THE MORE THINGS CHANGE..........

"These events attract too many people of a variety few care to be around"

- actual quote from The Morning Call newspaper blog, June 1, 2011


I have had a yearly grassroots event in Allentown, PA which would more likely be compared to a fledgling street festival than large city and international events such as Mayfair or Musikfest, but its' growth has placed me on track to obtain future success.

I believe ALL events, if truly for the community, need to be free to expose those who may never have the opportunity, to different types of culture, music, and art forms. My UPWARD BOUND, ALLENTOWN event has always brought hundreds of those "undesirables" to the location between 6th and 7th Street on Hamilton Street, for the past 3 years, and I have NEVER had a fight, stabbing, or negative incident. It was always from 12pm - 6pm and we have had sponsors that have included corporations such as CAPITAL BLUE CROSS; it was attended by everyone, from ALL walks of life; local businesses, local bands, local schools, etc. took part and had a GREAT time!

Encouraged, I, then, created an event called THE LEHIGH VALLEY MUSIC AND FASHION EXPO which was held on MAY 21 and 22nd, 2010 at the BANANA FACTORY/ARTSQUEST in Bethlehem, PA. Again, we had hundreds come out and there was not one slugfest, drug-bust, or anything of that nature. People came out and were educated about the music industry and we had artists which ranged from jazz to hip hop to rock to accoustic soul.

My last event was at THE AMERICAN ON WHEELS Museum. It was THE LEHIGH VALLEY COMMUNITY HEALTH EXPO on November 13, 2010! I bought the whole museum for the day and allowed the community to come in and see, experience, and learn about this location, as well as local businesses and health professionals. And, yet, even ,after all of this, the preceding comment only shows me there are alot of people in the LEHIGH VALLEY who have alot to learn about what it will take to make Allentown, PA great again....

It's not about seperation, excluson, or avoidance. It's about finding common ground and collaboration, because WE undesirables aren't going anywhere.

- Alfonso Todd / www.alfonsotodd.com

DO IT YOURSELF.........LET A PROFESSIONAL DO IT FOR YOU! by DZR CONSULTING

A few months ago I was a guest on a local radio program. During my appearance I was asked a question that has been on my heart for a little while. The question “Should I use a professional or should I use one of the many tools available to do it myself?” came about. As technology grows, the amount of do it yourself tools have become more readily available and extremely affordable. These tools allow you to run your business yourself and manage your company effectively. In addition, they keep your bottom line cost lower. Currently, we are living in times where saving money is very important, especially with small business. With the cost of everything coming to an all time high, owners must take into account of every dollar spent. However, at the cost of saving money, many have forgotten about the one commodity that is not able to be replenished. That commodity is TIME. You are only afforded 24 hours in a day and once those hours are gone you cannot get them back.


With all things considered, my response to the caller was; “If you absolutely need to do it yourself because your budget cannot afford it, then by all means do it yourself until you are able to get that load off your shoulders.” But, using a professional is always the best choice when it comes to certain services. A professional will open up valuable time and take away from some of the day to day stress of running an effective business. Believe it or not, in this economic climate the cost of services such as accountants, lawyers and business development consultants has become more affordable.




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OUT LOUD !!!!

"OUT LOUD"



WITH CYNTHIA RODRIGUEZ



"LET'S TALK ABOUT SAME-SEX MARRIAGE"

　

Just for the record, I am not exactly the marrying type. I've never been married. Although, I've officially been engaged twice. To women. Not that we could have been legally married in this state of Pennsylvania anyway, but obviously neither of those worked out. It was for the best.

After my last relationship, I decided no more relationships, so I've had more than my share of affairs with married and/or "taken" women.

That's about the extent of my experience with marriage, (or lack of). Honestly, I've never really been a fan, or believer in the "institution of marriage". For the most part, I don't think most people take it seriously. Just take a look at the Ashley Madison website, and you 'll see what I'm talking about. And that is supposedly "straight" people on there.

