yvette http://www.yvettewilliams.com Just another WordPress weblog Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:26:16 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.3 en Performing with Tito Puente Jr. http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=46 http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=46#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 16:26:16 +0000 yvette http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=46 I am so honored to have been asked to be the opening performer for Tito Puente Jr. for the 3rd Annual Cincinnati Salsa Festival. The event is Saturday July 31st at Sawyer Point and is free to the public. Those of you who really know me, know how big of an honor this is for me.  In 1998 I was in awe as I met his father Tito Puente  who remains one of my musical heroes.  As if meeting him wasn’t enough, I interviewed him for radio, and shared the stage with him during his concert as we played timables together with his orchestra.  I was asked to perform the song that I wrote for Tito Puente after his passing in 2000.  The song is on my debut CD “Diary of a Diva” titled “My Inspiration.” I hope to see you there.  Many pictures to come soon.

]]> http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?feed=rss2&p=46 The latest Press Release folks… http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=45 http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=45#comments Thu, 15 Jul 2010 15:46:52 +0000 yvette http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=45

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE                    July 13, 2010

 

“A WOMAN’S WORK” -A HUNEYBROWN INC. PRODUCTION TO APPEAR AT WARE BANQUET CENTER

 

Huneybrown Inc. and Ms Teresa Hunt are proud to present “A Woman’s Work” featuring: Beverly Jackson, Jeanne Harman, Yvette “Diva” Williams and Teresa Hunt in concert on Sunday August 15th from 4-8pm.  The concert will be held at the Ware Banquet Center located at 735 Cincinnati Street Dayton, OH.  Tickets are $10 and available at the Ware Banquet Center in advance or at the door.

 

Visionary and Vocalist Teresa Hunt took the Dayton jazz music scene by storm several years ago as a headliner for the Dayton Michelob Women in Jazz festivals, and was a demanded vocalist in the Dayton area. She now resides in Phoenix, AZ and is returning to Dayton to showcase and collaborate with handpicked Dayton talent.

 

Jackson, Harman, and Williams have all also performed for the Michelob Women in Jazz festivals and are featured artists throughout the region. 

 

Beverly Jackson, Jeanne Harman, Yvette “Diva” Williams and Teresa Hunt are available for phone or studio interview.  Please contact 937-369-3482 to set up a time that is convenient.

 

For ticket information please call (937) 228-9714 or (937) 831-4337. Tickets can also be purchased from any of the four performers.

 


 

 

 

]]> http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?feed=rss2&p=45 My Zumba Mens Challenge! This Friday! http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=44 http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=44#comments Tue, 18 May 2010 17:11:05 +0000 yvette http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=44 It’s back and just keeps getting bigger!
Diva’s Zumba Mens Challenge!
Ladies bring your men to Zumba and let the challenge begin! Or just come out to support the men. Just doing my part to keep our men healthy.

Fellas,
you can come on your own! The men held their own for the last two
challenges and even out numbered the ladies for the last challenge! I
was so proud.

Same spot: Therapy Cafe 452 E. 3rd St. Dayton
Same time: 6:30-7:30
Same cost: $6
Friday May 21st

Giveaways
and sampling from EST Sport Nutrition as well as a 30 min massage from
Essential Massage Therapy (for my ladies). You can sample what I drink
before my Zumba classes!!!

Fellas remember, “Zumba ain’t sissy. It’s sexy.” XOXO

]]> http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?feed=rss2&p=44 Haiti Relief http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=43 http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=43#comments Thu, 14 Jan 2010 20:26:45 +0000 yvette http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=43 I will donate a portion of my zumba classes to UNICEF for relief in Haiti.  This disaster hurts my heart. I am accepting donations on my web site and will forward them to UNICEF for as long as I receive them.  Simply go to my “store” and click on either of my CDs to purchase.  Add the amount you with to donate and please put “Haiti relief” in the subject line. Then send the request. The money will go to my paypal account and I will forward it to UNICEF at once.

Dios te bendiga (God bless you)

Yvette

]]> http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?feed=rss2&p=43 Happy 2010 http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=42 http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=42#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:59:25 +0000 yvette http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=42 Thank you for visiting.  I hope you enjoy the music, voice work and fitness! I wish you a year of peace, productivity and passion.  We should all be passion driven. Where there is passion, there is progress.

I have made no resolutions.  Just working on my bodybuilding, dissertation, Zumba, book release, CDs, and graduating the twins from high school.  Other than that, not much in my world.  (wink)

May God truly bless you and this wonderful new year,

Yvette

]]> http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?feed=rss2&p=42 Zumba-licous/Competition http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=41 http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=41#comments Wed, 06 Jan 2010 04:54:35 +0000 yvette http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=41 So in spite of my better judgement (haha) I’ve decided to compete in bodybuilding again. The show is April 3rd and I’ll be sure to post tons of pics.

I am a certified Zumba instructor and I teach four times a week for my conditioning. Here is my schedule and I hope to post video clips up here soon. Come check it out!

Zumba w/Diva weekly schedule!

Sun 3pm  DK&J Pump 1790 Shiloh Springs Rd Trotwood, OH ($5 per class for non gym members)

Mon 7pm  DK&J Pump 1790 Shiloh Springs Rd Trotwood, OH ($5 per class for non gym members)

Fri  6:30pm  TGIZ (Thank God it’s Zumba) Weekend Wine-down “Salsa & Sangrias con Diva” @Therapy Cafe 452 E. Third St. Dayton, OH  ($6 per class)

Sat  1pm  Premiere Ladies Fitness Kettering, OH (Premiere Ladies Fitness members only)

]]> http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?feed=rss2&p=41 Missing Michael http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=30 http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=30#comments Wed, 02 Sep 2009 02:55:08 +0000 yvette http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=30 I’m ready for you to able to rest in piece rather than resting in pieces as you have been.

I love you, I miss you and thank you so much for giving me my voice.

You will always remain my King, my brotha, my hero, my Michael.

Forever your girl,

Yvette

]]> http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?feed=rss2&p=30 Back on stage http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=28 http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=28#comments Mon, 27 Apr 2009 18:41:46 +0000 yvette http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=28 Regarding parking information for Urban Nights…Please note that the AMPCO parking lot at the corner of Third and Jefferson Street will be offering FREE parking during Urban Nights. For more information about parking please check out www.easyparkdowntown.org. Remember…parking meters are free after 6 p.m.

 

 

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Join Yvette ”Diva” Williams in her first full performance since vocal cord surgery.

Friday May 15th for Downtown Dayton’s Urban Nights Yvette takes the Oregon District Stage on Fifth St. (directly across the street from Sloopy’s) for a smooth jazz set of original and old school favorites.

Performance from 8:15pm -8:45pm (They DO start on time folks) ;-)

No cost, all ages welcome

CDs and posters on sale 

Please pass on to your email blast lists, and have them email to this address if they would like to be included on this list:

 diaryofadiva@aol.com    Bendiciones (blessings) Yvette ”Diva” 

]]> http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?feed=rss2&p=28 myspace! http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=27 http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=27#comments Thu, 05 Mar 2009 15:49:18 +0000 yvette http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=27
Click HERE to connect to my myspace page! Much love, Yvette

]]> http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?feed=rss2&p=27 CD party video http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=22 http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=22#comments Sun, 30 Nov 2008 03:01:06 +0000 yvette http://www.yvettewilliams.com/?p=22 Special thanks to Steven Muhammad for this support.

Here is the link.  Enjoy and let me know what you think.

Blessings and love,

Yvette

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p9X2Qj1eSy4 

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