The Millerizm Group proudly presents "GOOD TIMES" Celebrity Weekend.  On Thursday, June 28  it's a wine-tasting, jazz and book signing event with Bern Nadette Stanis--THELMA from 70s sitcom "Good Times".  Taking place from 7-10 pm. Don't miss the Birthday Party Celebration for the handsome "Miller Twins", Derrick and Darnell on Friday, June 29 from 9 pm to 2 am.  All events taking place at the Sweetwater Restaurant and Bar, 5641 J Street in East Sacramento.  For more info call (916) 731-8857.

Get your Millerizm Weekend Pass for $50, buy online at www.millerizm.com.  Included with your admission are unlimited tasting of premier California wines, art auction participation, a live jazz music performance and a signed copy of the Bern Nadette's book "Situations 101".

This will be another exciting celebrity party weekend in SacTown presented by the Millerizm Group--DON'T MISS IT!

"SITUATIONS 101"--the book is written in a non-intimidating manner, drawing the reader in. What unfolds next is a telling piece of work that invokes roiled anger in readers, ignites controversy, self-reflecting dialogue, and a working disbelief as well as a quite empathy for those in denial. The sometimes comical and difficult to digest book is at times diplomatic, and at others, tackles responses head on, insisting we ‘get back to the basics in mastering relationships.

 

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Before a public reception, book signing and panel on book representation of black women, Stanis was given a key to the city by Mayor James M. Baker. As word had gotten out that "Thelma from Good Times" was coming, a meeting was changed to a reception because "so many people wanted to meet her," said John Rago, Baker's policy and communication director.

"She was one of the early icons for African-Americans on television as she pioneered the image of a strong, youthful, multi-talented and beautiful woman," Baker said. "This portrayal changed the prevailing image of African-American women on television."

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Bern Nadette Stanis was born and raised in Brooklyn, New York. At the age of five her grandmother took her to tap dance lessons where she really started performing. She began acting after a play she was in during high school entitled "The Three Faces of Eve." She then graduated, with honors, from high school (Erasmus High School), and was accepted to Julliard School of Performing Arts. There she received her BA Degree in Drama

Anyone can see BernNadettes beauty. With her beauty she won "Miss New York" at the New York Beauty Contest. She then was discovered by a director who told her about a new sitcom in developement. She is known all over the world for her role as "Thelma" in one of the funniest African American (And one of the first) show, "Good Times." She remained with the show through it's ups & downs all seven seasons. Her beautiful face, and witty 70's come back to her ever loud, name calling brother James Evans Jr. or "JJ" (Jimmie Walker)

She has two daughters, Cheyenne (previous marriage) and Brittany Rose with her current husband, Kevin Fontana. She loves to dance, sing, & write poetry.