BLACK HISTORY MONTH: Day 28

Simmie Knox, Artist

As a youngster, the first love of Simmie Knox was baseball. But an eye injury forced him to give up playing for a while, and, at a doctor’s urging, he took up drawing to help him regain the ability to focus. It turned out to be his life’s work. Knox taught art for many years before turning to painting portraits. His work quickly drew praise, and his commissions have included Supreme Court justices, cabinet members, and key sports and entertainment personalities. His biggest commission was to paint the official White House portraits of President Clinton and his wife, Hillary — the first by an African-American artist. There are more than 225,000 artists in the U.S., just over 2½ percent of them African-American.

Newsweek Magazine recognized Mr. Knox’s talents by featuring him in a story of the portrait for President Clinton. NEWSWEEK

As The World Turns Fan Event 2009

Meet the cast of AS THE WORLD­ TURNS at the 2009 Fan Club Luncheon on Saturday, April 18, 2009 from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 PM at the Marriott Marquis, located at 1535 Broadway in New York City. A $25.00 non-refundable deposit per person will reserve your seat in the order it is received. Your Final ­Payment is due no later than March 1, 2009. Deposits will not be accepted after March 1, 2009 – Full Payments Only. You can purchase tickets after March 1, 2009, if seats are still available. These tickets must be paid in full by Money Order Only. Current Fan Club Members $125.00 Per Ticket ~ Non-Fan Club Members $135.00 Per Ticket. Children Under 5 years of age are not permitted. If you wish to sit together money must be mailed in together – No exceptions.10 People Per Table ~ Additional People CANNOT be added to your party or table at a later date. List all names in your party on form below and indicate if they are members or non-members. THERE ARE NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS ~ No Exceptions! ~ ON DEPOSITS AND/OR FINAL PAYMENTS! SEATING WILL BE LIMITED TO THE FIRST 500 PEOPLE, SO GET YOUR RESERVATIONS IN EARLY! CHECK OR MONEY ORDER (US FUNDS ONLY) MADE PAYABLE TO:

AS THE WORLD TURNS FAN CLUB
(Canada – We will only accept Postal Money Orders in US Funds) (All other Countries – We will only accept International Money Orders in US Funds)
Luncheon Tickets
P.O. Box 455
Lynbrook, NY 11563-0455
PLEASE INCLUDE A SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE.
VIDEO CAMERAS ARE NOT PERMITTED AT THE LUNCHEON!!!

­ There are a limited number of rooms available at the Marriott Marquis at a special rate. Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday nights, single or double $329.00. For HOTEL reservations please call 800-843-4898 and mention “As The World Turns Fan Club.”

Jack Wagner To Appear on The Price Is Right

Jack Wagner (Nick) on “The Bold and the Beautiful” will guest star in an upcoming episode of america’s number one game show, “The Price is Right” with host, Drew Carey. It airs on Friday March 6th on CBS. Wagner will make several appearances throughout the show and appear in the Showcase at the end of the program.