Jonna Johnson 

Native Tennessean, Jonna Johnson grew up in the small town of Lebanon TN. In fighting for her passion of Performing Arts she left Tennessee for Atlanta Ga where she attended Alliance Theatre at the Woodruff School of Performing Arts. Completing all studies in Film Concentration, Commercial, & Voice Over she has a determination to continue to use her talents to Mentor Young People Nationwide by being able to relate and motivate them to go for their Dreams and Passions in life. As a Certified Motivational/Presentational Speaker (by Clayton State University) she travels all over to reach out to troubled teens/adults with husband (NFL Player) Thomas Johnson, where together they share their struggling stories to relate and motivate future generations to come. By continuing her passion for the ART of Acting, Jonna Johnson will continue to climb the ladder of The Film Industry and make her mark in History for generations to come.

Instructor at The Actors Scene (Private Coaching Available) 
Spokeswoman of Atlanta's International Fashion Week 2013
Professional Actress 
Tennessee's Top Model 2008
Public Events/Motivational Speaker
Know in Atlanta as 'The Connector'

Paula "G" Gilchrist

Melinda Thompson

PAULA "G" GILCHRIST 

 Paula “G” Gilchrist is a self proclaimed “MWA” – Momma w/ Attitude! 
Her observations about the absurdity of subjects like marriage, family and weight loss, helps her to connect with her audience by finding humor in everyday life and its activities.

Although her comedy career officially began in May 2010.  Her love for comedy dates back to her childhood watching Bill Cosby and Joan Rivers every time they appeared on Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show.   Paula enjoyed listening to various comedic albums of Millie Jackson, Jackie “Moms” Mabley and Richard Pryor (to name a few) when her parents were not home.

Beginning, October 18, 2013 Paula will be the host of a Atlanta’s newest comedy club in Lithonia, GA called “THE HOUSE” located at 8075 Mall Parkway, Suite 102 for two shows every Friday and Saturday at 8pm and 10pm.   Since May of 2013, she has hosted “Buckhead Jazz and Jokes on every 1st and 3rd Thursday at 8:30pm at Jerry Farber’s Side Door located at 3652 Roswell Road, Atlanta, GA.

Paula has also performed at numerous comedy clubs in Atlanta, GA, The Punchline, Laughing Skull, Atlanta Improv, and in other cities like, The Pulp in Asheville, NC, The Comedy Catch in Chattanooga, and The Stardome in Alabama, not to mention countless comedy showcases and open mics. 

Recently, Paula was the 5th round preliminary winner of Atlanta’s Top Comic held at and sponsored by the Basement Theatre and she was selected to Host the Competition’s finale.  http://atlantastopcomic.com/ .

 Melinda Thompson

Melinda Thompson is a tenacious individual whose love for people and entertainment have evolved into a quest to make audiences laugh across the US and internationally through her skills as Comedian, Entertainer, Host and Actor. 

In her studies of the fields of Marketing, Fashion, entertainment and the arts, Melinda Thompson’s resume has been as colorfully written and diverse as the pages of any good novel or movie can be. She started her training as an Associate Producer with Anderson Communications, a local Advertising and Marketing firm working on the broadcasting end with such syndicated radio shows as Focus on Women, Power Minutes and Inspirations Across America. Taking her career further she next joined the team at Intersound Records Marketing Department, developing the talents of Artists such as DeLeon Richards Sheffield, Charlie Wilson and Lakeside to name a few. She continued in Marketing and Promotions for such companies as Clear Channel Communications focusing once again on their radio formats which consists of 94.9 the bull a country station and Project 9-6-1 a rock station.

Born in Brooklyn, New York and raised in Dillon, South Carolina. She attended South Carolina State University in Orangeburg, South Carolina and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing. She later attended American Intercontinental University and graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design/Marketing. To broaden her skills in entertainment, Melinda recently completed classes at the Alliance Theater in Acting and Voice-Over Training. She also attended Tasha Smiths’ Actors Workshop – Atlanta, Georgia.

Aisha R. Griffin

Aisha R Griffin – HostTheEvent.com is an expert emcee host for weddings, corporate functions, fundraisers, product launches, mall shows, private and children’s parties. Events handled since 1989, she is one of the most reliable, lively and flexible hosts in the world who runs the event in a dignified, humorous and professional manner. With her measureless experience in engaging, exciting and energizing events, specialized knowledge and warm personality, Aisha’s presence enhances the ambiance of the event to ensure all your guests and audiences are satisfied and enjoyed the whole occasion. 

