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E. E. Smith Sports Hall Of Fame Calls For Nominations For Class Of 2023

 

The E. E. Smith Sports Hall of Fame announces the opening of nominations for the Class of 2023. The nominations will be open until August 31, 2022. The E. E. Smith Sports Hall of Fame was initiated in 2021. 

Known as the Golden Bulls, thesealumni are recognized for their distinction and notablecontributions in various capacities in their chosen sports fields.

The Hall of Fame also honors longstanding supporters, administrators, staff, and volunteers who have shown loyalty and passion to the Golden Bulls and their rich athletic culture -individuals who have been supportive off the field to the cause of E. E. Smith High School athletics. Nominations are open to honor and preserve the illustrious contributions of these individuals.

E. E. Smith High School has a long and rich sports history. Over the years, it has produced a plethora of exceptional, nationallycelebrated athletes and coaches. These individuals have made names for themselves due to their outstanding athletic abilities and by winning state and national college championships and Super Bowls and by making game changing contributions as coaches and players on the college and professional levels. 

Nominations for the E.E. Smith Sports Hall of Fame, Class of 2023, will remain open until August 31, 2022. Nominationforms can be accessed on the web site of the E.E. Smith Sports Hall of Fame (www.eesmithsports.com). Nominators mustensure that the nomination form is filled out completely and that the nominee meets all the established criteria for the Hall of Fame. The Hall of Fame Selection Committee will not accept self-nominations or anonymous nominations. All nomination forms will be filed and reviewed for up to 3 years if the nominee is not inducted into the current class.

For questions or help contact John Brown at jbrown1098@aol.com. 

 

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Union Beauty Lab Offers Paramedical Microblading Techniques Performed by a Master Artist

March 28, 2022 – Dallas, TX – Combining the skills of a master artist and paramedical professional, Bianca, the owner of Union Beauty Lab, has a background that is here to help clients who are looking for that ultimate eyebrow–lip appearance. Alongside this, the expert offers permanent eyeliner, beauty marks, freckles, and scar camouflage. So, plenty of ways you can get yourself pampered!  

Working in the industry for the last five years, Bianca now specializes in treating women who have lost their hair. Many clients are 35 or older and may have a history of over-plucking their brows, living with health concerns and diseases, or losing their hair due to age. Some women may also be dealing with hyperpigmentation issues as well and could be looking for a way to correct those blemishes.

Microblading, which may also be known as feather stroke brows, 3D brows, micro stroking, or micro-pigmentation, is a method of implanting color pigment into the skin to make the appearance of hair strokes. Small, disposable needles are used to essentially tattoo new colors into place. This is a semi-permanent cosmetic tattoo that gives you long-lasting results. There’s an extensive catalog of services you can look at for your preferred brow treatment such as powder brows (for the oily skin types), brow ombre, brow lightening, etc. 

Microblading is used by people all over the world, and it’s available for both men and women who want to look their best. Bianca focuses on natural-looking work. Unlike the bold brows that are seen on celebrities, she provides natural-looking microblading techniques that are subtle and light-handed. Nonetheless, for those who face the issues of thicker and darker brows, this expert also has a solution for you called brow lightening. 

Not all procedures are the same. In fact, some skin tones and conditions make microblading and lip blushing more complicated. That’s why she has placed an emphasis on learning to work with blondes because blonde brows are among the most difficult to complete and match well. Bianca’s medical and artistic background has encouraged her to work with more challenging treatments and to focus on helping her clients get the final look that they’d like to achieve. 

For clients with dark lips, hyperpigmentation, and other blemishes, she offers lip blushing. This procedure helps neutralize the appearance of dark spots and blemishes. The lip blushing treatment neutralizes melanin and takes care of changing the color of the lips to a color that the client is happy with.

After treatment, expect to spend one to two weeks with some irritation and a “foggy” look to the area. After that, around week four, the skin heals completely and makes the new pigment more visible. Two sessions are suggested for most people, with the second session, the enhancement session, set for six to eight weeks following the initial appointment. The second appointment is used to perfect the color and to make sure that the new color is symmetrical. Additionally, this is when more density may be added to areas that still appear sparse. 

