Swagger at Hanover Theatre: Soulja Boy & Fabolous

I know that that good folks at 4Rilla posted the information about Soulja Boy in concert at The Hanover Theatre for Performing Arts. Well, here's the full press release thanks to Pride Productions and K A Promotions.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

K A Promotions/ Pride Productions, Inc.
Presents
Soulja Boy Performs Live
Wednesday, April 29th, 2009, 7:00pm at Hanover Theatre, Downtown Worcester, MA


Worcester MA – 4/1/09 K A Promotions and Pride Productions, Inc. announce the hottest concert to kick off the 2009 Spring season featuring Grammy–award nominated Soulja Boy. Kiss Me Thru The Phone has became highly successful for both Soulja Boy and Sammie on the charts. The song hit number one on the Bubbling Under R&B/Hip-Hop Singles. The song later debuted at #71 on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 in 2009 and so far peaked at #4, Giving it Soulja Boy's second top five hit on the US charts since 2007's "Crank That".


For more than 15 years, Pride Productions has been recognized locally and nationally for its innovative youth multi media programs and collaborations with organizations and educational institutions for the benefit of youth. Pride Productions’ mission is to “empower youth to expand their opportunities for the future using multi-media and technology” in a safe learning environment. Thanks to K A Promotions and their commitment to the community, Pride Productions is able to bring this exciting event to Worcester to raise funds to continue to support its youth initiatives.


In addition, dance teams will be coming in from around the region and a special guest performance will soon be named. The stage is set for an entertaining and ground-breaking event. Because of the historical nature of this event, the positive reactions and unprecedented participation from the community, we are expecting the 2009 performance in Worcester to sell out.

K A Promotions comments, “Together with a nonprofit partner such as Pride Productions, Inc. we can work to make a positive impact on the lives of young people”.

Purple Day: March 26th to Support Epilepsy

This morning I had to head to the doctor to have some blood drawn and while sitting there the nurse asked the gentleman across from me what color bandage he wanted, "pink" or "purple"? He said he wanted the purple one because today was "Wear Purple Day" to support Epilepsy.

I asked him how he knew about the day of support and he mentioned that he heard it on the radio.

This made me think about all the "Wear....to show your support for...." and wonder how most folks find out about these specials day?

Some days, such as December 1st has become known as World AIDS Day ever since 1988, World Smile Day, started by Harvey Ball in 1999, is celebrated on the first Friday of October, to name a few.

So, is there a calendar somewhere to keep track of these dates? If so, please feel free to post as comment or send an email to WorcesterIsMAJOR@gmail.com.

Prepaid Tuition Plans in a Bad Economy

Eighteen states are running short on cash in their prepaid college tuition program, and only a handful of them guarantee payment back to children whose family have invested in the program. The worst case is Alabama. Here & Now's Robin Young speak with Larry Menefee, a parent and an attorney in Montgomery, who is saving for triplets; and Mark Kantrowitz, publisher of FinAid.org, a tuition finance information site.

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Boxed Water?

With the ongoing debate about bottled water and the amount of waste the plastic bottles create, one company has decided to sell Boxed Water.



The company states that 20% of the profits are passed along to reforestation (10%) and water relief (10%) while you sip on the sweet hydrogen/oxygen nectar of Minnesota and a few parts per billion of paper pulp.

What happened to drinking water from the faucet or, better yet, boiling your water and pouring it into a pitcher that would chill on the top shelf of your refrigerator?

I'm going on record right now to say that this year, you will see Woo Water for sale in your corner bodega and White Hen Pantry. [II]

Supreme Court Considers "Hillary: The Movie"

The future of political ads is at stake this week as the U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments tomorrow in the case of "Hillary: The Movie," a 90-minute anti-Hillary Clinton film which producers planned to air on television during the 2008 primaries until courts intervened in the name of campaign finance laws. Robin Young speaks with George Washington University law professor Jonathan Turley, who's teaching a class on the case.

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Exxon Valdez Plus 20

Twenty years ago today the tanker Exxon Valdez ran aground on a reef in Prince William Sound in Alaska spilling 11 million gallons of crude oil. Here & Now's Robin Young speaks with Mike Carey, a columnist with the Anchorage Daily News, on the spill’s legacy for Alaskans.

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