b"Bishop Hezekiah WalkerP astorandRadioHost Rev.MichaelHarris presented Bishop Hezekiah Walker,theacclaimed composer,choirdirector and Award winning gospel musicartistinaDenver Concert, June 30, 2023 at New Hope Baptist Church. Rev. Harris honored various persons for loyal Christian serviceinvariousfields Dr. Syl Morgan-Smith and radio host Deborah Walker werebothsurprisedand grateful awardees.Bishop Walker with back-up by Bro Tarell Martin andBEST Success SummitCO2 Mass Choirwas elec-trifyingashesangfavor-ites,e.g.SoldOutandMrJonPlatt,Chairman/CEOofSonyMusicGlobal Gratefulplus new releas- Publishingandhighlysoughtafterspeakerheadlined es.Theticketedcrowdthe Black Economic Success Trust (BEST) headed by Ms gaveWalkerthunderousCarlaLadd,ColoradoentrepreneurandSummitorga-applauseleadinghimtonizer. Platt stands tall globally for countless and verifiable sayhedlovetoreturntotrailblazingachievementsandhis65physicalheight. Denver with his full choir.He explained how dreams are worthless without action This excellent concert wasthat includes hard work.He routinely sign contracts for a respite for the weary andmusic greats like Beyonc and Jay-Z.true lovers of gospel music.DrSylMorgan-SmithandthelateMrsPatHouston Good job Pastor Harris! receivedthecovetedWilmaWebbLeadershipand Innovation Award at the BEST Summit.37th Annual Colorado Black Arts FestThe 37th Annual Colorado Black Arts FestivalCO2MassChoirandDr.MichaelWilliams,Watu-Sakoni Peoples Marketplace offers exotic kicks off at Denver City Park July 7-9, 2023,virtuosopianist,andsonDominickWilliamsclothing,oils,incense,handmadesoapsand without Co-Founder and Artistic Director, thewill close the Gospel Stage program body balms, handmade crafts, unique t-shirts, belovedMr.M.PerryAyers,buthewillbeThegreatKlymaxx,anationalrecordingmusic,homedcor,jewelry,Africanmasks memorialized and missed.Ms. Florence Ayers,andall-femaleR&BbandfromLosAngeles,anddrums,etc.TheNaturalHaircareand Festival Co-Founder promises the Festival willCalifornia will perform Saturday, July 8, 2023,Beauty Pavilion provides help and information be a fantastic mixture of art, culture, music,on the Kuumba Stage, which showcases jazz,on hair care.food, networking and merchandise. The festi- blue, R&B, reggae, and pop music eachday. val will have art of all genres, and activities forAndTonyExum,Jr.Denversrenownedsax everytaste,age,ethnicity,musicpersuasionplayerwith,DominicHammons,jazzviolin- GOSPEL STAGE ARTISTSand budget.Festival hours on Friday July 7,istwillappearontheKuumbaStageon 2023, and most days are 11 AM to 8pm, andSunday, July 9, 2023 . Then on Saturday atPERFORMANCE LINE-UP FOR:hopefully will not be delayed by weather condi- 1:3opm. The Bro Jeffs Cultural Center Stage tions.(Mr. Ayers passed in Colorado in MarchwillfeatureSomethingPositivefromNewSunday July 9th, 20232023). The Festival has three performing artsYorkCitywithTheUltimate90sTribute stagesfeaturingtalentedlocalandnationaland an Afro-Cuban ensemble of dancers, sing- Hosted by:James BookerartistsMr. Ayers will be honored with a 2ndersandmusiciansincolorfulcostumesand LineProcessionfromtheBro.JeffCulturalheadgear, incorporating in their performancesGospel Stage Coordinator:Deborah WalkerCenterStagethroughtheCityParkFestivalMarchedesArtsSpectaclesAfrican(MASA)Prayer: Minister Bernard Wesley groundsledbyaNewOrleansstylebrassFestival, Abidjan, Cte d'Ivoire; Visa for Music 12-12:20pm(tracks) JL ThompsonbandSaturday,July8,2023.(ParticipantsFestival,Morocco;DanceX,Belize;LimonDance Ensemble are encouraged to wave their colorful or blackRootsFestival,CostaRica;andtheTrinidad12:25-12:50pm Ricky O -DJ Gospelumbrellas.) and Tobago Emancipation Celebration. YouthFestforyoungpeopleages14-24is 1-1:25pm (tracks) Colorado CommUNITY on Friday July 7, 2023, featuring youth stageThe Joda Village Stage and Compound StageElite Drill Team performances, mural painting, hands-on can- willfeaturetraditionalAfricandrumand 1:30-1:50pm (tracks) Purpose Center Praise vas painting, jewelry making, games and more.dance, capoeira, African roots music, a drumTeam SingersIts for community youth by youth. The Africancircle, spoken word and more.The compound 2-2:20pm Christopher Hearns Diaspora Visual Arts Pavilion will feature thewillalsofeatureactualsizeanimalsfrom(tracks/7 mics)workofover30talentedfineandbuddingAfrica and silk screens by a noted artist. The visualartistswhowillshowcasetheirwork.ArtGardenisagreatplacetotakeabreak 2:30-2:50pmShorter AME New Spirit Choir Seeanall-mediashowincludingpaintings,and enjoy tasty foods in two food courts with(band) oils, acrylics and watercolors, drawings, etch- local restaurants, caterers, etc. featuring foods3-3:20pm New Direction (tracks)ings, pen, ink, charcoal, folk art, photography,frommanyareas,e.g.,theAmericanSouth, 3:30-3:50pm Dare To Believe (DTB) and silk screen. Other media includes collage,theAfricanContinentandtheCaribbeans.(tracks) glass, fiber, woodcarvings, jewelry, and sculp- The Opalanga D. Pugh Childrens Pavilion for4:00-4:50pm (band) Tim Boston & Legion ture. Art and Learning is a fun interactive learningWorshipersspaceforchildrenages2-13,withstorytell-The F. Cosmo Harris Gospel Stage will fea- ingbyanimatedstorytellersandchildrens 5:00-5:20pm (band) Tarell Martin & C2 Mass ture praise dance, gospel soloist, ensembles,bookauthors.TheHealthHighwaysPavilionChoira mass choir, and more in the many genres ofworkstoraiseawarenessonhealthdispari- 5:30-6pm(band) Dr. Michael Williams/gospel music from Noon to 6 pm. Sunday, JulytiesincommunitiesofcolorandtoremoveDominick Williams 9, 2023.From 5-6pm, Bro. Tarell Martin withbarriers to equitable access to healthcare. The 20 JULY 2023 BOCNEWS.com"