For Black History Month 2017, the Utica Public Library will pay tribute to cultural icon Diana Ross. The main event will be a special screening of “The Supremes: Reflections – The Definitive Performances 1964-1969” Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 6:30 p.m.
This dazzling documentary covers 16 televised performances that show three young girls in simple dresses transform into three glamorous, sequin-sheathed superstars.
The screening is possible through the courtesy of Historical Films Archive and Joe Lauro. After the screening, drawings will be held to give away free copies of several Supremes CDs and DVDs. Feb. 7 at 6:30 p.m., the library will screen the high fashion romantic drama “Mahogany” starring Ross and Billy Dee Williams.
Both events are free to the public.
All month long, patrons can submit slips to be entered into a drawing for a free DVD of Ross’s mega-hit film “Lady Sings the Blues.” Diana Ross is Boss at the Utica Public Library this February. Call 735-2279 with any questions. There will be a rescheduled date arranged for March or April in case of severe weather Feb. 21.
Oh why, oh why ca’t this be done in the U.K.!
“Lady Sings the Blues” and “Mahogany” are still not available on DVD in the U.K. (Or Europe) and as far as I know neither film has been screened at a cinema since their original releases in the 1970’s, which is scandalous, considering how good they are!
The screening on the “The Supremes: Reflections – The Definitive Performances 1964-1969” DVD at Utica Public Library on the 21st of February 2017 sounds wonderful, especially as many younger people might not have seen those wonderful performances (My fave is the one for “Reflections” – they don’t do TV shows like THAT anymore!). I wish I could be there, but I won’t be able to afford to travel to see you from the U.K. – I hope it goes really well and have a great time!
Leo-Neferuaten Boyle
Diana….you have been a favorite since Hullabaloo
That day you could have said to the audience. Lets do row row row your boat. All you needed to say would have been row with me, who wants to row with us. Everybody would ha
ve been rowing while you girls were singing
You are a very sexy singer. Your nobody till somebody loves you so find yourself somebody to love…millions love you. Just count me first. Thanks e