Showing posts with label Felicia Kenner. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Felicia Kenner. Show all posts

Wednesday, March 11, 2009

Apollo Theater


The Apollo theater is one of the most famous music halls in the United States. It was one of the famous dance clubs that exculsive African Americans performers attended. The Apollo theater is a very fmaous historical land mark, especially for African Americans. In 1914, Apollo was found. It is located 125th street, the heart of Harlem. The Apollo was also known as "Where Stars are Born and Legends are Made", it was known as this because so many legends were there. It stared in 1935 when Bessie Smith made her apollo debut followed by Billie Holiday who graced the apollo stage wit her talent. Soon after that the thaeter was well know. Other legends who were known for being there are Stevie wonder, Michael Jackson, James Brown, etc.


Presetly the Aplollo Thearer is managed by the Apollo Theater Foundation, a non-profit oragnization created in 1992. It is marked as the most historical places. This theater is a strong force in the Harlem Community. Having 1.3 millioon vistors annually, The Apollo theater reamins the mai attraction.





Tuesday, September 9, 2008

My Lovely Name :)

My name Felicia. My mom named me. I dont know where she got my name from, I think she said she was watching a tv show and got the idea. I know that my name means "happiness." NA dyes im a very happy peroson. Im not sure if it has any ethnic or religious significance. Im not named after no one at all. I was, but my mom changed her mind and named me Felicia. If i had the opportunity to change my name i wouldn't. I love my name! My mom named me with my lovely name and im going to deal with it forever!

~Felicia aka Mrs.Cole~