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In 2017, Emancipation Park reopened during Juneteenth weekend after undergoing a $33.6 million renovation to conserve the park’s history. Emancipation Park was created in 1872 by formerly enslaved people who wanted to create a space for other freed people to celebrate Juneteenth. Members of the Third Ward community have continued the annual tradition and, with the renovations and partnership with the City of Houston, more events throughout the year have helped provide a common gathering place. Arts and culture programming is one of the park’s staple pillars.
According to the nonprofit, Emancipation Park Conservancy, “Performing and visual arts remain an overlooked resource for policymakers representing communities of color.” They prioritize introducing the community to a variety of artists in hopes of educating and providing opportunities for free entertainment in the Third Ward community.
In an article from Houston Public Media, Adam Zuvanich quoted a news release about last year’s Jazzy Sundays which featured five-time, Grammy-winning artist and Houston native, Robert Glasper.
"This concert series will increase awareness of the city's contributions to the art form as well as bring Houstonians together to enjoy their cultural heritage."
Returning for another year, Emancipation Park hosted Jazzy Sundays throughout March. On Sunday, March 24, Mathias Lattin & LowDown Brown headlined the last show at Emancipation Park. Cat, an attendee at the event, expressed her excitement about having the opportunity to attend the event.
“I love events like these because they’re free, they’re for the people, you can get out and mingle, you can get to meet people, do all the venues, support black businesses and things like that.”
Emancipation Park’s performances were the beginning of a three-month series, sponsored by the Kinder Foundation. Other parks participating in the Jazzy Sundays series until June include Buffalo Bayou Park and Discovery Green. Come prepared with lawn chairs, blankets, and a hungry stomach to try food from Houston vendors!
The Houston Film Commission releases new cast and crew jobs.
Houston is gaining more and more attention as a go-to location for filming shows, feature films, and short films. The Houston Film Commission provides all the latest updates in the local film industry. Check out some of the hot job opportunities in film below! (These cast and crew descriptions were taken directly from their newsletter.)
JOB: Texcam, Inc., Houston’s premiere rental house for cameras, lighting, and grip equipment for over 30 years, has an immediate opening for a full-time (Mon-Fri, 8:30A-5:30P) position as Warehouse Associate. Candidates must have knowledge of grip/lighting equipment and its functions, check that all equipment is in good working order, check in orders with accuracy and test equipment, have a valid driver’s license, and be willing to get CDL with air brake endorsement to drive company vehicles, have mechanical aptitude to perform minor/mid-level repairs, do general preventative maintenance on all gear, have reliable transportation, be able to load and unload trucks, have general knowledge of computers to work with rental program. Please email resumes to info@texcam.com
CREW CALL: Hot Costs, LLC is seeking Crew for MO Season 2 scheduled to shoot in Houston March and April 2024. Synopsis: Mo Najjar who straddles the line between two cultures, three languages and "a ton of bullshit." The fictional Mo is a Palestinian refugee living one step away from asylum on the path to U.S. citizenship. Crew Needed: All Crew resumes being accepted including Camera Crew, Grips, Electrics, Costumes, Set Dressers, Art Pa’s, Location Assistants, Cast Assistant, Office Production Assistants, and Set PAs. Crew positions are Paid. Please send resume/reel/inquiries to moproduction2024@gmail.com
CREW: Earth Angel Sustainable Production Services LLC is seeking candidates to train and place as full time Eco Representatives (similar to Production Assistants) on a TV series shoot in the Houston area from March 4th - end of April. The Earth Angel mission is to effectively integrate sustainable solutions into production settings and among all entertainment industry stakeholders by Simplifying sustainable practices, Saving resources (both material and monetary), and Showing progress and impact. Crew Positions are Paid. Valid Texas Drivers License required. Interested candidates can email resume/inquiries to staffing@earthangelsets.com or visit https://www.earthangelsets.com/become-an-eco-rep
CREW CALL: Nexo Latino Inc. is seeking Crew for half-hour HTV TV Show Nexo Latino. Synopsis: Nexo Latino (Latin Nexus), the groundbreaking Spanish-language television series dedicated to empowering Hispanic entrepreneurs, is set to make its highly anticipated debut on HTV, the City of Houston Government Channel. The show promises to provide a platform for business success stories, invaluable resources, and cutting-edge technology tools tailored specifically for the thriving Hispanic business community. Crew Needed: Bilingual Production Assistant. Crew Position is Unpaid. Please send resume/inquiries to mbracamontes2005@gmail.com
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CASTING CALL: Vicky Boone Casting is seeking Nigerian women, age 50-65, to play Tobe Nwigwe’s mom Netflix comedy series “MO” Season 2. Acting experience a plus, but not required. GINIKA - This character is a Nigerian female, 50-65, Nick’s Mom, a very spiritual woman, passionate and strict. Role is Paid, SAG-AFTRA TV Scale. The role shoots 1-2 days this spring in/around Houston. Interested women should send e-mail with Subject Heading: "MO - MOM" and provide name, phone, email, city they live in, plus photos to tvfilmsubmissions@vickyboonecasting.com
CASTING CALL: Season 2 of Netflix Series MO, shooting March 6th - April 26th in the Houston area, is accepting submissions for Background Extras. Extras must have either a valid Student ID, a vaild Texas ID, or a valid Texas Drivers License. Background Extra Roles are Paid. Please email Subject: MO S2 EXTRA, Full Name, Contact Number, and Current City of Residence to moextrasbacasting@gmail.com
CASTING CALL: Burned Out Studios and G Sharp Productions are seeking Cast for short film “She Loves Her John” scheduled to shoot in Beaumont, Texas mid-March 2024. Synopsis: The story is about redemption, the feelings that arise after betrayal, and the thoughts of moving forward. Cast Needed: Female late 20s to early 30s, Hispanic/Latina, attractive, athletic/physically fit; Male late 20s to early 30s, attractive, athletic/physically fit, any ethnicity. In person audition is on Saturday January 20th in Houston. Roles are Paid. Please send headshot/resume/reel/inquiries to gsharpproductions@hotmail.com
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