Greetings and welcome to Dr Mimms Inc presents Let the Strings Speak Truth I selected this year's theme without knowing the direction it would go Dr Mimms spoke up and requested we use Dr Hardiman's book The Ra-ssurection of Truth From The Chains of Falsehood. The planning team took this challenge on, expressed our thoughts and then our fearless Director designed, molded and birth this production with the understanding that Truth is Truth! Before once upon a time, there was Truth. As a team, we were forced to peel back the onion, allow ourselves to be vulnerable so we could share the authentic message of Truth. We know that Langston Hughes is a safe place as well as each of you in the audience.
This year's show consists of an all local line up, which is of utmost importance to Dr. Mimms, that showcases the talents true to the Pacific Northwest. This year's journey should challenge you and inspire you to lean into truth, understanding that Truth is, period. We can't structure truth according to
self If it's not true, it's false! We can’t have alternative facts
We get to use the power of music, vocals and dance as a healing tool for TRUTH! Thank you Dr. Mimms for continuing to challenge us. Thank you to the entire team and peformers for being instuments of truth for our community and the whole world.
Peace to all.
DOROTHY
Josephine Howell Artistic Director
Twanda Hill Producer Dedra Barrow
Celestine Berrysmith Indigo Brown
Vania C. Bynum
Angelina Bundy
"A Hero"
written and produced by Mariah and Walter Afanasieff
performed by Celestine Berrysmith | Dancer: Vania C. Bynum
Band: Cedric Thomas, Piano | Christopher Patin, Drums
Perry Joshua, Guitar | Douglas Barnett, Bass
Benjamin Hunter, Violin | Spencer Hoveskeland, Cello
"Sounds of Silence"
written by Mariah and Walter Afanasieff
performed by Michael Powers
Band: Cedric Thomas, Piano | Christopher Patin, Drums
Perry Joshua, Guitar | Douglas Barnett, Bass
Benjamin Hunter, Violin | Spencer Hoveskeland, Cello
"Black Man"
written by Stevie Wonder and Gary Byrd performed by Michael Powers
Band: Cedric Thomas, Piano | Christopher Patin, Drums
Perry Joshua, Guitar | Douglas Barnett, Bass
Benjamin Hunter, Violin | Spencer Hoveskeland, Cello
“He Looked Beyond My Faults”
written Dottie Rambo
performed by Vania C. Bynum
Band: Cedric Thomas, Piano | Christopher Patin, Drums
Perry Joshua, Guitar | Douglas Barnett, Bass
Benjamin Hunter, Violin | Spencer Hoveskeland, Cello
"Masterpiece"
written by Jazmine Sullivan
Performed by Josephine Howell
Band: Cedric Thomas, Piano | Christopher Patin, Drums
Perry Joshua, Guitar | Douglas Barnett, Bass
Perry Joshua, Guitar | Douglas Barnett, Bass
"A Song For You"
Written By Leon Russell; Choreographed by Vania C Bynum Robbie Moore, Dancer
Vocals: Josephine Howell
Band: Cedric Thomas, Piano | Christopher Patin, Drums
Perry Joshua, Guitar | Douglas Barnett, Bass
Friends Matter Medley
"Count On Me" | Written By Whitney Houston, Babyface, Michael Houston
"Friends" | Written by Jalil Hutchins, Lawrence Smith
"What About Your Friends" | Written by Dallas Austin, Lisa "Left Eye" Lopes
Choreographed by Vania C. Bynum in collaboration with Throwbacks
Dance Performed by Vania C. Bynum | Twanda Hill
Vocals: Josephine Howell | Chyee Howell | Jamar Smiley
Throwbacks: Renee Busch | Toni Bailey | Cutanja Vann
Belinda Glover | Vania C Bynum | ViTina Patterson
Band: Cedric Thomas, Piano | Christopher Patin, Drums
Perry Joshua, Guitar | Douglas Barnett, Bass * * * F I N A L E * * *
Closing Words
Twanda Hill & Josephine Howell
"Lift Every Voice & Sing"
Written by James Weldon Johnson
Vocals: Josephine Howell
Angelina Bundy, Violin | Benjamin Hunter, Violin | Spencer Hoveskeland, Cello
Band: Cedric Thomas, Piano | Christopher Patin, Drums
Medearis Dixson, Saxophone | Perry Joshua, Guitar | Douglas Barnett, Bass
Benjamin Hunter, Violin | Spencer Hoveskeland, Cello
Dr Maxine Mimms, Elder Josephine Howell Musical Director
Dr. Joye Hardiman Storyteller
Twanda Hill Producer
Michael Powers Ukulele, Guitar
Benjamin Hunter Violin
Ibrahim Arsalan Kora
Douglas Barnett Bass
Celestine Berrysmith Vocals
Chyee Howell Vocals
Vania C Bynum Vocals, Choreagraph, Dance
Robbie Moore Dance
Cedric Thomas Piano, Keyboard
Chris Patin Drums
Medearis Dixson Saxophone
Spencer Hoveskeland Cello
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Jamar Smiley Inspirational Poet
Rev Dr Kelle Brown Vocals
Throwback Dancers
Indigo Brown Bass
Angelina Bundy Stage Manager
Perry Joshua Guitar
Dan L. Bundy Stage Manager
Preserving African Heritage
A Rainier Valley Community Campaign
After 38 years, We Need A Home! You're invited to A Weekend fundraiser to Preserve African Heritage in Rainier Valley In Partnership with the Odunde Festival
Fiscal Sponsor ADEFUA Cultural Education Workshop
African Cultural Arts Center ACAC
Gala
Saturday, November 18 | 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Cocktails, Dinner | Auction | Dessert Dash | Entertainment Northwest African American Museum 2300 S Massachusetts St, Seattle, WA 98144
$225 per person | $1600 per table
Tickets on sale September 1 | www.africanculturalartscenter.org
A Community Event
Sunday, November 19 | Drum: 3:30-5:00 pm | Dance: 5:30-7:00 pm
2 workshops | Taught by The Masters Rainier Arts Center 3515 S. Alaska | Seattle, WA 98118
Tickets on sale September 1 | www.africanculturalartscenter.org
Two options (airfare not included): 10 days | December 15-25, | $1,400 20 days
December 15-January 5 | $1,800
206.679.7331
www.africanculturalartscenter.org
Canopy Walkways
Take a walk in the tropical rainforest.
African Heritage
Be enlightened on the slave trade.
River Cruise Cruise through the Volta River.
New Year's Celebration
The best place in Africa to celebrate the new year!
The distance the children can see when they stand upon the shoulders of others.
LET THE STRINGS SPEAK TRUTH
