Celebrate with us this Sunday as we ring in the New Year kid style @ Children’s Museum of Acadiana for their 27th Annual NEW YEAR’S NOON!
Much love to Al Hebert , Children's Museum of Acadiana & News15 for having us!!
The Met of the South: TMM Project Performs at The Odgen Museum of Southern Art in New Orleans!
Beautiful Place with even more Beautiful People Thank you Ogden Museum of Southern Art!
#Arts #ArtsEd #MetOfTheSouth #HipHopHistoryMonth #50YearsOfHipHop #TheTMMProject
KNOE News Feature: True Mission Matters Project hosts anti-bullying campaign for elementary students
MONROE, La. (KNOE) - True Mission Matters Project visited Tallulah Elementary School on October 17th for an anti-bullying campaign presenting their “H.Y.P.E.” performance, which stands for How You Prepare Everyday.
TMM Project Tour: Kickoff our Fall 2023 Tour With Us!
Excited & Grateful to kick off our Fall 2023 Tour!
#Arts #ArtsEd #PerformingArtsCollective #TheTMMProject
*Asterisk denotes events open to the general public
SEPTEMBER 2023
Sep 28 | 6pm - Save The Youth Event - Rayne
Sep 30 | 10pm - Evangeline Downs Casino - Opelousas
OCTOBER 2023
Oct 6 | 1:15pm - North Crowley Elementary - Crowley
Oct 6 | 7pm - *Natchitoches Parish Library - Natchitoches - Fall Fest
Oct 11 | 1pm - Winnfield Middle - Winnfield
Oct 11 | 2pm - Winnfield Middle - Winnfield
Oct 12 | 10am - *East Baton Rouge Library - Main Branch
Oct 12 | 2:30pm - *East Baton Rouge Library - Scotlandville Branch
Oct 13 | 10am - *East Baton Rouge Library - River Center Branch
Oct 13 | 2:30pm - *East Baton Rouge Library - Greenwell Springs Branch
Oct 14 | 10am - *East Baton Rouge Library - Carver Branch
Oct 14 | 2:30pm - *East Baton Rouge Library - Pride-Chaneyville Branch
Oct 15 | 10am - *St. James Parish Welcome Center - St. James Parish Market Days
Oct 16 | 10am - *East Baton Rouge Library - Zachary Branch
Oct 16 | 3pm - *East Baton Rouge Library - Jones Creek Branch
Oct 17 | TBA - Wright Elementary - Tallulah
Oct 17 | TBA - Madison Stem Academy - Tallulah
Oct 18 | TBA - Madison Middle - Tallulah
Oct 18 | TBA - Madison High - Tallulah
Oct 19 | TBA - Tallulah Charter -Tallulah
Oct 19 | TBA - Tallulah Elementary - Tallulah
Oct 20 | TBA - Christian Acres Academy - Tallulah
Oct 21 | 6:30pm - *Iberia Parish Library - New Iberia -Terror on the Teche
Oct 27 | 7pm - *Children’s Museum of Acadiana - Lafayette - Spook Tacular
Oct 28 | 1pm - *Bayou Arts Fest - Houma
Oct 28 | 6:30pm - *Children’s Museum of Acadiana - Lafayette - Spook Tacular
Oct 28 | 9:30pm - Ville Platte Teen Event - Ville Platte
Oct 29 | 11am - Showers of Blessings Deliverance Temple - Hammond
NOVEMBER 2023
Nov 11 | TBA - *Kids Create Arts Fest - Lake Charles
DECEMBER 2023
Dec 3 | 2pm - *Christmas Carnival Downtown - Lafayette
Dec 31 | 10am - *Children’s Museum of Acadiana - New Year’s Noon Carnival Countdown
TMM Tour 2023 | Full Recap!
Thank You to all the amazing schools, libraries, camps, festivals, and organizations that supported our tour throughout 31 parishes in Louisiana & Mississippi.
#AllTogetherNowAtTheLibrary #ArtsEd #PerformingArtsCollective #TheTMMProject
St. Pius Elementary School - Lafayette, Louisiana - Albert Cammon Middle School - Valverda Elementary School - Patterson Junior High School - Port Allen Middle School - Young Audiences of Louisiana - Acadiana Center for the Arts - GiGi's Playhouse New Orleans - GiGi's Playhouse, Inc. - Louisiana United Methodist Children and Family Services - Golden Meadow Upper - Save The Youth Rayne, La - Madison Parish Library - City of Tallulah - St. James Parish Library - Jackson Parish Library - Forest Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center LLC - Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana - New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival - Louisiana Peach Festival - Downtown Ruston - Shreve Memorial Library - Union Parish Library - Iberia Parish Library - Armand J. Brinkhaus Community Library - Children's Museum of Acadiana - Plaquemines Parish Libraries - East Baton Rouge Parish Library - East Baton Rouge Parish Library Kids - Tangi Library -Franklinton Branch-Library - Kids Afterschool Recreation and Enrichment - Academy of the Sacred Heart, New Orleans - Louisiana Children's Museum - Beauregard Parish Library - Natchitoches Parish Library - Concordia Parish Library - Judge George W. Armstrong Library - Calcasieu Parish Public Library - St. Martin Parish Library - West Feliciana Parish Library - St John Baptist Church - State Library of Louisiana - Louisiana Library Association - Paula G. Manship YMCA
50 Years of Hip-Hop | Recap of Celebrations in The Bronx, New York | August 11, 2023
Check out some photos and clips from a recent trip to celebrate 50 years of Hip-Hop below in the Birthplace of Hip Hop: 1520 Sedgwick Ave, Bronx, New York!