But that's just me. I've grown quite comfortable in my spinster status. I'm not necessarily against marriage, on the contrary, I am VERY pro-marriage for ANYONE who wants to go for it. I just wanted to share my own personal opinion, and experience (or again, lack of) on the subject before I moved on. However, that is not the point of this little essay. The point is even though I'm not really interested at this point to get married myself, I don't appreciate anyone telling me that I can't get married, or that I shouldn't.

Quite frankly, just the whole hypocrisy of it makes me angry. There are many married people out there that are in the closet who should be with someone of the same sex, but noooo, it's not socially acceptable, and not legal, and they get way too comfortable with that lifestyle, and would rather sacrifice their happiness being who they really are, just so they won't be inconvenienced in any way. They just want to keep living the lie, and their double life, and take advantage of dumb Lesbians like me whenever they get the chance.

Tell me, who the HELL are all these politicians, religious nuts, and policy makers to tell us that our love is "wrong" and/or "sinful" when half of them are either cheating on their wives, are on the down low with their boyfriends, or flying to the Phillipines to have sex with a ten year old boy or some other human trafficked person. Supply & demand don't exist for nothin'.

I will never understand why it means SO much for other people to control the right for people in the gay community to get married. I mean seriously, we can't do any worse than any of you breeders have. It's not like you've set a great example for us anyway. A lot of you can't call yourselves "experts".

People don't realize how great it would be for the economy if society would open it's doors and welcome us into that crazy world of the mainstream "wedding culture". We like to spend money, too, you know.

No more of this city to city, state to state bullshit. There needs to be one flat, across the board Federal law making it legal for all us gays to be able to get married, once and for all.

You can't help who you love.
　
　
　
And on that note: Here is the shameless plug for my upcoming group art show:

"FREEDOM TO MARRY"

　
In honor of "PRIDE MONTH", we are recognizing and celebrating the boundless power of love, and the need to fight for our right to be in legal matrimony with our significant others if we choose to do so. As of now, for the most part, the legal system and our government do not acknowledge same-sex marriage. That puts a message out to society that it is wrong. We must not allow this! With this great event, we are saying we're queer, we're here, and our relationships are no less valuable than anyone else's. That we are united in stating:
　
"I DO" support the freedom to marry!

　
　
　
ART EXHIBIT FROM SUNDAY, JUNE 19TH- SATURDAY, AUGUST 13TH 2011

OPENING RECEPTION, SUNDAY, JUNE 19TH 5:00PM-9:00PM IN THE KAROAKE LOUNGE UPSTAIRS,

(WHICH WILL BE NON-SMOKING FOR THE DURATION OF THE RECEPTION. THE REST OF THE CLUB WILL BE A SMOKING AREA DURING THAT TIME)

WILL FEATURE "FREEDOM TO MARRY" ART BY LOCAL VISUAL ARTISTS, AND SOME PERFORMANCE ART

RECEPTION LOUNGE WILL BE DECORATED AND TREATED LIKE A "WEDDING RECEPTION", INCLUDING "WEDDING CAKE", "WEDDING PHOTOGRAPHER", AND "WEDDING SINGER". WE ASK EVERYONE TO COME IN WEDDING ATTIRE. FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO HAVE BEEN MARRIED, FEEL FREE TO BREAK OUT THE WEDDING DRESSES, AND TUXES! (NOW'S YOUR CHANCE TO WEAR THEM AGAIN, HOW MANY TIMES CAN YOU DO THAT?)

OPENING INCLUDES FREE HORS D'OEURVES AND REFRESHMENTS, CAKE, A CASH BAR, "WEDDING MUSIC", AND WEDDING SOUVENIRS/PARTY FAVORS.

JOIN US FOR THE GAY MASS WEDDING OF THE CENTURY!

　

DIAMONZ

1913 WEST BROAD STREET

BETHLEHEM PA 18018

610.865.1028

　

ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE FEEL FREE TO CONTACT ME AT:

picasso691@hotmail.com

or

484.239.2513

　

　

　

Presented by Diamonz Bar & Grill (and Gallery!)

and brought to you by The Underworld Art Studio

　

BECOME A FAN OF THE UNDERWORLD ART STUDIO ON FACEBOOK!


















