Please join us in sending hearty Congratulations to Pamela Hart, Austin’s First Lady of Jazz for winning the 3rd Annual Austin Viva Diva Award for 2010 as presented by Viva Chocolato on Wednesday, March 3rd!

The Awards Ceremony commenced with an exciting VIP Reception at Viva Chocolato and then moved to Gloria’s Restaurant for delicious Appetizers and the Awards Ceremony.   It must be noted, Gloria’s Restaurant is a woman-owned business so it was quite fitting to host the Awards Ceremony at Gloria’s.  Mistress of Ceremonies was Melinda Garvey, Owner of Austin Woman Magazine.  Viva Chocolato honored 5 local, woman-owned businesses and 5 local, woman-founded non-profits. 

Pamela Hart was recognized for her long-standing and far-reaching efforts to keep Jazz Music alive and well in the Austin area through her non-profit, The Women In Jazz Series. 

Winners were presented with an exciting selection of gifts and prizes from trendy stores located in The Domain, the newest & exciting shopping and dining spot in North Austin, Texas. 

Congratulations to Pamela Hart, the other Winners and Nominees.

For More Info about the Viva Chocolato, visit www.VivaChocolato.com.

For more information about Pamela Hart and The Women In Jazz Series, visit www.PamelaHart.com.

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Contact: William Jackson

www.WJacksonandAssociates.com

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512-786-2364 (CST)                                                      

 Pamela Hart is Nominated for the

3^rd Annual Austin’s Viva Diva Award 

Presented by VIVA CHOCOLATO at The Domain 

Austin, TX – March 1, 2010 – William Jackson, President of W. Jackson & Associates, LLC is excited to announce Pamela Hart, Austin’s First Lady of Jazz is nominated to be considered for recognition at the 3^rd Annual Austin’s Viva Divas Award Event on March 3^rd.  The Event honors 5 local, woman-owned businesses and 5 local, woman-founded non-profits.  Ms. Hart is being recognized for her long-standing contribution to The Women In Jazz series, the non-profit segment of The Women In Jazz Association, Inc.; both organizations formed by Ms. Hart and her husband/manager, Mr. Kevin Hart.   

The Awards Ceremony presided over by Melinda Garvey, owner of Austin Woman Magazine as Mistress of Ceremonies for the evening, will include a VIP Celebration, 5PM at VIVA CHOCOLATO and APPETIZERS & AWARDS, 6PM at Gloria’s Restaurant.  $15 tickets available at Viva Chocolato includes access to both events. Kevin Hart says, “The Women in Jazz Series has been a major tour de force in keeping Jazz Music alive and well in Austin.  The Series has introduced many to exciting world of Jazz and the music of Pamela Hart.  We’re proud of the work we’re doing throughout the community through The Women in Jazz Series and I’m pleased Pamela is being recognized as a Mentor and Participant.  This is an exciting and well deserved opportunity for Pamela!  We look forward to having all of our family, friends and fans attend the Event with us!”   

For More Info, visit www.VivaChocolato.com. 

Mission and Objective of The Women In Jazz 

The Women in Jazz Association, Inc. was created to provide performance opportunities and experiences for non-professional and professional vocalists in the Austin metropolitan area.  The objectives of the Women in Jazz are: 

1.   To provide a venue to non-professional and professional female vocalists who are not regularly featured in Austin area venues;

2.   To foster the growth of jazz appreciation to residents not familiar to this American tradition;

3.   To provide professional development in the performance and music industry to female vocalists;

4.  To provide a promotional opportunity for professional female vocalists who are ready for the recording industry;

5.      To provide quality entertainment to Austin residents who look forward to this concert every year; and

6.       To increase the quality of life for all Austin citizens.  

Visit the official website of Women in Jazz at http://www.womeninjazz.org/. 

To find out more about Pamela Hart, visit her official website at www.PamelaHart.com. 

For publicity contact William Jackson of W. Jackson & Associates at 512-786-2364 and visit www.WJacksonAndAssociates.com. 

About W. Jackson & Associates, LLC

W. Jackson & Associates is building a reputation for finding great entertainment artists.  W. Jackson & Associates is strongly committed to collaborating with clients to ensure they have the key fundamentals necessary for success in the competitive entertainment industry.  This is accomplished through acting as an industry expert and providing committed client resources throughout a client’s career. Specializing in radio and in print mediums, working with W. Jackson & Associates ensures appropriate exposure and opportunities. 