While treatments start at around $700 to $900 for the first application, Bianca is proud to state that the retention of the work lasts longer thanks to the advanced methods she uses. To the clients who are looking for a better return on their investment, this is great news. Clients can expect an average retention rate of around 18 months to two years, which is far above the average of one year of retention in the industry. It’s possible to schedule a one-year follow-up for touch-ups. Some people may need them more or less often depending on their skincare routines, lifestyle, and overall health.

Union Beauty Lab was recently featured in the Dallas Voyage, while Bianca herself was interviewed in Paper City. With a record of over 1,000 treatments under her belt and over 5,000 hours of specialized training, Bianca is prepared to work with people dealing with all kinds of lip and brow concerns. 

As a paramedical microblading clinician, Bianca believes in offering these tattooing procedures as a luxury medical treatment that helps clients feel and look their best. Clients travel from outside the state to get the ultimate expert treatment provided by her, so an appointment is highly recommended. Book your appointment today by reaching out at (214) 945-0099. 

Learn more about Union Beauty Lab by visiting the website today and discovering images on Instagram.

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Businesswoman Latesha Isbell Howard advocates for economic equity for minority women-owned businesses

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Businesswoman Latesha Isbell Howard advocates for economic equity for minority women-owned businesses

Find out more at www.successwithlatesha.com.

“The problems of racial injustice and economic injustice cannot be solved without a radical redistribution of political and economic power.”

– Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

In the business world rooted in racism and economic inequity, we can either talk about the problem or take action. Latesha Isbell Howard, a business management consultant and marketing manager for a Fortune 500 company, is all about action. With over 25 years in the business industry, she noticed a problem within her community with the lack of financial knowledge, access to capital, and entrepreneurship education, so she decided to launch Savvy Diva Enterprises.

“A lot of us were not taught about credit and personal finances,” said Howard. “Financial literacy and entrepreneurship aren’t taught in high school or college, and that’s why I offer these services.”

Her company specializes in business credit, funding solutions, education and resources for minority female entrepreneurs. She also provides additional resources that support personal credit optimization, helping clients to become lender ready.

Operating in the corporate world with her Master’s in Business Administration and a Bachelor’s in Finance, Howard has gained valuable expertise to help her clients to structure, fund, and operate their small businesses like Fortune 500 companies.

“I love what I do, but I am only making small ripples in the ocean. God says it’s time to go bigger!” said Howard. And this is why she has launched a huge initiative to serve 2,300 minority women-owned businesses annually. Savvy Diva Enterprises has developed an entrepreneurship academy, small business incubator, community development loan fund, real estate investing program, and youth financial literacy and entrepreneurship program.

“This is a call to action to every bank with CRA goals, every corporation or municipality with community and economic development goals, every philanthropist that wants to leave a legacy, and every government funding program that supports entrepreneurship or financial literacy. We’re also seeking partnerships with nonprofits whose mission aligns with ours,” said Howard. To learn more about how you can support this initiative, click here.

“Together we can change the lives of an underrepresented, underserved, and underutilized population,” said Howard. A study by McKinsey & Company states that “in a parity scenario, Black-owned businesses would generate $1.6 trillion more than they do today.” This point illustrates why economic equity is vitally important.

This trailblazing wife, mother, entrepreneur, and stage 3 breast cancer survivor lights up when she talks about teaching clients how to turn their passion into a plan and transform the plan into profits. “I love to see people win; helping these women level up in their business and finances is my life purpose,” said Howard.

To find out more, interested parties are invited to visit www.successwithlatesha.com

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Businessman Fred Surgeon is Inviting Veterans to Join Surgeon & Associates and help to Expand His Empire

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March 2022: Surgeon & Associates, a leading family-owned company, is stepping forward to help veterans transition back to civilian life. The company is hiring veterans to expand its operations, help economic impact on their communities, and give a source of earnings to them. 

The businessman and the founder of Surgeon & Associates Fred Surgeon said that there is something for everyone under the company tree. The company believes that hiring veterans will enable them to fill crucial mid-and upper-level management jobs, lowering expenses, decreasing attrition, and increasing company performance. It gives veterans a regular income and helps Fred Surgeon expand his empire while helping the economic impact on the communities.