Connecting you through social media to trends with community, celebrity, health and Spokesperson interactively engages, excites and energizes participants with interactive interviews, music, party line dances and play.

She does it all --radio, TV, newspaper, birthdays, anniversaries, community, business events, conventions, trade shows, resorts, sports, theme parks, concerts, faith based, schools, sports, private functions. 

Booking/ Advertising with http://www.HostTheEvent.com

Phone: 770 318 3652

Email: aishaRgriggin@gmail.com 

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Venus

The ALL GIRL Band

 Tina Rose, Tracy, J Bliss, Téja, J. Latoiya

Katrenia Jefferson

 
With a voice that takes the listener on a journey through the history of the African American experience, Katrenia Jefferson is a force to be reckoned with on and off stage. 
The oldest of five children, a mother of five herself (four girls and one boy) and a native of Jackson, MS, Katrenia sang her first solo at the age of 8 in an elementary school program where she wowed the audience with the maturity of her vocals and stage presence. Shortly after this performance, Katrenia joined her mother’s gospel singing group; The Gospel Flames and the local community church choir. As a member of both these groups Katrenia cut her stage teeth touring the eastern seaboard, and areas all around the Northern U.S. 
Katrenia went on to record her first gospel record with The Greater Fairview Young Adult Choir at Malaaco Records and as a gospel singer has shared the stage with great performers such as Shirley Caesar, Dorothy Norwood, Joe Lion and the Mighty Clouds of Joy. Never one to be still or satisfied Katrenia went on to stretch her wings expanding into the R&B, Blues and Southern Soul genres working closely with composer/songwriters Harrison Callaway and Rue Davis who along with her mentor Frederick Knight are all tremendous inspirations in her life. This new path in her life found her working with the 70’s hit band Sho-Nuff and later when the band was reorganized by Sky Chambers Katrenia continued to tour with them under their new name EXAM. 
After recording her first R&B CD with Finesse Entertainment, her smash hit “Cause I Love You”, a Lenny Williams cover, helped launch her onto a new world stage. At a time when most people would have taken a rest, Katrenia threw herself into her career and also worked to promote her daughter Soul’s career as her mother had once done for her. 
Katrenia has been featured on the Medgar Evers/B.B. King Annual Mississippi Homecoming extravaganza sharing the stage with the legendary B.B. King. Her travels have taken her to Japan, Nigeria, Guam and many more places too numerous to list. 
Along with her singing career Katrenia has been an advocate for women’s health. A diagnosis of breast cancer in 2009 caused her to change direction once again. With that famous flair for life and ever-present smile, Katrenia launched herself into the fight to conquer the disease. As host for the American Cancer Society Gala in 2010 she brought the house down. Her testimony is her life and today Katrenia says life has never been better. She is currently performing with J. Blackfoot and many others in the world of Southern Soul. She was a special guest of WMPR talk show host Michael Henderson and is part of the Magnificent Ladies civic group and has tirelessly donated her time to the Jackson Police Department’s Toys for Tots campaign each year. She is currently recording her second CD.

