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Upcoming Events Calendar
April 25, 2009
- 2nd Annual Chicago Poetry Cram. Harold Washington Library, 400 S. State Street with national poet Rita Dove, 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Hosted by CJ Laity celebrating National Poetry Month.
April 19, 2009
- Chicago Poetry Explosion, Peter Jones Art Galary, 1806 W. Cuyler, Chicago, 3:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.
April 18, 2009
- 3rd Saturday Coffeehouse: An Open Mike at Unity Temple in Oak Park, 875 Lake Street, Chicago, with feature Milwaukee poet laureate Susan Firer, 7;30 pm. starting time. Celebrating National Poetry Month.
December 2007
- 12/15/07 - WIN Luncheon at Bradley Club, poetry, prose and musical recital (12:00 pm - 3:00 p.m.)
September 2007
- 9/15/07 - Wedding of Andrea Miles and Eric Wheeler, St. Mark A.M.E. Church-Milwaukee, original poetry-prose
“The Rollercoaster” written and recited by Jonathan Spence.
August 2007
- 8/18/07 - Book Signing: Sherman Park Families 10th Annual Fun Day and Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Upsilon Mu Omega Chapter, Health, Wealth and Wellness event. (10:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.)
July 2007
- 7/19/07 - Milwaukee Area Technical College, poetry presentation in English 202 class with Dr. Onyemena (5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.)
June 2007
- 6/16/07 - Top Ladies of Distinction "Father's Day Recognition." Musical and award presentation. Clarion Hotel, Milwaukee (9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.)
May 2007
- 5/1/07 - Book interview with George Cook III at www.letstalkhonestly.com
April 2007
- 4/27/07 - Poetry recital - MATC Oak Creek Campus Main Library (10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.)
- 4/24/07 - Poetry recital - MATC Downtown Milwaukee Campus. Held in the technical auditorium (10:30 a.m. to 12: 30 p.m.)
- 4/17/07 - Poetry recital - Milwaukee Area Technical College North Campus, Mequon, Wisconsin - Main auditorium (12 noon - 2 p.m.)
- 4/10/07 - Poetry recital and musical - Volunteers of America luncheon for Gwen Jackson at Pfister Hotel, Milwaukee, WI (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
March 2007
- 3/16/07 - Book signing event at USPS Women Putting Their Stamp on Milwaukee Award Luncheon, Midwest Express Center (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
- 3/10/07 - Book signing by Top Ladies of Distinction, Four Points Sheraton Hotel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
February 2007
- 2/23/07 - Poetry recital and book signing, Progressive Baptist Church, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
January 2007
- 2/2/07 - Book signing in conjunction with Black Women's Network Dinner, Pfister Hotel, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (6 p.m. to 9 p.m.)
- 1/27/07 - Book Signing and poetry recital in conjunction with United Negro College Fund event, Grand Avenue Mall, Milwaukee, Wisconsin (12 noon to 5 p.m.)
- Release by World Haiku Association - Haiku poems published in 2007, No. 3, Edited by Ban'ya Natsuishi (January 2007)
December 2006
- 12/13/06 Poetry recital and violin performance at The 28th Annual Milwaukee County Courthouse Songs of the Season with "No Strings Attached" music ensemble. Readings of Christmas poems from Trilogy Moments for the Mind, Body and Soul. Attorney Sheila Parrish-Spence presented as Poet Laureate for the ensemble by the Honorable Judge Victor Manian.
- 12/9/06 Book Discussion - Links Luncheon, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- 12/2/06 Book Signing - Alpha Kappa Alpha event, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
November 2006
- 11/23/06 Thanksgiving Performance, Geneva Johnson's residence
- 11/8/06 Release of NEW BOOK IN 2006 - "TRILOGY MOMENTS FOR THE MIND, BODY, AND SOUL."
