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Festival Artist American ARTS FESTIVAL January - March 2006
The 19th Annual African American Arts Festival is a celebration of the contributions made by African American Artists to the American Culture. For more information about the Festival, call the African American Atelier at (336) 333-6885.
African Arts Festival Calendar of Events The African American Arts Festival Is Supported by the following Sponsors. African American Atelier East Market Development Corporation City Arts Greensboro Parks & Recreation SPOT Television Jump Mobile
ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CALL IN ADVANCE TO VERIFY.
ALL EVENTS ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE. PLEASE CALL IN ADVANCE TO VERIFY. The African American Arts Festival Committee compiled information in this calendar. Information included should not be construed as a recommendation, but as a guide.
January 7 & 21, 2006 Art Enrichment Program African American Atelier Youth Program for ages 9-16. Sessions focus on specific techniques to include mask making, sculpture, basic drawing and watercolor painting. 10 am-1 pm; Greensboro Cultural Center-Room 306; Free; Info (336) 333-6885
January 15, 2006 Art Exhibit Reception & Festival Kick-Off 15th Anniversary Founding Members Exhibit of local/regional artists highlighting founding of the African American Atelier and 19th Annual African American Arts Festival Kick-Off showcasing featured artist Emmett Williams of Greensboro. Reception & Kick-Off-3 pm; Exhibit dates-Jan. 15-Feb. 24; Gallery Hrs.-10 am-5 pm (Tu-Sa.), 10 am-7 pm (W), 2-5 pm (Su); Greensboro Cultural Center (200 N. Davie St.; Free; Info (336) 333-6885
January 15, 2006 Choral Concert Spiritual Renaissance Singers of Greensboro in concert at 4 pm, West Market Street United Methodist Church (302 W. Market St., Greensboro). Free; Info (336) 273-3237
January 15-March 31, 2006 Doll Exhibit African American doll collection created by Mary Washington to include Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Mahalia Jackson, Jackie Robinson, Rosa Parks and Booker T. Washington. Angela Peterson Doll & Miniature Museum (101 W. Green Dr., High Point); Hrs.-10 am-5pm (Tu-Sa), 9am-5pm (Sa), 1-5 pm (Su); Free; Info (336) 887-3876 January 16, 2006 Candlelight Vigil
Guilford College hosts its annual candlelight vigil in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with keynote speaker Rev. Dr. Johnny Ray Youngblood. 7pm; Dana Auditorium (campus), 5800 W. Friendly Ave. (Greensboro); Free; Info (336) 316-2473
January 21, 2006 Art Workshop Series Bennett College for Women’s Returning Women Program presents “Let Me Cover Your Tears Community Quilt Project”, a Saturday workshop series to document the triumphs and challenges of Gulf Coast citizens affected by Hurricane Katrina. Series Dates: Jan 21 & 28, Feb. 11 & 25, Mar. 4 & 18; 6-7:30 pm; Black Hall/Bennett College for Women (900 E. Market St., Greensboro); Individual/Series; Info (336) 517-2150
January 25-March 8, 2006 Art Exhibit The Bennett College for Women presents “From The Collection” showcasing select works from the Bennett College Permanent Art Collection. Bennett College Art Gallery at Wilbur Steele Hall (900 E. Washington St., Greensboro); Free; Info (336) 517-1504
January 25, 2006 Art Workshop Series Bennett College for Women’s Returning Women Program presents “Oh The Stories You’ll Tell”, a Wednesday workshop series to learn the documentation and preservation of your stories. Series Dates: Jan. 25, Feb. 8 & 22, Mar. 1, 15 & 29, 6-7:30 pm; Black Hall/Bennett College for Women (900 E. Market St., Greensboro); Individual/Series; Info (336) 517-2150
January 27, 2006 Community Gospel Concert The Greensboro Symphony presents Touched by the Gospel, an electrifying mix of classical and gospel music, reaching out to diverse segments of our multi-cultural, multi-ethnic city with joyous, soulstirring singing by a 200 member chorus made up of choir members from area churches. 8 pm; War Memorial Auditorium (1921 W. Lee St., Greensboro); Reserved/Individual; Info (336) 335-5456 x 223
January 29, 2006 Art Exhibit Opening & Reception Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum at Historic Palmer Memorial Institute hosts an exhibit celebrating the centennial anniversary of Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity featuring items from NC and the Southern Regional Archives. Reception-3-5 pm; Exhibit Dates-Jan. 29-Feb. 11; Hrs.-10 am-4 pm (M-F.) w/ extended hours in Feb.; 6136 Burlington Rd., Sedalia; Free; Info (336) 449-4846
