Michael Jackson's mother plans events in Indiana

[Bubs]

IIt would really tickle me and warm my heart if she would wear a BAD25 t-shirt to that event.

and if she is made to hold something in her hands, I rather see it to be KOP Pepsi can:clapping:

 

[Aquarius]

I see nothing wrong with a celebration by the Jacksons to honor Michael and or Katherine. Katherine is being honored by THEM because she is their mother and Grandmother and they want to do something special for her before she is gone. I can understand that. We know the children love their grandmother very much as did Michael.. So I for the sake of the children don't want to trample on this event. I have no problem with this. It is the rest of the negative antics they pull that bring me concern. Also Let's face it, Joe is always going to be Joe. So we know what his main objective for being there is. So does the rest of the world and even his own children. It's actually to the point of being comical anymore. People expect it. Let's just hope PPB have learned a lesson from last year not to be exploited to take part in it. Paris is quite the rebel now. Just wishful thinking ..> It would really tickle me and warm my heart if she would wear a BAD25 t-shirt to that event.

QBee. There's nothing wrong with celebrating Michael's birthday, but you know they're not doing it for Michael. They're using Michael to make some easy money.


Honoring Katherine because she's their mother & grandmother is not wrong if they do it between family. but not as a public event.

To be honor in public & (i believe) have people pay for it is not right; and in imo. she hasn't done anything for the public to deserve it.

Bolded-- I agree, that'll be the ultimate.

 

[Bubs]

^^ Agree.
Spike Lee's Brooklyn loves MJ is free for everyone and it is great way to honour Michael.

 

[qbee]

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
KATHERINE JACKSON ANNOUNCES
JACKSON FAMILY HOMETOWN EVENTS
Gary, Indiana Remembers The King of Pop

... Los Angeles, California (Wednesday, August 1, 2012) -- Katherine Jackson, Matriarch of the famed Jackson musical Family, and the Honorable Karen Freeman-Wilson; Mayor of Gary, Indiana, today announced “Goin’ Back to Indiana: Can You Feel It,” four days of events from August 29 through September 1, 2012 remembering the city’s most famous native son; Michael Jackson. For more information visit: www.facebook.com/jacksonstreet2012.

“I’m excited about the activities planned for “Goin’ Back to Indiana: Can You Feel It” as we pay tribute and remember Gary’s own Michael Jackson,” said Mayor Freeman-Wilson. “We have been working in partnership with Mrs. Katherine Jackson and her team to create events that will showcase Michael’s entertainment legacy and his wonderful birthplace of Gary, Indiana. As Mayor of this great city, I am enthusiastic about the opportunities that this celebration will bring. We envision this to become an annual event that will grow larger as the years progress.”

The City of Gary, Indiana and the Gary Chamber of Commerce; Chuck Hughes, President, have joined Los Angeles, California based Dumont Marketing under the direction of Mr. Jerry Olivarez authorized by Mrs. Katherine Jackson; Jackson’s mother, to support a series of activities to take place in his birthplace of Gary, Indiana.

On Wednesday August 29, a Candlelight Tribute ceremony will take place at the Jackson family residence at 2300 Jackson Street, Gary, Indiana. The ceremony, starting at 8:00 p.m., will include remarks by Gary Mayor Freeman-Wilson and a musical tribute by The Gratitude Project, presented by The Interactive Broadcasting Company (tibc.tv).

Neighboring streets will be closed starting at 3:00 p.m. to allow friends and fans to place ribbons and mementos at the home and share personal thoughts of the late singer on a commemorative banner. The event is free to the public.

On Thursday, August 30, Jackson’s three children; Prince, Paris and Blanket, will attend the Gary SouthShore RailCats baseball game when the team faces the St. Paul Saints. The RailCats will recognize their father with a musical performance by The Gratitude Project and a moment of remembrance. The Jackson children will be presented with honorary team uniforms and toss out the ceremonial first pitch. The event is open to the public and general admission applies. For ticket information visit www.railcatsbaseball.com.

The Majestic Star Casinos & Hotel will serve as the official hotel for the event. On both Wednesday, August 29 and Thursday, August 30, the Majestic Star will host the official “Goin’ Back to Indiana” after event in its Lakeshore Lounge from 9:00 p.m. – 1:00 a.m. with Jackson-themed music and drink specials. For hotel reservations call 1-888-225-8259 or visit www.majesticstarcasino.com.