PROLIFICK HAPPENINGS !!! PROLIFICK HAPPENINGS !!! PROLIFICK HAPPENINGS !!! PROLIFICK HAPPENINGS !!! PROLIFICK HAPPENINGS !!! PROLIFICK HAPPENINGS !!! PROLIFICK HAPPENINGS !!!





























"ROCK THE MIC, UNSIGNED HYPE" www.rtmuhype.com, MONDAY-FRIDAY, 12pm - 2pm

"FITNESS WITH NIA" (PURPOSE) with CHRIS BLOUNT, every MONDAY, 1pm - 2pm

"ATREVETE A SONAR" or "HAVE THE COURAGE TO DREAM",with ELLEN SUAZO, MONDAYS, 6pm - 8pm


"GOSPEL MUSIC with A DIFFERENT FLAVOR" with DJ TERRY WILSON, TUESDAYS, 10am - 11am

"FINDING THE COURAGE WITHIN YOU", with ELLEN SUAZO, TUESDAYS, 2pm - 3pm /

"TALK OF THE TOWN - LATEST, GREATEST, and UNDERRATED" with JEWLZ, TUESDAYS, 4pm - 5pm

"WRITE 2 B" with JEFFREY B. ALLEN, WEDNESDAYS, 4pm - 5pm

"R U ALL THAT RADIO SHOW", with PATRICE SIDOIONE, THURSDAYS, 2pm - 3pm

"UP 'N' READY Radio Show" with DJ Jaime-O, 4pm - 6pm

"SO YOU THOUGHT WE WERE THROUGH THURSDAYS", 6pm - 8pm

"DONS AND DIVAS OF DANCE RADIO SHOW", SATURDAYS, 4pm - 5pm

"DJ BIG C RADIO SHOW", 6pm - 8pm

"Da TESTIMONY" with PAULA BRION, SUNDAYS, 3pm - 6pm



EVENTS:

THANKS TO ALL THE SUPPORTER'S of "Da TESTIMONY with PAULA BRION"! AWESOME CALL-IN'S, AWESOME GUESTS, AWESOME MUSIC! If you have any BIRTHDAYS, ANNIVERSARIES, PRAYER for SICK/SHUT-IN'S that you want mentioned, e-mail them to alfonsotodd36@msn.com. SEE YOU ALL SUNDAY AFTERNOON from 3pm - 6pm on www.prolifick.com / AND REMEMBER THAT YOU CAN DOWNLOAD PAULA'S SONGS ON I-TUNES, AMAZON, ZUNE

UP NEXT: THE PROLIFICK PLACE at THE DOWNTOWN BETHLEHEM ART WALK EVENT / THE GRAND CARNAVAL EDITION - 6.25.11 - SPONSORED BY: T-Mobile / Infinity Insurance / WSK Law Firm / Pennsylvania School Of Business / American Parkway Auto Sales / Capital BlueCross CHIP / Kim and Bryant Rosado, Realtors of Keller Williams Real Estate / PULSE WEEKLY (www.facebook.com/pulseweeklyLV), REDD & COMPANY FINE JEWELERS


A HUGE "THANK YOU" TO THE DOWNTOWN BETHLEHEM ASSOCIATION FOR BELIEVING THAT WE COULD "MAKE IT HAPPEN"; A GREAT APPRECIATION TO U-HYPE NATION, REDLIGHT GFX, DJ BIG C, GINA BLEVINS, PAULA BRION, J.DON, and URBAN LYFE for assisting with the organization of this event; KUDOS to ALL of the VENDOR/SPONSORS/PERFORMERS who MADE this event a SUCCESS! UNTIL NEXT MONTH....