 LADII TC Eckstein

 Granddaughter of William Clarence 'Billy' Eckstein,

LADII TC Eckstein, vocalese Born Theresa Eckstein , a native of Springfield, MA has been pursuing Music since 8 yrs old and earlier at home under direct training from her father and at Dunbar Music Community Program She has been involved throughout all schooling years in Church Choir and Youth choir Directing etc, Later adding Top 40 bands and recording her first 2 Singles on the Physical attraction CD Project and prior to that recorded with Ross Cogman Freestyle music and R&B. She was led into the music business via way of top artists who recognized her gifts and throughout her life has always maintained her music and finally strengthened her knack for poetry and songwriting and now has ventured out on Solo and collaborations Projects. LADII TC has a new Flavor and is enriched with Multiple Genre Compositions and Masterminding High quality. She is an Artist with Captivating Styles of fresh mixture of her own unique flavors and zest blends in tantalizing Beats and Sounds and Hypnotic lyrics she creates.!♫ ♪Lead Solo Multi-Genre Vocalist/ Recording Artist POZE RECORDS/POZE PRODUCTION'S VIP ARTIST Over 1.5 yrs. Running. Recently Endorsed By Unity1st.com Online Magazine. Also Have TV show TC ECKSTEIN'S 413 COMMUNITY CAFE Via COMCAST Public Access TV Ch 12 in Springfield, MA For Talent/Business Exposure, etc.. Presently In Collab's with Black Pearl Band Performing and recording. Work with the Kevinsharpegroup.com/ RickEckstineJazzQuintet/Avery Sharpe Extended Family Choir/ Rev.Willie J Naylor -White Chameleon Studios, Opened Concerts for Najee and Mikki Howard, Lisa Mcclendon,, SoulFest,.Color Purple the Play, Berkeley Performance Center-Bobby Jones Gospel Benefit For Cancer, House Of Blues Boston..etc.. Private Function Soloist for various events Including Go Red For Women, Church.GENRE'S, Comcast Public Access TV Host for "TC Eckstein's 413 Community Café"..Talent Showcasing: Presently with soloonlineproductions.com- Hosting/ Darryl Moss of Renaissance Art Space/ James Lewis Tastemakers Soul (Vibz Uptown) Hartford, CT Bushnell Hot Chocolate Soul, Hartford, CT, The Black Pearl Bistro/Bar. Very Multi-Genre Faceted with elements of Hip Hop Jazz All Forms Of Jazz/ some Classical/Funk/Neo-Indie Soul, Rock,Modern Gospel....etc..
  She has opened concerts for Mikki Howard, Najee and been recording and performing since age 8(Church-Secular-Jazz- Modern Gospel, Neo-Soul, R &B, Rock, Etc.. National Anthem @ Falcon Hockey Games , Boston House Of Blues, Berkley Performance Center and for ADP Conventions with Senator John Kerry. Numerous Televised performances and Fundraiser Volunteer Performances in addition to private weddings/events/I have been Nominated and won numerous Music Awards including Boston Music Award with KSG Band and up for Akademia Awards as A Solo Artist..Presently with Poze Records/Productions and Studio Visual Rebels Ent.For Promotions etc.

 Joyce Spencer

Although Joyce Spencer grew up in a small town with limited resources to study music, it did not discourage her passion for music and playing in the Basile Middle/High School Band. She started playing clarinet in middle school, but grew very fond of the tenor saxophone in the 12th grade. Joyce later played the alto sax and flute in college, where she majored in instrumental music education and studied both classical and jazz at McNeese State University. She also sang in the McNeese Acapella choir and the catholic student center church choir. Due to family responsibilities, she laid the instruments down for about 20 years; however, Joyce reignited her passion when she started playing in churches, and added the soprano sax. That led to other opportunities to play solo acts, combos, and in jazz/gospel bands that performed in several venues, and finally recording her first CD in 2010, with all of her original work. The first CD consists of eight instrumental selections on soprano and alto sax, flute and three vocal selections.

(Order CD Here - http://joycespencermusic.com/)http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/JoyceSpencerhttp://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sweet-dreams/id368892419http://twitter.com/Joyce_Spencer Selmer -http://www.henriselmerparis.com/artists/profile.php?aid=1199

JoAnna Johnson
"The Soul Stringer"

JoAnna, was born and raised in Detroit Michigan to proud parents, Joe and Marian Johnson in the fall of 1972. The only daughter of seven children, JoAnna began her musical career in the Detroit Public School System. Before playing the violin, JoAnna began her musical journey playing the song flute (recorder) where students developed basic music rhythms, and technique. Her natural ability was realized early on and her love for music was born. 

JoAnna asked to play the violin from the time anyone canremember her talking. No one knows why she chose that instrument. She began playing the violin at the age of 8 and quickly became a star pupil. Although things started off pretty rocky, from the first day she brought the violin home, she was hooked. She did not put it down all day and was asked repeatedly by her parents to give their ears a rest, put it away, and try it again the next day. By the next day, either her skills had improved, or her parents had grown more tolerant of the noise. Whatever the case, her determination to achieve worked and she continued to shine. Pretty soon her parents were begging her NOT to stop playing.

It was suggested to her parents that they seek outside studies for her to grow in her technique and skill. She blossomed as a student of the Detroit Community Music School where she furthered her training using the Suzuki Method. 

Known from a very early age as the girl who heard everything, JoAnna loved to listen to music and try to imitate what she heard. She used her ability to play by ear to help write and compose the 80's hit Sweet November for both the band and orchestra to perform at her 8th grade graduation. During this time she also competed in many MSBOA (Michigan State Band and Orchestra Association) competitions where she received numerous 1st place ribbons. She auditioned for the Detroit Symphony Civic Orchestra in 1984 where she continued to play through both Junior High and all of High School. Upon graduation she received a number of school offers including a full scholarship to Jackson State University. Although she did not attend this university, JoAnna continued to submerge herself into music and became a member of the Detroit Metropolitan Orchestra.