Fred believes that veterans are an excellent source of talent. They have unique abilities and considerable skills gained through real-world, high-pressure experience. Veterans are trainable leaders, know how to take constructive criticism, are dedicated, and are goal-driven. Work ethic, loyalty, and the ability to work well as part of a team are desirable attributes employers look for when posting a job description. Individuals who have served in the United States military possess all of these qualities (and more). 

Since 2006, Surgeon & Associates has offered employment to various individuals. Now the company is focusing on hiring veterans for different roles. The company invites the most enthusiastic and dedicated veterans to work in healthcare, residential cleaning, commercial cleaning, outdoor pest control, property inspection, farming and agritourism, and carpet cleaning.

This job opportunity is for veterans who are unsure of what career route they want to take but want to do something in their career. They can choose from the various work opportunities offered by Surgeon & Associates. 

The main focus of Fred Surgeon at Surgeons & Associates is to recruit and develop military talent with exceptional training programs that help them transition to the private sector and also help him to expand his business.

So, if you are a veteran or know someone looking for a new career opportunity, get in touch with Surgeons & Associates today to explore the job opportunities. https://www.surgeonandassociates.com/  

About Surgeon & Associates 

Entrepreneur Fred Surgeon is the founder of Surgeon & Associates, Inc. He held various titles in a wide range of professions over the years. He comes from an agricultural family with strong roots in agriculture, cattle, dog breeding, and other facets of farming. He founded Surgeon & Associates, Inc. in 2009. The mission of Surgeons & Associates is to provide value-driven and diverse growth built on a foundation of loyalty, integrity, efficiency, work ethic, and family-centered values. The company’s goal is to provide an excellent place to work and believes that a good person in the community is important to its success.

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E.E. Smith High School Sports Hall of Fame Announces Inaugural Class of Inductees

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The National Association of E.E. Smith Alumni and Friends Inc recently formed a Sports Hall of Fame (HOF) and is proud to announce its inaugural class of inductees. Its mission is to recognize and honor the noteworthy achievements and contributions of student-athletes, teams, coaches, school staff, and volunteers who donated extraordinary amounts of time and talent to the athletic program at E.E. Smith High School, Fayetteville, NC.

During the annual E.E. Smith High School alumni reunion weekend, on May 29, the 2022 class will be inducted into the E. E. Smith Sports Hall of Fame at the Ramada by Wyndham at 1707 Owen Drive, Fayetteville, NC. We invite friends, family, alumni, and the community to attend the first of many ceremonies to honor the 2022 Hall of Fame class. This is a semi-formal affair, and you must show proof of vaccination card or negative test result within 72 hours of the event, at the door to attend. Please contact John Brown at jbrown1098@aol.com or (267) 625-4464.

The inaugural class includes 6 coaches and 15 players with distinguished achievements at the high school, college, or professional levels in their respective sports.

E.E. Smith High School High Sports Hall of Fame Inaugural Class

COACHES

Dennis (D.T.) Carter – Graduated from EES in 1939 and returned as coach in 1952. Won a pair of state football titles. Nationally recognized for his intramural program.

William J. Carver Jr. – Versatile athlete who starred at E.E. Smith and Hampton Institute, now Hampton University. He served as an assistant coach for the football and baseball teams before becoming the head coach in both sports. Later served many years in administration for Cumberland County Schools and as Athletic Director at Fayetteville State University.

David (D.S.) Kelly – Head football and basketball coach at EES, winning the state basketball title in 1950.

Isaiah (Ike) Walker Sr. – Member of the 1950 state championship basketball team. He returned to EES in 1960 and coached numerous sports, and took his 1985 basketball team to the state finals.

Latanya (Dee) Hardy – Star basketball player at EES and UNC-Pembroke. As a coach, she guided her team to conference titles in volleyball and basketball. In addition, her 2020 basketball team shared the 3-A state title.

Roy McNeill – Played basketball at Fayetteville State University, where he was twice MVP. He coached basketball at EES from 1993-99 with a 185-62 record. His teams won three sectional titles.

PLAYERS

Charles Baggett – Record-setting quarterback at Michigan State University. He played professionally in the CFL. In addition, he spent many years coaching in Division 1 college football programs and in the NFL.

Brian Bulluck – Three-sport star at EES who played for North Carolina State University and later with the Indianapolis Colts.

