(Photo credit: St. Augustine 450th website, http://cdn.staugustine-450.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/Ray-Charles-BERLIN_2-400x200.jpg)
What are your thoughts?
It happened in St. Augustine, Florida on May 10, 2014: a government-funded blackface performance. Flagler College apparently tried to cancel Romanza's reservation for the Lewis Auditorium, but was threatened with breach of contract litigation. I have filed Request No. 2015-68 today:
Good morning:
Please send all city, county, elected official, TDC, VCB, Cultural Council and Romanza videos, photos and documents City, County, VCB and TDC Participation, Approval and Spending on "Blackface" as Main Event Performance for Romanza, May 10, 2014 at Flagler College (The Ray Charles Show featuring Frank Rondell) , including:
(1) proposals, press releases, press coverage, event photos, videos and logistics and after-event reports to government funders at TDC/VCB;
(2) BCC, VCB and TDC minutes and e-mails on government-funded tourist bed tax paid blackface as the main event at 2014 Romanza event,
(3) requests for cancellation of the "blackface" event, held at Flagler College Auditorium,
(4) threats of breach of contract litigation if "blackface" event were cancelled;
(5) concerns expressed about racism and potential civil protests at "blackface" event;
(6) all concerns posed by Flagler College, SAPD, COSA, TDC, VCB, Cultural Council and 450th as to the appropriateness of government-funded "blackface" performance at Flagler College as part of our 450th.
(7) all inquiries as to the legitimacy and bona fides of Romanza as a 501c3
This request is also being sent to each elected city and county official, and to VCB, Cultural Council and Romanza as government contractors, under F.S. 119.
Thank you.
With kindest regards, I am,
Sincerely yours,
Ed Slavin
Box 3084
St. Augustine, Florida 32085-3084
904-377-4998
www.cleanupcityofstaugustine.blogspot.com
www.fourowls.blogspot.com
Yet another racist scandal. When does it end?
ReplyDeleteRomanza and that ass Albert Seyles. Romanza should be forced to disincorporate. Seylew should be whipped on the Plaza.
What GARBAGE. Was it an f'ing 450th signature event?
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The Ray Charles Show featuring Frank Rondell on stage May 10
Concert at Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College part of Romanza Festivale
Posted: January 2, 2014 - 10:08pm
Frank Rondell recreates the sound, style and persona of Ray Charles in this incredible tribute to a great entertainer.
Frank Rondell recreates the sound, style and persona of Ray Charles in this incredible tribute to a great entertainer.
Special to Compass
"The Legend Lives on ... A tribute to the Genius of Ray" will be featured May 10 at Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada St.
Frank Rondell recreates the sound, style and persona of Ray Charles in this incredible tribute to a great
entertainer.
Ray Charles is a St. Augustine legend. In his youth here, he attended the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind for eight years. HIs musical career started right here and around Florida. The piano Ray Charles played in St. Augustine is on display here in the Excelsior Museum.
Rondell's amazing reproduction is a full production show featuring three backup singers — the fabulous "Roulettes" and a 5-piece band.
Rondell is in constant demand, appearing at International resorts, casinos and theatres in major world capitals such as Berlin, Athens, Lisbon, Rome, Sydney and Tokyo.
He draws upon 40 years of performing experience and he is dedicated to spreading the soulful music of Ray Charles the world over.
Romanza is proud to bring The Ray Charles Show featuring Frank Rondell to St. Augustine as part of the 10-day long Romanza Festivale. The Festivale will showcase St. Augustine’s music, dance, theater, art, cuisine, heritage and romance.
Featured are headliners, street fairs, the Romanza Parade, concerts, plays, re-enactments, exhibits, lectures,
workshops, tours, exquisite dining opportunities and more.
Advance tickets are $25 ($30 on the day of show). Go to RomanzaFestivale.com.
http://www.powerhouseband.info/raycharles.htm
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