NEWS & UPDATES FOR THE SHOW

Check in from time to time and see our new additions, updates and improvements to the site.

Well folks it looks like we are going to have an opportunity to grow the show even more.  Cannot tell you yet what the situation is, however, suffice-it-to-say we are hoping to announce this upgrade to the show shortly.  Stay tuned and keep us in your prayers.  Teddy and I send all our love and look forward to seeing you at the next Teddy Washington Follies Awards Show!  Don't Forget To No-mi-nate!  Read Below..

BIG NEWS today....Watch for the Follies ad in the Jazz Festival advertising plan this year. We are GROWING folks. Tell all your friends and neighbors that the Teddy Washington Follies Awards Show is here to stay!

Also, please pass the word around that nominations are being accepted on the website for your favorite artists and entertainers to be considered as a potential recipient of the coveted Teddy Washington Awards of Excellence in either one of three categories; Fabric of Culture, Cultural Innovator, or Chords of the Future Award that is presented each year.

Please note to your left the 'Nominate 08' button. You may nominate right now if you wish by using our simple one page form. Don't wait! Do it now, tell everyone you know that they can play a great part making sure we don't overlook their wonderful contributions to the fabric of our society.

We would also like to welcome two new sponsors! The Florida Times Union and Regions Bank have both shown a commitment to the the
show that further underscores the importance the arts plays in our lives. These two local businesses have honored us with with their participation as a Double Platinum and Silver Sponsors.

We continue to grow and demonstrate though the kind support of our local businesses and individuals, that saying thank you to folks who weave the patterns of our culture, gives us an opportunity to encourage all artists to keep up the good works, and that we support the significance the arts plays in our lives.

In the coming years, we hope to hear about every deserving artist we can. We believe that it is one thing to be a national act, quite another to be part of the background. Every artist who has dedicated his or her life to the arts, or plans to do so, should be recognized for one fundamental reason; they provide us an opportunity to reflect on ourselves.

During a night of great entertainment we honor great acts, hear great music, and review great artworks during the intermission in what is Jacksonville's premier annual red carpet event.

Therefore, we ask everyone who believes that the arts play an integral part of a healthy education, a grounding of who we are, and a reflection of history; to provide feedback to our sponsors and join us in a heart felt thank you to those who provide the means for programs such as ours to continue.

In addition, we are committed to expanding our reach by dedicating each show for the benefit of an annual community partner. Therefore, a portion of our program book advertising and ticket sales will benefit the Clara White Mission in 2008.

“Every child is an artist. The problem is how to remain an artist once we grow up."
- Pablo Picasso

Have a Blessed Day!

More later....Ron.