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Grateful for another opportunity to screen our film in Des Moines!Join us on Friday, Jan 10, 2025 at xBk Live for an unf...
08/12/2024

Grateful for another opportunity to screen our film in Des Moines!

Join us on Friday, Jan 10, 2025 at xBk Live for an unforgettable evening of live music and film as we celebrate the power of poetry & storytelling!

đź“… Date: Fri, Jan 10 | đź•— Doors 7 PM | Show 8 PM
đź“Ť Location: xBk Live, 1159 24th Street, Des Moines

The night includes:
🎤 Live spoken word poetry & live music with Caleb “The Negro Artist” Rainey and others.
🎥 Documentary screening of “The Negro Artist”
🗣️ Post-screening Q&A with Caleb Rainey, Nik Heftman, & producer Douglas Burns

🎟️ Tickets can be purchased today at xbklive.com

📣 JUST ANNOUNCED! A special screening of "The Negro Artist" a film by Nik Heftman is showing at xBk on January 10th 🎬 The night will feature live music, poetry, and a Q&A!

🎫 TICKETS ON SALE: https://seetickets.us/xbk0110

Beyond honored and grateful to be featured in Rekha Basu latest column about our film, "The Negro Artist," and the film'...
06/12/2024

Beyond honored and grateful to be featured in Rekha Basu latest column about our film, "The Negro Artist," and the film's subject Caleb "The Negro Artist" Rainey. Please give it a read and subscribe to her Substack.

He's softspoken, but Iowa City Spoken Word poet Caleb Rainey's words are profound, and can be jolting. Nik Heftman's film, "The Negro Artist" offers moving context.

Grateful for the opportunity to screen “The Negro Artist” in the community of Jefferson, Iowa. Big shoutout to the poetr...
25/11/2024

Grateful for the opportunity to screen “The Negro Artist” in the community of Jefferson, Iowa. Big shoutout to the poetry community there for putting this together.

Another big shoutout to the staff at Sierra Community Theater for showing up on a Saturday to put this on. They’re easily serving the best popcorn in Iowa.

Honored to announce that “The Negro Artist” will screen at the Culver City Film Festival in Downtown Los Angeles.We’re s...
18/11/2024

Honored to announce that “The Negro Artist” will screen at the Culver City Film Festival in Downtown Los Angeles.

We’re super excited to see this on the big screen at the iconic Regal LA Live Theater.

Exact time and date TBA.

Shout out and credit to producers Douglas Burns and Ann Wilson for being here for every part of this journey.

13/11/2024

BELIEVE IN YOURSELF - We love the food at Shawnniecakes in Cedar Rapids. Check out the preview to our series on on the cafe. You’ll learn about this business starting next week.

Check out our interview with Charity Nebbe on Iowa Public Radio.
07/11/2024

Check out our interview with Charity Nebbe on Iowa Public Radio.

In part due to a budding friendship and a lost set of keys, local artist Caleb Rainey became the subject of a new documentary film, The Negro Artist.

IOWA CITY - DO NOT miss out on the chance to witness “The Negro Artist.” It’s an experience you will not forget. We’re s...
06/11/2024

IOWA CITY - DO NOT miss out on the chance to witness “The Negro Artist.” It’s an experience you will not forget. We’re showing it at FilmScene on December 11 at 7PM. Purchase tickets at the link below:

https://icfilmscene.org/film/the-negro-artist/

04/11/2024

ONE SNAP AT A TIME - Grateful for the opportunity to shoot some Drake University football this season.
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22/09/2024

Grateful for the opportunity to shoot the talented crew at Fiscus Sports Images and the student-athletes at Kuemper Catholic School. The Seven Times specializes in documentaries, corporate videos, event coverage, sporting events, and a host of other video services. The Seven Times is
actively seeking new projects. Interested parties may inquire at The7times.com.

22/09/2024

Thank you to everyone who has supported our documentary, “The Negro Artist",” in any way.

We are so excited for our premiere at the Okoboji Writers Retreat on September 23. Check out the latest teaser for the documentary, and if you’re attending the retreat, see you there!

08/09/2024

Check out the preview for our first feature- length documentary on spoken word poet Caleb Rainey, The Negro Artist.

The documentary will premiere on September 23 at the Pearson Lakes Arts Center in Okoboji, Iowa, as part of the Okoboji Writers Retreat. Learn more at https://okobojiwritersretreat.com

More screenings in Iowa and beyond to be announced.

Photos courtesy of .zip on Instagram.

The Seven Times has been booked and busy all year! We’ll show you some of that work in the coming days. Our docuseries on Black entrepreneurs will also pick back up this fall. More special announcements on the way! Stay Tuned.

28/06/2024

ECLECTIC - Owner Darren Conkerite talks about the inspiration for the aesthetic of Back To The Grind. He also shares his future plans for the coffee shop.

This is the second and last part of our series on

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A dollar spent at a local business turns over seven times in the community. is a platform highlighting Black-owned businesses with a physical presence in their communities. Please support the initiative by following on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

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26/06/2024

LOVE AT FIRST BITE - Elisha King and Tyondra Boagard bag up their delectable home-made cinnamon rolls for customers around Iowa. LeeTy Delights offers more than 40 flavors of cinnamon rolls, and calling them delicious would be an understatement. Check out their story, written by Douglas Burns of the Iowa Mercury, right here:

https://www.the7times.com/the-businesses/leety-delights-des-moines-iowa

04/06/2024

People have been coming together for coffee and events at Back To The Grind for nearly three decades. Starting next week, you’ll learn about the origin of this Southern California coffee house and what you can expect when you walk through its doors.

Please consider donating to our mission to highlight Black entrepreneurs around the nation: GiveButter.com/the7times

A dollar spent at a local business turns over seven times in the community. is a platform highlighting Black-owned businesses with a physical presence in their communities. Please support the initiative by following on Instagram, Twitter, Facebook and YouTube.

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