M/I Café is a fourth Friday Christian entertainment networking hosted in Kansas City, MO.  Everyone from Ministers to Managers, Pastors to Producers, Artists to Announcers, and the Leaders in Industry to the Shepherds of Ministry come together to rub elbows, network, and create connections. The relaxed, elegant, and diverse atmosphere is well seasoned with fine food, fun, and fellowship.  M/I Café works to bridge the gap between the different genres of Christian music and destroy the barrier of denomination while providing a platform to inform the city of events, concerts, and conferences scheduled each month.  M/I Café also offers a safe, Christian alternative to the world’s typical Friday night festivities.  Trust me, you will want to come again and again.  Email us today for more information at MICafe@MIProductions.org or an opportunity to minister at M/I Café.

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M/I Cafe 2006 Season Finale

August 25^th, 2006 

Figlio Tower | On The Plaza

209 West 46th Terr. | Kansas City, MO

The season finale for M/I Café  was hosted by Lady Leta Davis and funny-man Phillip Brown. They kept the flow rolling and the spirit high. Abstinence advocator Deacon Cole blazed the mic with smokin’ spoken word. The Gift led us in a spirited session of rock-n-worship. Sister Clyde Dell Howard has a gift that is unique and classy. The electrifying sound of 9th Hour raised the roof off the house. And what can be said about Promise 2 Praise. These three young ladies are truly anointed. They are definitely setting the bar high for a standard of mime ministry. Our Ask-A- Pastor forum was controversial and informative. Thank you to everyone who has attended Ministry/Industry Café this year.

phillip BROWN

keys extraordinaire

Phillip Brown is a gospel musician from Kansas City, Missouri who specializes in chord structure and progressions. Mr. Brown is currently the music director at the Lee. A. Tolbert Community Academy where he provides music instruction for over 500 students and the music director for the music group, Isaac Cates and Ordained. Mr. Brown runs a small (but PHATT) pre-production studio with an objective to bring to the professional gospel music industry talented individuals from the Midwest (especially KC) in an instrumental or vocal capacity.

Booking Information: 816.304.4723 | 8163044723@messaging.sprintpcs.com | brophillmusic@yahoo.com

leta DAVIS

songstress

Founder and director of A Joyful Noise Community Choir, Leta Davis is no novice in gospel music. She is the former member of the Craddock Sisters and The Michael Charles Singers where old school gospel and quartet singing became her first love. Over the years, she has been blessed to work with some of KC's finest gospel music teachers, Alma Whitney, Dr. Dora Boyd, Dr. Jerri Payne, Mrs. Viola Howard, Ah'Lee Robinson, Annetta Washington, Rev Clement Triplett, and, yes even, Terrell L. “I understand the anointed effects of gospel music and strive to be a vessel in that way at all times,” says Davis.

Booking Information: letadav@peoplepc.com

promise 2 PRAISE

mime dynamos

This dynamic trio from Kansas City, MO is on a mission of praise inspired by GOD and their love for fine arts. Jimmilia is passionate for acting, Kenyatta loves vocal music and Zaida enjoys visual artistry. When they combine their talents these girls astonish audiences everywhere. Their passion for music, drama and art comes to life much like a small theatrical production. Using Gospel music as the foundation Promise 2 Praise becomes a life-changing experience.

Booking Information:  Terrell L | L Management | www.LManagement.net | 816-921-3633 | info@LManagement.net

9th HOUR

powerful blended band

Voted "Contemporary Christian Artists of the Year" at the 2006 KCCM Awards, 9th Hour is a modern Christian band with a versatile sound rooted in the styles from rock, to country, to jazz, to blues, to praise & worship. All members of this band serve on the praise team at Grace Community Church in Smithville and have dedicated this musical adventure to making Jesus known outside the walls of the church. 

Booking Information:  www.9thhourmusic.com | 9thhour@kc.rr.com | David Lin | 816-645-1982

wendell "DEACON" COLE

spoken word prince

Wendell "Deacon" Cole was born in 1985 in Kansas City, MO but raised in Kansas City, KS from the age of 12. He has been serving Christ as a Youth Minister and Deacon at Bread of Life Outreach Church since 2003 and performing poetry since 2002. Also, he is a member of H.I.S.W.I.L.L. Entertainment, which is helping him to preach the gospel to God's youth. 

the GIFT

rock band

The Gift is a band and music ministry with a vision; a vision with a purpose. The vision and the mission of the band will be to serve God, talk about Jesus and create an atmosphere to examine truthfully, your relationship with our Savior.

Booking Information:  Chad Collins | 816-935-2497 | 816-224-4187 | thegift2u@sbcglobal.net |
www.thegiftband.net

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A season can be defined in so many ways. As a noun; a season is referred to as a period of the year characterized by particular conditions, a period of time, or a suitable and fitting time. As a verb, a season is referred to as something that gives relish or a certain character, to mature, ripen or condition.

