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| FIRST SUNDAYS- Station 9 Restaurant On Sunday January 3rd join ChristianHangSuite.com as we host the FIRST SUNDAYS New Year's Party at Station 9 Restaurant & Lounge on U Street in Washington, DC. Admission is FREE and we're also serving a COMPLIMENTARY BUFFET so EARLY ARRIVAL is SUGGESTED! Featuring DC's top gospel artists performing LIVE! Phillip Carter and SOV, Christopher Page & The Dream Keeper's Ensemble, 1 Accord, Brandon Camphor & One Way, David James of Ndelible, Jimmy Russell & BOC, M.O. Marcello, Thom Lourim, Da Fisherman. Hosted by Comedienne Cassandra Archer. |
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| FIRST SUNDAYS- Station 9 Restaurant FIRST SUNDAYS- Station 9 Restaurant On Sunday May 2nd from 3pm-7pm join ChristianHangSuite.com as we kick off a NEW season of FIRST SUNDAYS at Station 9 Restaurant & Lounge on U Street in Washington, DC! The event is absolutely FREE and a COMPLIMENTARY BUFFET (While It Lasts) is included so early arrival is suggested. Hosted by Stellar Award Winner ISAIAH THOMAS! Performing LIVE! PHILLIP CARTER & SOV, MIKE MCCOY & VOICES UNITED, RAPHAEL ROSS, TODD LEDBETTER, AMAZING GOSPEL SOULS, and JEREMIAH HICKS. COMEDY by KEITHA V. & DAVID CARTER. Our Official Sponsor for the evening will be EXCLUSIVELY YOURS Jewelry by VON. |
| FIRST SUNDAYS- Indulj Restaurant & Lounge On Sunday December 6th join ChristianHangSuite.com as we host the FIRST SUNDAYS Saints of Comedy Jam at Indulj Restaurant & Lounge on U Street in Washington, DC. Featuring DC's funniest Christian Comedians Performing LIVE! Eboogie, Chris Clark, Quiet Storm, Min. Eric Ticklebone, Tommy Taylor, & Kevin Lee. Hosted by Comedienne Cassandra Archer. Also Includes LIVE Gospel Performances featuring Tyrone Powell, Saxophonist Brian Lanier, & TL. |
| FIRST SUNDAYS- Station 9 Restaurant On Sunday August 2nd BYRON CAGE hosts the FIRST SUNDAYS official EARNEST PUGH "Rain On Us" CD Release Party at Station 9 Restaurant on U Street. Performing LIVE! Earnest Pugh, Byron Cage, Brent Jones, Kevin Levar & One Sound, Charles Butler & Trinity, and Keith Williams. |
| FIRST SUNDAYS- Station 9 Restaurant On Sunday June 7th join ChristianHangSuite.com as we host our FIRST SUNDAYS 'White Affair' and 4 Year Anniversary Party at Station 9 Restaurant on U Street. Performing LIVE! Mike McCoy & Voices United, Professor Wilbur Belton & LADWEC, Steven McCoy & Sacrifice, Mark Mosley & Trio, Restine Jackson, IQ, Rob Maletick, TL, and Comediennes Platinum and Tashya Tummins. Hosted by Comedian Len Barksdale. |
| FIRST SUNDAYS- Station 9 Restaurant Join ChristianHangSuite.com as we host FIRST SUNDAYS at the new Station 9 Restaurant on the historic U Street corridor. PERFORMING LIVE! 7 Sons of Soul, Patrick Lundy & The Ministers of Music, Comedian Len Barksdale, Comedienne Simply |
| Super Sunday Praise Party - Station 9 Restaurant Sunday January 4th from 4pm - 7pm -First Sundays - It's the All New First Sundays 2009! Join us on Sunday February 1st for First Sundays 'Super Sunday Praise Party' at the new Station 9 Restaurant on the historic U Street corridor. Come get your praise on before the big game! PERFORMING LIVE! Stephen Hurd, Isaiah Thomas and Elements of Praise, comedian Len Barksdale, comedian Chris Sherman, Sound of the Trumpet Ministry, A.W.O.L., Kendall King, G. Wright, Sol Elder, Drew Davidsen, and Constance Alex. DJ Bam spinnin on the one's & two's. |