On Friday, August 31, the Gary Chamber of Commerce will present a dinner hosted by Mayor Freeman-Wilson at the Majestic Star Casino & Hotel honoring Mrs. Katherine Jackson. Jackson will receive recognition from the City of Gary. For ticket information contact the Gary Chamber of Commerce at (219) 885-7407 or visit www.garychamber.com.

Saturday, September 1, the West Side Theatre Guild under the direction of Mark Spencer will host the Goin’ Back to Indiana: Can You Feel It Tribute Concert.

The Gratitude Project will perform their original composition “Dear Michael” dedicated to Mrs. Jackson & the Jackson family. Additional tribute performances will be announced shortly.

Goin’ Back to Indiana: Can You Feel It Tribute Concert will have a matinee performance at 4:00 p.m. and an evening performance at 7:30 p.m. Both performances will be followed by a cast meet & greet. Tickets are $25 matinee and $35 evening and $50 for VIP Gold Circle seating and cast meet & greet. The event will also be streamed live.

For the latest event information visit and like us at www.facebook.com/jacksonstreet 2012.
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City of Gary’s Mission
To serve the current and future citizens of Gary by providing a safe, clean and working city that continuously improves the quality of life of its residents and establishes Gary as a national model for urban revitalization. City of Gary’s Vision

The City of Gary will be safe, smart, accessible, prosperous and green. City Hall will provide the citizens of Gary with effective and responsive service while maintaining high ethical standards and fiscal discipline.

ABOUT THE GRATITUDE PROJECT AND TIBC
The Interactive Broadcasting Company (tibc.tv) founded by Jerome Picot in 2008 and later joined by Wendy Weir in 2009, is a new multimedia online broadcasting and entertainment company that facilitates the genius within individuals, giving them professional, positive platforms on which to present their creativity. TIBC is unique in that it also creates original content - including songs, videos, films, radio programs and TV shows, live events and multimedia projects in which these artists can participate.

Media Contacts:
Mr. Jerry Olivarez
(510) 719-2277
Jerryo1985@gmail.com

Theo Dumont President, Dumont Marketing
Office: (424) 228-2114 Mobile: (818) 943-7876
Fax: (888) 221-8660
theo@dumontmarketing.com
twitter.com/theodumont

City of Gary
Chelsea L. Whittington
Director of Communications
(219) 881-1314
cwhittington@ci.gary.in.us

 

[Bubs]

Now seriously, this sound like they are selling this event by promising that kids would be there
Shame on Katherine for allowing this! Kids are marketed and used as showpieces for making money.


Katherine and Joe another business "friend"
Media Contacts:
Mr. Jerry Olivarez
(510) 719-2277
Jerryo1985@gmail.com
That is the same man that organised the dubious belts that kids had to sign.
http://www.sodahead.com/entertainme...rofiting-off-their-dead-son/question-1033397/

I'm getting p....d off with them exploiting kids from left and right.


Goin’ Back to Indiana: Can You Feel It Tribute Concert will have a matinee performance at 4:00 p.m. and an evening performance at 7:30 p.m. Both performances will be followed by a cast meet & greet. Tickets are $25 matinee and $35 evening and $50 for VIP Gold Circle seating and cast meet & greet.

 

[qbee]

Those are Great Prices .. The Estate charged a $100 just to walk though fan fest so I don't see how $25 or $35 for a tribute concert anything to be concerned about. Its no the jackson's charging. I don't see anything concernign or wrong with the events listed.. People love the Jackson's in Gary. Many people will attend and enjoy the ceremonies in Gary .. It something positive and Gary is proud of Michael.


I don't think Having the Kids be part of ceremonies honoring Michael or the family is selling them. Fans didn't have problems with the children being part of the Birthday ceremony in Gary last year - only with them being used to by Joe to hawk his creepy perfumes and such. They should be allowed to honor their Dad at these events. For them not taking part would be even more weird being it is their Dad.

The estate announced Michael's children would be at hand and footprint ceremony. No different than Gary announcing they will be at their Birthday ceremony. The children also attended and spoke at the Estates event for the hand and footprint ceremony and took part in and were interviewed at the Immortal tour hosted by estate.. The children should absolutely be allowed to participate in and attend the Event to Honor Michael In Gary Indiana. They are so proud of thier Dad. and it gives them a thrill Im sure to see how people their love him.