A HUGE THANK YOU FROM ALFONSO TODD AND ASSOCIATES and PROLIFICK RADIO: REDD & CO. FINE JEWELERS will be SPONSORING THE PROLIFICK PLACE at THE BETHLEHEM ART WALK EVENT! www.prolifick.com


A HUGE THANK YOU FROM ALFONSO TODD AND ASSOCIATES and PROLIFICK RADIO: KIMBERLY and BRYANT ROSADO, REALTORS of KELLER WILLIAMS REAL ESTATE will be SPONSORING THE PROLIFICK PLACE at THE BETHLEHEM ART WALK EVENT! www.5minutes2shine.blogspot.com


ALFONSO TODD AND ASSOCIATES offers a HUGE THANK-YOU TO Capital BlueCross CHIP FOR SPONSORING THE PROLIFICK PLACE at THE BETHLEHEM ART WALK EVENT!


WHAT IS THE "U HYPE NATION" ?

“U Hype Nation” is an organization for emerging Artists/Bands, producers, musicians, Engineers (beat makers), models, DJ’s, designers, song writers, venues, promoters and dancers who seek to network, obtain platforms, opportunities, and access to resources that are not readily available. JOIN ON FACEBOOK....

MEET THE MODELS / ATTEND THE EVENTS / ENJOY THE PROMOTIONS


TIMES/DATES :THE PROLIFICK PLACE of BETHLEHEM ART WALK Saturday, June 25, 2011 at 4:00pm - 9:00pm !

4 Play is a blend of fruits, floral, and musk, and sensual woods that will entice your mind and senses into a romantic frenzy that YOU and YOURS will never forget.

It's perfect for a romantic date to allure the perfect someone and is very "sensual" and "so sexy" for the night out in the social scene.

Recommended use - romantic, playful, day or night

Season - spring, summer

AVAILABLE IN THE LEHIGH VALLEY AND BEYOND.....

WEBSITE : http://4playmcfly.webs.com/

A FRAGRANCE FOR WOMEN

HYPE Summer Leadership and Digital Storytelling

I have attached the flyer and registration forms for the HYPE
Summer Leadership and Digital Storytelling Academy 2011. The program
will be held from June 27th through July 21st, Monday through Friday,
from 9am- 2pm. We do have limited enrollment of 15 young people per
summer, so please be sure to get these forms to any interested youth as soon as
possible. As always, we look forward to helping our young people
develop the skills and support necessary for them to become healthy,
engaged community advocates and I would like to thank everyone for your
support of the HYPE program over the past 5 years.

The registration form can be mailed to:
HYPE c/o Jenna Azar
Media and Communication Department
Muhlenberg College
2400 Chew Street
Allentown, PA 18104

We have a lot of great things planned this summer! Please contact me
if you have any questions.

Thanks!
Jenna

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Jenna Azar
HYPE Co-Director
Healthy Youth Peer Education Program
Media and Communication Department
Muhlenberg College
Phone: 610-704-2534
JAzarHYPE@gmail.com
JAzar@Muhlenberg.edu
www.HYPEProgram.org

AMERICA ON WHEELS - A MUSEUM OF OVER THE ROAD TRANSPORTATION EVENTS

In the News- 100 Years of Chevrolet Exhibit Opening in June

2011 marks the 100th Anniversary of Chevrolet and what a better way to celebrate than filling the Changing Exhibit Gallery with Chevrolet 'firsts' from each decade. The exhibit will feature 16 'firsts' including a 1912 Little roadster which was the first model produced by the new Chevrolet Motor Company. A total of 3,249 Littles were produced in 1912 and 1913. Other cars arriving will include a 1929 Chevrolet Series AC International roadster (the first 'stovebolt six' engine), a 1963 Corvette Sting Ray split window coupe with fuel injection (the first C2 Corvette and first Corvette coupe), a 1955 Nomad wagon (the first Nomad model and first small block V-8 engine) and a 1967 Camaro (the first Camaro model). Chevrolet 'firsts' will be moving in and out of the museum's Changing Exhibit Gallery from June 11, 2011 till March 2012 so visitors will be able to keep coming back to see something different.

