San Francisco Black Film Festival Gives a Glimpse of the Glory coming your way June 15, 16, & 17! Read all about it!
From the offices of Darla Nealy and Shelly Tatum information about the firing of key KBLX staff unfolds. Concern has been expressed that the elimination of key staff after the purchase of KBLX by Entercom will result in a lack of localism and community service. Steve Harvey's tape-delayed syndicated show replaces "Your Cousin Kevin Brown."
News from San Francisco Film Society-A double feature of delightful romantic dramas directed by Eric Rohmer, the charming Four Adventures of Reinette and Mirabelle (4 aventures de Reinette et Mirabelle, France 1987) and the masterwork Le Rayon Vert (Summer) (Le rayon vert, France 1986) opens exclusive San Francisco engagement May 18 at SF Film Society Cinema (1746 Post Street). Get the upshot of it all.
Come see filmmaker and activist Kevin Epps' Straight Outta Hunter's Point 2 in the Bayview. Hear the panel discussion afterwards. "It takes the hood to save the hood." Bring your ideas to the table.
LaHitz Media and Wright Enterprises congratulate Phil Gorn and Sanders Robinson of Wonderphil Productions for their great and consistent work at the Cannes International Film Festival representing Independent Filmmakers. Visit www.wonderphil.biz for more information.
Bayview Magic Calendar-From Office of Fernando Enciso-Márquez. Get community news from Bayview Magic.Get the details here.
Carol McGruder calls doctor to task on stand against Prop 29:"Dr. Porter I was shocked and angered, as were many across the state, when I saw and heard your "No on Prop 29-No on the California Cancer Research Act," radio and television commercials that have been flooding California's airwaves." Read more!
SVBCC in collaboration with the City of Sunnyvale and the Sunnyvale Silicon Valley Chamber of Commerce brings key legislators to town to speak about Governor Brown's Sales Tax Initiative, Pension Reform, Working with the Governor, Redevelopment and other issues. Must RSVP for May 11th event in Sunnyvale.
Don't let the lack of money keep you from a good laugh. If your money is funny, you can still attend the "Bay Area Black Comedy Competition, May 18-20 at Yoshi's in Oakland. Host is Don "DC" Curry. Get details. Read it and Laugh!
California Attorney General Kamala Harris will be special guest speaker at the San Francisco Conservation Corps "Future Hard at Work Reception." The Dallas International Film Festival is a wrap but plan for next year. You can net $28,000 by May 11th at the Lorraine Hansberry Theatre. Read all about it.