1. On August 12th, “The Bessie” presented “Standing the Test of Time", a 52 minutes documentary tracing the history of legendary blues artist Bobby Rush. The documentary also includes his relationship with other artists such as Bobby “Blue” Bland, Lonnie Brooks, and others. This program portrays the struggles and triumphs of Mr. Rush and provides a deeper understanding of the spirit of this great blues entertainer. This event was hosted by Napoleon

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  2. Avery*Sunshine performing "Like This" at the 2011 Bessie Smith Heritage Festival.

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  3. A video featuring the exhibits the BSCC showcased in 2010. Music credit: Artist: Frank B Song Title: "B3" CD Title: Closed Sessions www.frankbjazz.com

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