Mark your calendars! On June 18, the owners of the Chevrolet's will be here for a 'Meet and Greet' from 1pm to 4pm. There will also be other Chevrolet activities scheduled this day such as a presentation by Chevrolet Zone Manager, Dan Ahearn from 1:30pm to 2:20pm. A Chevrolet 'Ride and Drive' is also scheduled where visitors will be able to 'ride' or 'drive' a Chevrolet from 2:30pm to 4pm.

Calling All Chevrolet Owners and Chevrolet Clubs!

In celebration of the 100th Anniversary of Chevrolet America On Wheels is organizing a Chevrolet cruise on Saturday, July 2. The cruise will depart the museum parking lot at 10am. The caravan will be led to the new PNC Plaza at SteelStacks in Bethlehem by the Pocono Raceway pace car!

A $5 registration fee is required per car. The proceeds will benefit the '100 Years of Chevrolet; featuring the History of Chevrolet Firsts' exhibit. The first 100 registrants will receive Chevrolet 100th Anniversary dash plaques and a 'Participant's Choice Trophy' will be awarded at 3pm. Raffles and other activities will be taking place at PNC Plaza between 10am and 4pm. Sign up today!


Win a Restored 'Original' TEXACO Gasoline Pump

Tickets being sold now till December 3, 2011
Call the museum if you would like tickets mailed.

1 Ticket for $5
3 Tickets for $10
5 Tickets for $20

Proceeds support museum's
operations and exhibits

Drawing will be held December 3, 2011 at 8pm
*Need not be present to win


Museum Admission

Adults $7
Seniors 62+ $5
Students 6-16 $3.50
Children 5 & Under FREE



Museum Hours

Tuesday - Saturday
10am - 5pm
Sunday
noon - 5pm

*Last ticket sales at 3:45pm

HELP Youth Education in the Arts & Chase Community Giving!‏

Thanks to Sam Martinez for forwarding this very important issue. Saving Arts Education is helping to save creativity in our schools.

Hello everyone!

Youth Education in the Arts is in the running to win $500,000 for our 'BIG IDEA,' March 4 Music, a series of benefit charity walks and rallies to raise $3 million for the benefit of high school music programs. We need your help! And it will only take 1 minute of your time.

If you have a Facebook account, login, "LIKE" the Chase Community Giving app, then search for Youth Education in the Arts and vote!

You only need to vote once...voting is open until May 25th. You can also go to www.yea.org for more information!

Thank you so much for your time!!!!

Melissa Barlow
Youth Education in the Arts
The Cadets | USSBA | Urban Arts Center
610-821-0345 x115
A Vote 4 YEA! is a Vote 4 Music!



Like Chase Community Giving on Facebook, and vote for Youth Education in the Arts!
http://apps.facebook.com/chasecommunitygiving/charities/222052456-youth-education-in-the-arts

NEW IMAGE AUTO CLUB, INC CAR SHOW!

Upcoming car show! It will be on June 18, 2011 at 2:00 PM - 9:00 PM. All proceeds will be going to the Ronald Mc Donalds Fundation.
Anyone interested can check out www.newimageautoclubinc.com ! All cars and events are posted on the site. They meet up every Friday at 7:00 PM at the McDonalds on South 4th street in Allentown, PA.

THE DOWNTOWN BETHLEHEM ARTWALK EVENT presents THE PROLIFICK PLACE



Historic Shopping District - Broad & Main Streets

Come stroll your streets of Bethlehem while local artists and musicians line the streets!

THE PROLIFICK PLACE at the DOWNTOWN BETHLEHEM ARTWALK - THE GRAND CARNAVAL EDITION

JUNE 25, 2011 / 4pm - 9pm
JULY 30, 2011 / 4pm - 9pm
AUGUST 26, 2011 / 4pm - 9pm


* BREAKING NEWS: DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND WE ARE COMBINING THE LEHIGH VALLEY MUSIC AND FASHION SHOWCASE and THE PROLIFICK PLACE at the ART WALK EVENT IN DOWNTOWN BETHLEHEM! 4 DAYS OF MUSIC & FASHION / NETWORKING / EDUCATION / ALL SUMMER LONG / ALFONSO TODD AND ASSOCIATES / PROLIFICK RADIO / "MAKING IT HAPPEN IS WHAT WE DO!"



