Spend Christmas Eve with Shireal Renee...

Come spend Christmas Eve with Me, Big Regg and Ru and bring some toys for the kids too...
Friday December 24, 2010 the Hip Hop vs Reggae Toy Drive featuring Ru Williams will be held at Symmetry 70 Union Place, Hartford, CT.
MAKE SURE YOU BRING A TOY!

Poetz Corner TV Season 2 Finale

We will be rapping up the Poetz Corner Season 2 at Cloud 9 Lounge on Tuesday November 21, 2010. We had a lot of great times at with this venue. We were able to interview/showcase some incredible talent taping 22 episodes there. We will miss this place like crazy there are definitely some great memories.

This will be the last episode of 2010 and the last episode to be shot at this venue. Come say goodbye to season 2, Cloud 9 and 2010 with us. Lets take out the year with a bang!!!

Our feature to close out the season is Baub. There has been a lot of controversy going on in the CT poets community and he has been in the spinning mix of it we are going to get to the bottom of it all only on Poetz Corner TV!

We will also be revealing the new location, new guest judge and have some Poetz Corner TV giveaways !!! There will be news of the new premiere date and some great news for the future of the show with some powerful collaborations for the new year! Can’t wait to spill the beans!

Check out the latest episode now...on Access TV.org

Poetz Corner TV Season 2

"Wide Open" A One Woman Show: Debut Interviews

Thank you to NE Video for being there for another moment in the By Renee Visions journey. Here is some feedback from what some of the people who came out to be a part of the Wide Open experience.

Thank you to every single person involved in making this vision come to life, you all are AMAZING!!!

“WIDE OPEN” A ONE WOMAN STAGE PLAY

Starring:
SHIREAL RENEE

600 Main St. Downtown Hartford

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 20, 2010 Red Carpet Starts @6pm, Show Starts @7pm
__________________________________________

Shireal Renee author of the new hit book "The Things Inside Me": A Poetic Trip Inside A Young Female Mind will be debuting her play "Wide Open" based off of the TTIM book November 20, 2010 at the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art in Downtown Hartford.

The success of the book inspired a play to be written. The show will star Shireal Renee and will have special guest appearances by some of Hartford's most incredible talent, Mind Evolution, Ru Williams and Sache' Ysanne' will be performing to an intimate fashion showcase by Carmen Veal.

Directed by Darlene "Peaches" Brandon assisted by Tracy Caldwell this show is already set for greatness. Be sure to get your tickets now because this show will sell out. This a red carpet affair so dress to impress.

A Special Thank You to Everyone involved for being a part of this vision!

Directed by:
DARLENE “PEACHES” BRANDON
Assistant Director:
Tracy "Mind Evolution" Caldwell
Choreography by:
SHARECE SELLEM


Special Guest Performances by:
MIND EVOLUTION
RU WILLIAMS
SACHE’ YSANNE’ MARSHALL

An Intimate Fashion showcase by:
CARMEN VEAL

Red Carpet Poetz Corner TV Special Presented by:
ACCESS TELEVISION ORGNIZATON (www.accesstv.org)

Red Carpet Hosted by:
89.9’s CARLA JERVEY


Tickets: $25 in advance
$30 at the door
V.I.P. $40 includes Premium seating and Swag Bag

**Tickets Available Online
www.byreneevisions.com
www.byreneevisions.blogspot.com

**Purchase Tickets at NIRO Couture located @ 95 Pratt Street Downtown Hartford.

**Call for Group rates (860) 559-8983

Poetz Corner TV - Season 2

The new season of Poetz Corner TV shot the first episode on Tuesday July 27, 2010 at Cloud 9 Lounge in Downtown Hartford.

The night was filled with some of the unbelievable talent and a special guest our Feature Poet Ms. Peaches blessed the stage.

We have switched up the format and decided to do it Open Mic style. So now any poet can come down to the taping of the show, showcase your work and you will have the opportunity to be featured on the show.