Aaron Curry – Played at Wake Forest University where he won the Butkus Award and in the NFL with the Seattle Seahawks and Oakland Raiders. He is currently a defensive assistant and linebacker coach for the Seattle Seahawks.

Russell Davis – Played at the University of North Carolina and in the NFL with the Chicago Bears, Arizona Cardinals, Seattle Seahawks, and the New York Giants.

Joey Evans – Versatile athlete who played defensive end at the University of North Carolina and was drafted by the Cincinnati Bengals.

Bishop Harris – Three-sport star at EES who attended North Carolina College, now North Carolina Central University (NCCU). He later served as the head football coach at NCCU. He also coached for several Division 1 college programs and spent 14 years as an assistant coach in the NFL.

Joe Harris – Played at Georgia Tech. As a member of the Los Angeles Rams, he was the first Fayetteville player to appear in an NFL Super Bowl game.

Jason Terrell Hunter – Played college football at Appalachian State University, where he made All-Conference and second-team All-American. He also played in the NFL for the Green Bay Packers, Detroit Lions, Denver Broncos, and Oakland Raiders.

Luther (Nick) Jeralds– Played at North Carolina College, now North Carolina Central University, and briefly in the NFL. He was later involved in local and state politics. A Cumberland County Middle School and the football stadium at Fayetteville State University are named in his memory.

Jimmy Raye – A three-sport starter at E.E. Smith, he was All-State in football and basketball. He was the quarterback for the famed 1966 Michigan State University team, which tied Notre Dame University 10-10 in the “game of the century.” Those two teams were National Co-Champions of College football in 1966. He coached briefly in college before spending 36 years as an NFL assistant coach.

Mark Smith – Played running back at EES, went on to play wide receiver at the University of North Carolina, and was drafted by the Washington Redskins.

Larry Tearry – All-ACC center at Wake Forest University, he started two seasons with the Detroit Lions in the NFL.

Demarcus (Tank) Tyler – Starred at North Caroling State University and played in the NFL with the Kansas City Chiefs and the Carolina Panthers.

Dimitrius Underwood – Played for Nick Saban at Michigan State University. He was drafted in the first round of the NFL draft by the Minnesota Vikings and also played with the Miami Dolphins and the Dallas Cowboys.

Doug Wilkerson – Star player attended North Carolina Central University. He was drafted in the first round of the NFL draft by the Houston Oilers. Spent 14 seasons with San Diego Chargers. He was named to three consecutive Pro Bowls and was first-team All-Pro in 1982.

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The PRIDE Experience Launched by Amazing Digital Events: How to Produce Ridiculously Irresistible Digital Events

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The past 18 months have been difficult for individuals, families, and small businesses, including those who are used to speaking on stage in front of enormous crowds. You might be used to talking to people in person with a microphone, lights, cameras, and an audience that is glued to your message; however, what happens when you have to go digital? Amazing Digital Events, led by Ken Krell and his four decades of experience, have launched the PRIDE Experience, which is all about producing ridiculously irresistible digital events. Now, YOU can learn how to maximize YOUR brand, YOUR experience, and YOUR time by making sure you get the most out of every event you host, whether this is on a stage or in front of a video camera. 

The Goal of the PRIDE Experience: Set Yourself Apart from the Crowd

Today, people have shorter attention spans than ever before, which is why it is important for you to get their attention as quickly as possible. While this might be a bit of a challenge with a video camera, the PRIDE Experience will help you get there. If you are trying to deliver a message, sell a product or service, elevate your status, build your brand, or enter a new local market, then the PRIDE Experience could be just what you need to move your career forward. You deserve to run your own schedule on your own terms, which is why the PRIDE Experience can be a cornerstone of everything you do. 

Why the PRIDE Experience Will Help You and Your Brand

Just about everyone has had experience with Zoom during the past 18 months, and you might feel like you understand how this works; however, anyone can use Zoom and call their offerings virtual events; however, the PRIDE Experience will help you think differently. If you run a “virtual” event, there is a feeling that it isn’t real. Unfortunately, this is not going to help you sell products or build your brand because your audience IS real and they DEMAND something real from YOU. if you do not give them a real experience, you will never have their attention. That is why you need to change your STRATEGY. 

