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Come join us for the premiere of Tamera’s Hill’s The Matchmaker! This feature was filmed in the beautiful city of San Diego, so it’s only right to have the premiere here as well. Come join us for a beautifully written and directed feature film that is PG-13 and suitable for all ages. A story about family and love that relates to all.Logline:
A famous pro football star lost connection with his family. His mother helps bring him back to his family roots and his first love.
Synopsis:
Lisa Colons and Jonas Johnson were high school and college sweethearts until a diabolical lie Jay’s best friend told broke them up. Jonas and Lisa went their separate ways and were successful. Several years pass by. Lisa, a successful high profile attorney, and Jonas a pro football player. Although they were successful in their careers, they both were unlucky in love.
Jay’s mother, Mom Johnson, sees her birthday and the holidays as a perfect opportunity to bring the two back together. She invites Lisa and Jay to her 50th birthday bash. Lisa and Jay didn’t have a clue they were being set up for the biggest surprise of their lives.
In the meantime Dad Johnson decides to play the matchmaker as well by inviting his best friend Charlie to seduce Barbara, his live-in sister-in-law. He despises her and wants her out of his house, but will his plan backfire?
It’s the day of the party and all hell breaks loose. Secrets are unveiled, hearts are broken, lessons learned, but most of all we learn we can never underestimate the power of love.
The Matchmaker is a heart-felt holiday romantic comedy that touches the soul of family.
After the film please join us for the The Matchmaker Red Carpet Affairpresented by Creative Flow Arts & Entertainment at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Mission Valley.
Come dressed to impress for this rare glimpse into Hollywood here on Sandiewood soil! This is the official after party to the The Matchmaker Premiere.
Special Music Performance by R & B Singer Shirley Murdock
One of San Diego’s hottest DJ’s will be spinning the top music all night!
Drinks Available (Included depending on the ticket)
Appetizers served (*Pasta bar available depending on ticket)
Movie Premiere: Ultrastar Cinemas 7510 Hazard Center Drive, San Diego, CA, 92108 Red Carpet 4:00pm-5:00pm. Movie starts promptly at 5:00pm.
The Red Carpet Affair will begin AFTER the movie at the DoubleTree starting at 8pm and will end at 11:30pm.
Dress code: Dress to Impress
Ages: 21 and up only
We are limited to 50 VIP tickets only. Make sure to reserve early. General admission tickets do not come with seating.
When: Monday January 20th, 2020
Time: 12 pm- 8PM
Where: WorldBeat Cultural Center
2100 Park Blvd.
San Diego CA 92101
www.worldbeatcenter.org | info@worldbeatcenter.org
Cost: FREE
Martin Luther King Jr is one of the most respected African-American leaders in history, this celebration is to honor Martin Luther kIng Jr. Even forty six years after his presence, his messages keep being relevant in the United States of America and all around the world.
Worldbeat Cultural Center, located in Balboa Park, is celebrating the life and legacy of Martin Luther King Jr with a family festival. With live music, dancing, vegan food, an outdoor cultural arts & craft vendors marketplace, and more.
Live performances will include reggae revival artist Hempress Sativa, Caribbean artist Rob Symeonn, San Diego’s Maka Roots and with a Mexican influence SGT Remo.
Celebration also features multi-cultural performances and blessings. Including Native American Blessing, Danza Azteca, West African Dance, Afro-Cuban Percussion and Dance. There are also, Middle Eastern Belly Dance, Hip Hop Performance By Junkyard Dance Crew and more!
Join us as we pay tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. His words and selfless actions continue to be an inspiration and never-ending call-to-action for tolerance and peace with each new generation.
The Human Dignity Award annually honors an individual or group who have demonstrated extraordinary achievement and commitment in promoting the value and importance defined by the life and legacy of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
We were proud to announce last year’s Human Dignity Award Winner, the San Diego-based Tariq Khamisa Foundation (TKF). The foundation was founded in 1995 after Tariq Khamisa, a 20-year-old college student, was killed by 14-year-old gang member Tony Hicks. Hicks was tried as an adult for murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison.
This event will sell out, so reserve your spot early! Visit https://www.ymca.org/get-involved/events/dr-martin-luther-king-jr-award-breakfast to reserve your table(s) online.
Fill out your nomination for the 2020 Human Dignity Award here:
https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/2020YMCASDMLKHDANominationForm