Also as a bonus DJ QT will ONLY be spinning UNSIGNED ARTIST from during show taping hours.

SO ANY ARTISTS LOOKING FOR ANOTHER OUTLET TO SHOWCASE THEIR MUSIC CONTACT SHIREAL RENEE OR DJ QT

ROBERT COOPER WILL BE IN THE BUILDING SO COME PICTURE PERFECT!!!!

CARLA CANTY WILL BE SCOUTING TALENT FOR HER RADIO SHOW LITERARY TALK ON 89.9

THIS IS AN EVENT YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS!!!

COME OUT FOR YOUR OPPORTUNITY TO BE FEATURED ON THE SHOW!
PRE-SHOW AND LIVE TAPING GOES DOWN EVERY TUESDAY AT
CLOUD 9 LOUNGE - 7 CONGRESS STREET DOWNTOWN HARTFORD
DOORS OPEN AT 7PM

***ADMISSION IS $5 ***ADMISSION IS $5***

SHOW AIRS ON: WWW.ACCESSTV.ORG

Stan McCauley Accesstv.org

Music By: DJ QT

Poet: Art

Stan McCauley- Access TV, Poet: Maurice

Shireal Renee / Audience Member Steven White

Poet: J-Love

Poet: Tabu

Feature Poet: Peaches

Host: Shireal Renee / Feature Poet Peaches

BREAKING NEWS:

POETZ CORNER IS PROUD TO INTRODUCE THE:

"ALL NIGHT CYPHER"
THE LAST TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH THE SHOW WILL BE DEDICATED TO THE POETS. GIVING AN OPPORTUNITY TO SHOWCASE MORE POETS IN ONE EVENING.

COME EXPERIENCE THE TRUE ESSENCE OF AN OPEN MIC AND DISCOVER THE HOTTEST TALENT THE UNDERGROUND HAS TO OFFER WITH A LIVE PERFORMANCE AT THE TAPING OF THE SHOW BY AN UNSIGNED ARTIST.

"Our Deepest Fear" By Marianne Williamnson

I have been blessed to be a part of the cast of "For Colored Girls Who Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow is Enuf" directed by Darlene "Peaches" Brandon! This experience has been pure therapy for me. God has sent me a group of women who have been able to lift my spirit just by their presence.

In this group is my friend and favorite poet Mind Evolution. God planted seeds of friendship in us almost instantly and this cast has allowed the seeds of friendship to bloom. Last night as she and I were talking she told me to go read this poem "Our Deepest Fear" by Marianne Williamson. So, of course I did! Then I had to share it with all of you because it touched me so much! Thanks ME for this. You are the truth girl! Your beauty illuminates from the inside oozing out spreading contagious love and inspiration. Keep doing you it inspires me.

I am very excited about what is happening in this cast. I encourage everyone to come out and see the production of "For Colored Girls..." at Classical Magnet School the last weekend in September. It will change your life. It has already began to change mine.

Thank you ladies for being you and allowing me to be me. Peaches I'm ready, please stretch me!
"I...LIKE...ICE...CREAM"

OUR DEEPEST FEAR

Our deepest fear is not that we are inadequate.
Our deepest fear
is that we are powerful beyond measure.
It is our light, not our darkness,
that most frightens us.
We ask ourselves, who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous,
talented and fabulous?
Actually who are we not to be?
You are a child of God.
Your playing small doesn't serve the world.
There is nothing enlightened about shrinking
so that other people
won't feel insecure around you.
We are all meant to shine as children do.
We were born to make manifest
the glory of God that is within us.
It's not just in some of us; it's in everyone.
And when we let our own light shine,
we unconsciously give other people
permission to do the same.
As we are liberated from our own fear,
our presence automatically liberates others.

Looking for a Personal Assistant!

Are you interested in the entertainment industry? Do you want to work in publishing, marketing or public relations? If this sounds like a career that fits you then By Renee Visions is looking for You!