A 3-Day Event That Will Change Your Mindset

In just three days, you will learn everything you need to build your brand on the digital stage. You will learn how to focus on the END RESULT and work backward to form a strategy that will help you meet the needs of your audience. Then, just like that, YOU ARE IN CHARGE. You will learn how to captivate your audience, run an effective digital event, and maximize your profits. Using a model that has been perfected over decades, you will place yourself at the forefront of the minds of your audience, allowing them to see and experience your value for themselves. This is where you will learn the ins and outs of sales in the current environment, the importance of defining your strategy, and how to amplify your message to reach as many as possible. With the PRIDE Experience from Amazing Digital Events, Ken Krell will help you get there with his experience and innovation!

About the PRIDE Experience, Amazing Digital Events, and Ken Krell

Ken Krell is an experienced professional with more than 40 decades selling top-notch products and services from a variety of industries. Amazing Digital Events and the PRIDE Experience have been specifically designed to help people of all levels, ages, and backgrounds captivate audiences and make strong connections on the digital stage. The PRIDE Experience is a 3-day event that will help everyone get the most out of their time and connect with the audience. The PRIDE Experience is an event that will teach attendees how to build their brands. To learn more, website. You can also keep up with PRIDE Experience on the YouTube page, Facebook page, and Instagram page. Interested visitors should check back regularly as the information gets updated.

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KCG is back with Summer Rain, another hip-hop hit

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What stands out about the artist is that he draws inspiration from a range of different places. These days in the hip-hop genre, it feels like rappers are either influenced by new or old artists. However, this isn’t the case for KCG. In this brand new track, it sounds like he is inspired by old school acts such as Biggie Smalls, Tupac, and Jay-Z. Yet, there is also fresh and contemporary energy that recalls the likes of Kendrick Lamar and Drake, to mention but two modern legends.

In Summer Rain, KCG’s rap flow is authentic and genuine, which is rare to find in the scene today. It’s clear from the very start that this song comes from a deep place in the artist, and that means that the listener can easily connect with the lyrics and the meaning underneath.

There are moments in Summer Rain that feel like a cathartic stream of consciousness. For example, the lyric “I wrote this song just to reminisce” sounds down-to-earth, direct, and honest. This storytelling technique is an artistic approach that iconic beat poets and authors are famous for. These include the likes of Jack Kerouac, Allen Ginsberg, and William S. Burroughs. KCG recalls these innovative and pioneering writers as he has a similar authenticity and dedication to telling a story and connecting with his listeners.

The production aesthetic in Summer Rain is warm and smooth, yet there is also a contemporary vibe to it that keeps it fresh and in the moment. The mix also balances the vocals with the instrumental backing, allowing KCG to shine throughin the composition. This is the kind of detail that sets artists like KCG apart from the crowd and showcases the difference between professional seasoned artists to the amateurs on the scene.

On top of this, KCG’s performance breathes life into the engaging lyrics, and it’s easy to understand the nuanced and detailed lyrics in the track. His delivery has a fluid rhythm that is infectious and you’ll find yourself humming the vocal melody to yourself long after Summer Rain has finished.

Fans of old-school hip-hop and modern rap will both enjoy Summer Rain and KCG’s distinctive approach and style.

Don’t miss out on this exciting new release from KCG. Check out Summer Rain on your preferred online platform at the link below!

https://kcg.hearnow.com/summer-rain

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KCG of Ghetto Heaven Records To Drop A New Single Summer Rain

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Fast-rising music artist, KCG, set to build on the success of his previous single as he drops a new project titled “Summer Rain”

Summer Rain is the latest work from talented singer and rapper, KCG, otherwise known as Rickey Lamar Williams, as he seeks to take his fans and lovers of good music on another amazing ride of impactful tunes. KCG looks to make a mark in the music industry, especially in the rap game, delivering entertaining yet thought-provoking songs to his audience.

There is no doubt that the music industry has witnessed a series of evolution over the years, with several music makers and other stakeholders emerging to deliver the best possible listening experience to entertainment enthusiasts worldwide. The rap genre has practically championed the evolution of the music industry, with dope acts dropping great lines on banging beats. Unfortunately, many of the songs coming out of speakers are devoid of the features that endeared the rap game to music lovers. However, KCG is looking to change this narrative as substantiated by his releases and the forthcoming Summer Rain single.

