KHAFRE, Inc.
Khafre, Inc
300 Main Street
Indianola, MS 38751
United States
ph: 662.347.8198
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Project Showcase:
“Cotton Memories” sessions
As part of a larger project focusing on the history and legacy of cotton-picking and sharecropping in the Mississippi Delta, the non-profit organization Khafre, Inc. is holding weekly sessions throughout the summer of 2014 to gather memories and oral histories from people with roots in the Delta region, especially older African-Americans with first-hand knowledge of work in “America’s Cotton Kingdom.” Khafre is based in Indianola, Mississippi and is led by C. Sade Turnipseed, an educator and cultural preservationist who is compiling the data for a doctoral dissertation in the Public History program at Middle Tennessee State University.
Khafre, Inc and Turnipseed are working to inspire a “community-driven historic preservation” movement that brings together heritage tourism with community empowerment and commemoration. They hope to reframe public perceptions of cotton-picking, sharecropping, and tenant farming through public education programs and the establishment of a “place” planned as the Cotton Pickers of America Monument complex (Sharecroppers’ House Museum, and Sharecroppers Interpretive Center) designed by sculptor Ed Dwight, for Mound Bayou in Bolivar County.
This fall will see the third annual “Sweat Equity Investment in the Cotton Kingdom” Symposium and Cotton Pickers Ball event at Mississippi Valley State University in Itta Bena, Mississippi, a gathering that combines performance, scholarship, memorializing, and fund-raising. (The poster for the 2013 event is shown above.) The summer 2014 “Cotton Memories” sessions will take place in two locations, da’ House of Khafre in Indianola on Wednesdays at 12 noon; and at Mound Bayou City Hall on Thursdays at 3:00 pm. More information about the sessions and the larger project can be found on Khafre’s website.
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da’ House of Khafre
105 MAIN STREET ~ HISTORIC DOWNTOWN ~ INDIANOLA, MISSISSIPPI 38751
662.347.8198 ~ deltarenaissance@aol.com ~ www.KHAFRE.us
Our ambiance is filled with historical charm and cultural nuances reminisant of grand-mama-nem's era. We are committed to honoring our ancestors in our daily activities and community outreach efforts.
RENTAL RATES:
daytime $150.00
evening $250.00
C. Sade Turnipseed
General Manager
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Embracing your Femininity
The workshops are designed to help ladies (young and old) get their “sexy” back, or at least use it a little better. The main emphasis is on building self-esteem and empowering women. And, how to learn from your self-esteem issues to accomplish your dreams and aspirations?
Saturday April 27th @ 6:00pm
"Renewing Your Self-Esteem
While Reaching For Your Dreams"
with
Danica Hobbs, Author/Poet and
Dr Kimberly Jefferson, Chiropractor
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Saturday May 4th @ 6:00pm
“Embracing Your Femininity”
with
Patricia Busby-Robinson, M.Ed
We are moving toward a Delta Renaissance!
Please contact Sade Turnipseed @ 662.347.8198, sade@khafreinc.org
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APRIL 2013
SUNDAY | MON/TUES | WED/THURS | FRIDAY | SATURDAY |
| 1ST /2ND
| 3RD/4TH
| 5TH LADIES’ NITE Featuring live: Columbus Toy, James Redd, James Wood, Equanya and DJ Ice Dawg, so much more!!!! SHOWTIME 9PM $5 ladies/$10 gents (Every 1st Friday) | 6TH Tatyana Trader Memorial 1:00-6:00pm -private event- MARY F. SHEPARD "Queen of Jook" Appreciation Day! |
7TH TAXES Everything you ever wanted to know, but too afraid to ask FREE WORKSHOP by Stacie Lynn 4:30pm _____________ MS Delta Music LIVE 7PM | 8TH /9TH Line Dance w/ Jessica James Mondays 7:30pm $3 | 10TH /11TH Line Dance w/ Gloria Johnson Wed. 7:30pm $3 | 12TH available for rental | 13TH Parents for Public Schools Meeting 9am-1pm -free-open to public- DANICA HOBBS & Dr. KIMBERLEY JEFFERSON, Chiropractor “Renewing Your Self-Esteem While Reaching For Your Dreams” -Workshop open to public- @ 6pm |
14TH World Travel 101 Cruises w/ Annette 5:30pm - open to public - ___________ MS Delta Music LIVE 7PM | 15TH /16TH Line Dance w/ Jessica James Mondays 7:30pm $3 | 17TH /18TH Line Dance w/ Gloria Johnson Wed. 7:30pm $3 ______________
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available for rental | 20TH PATRICIA ROBINSON, MSW “EMBRACING YOUR FEMININITY” -Workshop open to public- @ 6pm |
21ST BABY SHOWER 1:00PM -private event- ___________ MS Delta Music LIVE 7PM | 22ND /23RD Line Dance w/ Jessica James Mondays 7:30pm $3 | 24TH /25TH Line Dance w/ Gloria Johnson Wed. 7:30pm $3 | 26TH PATRICIA ROBINSON, MSW “EMBRACING YOUR FEMININITY” -Workshop open to public- @ 6pm | 27TH For Coaches Only -Delta Association- 5pm-till -private event- |
28H MS Delta Music LIVE 7PM | 29TH /30TH Line Dance w/ Jessica James Mondays 7:30pm $3 | MAY 1/2 Line Dance w/ Gloria Johnson Wed. 7:30pm $3 | 3 LADIES’ NITE Featuring live Entertainment: SHOWTIME 9PM $5 ladies/$10 gents (Every 1st Friday) | 4
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To reserve space for special event, or information contact: Sade Turnipseed 662.347.8198, Sade@khafreinc.org
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da’ House of Khafre RULES!!!!