JoAnna has always felt like music heals people and can touch the very depths of one’s soul. Finding healing in music for herself, JoAnna's goal is to touch the souls of many and allow music to speak and heal. JoAnna brings a sensuous, sultry, elegant, sassy yet classy vibe to the art of strings. Her very presence and her sincerity is felt long before you see her or even hear her first note. She has already done many studio recordings for various artists and a number of live performances throughout the area. Look out for her as she continues on her journey to fill many hearts with the joys of music. 

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 Angelique' Alvarez

 Rosa Kelley Clay

After completing her career in corporate America as a manager/supervisor, and raising a family, Rosa began pursuing her lifelong dreams and goals, namely: singing and acting. Along side the pursuit of a career in the arts, she also loves to work with young people teaching them about the love of God. She volunteers her time during the summer as a teacher for Vacation Bible School. She especially likes the 3^rd and 4^th graders. Rosa has a BS Degree in Business Management and currently pursuing a Master’s Degree.

Her studies in music include voice training with Del Patrick at the Sue Hampton School of Music, Atlanta, Georgia; and Georgia State University, under the direction of Mrs. Elizabeth Rice. While developing her vocal talent and expanding her singing career, she was inspired to write several songs. One song entitled “Give Jesus First Place” was chosen by recording artist, James Bignon to perform with the Gospel Music Workshop Mass Choir. She was an opening act for the “Clark Sisters,” and performed with the Gospel Music National Convention Choir (GMWA). She has performed in several halls, churches, and concerts. 

Rosa continues to invest in her lifelong dream and love for the arts with singing and acting classes, scene studies, and theatre and acting workshops. She has training in Commercial Film and Acting from Tara’s Modeling and Talent, Actors Models & Talent for Christ (AMTC) , Nick Conti’s Professional Acting Studio and Your Act Studios under the direction of Bob Harter. She has appeared as an extra in the television series, “Drop Dead Diva, “The Watch,” “ID Theft” and the Ricky Smiley Show.

 Some of her performances in theatre include, “The Client at Clayton County Performing Arts Center, Women of the Gospel, and “Godspell,” at Chamblee Tucker Christian Fellowship, and “RUN” at the Rialto Theatre with Phoenix Productions. 

Rosa is an Actor, Singer/Songwriter, Recording Artist, and Enterpreur. She owns an independently record label, (Asor Music), and recently released her first album on her label entitled, “Turn U Around” produced by Ricky Callier. For more information about Rosa Kelley Clay, visit her website at: rosakellyclay.com 

Gwen Redding

 Annetta Swift 

The Ready Writer - An ordinary person with an extraordinary purpose.
 The Ready Writer, better known as Annetta T. Swift, was born in 1971 in Cleveland, Ohio. She relocated to Atlanta, Georgia in 1988 and there she finished her high school education graduating from South West Dekalb High School in 1989. Annetta Swift is a phenomenal author interested in giving the readers a refreshing look at writing from a realistic point of view. Her writings are thought provoking, humorous, and bring hope to her readers. To date she has written 20 novels and one book of poetry. 

Annetta’s talents go further than book writing; She also acts, is a playwright, and serves as one of the leaders of the drama team “Fresh Manna” at her church. Annetta also travels with her comedy team, “Hattie and Essie & Company”, where she stars as Essie Mae Banks. This team brings laughter and healing to crowds young and old. She has also served as Editor-in-Chief of Living Faith Tabernacle's newsletter, "The Vain Jaingler".

Annetta has also directed the play written by Carl Davis, “I’ve Had My Chance” at the illustrious Legacy Theater in Tyrone, GA. She has also written a host of plays. Four of which were performed at the Clayton County Performing Arts Center, “Love Under New Management” , “Where Do We Go From Here?”, "The Transition House", and "Dawn of a New Day". Most recently, she has established a drama club a Tussahaw Elementary School in Henry County (GA), "Let's Act Up Drama Club". They have recently performed one of her plays "Bully Me Not", addressing the epidemic of bullying in schools nationwide. Annetta presently resides in Hampton, Georgia with her husband Rodney and their daughter, Syrinthia. Find her books here: www.thereadywriter.com 

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Hermina Glass-Avery

 Brief Bio: Hermina Glass is a noted public historian, preservationist, cultural commentator, and community educator. Her groundbreaking work on African Americans and the Civil War has received high acclaim with the National Park Service. She contributed her professional expertise to the Freedom Mosaic, an oral history initiative of the National Center for Civil and Human Rights. As a communications enrichment expert, she spends her time inspiring young people to believe in themselves, to value the power of their own voice, and how to adequately express themselves. Currently, she serves as the board chairwoman and executive director of the West End Family Life and Community Center, a non-profit organization focused on assisting residents with improving their social, physical, and spiritual quality of life.