5th Annual JFP Chick Ball *Weekend* Coming July 25-26

The 5th Annual Chick Ball will be Saturday, July 25, and will again benefit the Center for Violence Prevention. We bought them a new mini-van last year; this year our goal is to raise at least $20,000 in seed money for Jackson's first batterer intervention program. In addition to the ball itself, form 6 p.m. to 1 a.m., this year we are adding a special play performance on Friday, July 24, at Hal & Mal's, as well as Saturday events for teens. Watch for more details! Right now, though, we need ... read on »
 
by DonnaLadd on 06/02/09 at 07:23 AM Comments (3)


First Chick Ball Event: JFP v. WAPT Skate-off May 30!

Tweet-off to skate-off: Media Twitter Queens Donna Ladd (@donnerkay and @jxnfreepress) of the JFP and Dawn Dugle of 16 WAPT News (@mswrite1 and @16waptnews) will skate off Saturday a.m. to benefit domestic violence!

Per the Magnolia Roller Vixens site:

Saturday, May 30, 2009 - 11:00am

Clinton National Guard Armory
1500 E. Northside Dr.
Clinton, MS 39056

Carnival games, face painting, food, music, & more! Don't miss this fun community event! The Vixens will go head to head against the ... read on »
 
by DonnaLadd on 05/29/09 at 06:55 PM Comments (1)


Help with Chick Ball Cause: Shop for Clearance Easter “Chicks”!

A simple and cheap way to help the Chick Ball cause this year is to head to the closest discount store (Target, etc.), drugstore, craft sore or decoration outlet this weekend to shop the Easter clearance sales for anything with a "chick" on it. Then donate the booty to the Chick Ball committee. (Write .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) read on »
 
by DonnaLadd on 04/11/09 at 10:53 AM Comments (1)


Chickball 2008

Chickball Lineup:
6:00 Natalie Long
6:20 Spoken Word/Break: Blaque Butterfly
6: 35 Laurel Isbister
6:55 Spoken Word/Break: June Hardwick
7:10 The Red Hot Tamales
7:30 Spoken Word/Break: Renee Shakespeare
7:45 Rhonda Richmond
8:05 Awards
8:20 Lizz Strowd Band
8:40 Sandy Middleton from the Center for Domestic Violence/Break
8:55 Caroline Crawford
9:15 Spoken Word /Break: Peggy Harley
9:30 Infinite & Dred Bred
9:50 Spoken Word/Break: Sewl of Sistaz of Jackson
10:05 ... read on »
 
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ChickBall Performer: Rhonda Richmond & Laurel Isbister

The African proverb goes something like this:“If you want to know the end, look at the beginning.” So, if you’re going to talk about the music lineup at the 4th Annual Chickball, you’re going to have to look at longtime blues artist and Jackson native Rhonda Richmond, who played the inaugural Chickball in 2004. Steeped in the blues, peppered with jazz and a healthy dose of R&B and even country, Richmond's music reveals a powerful spiritual component which illuminates the strong cultural ties ... read on »
 
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Bid on a football signed by Deuce at the Chick Ball!

Red Alert: Deuce McAllister and David Watkins have donated a football signed by our favorite running back to be auctioned at the Chick Ball this weekend! Come and get it, folks. And keep those donations coming! E-mail .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) read on »
 
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ChickBall Performer: Caroline Crawford

Loving and learning the piano as a young teen. Sneaking a radio into her bedroom at night to listen to rock music – which was forbidden in her house. The summers in Seattle training with her music teacher grandfather. Those first public performances at the Kaffeeklatsch in Huntsville Ala. as a nervous 16 year-old. Caroline Crawford is a product of her experience. Crawford has come a long way since the days when her piano-playing was an experience so personal that she shied away from ever ... read on »
 
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Thank You Sponsors!

We wanted to send out a huge thank you to the people who have already sponsored this year's Chickball:

Diva: Caroline "Bond Girl" Hobbs
Goddess: The Downtown Jackson Partners, Carter Jewelers
Princess/Prince: The Capital City Roller Girls, Crossings Assembly of God, Vineyard Church of Jackson B.A.D. girls, The Jackson Progressives
Chicks/Roosters: Jackie Tatum, Pat Bullock, Bodacious Broads, Tom Head

We are well on our way toward getting a "Freedom Van" for the Center, but we can still use ... read on »
 
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ChickBall Performer: Infinite

Three worlds come together to make up Dread Bred. Puncho represents the crunk, Infinite represents the streets, and Lyrik represents true lyricism. Making huge strides with the 2007 hit singles "Watch Me Do It" and "Tear It Up", Dread Bred manage to catch the attention of many record labels and ink a publishing deal to release 2 new songs on "Envy" The Movie featuring Lisa Raye and Ray J. Recently nominated for 3 Jackson Music Awards, Dread Bred continues to make huge strides to develop into ... read on »
 
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ChickBall Performer: The Red Hot Tamales

They're red, they're hot, and we've got ‘em for one night only. The Red Hot Tamales play old-time, traditional mountain ballads and folk tunes stirred and wrapped up into a tasty Americana treat.
This all-female string band is sure to bring you the rich harmonies that your heart longs for. Catch them at this year's Chickball.

2008 Chick Ball details here.
 
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