New York Times best-selling author Omar Tyree will speak at Stevens Auditorium in Lancaster, SC on 12/20/08. A private meet & greet for sponsors only will take place at Smooth's Music Books & Gifts... and a movie casting call party will be held at Carolina Steak & Ribs. Presented by Smooth's Music Books & Gifts, Urban Literacy Project, Urban Street Chronicles. See below for additional information.__________________________
Omar Tyree is a 2001 NAACP Image Award recipient for Outstanding Literature in Fiction, and a 2006 Phillis Wheatley Literary Award winner for Body of Work in Urban Fiction. His 16 published books have sold nearly 2 million copies worldwide. With a degree in Print Journalism from Howard University, Tyree has been recognized as one of the most renowned contemporary writers in the literary community. Also an informed and passionate speaker on various community-related and intellectual topics, he is now entering the world of feature films, business lectures, and children’s books. Tyree is a tireless creator and visionary of few limitations.
SEMINAR & BOOK SIGNING:
WHERE: Stevens Auditorium, USC-LancasterWHEN: Saturday, December 20, 2008 from 4:30-7:00pm
ADVANCE TICKETS: $10 Students (17 & Under), $15 Adults (18 & Up). Purchase advance tickets from Smooth's MBG.
DOOR TICKETS: $15 Students (17 & Under), $20 Adults (18 & Up).
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PRIVATE MEET & GREET:
WHERE: Smooth's Music Books & Gifts @ 134 S. Main St.WHEN: Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 7:00pm
PLEASE NOTE: The private meet & greet is open to sponsors only. Sponsorship starts at $100 and includes access to all Dec. 20 events, catered meet and greet at Smooth's Music Books & Gifts, and an autographed book. Contact Smooth's (803-283-5203) for more information on becoming a sponsor, or visit the website.
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MOVIE CASTING CALL PARTY:
WHERE: Carolina Steak & Ribs (former Lancaster Tavern), 1436 Charlotte Hwy.Omar Tyree is pitching several projects for a movie or series pilot and is looking for fresh new talent. Publishers and promoters will be present as well, and they are seeking book cover models and event models/host/hostess. Live band 'LA Stars' will perform (Cleo White & Big Den).
WHEN: Saturday, December 20, 2008 @ 10:00pm
DRESS CODE: Business Casual/Semi-Formal - No Tennis Shoes, Jeans, or Ball Caps.
ADMISSION: $10 Event Admission, plus $10 Casting Call Registration
PLEASE NOTE: 21 & Up. Picture or Model Card required for casting call. Register in person at Smooth's Music Books & Gifts, 134 S. Main St.
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