As we reflect upon the past three years of M/I Café, we never imagined that God would do such a miraculous work in our lives.  M/I Café have proved to be a phenomenal blessing to us and to the body of Christ.  God’s provision during M/I Café’s longevity has been awesome and each event we witness an extraordinary move of God. As we look back at past seasons we find cherished moments, moments of tribulation, moments of frustration, and moments of pain and pruning. But in those seasons we also experienced moments of joy, moments of peace, moments of victory and true moments of restoration. 

As we faced this season, we realized that God had taken M/I Café through every definition of season for HIS own reasons.  M/I Café has stood the test of time and each year the M/I Café experience continues to improve, gain more exposure, and bless attendees. Food, fun and fellowship were a few primary benefits provided by the M/I (Ministry/Industry) Café, but God has seasoned M/I Café to provide a platform for Christians to network, minister, and a bridge to connect the gaps of denominational, racial and industry barriers. 

As we forge through our third season of M/I Café, we know that many members in the body are forging through seasons of their own. Your season may produce a shower of blessings or your forecast may show a drought.  Whatever season you’re in, just let M/I Café be a testimony that any season from God is worth going through. Your season is a process to firmly plant you in God’s soil preparing you with the richness of all he has for you.

Psalms 1:3 And he shall be like a tree firmly planted [and tended] by the streams of water, ready to bring forth its fruit in its season; its leaf also shall not fade or wither; and everything he does shall prosper [and come to maturity].

As we execute the third season Finale of M/I Café, we realize that we are leaving this season behind to prosper to the next level.  We can’t even imagine what the next season of M/I Café will behold, but if it is anything like what we have already experienced, it will be magnificent.  As we leave this season behind, we take with us our family, friends and network of individuals who have shared in the M/I Café experience with us.  We thank you for the love and support you have provided to us as we walked through our seasons.  We thank God for you and we know HE will richly reward you in your seasons. We know that together through M/I Café and a part we are being seasoned by God for a season of blessings and prosperity. May God richly bless you in all you do.

Sincerely,

M/I Productions

June 30^th, 2006 

Unity Temple | On The Plaza

707 West 47th St. | Kansas City, MO

June 30th was M/I Café. It was a great night – different – but great. If you were not there, you might wonder why I say that. As we publicized, we had to change the venue at the last minute. So, this was the first time we had ever held M/I Café in a church. Being outside of the normal liberal ambience of Figlio created a special twist on the event. Nevertheless, God made His regular appearance in that place and shifted the atmosphere.

Victoria Hambick made her ministry/industry debut with a ravishing dramatic interpretation that kept us on the edge of our seats. Jason Watson was great. His rich voice and heart of praise was a tremendous addition. What can be said about Toi Lee? She is definitely the artists to watch. She blessed us with selections from her recent album release. Jireh Dance Ministry brought the house down. These anointed women of God dance with grace, power and conviction. Our emcees for the night were an interesting pair. Deanne Arnold and Black Butterfly kept the energy high and the audience on there feet, thus transforming the café into a Holy Ghost party. This was our first time having an open mic session. It was a fascinating mixture of talent. Truly, one never knew what was to come next. Trust me, you just had to be there.

black BUTTERFLY

spoken word artist/songstress

Born Sheirron Neil Davis, Black Butterfly grew up around music, thus becoming her first love. She has a strong desire to effectively affect the "industry" with a concept of utilizing her many talents. She is not just a spoken word artist, but a vocalist and works towards creating the perfect marriage between the two. Her style is jazzy, melodic, contemporary and "old-school", and subject to change depending on her mood and the move of the Spirit.

Booking Information: L Management | Info@LManagement.net | 816-921-3633

deanne ARNOLD

heartfelt songs music group ceo

With over 20 years of experience in the music business, DeAnne Arnold started her music career by earning a Music and Business Degree from Mid-America Nazarene University. She went through extensive training sessions dealing with Artist Development and Music Business. Switching companies, DeAnne released two CD projects of her own: "September Song" and "Grace" and was voted Contemporary Artist of the Year at the Third Annual KCCM Awards by the general public. She spent four years as Vice-President and Radio Producer for KC Christian Music, which helps promote artists across the country and has now started her own company, Heartfelt Songs Music Group, which specializes in Artist Development for the Christian music artist and Booking.

Booking Information: Heartfelt Songs Music Group | 14008 W. 146th Terrace, Olathe, KS 66062 | 913-764-4454 | 913-219-6558 | info@heartfeltsongsmusic.com

jireh DANCE MINISTRY

smooth worship and praise dance

The vision of Jireh is to be the ministry of choice for worship arts in the community. Our mission is to train, develop, and network with both amateur and professional individuals in performance arts. We spread the Word of God to the church and the un-churched. Our charge is to develop inter-racial and inter-denominational relationships to promote ‘One Body - One Church.’