Known for his unique combination of melodic, lyrical, and thematic streaks of modern-day hip hop, KCG is gradually working his way through the hearts of music lovers worldwide. Summer Rain, which will be officially released on all major platforms on August 17th, is a follow-up to his breakthrough single with the song garnering over 300k streams. The new single will show the lyrical prowess and deliverability of KCG to the world, as the Chicago native uses his creativity and ingenuity to create a captivating narrative.

Summer Rain is released with the support of Ghetto Heaven Records and will go a long way in helping the artist reach a global audience, with the single already gaining traction and support of the media. KCG leverages his diverse background to create songs that everyone can relate to, using new and old age streaks to deliver a unique composition that respects the history and the modern affluence of rap and hip hop.

In addition to being a talented rapper and artist, KCG is also the host of his own show doing interviews for his live/radio/podcast show Dasupportreport.

For more information about the Summer Rain single and other projects from KCG, visit Instagram. ###

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Make it Date Night at Side Splitters, Tampa’s Premier Comedy Showcase

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Speaking of which, we’re back, baby! You’ve missed the nightlife, haven’t you? We all have. For more than a year, date night has meant a pizza dropped off at your doorstep by a teenager in a mask who makes a run for the car as soon as he detects movement behind your door.

Now it means chuckles and drinks in an actual away-from-home location with other laughing adults.

“We’ve made Side Splitters the ideal place to enjoy life for a few hours in the company of friends and loved ones,” says (name, title). “Check it out once and you’ll keep coming back. It’s guaranteed.”

Side Splitters earned its reputation for big laughs by hosting just about every national act who’s split sides for the last couple of decades. Upcoming shows include the likes of impressionist Frank Caliendo, actor-comic Jamie Kennedy, the legendarily and hilariously dirty Tom Green, funny guy-author Todd Barry, and Dan Mintz, the voice of Tina Belcher on Fox’s Bob’s Burgers, among many, many others.

You’re also invited to put one or several of the following nationally touring stand-up comedians on your schedule: Chad Daniels, Angelo Tsarouchas, Ms. Pat, JJ Curry, Daryl Wright, April Macie, Sean Finnerty and Finesse Mitchell. And that’s only a handful of performers dropping by and taking center stage over the next few months. Check out the Side Splitters Events page regularly to see how many great excuses you always have for hysterical nights out.

Got something else in mind besides a visit? Side Splitters is even available on a to-go basis. That’s right. If you can’t come here, your Side Splitters stand-up will come to you. This is the perfect main attraction for birthday and anniversary parties, and business and social events of all kinds. Just contact Side Splitters and share your budget and how you’d like the event to proceed and the ideal headliner is headed your way. Fill out the brief booking request form and a booking specialist from Side Splitters will get in touch with you.

You can take Side Splitters to the next level by becoming a VIP Club member at no cost. In addition to a whole lot of other exclusive fun features, you could win free or discount tickets to upcoming shows.

Side Splitters gift cards are available for the people you love, or at least put up with. Order them in amounts ranging from $5 (for more of an annoying co-worker than a friend) to $250 (for you and the love of your life, or a bunch of rowdy friends and unforgettable times).

Feelin’ funny? Put it all on the line and sweat it out behind the mic during our next Comics Night Out, sponsored by Ledo Pizza. Or stay at your table and maybe help discover America’s next national comedy phenom. Either way, learn more about the award-winning action here.

Side Splitters is all over social media, too. You can follow your favorite Tampa Bay comedy club on Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.

So be sure to check out Side Splitters Comedy Club in cyberspace. But the best way to visit is in person. Start planning your date night, bachelor/bachelorette party, after-work get-together, or nights of laughs for any reason or for no reason at all.

Side Splitters, Tampa Bay’s premier comedy showcase, is located at 12938 N. Dale Mabry Highway in Tampa. A second location will open soon at The Grove at Wesley Chapel. More on that later.