| Saved in the City - Station 9 Restaurant Sunday January 4th from 4pm - 7pm -First Sundays - It's the All New First Sundays 2009! Join us on Sunday January 4th for 'Saved in The City' at the new Station 9 Restaurant on the historic U Street corridor. PERFORMING LIVE! Comedian Len Barksdale, Diva of Comedy Cassandra, Comedian Byword Smith, Christian Rap Artist Enyaphace, Gospel Artist Janine, Gospel Artist Robert Person, Saxophonist Todd Ledbetter, Gospel Artist Kenny Wesley, Gospel Artist Angelia Robinson, Guitarist KUKU, and Gospel Artist Michael Trotter! |
| BARACK YOUR VOTE Pre-Victory Celebration - K Street Lounge Sunday November 2nd from 3pm - 7pm at at the upscale K Street Lounge in downtown Washington, DC. Performing LIVE will be Stellar Award Winner Maurette Brown Clark, James Daniels, Tiffeny Williams, Brian Lanier, Michael Smith, Comedian Byword Smith, Comedian Howard G and DJ Bam on the one's & two's. |
| FIRST SUNDAYS Saints of Comedy Jam! Sunday September 7th from 3pm - 7pm at Silver Shadows in Columbia, MD. Enjoy LIVE performances from the areas' funniest Christian Comedians including Mike Washington, Big Shorty, T.L. Fitz, Larry Lancaster, Brenda O and Howard G. Also Performing LIVE! Gospel Jazz artist Amos Saint Jean, Gospel Artist Deja, Holy Hip Hop trio Spittin' Image, and Gospel Artists 1 Accord. DJ Bam spinnin' on the one's & two's. |
| FIRST SUNDAYS Midsummer Night's Praise - 2008 It's the FIRST SUNDAYS Midsummer Night's Praise featuring more of the areas' hottest Gospel Artists and Christian Comedians! Performing LIVE! Doreen Vail, Jermaine Mickey & Ministry, Davon Steele & Broken 4 Worship, Spittin' Image, Comedian Stacey Carver, and Jimmy Russell & Because of Christ. Hosted by Comedian Howard G "The Kiss My Bumper Guy" and DJ BAM spinnin' the best in Urban Gospel & Holy Hip Hop! |
| 4th Annual FIRST SUNDAYS Summer Cookout - 2008 It's the 4th Annual FIRST SUNDAYS Summer Cookout! Join us on Sunday July 6th from 2pm - 6pm at beautiful Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria, VA (Only minutes away from downtown DC). RAIN OR SHINE! There's plenty of shade under the pavilion. Enjoy LIVE performances, Food on the Grill, and plenty of games including Beach Volleyball, Spades, the Three-Legged Race, and Egg Toss. And of course it's ABSOLUTELY FREE ALL DAY! |
| First Sundays Baltimore - 2008 Join us on Sunday June 1st from 3pm - 7pm at PUR Lounge on the waterfront. Hosted by comedian Howard G (The Kiss My Bumper Guy), LIVE performances by Gerald Scott & Company, New Harvest, iNDIGO, The Matthew Sisters, Sterling, Dyron Booker & Divine Destiny, LeAne Palmore, Wilbur Nichols, Davon Steele @ Broken 4 Worship, and comedian Laughin' Lenny. DJ Bam spinnin' the best in Christian Club, House, Urban Gospel & Holy Hip Hop. |
| Spring Bling at H2O - 2008 Its the First Sundays Spring Bling! Featuring more of the areas' funniest CHRISTIAN COMEDIANS, an exclusive SPRING FASHION SHOW, and of course the PRAISE PARTY! Join ChristianHangSuite.com on Sunday May 4th from 3pm - 7pm at H2O Restaurant & Lounge on the waterfront. If you missed our last event, you definitely don't want to miss this one! |
| Comedy Jam 2 at H2O - 2008 Back by Popular Demand! Join ChristianHangSuite.com on Sunday March 2nd from 3pm - 7pm as we host "FIRST SUNDAYS: Christian Comedy Jam 2", featuring more of the areas' funniest christian comedians. If you missed the first comedy jam in December, you definitely don't want to miss this one! Performing LIVE! Comedians Rick Younger, Larry Lancaster, Meshelle, and Stacey Carver. |