105 Main Street
Downtown Indianola, MS 38751 USA
On the heels of receiving a Congressional Recognition, by Congressman Bennie Thompson, da House of Khafre is proud to offer world literacy and healthy living classes. Each class will be taught by a highly trained lecturer and is customized specifically for Mississippi Delta residents.
da’ House’s weekly/monthly classes include the following:
- S.O.U.L.* Food Cookin’ 101 $10.00/class
- Let’s Read Books-(book of the month club) $5/month
- Let’s talk French 101* $3/class
- World Travel 101 (Delta Travel Club) $3/class
- Embracing your Femininity 301* $5/class
- Videography 101 $5/class
- Line Dancing 101, 201* $3/class
- African Dance 101 $5/class
- Poker 101 free
- Bid Whist 101 $1/class
- Chess 101 $1/class
- Poetry/ideology Workshop 101 $5/class
101 = beginning—all ages;
201 = intermediate—all ages;
301 = advanced—adults only
SOUL = sustainably, organic, unprocessed, living
Not everything that goes on in da’ House must stay in da’ House. Our intent is to share. We invite all community-based experts in any field to become a part of the challenge to address issues of: unemployment, entrepreneurship, illiteracy, poor self-esteem, teen pregnancy, obesity, hopelessness, communication skills, journalism and creative writing, etc. Our hope is the skills learned will shine bright in the Delta community to one and all. Knowledge is power…each one teaches one!
Check our calendar for class schedules and updates.
www.khafre.us, info@khafreinc.org
or, call Sade @ 662.347.8198
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CALENDAR OF EVENTS
(Click Here for current calendar)
UPDATE:
Film Series will be held on Fridays at 6pm!
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THE SUNFLOWER COUNTY FREEDOM PROJECT
IN COLLABORATION WITH THE DA HOUSE OF KHAFRE PRESENTS:
30 Years from Now
An original Play
The Sunflower County Freedom Project:
The Freedom Project uses the history of the 1960’s civil rights movement to motivate young people growing up in Sunflower County, MS, to be-come capable and compassionate leaders.
The Play:
Inspired by true events in Drew, MS, this 45‐minute play – which won Best Original Play at the MTA 2012 Theater for Youth Festival Competi-tion – exposes the struggles faced during the desegregation of southern public schools in the 1960’s and examines how segregation in education remains a real problem today.
MARCH 23, 2012
DA HOUSE OF KHAFRE
105 MAIN STREET, INDIANOLA, MS
6:30 PM
CONTACT: JUSTINE AT THE SCFP 662-569-2441
OR ROBERT AT 630-935-0038
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"DON'T JUDGE ME"
OPEN CASTING CALL
Wednesday, December 14th
@5pm
An original play by
T. Clarice Norton
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Join us this Sunday for
BLUES N' BREWS
Showcasing the musical brilliance of
VARIETY
6PM
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LINE DANCE CLASSES
Wednesday
w/ Gloria Johnson
7:30PM
Mondays
w/ Jessica James
7:30PM
BELLY DANCE CLASSES
Sundays
w/ Vanessa Marble
4:00PM
David "HONEYBOY" Edwards
at home on da' FRONT PORCH STAGE
YOUNG GENIUSES AT WORK...
