by Kathleen Cross | Dec 24, 2010 | Uncategorized |
When rap legend Rakim was asked by MTV News who he most wanted to see on stage at Rock The Bells in San Bernardino this summer, he had a quick answer.
“Lauryn Hill, man….I’m amped. Lauryn, welcome back. We need you.”
It was the first time in over a decade most of those in attendance had seen the hip-hop legend perform on stage, and they weren’t disappointed. Along with some new rhymes, she gifted the crowd with classics from The Score and Miseducation. During a reggae breakdown of “Fugee La” she was joined on stage by Mary J. Blige, Beyoncé and Alicia Keys, and her set ended with her telling her fans repeatedly, “I miss you. I miss you.”
Fans on the East Coast who miss her too will get an opportunity to experience Lauryn Hill up close and personal at these intimate venues over the next few weeks. Can you imagine being at the Blue Note for a Lauryn Hill concert? (Definitely on my Christmas wish list).
December 27 |
New York, NY |
HighLine Ballroom |
December 28 |
Brooklyn, NY |
Music Hall of Williamsburg |
January 1 |
New York, NY |
Bowery Ballroom |
January 3 – 5 |
New York, NY |
Blue Note |
January 8 |
Charlotte, NC |
Amos’ SouthEnd |
January 9 |
Asheville, NC |
The Orange Peel |
January 12 |
Charleston, SC |
Music Farm |
January 14 |
Atlanta, GA |
Center Stage |
January 16 |
St. Louis, MO |
The Pageant |
January 18 |
Minneapolis, MN |
First Avenue |
January 20 |
Chicago, IL |
House of Blues |
January 22 |
Toronto, ON |
Sound Academy |
January 23 |
Montreal, QC |
Metropolis |
January 29 |
Atlantic City, NJ |
House of Blues |
February 4 |
Montclair, NJ |
Wellmont Theatre |
March 19 |
Miami Gardens, FL |
Jazz in the Gardens |
by Kathleen Cross | Dec 24, 2010 | Uncategorized |
None of us really knows the answer to that question because in this life a tragedy or a miracle can happen in an instant. For most the answer is yes, but for many, this Christmas will be the last spent here on earth with family and friends.
I don’t mean to be morbid in this season meant for jolliness, but I’m hoping the question serves as a reminder of the amazing gift you have already received this year if you are alive and healthy. If you are fortunate enough to have been up and about combing the city for meaningful gifts for your loved ones, why not take a moment to consider offering a gift that will cost you zero dollars and is worth more than any gift you will ever spend your money on.
Below is a YouTube video recorded by a young man whose life was saved by Andrew, a marrow donor he didn’t know. His friends and family participated in this amazing “thank you” to Andrew. So creative and really touching. My favorites are at 2:10, 3:27, 3:35, 3:45, 4:16, 4:35, and 5:27. Which ones touch you the most?
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“It’s absolutely critical that people of every ethnic group and heritage join the registry because you are most likely to find a match within your own ancestry. Over six thousand people search the registry every single day looking for a marrow match.”
3 good reasons to join the registry:
- Do it as a thank you for the health you’ve been blessed with
- Do it as a gesture of love for your fellow humans who are in need of something you have a plentiful supply of
- Do it in the name of someone you love who would give anything to be healthy enough to save someone else’s life
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