Jazz Fest 2023 Recap!

Thanks LadyChops & Amanda Roberts - Hammered Dulcimer for the opportunity to perform with you guys on the big stage. Huge thank you to the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival for having us.

Check out some pics from the weekend below!

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The TMM Project is going on TOUR!

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We Kicked off our tour last week & we can’t wait to see everyone! Check out all of the dates below!

APRIL

April 18 - St. Pius Elem. LA - 9am

April 18 - St Pius Elem. LA - 9:45am

April 21 - Valverda Elem. LA - 1:45pm

April 24 - Patterson JHS P LA - 1pm

April 25 - Port Allen MS LA - 10am

April 26 - Albert Cammon MS LA - 2pm

MAY

May 3 - Louisiana Methodist Children's Home LA-4pm

May 4 - You Are Not Alone Live Art Event LA - 7pm

May 6 - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival- 2:45pm

May 8 - Golden Meadow Upper Elem. LA - 8:45am

May 8 - Golden Meadow Upper Elem. - 9:45am

May 8 - Golden Meadow Upper Elem. - 12:50pm

May 12 - Golden Meadow Elem. LA - 8:45am

May 12 - Golden Meadow Elem. - 9:45am

May 12 - Golden Meadow Elem. - 12:50pm

May 16 - Northeast Elem. LA - 9:15am

May 16 - Northeast Elem. - 10am

May 16 - Northeast Elem. - 10:45am

May 18 - Central MS LA - 10:15am

May 25 - Save The Youth Event LA - 6pm

May 27 - Madison Parish Library Festival LA - 9am

May 29 - Andrew Wilson Charter LA - 9:30am

May 29 - Andrew Wilson Charter - 10:30am

May 29 - Andrew Wilson Charter - 12:30pm

May 31 - St James Parish Libraries LA - Lutcher - 10am

May 31 - St James Parish Libraries LA - Vacherie - 2pm

JUNE

June 1 - Jackson Parish Library LA - Chatham 2pm

June 2 - Jackson Parish Libraries LA - Jonesboro -10am

June 2 - Jackson Parish Libraries LA - 2pm

June 4 - Sole Lab Hip Hop and Arts Festival LA- 4pm

June 5 - Shreve Memorial Libraries LA - Mobile-1:30pm

June 5 - Shreve Memorial Libraries LA-West Shreve -4:30pm

June 6 - Shreve Memorial Libraries LA - West Shreve - 2pm

June 6 - Shreve Memorial Libraries LA - Mooretown - 4:30pm

June 7 - Shreve Memorial Libraries LA - Atkins - 10am

June 7 - Shreve Memorial Libraries LA - Hamilton - 2pm

June 7 - Shreve Memorial Libraries LA - Broadmoor- 4:30pm

June 9 - Iberia Parish Library LA - Main Branch - 9:30am

June 9 - Iberia Parish Library LA - Main Branch - 11:15am

June 9 - Armand J. Brinkhaus Community Library LA - 2pm

June 10 - Children's Museum of Acadiana LA - 11am

June 12 - Plaquemines Parish Library

June 13-Tangipahoa Libraries LA Hammond-10:30am Kentwood-2:30pm

June 14- Tangipahoa Libraries LA Ponchatoula -10:30am Loranger-2:30m

June 15- Tangipahoa Libraries LA Independence - 10:30am Amite -2:30pm

June 16- Winn Parish Library LA Main Branch - 10am

June 16- Moss Street Recreation Center LA 2pm

June 21- Plaquemines Parish Library LA Port Sulfur = 1pm

June 22- Plaquemines Parish Library LA Phoenix HS 12pm

June 26- East Baton Rouge Libraries LA 10am (TBA) 2:30pm (TBA)

June 27- East Baton Rouge Libraries LA 10am (TBA) 2:30pm (TBA)

June 28- Washington Parish Libraries LA Bogalusa 10am Enon 2pm

June 29- Washington Parish Libraries LA Franklinton- 10am Thomas-2pm

June 30- East Baton Rouge Library LA 10am (TBA)

June 30- Kids Are People Too LA 1pm

TBD - Forest Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LA

TBD - Madison Parish Library LA

TBD - Wright Elem. LA

JULY

July 1- East Baton Rouge Library LA 10am (TBA)

July 3- East Baton Rouge Libraries LA 10am (TBA) 2:30pm (TBA)

July 5- East Baton Rouge Libraries LA 10am (TBA) 2:30pm (TBA)

July 6- East Baton Rouge Libraries LA 10am (TBA) 2:30pm (TBA)

July 7- Beauregard Parish Library LA DeRidder Branch 2pm

July 10- East Baton Rouge Libraries LA 10am (TBA) 2:30pm (TBA)

July 11- Plaquemines Parish Library LA Belle Chase Branch 1pm

July 11- GiGi’s Playhouse LA 3:30pm

July 12- Natchitoches Parish Libraries LA Riverbank 10am Northeast 2pm

July 13- Natchitoches Parish Libraries LA Main 2pm Main 6pm

July 18- Concordia Parish Libraries LA Vidalia 10:15am Ferriday 2pm

July 19- Judge George W. Armstrong Library MS 10:30/11am

July 20- Calcasieu Parish Libraries LA 10am (TBA) 2pm (TBA)

July 21- Calcasieu Parish Libraries LA 10am (TBA) 2pm (TBA)

July 27- West Feliciana Library LA Main Branch 2pm

The Advocate: B-boying with a message: Terrance Morgan uses the arts to preach positivity

Thank you The Acadiana Advocate for the great write up! Ready to rock the stage at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival.

