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Maxine Alexander

Brooklyn, New York

Interests: Philanthropy, photography, jazz, world music, performing arts, indie designers, folk culture

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Your best friend calls you and tells you he/she's really sick? How do you show you care?

Good gracious I've been floundering, zigzagging and neglected this space. I've been doing things thought... learning, networking, growing. Here's a pic from my last event. Art Tribute & Sale Continue reading

Posted Nov 7, 2011 at Maxine Alexander's blog

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Your best friend calls you and tells you he/she's really sick? How do you show you care?

Posted Mar 24, 2011 at Maxine Alexander's blog

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What inspires you in life? What makes you want to reach for the stars and do something truly extraordinary?

The last time I took the time to write on this blog was months ago. I had no time to spare but I do over the next 3 days coming. Bangarang the event that was I intensely focused on is a rap. The reviews are great and there is a possibility I'll be doing a follow-up event. Continue reading

Posted Oct 1, 2010 at Maxine Alexander's blog

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My daughters are speculating on what I'm wearing...

My daughters are speculating on what I'm wearing to a fashion week event I've been invited. Mmmmmmm! Kind of hilarious since they go through my clothing that I use to wear when I was their age to find pieces, they also cannot resist borrowing pocket books, purses and accessories Continue reading

Posted Jan 30, 2010 at Maxine Alexander's blog

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Posted Jan 29, 2010 at Maxine Alexander's blog

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Today I worked on the budget for Bangarang....

Today I worked on the budget for Bangarang. Additionally, I received venue confirmation for 'KEEP MAKING NOISE' a benefit set for March 15, at Prospect Heights Educational Campus, Brooklyn. Proceeds will be donated to Doctors Without Borders/Haiti's Earthquake victim. Continue reading

Posted Jan 28, 2010 at Maxine Alexander's blog

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Maxine Alexander is now following Bill Cosby

Jan 24, 2010

A journey I began

Lately, my primary focus have been on an event I am putting together showcasing Caribbean ritual arts. My research has taken me onto a path I did not plan to walk but, as I gain information, it is evolving me. Rituals bring healing to one's life. My interest in the arts is natural. However, it is only over the last 7-10 years that I've taken the time to develop this interest beyond more than a just a frill around my brain. While staying home to raise my children, (a choice) instead of institutional professional advancement of self, I took on... Continue reading

Posted Jan 24, 2010 at Maxine Alexander's blog

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This is a pic of myself(woman) with a childhood...

This is a pic of myself(woman) with a childhood friend and another friend's son. My childhood friend is Horace 'Gabu' Wedderburn who drums for Disney's production, the Lion King. The young man is Tyrell, son of Gregg Richards, my go to photographer. We are sitting on the plaza, Brooklyn Public Library@Grand Army Plaza. Gabu and I were discussing 'Kumina'; a ritual art form of Jamaica W.I. Continue reading

Posted Jan 19, 2010 at Maxine Alexander's blog

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I am not too savvy at blogging but I still make...

I am not too savvy at blogging but I still make attempts and hopefully finds the time to write interesting things people will read Continue reading

Posted Jan 19, 2010 at Maxine Alexander's blog

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Maxine Alexander is now following Andrew Ballenthin