Forwarded from Sade Turnipseed in Indianola, Miss.:

The newest cultural arts center to arrive on the Mississippi Delta scene “officially” opens Friday March 5, 2010, but is already having major impact on the people, the arts and the media throughout Mississippi. The House of Khafre -- affectionately called “da’ House” -- is located at the epicenter of where Blues (America’s Root Music) was born, 103-105 Main Street, in historic downtown Indianola, Mississippi.

“da’ House” is an entrepreneurial venture by two local cultural arts veterans, C. Sade Turnipseed and Robert L. Terrell. This dynamic duo comes to this venture with active involvements in international and Mississippi-based community development projects, i.e., Khafre, Inc. Turnipseed, a well known cultural arts advocate, is pursuing a Ph.D., in Public History. Robert Terrell, of Terrell and Associates, has an undeniable passion and incomparable resources in the music recording industry. Together they are spearheading a cultural arts movement, in the Mississippi Delta… called “Delta Renaissance.” ....

The Cultural Arts performance stage – “Front Porch” -- will showcase storytellers and performing artists from around the world. However, our goal is to feature every performing artist from right here in Mississippi. We have a commitment from WABG-TV, the most watched television station; and, WGNL Radio, the most listened-to FM radio station in the Delta, to broadcast regular programs from our “Front Porch” stage.

“We are on a mission to bring a fresh energy and a homey vibe back to historic downtown Indianola with arts and cultural performances. The name “KHAFRE” is important in African and world history. KHAFRE is the builder of the second pyramid in Egypt,” Turnipseed said. “This is significant because we believe with the help of others in Mississippi and the Delta communities, we shall build monumental projects that will last forever…kind of like the pyramids.” Terrell added.

C. Sade Turnipseed: khafre@peoplepc.com, http://www.csadeturnipseed.com

   

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