**BREAKING NEWS: DOWNTOWN BETHLEHEM ARTWALK and ALFONSO TODD & ASSOCIATES/PROLIFICK MEDIA present "THE PROLIFICK PLACE" !!!
It will be located at the Historic Shopping District - Broad & Main Streets, Corner of New and Broad St. 4pm to 9pm. PROLIFICK RADIO / www.prolifick.com will be hosting these events! VENDORS/DANCE GROUPS/BANDS/ARTISTS/SPONSORS WANTED! MORE TO COME......


UP NEXT: THE PROLIFICK PLACE at THE DOWNTOWN BETHLEHEM ART WALK EVENT / THE GRAND CARNAVAL EDITION - 6.25.11 - SPONSORED BY: T-Mobile / Infinity Insurance / WSK Law Firm / Pennsylvania School Of Business / American Parkway Auto Sales / Capital BlueCross CHIP / Kim and Bryant Rosado, Realtors of Keller Williams Real Estate / PULSE WEEKLY (www.facebook.com/pulseweeklyLV), REDD & COMPANY FINE JEWELERS

FOR MORE INFORMATION, contact ALFONSO TODD & ASSOCIATES:

(484) 619 6541 / www.alfonsotodd.com / alfonsotodd36@msn.com

The "TAKING BACK WHAT THE DEVIL STOLE" 2011 CRUSADE”

Paula Brion of "DA SANCTUARY MINISTRY" and ALFONSO TODD AND ASSOCIATES will be hosting this spiritually uplifting event which will be held at the celebrated BANANA FACTORY, at 25 W. Third Street, Bethlehem, PA on AUGUST 20, 2011. It will be an educational and spiritual event for all ages! Doors will be open to the public from 12 pm - 6 pm.

This event will be FREE to the public!

The "TAKING BACK WHAT THE DEVIL STOLE" 2011 CRUSADE” will highlight:

Church Ministries
Local Businesses
Panel Discussions
and more....



Music, food, children's activities, artists, church, and community organizations will be on hand to educate, demonstrate, and facilitate. There will be ministry and panel discussions featuring area spiritual and community leaders.

The proceeds will benefit the participating organizations and groups. We are currently seeking ministries, church/community organizations, and vendors to participate in this event. In addition, small/large businesses and associations are encouraged to come out, network, fellowship and meet the public.

Donations, volunteers, and contributors are always welcome and needed to make this event a success. If you would like to participate, be a sponsor, or obtain more information, contact:

PAULA BRION of "DA SANCTUARY MINISTRY"

(347) 759 7570

THOUGHTS THAT ARE STILL RELEVANT TODAY: ROUND AND ROUND WE GO.....

"Neither was poll respondent Jen Costello before she was let go from her nursing job at Westfield Medical Center on New Year's Eve. Costello, 37, of Schnecksville, said she's been searching ever since without luck." -The Morning Call

Yes, it is getting rough out here and times are changing. It used to be if you had a good job with a big company, you were immune to the craziness of financial hardship. It used to be if you worked in healthcare or other service related careers you felt safe from the winds of struggle. Well, at THIS moment, what was up is down and what was down is up, and everything is topsy turvy.
The demographics in Lehigh Valley has shifted. People have moved in and people have moved out. The only thing constant is change.
Now, you may not like the fact that "people of color" have moved in and are slowly but surely transforming from minority status to majority status,(and that is your right as an American) but I am here to tell you, we aren't going ANYWHERE. The best thing to do is to come together and have an open dialogue.
Everyone wants what is best for their children, families, and neighborhoods no matter what income bracket or nationality. Multi-culturalism, inter-racial, and urban landscapes may be unpleasant words for many, but THIS is the true future for many small and struggling towns in the LV. It's better to embrace, "assimilate", and use the resources readily available in the communities now, than to continue to wane nostalgic about what "used to be", miss opportunies, and pay for it later....

- J. BLACK

www.5minutes2shine.blogspot