The city of Gary is also very excited to be hosting this event. They are also proud of Michael being from their home town. It's also good for thier economy and that isnt a bad thing.


Now that being said . This is not an event I would be particularly interested in attending. But I'm just trying to be fair minded.

 

[Big Apple2]

The estate announced Michael's children would be at hand and footprint ceremony. No different than Gary announcing they will be at their Birthday ceremony. The children also attended and spoke at the Estates event for the hand and footprint ceremony and took part in and were interviewed at the Immortal tour hosted by estate.. The children should absolutley be allowed to participate in and attend the Event to Honor Michael In Gary Indiana .

No offense qbee, but in my opinion, there IS a difference. A huge difference between the things you describe.

The "Jackson Productions" ALWAYS turn out to be a hot mess on ice. They can't even manage to get any "real" stars to come out and support this particular venture. The Estate on the other hand only needs to make a quick phone call.

But alas, it is what it is and at this point, I don't even think anybody expects more, especially if Joe Jackson is involved.

If done properly, they "probably" could have fans flying in from all over the country and maybe even the world, but NOT with the Jacksons at the helm.

 

[passy001]

Those are Great Prices .. The Estate charged a $100 just to walk though fan fest so I don't see how $25 or $35 for a tribute concert anything to be concerned about. Its no the jackson's charging. I don't see anything concernign or wrong with the events listed.. People love the Jackson's in Gary. Many people will attend and enjoy the ceremonies in Gary .. It something positive and Gary is proud of Michael.


I don't think Having the Kids be part of ceremonies honoring Michael or the family is selling them. Fans didn't have problems with the children being part of the Birthday ceremony in Gary last year - only with them being used to by Joe to hawk his creepy perfumes and such. They should be allowed to honor their Dad at these events. For them not taking part would be even more weird being it is their Dad.

The estate announced Michael's children would be at hand and footprint ceremony. No different than Gary announcing they will be at their Birthday ceremony. The children also attended and spoke at the Estates event for the hand and footprint ceremony and took part in and were interviewed at the Immortal tour hosted by estate.. The children should absolutely be allowed to participate in and attend the Event to Honor Michael In Gary Indiana. They are so proud of thier Dad. and it gives them a thrill Im sure to see how people their love him.

The city of Gary is also very excited to be hosting this event. They are also proud of Michael being from their home town. It's also good for thier economy and that isnt a bad thing.


Now that being said . This is not an event I would be particularly interested in attending. But I'm just trying to be fair minded.

You are completely missing the point. and comparing the two situations is almost insulting.

The estate does not exploit MJ kids. The MJ kids were invited for the footprint event because the circumstances were rather unique and was part of a huge commemoration of their father. Who else was going to imprint MJ shoe on cement? certainly not the executors. that would not make sense if they did. plus the proceeds went straight to the Estate which will be inherited by the kids at some point.

The Gary show on the other hand smells like EXPLOITATION (pretty much like the unauthorized wales tribute, the fake heal the word foundation, and countless tacky ventures) where the kids are used for the sole benefit of anyone else. The kids are even pushed to market fraudulent and tacky products such as Joe perfume, signed belts, and so on, which is quite embarrassing.

 

[Aquarius]

Jackson Family Plans To Celebrate Michael's Birthday In Gary


The Jackson family, including Michael Jackson's three children, are convening in Gary, Ind., to celebrate the King of Pop's birthday with the "Goin’ Back to Indiana: Can You Feel It Tribute Concert." Michael's mother Katherine Jackson partnered with Gary Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson to announce the four-day birthday celebration, which they hope will become an annual event.

It kicks off with a candlelight tribute ceremony on Aug. 29, Michael's 54th birthday, with a musical tribute by The Gratitude Project. Sorry, we couldn't find info on what that is, but they do have an "original composition “Dear Michael” dedicated to Mrs. Jackson & the Jackson family." On Thursday Michael's children Prince, Paris and Blanket will attend a minor league baseball game: The Gary SouthShore RailCats vs. the St. Paul Saints. Michael's kids will receive honorary team uniforms and throw out the first pitch.