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New York City’s Faith & Fashion Icon Pens Inspiring Opus in a Fight for Her Life

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The House of Faith and Fashion: What My Wardrobe Taught Me About G-d releases on May 13th, 2021 and is a collection of essays and conversations that fuse together fashion and faith — two subjects that are traditionally juxtaposed, yet are brought together seamlessly within these pages, as if they had always belonged and had never existed separately. The attention-grabbing cover was designed by none other than Elizabeth Sutton, giving perfect visual representation to the beauty found in the content inside.

Through The House of Faith and Fashion, Tobi works to reveal G-d’s presence in fashion, jewelry, art, beauty, and style through the unique lens of Jewish teachings. She completed the book during the fight for her life against Müllerian ovarian cancer, an aggressive carcinoma requiring equally aggressive medical care.

Through her cancer diagnosis and the challenges of treatment, Tobi created an extraordinary chronicle of faith and fashion that elevates the creative process to divine proportions. Her collection of thoughtful, profound, and sometimes poignant essays illustrate to readers how the creation of fashion and art can become a channel through which to express one’s faith and connection with their spirituality.

“Brilliantly redraws the borders between spiritual and physical beauty.” — Chief Rabbi Pinchas Goldschmidt

The House of Faith and Fashion began as a weekly column for a local newspaper and has since flourished to a robust treasury of essays that weave spirituality into every aspect of the fashion and creative industries. The book continues Tobi’s work with top international designers, fashion editors, jewelers, artists, and influencers like Manolo Blahnik and Carolina Herrera. Tobi weaves spiritual awareness into her work with fashion figureheads at events like the Metropolitan Museum’s Costume Exhibit and New York Fashion Week to create an opus that takes a fresh new look at style and spirituality.

“I definitely found my niche, that’s for sure,” Tobi explains. “Nobody else has put together chief Rabbis and fashion editors together to discuss their craft and then bring it all [together] with clear Biblical and Judaic thought,” she says.

The book is clearly organized and divided into five chapters, each with about twelve to fourteen essays. This format is designed specifically to make the book easier to pick up and put down as needed to fit busy lifestyles.

“It’s not really about me; it’s not my memoir,” Rubinstein says. “I became ordained as a path to gaining more understanding and digging deeper. It’s not necessarily a title I go by. I’ve learned that my title is myself and that titles really don’t matter in life. It’s about relaying your message in a way that you can impact people. [I believe] that creativity on all levels is a gift from G-d.”  

“For so many decades, fashion, art, jewelry, and beauty has been looked at in this vain, purposeless, self-contained way,” Tobi continues. “I’m putting a new layer to it, saying ‘No, it’s not.’ In my first essay, The Haute and the Holy, I talk about the fact that the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s most successful costume exhibit was Heavenly Bodies, about the Catholic church. I refer back to the two chapters in the Bible about the outfit of the high priest, which is the most ornate, couture outfit you could think of, from the jewelry, the lace, the colors, the dying, the patterns, the gold trim, and the placement of the gems.”

In this never-before-seen collection of visceral, thought-provoking essays, readers will discover that faith and fashion aren’t necessarily two separate roads. Biblically, clothing had great importance; purple robes were reserved for royalty because the dye was so rare and costly to make. Spirituality has never taken such a practical turn before, framing the beauty of creation within the lens of the fashion industry.  

Tobi summarizes the book best with a single phrase: “The House of Faith and Fashion” ultimately pays homage to the first master couturier, which was G-d.”

 ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Tobi Rubinstein began her notable career in fashion after being brought into the industry by an exclusive manufacturer for Victoria’s Secret and JC Penney. Tobi then licensed with Nicole Miller for Childrenswear and helped develop Crunch Gym’s popular activewear line. In 2001, Rubinstein and her partners created “Chedda,” an innovative men’s urban clothing line designed for mass-market release at K-Mart.

In 2011, Tobi took a leap into reality TV and a successful lecture and radio series by creating The House of Faith and Fashion. Her goal was to consistently fuse creative outlets like fashion with spirituality. She made media appearances on WABC, WNBC, Lifetime, I24, Huffington Post, Page Six, and other outlets, having the opportunity to fashion icons like Patricia Fields and Badgley Mischka about their faith within their craft.

Tobi found further meaning by in-depth study of Jewish thought and teaching. This led to the combination of both her loves into one solid purpose — The House of Faith and Fashion: What My Wardrobe Taught Me About G-d.

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