Alphonso Sanders and Howlin' Madd Perry doin their thang on the
FRONT PORCH STAGE
DR. JOSEPH STEVENSON
AFRICAN AMERICAN ART COLLECTION
Dorothy "Twig Lady" Hoskins
artist from Hollandale, MS
THANK YOU
For an AWESOME Opening!!!
To the following performers who came to da’ House to bless the “Front Porch Stage:”
Bobby Rush, Jessie Clay, Mickey Rogers, Chris Ivy, Columbus Toy, Keith Sanders, T.K. Soul, Grady Champion, Alphonso Sanders, Howl n’Madd Perry, Bobby Whalen, Diane Williams, Roland Tchakounte and
Visual artists: Hollandale Folk artist-Dorothy “The Twig Lady” Hoskins, Inverness design artist-Corine Smith, and
State Reps. Sara Thomas, John Hines; and Mayor of Glendora Johnnie Thomas.
Very Special Thanks to Deborah Faye Terrell-Cato for all her many investments; Dr. Joseph Stevenson for his major contribution of African American art; Shiela Waldrup for the love; Homemade Jamz & Jessie Clay for the sound system; Alphonso Sanders, Howl n’Madd Perry, Keith Sanders for their phenomenal performances; Jack & Debbie of Indianola Floral Designs, Honeyboy Edwards for his initial blessings; the spiritual force of Mississippi Slim and the Robertson Scholars’ students, just because…!!!
If you missed it…you most certainly did.
The House of Khafre (affectionately called “da’ House”) is located at the epicenter of where Blues (America’s Root Music) was born, 103-105 Main Street, in historic downtown Indianola, Mississippi.
WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW...
da' House Call to Artists
“da’ House” is an entrepreneurial venture by two local cultural arts veterans C.Sade Turnipseed and Robert L. Terrell. This dynamic duo comes to this venture with active involvements in international and Mississippi-based community development projects, i.e., Khafre, Inc. Turnipseed a well known cultural arts advocate is pursuing a Ph.D., in Public History. Robert Terrell, of Terrell and Associates has an undeniable passion and incomparable resources in the music recording industry. Together they are spearheading a cultural arts movement, in the Mississippi Delta… called “Delta Renaissance.”
“We are on a mission to bring a fresh energy and a homey vibe back to historic downtown Indianola, with arts and cultural performances. The name “KHAFRE” is important in African and world history. KHAFRE is the builder of the second pyramid in Egypt.” Turnipseed said. “This is significant because we believe with the help of others in Mississippi and the Delta communities, we shall build monumental projects that will last forever…kind of like the pyramids.” Terrell added.
Special Invitation to da’ House
The newest cultural arts gallery in the Mississippi Delta called the House of Khafre, also known as “da’ House,” will open its doors to the public tomorrow March 5th. Robert Terrell and Sade Turnipseed, owners of the establishment invite everyone to stop by anytime after noon this weekend, at 103 & 105 Main Street, to see, feel and taste the magic that is coming up in downtown Indianola. (Main Street is located in the historical district off Sunflower Ave and Front Street. From Hwy 82 either take Sunflower to Main then make a right; or Catchings Ave to Front St., and make the first left).
“da’ House is still under renovation, but we are sure everyone will be able to visualize the plans we have for the arts gallery, performance space and the future home of KHAFRE, Inc. (a non-profit organization that will erect historical monuments and youth-centered programs, in the Delta)” Terrell said.
“At da’ House, we are on a mission to bring fresh energy and a homey vibe to downtown Indianola. It will be done with educational programs and cultural arts performances…as well as freshly baked Mississippi-style teacakes.” Turnipseed revealed.
They are called “Mama Willie’s Teacakes.” tm
“These teacakes are the best cookies, I’ve ever put in my mouth,” proclaimed Mrs. B. Kirk, of Indianola.
Mama Willie’s Teacakes tm along with some of the best coffee in the country, African art display and its programming are positioning da’ House for major notoriety and success. As indicated by Blues legend David “Honeyboy” Edwards, who paid a visit to da’ House last week and said, “People will come from everywhere, for some of these teacakes and to visit this place.” Now, that’s a house blessing, for sure!
The name “KHAFRE” is important in African and world history. KHAFRE is the builder of the second pyramid in Egypt. “This is significant to us in the Delta, because with a little help from a few others, we shall build monumental projects that will last forever…kind of like the pyramids and David “Honeyboy” Edwards.” Turnipseed said.
Check out “da’ House, it is a perfect place for intimate gatherings and family events. So, stop by anytime…and bring some of your warm blessings with you…because, da’ House is where da’ love is!
Khafre, Inc
300 Main Street
Indianola, MS 38751
United States
ph: 662.347.8198
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