Shireal Renee, the founder of By Renee Visions Publishing house is looking for someone to assist her in her day to day activities of running an office, putting on events, setting up press schedules, touring, advertising and promoting.

The ideal candidate must be, trustworthy, driven, a hard worker with a flexible schedule!

Position Requirements:
Must be at least 18 years of age
Must type a minimum of 50wpm
Must be available to work 30hrs a week
Some nights and weekends
Must have transportation to and from downtown Hartford
Must have knowledge of Microsoft Office, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Can work independently without supervision
Completes task without being asked
Reliable
Responsible
Graphic Designers are a plus**
Writers are a plus**

Summer Projects Include: Are but not limited to
Opportunity to work with a growing publishing house
Opportunity to assist in putting on a play at the Wadsworth Atheneum
Opportunity to work on PR for a major film project
Opportunity to coordinate the release of a new book
Opportunity to be considered for permanent position


INTERESTED APPLICANTS PLEASE SEND YOUR RESUME’S TO info@byreneevisions.com BY JULY 15, 2010

ONLY THE FIRST 60 RESUMES WILL BE CONSIDERED
30 PEOPLE WILL BE INTERVIEWED

THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST!!!

Shoe Crazy...A Written, Photo, Documentary

What is "Shoe Crazy"? Well, a good friend of mine Dionne Adessa took a picture of some pink pumps that I wore to a book signing at Cull Books in Bloomfield, CT. When she got home she uploaded the pic on Facebook and tagged me in it. When I saw the pic I was immediately in love. I know that sounds ridiculous that I fell in love with a picture of my feet in pink pumps - but it was more than that.

Anyone who knows me knows that shoes are a part of my life. Not just an accessory to protect your feet from the ground, more like a pet to me. I say pet and not family member because I believe I hold my family higher than my love for shoes; so for the sake of argument and deciphering out which cousin we're comparing this to on any given day - I will just say I love my shoes like I love my pet (if I had one). By the way I think I should note that I get this from my grandmothers, both of which are the Queens of "shoe craziness". I will tell you all about that later.

I am calling this, A Written, Photo Documentary, because I will be documenting all the different styles of shoes that I wear to all the events I attend. In my profession I am always hosting an event, at a book signing, premier, debut, etc...you name it. My obsession has convinced my brain that I have to have a new pair for each event (I can't repeat a pair). So when I saw Dionne's photo I thought, 'I should document this craziness, I can't be the only one out here like this'.

And guess what...I'm not! I have gotten so much feedback already from fellow shoe addicts that it has inspired me to start going out and reporting on all the new season trends and giving reviews on all the best places to buy shoes, get bargains and where to find the types of shoes for different types of feet.

Immediately, after I posted the first album I became friends on FB with a girl named Nichole who said, "I accepted you because you have a love for shoes like me." She clued me in on a hot website to review GoJane.com there were some great looks on the site so I did a review. Check it out on my Facebook page along with my entry for the day "Fun Car Finds", you wont believe what I carry around in my car.

This project is very close to my heart and I am so very excited to present it to you all. This is just the beginning of this journey, the possibilities are endless. I hope that you check out my Shoe Crazy albums I as build the book - "Shoe Crazy - A Written Photo Documentary" to be published by...LOL...By Renee Visions. ;)

I will keep you posted. SMOOCHES!!!

Blue Suede Peep Toe Stiletto
PURCHASED AT: ALDO
EVENT: "The Things Inside Me" Book Release

Black Leather Spider Peep
PURCHASED AT: Burlington Coat Factory
EVENT: NE Video DVD Release Party that I hosted

The hood of my car after I cleaned it out. These are all of the dress shoes I found inside. I always travel with a couple pairs in my car...you know...just in case.
Now you see why I am "Shoe Crazy"

Hot Find on Go Jane.com

See entire "Fun Car Finds" - Shoes I carry around in my car; and the Go Jane albums on my Facebook

Shashamare Foundation Fashion Show

A night of elegance and entertainment
All for a good cause, supporting the children of the JRDC School in Shashamane Ethiopia.


