6th ANNUAL TAMIKA FESTIVAL 2014 THE BEST OF ALL WORLDS The Queen of Spoken Word is doing it again! April 30 - May 4, 2014, THE CITY OF ATLANTA HONORS GEORGIA ME BY DECLARING MAY 4, TAMIKA HARPER DAY!! GEORGIA ME PRESENTS...THE TAMIKA FESTIVAL. OUR FUTURE, OUR LIVES ARE IN NEED OF INSPIRATION! Internationally Known Poet Georgia Me is on a mission to inspire, motivate and uplift. From admiring civil rights heroes, to being asked to speak by Jesse Jackson, Al Sharpton, and The Honorable Louis Farrakhan. Destiny met! From Booker T. Washington High Teaching Theatre on Whitehouse Dr., to starring in the TONY AWARD WINNING show, Russell Simmons Presents”Def Poetry Jam, on Broadway @ 48th and 8th. Dreams realized! From being a fan of GOODIE MOB, to hosting the official reunion at the Masquerade Park. Prayers answered! From being a counselor at Butler St. YMCA, to mentoring and ministering to several women, men, and children. Goals accomplished! Our future is here NOW and it is still in need of HOPE!!! THE TAMIKA FESTIVAL aims to fill in the gap of what’s missing, which is EDUTAINMENT. The Tamika Festival is a cultural celebration exhibiting various talents ranging from MUSIC to MAGIC to the MIGHTY SPOKEN WORD. Established and underground stars and legends lend their gifts and time for the extravaganza. The Tamika Festival launches on April 30, 2014 at The Omenala Griot African Teaching Museum located 337 Dargan Place, Atlanta, GA 30310. In 2008, the beautiful sisters of Delta Sigma Theta chose Tamika Georgiame Harper to the recipient of the KUUMBA award. Georgiame joins great women like Pearl Cleage, Keisha Knight Pulliam, and Judith Jamison. In turn, the cities of Atlanta, East Point, College Park, and Fulton County proclaimed May 4th TAMIKA GEORGIAME HARPER DAY!! In true GA.Me fashion she chooses to serve others, highlight gifts, and enlighten her fellow Atlantans. Thus, the TAMIKA FESTIVAL was born. With the hosting genius of Ms Dia, Tina ATL, ABYSS, The Diva Nikki Wade, COLA RUM, Journee, Las4eva, Aliepson, ADAMS RIB, and DICHOTOMY!! Festivities include 5 nights of amazing performances, the best poets: i am tashajones, Dasun, Sunni Patterson, Queen Sheba, Huggy Bear, HiyaReality, Xpj7, K-love, HAROLD GREENE, Maximus Parthas, Soulscribe, Redstorm, M.A, Red Summer, Spinxxx, PunkinfromPluto, Focus, Lightning, Red Writing Hood, 3rd Rail, Big Fitz, Divine Rhymes, Solow, Faithful Hazel, Unifyed Sol Poets, Ashlee Haze, Buff, Khia Flow, Glenwood, Blaze,Moses West, Rewop, Sparatic,Yo Sista and GHETTO WISDOM! Vocalists on the verge or bubbling at the top: JAGUAR WRIGHT, Danni Cassette, Daya Loren, PHILLIPPIA, RAHBI RAW, Kim Joyce, Khari Lemuel, Athena Renee, Trav Wright, and Nicole LOVE. The comedy genius of Rodney Perry, Sweet Baby Kita, Tyler Does, Od Odell and Zooman! The musical stylings of Rhoda G and Pariah the cellist!! The lyrics and rhythms of MCs like TeaBag Da Herbalist, and the Igloo Crew, Lyrical Preacher, Sa Roc, the 5ive (Jawz of Life, KP, Shred,Neslee Big Wreck)Haziq Ali, Ras Kofi Da Farmer, King Amin, CRISIS, Siah Selecta and Dionysis. Trailblazing Dance Company MELODIC MOVEMENTS deliver awe inspiring pieces. Live painting by Corey Whitehead and Geminye!! We