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I am sure I mentioned it to you before, but I have to say it again. Autumn in my favorite time of the year! It is also the time of the year when I always get a little under the weather (as soon as the season changes over.) Fortunately, that under-the-weather thingy does not last long and is now over. Anyway, for the last week or so when I was not feeling well, it was brought to my attention that I was acting a tad anti-social. Stupefied, I was like "Really? MOI?" and then I realized that I WAS in fact all into myself. I mean, who wants to be all up on folks when they are sneezing, coughing, having headaches, and feeling their eyes stinging, etc.? The trouble with being ME is that folks always expect a ray of sunshine even when it is storming outside. Don't get me wrong...I AM that ray of sunshine on any given day, but even though I have no problem with (almost) always exuding positive vibes, it should be understood that sometimes I just want to be left alone (especially when I am "sick.") Those of you who tend to be on the peppy side, can relate, and let's face it -- it comes with the territory. Those of you who rely on other people for YOUR happiness, need to get over yourselves and start creating your own good vibes. I am smiling as I write this so do not take this personal or think that someone has upset "The Peps." This is therapeutic for many people and fun for me. Besides, honesty is still the best policy in my book.
So, last Friday, I was fortunate to spend a lovely staff development day with the people who I work with on my "side hussle" (thanks for that one, Robert, LOL) at a location in Maryland. Trust me, we may as well have been on a small Caribbean island because the place was NICE and the vibes was sweet! Tropical flowers and plants galore; a beach complete with sand; Caribbean food; and so much more. The next time someone from the DMV area comes to me complaining about not being able to afford a vacation, my new canned response is "just look around YOUR area." Speaking of vacation, I am getting ready to take one out of the States and to REAL Caribbean islands. Can you tell that I am excited and showing off a bit? I wish I could take you with me, but there is no more room in my suitcase.
I just looked at my 2010 resolutions and was smiling when I realized that I have accomplished a lot even though I have not even attacked some of the things on my list. How are YOU doing with yours? Friday is October 1, and the start of the 4th quarter of 2010. It is also the beginning of a new fiscal year for many organizations. My wish is that you get back on track (if you have fallen off) and continue to work at your goals. What is not done today, will be done tomorrow...we just have to keep at it.
Happy birthday to Bertha Cross, Roxanne Smith, Garth Ferguson, and everyone celebrating this week and early next week.
Peace and continued blessings,
Rosie "Peppy" ParkeCreative DirectorPeppy Entertainment & Promotions
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The Miss Tropical Paradise Beauty Pageant is "the pageant with a cause." This year the theme is "a book in every child's hand" and 10% of door proceeds will be donated to Negril Education Environment Trust (NEET). All patrons are encouraged to bring at least one educational book for a child with them to the contest which will be held on Saturday, October 9 at Travellers Beach Resort in Negril, Jamaica. If you are not able to attend the contest in Jamaica and would like to make a book or cash donation, please contact Rosie Peppy Parke (if you live in the Greater Washington DC area) at info@peppypromotions.com OR Marcia Deans (if you live in the NY area) at tropicalparadisepageant@gmail.com.
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The New York leg was recently held and hotly contested. Monique James who wore the sash of Ms. Moments Night Club, came out the winner. The final leg of the competition will feature twelve ladies including Ms. James, beauties from Cuba, Barbados, Trinidad & Tobago, and Jamaica. The event will be staged in Jamaica West Indies on the 9th of October where the "best" girl will cop the prize of MISS TROPICAL PARADISE 2010.
This year's pageant promises to be one of the most exciting Miss Tropical Paradise contests to date. Entertainment will be provided by Winston Groovy, Modlowe, John T, Prestige, Tanisha Hudson, Don G, and many more. MC will be the lovely and energetic Attalia "Lexxy" Harriman who is no stranger to the business. Sponsors of this year's competition include Travellers Beach Resort, Khus Khus Negril, VP Records, Negril Estate, Dennis Shipping, Sunset Resort & Villa in Treasure Beach, New Horizons Agency, The Westender Inn, Villa La Cage, Negril Education Environment Trust, Caribbean Women Millenia Club, and Fantasy Photo Models.
