What A Success!

We are pleased to say that, "The UCON 2012 Rejoice Gospel Showcase" was indeed a success.  And the #1 Talent of the night was none other than Paul Scott and One Way.  Earnest Pugh was also a wonderful closing to a magnificant evening!



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GOSPEL TALENT IN THE TRIAD - UCON 2012 REJOICE GOSPEL SHOWCASE!

So much is going on and i'm telling you, YOU don't want to miss any of it! DreaMakers is working on it's new 2012 programs and upcoming production, details soon to come. We will start by saying if you have a new business to launch, career goals, or a pie in the sky dream we want to hear about it. Start by posting or emailing us today, we will be reviewing these for our upcoming projects.

Mar 25th UCON will be producing a Gospel Star studded event at their Rejoice Talent Showcase for local Triad Artist. If you haven't registered as an upcoming artist now is the time, or If you have a business and would like mass exposure both on radio, tv and internet become a sponsor for the event. It will be in Winston Salem, NC at the Galilee Missionary Baptist Church. For more information please visit http://rejoicegospelshowcase.blogspot.com/ or call 336-324-8045  For advance tickets, VIP tickets or Sponsorships email dreamakers@triad.rr.com
http://rejoicegospolshowcase.blogspot.com/

So much is going on and i'm telling you, YOU don't want to miss any of it! DreaMakers is working on it's new 2012 programs and upcoming production, details soon to come. We will start by saying if you have a new business to launch, career goals, or a pie in the sky dream we want to hear about it. Start by posting or emailing us today, we will be reviewing these for our upcoming projects.

February 3rd YANK (Young Adults N' The Kingdom)   presents "OFF THE CHAIN". A night of fun, fellowship, spoken word, live bands, and a powerful inspirational word.
Where: Potters House Ministries 311 CreekRidge Road.

Doors open at 7pm, at the All for only $3.00 AND you'll receive a free YANK button!  

Feb 4th CTS Productions is bringing you The Mic!!  A night of Live Music, Spoken Word and More
Where: 205 Lyndon St. Greensboro, NC

Everyone is welcomed!! Singles, couples, young, and mature; to an evening filled with wholesome live entertainment; singers, poets, a jazz band, and more! To participate email: info@cts-productions.net
Doors open at 7pm and admission for the first 10 people is ONLY $5!!!
General admission $10 and w/college ID $7

Feb 10th Who says Christians can't have fun! ChurchAlive at the Triad is hosting a Fellowship Ball called, "The Royal Bliss" where there will be great entertainment, food and comedy. Dust off your doo-dads and join us in your After-Five wear. For more details call 336-664-1000. http://www.churchalivetriad.com/

Feb11th Stonefield Cellars presents Soup & Sing
Where:  8220 NC 68 North Stokesdale NC 27357 6:30 - 11:00 pm
Soup & Sing is held once a month on a Saturday night. This is a combination pot-luck dinner, jam session, and folk gathering for local musicians/singers that harkens back to a time when there were no radios or TVs and music was what we made together, face to face, an essential part of our soul as necessary as the food that nourished our bodies. Many different genres of music may be represented during the evening (bluegrass, celtic, blues, folk, rock, gospel, etc.), but usually it is acoustic (we do mic vocals though, so singers can be heard).
RSVP with Natalie Wurz or email nwurz@stonefieldcellars.com.
Reservations for Soup and Sing are Required - Please call 336-644-9908.

Feb 12th WGHP-FOX Greensboro-Winston Salem, 1:00PM
Where: Television - Stellar Awards
Greensboro-Winston Salem, NC (WGHP-FOX) will show the telecast for the Stellar AwardsFeb 17th Believers House featuring Mali Music



Where: 544 Newtown Road Virginia Beach, VA 23462

For more information call (757) 490-6552


Mar 3rd Briana K. Austin's Showtime At The Apollo Fundraiser
Where: Ben L. Smith High School, 2407 South Holden Road at 7:00 pm


Cost: $8.00 Advance / $10.00 Door
For advance tickets OR to compete in the show email us @ jibbaustin@triad.rr.com or FMVM@hotmail.com or call 852-0505 Cash prizes awarded to 1st, 2nd & 3rd place winners!

Mar 24th UCON will be producing a Gospel Star studded event at their Rejoice Talent Showcase for local Triad Artist. If you haven't registered as an upcoming artist now is the time, or If you have a business and would like mass exposure both on radio, tv and internet become a sponsor for the event. It will be in Winston Salem, NC
Please call for more details 336-324-8045. http://unwindproductions.com/
For advance tickets, VIP tickets or Sponsorships email tangil@dreamakersllc.com

HAPPY NEW YEAR!

AND WE'RE OFF!  The races have begun and things are POPPIN'!!! 

We have to take this opportunity to say again how proud we are of our Southwest High School Senior, Rayshawn Wooten who is finishing up his high school year strong with all A's and two college acceptances.  We had a wonderful time with Rayshawn in Las Vegas and it will be a trip that we all will remember.

I also have to comment on my experience at the CTS Lounge!  Last month it was with Jerry Blackwell, I'm still feeling the impact of his song Where Is Love!  Wow, it has been a great experience.  You all must go, especially if you are a Creative Head and you love God it's a great combo mix.  Enjoyed Josephus' "The Line" and GavBeats..."YOU" he took it me back old school choir crowd participation; it was great!  Anthony Foster's know's how to keep'um coming. 
So much is going on and i'm telling you, YOU don't want to miss any of it!  DreaMakers is working on it's new 2012 programs and upcoming production, details soon to come.  We will start by saying if you have a new business to launch, career goals, or a pie in the sky dream we want to hear about it.  Start by posting or emailing us today, we will be reviewing these for our upcoming projects.

