I challenged myself to submit a short story for publication, and my short story about my paternal grandfather was accepted and published today on The Keepthings online literacy magazine!! 🎊
The editor, Deborah Way, is a former Editor of #OMagazine, and was a joy to work with!
You can click the link below to read it on #The keepthings Substack and Instagram page in its entirety.😍
I would really love it if you would take a moment to read, like, comment subscribe and shar, and support my work.
I’m really proud of this work and I think my grandfather would be too.
Here’s more info from the production company. I’ll share more about the process later. 😍
Hello Friends of Theater and Art: We want to let you know about March 2, 2025, at 4 PM. The Collective Mic Productions will host our 2nd Annual “An Evening of Shorts” at the Venice Island Performing Arts Center, located at 7 Lock Street, Philadelphia, PA 19127 (Manayunk). There’s PPA Kiosk parking available on site.
The Collective Mic, LLC, and its Productions, founded by artists Jody Austin and Tiffani Dean, are dedicated to inspiring both adults and youth through the visual arts, literary arts, literacy, and performance arts. Serving communities in Philadelphia, Tri-State area and beyond, we bring the transformative power of the arts into schools and community spaces, empowering young people and fostering creativity at every step. We are also an all-woman BIPOC and veteran owned organization.
AN OPPORTUNITY TO SUPPORT THE ARTS ✨️
Our commitment to theater, film, and performing arts has driven us to create productions that celebrate poetry, literacy, community engagement, and inclusivity, allowing us to provide a platform for artists of diverse backgrounds. Each production, festival selection, and community initiative extends our mission to enrich Philadelphia’s cultural landscape, fostering a network of artists and encouraging impactful community service.
By becoming a sponsor, your business will gain valuable visibility across our social media platforms, promotional materials, and email outreach, which currently includes over 2500 contacts. Your support will help over essential costs like venue, housing, and transportation for our dedicated cast and crew, contributing directly to the success of our programs. Noncontribution is too small, and every bit helps us continue our mission to inspire and empower.
We are pleased to offer a variety of sponsorship packages, including:
Gold Sponsor $1000: Includes 5 tickets, logo and business information on all platforms, recognition at events, placement in programs, and promotional opportunities. Shout out your friends, family or business with your logo in our beautiful digital program book that will be seen all over our social media platforms to also maximize your brand visibility.
Silver Sponsor $500: Includes 4 tickets, logo and business information on all platforms, recognition at events, placement in programs, and promotional opportunities. Shout out your friends, family or business with your logo in our beautiful digital program book that will be seen all over our social media platforms to also maximize your brand visibility.
Pewter Sponsor $250: Includes 3 tickets, logo and business information on all platforms, recognition at events, placement in programs, and promotional opportunities. Shout out your friends, family or business with your logo in our beautiful digital program book that will be seen all over our social media platforms to also maximize your brand visibility.
Bronze Sponsor $100: Includes 2 tickets, logo and business information on all platforms, recognition at events, placement in programs, and promotional opportunities. Shout out your friends, family or business with your logo in our beautiful digital program book that will be seen all over our social media platforms to also maximize your brand visibility.
Copper Sponsor $75: Get a half-page ad in our beautifully designed digital program booklet to showcase your business logo and send a shout-out to your favorite actors or family members. This ad will be shared widely across our social media platforms and with our live audience, providing great exposure! Shout out your friends, family or business with your logo in our beautiful digital program book that will be seen all over our social media platforms to also maximize your brand visibility.
Nickel Sponsor $50: Receive a quarter-page ad in our beautifully designed digital program booklet to showcase your business logo or send a shout-out to friends and family. This ad will be widely shared across our social media platforms, helping to maximize your brand visibility. Shout out your friends, family or business with your logo in our beautiful digital program book that will be seen all over our social media platforms to also maximize your brand visibility.
We would be delighted to discuss how we can collaborate with you to make a meaningful impact. If interested, please reach out at TheCollective2014@gmail.com. Contributions can be sent via Cash App @TheCollectiveMic, PayPal @https://www.paypal.me/TheCollectiveMic or our GoFundme link
I’ll be doing what I do Saturday March 30th, 8pm at the 4th annual ladiesnight at the #Malelanicafe in the Germantown section of Philadelphia 💜 6734 Germantown Avenue. We will be closing out Women’s #Herstory month with music, comedy and poetry.