Fashions from:
Valerie Philpotts of Golden Touch Production in Washington D.C.
Hartford's Royal Dainties presented by Merva Jackson.
Also other designers from Hartford, and New York City.

Poetry from:
Lynette Johnson
Shireal Renee


Come out Saturday May 29, 2010 to support the artists and the cause.

Cooking in Yesterday's Grease - A Stage Play

Saturday April 24, 2010 @7PM

Spittin Image Ent, Inc., Jermaine Smith Stage Plays and
Red Shoe Exposures Presents:

The Connecticut Debut of "Cooking in Yesterday's Grease" at
Trinity on Main 69 Main St. New Britain, CT.

Cooking in Yesterday's Grease revolves around the relationships (or lack there of) that Carter James has with his live in girlfriend Dream, his over-protective Aunt Vye, and the reemergence of his mother Lucinda. Carter's constant efforts to keep putting a comma' where GOD has placed a period, keeps him "Cooking in Yesterday's Grease".

Starring: Steve Strickland, Staxx Cordero, Allen Jenkins, Dre Foreman, Sharon "Aunt Vye" King and Martinique....

Hosted by E-Boogie of Hot 93.7


TICKETS: $25.00 IN ADV./ $30.00 @ DOOR
$21.50 online* www.theatermania.com (Search: cooking)

"Diamond Ruff" Amazon.com Best Seller

BE A PART OF HISTORY ON MONDAY MARCH 29, 2010 www.diamondruffmovie.com

**BY PURCHASING "DIAMOND RUFF" BY JOE YOUNG ON AMAZON.COM**

Hartford, Connecticut – Nationally recognized cartoonist and writer, Joe Young, President of Young! Studios has published a novel called Diamond Ruff. The book is based in Joe’s hometown of Hartford, Connecticut and focuses on a 28-year-old multi-millionaire street smart con artist, Diamond Ruff, who meets a charismatic Generation X Martin Luther King Jr. – type, Reverend Trek Woods. The plot is filled with excitement, romance, thrills, faith and redemption. The two men form a bond that changes each others lives. Their bond helps Diamond Ruff to gain clemency from prison and utilize his talents to inspire youth. Diamond Ruff also builds a blue print for Reverend Woods to financially secure the future of his church while increasing his popularity amongst the masses.



WHO IS JOE YOUNG?

A Guinness World Record Holder and recipient of the White House’s Daily Point of Light Award Joe is a great role model for young people. He has been featured in Essence, People, Ebony and Jet Magazines; the New York Times, the Boston Globe, US Weekend, C-Span and many other media outlets. Young is the creator of the previously nationally syndicated Scruples comic strip and animated Holiday film, It’s Christmas, Dr. Joe.
SO ON MARCH 29, 2010 BUY THE "DIAMOND RUFF" NOVEL ON AMAZON.COM

YOUNG! STUDIOS WILL ALSO BE HOSTING AND AUDITION ORIENTATION FOR THE "DIAMOND RUFF" MOVIE!! COME GET THE INSIDE SCOOP ON THE WHEN, WHERE AND WHAT...IF YOU ARE AN ASPIRING FILM MAKER, ACTOR, ACTRESS, MAKE UP ARTIST, PHOTOGRAPHER, SET DESIGNER OR DEAL IN ANY PROFESSION OF THE FILM INDUSTRY YOU WANT TO BE INVOLVED IN THIS PROJECT. SEE MORE DETAILS BELOW.**

LETS MAKE HISTORY BY GOING TO AMAZON.COM MONDAY MARCH 29, 2010 AND PURCHASE YOUR COPY OF "DIAMOND RUFF"

Cover Options

The new book, "A Pretty Girl's Bullsh**" by Blazze Johnson will be coming out this summer. We are looking at different cover options now and have decided to let the fans decide. So we need your help. Below are the two options we have so far. We are also taking submissions from different designers who would like a chance to design the cover of a nationally distributed novel. So if you or someone you know is interested contact us at info@byreneevisions.com for submission guidelines and images.