Then on Friday, Aug. 31, Katherine Jackson will be recognized by the City of Gary and the Chamber of Commerce at a special dinner. Then Saturday, Sept. 1 is a big night with the West Side Theatre Guild under the direction of Mark Spencer will host the official "Goin’ Back to Indiana: Can You Feel It Tribute Concert." Tickets for matinee and evening performances are on sale. Can't make it to Gary? Well, the event will also be streaming live online.

And that, my friends, is how Gary will cash in on Michael Jackson's death.

http://chicagoist.com/2012/08/02/jackson_family_plans_to_celebrate_m.php



The last statement is missing the family name.

 

[MjsLovelyOne88]

And it also sounds more like an event dedicated to KJ rather than Michael's birthday celebration IMO..

 

[qbee]

The Gary show on the other hand smells like EXPLOITATION

I dont see that in the events posted for the Gary Celebration . Can you point out which part of this years celebration
that concerns you most ? maybe im just missing something ?

It's not THEY anymore its seems to be just just Katherine , TJ and Paris Prince and Blanket.
Also something VERY different is that Joe is not even being mentioned AT ALL as being part of the planning for this event this year for some reason.Katherine hasn't associated with any of his endevaours at all this past year .. So that may be a good thing. Not sayin he wont show up to crash the party .. just that Joe isnt even mentioned One time .. So maybe thats a good thing and things will be much different this year. maybe keep an open mind that things are getteing better .. Plus paris and prince are older now and wiser.

 

[Bonnie Blue]

^ Joe's lack of involvement cd be down to debbie rowe's insistance that he be kept away - i'm sure she saw the photos last yr of ppb promoting joe perfume.

I think having a jackson celebration every year in his home town of gary is a really nice idea as it seems like a depressed part of the usa and so it would bring business and prosperity. But it's just the jacksons' trackrecord that will make poeple sideeye it - let's face it they're not the most altruistic family around, and everything they do has some shady sidedeals going on.

 

[Bubs]

I have no problems kids celebrating their dads birthday in Gary, but I do have a problem that they are used as attraction for people to visit there or sell products. I sure hope things have changed and Katherine stops exploiting kids for money. She and Joe started exploiting kids less than year after Michael died, first bogus belts and since use of the kids has been continuos, one way or the other.

Just one of many:
"I remember one time we were getting ready to go to South America and everything was packed up and in the car ready to go and I hid and I was crying because I really did not want to go, I wanted to play. I did not want to go."
Michael Jackson

I hope his kids have different kind of memories.

 

[Petrarose]

Just one of many:
"I remember one time we were getting ready to go to South America and everything was packed up and in the car ready to go and I hid and I was crying because I really did not want to go, I wanted to play. I did not want to go."
Michael Jackson

I hope his kids have different kind of memories.

You know I think that is why Michael was not happy when he saw Grace having Blanket do a show for her. He remembered those childhood memories, and did not want anyone making Blanket a show piece.

Cassie if you go this year again, take some pictures like you did last year.

 

[Bubs]

You know I think that is why Michael was not happy when he saw Grace having Blanket do a show for her. He remembered those childhood memories, and did not want anyone making Blanket a show piece.

Cassie if you go this year again, take some pictures like you did last year.

Michael said he wanted his kids to have a different childhood than himself. Now his kids seem to be going to same direction than Michael when he was growing up, used by family members to get money.

 

[Petrarose]

I have been thinking about this topic and have come to this conclusion.

Jacksons have a right to plan a celebration, and the kids have a right to attend, if they want to. I see this as a Jackson family event, so I am not concerned. The Jackson family does not represent Michael Jackson, only the estate does, so I will let the family do what they want with the birthday party. It is a low key event, and looking at last year's pictures, mainly local people attend, so let them have their fun. If this goes well or if it has people trying to market fake Michael-related products, such results will not affect the overall legacy of Michael, because it is a Jackson event. (Remember the Wales tribute that bombed? Who got the bad press for it--The Jacksons who planned it, not Michael Jackson.) If there are fake products, Bravado will simple deal with it. People are not going to that party to buy high price items anyway.

Next, if the kids have products they are helping some family member promote, it does not matter either, because the kids behavior in that context, has no lasting effect on the legacy of Michael Jackson. If it is an illegal product, again Bravado will deal with it. Like last year, these products will not bring in any money. We did not see people running to buy the perfume last year, did we?