Jan 13th CTS Productions is bringing you The Mic with special guest Josephus & Gav Beats! 
http://www.cts-productions.net/calendar-of-events


Feb 10th Who says Christians can't have fun! ChurchAlive at the Triad is hosting a Fellowship Ball called, "The Royal Bliss" where there will be great entertainment, food and comedy. Dust off your doo-dads and join us in your After-Five wear. For more details call 336-664-1000.  http://www.churchalivetriad.com/

March 24th UCON will be producing a Gospel Star studded event at their Gosepl Talent Showcase for local Triad Artist.  If you haven't registered as an upcoming artist now is the time, or If you have a business and would like mass exposure both on radio, tv and internet become a sponsor for the event.  It will be in Winston Salem, NC please call for more details 336-324-8045. http://unwindproductions.com/

A PICTURE IS WORTH A THOUSAND WORDS!

MOM SAYS SEE YA SOON!                                        AWAITING A PLANE CHANGE!

I HAVE ARRIVED!



HEADED TO BAGGAGE CLAIM.

LE CORDON BLEU
COLLEGE OF CULINARY ARTS
LAS VEGAS,



RAYSHAWN GETS A TOUR AT
LE CORDON BLEU!





RAY SHARES HIS DREAMS WITH JESSICA MORENO
ADMISSIONS COUNSELOR



DREAMAKERS' DREAM 3-D RECIPIENT!

DreaMakers' Dream 3-D Recipient is Guilford Southwest High School Senior Rayshawn.


RAYSHAWN'S STORY

My transition from middle school to high school was not a good one; I started middle school at Guilford Middle and then transferred to a program called High School Ahead then Southwest High where I am now. This is the longest I have ever been at any school. I had been changing schools every year since Pre-K. I was pretty much an angry kid all the time, because of all of the transition and trying to fit in and make new friends.

I initially stayed away from everyone, but found myself focused more on fitting in and making friends instead of focusing on school. I eventually connected with some students, but they were not a good influence. Often we skipped class, hung out, picking fights with others. This crowd was disrespectful to teachers, and even though I didn’t do that, I learned that when you hang out with a certain group you are viewed as one in the same. This resulted in my grades being D’s and F’s.

Starting my tenth grade my mom got us more involved in church. Since I was shy, I decided to join the church’s Drama Ministry. I felt this would be fun and I could be active in church and make my mom happy. I ended up meeting friends and their parents, good people, unlike the crowd before. This helped me change how I looked at things, changed my friends and my desire to be better. I began to think about wanting more out of myself and life.

Over time I learned to make good friends, excel at my job, and participate in extracurricular activities such as: attending a summer culinary program at the Art Institute of Charlotte, joining D.E.C.A. (Distributive Education Clubs of America), continuing to participate at church and changing my grades to A’s and B’s.



QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS

Q: Rayshawn, when did you know you wanted to be a Chef?

A: I didn’t know right away, but after my 11th grade year I realized I didn’t want to be a Auto Mechanic. I like working with my hands and since I always cooked I thought why not be a Chef.


Q: What is your favorite subject?

A: English


Q: Have you applied for college?

A: Yes, and I have been accepted to two colleges ( The Art Institute of Durham and Johnson and Wales University)


Q: Which one are you leaning towards?

A: I think the Art Institute of Durham because it’s smaller classrooms, closer to home, and more affordable for my parents.


Q: How did you get involved with DreaMakers?

A: My Ministry Leader at church actually recommended me


Q: What did you do in DreaMakers?

A: DreaMakers, has helped me to broaden my horizons such as participating in local Poetry Meetups, Community projects, “Earth Day at the Kathleen Clay Edwards Library”, and tutored me in reading. DreaMakers taught me how to interview for a job and how to present myself. Lastly DreaMakers has taught me about the “Smitty Formula” this has helped me achieve where I am now.


Q: Did you expect such an elaborate reward like Vegas?

A: No I didn’t think this was real. Nor did I think my Mom and Dad would agree.


Q: What are you going to do while in Vegas?

A: I’m going to visit another Culinary School, I get to interview a Chef and get a tour of a professional kitchen. I think there is more stuff but I guess some of it is a surprise.


Q: How are you feeling right now about all of this?

A: Blessed and I don’t have words to explain how excited I am.

DREAM 3-D COUNTDOWN

We are only 6 days until we reveal who the lucky student is that will be joining us in Las Vegas for a "Dream 3D Getaway".  http://www.happycountdown.com/dreamakersllc/index.cfm

This student will have an opportunity to meet others in the industry that they are pursuing after high school; as well as get a tour of an organization that is currently thriving in what they are interested in.  Lastly this student will get the privilege of doing an informational interview with someone working in the field. 

This all sounds great we know, but not without having some fun.  They will get their fair share of leisure things to do such as walking the strip, visiting the infamous MGM Hotel, and hanging out with an all day pass at the Adventuredome in Circus Circus. 

 But the fun doesn't stop there, we have more surprises for our aspiring college student that I can not share online, so as the old saying goes, "What Happens In Vegas STAYS In Vegas"!