See some of the article below!

The TMM Project program Makin' Moves: Dulcimer, Drum & Dance.  Pictured Left to Right: Amanda Roberts, Terrance Morgan, Torrez Hypolite, Elizabeth Vidos.

By: JACK BARLOW Apr 2, 2023 VIA The Advocate/Nola.Com

“Performance art and gun violence are unusual bedfellows, but merging the artistic and the serious is Terrance Morgan's raison d'etre.

For around 20 years, the 44-year-old Lafayette-based dancer and performance artist has brought positive change to communities, and particularly schools, through the arts. His TMM (The True Mission Matters) Project is the latest in a range of arts collectives that tackle serious issues through a variety of performance art techniques.

Morgan's journey began in the late 1990s when he came across by b-boying. More widely known as breakdancing, Morgan still stresses its original name. "People call it breakdancing, but it’s really b-boying," he said. "The 'B' really stands for Bronx Boy/Bronx Girl, from which the art form was originated, and is also associated with the break of the record."

He became immersed in the dance's culture by attending underground competitions throughout Texas, including b-battling against other dancers…”

Acadiana Lifestyle March 2023 Artist Profile: Street to Classroom -- How One Artist is Making an Impact on Students

I was honored to be featured in this month’s issue of Acadiana Lifestyle for their Artist Profile! Thank you Acadiana Lifestyle for the feature and recognizing our work. Shoutout to the Acadiana Center for the Arts & Young Audiences of Louisiana for the continuous support.

To read the full article in the Daily Iberian, click the button below!

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The TMM Project Get H.Y.P.E. November 2022 TOUR!

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We are excited to kick off our Get H.Y.P.E. (How You Prepare Everyday) November 2022 TOUR! We will be visiting multiple locations across Mississippi & Louisiana.

Get H.Y.P.E. November 2022 Tour Locations:

Mississippi

Susie B. West Elementary

Community Life Center

Louisiana

Wright Elementary

Christian Acres Academy

Madison High School

Madison Middle School

Tallulah Elementary

Tallulah Charter

Madison Stem Academy

Vidalia Upper Elementary

Vidalia Lower Elementary

Bayou Regional Arts Council

ELearning Academy Houma

ELearning Academy thibodaux

Hi-5 After-School Learning Center

Make sure to stay tuned to our social media to check us out!

What Is Get H.Y.P.E?

This interactive program is a great way to start a school year off by prepping students for success! Get H.Y.P..E teaches youth vital life skills through a creative outlet. Some of the key focuses include: goal setting, studying techniques to improve standardized test scores, tools to create productive habits, positive mental health strategies, anti-bullying resources, and more!







Event Spotlight: Traeh Thyssen Have A Heart Foundation's 2nd Annual Bullying & Suicide Awareness Show

The TMM Project was honored to participate in and support the Traeh Thyssen Have A Heart Foundation at their 2nd Annual Bullying & Suicide Awareness Fashion Show on October 2, 2022 at Southern University and A&M College!

To Ms. Rosalynn & the Thyssen family: Keep shining your light because you never know how much of an impact you are making out in the community! We stand with you! #haveaheart

Also, Shout-Out to Chef 24/7 for the laughs and support, we love meeting other people in the community spreading positivity!

EVENT GALLERY

The TMM Project Presents: 1st Ever Stay H.Y.P.E. Award (How You Prepare Everyday)

Congratulations to Johnston-Hopkins Elementary School & their wonderful staff on receiving the very 1st Stay H.Y.P.E. Award (How You Prepare Everyday). Much love to the Iberia Parish School Board, News15, KATC-TV 3: Acadiana's NewsChannel & local community leaders for your support!

Check out some photos and video coverage from the event below!

NEWS COVERAGE

EVENT GALLERY

Louisiana Connection: 2023 Dance Appreciation Online Textbook Feature

Excited, and blessed to be included as Louisiana’s Connection to hip-hop culture in the upcoming 2023 Dance Appreciation online textbook. The course is being designed for the State Board of Regents Dual Enrollment (high school & college) program. To be mentioned along side some of the pioneers & icons of this beautiful culture is truly an honor.

Thank you Cissy Whipp & LOUIS: The Louisiana Library Network - Paul Kieu Photography!


Media Spotlight: KADN Fox News 15 'TMM Project Brings Positive Message to Cathedral-Carmel'

Check out our latest feature by KADN Fox 15 highlighting our Get H.Y.P.E. (How You Prepare Everyday) program below!

The TMM Project (The True Mission Matters Project) dancers, deejays and musicians inspired students to be their best selves in our latest perfromance at the Cathedral Carmel School in Lafayette Parish.

Event Spotlight: Gulf Coast Organization's Back To School Bash | Berwick Civic Center

All smiles today at the 2022 Back to School Bash. Big shoutout to Stephanie Hartman & Gulf Coast Organization!


Event Spotlight: Louisiana Library Association Conference 2022

The power of coming together and creating is something special. All of these people aren’t only amazing artists but also great human beings!

Shoutout to the Louisiana Library Association for hosting a great state conference. As always a Huge Thank You to Pabby for your hard work & support throughout the years.

TMM Travels: Cathedral Carmel School Performance

Nothing but positive energy with great people! Cathedral-Carmel School! Thanks to the staff and students today!

TMM Travels: Boys & Girls Club & Young Audiences of Louisiana

Feeling is everything and passion just makes everything feel right! Thank you Boys & Girls Clubs of Metro Louisiana & Young Audiences of Louisiana for always being great organizations in the community.