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with The Napoleon Hill Foundation 

I’ve just completed reading, Three Feet from Gold which pays tribute to Napoleon Hill and his book, Think and Grow Rich written during the great depression, but still inspiring many successful people.  Three Feet from Gold is a compilation of inspirational quotes and stories from men and women who found success in a variety of diverse fields. The main character and author, Greg Reid, collects the “counsel” and uses them to assist in his personal journey to be successful.

We’re introduced to Greg Reid, a typical “yuppie”, who like many of us is trying to get ahead in life. He has a struggling business, coupled with relationship and family challenges. Greg is selfish, ill-mannered and trying to keep an appearance of success while his life is headed downward. By mistakenly getting another man’s blazer from a coat check, Reid gets an opportunity to meet a successful businessman who becomes a very important mentor. This is where the meat of the story begins. 

This is more than just a story about Greg.  The focus shifts to Greg’s collection of inspirational quotes and stories regarding success, failure, fear, purpose and passion. Everyone interviewed in the book, including the author faced a lot of obstacles with striving toward their visions. They all shared common traits, which led to their success in life. No one said success came easily. It’s safe to say, everyone wants to be successful, but few are willing to work hard and persevere through the hardships they are sure to encounter. A success equation was applied throughout the book. It combined passion, talent, action and association. This equation can be used by anyone and I’ve already started to apply it in my life. 

I’ve recently traveled to a career crossroad which has resulted in me being more focused on determining the “right” formula to achieve huge success.  There is an abundance of reading material on various “proven” formulas, but Three Feet from Gold contains some of the best secular guidance I’ve read to date.  It makes no difference where we are in life or the nature of our dreams and goals, there’s benefit to be gained from this read.  The profound wisdom, if you truly believe you have something special; don’t give up when facing adversity. Look to the examples of others who have already succeeded while facing adversity and follow their sage advice.  Three Feet from Gold impressed upon me the importance of never giving up because often times, I’m only three free from gold!  After reading the book, you’ll understand the pertinence of being three feet from gold. 

On Saturday, February 20th, The Independent will host Wild is The Wind, the second annual Nina Simone tribute created by Bemba Entertainment. On this very special evening, a tribute to the legend, Nina Simone, will take place in front of a limited audience. On this date, she will have turned 77. 

Seven carefully chosen artists from the Austin area will pay tribute to the High Priestess of Soul. This very intimate evening will captivate you with performances by Pamela Hart, Akina Adderley, Kat Edmonson, Blues Mafia, Corrina’s Dreamland Band, Chandra Washington, and Bryce Clifford. Each performance will bring a different style of music to the night. (Although different in style, they all share something very important, in common.) That is, that they have all been influenced by Nina Simone and they each have a very special place in their hearts for her. 

Bemba Entertainment Presents

Wild Is The Wind

Tribute to Nina Simone

Saturday, February 20, 2010

6:00 PM – 2:00 AM

The Independent

501 Brushy Lane

Austin, TX 

Tickets available through www.Frontgatetickets.com, $20 in advance and $30 at the door.

Visit the Official Website of Pamela Hart at www.PamelaHart.com!

The Gates Millennium Scholars 2010 Nomination Process has launched. The submission deadline is January 11, 2010 (11:59 p.m. EST).

Click here to access the GMS Scholarship application.  

Students are eligible to be considered for a GMS scholarship if they:

The New Season of The Gigi Iam Show is here and promises to be exciting and informative.  On Monday, November 23, 2009 at 6PM (PST) / 8PM (EST) Gigi is pleased to welcome Tony Award Winning Actress and Singer Ms. Melba Moore.  Ms. Moore will be appearing live on The Gigi Iam Show to chat about her latest musical effort The Gift of Love, featuring duets with the timeless Phil Perry and anything else she’d like us to know!

Full details provided at  http://www.blogtalkradio.com/gigiiam.  You’re invited to call in live into the show at     34…   .

Look forward to an Amazing interview with the Award Winning Actress and Singer, Ms. Melba Moore.

Visit the official site for Gigi Iam at www.GigiIam.com.  If you miss the Live Show, you can listen to an Archive at http://www.gigiiam.com/melba-moore-on-gigi-iam-show-live.m3u. 

Visit the official site for Melba Moore at www.MelbaMoore.com.

During the time students were encouraged to take advantage of the learning experience provided through being an active learner in the the school systems.  It was also a fun time to share the joys of being part of the entertainment management industry.  Students were encouraged to ask questions and many of them asked some good questions.

Each student visiting our booth was gifted with selected music from artists associated with W. Jackson & Associates.  Truly a wonderful experience for all.

Learn more about Citizen Schools by visiting www.Citizenschool.org or by contacting Joycelyn Jurado, Campus Director - Texas at 512-414-6706.