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I'd like to welcome the Theatre Outlet to the Network. You'll read about their upcoming production of 'And My Name Ain't Peaches' premiering this month at Silkwerks in Allentown.

Also this month, the Lehigh Valley Black News Network will launch its network mini poll. This month, we'd like your thoughts on who should be elected as Mayor of Allentown. Don't forget to cast your vote.

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Support the organizations and businesses that support LV BNN. Enjoy this Edition.

Kevin Easterling

Founder & Publisher Lehigh Valley Black News Network

Theatre Outlet premieres urban choreopoem by Harlem playwright Lisa McCree. Sex in the inner-city is the subject of Lisa McCree's provocative comedy about self-acceptance in a world of rejection. Through spoken word, music and dance, McCree captures the pain, strength and hope of women living in urban America with lyricism, honesty and humor. World Premiere.

Parental Advisory: And My Name Ain't Peaches contains adult language and themes - recommended for mature audiences.

Theatre Outlet subscribers call 610-820-9440 to place reservations. For more information on talk- backs, poetry slams and the artists, visit www.theatreoutlet.org.

For tickets, contact SmartTix at www.smarttix.com or call 1-877-238-5596 to order by phone.

Faith Ringgold is widely regarded as one of the most important living African American artists. Her inspiring, often humorous, and always very human stories will illustrate her life's work as an artist, activist, author, teacher, and parent through the evolution of an awesome body of work that embodies more than 100 paintings. Images from the Women on a Bridge Series (1988), The French Collection, The American Collection (1997), and the Coming to Jones Road Series (2000) will be included.

Ringgold's slide presentation at Allentown Symphony Hall will be immediately followed by a book signing at the Museum. Faith Ringgold: A View from the Studio, the full-color book published by the Museum and Bunker Hill Publishing, is available now in the Museum Store. Purchase your copy in advance, and remember to use your member discount.

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Sponsored By Lehigh Temple No. 930 I.B.P.O. ELKS of the W. Willette F. Walker, Daughter Ruler 610-691-9118

One World Theatre, a new theatre group in the Lehigh Valley dedicated to creating greater diversity in the performing arts, will be holding its second round of auditions for its production of Arthur Miller's "The Crucible", May 1st 2005, 12-4pm at The Banana Factory in Bethlehem, PA.

Looking for Males (ages 30-60) & Female (ages 18- 60), non-Equity. Minorities are STRONGLY encouraged to audition, as we hope to have a multi-ethnic cast in line with the group's mission. Auditions will consist of cold readings from the script. Possible deferred payment.

MUST be available for tech Sept. 15th & Sept. 16th from 2-9pm. Performances will take place Sept. 16th thru Sept. 18th, 2005 (and possibly Sept. 23rd) at The Ice House venue in Bethlehem, PA.

MUST contact Pratima to schedule an appointment at info@oneworldtheatre.us. For further information about the "The Crucible" production or One World Theatre, visit us on the web at www.oneworldtheatre.us

Announcements: Saturday, May 21, 2005 The Prayer Warriors of Greater Shiloh Church presents Energizing My Prayer Life - "Finding Powerful New Levels of Intimacy with God" - Prayer Conference 2005 - 9:30 AM-5:00PM - Free admission - Lunch will be available for $5.00pp.Keynote Speaker:Dr. Joan Sanders, Apostle, El-Bethel Prayer Tabernacle, Baltimore, MD Additional Speakers: Pastor Shirley Maxwell, Fellow Laborers of Love Christian Center, Bronx, NY Pastor Charles Olmeda, Third Day Worship Center, Allentown, PA

Sunday, June 12, 2005 You are cordially invited to the installation of Pastor Phillip Davis as Senior Pastor of Greater Shiloh Church on Sunday, June 12, 2005 at 4:00 p.m. Bishop Thomas Weeks III and Prophetess Juanita Bynum Weeks will be officiating. For more information, please call 610.252.5640.

Hidden Treasures Stop by and experience Hidden Treasures! Enjoy guilt- free shopping, never-ending sales, and a variety of clothing, accessories, housewares, and much more. Someone will always serve you with a smile. Shop till' you drop at Hidden Treasure Thrift Store. Located at 416 Canal Street in Easton, PA. Open Tuesday through Saturday from 9:00am to 5:00pm. Donations welcome. For more information call 610.438.4115.

Saturday June 4, Pig Roast, Fish, Chicken and Vendors starting 10 am to 5pm

Sunday June 5th 8 am and 11 am Church Service

G.W.C.Y.L. is a Christian support group for recovering alcoholics and addicts. We share our experience, strength and hope with one another to help solve our common problem and to enhance our personal relationship with our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. We use God's Word and the Twelve Steps of Recovery, believing that Scripture and the Twelve Steps are important healing tools. If we regularly apply these tools to our lives, we open ourselves to God's healing love and grace.

Monday Nights 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. Greater Shiloh Church Shiloh Enrichment Center 548 Canal Street Easton, PA

Thursday Nights 7:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. St. Paul's Lutheran Church 8th & Walnut Streets Allentown, PA

For more information, call (610) 252-5640 or 610) 653-9494. Announcements:

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