have everything, even A FIRE ENTERTAINER...AND THE FLAMES!! And from Universoul Circus Page One!! Dont miss tributes to Yemi and Tim (PATRON OF POETRY) MEMORIAL to Amiri Baraka! Honoring ABLE Mable Thomas, Living Legends JESSICA CARE MOORE and BLACK ICE, the incomparable KING MALCHI and the fearless PROFESSOR GRIFF!! GUEST SURPRISE TRIBUTES! DONT MISS A MOMENT! WEDNESDAY April 30th Welcome/ThinkTank/Town Hall Be the Soul-ution!! A meeting of the minds with a goal in sight…EMPOWERMENT!! The citizens of the USA have not harnessed the power of the ballot, pen or their voice. The Townhall/Welcome/ThinkTank has been created to be that vehicle for change. We will be the change we want to see in the world!! Omenala Griot Cultural Center 337 Dargan Pl SW Atlanta,GA 30310 PH. 404-406-4253 THURS May 1st QUEENDOM COME: “LILIES AND LIBERATION” Nothing soft about revolution but its beautiful. Fiery,powerful women take stage to exalt, excite,exemplify and empower. Be entertained. Be encouraged. Be EMANCIPATED!!! YBP STUDIOS 3131 Campbellton Rd. Atlanta,GA 30213 FRIDAY May 2nd NIGGODS NITE: MOOR THAN A CONQUEROR We honor the strength, the struggle and the success of men in every way!! From the hustler to hardworking, from the scholar to the servicemen. Those who in spite of perception defy the stereotype and set the standard!! APACHE CAFE 64 3RD ST Atlanta,GA Saturday May 3rd ARTIVISTS ROUND-UP: Workshop and Word Workout-NOON-3PM!! at the Tupac Amaru Shakur Center for the Arts 5616 Memorial Drive Stone Mountain,GA 30083.(EASTSIDE) The essence of who this man is and was...ACTIVISM!! Learn how to be proactive in your world through your art, talents and knowledge!! Plus revolutionary wordsmiths. Come catch a fire!!!! Moderated by FTP(Feed the People) SATURDAY MAY 3RD EDUCATED GANGSTER 101 a spokenword hip hop musical ENCORE PERFORMANCE LIVE AT CENTER STAGE!! 1374 W.PEACHTREE ST. (DOWNTOWN) BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND. STARRING Tommy Bottoms, Georgiame, ABYSS, Cola Rum,Theresa THA S.O.N.G.B.I.R.D and Malik Salaam. DONT MISS THE EVOLUTION OF SPOKEN WORD!!! Private meet & greet After-Party location to be announced for all ticket holders after the play. SUNDAY May 4th Family Affair BlockParty COME ONE!! COME ALL!! Its a Family Affair!! Enjoy music, games, food and fun. On site health check, free haircuts. Free Your Soul mic hosted by Micah Brown. Love is all we need and some food on the grill!! Dvd taping of Soulgatry YOGA with a hip twist Hosted by XPJ7!!! Festivities from 12pm-UNTIL! Washington Park 1125 Lena St. Atlanta,GA 30314 PH404-658-6229 MY HOOD! You are more than welcome...in every way;) For more info go to TAMIKAFESTIVAL2014eventbrite or brownpapertickets. Call 678-82-GAME-1 for group tix and questions. Million Dollar Shows, Billion Dollar KNOWLEDGE, Priceless amount of LOVE. Come see GREATNESS!!! G.A.M.E aka Georgia Me QUEEN OF SPOKEN WORD georgiamethepoet ****Saturday April 26th***PRE-FESTIVAL KICKOFF SLAM WITH QUEEN SHEBAS ROUGH LANGUAGE $500 POETRY SLAM at Apache Café featuring Demetria McKinney!! Reserve your spot in the building, its always PACKED OUT!! DOPEST SLAM IN THE COUNTRY!!!****
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