Thank you we appreciate your feedback.


Option 1


Option 2

Catching Up

Wow, it seems like I have not posted an update in forever. I have to get better at keeping you all up to date with what's going on with the company. Some really great things have been happening. So I will try to do a brief overview of all that is going on.

So the last post was on January 25th about 2 weeks ago. In that short amount of time I have been keeping myself extremely busy. The first thing was By Renee Visions launched a division to the company that was discussed in our business plan but never implemented. We were waiting for the right time to launch it. As you all know By Renee Visions is a publishing, marketing and public relations firm. The division of the company that specializes in public relations is called, "Red Shoe Exposures". This week we were able to put it on the map, starting off with a huge project, the "Black Dynamite" movie premiere starring Michael Jai White.


I was blessed to be asked by Joe Young to assist him with public relations for his company Young! Studios. I was honored to be considered for the position but gladly accepted. It has been such a learning experience and great exposure for myself and the company. Three hundred people came out including Sen. Coleman, the State Rep. the Governor and the Mayor.

"Red Shoe Exposures" held it down arranging the complete schedule of Michael Jai the entire time he was here. From the moment he stepped off of the plan we had arranged interviews with him on Fox 61 Stan Simpson Show as well as the Fox 61 morning show. Immediately following we were at Hot 93.7 for the DJ Buck and Nancy show then over to channel 3 for Better Connecticut with Scott Haney a slew of interviews followed including lunch with Alan Laz. Closing up the day with a meet and greet at the Boys and Girls Club and an autograph signing at Buckland Mall. I'm not boasting but I must say I was proud of what we were able to accomplish for the first time with this new division.

So if you are or someone you know is looking for exposure, look for the girls with the Red Shoes...


Shireal and Michael Jai White


On to more exciting news By Renee Visions has decided to pick up a new author. We will be publishing the work of Blazze Johnson, a very talented rapper out of CT. Blazze came to me with her story and grabbed my heart right away. Her story is truly on of triumph over adversity. It is inspirational and a testimony that all things are possible through faith and trusting in God. So I am excited to announce that coming August 2010 By Renee Visions will be launching, "A Pretty Girl's Bullsh**" by Blazze Johnson. We will keep you posted on the progress. Also check us out on Facebook for all updates, discussions and videos on the book.



Stay tuned more great things are coming soon. By Renee Visions is on the rise!!!

Street Connfinement Magazine - The Voice of the Underground

Logo designed by Sincere Graphics

Street Connfinement Magazine became Connecticut and Rhode Island’s number 1 source for music and entertainment in less than three years. Going into their fifth year they have expanded their distribution into eleven states, now they can be found throughout the east coast from Connecticut to Tennessee. Currently they are in the works of a national distribution deal. This year marks the 4th consecutive year that they have been voted “Entertainment Magazine of the Year”, and for the first time they were honored with the award for “Fashion Editorial of the Year” by the NIRO Design Center in 2009. In a short amount of time they have been able to accomplish many of their goals attracting many artists throughout the U.S. and to think they started right here in New Haven, CT.

Check out my write up of the publication on Examiner.com

Hot Helps Haiti – Party for a Purpose

On Tuesday night at Toad's Place in New Haven Hot 93.7's DJ Buck put on a benefit concert to raise money to send to the Haiti relief. The overwhelming cries for help hit Connecticut just as it did all over all over the world. Luckily a major voice in the state felt the compassion and understood the desire of the masses to want to help out. With all the turmoil going on DJ Buck said, “I knew I had to find a way to get the community involved”. So he initiated a benefit concert in less than 3 days that cost the public only $10 to attend. The roster consisted of a host of Connecticut artists that not only performed for free but paid to attend the event as well as their contribution to the cause.

