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Guardians of the Flame . One of my very favorite fantasy series ever. Thanks to my beloved surprising me with numbers 1, 2, and 9 for Christmas, I'm now only missing the last one. . #bookcollection #guardiansoftheflame (at Forsyth County, Georgia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B6uJlcDgDHV/?igshid=fxa5wnd63ws

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Bar Redux would like to thank Big Chief Brian Harrison Nelson & Maroon Queen Cherice Harrison Nelson of Guardians of The Flame, Big Queen Mary Kim Stevenson, Henry York, Vincent SImmons, and all the patrons that came out to make Hail to The Queens a magical event. Maroon Queen Cherice Harrison-Nelson performing her One Woman Show, "If You Don't Like What The Big Queen Says..." at Bar Redux. The fundraising event also included a film screening of Keeper of the Flame and Hail to the Queens by Big Chief Brian Harris Nelson. The event was in held in conjunction with the Culture Queens Photography Exhibit which featured The Baby Dolls photos from Henry York and Indian Queen photos from Vincent Simmons Photography. The Culture Queens Photography Exhibit runs through October 11th. Janya, Russ, and Damian Elvis Mercado Maroon Queen Cherice Harrison Nelson - photo credit: Vincent Simmons Big Chief Brian Harrison Nelson & Maroon Queen Cherice Harrison Nelson- photo credit: Henry York Big Queen Mary Kim Stevenson, Big Chief Brian Harrison Nelson, Maroon Queen Cherice Harrison Nelson -photo credit Vincent Simmons

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Bar Redux Presents  September 16th @8pm  HAIL TO THE QUEENS: MARDI GRAS INDIANS FILM DOCUMENTARY SCREENINGS & ONE WOMAN SHOW FUNDRAISER Hail to The Queens: Film Documentary Screenings By Big Chief Brian Harrison Nelson, & "If You Don't Like What The Big Queen Says...", By Maroon Queen Cherice Harrison-Nelson , celebrates the unique culture and distinctly NOLA tradition of The Mardi Gras Indians. The evening will feature, KEEPER OF THE FLAME (30 mins, )HAIL TO THE QUEENS (15 mins), written and directed by Big Chief Brian Harrison Nelson, and "If You Don't Like What The Big Queen Says...", a One Woman Show written and performed by Cherice Harrison- Nelson. The evening is a fundraiser for film completion for Hail To The Queens, and for Big Chief Donald Harrison, Sr. Childrens Book Club, with a $10 admission and a raffle/silent auction. Film screenings are on the patio, followed by Q & A, with Filmmaker, Big Chief Brian Harrison Nelson of Guardians of The Flame., and Maroon Queen of the Guardians of the Flame, Cherice Harrison-Nelson. Big Chief Brian Harrison Nelson is one of the youngest known big chiefs in the history of the New Orleans Black Mardi Gras Indian Nation. In 2014 he was crowned a Nkem (royal chief), within the N’weh Nation of Cameroon, West Africa. In 2011 Brian earned his MFA in cinematic arts from the University of Southern California. His thesis film, “Keeper of the Flame,” has received local, national, and international awards and honors including the prestigious Paul Robeson Award for independent Black Film. Big Chief Brian currently is filming a documentary entitled "Hail to the Queens," supported by a grant. The film explores the Black Indian tradition from a woman's perspective. As a musical artist he has been featured on several CDs. In addition to filmmaking, Brian currently coordinates youth anti bullying and literacy campaigns throughout New Orleans. He continues to travel the world as a performing artist and as a student of the tradition of the Black Mardi Gras Indian Nation. Keeper of the Flame Synopsis : In hurricane-ravished New Orleans, the enigmatic Mardi Gras Indian culture serves as a pillar in the community and a symbol of strength in the midst of adversity. When the Big Chief of a prominent Indian tribe dies unexpectedly, he passes the leadership of the tribe on to an unlikely candidate: his young grandson Michael, who has the heart of a warrior but the appearance of a sheep. Unhappy with his father’s decision to pass him up for the younger Michael, Michael’s uncle Tré forms his own tribe and challenges Michael’s position as a Chief and his role as a man in general. In this coming-of-age story, a young boy must decide how important it is to keep the flame of his ancestors burning and whether he is willing to do what it takes to show that he is worthy of his calling. Hail to the Queens: Six Black Mardi Gras Indian Queens of New Orleans must heal their communities of violence, drugs, and emotional pain while protecting the legacy of an age old tradition as leading women within a male dominated secret society. Maroon Queen Cherice Harrison-Nelson, is the Curator & Co-Founder of Mardi Gras Indian Hall of Fame. Her One Woman Show, "If You Don't Like What The Big Queen Says...", is written and performed by her. The show is an entertaining and educational exploration of a female's role in a male led indigenous cultural tradition. Audience members will participate in show through call and response song chants and a post show Q & A, with Maroon Queen Cherice Harrison-Nelson. The evening will be a Fundraiser benefiting Big Chief Brian Harrison Nelson's Film, Hail to The Queens , film completion and Big Chief Donald Harrison, Sr. Childrens Book Club. Every $10 dollars raised purchases a book for a child. Join us in celebrating the unique and beautiful culture of Mardi Gras Indians with Hail to The Queens, on September 16th, One Woman Show, "If You Don't Like What The Big Queen Says...", featuring Cherice Harrison-Nelson , and screenings of Keeper of The Flame and Hail to The Queens, by filmmaker, Big Chief Brain Harrison Nelson of The Guardians of The Flame, with Q & A, at Bar Redux. This Event is linked to, CULTURE QUEENS: Photography Exhibition, Film Documentary Screenings & Live Performance By Big Chief Brian Harrison Nelson, on September 14th, at Bar Redux. The Photography Exhibition will remain up through September 11th

