JU gV rRO0i 7D What to do from social, volunteer, political and sports TO activities to self enrichment and the civic scene Kevin Hart in Concert Actor and comedian Kevin Hart will be in concert at the Comedy Zone April 23-25th. The former BET Comic View host will bring his stand up act to the main stage of the Comedy Club located in the Ramada Inn in Mandarin. For tick- ets or more info call 292-HAHA. Jazzville featuring FAMU Jazz Ensemble The FAMU Jazz Ensemble will be at the Ritz Theater April 25, 2009 at 7pm. Tickets are available at Ticketmaster. The PM Xperience, Jacksonville's own youth jazz ensemble will also be performing along with Lindsey B. Sarjeant and Longineu Parsons. Proceeds will benefit students of the jazz pro- gram. For more information call 607-0660. Stage Aurora Step Off On Saturday April 25th, Stage Aurora will present a step off from 7-9 p.m. The show is about spirited team work that sends a message of pride in one's self and one's schools. Prizes will be awarded. It will be held at the Stage Aurora Performance Hall located inside the Gateway Mall. For tickets or more information, call 765-7372. Marc Little Book Signing Author Marc Little will have a book signing of "Don't Blink When God Calls" at Gospel World on Saturday, April 25th from noon to 3 p.m. The store is located at 3000 Dunn Avenue next to Winn Dixie. For more info call 764-7679. Lito Sheppara's Dancing with the Stars Charity Competition & Golf Classic On Friday, April 24 and Saturday, 25, 2009, Lito Sheppard and the Good Sheppard Foundation, (www.lito26sheppard.com) will host a weekend of events including a "Dancing with the Stars" charity competition on Friday, April 24, 2009 at the Omini Hotel and a char- ity golf classic on Saturday, April 25, 2009 at the Cimarrone Golf Course. Proceeds will benefit The Mitchell Center, a safe environ- ments for teens. For tickets or more information, call 260-446-2208. Living History Presented at Fort Mose ST. AUGUSTINE Fort Mose Historic State Park will host a Living History day on Saturday, April 25th. Step back in history and experience a day in the life of this Spanish outpost. Established in 1738, Fort Mose gave sanctuary to Africans challenging enslavement. Members of the St Augustine Garrison will be demonstrating mil- itary arts, including artillery and musket firings. 18th century cook- ing, crafts, and textile demonstra- tions will also be presented. For directions or more information, call 823-2232. I i Employment & Training and Economic and Community Empowerment. Colleges, employ- ers, and housing counselors will be available to accept applications, resumes and provide information. The Summit will also feature JUL Summer Camp Registration, and a Resource and Health & Wellness Fair. There will be free health screenings, free breakfast and a gift to the first 100 guests that arrive. The free event will be held on Wednesday, April 29th from 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. at Urban League located at 903 West Union Street. For more information, call 366-3473. NAACP to Discuss State of Education The Education Committee of the Jacksonville Branch National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) will sponsor a Panel Discussion entitled "The State of Education in Duval County: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow". It will be held on Thursday, April 30, 2009, 5:00 P.M. at the Milne Auditorium at Edward Waters College. Speakers will talk about education from the 1950's through today and hope for tomorrow. For further infor- mation, please contact Mrs. E. G Atkins at 655-3502. 17th Annual World of Nations Festival Jax Urban League The City of Jacksonville and our Empowerment Summit community's multicultural commu- nity organizations invite citizens The Jacksonville Urban League and visitors to join in the 17th will host a Empowerment Summit Annual World of Nations featuring workshops and sympo- Celebration. The festival will take siums on Education & Youth, place May 1-3 at Metropolitan parl Travel the world at Metropolitan Park. Experience the diversity of the planet and enjoy the wonderful sights, sounds and tastes of differ- ent nations. On Friday, May 1st, there will be an International Party from 5- 10 p.m. with free admis- sion. For more information, call 630-3690. Ritz Amateur Night Join Amateur Night at the Ritz on Friday, May 1st at 7:30 p.m. Some of the hottest talent in Jacksonville will be on the stage like the Apollo's show in Harlem. Contestants com- pete for cash prizes and the cheers or jeers of the audience decide who goes home with the cash. Tickets are available at the Ritz Theatre and other outlets or call 632-5555. 