberts, Kelli Jordan and Julie Reed.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana;”>The upcoming Labor Day weekend MoMuzicFest promoters are promising a fun-filled family holiday in Columbia, Missouri. The festival, to be held at Boone County Fairgrounds September 2 – 4, will be a premier Labor Day Hip-Hop, R&B, Rock and Carnival event. Tickets are $60 for a 3-day pass and can be purchased online at
“text-decoration: none;”>www.missourimusicfest.com call Angela Haynes
A few of the artists on the program will include popular rock band
Rock-Ko-Ful, Tech N9ne,
Cataracs, Andy Grammer,
Dr. Zhivegas, Schwayze &
Cisco and Jeremih.
“font-size: 9.0pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: Verdana; color: black;”> Have a blessed week!
Write Dana Grace at
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