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Bar Redux Presents CULTURE QUEENS: Photography Exhibition, Documentary Screenings & Performance By Big Chief Brian Harrison Nelson, celebrates the unique culture and distinctly NOLA tradition of The Mardi Gras Indians & Baby Dolls. The evening will feature the art opening for the photography of Vincent Simmons and Henry York, Documentary screenings, and live performance by Big Chief Brian Harrison Nelson. Local photographers Vincent Simmons and Henry York team up again with a different exhibition, focusing on Mardi Gras Indian Queens and The Baby Dolls, titled CULTURE QUEENS. Vincent Simmons interest in Photography started at very young age. "Born and raised in a city with so much physical and spiritual diversity allowed me to become better with my craft and appreciate New Orleans more than I could ever imagine. Be it; Documentary, wildlife, portraiture, special events, my photography allows me to share and express my passion with the pictures I make. I was raised never to take anything for granted. So when something visually peeks my interest I know the moment is mine to capture because it can vanish at any given time. Henry York is a retired NYC Bus Operator who moved to NOLA in 2009. His close relationship with James Andrews is responsible for his being one of The Treme's most well known street photo journalists. He has volunteered as a photographer for French Quarter Fest, Satchmo Fest, Jazz Fest, Second Lines, and is the house photographer for the Ooh Poo Pah Doo Bar. He regularly photographs the music & burlesque scenes. Henry loves to photograph the Mardi Gras Indians during St. Joseph's Night and Super Sunday. Big Chief Brian Harrison Nelson is one of the youngest known big chiefs in the history of the New Orleans Black Mardi Gras Indian Nation. In 2014 he was crowned a Nkem (royal chief), within the N’weh Nation of Cameroon, West Africa. In 2011 Brian earned his MFA in cinematic arts from the University of Southern California. His thesis film, “Keeper of the Flame,” has received local, national, and international awards and honors including the prestigious Paul Robeson Award for independent Black Film. Big Chief Brian currently is filming a documentary entitled "Hail to the Queens," supported by a grant. The film explores the Black Indian tradition from a woman's perspective. As a musical artist he has been featured on several CDs. In addition to filmmaking, Brian currently coordinates youth anti bullying and literacy campaigns throughout New Orleans. He continues to travel the world as a performing artist and as a student of the tradition of the Black Mardi Gras Indian Nation. GUARDIANS OF THE FLAME: A View From Within, Directed by Maroon Queen Cherice Harrison-Nelson, will be screened on the patio, followed by Q & A, with Filmmakers, Maroon Queen Chercie Harrison-Nelson and Big Chief Brian Harrison of Guardians of The Flame, with live performance, The exhibition opening and festivities will take place on Thursday, September 14th at 8 pm, at Bar Redux at 801 Poland Avenue. Admission is $5 Donation for film screenings and live performance, as a fundraiser for Hail To The Queens, Documentary, by Big Chief Brian Harrison. Join us for CULTURE QUEENS, and celebrating the unique and beautiful women of NOLA with Photography Exhibition by Vincent Simmons and Henry York, Documentary Film Screenings, Q & A, and Live Music Performance By Big Chief Brian Harrison Nelson., on September 14th. This Event is linked to Hail to The Queens: Film Documentary Screenings By Big Chief Brian Harrison, & Maroon Queen Cherice Harrison Nelson's One Woman Show, "If You Don't Like What The Big Queen Says...", on September 16th at Bar Redux. CULTURE QUEENS Photography Exhibition will run through October 11th.