3rd Annual Stanton Reunion Gala Alumni, faculty, staff and friends of Old Stanton, New Stanton and Stanton Vocational High Schools will celebrate the 141st year found- ing of Stanton at their 3rd Annual Stanton Reunion Gala. It will be held on Saturday, May 2, 2009 at the Prime Osborne Convention Center. Doors open at 6:00 p.m.and the gala begins at 7:00 p.m. For ticket information contact: Kenneth Reddick 764-8795 or visit www.stantonhighschool.org. OneJax 2009 Humanitarian Awards The 2009 OneJax Humanitarian Awards will be held on Thursday, May 7th at the Hyatt Riverfront Hotel. This years honorees include Scott Ackerman, Ann Baker, Elkenor Gay and Gregory Matovina. The reception is at 6 p.m. followed by dinner at 7 p.m. For more information, call 354-1529. Play Date Jax Want to meet and greet fellow Jacksonvillians ina casual fun envi- ronment? Then you may want to come out for the Friday May 8th Play Date. Organizers call it a "sophisticated nightlife option for Jacksonville's professional". It will be held at the Wyndham Riverwalk at 8 p.m., the monthly event will include food, fun, games and music. For more information, visit playdatejax.com. FunkFest 2009 On Saturday May 9th, come out to Metropolitan Park for Funk Fest 2009. This year's artist lineup include Fantasia, Guy, Bell Biv Devoe, Midnight Star, Dougie Fresh and Alexander O'Neal. Gates open at 3 .m. and the show start at 5 p.m.For tickets, go to your local Chicken Coop or Athletes Foot. You can also purchase online at funkfest2009.com or by calling 1- 877-548-3237. Ritz Singing in the Spring Concert The Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum will host the Ritz Voices' "Singing in the Spring" concert on Saturday May 9th at 7 p.m. The inspirational singing extravaganza stars the Ritz Voices and features performances by Dr. Eugene White's Alumni Singers and the Terry Parker High School Chorus. This concert will serve as a fundraiser for the Ritz Voices as they prepare for the McDonald's Gospel Fest June 2009 where the group will perform in competition. For more information call (904) 632-5555. Humane Society Night at the Acropolis Tickets for the Jacksonville Humane Society's (JHS) Fur Ball Gala, Jacksonville's only black-tie event for people and their pets, are now on sale. The fundraiser will take place May 16 from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. at the UNF University Center Ballroom with the theme, "A Night at the Acropolis." JHS encourages attendees to dress cre- atively, tying the event's theme into their attire. Tickets are available online at www.jaxhumane.org or by calling 904-725-8766 ext. 230. Mal Washington Kids Carnival The 8th Annual Kids 4 Kids Carnival hosted by the MaliVai Washington Kids Foundation will feature arts & crafts, games, prizes, a live DJ, tennis clinics, bounce houses & inflatables in addition to over 30 community organizations providing helpful information on health & social services. It will be held Saturday, May 16th from 10a.m.-2 p.m. at the MaliVai Washington Youth Center located at 1096 W. 6th Street. It is free and open to the public. For more infor- mation, call 359-KIDS. Reunion for former Jax Semi-pro players There will be a reunion meeting for former members of the Jacksonville Raiders/ Panthers semi-professional teams that played between 1968 and 1980. It will be held at Odessa and lonia Streets on Thursday, May 21st at 5 p.m. For more information, call 502-0539 or 463-1031. Ms. Senior Jacksonville Pageant The Times-Union Center of Performing Arts will be the site of the 2009 Ms. Senior Jacksonville Pageant. The one of a kind event will be held on June 6th at 2:00 p.m. Pageant contestants age 60 and above are invites to participate. For more information, call 887-8156 or email kdemps@aseasonedaffair.com. &Mn Your ew d GCOIH Eyvel News deadline is Monday at 6 p.m. by the week you would like your information to be printed. Information can be sent via email, fax, brought into our office or mailed in. Please be sure to include the 5W's who, what, when, where, why and you must include a contact number. Email JFreePress@aol.com Fax (904) 765-3803 Mail: Coming Events Jacksonville Free Press 903 W. Edgewood Ave. Jacksonville, FL 32208 SYpeial Eeant? Commemorate your special event with professional affordable photos by the Picture Lady! L Call 874-0591 to reserve your day! April 23-30, 2009 Page 8 Ms. Perrv's Free Press I