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Connecting People 2 People
Monday, January 2, 2012 |
Happy New Year!
Welcome to the January 2012 edition of Denver Urban Spectrum's Connecting People 2 People eNewsletter. Did I say 2012? Where have the years gone? Well we're excited with our 25th anniversary plans where you will see what the Spectrum has done since 1987. We will keep you posted!
But first I want to thank everyone who came out and celebrated the New Year with DUS and The Julius Show at Jazz@Jacks! Thanks to all our media partners (Denver Post, Jammin 101.5, KUVO, Cocktail Radio, KHIGH, Dr. Daddio, Revelations, Westword, Denver Weekly News, El Semanario) and others who helped to make it successful. It was a smashing success so take a moment and check out the photos and others on our photo gallery below.
In our first 2012 Denver Urban Spectrum our cover story by Sheila Smith reviews what happened in 2011 in and around the Denver community and beyond. But also as in years past, we dedicate this January issue to the beliefs, values and memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with a schedule of events honoring this great civil rights leader. Sheila also shares what she learned at the E*TRADE jazzy money-wise seminar co-sponsored by the Urban League of Metro Denver where financial experts provided answers on how African-Americans can get over this recessional economic hump - through investing and better personal financial budgeting.
The January issue will be hitting the stands in a few days so be sure to pick up your copy or if you choose to read online with our other many online supporters, click here to read this month's edition.
In addition to the MLK events, there are a lot more activities starting this weekend with the Civic Summit Community Food Drive, sponsored by Cedric Pride and Rich Lewis. There's a Tax Free Retirement Workshop, the MLK Rodeo, special movie showing of Red Tails with special Tuskegee Airmen, a tribute dinner and many many concerts - including The Julius Show.
So check out the events; sit back, read and enjoy this months stories in DUS on our Website or go directly to our ePublication. And for those of you who want to view back issues, you can find them on the ePub's Archive Icon (top far left).
Don't forget, if you want to advertise your business, product or service and Get Connected, call Rodney at 303-292-6446 or email Rodney@urbanspectrum.net or advertising@urbanspectrum.net for information. He's waiting for your call!
And if you have a burning story idea, interested in writing or just want to tell her she's doing a great job, call Sheila at 303-292-6446 or e-mail her at Sheila@urbanspectrum.net.
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Community Events
- Tax Free Retirement Workshop, Jan. 7, 2012 at 7 p.m. Call Misty Bell, 720-480-7785.
- Cedric Pride and Rich Lewis present Civic Summit Community Food Drive. Jan. 7 from 2 to 5 p.m., Montbello High School with special celebrity guest Al B. Sure. Requested donation is three non-perishable food items. For more information, call 720-545-7984.
- Afterthought Theatre Company presents Shakin' The Mess Outta Misery through Jan. 7, Dayton St. Theatre, 1468 Dayton St. in Aurora.For more info: call 720-365-7754.
- Memories of the first Black Principle are needed for commemorative story on the life of James Ward. Send memories to Ed Augden, 4482 Quitman St., Denver, CO., 80212; or email edwardaugden@comcast.net. Deadline is Friday, Jan. 13 or call 303-455-5800.
- Whittier K-8 Community host Open House, 25th & Downing, Thursday, Jan. 19 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. For more information call 303-986-5929 or email ptawhittier@gmail.com.
- The Denver Foundation's 2012 Nonprofit Internship Program. Deadline is Jan 23 at 5 p.m. For more information, visit Denver Foundation
- Rocky Mountain PBS presents Steppin' Out With Ben Vereen in a Valentine concert on Friday, Feb 3 at 7:30 p.m. For tickets call 303-871-7720 or visit www.newmantix.com. For more information, visit Ben Vereen
- Denver Public Library Gala Celebrations, Friday, Feb. 3 Annual Juanita Ross Gray Awards; Feb. 4. For more information, visit Denver Library
- 3rd Annual Salute to Excellence In Education Scholarship and Awards Gala 2012 Friday, March 2 at the Doubletree-Hilton Hotel in Stapleton. Nomination forms are due Jan 16. For more information call 720-326-5176 or email TheEduCtr@aol.com.
Radio
- Cocktail Radio - A different approach to radio (old school style, with new school attitude)... Finally, something for the "Big kids." Visit Cocktail Radio.
- Talking with Dr. Daddio - 760 AM - Progressive Talk, Saturdays from 3 to 5 p.m.
- Skip The Funktologist Syndicated Radio Host, check out the The Funkiest Show on Radio
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DUS Managing Editor Sheila Smith grew up in Pueblo, Colorado and is the oldest of three siblings? She is a graduate of Colorado State University. Go Rams!!! Sheila majored in communications with an emphasis in broadcasting and journalism. She pursued a television broadcast career but ended up working as a traffic reporter for radio stations -- covering traffic conditions on busy freeways in Houston, Texas. She began her writing career as a freelance reporter for the Denver Weekly News and Urban Spectrum. She continued being a professional journalist by working at the Daily Union Newspaper in Junction City, Kansas and Herald & Review Newspaper in Decatur, Illinois. Sheila is single and has no children.
Do you have a story idea you want to share with Sheila? Are you a freelance writer and would like to join her award-winning pool of writers? E-mail Sheila at Sheila@urbanspectrum.net or call her at 303-292-6446.
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Advertising Sales Consultant Rodney Sturgeon  is also a dog counselor at Camp Bow Wow? He has a bachelor's degree in political science from the University of Iowa, was honorably discharged from the US Marines and is a native of Texas. After living in Denver for 10 years, he is a big Broncos fan but is also an all-around sports fan. He enjoys reading, playing chess and staying active.
If you want to get your business before our 60,000 readers and countless Internet audience, call Rodney at 720-364-4916 or 303-292-6446 or e-mail him at Rodney@urbanspectrum.net.
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Caught on Camera in December 2011 At...
- DUS New Year's Eve With The Julius Show At Jazz@Jacks
- Michele Wheelers Birthday Party
- Arches of Hope, Photos 1 and 2
See photos at DUS Photo Gallery
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Niarah3d - The mixed expressions of symbolism and motif are qualities found in each sculptured series. Artist Deidre Hardin combines African designs with everyday Christian themes to create a series of forms reflecting the spirit within.
"My praise inspired clay sculptures are mixed media explorations with symbolism, texture, color, and form. Working in clay has a profound healing effect for me and my sculptures are reflections of that healing.
"Mixed materials (clay, paint, textiles, found objects) combined with creativity are manipulated until they form a dynamic dance form that is both pleasing and balanced. Each sculpture is beautifully different, vibrant and colorful. I describe my work as visual virtues of praise."
- Deidre Hardin
Deidre and her family recently relocated to Dallas. Contact her at dhdesign425@msn.com.
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Don't forget to support our advertisers and let them know you heard about their business in the Denver Urban Spectrum - print, online ePublication and/or eNewsletter! And if you want to advertise your business, call an advertising consultant at 303-292-6446.
Don't forget to share and forward and let us know your thoughts. Until next month, take care.
Sincerely,
Rosalind "Bee" Harris
Publisher
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- Pit Stop BBQ & Fish, 720-272-5844
- Trends of Africa, 719-591-0810
- Good Eatin' Premium Meats, 10203 Montview Blvd., Aurora, CO, 303-360-7781
- Ride Right Automotive, LLC., 1521 N. Peoria St., Aurora, CO, 720-275-2896 or clarenban@yahoo.com
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