Flatted Fifth Jazz Vespers Series: Newark, NJ

The event was held on February 26, 2011 at the Memorial West United Presbyterian Church in Newark, NJ. The show featured jazz singer Carrie Jackson who is a native of Newark,NJ. She is the president of C-Jay Records. She has produced her own albums. She performed songs such as "God Bless the Child," "Take the A Train," "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow," "His Eye is on the Sparrow," and more. She has such a magnificent voice and it has so much soul. The band that played with her is call Jazzin' All-Stars which featured Norman Simmons (piano), Thaddeus Expose (bass), Earl Grice (drums), and Cornell McGhee (Trombone). The event also introduced a young talented girl named Hasadiyah Wheeler, a young woman that we all need to look for in the future. This is the second Jazz Verpers show I attended, the first one featured Antoinette Montague and the Bill Easley Quartet and a young guitar player Solomon Hicks.

Straight Actors Who Wore a Dress or Drag

I wonder how much these guys got paid. While watching "To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Julie Newmar" I thought of this, which is my favorite one after all.


L to R: John Leguizamo, Wesley Snipes and Patrick Swayze (RIP)


Jamie Foxx – LaWanda Page
Martin Lawrence – Big Momma, Sheneneh Jenkins, and Edna (Mama) Payne
Shawn Wayans - Brittany Wilson – White Chicks
Marlon Wayans – Tiffany Wilson – White Chicks
Ving Rhames – Holiday Heart – Holiday Heart
Eddie Murphy - Anna Pearl 'Mama' Jensen Klump, Ida Mae 'Granny' Jensen – The Nutty Professor, and Rasputia Latimore-Rice - Norbit
T.K. Carter – Regina – He’s My Girl
Miguel A. Núñez, Jr. – Juwanna Mann
Chris Tucker – Geneviève – Rush Hour 3 and Ruby Rod – The Fifth Element
Tyler Perry – Madea
Wesley Snipes – Noxeema Jackson – To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Juie Newmar
Arsenio Hall – Transvestite – Coming to America
Cuba Gooding, Jr. – Boat Trip
Chris Rock – CB4
Brandon T. Jackson - Charmaine Daisy Pierce
Richard Pryor – Maid – The Toy
Damon Wayans
Keenan Ivory Wayans
Will Smith – Wild Wild West
Nick Cannon
John Travolta – Edna Turnblad – Hairspray
Robin Williams – Mrs. Doubtfire
Patrick Swayze – Vida Boheme - To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Juie Newmar
John Leguizamo - Chi-Chi Rodriguez - To Wong Foo, Thanks For Everything! Juie Newmar
Dan Aykroyd
Jim Carrey
Tony Curtis – Some Like it Hot
Jack Lemmon – Some Like it Hot
Tim Curry – Rocky Horror Picture Show
Dustin Hoffman – Tootsie
Jonathan Brandis – Ladybugs
Barry Watson – Sorority Boys
Michael Rosenbaum – Sorority Boys
Rob Schneider – The Hot Chick
Heath Ledger – Nurse - The Dark Knight
Tom Hanks - Bosom Buddies
Johnny Depp - Before Night Falls
Gene Hackman - The Birdcage
Jack Lemmon - Some Like It Hot
Hugo Weaving - Priscilla Queen of the Desert
David Duchovny - Twin Peaks
Gael Garcia Bernal - Bad Education
Cillian Murphy - Breakfast on Pluto
McCaulay Culkin
And more

Newark, NJ Bucket List: 15 Fun Things to Do Before You Die

When some people think of Newark, NJ all they think about is crime, poverty and drug related issues. Newark, NJ has come a very long way since then and I commend the govenrment for their efforts. I've lived in Newark all my live which will be 26 years on March 29th and I've seen the ups and downs of my city. No matter what phase it was in, I still had hope it will get better and I still loved my hometown because it made me the stronger individual I am today. I'm here to show you that the city Newark, which is the largest city in New Jersey, has something to offer. We will keep rising to the top.


1. Visit the largest museum in New Jersey, the Newark Museum.

2. See one of the largest Cherry Blossom displays in the country at Branch Brook Park.

3. Go inside the fifth largest cathedral in North America, the Cathedral Basilica of the Sacred Heart.

4. See a show at the sixth largest performing arts center in the United State, New Jersey Performing Arts Center (NJPAC).

5. See a show at, the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, Newark Symphony Hall.

6. See a movie at Newark's own, Newark Screens Movie Theater.

7. Visit the, U.S. National Register of Historic Places, New Jersey Historic Society.

8. Spend the night at the Robert Treat Hotel, named after the founder of Newark Robert Treat.

9. Watch the Nets or NJ Devils play, concerts, and shows at the Prudential Center arena.

10. Shop downtown Newark.

11. Watch the Newark Knights Bike Blessing on Mother's Day.

12. Watch planes leaving and landing in Newark Liberty International Airport.

13. Listen to the Newark Boys Chorus.

14. Watch a Newark Bears baseball game at the Bears & Eagles Riverfront Stadium.

15. Admire our unique skyline at night when you arrive.

Dominique "Weather" Wilson’s Top 10 Favorite Weather Related Song Lyrics

1. "As I, turn up the collar on my favorite winter coat, this wind is blowin' my mind" Man in the Mirror - Michael Jackson

2. “In the thunderin' rain, you stare into my eyes” Anytime, Anyplace – Janet Jackson

3. “Man it's a hot one like seven inches from the midday sun I hear you whispering the words that melt everyone but you stay so cool.” Smooth – Santana feat. Rob Thomas

4. “Sometimes it's soft as a misty rain that gently touches my soul. It cools the fire that burns in me and I simply lose control” Rain – SWV

5. “My love, do you ever dream of candy coated raindrops? You're the same, my candy rain” Candy Rain – Soul For Real

6. “It's gonna rain It's gonna rain It's gonna rain down tears of heartaches and fears” Clouds – Chaka Khan

7. “When I wake up in the morning love and the sun light hurts my eyes” Lovely Day – Bill Withers

8. “Each time the wind blows I hear your voice so I call your name. Whispers at morning our love is dawning Heaven's glad you came” I Just Can’t Stop Loving you – Michael Jackson

9. “Zephyr in the sky at night I wonder do my tears of mourning sink beneath the sun? She's got herself a universe gone quickly For the call of thunder threatens everyone” Ray of Light – Madonna

10. “Well let the sun shine on your face and don’t let your life go to waste. Now is the time, got to make up your mind, let it shine on you, let it shine on you” Shine – Laura Izibor

Happy Valentine's Day!!!

Much love to all my readers :-) To my heart, Rich, I love you so much words aren't enough and this one day isn't enough. That's why I love you everyday, always and forever. I love you baby.