So my feeling is let grandma do her thing. She is doing it as a mother and because she knows her son was famous. They lived there, so let them go back to Gary. They are not coming in my neighborhood. She is not selling Michael's music, videos, or clothes at this event. She is only showcasing his talent. The kids like doing it, and they know what type of person grandma is. Let them enjoy their Jackson event, and we will enjoy our Michael/estate events when they take place.

 

[Ashtanga]

 

[BabyPiper33]

I am so conflicted over this. I live two hours south of Gary and really want to go to the candlelight vigil. I attended one there at 2300 Jackson Street on June 25, 2010, and it was a beautiful event. Katherine was there during the day, but the children were not. My mother was also born on August 29, 1958, and we are tentatively planning on attending the vigil at the house that day, as she wishes to celebrate her birthday while celebrating Michael. However, I just feel so conflicted because there is a part of me who would be honored to see his mother and children, but there is the other part of me who feels Michael would hate it. I don't know what he would think, of course, but I would never want to disrespect his memory.

Heidi

 

[CherubimII]

I am so conflicted over this. I live two hours south of Gary and really want to go to the candlelight vigil. I attended one there at 2300 Jackson Street on June 25, 2010, and it was a beautiful event. Katherine was there during the day, but the children were not. My mother was also born on August 29, 1958, and we are tentatively planning on attending the vigil at the house that day, as she wishes to celebrate her birthday while celebrating Michael. However, I just feel so conflicted because there is a part of me who would be honored to see his mother and children, but there is the other part of me who feels Michael would hate it. I don't know what he would think, of course, but I would never want to disrespect his memory.

Heidi

I think you should go, if you can; and take lots of pictures of Prince Michael, Paris Michael, and Prince Michael II.
If I lived nearby I would go. hotoflash:

 

[MIST]

I am so conflicted over this. I live two hours south of Gary and really want to go to the candlelight vigil. I attended one there at 2300 Jackson Street on June 25, 2010, and it was a beautiful event. Katherine was there during the day, but the children were not. My mother was also born on August 29, 1958, and we are tentatively planning on attending the vigil at the house that day, as she wishes to celebrate her birthday while celebrating Michael. However, I just feel so conflicted because there is a part of me who would be honored to see his mother and children, but there is the other part of me who feels Michael would hate it. I don't know what he would think, of course, but I would never want to disrespect his memory.

Heidi

Go to the candlelight vigil if you want it,I think it´s a beautiful thing.
We don´t know everything Michael wanted but we know he wanted to protect his children.
i wouldn´t take pictures of them if I was there.

 

[Ashtanga]

We don´t know everything Michael wanted but we know he wanted to protect his children.

:heart: :angel:

 

[Petrarose]

I am so conflicted over this. I live two hours south of Gary and really want to go to the candlelight vigil. I attended one there at 2300 Jackson Street on June 25, 2010, and it was a beautiful event. Katherine was there during the day, but the children were not. My mother was also born on August 29, 1958, and we are tentatively planning on attending the vigil at the house that day, as she wishes to celebrate her birthday while celebrating Michael. However, I just feel so conflicted because there is a part of me who would be honored to see his mother and children, but there is the other part of me who feels Michael would hate it. I don't know what he would think, of course, but I would never want to disrespect his memory.

Heidi

I think you should go if you want to. Think of it as lighting a candle in his memory, and you will realize that Michael will not hate it. Also, focus on Michael and not on who you think will be there, since those people are not who this event is about.

 

[paisleyCUTtop]

If I were in Gary, I would DEFINITELY want to go to it but, alas... too far away for me

 

[Bubs]

Two concerts have become one.
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Goin' Back to Indiana: Can You Feel It
9 hours ago
We are consolidating the tribute concert performances so there will not be a matinee performance. There will be one evening performance. We will be contacting you if you purchased a matinee ticket.
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They still have not announced which of the Jackson cubs, cub's cubs will be singing there?


At least dinner with Katherine is nearly sold out
Goin' Back to Indiana: Can You Feel It
9 hours ago
The dinner for Mrs. Jackson on Friday Aug 31 at the Majestic Star is just about sold out. If you want to attend be sure to contact the Gary Chamber of Commerce for ticket information.

