The King of Pop is turning 65 but he does not have to worry about collecting social security. He is doing just fine living his best life in the spirit world of the heavenly persuasion flesh free.
But for those of us who are still in the physical realm and would like to continue his legacy. Panoramanow has teamed up as a media sponsor with Thriller Dance 2300 a non-profit organization that provides resources for families in Gary Indiana. The organization executive director is our own contributing writer Valencia “Mother Diva” Dantzler host/producer of Mother Diva’s House, an entertainment news show.
2023 Commemorates the following:
- 55th Anniversary of Steel Town Records (Jackson 5 first record label featuring the local hit Big Boy” sold over 60 thousand copies)
- 50th Anniversary of MJ third solo album on Motown “Music and Me”
- 45th Anniversary of “The Wiz”
- 45th Anniversary of Jacksons “Destiny Album” (sold 4 million copies)
- 40th Anniversary of MJ debut of the Moonwalk Dance on “Motown 25” TV Special
- 40th Anniversary of the Thriller Video
- 20th Anniversary of Michael Jackson Number Ones (went to number one of course
Check out these lineup of events
12 Days of Michael August 19-30th:
Other MichaelPalooza Events Include:
SATURDAY AUGUST 19, 2023 – 12pm Til 4pm
Re-scheduled to September 23rd. (see below)
SUNDAY AUGUST 20, 2023 – 12pm To 4pm |
Mj Film Symposium Q & A, Screening Of Captain Eo & Moonwalker Film, Featuring Entertainment Professionals Who Worked With The King Of Pop Via Live Feed, Miller Beach Performance Theater, 500 S. Lake St. Gary Indiana, FREE To Attend
MONDAY AUGUST 21, 2023 – 7pm To 10pm
Michaelpalooza Monday, ($65 For Best Mj Karoake) Brandon’s Speakeasy
343 S. Dearborn Chicago, Il, (Note Mj Loved Supper Clubs It Looks Like Scenes From Rock My World Video)
TUESDAY AUGUST 22, 2023 – 12pm To 1pm
The Two Kings, Elvis & Michael Tribute, Daley Plaza, 50 W. Washington Chicago, Illinois, Free To Attend
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23, 2023 – 7:30 Pm To 10:00pm
Mj Trivia Pizza Party, Millers Pizza 622 &1/2 S. Lake St., Miller Beach Gary Indiana, Must Purchase Your Own Food
THURSDAY, AUGUST 24, 2023 – 4pm To 7pm
Odysssey Fun World, Tinley Park, Il, Must Pay Your Own Entry
FRIDAY AUGUST 25, 2023
Mj Vegan Barbeque Beach Party, Marquette Park Pavillion Shelter 3, 1 N. Grand Blvd. Gary Indiana
SATURDAY AUGUST 26, 2023 – Meet Up 11am
“Ross Community Church Summer Fest” on Saturday August 26, 2023 at 11 A.M. Mother Diva will meet everyone still at Walgreens follow her to event . FREE TO ATTEND. There will be Outdoor Car Show-judging at noon; Outdoor Craft Show, Kids Activities, Dunk Tank, Wagon Rides, Food Vendors and Live Music; Free Admittance, Located At Ross Community Church, 3900 W. 41st Ave., Gary, IN (Calumet Township)
SUNDAY AUGUST 27, 2023 – 2pm Til 5pm
Jax Warehouse, Schererville Indiana, (Must Pay Own Entry)
SUNDAY AUGUST 27, 2023 – 6pm To 10pm
King Of Pop Marries House Music, Mj Smooth Criminal White Party, Backstage Broadway, ($65 Best Smooth Criminal White Suit) Free To Attend 21 & Older, 3764 Broadway Gary Indiana
MONDAY AUGUST 28, 2023 – 7:30pm
Mj Musical Broadway In Chicago, Nederland Theatre, Must Purchase Your Own Tickets
TUESDAY, AUGUST 29TH – NOON – 8PM
Michael Jackson Birthday Celebration
Saturday, September 23rd:
Neverland At Indiana, Visit To Indiana Beach, Boardwalk Amusement Park, Monticello Indiana, Meet Up 11am At Walgreens Parking Lot, 2500 Grant St. Right Off Grant St. Freeway Exit Gary Indiana, Pay Your Own Entry Fee To Park
More Info ON Facebook at
http://www.facebook.com/ThrillerDance2300
OR
http://www.facebook.com/MotherDivasHouse
Please come out to MJ Film Symposium flier below Sunday August 20, 2023.
12pm to 4pm Miller Beach Performance Theater 500 S. Lake St. be aware of construction and turn at Family Dollar to get down to Miller St. then go up to Lake st to come around there are detour signs posted Event is Free
The last event on August 30th is not listed, stay tuned to Thriller Dance 2300 Facebook page for updates have a blast.
www.facbook.com/thrillerdance2300
Sponsored in part by MIc Check T-Shirt Shop (Get Same Day Personalized T-Shirts and Masks) 1108 S. Broadway Gary Indiana open Monday-Saturday, 11am to 8pm.
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Susie Young Baxter, CEO, has published PanoramaNOW Magazine for 31 years. Her hobbies are Camping, Boating, Hiking, Nature, Gardening and Outdoor Activities. She is an Artist, Graphic Designer, an Avid Seamstress, Dabbles in Homemade Crafts and Landscaping. Since her Father was a Health Teacher, she also likes homeopathic Health Solutions. Since blogging started over 10 years ago, PanoramaNow has been added to Newsbreak – a national news affiliate.