February 2, 9 & 16, 2006 Film Series The Hemphill Public Library (Greensboro) presents a series of three films highlighted in the book “Bright Boulevards, Bold Dreams: The Story of Black Hollywood” by Donald Bogle. Feb. 2–Bonze Venus starring Lena Horne & Duke Ellington, Feb. 9 –Lost Boundaries starring Canada Lee & Mel Ferrer, Feb. 16–Anna Lucasta starring Sammy Davis, Jr. & Eartha Kitt; 7 pm; 2301 West Vandalia Rd.; Free; Info (336) 373-2925
February 5 & March 5, 2006 Black History Quiz Bowl The Black Child Development Institute of Greensboro hosts its 20th annual competition for middle & high school students to test their knowledge of African American history, heritage, accomplishments and culture. Elimination Round-Feb. 5, 3-5 pm, Stallings Ballroom (campus of NCA&T State University); Final Round-Mar. 5, 3-5 p, Historical Museum (130 Summit Ave., Greensboro; Free; Info (336) 230-2138
February 4 & 18, 2006 Art Enrichment Program African American Atelier Youth Program for ages 9-16. Sessions focus on specific techniques to include mask making, sculpture, basic drawing and watercolor painting. 10 am-1 pm; Greensboro Cultural Center-Room 306; Free; Info (336) 333-6885
February 5, 2006 Choral Concert Spiritual Renaissance Singers of Greensboro in concert at 4 pm, Genesis Baptist Church (2812 East Bessemer Ave., Greensboro). Free; Info (336) 273-3237
February 5, 2006 Vocal Competition The National Association of Negro Business & Professional Women Clubs, Inc. (Greensboro) host the Piedmont Triad Vocal Arts Scholarship Competition for Emerging Artists. Competition designed for minority college students (ages 18-25) pursuing careers in classical and operatic music. 3 pm; Greensboro Cultural Ctr. / Music Center Recital Hall (200 N. Davie St.); Application deadline-Jan. 23; Info (336) 282-0479 / 339-4247
February 6, 2006 Spoken Word Performance The Collective Stage Performance, an artistic evening dedicated to Black History Month, includes poetry, hip hop, rhythm & blues and live music. 9 pm; Renaissance Jazz Café’ (117 N. Greene St., Greensboro); Individual; (336) 375-4569
February 6, 2006 Family Night/Civil Rights Presentation The Hemphill Branch Library presents “Civil Rights in Greensboro”, a family night program for parents and children, featuring James Jarrell sharing his experience in the local movement. 6:30 pm, 2301 W. Vandalia Rd. (Greensboro), Free, Info (336) 373-2925
February 11, 2006 Spoken Word Performance The Collective Stage Performance, an artistic evening dedicated to Black History Month, includes poetry, hip hop, rhythm & blues and live music. 8 pm; Guilford College (5800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro); Individual; (336) 375-4569
February 11, 2006 Book Discussion The Hemphill Branch Library’s African American Literature Club hosts the showing of documentary on Dorothy Dandridge followed by the discussion of book “Dorothy Dandridge”, a bibliography by Donald Bogle. 3 pm, 2301 W. Vandalia Rd. (Greensboro), Free, Info (336) 373-2925
February 11, 2006 Concert The High Point Theatre presents CeCe Winans in concert of R&B, gospel and contemporary Christian music at 8 pm. 220 E. Commerce St., Reserved, Info (336) 887-3001 February 11 & 18, 2006 Movie & Discussion Visit the Greensboro Historical Museum and learn the compelling story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African American to qualify as military pilots in any branch of the armed forces. Discover their achievements and plights of prejudice and discrimination in the 1940’s. Both days: 1-4:30 pm; 130 Summit Ave.; Free/Reserved; Info (336) 373-2043
February 12, 2006 Choral Concert Spiritual Renaissance Singers of Greensboro in concert at 4 pm, Stallings Ballroom/Memorial Student Union on the campus of North Carolina A&T State University (1600 E. Market St., Greensboro). Free; Info (336) 273-3237
February 15, 2006 Spoken Word Performance The Collective Stage Performance, an artistic evening dedicated to Black History Month, includes poetry, hip hop, rhythm & blues and live music. 7 pm; Campus of North Carolina A&T State University (1600 E. Market St., Greensboro); Individual; (336) 375-4569
February 16, 2006 Worship Service The African American History Month Worship Service, sponsored by the Chaplin’s Office of Salem College, is a time of remembrance and reflection on the journeys, struggles and triumphs of a people. A discussion will follow focusing on what American society to continue to embrace diversity and cultivate harmony. 4 pm; Old Saint Philips Church (Winston-Salem); Info & Directions (336) 917-5087