- 11/5/06 21st National Jack & Jill President's Reception
September 2006
- 9/30/06 Birthday Party - Mount Mary College, Milw., WI
- 9/30/06 Custard Company Ribbon Cutting, Menominee Falls, WI
- 9/24/06 Calvary Baptist Church Performance, Milw., WI
- September 2006 Edition - Milwaukee Magazine, page 36, Insider. Recognition for poetic achievement
August 2006
- 8/13/06: Milwaukee Community Journal 30th Anniversary Celebration
- August 2006 Edition - Wisconsin Lawyer Magazine, Vol. 79. No 8. Pg 68. Recognition for poetic achievement
July 2006
- 7/29/06: North Carolina Wesleyan College: birthday party and NCCU scholarship recognition - poetry recital
June 2006
- 6/16/06: "Men Who Cook" - Parklawn YMCA, Milwaukee
- 6/24/06: Baptism Event - Milwaukee
May 2006
- 5/20/06: Laurel Oaks musical and poetry recital
- 5/13/06: Laurel Oaks musical and poetry recital
- 5/11/06: Performance at Tosa West High School
April 2006
- 4/30/06: I-Witness News 1st Anniversary with MCJ Newspaper
- 4/23/06: St. Mark AME 137th Anniversary - musical & poetry recital
- 4/20/06: Clinton Rose Community Center musical and poetry recital
- 4/19/06: Plymouth Manor Rehabilitation Center musical & poetry recital
- 4/18/06: Luther Manor Easter Special - musical and poetry recital
- 4/17/06 Washington Park Senior Center - musical & poetry recital
- 4/14/06: Luther Manor Good Friday Special - musical and poetry recital
- 4/08/06: Washington High Annual Scholarship Luncheon - poetry recital
- 4/01/06: NAACP ACT-SO - musical and poetry recital
March 2006
- 3/26/06: Women Putting Their Stamp on Milwaukee - Midwest Express Center
- 3/17/06: Timbuktu Cafe, St. Patrick's Day, musical and poetry recital
- 3/11/06: Robin Estrada's Retirement and Birthday celebration musical and poetry recital
February 2006
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. book signing, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
- Milwaukee Community Journal Newspaper, article on Trilogy
January 2006
- Woodlawn Pattern Book Center 2006 Poetry Marathon 1:00PM - 1:00 AM
- Poetry recital at Milwaukee B & S Book Club
- Milwaukee Area Technical College, 2005 - 2006 Volume 38, Phoenix Magazine, poetry publication "IF We Must Die." pp 54
December 2005
- WMCS Radio Interview - Eric Von Talk Show, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- University of Exeter Alumni Magazine, Expression, Exeter, England. Summer 2005, pp12, Article on Trilogy
November 2005
Thanksgiving musical and poetry recital, Mequon, Wisconsin
Fall 2005
- Alpha Kappa Alpha "Ivy Leaf Magazine," Fall 2005 Edition, pp 50, Article of Trilogy
- University of Maryland, Unversity College "Achiever" Magazine, article on Trilogy, pp 20
August 2005
Musical performance, poetry recitals and book signing, Lanham, Maryland
July 2005
- Book signing at Jack and Jill of America, Inc. Conference, Merriville, Indiana
- Wedding: musical performance and poetry recital, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
June 2005
- Musical performance Lakefront Festival of the Arts
- Wauwatosa News-Times, article on Trilogy
- WLIP Radio Interviews - Alan Eisenberg Show, and poetry recitals
- Racine Barnes and Noble Book Signing
- Publication, Racine Insider Newspaper on Trilogy
- Publication, Racine Journal Sentinel Newspaper on Trilogy
- Conquistador Latino Newspaper, article on Trilogy
- African-American Chamber of Commerce "The Chamber Speaks" Publication, article on Trilogy
May 2005
- Musical performance, poetry recital and book signing at YWCA Racine, Wisconsin
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.- book signing, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Jack and Jill of America, musical, poetry recital, and book signing, Wisconsin
- Hansberry-Sands Theater Company, Mother's Day Brunch Book Signing
- US Politics and World New Publication, article on Trilogy
- United States Marine Corps Press Release on Trilogy
- Milwaukee Star Newspaper, article on Trilogy