Visit www.mstropicalparadise.com for more information and photos.
Stages Productions "The Plumber," which opened in Jamaica earlier this year to rave reviews, boasts an all-star cast. Andrea Wright, better known as the comedic character Delcita, leads the cast. Hailing from Clarendon, Jamaica, Wright hs been a part of Paul O. Beale's plays since 1989. Notably, Wright has starred in more than ten plays and a TV show. And much to her credit, she has co-directed two commercial plays. The actress first played her distincly funny character Delcita Coldwater in 1993. Theatergoers can anticipate being doubled over in laughter from Delcita's constant off-beat humor in "The Plumber."
Cast member Garfield Reid is truly one of Jamaica's most visibile and respected actors. Moreover, Reid thrives as a writer, director and producer, who rose to theatrical prominence in Michael Denton's hit play "Hearsay." Since then, he has starred in several productions. Reid gained popularity as the idyllic character "Bad Boy Trevor." But one of his most laudable works to date is writing "Bashment Granny," one of the most popular stage plays in Jamaica's theater history. "Bashment Granny" will make it's film debut in December 2010. In "The Plumber," Reid plays John Jones, a detective who is worn down from more than 20 years of crime fighting on the police force.
Stede Flash also shines as a co-star of "The Plumber" and impressively co-writer of "The Plumber." With over two decades of acting in commercial theater, Flash's most memorable character to date is "Jooky Jam" from the series "Maama Man." Introduced to acting by his high school drama tutor, Flash's first break came in 1985 when he starred in Hyacinth Brown's "Boopsie." In "The Plumber," Flash portrays Stamma. Actor Michael Nicholson rounds off "The Plumber's" cast as suave ladies man Andre Pumpit. Although Nicholson is one of the most sought after director's in Jamaica today, he is an accomplished actor having starred in numerous pantomines and copping the Actor Boy Award in 2000 for his supporting work in "Oliver's Posse." The play also features seasoned cast members Belinda Reid (Janet Jones), Trudy Bell (Cindy Pumpit) and Actor Everaldo Creary (Stamma).
After three weeks of performances in the UK, OLIVER SAMUELS' latest play, "PUPPY LOVE," with co-stars Dahlia Harris, Natalee Cole and Earl Brown, is coming to the University of the District of Columbia on Sunday, October 24 at 6pm.
Tickets are in popular Caribbean outlets in Maryland, DC and Virginia. For more information fans can contact (240) 462-5843, editor@everybodysmag.com or visit www.everybodysmag.com. "Puppy Love" is fun ... tantalizing, intriguing and hilarious ... Oliver at his best and so is Dahlia Harris, one of the best actresses on the Jamaican stage. Magnificent directing and set design by Trevor Nairne; brilliant writing by playwright Patrick Brown. Although it is a comedy, there are elements of seriousness which explore friendships, love and family relationships. A 20 year old girl Karen Cross (Natelee Cole) under peer pressure falls for her protective father's Harry Cross (Earle Brown) best friend and middle age business partner Dick (Oliver Samuels). Dick tries desperately to repel Karen's predatory advances, but weakens and gets sucked in by her alluring and disarming charm and stunningly beautiful nubile body. The situation drives a wedge between the two men and plunges Dick's 30 year marriage to Denise (Dahlia Harris) into crisis ... Astute writing from Patrick Brown keeps the audience one step ahead of the characters.
To celebrate Oliver Samuels and EVERYBODY'S Magazine's 20 years of working together, a lucky fan will get $400 from Oliver in appreciation of support over the years.
HAVE AN EVENT YOU WOULD LIKE TO SUBMIT? EMAIL INFO@PEPPYPROMOTIONS@GMAIL.COM FOR MORE INFORMATION.
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