HONORED ARTISTS

JIMMI LOVE, is a unique talent and a veteran of the stage, having worked in many aspects of theater and performance. An accomplished musician, he plays drums and percussion, guitar, harmonica, piano and keyboards – as well as sings 4 ½ octaves. He is someone who continues to reinvent himself – abiding by the ever-changing trends, while maintaining artistic integrity. His past and present stage history includes: The theatre (lead and supporting roles with local, national and international companies), Musician, Modeling (runway and photo), Film work, (documentaries), T.V. commercials (choreography and supporting roles), & dancer (stage and video).Jimmi Love is a musician, author, philanthropist & historian & radio personality.  A true Columbus native, he has performed twice in the Vatican. In addition, his gospel group 'Harlem Praise Family Europe' was the first gospel group to be invited to sing for the annual birthday celebration of His Holiness, The Dalai Lama in Tibet. As a musician, he has performed with Jimmy Smith, Groove Holmes, Hank Marr, Jeannette Williams, Grover Washington Jr., Foley, Jimmy McGriff and Bobby Floyd. He also joined Mariah Carey on stage for the Karlsruhe, Germany leg of the world-famous Tour De France. A self-published author, he has also written and published six books - the last of which called "We were, We are, We will", chronicles the arduous journey of the James Preston Poindexter Foundation in the successful co-establishment of the Poindexter Village African American Museum and Cultural Center. He said he's not finished making this world a better place. Let's hope not...

With the “If you can’t do what you want, do what you can” philosophy, he has done much with very little. He has an uncanny sense of reality and levity, and, his genuine love for people has warmed many different types of audiences – all over the world

Helen is a multifaceted entrepreneur and artist deeply embedded in her community. As the CFO and co-founder of the American Institute of Alternative Medicine since 1990, she has made significant contributions to the field of holistic health. Her passion for art is evident in her work, which primarily utilizes acrylics, and spans a range of styles from abstract to various expressive forms. A proud alumna of Ohio Dominican University.

In addition to her visual arts endeavors, Helen is an accomplished performer. She participates in community theater and has experience in commercials and short films, showcasing her versatility and creativity. As a talented bassist, she co-founded an all-female band that has made its mark by performing at numerous local festivals and venues since the early '90s, highlighting her dedication to promoting women in music.

Helen is a dedicated Hot Times volunteer and currently heads up the Parsons Avenue Stage. Her continued commitment to community service is reflected in her involvement with various organizations and boards. She serves as a Commissioner for the Department of Neighborhoods and is a co-founder of the Ohio Progressive Asian Women’s Leadership. Additionally, she has held leadership roles such as an Executive Board member for the Asian American Commerce Group and a past VP Board member of Stonewall Columbus Center. Her influence extends beyond local initiatives, as she is also a board member of the National Women’s Music Festival and participates in other non-local boards.