| Holiday Comedy Jam at H2O - 2007 Featuring christian comedians Brenda O, Stacy Carver, Strawberry, Cinnamon, Grandma G, and Sean Sarvis. Musical performances by Gerald Scott & Company, Terrell Hunt, Trey Howard and Surrender". Hosted by Comedian Howard G. |
| Labor Day Weekend at H2O - 2007 Double Album Release Party featuring James Daniels & Robert Persons, Fall Fashion Review and Praize Party featuring Earnest Pugh, and Michael Dixon, author of "Married & Loving It". Hosted by Comedian Howard G. Music spun by DJ Robbo. |
| 3rd Annual First Sundays Cookout, July 8, 2007 - Fort Hunt Park, Virginia LIVE performances, food, games, contests, and of course, a great social environment. Performing LIVE!! James Daniels, Joe L. DaVessel and Melodic Band, Tyrone Powell, Mike McCoy & Voices United, Indigo, and Nikea Hoooker. Hosted by Comedian Howard G. Music spun by DJ Robbo. |
| Spring Bling at H2O, Washington, D.C. - May 6, 2007 Spring Bling at H2O, Washington, D.C. - May 6, 2007 - It's the FIRST SUNDAYS SPRING BLING at H2O! Guest performances by Mike McCoy & Voices United, Spittin Image, James Daniels, STORI, CISUM Productions, Landis McEachin, and REAL TALK LIVE with author Rodney Steward. Buffet Included, music spun by DJ Robbo. |
| Block Party at H2O, Washington, D.C. - October 1, 2006 Block Party at H2O, Washington, D.C. - October 1, 2006 - It's the FIRST SUNDAYS HOMECOMING BLOCK PARTY at H2O! We're bringin' "The Yard" to FIRST SUNDAYS! Guest performances by R.E.A.L., Sonya Pass, ASON, KAPPA ALPHA PSI and ALPHA PHI ALPHA steppers. Buffet Included, music spun by DJ Tak-Nic and DJ Robbo. |
| K Street Lounge, Washington, D.C. - September 3, 2006 It's the Labor Day Weekend Explosion! Performing LIVE...In the heart of downtown DC at one of the most luxurious spots in the city. Antwaun Stanley (J Moss produced tracks on his new CD "I Can Do Anything"), neo-soul gospel artist Jaqi, urban gospel artist James Daniels, and Holy Hip Hop by Joe L. DaVessel. Real Talk Focus - "How to Recognize Mr. or Mrs. Right: the plan for your man and the wife for your life", hosted by Minister Phil Jackson. Buffet Included, music spun by DJ Tak-Nic and DJ Robbo. |
| K Street Lounge, Washington, D.C. - August 6, 2006 In the heart of downtown DC at one of the most luxurious spots in the city. Real Talk Focus - 21st Century Dating: Life Without Sex, and hosted by The Integrity Singles Ministry of Evangel Cathedral. Ty Adams Author of "Single, Saved, & Having Sex", Earnest Pugh, Robert Person, Von Vargas. Buffet Included, music spun by DJ Tak-Nic and DJ Robbo. Photos by Timothy Christmas. |
| 2nd Annual First Sundays Cookout - Fort Hunt Park, Alexandria, VA. - July 2, 2006 Fire Up the Grill! Our 2nd Annual First Sundays Cookout! Of Course it's FREE all Day long! Come out and relax, chill, meet new people, and enjoy great food on Sunday July 2nd at Fort Hunt Park in Alexandria, VA. Bring your Skills! Volleyball, Horseshoes, card games, and more ! Music spun by DJ Tak-Nic and DJ Robbo. Photos by Timothy Christmas |
| $5,000 Gospel Slam Challenge at H2O, Washington, D.C. - June 4, 2006 - Final Round "Doin' it American Idol Style!" It's the Final Round of the $5000 Gospel Slam Competition. Also celebrating our 1 Year Anniversary. Comedian Sean Sarvis, and hosted by Union Temple Young Adult Ministry "Wholly Nation". Participating Choirs: Howard Gospel Choir, Mike McCoy & Voices United, and Celebration. Mike McCoy & Voices United took home the $5,000 Grand Prize! Buffet Included, music spun by DJ Tak-Nic and DJ Robbo. Photos by Timothy Christmas. |
