Explore your spiritual core, ways to boost mental health, to pursue peace of mind and to gain empowerment through wellness as the Associate Alumnae of Douglass College Black Alumnae Network virtually hosts the Jewel Plummer Cobb Sisters Conference.

The program also features interactive activities, exercises and self-care strategies from experts Dr. Carol Penn and Rev. Dr. Stefanie R. Minatee. A special message about Dean Jewel Plummer Cobb’s legacy will be presented by her son Jonathan Cobb and daughter-in-law, actress Suzzanne Douglas. Due to the impact of COVID-19, the Sisters Conference has been modified and condensed for this year. Chair Dorothy Clay ‘77 and the entire committee invites all alumnae and friends to participate.

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The film co-stars Suzzanne Douglas and Blair Underwood. Post-screening discussion with Director Angel Kristi Williams and Stars Kofi Siriboe and Yootha Wong-Loi-Sing Moderated by Academy Award Winner Barry Jenkins 8:45pm PDT

About the Film: Set in a gentrifying Washington, DC, a rising Black artist, Isaiah (Kofi Siriboe), spends most of his days pouring his heart into his paintings but still struggles to find his place in the prestigious and competitive art world. At a gallery show, Stevie (Yootha Wong-Loi-Sing), an impressive and intelligent law student, catches his eye. A chance encounter is one thing, but the stars align and they meet again, leading to a whirlwind romance. When both Isaiah and Stevie hit crossroads in their careers, they are forced to consider if their relationship is a love for a season or a love for a lifetime.

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The Alliance is proud to partner with the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for the live-streamed video series, Arts Across America. Four New Jersey artists connected with theatres from the membership of New Jersey Theatre Alliance will be featured. Suzzanne Douglas, an actor and singer representing Crossroads Theatre Company in New Brunswick, will perform music and spoken word poetry accompanied by a live bass player.

Playwright Tony Meneses, representing Two River Theater Company in Red Bank, will share excerpts from his play twenty50, a political thriller about immigration and the American Dream.

Playwright Tylie Shider, representing The Theater Project in Union, will share excerpts of his new play, The Sign in My Window, a piece he wrote during the aftermath of George Floyd’s death, about cosmopolitan-neighbors who discover they have dissenting opinions about how to protect their homes during an uprising.

Lewis Merkin, composer and performer, will collaborate with a young artist to share a duet from A Thousand Faces, a song between a deaf father and his hearing son, written for a deaf performer. The development and production of A Thousand Faces at Skyline Theatre Company in Fair Lawn was awarded a 2019 Innovator Award from the Cultural Access Network Project, a partnership between New Jersey State Council on the Arts and the New Jersey Theatre Alliance.

Luna Stage and the United Tastes of America are hosting a memorable evening of entertainment and conversation while experiencing the tastes of traditional Syrian dishes. Musical performance by jazz vocalist, composer and award-winning actor Suzzanne Douglas and her quartet.

"I am honored to have been invited to be a panelist for the Harry T. Burleigh Society where I will share the legacy of my uncle Bob Cole. The conference will explore race, power and their interaction with virtuosity in America." Suzzanne Douglas Tickets are free and open to the public https://www.burleighsociety.com/

Jazz vocalist, composer, and award winning actress Suzzanne Douglas celebrates the jazz greats Parker and Monk with new arrangements and original compositions. With her selection of Broadway show tunes that have since become legendary jazz standards, Ms. Douglas is “a marvel of grace and alluring jazz vocal stylings that bring to mind the late, great Lena Horne” (Chicago Daily Herald). Ms. Douglas will be accompanied by her band during the cocktail reception for this prestigious fundraising event.

Jazz vocalist, composer, and award winning actress Suzzanne Douglas celebrates the jazz greats Parker and Monk with new arrangements and original compositions. With her selection of Broadway show tunes that have since become legendary jazz standards, Ms. Douglas is “a marvel of grace and alluring jazz vocal stylings that bring to mind the late, great Lena Horne” (Chicago Daily Herald). Having recently completed principal photography on the feature film Really Love, and performances as Dorothy Bock in 42nd Street, Ms. Douglas will be accompanied by her band and a special guest, as she moves from the stage to the mic for an evening of music and celebration.

TWO SHOWS - 7:30pm and 8:45pm Jazz vocalist, composer, and award winning actress Suzzanne Douglas celebrates the jazz greats Parker and Monk with new arrangements and original compositions. With her selection of Broadway show tunes that have since become legendary jazz standards, Ms. Douglas is “a marvel of grace and alluring jazz vocal stylings that bring to mind the late, great Lena Horne” (Chicago Daily Herald).

TWO SHOWS - 7:00 p.m. and 9:00 p.m. New standards and arrangements from film and stage. Come check out Suzzanne's original tunes and her newly created vocalese, sung over familiar Dexter Gordon, Monk and Miles solos.

Sunday, June 10, 2018 3:00 to 5:30pm Ice Cream Social with a Special Performance by Suzzanne Douglas This event is open to CGSCC cancer survivors and their caregivers. Free parking available across from the Carol G. Simon Cancer Center entrance Seating is Limited – RSVP Required Call 1-800-247-9580

Epitome of Soul Arts Symposium Series - Unveiling the Heart & Soul Join Suzzanne for a Creative Songwriting Workshop on Saturday, April 21st.
Students are Free, Adults are $10/Workshop Register at bit.ly/artssymposium2018

Suzzanne will be performing at the Association of Performing Arts Professionals annual conference in New York City.

Suzzanne Douglas makes her Feinstein's/54 Below debut in “From Broadway to Bop; Singing and Swinging”. Suzzanne's jazz inspired arrangements on standards like "My Favorite Things" and "I Loves You Porgy", will show you a different side to these well-known songs. Come hear Suzzanne and her special guests perform the iconic Broadway tunes that have become jazz standards.

Tap through this year’s holiday season with the Tony Award winner for Best Musical, 42nd Street! In this beloved Broadway classic, Peggy Sawyer lands a bigger break in New York City than expected. When the leading lady injures her ankle, Peggy gets the chance of a lifetime to rise from showgirl to star. With showstopping tap numbers and hits such as “We’re In The Money” and “Lullaby of Broadway,” there’s no question that 42nd Street will dazzle you this winter at Drury Lane Theatre. Box Office: +1 (630) 530-0111

Multi-media artist and producer John Sims will be coming to the Martha’s Vineyard Film Center to present The AfroDixieRemixes: Martha’s Vineyard Session, August 21, 2017, at 7:30 PM. This listening session presents the song Dixie - the de-facto anthem of the Confederacy, as you have never heard it before- by way of the many genres of black music. $12 Tickets - $9/Members For more information: info@mvfilmsociety.com or call 508-696-9369

A collection of Jazz standards and original compositions performed to honor the legacy of Dr. Jewel Plummer Cobb, scientist, educator, advocate. Light refreshments will be served. Admission is Free.

Suzzanne Douglas shares an evening of re-imagined jazz standards and her original compositions. Accompanied by Can Olgun on piano, Desmond White on bass and Jake Robinson on drums, Suzzanne celebrates jazz - the music of America. Please note: Tickets are $20 and The Triad has a 2-drink minimum.