There will be a diverse group of artists and food and drinks to purchase.
It’s $10 for the guys and $5 for the women.
Tell your friends to pull up! I just might be wearing this color lip 💜💋
Hey poetry fans, if you haven’t been to the Imperfect Gallery located at 5539 Germantown Avenue in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, you are formally invited to come out during the entire month of March.
The entire month will be dedicated to Women artists, and if you want to see me and the phenomenal Sabriaya, (check out her full bio on her website) a poet, educator and storyteller, then mark your calendars and stop by The Imperfect Gallery on March 14th, 2024 at 6PM. The $15 cover supports the artists with work on display, the performers and the beautiful art gallery.
Seating is limited, so please come early.
I’m honored to be sharing the “stage” with all of the talented women who will be in the space, and sharing some poetry that you’ve never heard before.
Feel free to drop a heart below and share your excitement about coming. Your presence would mean the world to me!
“The Mad Poets Society, a non-profit 501(c)(3) tax exempt arts organization, is an integral part of the Philadelphia writing community. Mad Poets has grown from humble roots and a handful of poets at Media Borough Hall in Delaware County, Pennsylvania, to over 100 members in six states. It is an active organization of poets and writers who have joined together for camaraderie and critique with heart, to celebrate the creative soul and to promote the literary arts. “
In just a few months, I will have to give up my crown to another worthy poet. Each year they choose a poet who is given the opportunity to feature their work on their blog along with insight into their inspiration for the poem that they choose for the month. I am proud to be a mad poet and I thoroughly enjoy every event, poetry reading and book review that I’ve experienced and am in awe of the creativity, brilliance and compassion of the poets I’ve met.
It has been an honor and challenge to choose 12 poems out of all that I have written, but I am thoroughly enjoying it. I hope you hop over to their blog to check out the poem that was featured in January, as I think about what I will choose for February. Which love poem should I choose?
The Black Women’s Arts Festival continues TODAY (Sept 17th) #supportlocalartists 1-7PM at the #Rotunda 4014 Walnut Street in #Philly! It’s #FREE. Check out the website for the schedule. I’m on at 3:20PM. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE ❤️ https://cassendrexavier.wordpress.com/
Check out the website for the schedule. #loveistheanswer
#takecareofmetuesday This photo by @zamanifeelingsphotography I call my “ok God, what’s next?” stance. It was taken on a night that was a pivotal moment for me because I was surrounded by people who believed in me and didn’t want anything from me but to see me shine. I let go of my plan for the evening and let them help me, and it was greater than I ever imagined. I was the spotlight performer and ended up bringing a 3 piece band of good friends and we shut the place down (check out a clip of the performance below)! ✨️
When the rug is pulled out from under you without a warning, you can either stay where you’ve fallen and wait for someone to pick you up, or you can take the time to meditate and envision the beautiful, safe replacement “rug” God has in store for you, get up and go get your blessing. ✨️Just for today Let time take time, say no to people who are constantly taking and not giving and do what brings YOU joy today. ✨️Trust the process, everything will come full circle God I’m listening
Sewey Hole Family presents Bruiz and Friends , a Live poetry reading filmed at the infamous Pen and Pencil club in Philadelphia. The event including poetry readings from James Feichthaler, Bob Zell and myself, Toni Love will ONLY be viewed on the Facebook page of Keith Outlaw so visit the Event page to access the link to watch us live.
I hope you are able to check out the show. I will be reading a few new poems but please support and grab a copy of my poetry book or CD from my website and I’d be happy to autograph it for you.
Hey I hope you’re coming out on May 18th to check me out. I’ll be reading from my book Toni’s Room along with these fabulous poets at Fergie’s pub. But if you cannot then click the link below to get all the information you need to register for the virtual zoom reading. I hope you can join either way, but if you come out, you can get on the open mic. ♥️All my love, Toni
Toni's Room 
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