- Milwaukee Courier Newspaper, article on Trilogy
April 2005
- 27th Masonic Foundation Scholarship Banquet - Musical performance and poetry recital
- Riverwest Currents Newspaper, article on Trilogy
- Wisconsin Lawyer Magazine, article on Trilogy, pp 64
Spring 2005
- Book Review in Black Women 50+ Health and Lifestyle Magazine, pp50
- Phi Alpha Delta "The Reporter" Magazine, article on Trilogy pp30
March 2005
- Poetry Recital at Wisconsin Black Historical Society
- Milwaukee Community Journal Newspaper, article on Trilogy
- St. Mark AME book signing
- Women Putting Their Stamp on Milwaukee, Midwest Express Center book signing
- St. Patrick's Day musical performance and poetry recital at Timbuktu Cafe
February 2005
- CYD "Love In Action" program MATA Television, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Book signing with Wisconsin Association of African-American Lawyers
Jonathan Spence
March 2005:
University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Trio, musical performance and poetry recital
February 2005:
- Won his third blue ribbon and his third 1st place trophy at Brown Deer Middle School for his solo humorous forensic piece, "Caught", at the Middle Level Forensics Association of Wisconsin (MLFAW) competition
- Won a blue ribbon and his second 1st place trophy at Templeton Middle School in Sussex, WI for his solo humorous forensic piece, “Caught”, at the MLTAW competition
- Won a blue ribbon and the 1st place trophy at Whitefish Bay Middle School for his solo humorous forensic piece, "Caught," at the MLFAW competition.
January 2005:
Won 2nd place in the YMCA Black Achievers Oratorical Literary Contest by reciting his poem, “As I Put My Contact In This Morning.”
December 2004:
Appeared on Black Nouveau television program, Channel 10/36 in Milwaukee, discussed upcoming book, A Trilogy of Poetry, Prose and Thoughts for the Mind, Body and Soul, and recited poem “Black History Month Is My Favorite Month.”
October 2004:
Participated in Open Mic Night at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, recited the poems “Black History Month Is My Favorite Month” and “If I Were A Pay Check.”
September 2004:
Acted as a Poetry Slam Judge in the 2004 Midwest Literary Festival, Aurora, Illinois
Recited the poem “Noah” in the poetry slam at the 2004 Midwest Literary Festival
Sheila M. Parrish-Spence
January 2005:
Recited poems in the 2005 Poetry Marathon at Woodland Pattern Book Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
December 2004:
- Appeared on Black Nouveau television program, Channel 10/36, discussed upcoming book, “A Trilogy of Poetry, Prose, and Thoughts For The Mind Body and Soul.”
- Recited poem, “This is Mellow” for Court Commissioners and other support staff personnel at Milwaukee County Courthouse-No Strings Attached Christmas Concert
September 2004:
- Recited the poem, “Communion” during the 2004 Midwest Literary Festival Poetry Slam, Aurora, Illinois
- Participated in the 2004 Midwest Literary Festival Poetry Slam, Aurora, Illinois, recited, “Dancin’ At The Chicken Shack” and “The Island Flavor.”
Joseph S. Spence, Sr.
January 2005:
Recited poems in the 2005 Poetry Marathon at Woodland Pattern Book Center, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
December 2004:
- Appeared on Black Nouveau television program on Channel 10/36, discussed upcoming book, “A Trilogy of Poetry for The Mind Body and Soul.”
- Recited “If We Must Die,” for Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Delta Chi Lambda membership
November 2004:
Recited “If We Must Die,” at Milwaukee Area Technical College poetry and fiction special event reading
September 2004:
- Recited the poem, “Mary’s Pain,” during 2004 Midwest Literary Festival
- Won 3rd place in the 2004 Midwest Literary Festival Poetry Slam, Aurora, Illinois, recited, “Justice Defenders” and “Such A Romantic Aroma.”
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