QUIET THE CHATTER: PT. 1, the physical

Quiet the chatter today.  Take a moment, find a still place and just breath.  If sitting does not help,  stand in a comfortable position; Feet hip width apart, arms by your side, ground down and feel the four corners of your feet, press your toes into the earth, close your eyes.  Think of a song, that is soothing for your ears and has soothing words or again, simply listen to your breath.

Allow yourself at least 3-5 minutes each day to quiet the chatter.  We face chatter and chaos every day as we leave our home and enter into the land of the living.  Sometimes the chatter and chaos happens in before leaving our home, like an early morning phone call or a text.  Challenge yourself to avoid the call or text, for at least 3 minutes. I'm sure if it is urgent, 3 minutes, won't make or break the situation.  If you don't have a private room in your home, try escaping to your bathroom.  The bathroom is naturally a quiet place for all.
 
The last few days have been a whirlwind of emotions.  Exciting, mixed and low.  I am here and I am breathing.

Hope this helps.

Sometimes...

Sometimes
By: The Heart of Dwight Allen O’Neal

Sometimes my heart still aches to be near you
Sometimes my soul still cries out for you
Sometimes I think that I am finally over you
But then I open my mind to still crave you sometimes.

Sometimes it is far too easy
Sometimes it is far too hard
Sometimes I burry myself in my work
But then when my mind goes idle I still feel your presence sometimes.

Sometimes I am convinced that I am fine
Sometimes I am lacking your radiant sunshine
Sometimes I still picture our sand castle that was going to touch the sky
But then I realize that I am okay without you sometimes.

Sometimes I pretend that I have moved on without you
Sometimes I run from you when I spot you
Sometimes I feel like nothing without your love
But then I accept the absence of your motivation sometimes.

Sometimes life tells me that this feeling won’t last forever
Sometimes I think that this will get better with time
Sometimes I am successful at fighting the feelings of heartache
But then I still feel abandoned and unloved sometimes.

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It's Audition Time at The APOLLO: 75th ANNIVERSARY

The world famous Apollo Theater will hold open auditions for Amateur Night in both New York and Atlanta! The audition is open to singers, dancers, comedians and musicians of all ages and musical styles.

AMATEUR NIGHT OPEN AUDITIONS IN ATLANTA Date: October 10, 2009 from 10am to 6pm Where: Rialto Center for the Arts - Georgia State University – 80 Forsyth Street, NW - Atlanta, GA 30303
Come Early!!! - Only the first 300 acts will be seen in Atlanta!

AMATEUR NIGHT OPEN AUDITIONS IN NY Dates: October 17th & 18th from 10am to 6pm each day Where: The World Famous Apollo Theater – 253 West 125th Street - New York City Apollo Theater Soundstage (3rd floor).

PLEASE NOTE: We will see the first 600 people over the span of two days (October 17th & 18th) at a maximum of 300 people each day. We will give out as many numbers as possible on the 1st day (October 17th). If we reach a total of 600 people on the first day, we will not give out any additional numbers on the 2nd day (October 18th).

• Each contestant will have up to 90 seconds to audition.

• Singers can bring a track or sing a cappella. We will NOT have a band in house.

• Musicians should bring their own instruments.

• Dancers should bring a cassette or CD for their performance.

• All auditions should be in good taste and with no profanity.

• Children under 18 must be accompanied by an adult

For more information, please call our Amateur Night Hotline (212) 531-5370.

APOLLO AMATEUR NIGHT ANNOUNCES A NEW GRAND PRIZE OF TEN THOUSAND DOLLARS FOR THE 2010 75th ANNIVERSARY SEASON!

Since 1934, aspiring artists and performers have graced the stage of the Apollo Theater hoping the
approval of the infamous audience will launch their entertainment careers. Apollo Amateur Night has
been home to an impressive, ever-expanding roster of world class talent including Ella Fitzgerald, Sarah Vaughan, Billie Holiday, James Brown, Ben E. King, Jackie Wilson, The Isley Brothers, Luther Vandross, Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5, Fat Joe, Lauryn Hill, Dru Hill, Blu Cantrell and many
others.

The Apollo Theater Foundation, Inc., is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporation dedicated to preserving and developing the Apollo
Theater and its initiatives for performing artists, educational programs, and community outreach efforts in New York City and
beyond.
Sponsored by the Coca-Cola Company

James Baldwin - 85 Years

AWARD WINNING WRITER, POET, POLITICAL ACTIVIST JAMES BALDWIN WILL BE CELEBRATED BY FAMILY AND FRIENDS ON THIS 85TH BIRTHDAY. HOSTED BY HARLEM’S NEW THEATRE COMPANY FAISON FIREHOUSE THEATRE

George Faison, Founder/Artistic Director of Harlem’s new Faison Firehouse Theater will present a Special Event celebrating the 85th birthday of one of America’s most celebrated author James Baldwin. Mr. Baldwin was born in Harlem in 1924 and is noted for his novels on sexual and personal identity, and sharp essays on civil rights struggles in the United States. He wrote 3 plays, a children’s story book and a book of short stories. He gained fame with his first novel GO TELL IT ON THE MOUNTAIN and other celebrated works include: Giovanni’s Room, The Fire Next Times, Notes on a Native Sun, Blues for Mr. Charlie and Nobody Knows My Name.



SUNDAY, AUGUST 2, 2009 AT 5:00 PM

THE FAISON FIREHOUSE THEATRE
6 HANCOCK PLACE
124TH STREET between Morningside &
St. Nicholas Avenue in Harlem, 10027

Come celebrate with friends and family the wonderful history and, memories of Harlem’s own James Baldwin. Discover a man that encouraged us all.

IN ATTENDANCE
AMIRI BARAKA- PLAYWRIGHT/POET
SONIA SANCHEZ- AWARD- WINNING POET
GEORGE FAISON- TONY AWARD WINNING CHOREOGRAPHER
TREVOR BALDWIN- NEPHEW OF JAMES BALDWIN
HELEN BALDWIN- SISTER-IN LAW OF JAMES BALDWIN
ALEXA BIRDSONG- PROTÉGÉ
HERB BOYD- HISTORIAN & WRITER
ELEANOR TRAYLOR- CHAIR, ENGLISH DEPT. HOWARD UNIVERSITY
GENOVIS ALBRIGHT- MUSICIAN/SINGER

Seats are limited - Tickets are available in advance Box Office #: 212-665-7716