Arts & Culture
Word, Shout, Song: Lorenzo Dow Turner Exhibit
Word, Shout, Song exhibit in Florida through December November 28, 2013 Filed under METRO http://flcourier.com/2013/11/28/word-shout-song-exhibit-in-florida-through-december/ Collection documents three interconnected cultures across three continents BY PENNY DICKERSON SPECIAL TO THE FLORIDA COURIER The historical contributions to language by Lorenzo Dow Turner debuted on Sept. 12 at the Ritz Theatre and Museum in Jacksonville in a traveling […]
Jacksonville Film Festival 2011
What a wonderful weekend I had covering the Jacksonville Film Festival. In all fairness, yes, the additions of the African American films (and their producers and featured actresses) were last minute additions, but we made the best of Friday thru Sunday, and I’m grateful to the Gods of journalism that I was able to “capture” […]
Backstage with Playwright Andre Darby
Backstage with Playwright Andre Darby July 30, 2015 Filed under DAYTONA BEACH, ENTERTAINMENT, LEAD STORIES, NEWS Posted by 9admin9 DeLand resident brings theatrical, musical talent to local audience BY PENNY DICKERSON DAYTONA TIMES DeLand playwright and gospel recording artist Andre Darby returned to his high school alma mater last week for […]
The Kinsey Collection: African-American family debuts cultural exhibit at Disney (DDA 2013)
A Whole New World: The Kinsey Collection By Penny Dickerson on March 20, 2013 If the art of sharing were worth its weight in gold, the amassed cultural treasures of Bernard and Shirley Kinsey would easily personify Ft. Knox. The philanthropist couple have gathered 400 ‘authentic and rare art, artifacts, books, documents and manuscripts that tell […]
Baje Fletcher “A Gold Diggers Guide”
Link to full interview http://flcourier.com/2012/05/10/new-book-is-a-goldiggers-guide-to-success/
Conrad D’Andrea Lewis: A Celebration of Life (1964 – 2009)
Conrad’s You Tube Tribute http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2jR4wAP_w8 Three years ago to the date: July 16, 2009 You pulled an abrupt 5-6-7-8 and exited stage left. Gosh we miss you. Indeed life has gone on, but it’s not the same without you. Your smile, your robust laugh, your “Color Purple” impersonations, your generous spirit and sweet soul. Your […]
Penny Dickerson 