KING OF STRINGS, KEN FORD HOSTS BENEFIT CONCERT FOR THE KEN FORD FOUNDATION

King of Strings Entertainer, Ken Ford has partnered with Ray's Restaurants to host "Strings on the River", on Saturday, May 19th from 12pm - 4pm at Ray's Restaurants.  'Strings on the River' is a benefit concert to provide music education, programs and instruments to children and schools that desire an music arts based curriculum that has been cut due to funding or other disadvantages benefiting The Ken Ford Foundation and Fragile Kids Foundation.

"This is a great day for Fulton County where we merge the charitable side of a business like Ray's and The Ken Ford Foundation's mission of music education," says Foundation Executive Director Annette Davis Jackson. "We are one and the same."

The Ken Ford Foundation is an organization that focuses on enhancing academic excellence through music appreciation and making music classes and programs for youth available throughout the state of Georgia.


Mike Ross, director of operations for Ray's Restaurantsnoted, "With live jazz being such a big part of our restaurants' identities, The Ken Ford Foundation partnership is a natural progression for us." Since founder Ray Schoenbaum opened the doors nearly three decades ago, Ray's Restaurants have been developing deep ties to the local community and charitable organizations. Ross adds, "For several years, we've worked with the Fragile Kids Foundation, and we are proud to add the Ken Ford Foundation to our list of partner organizations."

Media partners for 'Strings on the River' include Rolling Out Magazine, Jazz WCLK and Georgia Public Broadcast.

Limited VIP and General Admission Tickets are available by visiting EventBrite.com.

Special Thanks to : Chat Kafe Show with Kenny Pugh, Rolling Out Magazine, Sports Extra, 91.9 Jazz WCLK and Better Mornings Atlanta!

PREMIER ACADEMY CELEBRATES 40 YEARS

By: Tamika Morrison/1st Lady of PR

On March 24th, our agency was busy managing all of three client events/activities - it was truly an exciting day that ended on a sweet note with the celebration of Premier Academy's 40th Anniversary Celebration Gala.

The event took place in the heart of downtown Atlanta at the Loudermilk Center. A classy affair, Executive Director, Cindra Taylor looked radiant anticipating addressing the well-dressed crowd of esteemed professionals in early childhood education that came out - not only to receive awards for their tireless dedication providing exceptional early childhood education - but to celebrate Premier Academy for being such a great example of how exceptional an early childhood education is the foundation upon which future educational successes is dependent upon.

Kings of Strings, Ken Ford surprising guests with his appearance

Ken Ford accepting his 'Trailblazer Award' alongside Cindra Taylor (right)

Former pre-schoolers turned doctors, CEO's and accomplished men and women returned to say "Thanks" to Premier Academy for a great formative education. And Ken Ford surprised the crowd with his appearance to receive his award while we were viewing his video acceptance speech. That was such a moment - a proud moment for me personally! It was culminated by a dynamic performance by Ken Ford Foundation 14 year-old virtuoso, DeMarkus Davis who wow'd the crowd with his rendition of "King of Strings" Ken Ford classics off his latest CD, State of Mind.

DeMarkus Davis - 14 year old violin virtuoso of The Ken Ford Foundation

Special thanks to: Tiffini & Chanda of Tastemaker Magazine, Veronica & Condace at 95.1/WSB Radio, Kenny Pugh at The Chat Kafe Radio Show (Love 860AM), Neil Harley of Total Education Network and Twanda Black of 104.1FM. Check out the write-up from Tastemaker Magazine as well as read Cindra's entire profile in their newest Foodie issue on pg. 17! More pictures can be viewed on our Facebook Page.

Tamika Morrison & Tiffini Gatlin of Atlanta Tastemaker Magazine (LOVE the earrings Tiff!)

Tiffini getting her "Wobble" on!

Tamika Morrison & Dr. Bisa

T.MORRISON AGENCY Wishes YOU a Very Merry Christmas!

What an incredible year it has been for us! We are so grateful for all the loving support of our clients, our media partnerships and those like you, who support us by reading our press releases, responding to calls of action and attending our clients events.

Please know, we don't take your support lightly. You play a very important role in the success of our brand and the brands we represent. So, it's only fitting that we take time out just to recognize you and your family and all of your dreams. We salute YOU this season and we join you in agreement that all you have worked hard to achieve this year will burst bountifully in the new year!

If that includes the launch of a new product, announcement of a chief appointment or new business, don't fail to include public relations and marketing as part of this wonderful new venture. Besides, your clients need to know where you are, how to reach you and the great offers you have. You don't have to call us, but call someone! Public Relations, Marketing and Branding are the lifeline of a company - how else would the world know about you?

MERRY CHRISTMAS to you and your family from ours!


Sincerely,

TAMIKA L. MORRISON
PRINCIPAL AND FOUNDER
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Electric Violinist Ken Ford Makes History Performing at the 77th Heisman Trophy Awards on ESPN

Atlanta's own Electric Violinist Ken Ford will be performing live this Saturday, December 10th in front of millions for the 77th annual Heisman Trophy Presentation Presented by Nissan at 8 p.m. on ESPN. A first in the network's history to have a live music performance take place during the Heisman presentation. 

 Electric Violinist Ken Ford will provide soul-stirring arrangements from his newest CD, "State of Mind" during commercial breaks, as well as providing musical transitions during the telecast. The live telecast from the Best Buy Theater in New York will be simulcast on ESPN3 and ESPN Mobile TV and accessible online at WatchESPN.com. ESPN Radio will also broadcast the announcement of the winner.

Be one of the first to interview this super star who's current CD "State of Mind" isclimbing the charts and was named number three on the Jazz Billboard Chart earlier this year.  Following his album's release, which has included the Atlanta Journal-Constitutionhighlighting Ford's "edgy sound", BET.compraising his "soul-stirring style", and Rolling Out declaring him an "all-around violinist" with "the ability to delve into jazz, funk, classical, soul and hip-hop without missing a beat or a string," Ford shows no signs of slowing down.  

In August, Ford treated his hometown of Atlanta to the full live experience of STATE OF MIND, with a sold-out concert at the Buckhead Theatre hosted by V-103's Ryan Cameron, featuring Ford's full band and R&B artist Algebra Blessett opening the show.  The sold-out show was recorded for future broadcast and was attended by a host of luminaries, including Mayor Kasim Reed, Julius "Dr. J" Erving, Q. Parker of 112, Johnta Austin, Atlanta City Council President Ceasar Mitchell, Television Producer Roger Bobb and more.

All media requests should be directed to the T.MORRISON AGENCY.