Booking Information:  Jireh Dance Ministry | PO Box 9687, Kansas City, MO 64134 | 816-304-4327 | Jireh@kc.rr.com

toi LEE

super soprano

Toi Lee is a Contemporary, Jazzy, Urban and Gospel recording artist/songwriter; CEO of Jenae Platinum Publishing Company; Real Estate Investor for Lee’s Financial Investment/Consultant; and Voice Clinician.  In September 2005, she appeared on the Dr. Bobby Jones Gospel Show as a member of Robert Houston and True Dedication. She is the 2005 National Omer Awards Gospel Singer of the Year recipient.  Toi has a hot single called “Whose Side” and is currently writing and collaborating her freshman CD project soon to be release in 2006.

<b>Booking Information:Covenant Records | 913-645-3318 | annointed7772003@yahoo.com | ToiLee638@hotmail.com

jason WATSON

worship leader

 Jason Watson has been performing Christian music professionally since 1998, leading worship at several different churches and playing for various church functions. He has played a variety of styles of Christian music with many different groups over the years. His most committed endeavor has been with the praise and worship band Cross Section, for which he has been “front man” for the last five years. Jason has traveled with this group to provide ministry at many churches in the Kansas City area and beyond. Now Jason is stepping out with his solo career, trusting God to lead him in his passion of reaching others for Jesus.

Booking Information:  www.JasonWatsonMusic.com

victoria HAMBRICK

in her ministry/industry debut

Victoria Hambrick is a gifted 16 year old singer,
songwriter, and actress form Kansas City,  Missouri. She attends Raytown High School, where she is an active member of the Raytown Debate and Forensics Team. She is currently holding the conference and district championship in competitive acting for dramatic interpretation. “I feel that by acting I can really relate to everyone and be able to make an impact on someone’s life by turning them to have a more in-depth relationship with God,” declare Victoria.

Booking Information:  L Management | Info@LManagement.net | 816-921-3633

What do Andrea Macklin-Tribitt, Eric Deon, DeWayne Woods, Alma Whitney, Jeffrey D. Mitchell, Lindsey Phillips, Ah’Lee Robinson, Mike Miller, Royal Priesthood, Glenn North, Derrick White-Tolbert, Mission Blues, Soul, Dennis Carnahan, Reality, Connie Whitlock, Cho’zyn and This’l, to name a few, have in common?

They all have ministered at M/I Café.

Where can you find the music ministry of Keith Newton, Jim Vilandre, Randal Fears, Isaac Cates and Mia Ramsey all under one roof?

Where can you experience a fresh move of the Spirit outside the "religious" four walls of the church?

Where can you dine on delectable hors d'oeuvre while patronizing Christian-owned businesses and venders?

Where can you network with everyone from Pastors to Producers, Artists to Announcers, Managers to Missionaries, from the Leaders of Industry to the Shepherds of Ministry?

Where else can you meet new brothers and sisters in Christ in a relaxed, elegant and safe environment? but...

M/I Café creates a safe, Christian alternative to the world’s typical Friday night festivities. It is famous for food, fun, fellowship and fostering an environment for Christian entertainment and networking.  We'll see you at M/I Cafe.

The Critics Rave...

“I just wanted to let M/I know how truly blessed I was on Friday. It was nice to have a good time in the Lord in that chill type of atmosphere. You don't have to be at Mt. Pleasant Missionary First Baptist Ecclesiastical Church for the Lord to make his presence known. Thanks for providing that place and see you next time.”

- Jeremiah McCluney (Isaac Cates and Ordained)

“I was very impressed with M/I Cafe. I'll be back for sure, even if I'm not playing. The atmosphere was great. The people were nice. I have nothing bad to say about it.”

- Keith Newton (Recording Artist, Musician, Minister of Music)

“The M/I Ministry provided a great night out for the saved and sanctified but still so refreshing I can see a sinner wanting in on all the fun! For those who miss getting dressed up or down and hanging out, this event is a must. You can come as you are, be who you are and still give glory to God and fellowship with other people. The people there treated me with Christlike love and acceptance - so much different than the club days! Biting off Kirk Franklin, I will re- iterate the fun at the M/I event by saying this: "Ain't no party like a Holy Ghost M/I Party cuz a M/I praise party don't stop!"...Sorry, Kirk Franklin...I couldn't resist!”

- Julee Jonez (Radio Announcer)

 “M/I Cafe, what can I say? God is in this, God is making a way of engaging with His Holy Spirit. The words of God's people and His praises are being declared through this wonderful ministry. My prayers are with Terrell L, Brandy and everyone who works so diligently to bless the people and the heart of God! My heart is filled with joy because of the beauty of the body of Christ coming together in unity through M/I!”

- Jim Vilandre (Singer, Songwriter, Teacher, Worship Leader)

"Can't wait til next time! It's such a out-of-the-church-box experience. We got our praise on!"

- Kim Tyler (Kim's Photography)

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