 

[Petrarose]

Maybe the dinner is the most popular event. I guess people will eat, listen to some speeches and honor Katherine.

 

[AliCat]

Updated: August 18, 2012 2:03AM

‘Goin’ Back to Indiana’
-Jackson family visit events
-Aug. 29
-Candlelight Tribute Ceremony - 8 p.m., 2300 Jackson St.
Held at the Jackson Family childhood home, the event will feature a performance by The Gratitude Project performing “Dear Michael,” a moment of remembrance/prayer service and a candlelight tribute to the late singer. Fans are invited to place ribbons and flowers at the house and sign a commemorative billboard poster.
-Streets will be closed starting at 3 p.m.
-9 p.m. – 1 a.m., fans and guests 21-and-older are invited to a party with Katherine Jackson at the Lakeshore Lounge at the Majestic Star Casino & Hotel.
-Aug. 30
7:10 p.m. - Michael Jackson’s children Prince, Paris and Blanket, will throw out the first pitch as guests of the Gary SouthShore RailCats baseball team. The game will feature a musical tribute by The Gratitude Project, presentation of team uniform and video presentation moment of remembrance.
-From 9 p.m. – 1 a.m., fans and guests 21 and older are invited to the after party at Lakeshore Lounge at the Majestic Star Casino & Hotel.
-Aug. 31
6 p.m. - Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson will host a tribute dinner reception honoring Katherine Jackson at the Majestic Star Pavilion. Presented by the Gary Chamber of Commerce, the event will feature a musical tribute by The Gratitude Project and a special presentation to Mrs. Jackson.
-Sept. 1
7:30 p.m. - Michael Jackson Tribute Concert will include a musical salute to the King of Pop at the West Side Theatre Guild, West Side High School, 900 Gerry St.

For updates and the latest information visit www.facebook.com/jacksonstreet2012.

For MJFanvention activities, visit: www.mjfanvention.com

The MJFanvention takes place in Gary from Aug. 24-26.

GARY — The family of Michael Jackson is giving the struggling city a hometown discount when they return Aug. 29 to mark the late King of Pop’s 54th birthday.

Family matriarch Katherine Jackson and Michael’s children, Prince, Paris and Blanket, will take part in a candlelight vigil at the family home and throw out the first pitch at a Gary SouthShore RailCats baseball game.

Mayor Karen Freeman-Wilson said Friday the family isn’t charging for the appearances.

“This is something she wants to do, she understands what our challenges are,” Freeman-Wilson said of Katherine Jackson who along with husband, Joe, raised their musical family of seven children here in a modest, white ranch home just east of Roosevelt High School.

Jackson family representative Jerry Olivarez said Katherine Jackson and her grandchildren are excited to return to Gary.

“There won’t be any grandstanding, just a show and tell,” said Olivarez. No mention was made of Joe Jackson coming with the family.

“Gary and Michael Jackson have become synonymous,” said Freeman-Wilson at a Friday press conference touting the upcoming events. “Even though he’s no longer with us, his contributions will live on in the years to come.”

In 2009, while preparing for a new concert tour, Jackson died after being given Propofol, a general anesthetic, and suffering a heart attack. His personal physician was convicted of involuntary manslaughter.

In the year after his death, Jackson’s albums led all sales with 35 million sold worldwide.

Also, Gregg Parker, the CEO of the Chicago Blues Museum, will present an exhibit Aug. 25 on the history of the Jackson 5 and Michael Jackson at the Marshall J. Gardner Center for the Arts at 540 S. Lake St.

The exhibit is part of the MJFanvention events Aug. 24-26.

Parker said he’s donating the exhibit and it will stay in Gary.

http://posttrib.suntimes.com/news/l...urning-to-gary-for-king-of-pops-birthday.html

 

[Petrarose]

^^Ohhhh it seems they will have a good time. I wish those who attend all the best. I thank the major for really going all out on this.

 

[MsCassieMollie]

Looks like the kids are heading to Gary, IN today for Mike's bday celebration this upcoming weekend. And cute Paris is quoting the J5 song.

 

[Petrarose]

Glad she is looking forward to it.

 

[MsCassieMollie]

Paris with her cousin James (he lives in Gary) - Gary, IN 8/26