February 17-26, 2006 Theatre The UNCG Theatre presents Death and the King’s Horseman. Based on events that occurred in British occupied Nigeria in 1946, Woke Soyinka, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature, examines the way two different cultures grapple with the great spiritual question surrounding death and personal sacrifice. In celebration of West African culture, this performance will be full of extraordinary music, powerful African dance and language. 8pm (Feb. 17,18,24,25); 2pm (Feb. 19,26); 7pm (Feb. 21-23 ); Taylor Theatre / UNCG Campus (450 Tate St); Tickets (336) 334-4849
February 19, 2006 Art Program, Public Lecture & Reception The Greenhill Center for North Carolina Art at Hemphill Branch Library presents African Household Objects, an exhibition of object from traditional African households that are functional and display great formal beauty. Exhibit curated by Edie Carpenter. Teen Art Program-3 pm; Public Lecture and Reception- 4-6 pm; Exhibit Dates: Feb. 19-Apr.21; 2301 W. Vandalia Rd. (Greensboro); Free; Info (336) 373-2925
February 19, 2006 Lecture Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum at Historic Palmer Memorial Institute hosts an African American History Month lecture featuring Dr. Freddie Parker (North Carolina Central University) discussing the slave family. 3-5 pm; 6136 Burlington Rd., Sedalia; Free; Info (336) 449-4846 February 19, 2006 Art Exhibit Opening The Central Branch of the Greensboro Public Library presents “Traditional African Art” curated by Charles Jones of Wilmington, NC. Exhibit Dates: Feb. 19-Apr. 21; Hrs. 9 am-9 pm (M-F), 9 am-6 pm (Sa); 2-6 pm (Su); 219 N. Church St.; Free; Info (336) 373-2471
February 20, 2006 Choral Concert Music for a Great Space presents the Spiritual Renaissance Singers of Greensboro in concert at 8 pm, Temple Emmanuel (1129 Jefferson Rd., Greensboro). Tickets; Info (336) 333-2605
February 21 & 22, 2006 Film Screenings In preparation for Paul Rusesabagina’s visit on March 1, there will be two showings of the film Hotel Rwanda. Rusesabagina is best known as the Kigali hotel manager who sheltered thousands of Tutsi men, women and children during the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. 7 pm; Shirley Recital Hall/Salem Fine Arts Center (campus of Salem College, Winston-Salem); Info (336) 917-5313
February 24-26, 2006 Theatre The Bennett Players present Rest In Peace, four short plays set in the cemetery of a small North Carolina town. 8 pm (Feb. 24-25); 3 pm (Feb. 26); Little Theatre (campus of Bennett College for Women, 900 E. Washington St., Greensboro); Individual; Info (336) 517-2302 February 25, 2006 Music, Dance & Fashion Performance The Beryl’s Love Dance & Music Showcase presents “Celebrate Black History Through Music, Dance & Fashion”, a performance and history in ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop, modern and ethnic dances and their influence in our society. Reception following performance. 5 p.m.; The Center (Randleman Rd. to Hwy. 62); Tickets & Info (336) 854-5422
February 25, 2006 Choral Concert Charlotte Hawkins Brown Museum at Historic Palmer Memorial Institute presents the Brown Memorial Singers in concert at 3 pm. Reception following concert. 6136 Burlington Rd., Sedalia; Free; Info (336) 449-4846
February 27, 2006 Panel Discussion The Salem College Department of History and Political Science hosts the panel discussion, The History of Genocide, focusing on the origins, diverse manifestations and ramifications of genocide, connections between genocide and modernity and the reasons for the persistence of genocide in current times. Open discussion will follow. 4-5:15 pm; Library Assembly Room / Gramley Library (campus of Salem College, Winston-Salem); Info (336) 917-5313
March 1, 2006 Discussion The Salem College Lecture Series present Paul Rusesabagina, “Hotel Rwanda: A Lesson Yet To Be Learned”. Rusesabagina is best known as the Kigali hotel manager who sheltered thousands of Tutsi men, women and children during the 1994 genocide in Rwanda. 7 pm; Hanes Auditorium/Salem Fine Arts Center (campus of Salem College, Winston-Salem); Info (336) 917-5313
March 2, 2006 Poetry Guilford College hosts “An Evening of Poetry” in commemoration of Women’s History Month. 7 pm; Location: TBD (5800 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro); Info (336) 316-2473
March 4, 2006 Prayer Breakfast The Sickle Cell Disease Association of the Piedmont hosts its Unity Prayer Breakfast, promoting education awareness and the impact of HIV/AIDS within African American communities. 8 am-12 noon; Airport Marriott Hotel (1 Marriott Dr., Greensboro); Individual; Info (336) 274-1507.
