Singing with Soul

The Como Mamas

Singing with Soul might sound a bit cliché to some, but the phrase appropriately describes the down-home gospel sound of The Como Mamas.

The three life-long African-American gospel singers have sauntered in from the small Delta town of Como, Mississippi. Their new, critically acclaimed album “Get an Understanding” features only three instruments — the powerful, raspy voice of Ester Mae Smith, the deep soothing sounds of Angela Taylor and the energetic, spirited vocals of Della Daniels.

Recently featured at SXSW 2013(South By Southwest) music festival in Austin Texas, the group garnered huge audience followings that led to being voted one of the festival’s top 3 acts.

Don’t miss this opportunity to hear the spirit and soul of the Delta. The harmonies of the Como Mamas are so powerful, musical accompaniment will not be missed. And neither should this Sunday, May 5 show. Music begins at 3 p.m., at the Ann Marks Performing Arts Center. 

Tickets ($12.50 adults; $7 students) are available at area Brownsville banks, Livingston’s or from the Arts Council office (731.772.4883).

Brownsville to host "Cancer Queens! A Cancer Prevention Musical Revue"

A group of professional health educators will provide a light-hearted approach to a serious subject when they present a cancer prevention musical Saturday, May 4, in Brownsville, Tenn. The performance will begin at 6 p.m., at the Ann Marks Performing Arts Theater. While there is no admission charge for the event, donations will be accepted and will benefit the American Cancer Society.

Known as the Cancer Queens, the group presents ways to improve health and reduce cancer risk through original lyrics and dances to tunes of popular songs. For example, dancing to the tune of Brooks and Dunn's "Boot Scootin' Boogie," they encourage audiences to eat fruit and veggies and to go and get their Pap smears" to a parody of the Little Eva song, "Locomotion."

I'm always amazed at the lack of knowledge and awareness of the impact on health that simple lifestyle choices can have," said Brownsville Relay for Life Chairperson Carolyn Flagg. "The Cancer Queens present that information in a way that is fun and easy to remember. They engage audience members by entertaining them and drawing them into the fun."

Recognized by the Centers for Disease Control, the Cancer Queens have been bringing their health messages to audiences in churches, schools, women's organizations and other venues across the state of Tennessee for the last three years. The group is part of the Office of Community Outreach of the Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, in Nashville.

For more information about Brownsville's Relay for Life and the Cancer Queen performance, contact Flagg at 731-772-0425.

Walk with Drew & Friends ... Make a commitment to improve your health in 2013

We want Brownsville & Haywood Co. to make a commitment to improve its health in 2013. Join this initiative! First walk is Saturday, April 6. Register at 9:30 a.m. at the football field, L.Z. Hurley Memorial Track. Walk begins at 10 a.m.

• Walks are APRIL 6-JUNE 15
• All walks will be on paved tracks and will range in length from 1-4 MILES
• Learn more about living A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE in Brownsville &
Haywood Co.
• Participants will be invited to the celebration after the final walk on June 15
• Participants who attend 20+ walks will become part of the 20+ Club and
receive a Walk with Drew and Friends T-Shirt.
• HCS students who attend 20+ walks will have their name put in a drawing for
a bike.
• Seethe schedule of walks below, walk what you can or try the daily
challenge, it is optional.
• Rain days report to the Haywood County Branch YMCA to do laps in the gym.


WALK WITH DREW & FRIENDS
WALK SCHEDULE DAILY OPTIONAL CHALLENGE
Sat, Apr 6 L.Z. Hurley Memorial Track 10am 2.0 miles
Tue, Apr 9 Webb Banks Passive Park 5:30 p.m. 2.0 miles
Thur, Apr 11 Haywood Park Hospital Track 5:30 p.m. 2.0 miles
Sat, Apr 13 L.Z. Hurley Memorial Track 10am 3.0 miles
Tues, Apr 16 Webb Banks Passive Park 5:30 p.m. 3.0 miles
Thu, Apr 18 Haywood Park Hospital Track 5:30 p.m. 2.5 miles
Sat, Apr 20 L.Z Hurley Memorial Track 10 am 3.0 miles
Tue, Apr 23 Webb Banks Passive Park 5:30 p.m. 3.0 miles
Thu, Apr 25 Haywood Park Hospital Track 5:30 p.m. 3.0 miles
Sat, Apr 27 LZ Hurley Memorial Track 10am 3.25 miles
Tue, Apr 30 Webb Banks Passive Park 5:30 p.m. 3.5 miles
Thu, May 2 Haywood Park Hospital 5:30 p.m. 3.0 miles
Sat, May 4 LZ Hurley Memorial Track 10am 3.0 miles
Tue, May7 Webb Banks Passive Park 5:30 p.m. 3.5 miles
Thu, May9 Haywood Park Hospital Track 5:30 p.m. 3.0 miles
Sat, May 11 LZ Hurley Memorial Field 10am 3.0 miles
Tue, May 14 Webb Banks Passive Park 5:30 p.m. 3.5 miles
Thu, May 16 Haywood Park Hospital Track 5:30 p.m. 4.0 miles
Sat, May 18 No Walk- HHS Graduation
Tue, May 21 Webb Banks Passive Park 5:30 p.m. 3.5 miles
Thu, May23 Haywood Park Hospital Track 5:30 p.m. 2.5 miles
Sat, May 25 LZ Hurley Memorial Track 10 am 3.5 miles
Tue, May 28 Webb Banks Passive Park 5:30 p.m. 2.0 miles
Thu, May 30 Haywood Park Hospital 5:30 p.m. 3.0 miles
Sat, June 1 LZ Hurley Memorial Track 10 am 3.38 miles
Tue, June 4 Webb Banks Passive Park 5:30p.m. 3.0 miles
Thu, June 6 Haywood Hospital Track 5:30 p.m. 3.5 miles
Sat, June 8 LZ Hurley Memorial Track 10am 3.5 miles
Tue, June 11 Webb Banks Passive Park 5:30 pm 3.25 miles
Thu, June 13 Haywood Park Hospital Track 5:30 p.m. 3.0 miles
Sat, June 15 Final Walk to YMCA 8 am 2.62 miles