Monday, June 28, 2010
Friday, June 25, 2010
Wednesday, June 23, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
I am Proud to announce....
JLF Productions (Juliette Lynn Fickling to be referred as JLF) was founded and has been operating under the radar in Harlem and Stamford CT, since 1991 by Juliette Lynn Fickling, CEO/President. Most of Juliette’s closest friends were all original cast members in the MGM production of FAME, all of us are alumni from the famous Fiorello LaGuardia High School of Music and Art. FAME was written about "US"
Since the summer of 1980, Juliette wanted the world to know that the movie, “FAME” was not about Gene Anthony Ray, Irene Cara, and or Debbie Allen. FAME was actually written about my HS class. FAME became a POP sensation, but the people, the characters behind the film were us. Many of the reunion Gospel Choir members sang on the original soundtrack and we won a Grammy award for the song entitled ”Never alone” under the direction of Anthony Evans. For some after Music and art life was not so kind, thus the creation of JLF. JLF Productions continues to support various programs in the Harlem area; partial proceeds from fundraising events benefit women and teenagers whom have been abused, by family members.
JLF has produced VIP receptions, comedy, poetry, make up seminars, product launches, cabaret nights and gospel events at: the world famous Apollo Theatre; Victoria 5; Stamford Town Mall, Alhambra Ballroom; the Puck Building; Common Ground, known as the Prince George Ballroom; The World Yacht; and the original Home of Music and Art High School, that prestigious “castle on the hill”, which is part of the historic City College campus. JLF Productions is extremely proud to have created M&A history in being the only alumni to come back to the old school and produce a reunion concert.
The most difficult yet demanding task was that JLF Productions produced this concert with no operating budget, JLF used face book and other media social websites to market promote and sell tickets. On a rainy afternoon on Saturday June 20th there were close to 400 alumni friends and family that came to celebrate the last 30 years, rejuvenate their spirit and reclaim their lives.
Through the years, JLF Productions has also donated to the already existing non-profit program, SBI at A. Phillip Randolph HS, (now located at the original home of M&A) through fundraising and proceeds from last year’s concert
We are proud to announce that in November 2010, JLF will be producing a second reunion concert. Why this hits close to home is many of the choir members from the years of 1972 till 2006 have been effected by all forms of abuse, from family members, husbands, grandfathers and even fathers, last year’s Reunion concert gave some, NO ALL of the courage to leave their abusive situations and start a new chapter in their lives.
This year once again JLF is going to need your help. After speaking today with U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development John R. Fernandez @ Operation Hope, I was inspirited by a quote he made, “America is going to change because of small business owners like us” so I am asking you all for your help, donations, sponsors to assist us with this year’s concert. Donations will be used to secure the venue, certificate of liability, advertising campaign, securing musicians and directors, light, sound IT techs for live feed, camera men. And once again partial proceeds will benefit women men children and family members that are dealing with all forms of abuse in the community.
http://jlfproductionz.blogspot.com/
Since the summer of 1980, Juliette wanted the world to know that the movie, “FAME” was not about Gene Anthony Ray, Irene Cara, and or Debbie Allen. FAME was actually written about my HS class. FAME became a POP sensation, but the people, the characters behind the film were us. Many of the reunion Gospel Choir members sang on the original soundtrack and we won a Grammy award for the song entitled ”Never alone” under the direction of Anthony Evans. For some after Music and art life was not so kind, thus the creation of JLF. JLF Productions continues to support various programs in the Harlem area; partial proceeds from fundraising events benefit women and teenagers whom have been abused, by family members.
JLF has produced VIP receptions, comedy, poetry, make up seminars, product launches, cabaret nights and gospel events at: the world famous Apollo Theatre; Victoria 5; Stamford Town Mall, Alhambra Ballroom; the Puck Building; Common Ground, known as the Prince George Ballroom; The World Yacht; and the original Home of Music and Art High School, that prestigious “castle on the hill”, which is part of the historic City College campus. JLF Productions is extremely proud to have created M&A history in being the only alumni to come back to the old school and produce a reunion concert.
The most difficult yet demanding task was that JLF Productions produced this concert with no operating budget, JLF used face book and other media social websites to market promote and sell tickets. On a rainy afternoon on Saturday June 20th there were close to 400 alumni friends and family that came to celebrate the last 30 years, rejuvenate their spirit and reclaim their lives.
Through the years, JLF Productions has also donated to the already existing non-profit program, SBI at A. Phillip Randolph HS, (now located at the original home of M&A) through fundraising and proceeds from last year’s concert
We are proud to announce that in November 2010, JLF will be producing a second reunion concert. Why this hits close to home is many of the choir members from the years of 1972 till 2006 have been effected by all forms of abuse, from family members, husbands, grandfathers and even fathers, last year’s Reunion concert gave some, NO ALL of the courage to leave their abusive situations and start a new chapter in their lives.
This year once again JLF is going to need your help. After speaking today with U.S. Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Economic Development John R. Fernandez @ Operation Hope, I was inspirited by a quote he made, “America is going to change because of small business owners like us” so I am asking you all for your help, donations, sponsors to assist us with this year’s concert. Donations will be used to secure the venue, certificate of liability, advertising campaign, securing musicians and directors, light, sound IT techs for live feed, camera men. And once again partial proceeds will benefit women men children and family members that are dealing with all forms of abuse in the community.
http://jlfproductionz.blogspot.com/
Saturday, June 19, 2010
My First Fathers Day without the physical!!