| $5,000 Gospel Slam Challenge at H2O, Washington, D.C. - April 2, 2006 - Round 2 "Doin' it American Idol Style!" Top Local Choirs compete for a chance to win a $5000 Grand Prize. Comedian Sean Sarvis, and hosted by The Integrity Singles Ministry of Evangel Cathedral. Participating Choirs: Howard Gospel Choir, Mike McCoy & Voices United, Remnant, and Steve McCoy & Greater Purpose. Buffet Included, music spun by DJ Tak-Nic and DJ Robbo. Photos by Timothy Christmas. |
| $5,000 Gospel Slam Challenge at H2O, Washington, D.C. - April 2, 2006 "Doin' it American Idol Style!" Top Local Choirs compete for a chance to win a $5000 Grand Prize. Spoken Word by 'LYRIC', Comedian Sean Sarvis, and hosted by Greater Mount Calvary Young Adult Ministry. Participating Choirs: The VIBE, Charles Butler & Trinity, Celebration, and Cambridge South Dorchester Choir. Buffet Included, music spun by DJ Tak-Nic and DJ Robbo. Photos by Timothy Christmas. |
| Jonathan Nelson and PapaSan at H2O, Washington, D.C. - March 5, 2006 Sunday March 5th featured the legendary Gospel Dancehall sensation "PAPA SAN" performing LIVE! Papa San performed songs from his new CD entitled "Real & Personal". Also Performing LIVE! 2006 Stellar Award Winner for 'Song of the Year', Jonathan Nelson & Purpose! Plus. We also had Comedian Sean Sarvis hosting and Minister Drew Ross as our guest speaker! And, local artists Calen Johnson and Calvin Tucker performing Live! Music spun by DJ Tak-Nic and DJ Robbo. Photos by Timothy Christmas. |
| Byron Cage at H2O, Washington, D.C. - New Year's Day - January 1, 2006 This was a special edition of First Sundays. Three events under one roof! First, it's the "Black & White Affair" with live performances by James Daniels, ASON, comedian Coy Lasone, DJ Tak-Nic on the ones & Two's, and the dynamite Rev. Jamal Bryant! Next, it was Byron Cage performing Live for his Official CD Premiere of "Inviation to Worship". Lastly, we joined Byron Cage for a special VIP party for his celebrity guests! |
| Canton Jones at H2O, Washington, D.C. - December 4, 2005 Arrow Recording Artist Canton Jones performing LIVE! Also featured live performances by Deja', Wayland Wilson, Spittin' Image, and spoken word by Divyne. Hosts for the evening were EPM Music Group Artist Earnest Pugh and Towan Isom, founder of Spiritually Speaking. Music spun by DJ TAK-NIC. |
| First Sundays at H2O, Washington, D.C. - October 2, 2005 The Fourth installment of "First Sundays" featured live performances by Amos Saint Jean, Robert Person, Spittin' Image, Kayla and Riff Raff. MC'd by Sean Sarvis and Leesha Hall. DJAA1K was on the one's and two's. |
| First Sundays at H2O, Washington, D.C. - November 6, 2005 The Official Listening Party! ALBUM RELEASE of EMP Music Group Artist Earnest Pugh - performing from his new album 'A Worshipper's Perspective'. Hosted by Ted and Sheri from Heaven 1580AM. Also featured live performances by Byron Cage, Brent Jones, Andrea Dumas, Charles Butler & Trinity. Music spun by DJ TAK-NIC. |
| Rejoice On The River at H2O, Washington, D.C. Featuring live performances by Keith Williams, Mike McCoy & Voices United, The Vibe, Sonya Pass, Ebony Jackson. MC'd by Sean Sarvis and Leesha Hall. And DJAA1K was on the one's and two's. And, bnatural Day Spa & Salon teamed up to give-away two ultimate Day Spa packages. |
