First, thanks to Leslie Scott of VSA Arts of MS as well as Valencia Robinson or Women 4 Unity for both being guests on the radio version of "Conversations with C. A. Webb" this week. We had a great time talking about how their organizations are busy working with the arts in their day to day activities. Next week listen for conversations with spoken word artists LaShawn White and Collage.

I have a few exciting announcements to make that are very important to not only me but also my organization.

1) My last 30 minute television will air on Sunday October 24, 2004 with my guest being hip hop artist Suede1. Why am I ending the 30 minute programs? FOR SOMETHING BIGGER AND BETTER! Beginning January 2005 Shadow Play Entertainment, the promotional division of my organization will bring to Jackson and the entire state of Mississippi a new 1 HOUR television talk show geared exclusively to the Arts taped in front of a LIVE STUDIO AUDIENCE. The format of my radio show will be followed, with C. A. Webb contining to be the executive producer of the show with Bruce Polite of Video Vision and Graphics being the asst. producer. I am humbled and excited by this endeavor which will bring my organization to a new audience and further push the Arts in Mississippi to the foreground. Taping for the show will begin soon--- in November--- with FREE TICKETS available for each show. Commercial spots will be available at the low cost of $75.00 per show, airing twice within each hour program. (More information will be made available in early October.)

2) C. A. Webb will be holding a workshop in November 2004 called "How to Build and Promote Your Life Brand." The four-hour class (one at 9-1p.m. and the next 3-7p.m.)will explore how to effectively market your skills and direct your energy with the greatest results. The cost of the course is $25.00 and includes a lunch break catered by Steak-Out.

For more information on any of the above, feel free to contact Cyrus A. Webb at (601) 201-8139.