This is my FIRST fathers day without my father, REAL TALK I feel like my pops just passed, all these fathers day stories an announcements have me in tears, no balling.
God knows I am Very thankful for having that wonderful man in my life, but going to a cemetery to bring him flowers and a card BREAKS ME DOWN..Give your pops some love if you can I would never want anyone to feel this sadness!!!!
Where do I send my fathers day card, this year, does he really know I cared, where do I go to visit my father,is he in a better place, what do I tell me daughter when I am crying this weekend will she understand? God thank you for sending me such a wonderful man that LOVED me unconditionally,Daddy I miss u man, I hope I am making you proud!!
RIP CHRISTOPHER FICKLING JR AUGUST 12TH 1933 NOV3 2009
Friday, June 18, 2010
Bah Humbug LAKERS please you stole the title!!!!Rondo still kicked your opps!!!
I have to be honest with you,if you are a true basketball fan, like me,since the seventies one will know NOT to get your hope up high over sport and play , everything is POL-I-TRICKS. Did you not see when David Stern was at game 6, I knew Boston was not going to win!!!!!Anytime he is around it is a bad sign, suitcase, zombies come on....
Although the fan in me was rooting HARD. With Boston UP MOST of the GAME the refs were paid off, period, I still don't understand why everyone sweats Kobe. Can he not get professional hairstylist to hook up his daughters hair and those hideous dresses please, C'Mon Son, God forgive me the girls had more hair on their upper lip than me, WAX, and I am going through menopause HA!!!! It is the salt in Juliette
Although the fan in me was rooting HARD. With Boston UP MOST of the GAME the refs were paid off, period, I still don't understand why everyone sweats Kobe. Can he not get professional hairstylist to hook up his daughters hair and those hideous dresses please, C'Mon Son, God forgive me the girls had more hair on their upper lip than me, WAX, and I am going through menopause HA!!!! It is the salt in Juliette
Sunday, June 13, 2010
BOSTON ONE GAME AWAY FROM WINNING NBA CHAMPIONSHIP I TOLD YOU!!!!
RONDO, THE TRUTH DAVIS GARNETT DOC, RASHID,RAY ALLEN YALL ARE GOING TO WIN!!!
Saturday, June 12, 2010
Here’s something really exciting – a nationally broadcast endorsement of our work! On Sunday, June 6, National Public Radio’s All Things Considered featured an interview with Dr. Michael Carrera in a fabulous segment about The Children’s Aid Society Carrera Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program.
The broadcast explores how Michael Carrera developed his philosophy of linking messages about sexuality to all of the other concerns that young people have (including education, jobs, sports, creativity and their health and well being), approaching teens holistically instead of just about sex. When this happens, he has said, teens develop hope – a very powerful contraceptive. They see that they can have a productive future that they won’t want to risk with early pregnancies.
Our program has been independently evaluated and shown to be effective at greatly reducing teen pregnancies and births. The All Things Considered segment jumped off from the Obama administration’s decision to fund an evidence-based approach to reducing teen pregnancy and noted that the Children’s Aid Carrera model is one of 28 approved under the federal Replication of Evidence-based Programs .
Friday, June 11, 2010
X-Pessions CR Dance & Company dance, acting, Summer 2010 Program
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Thursday, June 10, 2010
Out here on my own!!!
Sometimes I wonder where I've been
Who I am
Do I fit in.
Make believin' is hard alone,
Out here on my own
We're always provin' who we are
Always reachin' for the risin' star
To guide me far
And shine me home
Out here on my own
When I'm down and feelin' blue
I close my eyes so I can be with you
Oh, baby, be strong for me
Baby, belong to me
Help me through
Help me need you
Until the morning sun appears
Making light of all my fears
I dry the tears
I've never shown
Out here on my own
When I'm down and feelin' blue
I close my eyes so I can be with you
Oh, baby, be strong for me
Baby, belong to me
Help me through
Help me need you
Sometimes I wonder where I've been
Who I am
Do I fit in
I may not win
But I can't be thrown
Out here on my own
On my own
Who I am
Do I fit in.
Make believin' is hard alone,
Out here on my own
We're always provin' who we are
Always reachin' for the risin' star
To guide me far
And shine me home
Out here on my own
When I'm down and feelin' blue
I close my eyes so I can be with you
Oh, baby, be strong for me
Baby, belong to me
Help me through
Help me need you
Until the morning sun appears
Making light of all my fears
I dry the tears
I've never shown
Out here on my own
When I'm down and feelin' blue
I close my eyes so I can be with you
Oh, baby, be strong for me
Baby, belong to me
Help me through
Help me need you
Sometimes I wonder where I've been
Who I am
Do I fit in
I may not win
But I can't be thrown
Out here on my own
On my own
James 4:8
James 4:8 ESV / 6 helpful quotes
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
Draw near to God, and he will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
Images from Music and Art LAG ROCKS Gran Piatto Tuesday May 25th 2010
Pictures taken by Dominique Andriese and Juliette Fickling courtsey of 622photography.com,will be posting more in a few!!! Stay tuned!!!
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