This week’s Entertainment spotlights!

May. 8 |   Mother’s Day Celebrations   Pre-Mothers Day Extravaganza: I’ll Always Love My Mama /She’s My Everything Sat., May 11, 7 pm —1 am • Double Tree Hotel, 1500 Park Place Blvd., Mpls., 612-702-9018 • Celebrating Mother’s, sisters,...

Hometown talent celebrate BMA’s 25-year anniversary

Jan. 2 |   African American cable music company saluted by local music artists   By Robin James Contributing Writer   “Coming here tonight, I see so many great friends in the house who are here with us tonight…Without you there would be no us,”...

Wenso Ashby releases latest CD with classy listening party

Oct. 10 |   Longtime collaborator Zsamé featured at party, on album Wenso Ashby featuring Zsamé, premier Twin Cities neo-soul purveyors (Midnite Walkin’, Wenso Ashby Live and Love Is So Amazing) are in transition. Namely, on the newest offerings,...

Miss Black Minnesota USA shares her light through writing and service

Feb. 22 |       By Chilonda Medlock Contributing Writer   Despite the first snowfall in December, which quickly turned driving conditions on the road from typical to treacherous, the community came out in respectable numbers. Approximately...