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Filmmakers, Radio Executives, Models, and Stage Play Head to Dumas for Spring Break Uplift

City PRIDE and N.W.A (Now Watch Arkansas) Spring Break Series is set for the final days this Thursday through Saturday, March 24-26 in Dumas, Arkansas. On Thursday night at 6:45pm at HMC- Hunt Memorial Cathedral of Faith, the Citywide Worship Celebration led by Bishop Alfonso Madden takes place.  In 2015, the city of Dumas suffered greatly because of violence and the untimely death of three of young men; one being the grandson of Bishop Madden.  In an effort to not let their deaths be in vain, Bishop Madden set up the "I Am My Brother Keeper" Memorial Scholarship in honor of Kentarrious Madden, Michael Reeves, and Jeffery Morgan with the mission of reaching other young people in the community by giving them opportunities to have productive lives through education.  The College of Aspiring Artists is providing additional scholarships from its new campus in Dumas. The citywide worship service invites everyone to come together to pray with and for the entire community.

On Friday morning from 11am-1pm a creative class at DTEC will feature image coach and model, Patricia McCullough from Dallas Texas and filmmaker Ken Kautious from Little Rock. They will share insights on image and wardrobe enhancements and preview the feature film, BROKEN GLASS.

On Good Friday evening at 6:45pm, the stage play, Hell Has Changed My Life makes its final appearance at the Arts Center on Main Street. Opening the show will be a spoken-word showcase by North Little Rock teenager, London Alayah Jones.  After the play, there will be a showing of the movie, War Room and a reception.

On Saturday from 11am-11pm, the City PRIDE Film Festival will screen local, regional and major films at the Arts Center. Between the films, Patricia McCullough, Ken Kautious will join other youth and adult panelists to host discussions on how stories in the movies affect the stories in our communities and how leaders can both see and help make a difference and a contribution.  A keynote panelist is J. Eric Mahfouz who is an executive with East Arkansas Broadcasters. Scholarships and cash prizes will be awarded.

Admission to the Friday Creative Class, the play, Hell Has Changed My Life and the City PRIDE Film Festival requires City PRIDE Wristband which is a $10 donation and is available online and at participating locations. All other events are free.  Proceeds are assisting with rebuilding the West Dumas Community Center. The series is being presented by The College of Aspiring Artists and in part by the city of Dumas and HMC- Hunt Memorial Cathedral of Faith. 

SATURDAY FILM FESTIVAL LINEUP 

1pm- Broken Glass

Meet and Greet Producer Ken Kautious, an American Actor, Vocalist, MC, Songwriter, Film Writer/ Director and Record Producer from Little Rock, AR 

1:15pm- RAW SAW (with producer and cast members present at screening)

3:30pm- The College of Aspiring Artists Leads NWA Panel Discussion with Film Producers and Leaders Who Care:  “How Do We Help Arkansas’ Creative Talents Get Up and Outta Da-Delta into Their Destiny?”

6pm- Straight Outta Compton (or Producer’s Choice)

~Scholarships and Cash Prizes

9:15pm- Selma

11:00 Finale and Getting Ready for What’s Next

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City PRIDE Launches N.W.A. — Now Watch Arkansas

 STRAIGHT OUTTA—Dumas-Desha-Da Delta

City PRIDE—"Positive Results in Dumas Everyday" announces the first look at the upcoming 2016 Spring Break activities for students, families and creative enterprises in southeast Arkansas.  On March 2^nd City PRIDE will launch N.W.A., Now Watch Arkansas and STRAIGHT OUTTA Dumas-Desha-Da Delta, a week-long Spring Break Series which takes place March 19^th—March 26^th but will also be an ongoing initiative promoting the talents who are looking for— not just ‘a way outta’ the many challenges in the delta but more so ‘the best way out.’  

We often hear the ‘talk’ and complaints regarding poverty and the limited programs and opportunities with and for our youth and creative talents; frankly, I am not one who talks and listens only.  There is much talent and many opportunities in Dumas, Desha and the Delta.  Getting the leaders and programs that have the skills and the resources to get on the same page is where the challenge lies.  City PRIDE  aims to work with all persons and organizations who desire to come together to build up and uplift this great human capital in our region,” stated Rev. A. L. Hunt, Jr., earlier.

Four venues, including the Dumas Arts Center, the West Dumas Community Family Life Center, HMC-Hunt Memorial Cathedral of Faith and DTEC is where programs ranging from theatrical productions, spoken-word, creative coursework, musical celebrations, talent competition (for cash prizes and scholarships), citywide worship services, along with a with a major movie screening event including a new film by Dumas filmmakers, RAW SAW.  Over 100 talents from southeast Arkansas will be showcased in the series and over $10,000 in cash prizes and scholarships will be awarded.

City PRIDE will also introduce the CP Wristband which will be used for admission for the spring break series but will also be used throughout the year for admission to other events and ongoing promotions.

Currently, City PRIDE is looking for vendor-partners including businesses, churches and non-profit partners who will be on site at the events to promote their programs, products and services and to sponsor the CP Wristband which allows students and individuals to pick up complimentary wristbands from their locations.  For information on how to sign up please call 870.623.8179 or visit www.citypridedumas.com