March 4 & 18, 2006 Art Enrichment Program African American Atelier Youth Program for ages 9-16. Sessions focus on specific techniques to include mask making, sculpture, basic drawing and watercolor painting. 10 am-1 pm; Greensboro Cultural Center-Room 306; Free; Info (336) 333-6885
March 9-10, 2006 Cultural School Days Sigma Kappa Omega Chapter/Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority. Inc. and City Arts/Greensboro Parks & Recreation present African American Heritage School Days. Area elementary school students venture to the Greensboro Cultural Center to experience the traditions of African and African American cultures. The event is fun-filled and educational. 9 am-1:30 pm. Group registration required (grades K-5); Info (336) 373-2044
March 11, 2006 Cultural Festival City Arts/Greensboro Parks & Recreation presents the African American Heritage Extravaganza – come see, hear, smell and taste the traditions of the African and African American cultures. A family festival filled with entertainment, demonstrations, vendors, storytelling, children’s craft activities and food. 11 am-4 pm; Greensboro Cultural Center (200 N. Davie St.); Free; Info (336) 373-2044
March 11, 2006 Art Program The Greenhill Center for North Carolina Art at Hemphill Branch Library presents 2nd Saturday Art Discovery: Exploring African American Art and Artists. Children may attend on a drop-in basis to explore artists John Biggers and Michael Cummings through use of a variety of mediums. 11 am-5 pm; 2301 W. Vandalia Rd. (Greensboro); Free; Info (336) 373-2925
March 11, 2006 Art Workshop The African American Atelier presents Creative Doll Making and Soft Sculpture: Earth Doll Hands-on for ages 7-14 with New Orleans doll artist, Rukiha. 10 am-12 noon; space limited; Greensboro Cultural Center-Room 306 (200 N. Davie St.); Free; Info (336) 333-6885
March 12, 2006 Art Exhibit & Reception The African American Atelier presents Soft Sculpture: 3 Women Way Down South featuring artists Rukiha, Arianne King-Comer and Madeline Corey Thomas. Reception-3 pm; Exhibit Dates-Mar. 12-
May 7; Gallery Hrs.-10 am-5 pm (Tu-Sa.), 10 am-7 pm (W), 2-5 pm (Su); Greensboro Cultural Center (200 N. Davie St.); Free; Info (336) 333-6885 March 13, 2006 Art Workshop The African American Atelier presents a hands-on workshop, Creative Dolls, Soft Sculpture & Textiles for adults. 10 am-1 pm; space limited; Steele Hall/Lower Level/Bennett College for Women (900 E. Washington St., Greensboro); Supply fee; Info (336) 517-1504
March 13, 2006 Panel Discussion The African American Atelier presents “3 Women Way Down South: Winds of Change”, a panel discussion by artists Rukiha, Arianne King-Comer and Madeline Corey Thomas. 6:30 pm; open to public; Bennett College for Women Art Gallery/Steele Hall (900 E. Washington St., Greensboro); Free; Info (336) 517-1504
March 20, 2006 Spoken Word Workshop Bennett College for Women’s Returning Women Program presents “Ink to Voice”, a workshop to learn how to develop and perform your words. Workshop facilitated by Josephus Thompson of the Collective. 7-9 pm; Black Hall/Bennett College for Women (900 E. Market St., Greensboro); Individual; Info (336) 517-2150
March 30, 2006 Spoken Word Performance Bennett College for Women’s Returning Women Program presents “Cover My Heart So My Soul Can Be Warm”, featuring local and national artists celebrating Women’s History Month and National Poetry Month. 7-9 pm; Little Theatre/Bennett College for Women (900 E. Market St., Greensboro); Individual; Info (336) 517-2150
March 31-April 2, 2006 Musical Theatre Bennett College Theatre presents the musical, “Celestial Colors of the Cross”, a soul-stirring, spirit filled, fast stomping celebration of the life and death of Jesus Christ. 8 pm (Mar. 31 & Apr. 1); 3 pm (Apr. 2); Little Theatre (campus of Bennett College for Women, 900 E. Washington St., Greensboro); Individual; Info (336) 517-2301
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