It was refreshing to see the turnout of the event. DJ Buck reported that we rose over $4500.00 and 100 percent of the proceeds went directly to Haiti relief via The United Way and the Red Cross. The United Way also raised money off of tee-shirt sales that read “Live United”, so it is possible that over $5000.00 was collected. DJ Buck expressed, “It felt good to see so many people come together and how strong the community can be.”

Check out my exclusive coverage of the event on Examiner.com

Hot Helps Haiti - Party for a Purpose






Photos by Damon Winter, NY Times

Grindin In CT ~ Poetry Edition

I am excited to announce that I have teamed up with NE Video, winner of "Street DVD of the Year" for 3 years in a row to bring you the Grindin In CT Poetry Edition. NE Video has been the force behind many of the music video's you see coming out of CT. They have done work for the Holla Back Video Awards, the Connecticut Gospel Awards and many other well recognized video projects in Connecticut.

I have had the pleasure of working with NE video on many of my own projects throughout the last year so it was an honor to have been thought of to Host one of their DVD's. This DVD is going to highlight poets on many different levels. We will be doing personal interviews with poets going into different poetry venues and capturing poets in their own element as well as giving them an opportunity to showcase their hottest pieces. Not only will we be giving poets an outlet to shine the DVD will be available to them as a part of their video resume.

So look forward to the hottest Poetry compilation to ever hit the streets. Hosted by yours truly...Shireal Renee!!

So Now You Know

Due to some technical difficulties this weeks episode of Poetz Corner has been postponed until next Tuesday. Have no fear in honor of the release of "The Things Inside Me" we have a special preview of the "Wide Open" book tour that will be starting this February, coming to a city near you.

Be sure to tune in next Tuesday at 10pm for Poetz Corner special guest Mind Evolution, Life Star and GE Boys, Fashion designs by Beyond Couture and community representative Sabu.



If you have not picked up your copy of, "The Things Inside Me", be sure to log on to www.byreneevisions.com today.

By Renee Visions 2010

What a year! If I could sum up 2009 in one word it would be SUCCESS! And my word for 2010 is FULFILLMENT!

As a little girl I would dream about certain things that I would accomplish in my life before my time here was up. My visions were always so clear, I could tell you where I was, who I would be with, what I was going to do, and most importantly...what I was wearing...LOL. And this year I plan on FULFILLING many of those visions while keeping a clear head to see the new one's.

2010 started off with my books being purchased off of my website on New Years Eve and New Years Day! To me that was a sign of what the rest of the year will be like. People have left me messages reciting quotes from MY book...OMG! I can't even explain what that did to me. The website is up, my office is still open, against all odds and opposition -- I am living out my visions. I am a testament of what you can accomplish with an abundance of faith, trusting in your creator and having an unshakable belief in yourself and your plan.

My schedule for this year is already filling up. I am elated to announce that Tru Books has named "The Things Inside Me" the "Book of the Month" for February. So on February 27th we will kick off the "Wide Open" promotional tour at 3155 Main Street Hartford, CT. This tour will be hitting various cities across the country so look forward to the one coming to your city. I already have some scheduled radio appearances set up leading up to this event. New episodes of Poetz Corner TV will be airing starting Tuesday January 5th at 10pm as well as a book signing tour sponsored by Pocket Wireless. That is just a small portion of the things that are on my calendar.

So to ensure that you don't miss a beat of what's to come make sure you log on to www.byreneevisions.com to check out our calendar of events and while you are there be sure to sign up for our newsletter. When you subscribe to the By Renee Visions newsletter you will receive promotions and discounts on all By Renee Visions products and services; while being the first to know of new releases from authors and where you can find their work. You will also get updates on company sponsored events as well as information about authors, book signings, and tours in your area.

2010 is here and By Renee Visions is prepared to rip it "Wide Open"!

Click this link for access to the site right now.
By Renee Visions