#50yearsofhiphop #hiphop #bronx #bronxnyc #nyc #hiphopculture #1520sedgwickavenue #breakin #bboying #hiphopanniversary
TMM Tour 2023: Recap of July + Gallery!
Big shoutout to all the Libraries, Organizations, and Facilities that we performed at for the month of July on our TMM Tour!
Check out some highlights from July 2023 below
East Baton Rouge Parish Library Kids - Volunteers of America South Central Louisiana - East Baton Rouge Parish Library Teens - River Center Branch Library - Eden Park Branch Library - Carver Branch Library - Bluebonnet Regional Branch Library - Pride-Chaneyville Branch Library - Zachary Branch Library GiGi's Playhouse New Orleans - Beauregard Parish Library - City of DeRidder - City Hall - Plaquemines Parish Libraries - Plaquemines Parish Government - Natchitoches Parish Library - St. Martin Parish Library - Judge George W. Armstrong Library - Children's Museum of Acadiana - Natchitoches Parish Journal - Natchitoches River Front - Concordia Parish Library - Natchez-Adams County Chamber of Commerce - Natchez-Adams School District - Calcasieu Parish Public Library - KPLC 7 News - West Feliciana Parish Library - Iberia Parish Library = Paula G. Manship YMCA - YMCA Baton Rouge #SummerReading2023 #AllTogetherNowAtTheLibrary #AllTogetherNowCSLP #TheTMMProject
KPLC News Feature: True Mission Matters performers celebrate summer reading success with Sulphur Library
KALB News Feature: NPL hosts new collective ‘True Mission Matters Project’ for summer reading program
Checkout our latest feature in KALB:
Shout-out to Colin Vedros and the entire KALB team!
“NATCHITOCHES, La. (KALB) - The Natchitoches Parish Library hosted a summer reading program with a little help from a new art collective.
The True Mission Matters Project is a traveling art collective that features a live saxophonist, drums and step and street dancing.”
Jazz Fest Performance 2023!
Makin’ Moves performance at the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival 2023 in collaboration with artists Amanda Roberts & Lady Chops.
TMM Tour 2023: Recap of June + Gallery!
Big shoutout to all the Libraries & Facilities that we performed at this month, we can’t wait to continue to rest of our TMM Tour!
Check out some highlights from our tour in the month of June 2023 below!
#SummerReading2023 #AllTogetherNowAtTheLibrary #AllTogetherNowCSLP #TheTMMProject
St. James Parish Library - Jackson Parish Library - Union Parish Library - Shreve Memorial Library - Iberia Parish Library - Armand J. Brinkhaus Community Library - Plaquemines Parish Libraries - Tangi Library - Winn Parish Library - East Baton Rouge Parish Library - Bogalusa Branch Library - Beauregard Parish Library -Natchitoches Parish Library - Concordia Parish Library - Calcasieu Parish Public Library - West Feliciana Parish Library - Judge George W. Armstrong Library - Louisiana Library Association - State Library of Louisiana - Collaborative Summer Library Program
The Stay H.Y.P.E. Award Presented by the TMM Project: Details & Nomination Process
Established in Fall of 2022 by The TMM Project, we are delighted to present to you The Stay H.Y.P.E. Award—an esteemed accolade designed to commemorate and commend individuals, schools, and organizations that have exhibited outstanding commitment to preparedness, regular attendance, and a positive mindset.
Congrats to our first 2 winners: Johnston-Hopkins Elementary School in New Iberia and Hi-5, Inc. Nonprofit Organization! To learn more about the award, our recipients and to nominate someone click the button below!
Join Me as I Serve Up Excitement at BRCAC's 17th Annual Celebrity Waiter Event! 🎂
I’m honored to participate in this year’s Celebrity Waiter in Baton Rouge, LA as a waiter for this year’s fundraiser to support the Baton Rouge Children’s Advocacy Center on Wednesday, July 19th @ L'Auberge Casino & Hotel Baton Rouge
Terrance Morgan, Celebrity Waiter 2023, via: BRCAC Website
The Celebrity Waiter Event (CW) is the one and only fundraiser for the Baton Rouge Children’s Advocacy Center. The event has been held since 2006, working to raise funds to help provide the services the BRCAC offers to the many child abuse victims and their families.
Every year, each “Celebrity Waiter” competes in a Tip competition with the goal to obtain the most donations for the CAC.
Donate to my virtual Tip Jar” by clicking below to support children in our local area!
KADN News15 Feature: Al Hebert at the Children's Museum
Always a fun time with Al Hebert & News15. Special thanks to the Children's Museum of Acadiana
Check out the full video below!
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!
The TMM Project is going on TOUR!
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!
TMM Travels: Black History Month 2023 Recap
Thanks to everyone who showed love & support to our performances for Black History Month this February!
Check out some pics below of our travels!
JUST ANNOUNCED: We Are In The Lineup for 2023 New Orleans Jazz Fest!
The TMM Project Feat. Amanda Roberts & Lady Chops will be performing LIVE on Saturday, May 6th on the Children’s Stage at Jazz Fest.
To buy tickets, click below!