| "First Sundays" August 7th at the Aqua Lounge in Washington, D.C. The Third installment of "First Sunays" featured live performances by Earnest Pugh, Mike McCoy & Voices United, Green Tea, Tonya Gipson, and Harvestime Entertainment. DJ "Take N'It" was on the one's and two's. Those in attendance enjoyed a delightful buffet, and an opportunity to mix and mingle with other young adult christians. |
| The Re-mix In The Park - Pre 4th of July Cookout - July 3rd at Fort Hunt Park. ChristianHangSuite.com hosted the Official Album Release Party for Toe2Toe recording artist "Ason"! Also performing Live: Urban Gospel Artist James Daniels, Gospel Hip-Hop artists Riff-Raff and the PF All Stars, and others. And, of course, DJ Double A1K was spinnin' on the one's and two's! |
| "First Sundays" at the Phish Tea Cafe in Washington, D.C. - 6/5/2005 What an evening! First Sundays was truly a blessing for everyone in attendance. Inspirational Jazz Band "R&R" tore the roof off the spot and the Caribbean Buffet was 'off-the-hook'! DJ Double A1k did his thing on the one's and two's, and there was plenty of networking and socializing throughout the evening. To top it off, a Soul Train Line was formed by Heaven 1580's own Leesha Hall, which proved to be the icing on the cake. |
| Sharon Hall Scholarship Fund 18th Annual Benefit Concert - 5/21/2005 The Sharon Hall Scholarship Fund provides assistance to continuing education students at Michigan Park Christian Church. This fund has been a benefit to many students for 18 years. This year's concert featured Yadah & Extended Praise. |
| Club Calvery at Alfred A. Owens Family Life Community Center - 4/29/2005 Do you like to hang out, but don't have anywhere to go? CLUB Calvary is the young adult's alternative to secular establishments. We have created an environment full of entertainment--live bands, a club DJ, open mic poetry, bowling, and more--without the alcohol, smoking, or explicitly lewd music. |
| Power Lunch at Union Station - 4/20/2005 Every Wednesday in Union Station's AMC Movie Theatre, POWER LUNCH blesses D.C. professionals with preaching, teaching, and great gospel music. |
| Friday Night "Get Happy Hour" at Kingdom Baptist Church - 3/25/2005 A great night of Christian entertainment. Featuring the Neo-Soul Stylings of Ebony Jackson and the Mizz Ebony's Boys band. |
| 35th Annual Morehouse Glee Club Concert at Shiloh Baptist Church - 3/18/2005 Classical selections .... solo performances .... quartet standards .... Negro spirituals .... Gospel .... traditional African music. |
| Saturday Night Live, Ebenezer AME Church (Mardi Gras Style), 2/26/2005 The monthly Saturday Night Live hosted by Ebenezer AME Church in Fort Washington, MD was done Mardi Gras style. |
| Shiloh Baptist Church Hosts: Norman C. Francis/Howard University HBCU Gala - 02/19/05 Shiloh Baptist Church hosted the annual HBCU Gala at Howard University in February. Photos by CHS Photographer Damon Fernandes. |
| 2004 Gospel Step Explosion at Good Hope Union United Methodist Church - 11/06/04 It began with singing. Brothers and Sisters would gather in the quad and sing. They eventually graduated to dancing and from there, stepping was born. The Washington, DC area has produced dozens of local "Christian" Step Teams, competing annually for local bragging rights. |
| "God Ain't No Joke" T.V. Pilot at Ebenezer AME Church - 11/12/04 Inspirational Comedians from across the nation took part in a Live Taping of the soon-to-be released T.V. Pilot. Photos from the God Ain't No Joke rehearsal at Ebenezer AME Church. |
